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CONTENTS By Monica Lea Imagery
COMMUNITY ARTS KIDS HEALTH CUISINE SPORTS MUSIC NIGHTLIFE
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ROLLCALL: WHERE IS YOUR FAVORITE PLACE TO CATCH LIVE MUSIC.
MIKE WHITE
JOY BELL
CEO OF CFM
The Florida Theatre!
JEFF CONGO
ACCOUNT MANAGER
PRESIDENT
Daily’s Place Amphitheater.
MARIE MEYER
MEDIA BUYING SPECIALIST
Too many amazing places to choose just one!
Murray Hill Theatre.
SHELTON BUCHANAN
JOEY VOKAC
ASSOCIATE EDITOR
San Marco Square.
VIDEOGRAPHER
Maverick’s at the Landing.
NATALIA GONZALES ART DIRECTOR
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
KELLY WHITE PR SPECIALIST
1904 Music Hall.
DARA SWEATT
EVENTS COORDINATOR
Whiskey Jax and Lynch’s Irish Pub.
JOE SNOWBERGER
MADISON HARBIN BUZZ EDITOR
SOCIAL MEDIA DIRECTOR
Mi Casa in downtown St. Augustine.
Surfer (The Bar) in Jacksonville Beach.
Along the course of the Gate River Run!
AMY RICHARDSON
WES BENWICK
Riverside Arts Market every Saturday!
Riverside Wine Fest.
Whiskey Jax.
LINDA JOHNSON
TIARA JEFFERS
CRAIG ONEAL
Breezy Jazz club! Great live entertainment every Thursday through Saturday!
St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
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F FEATURE
Local Stages Every day more bands are forming and making their appearance on Jacksonville’s stages supported by the city’s nightlife and offered chances to be heard in the entertainment industry; opportunities that may not be offered in other regions of the state or even the country. Jacksonville’s venues are changing with the times to embrace more than the popular and publicized.
BUZZ
SPOTLIGHT
DARA SWEATT Singer/Songwriter Facebook.com/DaraSweattMusic ReverbNation.com/DaraSweatt
“Even if someone else is singing a song I wrote, I just want people to turn on the radio, hear my song and let it hit them.”
MURRAY HILL THEATRE
For the nights when there are limited minor-friendly shows at other venues, the Murray Hill Theatre offers mostly Christian but occasionally secular concerts aimed at the teen scene. The theatre itself is enormous, having been remodeled from an old movie theatre. Murray Hill is complete with its own café featuring street fair food such as nachos, hotdogs and crowd favorite milkshakes, as well as a full music store where visitors can purchase music from bands that have played there in the past or play there on a regular basis. On the first and third Friday of every month when there is no live band, there are events such as swing dance lessons for beginners and professionals. It also offers special events on Christmas where live local bands rewrite their own covers of favorite holiday songs and perform them for crowds that reach up to 300 people.
THE RITZ
The Ritz Theatre has been a gem in Downtown Jacksonville’s Lavilla District since 1929. Focusing on the community’s heritage and culture, the Ritz Theatre expanded into a museum full of treasures from Jacksonville’s history. Today, the Ritz offers a culturally captivating experience offering jazz concerts, theatre performances and events such as The Ritz Amateur Night: Step Up 2 the Mic, where aspiring talents challenge each other to win cash prizes (it’s family friendly, too). The Ritz allows you to rent out space for weddings, charity events and corporate events, all while providing a culturally enriched setting. The Ritz allows you to immerse yourself in true Jacksonville history.
THRASHER-HORNE CENTER
Thrasher-Horne Center first opened its doors on the St. Johns River State College Orange Park campus in 2004. 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. The Thrasher-Horne Center presents the very best of professional music, theatre and dance to diverse audiences of all ages in Northeast Florida. 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. Don’t miss Femmes of Rock on December 1. 6
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BUZZ: Where did most of your music inspiration come from? DS: I was 9 years old when I wanted to buy my first guitar. My Uncle Skip is in a band called Hippies and Pilots. He’s probably the only family member to really be supportive of my music. I told my parents I wanted to play the guitar at 9 and my mom assumed it would end up in my closet. So I saved up and bought myself my first guitar. BUZZ: What’s your favorite genre of music to sing/write about? DS: ‘90s Alternative and Country BUZZ: What’s your favorite artist to sing/write about? DS: For ‘90s artists, Meredith Brooks, Alanis Morissette. For country artists, Miranda Lambert is my #1. I also love Darius Rucker because he covers ‘90s alternative music and country.
Dara Sweatt on Miranda Lambert: “I love everything about Miranda from her performing, and songwriting to her in general as a person. She’s a badass. She can go through something and instead of letting it wreck her, she uses it as ammo to write a new song, she makes it upbeat and makes it an anthem. Her songs take you to that special place, and she’s able to put it into words. Her music helps you cope with life. That’s what I hope to do with my music. Miranda has many songs that explain how the process of coping with the loss of someone you care for. Her music is a way to cope with that feeling. I hope that in my music, regardless of what I go through, people will feel the way I felt. I hope my writing and songs will help people feel something.”
