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ROLLCALL: WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE FICTIONAL ATTORNEY OR LAW FIRM FROM THE MOVIES, TV OR BOOKS?
MIKE WHITE
JOY BELL
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AMY RICHARDSON
Did you order the Code Red? You’re G&$ D*&M right I did! from “A Few Good Men.”
Matlock
Julia Braverman-Graham from “Parenthood.”
Annalise Keating from “How to Get Away with Murder.”
Lt. Daniel Kaffee (Tom Cruise) in “A Few Good Men.”
Saul Goodman from “Better Call Saul.”
Alicia Florrick from “The Good Wife.”
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“Erin Brockovich.”
Clair Huxtable“The Cosby Show.”
ADA Casey Novak“Law & Order SVU.”
Jackie Chiles from “Seinfeld.”
Ed Masry - “Erin Brockovich.”
Ally McBeal.
Vincent LaGuardia Gambini“My Cousin Vinny.”
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Harvey Specter- “Suits.”
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Elle Woods“Legally Blonde.”
Joe Miller, Denzel Washington’s character who was the lawyer in the movie “Philadelphia.”
Atticus Finch from “To Kill a Mockingbird.”
“Of all the courtrooms in all of the world, she had to walk into mine.” Perry Mason.
Mitch McDeere from “The Firm.”
Elle Woods from “Legally Blonde.”
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F FEATURE
CRICK & LOVE, P.A.
2718 College St. Jacksonville, FL 32205 (904) 685-8764 CrickAndLoveLaw.com
BUZZ
SPOTLIGHT
Did you know that there are numerous crimes in the State of Florida that require a mandatory conviction and adjudication of guilt? Per Florida Statutes, these offenses include: Driving Under the Influence, Battery on a Law Enforcement Officer, Fleeing or Attempting to Elude a Law Enforcement Officer, all Capital, Life, or First-Degree Felonies, and all Second-Degree Felonies (unless there are specific written findings from the Judge or a written request from the State Attorney’s Office). If you are arrested, it is important to contact an attorney to see what possible sentences and ramifications you may be facing.
KARSTAEDT & STANKO, P.A.
The Law Office of Michael Stanski
301 W. Bay Street Suite 14132 Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 217-5159 JaxCorporateCounsel.com
4495-304 Roosevelt Blvd. Unit 509 Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 370-3483 StanskiLaw.com
Are you an unintentional business owner? It seems like everywhere you turn today, you see people who are freelancing or otherwise participating in the “gig” economy, but when do these people become business owners? A person becomes a business owner when they are not pursuing their work as a hobby – in other words, they are trying to make a profit or actually make a profit in three of the last five business years.
BUZZ: What brought you to
Jacksonville?
Michael Stanski: My wife is from Jacksonville around the Ponte Vedra area. I also attended law school here. BUZZ: Where did you attend
law school? MS: I went to law school at Florida Coastal School of Law.
Being a business owner is a great option for many people because of its inherent benefits; however, there are some major pitfalls to be aware of as a business owner. If you plan on starting a business, or think you have become an unintentional business owner, consider discussing your situation with a business attorney.
BUZZ: What is your specific area of law? MS: I usually represent military members and veterans with divorce cases and anything dealing with military or federal law.
INTEGRITY LAW, P.A.
1934 Retaw Street Jacksonville, FL 32210 (904) 674-3460 IntegrityLawJax.com
Collaborative divorce is a problem-solving process that allows a divorcing couple to end their marriage and restructure their family with the goal of reducing the stress, cost and delays of a litigated divorce. The process is designed to facilitate the efficient resolution of disputes by utilizing a team approach. The team consists of the spouse’s attorneys along with a neutral mental health professional (MHP). The MHP’s job is to facilitate discussions related to the issues that must be resolved to conclude the divorce. Due to the efficiency in which problems are solved, a collaborative divorce is generally cost neutral as compared to a litigated divorce even with the added MHP professional fees. If your desire is to get through your divorce with as little emotional and financial impact as possible, consider collaborative divorce as an option. 6
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BUZZ: How do you set yourself apart from other firms in the area? MS: I practice a unique type of law so not a lot of other firms provide what I can provide. The competition is at a minimum. BUZZ: What is your greatest accomplishment as an attorney? MS: Personally, the greatest accomplishment is being an outlet for people and helping them in a very important way. BUZZ: In five years where do you see your business? MS: In five years, I would like to see my firm become more statewide. I don’t see myself expanding the firm very much, except hiring a few paralegals. I have a few out of state clients right now, but in five years I would like to have a lot more.
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How to Handle Your Child’s Stress About Timesharing Brandon Stanko Karstaedt & Stanko, P.A.
Perry Mason It’s increasingly common for children of divorce to live between two homes as shared parental responsibility and equal timesharing (visitation) become prevalent in Florida divorce actions. While these arrangements provide the benefit of meaningful relationships with both parents to children, they can also result in increased stress, as children may feel they are living out of a suitcase. Children may struggle with feeling out of place, and the lack of permanency can negatively affect their relationships with their step or half siblings as well as with their parents. Parents can help their children adjust to these changes by offering love and support in a variety of ways. It’s important for a child to know that they are a valued and respected member of both households, and not merely a visitor. To ease the frequent transitions your child will face, consider some of the following: - Establish an arriving ritual. Rituals provide an emotional connection so children can integrate themselves into a different environment. It could be something as simple as a special handshake, a high five or a hug. - Value and protect each child’s space and belongings. Assign individual storage places, and instruct siblings not to touch other kids’ belongings, even when they’re away. - Give kids choices when appropriate. Choices empower children and allow them to feel as though they have some control over their lives.
- Assign chores and responsibilities. Children feel welcome and valuable when they contribute to a functioning household.
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- Keep a calendar on the refrigerator so there is no confusion on who is coming and going. It may help to sync calendars with your former spouse as well, so that everyone is on the same page. - Explain what is happening to the children who may feel left out and let them know that they are special to you. Jonathan Goodman Jonathan H. Goodman, P.A.
Perry Mason By making an effort to be sensitive and mindful of the constantly changing dynamic in share, you can give them the stability they need, even when they’re growing up in two different homes.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING>>LOCAL LEADERS Spohrer Dodd
SDLitigation.com
Spohrer Dodd is an elite law firm with a deep bench of talent and experts. Their trial lawyers and expert professionals readily take on complex and challenging cases.
Jericho Road Legal Service Ministry, Inc.
Law Offices of Ron Sholes, P.A. RonSholesPA.com
HKLaw.com
This faith-based legal service ministry is a nonprofit organization focused on providing access to justice through affordable legal help and Christian compassion.
At the Law Offices of Ron Sholes, their attorneys bring a military-like commitment to criminal defense and personal injury cases. With several locations around town, this firm is full of military veterans ready to fight for you.
Holland & Knight’s Jacksonville office focuses on transportation, healthcare and financial industries. The main practice areas include bankruptcy, commercial litigation, employment and real estate.
JerichoRoadLegal.org
Holland & Knight LLP
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INSIDE LOOK
COMMUNITY HAPPENINGS Visit our iwantaBUZZ.com calendar for more local events.
Greg Walker
Owners of Party Princess Productions Jacksonville.PartyPrincessProductions.com
BUZZ: When did you first start this business? Greg Walker: I first started this in November of 2016. BUZZ: How did you get into event planning? GW: I was interested in starting my own business and I wanted the business to be within my budget. This is what it resulted in and I am really enjoying it. BUZZ: Does your business host in other cities besides Jacksonville? GW: Yes, we have also attended parties in Gainesville, Palm Coast and Lake City and if the price is right then we will go even further. BUZZ: Do you have any challenges you have faced so far? GW: Yes, a challenge I have to face a lot is when customers attempt to get me to lower my price just because I have a small business. BUZZ: Have you had any great accomplishments? GW: I have seen growth every month. My business is definitely growing gradually. I have had my business attend some top-notch events such as charities and corporate events.
COMMUNITY FOCUS A closer look at our local nonprofit community
Free Summer Movies by the Bay in St. Augustine: Aug. 2 & 9, Colonial Music Park, Facebook.com/ SaintAugustineRipleys
10th Annual Seminole War Commemoration: Aug. 12, Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, XimenezFatioHouse.org
Cirque du Soleil: OVO: Aug. 2-6, Veterans Memorial Arena, CirqueDuSoleil.com/OVO
GAAM Adventure Show: Aug. 12, The Museum, GAAMshow.com
Concerts in the Plaza: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, & 31, Plaza de la Constitucion, ConcertsInThePlaza.com The Senior Prom: Aug. 4, Prime Osborn Center, COJ.net Music in the Plaza: Aug. 4, 11, 18, & 25, Unity Plaza, Unity-Plaza.org/Events $5 Fridays at MOSH: Aug. 4, 11, 18, & 25, Museum of Science and History, TheMOSH.org
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid JaxLegalLaid.org
Jacksonville Area Legal Aid ( JALA) has done its part to help community members seek justice since 1937. President and CEO Jim Kowalski, ESQ. said the organization focuses on helping those who need legal aid at low or no cost. It supports citizens of Jacksonville through striving to mediate and bring righteousness. JALA specializes in housing, employment, disabilities, prisoner re-entry and much more.
CURRY SPOTLIGHT
Cirque du Soleil: OVO • Aug. 2-6 • Veterans Memorial Arena
Brought to you by Molly Curry
MONIQUE BURR FOUNDATION FOR CHILDREN
MBFChildSafetyMatters.org
Founded 20 years ago, the Monique Burr Foundation for Children is a nonprofit organization, dedicated to protecting children from all types of maltreatment and exploitation by providing the best prevention education programs, collaborating with partner organizations and engaging communities in child safety initiatives with community awareness efforts and resources. The foundation provides MBF Child Safety Matters™, a research-based, comprehensive, developmentally appropriate program to schools, K - 6th grade, to educate and empower students, parents, teachers and staff with strategies to better protect all children from bullying, cyberbullying and all types of abuse and exploitation.
