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COMMUNITY July 4
Community Picks July 11 DOWN AT THE DOCK DERBY
JULY 4TH FIREWORKS
Jacksonville Landing Jacksonvillelanding.com
Sisters Creek Park Kingfishtournament.com/down-at-down
From 5-10 p.m., the St. Johns River in downtown Jacksonville will transform into a glistening stage for tons of fireworks, live music and more. The annual Fourth of July celebration downtown includes live performances, familyfriendly activities, food and drinks and fireworks over the river.
Jacksonville Marine Charities and The Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament are proud to announce continued partnership with the Down Syndrome Association of Jacksonville, Inc. Together they have created an event for their members to participate in the “Down at the Dock Fishing Derby.”
July 17 TOASTMASTERS OPEN HOUSE
Mimi’s Café – Town Center Rivercityjax.toastmasterclubs.org
Looking to improve your speaking and leadership skills? Plan to attend Open House and learn more about Toastmasters! Toastmasters is a diverse and welcoming group excited to start a new training program called Pathways. Pathways offers a choice of 10 unique learning paths with topics including podcasting, webcasting and much more.
FIRST COAST CONNECT with
MELISSA ROSS
the most interesting person i’ve interviewed this month
She’s a four-time Olympic medalist (three of them gold), civil rights lawyer, female rights activist and one of the most prominent Title IX experts in the country - the federal law that prohibits gender discrimination in educational programs. Nancy Hogshead-Makar is currently the CEO of Champion Women, a nonprofit based in Jacksonville that focuses on Title IX issues regarding sexual harassment, abuse and assault in sports, employment pregnancy and LGBT inequity. She’s earned national recognition as more high-profile men across the country have been held accountable for sexual misconduct. Everyone from former Hollywood producer Harvey Weinstein to former Olympic coach Larry Nasser has been held accountable for sex crimes. It’s the latest fallout from the sweeping #MeToo movement that continues to change the culture and encourages more women to come forward and finally, be believed. “It’s so important that you believe someone who has the courage to come forward with their story,” says Hogshead-Makar. She herself was sexually assaulted while a college student at Duke University. That harrowing personal experience is part of what drives her incredible activism, including lobbying Congress to change laws around the reporting and prosecution of sexual violence. Nancy also recently talked about #MeToo and women in sports later at the She Is Fierce! Women’s Wednesdays speaker series in St. Augustine. She’s a changemaker and a Jacksonville native making an amazing impact. And keep listening for the most compelling newsmakers of the First Coast, on First Coast Connect, each weekday morning at 9 a.m. on WJCT 89.9 FM! 6
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July 21 KEY LIME PIE MAKING CLASS
Sweet Pete’s 303 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, Fla. 32202 SweetPetesCandy.com
In this class hosted by Sweet Pete Bakers, each participant will make a personal key lime pie with graham cracker crust, key lime filling and whipped topping. Feel free to relax at Sweet Pete’s Bakery after class to enjoy the completed master pieces or take home for dessert.
BUZZ ON VETERANS
with Jeff Shuford from Tech on Vets
Celeste Everett CEO of The Vegan Warriors
Why do you think veterans make outstanding entrepreneurs? How do you transition from the service to the world of business? Veterans make outstanding entrepreneurs due to the values we learned in the military. For example, teamwork is one of the principles we practice within the military. Many people from all over the nation come together as a team to complete a mission effectively. As an entrepreneur, you need partners that believe in your business and help you move it forward. Transitioning from the service to the world of business wasn’t too complicated. For me, the idea of starting my business was something always on my mind. I thought of several companies to begin before I accepted to start in the technology industry. Once I decided on what I wanted to do, I started researching and aligning myself with business minded people. Then, I completed the paperwork required to open my business. Immediately, I began providing services to local clients. What inspired you to become a Vetrepreneur? My inspiration for me becoming a Vetrepreneur stemmed from my childhood experiences. My dad worked a full-time job, and he was a freelance photographer too. I saw how he ran his photography business. I was involved with helping him as being his model and assisting as needed. Hence, there are many photos of me as I grew up. Also, my dad would drive me around my hometown of Folkston, GA to family members who own their businesses. They had successful restaurants, gas stations and other business ventures. As I observed this as a child, it inspired me to want enterprises of my own. Also, my maternal grandmother had several businesses. She taught me a financial aspect of her company. Who or what has influenced you most in your journey? My dad, James Everett, influenced me the most on my journey. Seeing my dad evolve as an entrepreneur was impressive to me. Whenever I need advice on anything business related, he would guide me. Since day one, he has been very supportive of me being a Vetrepreneur. I recalled he bought my first set of business cards. It was something he wanted to do for me. It revealed to me that he cared about my business, and he wanted to see me succeed. Learn More About The Vegan Warriors at TheVeganWarriors.com
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MAKING A DIFFERENCE Nonprofit leaders in our community
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One of the reasons we flooded so badly after Hurricane Irma is that we’re our own worst enemy.
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COMMUNITY FOCUS A closer look at our local nonprofit community
During Hurricane Irma, Jacksonville residents suffered severe damage to their property and civic infrastructure as a result of flooding. Dredging and straightening the rivers increase the risk of flooding because rivers revert to their natural path when flood waters rise. The St. Johns Riverkeeper’s mission is to be an independent voice that defends, advocates and activates others to protect and restore the St. Johns River. Lisa Rinaman, chief advocate of the St. Johns Riverkeeper, explains why protecting the integrity of the St. Johns river is important. “One of the reasons we flooded so badly after Hurricane Irma is that we’re our own worst enemy,” Lisa said. “We have antiquated infrastructure put in place in the 1970s and before. In changing the natural flow of our river we’ve created a superhighway for the Atlantic Ocean.” Lisa continues to advocate for the conservation of the St. Johns River and protect the wildlife and people around it. Visit StJohnsRiverKeeper.org for more information.
