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impact /im-pakt/ 1. the force of one thing on another, also: folio weekly. LAS PALMAS RAQUET CLUB JENNY R’S (RAMADA INN) CENTURY 21 HEALTH SPA COCONUTS RECORDS & TAPES BINK’S RECORDS & TAPES BROOKWOOD FOREST ATHLETIC CLUB CANTORE’S VILLAGE ARTS GLENNA’S RESTAURANT TURTLES RECORDS & TAPES FLORIDA COLLEGE OF DENTAL & MEDICAL CAREERS

RIVERSIDE/WESTSIDE THE SEAFOOD PLACE PAT’S & POPEY’S ORTEGA SHOPS JUDSON’S RESTAURANT VIC’S SANDWICH SHOP STERLING’S FLAMINGO CAFE RIVERSIDE HOSPITAL FCCJ KENT CAMPUS BOOKSTORE FCCJ KENT CAMPUS CAFATERIA RECORD BAR (CEDAR HILLS) N.A.S. JAX. (BLDG. G21) HARPOON LOUIE’S GATEWAY BOOKS (ROOSEVELT MALL) DOCKSIDERS DILLON PROFESSIONAL BLDG. AVONDALE BOOKS CARTER’S PHARMACY PIER 17 MARINA 5 POINTS DELI

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BAYMEADOWS WINN DIXIE MEDITERRANIA RESTAURANT YESTERDAY’S AND TODAY’S RECORDS & TAPES TURTLE’S RECORDS & TAPES E.J.’S B.B.Q. PRECIOUS CARGO DIZONS JB HAIR 1ST PLACE SPORTS JOSEF & CHARLES COOL TANNING SALONS ALEXANDRA’S GIFTS WLCS RADIO MAGIC WOK T-BIRDS MERCEDES BENZ LARRY’S NY DELI GOOD TIME’S PIZZA GLORY DAYS SPORTS PUB FRED’S SANDWICH SHOP DEERWOOD LUNCH BOX DEERWOOD DELI CALDWELL BANKER BOULEVARD BOOKS FIELDCREST APARTMENTS BAPTIST HEALTH & FITNESS CENTER BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB BAYWOOD CAFE LAKESIDE APTS. HEALTH SPA DUDLEY’S SANDWICH SHOP THE RESIDENCE INN

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The Straight CONTENTS Scoop Chow Mnnk and drivc hut 1 swear every o. * Nova (pre-1985) and Olds Omega (same j d|ffercnI label) I see is driving down the roads sideways. Well, not quite sideways but at an acute angle. Was this the pro uct of foresighted GM engineers trying provide a more panoramic view for nr,V5fS 3nd Passengers alike, or merely a CD back from my chemical abuse days? I don’t know where young people learn to be so sarcastic—certainly not from me. For your information, the peculiarities of the Nova have nothing to do with either your drug habit or GM’s desire to simplify angle parking. Older Novas and Omegas, as well as Pontiac Venturas and Buick Apollos, are vulnerable to an embarrassing defect that involves misalignment of the rear axle. The axle, see, is attached to the car by a couple of leaf springs, which look like horizontal parenthesis. (Cecil loves these homely metaphors.) In the center of each spring there’s a locator pin that’s supposed to fit into a hole in the axle assembly and keep it lined up properly. Unfortunately, the pins have an annoying tendency to shear off, whereupon the axle slips out of parallel and the car heads around in a circle. To overcome this, the driver has to keep the front wheels turned in the opposite direction, with the result that he heads down the road side-saddle. This problem was most common in Novas from the mid-70’s; supposedly some cars were already goofed up when they left the factory. GM, for its part, says, “Don’t consider this a manufacturing problem.” In other words, suckers, it’s your problem. Happy motoring.

Cecil! We’ve been having a ferocious argument for the last month and if you don’t come to our resuce, tragic violence will surely result. My cute but mentally retarded girlfriend insisits that if I want to make the six-pack of Budweiser that I just bought cool off faster, I should put it in the freezer rather than the regular part of the refrigerator. I calmly replied that this is bull, things cool off at the same rate whether you put them in he freezer or not (I’m sure I read this somewhere). But she doesn’t believe me! She thinks I’m nuts! Cecil, I love this woman dearly, and I cannot bear to see her crushed by this burden of ignorance. Please explain to her that I am right and she is wrong (as usual), and restore peace in our once-happy household. J.A.

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Sorry, chump, but your girlfriend’s opin­ ion of your sanity is depressingly accurate, as the following lesson in heavy-duty physics will make clear. The mechanics of heat transfer are a bit complicated, so to simplify things we’ll just concentrate on the heat that’s transfered throught aluminum sides of the beer cans (1 know you asked about the cold not the heat, but think about it like this: when heat is transferred out, cold is tranferred in). The process involved here is conductance, and it’s governed by

Q’ KAVTL To translate this into English, Q is the amount of heat tranferred per second; K is the conductivity of aluminum (heat travels through aluminum pretty fast, in case you’re interested); A is the surface area of the can; VT is the difference between the fridge temperature and the beer tempera-

ture; and L is the thickness of the sides of each beer can. No doubt you find this baffling, but I want you to concentrate your mental powers upon it until it becomes clear to you. Now, studying Fourier’s Law, we are led to one escapable conclusion—the bigger the difference between the beer temperatures and the fridge temperatures, the more heat is tranferred per second, the faster the beer gets cold. Therefore, it makes sense to put the beer in the coldest part of the fridge, namely the freezer. Hand the little lady a brew and apologize.

Why do worms crawl onto the sidewalk after it rains? M.A. Because otherwise they’d drown when their holes filled up with water. Who says there ain’t no simpie answers?

I have often seen percentages used to compare the effectiveness of various me­ thods of birthcontrol. The pill is 99% effective, diaphrams are 98% effective, and so on. But what to these numbers mean? If the pill is 99% effective, does that mean it prevents pregnancy 99 times out of every 100 times a couple has intercourse, or does it mean that 99 out of 100 couples using the device will remain unexpectant over the course of a year? H.D. The effectivenss percentage refers to the number of pregnancies that occur per 100 women-years of contraceptive use. To put it another way, if 100 women use CocaCola as a contraceptive for a year and 20 become pregnant, the effectiveness of Coke is said to be 80< I’m skipping some statistical subtleties here, but you get the basic idea.

Where do we get the stock terms “bull” and “bear?”

“Bear”, is thought to have originated in a proverb that goes along the lines of, “Don’t sell the bearskin before you’ve caught the bear.” I suppose this is roughly equivalent to “Don’t count your chickens before they’ve hatched.” which is precisely what stock market bears do. Anticipating declining market prices, they sell stock they don’t even have yet, gambling that when they eventually buy the stock (in order to deliver it), they’ll pay less than what they’re selling it for—making big bucks. The term had become popular among London stock traders by the early 1700s, when the bearishly inclined were called “bearskin jobbers.”

The origin of “bull”—i.e., somebody who buys stock in the expectation that the price will rise—is not clear. The term appears to have arrived on the scene a bit later than bear, and some believe it was suggested by alterative analogy to the earlier expression. The usual explanation for the choice is that bulls habitually toss their heads upward, but you could just as easily make the case that bulls get their way by bulling their way ahead—they create a stampede of optimism that prices will rise, and the inevitable result, the laws of supply and demand being what they are, is that prices do rise. However, this theory could be a load of you know what. —Cecil Adams Is there something you need to get straight? Cecil Adams can deliver the Straight Scoop on any topic. Write Cecil Adams, Folio Weekly, 8101 Phillips Highway, Suite 14, Jacksonville, Florida 32216.

This Week

Brief Cases

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Notes, views and Jules Feiffer.

Cover Feature Our Gourmet Take-Out Guide, a taste test and background on the trend.

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Vanities All about purses...from zebra striped straws to the envelope bag.

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Previews/Reviews Big country music month...“Secret of My Success” ... and a new art gallery.

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Conversation Famed violinist Isaac Stern in a conversation with Roger Nierenberg.

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Spotlight Highlights of the entertainment scene for the week.

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Calendar What’s happening this week in events, openings, music, movies and more.

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Hot Properties A home with a 14 x 28 foot bath.

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Marketplace Adviser Sanitation standards for take-out food.

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Dining Sterling’s Flamingo Cafe rated exceptional ... plus the most complete listing of area restaurants.

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Classified The Eligibles and more.

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Enjoying Myself Celebrity guest columnist this week is River City Band Director Paul Chiaravelle.

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A special thank you to Datz Delicious for providing gourmet to go for the from cover.

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Staff Writer: Kay M. Culver Editorial Assistant: Kelly TUrner Administrative Assistant: Kelly Ide Contributing Writers: Emma Bovary, Judy Erwin, Lee Butcher, John Cowart, Pat McLeod, Paul Holloway, Elizabeth Harris, Arvid Smith, Tod Johnson, Trish Michaels, Jane Rothchild, Susan Stanton, Rob McKnight, Anita McManes Graphic Designers: Joe Avanzini, Steve Plaziak Typesetting:Michele Campbell Receptionist/Sccretary: Dana Luhn Sales Representatives: Pam Cox, Rick Da­ venport, Lorraine DeGennaro, Steve Gerrish, Cheryl Anthony, Vonna Langen, Bill Mouro, Jennifer Thealc, Patricia Fredrichs Distribution: Donald Greene

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Action off court at the famed TopSpin tent was also big during the Bausch & Lomb WITA Championships at Amelia Island. The weather was great daily, except for morning rain on Wednesday, and Thursday after a warm morning session of tennis everyone was invited to wander over to the TopSpin for free rum and Coke or rum and OJ—which was, needless to say, Bacardi’s party. Everyone did, at least until game time again. The Mayor’s Party that evening was the main event, socially, and the official guess was 500 attending. Among those spotted and photographed were Mayor Jake Godbold (right) and mayoral hopeful Tommy Hazouri (below). —Deborah Shatney

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HIE? CASES AS THE WORRELL CHURNS Sailboats from all over the world will be at Jacksonville Beach, May 6, as part of the 12th Annual Worrell 1000 International Sailboat Race. — The race begins that day in Ft. Lauj dcrdale and finishes at Virginia Beach, May 16. Jacksonville is one of the stopping points. It features 17-20 catamarans from Britain, France, Holland and Russia, many of which are Olympic contenders. This year will be the first time for a Russian team to compete. Susan Elise Jones, spokesperson for the race, said The National Geographic Society filmed the event last year for a television special. Boats will arrive at the Holiday Inn at Jacksonville Beach between 3 and 6 pm and the beach will be decorated with flags from participating countries for the occasion.

RAQUET POWER Marty Hogan, five-time national raquetball champion, will demonstrate his 142 mile-per-hour serve and other skills here May 10 and also take on a few of the state’s top amateur players. The exhibition will be part of the Coors Light/Marty Hogan Raquetball Classic tournament for players in 25 divisions, May 8-10. An entry fee of $25 for adults and $17 for juniors includes a tournament shirt, awards and the exhibition. Deadline is Tuesday, May 5. Raquetpower, 3390 Kori Road, Mandarin. 743-0218.

THREE BRASS MONKEYS

“Three Brass Monkeys,” a play dealing with the horrors of child abuse that has been acclaimed as “life affirming” and “powerful,” will be presented at Theatre Jacksonville this Friday and Saturday evening. The play chronicles three stages in the life of a woman who was abused as a child, and shows how she is finally able to deal with her past and go on with her life. Friday night’s performance is a fund raiser for Northeast Florida organizations that work in the child abuse area, and the play is being produced by the St. Johns River Hospital. Tickets for the Friday performance are $50 and a champagne reception follows. At the conclusion of the Saturday night performance, the staff from the St. Johns River Hospital will present a brief work­ shop on the issues discussed in the play. Tickets Saturday are $10. Both performances begin at 8 pm. For information call Terri Rosen, 724-9202.

WRITERS UNITE Florida writers will meet in Orlando next month to hear more than two dozen speakers discuss such topics as poetry, screenwriting and the computer’s use in writing. It’s the Fifth Annual Writer’s Conference, May 15-17 at the Almonte Hilton. For information call the Florida Freelance Writer’s Association, 1-800-8513392.

Avondale’s inclusion is pending, the com­ bined eight-mile area lays claim to the state’s largest of this type. The RAP house, a 1909 Queen Anne/ Colonial Revival style building, will be the

MUG RACE

The deadline is fast approaching for par­ ticipation in the 34th Annual Mug Race, purportedly the world’s longest, which is scheduled for Saturday, May 2, at 9 am. The course runs from the riverfront Holiday Inn in Palatka to the Rudder Club, Jacksonville, which is adjacent to 1-295 on the Orange Park side of the Buckman Bridge. Some 300 boats are expected for the

ILLUSTRATORS TALK SHOP

Bill Roberts, last year’s winner, will be returning with his boat, an RC 27, which is the specially prepared high-tech cata­ maran that clocked in with record time in last year’s race: three hours, four minutes and seven seconds. Sponsored by the Rudder Club of Jack­ sonville, entry fees before Friday are $25. Late registration is $40. Entry forms are available at any First Union National Bank or by calling 264-4094.

RAP ON TOUR Next month’s RAP Home Tour is being billed as covering Florida’s largest historic district of 20th century architecture. RAP (the Riverside-Avondale Preserva­ tion Society) will kick off with a candelight tour of two of the houses, followed by a preview party at one of the Avondale riverfront homes on Friday, May 29, 8 pm. Other residences and businesses can be viewed Saturday-Sunday, noon to 6 pm. Eight restored homes, a condominium and an office, all of which were built after Jacksonville’s 1901 fire and before 1930, are featured. Since Riverside is included in the National Register of Historic Places and

Four internationally known illustrators will be in Jacksonville, May 7, 8 and 9 to discuss the illustration process at the Second Annual Illustration South Seminar. Braldt Braids, who has illustrated covers for Time and TV Guide, will participate in the presentation with other noted artists, Gary Kelley, Anita Kunz and Skip Liepke. A wine and cheese reception will be held May 7, along with late registration. Stu­ dents will be given the opportunity to talk with the artists. At the Sheraton Beach Resort, Jacksonville Beach. Registration is limited. 646-2690. location of the tour’s first show and sale, which is included in the ticket price of the tour. Tickets for the candelight tour and preview party are $20 in advance or $22.50 at the door; and tickets for Saturday and Sunday tours are $6 in advance, or $8 at the door. For more information call 389-2449.

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COOKING Gourmet take-out becoming a way of life. By Anita McManes In 1931 Irma Rombauer published her classic culinary guide for the housewife, The Joy of Cooking. By 1960, Peg Bracken’s I Hate to Cook Book had become a best seller, dedicated to women who have learned that “some activities become no less painful through repetition: childbearing, paying taxes, cooking.” Somewhere in the intervening years, women had removed their ,aprons, entered the job market and learned to leave the “joy” of cooking to someone else. And the family unit changed. The combined forces ot working women, smaller families, more expendable income and a host of activities (see Folio calendar) have made the family that gathers nightly around the dinner table a vanishing species, further diminishing any remaining inclina­ tion the working mom may have had to regularly assemble a meal from scratch. ,j-',cse double-income families value convenience and high ess P.r'ce-sensitive and have created a steady coXntn?F a,v?rle‘y of Prepared foods that are fast and emwi™ ’ yV fresh and nu*ritious. Add to this group the a new indP ^UlatlOns of sinSles and seniors and the seeds of a new industry are planted. son?e>2o'nUiraS neVer J36611 a favor>te pastime for singles and mor adve " People are now bving alone, tending to be

nopula<lon'°bit.t'zens’ "ta are now about 25 perenu of ilw buying power na°ntro1 nearly half of the discretionary adding to the'mnv"'01^ "lan 75 Percent of the wealth, are smaller portions low are 8enerally attracted to they are definite!,, V ®od,urn> low cholesterol foods, and the kitchen (Th nOt lnterestcd in spending much time in supermarket' ioTZ, often be jotted in the local To answer th« i8 Up On Packages of Lean Cuisine.) r°ods, increased dcmands came the TV dinners, take-out

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The merchants have heard us and they are responding. Traditional take-outs of yesteryear—pizza, Chinese food, hamburgers, cold cuts and a few salads—are giving way to countless specialty items that reflect new lifestyles and appetites. People had traveled more, read more, tend to be more knowledgeable about fine dining and many are able to afford better things. All of which brought us to gourmet take-out arriving now in its early stages in Jacksonville. It has become one of the fastest growing segments of the food business. Caterers, restaurants and gourmet shops have begun offering their products in pre-packaged form, establishing a gourmet take-out trade. And it seems everyone is offering frozen, pre-prepared foods. Wolfgang Puck, chef and owner of Spagos in Hollywood and one of the new breed of celebrity chefs now sells his frozen desserts at Neiman Marcus. Benihana's of Tokyo currently finds it more profitable to sell frozen entrees in supermarkets than to operate a nationwide chain of Japanese steak houses. Colorful, trendy merchandising of gourmet foods with international flair was spawned on the West Coast and the New York, and shops are in abundance that feature an impressive array of elegant world cuisines. In fact, before the move began to catch on locally, one area transplant said she was making regular expeditions to New York on People’s Express to stock up on delicacies at Zabar’s. Although convenience is still the key word, it’s convenience with style that is providing the real excitement. The industry has discovered that side dishes and desserts are an important part of the business and that entrees which require reheating or cooking at home must be easy to prepare. Good, functional packaging has been developed that lets customers cook right in the container, much of it in the microwave. Dressing up the package complements the food with an attractive, upscale presentation. On the other side of the business, take-out shops are devoted to all those foods you wish your mother really had made—homemade breads and doughnuts, flaky biscuits, chicken pot pie and bread pudding. Not to miss a good trend, major food manufacturers have entered the fray by introducing dozens of new frozen entrees, side dishes and other easily prepared packaged foods aimed at capturing more of the take-out, fast-food dollar. Supermarket freezer cases are jammed with items such as new versions of Stouffer’s phenomenally successful “Lean Cuisine,” which have been augmented by their upscale, more substantial “Dinner Supreme” line. Campbell has brought out “L’Orient” oriental dinners. Pepperidgc Farm has new croissant pizzas, and the list goes on and on. Numerous new pastas and rice or potato combinations that can be prepared in minutes are battling for space on grocery shelves. Sauces to dress up chicken, bags of ingredients to make pasta or potato salad.

In Jacksonville, the businesses are mostly new, but several are now offering a good variety of delectable new foods, as well as some serendipitous versions of our old favorites. A few were visited and are reported on in the detail in the accompanying “Guide to Gourmet Take-Out,” a number of others are here and more arriving, and the delis, supermarkets and even convenience stores aim for special taste treats of the take-out variety occasionally. The local gourmet take-out shops typically divide time of their small staffs between the shop and catering division, which currently means no evening hours. But all will discuss special arrangements for after-hours pick-up or delivery. In addition to these shops, a number of local restaurants provide home delivery of freshly cooked foods, though most require a minimum number of orders or dollar amount and add a delivery charge. Naturally, they are open at night. But the take-out business is tough, the local market is demanding and many don’t make it. Not all local response has been positive. As one shop owner put it, “It’s very easy to get people in your shop once. The secret to a successful business is getting them to come back over and over again.” Area supermarkets are responding by enlarging their delis and adding new items, both fresh and frozen, but “gourmet” is not always in their vocabulary and no trend setters are in evidence. To date, deli salad bars, which are amazingly popular in other cities, have not joined the local scene, for instance. The salad bars permit the customer to assemble a salad for one or more, from a wide selection of veggies, fruits, dressings and toppings, and pay by the pound. Colin Slocum, market supervisor for Publix, has watched the deli business triple in his 15 years with the company, with a healthy 10 percent increase in sales last year. A new store, opening in Fernandina Beach in May, is to feature a variety of upscale, moderately priced, microwaveable din­ ners, which should make an appearance in Jacksonville stores in coming months. Publix anticipates that customers will be able to special-order the dinners. Slocum also noted that the stores have been selling more cooked meats, such as whole eye-round roasts, smoked Cornish hens and Cajun chicken, and are featuring a line of fresh, portioned marinated meats and poultry for quick home preparation. Even the convenience stores have delis now, perhaps lead locally by the Gate Oil units, and business is brisk but rarely approaches gourmet. Will Jacksonville continue with the gourmet take-out growth or remain a “fried chicken kind of town” forever? For dedicated food-lovers, such small advances as Winn-Dixie recently starting to carry a few flavors of Ben and Jerry’s ice cream arc significant.

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THE TASTE TEST Our restaurant critic compares a few of the area’s favorites. By Rob McKnight While visiting several of our local take-out establishments for the accompanying information, 1 was struck with a gluttonous desire. Each of the shops visited offered numer­ ous spreads, entrees, breads and desserts which seemed to be beckoning me to try them. The plan was to assemble select delicacies from each shop, serve them at the same time and stage an informal taste test. Three categories were established: spreads, entrees and breads. Selections were made based on the best available at the time of my visits. Thus, following are winners in the “First Folio Weekly Gourmet Take-Out Taste Test.”