Life Rolls On - 2017 Get ON Board Tour: Aug. 12, Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station, LifeRollsOn.org/ Florida Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival: The Spirit Awakens: Aug. 12, Metropolitan Park, Facebook.com/ JacksonvilleCarnival Space Balls (1987): Aug. 13, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Second Sundays in Springfield: Aug. 13, Klutho Park - Historic Topgolf Nights: Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, Springfield, SPARCouncil.org 19, 25, & 26, Topgolf Jacksonville, The Dixie Swim Club starring Topgolf.com/US/Jacksonville Morgan Fairchild: Aug. 16-20, 22Community Yoga at Intuition: 27, & 29-31, Alhambra Theatre & Aug. 5, Intuition Ale Works, Dining, AlhambraJax.com IntuitionAleWorks.com North Beach Art Walk: Aug. 17, Unity Plaza Presents Movie Night: Beaches Town Center, NBAW.org Aug. 5, Unity Plaza Amphitheater, Jaxsons Night Market: Aug. 17, The Unity-Plaza.org Court Urban Food Park, Facebook. JAXCOT Food Truck Rally: Aug. com/JaxsonsNightMarket/ 5 & 6, Seawalk Pavilion, Facebook. HammerHead Ocean com/JaxFoodTruckRally Marathon: Aug. 19, Jacksonville Fernandina Beach Market Beach Lifeguard Station, Place: Aug. 5, 12, 19, & 26, HammerheadTriathlonClub.com Fernandina Beach Market Place, Festival of the Chariot: FernandinaBeachMarketplace.com Aug. 19, Jacksonville Beach, The Jungle Book (1967): Aug. 6, FestivalOfChariots.org Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com In The Heat of The Night Night at the Zoo - Back to School (1967): Aug. 20, Florida Theatre, Bash: Aug. 11, Jacksonville Zoo & FloridaTheatre.com Gardens, JacksonvilleZoo.org Blues, Brews, and BBQ: Aug. 24, Tour de Pain (4 Mile Beach Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Run): Aug. 11, Jacksonville Beach, Tijuana Flats Summer 5K Beach 1stPlaceSports.com Run: Aug. 26, Seawalk Pavilion, Tour de Pain (5K & One Mile 1stPlaceSports.com Sizzler): Aug. 12, 1st Place Sports, Dirty Dancing (1987): Aug. 27, 1stPlaceSports.com Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Cars and Coffee Cruise-in: Aug. 12, The Avenues Mall, 9th Annual Champion’s Challenge AutomotiveAddicts.com Golf Tournament: Aug. 28, TPC Sawgrass, CRMJax.org Throwback Fest: Aug. 12, Morocco Shrine Center, ThrowbackConcert.com Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar. August 2017 9
SOLUTIONS START HERE Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. WoodAtter.com
What is a Florida Simplified Divorce?
Who watches the television show “Married at First Sight?” For all the fans out there, you know that Season 4 took place in Miami, Florida. Out of the three couples that married at first sight, one couple decided to get divorced at the end of the show. As the experts say from the beginning of the show, the marriages are real and so are the divorces. Most likely for Season 4 couples, a simplified dissolution of marriage, as the Florida courts call it, is all that is needed to divorce the couples. A simplified Florida divorce has a few requirements. First, the couple must both agree to use the simplified divorce procedure. Second, the couple may not have any minor children together. Third, at least one party to the simplified divorce must have resided in Florida for the 6 months immediately preceding the filing of the petition for divorce. Fourth, the parties must have made provisions for the division of the marital assets and debts within their divorce agreement. As the couples on the show are complete strangers when they wed, division of assets and debts is likely not a big issue.
Finally, both parties must sign the petition for the simplified divorce and all other paperwork needed to comply with the procedures. The couple from Season 4, or any other Florida couple, can be fully divorced within one calendar month. Florida requires that only 20 days pass from the date of filing the petition for divorce to the date the court holds the hearing for the divorce. As indicated by its name, a simplified divorce is merely simpler than a traditional divorce. Based in Jacksonville, Florida – Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. is a Florida law firm that has been serving clients in a variety of practice areas including family law since 1957. When a person needs a family law attorney, it is often at a very stressful time in life. As such, it is helpful to have a family law attorney in place who understands the law as well as the emotional tolls that a family law case can have on the parties, children, family members, extended family members and others. At Wood, Atter & Wolf, P.A. the attorneys proudly are On Your Side – At Your Side. If you need legal advice and representation regarding a Florida family law matter, call (904) 355-8888 for a consultation. Visit WoodAtter.com for more information.
The information presented herein reflects only the opinion of the author and not iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine, it’s owner, or publisher. All information in iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for any advice given to you by your lawyer.
Buying or Selling a Home?
The VA has awarded me 100 percent disability, but Social Security turned me down. Isn’t that illegal? The VA uses different criteria to determine whether you are disabled than the Social Security Administration does, so your VA award doesn’t necessarily guarantee that you will get SSDI benefits. However, the Social Security Administration is supposed to consider your VA disability as a factor in making its determination. The VA requires a thorough examination and documentation of your medical condition before awarding benefits, so you should be sure that the Social Security Administration has that evidence to consider along with your other evidence. An experienced attorney can discuss this with you to help find a solution.
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YOUR LEGAL CORNER George D. Gabel Jr.
Holland & Knight LLP 50 N Laura St #3900 Jacksonville, FL 32202 (904) 798-7297 HKLaw.com
A partner with Holland & Knight LLP, George D. Gabel, Jr. is a maritime lawyer representing ship owners and underwriters and a First Amendment lawyer representing newspapers and television stations. He also is General Counsel and a Director for an insurance company where he serves as chairman of one of the management companies. Gabel is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, and he received the Pete Weitzel/Friend of the First Amendment Award from the Florida First Amendment Foundation for his efforts in furthering the cause of open government in Florida. He was named Lawyer of the Year by the Jacksonville Bar Association; Jacksonville Admiralty and Maritime Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America; Maritime Person of the year by the Propeller Club of the Port of Jacksonville; and International Business Leader of the Decade by the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce and JAXUSA Partnership. He is Chairman of the North Florida Logistics Advisory Group and was named the Prime F. Osborn III Distinguished Business Leader last year by the University of North Florida Coggin College of Business. In addition to generating funding for an intermodal study to develop a regional plan for freight distribution, Gabel has campaigned on port issues and led the effort to brand Jacksonville as “America’s Logistics Center.”
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Did You Know Lindsey Brock Rumrell, McLeod & Brock RumrellLaw.com
What is your specific field of law? I do a mix of maritime, transportation and commercial litigation. We represented about 25 percent of the value of the cargo that was lost in the El Faro incident. Why did you choose your particular field of law? It found me. The firm that I first went to work for had a lot of maritime cases. In law school, I developed a good mentoring relationship with the professor who taught all these courses and he recommended me for the LLM program at Tulane. Maritime covers a large portion of commercial, transportation and even some criminal law. Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney?
The Law Office of Barry W. Kaufman, PL The fact that I’m still in business as a small, sole practitioner firm.
Davis Law Firm, PLLC Running my own firm for three years successfully after leaving a large law firm.
LEGAL PERSPECTIVE The Ruiz Law Firm, PLLC RuizLaw.net
What makes you different than other immigration law firms?
The Lonker Law Group
Eler Law
I’m very proud of being chosen as one of the top 100 criminal defense attorneys in Florida and one of the top 10 female family law attorneys in Florida.
Giving people hope. Seeing people in bad situations who feel their lives are in turmoil and giving them hope because you’re on their side and doing what you can to make their life better.
One thing that we’ve really tried to make sure and give to our clients is really good customer service. It may sound like a bit of an oxymoron, but we try to be honest attorneys; honest with our clients and honest with the agencies. So, they know if they come see us then we’re going to do right by them and the law, and give them the best representation. It doesn’t matter what their status is at the moment. They are people too and deserve respect.
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LAW SPOTLIGHT Howard Caplan
Caplan Law, P.A. 6550 St. Augustine Rd. Suite 305 Jacksonville, FL (904) 503-8847 CaplanLaw.US Where did you attend law school?
The Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law at the University of Memphis.
What is your specific field of law?
I do a mix of business (both corporate and small), intellectual property, and franchise law.
How do you set yourself apart from other firms in the area?
My experience as having been a businessman for years before attending law school, which allows me to better understand the problems that business owners encounter.
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What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney?
Directing a trademark matter through a tight maze at the trademark office seeking a registration of the name of a company going through an IPO. Had I not succeeded and secured it in time, the company would have been unable to proceed with their IPO, potentially losing millions.
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REAL ESTATE If I get arrested for DUI, should I take the breath test or refuse it? This is a complicated question that does not come with an easy or clearcut answer! The most important things to understand are that (1) the legal limit in Florida is .08 and (2) if you don’t take the test, your license will be suspended for a year (or for 18 months if you’ve refused before). In addition, if you’ve refused before, you will probably be charged with a crime for refusing again (a misdemeanor). If you blow under the limit, you will not be “un-arrested.” You will still be booked into jail on a DUI charge. The first appearance judge should take into consideration the results of the breath test when setting your bond, but it’s not necessarily a “get out of jail free” card. The State Attorney’s Office will decide later whether to proceed with a DUI charge. Sometimes charges are pursued even if the blow is under the limit. If you are charged with DUI, you should always talk to a lawyer before deciding how to proceed. It’s a serious charge with serious consequences. THE INFORMATION PRESENTED HEREIN REFLECTS ONLY THE OPINION OF THE AUTHOR AND NOT IWANTABUZZ ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE, IT’S OWNER, OR PUBLISHER. ALL INFORMATION IN IWANTABUZZ ENTERTAINMENT MAGAZINE IS FOR EDUCATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. IT IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE FOR ANY ADVICE GIVEN TO YOU BY YOUR LAWYER.
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ARTS UNLEASHED Austin Alston StellersGallery.com
A modern-day Jackson Pollack or Kandinsky living in Jacksonville? Many compare the work of Austin Alston to both of these artists, but he is a unique artist creating works that dance across the canvas.
Roger David TACJacksonville.org
While hiking in the Florida Mountains, Roger David had a life-changing encounter with what is statistically speaking the deadliest species of bear known to man. The vicious Koala. “I looked in its eyes and knew right away only one of us would make it off that mountain alive,” said David.
Alston is a self-taught artist who moved to Jacksonville eight years ago. An accidental happening brought him to the world of art. He purchased a storage bin and found art supplies which opened the door to his passion for painting. He’s inspired by the music he listens to while painting. The music, no matter the genre, guides his brush to create aggressively active movements of what seem like tiny figures at times. His style is developed by layering paints and then removing them in a precise surgical manner. This highly guarded secret technique often impresses the viewer with the same comments, “how did he do that?”
The confrontation lasted for eight days involving brutal bloody physical skirmishes, as well as deeply psychological mind games of deception. Both opponents were driven to the very brink in an epic struggle for survival. In the end, David managed to vanquish his foe and emerge victorious, but at what cost? His mind shattered, his spirit torn asunder, he made a vow that would alter the course of his entire life, setting him on the path to find redemption and peace. “I decided to become a veterinarian in order to better understand the noble and majestic creatures that are our gift from nature.”
Austin Alston’s work can be seen at Stellers Gallery at 3139 Philips Highway or Blue Fish Restaurant at 3551 St. Johns Ave in Avondale.
Upon discovering that he was allergic to cats, he abandoned that pursuit and instead started learning how to paint. He is TAC gallery’s featured artist for August of 2017.
ARTS IN THE KNOW By Ron Episcopo
Do You Know the Murals of Jacksonville?
lights, camera, jacksonville!
By Jax Film Office
“ORTEGA RIVER RATS” COMPLETES PRINCIPAL PHOTOGRAPHY Duane A. Sikes Productions wrapped principal photography for its short film, “Ortega River Rats.” The 20-minute film was written by Jacksonville resident and Writers Guild of America member Sharon Y. Cobb who will take the short to the 2017 American Film Market in Los Angeles to make a deal for a feature. The film’s story is based on Executive Producer Sikes’ idea of Ortega neighborhood kids searching for treasure of the 1930s gangster Machine Gun Kelly who reportedly hid out in Jacksonville.