Builders Care Builderscare.org
Builders Care is a faith based nonprofit construction contractor whose mission is to provide affordable or no-cost construction services to the elderly, disabled and other nonprofits in Northeast Florida with the kindred purpose of building a better habitat for all. Builders Care combines purchased and donated material with volunteer and professional labor to provide cost effective construction for those in need. Builders Care specializes in making homes handicappedaccessible, general repairs and installing heating and air conditioning. For more information visit builderscare.org
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THE ARTS July 15
FEATURED ARTS
PROJECT ATRIUM
MOCA Jacksonville MOCAJacksonville.unf.edu
Architectural Artist Gabriel Dawe intricately weaves threedimensional patterns resembling rays of light or prisms. Influenced by the traditional embroideries of his home-country, Mexico, Dawe transforms thousands of miles of multicolored thread into beautiful works of art.
July 13 SEX AKA WIENERS AND BOOBS
Aug 1-5 CORTEO
July 13 - 29
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena CirqueduSoleil.com/Corteo.
CHITTY CHITTY BANG BANG
The The 5 & Dime The5AndDime.org
Alhambra Theatre AlhambraJax.com
From the creators of Wet Hot American Summer comes a comedy that is “utterly ridiculous, completely stupid and thoroughly absurd.” The show stars character Jack Greenberg as the sheriff of Teaneck, N.J. Unfortunately, the town is run by Tad Theaterman, a crime boss armed with henchmen and a legion of hookers and gigolos.
Everyone’s favorite flying car comes to life in the live musical adaption of the beloved film. Eccentric inventor, Caractacus Potts, restores an old race car with the help of his two children, only to discover the car has magical flying abilities. Trouble ensues when the evil Baron Bomburst discovers the car and wants it for himself.
The clown pictures his own funeral taking place in a carnival atmosphere, watched over by quietly caring angels. Juxtaposing the large with the small, the ridiculous with the tragic and the magic of perfection with the charm of imperfection, the show highlights the strength and fragility of the clown, as well as his wisdom and kindness, to illustrate the portion of humanity that is within each of us. The music turns lyrical and playful carrying Corteo through a timeless celebration in which illusion teases reality.
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Flower power is back and it’s coming to Orange Park! You won’t want to miss this EPIC night of music! Tickets are on sale now for HippieFest, August 2nd, at the Thrasher-Horne Center! Get ready for peace, love, happiness and an evening full of great music at HIPPIEFEST! Vanilla Fudge (“Keep Me Hangin’ On,” “Season of the Witch,”
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ARTS UNLEASHED
Rachel Huff Smith Solomon Dixon
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Rachel Huff Smith is a multi-media fine artist working primarily in acrylic and oil paint. Her work is inspired by life experiences such as motherhood and grieving the simultaneous deaths of her mother and grandmother. Her painting series “Circumvolve: Narratives and Responses to Life Cycles” was presented in conjunction with her 2017-2018 Student Artistin-Residency at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville (MOCA). She graduated from the University of North Florida in Spring 2018 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts.
Solomon Dixon is an accomplished artist whose work focuses primarily on African American themes and social awareness. For Solomon Dixon painting is a cultural and spiritual journey that started in childhood and continues to this day. Although born in South Carolina, Solomon Dixon spent most of his life far from his home town where he continued to develop an impressive and versatile artistic style that some say surpasses many other modern African American artists. During his early years as an artist, Dixon experimented with different media and style including social realism, surrealism, figurative abstraction, portrait painting, abstract expressionism, graphic design, photography, cartoons, illustration, Pressman, and now Internet design. Today, Solomon uses every technique necessary to complete his art pieces that often reflects his childhood, spiritual background, social awareness and African American heritage. Dixon’s art merges African and American cultural themes and social consciousness to make powerful cross-cultural statements. His paintings convey a deep sense of spirituality, majesty, dignity, strength and culture. Solomon still believes that as an African American Artist “we should always stay true to our culture and to help uplift the community.”
Before UNF, she took several years off as a full-time mom. Prior to motherhood, she taught art in schools and art centers and worked in advertising after completing her first art degree. Each of these experiences influence her art practice. Her greatest hope for her work is to find expression and experience reconciliation of life’s experiences – for both herself in creating the work and the viewer.
ARTS IN THE KNOW Jacksonville Fire Museum
When you step foot into the Jacksonville Fire Museum, you step foot into history. In the early 1900s, the structure located on Catherine Street was known as “Catherine Street Fire Station #3.” Much of Downtown Jacksonville was still in the rebuilding phase from The Great Fire of 1901. In 1886, the Jacksonville City Council passed an ordinance that began the Jacksonville Fire Department. The entire Fire Department originally consisted of just three stations and 17 men. Station #3 was manned entirely by African-Americans and completed all operations with a single horse-drawn wagon. After the station’s disbandment in 1933, the building was used to host department shop facilities and then as a storage facility. The Catherine Street Fire Station was added to the U.S. National Register of Historic Places on June 13, 1972, and turned into the Jacksonville Fire Museum in 1982. More than a century later, the Fire Museum, adjacent to Metropolitan Park, is home to a variety of exhibits and artifacts that depict the evolution of Jacksonville’s fire service from its start in the 1850s to the present. The city’s fire service has seen the introduction of motorized vehicles in the 1920s, the creation of Jacksonville’s Rescue Division in the 1960s and the establishment of JFRD’s Hazardous Materials team in the 1970s. The museum is currently closed for renovations, but is expected to open Fall of 2018. Jacksonville Fire Museum Station 3
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SIGNATURES IN THE DIGITAL AGE By Kelly Karstaedt, Shareholder, Karstaedt & Stanko, P.A.