BEST GOURMET SPREAD Entries in the best gourmet spread cate­ gory were Margo’s, herb cheese spread; Datz Delicious, smoked salmon and dill spread; Taste Buds, hot crab dip; Mary Stewart’s, crab dip; and Foodworks, boursin. The envelope please: The winner in the best gourmet spread category is...Taste Buds. Their hot crab dip made use of a real lump crab meat, artichokes and pimentos. The combination was delicious and would highlight any cocktail party. Honorable mentions were the boursin from Food­ works and Margo’s herb cheese spread.

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BEST ENTREE Entries were Datz Delicious with both Sardi’s chicken and veal scallops with mushroom and cream sauce; Taste Buds, shrimp Newburg with artichokes; Mary Stewart’s, turkey pot pie and shrimp creole; and Foodworks, turkey tettrazini. The favorite in this category was again Taste Buds. Their shrimp Newburg was extraordinary. It included chunks of large shrimp, tasty pieces of artichokes and a smooth creamy Newburg sauce and was accompanied by saffron rice. Other entrees worth mentioning were the Sardi’s chicken from Datz Delicious, and the turkey pot pie from Mary Stewart’s. BEST BREADS In sampling breads, 1 intentionally stayed away the from sweet breads and muffins available. The choices were Mary Stewart’s baguette, Taste Buds, honeywheat breadFoodworks, croissant; and Datz Delicious’ baguette. Best of the breads was the baguette from Mary Stewart’s. The crust of the French loaf was crisp and flaky, and the inside was so moist and flavorful that it seemed to melt in my mouth. The Foodworks croissant was a very close second. It was light and flaky and had a rich buttery flavor d The test was fun, albeit fattening, and the results mdteated that each of these establishments has products of which thev can be quite proud. Since this exercise was a comparison rather than a critical review we did not sample the full line of items m any business and are by no means conclud ing that all products are of the quality we ound in the somewhat randomly seated

A GUIDE TO GOURMET TAKE OUT viewed & compiled by Anita McManes r.fe Carmon. Food take-out servtce is available I during restaurant hours, but the bakery js on?, aB dt. supplied by day and ni«ht °r bakers o^n the premises. We brought home ii,.> s of a beautiful, towering carrot cake that was a sweci, gooey masterpiece loaded with ' coconut and raisins, and a light blueherrv cheesecake. Chocolate mousse pic, six nut b eAfresh fruit tart and Peterbrooke ChocoLi'er’s special-recipe truffle cake also were available. On the way home we shared a aiant-and 1 do mean huge-macadamta choco­ late-chip cookie, which was extraordinary. For lunch, Carmon features pesto lasagna, soups, sandwiches, crepes and a variety of salads-one with lettuce, chicken, ham, sprouis, waler chestnuts and crisp, fried won ton sounded intriguing as did torta maison, a crepe cake with smoked turkey, ham, bacon, Swiss cheese, Genoa salami, eggs, spinach and tomato mayonnaise. ,. , . . At dinner, herbed jumbo shrimp marinated in basil garlic and lemon, or pork tenderloin marinated in walnut oil, soy and garlic, are served on a skewer for $7.95. Two skewers are $10.95 and three. $13.95. Snapper en papillote in wine sauce and chicken breasts stuffed with mild Italian sausage, mozzarella cheese and tomato basil sauce and olives were two other tempting choices. Mon-Sat, 6 am-10 pm. No dinner on Mon. Bakery opens at 8 am; desserts served until 11 pm. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 399-1488. Dalz Delicious. 5617 San ose Blvd. Diane Datz offers the largest selection of frozen entrees, vegetables and baked goods in town, such as crab, mushroom, ham & cheese and broccoli quiche. All made with fresh vegetables. A nice selection of gourmet condiments is also avalable. Foodworks. You can stop by foodworks as early as 8 am to pick up coffee and a croissant, muffin or breakfast pastry. For lunch and through the rest of the day, there are homemade soups, $1.50 for a small serving and $2.25 for a large one; sandwiches on freshly baked bread: quiche and a great variety of salads to whet the appetite. Dips, breads, crackers, wines, cheeses, pates, and some wonderful desserts, which vary from day to day (cheesecake. German chocolate cake, key lime pie and sour cream apple tart are usually on hand), can round out your private feast. The salad sampler offered a choice of any two salad items and a croissant for $3.50, and the Oriental chicken and shrimp pasta were well-seasoned and made a light but satisfying lunch. l oodworks prepares dinner entrees only by special order and requires a minimum of S10. Moil-Sat, 8 am-6 pm.25 Seminole Rd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7507. Margo s. Although primarily a restaurant, argo s ol lers a multitude of gourmet mustards, «™!?ars an,d sauc«s- Its special contributions to F “rmet take-out are an herb cheese spread and numerous salad dressing. s°!c“,llrc(' are delicious homemade soups, all o,!..- Ru,ches «nd hearty sandwiches with home The ietlucine square 1 took

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crust, and the best coffees. talented chef Grace Downs will discuss special orders and there are great gift items and exceptionally beautiful gift baskets. Mon-Fri, 10 am-6 pm; Sat 10 am-5:3O pm. 4207 St. John’s Avenue, 387- 4423. laste Buds. The newest gourmet take-out on the local scene is prepared to greet you with breakfast coffee, freshly baked pastries, muffins and cinnamon buns. Luncheon carry-outs are sandwiches made to order on homemade bread, with lettuce, tomato and a side order of pasta salad for S3.50. Tarragon chicken salad on whole wheat was excellent. There arc slices of quiche for S2 and soups al SI .50. Salad plates are S3.50 and salads are served by the pound. King-size cookies, brownies, quick and yeast breads and a wide assortment of beautifully decorated pies, cakes, eclairs cupcakes, lemon squares and other sweet treats demonstrate the talents of the shop’s pastry chef. A dinner special every day consists of an entree, vegetable, rice or pasta, and bread or roll. Seafood Newburg, veal Parmesan, stuffed shells and chicken cordon bleu are generally stocked in the freezer case and can be reheated in about 20 minutes. My flavorful order of teriyaki chicken with noodles ($8.50) served two generously. During its grand opening in February, a During number of hors d’oeuvres were available for sampling The artichoke dip, sluffed mush­ rooms, mini-meatballs and cold salmon pate were all delicious. 258 Solano Rd., Ponte Vedra, 785-1783. Mon-Sat, 7:30 am-6 pm. ~ Ton’s Cafe. Caesar salad with several varia­ tions is very popular at this small Deerwood Village ealing place, which opens at lunchtime, and there are unusual soups such as clam and snktach, black bean and tomato and rice Floremine. Refreshing cold soups are on the summer mpnaUs'ta changes daily. Cheese, pate and fruit ,P available, plus some interesting sandP>hes and crepes combinations. I ordered the wtches and > fiI|ed with ham, Swiss and gout,rma^ e’cheeses (S5.25) and served with a gout'rm ,nd almonJ sauce that provided a light honey and a ‘ „.rnoint to the tang of the cheeses, and sweet co about their chocolate tone, ai.~ Toryjs. sct^7a drenc|)cd jn raSpbcrry sauce and

To Izp.om if €5 MtirS IFDolliic OUIl 21610 lU'EjlIS (A partial listing of some of the area’s popular take-out spots, from available information). International Deli and Bakery. Wide assort­ ment of international deli and bakery foods, including curried shrimp salad, Ireland’s baked potato salad, pasta primavera salad and British chicken salad. Each day’s specialty homemade soups and breads available. Desserts such as cheesecakes, pies, cakes, bakalava available. Catering available also. Open seven days a week. Merchant’s Walk, 9965 San Jose Blvd. 268-6266. Five Points Delicatessen. Full variety of luncheon sandwich meats and condiments, chicken salad specials Tuesday and Thurday, homemade tuna and tossed salad. Potato and macaroni salads. Meat and cheese trays available for takeout. Desserts include key lime pie, cheese cakes, carrot cakes, chocolate cakes and assort­ ment of pies. 818 Post Street. 355-8324. DeFranco Italian Deli. Specialties include a large assortment of Italian sandwiches, including DeFranco Special of ham, salomi and provolone on 8-10 inch Italian bread. Homemade meatballs and sauce with peppers and onions. Imported cheeses and meats, frozen pasta, antipasta salads, canollis. Meat, cheese and vegetable party trays available. 1901 Blanding Blvd. 384-5303. The Corner Deli. Assortment of deli foods, meats, cheeses, Greek salads and sandwiches. Also has selection of Greek pastries, kibbie and taboli. 1204 S. Edgewood Ave. 387-5217. Larry’s New York Deli. Good selection of deli meats, cheeses and salads. Fast lunch service, with lunch specials. Featuring Boars Head and Kosher meats. New York style all the way. Open seven days 10 am - 10 pm. 8616 Baymeadows Road. 739-2498. Woman’s Bakery and Delicatessen. Full line of deli and bakery goods, all homemade. Eggrolls, onion rolls, pumpernickle, challa bread and bagels. Complete Kosher deli products. Pastries include ruggala, cheese danishes, cherry and blueberry strudel, eclairs and napoleons. Famous for their cheesecakes. Full line of meats and imported cheeses. Pastry, meat and fish trays available. ...... New York pastries — style breads, ,. .......... .and party cakes. 1712 San Marco Blvd. 396-6592.

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By Emma Bovary Has this year’s tax bite left the tinkle of tiny coins in your Gucci satchel where the soft thud of big bills used to be? Is there nothing but plastic left to tote in your Fendi? Then, fashion fans, it’s time to celebrate the carrier rather than its contents. Be they envelopes of kid, box-shaped straws, dainty beaded dangles little bigger than the lipstick inside or great strap-handled storage chests filled with the ingredients of one s past, present and future...or whatever...women would sooner leave home without underwear than purses. Of course we could carry our money in plastic zip-lock bags and our valuables in andtaLrT.6'1 arOU,nd stlcks- But we don’t- Vanity reaches out for a $200 canvas of faille kid an'd^eLth1^6 ’ r"d absolutely n0 one will accuse the divine lady face bag Th~ hi AefrS We L°Und at Blair Woolverton’s of being practical. up with all sorts of fabrics S° popu*ar f°r the last few years now come jazzed of ewrythkigon^top ofbtrhCatInjCOirPORraded I" ± WeaVeS and Stated with a little Wt

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Movies THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS Fox finds success down Money Brick Road. Pat Mcleod enthusiastic neighbors on the other side of the bedroom wall. He’s also good in the slapstick switching of identities and clothes as he maneuvers his way up and down the totally inane Teen iwar / „hen came the stairs and elevators of his uncle’s empire. Finally he’s absolutely hilarious trying to ward off the determined advances of his bushel ent was buried under a insatiable Aunt Vera. While the movie belongs to Michael J. Fox, he has lots of help from the supporting cast. Richard Jordan is appropriately oily and seedy as the corporate boss ignoring his wife and wheedling his way into the arms of the hired help. Known primarily as a dramatic actor, Jordan here shows a genu­ more vulnerable and sincere than Alex— ine touch for comedy as well. He captures S bU as devoted to capitalism perfectly the executive’s mania for physical and the $300 suit. fitness and sartorial splendor, masking the On arriving in New York, however, ever-lurking paranoia about the apoca­ Brantley quickly discovers that his expectalyptic “hostile takeover.” tions are little more than fantasies. He’s Helen Slater looked terrific in Supergirl either over-qualified, under-experienced, wearing tights and a cape. But then she also the wrong race or sex for every position he looked terrific in The Legend of Billie tries. In desperation he finally calls on a Jean wearing a lot less. I doubt if you saw very distant uncle (Richard Jordan) who either of those epics. No one else did. In heads a multi-national conglomerate called Ruthless People, however, she got a chance the Pemrose Corporation. Assigned a lowly to show that she can act as well as pose job in the mailroom, Brantley quickly before the camera. begins to work his way to the top and She’s also good in The Secret of My through the boss’s wife and mistress. Success, though the role once again empha­ Not that Brantley’s a Machavelli or even sizes her truly dazzling looks. She’s sup­ a Lothario. He’s the one who’s seduced— posed to be a walking dream in a executive better yet, wrestled into bed—by his skirt, carrying with her more than a little lecherous Aunt Vera (Margaret Whitton), bit of yuppie heaven. For Brantley—and and his love for the boss’s radiant junior the male audience as well—she makes a stop executive (Helen Slater) is lust but wideat the water fountain look like a taste of eyed. Posing as an executive on the upper paradise. floors while maintaining his blue-collar Finally, there’s Margaret Whitton as role in the mailroom, Brantley has to bawdy Aunt Vera. If everyone else was not become a quick-change artist in the ele­ so good, I’d say she stole the show. It’s a vator and a nimble athlete in the game of juicy role, and she sinks her teeth and more in it. Dorothy’s Aunty Em would definitely musical beds. As he says early on in the film, “It’s not approve, but audiences will love inde­ fatigable Aunt Vera. definitely not Kansas, Toto!” Without a good director choreographing Ultimately the success of the film has to rest on the shoulders of the diminutive the action, The Secret of My Success might Fox, who’s in almost every scene. I had have fallen a bit flat. But Herbert Ross, been worried about that. The previews for who really got his start directing dance, never misses a beat. The opening credits, rhe Secret of My Success have been flashing back and forth between the rolling running in local theatres for the past six‘ weeks filled with close-ups of Fox cocking fields of Kansas and the mirrored sky-------recall the to eyebrow, -™ning mischievously, and ebrow, grinning mischievously, scrapers- o off New New York, rorx, retail me toeme-

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By Tina Kicklighter Country music fans can look forward to an impressive spring line-up of shows, beginning with a full-day of free per­ formances this Saturday for the fourth annual Country Music Festival at Metro­ politan Park. The following weekend, we’ll be seeing Kenny Rogers and Ronnie Milsap in a superstar double bill, May 2, and then comes Hank Williams Jr., May 10. (Sec calendar “Upcoming Highlights.”) This Saturday look for headliner Wayion Jennings to bring us songs from his latest LP, Hangin’ Tough, and lots of his all-time hits such as “Amanda,” “Good Hearted Woman” and his brand, “Mamma’s, Don’t Let Your Baby’s Grow Up to Be Cowboys.” With a life of trouble to back him up, Jennings has reached millions with The Secret of My Success is a wickedly the hard life message in his songs and style. funny parody of corporate life in the During a 20-year career, he has become one modern world of Oz. Dorothy and her of country’s biggest stars. friends found their dreams in the Emerald Other featured entertainers at this Satur­ City. Brantley Foster finds his in the city day’s big festival include the Marshall of skyscrapers. Tucker Band, Jessi Colter, Sweethearts of And he gets Supergirl in the bargain. the Rodeo and local performers Michelle Lynn, the Dylan Brown Band and Boots­ ★★★★ .jUlcls. u Pat McCleod teaches film and English at cooters. Jennings’ wife Jessi Colter, noted for her Jacksonville University and was co-founder of the Film Institute of Jacksonville. He also hit single, “I’m Not Lisa,” will perform co-hosts “Jacksonville Goes to the Movies" on as part of her husband’s set. cablevision, Channel 34.

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L"ms. Coulon, who has a flair for putting art works into beautiful groupings, spilled handwoven scarves and belts from an unusual basket turned on its side. A raku pot with startling blue marking echos the blue from the weavings. Pastel porce­ lain pieces and a hanging silk kimono complete the attractive and sensitive window display. At the back of the shop a mythical animal wall hanging beckons and guides you in. Though small in area, the gallery is well arranged and intriguing to the eye. Two antique wooden cases hold precious objects such as earrings of porcelain, dyed silk and silver. Small boxes and wooden mirrors complete the treasure trove. Atop one case is a sign that tells the browser to please touch the objects displayed, certainly a switch from most galleries. The combination of two dimensional and three dimensional works in the room is exciting. Two large clay torsos by Laura Wuori are arresting for their size, unusual color and stolid presence. Hanging from the ceiling by transparent lines are art wearables by Kathryn Colvin. Ms. Colvin describes her work as variations on kimono jackets. The garments are constructed in the machine piecework tech­ nique, using color harmonies of muted lavenders, and in one case, strong black, red and turquoise colors. One jacket also sports an obi. On the far wall hang stunning female life drawings by Claudia Coberly. They are in several media, including pastel and tur­ pentine and graphic sticks. Ms. Coberly feels that a good model will convey a lot of energy which combines with what the artist is feeling at the time. “Emotion,” says Ms. Coberly, “is most important.” Sue Cronn’s watercolors are outstanding tor their brilliance and vivacity. She invokes the imagination of her audience by using recognizable subjects in an abstract envi­ ronment. Acrylics and ink plus water color paints add much dimension to her paint­ ings. “The inks are vivid and they react to each other in water,” says Ms. Cronn They set up color vibrations.” fMs. Cronn also has miniature paintings ini the browse box at the gallery. Craft artist Doris Walker has contributed several original objects to Illusions. Walker who lives in Ponte Vedra, started out as a painter, then took a basket weaving class four years ago. The result is a wealth of n Craftu,d’„ highly stylized P^e need°e baskets. Walker’s signature is evident in every basket because she is left handed she weaves from left to right. Non traditional m nature, these baskets have clay wood and paper woven into them Wnllwi to do things that haven’t been Xne he nWS Also at Illusions are glass an ™ T' shelves which hold clav nots 11 den baskets. There are photograph s^badk pillows and woven cloth baskets.seated about the room. In one corner ? I d table holds gifts from the rhh-d’ a 7?oden ■■ ms.

Salt-fired stoneware mask sculpture by local artist Laura Lockwood Wuori

It is truly a unique space. When Ms. Coulon decided to open her first gallery, she said it was because she wanted to “honor the urges within myself” that direct her to her love of art, and she also recognized a need for an outlet for area artists to show their work. She started with the work of artists she knew, and soon other artists in Jacksonville began contacting her. Without an extensive artistic background, Ms. Coulon has accomplished a lot in her gallery since its opening only five months ago. She has managed to create a warm and feminine atmosphere flavored with a gamut of local artist’s nontraditional contempo­ rary works. The array of paintings, draw­ ings, sculptures, baskets, jewelry, masks and clothing carries your eyes and mind a long way. About 25 local artists are currently represented, and the owner would love to see new and upcoming student’s works included also. Obviously a reflection of the owner, the gathering of area artist’s works and thoughtful presentation has created a warm and intriguing place. , To take a look for yourself, join Illusion s next special event “Arts Nite Out” Friday, 7-9 p.m. Some of the artists will be there to discuss their work, and basket makers, button makers and T-shirt artists will be actually creating new works. . Illusions Gallery, 820 Lomax Street. (In Five Points Antiques). Open MondaySaturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. 356-7515.


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Stern: Art is a Basic Human Need

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paining or sculpture, were perceptions of those who loved the act of living and the art of living, and that group, too, widens year after year, decade after decade, cen­ tury after century. Nierenberg: And the audiences? Do you think they have changed, too? Stern: Again, there is no comparison. Tens of thousands more people are listening to music every week in this country than 25 years ago. And more and more are being added with the huge growth in the popula­ tion of the universities. Think of how many people are being educated in universities today. They demand for themselves and their children a higher and higher awareness of what man’s cre­ ativity can bring.

Nierenberg: In Florida there is a particu­ larly weak emphasis on music in the schools.

Stern: There is a weak emphasis every­ where, I think. I see it in many, many places. Once in a while in major cities there are isolated pockets of excellence. It very much depends, I think, on the way the entire body politic looks at the arts. I find it particularly dreadful and in a sense a terribly dangerous thing for the future that any time there is any kind of economic crunch and they have to cut down to what they call the “basics in educa­ tion,” the first thing that gets cut is arts instruction. One of the problems, of course, is that people being trained as teachers in the arts are not very good, generally speaking. Our level of training is not what it should be. Folio Weekly: How do you view the role of music in society? Stern: Music, of course, is the highest of the art forms because it doesn’t have to be filtered through words. It is not something that you can see and forget such as a sculpture, which may also leave an enduring impression on many people. But there is something in music that is so much connected with the inside of a human being and the natural form of life. The rhythm of music, the pulse of music is the same as the pulse of the heart. You have a wrong pulse and the body doesn t continue. It is the same thing in music. The cry of the child when it is first born. The first sound. And essentially the sound of music is a way of transmitting commu­ nication through the arts. It is, in a sense, an all-embracing art form. I don’t think that we have begun to appreciate not the importance but the absolute necessity of art instruction from the grade school on. And it s not the kids fault The little children come to the arts quite naturally given the opportunity. Like

S|decide ’?,TibnX". Pnd on curricula that are the problem, and 1 should also think the political power of parents. What do they want? How do thev want their children to learn. The arts really should not be considered an acqu ed function of fancy living, It’s basic ?n the way we live, and unfortunately

because of constitutional provisions in setting up state’s rights, there’s no central thread of educational format throughout the country. It becomes very much up to the communities.