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MUSIC IN THE STREETS
Porchfest Music Festival By: Linda Johnson
Austin Park is a modern rock/country band from Jacksonville, FL, formed by singer-songwriter Jeff Congo and drummer Tim Crawford. Since forming in 2005, the band has performed over 1,000 shows, performing in venues like Tootsies Word Famous Orchid Lounge in Nashville, TN, The Jacksonville Landing in Jacksonville, FL, and GTMO - Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and has provided direct support for a list of national recording artists. A midsummer trip performing a showcase at the World Famous Tootsies Orchid Lounge in Nashville Tennessee proved a worthwhile trip. Shortly after, the band began working with well-known Nashville producers Scott Fairclough (Lifehouse), Sal Oliveri (P!nk, Miranda Lambert, Keith Urban) and Mills Logan (Luke Bryan, Cole Swindell, Toby Keith) on their debut album. Their lead-off song titled “Life in Dixie” (Congo, Faircloth) gained airplay on a popular radio station in Georgia. Since the release of “Life in Dixie,” Austin Park has gained additional airplay on major country radio stations around the southeast with three of their follow up songs “12 Ticks to Midnight,” “Invisible,” and their latest release, “Just a Kiss Away.” In a recent radio spot on WQIK with Morning Radio Host John Scott, he labeled Austin Park as the next Jacksonville breakout act! Austin Park has since been spending their free time between Jacksonville and Nashville putting the finishing touches on their full length album release due out in the fall of 2017.
For additional info and future performance dates, check out AustinParkMusic.com
The festival features music on front porches of local houses as stages, together with a beer garden and main stage for evening performances in Klutho Park. Each year, SPAR has added new elements to the Fest, said Christina Parrish Stone, SPAR Executive Director, and this year will also see a few changes to make the event even bigger and more appealing. The number of musical acts performing has doubled to more than 36, thanks in part to a grant from the Florida Division of Cultural Affairs. Many different genres of music will be represented with performances by local, regional and national artists. A number of the bands are newcomers to the Fest this year while others are familiar faces, and some will appear on the same porches as last year. Be sure to check out The Chris Thomas Band, Mama Blue, The Parker Urban Band and many more.
EVERYBODY’S TALKING>> BILLY BUCHANAN BillyBuchanan.org
Billy Buchanan, originally from Georgia, was raised in Cleveland, OH, and, to the benefit of us Floridians, currently resides in St. Augustine, FL. He has been soaking up all different genres of music since he was a kid, taking everything in to form his current musical outlook that he shares with his crowds. He’s played the same stage alongside a variety of some of the best musicians from the past and present. Combining everything - pop, hip-hop, soul, gospel, and country music - Billy uses all of it in his acoustic brand of indie rock. You can always tell when someone has the music in them. It doesn’t feel forced and it flows out naturally like a breeze. Billy Buchanan’s music is that breeze; you can feel it with every lyric that comes out of his mouth. Photo by Craig O’Neal
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COMMUNITY Nov. 4
SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE
Thrasher-Horne Center THCenter.org
with
the most interesting person i’ve interviewed this month
Rashean Mathis chased offenses in Jacksonville from 2003 to 2012, finishing his career with the Detroit Lions. He announced his retirement in 2016 and in April of that year, he signed a one-day contract so he could retire as a Jaguar. Mathis now spends time working to improve conditions in his hometown. In October, FSCJ’s Center for Civic Engagement and Student Services partnered with the Rashean Mathis Foundation to launch Bridging the Divide, a new initiative that will explore the varying issues that create division and conflict throughout our community.
BREW AT THE ZOO
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens JacksonvilleZoo.com
Nov. 16-18
CARLOS MENCIA
Comedy Zone ComedyZone.com
VETERANS DAY PARADE
Downtown Jacksonville DowntownJacksonville.org
Join the City of Jacksonville as we honor true American heroes, our veterans and activeduty military. This patriotic parade features more than 4,000 participants including grand marshals, senior military officials, active-duty and retired military, veterans groups, local high school marching bands, decorative floats, giant balloons, JROTC units and more!
FIRST COAST CONNECT MELISSA ROSS
Nov. 10
Join us for the wildest Food and Drink festival in Jacksonville. Brew at the Zoo features delicious food and drink vendors from around Jacksonville, live music, games and more in the amazing setting of the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens. All proceeds from the event benefit the care and feeding of our 2,000 animals and over 1,000 plants.
You’ve seen them on the hit TV show, “So You Think You Can Dance.” Now you can see your favorite dancers in person when the Top 10 Finalists perform live on tour this fall. The all new tour features finalists Dassy, Kaylee, Kiki, Koine, Lex, Logan, Mark, Robert, Sydney and Taylor plus All Stars, Jasimin Harper and Marko Germar. The high energy dance tour will highlight your favorite numbers from Season 14 plus new surprises.
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Community Picks
Carlos Mencia, superstar/ stand-up comedian, is undoubtedly one of today’s most lauded entertainers and feared comics. Whether it is man-on-the-street interviews, studio comedy, commercial parodies, or nationwide sold-out tours, Mencia demonstrates an extraordinary ability to connect with a diverse audience.