Kelly’s hideout; a former Edison Avenue veterinary office; and a former 1910 general store in Riverside now serving as an Airbnb.
The production employed over 35 crew members and required five days of local catering on location for the crew and a cast of 15. Starring were: Cooper Chapman, Auggie Pulliam, Evan Gray, Hailey Todd, Samuel Portugal, Daniel Forte, Dawn Crawford, Kenny Logsdon, Courtney Gardner, Chad Light, Grace Bryan, Mike Heath, Jr., Dean Phillippi, The film was directed by Robert Sr., Victor Jones, and Gylphie, a Golden Henderson (Kruel) and produced by Doodle owned and trained by Lisa Fine. Grace Bryan and Cobb. The film was shot over five days in five locations: a “Ortega River Rats” is a family adventure historic Spanish-American War fort about four kids who must find the lost on Ft. Caroline Road; a private Black treasure of Machine Gun Kelly to save Creek property; the historic Ortega the life of their beloved dog. home rumored to be Machine Gun
If you don’t know what the Murals of Jacksonville are, then you’ll need to get out and tour these works of art that are creating a real BUZZ in the art world and beautifying our city. Jessica Santiago, President of Art Republic, is passionate about making Jacksonville an international art destination. In November of 2016 something unique happened in the Urban Core of Jacksonville. It was a mission to establish this downtown area as a “nationally-recognized Art District.” Santiago believes that art can bring an economic boom to Jacksonville and also unify the community by elevating the creative spirit and raising the consciousness of the city through the universal language of art. She and her team invited an international team of artists including: Case Maclaim, Reka, Phlegm, Kenor, Astro, Jason Woodside, INO, Guido van Helten, Borondo, René Romero Schuler, and Nico Holderbaum to create murals in this Urban Core. Jacksonville is a hidden gem of unique artistic express with art abounding in the downtown core. Many new galleries are opening like the Wall Street Fine Art Gallery. Citizens of Jacksonville aren’t aware of how the city has been enriched by this movement and pass by these magnificent works of art without any knowledge of the change they have brought. Yet Jacksonville is becoming a destination for the art community both nationally and internationally. This November, Art Republic will continue to expand with more murals and artistic expression through fashion, art and music. To view all the murals and their location, visit ArtRepublicJax.org. Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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“AT THRASHER-HORNE CENTER, WE ASPIRE TO BECOME THE PREMIERE GATHERING PLACE; THE INTERSECTION OF ARTS AND COMMERCE; THE HUB OF COMMUNITY, EDUCATION AND CULTURE IN NORTHEAST FLORIDA.” - THRASHER-HORNE CENTER With a plethora of resources, the Thrasher-Horne Center of the Arts offers many children and adult shows, learning opportunities, professional music, theatre and dance. It has two theaters: the main stage and a more intimate studio theater. The main theater seats over 1,700 guests and the studio theater seats about 220 guests. Thrasher-Horne also has several large meeting rooms that can be used to hold business meetings, civic, cultural and commercial events relevant to the community. Thrasher-Horne offers a full dance studio, scene shop and modern dressing rooms with full artist amenities. The Gathering Place, their fullservice conference center, has 6,200 square feet of rental space divided into six flexible multipurpose rooms with an ample main lobby, a full catering warming kitchen and direct access to our Studio Theatre for additional accommodations. The Thrasher-Horne also accommodates local artist work in the gallery near the main stage. There is the Lee Adams Florida Artists Gallery and the Jack Mitchell Gallery. The galleries together make up the Mary Ward Huntley Wing, commemorated with a plaque that hangs between the two spaces. One of Thrasher-Horne’s ultimate goals is to exceed customer expectation by treating them with care, consideration and compassion in a state of the art facility that is accessible, comfortable and convenient. The Thrasher-Horne Center is in the process of rebranding their digital appearance. For more information, visit THCenter.org.
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KIDS PICKS Aug. 2-6
CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: OVO
Veterans Memorial Arena CirqueDuSoleil.com/OVO
OVO, meaning “egg” in Portuguese, is a headlong rush into a colorful ecosystem teeming with life, where insects work, eat, crawl, flutter, play, fight and look for love in a non-stop riot of energy and movement. The cast of OVO is comprised of 50 performing artists from 12 countries specializing in many acrobatic acts. One highlight is the stunning Flying Act where group of scarabs soar high above – from each corner of the stage – and land together on a platform in the middle.
Aug. 5 KIDZ BOP “BEST TIME EVER” TOUR Daily’s Place DailysPlace.com
The No. 1 music brand for kids has partnered with Live Nation Entertainment to announce the all new Kidz Bop “Best Time Ever” tour, sponsored by Juicy Juice Splashers. Fans can look forward to an entirely new Kidz Bop experience at the 2017 show. The ultimate family-friendly live concert will feature brand new songs, choreography and an eye-popping set design. The tour is headlined by the newest group of KIDZ BOP Kids, who were introduced in January with the release of Kidz Bop 34.
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DISNEY THE LION KING JR. PRESENTED BY SHARE AND SEED ACADEMY FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
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Aug. 16 ADVENTURE LANDING KID’S PLAY DAYS
Adventure Landing Jacksonville-Beach. AdventureLanding.com
Technically, it’s still summer! So, bring the kids to Adventure Landing from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. for admission to the Wave Pool, Pirate’s Play Village and the Lil’ St. John’s River. This summer special is only $9.99 per person and perfect for toddlers. Kids ages 3 & under are completely free!
“The Lion King Jr.” tells the story of the epic adventures of a curious cub named Simba as he struggles to accept the responsibilities of adulthood and his destiny as a king. Along the way, the young lion encounters a colorful cast of characters, including spunky lioness Nala, charismatic meerkat Timon and loveable warthog Pumbaa. To claim his rightful place on the throne and save his beloved Prodelands, Simba must find his inner strength and confront his wicked Uncle Scar.
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WJCT KIDS
By Robin Warren, WJCT Education Outreach Coordinator; Marcus Richardson and Reggie Garrett, WJCT Education Interns
Get Ready To Jet Back To School! August is here, and that means the start of new school year is around the corner! Don’t be upset though! WJCT and PBS KIDS has your back. We’re bringing several shows and movies to bring the family together during the summer. Make sure you get connected with WJCT and enjoy nice cool and dry weather on the inside. WJCT has a lot in store for you. WJCT is taking you on summer adventures with the premiere of “Curious George 3: Back to the Jungle.” Join George on his journey to Africa on August 7 at 8:30 a.m. and once again at 3 p.m. on WJCT 7.1(Comcast 8 & 440). George needs your help while he completes his mission to stop the flooding in Central Africa. Be a part of the action! PBS KIDS and WJCT is also bringing “Ready Jet Go!: Return To Bortron 7” to your television
screens. Watch what happens when Jet’s parents need to return to their home planet. Sean and Sydney join the Propulsion family for an epic adventure to Bortron 7. “Ready, Jet, Go!” will premiere August 14 at 7 a.m. on WJCT 7.1(Comcast 8 & 440). Just in case you miss it, the program will air again later that week on Wednesday and Friday at the same time! For the teacher in your life, we have our annual TEACH conference on Saturday, September 16 at The Hyatt Regency-Riverfront Downtown Jacksonville. Educators will spend the day meeting and sharing ideas with fellow educators, learning new ways to engage students, and empowering themselves to further inspire others.
TOP 5 Top Five with Tyson and Denson PLLC Catch “Ready, Jet, Go!” on WJCT-TV 7.1 (Comcast 8 & 440) on August 14 at 7 a.m. as Jet, Sean and Sydney join the Propulsion family for an epic adventure to Bortron 7.
If you know any teachers, encourage them to come out and take part in this event. Visit WJCT.org/Teach for more information. To help your kids get ready for school, we have 5 tips to make this school-year a success: • Make sure you get a lot of rest • Bring school supplies daily • Always ask questions if you don’t understand the content • Make a lot of friends • Definitely keep a good attitude by staying positive
“Curious George 3: Back to The Jungle” premieres August 7 at 8:30 a.m. and 3 p.m. with multiple re-airings throughout the month (WJCT–TV 7.1 (Comcast 8 & 440))! Credit: Courtesy of CG: ® & © 2015 Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved
Until next time - GO BANANAS with WJCT and happy back to school First Coast…parents!
MORE 2 KNOW WHAT’S HAPPENING: Family Law The Jungle Book 50th Anniversary
Summer Nichols of Summer Nichols Law is a licensed attorney who practices family law. She serves people in her community as well as communities that around her. Mrs. Nichols is always willing to help. Contact her at (904) 322-7702. Aug. 6 Timothy Armstrong of The Law Offices of Timothy Armstrong, PA is a licensed lawyer who practices family law. With over 15 years of experience and multiple cases taken to jury and bench trials, he is always eager to give a helping hand. Contact him at (904) 356-8618. Elizabeth R. Ondriezek, P.A., is a Jacksonville lawyer that is licensed in juvenile law and adoption as well as divorce law. She has received an AV Preeminent 4.7 out of 5, which is a prestigious award only given to lawyers with the highest legal abilities and professional ethics. Contact her at (904) 396-3900. 18
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Florida Theatre FloridaTheatre.com Can you believe it’s already been 50 years since “The Jungle Book?” Bring the whole family to the Florida Theatre to relive the action, excitement and unforgettable songs in this beloved Disney movie. In this classic 1967 Walt Disney animation based on Rudyard Kipling’s book, Mowgli, an abandoned child raised by wolves, has his peaceful existence threatened by the return of the man-eating tiger, Shere Khan (George Sanders). Facing certain death, Mowgli must overcome his reluctance to leave his wolf family and return to the “man village.” But he is not alone on his quest: Aided by Bagheera the panther, and later by the carefree bear Balloo (Phil Harris), he braves the jungle’s many perils. Before the movie, experience an animal encounter from the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens! The Summer Movie Classics at the Florida Theatre is sponsored by Regions Bank. Tickets are $7.50.
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(904) 330-0269 TysonAndDensonLaw.com How hard is it to establish paternity in Florida if the father is not the one listed on the birth certificate? The potential father would file a lawsuit against the mother to establish paternity, timeshare, child support and other relief. Through the initiation of a paternity proceeding, a judge will either court order a paternity test or allow the parties to have a private paternity test. What is the court’s formula for determining child support payments? Child support is based on multiple factors including: mother’s income, father’s income, number of overnights the children have with each parent, number of children, health insurance costs for the children and other miscellaneous expenses. What issues arise in same sex parent adoptions in Florida? Paternity becomes a larger issue because many children born to same-sex couples are conceived via in-vitro fertilization (IVF) and will only have the DNA make-up of one of the parents. This poses an issue because the non-biologically related parent would not have the same rights as the biologically related parent would. Does the court set custody schedules or is it better to work them out amongst the parents? It is always better for the parents to work out a time-sharing arrangement amongst themselves, but the arrangement should be in writing, filed and recorded through the court. If divorced parents split custody and are deemed “hostile” to each other, how can that effect regular school issues? When parents cannot co-parent, the children often begin to miss assignments, begin to lie or make excuses regarding of why assignments have not been completed and grades may begin to fall.