The first thing any good lawyer will tell you is that if it’s not in writing, it doesn’t exist. Under the law there are sometimes ways to get around that. However, the best practice for any successful business is to reduce every agreement to writing and have it signed by all parties involved. Having a written contract in place with your clients, vendors, employees and the like is essential to protecting yourself and your business. A valid contract requires, among other things, an agreement of the parties. A good way to show that each party assents to the agreement is by requiring a signature. Merriam-Webster’s Dictionary defines a signature as a person’s name written in that person’s handwriting. But a signature was not, and is not, always this dictionary definition. As the human culture evolves, so does our method of validating our written works. The act of “signing” dates back to the ancient Sumerians, who used symbols and pictures to lay claim to their works. The use of a person’s name did not come into play until the 1st century AD. Over time, it became more and more the standard to use a signature to acknowledge your work or enter into an agreement. Those who could not read or write often used an “X” as their mark while literate individuals signed their full name. Until the last few decades, the only way to sign a contract was the traditional handwritten method. So, what does it mean to “sign” an agreement in the digital age then? The days of putting pen to paper are quickly going by the wayside. Schools around the nation have all but eliminated teaching basic handwriting and cursive in favor of typing courses. This trend is understandable given the current climate of using computers to handle most of our written communication needs. But now businesses, who enter into contracts nearly every day, must progress with the times as well. States began passing laws that allowed for electronic signatures (e-signatures) in the mid-1990s. These laws gave signatures created using electronic methods, such as typing your name or clicking a box on a computer screen, the same legal effect as a handwritten signature. On June 30, 2000, the U.S. government signed the Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act into law, standardizing the use of e-signatures and records throughout the country. Since then countries all over the world have adopted similar laws to account for the growing use of e-signatures. Florida has a statute on the books that specifically states an electronic signature shall have the same force and effect as a written signature. As a business owner, you must make the decision whether to require a signature or not on your written agreements. From a legal standpoint, not every written agreement must be signed. However, the Uniform Commercial Code as adopted by Florida requires an agreement for the sale of goods $500 or more be in writing and signed by the person against whom enforcement is sought. Other state and federal laws also require certain types of contracts to be signed by either one, both or all parties. To avoid confusion or failing to have signatures on documents legally requiring them, it may be in your best interest to require all parties to sign every written contract. The next step is to decide how you want to accept a signature: hand-written or electronic? A handwritten signature is the default method of acknowledging a contractual agreement. Electronic agreements and e-signatures require additional capabilities and may not be practical or even necessary for many businesses. Some items to consider when making this decision are: How big is your company – in particular, the size of your budget and the number of contracts you enter into on a regular basis? Where are the individuals signing the documents located? How technologically capable is your main consumer base who will be entering into these contracts? What is your document retention policy (such as ability to store original signature documents versus electronic storage capabilities)? Do you have a webpage and web-based software capable of utilizing online forms and e-signatures? Times are changing and there is virtually no reason to keep a pen in your pocket anymore. Now we can exchange contact information via text, take notes using our fingertips and make a purchase with a wand that doesn’t require ink. While many companies no longer engage in paper transactions and only accept e-signatures, there are still many others that need to use the handwritten method. There are parts of this world, even in the United States, that do not have reliable access to electricity and computers. Also, there are many individuals who choose not to utilize the advances made in technology (does anyone’s grandparents come to mind here?). It is important to remember that having options, even in the case of accepting signatures, can be a great thing. A final thought: over 200 years ago, a man we may otherwise have never remembered became famous for having the biggest signature on one of the most important documents in our nation’s history. Without his taking a pen to paper, generations of Americans may not have been inspired to perfect their own “John Hancock.” Your signature is something entirely unique to you, that you create and adapt as you age and that cannot be accurately reproduced by others. Do you really want to give that up? Kelly Karstaedt is an attorney and shareholder of Karstaedt & Stanko, P.A., a business law firm focusing on providing in-house counsel corporate law services to small to mid-size businesses and nonprofit organizations. Karstaedt was a business litigation attorney before turning her efforts to the transactional side of law. Karstaedt is also the executive director of a legal professional association and works closely with multiple non-profit organizations. 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KIDS PICKS July 9
SWEET PETE’S FACTORY TOUR
Sweet Pete’s Candy Factory SweetPetesCandy.com
Get the scoop on all things Sweet Pete’s! A candy expert leads each tour on a sweet trip through the company’s history. Learn about candy, chocolate, the candy business and the features of the one-hundred-year-old Sweet Pete’s candy mansion. Participants will view the live production facility and go behind the scenes to see the packaging room and caramel wrapping machine.
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MOVIE EXPRESS
Select Regal Theaters RegMovies.com
SUPER GROM SURF FEST
Admission to the Summer Movie Express is only $1. Tickets available for purchase at the box office and all movies in most locations start at 10:00 am. Check with your theatre for exact showtimes. Participating Theatres in Jacksonville: Regal Avenues Stadium 20, Regal Beach Boulevard Stadium 18, Regal River City Marketplace Stadium 14.
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Jacksonville Beach Pier FloridaSurfing.org
The Florida Surfing Association proudly announces the 11th Annual Super Grom Surf Fest Series coming to Jacksonville Beach on July 14, 2018. The event is from 9 a.m.- 1 p.m., given acceptable surf conditions. It will be held on the south side of the Jacksonville Beach Pier. Each event includes lunch, a t-shirt, a medal and prizes and giveaways for each participant.