MAKING A DIFFERENCE nonprofit leaders in our community
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In research, what we saw was that Duval county was arresting and locking more girls up than any other county in Florida; including Dade. She [Dr. Revoira] decided to bring leaders from the community together to address this. A lot of the girls that we work with in our community are facing so many additional barriers. A lot of times, school is not a priority when you are growing up in a community where you hear gunshots every night, there is violence in the home, or you have a parent who is working two jobs just to make ends meet.”
Mathis told First Coast Connect, “I was raised by a single mom struggling to put food on the table. Football was my opportunity, my way to make it out.”
VICKY BASRA
“We are divided racially, and economically,” he said. “I think about how we have seven bridges in this city. The bridges are physical ones in addition to the symbolic ones. I want to connect us across all these bridges.”
The Delores Barr Weaver Policy Center strives to provide young girls and women of Jacksonville guidance, leadership and counseling.
SEETHEGIRL.ORG
Senior Vice President Vicky Basra believes it is imperative for young women to have their needs recognized and met through studies, advocacy, training and programs.
Girls who are interested in being a part of programs through the policy center, as well Make sure to tune into First Coast Connect each weekday as volunteers and those looking to donate, can learn more information by visiting the morning at 9am on 89.9 FM WJCT to hear from the most website at SeeTheGirl.org. compelling newsmakers of the First Coast! November 2017 Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar. 8
TDC’S CHOICE If you’re bored in Jacksonville …
it’s your own fault!-Tracy Dot Com
“Stumbling Into Sobriety” Book Signing Nov. 9th, 5-9 p.m. Avondale Art Walk
In March of this year, the wheels were coming off the bus. I was experiencing short-term memory loss, vision failure, demonic nightmares, anxiety and depression. I didn’t want to live. But I didn’t want to die. All the while I continued my work as Your Official Funologist. When I finally asked for help, I realized many valuable lessons. The mountain that looked so big in front of me was a mirage. A lie. The recovery process was much easier than I had made it out to be in my head. I also discovered that no one had to know I was in intensive outpatient treatment, including my employers (although I opted to tell them). “Stumbling Into Sobriety” is a work in progress. You can learn more about it and about The Crushed Velvet Project an alcohol abuse awareness campaign at TheCrushedVelvetProject.com.
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Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair: Nov. 1-12, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, JacksonvilleFair.com
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A closer look at our local nonprofit community
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Amplify, Inc. By Chelsea Vance
Ian Stake has given a platform for young men and women of the community to hone their musical talents. Stake is the CEO and founder of Amplify, Inc. He started the organization in 2005; setting out to assist young musicians find their touch and develop in the early stages of their lives. “We saw a need in the community here in Jacksonville. I personally just had a passion to see kids grow in their gifts. So, we had like-minded people come together and formed a nonprofit,” Stake said.
COMMUNITY SPOTLIGHT Rethreaded
Rethreaded.com Rethreaded is a safe place where women can earn a living wage becoming artisans who make products out of upcycled t-shirts or pursue other career paths within the company including, marketing, administration, finance, inventory and sales. I’m proud to say that Rethreaded has directly impacted the lives of 24 Jacksonville women through employment. To view some of their beautiful creations, visit Rethreaded.com.
UKI Dog Agility Show US Open: Nov. 9-12, Jacksonville Equestrian Center, JaxEquestrianCenter.com/ Event/UKI-Dog-Agility-Show-USOpen/ True Gamerz Expo: Nov. 10, Prime Osborn Convention Center, BeaucoreEnterprises.com
November Art Walk: Nov. 1, Downtown Jacksonville, ILoveArtWalk.com
Brew at the Zoo: Nov. 10, Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, JacksonvilleZoo.org/BrewAtTheZoo
Porch Party @ Candy Apple Cafe & Cocktails: Nov. 1, The Candy Apple Cafe & Cocktails, CandyAppleCafeandCocktails.com
Cars and Coffee Cruisein: Nov. 11, The Avenues Mall, AutomotiveAddicts.com
18th Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3-4, Highlands United Presbyterian Church, HUPCJax.org
Jacksonville Veterans Day Parade: Nov. 11, Downtown Jacksonville, MakeASceneDowntown.com/ Events/Veterans-Day-Parade
Festival d’Vine 2017: Nov. 3, St. Johns Town Center Treaty Oak Park, CCBJaxEvents.org Annual Holiday Spectacular: Nov. 11, St. Johns Town Center, Fernandina Beach Market StJohnsTownCenter.com Place: Nov. 4, 11, 18 & 25, Fernandina Beach Market Place, Jax Beach Art Walk: Nov. 14, FernandinaBeachMarketPlace.com Jacksonville Beach, BetterJaxBeach.com Riverside Arts Market: Nov. 4, 11, 18, & 25, Riverside Arts Market, JAX Chamber 2nd Annual RiversideArtsMarket.com Jacksonville’s Longest Table Community Dinner: Nov. 15, River City EggFest: Nov. 4, JAX Chamber, EventBrite.com Wingate Park, CMNJax.com North Beach Art Walk: Nov. 16, NAS JAX Air Show: Nov. 4 & Nov. Beaches Town Center, NBAW.org 5, Naval Air Station Jacksonville, NASJAXAirShow.com Adamec Harley-Davidson Ride for Dreams: Nov. 18, Adamec 2017 Jacksonville Porchfest: Harley-Davidson Baymeadows, Nov. 4, Klutho Park, RideForDreams.com JacksonvillePorchFest.org 4th Annual St. Johns Jacksonville ArborEATum Professional Alliance Chili ‘Wine in the Woods and Beer in Cook-Off: Nov. 18, Faith the Brush’ Fundraiser: Nov. 4, Community Church, EFOF.org Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, JacksonvilleArboretum.org Jax Illumination’s 5th Annual Drive Thru Holiday Light Cowford Ball: Nov. 4, Morocco Show: Nov. 18-30, Morocco Shrine Shrine Auditorium, ACSFLNR. Center, JaxIlluminations.com ejoinme.org/2017CowfordBall River