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Cosmic Concerts Aug. 4 • Museum of Science & History
Sabrina Carpenter with Alex Aiono and New Hope Club: Aug. 2, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Free Sing & Play Discovery Day Class with Jacksonville Children’s Chorus: Aug. 1-3, Jacksonville Children’s Chorus 225 East Duval Street, JaxChildrensChorus.org Annie The Musical: Aug. 1-6, 8-13, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, AlhambraJax.com Florida Blue Free Tuesdays at The Cummer Museum: Aug. 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, CummerMuseum.org Downtown Jacksonville Art Walk: Aug. 2, Downtown Jacksonville, JacksonvilleArtWalk.com Free Summer Movies by the Bay in St. Augustine: Aug. 2, 9, Colonial Music Park, Facebook. com/SaintAugustineRipleys Cirque du Soleil: OVO: Aug. 2-6, Veterans Memorial Arena, CirqueduSoleil.com/OVO Teddy Bear Thursdays: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Adventure Landing, AdventureLanding.com 2017 Back-to-School Sales Tax Holiday: Aug. 4, Participating stores, FloridaRevenue.com $5 Fridays at MOSH: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Museum of Science & History, TheMOSH.org Cosmic Concerts: Aug. 4, Museum of Science & History, TheMOSH.org Kidz Bop “Best Time Ever” Tour: Aug. 5, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Weaver First Saturday Free for all: Aug. 5, Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, CummerMuseum.org Bubble Run 2017: Aug. 5, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, BubbleRun.com Canines and Crustaceans (Bark in the Park): Aug. 5, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, JaxShrimp.com Unity Plaza Presents Movie Night: Aug. 5, Unity Plaza Amphitheater, Unity-Plaza.org Boat Tours: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, Museum of Science & History, TheMOSH.org Chuck E. Cheese’s Sensory Sensitive Sundays: Aug. 6, 13, 20, 27, Chuck E. Cheese’s, Fun4FirstCoastKids.com
The Jungle Book (1967) 50th Anniversary: Aug. 6, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Dinosaurs in Motion: Aug. 7, Museum of Science & History, TheMOSH.org Mommy & Me at Chick-fil-A: Aug. 8, 15, 22, 29, Chick-fil-A Southside Location 998 Southside Blvd., CFARestaurant.com Little Learners: Aug. 9, Museum of Science & History, TheMOSH.org Champions Gymnastics Open Gym: Aug. 10, 9410 Historic Kings Road South, ChampionsOfJax.com Night at the Zoo - Back to School Bash: Aug. 11, Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, JacksonvilleZoo.org GAAM Adventure Show: Aug. 12, The Museum, GAAMshow.com The Edge Rock Gym: Aug. 12, 3563 Phillips Highway, Fun4FirstCoastKids.com Adventure Landing Kid’s Play Days: Aug. 16, Adventure Landing, Jacksonville-Beach. AdventureLanding.com North Beach Art Walk: Aug. 17, Beaches Town Center, NBAW.org Music Monday with Mr. Eric at Bay & Bee Jax: Aug. 21, 13475 Atlantic Blvd. Suite 4 and 5, BayNBee.com Jacksonville Community Nutcracker Auditions: Aug. 25-26, Episcopal School of Jacksonville Munnerlyn Center Theater, JaxNutcracker.org Creative Dance at Bay & Bee Bartram: Aug. 25, Bartram Springs 120 Everest Lane Suite 1, BayNBee.com Disney The Lion King Jr. presented by Share and Seed Academy for the Performing Arts: Aug. 26, Times-Union Center, JaxEvents.com Rebounderz Sunday Fun Day: Aug. 27, 14985 Old St. Augustine Road, RebounderzJacksonville.com Sweet Pete’s Candy Factory Tour: Aug. 27, 400 N. Hogan Street, SweetPetesCandy.com Velocity Air Sports Family Fun Day: Aug. 28, 7022 AC Skinny Parkway, Suite 200, VelocityAirSports.com Jumpstreet Trampoline Park: Aug. 29, 31, Jumpstreet 1210 Beach Blvd, Jumpstreet.com Finders Keepers Children’s Consignment Sale: Aug. 31, Morocco Shrine Temple, FindersKeepersJax.com
Jumping Around Jax
First Coast Youth Orchestras A major new arts education program has been created in North Florida. The First Coast Youth Orchestras has been founded under the auspices of the First Coast Community Music School as a large ensemble program catering to young musicians from the First Coast ages 7 through 21. The First Coast Youth Orchestras will enroll up to 300 students, playing in five levels of ensembles covering a diverse range of abilities, starting with the youngest string players in Debut Strings and progressing through Intermezzo Strings and Aria Strings. More experienced players will join the two full orchestra programs. The Youth Philharmonic will be for advancing Middle and High School instrumentalists and the Youth Symphony for advanced High School, College, and PreConservatory students. A chamber music program will be offered for musicians in its top two orchestras. FCYO’s season will run from September through May with regular rehearsals on the weekends. The season will consist of four concerts, with the Inaugural Concert being presented on November 18 at the University of North Florida’s Lazzara Concert Hall. The FCYO is now accepting applications for membership with auditions in mid-August with the season kicking off in September. FirstCoastYO.com
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HEALTH
Be Well: swimming
HEALTHY TAKE:
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SUIT UP FOR SWIMMING Summer is finishing up in the Sunshine State, but that’s never stopped the weather! The beaches are still bustling and outdoor pools are still open for business. Swimming is an amazing, low-impact component of any solid workout regimen. This cardio exercise improves strength and increases endurance. It also builds muscle and can help reduce blood pressure. For an effective workout, all you need is a quality athletic suit, wellfitting goggles and a silicon or latex cap (if you want to protect your eyes and hair). Don’t forget sunblock!
Making the Most of Vitamin Sea Vitamin C has long been recognized for its immunity boosting qualities, but in Jacksonville, Vitamin Sea is where it’s at. The sun, sand and salt air can be absolutely restorative. And don’t rule out the benefits of a good beach workout! Bring your goggles, cap and a buddy (never swim alone!) for an open water swim. The waves and current will provide more challenges than lap swimming, and it will be a great way to mix things up. Unroll your yoga mat on the sand for a peaceful practice. The instability of the beach will really force you to focus on your core and balance. Lace up your running shoes and head down to the packed sand for a few miles. Leave your headphones at home and concentrate on your form, breathing and the sounds of the waves. Don’t forget your sunscreen, and reap the health benefits of our beautiful coastline.
Make Waves in Your Fitness Routine Workouts don’t always need to be regimented and scheduled in order to be effective. Mix things up by getting out in your surroundings and making the most of what our location has to offer. The water in our oceans, inlets and rivers is perfect for resistance, core and both upper and lower body. Of course, open water swimming is a fantastic change from pool laps. Challenge yourself by taking a kayak or stand up paddle board tour (self-guided or with a guide). Ninety minutes of maintaining balance and paddling will get your heart rate pumping. Looking for something more daring? Consider surfing or waterskiing. These two sports are the perfect combination of fun and fat burning, and will leave you feeling accomplished (and exhausted!).
Way more than just a gym! Sanders Elite Training (SET) Performance is a program that uses a scientific approach to customize a workout specifically geared for your body. They use V02 testing, which measures how much oxygen your body actually consumes during workout. Ultrasound technology is also used to identify the fat and water content in your body. Through this specialized process, the personal trainers at SET Performance can determine the best way to maximize each individual’s performance in their weight loss and stability of joint movement for everyday activities. Jerrian Sanders, the founder of SET Performance, says they have a “90% success rate” through this method. The program can literally work for anyone, ranging from athletes to people wishing to develop corporate wellness through proper posture and exercise techniques to even the average couch potato. With a background in kinesiology, biomechanics and training professional athletes, you can rest assured that Sanders and his team knows exactly how to craft out a program to specifically reach your body goal.
Next time you want to work though shoulders, skip the weights and hit the waves. You won’t be sorry.
HEALTH BUZZ ON // SNACKING ON ACAI BOWLS Summer is the perfect time to get your fill of fresh fruits. Rather than blending together a smoothie, why not indulge in a fresh, delicious and visually stunning acai bowl? You can visit one of Jacksonville’s natural food establishments, like JuiceBox, for a bowl made to order, or go ahead and stock up on ingredients to make your own at home. Start by using a blender to mix up acai powder or frozen acai berry packet with your choice of base (soy milk, almond milk, banana, spinach or kale). When your mixture has thickened, transfer to a chilled bowl and get creative! Top with sliced strawberries, bananas or kiwi. Toss on some blueberries or raspberries. Add shredded coconut, chia seeds, cacao nibs or goji berries. Finish it off with a drizzle of nut butter and enjoy the nutritious snack! 20
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HEALTH REVIEW
Flat Belly 101
By Sammy Pappas Sammy Pappas is our featured local dietitian of Dietitians of Palm Valley.
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HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
Dr. Craig Hossenlopp MyEyeDr.
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BUZZ:What inspired you to go
into optometry? DOC: Doing my undergraduate degree, I was very influenced by my own family optometrist. He saw everyone in my family and had been my optometrist since I was 5 years old. Calling all women! Do you ever feel bloated after you eat or drink? You are not alone! Depending on your current lifestyle and eating habits, you could be expanding your stomach region by 6 inches over the course of your day. Follow these tips to minimize the bloat and maximize your confidence. Salt. Salt shakers, frozen/processed meals, salt-based seasonings and fast foods are loaded in sodium. When you take in a large amount of sodium, you will temporarily retain water, causing you to gain 2-4 pounds of water weight! Skip the salt shaker and try to keep your sodium intake to 1500-2300 mg/day. Carbonated Drinks. Both diet and regular carbonated drinks will lead to bloat for the day. The fizz from the drinks will trap air in your stomach leading you to look puffy in the middle region. Replace your diet coke at lunch with water with lemon, lime or cucumber which both detoxify you further! Sugar Free Foods. Many people are sensitive to sugar alcohols found in artificially flavored food and drinks. It is recommended, for health purposes, to limit artificial sugars to 2-3 servings/day. For bloat purposes, limit artificial sugars to 0 servings/day. This includes sweet-n-low, Splenda, truvia, nutrasweet and Equal. Read food labels, anything ending in “–ol” may be a culprit (mannitol, sorbitol, xylitol, etc.) Gas Forming Foods. Although healthy, gas forming vegetables like broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, brussels sprouts, onions and beans can blow up your intestines like a hot air balloon. Before hitting the beach, stick with veggies with less roughage. Air. When using a straw, chewing gum, or sucking on hard candy, we take in extra air. This air can become trapped in our stomach, leading to hiccups in some, stomach bloat in others!
Achieve Fitness
BUZZ: What year did you open? PS: 2010.
DOC: The fact you can provide an instant
positive experience to the patient. It is very rewarding.
BUZZ: What is the most enjoyable part about your business/practice? PS: Believe it or not, the diversity of tasks I do here every day! Something new every day. I truly enjoy the array of diversity.
BUZZ: Tell me about MyEyeDr.
BUZZ: Finish this sentence: “In
BUZZ: What do you enjoy most about your job?