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July 28 KID CRAFT CLASS
Local Michaels Craft Stores Classes.Michaels.com
They make, you shop! Kids ages 3 and up can enjoy a quick project and take home a finished masterpiece. Sign up in store or online, or just drop in. Parent or guardian must remain on premises during the event.
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CUISINE
Two Thumbs Up How Good Food Should Taste Pho DimSum
Article by Anna Eatz Jax
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When: 9866-8, Baymeadows Rd Price: $ Contact: Facebook.com/Phodimsum/
Fried Turnip Cakes After a long drought, Dim Sum restaurants are popping up in Jacksonville like flowers after the rain. The latest entry is Pho Dimsum, formally a Thai restaurant in the Baymeadows area of town. Many of the same staff is still there, so I found service a seamless experience. The decor is sparse yet neat and clean. If you’re looking for carts to be rolling up and down the aisles, please return on the weekend. Shanghai Dumplings (Soup Dumplings) After looking at the offerings, I selected a few of my favorite items - one of them being the Soup Dumpling. I have not seen these on any Dim Sum menu in town. The Soup Dumpling is one of the more delicate dumplings to make, and possibly why it is in low abundance. This particular order of dumplings certainly ranks up there as some of the best I have ever tasted. Flavorful little bags, the stuffing bathed in beautiful broth covered by a tender dumpling skin, perfectly formed, accompanied with a ramekin of red vinegar. The recipient of this dish may choose to pour some of the liquid over the top before biting into this magic little morsel. I have eaten these served with a straw so you can pierce the skin and suck out the broth before enjoying the stuffing. I indeed preferred this method. BBQ Pork Stuffed Rice Roll The next to arrive was the steamed rice noodle with BBQ pork. Usually the most savory of the rice noodle dishes, this came in somewhat flat with minimal flavor in the pork, the rice noodles and sauce made up for some of the blandness.
Fried Shrimp Balls No Dim Sum meal would be complete for me without an order of Shrimp Balls; the chef redeemed himself here. Wonderfully browned, crispy and oh so very moist inside - the sweet shrimp stuffing didn’t require any additive to make this a tasty dish. Leek Dumplings The Leek Dumplings again hit the mark. Fried dumplings stuffed with tender leek fronds and whites were so very flavorful with no hint of bitterness. Well browned dumpling skin was moist and delicious. Fried Turnip Cakes I should have stopped there, but one more plate I needed to try was the fried Turnip Cakes: a bit light on flavor, but crispy and not overloaded with oil as I have experienced on other occasions. I added a bit of spicy oil to kick it up a bit. Overall I would give my experience a ”let’s go back and eat again” vote. I love Dim Sum, with all its many variations and flavors, and if you have never indulged in this Asian treat, I highly recommend a trip to this restaurant.
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GRAB A BITE NEW RESTAURANTS
By Keith Rydh of FoodiesUSA
EL JEFE JAX
Edgewood Eljefejax.com Welcome to Jacksonville Chef Scott Schwartz’s Tex-Mex concept dedicated to celebrating the diverse cuisines of America’s Southern borderlands. The menu includes all your favorites with a full bar as well.
Seasons Dim Sum Asian Restaurants are popping up all over town, some good, some not so good. Of those we tried, this had to be one of my favorite, Seasons Dumplings. Seasons Dumplings is an unassuming spot in a strip mall, which was way more than I expected. Not only is it a restaurant, but also a bakery. All items are made from scratch daily with the freshest ingredients available. Owner Larry shared with us the process of how the loaves of bread and buns are made fresh each day, believe me when I tell you it’s a long, involved process. We did not sample any bakery items the day we visited, that will be another review. For today let’s concentrate on the food. One of the first dishes we tried was the braised beef soup. Served with or without noodles, we chose the no noodle version this time. From the moment the plate was put on the table, there was a glorious aroma of 5 spice: the rich broth with rainbows of small fat bubbles floating on top of the braised meat. Served with a side of Asian greens similar to cabbage, this soup was like nothing I have ever tasted.
BERNDT ENDS BBQ
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Locally owned family BBQ restaurant in Mandarin serving low & slow smoked meats with homemade sauces all from pitmaster Shaine Berndt. Berndt Ends was voted #1 brisket in Jacksonville!
From Shark Tank to Jacksonville comes a bakery with a twist. Not your typical cinnamon roll shop being 100% vegan with a variety of flavors just waiting for you!
Our next choice was the pan-fried dumplings. The order of eight dumplings was almost enough for a meal, based on the size and stuffing in each dumpling. The lightly browned dumplings contained a rich pork stuffing and were served with a soy-like dipping sauce. They were so good we ordered a second helping.
YAFA GRILL AND CAFE
Baymeadows & John’s Bluff Yafagrills.com Family-owned Middle Eastern hospitality with two locations in Jacksonville serving authentic food with the finest and freshest ingredients to bring you the experience of traditional Jerusalem cuisine.
No visit to a Dim Sum restaurant would be complete without sampling the buns. We chose two flavors: the Pork Napa and the Stuffed Chive. My usual problem with buns is a lack of stuffing, but that wasn’t a problem at Seasons - these buns were chocked full of flavorful stuffing. Our last selection was the Chinese Scallion Pancake, perhaps not my favorite but still an excellent option on the menu. Just a little dry for my taste but the flavor was there for sure. This spot is bare bones with plastic utensils and Styrofoam dishes, but don’t let that put you off. The food is so good it matters not what vessel it is served in; I have experienced some pretty sad meals served with china and crystal. Gather the besties and go stuff your face.