Garden Foundation Sparks of Life Event at The Silver Anniversary Gala: Nov. Spa at One Ocean Resort: 18, Sawgrass Marriott Resort & Spa, Nov. 6, One Ocean Resort & Spa, RiverGarden.org OneOceanResort.com Bruval: Nov. 18, Seawalk Pavilion, Mr. Molecule’s Bing Bang BruvalJax.com/Event-2/ Boom Science Show: Nov. 7, Thrasher-Horne Center, Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise: THCenter.org Nov. 21, Jax Beach City Hall, BetterJaxBeach.org Florida Forum – Tom Brokaw: Nov. 8, Times-Union Center for the 31st Annual Christmas On The Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com River Tree Lighting Ceremony: Nov. 24, Jacksonville Landing, 2017 March of Dimes JacksonvilleLanding.com Signature Chefs Auction: Nov. 9, Omni Jacksonville Hotel, SignatureChefs.org Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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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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Integrity Law Personal Injury and Premises Liability: IntegrityLawJax.com
Often times people are scared or worried about involving an attorney in a personal injury suit or premises liability claim. Whether that injury stems from an auto accident or a slip and fall, it is of paramount importance that you not only receive proper legal advice as soon as possible, but it is also important that treatment begins immediately or you may lose coverage under your own policy. At Integrity Law we will evaluate your claim and seek compensation for past and future medical expenses, past and future lost wages, as well as seek compensation for your pain and suffering. Above all else our number one priority is to help you. Should you have questions regarding personal injury or premises liability, feel free to contact us today at (904) 674-3460 for a free consultation.
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Considerations when Starting a Business Karsteadt and Stanko JaxCorporateCounsel.com
Many businesses are started without taking all the necessary steps to ensure that the owners have protected themselves and the business. The two issues they see most often are concerns over personal liability and the loss of one or more of the owners. First, personal liability protection. Many people know that they need to file documents with the Secretary of State’s office to start a business. But, depending on the business type and your individual circumstances, there may be additional requirements that a business attorney can help you navigate. Properly incorporating a business limits the personal liability of the owners, which is great in theory. However, if you stop after filing with the Secretary of State, your protection may still be limited. Second, what if the business loses an owner? Many businesses have multiple owners, whether you call them partners, shareholders or members, and no plan for what will happen if one of the owners is unable to continue in the business for any reason. Will you be able to work with your partner’s spouse or children? Will they have any interest in working in the business? What if you and your partner have a falling out and cannot work together anymore? How will you determine the value of the business? Can your partner sell their ownership to anyone they want? These are questions that a business attorney can help you answer now, while the business is stable, rather than later through expensive litigation. If you are considering starting a business, it is important that you take some time to speak with an attorney who is experienced working with startups to guide you through the requirements to do so properly. It may cost additional money now, but it could save you significantly more in the future.
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LEGAL LEADER IN JAX William Dobbins DobbinsBlaya.com
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney?
I think there’s a sense of general community involvement at a core level. I first worked at Marks Gray and they valued travel, family and service, and that always stuck with me. I’ve stuck with being involved with local organizations and community groups.
How do you stay connected to the Jacksonville community? Are you involved in any local organizations?
I’m very involved in Avondale, and my cell number is online so I get phone calls just about every day.
Does your firm sponsor any special events throughout the year?
YOUR LEGAL CORNER
Jonathan Goodman
Jonathan H. Goodman, P.A.
JonGoodmanLaw.com | 904.389.1346
Not yet, we’re still pretty new as a firm. Paying the dues right now, but we intend to once we’re more established.
What advice would you give someone considering going to law school?
Keep an open mind and approach it for what you think it will pragmatically provide you personally.
Why did you choose to go into law? My dad is a lawyer, and I have a lot of lawyers in the family, so it seemed like a good fit. What is your specific field of law? Probate and real estate law. How do you set yourself apart from other firms in the area? Location, for one thing. I’m on the Westside where there aren’t a lot of lawyers. Longevity, also. I’ve been there since 1979, so I have a lot of experience. What do you see as the greatest challenges in your practice? Dealing with personalities of clients, some are like angels while others are a bit difficult. You just have to learn how to handle people. What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney? You get a good feeling when you’ve had a successful outcome. You’ve saved the client aggravation and money, and they’re pleased with what you’ve done. There’s been a lot of those instances. How do you stay connected to the Jacksonville community? Are you involved in any local organizations? Westside Business Leaders Association, been in that since ‘93, I believe. Some religious groups. What advice would you give someone considering going to law school? Study hard and then, when you get out, get a mentor to show you the ropes. I had my dad, so that made it a lot easier. 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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LAW SPOTLIGHT Holli Dean
Holli Dean Law HolliDeanLaw.com
What is your specific field of law?