How long has the practice been in Jacksonville? DOC: MyEyeDr. is a network with over 200 locations that started in the Virginia area in 2001 and expanded quite a bit from there. We opened the first Jacksonville practice in October 2015 and now have five locations here.
the next years I would like my practice to…” PS: Expand it to other realms of Jacksonville. There is a lot ahead of us right now. We have a new 3000 square foot performance center coming. We see fit to expand.
BUZZ: How can we protect our eyes
Exercise program design motivates me. When I see something that can be done better, I would rather do it myself than complain about it.
from the constant devices we use? DOC: We are in the digital age and the devices are tiring the eye out. A good rule is 20-20-20 rule. Every 20 minutes look away at something 20 feet away for 20 seconds.
BUZZ: How should people take care of
their eyes living in Florida? DOC: In Florida, we are exposed to the sun a lot more. We need protection from that UV light. It’s exacerbated going into the water. People need to protect their eyes with sunglasses.
IN THE KNOW>> HOW TO SOOTHE SUNBURN 1. Take ibuprofen and drink coconut juice. Note that Tylenol won’t cut it. Motrin or another brand of ibuprofen is key. A glass of coconut juice will re-hydrate your parched system. 2. Soak a cloth in milk and ice. Ring it out so it isn’t drippy and place the cool towel on your skin. Milk does the trick when you eat something spicy and it works topically too! Hopefully you’ve escaped the summer without burning. Since there’s still plenty of beach weather left, here are three ways to relieve sunburn pain that you may not have heard.
Preston Schulz
3. Open a microwavable packet of oatmeal, add a little water to form a paste and a touch of honey. Smooth it on the skin and wash it off after 10 minutes with cool water.
BUZZ: What inspires you? PS: The spitefulness of not having a task done.
BUZZ: What are some of the services you offer?
PS: I offer more of a scientific side to personal
training. I took data I collected from fitness testing and mapped out an entire year’s worth of fitness for my clients. I provide digital pdfs for clients for a year to set work out goals, exercise testing and generated programs. I take all of my martial arts training from the past and apply it to this work out too. Clients are encouraged to take out emotional stress during a workout rather than on co-workers!
BUZZ: What are the benefits of your services? PS: Life coaching is designed to help you manage nutrition and mental stress level, helping make your body more durable and helping your body to cope with life. BUZZ: What is important to your clients?
PS: Happiness.
BUZZ: How do people hear about you? PS: Word of mouth. I also have multiple contracts with the Clay County School Board recruiting families and children.
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Food Truck Foodies
DELISH KEBABS
by Shelton Buchanan
When you talk about Brazilian food, one’s mind usually goes toward the churrascaria (steakhouse) style where waiters dressed like gauchos wander around with skewers of amazing chargrilled meats, slicing off bits until you’re so full your friends have to get a flatbed dolly to pull you out of there. Ok, maybe that last part was just about me. Don’t judge. But when you’re in the mood for some Brazilian grub, a lot of us don’t have the space in either our wallets or waistlines nor the time over our lunch breaks to go sit down down and enjoy such an indulgent meal. Enter the Delish Kebabs food truck: They’re bringing some of those same amazing Brazilian-style meats to the masses without the high price or time investment of a traditional churrasco meal.
First, a little disclosure: I’ve known the Delish Kebabs team for a few years now, and have been a fan since the very first day. They’re great people and even better cooks. Now that that’s out of the way, let’s talk about their food since that’s what you all came here to see anyway. DK offers up only a few kebab options, but what they may lack in variety (compared to a Brazilian steakhouse), they more than make up for with quality. Their baconwrapped chicken is my usual go-to because, well, there’s BACON, but the day I went I opted instead for their top sirloin and some Brazilian pork sausage with a side of fries doused with their homemade cilantro crema sauce. The steak was some of the most tender I’ve ever had, with that natural charcoal flavor deeply imbued inside. The pork sausage, which I’m fairly certain is linguiça, had an incredible snap from the casing paired with a succulent, juicy interior. Now you don’t have to dip your meat in the cilantro sauce, God knows it doesn’t need it, but it takes the meat to a whole new level of amazing. Oh, and go ahead and squeeze a little bit of lime on the meat because you know you want to. The fries are the perfect compliment to the meats with a crispy exterior and creamy interior, and when they drizzle the sauce over top of them it makes them even better. If you’re not up for the fries, they also offer a rice mix with peas & carrots with a little pico de gallo on the side. It’s tasty as well, but some days you just want the crunch of a fry. So if you’re out and about, and craving some of the tastiest carnivore options this side of Sao Paulo, make sure you give Delish Kebabs a try. Oh, and don’t ask them how hard it is to count to “Brazilian.” It’s a terrible joke and they’ll know you got it from me.
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Two Thumbs Up How Good Food Should Taste Tijuana Flats
Article by Anna Heise
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When: 11 AM – 10 PM Where: 13529 Beach Blvd #201b Contact: TijuanaFlats.com
Tijuana Flats is bringing the heat to their summer menu, with an assortment of new Street Tacos, Flautas and Tostadas. I was given a sneak peek and tasting before these items will be available to the public. These items will be available at all of the locations around town. Be sure to pair them with anything from Tijuana Flats’ extensive hot sauce bar. Pick your flavor and sit down to enjoy the colorful, muraled walls at every location of this hotspot. We can start with the “Street Tacos,” three unique options from mild to fiery; the Crispy Baja Fish combines crispy fish bites, chipotle cream, shaved cilantro cabbage and pineapple salsa. This taco was the mildest of the new entries and quite enjoyable. Next up the Lime Steak: grilled garlic-lime steak, avocado crema, shaved cilantro, cabbage, Pico de gallo and cotija cheese. Tangy and tender, I found this most enjoyable. The third taco, a Jerk Chicken filled with tender jerk chicken sprinkled with More Fire! Hot sauce, shaved cilantro cabbage, pineapple salsa and cotija cheese. The jerk spices add a different heat full of spices that left a pleasant warmth in the mouth. A Philly Cheesesteak Flauta with shaved sirloin steak, mozzarella cheese, rolled with grilled onions and peppers, and served with a side of queso dip was one my favorites. Tender slices of meat and tasty queso dip, what’s not to love. Last up and my absolute favorite, Banging Chicken® Tostadas, crispy corn tortillas with Smack My Ass Bangin Chicken® sauce, refried beans, cheddar-jack cheese, grilled onions and peppers, tomatoes and ranch dressing. If you are a heat lover, this is your dish. At first bite, I thought where is the heat? By the time I was ready for the next bite, it was there in the back of my throat - a sneak attack. This plate guarantees my return.
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Chef de cuisine at Town Hall, Al Fuentes opened up about his culinary journey and revealed a chef so completely dedicated to his profession I never wanted the story to end.
Tell us about yourself. I originally started cooking while in high school and college to help support the family. I worked for corporate facilities that I was not too thrilled about, but it taught me about speed and efficiencies. I lost my passion for cooking and left for a while. Then I started waiting tables at a local restaurant, where I met the chef in charge and started cooking again. He showed me the artistic side of the job. He taught me how to care about the food I was serving. When he left, Chef Tom Gray asked me to stay on. I have been with him now for 12 years.
Where did you grow up? I grew up in California and Louisiana, mostly in Louisiana. My grandparents were French Canadian, and when I lived there, I would spend the school year in the inner city and spend the summers on the farm. What brought you to Jacksonville? I came to Jacksonville when I was in high school. My mom had a job opportunity. After graduation, I started college and had a chance to move back to California with my mom, but I stayed. I like this city. The culture between the beaches and downtown inspired me. How about your culinary training? No formal culinary training. When I started to work with Tom I thought I knew a lot, but quickly found out I was wrong. His world was more about detail, knife cuts and technique. It was challenging, but worth every moment. Tom encouraged me to work with other chefs as well, to help grow my skills and develop my style, and I took his advice.
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ZODIAC BAR AND GRILL
Downtown ZodiacBarAndGrill.com Zodiac Bar and Grill has been a downtown staple for more than sixteen years. This stylish hangout uniquely serves delicious Mediterranean and Greek food in addition to American cuisine.
get bogged down by putting parameters on things. My favorite thing to cook is the ones I don’t know how to cook. I like to take time each year and go to another city and see what is going on there. My goal is bringing it back to Jacksonville, staying up to date and fresh is important to me. So as far as my style, let’s just say melting pot American. Do you have a signature dish or a favorite dish you enjoy cooking? As stated, my favorite dishes to cook are something I don’t know how to do. I am big on Asian flavors because I have not had much exposure to them. I also like to cook with our pastry chef. Sugars and baking are my weak points. When people ask what’s my favorite dish at Town Hall, it would be the Roasted Chicken.
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Are you wondering where you can find amazing and freshly made Middle Eastern food? Well look no further because Noura Cafe is probably one of the best places to get it. Their meals are prepared fresh daily.
“Retail by day, restaurant by night,” owner Kori Blacker Tafoya says. Royal Palm features competitive prices on wine during the day and an Americanized tapas menu served in the evening.
Tell us something about yourself people would be surprised to know. I’m a big guitar player.
THE FLAME BROILER
San Marco FlameBroiler84Jax.com The Flame Broiler, founded in 1995, has made preparing delicious, healthy, quick serve food it’s mission. Enjoy a filling dish with veggies that won’t leave you feeling sluggish.
Who is your “ideal customer”? Probably the person I just can’t please. I tend to take over and make sure that they get everything they want. If you were being executed tomorrow, what would be your last meal? A simple turkey sandwich with avocado that my mom makes. I could eat this every day for the rest of my life. Are you affected by reviews at all? I love reviews. You get a lot of information from them. Everyone has their preference, so I don’t get my feelings hurt if they don’t like it.
How would you explain your style of cooking? I think my style is just fresh—that means cooking with the freshest ingredient available. I try not to 26
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This family restaurant and pub is owned by four sisters from Ireland so you’ll definitely be getting the authentic Irish taste in their dishes. They have 24 beers on tap with a lot of local brews, 40 different types of whiskeys and an extensive wine menu.
Since the summer of 2008, Taco Lu has been serving up delicious tacos and tequila. This highenergy Mexican outfit adorned with murals and quirky art is your go-to taco spot after a beach day, on date night and more.
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Florida Blue Family Night Practice Aug. 4 at 6 PM EverBank Field
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Football Season is Back Are you ready for some football? Jacksonville’s favorite Sunday afternoon pastime is back – that’s right, it’s football season again and the Jacksonville Jaguars are rearing and ready to pounce! So, get decked out in gold and teal and come out and support the Jags as they tackle their opponents for a shot at the coveted Super Bowl. After a long and grueling season last year, the Jacksonville Jaguars are back in Jax and have been training hard for the upcoming football season. The remaining days of the Jaguars Training Camp are August 2-3 and August 14-15. Free and open to the public, let the Jaguars give fans a taste of what’s to come this season as the team runs drills and scrimmages. Register online for your free ticket. The gates open 30 minutes before practice.