Nierenberg: What is your view of the evolution of the composer, visa ve society, visa ve the performers and so forth, compared to when you were starting your career? Stern: That’s a difficult question. There are a hundred times more, and I think modern composers and modern efforts and modern experimentation composing has them given more opportunity and in some senses they are more cognitive than ever before in history. If we talk about contemporary music and we define it as that which was written in the 20th century, I would say the first 40 years of the 20th century are four of the most prolific decades in the whole 400 year history of music. However, some people would say con­ temporary is that which was written the day before yesterday. Nobody thinks today that Strauss, Rachmaninoff, Shostakovich, Stra­ vinsky, Ravel and Debussy are 20th century composers. They think in terms of Glass, Elliott Carter. Those, too, are people who have been writing for the past 20 or 30 years. 1 feel that contemporary music finds its own level after a period of time. It has to find the compensating niche in the psyche of another person to succeed. That’s what it’s all about. Folio Weekly: Let me ask you both to comment on each other’s job. How are they different, how are they similar? Nierenberg: Many things are similar be­ cause you are playing the same kind of music, but the instrumentalist has direct control over the sound, direct control over the music, whereas the conductor has only remote control over it. His control is filtered through his communication with his musicians. And in that way it is not so much a direct connection between emotion and the sound as there is with the instrument. Both require the same kind of thinking ahead. The same kind of imagining the sound and then producing it. Stern: In the main, the two roles are much closer than most people think. Certainly, for the conductor the music is filtered through the playing abilities of the orches­ tra. However, that is one of the responsibil­ ities of the conductor; to get them to listen to themselves to get them to have an idea of what sound is all about. A really great conductor has a hand that sculpts the music in the air the way the music was written, and the orchestra will understand it and they will play accord­ ingly. On his palette, the conductor has 20 times as much as any instrument or variety of instruments. There is a huge, incredible repertoire that is endless. No conductor can encompass all the repertoire that is avail­ able to him.

Folio Weekly: Do 1 sense an envy for the conductor? Do you wish you had been...? Stern: (Laugh) No, no. I’m having a T-shirt made for me that says, “I’m the only one who doesn’t want to be a conductor.” Nierenberg: From my point of view, the reverse is true, however. There is a tremen­ dous envy and admiration for the violinist.

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your performances? Are there special tech­ niques?

Stem: It doesn’t matter how you feel, and it doesn’t matter where you’ve been, and it doesn’t matter what you’ve done. What you’re doing the moment you’re on stage, is a total concentration—like a laser beam on what you’re playing and what you’re trying to say. You have to have a technical discipline. You don’t worry too much about what the problems are that are coming up; you know what they are, but you’ve worked long enough so that you can do them freely and do them perhaps differently each time. Folio Weekly: And that is very difficult to achieve, of course. Stern: Yes, that’s why there are so few solo performers. Your thought processes and actions are all simultaneous. 1 am speaking now in terms of great music making, and it is never an automatic process. There are any number of excellent per­ formances that one can hear that are nearly perfect but which don’t mean very much. They are either not thought through very much or not felt through each time. The real responsibility and the most terrifying one is that every time you play a composition, whether you play it for the first time or you have played it a thousand times, you must make it feel as though it was the first performance. As if you were inventing it, writing it, creating the work at that moment. At the same time the actual performance is a complicated series of circumstances that defy analysis because there are no extraneous notes or boring notes or boring music. There are only boring musicians. Every note has a reason for being there. You have to know why and you have to have a sense of where it is placed in the musical landscape of the composer in that work at that moment.

Folio Weekly: Are you ever distracted? Say, you had a bad day. Got stuck in the airport and so forth. Is it more difficult to achieve the needed level of concentration on such days? Stern: Everything distracts me. Either some­ thing very wrong or a beautiful woman. There are all kinds of things that can distract in one form or another. When your luggage gets lost and you’re at the airport, the first thing you do is cuss like hell. Then you go and repair some­ where. I do have one little trick 1 can pass on to your readers for the airport. One of the great things you can do is go into the barber shop and ask them for a shampoo and a shave and tell them you want it slow I v You lie down in the chair and close'yom eyes and fall asleep for about 20 or 30 minutes, and and you get scalp rub md , fresh shave justthat relaTand ^re wonderful. ? u re

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NOW SHOWING THE ARISTOCATS. The voices of Maurice Chevalier, Eva Gabor and Phil Harris are featured in Disney’s re-released animated tale from 1970 about some upper-crust felines who are kidnapped and abandoned by a ne­ farious butler bent on cheating them of their inheritance. A G-rated must for toddlers and their parents. BLACK WIDOW ★ ★. In this murky, unexciting thriller directed by Bob Rafelson (Five Easy Pieces, The Postman Always Rings Twice), a cool husband killer (Theresa Russell) is first stalked and then befriended by a sexually depressed Justice Department official (Debra Winger), who falls in love with the next potential victim (Sami Frey). Despite amusing, too-brief appearances by Dennis Hopper, Mary Wornov, and Janies Hong (a marvelously seedy Hawaiian detective), the action is snail-paced, the psy­ chology of heroine and yillainess inadequately developed, and the jet-set characters straight out of a Sidney Sheldon potboiler. Even the reliable Nicol Williamson is given short shrift and the “surprise” wrap-up is a bit of a cheat. Rated R. BLIND DATE. ★ ★★1/2 Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) is set up with a sexy blind date named Nadia (Kim Basinger) in hopes of impressing a new business client at an important formal supper. Nadia shouldn’t drink but does, and the series of disasters that befall poor Walter as a result shouldn’t happen to anyone. Director Blake Edwards is in better form than in “That’s Life” and “A Fine Mess,” but this screwball comedy sputters in places due to poor pacing and a faulty script. Bruce Willis is very likable in his first big-screen role. Kim Basinger doesn’t look bad either, but she’s not a good drunk. Rated PG-13. BURGLAR. In her third screen appearance, Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple, Jumpin , Jack Flash) is casl as a cal burglar who becomes '• ,...y the prime suspect in a murder case. Based on the light-hearted crime series by Lawrence Block (with a sex change for its hero, Bernie Rho denbarr), this action-comedy was written by the team who penned Teen Wolf and Commando and is directed by Hugh Wilson (Police Academy, lustle^ Rhapsody)® With Lesley Ann. Warren (Choose Me) and Bobcat Goldthwait (One Cra y

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calculated to please audiences who just want to have a good time. Rated PG-13. THE HIP- BraIPacker Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire) stars as an ambitious, unconventional young lawyer in a courtroom comedy directed and co-written by Bob Clark (Porky’s, A Christmas Story). Eli­ zabeth Perkins (About Last Night.,.), John Hurt (The Elephant Man), Darren McGavin, and Ray Waltson are also in the cast. Rated PG THE GOLDEN CHILD A * *. Abrasive Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop) shows an ingratiating side to his character in an actionfantasy-comedy that could earn him new fans without losing old ones. Murphy plays an L.A. detective specializing in missing children, "a man from the City of Angels who is no Angel,” chosen to rescue a Tibetan holy child from the sinister minions of the devil himself. The plot is pure hokum, but Murphy’s performance is fresh and Micheal Ritchie’s direction a knockout. Charlotte Lewis (Pirates) and Charles Dance (Plenty) are respectively inscrutable and hissable as the heroine and the villain. Laughs, thrills, and special effects: what more could you want from a Yuletide crowd-pleaser? Rated PG-13. HEAT. In the first of a trio of new films (Malone and Rent-A-Cop will follow soon), Burt Reynolds plays a Vegas bodyguard who goes up against the Mob. Written by William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Marathon Man) and directed by Dick Richards (Farewell My Lovely), this actioner co-stars Howard Hcsseman (“Head of lhe Class”), Diana Scarwid (Inside Moves, Psycho Ill), Peter MacNichol (Sophie’s Choice), and Karen Young (Birdy). Rated R. HOOSIERS ★ ★. Inspirational but unin­ spired, this underdog sports movie (basketball circa 1951) basks too easily in its own cliches, but Gene Hackman and Oscar-nominated Dennis Hopper are pleasant to watch despite their unoriginal roles as, respectively, a coach and a local rumpot on the rebound. The lengthy basketball sequences, dominated by slow motion, fast cuts, and a poundingly anachronistic synthe­ sized score, have more io do with audience manipulation than with the sport that the filmmakers have set out to extol. Rated PG. LETHAL WEAPON * * * 1/2. Mel Gibson is madder than Mad Max as a homicide detective whose unconcealed death wish gets him and his easy-going new partner (Danny Glover) in plenty of hot water. The first half of the film, nlaved mostly for laughs, reveals Gibsons

boss (Richard Jordan).

audience sympathy, and director Richard Donner (Superman) keeps both the humor and the homicide humming. With Gary Busey (The Buddy Holly Story) as a vicious mercenary and airstream girl-group singer Darlene Love as Glover’s wife. Rated R. MANNEQUIN. Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink) and Kim Cattrail (Porky’s, Turk 182) are the stars of this remake of the tepid 1948 fantasy-comedy One Touch of Venus, in which a department store mannequin mysteriously comes to life. Don’t expect to hear the Kurt Weill-Ogden Nash score from the Broadway version, which was also dropped from the original movie. Estelle Getty (“Golden Girls’’) is featured. Rated PG-13. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 3: DREAM WARRIORS. Freddie Kruger, the boogy man incarnate, refuses to die as long •as there’s box-office potential in his bloody rampages. Rated R. OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE ★ * * 1/2. Shelley Long (“Cheers,” The Money Pit) and Bette Midler (Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Ruthless People) learn the power of sisterhood the hard way in a madcap spy comedy that manages to lampoon the CIA, the KGB and the acting profession. The heroines’ search for the shadowy lover (Peter Coyote) who has deserted them both moves jauntily from Manhattan to the deserts of New Mexico; along the way they outwit the bad guys and discover that their class differences and petty jealousies need not prevent them from becoming friends. Directed by Arthur Hiller (Silver Streak, The In-Laws), Fortune never strays too far from formula, but Long and Midler (aided by George Carlin as an inebriated desert rat) arc a continual joy to watch. Rated R. PLATOON ★ * ★ ★ 1/2. If further proof is needed that war is hell, here is the most realistic and anguished depiction of the Vietnam conflict yet produced, an unrclievedly grim but author­ itative movie from Oliver Stone, who also wrote and directed‘the recent political thriller Salvador. Charlie Sheen (Lucas, The Boys Next Door) stars as a 1967 enlistee who must not only Tight the enemy but also take part in an ongoing psy­ chological battle represented by two antagonistic sergeants: the ruthless Barnes (Tom Berenger from The Big Chill) and the enlightened Elias (Willem Dafoe from To Live and Die in L.A.). Platoon’s other characters, well played by at least two dozen actors, collectively incorporate the ambivalent attitudes that epitomize the tragedy of Vietnam, and writer-director Stone (himself a veteran) has managed to capture the madness and despair of the infantrymen who had to wage this horrific, debilitating war. Rated R.

POLICE ACADEMY IV. The fourth installment of the popular Police Academy movies. Starring Steve Guttenburg (The Bed­ room Window) and Bobcat Goldthwait. Rated PG. RADIO DAYS ★ ★★. Woody Allen’s diehard fans won’t mind the fact that his evocative paean to the era of old-time radio frequently flirts with incoherence. It’s a mixed bag of bits and pieces, but some of the morsels are tasty indeed. More like a run-through for The Purple Rose of Cairo (similar reality-versusillusion theme, but without the narrative cohe­ sion) than a follow up to his assured Hannah and Her Sisters, Radio Days features many (perhaps too many) appearances by the Allen stock company, including Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Tony Roberts, Jeff Daniels, and a radiant Diane Keaton delivering a sultry version of “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To.” Rated PG. ROOM WITH A VIEW. ★ ★ ★ ★. The filmmaking trio of director James Ivory, screen writer Ruth Prawler Jhabvala and producer Ismael Merchant has turned out a number of striking literary adaptations during the past two decades, and this one is the best. Based on a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster (A Passage to India), this sunny Edwardian romance examines the inhibi­ tions of British society at the dawn of the modern age. Helena Bonham Carter (Lady Jane) is intriguing as the headstrong but naive heroine and other members of the talented cast, including Maggie Smith and Denholm Elliot, invest their characters with moments of engaging eccen­ tricity. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS. ★ ★ * ★ Rated PG-13. Sec review on page 11. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL. Pro­ ducer-director John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club) and Director Howard Deutch scored a hit last year with their first collaboration Pretty in Pink. Their second is another coming-of-age comedy-drama (this time without Molly Ringwald) that stars Eric Stoltz (Mask), Mary Stuart Masterson (At Close Range), Craig Sheffer (Fire with Fire), and Lea Thompson (Back to the Future). Rated PG-13. STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME ★ ★ ★ 1/2. The further adventures of the crew from Starship Enterprise are chronicled in the funniest most easy-going entry in the series. Earth is being menaced by a space-probe that’s destroying the atmosphere; Admiral Kirk et al. ride at a time-warp back to 1986 to remedy the situation by bringing back a pair of humpback whales. Their often uproarious mission on today’s streets of San Francisco, as well as the film’s craftily conceived ecological message make this latest Trekkie outgoing an irresistible delight. Rated PG. THREE FOR THE ROAD. Starring Charlie Sheen (“Platoon”). Rated PG-13. TIN MEN. ★ ★ ★ ★. Writer-director Barry Levinson returns to Diner territory for a serio­ comic look at aluminum-siding salesmen in Baltimore circa 1963. Richard Drey fuss plavs a snazzy huckster on the way up, Danny DeVito a hapless conniver on the way down Their ongoing fued following a fender-bender esen lates to the point where Dreyfuss steals DeVito’c wife (Barbara Hershey), much to the ddfgh* °of his increasingly harried nemisis. Despite scant continued on page 16

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★ Absolutely awful. Avoid at all costs. ★ ★ Pretty bad, though not truly horrible. ★ ★ ★Average. Not too bad, not too good. ★ ★ ★ ★ Above average. Highly recommended. ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ Excellent. Not to be missed.

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THE ARISTOCA1S. The voices of Maurice Chevalier, Eva Gabor and Phil Harris are featured in Disney’s re-released animated tale from 1970 about some upper-crust felines who are kidnapped and abandoned by a ne­ farious butler bent on cheating them of their inheritance. A G-rated must for toddlers and their parents. BLACK WIDOW ★ ★. In this murky, unexciting thriller directed by Bob Rafelson (Five Easy Pieces, The Postman Always Rings Twice), a cool husband killer (Theresa Russell) is first stalked and then befriended by a sexually depressed Justice Department official (Debra Winger), who falls in love with the next potential victim (Sami Frey). Despite amusing, too-brief appearances by Dennis Hopper, Mary Wornov, and James Hong (a marvelously seedy Hawaiian detective), the action is snail-paced, the psy­ chology of heroine and yillainess inadequately developed, and the jet-set characters straight out of a Sidney Sheldon potboiler. Even the reliable Nicol Williamson is given short shrift and the “surprise” wrap-up is a bit of a cheat. Rated R. BLIND DATE. ★ ★ ★ 1/2 Walter Davis (Bruce Willis) is set up with a sexy blind date named Nadia (Kim Basinger) in hopes of impressing a new business client at an important formal supper. Nadia shouldn’t drink but does, and the series of disasters that befall poor Walter as a result shouldn’t happen to anyone. Director Blake Edwards is in better form than in “That’s Life” and “A Fine Mess,” but this screwball comedy sputters in places due to poor pacing and a faulty script. Bruce Willis is very likable in his first big-screen role. Kim Basinger doesn’t look bad either, but she’s not a good drunk. Rated PG-13. BURGLAR. In her third screen appearance, Whoopi Goldberg (The Color Purple, Jumpin’ Jack Flash) is cast as a cat burglar who becomes (he prime suspect in a murder case. Based on the light-hearted crime series by Lawrence Block (with a sex change for us hero, Bernie Rhodenbarr), this action-comedy was written by the team who penned Teen Wolf and Commando and is directed by Hugh Wilson (Police' Acadenty, Rustler’s Rhapsody). With Lesley A"" WarK" (Choose Me) and Bobcat Goldthwail (One Cra ly Summer). Rated R. CROCODILE DUNDEE ***■ A“ ra’s lian comic actor Paul Hogan has a fied day as the resourceful but native 'Hie character, a wf guide from the wilds of the outback . the toast of New York society, The screenplay, co-written by Hogan, is undema by .• predictable, but the nearly plotless "arra''^ allows its star to shine in a variety of situations

In -r -”, Christy 'The Secret of My Success (Helen Slater) is the mistress of the boss (Richard Jordan) rpv/pu) nn nnop //. 11 See review on page calculated to please audiences who just want to have a good time. Rated PG-13. , THE H,P’ BratPacker Judd Nelson (The Breakfast Club, St. Elmo’s Fire) stars as an ambitious, unconventional young lawyer in a courtroom comedy directed and co-written by Bob Clark (Porky’s, A Christmas Story). Eli­ zabeth Perkins (About Last Night...), John Hurt (The Elephant Man), Darren McGavin, and Ray Waltson are also in the cast. Rated PG. THE GOLDEN CHILD ★ ★ ★. Abrasive Eddie Murphy (Beverly Hills Cop) shows an ingratiating side to his character in an actionfantasy-comedy that could earn him new fans without losing old ones. Murphy plays an L.A. detective specializing in missing children, “a man from the City of Angels who is no Angel,” chosen to rescue a Tibetan holy child from the sinister minions of the devil himself. The plot is pure hokum, but Murphy’s performance is fresh and Micheal Ritchie’s direction a knockout. Charlotte Lewis (Pirates) and Charles Dance (Plenty) are respectively inscrutable and hissable as the heroine and the villain. Laughs, thrills, and special effects: what more could you want from a Yuletide crowd-pleaser? Rated PG-13. HEAT. In the first of a trio of new films (Malone and Renl-A-Cop will follow soon), Burt Reynolds plays a Vegas bodyguard who goes up against the Mob. Written by William Goldman (Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid, Marathon Man) and directed by Dick Richards (Farewell My Lovely), this actioner co-stars Howard Hesseman (“Head of the Class”), Diana Scanvid (Inside Moves, Psycho III), Peter MacNichol (Sophie’s Choice), and Karen Young (Birdy). Rated R. HOOSIERS ★★. Inspirational but unin­ spired, this underdog sports movie (basketball circa 1951) basks too easily in its own cliches, but Gene Hackman and Oscar-nominated Dennis Hopper are pleasant to watch despite their unoriginal roles as, respectively, a coach and a local rumpot on the rebound. The lengthy basketball sequences, dominated by slow motion, fast cuts, and a poundingly anachronistic synthe­ sized score, have more to do with audience manipulation than with the sport that the filmmakers have set out to extol. Rated PG. LETHAL WEAPON ★ ★ ★ 1/2. Mel Gibson is madder than Mad Max as a homicide detective whose unconcealed death wish gets him and his easy-going new pariner (Danny Glover) in plenty of hot water. The first half of the film, played mostly for laughs, reveals Gibson s unexpected Hair for manic comedy; the second half is crammed with chases, killings and some impressive stunt work. The odd-couple teaming of Gibson and Glover generates plenty of

audience sympathy, and director Richard Donner (Superman) keeps both the humor and the homicide humming. With Gary Busey (The Buddy Holly Story) as a vicious mercenary and airstream girl-group singer Darlene Love as Glover’s wife. Rated R. MANNEQUIN. Andrew McCarthy (St. Elmo’s Fire, Pretty in Pink) and Kim Cattrail (Porky’s, Turk 182) are the stars of this remake of the tepid 1948 fantasy-comedy One Touch of Venus, in which a department store mannequin mysteriously comes to life. Don’t expect to hear the Kurt Weill-Ogden Nash score from the Broadway version, which was also dropped from the original movie. Estelle Getty (“Golden Girls’’) is featured. Rated PG-13. NIGHTMARE ON ELM STREET PART 3: DREAM WARRIORS. Freddie Kruger, the boogy man incarnate, refuses to die as long •as there’s box-office potential in his bloody rampages. Rated R. OUTRAGEOUS FORTUNE ★ * ★ 1/2. Shelley Long (“Cheers,’’ The Money Pit) and Bette Midler (Down and Out in Beverly Hills, Ruthless People) learn the power of sisterhood the hard way in a madcap spy comedy that manages to lampoon the CIA, the KGB and the acting profession. The heroines’ search for the shadowy lover (Peter Coyote) who has deserted them both moves jauntily from Manhattan to the deserts of New Mexico; along the way they outwit the bad guys and discover that their class differences and petty jealousies need not prevent them from becoming friends. Directed by Arthur Hiller (Silver Streak, The In-Laws), Fortune never strays too far from formula, but Long and Midler (aided by George Carlin as an inebriated desert rat) arc a continual joy to watch. Rated R. PLATOON ★ ★ ★ ★ 1/2. If further proof is needed that war is hell, here is the most realistic and anguished depiction of the Vietnam conflict yet produced, an unrelievedly grim but author­ itative movie from Oliver Stone, who also wrote and directed‘the recent political thriller Salvador. Charlie Sheen (Lucas, The Boys Next Door) stars as a 1967 enlistee who must not only fight the enemy but also take part in an ongoing psy­ chological battle represented by two antagonistic sergeants: the ruthless Barnes (Tom Berenger from The Big Chill) and the enlightened Elias (Willem Dafoe from To Live and Die in L.A.). Platoon’s other characters, well played by at least two dozen actors, collectively incorporate the ambivalent attitudes that epitomize the tragedy of Vietnam, and writer-director Stone (himself a veteran) has managed to capture the madness and despair of the infantrymen who had to wage this horrific, debilitating war. Rated R.