Mostly family law; which includes child custody, adoptions and divorces, but I dabble in criminal a bit and juvenile delinquency.
How do you set yourself apart from other firms in the area?
A big thing to me is personal service. Clients often would complain about attorneys not returning calls, they’re paying all this money and not getting access to what they’re paying for. I have clients texting me at 10 p.m., and I have no problem responding if it’s really important. A lot of clients are scraping together money to pay a lawyer to help them, so it’d be important to me in that situation to be able to talk to my attorney.
What do you consider to be your greatest accomplishment as an attorney?
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2. Practice Kindness We tend to feel more cheerful and generous during the holidays, so be sure to extend some of that to your ex. A little gesture can go a very long way toward keeping the peace, and something as simple as picking up a small gift for them may set a much brighter tone for you both. Remember that your child is watching, and the way you treat your former spouse is an example to them of how to gracefully handle conflict. 3. Remember the Reason The holidays are not a time to compete with your ex or settle old scores. Forgive, forget and focus on the joy of the season and remember that this is a magical time for your child. Be mindful of the things that make this time of year so special and you’ll find that everyone has a much happier holiday. 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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THE ARTS Nov. 2
FEATURED ARTS
ART WALK AFTER DARK
Downtown Jacksonville TheElbowJax.com
The celebration continues in The Elbow during Art Walk After Dark from 9pm till late! Hangout in Downtown’s entertainment district with live music, award-winning cuisine, behind-the-scenes tours and great memories at all your favorite spots.
Nov. 4
JOHN CLEESE AND THE HOLY GRAIL
Florida Theatre FloridaTheatre.com
This unforgettable evening includes a screening of “Monty Python and the Holy Grail.” Following the movie, John Cleese will share stories from his life and career, and answer audience members’ questions.
Nov. 2 - 5, 9 - 18
Nov. 29
LITTLE SHOP OF HORRORS
Players By The Sea PlayersByTheSea.org
Little Shop of Horrors is a horror comedy rock musical about a hapless florist shop worker who raises a plant that feeds on human blood and flesh.
ART LOCALE
Cummer Museum CummerMuseum.org
Infuse your culinary offerings with some panache. You are invited to attend a tasting soiree featuring flavor profiles, recipes, and samplings of French cocktails and hors d’oeuvres. Learn about the taste and tradition that defines French Cuisine, and voilà! Bon appétit! Visit our iwantaBUZZ.com calendar for more local events.
The Sound of Music: Nov. 1 - 5, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com Jacksonville Crushes Hunger: Nov. 1, Whole Foods Market, San Jose Location, HelpCrushHunger.com Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair: Nov. 1 - 12, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Downtown Jacksonville, JacksonvilleFair.com 1776 A Musical Revolution Show Synopsis: Nov. 1 - 18, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, AlhambraJax.com Paint with an Under the Sea Princess: Nov. 4 & 12, San Jose, DoingDishes.com Mr. Molecule’s Bing Bang Boom Science Show: Nov. 7, Thrasher-Horne Center, THCenter.org Crafts for Young Children: Nov. 7, Bradham & Brooks Branch Library, JaxPublicLibrary.com The Addams Family: Nov 1-12, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, AlhambraJax.com The Legend Of Zelda: Symphony Of The Goddesses: Nov. 9, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com 14
ART OF COOKING SERIES: HOLIDAY SAVOIR FAIRE
Help Somebody If You Can: Clay County Irma Benefit Concert Featuring Pinto Graham, The Curt Towne Band, Heavy Petty, with Special Guests Bobby Ingram of Molly Hatchet, Donnie Van Zant of .38 Special and Johnny Van Zant of Lynyrd Skynyrd: Nov. 11, Thrasher-Horne Center, THCenter.org Fabio, Faure, and Fantastique: Nov. 10 - 12, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com Lindsey Buckingham and Christine McVie: Nov. 12, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com The Donna Summer & Barry White Experience: Nov. 15 - 19, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, AlhambraJax.com St. Augustine Nights of Lights: Nov. 18 - 30, Plaza De La Constitucion, VisitStAugustine.com The Doo Wop Project by Michael Krajewski: Nov. 17, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxSymphony.org Robert Dubac’s The Book of Mormon: Nov. 18, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, FSCJArtistSeries.org
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Robert Dubac’s The Book of Mormon Nov. 18 • Times-Union Center
Cirque Dreams Holidaze Presented by the FSCJ Artist Series: Nov. 19, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com Jax Illuminations 5th Annual Drive Thru Holiday Lights: Nov. 24, Morocco Shrine Center, JaxIlluminations.com Home Alone - Film with Orchestra: Nov. 25, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxSymphony.org Christmas Carole: Nov. 22- Dec. 24, Alhambra Theatre and Dining, AlhambraJax.com Florida Blue Free Tuesday: Every Tuesday, The Cummer, CummerMuseum.org
ARTS UNLEASHED
ARTS IN THE KNOW
Pablo Rivera
By Jenna Martinez
TACJacksonville.org/Pablo-Rivera
“My passion for art in all its facets is what I am all about. My image making in watercolor really stems from my photographic point of view. I work from life as well as photographs using artistic license to adjust and rearrange elements to suit my vision. Some of my still life paintings have a pleasant, warm fuzzy feeling but others represent inner feelings, such as disappointments, sadness or memories.” Inspired by artists like Andrew Wyeth and Winslow Homer, Pablo Rivera chooses watercolor as his medium to render meaningful and personal contemporary images. He was born in El Barrio, Spanish Harlem section of New York City and graduated from Cooper Union Art School, New York. He attended classes at The School of Visual Arts and The Educational Alliance, also in New York City. His photographs have been exhibited in New York, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New Jersey and California. In 2003, Rivera was invited to exhibit his work at Jacksonville International Airport. Other showings of Rivera’s work included The Jacksonville Consortium of African American Artists, The Jacksonville Coalition of Visual Arts, St. Augustine Art Association, The Beaches Fine Arts Series, The Museum of Contemporary Art, Jacksonville and The Ponte Vedra Cultural Center in Ponte Vedra Beach. Photographs of some of Rivera’s sculptures have been used internationally as illustrations for magazine covers, articles, book jackets and advertisements. Rivera continues to grow as an artist taking classes at the University of North Florida and Florida State College at Jacksonville. He is an active member of our Jacksonville art community attending workshops with Charles Reid, Don Andrews, Robert Leedy and Mary Whyte. You can also view Rivera’s watercolor paintings and sculpture at The Art Center Cooperative, Inc. at the Landing.