Gates will open at 5 p.m. prior to the team’s practice from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. The event is open to the public for fans who register in advance online. Games and activities will be available and Jaxon de Ville will take photographs in the Fan Entertainment Zone near Gate 1 from 5 - 7 p.m. In addition, guests are invited to receive autographs from The ROAR and Jaguars alumni players from 5:15 – 5:45 p.m. Concessions and merchandise will also be available. Following practice, players will sign autographs along the field walls while the stadium lights are dimmed for a fireworks show. All guests are also invited to take a behind-the-scenes tour of Daily’s Place from 5 – 6:30 p.m. including a look inside the all new covered flex field and a look backstage at the artist dressing rooms.
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JaxShrimp.com Baseball Ground of Jacksonville Aug. 4-8: vs. Birmingham Aug. 10-14: vs. Mississippi Aug. 21-25: vs. Birmingham Aug. 31-Sept. 4: vs. Pensacola
The Ballpark The Baseball Grounds features 12 luxury skyboxes, four skydecks, HD videoboards in left field and along the outfield walls, a playground and a oneof-a-kind Tiki Terrace at the left field corner. At the ballpark, only the team name, colors and look on the field has changed. Everything is in place for the best possible fan experience! Tickets start at just $5.
What To Do Enjoy Affordable Family Fun at the Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville! Owner Ken Babby has succeeded at creating a fun night out at the ballpark for an affordable price that all families can get behind. With the inaugural season closing out soon, all of Jacksonville is on board and sporting blue and red as Crustacean Nation. Go Jax Shrimp!
Save the Schedule Dates Mark your calendars for the Jags season!
Aug. 10 at 7:30 PM Jaguars vs. Patriots at Gillette Stadium Aug. 17 at 8 PM Jaguars vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers at EverBank Field *This game will also be live on ESPN Aug. 24 at 7:30 PM Jaguars vs. Carolina Panthers at EverBank Field Aug. 31 at 7 PM Jaguars vs. Atlanta Falcons at Mercedes-Benz Stadium The Jaguars will head to Houston on September 10 to take on the Texans in their first regular season game. And for the hometown fans who can’t wait to fill up EverBank Field, the first home game is on September 17 against the Tennessee Titans.
Mark your calendars for a special day of Canines and Crustaceans on Aug. 5! The Jumbo Shrimp are happy to host all willing and able dogs at the grounds, free of charge for bark in the park. Dogs are free, human tickets start at $5.
GEAR UP>>HOCKEY IN JAX Jacksonville Icemen JacksonvilleIcemen.com
Jacksonville’s new hockey team, the Jacksonville Icemen, announced Jason Christie as their head coach for their inaugural season. Christie has had the most wins throughout his coaching career with 547 coaching wins and he has led his previous teams to the Kelly Cup Playoffs 11 out of 14 seasons. The Jacksonville Icemen will begin their East Coast Hockey League season on October 14 at the Veterans Memorial Arena. The Jacksonville Icemen have also announced their partnership with the NHL Winnipeg Jets and the AHL Manitoba Moose as their first ever affiliates. The Icemen’s 28
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team roster will contain some of the top players from the Winnipeg organization. Before the season starts, be sure to stock up on Jacksonville Icemen gear by visiting JacksonvilleIcemen.com. We can’t wait for them to take the ice in October!
WHERE TO RACE IN AUGUST
1st Place Sports 1stPlaceSports.com
It all began in 1978. Husband and wife team Doug and Jane Alred, dedicated runners themselves, decided to become business partners and take their passion for the sport to the next level. Hoping to appeal to the running community, they opened 1st Place Sports. 1st Place Sports has six retail locations, offering everything from running and walking shoes and apparel to GPS watches and recovery aids. Their race division is responsible for the management or timing of almost 100 events a year across the northeast Florida region. 1st Place Sports has earned its reputation as one of Competitor’s Top 50 Running Stores in America through the relationships it prides itself on building. Long-time runners and those new to the sport are always welcomed and encouraged in their efforts.
WHAT’S UP NEXT AUGUST RACES
Aug. 18 Cecil Field Pre-Season Classic Cecil Field Golf Course
Participate in the Cecil Field Pre-Season Classic! Come run “up and down the fairways and through the woods.” This beautiful course is two loops around the “Front 9.” The course should prove to be a good place for a summer training report card since it is just one week before the Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run. At the end of the race, there will be refreshments and music as well as t-shirts to all finishers.
Aug. 19 Ocean Marathon Swim Jacksonville Beach
The Ocean Marathon is an open water swim with the current. There are two choices of distances. Swimmers will be transported to start of each race and swim to finish line. In case of any emergencies, there will be support kayaks and lifeguards along the way. Enjoy post-race awards, food and drinks after the swim.
AUGUST GRAND PRIX RACES
Aug. 19 Lung Force 5K
Cecil Field Golf Course
Join the Lung Force 5K to run and walk together to raise awareness and funds to defeat lung cancer and raise our voices for lung health. Lung cancer is the number one cancer killer of women. Also, anyone can get it – if you have lungs, you can get lung cancer. By joining the Lung Force Run/Walk and raising funds, you can help make a difference in lives that desperately need it.
Aug. 11 Tour De Pain
Jacksonville Beach, Baymeadows, Downtown
The Tour de Pain is a race series designed to test the ability to run three different races in a 24-hour period. Each year, about 1,200 runners take part in the event. The first race is on a Friday evening and is a four-mile beach run in Jacksonville Beach. The second race is a 5K, which is held early the next morning and starts at 1st Place Sports on Baymeadows Road. The third race is a mile sizzler later that afternoon. It is a one-mile double loop from Hemming Plaza. The runner’s time in each of the three events will be added together to determine their place for the Tour de Pain. Runners do have the option to pick just one race, which they can sign up for individually. Participants each get a moisture-wicking shirt and finishers will get a finisher medal.
Aug. 26 Aug. 19 Sting Stang 5K
Atlantic Coast High School
The inaugural Sting Stang 5K is coming this month at Atlantic Coast. Mandarin High School and Atlantic Coast are well-known rivals, but this race is all in good fun. Bring the whole family to this fun event to get everyone excited about the upcoming school year and sports season.
Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion
It’s the oldest race on the First Coast and it’s still running more than 50 years later. The Summer Beach Run began in 1965 and started with just 25 to 30 runners. Now the race has grown to about 1,500 runners and is called the Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run. The 5-mile run and 1-mile fun run is an evening run that takes off from the Seawalk Pavilion. Cash awards are given to the top overall runners and there is also a chance to win a beach towel. Each runner who completes the race gets a finisher medal and every participant gets a Summer Beach Run tank top. The post-race celebration features free tacos from Tijuana Flats, free beer and a live band. The event is presented by JTC Running and benefits the Tijuana Flats Just in Queso Foundation. BRENT MARTINEAU
GAME FACE: Local Athletes of Jacksonville
Sports Director at
Jacksonville Sharks
Ben Gamel
The Sharks captured the inaugural NAL Championship in July. Jacksonville dominated most of the season in the new arena league, but had to survive several turnovers in the championship game to win 27-21 over Columbus.
One of the surprise stories in Major League Baseball in the first half of the season is Jacksonville’s Ben Gamel. The Seattle Mariners slugger hit .323 in the first few months of the MLB season. Gamel was drafted by the Yankees back in 2010 and now has been given a chance to be an everyday player by Seattle.
Daniel Murphy
Ken Babby
The Jacksonville native continues to prove how talented of a hitter he is after making another All-Star appearance. The Washington Nationals second baseman was leading the National League in hitting at the All-Star break with a .342 average. Murphy singled in two at bats in the Midsummer Classic in Miami.
The Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp owner recently was nominated as a finalist for the Entrepreneur of the Year National Award presented by Ernst and Young. Babby is the owner of the Jumbo Shrimp and Akron Rubberducks. The name change from Suns to Jumbo Shrimp has been a big success for Babby in the merchandise store and at the ticket office. Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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FOREIGNER WITH CHEAP TRICK AND JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE
Veterans Memorial Arena JasonAldean.com
JASON ALDEAN
Daily’s Place DailysPlace.com
Celebrating 40 years of music, Foreigner’s first album, the quadruple platinum selling debut spawned three Top 20 singles. Cheap Trick were recently inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of fame. Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience features live footage from the band’s personal archives. Late drummer John Bonham’s son plays drums in the outfit and is joined by Tony Catania and James Dylan.
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Jason Aldean’s “They Don’t Know” Tour will feature special guests Chris Young, Kane Brown and Deejay Silver. The two-time ACM Entertainer of the Year Award winner has sold 15 million albums and has 17 No. 1 songs. With his seventh album, “They Don’t Know,” Aldean continues to lead the way, advancing the sound and style that helped define today’s country music.
Aug. 23 MARY J. BLIGE
Daily’s Place DailysPlace.com
DONALD FAGEN
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Donald Fagen – musician, composer, vocalist, producer, Rock & Roll Hall of Famer and co-founder of Steely Dan and The Dukes of September – has a new special project taking to the road this summer: Donald Fagen and The Nightflyers. On tour, Donald Fagen and The Nightflyers will play songs from Fagen’s celebrated solo albums, Steely Dan hits, plus as promised by Fagen himself, “some swell surprises.”
Iconic Grammy Award-winning singer, songwriter, actress and philanthropist, Mary J. Blige is one of the defining voices of the contemporary music era. With a track record of eight multi-platinum albums, nine Grammy Awards (plus a staggering 32 nominations), a 2012 Golden Globe nomination, and five American Music Awards, Blige is a global superstar. In the ensuing years, the singer/songwriter has attracted an intensely loyal fan base—responsible for propelling worldwide sales of more than 50 million albums.
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MATCHBOX TWENTY & COUNTING CROWS STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC:
Two of music’s most loved bands and biggest hit makers are joining up for an epic summer tour. Multi- platinum selling bands Matchbox Twenty and Counting Crows have announced “A Brief History of Everything Tour 2017” presented by Live Nation. “NORTH” is the title of Matchbox Twenty’s fourth album, the quartet’s first release in five years, its first set of all-new material in a decade, and, perhaps most rewarding, the first album to debut at No. 1 in the band’s highly decorated 17-year career. “No matter what I will ever do, nothing feels like home as much as playing these songs with these guys and it never will,” said Matchbox Twenty lead singer-songwriter Rob Thomas. “And I can’t wait to spend another summer out there on the road with the Crows.” Thomas previously teamed with Counting Crows for a hugely successful 2016 summer co-headline tour. “To be honest, we took a vote after last year and decided to spend every summer with Rob from now on,” said Counting Crows’ Adam Duritz. “Can. Not. Wait.” For more than two decades, Counting Crows have enchanted listeners worldwide with their intensely soulful and intricate take on timeless rock & roll. Now, on “Somewhere Under Wonderland” —their seventh studio album, the Bay Area-bred alt-rock band push into new terrain with a revamped songwriting approach that’s adventurous and visionary but still rooted in raw emotion.