CITY PERKS COFFEE AT FORT ALLEY
CHATPATAY
Saint Augustine Cityperkscoffee.com
Baymeadows Jacksonville.chatpatay.com
Newly reopened coffee shop in Saint Augustine provides the best in cigars, coffee, wine and local beer under one roof. Don’t miss their variety of desserts, breakfast & pastries too.
Amazing tasting Indian street food in a great ambiance, with a smile. Chatpatay is a casual restaurant that values your time and your passion for absolutely incredible food while making you feel at home.
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MASSAGE ENVY MassageEnvy.com This wellness franchise is dedicated to making people feel their best. Massage Envy believes that massages and skin care are necessities that help maintain your body. With over seven locations all throughout Jacksonville, Massage Envy offers multiple services including aromatherapy, exfoliating foot treatment, enhanced muscle therapy and more.
ENTERTAINMENT
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COMEDY ZONE ComedyZone.com
METRO DINER MetroDiner.com
MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN MonkeysUncleTavern.com
Unwind at The Comedy Zone by watching and laughing at Jacksonville’s finest comedians, as well as celebrity comedians. Comedians coming this month include Rod Man, Chris Redd, Reno Collier and Donnell Rawlings.
The unique flair added to classic dishes make eating at Metro Diner a one-of-a-kind experience. Lose yourself in the good time, good feeling atmosphere provided at this diner style restaurant.
Monkey’s Uncle Tavern is an amazing venue with live music, nightly drink specials, full kitchen with the best wings in town and an amazing clientele. With dancing, karaoke, team trivia, pool tables, games and darts, there is something for everybody at Monkey’s Uncle!
DINNING EXPERIENCE
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CLARK’S FISH CAMP ClarksFishCamp.com
PICASSO’S JaxPicassos.com
Only at Clark’s Fish camp can you experience a true rustic dining experience while enjoying one of the largest privately-owned collections of taxidermy in the country.
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Sports & Health Picks
SPORTS & HEALTH July 4
July 4
CELEBRATION 5K
Baymeadows Location 1stPlaceSports.com
The Celebration Run is a wonderful way for the entire family to start the holiday. There will be loads of watermelon to eat, a seed spitting contest and drawings for prizes. Postrace food will include bananas, bags and popsicles. Top finishers can earn prize money and age-group awards.
THROWBACK BASEBALL GAME
Klutho Park jacksonville.carpediem.cd
The tradition carries on into 2018 as the West and Eastsides of the Springfield Historic District battle it out on the baseball field for bragging rights, complete with turn-of-thecentury old school uniforms, equipment, umpires, announcer, food trucks and fanfare. The unique, family friendly event is one of kind. All are welcome!
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DOG DAY AT THE BALLPARK
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville Milb.com
Canines & Crustaceans! Bring your four legged friends out to the ballpark this season, presented by Standard Feed and Seed! Fans may bring their well behaved, leashed dogs to the ballpark. Fans will be required to sign a waiver prior to entry and responsibly look after their pet.
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July 21 VESTCOR BRIDGE RUN ON WATER STREET
Vestcor Bridge Run on Water Street 1stPlaceSports.com
The Vestcor Family Foundation 23rd Annual Charity Run is on Saturday, July 21st beginning at 7 p.m. Participants will start and finish on Water Street and run over the bridges before crossing the finish line. After the race, runners can enjoy free food, beer, live music, awards and giveaways!
MOUNTAIN BIKING WITH ADVENTURE KAYAK FLORIDA
Hanna Park Adventurekayakflorida.com
Adventure Kayak Florida has high quality mountain bikes and beach cruisers for rent for trying out the many bike trails. Hanna Park offers over 20 miles of trails that have various difficulty levels ranging from easy to very tough. Bike rentals start at $8 per hour (beach cruiser) and $40 per half-day (mountain bike).
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BRENT MARTINEAU
Sports Director for Action Sports Jax
CLIFF AVRIL
FSU SOFTBALL
After a decade in the league and 74 career sacks with the Detroit Lions and Seattle Seahawks, it looks like Cliff Avril’s football days are over. Avril, who went to Clay High School, hasn’t officially retired from the NFL but has likely played his final game after suffering a neck injury last year. Avril plans to host a radio show in Seattle.
The Florida State softball team is a national champion for the first time ever. On the brink of elimination, the Seminoles won six games in the post season to capture the title with a sweep over Washington. There are two local players on the ‘Noles roster: Madison Kennedy from Baker County and Leslie Farris from Creekside.
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CARSON BECK
The former Episcopal baseball player made it to Omaha with the Florida Gators baseball team. Bell is a sophomore from Jacksonville who has a lot of power and is a strong defensive first baseman. Bell has six home runs as a sophomore for the Gators.
The rising high school junior is quickly becoming one of the top prospects in the area in football and baseball. Beck has an offer from the University of Florida and is verbally committed to their baseball program. He was recently offered a football scholarship by the Gators and by Alabama. Beck plays multiple positions in baseball and is a big arm quarterback on the football field.
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MUSIC LOCALE July 7 3 DOORS DOWN AND COLLECTIVE SOUL Daily’s Place Dailysplace.com
Grammy Award-nominated multi-platinum Mississippi rock band 3 Doors Down has been captivating audiences around the world for nearly two decades. With 20 million albums sold globally, their success has been fueled by hits including “Kryptonite,” “When I’m Gone,” “Here Without You,” and “It’s Not My Time.” They will be joined by group Collective Soul.
July 3 THE HEAVY PETS
1904 Music Hall 1904MusicHall.com
The Heavy Pets are a funky rock and roll band from South Florida. Called “a living, breathing force of nature” by Relix magazine, they are known for their songcraft and powerhouse live performances. The Heavy Pets are a seasoned live act, playing over 1,200 shows across the country since their inception in 2005. The band’s energetic, extended sets embody the sound of their Florida home, weaving together elements of indie rock, funk and reggae into a style that is uniquely their own.