POLICE ACADEMY IV. The fourth installment of the popular Police Academy movies. Starring Steve Guttenburg (The Bed­ room Window) and Bobcat Goldthwait. Rated PG. RADIO DAYS ★★★. Woody Allen’s diehard fans won’t mind the fact that his evocative paean to the era of old-time radio frequently flirts with incoherence. It’s a mixed bag of bits and pieces, but some of the morsels are tasty indeed. More like a run-through for The Purple Rose of Cairo (similar reality-versusillusion theme, but without the narrative cohe­ sion) than a follow up to his assured Hannah and Her Sisters, Radio Days features many (perhaps too many) appearances by the Allen stock company, including Mia Farrow, Dianne Wiest, Tony Roberts, Jeff Daniels, and a radiant Diane Keaton delivering a sultry version of “You’d Be So Nice To Come Home To.” Rated PG. ROOM WITH A VIEW. ★ ★ ★ ★. The filmmaking trio of director James Ivory, screen writer Ruth Prawler Jhabvala and producer Ismael Merchant has turned out a number of striking literary adaptations during the past two decades, and this one is the best. Based on a 1908 novel by E.M. Forster (A Passage to India), this sunny Edwardian romance examines the inhibi­ tions of British society at the dawn of the modern age. Helena Bonham Carter (Lady Jane) is intriguing as the headstrong but naive heroine and other members of the talented cast, including Maggie Smith and Denholm Elliot, invest their characters with moments of engaging eccen­ tricity. THE SECRET OF MY SUCCESS. ★ ★ ★ ★ Rated PG-13. See review on page 11. SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL. Pro­ ducer-director John Hughes (Ferris Bueller’s Day Off, The Breakfast Club) and Director Howard Dcutch scored a hit last year with their first collaboration Pretty in Pink. Their second is another coming-of-age comedy-drama (this time without Molly Ringwald) that stars Eric Stoltz (Mask), Mary Stuart Masterson (At Close Range), Craig Sheffer (Fire with Fire), and Lea Thompson (Back to the Future). Rated PG-13 STAR TREK IV: THE VOYAGE HOME ★ ★ ★ 1/2. The further adventures of the crew from Starship Enterprise are chronicled in the funniest most easy-going entry in the series. Earth is being menaced by a space-probe that’s destroying the atmosphere; Admiral Kirk et al. ride at a time-warp back to 1986 to remedy the situation by bringing back a pair of humpback whales. Their often uproarious mission on today’s streets of San Francisco, as well as the film’s craftily conceived ecological message make this latest Trekkie outgoing an irresistible delight. Rated PG. THREE FOR THE ROAD. Starring Charlie Sheen (“Platoon”). Rated PG-13. TIN MEN. ★ ★ ★ ★ . Writer-director Barry Levinson returns to Diner territory for a serio­ comic look at aluminum-siding salesmen in Baltimore circa 1963. Richard Dreyfuss olavs a snazzy huckster on the way up, Danny DeVito a hapless conniver on the way down Their ongoing fued following a fender-bender esc? lates to the point where Dreyfuss steals DeVitos wife (Barbara Hershey), much to the delight of his increasingly harried nemisis. Despite scant continued on page 16

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Admission is by membership only. For more information, call 393-9471. The Film Institute of Jacksonville presents films each Tues at 8:30 pm in the main auditorium of the Kent Campus, Florida Community College at Jack­ sonville, and on Wed at 6 and 8:30 pm in the McManus Gallery, Jacksonville Art Museum. HEAT AND DUST. Julie Christie and Greta Scacchi star in this romantic tale of a woman and her aunt, and how their lives parallel when they are both seduced by an Indian prince. SUGAR BABY. Comic tale of a mortician’s assistant who develops a crush on a subway attendant. April 28-29.

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WALT DISNEY. A special series of classic Walt Disney films, 12:30 and 1:30 pm, next Mon-Fri (Apr 20-24). The films will be shown in the Carpenter Gothic Church located on the grounds of the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences. Free. Reservations are re­ quired. 396-7062. lues— Kidnapped. Wed— Treasure Island. Thurs— 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea. Fri— Swiss Family Robinson. AUDOBON WILDLIFE. “Audobon’s Wildlife of Florida,” Sun, 1:30. Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences. 396-7062. OUTER SPACE. “Eyes in Outer Space,” Sun, 2:30 pm, in the Carpenter Gothic Church on the grounds of the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences. Free. Reservations are recom­ mended. 396-7062. TOURING. “Touring Great Cities: Edin­ burgh,” and “Eurailpass: Today’s Way to See Europe,” next Wed, 3 pm and 7:45 pm. Haydon-Burns Branch, Jacksonville Public Li­ brary. 633-6870.

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COMMUNITY^ THEATRE THREE BRASS MONKEYS. An award-

feature a workshop and discussion, conducted by staff members of the St. Johns River Hospital, after the performance. Fri tickeis, 500. Sat, S10. Presented by Theatre Jacksonville. 2032 San Marco Blvd. 396-4425. PAINTING CHURCHES. A comedy­ drama that deals with the sensitive subjects of aging and senility. Fri-Sat, 8:30 pm. $6 for adults, $5 for children, senior citizens and students. Players-By-The-Sea. 222 N. 1st St. 249-2022.

AUDITIONS DESPERATE HOURS. Auditions for the Amelia Island Community Theatre’s June production of “Desperate Hours,” next Mon­ Tues, 7:30 pm. No experience necessary. First Presbyterian Church, Fernindina Beach. 19 N. 6th St. 261-3230. STREET PERFORMERS. Auditions for street performers, including musicians, jugglers, magicians, singers, clowns, mimes and more, for The Jacksonville Landing. Sat, 9 am-2 pm, Sheraton at St. Johns Place, Riverwalk Board­ room. Must be 18 years old to audition. Each 15 minute audition will be judged for audience appeal, professionalism, proficiency, appearance and creative techniques. 353-1188 SWEET ADELINES. Auditions and re­ hearsals for the Jacksonville Sweet Adelines Chorus, every Tues, 7 pm, Johns Presbyterian Church. 4274 Herschel Street. 264-7474 7685073, 269-7460.

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SPOsfs DIVERS MEET. A monthly social, includinc refreshments is held each month to divers and non-divers alike. Also 3-week diving classes two nights a week for $119, including tank, regulator, wet suit books and certification. Mandarin Dive Center,, 9735 St. Augustine Rd. 262-1606. BEACH FEST RUN. A five kilometer (3.1 mile) race, Sun, 1 pm, starting and finishing at the Jacksonville Beach Flag Pavillion. Preregistration through Sat, S8. Day of race, S10. T-shirts given to all participants before the race only Award presentation at 2:15 pm. Free beer, soft "drinks, fruit and other refreshments will be available after the race. Race packets can be picked up Fri-Sat, 10 am-6 pm at 1st Place Sports, 3853 Baymeadows Rd, and Sun, 11:30 am-1 pm at the Flag Pavillion. 739-1917. BOAT RACE. The Amity Anchorage Yacht Club Cruise -5, Sat. The 12 mile race starts and ends at Amity Anchorage Club. Registration, noon, at the skipper’s meeting. Open to the public. Free for Club members, S3 for non­ members. 1106 Friendship Dr., Switzerland, FL. 268-6931. SURFING. “Wavemaster” Third Annual Pro-Am Surfing Competition comes to Jack­ sonville Beach. Over S10,000 in prize money will be awarded in this two-day'event. Top surfers will be there to tackle the waves and show their stuff as sponsor WIVY spins the music and gives away prizes. Howard Johnson’s On The Ocean. 1515 N. 1st St. 249-3711. BIKE RIDES. Bicycle rides for fun and fitness through Mandarin’s backroads and neigh­ borhoods, Sat 3 pm and Sun 4 pm, weather permitting. Backcountry Bicycles, Inc. 12200-21 San Jose Blvd. 268-3366. FITNESS RIDES. Fitness bike rides for beginning and intermediate riders, 16-20 miles, Sat mornings, 8:30 am. Advanced rides, 60 miles plus, bam, Sun. Training rides for anyone Tues rhur' 9 A|| ridcs s(arl a( San J(jse Schwinn. 4444 Hendricks Ave. 731-4155 scuM°^ D,V,NG COURSE. Accelerated 10am6nVlnr C°UrSe is available Tues-Thurs, ,'v d ' Fourteen ‘O 16 hours of instruction. presenn?innn£rcourses a weeL 'mroduclorv slide vanced?, ? °r P°tentlal students. Also ade?s Co B637CR°n av?ilablc- Underwater DesignRACpo . ,^each Blvd’ 223-6720

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FOR EXPECTANT MOTHERS. Anongomg exercise program for the pregnant woman, offered by the St. Vincent’s Wellness Center A physician s release is required at first class. Cost is $15 a month. For more information and a class schedule, call 387-7554. ARTHRITIS SELF-HELP. Coping tech­ niques discussed. Topics include physiology arthritis drugs, exercise, diet and relaxation techniques. Class size limited. Every Tues through May 19, 12:30-2:30 pm. Free. Jacksonville Medical Center. 387-5646. POST-PARTUM EXERCISE CLASS. An exercise program designed for the special needs of postpartum recovery is being offered by the St. Vincent’s Wellness Center. Partici­ pants can begin lhe class six weeks after delivery. A physician’s release is required before partici­ pation. Cost is $15/month. 3787-7554.

KID’S STUFF MAGICAL MATH SHOW. A delight­ ful look at math, numbers and the sciences of surfaces (topology) presented every weekend through Apr 30. The Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences. Showtimes arc Sat, 1 pm and Sun, 3 pm. 398-7827.

SPECIAL EVENTS VOLUNTEERJACKSONVILLE DINNER. A special awards dinner honoring 21 outstanding volunteers, next Thurs. Cock­ tails, 6:30 pm, dinner at 7:15 pm. Admission is $50 or $100, with proceeds going to Volunteer Jacksonville, Inc. 398-7777. WINE TASTING. More thant 400 peop c are expected at The Fourth Annual Jacksonville

Sun. Awards given in numerous categories. Holiday inn South. 1-295 at Emerson St. 398-3331.

RIVERBOATS 398-0797 J°hnS R'Ver' F°r rescrvations, cal1 Sightseeing Cruise A narrated cruise with live music. Sun, 4-6, pm, Wed, 11:30 am-l:30 pm, and Sat, 1-3 pm. $8.40. S2 Lunch Cruise. Tues and Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm; ^Dinner Cruise. Wed, Fri and Sat, 6:30-9 pm.

Moonlighl/Dance Cruise. Sun, 7:30-10:30 pm. $12.50. Nostalgia Cruise. Tues, 7:30-9:30 pm; $10.50. Parly Cruise. Fri and Sal nights, 9:30-12:30; $9.45. $25.

LECTURES DRESS FOR SUCCESS. John Molloy, best-selling author of “Dress for Success,” will present “Personal Productivity and Strategics for Success,” including such areas as effective communication, positive attitude, experience and proper business attire, Wed, Apr 22, 8 pm. University of North Florida Theatre. 6462525. NO TO DRUGS. Attorney Rick Rumrell will discuss “Say No to Drugs,” Thurs, 8 am. Ramada Inn Conference Center. 1-295 and Hanley Rd. 268-8080. MEDICAL EXAMINER. Chief Medical Examiner Dr. Peter Lipkovic will discuss the medical examiner’s office, next Tues, 12:30 pm. Sheraton St. Johns Place. 1515 Prudential Dr. 396-5100.

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WATERCOLOR AND OIL. Watercolor and calligraphy exhibit by Jackie Peterson and oils by Maurine Poole, through Apr 30. Artists Gallery. 10051 San Jose Blvd. 262-1977. JURIED STUDENT SHOW. Annual stu­ dent juried show with over 200 participants at the South Gallery, Florida Community College. 10911 Beach Blvd. 646-2111. BASKET EXHIBIT. “Spring Basket Fan­ tasy,” by Margie Jones, on display through Apr 30 at the Village Gallery and Framery. 461 Kingsley Ave, Orange Park. Mon and Sat, 1-4 pm, Tucs-Fri, 10 am-5:3O pm. 264-7151. PASTELS & CERAMICS. Pastel paintings by Claudia Furnish Coberly and ceramic sculp­ tures by Eleanor Madonik will be on display through Fri at Gallery 44, 4 Aviles St., St. Augustine. Tues-Sun, 11 am-5 pm. 1-829-9643. STUDENT ART SHOW. A juried art show featuring works of UNF art students will be on display at the University Gallery, University of North Florida through Wed. Mon-Fri, 10 am-4 pm, and Thurs. until 8 pm. 646-2534. GLASS EXHIBIT. An ongoing exhibit of hand-blown glass is being shown at the Slade Gallery through Apr 30. 3568 St. Johns Ave., 387-0147. SENIOR AND STUDENT SHOW. Fea lures a variety of glass, ceramics, watercolor, oil, acrylic, drawings, etchings and drypoint, from Jacksonville University’s best student artists. Through May 1. Mon-Fri, 8:30 am-5 pm, Wed until 8 pm. 744-3950, ext. 3374. FRED MESSERSMITH. “New Works,’’ a watercolor exhibit by Fred Messersmith, Chairman of the Stetson University Department of Art, will be on display through Sat at the Davidson Gallery, 404 Seabreeze Blvd., Daytona Beach. (904) 252-7630.

MUSEUMS LIGHTHOUSE EXHIBIT. An ongoing exhibit of the unique and interesting history on America’s lighthouses, including paintings, archi­ tectural drawings, blueprints, artifacts and scale replicas of several lighthouses designed and built by William Trotter. At the American Lighthouse Historical Museum, 1011 N. 3rd Street, Jack­ sonville Beach. Open Tues-Sat, 9 am-5 pm. Free admission. 241-8845. STARQUEST. A planetarium show about man’s quest for the stars, narrated by Leonard Nimoy. Tucs-Fri, 4 pm (and 8 pm on Fri); Sat, 12 pm, 2 pm, 4 pm and 8 pm; Sun, 2 pm, 4 pm and 8 pm. Evening admission is $2, or SI with purchase of Cosmic Concert ticket. Matinee show s arc SI in addition to the regular Museum of Arts and Sciences admission cost ofO $2 for adults and $1 for children under 18. Alexander Brest Planetarium. 1025 Gulf Life Dr. 396-7062. ILLUSTRATIONS AND IMPRESSIONS. Works by German-American painter Richard Zschaebitz (1860-1912) will be on display through May 2 at the Lightner Museum, City Hall Complex, St. Augustine. 824-2874. JUNIOR/SENIOR EXHIBITION. The Jacksonville Art Museum is holding its 36th Annual Junior-Senior Juried Exhibition through Sun, with Dr. Charles Dorn, head of the FSU Art Department, serving as judge. VICTORIAN FASHIONS. A historical look at Jacksonville’s Victorian Era, the late nineteenth century, will be on display through May 3 at the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences.

FESTIVALS INTERNATIONAL ART. Meet interna­ tional artists and taste the foods of their countries. Al the International Festival of Arts, featuring handcrafted furniture, home decor, baskets and more, through Apr 30. Open Mon-Tues, 10:30 am-7 pm, Wed-Fri, 1:30-7 pm, Sat-Sun, 1:30-5:30 pm. Admission free. The Art Center. 700 Broad St. 356-7035. INTERNATIONAL FOOD. Food vendors from all over the country will present samples of their foods, Fri-Sat at the Prime Osbourne Convention Center. Musical entertainment will be provided by Gary Morris, Fri, 8 pm, and T.G. Sheppard, Sat, 8 pm. $3 admission includes

entertainment. Sponsored by WQIK and Winn Dixie. BEACHES FESTIVAL. The annual celebra­ tion of the opening of the beaches. Thurs-Sun there will be a carnival at St. Paul’s Catholic Church, with kiddie rides, crafts, a beer tent and more. Barbeque will be served on Fri. Top 40 group “Nickleodeon” performs Fri-Sat, 7-10 pm. Hours are Thurs-Fri, 6-11 pm; Sat, 11:30 am-11 pm; Sun, 1-7 pm. Sat-Sun will feature an Arts and Crafts show, 9-5 pm, in the Flag Pavillion. 249-2381. JAZZ FESTIVAL. The Seventh Annual Sarasota Jazz Festival, featuring George Wein and the Newport All-St ars, Harold Ashby, Warren Vache, and more, Wed-Fri, 7:45-10 pm. Tickets are S16.50 and $14.50. Van Wezel Performing Arts Center, Sarasota. (813) 9533366.

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COMEDY THE PUNCH LINE. Headlining this week is Joe Resivo, who has appeared on Late Night with David Letterman and the Merv Griffin Show. He has also made t.v. appearances on Hill Street Blues, TJ. Hooker and Cagney and Lacey. Feature act is Vince Harper, who was featured in the 20th Anniversary Grammy Awards. Master of Ceremonies this week is Jacksonville’s own Dicky Palmer. Tues-Thurs shows, 8:30 pm. Fri-Sat, 8 pm and 10:30 pm. Sun, 8 pm. Tues is S3. Wed, Thurs and Sun, S5. Fri-Sat, S7. 8535 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9399. COMEDY SHOWCASE. Local amateur acts from The Punchline’s comedy workshop featured Thurs nights, 8:30, at The Conch House, 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine. Cover charge, $3. Reservations strongly recommended.

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JAZZ APPLEJACK’S. Be sure to check out Applejack’s killer pizza while listening to some of Jacksonville’s best rock and jazz. Contempo­ rary jazz group First Coast System performs Thurs through May 14, 9 pm. $4. 1402 San Marco Blvd. 398-2111. ALL THAT JAZZ. Live jazz in a small, intimate setting at this new club, which just opened New Year’s Eve. Get there early since the house is usually packed. Beer, wine and sand­ wiches are available. 11300 Beach Blvd., 6461510. RAGTIME. Live jazz on Sun afternoons. Piano-sax duo, “Those Two Guys,” and piano-sax-bass “Eric Moore Trio,” alternate performances every other Sun, 1-5 pm. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877.

PEANO BARS GIGI’S. Ron Merrit performs Thurs-Sat from 6-11 pm. Bar opens at 11 am. Weekend cover charge, $3. Ramada Conference Center, 3130 Hartley Rd. 268-8080. H. GREELEY’S. Lee Martell at the piano, Tues-Sat, 8:30 pm -12:30 am. 1031 S. First St. 249-7231. HARBOR LIGHTS. Murray Goff per­ forms Thurs, 7 pm-12:3O am, and Fri-Sat, 8:30 pm-l:30 am. 14535 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville Beach. 223-3947. THE MUSIC BAR. 4498 Hendricks Ave., 737-8577. Lincoln Union, organist-singer, per­ forming oldies and contemporary music TuesSat, 9 pm -2 am. STEVE’S POINT LOUNGE. Bob Mo­ seley plays ’50s and ’60s country and jazz, Thurs-Sat, 9 pm-l:30 am. 6319 Blanding Blvd., 772-7898.

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ROCK/TOP 40 EINSTEIN-A-GO-GO. Non-alcoholic club featuring the best in new music at the beaches. 249-4646 or 249-4073. FERREL’S ELBOW ROOM. Top 40 group Matrix performs Fri-Sun, 9:30. Lounge features “Fantasy Casino,” with 3 blackjack tables. 246-0504. GIGI’S. Features a house band Tues.-Sat., 9 am-1:30 am. Tues night is Ladies Night with discount drinks. Wed is “Life’s a Beach,” with beach music and food and drink specials. Thurs is “TGIF” celebration. Weekend cover charge, $3. Ramada Conference Center, 3130 Hartley Rd. 268-8080. KING’S INN. Lounge open 3 pm-2 am. 8016 Arlington Expressway. 725-3343. PARK PLACE. Synergy performs TUesSat. Wed is Ladies Night, 9 pm-midnight, $1 drinks. Open 11 am-2 am. Happy hour 4-7 pm/ 2712 Park St. 389-6616. / PIER 7. Come out for “Blue Monday,” the free-for-all jam session held every Mon ,9:30 pm-l:30 am at this popular hangout for local musicians. Open Wed-Mon 6 pm-2 am. 401 N. First St. Jacksonville Beach. 246-6373. WEST L.A. Hard rockin’ Jinx perfroms Tues-Sat, 9 pm-2 am. Ladies drinks 50 cents, noon-7 pm; Tues features 25 cent draft; Ladies drink free Wed, 8-12 pm ($1 cover charge); Thurs features $1 beer and 75 cent highballs. Open Tues-Fri, 12 noon-2 am; Sat, 4 pm-2 am. 1553 S. Lane Ave. 781-1877.