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LIFEHOUSE & SWITCHFOOT STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC:
Switchfoot and Lifehouse announced that they will be embarking on a North American “Looking For Summer” Tour across the U.S. and Canada. Pop songstress Brynn Elliott will be supporting the entire tour. “We are amped to announce that we are going on tour with Lifehouse for the first time ever,” said Switchfoot co-founder and lead singer, Jon Foreman. “We’re calling it the ‘Looking for Summer’ Tour and we can’t wait to sing these songs with you.” It was in 2001 when the Los Angeles-based Lifehouse first broke through in a big way when “Hanging By A Moment,” from “No Name Face,” spent 20 weeks in the Top Ten and won a Billboard Music Award for “Hot 100 Single of the Year.” Since then, the band has released six more albums, three of which made the Billboard Top Ten, sold over 15 million records worldwide and spun off such hit singles as “You And Me,” and “Hurricane.” Lifehouse’s 7th album, “Out Of The Wasteland,” debuted at No. 1 on the independent album charts in 2015. Switchfoot released their tenth and latest album, “Where The Light Shines Through,” in July 2016 via Vanguard Records. The album was their first since 2014’s highly acclaimed, “Fading West.”. The album was self-produced in collaboration with John Fields, who helmed the multi-platinum breakthrough, “The Beautiful Letdown.”
CATCH THEM LIVE: Aug. 27 at Daily’s Place
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Reggae Legend Beres Hammond and guests: Aug. 2, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Sabrina Carpenter with Alex Aiono and New Hope Club: Aug. 2, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com X102.9 presents 311 with guests New Politics and Passafire: Aug. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Pinky Doodle Poodle and guests: Aug. 2, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Straight No Chaser/Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Aug. 2, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Concerts in the Plaza: Aug. 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Plaza de la Constitucion, ConcertsInThePlaza.com Playboi Carti, Madeintyo, Sahabii and Tokyo Jetz – 2nd Annual Freshman Class Show: Aug. 3, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience: Aug. 3, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Apex Theatre Studio presents “Godspell” Friday Evening: Aug. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Hellyeah, Kyng, Cane Hill and New Day: Aug. 4, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Music in the Plaza: Aug. 4, 11, 18, 25, Unity Plaza, Unity-Plaza.org/Events Bain/Booda Davis, D-Mec, LrkChronicle, Dre Rose, RJ Gambino and T. Brown: Aug. 4, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Unity Plaza Presents Movie Night: Aug. 5, Unity Plaza Amphitheater, Unity-Plaza.org Apex Theatre Studio presents “Godspell” Saturday Afternoon: Aug. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Glass House Point with Faze Wave, Flipturn, Kat Hall and Ancestros Cord: Aug. 5, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com A-Train Live The Experience: KevOnStage: Aug. 5, Ritz Theatre and Museum, RitzJacksonville.com Kidz Bop “Best Time Ever” Tour: Aug. 5, EverBank Field, DailysPlace.com Apex Theatre Studio presents “Godspell” Saturday Evening: Aug. 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Jay Garrett Band: Aug. 5, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com 418 Band: Aug. 6, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com The Jungle Book (1967) 50th Anniversary: Aug. 6, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com New Mantra, The Twotakes and Traded Youth: Aug. 8, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Best Side of the Moon: Aug. 9, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Chad Calek presents “Sir NoFace Lives!”: Aug. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Lydia Can’t Breathe, Edenfield and guests: Aug. 11, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com GAAM Adventure Show: Aug. 12, The Museum, GAAMshow.com Donald Fagen and The Nightflyers: Aug. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Raven Cain with Glutton and guests: Aug. 12, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Throwback Fest: Aug. 12, Morocco Shrine Center, ThrowbackConcert.com
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Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival: The Spirit Awakens: Aug. 12, Metropolitan Park, Facebook.com/JacksonvilleCarnival Space Balls (1987) 30th Anniversary: Aug. 13, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Second Sundays in Springfield: Aug. 13, Klutho Park - Historic Springfield, SPARCouncil.org The Night Game and guests: Aug. 14, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Lil Yachty and guests: Aug. 16, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Future HNDRXX Tour: Aug. 16, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Inspire Jacksonville presents Jonny Diaz and Unspoken with Willy Ramos: Aug. 17, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Jason Aldean They Don’t Know Tour: Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com Goodnight Irene, Defy the Tide and guests: Aug. 17, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com X Hale Band: Aug. 18, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com The Dog Apollo, Winter Wave, Sky View and Outeredge: Aug. 18, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Who’s Bad The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute: Aug. 19, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Matchbox Twenty & Counting Crows: A Brief History Of Everything Tour: Aug. 19, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Villainfest 2017 with F.I.L.T.H., A New Decree, Axiom, Erode, Kill the Sound, Inner Demons, Lowrcase g, Denied Til Death: Aug. 19, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Thomas Wynn and The Believers and guests: Aug. 19, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Authority Zero and The Supervillains, Bigfoot Barefoot and guests: Aug. 20, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Andrew Dice Clay: Aug. 20, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com White Hot Summer Grooves featuring Peter White and Euge Groove: Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Tour: Aug. 23, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Blues, Brews, and BBQ: Aug. 24, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Monsters of Mock featuring Medal Militia (Metallica) and Year Zero (Ghost): Aug. 25, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Jo Koy: Aug. 25, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Blaire Hanks and guests: Aug. 26, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Disney The Lion King Jr.: Aug. 26, Times-Union Center, JaxEvents.com Dirty Dancing (1987) 30th Anniversary: Aug. 27, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Lifehouse & Switchfoot: Looking for Summer Tour: Aug. 27, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Jo Koy: Aug. 27, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Donavon Frankenreiter with Matt Grundy and Brent Byrd: Aug. 29, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Fortunate Youth, Jahmen and guests: Aug. 30, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Town Mountain, Remedy Tree and guests: Aug. 31, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com
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X102.9 PRESENTS 311 WITH GUESTS NEW POLITICS AND PASSAFIRE Aug. 2 St. Augustine Amphitheatre
311 was formed in 1990 in Omaha, Nebraska by singer/guitarist Nick Hexum, singer S.A. Martinez, guitarist Tim Mahoney, drummer Chad Sexton and bassist P-Nut. The band now resides in Southern California. 311 mix rock, rap, reggae and funk into their own unique hybrid sound and have developed a reputation as one of the most entertaining and dynamic live bands in the U.S.
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Sabrina Carpenter with Alex Aiono and New Hope Club Aug. 2
Actress and singer Sabrina Carpenter is best known in the Disney Channel series, “Girl Meets World.” Hit songs like, “We’ll Be the Stars,” and the popular YouTube video single, “Can’t Blame a Girl for Trying” gained her an even bigger following. Her latest release “EVOLution,” features the radio hit, “Smoke and Fire.” Alex Aiono and New Hope Club will open.
Over the course of their amazing career, 311 has released 11 studio albums, two greatest hits albums, two live albums, three DVD’s and a boxed set and has sold over nine million copies in the U.S. Their last nine albums reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Top 200 Sales Chart and nine of their singles have reached the Top 10 on Billboard’s Alternative Radio Chart. The Unity Tour 2017 will be 311’s 18th consecutive summer headlining the U.S. and will be in support of 311’s release of their 12th studio album, entitled “MOSIAC.” 2nd Annual Freshmen Class Show Aug. 3
WHITE HOT SUMMER FEATURING PETER WHITE AND EUGE GROOVE Aug. 23
XXL Magazine’s 2017 Freshman class members Playboi Carti and MadeInTYO headline this annual concert. Playboi Carti is blowing up airwaves with his song “Magnolia.” MadeInTYO is best known for his catchy songs “Uber Everywhere,” “Skatboard P,” and “I Want,” featuring 2Chainz. SahBabii is an Atlanta-based rapper known for his breakout hit “Pull Up Wit Ah Stick.” Jacksonville’s own Tokyo Jetz rounds out this year’s Freshman Class Show.
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Peter White has maintained a reputation as one of the most versatile and prolific acoustic guitarists on the contemporary jazz landscape. Armed with an unparalleled combination of lyricism and energy, White combines elements of jazz, pop and classical. In addition to opening for artists like Linda Ronstadt, Billy Joel and Queen, White worked with Stewart in the studio in the making of “Year of the Cat,” which became a huge hit for Stewart in 1976. The tour and the album marked the beginning of a 20-year association with Stewart. Euge Groove – a pseudonym for saxophone journeyman Steve Grove – began playing piano in the second grade and turned to the saxophone at the age of 9 or 10. This demo soon landed him with Warner Bros. Records. “Euge Groove,” his debut album, was released in May 2000. After releasing multiple albums, Grove returned with his seventh studio effort, the fittingly titled “Seven Large,” followed with 2012’s “House of Groove” and 2014’s “Got 2 B Groovin’.”
Jonny Diaz and Unspoken with Willy Ramos Aug. 17
Inspire Jacksonville, an organization helping Jacksonville experience grace, hope and wholeness in all aspects of life presents this concert featuring music by national Christian recording artists Unspoken, known for “Start a Fire” and Jonny Diaz, known for “Just Breathe.” After the music, Willy Ramos will deliver an inspirational message.
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NIGHTLIFE PICKS Aug. 5
2nd Annual Confessions of a Goddess Fashion Show Jo Koy Prime Osborn Center ConfessionsOfAGoddess.com
Simply Ke’say Boutique Presents: the 2nd Annual “Confessions of A Goddess” Fashion Show, hosted by V101.5 Radio Personality GeneDotCom! This year’s theme is “Art of A Goddess” and they are ready to invade the runway! If you missed last year’s show, you definitely do not want to miss this one. Enjoy a luxurious evening filled with creativity and talented people who are ready to display their creations.
Aug. 27 Florida Theatre • FloridaTheatre.com Jo Koy sells out comedy clubs and theaters across the nation with his infectious, explosive onstage energy. He has had two highly-rated Comedy Central specials, “Don’t Make Him Angry” and “Lights Out,” and recently he released “Jo Koy: Live from Seattle” as a Netflix Original. Koy has appeared in more than 100 episodes of “Chelsea Lately” as a season regular roundtable guest. His other TV appearances include: VH1, “World’s Funniest Fails,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Call with Carson Daly” and “Jamie Foxx: Laffapalooza.”
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Museum of Science & History • TheMOSH.org
Science of Parenthood Live
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Whether on stage or screen, Daytime Emmy Awardwinner Sherri Shepherd’s magnetic personality and hilarious sense of humor never fails to delight audiences. In 2009, Shepherd was a part of groundbreaking history when the hosts of “The View” won the Daytime Emmy for Outstanding Talk Show Host. In addition to many other accomplishments, Shepherd made a one hour stand up special, “Sherri Shepherd: It’s My Time to Talk.”
Described as “The Big Bang Theory of parenting blogs,” Science of Parenthood’s contagious humor has been featured on The Dr. Oz Show, Inc., HuffPost Parents, Upworthy, RedbookMag.com, Parenting.com, and Bored Panda. Now Dworkin-McDaniel brings it all to hilarious life in “Science of Parenthood Live!” an adult evening of irreverent comedy and parental commiseration at 7 p.m.