July19 RASCAL FLATTS
Daily’s Place Dailysplace.com
One band. Ten albums. Sixteen Number One hits. Over 23 million records and 10 million tickets sold. Time and success have only put them closer to their core on Back to Us, their tenth LP that’s both a return to form and a proclamation of everything that this trio has come to represent over nearly two decades.
The Oak Ridge Boys have one of the most distinctive and recognizable sounds in the music industry with their combination of classic, gospel, country and patriotic music. Hear all of their chart topping hits including “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” “Dream On,” “Thank God for Kids,” “American Made,” “I Guess it Never Hurts to Hurt Sometimes,” “Fancy Free,” “Gonna Take A Lot of River,” “Y’all Come Back Saloon,” and many more.
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DON MCLEAN
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Pvconcerthall.com
Don McLean is one of America’s most enduring singer-songwriters and is forever associated with his classic hits “American Pie” and “Vincent (Starry Starry Night).” Since first hitting the charts in 1971, McLean has amassed over 40 gold and platinum records worldwide and was inducted into the Songwriter’s Hall of Fame in 2004.
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MS. LAURYN HILL
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To celebrate the 20th anniversary of her iconic Miseducation of Lauryn Hill, Ms. Lauryn Hill herself will be going on a North American tour to perform the record in full. The tour is set to start in July to October and will feature a rotating cast of superstar supporting acts.
STRIKE UP A CHORD
POCO, PURE PRAIRIE LEAGUE AND ORLEANS July 27 Floridatheatre.com
The Florida Theatre is hosting countless memorable hits of the 1970s all on one stage with POCO, Pure Prairie League and Orleans! POCO was originally formed by Jim Messina, Richie Furray and Rusty Young after the breakup of Buffalo Springfield in 1968. They are best known for the hits “Crazy Love,” “Call it Love” and “Keep on Tryin.”
FEEL THE BEAT
Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton July 20 Staugamphitheatre.com
Steve Miller Band and Peter Frampton will unite for a North American summer tour. The lengthy trek, which follows their joint 2017 run, launches June 12th in Evansville, Indiana and concludes with back-toback dates in Woodinville, Washington on Aug, 25 and 26.“Music is ethereal – it moves back and forth between the past and the future,” Miller said in a statement about the jaunt. “I’m very excited to announce that 2018 is our 50th anniversary of recording and touring together as the Steve Miller Band, and we plan to travel between the psychedelic sixties through the future with a vengeance!”
Pure Prairie League hit the scene in the late 60s and was skyrocketed to popularity with their hit country rock song “Aimee” as well as “That’ll be the Day” and “Let me Love You Tonight.” Orleans is best known for the hits “Dance With Me,” “Still the One” and “Love Takes Time.” Orleans has been going strong since 1972 and is currently led by original vocalist, guitarist and songwriter John Hall.
Dan & Phil July 5 Staugamphitheatre.com
Dan and Phil present their new stage show, Interactive Introverts. Two internet dwelling, insecure nerds standing under the spotlight to give the people what they want: an epic interactive experience of rants, roasts, battles, stories and surprises that will make you laugh, cry and cringe. Dan & Phil put the audience in control, and it’s unlike anything you’ve seen before.
Helius July 6 Jack Rabbits
Hailing from different corners of Florida, Helius consists of diverse power house members including singer Cristina T. Feliciano, guitarist Brandon Benitez, Frank Faccioli (former Alicia Keys and Jeremy Camp bass player) and drummer Jimi Bauchat. Looking to experiment with a rock sound that resounds with fans of Alter Bridge, Tremonti, Halestorm and more, members decided to team up to deliver their years of experience in what is now Helius. UPLOAD YOUR EVENT TO iwantaBUZZ.com’s ONLINE CALENDAR.
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SIDEREAL STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC: Based out of Jacksonville Beach, FL, Sidereal is a local band that never fails to serve up good vibes and a great show. Sidereal defines themselves as a beach rock band whose sound features rich harmonies influenced by various artists and the band’s collection of different musical backgrounds. While multiple genres shine through the group’s music, Sidereal is heavily rooted in a dance-friendly and vocal driven reggae-style rock. Sidereal is a Jax Beach gem, but locals aren’t their only fans. Sidereal has been touring regionally since 2011 and nationally since 2013, performing in iconic venues across the country. The band has headlined several successful club tours in Florida with multiple sold-out shows as well as supporting national touring acts like The Dirty Heads, Matisyahu, Less Than Jake, Slightly Stoopid, Sublime with Rome and more. The band is comprised of five members including Colin Paterson (guitar, lead vocals), Kevin Beaugrand (bass), Niko Costas (drums), Blake Johnson (guitar, vocals) and Drew Palmer (keys, sax, vocals). Sidereal’s unique mix of musical talent gives them an edge that listeners can’t help but get into. In January of 2014, the band released an EP titled Third Time’s the Charm which garnered mass attention after hitting the #1 position on the iTunes Reggae Album’s chart. Sidereal also appeared on the front page of the iTunes “Top Albums Under $8” category along with such artists as Bruno Mars and Maroon 5. The popularity of Third Time’s the Charm boosted Sidereal’s success and they haven’t come down since. If you’re in the mood for something different, yet familiar, then see Sidereal for yourself at upcoming concerts and local music festivals, they won’t disappoint.