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NORMAN STUDIOS SILENT FILM COMPANY Home to more than 30 film studios in 1916, Jacksonville was known as the “Winter Film Capital” of the world in the early film era. Eagle Film City, a Chicago company housed in Jacksonville, was later purchased by filmmaker Richard E. Norman in 1920, marking the beginning of what is now known as Norman Studios. The Norman Studios Silent Film Company produced films for an AfricanAmerican audience, featuring black actors playing positive roles that challenged stereotypes of that time period. Norman Studios is now being recognized as a new national historic landmark. Norman Studios Silent Film Company produced “race films” made for black audiences, spotlighting black actors in professional roles including business leaders, war heroes and agents for change. Contrasting mainstream portrayals of black actors, Norman Studios represented a turning point for African-Americans in the film industry. Norman Studios is the only preserved film studio in the United States that produced silent films starring black actors. As Norman Studios achieves national historic landmark status, it will become a center for tourism, film education and research.
Get Your Folk on at the North Florida Folk Network (NFFN) Monthly Showcase Side Track is a Northeast Florida acoustic-electric duo featuring vocalist Terry Whitehead and guitarist Dave Knopsnyder. Whitehead is a songwriter who has released two Americana albums that can be sampled on TerryWhiteHeadMusic.com. His latest album, ”Garden,” is currently nominated for Best Contemporary Album by Just Plain Folks Music Awards. Dixie Rodeo is Tamara Colonna and Bill Gibson, a multi-award winning duo from Jacksonville, Florida. Southern raised and submerged in its mystique and charms, they met while playing in the Americana band Red Afternoon and discovered their shared passion for original music that incorporates elements of the South and the West. Red Afternoon is an Americana band which highlights mesmerizing sibling-like harmonies and first class instrumentation, performing songs you may not have heard before, but will leave you wanting more.
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CENTER STAGE: FEMMES OF ROCK LIVE AT THRASHER-HORNE CENTER Imagine if Hendrix played violin… The Thrasher-Horne Main Stage is set to be rocked on Dec. 1 by the raw power of one of the biggest and most accomplished electric violin acts in the nation: Femmes Of Rock. Led by rock violinist and arranger Nina DiGregorio, Femmes has thrilled audiences worldwide with their blistering solos, unique arrangements, beauty and charm. Femmes Of Rock is just one of several shows presented by Bella Electric Strings, a group of approximately 30 talented musicians based in several U.S. cities who tour as electronic string quartets in a variety of different productions. Similar to theater’s Blue Man Group and Irish dance’s Lord of the Dance, Bella has multiple themed shows crisscrossing the country, and their roster includes the best of the best in the world of electric violin. These girls have performed with some of the biggest names in the business, including Beyoncé, Rod Stewart, Shakira, Ricky Martin, Deep Purple, Cheap Trick, Stevie Wonder, The Killers, Michael McDonald, Andrea Bocelli, Earth, Wind & Fire, Pitbull, America’s Got Talent Season 1 and many, many more. Currently based in Las Vegas, Los Angeles and Orlando, the group will soon make its way to New York City with plans to expand internationally to Europe and Asia within the next few years. Featuring the music of AC/DC, ELO, Queen, Led Zeppelin, The Eagles, Jimi Hendrix, Prince, Metallica, David Bowie, Pink Floyd and more, the Femmes Of Rock show takes Bella Strings to a whole new level. All-new arrangements, original material, a live rock band, video, lights, choreography, comedy and more can be expected in this high-energy show that leaves audiences awed. The only one of its kind, there are no other similar string acts operating at this level of production. Be prepared for something that you have not yet seen the likes of. The girls keep a busy touring schedule and are one of the most sought-after “hard rock” violin acts in the world. Tickets for Femmes Of Rock start at $39.00 and are available now through the Thrasher-Horne Center Box Office, by phone at (904) 276-6815 or online at THCenter.org. 400 words
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KIDS
KIDS PICKS Nov. 7 MR. MOLECULE’S BING BANG BOOM SCIENCE SHOW
Thrasher-Horne Center THCenter.org
See Science COME ALIVE! When Mr. Molecule unleashes the power and excitement of science – Bing! Bang! Boom! – he creates an explosion of learning that kids can’t resist! All based on core science principles and created by Mr. Molecule right before their eyes!