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CLANCY’S CANTINA. Brand new restaurant in Market Square Mall. Different acoustic bands perform nightly, 7 pm-closing. WAPE’s Hoyle Dempsey will be on hand this Fri, 5-7 pm, for a special promotion. Mon-Fri, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, noon-11 pm. 3637 Phillips Hwy. 398-1882. DANIELLE’S. Chris and Cathy, a pop­ rock duo, perform Tues-Thurs., 7-11:30 pm, and Fri-Sat, 8 pm-12:30 am. Lounge opens at 10:30 am. Park Suite Hotel, 9300 Baymeadows Rd. 731-3555. FIRST STREET PUB. Bert Chemay, acous­ tic guitarist, performs Mon-Thurs, 5-7:30 pm. 1201 N. First St., Jacksonville Beach. 241-5333. MANDARIN MARINA LOUNGE. Mike Morgan, guitarist-singer, will be performing through May 10. Tues-Sat, 5-9 pm, Fri-Sat, 6-10 pm and Sun, 1-5 pm. 12760 San Jose Blvd. 268-9255 SCARLETT O’HARA’S. “Where Good Friends Meet” is the motto of this friendly lounge. Acoustic guitarist Darryl Wise performs every Sun 4-8 pm. Blues-jazz group Decoy performs every Sun night, 9 pm -12:30 am. “Bloody Mary Sunday” every Sun, $1 Bloody Marys 4-8 pm. Happy hour 4-7 pm daily, features $1 off drinks and 40 cents off beer and wine. Ladies drink free every Tues, 9 pm -12:15 am and Mon-Fri, 11 pm-I2:15 am. Outdoor rawbar and other inexpensive menu items avail­ able. Open daily 11:30-1:30 am. 70 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 824-6535. EL PALACIO. The music of Southmoon Over, Wed-Sat, 8 pm-12 am. And on Sun it’s the ’50s and ’60s sounds with the Four of Clubs. Every Wed is Ladies Night, every Thurs is Men’s Night, 99 cent specials, high balls, margaritas and draft beer. 4420 Blanding Blvd. 778-4852. AIRPORT HILTON. Contemporary music. Lobby Bar open, 12 am-8 pm. Happy hour, 4-7 pm. Lounge open Mon-Fri, 5pm-1 am; Sat-Sun H-lam. 14000 Yankee Clipper Dr. 757-1741.

DANCING BOMBAY BICYCLE CLUB. Top 40. Happy hours 4-7 pm, 11 pm-1 am daiy. Restaurant hours Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 am, Sat-Sun, II am-2 am. 8909 Baymcadows Rd. 737-9555. BRANDY’S GOOD TIME EMPORIUM. Top 40. Open daily 5 pm-closing. “Ladies Night,” Tues, with discount drinks for ladies. 602 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 246-1755. B.T. BONES. Country-Western. The largest dance floor in Jacksonville. Mon-Thurs 11 am-11 pm, Fri-Sat 11 am-2 am, Sun noon-10 pm. 3637 Phillips Highway. 396-0545. CRAWDADDY’S. Top 40. Dancing. All ages and often packed. Thurs is JU night. Sun-Thurs, 8 pm-2am. Fri-Sat, 8 pm-1:30 am. 1643 Prudential Dr. Dockside at Riverside. Hot! 396-3546. FERREL’S ELBOW ROOM. Top 40. Beaches favorite and largest dance floors. 57 HEAVEN.’50s and ’60s music. This club, with interior modeled after a 1950’s soda shop, offers free dance lessons every Mon, 7:30-8:30 pm. Mon-Fri, 5 pm-2 am; Sat, 7 6pm-2 am. Weekend cover $2. 8136 Atlantic Blvd. 721-4838. FIRST STREET PUB. Top 40. Dancing. Open Tues-Sat, 8 pm-1 am. “Dangerous Don Dove” is the disk jockey. 1201 N. First St. 241-5333. GABRIEL’S. Top 40. Nightly happy hours, 4-7 pm. Mon is Mexican Madness Night, featuring a build-your-own-burrito buffett. Tues is Cajun Night, with Cajun catfish and catfish specials. Wed is Oriental Express, with stir-fried rice, vegetables, fortune cookies and more. Thurs is Italian Fiesta, lasagna, peppers and sausage, garile bread and more. Fri is Seafood Night. Live band every night except Sun. DJ Gary Mann spins the music. Daily, 11 am-2 am. Holiday Inn at Baymeadows. 9150 Baymeadows Rd. 7371700. H. GREELEY’S. Oldies and Top 40. Free hors d’ouervcs Mon-Fri, 5-7:30 pm. Dance floor open Tues-Sat, 8:30 pm-12:30 am. 1031 S. First St. 249-7231. HOLLYWOOD. Top 40. “Money on Monday,” every Mon, $150 is shot from a cannon, then collected by patrons in a free-forall. “Wild on Wednesday,” every Wed, with Power 95 radio station and a “Go Ape” contest. Open Mon, Wed-Thurs, 8 pm-2 am. Fri-Sat, 8 pm-4 am. Closed Tues and Sun. PAPPAS. Country, Top 40. Mon features WQIK disk jockey Ed Russ, 99 cent cover, 99 cent long-neck beer, and free country dance lessons 9-11 pm. Lots of people there every night! Tues is “the longest running Ladies Night in Jacksonville,” with 75 cent drinks for ladies Thurs is VIP Night, with $1.50 drinks for those with VIP cards (available at Pappas). 0940 Beach Blvd. 641-0321. PLAYERS. One of the newest restaurants and clubs on the beach, offering a different each n*8hl- Happy hours Mon-Fri 4.30-7:30 pm. Dance floor open niehtlv 8-3O pm1:30 am. Howard Johnson’s at the Dc Beach isisM mo mt acn. 1515 N. inc. 1st St. -249-3711. Ni?M|UCsKER-?’ DisL Jockey plays Top 40 N'ghtly, 8 pm-2 am. Chenco performs WedSun, 9 pm-2 am. Lounge opens at 5. Happy hour 5-8 pm. Ocean front raw bar opens dfifv 246-77011 ’ 222 °CCan Fr°nt’ Jackson'4llc Beach’.

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“ClassicThursday,” sponsored by WLCS radio. Fri is ’’Prom Night,” where costumed guests »e half-price drinks, Sat is -Romance Night featuring a kissing contest. Sun is Club Flamingo,” featuring half-price: drinks 8 pmclosing. 5865 Arlington Expwy. 724-3410. TIME CHANGES (T-C.’s). Top 40 Hohday Inn. Tues-Sun, 8I pm-2 am. 1617 N. 1st St., Jacksonville Beach.-49-9071. WFST L.A. Live Top 40 and rock. Ladies drinks 50 cents, noon-7 pm; Tues features 25 cem draft; Ladks drink ftee Wed, 8-12 pm (SI cover charge); Thurs features SI beer and 75 cent hiehballs. Open Tues-Fn, 12 noon-2 am, Sat, 4 Sam. 1553 S. Lane Ave 781-1877^ Open Tucs-Fri, 12 noon-2 am; Sat, 4 pm-2 am. 1553 S. Lane Ave. 781-1877.

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Alligator Farm— Features walkways past wildlife displays. Florida wildlife shows every hour from 10am-5 pm. Admission: $5.50 adult; $3.50 child 3-11; children under 3 free with adult. Discounts available for senior citizens and handicapped. Major credit cards accepted. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. Al A two miles south of the Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/824-3337. Fountain of Youth Memorial Park— Visitors are able to drink from a well symbolizing Spanish explorer Ponce de Leon’s discovery of the Fountain of Youth. Indian burial ground and exhibit of exploration routes also available. Admission: $3 adult; $1.50 child 6-12; children under 6 free with adult; $2.50 senior citizens. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. 155 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/829-3168. Marineland of Florida— Daily shows in­ clude performing porpoises, plus an aquarium and other marine exhibits. Admission: $7.95 12-adult; $3.95 child 3-11; children under 3 free. ours. 9-5:30 Mon-Sun. Al A between St. 904/47innnd DaytOna Beach(St. Johns County) This bui,ding was once the prison for St. Augustine and St. Johns County. erinJ'c1USeUmi?1Sp'ays various weapons used in edmtn ?S AC ?s contraPOons used to punish Sro S' Adm,f‘?n: $3 adult; $2 child 6-12; MonSiV^c6 frxe wilh adu,L Hours: 8’5 (St Iohn;A67 Sa? Marco Ave ’ Sl Augustine Johns County) 904/829-3800. actuillvSq ^t05e Museum— This museum, store feati.rep lCa of.an 18tb century general from’thenpr,eSiaii5xhibil of thousands of items

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PL. continued from page 18 lions arc required 30 days in advancc.Hours: 9 am-5 pm Mon-Sun. St. George St., St. Augu­ stine (St. Johns County) 904/824-3355. Jacksonville Rivcrwalk— A 1.1 mile boardwalk, running from Harbormasters Res­ taurant, under the Main Street Bridge, and to the Hilton Hotel. Street performers and vendors are usually on hand, and many of the hotels along the route offer entertainment. Off Gulf Life Drive (Southside) 633-2500.

gardens ... Cum",*-r Gallery of Art- Vine covered trellises and Victorian reflection pools adorn this Itahnaie garden. Free. Donations accepted. Hours: 10-4 Tues-Fri; Noon-5 Sat; 2-5 Sun; closed Mon. 829 Riverside Ave. (Westside) 356-6857. Kanapaha Botanical Gardens— Features the largest collection of bamboo in Florida. Also features a hummingbird garden sporting 20 species of red flowers and a medicinal and herbal garden. Free. Donations accepted. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Wed and Fri; 9-dusk Sat; 1-5 Sun; closed Thur. 4625 S.W. 63rd Blvd., off Archer Rd., Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/372-4981. Ravine Gardens State Park— Ornamental garden. Hours: 8:00 - 7:00 Daily. Admission: None. (Only trails and park will be open through June 6. Drive will be closed for repairs.) Off Twigg St., Palatka (Putnam County) 904/3284366. Washington Oaks State Gardens— 340 acre stretch that includes a beach strewn with coquina rock. The area on the other side of A1A is a coastal hammock with nature trails that allows visitors to see wildlife and natural vegetation. Formal gardens of exotic plants, azaleas, camelia and roses. Garden, museum, picnicking, fishing. Pets allowed if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Admission: 50 cents. Hours: 8-sunset Mon-Sun. Off S.R. A1A, 3 miles south of Marineland, St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/445-3161.

HISTORICAL Bulow Plantalion Ruins Historic Site— 109-acre park features nature and hike trails, rums of an old sugar mill, interpretive center, picnicking, playground equipment, state canoe trad and fishing. Free. Off S.R. S5A, southeast of Bunnell (Flagler County) 904/439-2219. Castillo de San Marcos National Mo­ nument The Castillo is the oldest masonry fortification in the United States, built in 1672-95, and remodeled in 1752-56, Admission: SI; no charge children under 12 accompanied by adult. Hours: 8:30-5:15 Mon-Sun. 1 Castillo 6506Sl Au8UStine (SL Johns County) 904/829Centre Street Historic District— Enjoy the late 19th century Victorian buildings in this 30-block section of Fernandina, which is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Centre Steel, Fernandina Beach (Nassau County) 904/261-3248. Fort Caroline National Memorial— Fea­ tures a replica of the fort built by the Huguenots in 1564. Also includes two separate nature trails, visitor center/museum, gift shop and picnic area. Reservations required for groups. Free. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. 12713 Ft. Caroline Rd. (Ar­

lington) 641-7155. Fort Clinch State Park— This fort was alternately occupied by Confederate and Union troops during the Civil War and was reactivited briefly during the Spanish-American War. Offers camping, fishing, swimming, boat ramp, nature trails, skin and scuba diving. Guided tours, museum, living history demonstration. Ft. Clinch after dark program, by reservation. Pets OK in some ares if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Most facilities and activities arc accessible to the handicapped. Admission to park: $1 drivers; 50 cents for passengers. Admission to Fort: $1 from Memorial Day to Labor Day. Hours: 8-s“nset, Mon-Sun. Off S.R. A1A, Fernandina Beach

(Nassau County) 904/261-4212. Fort Frederica National MonumenlPreserved ruins of a town and fort from 1736.

Exhibits, demonstrations and tours. The Bloody Marsh Battle Site located 6 miles south of Frederica, is also open daily. Admission: $1 ages 12-62. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. (St. Simons Island, Ga.) 912/638-3639. Fort Matanzas National MonumentFree ferry transportation to the fort. Free. Hours: 8:30-5:30 Mon-Sun. Ferry service every 15-20 minutes fom 9-4:30, first come, first serve. Al A, 14 miles south of St. Augustine. (St. Johns County) 904/471-0116. Kingsley Plantation Historic Site— Tours at 9:30, 11:00, 1:30, and 3:00, discuss life as an early 19th century sea island plantation owner. Closed on Tuesday and Wednesday. Admission: Si visitors over 6. Off S.R. A1A, Ft. George Island (Northeast) 904/251-3122. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Historic SitePreserved home of the author of Yearling. Loca­ tion for much of the movie Cross Creek. Tours on the half hour from 9-11:30 and 1-4:30. Closed Tuesday and Wednesday. Admisison: 50 cents. Off S.R. 325, Cross Creek (Alachua County) 904/466-3672. Micanopy— The former location of an Indian village, Micanopy is the second oldest town in Florida. Town now features many antique, art and curio shops along its oak-lined streets. Open Mon-Sun. 11 miles south of Gainesville between 1-75 and U.S. 441 (Alachua County). Oldest House— Ranks as one of the coun­ try’s best documented and studied old houses. Owned and operated by the St. Augustine Historical Society. Admission: $3 adult; children under 6 free with adult; $2.75 senior citizens; $1.50 students. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. 14 St. Francis St., St. Augustine (St Johns County) 904/824-2872. Olustee Battlefield State Historic SiteExhibits detail events leading to the Battle of Olustee, the largest Civil War engagement in Florida, which took place February 20, 1864. Off U.S. 90, 2 miles east of Olustee (Baker County) 904/752-3866. Riverside-Avondale— A National Historic District, with tree lined streets and houses dating from just after the Great Jacksonville Fire of 1901. Maps for tours available from the RiversideAvondale Preservation (RAP) House. 2624 Ri­ verside Ave. (Westside) 389-2449. Stephen Foster State Folk Culture CenterExhibits and demonstrations about Stephen Foster, who composed “Old Folks At Home,’’ the Stale song. Boat tour available every halfhour. Admission: $1 driver; 50 cents passengers. Off U.S. 41, White Springs (Hamilton County) 904/397-2733. Yellow Bluff Fort State Historical Site—20acre site of a fort built by Confederates during the Civil War. New Berlin Rd. (Northeast).

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of Ocala. Admission: $5 adult; $3 students; children under 5 free with adult. Hours: 10-5 daily. Museum of Drag Racing, Interstate 75, Exit 67, Ocala (Marion County) 904/245-8661. Florida State Museum— Visitors are able to explore a North Florida cave, a 500-ycar-old hardwood forest and a prehistoric Timucan Indian site. Free. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sat; 1-5 Sun and holidays. Florida State Museum, Museum Road, Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/3921721. Jacksonville Art Museum— Contemporary art museum and the permanent home of the Koger collection of Oriental Porcelain and the Pre-Columbian Gallery. Free. Hours: 10-4 Tue, Wed, Fri; 10-10 Thur; 1-5 Sal & Sun; closed Mon. Jacksonville Art Museum, 4160 Boulevard Center Dr. (Southside) 398-8336. Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sci­ ences— Includes exhibits of a 28-foot dinosaur skeleton and Florida Indian culture. Museum includes Alexander Brest Planetarium. Admis­ sion: Adults, $2; youths ages 4-17, $1; members and children under 4, free. Hours: 9-5 Tue-Fri; 11-5 Sat; 1-5 Sun; closed Mon. 1025 Gulf Life Dr. (Southside) 396-7061. Lightner Museum— Ongoing exhibits in­ clude Egyptian mummy, Florida artifacts and various wildlife exhibits. Upper floors feature Victorian memorabilia, including a stained glass collection by Louis Comfort Tiffany. Lightner Antique Mall, adjoining the Museum, features small shops and a cafe. Hours: 9-5 daily. Admission: Adults, $3; students, 75 cents; children under 12 free when accompanied by adult. City Hall Complex, King St., St. Augu­ stine (St. Johns County) 904/824-2874. Museum of Florida History— Constructs the story of Florida from its earliest inhabitants through its growth into a modern state. Free. Hours: 9-4:30 Mon-Fri; 10-4:30 Sat; Noon-4:30 Sun and holidays. The Museum of Florida History, R.A. Gray Building, Tallahassee (Leon County) 904/488-1484. Potter’s Wax Museum— Over 150 life-like historical figures, a multi-image theatre presenta­ tion and a wax works, where visitors can view the wax craftsmen at work. Admission: $3.75 adult; $3 senior citizen; $2 children 6-12; children under 5 free with adult. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. Potter’s Wax Museum, 17 King St., St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/829-9056. Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum— Over 750 incredible exhibits al the world’s most unusual museum. Hours: 9-6. 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/8241606.

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Anastasia State Park— Camping, fishing, wind-surfing and swimming in on of St. Augu­ stine Beach’s most popular spots. Admission: $1 drivers; 50 cents, passengers. Reservations accepted. Off S.R. Al A, St. Augustine Beach (St. Johns County) 904/471-3033. Bivens Arm Nature Park— 57 acres of Oak hammock and marsh, a 1200-foot boardwalk, and 1.25 miles of nature trails are available. Free. Hours: 8:30-5:30 Mon-Sun. 3650 S. Main St., Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/374-2170. Crooked River— Camping, swimming, boating and fishing. Cottage rentals available. S.R. 40 Spur, 12 miles east of Kingsland, Ga. Cumberland Island National SeashoreNo snack bars or concessions available on the island. Admission: $6.85. Hours: Ferry leaves St. Mary’s at 9 and 11:45 and returns at 10:15 and 4:45. Closed TUes and Wed. Reservations necessary. St. Mary’s, Ga. 912/882-4335. Devil’s Millhopper State Geologic SiteFeatures a huge sinkhole with waterfalls, and explanatory exhibits, guided walks, and nature

trails. Pets allowed if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Admission: $1 vehicle. Hours: 9sunset. Millhopper Rd. off S.R. 232, 2 miles northwest of Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/ 377-5935. Faver-Dykes State Park— Camping. Admis­ sion: $1 vehicle. Off U.S. I, 15 miles south of St. Augustine (St. Johns County) 904/794-0997. Flagler Beach Recreation Area— A 145acrc park, offering camping, fishing, picnicking, swimming, boating, skin and scuba diving. Free. Off S.R. Al A, Flagler Beach (Flagler County). Friendship Park— With its public marina and view of the New Downtown, Friendship ’ Park offers a good spot to brownbag your lunch on sunny days. At night, light shows make magic of Friendship Fountain’s 120-foot water displays between the Chart House Restaurant and the Jacksonville Museum of Arts and Sciences, Gulf Life Dr. (Southside). Ichetucknee Springs State Park— 2,241acre park offering picnicking, swimming, skin and scuba diving and one of the most relaxing inner-tube routes in the state. Admission: SI driver; 50 cents, passengers. Off S.R. 47 and S.R. 238, 4 miles northwest of Fort White (Columbia County) 904/497-2511. Jacksonville Zoological Park— More than 700 animals at the 61-acre zoo. Admission: Ages 4-12 SI.25; ages 13-64 S2.75; children under 4, handicapped people and members, free; SI senior citizens. Hours: 9-4:45 daily. 8650 Zoo Road (Northeast) 757-4462. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park— Popular oceanfront park with beach access, freshwater lakes, nature trails. Camping, picknicking, show­ ers and snack bars also available. Admission: 25 cents; children under 12 no charge. Hours: 8-9 Mon-Sun. A1A to Mayport Road, north of Atlantic Beach (Beaches) 249-4700. Laura S. Walker— Camping, swimming, fishing and boating. Cottage rentals available.. Off S.R. 84, 10 miles southeast of Waycross, Ga. Little Talbot Island State Park— Features camping, hiking, picnicking, saltwater fishing, surfing and swimming. Most areas and activities accessible to the handicapped. Pets OK in certain areas if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Admission: $1 driver; 50 cents, over 5 passen­ gers. Hours: 8-sunset Mon-Sun. Off S.R. Al A, 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville (Norhleast) 904/251-3231. Manatee Springs State Park-— Camping, swimming. Guided tour. Off S.R. 320, 6 miles west of Chiefland (Levy County) 904/493-4288. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park—1,561-acre park includes a ravine and tree lakes. Camping, picnicking, swim­ ming, fishing and canoe rentals. Saturday campfire programs. On S.R. 21, 6 miles northeast of Keystone Heights, (Clay County) 904/473-4701. Okefcnokee National Wildlife RefugeOne of the most primitive areas in the United States, featuring 396,000 acres of swampland. Canoeing, motor boating, guided boat tours, guided tram ride, bicycling, hiking, picnicking^ museum, observation tower. Pets OK in certain areas if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Firearms prohibited. Access through Suwannee Canal Recreation Area on Georgia 121, 8 miles south of Folkston, Ga. 912/283-2580, or through Stephen C. Foster State Park on Georgia 177, 9P/496 7509 soul^cast Fargo, Ga.’ Okefcnokee Swamp Park— Seperate from the National Wildlife Refuge. Includes guided boat tours, nature trails, museum, boardwalk botanical gardens, serpentarium, and observa­ tion tower. Admission: $6 adults; $4 children Rates include all boat tours and park attractions’ Group rates available. Ga. 177, off U.S. I 8 miles south of Waycross, Ga. 912/283-0583. • °^Cn° S<ate ?ark~ Swimming and Camp- ■ mg 64 camp sites featuring water and electricity Daily admission: $1 driver; 50 cents, passengers’ Separate camping admission. Off U.S. 441 and County) 904/454-18^53?' (C°lumb-

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I ittle Talbot Island State Park- Available for hiking, camping, picnicking, saltwater fish­ ing, surfing and swimming. Most areas and activities accessible to the handicapped. Pets allowed in some areas if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Admission: SI driver; 50 cents for over 5 passengers. Hours: 8-sunset Mon-Sun Off S.R. Al A, 17 miles northeast of Jacksonville (Northeast) 904/251-3231. Mike Roess Gold Head Branch State Park— This 1,561 -acre park offers guided tours through ravine, Memorial Day to Labor Day. Also features three lakes. Camping, picnicking, swimming, and fishing. Canoe rentals. On S.R. 21. 6 miles east of Keystone Heights (Clay County) 904/473-4701. Morningside Nature Center— Visitors are able to tend livestock and visit an authentic farmhouse featuring a spinning wheel used in demonstrations. Nature trails explain how the long-leaf finey woods appeared 100 years ago. Free. Hours: 8-6 Mon-Sun. 3540 E. University Ave., Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/3742170. University of North Florida Nature Trails— 12 miles of trails, an officially designated in the U.S. National Trail System, with one of the three trails specifically designed for the handicapped. 4567 St. Johns Bluff Rd. (Southside).