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POWERGLOVE
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Powerglove is an American instrumental, powermetal cover band. The band is named after the Power Glove, a NES controller accessory, and are known to play metal covers of classic video game and television theme songs. The band was started as a side project of members from other bands. A melodic death metal band was disbanded and the group decided to further develop Powerglove. The first recording was 22
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“Dr. Wily’s Theme,” from Mega Man 2 in 2003, followed by “Storm Eagle” from Mega Man X and the theme from Power Rangers.
In May 2008, the band embarked on their first U.S. tour with bands Psychostick and Look What I Did.
The band records their music in various locations and mixes them in a home studio. They recorded and released their debut EP, Total Pwnage, in 2005. Over the following two years, the band arranged and recorded what would become their debut, full-length album, Metal Kombat for the Mortal Man.
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August 4 at the 1904 Music Hall
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NIGHTLIFE
NIGHTLIFE PICK S July 22
July 12 TRIVIA NIGHT LIVE
Woody’s BBQ Ponte Vedra Woodys.com/Ponte-Vedra
MICHAEL FUNGE
Culhane’s Irish Pub Limerick Room CulhanesIrishPub.com
Michael Funge is a member of “The Irish Variety Show”and has toured all over the world, including Carnegie Hall. You’ll see him most every Sunday night at Culhane’s.
Come see why Trivia Night Live is the best in trivia entertainment every Thursday night at 7 p.m., hosted by Jamie Sakin. Generous prizes totaling over $100 worth of Woody’s gift cards.
July 26-28 DONNELL RAWLINGS
The Comedy Zone ComedyZone.com
July 14 DJ NICK FRESH
Dos Gatos Lounge DosGatosJax.com
There’s DJs, there’s premiere DJs, there’s elite DJs and then there’s Nick Fresh. Come experience why he is the established North Florida master of spinning (and dancing) every Saturday night at Dos Gatos downtown Jax.
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Donnell is an overnight success a decade in the making. He made a splash in the DC comedy clubs going from a heckler in the audience to HBO’s Def Comedy Jam in a period of six months. You’ve seen him as ‘Ashy Larry’ on Comedy Central’s award winning and critically celebrated Chappelle’s Show, where he joined Dave Chappelle as both as a writer and performer. He will also be featured in Queen Latifah’s new movie Percentage. His 1-Hour Stand-Up “Ashy to Classy” premiered on Comedy Central in October of 2010. Enjoy his comedy routine for any one of five shows from Thu. July 26 – Sat. July 28.
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CATCHIN' A BUZZ Interview by Anna Eatz Jax
RICHARD BAILYS
Five Points Tavern some full house Thursdays. Much of it depends on the weather–5 Points is a walking area, and many of our patrons walk to dine with us.
Who creates the craft cocktails for the bar? It’s collaboration between the owners and bartenders. If we have ideas we kick them around then do some taste testing. We are currently working on drinks for the spring.
What do you want more people to know about your business?
Recently I had the pleasure of interviewing Richard Bailys of Five Points Tavern in the Riverside area of Jacksonville, FL. Richie talked about bar life and how the Tavern has quickly become the go-to place for locals interested in some top-tier food and drink. A comfortable, renovated old house welcomes all visitors who are seeking a fantastic dining experience or a fun craft cocktail on the patio.
When you walk by now with the addition of our patio furniture, it is eye appealing and welcoming. It’s an old house, a bit unassuming and, like everything else in life, don’t judge a book by its cover. We believe we are a hidden gem here in 5 Points, and Jacksonville in general. The food speaks for itself: made with the freshest ingredients available, drinks well thought out, service top notch. We do everything possible to make our guests feel at home.
What is unique about your bar area? We have the outside bar patio area and an inside bar–food service is available in both areas. What I believe makes us unique and sets us apart is the service and dedication of the team. Five Points Tavern is a family run operation, so working with the owners, I feel a part of that family. We strive to extend that feel out to our guests, making every effort to create an atmosphere of comfort whether they are having dinner with us or just stopping in for a cocktail. I know the names of all my regulars and what they prefer to drink. My customers have told me how much that is appreciated.
When is Happy Hour? It indeed is a Happy Hour, starting at 5 p.m. when we open and running until 6 p.m. That includes $4 house spirits, draft beer and house wines.
Tell us about your best-selling drink. The Margaret Street is way up there, and the Hot Lolita–two very different drinks. The Margaret Street is fresh, crisp and especially tasty this time of year, almost on the savory side where the Hot Lolita is spicy, tangy a little sweet; opposite drinks similar attention.
Do you serve any local spirits or brews? We do have some in-house spirits from Manifest Distillery and our local brew includes Engine 15 J’ville Lager that is a light lager and Bold City Killer Whale Cream Ale. We also have two rotating taps in keeping with the seasonal brews.
Who creates the craft cocktails for the bar? It’s collaboration between the owners and bartenders. If we have ideas we kick them around then do some taste testing. We are currently working on drinks for the spring.
What compliments do you hear most often from your customers? If directed at me, it is all about the drinks. But in general, it’s all about the food. Every dish I have sampled and recipes I have sold, our patrons are well pleased by the quality and composition.
What is the busiest night of the week?
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The Margaret Street In a large mixing glass: • 4 to 5 pieces of cucumber • 1 full sprig of rosemary • ½ oz. Lemon juice • ½ oz. simple syrup Muddle together then add • 1oz. Hendricks Gin • 1oz. Elderflower liqueur Top the glass off with ice and shake. Pour into a deep footed glass top with additional add a little bit of bubbly; we use Grandial Blanc de Blanc.