Nov. 11
Nov. 11
NATIONAL PARK FEE FREE DAY
CELESTIAL FARMS FESTIVAL
All National Parks NPS.org
The National Park Service just turned 100 years old! Celebrate the start of their second century by visiting a park in 2017. During ten days of the year, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone. All National Parks are offering free admission for Veterans Day.
Nov. 18-19
ROAR ‘N SNORE
Catty Shack Ranch CattyShack.org
Celestial Farms CelestialFarms.org
Shop local for Christmas at the Celestial Farms Fall Festival. Pony rides and train rides $3.00 each. Spend time with the animals. Fun for children and adults alike. Donations welcome, they help support and take care of the animals and the education building.
The semiannual Roar ‘n Snore is back this fall! Don’t miss out on this exclusive camping event and the perfect opportunity to experience the big cats of Catty Shack Ranch! Where else can you camp beneath the stars to the extraordinary sounds of lions, tigers, leopards and more!
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Be sure to carve out some learning time with your little ones and create a PBS KIDS jack o’ lantern of Arthur, Daniel Tiger or the Wild Kratts. PBS Parents has some nosew Halloween costumes of your child’s favorite PBS Kids friends Buddy, Daniel Tiger and SuperWhy. Don’t forget to include some not-soscary stories to share at night. The hugely popular Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE!, based on the #1 PBS KIDS TV series, has delighted live audiences on stages By Circe LeNoble, across the country. Now, in its WJCT Education Outreach Coordinator third year of touring, your favorite characters are hopping back on Lots of Fall Fun with WJCT board Trolley and returning to the Florida Theatre on Sunday, Oct. 26 Daylight savings means it’s the best with their brand new family musical time to cuddle-up and watch great Daniel Tiger’s Neighborhood LIVE! family programs. “Odd-tober” brings King for a Day. a thrilling special from our friends on Arthur and the Haunted Tree House Daniel and all of his friends invite you for a new adventure in and Halloween-themed episodes from Odd Squad, Splash & Bubbles, Neighborhood of Make-Believe where Daniel learns just what it takes and Cyberchase on WJCT 7.1. PBS KIDS Family Night is also featuring to be King. The beloved characters come alive on stage to captivate Halloween themed programs every Friday, Saturday and Sunday evening you with new songs to sing along to, magical moments and surprise guests until October 29 from 7pm -9pm along the way! It’s an event filled with on WJCT’s new 24/7 PBS KIDS tigertastic fun, teaching the valuable Channel (WJCT 7.5). lessons of kindness, helping others, Arthur and the Haunted Tree House on WJCT 7.1
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and being a friend. Great seats are still available and can be purchased at FloridaTheatre.com. The holidays are right around the corner and PBS is ready with exciting holiday specials including Sesame Street: Once Upon a Sesame Street Christmas and Anne of Green Gables: The Good Stars. Stay in touch with all the great fun happening at WJCT by signing up for the WJCT Kids Club at wjct.org/ education/kids-club/. Watch Arthur and the Haunted Tree House on WJCT 7.1 (Comcast 8; 440). It airs multiple times throughout the month. Join Daniel Tiger and his friends at Daniel Tiger Live! King for a Day on Sunday, November 26 at the Florida Theatre. Visit FloridaTheatre.com for tickets.
Junie B. Jones is coming to The Florida Theatre on Friday, Nov. 3 at 10:00 am and noon. The one-hour musical is based on several books about Junie B’s experiences in first grade. Among the books are Top-Secret Personal Beeswax: A Journal by Junie B (and Me!), Junie B., First Grader (at Last!), Junie B. Boss of Lunch and Junie B., One-Man Band. Your pre-k to 5th grader will love it! Admission is $8.50. 18
DRIFTERS is a delivery-based beach equipment and bike rental business located in St. Augustine Beach offering shade tents, chairs, coolers, beach games, kid’s toys and a fleet of classic beach and retrostyled town cruisers by Linus Bike. Whether you’re looking to get your toes in the sand or go out on the town, DRIFTERS helps you drift with comfort and ease. Founded by Ian Guthrie, DRIFTERS Rentals offers daily and weekly rentals of everything from backpack beach chairs and shade tents to adult and kids’ bikes, coolers, beach games and more. DRIFTERS provides high-quality and mindful products to help cut down on onetime use rental items that are often
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Nov. 1 - 12
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair Jacksonville Fairgrounds JacksonvilleFair.com
The Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair has been educating, enlightening and informing the people of North Florida about science, the arts, agriculture and horticulture since 1955. This year marks the 60th Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, and we want you to share in the fun! Nov. 1, 15, 29
Half-Price Early Dismissal Discount Jacksonville Zoo JacksonvilleZoo.org
Half priced general admission tickets on DCPS announced Early Dismissal Days! Valid only on the Wednesdays pre-announced by Duval County Public Schools after 12pm. Everyone loves the Jacksonville Zoo, enjoy it half-priced!