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CATCHIN' A BUZZ Interview by Anna Heise
MIXOLOGY
AMANDA REOS Mixologist
The Ryevolver
Empire City Gastropub
INGREDIENTS 2 oz. Redemption Rye 1/8 oz. vanilla maple infusion 1/2 oz. Averna This drink should be stirred, not shaken and served over a large ice block with orange zest inside and topped off with barrel aged cherry bitters. What is unique about your bar area? The fact that we are making craft cocktails from ingredients that are fresh and have a very creative element. My colleague, Coco Lopez, designed the menu, which brings in flavors that complement the weather here in Florida—refreshing, botanical cocktails. We also have the very spirit-forward cocktails. I believe we are bringing the cocktails that are found downtown or Riverside to this side of town. When is Happy Hour? Happy hour here is all day. No, it starts at 4 and then we have different happy happy hour specials the week all day. What kind of weekly drink specials do you offer? Each day has a unique drink. An example is Moscow Mule Monday, so every day is a different drink special. What is your best-selling drink? The Jax Mule made with Carve Vodka and Ginger Beer. Do you serve any local liquors or brews? All beers on tap are all made in Florida, plus we carry several Jacksonville brews. When we tap out, we do our best to bring in new beers. In addition, we serve the local Carve Vodka.
NIGHTLIFE EVENTS Cirque du Soleil: OVO: Aug. 2-6, Veterans Memorial Arena, CirqueDuSoleil.com/OVO X102.9 presents 311 with guests New Politics and Passafire: Aug. 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Front Porch August: Aug. 2, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com Straight No Chaser/Scott Bradlee’s Postmodern Jukebox: Aug. 2, EverBank Field, DailysPlace.com Playboi Carti, Madeintyo, Sahabii and Tokyo Jetz – 2nd Annual Freshman Class Show: Aug. 3, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Foreigner with Cheap Trick and Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience: Aug. 3, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Kountry Wayne: Aug. 4-5, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com Apex Theatre Studio presents “Godspell” Friday Evening: Aug. 4, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Hellyeah, Kyng, Cane Hill and New Day: Aug. 4, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Spanky the Band: Aug. 4, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com 36
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Do you have music or any events? Yes, Friday we offer live jazz and on Saturday at 9 p.m. we have karaoke. What compliments do you hear most often from your customers? People who try the new cocktails are always complimentary, and often say they are surprised at how good the drink tastes. When customers are having a great time at your business what are they doing? Drinking, eating, talking. We have a great bar crowd here with many regulars that visit three to four times a week. It’s a nice vibe here. Busiest night of the week? Friday. What does your staff enjoy the most about working here? They believe in what they are doing and embrace the concept. What do you want more people to know about your business? Empire City Gastropub is a fantastic place to be: genuine, well thought out, sincere and real. Empire City Gastropub
13475 Atlantic Blvd, Suite 1 • EmpireCityGastropub.com
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Topgolf Nights: Aug. 4, 5, 11, 12, 18, 19, 25, 26, Topgolf Jacksonville, Topgolf. com/US/Jacksonville Community Yoga at Intuition: Aug. 5, Intuition Ale Works, IntuitionAleWorks.com Unity Plaza Presents Movie Night: Aug. 5, Unity Plaza Amphitheater, UnityPlaza.org A-Train Live The ExperienceKevOnStage: Aug. 5, Ritz Theatre and Museum, RitzJacksonville.com Fred’s All-Star Comedian: Aug. 8-9, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com The Australian Pink Floyd Show: The Best Side of the Moon: Aug. 9, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Adamec Bike Night: Aug. 10, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com The Reunion Show: Aug. 10, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com Chad Calek presents “Sir NoFace Lives!”: Aug. 11, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Highway Jones Band: Aug. 11, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com Sherri Shepherd: Aug. 11-12, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com Donald Fagen and The Nightflyers: Aug. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com
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Raven Cain with Glutton and guests: Aug. 12, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Jacksonville Caribbean Carnival: The Spirit Awakens: Aug. 12, Metropolitan Park, Facebook.com/ JacksonvilleCarnival 418 Band: Aug. 13, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com Fred’s All-Star Comedian: Aug. 1516, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com Lil Yachty and guests: Aug. 16, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Future HNDRXX Tour: Aug. 16, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Inspire Jacksonville presents Jonny Diaz and Unspoken with Willy Ramos: Aug. 17, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Jason Aldean They Don’t Know Tour: Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com The Dog Apollo, Winter Wave, Sky View and Outeredge: Aug. 18, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Who’s Bad The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute: Aug. 19, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Andrew Dice Clay: Aug. 20, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Fred’s All-Star Comedian: Aug. 22-23, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com White Hot Summer Grooves featuring Peter White and Euge Groove: Aug. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com Mary J. Blige Strength of a Woman Tour: Aug. 23, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Monsters of Mock featuring Medal Militia (Metallica) and Year Zero (Ghost): Aug. 25, Mavericks at the Landing, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Jo Koy: Aug. 25, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Lifehouse & Switchfoot: Looking for Summer Tour: Aug. 27, Daily’s Place, DailysPlace.com Jo Koy: Aug. 27, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Donavon Frankenreiter with Matt Grundy and Brent Byrd: Aug. 29, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Fred’s All-Star Comedian: Aug. 29-30, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com Town Mountain, Remedy Tree and guests: Aug. 31, Jack Rabbits, JackRabbits.com Ralphie May: Aug. 31, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com
BEER BUZZED By Linda Johnson
Florida Theatre Serves Up Blues, Brews & BBQ August 24 It’s a winning recipe that’ll satisfy your senses, and you’ll be singing the brews all night long. On Thursday, Aug. 24, the Florida Theatre hosts its annual Blues, Brews & BBQ night which combines music, craft beer and barbecue dishes on both levels of the historic theatre. The fundraising event, once again presented by Publix Supermarket Charities, supports the
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historic theatre’s mission of bringing celebrated arts and entertainment experiences to the community while preserving a historic landmark. The downtown Jacksonville venue has been a leading entertainment center since 1927, and it has hosted a number of different musical genres and entertainers over the years, to the tune of over 200 entertainment events annually. It is also listed on the National Register of Historic Places. “Blues, Brews and BBQ 2017 will be bigger, better and meatier than ever before,” said Florida Theatre President Numa Saisselin in a statement. And, it’s all about local. Guests will enjoy Blues music by local artists Smokestack and The Snack
Blues on the theatre stage all evening. Against the smooth sounds of the Blues, attendees will also savor the flavors of barbecue from some of the best BBQ joints in the area: The Butt Hutt, Gilbert’s Social, Mojo BBQ , Monroe’s BBQ , 4 Rivers Smokehouse and The Bearded Pig. And, what goes better with barbecue-filled fingers than craft beer? Unlimited local craft beer samples will be provided by Bold City Brewery, Wicked Barley Brewing, Seven Bridges Grille & Brewery, Engine 15 Brewing Co. and Veterans United Craft Brewery. Visit FloridaTheatre.com for more information.
by Kyle, Astrologer Extraordinaire
ARIES (March 21- April 19)
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
Looks like you may have a relationship hanging in the balance. Something about Saturn being in retrograde in Libra or something. Not sure. I am guessing it’s because you’re easily irritated or your lack of sensitivities towards others. Or maybe it’s because of Saturn. Your call.
After your mojo has been hibernating, it awakens this month with a furious curiosity. With your energy focused, it’s time you start meeting new singles as oppose to the usual, well, boring people you have been with.
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20) This one website stated you should open your problems up to your friends. I don’t know about your friends, but not everyone wants to hear about your problems. Mine would most likely make fun of me. Keep your issues to yourself and to professionals only.
For those Scorpio who have been looking for a soulmate, this may be your month. Your eighth house of intimacy is sharing with your coupling house. I don’t even understand that, but it translates to you can find a soulmate soon. Hooray soulmate!
GEMINI (May 21 – June 21) With love planet Venus in retrograde this month you will be reevaluating your previous romantic choices. Sounds like a dumb concept. Why would you want to review relationships that failed? Venus can take a hike! Go find something new.
People you date this month will seem immature. May want to try and date some older people to mix it up. You never know, going to the earlier bird special and senior discounts could be fun. At the very least, you will save some money.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22) Things are becoming more official in your love life. That crush is now official on Facebook, a ring is about to be placed, or that test you took is a plus and not a minus. I hope it’s what you want otherwise those are some serious issues to face.
Work has been a plenty of late, so it’s time to loosen that tie and seek adventure outside of work. There are no planets in retrograde that affect you this month, so go nuts. Seek out one of the other signs who are all fired up and light a spark.
LEO (July 23 – August 22) Feisty and frisky this month. Friends will start becoming the type with “benefits” this month. Coupled Leos will start to spice things up. It’s a good month to be a Leo. VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
This month could recycle an old drama and open an old emotional wound. Or even better, bring a shady, but fun ex back and fire up the ol’ spice in your life. Just remember there are reasons why you are no longer with that previous mate. Ex’s are no long-term solution.
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
If you want that crush to notice you, you are going to have to come up with something creative. Let it all hang out this month and see if that garners attention. I am sure someone will notice you, if not the crush, which isn’t always a bad thing (unless it’s your boss).
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
It should be a high energy month for you. If you can keep up with the pace, you should be able to find a few quality dates out of it. I know, I don’t believe it either Pisces. You’re not known for being good with hard work, yet I feel you can pull it off this month.
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2017 EDITORIAL CALENDAR
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COMMUNITY
Nonprofits Around Town
Free Legal Help
Art Nonprofits
Drinking for a Cure
Music Charities
Nonprofits for the Holidays
KIDS
Buy Local: Kids
Family Law
Kids Art Classes
Teen Nights/Clubs
Music Lessons
Kids Nonprofits
HEALTH
Buy Local: Health Dental Health
Lawyers Who Run Foot Health
Art Therapy National Yoga Month
Where to Workout Breast Cancer Awareness
Group Fitness with Music Lung Cancer Awareness
Health-Related Nonprofits Physical Therapy
ARTS
Buy Local: Art
Legalize Your Art
Art Events
Bar Art
Band Album Covers
Art Nonprofits
CUISINE
Local Restaurants
Law Bites (favorite lawyer restaurants)
Local Art in Restaurants
Drink and Food Pairings
Dining with Music
Restaurants That Give Back
SPORTS
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Sports Law
Sports Photographers
Before/After the Game
Local Musicians at the Stadium
Sports Nonprofits
NIGHTLIFE
Neighborhood Bars
DUI Law
Mixology (the art of cocktails)
Bar Profiles
Bar Bands
Bars That Give Back
MUSIC
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Own Your Voice (copyright law)
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Creepy Clown CarnEVIL
HOPocalypse live action zombie hunt
iHeartMedia Client Appreciation Day & Freaky Food Truck Festival
Oct. 13 97.9 KISS FM and Rubma 106.9 Costume Contest & GAAM Haunted Cosplay Party Oct.14
WQIK Country Night
Oct. 20 107.3 The River Night
Art Gallery Of Death
Haunted Putt n’ Crawl
Oct. 21 Planet Radio Bike Night with Special Guests Lex and Terry Oct. 27 WCWJ Fright Night
Zombie Paintball
Freaky Food Truck Fridays
Oct. 28 WJBT Costume Contest and the Pandemonium 7 Party
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