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By Linda Johnson, Certified Cicerone®
flight of four: oakyfenokee dipa , marvin the marzen, boardwalk cafe brown, and jetty betty honey beer
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Ruby Beach Brewing quietly opened on Saturday, May 26 over the Memorial Day weekend. Set in the former Zeta Brewing location, Ruby Beach Brewing underwent a re-branding and physical renovation during the first half of 2018. Word of the closing of Zeta and re-branding to the new concept surfaced in a January 8 press release by Owner Mark Vandeloo, in which he expressed a renewed focus on craft beer. Drawing from local history, Ruby Beach Brewing takes its name from the early establishment of “Ruby Beach” in 1884. According to sources, investors of the old Jacksonville & Atlantic Railroad looked at the possibility of creating a resort area along the beach. The first settlers, William Scull and Eleanor Kennedy Scull, built the community’s first house. Eleanor named the settlement “Ruby Beach” after their daughter (the area was later renamed Pablo Beach and is now Jacksonville Beach). Following construction and renovations at the property, the inside of the new Ruby Beach Brewing
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has a larger, more open, feel. The center bar has been removed and the new bar is positioned along one wall. Wood planks from an old pier are the focal point of the bar, creating a beachy, boardwalk look. Long wood tables sit in the middle of the space, with additional wooden tables and chairs along the brew-house side. If you’re looking for sea breezes, the venue still features an open-air front patio. The bar features 24 taps, including Ruby Beach Brewing house beers brewed on-site, and a variety of guest taps, including cider and kombucha. A full liquor selection is also offered. On a Memorial Day visit, the tap list included 11 Ruby Beach beers, an impressive showing for an opening weekend. Guests of the former Zeta Brewing may recognize several of the names on the beer list, such as Twin Finn Lager, Ruby Beach Pale Wheat Ale (made with raspberry puree) and American Garage IPA (now featuring rotating hops and seasonal citrus peel).
Pours of beers are by the pint (with a few exceptions) or by flight of four. Draft beers are reasonably priced at $5-6 per glass (a few higher ABV beers are priced at $7). Crowlers (32 oz. cans; $10-12) are also available to-go. The on-site kitchen offers an assortment of finger foods and hand-helds: pretzel sticks, cheese curds, fried pork rinds, nacho fries, hummus and flatbread combo, shrimp tacos, fried shrimp basket, roast beef hoagie, roast pork sandwich, burgers and mini-brats. With the renewed emphasis on craft beer at Ruby Beach, the place already feels more like a brewery and tap room than it did before, and local beer geeks will be sure to watch the beers that Head Brewer Billy Arthur brings out of the seven-barrel brewhouse going forward. Ruby Beach Brewing is located at 131 – 1st Ave. N, in the heart of Jacksonville Beach, a short walk to the beachfront.
by Kyle, Astrologer Extraordinaire
ARIES (MARCH 21- APRIL 19) It’s time to let them go. Sure your mate may be fun, but keeping someone around for a trophy isn’t cool. Time to find someone who you’re really into. Anyways, trophies are nothing more than dust collectors. TAURUS (APRIL 20 – MAY 20) Friends with benefits, anyone? While your steady-loving sign isn’t going anywhere good this month, doesn’t mean some classless body bumping with an acquaintance can’t happen. It may not be the fairy tale you envision, but it’s better than being alone. GEMINI (MAY 21 – JUNE 21) I am glad you are able to speak your mind when asked things, but maybe, just maybe you should try using that filter between your brain and your tongue. This might come in handy next time you talk and embarrass yourself. CANCER (JUNE 22 – JULY 22) Looks like you need to start spreading that charm around. Magnetic Venus is in Cancer making you the target for Cupid this month. So go enjoy and get stung by that arrow that’s currently in the crosshairs planted on your back. Goin’ to be a good month for you Cancer. LEO (JULY 23 – AUGUST 22) Seems your current romantic tactics are not producing your desired results. Well, let’s change it up. Try a different online profile. If you don’t have a good picture, use one of someone else that does. It’s the internet! No one’s honest. It’s almost expected to be a letdown when they meet you in person. VIRGO (AUGUST 23 – SEPTEMBER 22) This month you need to concentrate on yourself and get things back in order. All those recent late nights and stepping out of yourself may have been “the most fun ever,” but we all know who you really are. And you’re not that much fun.
LIBRA (SEPTEMBER 23 – OCTOBER 22) You think you are so clever reading between the lines. Sometimes, no just means no. Sometimes leave actually means go home. Not everything has a hidden meaning. So stop being the only person in the room laughing and looking like a fool. SCORPIO (OCTOBER 23 – NOVEMBER 21) So you think you’ve found love or a love-interest and you want everyone to know. Whoa! Easy there. First, see how things go before shouting from the rooftops. There are subtle ways to let people know. Act like you’ve been there before and others will actually want to hear more. SAGITTARIUS (NOVEMBER 22 – DECEMBER 21) Know that person you’ve wanted to ask out, but you’re afraid your friends will make fun of you for doing so? Well, this is the month to do it! Show your friends how great he or she is. And if they end up being a dud, I’m sure your friends will eventually stop bringing up the time you dated “The Mistake.” CAPRICORN (DECEMBER 22 – JANUARY 19) Looks like you’re going to have a very intimate relationship with yourself this month. Take yourself out and get your hair done, massage, whatever makes you feel good because you’ll have extra money for your loneliness. AQUARIUS (JANUARY 20 – FEBRUARY 18) It’s a great month to turn the page in your love life. That is the nicest way to say what you currently are doing isn’t working. Sure you may have someone, but seriously? That person forever? It’s never too late to start over… I mean, turn the page. See, it sounds so nice. PISCES (FEBRUARY 19 – MARCH 20) Try being a valued friend this month. Instead of always agreeing with their heartache and sounding like an echo, try offering some real advice or something helpful instead of, “yeah, I know what you mean.”
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