TOURS Al Marah Arabians of Micanopy—This ranch features “the worlds oldest continuous band of Arabian horses.’’ Free. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. U.S. 441, Micanopy (Alachua County) 904/466-3623 or 466-3208. Anheuser-Busch Brewery— Continuous self-guided tours from 9:30-3:30. Beer sample afterward. Reservations required for groups. Free. Hours: 9:30-3:30 Mon-Fri; closed Sat & Sun. Ill Busch Dr. off 1-95 (Northeast) 7518116. Independent Square— Highlights include the multistoried atrium of the tallest building in Jacksonville. Guided tour. Free. Tours: 10 and 2 Mon-Fri. Meet at Information Desk in the First Floor Lobby. Corner Main and Bay Streets (Downtown) 358-5580. Mayport Naval Station— Offers lours of the base and one of the Navy ships in the home port for the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet aircraft carriers and support vessels. Free. Hours: SatSun. Check in at gate. Mayport Naval Station (Beaches) 264-5226.

TRAILS Bivens Arm Nature Park— Over a mile of nature trails and a 1,200-foot boardwalk are featured in 57 acres of Oak hammock and marsh. Free. Hours: 8:30-5:30 Mon-Sun. 3650 S. Main St., Gainesville (Alachua County) 904/374-2170. Bulow Plantation Ruins Historic SiteNature trails, picnicking and fishing available at this 109 acre park. Free. Off S.R. S5A, southeast of Bunell (Flagler County) 904/439-2219. Devil’s Millhopper State Geologic SiteNature trails and guided walks. Features a huge sinkhole with waterfalls. Pels allowed if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Admission: SI ve­ hicle. Hours: 9-sunset Mon-Sun. Millhopper Rd., off S.R. 232, 2 miles northwest of Gaines­ ville (Alachua County) 904/377-5935. Fort Caroline National Memorial— Two nature trails in this park, which features a replica of the fort built by the Huguenots in 1500’s. Free. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sun. 12713 Ft. Caroline Rd. (Arlington) 641-7155. Fort Clinch State Park— Features nature trails, camping, fishing, swimming, skin and scuba diving. Pels allowed in some area if leashed. Intoxicants not permitted. Most facil­ ities and activities are accessible to the handi­ capped. Admission: $1.00 driver; 50 cents for passengers. Hours: 8-sunsct Mon-Sun. Off S.R. Al A, Fernandina Beach 904/261-4212. Kathryn Abbey Hanna Park—Oceanfront park with beach access, nature trails, freshwater lakes. Camping, picnicking, showers and conces­ sions available. Admission: 25 cents; children under 12 no charge. Hours: 8-9. Al A to Mayport Road, north of Atlantic Beach (Beaches) 249-4700.

UPCOMING HIGHLIGHTS KENNY AND RONNIE.If the country music festival isn’t enough to satisfy you, then be sure to check out country music superstars Kenny Rogers and Ronnie Milsap, Saturday, May 2, 8 pm. Rogers and Milsap are two of the most beloved live performers in country music, establishing a strong rapport with the audience. Special guest is T. Graham Brown. Tickets are $13.50 and $16.50 reserved. Jacksonville Memorial Coliseum. 630-3900. BRYAN ADAMS. Canadian rocker Bryan Adams (“Cuts Like a Knife’’, “Heaven”) brings his brand of raucous rock n’ roll to the Jacksonville Coliseum Tues, May 24, 8 pm. $17. 630-3900.

HANK WILLIAMS JR.Voted “Enter­ tainer of the Year” by the Country Music Association, Hank “Bocephus” Williams Jr. will bring his $1.5 million stage show to Jacksonville on Sun, May 10, 7:30 pm. Special guest is Eddy Raven. Tickets are $15 reserved. Jacksonville Memorial Col­ iseum. 630-3900.

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MARKETPLACE ADVISER IS TAKE-OUT FOOD SANITARY? Some types of take-out services pose unique problems. By Trish Michaels

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Delicatessen. The word alone once con­ jured up images of that neighborhood sandwich shop where Pop entertains you with his jokes, Junior stacks hot ham and Swiss on rye and Mom heaps on a helping of her homemade potato salad. These days, with the word usually short­ ened to “deli,” you may think instead of rolls of cold cuts at your neighborhood grocery store, the fried chicken at a convenience store, or—under the general heading “take-out”—of anything from the church barbecue to the hot dog carts at Riverwalk. The issue of whether these compete with Mom and Pop’s place in quality is one you’ll have to debate with your tastebuds, wallet and perhaps our restaurant reviewer. But the question of whether the ever­ evolving delis can compete on sanitation standards is another matter. There are existing health standards and inspections for all prepared food retailers, but the convenience store delis, roadside stands and civic club cookouts do pose some unique problems. First, many convenience store delis have structural shortcomings since they weren’t originally set up for the sanitary prepara­ tion and storage of foods. Often food­ storing coolers are not large enough for the demands of a delicatessen, not allowing proper air circulation around the coolers or maintaining the proper storage tempera­ tures. Restrooms can also be a problem. When a convenience store begins serving prepared food, it must make its bathrooms available for public use and, theoretically, they are to be kept clean and properly maintained. Since many convenience stores have a history of high turnover in ownership and management, some routine building main­ tenance can be neglected and the area of potential neglect that worries health in­ spectors most is an overflowing septic tank. The hot food carts found downtown, at Riverwalk and the beach, can pose a different set of problems since they’re mobile. Some vendors take advantage of their mobility and operate without the proper certificates and licenses by operating only on the weekends when inspectors are off duty. For the food on carts, the most common health threat occurs during the summer months when temperatures soar and it’s

more difficult for them to maintain safe food storage temperatures. Ironically, this is the time when most of the vendors operate, to cash in on beach traffic. The city health department works toward assuring that all foods sold to the public are safe. The carts, convenience stores and all other retailers of prepared food must be licensed, and all employees preparing or touching the food must go to food handler’s classes and obtain a health permit. Unan­ nounced inspections are made periodically and businesses not passing have to come up to snuff or eventually they can be closed. Those roadside barbecues, often spon­ sored by church and civic organizations, also fall under the regulations, but they don’t need a license. They need only approval and a temporary permit. One inspector told us his greatest concern is with the roadside stand chicken sales since one in every four chickens carries salmonella, a bacteria that causes violent cases of food poisoning. Although the threat of salmonella is eliminated when high temperatures are maintained during the cooking process, the cook must be ex­ tremely conscientious. He must prepare and store the chicken properly and wash his hands frequently to prevent further spread of the disease. Even with the health codes and in­ spection procedures, there is plenty of room left for caution, and a few of favorite tips gleaned from researching the subject are: • Food that is prepared hot should not be accepted if it is served up luke warm. This food must be maintained at a high temperature to insure that there are no disease-causing bacteria. • When you stop at a roadside stand, look for a certificate and license. If they have them, they will be prominently posted. If not, move on. • Don’t expect to be totally protected by the health inspectors. If a place looks dirty to you, it probably is dirty, and you should pass it by. If the public display isn’t up to standards, you might wonder what the less public kitchen must look like. • When food is served up from a public “food bar,” be sure that it is protected by a “sneeze guard” for obvious reasons. • If you have doubts or suspicions, speak up. For minor problems, tell the store manager. If the problem could be serious, save a portion of the suspected food for testing and call the Health Department.

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By Rob McKnight The green and white awning that shields the windows at Sterling’s Flamingo Cafe has seen duty beckoning diners for two prior establishments, and while both were respect­ able enough, this time a truly exciting restaurant has sprung up in Avondale. Perhaps the greatest contribution Ster­ ling’s has made to the local restaurant community is the addition of its name to that ever so short list of area restaurants that are good choices for entertaining guests from out of town. Reservations are a must on weekend nights, and our table was still waiting even though we were a bit late. Servers clad in khaki and oxford cloth and more green and white inside gave Sterling’s a crisp, cool feeling, and ceiling fans and pastels contributed a misleading but enjoyable island mystique. An im­ pressive display of available wines, do­ mestic and imported, caught my eye on the way to our table. Sterling’s 60-plus selection wine list is among the top five in the

area, and the menu is equally exciting and innovative. Appetizers are a must to make the most of this dining adventure. Such treats as vegetable pate, wrapped in nori seaweed, wild mushrooms and chicken pate, smoked salmon and marlin and mushrooms stuffed with beef and pork tenderloin make Ster­ ling’s an excellent spot for “grazing,” that trendy practice of making a light meal from several appetizers rather than ordering an entree. My personal favorite among the pre­ dinner offerings was the fried goat cheese with sundried tomatoes. The cheese, lightly breaded and rolled in almonds, is fried just long enough to warm it, after which it is topped with half a sundried tomato. The resulting combination of taste and texture is fantastic. Snails, shrimp and scallops are also prepared in innovative ways. Appe­ tizers arrived at our table immediately after beverages and established a pace and style of service that remained consistent through­ out the evening. The house salad that accompanied each entree was crisp and fresh but could be improved by the addition of one or two unique vegetables. The dressings, a house vinegrette, bleu cheese, and Ceasar’s are all made on the premises and all are interest­ ing. The Ceasar’s is exceptional. Home­ made bread is served with the salad and while our first loaf had been burned in the warmer, its replacement was fresh and tasty.

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Our entrees arrived at the table steaming hot and artistically presented. Each was complemented by sweet baby carrots an au gratin potatoes. The duckling was superb. Roasted to the perfect degree of crispness, it was neither tough nor game?The blackberry brandy sauce with which it was topped provided just the right bitters­ weetness to accent the flavor of the duck. Prime veal tenderloin was sauteed in butter, white wine and lemon juice to prepare veal Francaise. The veal was cooked a perfect medium, thus maintaining its texture and delicate flavor. . The grouper meunier was prepared with similar care, and the filet that resulted was moist and Oaky, and the integrity of flavor of the fish was maintained. Our server was attentive without being disruptive, wine and water glasses were kept full, and the standard of service required of a fine dining establishment was met. Desserts at Sterling’s are all prepared in their own kitchen, and they are of the same high caliber as the rest of the fare. We elected to limit ourselves to two desserts, and thus had to bypass such offerings as chocolate almond cheesecake, strawberry romanoff, and chocolate Flamingo (a truffle­ like extravaganza, topped with fresh whipped cream). We did, however, savor every bite

of white chocolate mousse, and our profi­ teroles, miniature pastry puffs filled with vanilla’ ice cream and topped with grand marnier chocolate sauce. Both were delightfully decadent. Sterling’s Flamingo Cafe has some unique and daring offerings, and more impor­ tantly, they deliver. Best of all, they do this and remain affordable. Dinner for two, including appetizers and dessert but exclud­ ing alcohol was $44. While this may be expensive by local standards, a comparable meal in Miami or Atlanta could run well over one hundred dollars. 1 lelt the restau­ rant feeling that its value was among the best 1 have ever seen anywhere.

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The Folio Weekly Restaurant Guide consists of over 150 restaurants in the Jacksonville area, conveniently categorized by region. The cost estimate at the end of each entry is based on single meals, including typical appetizers and desserts but not alcoholic beverages, tax or tips. Under $6—Inexpensive. $6-$l 5—Moderate. Over SI5—Expensive. Credit card abbreviations arc MC (MasterCard), V (Visa), AE (American Express), DC (Diners Club), CB (Carte Blanche). Any suggestions for changes in the Restaurant Guide should be addressed in writing to Restau­ rant Guide, c/o Folio Weekly, 8101 Phillips Highway, Jacksonville, FL 32216. Because of deadline resrtictions there may be a delay in processing changes to the Restaurant Guide. A call ahead is recommended.733-3103.

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/Z5-5711. Moderate. Angelo’s. Italian-prepared steaks, seafood, chicken and traditional pasta dishes are on the Mr''/va/tn5"8,ClO’S',.Fu,11 bar' Mon-Sun, 5-10 pm. checks>- 2I>1 University Blvd. 743-3400. Moderate. CJ s. Calico Jack’s Oyster Bar. Menu features seafood, burgers, chicken wings and sandwiches, l ull bar. A favorite, esp. on Tues, “Quarter Beer Night.’’ Come early or be prepared to wait. Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-2 am; Sun, 2 pm-2 am; Happy hours 5-7 pm, Mon-Thurs, noon-2 am (2 for 1). MC/V/AMEX/DC. 8109 Arlington Expy. 725-9464. Moderate. Chi Chi’s. Mexican menu featuring shrimp and steak. Full bar. Tues is 2-for-l Margaritas. And big ones! Mon-Thurs, 11 am-11 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-midnight; Sun, 11 am-10 pm. MC/V/AMEX/DC/CB. 7171 Arlington Expy. 724-6288. Moderate. Damon’s. Ribs, steaks and seafood and a breakfast buffet offered from 6-9 am. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 6-10:30 am, 11 am-10 pm. MC/V/ AMEX/DC/. Quality Inn. 5865 Arlington Exp, 724- 3410. Moderate. Garden of Tiki. Chinese menu with a buffet featuring pepper steak, egg rolls and sweet and sour pork. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm, 5-9:30 pm. Major credit cards accepted. 9770 Atlantic Blvd. 725-3123. Moderate. Glenna’s Restaurant. Serves steak and sea­ food, and three to five different country-style dinner specials every day. Specialties also include broiled flounder or cod with a lemon butter wine sauce. Mon-Fri, 11 am-9 pm; Sat, 4-9 pm. Beer and wine. No credit cards. 6175 Ft. Caroline Rd. 743-6646. Inexpensive. Houlihan’s. A fun, lively place with four TVs, including a big screen tuned to major sporting events. The all-American gourmet includes stuffed chicken breast and crispy roast duck. MonThurs, 11:30 am-10:00 pm; Fri- Sat, 11:30 am-11:00 pm; Sun brunch 11 am-3 pm; dinner until 9 pm. Bar open 11:30 am-l:30 am, seven days a week. MC/V/AMEX. Regency Square. 7253770. Moderate. Mr. Dunderbak ’s. Features pita and specialty sandwiches and a 50 foot deli in an Old World German atmosphere. Beer and wine. 75 cent draft available. Mon-Sat, 10 am-9 pm; Sun, 12:30-5:30 pm. Regency Square Mall. 725-8992. Sailmaker. Features seafood, steaks and chicken and especially Seafood Dijon. Tull bar. MonThurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri, 11 ^^-10:30 pm; Sat, 5-10:30 pm; Sun, 5-10 pm. MC/V/AMEX (no checks). 9927 Atlantic Blvd. 724-1755. Moder31 Silver Dragon. Specializes in Mandarin and Cantonese Chinese food, including steamed bass

and Maine lobster. Beer and wine available. Tues-Thurs, 4-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 4-11 pm. MC/V/ AMEX/DC. 1319 Rogero Rd. 744-4622. Moder­ ate. Tree Steak House. Serving steak, prime rib, chicken and catch of the day. One of the area’s best. Mon-Sal, 5:30-10:30 pm; Sun, 5:30-9:30 pm. MC/V/AMEX/DC/CB. 942 Arlington Rd. 725-0066. Expensive.

AVONDALE RIVERSIDE Cathy’s. Homestyle country cooking. Chicken and dumplings, meatloaf and vegetables. MonThurs, 6 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 6 am-10 pm; Sun, 7 am-9 pm. 700 N. Edgewood Ave., Paxon Shopping Center. 389-4230. Inexpensive Creole Queen. Creole cuisine such as Muffaletto, little Cajun red beans and rice. Specializing in Juke Palaya, gumbo and Cajun Boudin-spicy stuffed sausage. Beer and wine, including Dixie beer. Mon-Fri, 11 am-2:30 pm; Wed-Thurs, 6-8:30 pm; Fri & Sal, 6-9 pm. Reservations required on weekends. MC/V. 717 Post St. 358-1813. Moderate. DeFranco’s Villa Napoli. Italian cuisine with pasta, seafood, veal and chicken. Sun-Thurs, 5-10:30 pm; Fri-Sat, 5-11 pm. Beer and wine. Major credit cards. 4224 Blanding Blvd. 7783174. Moderate. Denny Moran’s. Best known for prime rib, Denny Moran’s is local and not to be confused with the Denny’s chain. Menu also includes salad bar, buffet and seafood. Full bar. Open for lunch at 11 am; dinner at 6 pm. 2509 Blanding Blvd. 388-4605. Docksider. Features fresh boiled shrimp, quiche and huge sandwiches. Beer and wine. Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-2 am; Sun, noon-2 am. MC/V. 4118 Herschel St. 389-6430. Inexpensive. El Palacio. Menu features Mexican and Ameri­ can steaks, chicken and seafood. Full bar. Mon-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, noon- midnight. Happy hour, Mon­ Sat, 11 a.m.-8 p.m., Sun, 11-7 (2-for-l all drinks). Live entertainment Wed-Sat with “Southmoon Over’’, Sun night,’50s and ’60s music with the “The Four of Clubs.” Compli­ mentary hors d’oeuvres, 5-7 pm, Mon-Fri, and all-you-can-eat tacos and enchiladas daily. Major credit cards. 4420 Blanding Blvd. 7784852. Moderate. Harpoon Louie’s. Harpoon wings, Buffalo wings and steak burgers arc the specialties of this restaurant, which also serves sandwiches, soups and salads. Daily, 11 am-midnight. Beer and wine. Mon features 50 cent draft beer, 9-12 pm. Tues features $1 import beer, 9-12 pm. Wed and Sun is Ladies Night, with free draft beer for ladies 9-12 pm. 4070 Herschel St., Suite 9. 339-5631. Inexpensive. Kim Lien’s. Oriental menu features the only Vietnamese food in Jacksonville. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5-9 pm, Sat., 5-10 pm. Beer and wine. Major credit cards. Reservations required for parties of five or more. 1023 Park St. 354-4000. Moderate. Raspberry’s Eatery. Small room serving Cuban and new American dishes such as Cajun specia­ lities and Cuban rice with black beans. Specia­ lizing in Cuban creole, baliche (stuffed eye round with carrots, olives, etc.) Beer and wine. Mon.Fri., 11 am-2:30 pm; Wed-Thurs, 5:30-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 6-10 pm. Reservations required on Fri & Sat. MC/V. 1537 Margaret St. 258-2059. Moderate. Silver Star Chinese. Serves southern and northern Chinese food. Beer and wine. MonThurs, 11:30 am-3 pm and 4:30-9:30 pm; Fri-Sat, 12:30-3 pm and 4:30-10:30 pm; Sun, noon-3 pm and 4:30-9:30 pm. MC/V/DC. 5032 Blanding Blvd. 788-8500. Moderate. St. Johns Seafood. Features a different all -you can eat seafood special every night. Sun-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11

pm. Beer and wine. MC/V. 3640 Park St. 384-8251. Moderate. Sterling’s Flamingo Cafe. American and European cuisine with pasta and catch-of-the day specials. Daily, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5:30-10 pm. Beer and wine. Major credit cards. 3551 St. Johns Ave. 387-0700. Moderate.

major credit cards. 9902 Old Baymcadows Rd. 642-1161. Moderate. Vito's Italian Restaurant. Italian cuisune, including chicken, pizza and seafood. Beer and wine. Mon-Thurs, 11 am-lOpm; Fri & Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, 4:30-10 pm. MC/V/AE. 3825 Baymcadows Rd. 737-9236. Moderate.

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American Bistro. American cuisine featuring fresh seafood, homemade pasta and breads. Mon-Thurs, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 6-10 pm; Fri 11:30am- 2:30 pm and 6-11 pm; Sat 6-11 pm. Full bar. Piano bar featuring Kathy Brown, Thurs-Sat, 7 pm-closing. Major credit cards. DC/CB. 5210 Baymeadows Rd. 731-4050. Expen­ sive. Bombay Bicycle Club. An 80-itcm menu, featuring American, Mexican and Italian foods. Daily, 11:30 am-2 am. Full bar. Major credit cards. 8909 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9555. Moder­ ate. Casa Lupita. Mexican menu features all-youcan-eat lunch buffet, 11 am- 2:30 pm. Happy hour daily, 4-7 pm, with discount drinks and free appetizer buffet. Half-price appetizers and discount drinks served 10 pm-closing. Full bar. All major credit cards. 8520 Baymeadows Rd. 731-5419. Moderate. Deerwood Deli and Restaurant. Serves soups, sandwiches and cut meats. Beer and wine. Mon-Fri, 9 am-6 pm; Sal, 9 am-4 pm. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. Inexpensive. Gabriel’s. A popular new place offering Continental style steaks, fresh fish and salads. Daily, 6:30-11 am, 11:30 am-2 pm and 5-10 pm. Happy hour, 5-7:30 pm with complimentary hors d’oeuvres. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards. Holiday Inn at Baymeadows, 9150 Baymeadows Rd. 737- 1700. Expensive. Glory Days Sports Pub. Sandwiches, munchies, beer and wine. Four satellite televisions. Mon, 5 pm-midnight; Tues-Thur, 11:30 am-midnight; Fri, 11:30 am-l:30 am; Sat, noon-1:30 am. Happy hour Mon-Fri, 5-7 pm, featuring S3.75 draft pitchers and 75 cent mugs. 8535 Bay­ meadows Rd. 730- 3297. Kobe. Japanese style beef and chicken and prepared in front of you. Specializing in tempura and chicken teriyaki. Beer and wine. Sun-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. MC/V/AE. 5250 Baymeadows Rd. 731-2668. Moderate. Margo’s. A neighborhood favorite for steaks, seafood and chicken. Salads, crepes, quiches, seafood and fruit served for lunch. Beer and wine. Mon-Sat, ll:30am-2:30 pm, 5:30-10 pm. Reservations required on weekends. All credit cards. 3931 Baymeadows Rd. 737-3694. Moder­ ate. Mediterrania. Continental and Italian cuisine, strong on seafood and pasta. Beer and wine served. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2:3O pm; MonThurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. Reserva­ tions suggested. All credit cards. 3877 Bay­ meadows Rd. 731-2898. Moderate. Pagoda Restaurant. Menu specializes in Cantonesc-stylc Chinese food. Mon-Thurs II am-10 pm; Fri, II am-11 pm; Sat, 12-11 pm; Sun 12-10 pm. Liquor, beer and wine served. All major credit cards. 8617 Baymeadows Rd. 731-0880. Moderate. Peter’s.Specializing in fresh seafood, steaks and homemade pasta. Daily 6:30 am-10 pm. Liquor, beer and wine served. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards. 9551 Bay­ mcadows Rd. 739-3430. Moderate. Spaghetti Warehouse. Italian and pasta dishes in interesting room (used to be Darryl’s). Daily lunch special is spaghetti, salad, bread and drink for $2.99. Sat-Thurs, II am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm. Major credit cards. 8653 Bay­ meadows Rd. 731-1832. Inexpensive. Tai-Pan. Buffet with Chinese Szehchucn beef, chicken, pork and fish. Specializing in Szehchucn cooking. Beer served. Mon-Fri, Il am-4 pm. 224 Pearl St. 356-2605. Inexpensive. Ting Chinese. Spicy hot Mandarin Hunan style beef, chicken and seafood. Beer and wine. Daily II am-2:30 pm and 5-9:30 pm; Sun, noon-8 pm. MC/V. 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd. 777-0005 or 744-8878. Inexpensive. Tory’s Cafe. Continental cuisine including crepes and salads. Beer and wine. Mon-Sat, 11 am-3 pm; take-out, 10 am-6 pm. Reservations required for 6 or more. Available for catering. MC/V. 9842 Baymeadows Rd. 641-4890. Inex­ pensive. Venny’s. Italian menu features veal, shrimp, chicken, subs, pizza and pasta. (Pizza’s very good.) Mon-Thurs 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun 3-9:30 pm. Beer and wine. All

(Note: Al! entries under this heading are at Jacksonville Beach unless otherwise noted.) 1878 Steak House. Fine dining. Local seafood and steaks, featuring nightly chef’s specials. Drinks served. Daily, 5-10 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm. All credit cards. North 2nd St., Fernandina. 261-4049. Expensive. Bogey’s. Soups, hot dogs, shrimp, oysters and chicken wings. Liquor, beer and wine. Tues-Sun, 11 am-2 am. Open on Mon beginning May 1. Happy hour, II am-7 pm. 807 North 1st Street. 249-3825. Calypso. Caribbean cuisine, including con­ ventional dishes and nightly seafood specials. Tropical and exotic drinks, beer and wine served, Mon- Thurs, 11:30 am-10 pm; Fri, 11:30 am-11 pm; Sat-Sun, 5-11 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm, Mon-Fri (2-for-l). MC/V. 2429 S 3rd St. 241-3311. Moderate. Chizu. Japanese Sushi bar, steak, seafood and chicken. Food prepared at your table. Full bar. Sun-Thurs, 5:30-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm. MC/V/AE/DC. 122 3rd Street. 241-8455. Mod­ erate. Crab Pot. Seafood, steak and ribs, chicken, steamed crabs and lobster. Calch-of-the-day. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-4 pm; Mon-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm. Reservations required after 8 pm. MC/V/ AE. 12 N. 1st St. 241-4188. Moderate. Crab Trap. The fresh seafood includes a great variety of blackened red fish, dolphin, shark, grouper; fried, broiled, grilled or steamed. Specializing in blue crabs and steamed oysters. Drinks served. Sun-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. Happy hour, 4-7 pm. MC/V/AE. 1927 Beach Blvd. 247-0814. Moderate. Crab Trap/Fernandina. Steak, chicken fingers and seafood. Specializing in blackened shrimp. Drinks served. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm; Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-10:30 pm. MC/V/AE. 31 N. 2nd St., Fernandina Beach. 1-261- 4749. Moderate. Crustaceans. Fresh grilled fish, shrimp, combos with steak and chicken. Specializing in cru­ stacean platters (lobster, crabs and shrimp). Daily 11:30 am-4 pm and 5-11 pm. Sun brunch. Reservations required for downstairs dining room. MC/V/AE. 2321 Beach Blvd. 241-8238. Expensive. Damnifino. Serving only fresh local seafood. Beer and wine. Mon-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-11 pm; Sun, noon-9 pm. MC/V. 4536 Ocean St. 247-1466. Moderate. First Street Pub. Serving seafood, steaks and chicken. Specials each night. Full bar. Daily, 7:30 am-1:30 pm and 5-9 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm. All credit cards. Ramada Resort, 1202 N. 1st St. 241-5333. Moderate. Giovanni’s. Italian cuisine, steaks and sea­ food. Cocktails, beer and wine served. Mon-Sat, 5-11 pm. MC/V/AE. 1161 Beach Blvd. 2497787. Expensive. Han’s Bistro. Serving veal, beef, fresh fish, shrimp, oydspters, fried veggies and potatoes. Specializing in sauerbraten, potato pancakes and Shrimp St. James. Full bar. Mon-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-10:30 pm. Reservations required on weekends. MC/V/AE. 1728 N. Third St. 249-0949. Moderate. Harlow’s. Chef selects fresh food and creates his menu daily. Continental style with a black­ board menu. Cocktails, imported beer and an extensive wine menu. TUes-Sun, 6-10 pm. Coat and lie. Reservations recommended. V/MC/DC/ CB/AE. 12 6th Avenue, North. 246-9501 Expensive. The Homestead. Family dining. Chicken fresh seafood and steaks. Cocktails served’ Mon-Sat,5-IOprn; Sun, noon-10pm. MC/V/AE/ DC. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-5240. Moderate Jam's Beach Cafe. Serves fresh foods made-toorder, including fresh daily seafood specials and homemade desserts. Sun-Thurs, 6:30 am-10 pm Sat-Sun, 24 hours. Beer and wine No eridi. cards. 1824 S. 3rd St., Jacksonville Beach Pah \ Plaza Shopping Center 247-0969. InexpS'0 Kelly s. Serving steaks and seafood. Specia lizing in crab legs and prime rib (all-voii eat), and fresh catch of the day ffl /? L Daily, 6:30 am-2 pm and 5:3^10 pm?Hap^' continued on page 24

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continued from page 23 hours. All credit cards. Holiday Inn-Qccanfront. 1617 N. 1st St. 249-9071. Moderate. King Wu. Chinese style steaks, seafood and veggies. Vegetarian dishes. Full Bar. Daily, 4-10 pm. MC/V/AE. 1323 S. 3rd St. 246-0567. Moderate. Little Dragon. Chinese style, specializing in shrimp dishes, ribs, and fried rice. Sun-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am-11 pm. 1311 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. Monkey’s Uncle Tavern. A good-time tavern, serving soups, salads, chicken wings, burgers and deli sandwiches. The house is packed on week­ ends. Mon-Sat, 11 am-2 am; Sun, 1 pm-2 am. Beer and wine. MC/V/AE. 1850 S. 3rd St. 246-1070. Inexpensive. Parson’s. Specializing in seafood casseroles with wine sauce, fresh seafood platters, sluffed flounder with cheese sauce. Full bar. And oysters! Sun-Thurs, 11 am-9:30 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am-10:30 pm. MC,V,AE. 4576 Ocean St. Mayport, 246-2111. Moderate to Expensive. Prime Time. French and Italian fare. TuesSun, 5 pm-1 am. Full bar. Major credit cards. 461 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach. 246-6380. Moderate. Ragtime. Grilled Florida seafood with Cajun/ creole accent the specialty. Over 40 bottled beers, 12 varieties of wine by the glass and 100 bottled wines available. Sun-Thurs, 11:30 am-10:30 pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30 am-11 pm. Happy hour, 4-7 pm, Mon-Fri. Major credit cards. 207 Atlantic Blvd. 241-7877. Moderate. Rhumb Runners.A seafood menu with black­ ened redfish, tuna and fresh vegetables. Tropical exotic drinks available. Sun-Thurs, 5-10:30 pm; Fri-Sat, 5-12:30 pm. Major credit cards. 14005 Atlantic Blvd. 249-2289. Moderate. Sea Turtle. A favorite on the ocean serving seafood, prime ribs and chicken. Seafood buffet on Fridays. Full bar and good wine list. Mon-Fri, 6:30-11 pm; Sat & Sun, 7-11 pm; Daily, 11:30 am-2 pm. Sun-Thurs, 5:30-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-10:30 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm. All credit cards. Oceanfront at Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-7402. Moderate. Sliuckcr’s Beach Club. Serving seafood and steak, lobsters, scallops and clams. Nothing fried. Full bar and good wine selection. Daily, 11:30 am-midnight. Happy hour, 5-8 pm. All credit cards. 222 Ocean Front. 246-7701. Moder­ ate. Slider’s. Seafood, chicken and steaks are featured. Mon-Thurs, 11:30 am-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11:30 am-11 pm; Sun, noon-10 pm. Beer and wine. Major credit cards. 218 1st St., Neptune Beach. 246-0881. Moderate. Strickland’s at the Ferry. Fresh seafood and a view overlooking the ocean. Mon-Thurs, 510:30 pm; Fri, 5-11 pm; Sat-Sun, noon-11 pm. Full bar. Major credit cards. Al A at Mayport. 246-9977. Moderate. Vienna Schnitzel Haus. Austrian, German, Latin and American cuisine. Serving fish, steak, pork and chicken. Wine and imported beer. Tues-Sun, 5:30-10 pm. MC/V/AE. 177 Sailfish Dr. 246-7704. Moderate. Ward’s Landing. Seafood with special Ba­ hamian and Cajun recipes. Blackboard specials daily—gator tail and conch. Full bar. Daily, 11 am-10 pm. Lounge, 9 am-1 am. MC/V/AE. 15 S. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley. 285-9444. Moderate.

DOWNTOWN Admiralty, Sheraton at St. Johns Place. Elegant dining features seafood and salads. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-3 pm and 5-11 pm (Fri ’til midnight); Sat, 5-12 pm; Sun brunch, 11:30 am-2:30pm, 5- 10pm. MC/V/AMEX/D. Reserva­ tions suggested. 5515 Prudential Dr. 396-5100. Moderate. Akaihana. Oriental cuisine featuring sushi and catch-of-the-day. Mon- Fri, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 5-10 pm; Sun, 5:30-9:30 pm. Beer and wine. MC/V/AMEX/DC. Reservations necessary. 38 W. Forsyth St. 358-1114. Moderate. Canton Deli. Menu includes Chinese food and popular sandwiches, geared for quick lunch and take-outs. Beer, wine available. Mon-Sat, 11 am- 8 pm. 118 N. Julia St. 355-6705. Inexpen­ sive. Cedar Bay. Seafood, chicken and steaks.

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EX&Vaddy’s. Great views of the riverfrom the building strangely disguisedlas a ™"sl?a k farm house. Serving steak, seaf?°dandhb‘CS Specializing in Seafood Imperial ( n a w hite win and cheese sauce). Full bar Popula_^nce Boor and lounge. Daily, 11 am-2:30 pm; Sun brunch, 11 am-3 pm; Mon, 5-10 pm; Fn-Sat, 5-11 Pm Sun, 4:30-10 pm. Reservations required. A major credit cards. 1643 Prudential Dr. 3963546. Moderate. , Harbormasters. A great new place to be, downtown at the river. Over 90 item menu. Riverfront dining, outdoor deck and docking. Live entertainment Tues-Sat. Open seven days. Lunch, 11 am-2 pm; dinner, 5-11 pm daily, 5 pm-midnighl Sat-Sun. Major credit cards. 832 Gulf Life Dr. 396- 4544. Moderate. Icyasu of Tokyo. Japanese menu specializing in tempora dishes and sushi. Beer and wine. Lunch: Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2:30 pm. Dinner. Mon-Thurs, 5:30-10 pm, Fri-Sat, 5:30-11 pm. Major credit cards. 23 Duval St. 353- 0163. Moderate. Little Dragon. Chinese style, specializing in ribs, shrimp dishes and fried rice. Sun-Thurs, 11 am-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 11 am-11 pm. 16th St. & Main St. 350-0087. Inexpensive. Seoul Garden. Korean cuisine with Chinese and Japanese dishes available. Chicken, beef, pork and seafood. Specializing in Pulgoki (mari­ nated beef in saki and sauce), and Mandu (dumplings). Wine, imported Chinese and Jap­ anese beer. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm; MonThurs, 5-9:30 pm; eFri & Sat, 5-11 pm. MC/V. 333 Laura St. 355-2304. Moderate. Tender Ribs. All barbeque meat, curlique potaetoes. Specializing in barbeque. Wed-Thurs, 10 am-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 10 am-11 pm. 1065 E. 21st St. 354-9079. Inexpensive. Wine Cellar. The Continental menu includes veal chop with morel sauce, rack of lamb provencale, marinated grilled swordfish and roast duckling. Lunch, 'hies-Fri, 11 am-2:15 pm. Dinner, Tues-Sat, 6-10 pm. Major credit cards. 1314 Prudential Dr. 398-8989. Expensive. Yellow Rose Cafe. Fresh homestyle Mexican cooking. Mon, 6 am-2 pm; 11165-531, 6 am-4 pm; Sun, 8 am-1 pm. 12721 N. Main St. 751-0806. Inexpensive.

MANDARIN Beach House. Features a raw bar and fresh seafood. Daily 11 am-11 pm. Full bar. Major credit cards. 9965 San Jose Blvd. 262-9222 Moderate. China Palace. Chinese cuisine with beef ch.eken and shrnnp dishes. Specializing in Mongolian barbeque. Drinks served. Daily 11-30 am-2:30 pm and 4:30-10 pm. MC/V/AE 100OO San Jose Blvd. 268-8618. Inexpensive The Flying Fish Cafe. Serving fresh seafood “i/’scak^Vr’imaXSaerdenmsdtfea,Ur; sauce, fresh veggies anTSec^Tu am-2 pm; dinner, 5-11 pm. Closed n “ and wine with imported and non ak-hor’ u Cer and a good wine list. Happy hour 7beCTS Reservations required on weekend^ Me™ darln Square, 11570 San Jose Blvd 26^' 4508. Moderate. u< -ooJulington Creek Seafood Seafood m

bar. Lounge opens’s pm Harav ho”'8^ Ful1 Major credit eards.P 28O7‘ 5‘7 P™268-9951. Moderate. San Jose Blvd, Mandarin Marina. Servine seafood • and chicken. Mon-Thurs & st, ,°°d’Pr>me rib Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2:3(!f pm-*M0’10 Pm> 3:30 pm; Fri & Sat, 4-30-11’ nm <^fn’ noon lounge. Happy hour, Moi-F^a bar and entertainment Tues-Sat Ovste.ro 7 Pm' Live from 1-6 pm. Major credit card, ? every Sun

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BT Bones. Full service steakhouse and the hioeest dance floor in Jacksonville. Full bar. Mon-Thurs, 11 am-11 pm; Fri-Sat, II am-2 am- Sun, noon-10 pm. Major credit cards. 3637 Phillips Hwy. 396-0545. Moderate. Banyan’s. Fresh seafood and prime rib. Breakfast and lunch served daily, 6:30 am-2 pm. Dinner: Mon-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 5-11 pm. Sunday brunch, 10 am-2 pm. Major credit cards Jacksonville Marriott, 1-95 at J. Turner Butler Blvd. 739-5800. Moderate. Beach Road Chicken. The Southern fried chicken dinners (4 pieces) are a Jacksonville tradition. Down home food and atmosphere. With french fries, cream peas, cole slaw, hot biscuits and gravy for S3.95. Come hungry. Free refills on trimmings in dining room. Tues-Sat, 5 pm-10 pm. Sun noon-9:45 pm. Closed Mon. Reservations required for parties of 10 or more. Take-out available. No credit cards. 4132 At­ lantic Blvd. 398-7980. Inexpensive. Cafe on the Square. Pleasant, convenient (San Marco) room with a casual American menu and full bar. Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-midnight; Sun, 11 am- 2 pm. Major credit cards. 1974 San Marco Blvd. 399-4848. Moderate. Captain’s Table. Fresh seafood and steak and free oyster bar on Fri & Sat evenings with dinner. Beer and wine. Mon-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. MC/V/AE. 9073 Heckscher Dr. 251-3163. Moderate. China House. Cantonese style chicken, beef and pork. Wine and beer. Mon-Fri, 11 am-2:30 pm; Mon-Thurs, 4:30-9 pm; Fri & Sat, 4:30-10 pm. MC/V. 1540 Atlantic Blvd. 398-5851. Inexpensive. Clancy’s Cantina. Mexican style with Irish bar; seafood, grill items, steak and chicken. Full bar. Margaritas a specialty. Mon-Fri, 11 am-10 pm; Sat & Sun, noon-11 pm. 3637 Phillips Hwy. 398-1882. Moderate. Derby House. Homestyle Western cooking. Daily 5 am-9:3O pm. 6082 St. Augustine Rd. 733-4941. Moderate. Hooter’s. It’s often SRO where you find the world famous buffalo style chicken wings, fresh oysters, clams oyster roasts, steamed shrimp and grouper and steak sandwiches. Full bar. Choice of 30 beer brands, wine and champagne avail­ able. Mon-Thurs, 11:30 am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 11:30 am-1 am; Sun, noon-11 pm. Major credit cards. 8938 San Jose Blvd. 636-9800. Moderate. Jimmie’s Buttermilk Chicken. Homestyle cook­ ing specializing in chicken and catfish; rice and beans homemade every day. Yum. All-you-cancat (side dishes) daily. Tues, second dinner half-price. Banquet facilities available. Eat in: Mon-Sat, 5-10 pm; Sun, noon-9 pm; Take out: Mon-Sat, 11:30 am-2:30 pm and 4:30-10 pm; Sun, 11:30 am-9 pm. MC/V/AE. 8550 Beach Blvd. 642-3657 or 642-2109. Inexpensive. Jo Ann’s Chili Bordello. Serving chili, gour­ met sandwiches and beef kabobs. Specializing in chili lasagna, chili over angel hair, stuffed flounder with lobster sauce, and stuffed chicken. The girls in brief outfits are the attraction. Beer and wine. Daily, 11:30 am-10 pm. Reservations required for parties of five or more. 265Atlantic Blvd. 398-1674. Inexpensive. Khyber Pass. Afghanistan, Mediterranean and Greek style. Rice dishes, vegetarian (steamed). Specializing in shish kabob, lamb, chicken and beel. Beer and wine (imported). Mon-Thurs, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-10:30 pm. Closed Sunday. Reservations required on Fri and Sat. MC/V. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 398-1121. Moderate. Luigi’s. Serving homemade lasagna, sauces and pizzas. Specializing in lasagna, egg P‘an1, and chicken Parmesan. Beer and wine. Mpnii " am-10 pm; Fri, 11 am-11 pm; Sat, 1:30 am-11 pm. MC/V. 5912 W. University B vd. 731-0338. Inexpensive. . f Magic Wok. Oriental menu features chet specials every day. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2:30 pm, M^urs’ 5'9:3° Pm; Fri-Sat, 5-10 pmMC/V. 8725 S. Old Kings Rd. 733-7533. Inexpensive. Pasta Cuisine. Italian cuisine by candlelig 1 and chandeliers. Beer and wine. Lunch, M°n' ’n, 11 am-2:30 pm; Dinner, Mon-Sat, 5-10 pm5?se.rv?',ons suggested. MC/V. 2644 Atlantic Blvd; 396-2659. Moderate. h.1. s- Features Italian and American ' P ciahzing in boneless chicken alia parmig13 ‘ continued on P“Se 1

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NORTHSIDE Chan’s. Cantonese and Szechuan cuisine. Beer and wine. Mon-Thurs, 11 am-9:30 pm, Fri-Sat, 11 am-10:30 pm Sun, 12-9 pm MC/V. 1036 Dunn Ave. 751- 1716. Moderate. China Inn. Cantonese and Szechuan. Weekly lunch buffet and Fri and Sat buffet special. Beer and wine. Mon-Thurs, 11:30 am-10 pm, Fri-Sat, 11:30 am-11 pm. 9943 Old Lem Turner Rd. 764-9822. Inexpensive. Red Horse. Homestyle menu, fine dining atmosphere. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 5:30 am-2 pm and 5:30-10:30 pm; Sal, 6:30 am-1 pm and 5:30-10:30 pm; Sun, 7 am-2 pm and 5:30-10:30 pm. 1-95 & Broward Rd. 757-0990. Moderate. Jackie’s Seafood Kitchen. Seafood menu fea­ turing fresh catfish. Daily 11 am-11 pm. Full bar. Major credit cards. 531 Trout River Dr. 764-0120. Moderate.

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ST. AUGUSTINE. Aldo’s II. Italian cuisine and atmosphere. Beer and wine. Lunch: Mon- Fri, 11 am-2 pm; dinner, Sun-Thurs, 5:30-9 pm and Sat 5:3010:30 pm. Earlybird specials all week, 4-6 pm. When busy, hours are extended. Reservations recommended. MC/V. 60 San Marco Ave. 824-0373. Moderate. Cafe Anastasia. Specializes in fresh seafood with a homemade Peppercorn sauce. Beer and wine. Tue-Sun, 6-11 pm. Major credit cards. 415 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8096. Moderate. Cap’s Seafood. This scenic restaurant, with boat dock access, offers fresh seafood, steaks and chicken. Full bar. Wed-Fri, 5:30-10 pm; Sat-Sun, 1-10 pm. Reservations suggested. MC/ V. Highway Al A. 824-8794. Moderate. Chart House. A 200-ycar-old house is the setting for this popular restaurant that features steak and seafood. Drinks served in the court­ yard. Sun-Thurs, 5:30-10:30 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-11pm. Lounge opens at 5 pm. Major credit cards. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-1687. Expen­ sive. Chimes. American cuisine, from chopped steak to seafood. Specializing in broiled snapper, broiled shrimp and pompano. Full bar. Three dining rooms with fine dining upstairs. Daily, 7 am-9 pm. Reservations accepted. All major credit cards. 12 Avenida Menendez Ave. 8298141. Moderate. Churchill’s Attic. Steaks, seafood and chicken and specializing in Louisiana-style shrimp (grilled and wrapped in bacon with Cajun seasoning). Full bar. Daily 11:30 am-10 pm. All major credit cards. 21 Avenida Menendez. 829-3316. Moder­ ate. Columbia. Full Spanish menu, festive atmo­ sphere and don’t miss the black bean soup. Also featuring a daily fiesta buffet brunch. Daily, 11 am-10 pm; brunch, 11 am-2:30 pm. Full bar. Reservations suggested. All major credit cards. 98 St. George St. 824-3341. Moderate. Conch House. Seafood, steaks and pasta. Full bar.’ Lunch and dinner from 11:30 am. Happy hour, 4-6 pm Mon-Fri. All major credit cards. 57 Comares Ave. 824-2046. Moderate. Fiddler’s Green. Seafood overlooking the ocean and the St. Augustine Inlet. Also handcut steaks and chicken. Sun-Thurs, 5-10 pm; FriSat, 5-11 pm. Lunch Sat-Sun, noon-3 pm. Lounge open Mon-Fri at 4 pm, Sat-Sun al noon. Major credit cards. 50 Anahma Dr. 824-8897. Moderate. Gypsy Cab Company. Menu features a crosssection of foods from different countries. Cook­ ing can be adapted to individual taste. SunThurs, 11 am-2:30 pm and 5:30-10 pm; Fri-Sat, 11 am-2:30 pm and 5:30-11 pm. Beer and wine. MC/V. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. Moder­ ate. Meditcrraneo. Italian menu emphasizing sea­ food. Many dishes prepared at the table. Mon-Sat, 6-10:30 pm. Full bar. All major credit cards. Reservations suggested on weekends. 604 Highway Al A, South. 471-6077. Expensive. Monk’s Vineyard. European Continental menu served in an abbey-style atmosphere by robed waiters in sandals. Good wine list. Full bar. Daily, H am-9 pm except Wed, II am-4 pm. Major credit cards. 56 St. George St. 824-5888. Moderate.. Palermo’s Fisherman. Only fresh seafood is served and menu also features chicken and pasta entrees. Daily, 11:30 am-10 pm; Sat brunch, 10 am. Major credit cards. Reservations recom­ mended. 4 Al A South, across from the Sheraton. 471-2811. Moderate. Palermo’s La Grillade. Contemporary cuisine featuring mesquite grilled specialties. Full bar. Tues-Sat, 6-10 pm. Reservations recommended. Major credit cards. 4 Al A South, across from the Sheraton. 471-9514. Expensive. Ponce De Leon Resort. Continental gourmet cuisine. Full bar. Reservations recommended. Highway 1, North. 824-2821. Moderate. Raintree. Brandy peppersteak, salmon en croutc and shrimp scampi arc the specialties of this restaurant which boasts the largest selection of wines in northeast Florida. It may also have some of the best food. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-10 pm Full bar. All major credit cards. 102 San Marco Ave. 829-5953. Expensive. Salt Water Cowboys. Serves fresh seafood, har-b-que ribs and chicken in casual atmo­ sphere4 Daily 5-10 pm. Full bar. MC/V. Located

at the west end of Donanville Road, off Al A. 471-2332. Moderate. Santa Maria. Serving steaks, seafood, chicken and pasta. Thurs-Mon, 11:30 am-10 pm; TuesWed, 4:30-10:30 pm. Full bar. 135 Menendez, downtown next to the City Marina. 829-6578. Moderate. Sheraton, Anastasia Inn. Specializes in a “Surf Turf”seafood buffet and lobster and steak. Fri-Sat, 5-10 pm. Sun breakfast buffet 7 am-noon. Full bar. All major credit cards. Ten percent discount for senior citizens. At the Sheraton, A1A South. 471-2575. Moderate. Shiver’s Barbeque. Barbeque and fresh St. Augustine shrimp and catfish. Mon-Sat 6 am-10 pm. Beer and wine. 152 San Marco Ave. 829-2344. Inexpensive. White Lion. Features steaks, chicken and sandwiches. Daily 11:30 am-midnight. Full bar. Happy hour, Mon-Fri, 4:30-7:30 pm. Major credit cards; 20 Cuna St. 829-2388. Inexpensive.

GAINESVILLE Mr. Han’s. Full Chinese menu and speci­ alties. Mon-Fri, 11 am-10 pm; Sat, 5-10:30 pm. Full bar. Major credit cards. 2204 SW 13th St. 377-6400. Moderate. Sovereign. French Continental cuisine with a New Orleans atmosphere. Specializing in veal and black XXX beef. Full bar. Mon-Fri, 11 am-2 pm; Mon-Thurs, 5:30-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5:30-11 pm. Happy hour, 5-7 pm (bar and lounge only). Reservations recommended. All major credit cards. 12 SE 2nd Ave. 378-6307. Expensive.

pm on Sat and Sun. *8406 Blanding Blvd., 772-0926. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm; Mon-Thur, 4:30-10 pm; Fri & Sal, 4:30-11 pm; Sun, noon-10 pm. Happy hour, 11:30 am-6:3O pm daily; 5-6:30 pm on Sat and Sun. *8225 Dixie Elie’s Trail. 731-8111. Mon-Fri, 11:30 am-2 pm; Sun-ThurS, 5-10 pm; Fri & Sat, 5-11 pm. Happy hour, 11:30 am-6:30 pm daily; 5-6:30 pm Sat-Sun. Village Inn. A variety of breakfast foods and sandwiches, featuring those wonderful Baker’s Square pies. MC/V. Inexpensive. Four locations: *7716 Atlantic Blvd. 721-8884. Open 24 hours. *5601 Beach Blvd. 396-7705. Mon-Thurs, 6 am-midnight; Fri-Sat, 24 hours. *10140 San Jose Blvd. 262- 1718. Mon-Thurs, 6 am-1 am; Fri-Sat 6 am-3 am, Sun, 6 am-midnight. *200 S. 3rd St., Neptune Beach. 241-7626. Open 24 hours. Western Sizzlin Steak House. Specializing in steaks and a “Megabar,” (hot and cold) salads, potato bar, cobblers and ice cream. Beer and wine.

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a nice gentleman of or around the same age.Non-drinker, non-smoker or drugs.I like traveling, eating out, gardening and country & western music.Box 021 DESPERATELY SEEKING SOME­ ONE faithful.SWF 25, blonde, blue eyes-slim seeking faithful man to exchange photos and letters with. Sweet country girl, looking for a one-woman-man to share special intresls with, (photo’s a must)Box 022 MR. SANDMAN, COME TO MY RESCUE.Widowed fcmale:49yrs. old, smoker/social drinker, old fashioned, enjoys walking on the beach, cookout, seafood, dancing and short travels. Seeks tall gentleman for companion­ ship, who can laugh and enjoy life. No dependents age 53-62.Box 023 WANTED: Christian man over 6’, sense of humor, loves kids, puppies, and chaos. I’m divorced. 36, pretty, big built (but dieting), sweet, affection­ ate and sexy. Looking for friendship first. Seriously interested.Box 024

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LOOKING FOR A FEMALE 25-40, IBR, clean & quiet, $235 mon. in­ who would like a 40 yr. old 5’10‘, 170 mandarin cludes utilities, plus deposit. 737-4070 comlbs., university educated, DWM, who Absolutely fabulous 2-story ' AVONDALE - Nice, clean, large loves music, art, politics and fine ^nke^^-Xe. 2BR, new paint, kitch. equip, new dinnihg.Box 004 CH&A, good location, references req S300 s dep. PH: 772-7327 PROFESSIONAL SWM, 48, 5’11‘, MBsmuw/Talco^ 195 lbs, brown hair, blue eyes, nonRIVERSIDE - dean extra large IBR, ficent lot w/kidney shapped pool-CaB smoker, sincere, affectionate & honest. REALTY Hardwood floors. A/C, near Willow Sherri 262-4677 JAFFA REALTY Dersircs meeting attractive non­ Branch. $285 1 $200 dep. 387-6825 737-5571 smoking female, 35-48 for friendship also 2BRS. WATERFRONT and dating.Box 005 BAYMEADOWS - on water, 2/2-1 /2 PROPERTY SWM, 37, 5’6*, 135 lbs., handsome, TH, kit.’equip., FP. $500 mon. $300 non-smoker, non-drinker seeks at­ dep. 268-3720 MANDARIN WATERFRONT tractive 25-35 out-going professional ESTATE Bring your horses. Best view AVONDALE - ALL NEW Lg. family female for fun & games,, possible on the river.Convenient to beaches type 2 story duplex 3BR 2BA, FR longterm, with right person.1 am a Jax and downtown. JAFFA REALTY .$575 388-8765 native. Safe.Box 006 Realter MLS 737-5571 CONDOMINIUMS PROFESSIONAL WHITE MALE, MANDRIN - 3/2 ranch, immac, new ALDERMAN PARK - best value on 58 (looks younger) 6’, 240 lbs., who kitch, baths, etc. High/dry, deep Woodleigh Dr. 2 story, 4BR, 2-1/ enjoys the challenges that life brings waler, dock, boat hoist, $135,900 2BA, 2 car gar, pool, pvt yard owner and the luxury that it gives. Social 262-0859 or 262-4795 transferred. 724-7697 drinker, non-drug user. Seeks pro­ ESTATE SIZE - Riverfront lot. Private fessional lady who enjoys same.Please EMPLOYMENT &convenient Arlington location.Priced send photo. Jacksonville area. Box 007 JOIN OUR QUALITY TEAM to sell! Tom Dumas, Broker: 241-7774 50’s concept night club 58 YR. OLD, HEALTH ACTIVE, THE PLANTATION Resale by Looking for team players DWM-5’11*, 180 lbs., 36* wa st. owner.Lot -47. Culdc-sac, water­ Lounge Managers Wants active, marriage minded, happy, front. $149,900 includes club memCheerleaders/Servers healthy lady. Interested in theatre, old bership.739-1848 Cigarette Hostess music, cooking, gardening, travel & BEACH PROPERTY 50’s Hostess horses. Box 008 BEACH PROERTY - Ideal location Valet FUN LOVING SWM, mid-20’S, in exclusive subdivision at Vilano Excellent salary & benefits enjoys movies, dancing in the dark, Beach. Great view: Beach access. Please apploy in person walking on the beach, dinning by Ready to build.$43,000 733-5258 Thunderbirds Bar candlelight, seeks a fun-loving woman & Soda Shoppe SAWGRASS - large 2BR tnhse. Rough with similar interests. Photo and phone 5865 Arlington Expressway Creek, furnished, $119,000/54,000 number appreciated. Box 009 down 398-9002 or 739-1958 FOR SALE NEW TO JAX.DWM, 33, 5’6* 145 BEAUTIFUL SEVILLA -Condo, lbs., great sense of humor.Enjoys 1983 Nissan Centra Deluxe IBR/l-l/2 bath, 241-9629 beach, dancing, dinners, movies, and Color: Red BY OWNER - Sawgrass C.C. Willow especially good company. Healthy, A/C, FM, 5 sp., Cloth seats Pond.3BR, 3BA, twnhse, I928sf, gar. intelligent. Appreciates honest/sincerc &3.5OO call 246-8205 pls. $142,000. 744-1629 people. Like to meet non-smoker, leave message. 25-35, 5’57135 lbs. or under.Box 010 BY OWNER - 2 blks bch, nr JTB. FOR SALE - 1980 Suzuki Red GS450 4-5BR, 3BA, dbl gar, new roof, can WM, 50, EXECUTIVE, RETIRED Special, Motorcycle, Cafe Style, Extra be duplex737-6289, 246-8870 AF Officer, seeks lovely petite lady Motor, Matching Helmt, And Front 30-45, fun, sports, sunbathing; foot­ SAWGRASS Forks, Good running. Condition. ball, trips, dining in and out & BARGIN SALE BY OWNER.3BR, MUST SELL! $1000 or best offer. romance. Honesty a plus.Box Oil 2BA.$79,000 Call 737-9065 Call After 6:30 pm. 241-5657. ATTORNEY searching for intelligent, attractive, classy lady juror to reach a verdict on life with a tall, dark, handsome, 38, divorced lover of ro­ 1. To keep our files in order, till out your name and addresss. We don’i* mance, candlelight dinners, dancing, print it. • movies and athletics.Box 012 2. ( heck out out index and indicate the correct classification. Piece a cakc.« DO YOU LIKE SOFT LIGHTS, rt„ 7 Creahve' Wri,e y°ur ad Hke you’d say it in person music, and conversation? 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musical WEEKENDS By Paul Chiaravalle do!i"t te.nte\tainment business, I really nmnl! R the .°ng weekends that most people do because I am working at these times to provide entertainment for the others who are off from work. And since I also work regular hours, my tree time is very limited. But I still do enjoy „ myself, both on and off the job. My wife, Sherrie, and I have done a lot of traveling, and we really like that. For instance, a couple of years ago we went to Germany and visited Heidelberg and Neuss. We also traveled up to Bamburg near the Czechoslo­ vakian border, which gave me my first experience on the Autobahn. My only regret is that my car would only go 92 miles an hour. Even with the pedal floored, the way other cars were passing me, it was like sitting at a traffic light. When we got back to the states from that trip, it was about seven at night but that was more like three or four in the morning “body time,” due to the jet lag. We went to eat and when we got back I was so exhausted I fell asleep at the table in the restaurant. One of the places we have enjoyed most, however, is San Francisco. We like to travel up to the Muir Woods and see the giant redwood trees. My wife enjoys fresh garde­ nias, and every morning I would go down to Ghirardelli Square and buy her a fresh gardenia. We love visiting Fisherman’s Warf and the rest of the sites. It is really a very lovely city. Since I traveled about six months out of the year when I was in the Army band, I have seen more of this country than most people and that gave me an appreciation of what a rerv beautiful country we have. It is interest­ ing to see the different lifestyles from coast o coast. For instance, at times I have heard new songs on the east coast and have arranged them for the Jazz Ambassadors on our way across the country to the west only to discover that they hadn’t become popular yet where

%Tergr8eaTpieasure I had was playing at the ,w-u'%g iazz Festival when I was m the Jazz Wichita Jazz es^ one of the best Jazz m the country, and we served as both

Paul Chlaravalle Is the popular director of the St. Johns River City Band here and has appeared with such artists as Bob Hope, Bing Crosby, Stevie Wonder, "Doc” Severinsen, Rich Matteson, Andy Williams and Kathle Lee Johnson, co-host of "Good Morning America." He previously was director of the Jazz Ambassadors, the Army's touring jazz ensemble, with which he conducted In every state and In Puerto Rico, the Virgin Islands, Canada and Mexico. Earlier, he had been director of the Old Guard Rte and Drum Corps, the official escort to the President of the United States.

judges and clinicians, offering instructions to the various groups. We worked with such people as Chic Corea, Billy Taylor, Spyro Gyra and Rich Matteson, and on the Sunday of the festival we played to a crowd of about 8,000-10,000 people. To get on stage in front of that many people who love jazz is really exhilarating. Another favorite activity of mine is snorkeling, but one time it almost cost me my life. We were in a small bay in Honolulu, swimming between the inner and outer bays and since I was the last to go out my friends were way ahead of me. While crossing the key I got caught in a current and it tired me out. To make matters worse, the waves were breaking right where I was, and I was swallowing water through my snorkel. At one point I was sure that I was going to drown, and I called out for my friends but they were so far ahead that they didn’t hear me. I finally made my way to what I thought was a rock, and while inhaling water and being battered around by the waves I grabbed on and was able to catch my breath. Unfortu­ nately, it was not a rock but a coral reef and I was pretty well cut up as the waves continued crashing down on me. Still, I stayed there a good 'eight to 10 minutes before leaving to slowly work my way to the shallow part of the key. After that experience, I went right back to snorkeling. Obviously, it didn’t scare me enough to make me want to quit. I love it too much. Back home, I live at the beach arid enjoy running from where I live to the pier and back, which is about two miles. I try to do that three or four times a week and especially enjoy

being out in the morning before anyone else is on the beach. This past Christmas the weather was so nice that I was out running on the beach in shorts and a T-shirt, which is quite a treat for me since I’m from Cleveland. I also love swimming and all water sports and often take a dive in the ocean after I run. When Friday night rolls around and I don’t have any appointments, Sherrie and I usually go out to dinner. I love seafood, especially Strickland’s at Mayport, and we also enjoy Ryan’s Steakhouse. Afterward, a movie is good but usually not TV. I don’t watch much television. I usually try to catch Hill Street Blues. It’s an excellent show, one of the few I think are really worthwhile. When I have time, I like to visit places that offer live entertainment and often see some­ one I would like to perform with the River City Band. You don’t have to go to New York or Philadelphia to find someone who is talented and can work with the band. Around here, I visit places like Strickland’s, Prime Time, the Park Suite Hotel and All That Jazz. I also try to attend music per­ formances sponsored by the University of North Florida and Florida Community Col­ lege at Jacksonville. I go not only to check out new players but also because I think it’s very important to support the performing arts here. There are a lot of inexpensive things to do in Jacksonville that many people are not aware of such as the free concerts by the River City Band and a number of other groups. I also enjoy keeping in touch with my parents. I call them two or three times a week, and I went to Cleveland just recently to visit them. As you can imagine, my phone bills are incredible. My favorite time of the day is about 10:30 or 11 at night, when Sherrie and I have unwound from the day, and we have a good quiet talk. We just generally enjoy the time together.

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