Blue Angels Air Show Daniel Tiger Live! King for a Day at the Florida Theatre
Drifters Makes Beach Rentals A Breeze
Before packing your bags for a relaxing St. Augustine vacation or rolling out the welcome mat for out-of-town guests, book all of your beach and bike rental needs with DRIFTERS Beach & Bike Rentals, St. Augustine’s newest mobile delivery service.
EVENTS IN NOVEMBER
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left behind littering our beaches. “There is an exciting movement in our city right now with new businesses creating an interactive community – motivating me to create DRIFTERS,” explained Guthrie. “I wanted to set a new standard for people’s rental experiences. From start to finish, we want it to be as easy and stress-free on our renters to get what they need delivered right to their door.”
NAS Jax NASJaxAirShow.com
Friday is a practice show. All area schools, including Home School Programs are invited to attend the practice show. Home base is found at NAS Jax, but the angels are viewable from many locations, such as Jacksonville Beach. Nov. 24
31st Annual Christmas on the River Tree Lighting Ceremony Jacksonville Landing JacksonvilleLanding.com
The Jacksonville Landing and Sleiman Enterprises present the 31st Annual Christmas Tree Lighting Ceremony. The show will take place in the Landing’s Courtyard beginning at 7:00 p.m. featuring live musical entertainment and the 31st annual lighting of The Jacksonville Landing’s Christmas Tree. Nov. 26
A Very Doggy Christmas Jacksonville Landing JacksonvilleLanding.com
Ian Guthrie, founder of DRIFTERS Beach & Bike Rentals
Celebrate the holiday season with us at the final Yappy Hour of the 2017 Season! The Landing Courtyard will be decorated for the holiday season with Christmas Trees and ornamentsa-plenty. Live entertainment by Party Solution Entertainment on the CocaCola Riverfront Stage.
KIDS EVENTS
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Farmers’ Arts and Crafts Market: Nov. 1, St. Johns County Pier Park, TheCivicAssociation.com
Junie B. Jones: Nov. 3, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair: Nov. 1 - Jax BAR-B-QUE Fest: Nov. 3, Downtown 12, Jacksonville Fairgrounds, Downtown Jacksonville, Jacksonville, JacksonvilleLanding.com JacksonvilleFair.com Ancient City Walk to Defeat ALS: Nov. 4, Ripley’s Prenatal Yoga at the JCA: Nov. 2, JCA Believe it or Not! Facebook.com/ALSFlorida Jacksonville, JCAJax.org Cottonmouth Quarter Marathon and 5K: Fit Mama Boot Camp: Nov. 2, Plantation Island Nov. 4, Sykes and Cooper Farms, Drive, St.AugustineFitMamas.com CottonmouthRun.com Women Empowering Women Networking Event: Nov. 2, Downtown Jacksonville, Rethreaded.com
St. Augustine Fall Record Fair: Nov. 4, King St, St. Augustine, Facebook.com/toneVENDOR
A Night with the Addams Family: Nov. 4, Mandarin United Methodist Church Pumpkin Alhambra Dinner Theatre, AlhambraJax.com Patch: Nov. 1- 5, Mandarin, 35th Annual Fall Gala “Moonlight & Facebook.com/MandarinPumpkinPatch Magnolias”: Nov. 4, Fountain of Youth, St. Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres: Nov. 1 - 4, Hilliard, Augustine, JSLGala.com Connors-A-Maize-Ing-Acres.com Paint with an Under the Sea Princess: Nov. 4 Blue Angels Air Show: Nov. 3, Jacksonville Beach, & 12, San Jose, DoingDishes.com NASJaxAirShow.com Mr. Molecule’s Bing Bang Boom Science Show: Nov. 7, Thrasher-Horne Center, THCenter.org Crafts for Young Children: Nov. 7, Bradham & Brooks Branch Library, JaxPublicLibrary.com
Conner’s A-Maize-Ing Acres, Nov. 1 - 4
Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, Nov. 1 - 12
Mommy & Me at Chick-Fil-A at Southside: Nov. 14, Chick-Fil-A Southside, CFARestaurant.com Imagination Station at TNT Gymnastics: Nov. 14, St. Johns Bluff Road, TNTGymFit.com Jax Illuminations 5th Annual Drive Thru Holiday Lights: Nov. 21, Morocco Shrine Center, JaxIlluminations.com Tony’s Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving Day: Nov. 23, Atlantic Beach, 904Area.com Bookmobile: Oaks at St. Johns: Nov. 23, Ponte Vedra, SJCPLS.com
Lego Day: Nov. 23, Flagler Library, Sweet Pete’s Candy Toddler Time: Nov. 7, Sweet FlaglerCounty.org Pete’s, SweetPetesCandy.com Free Fishing Days in Florida: Nov. 25, Cummer Museum Florida Blue Free Tuesday: MyFWC.com Nov. 7, 14, 21, 28, Cummer Museum, Donut Saturdays: Nov.25, Creative Collaborations CummerMuseum.org Boutique, CreativeCollaborationsBoutique.com RAM Ride - Family Bicycle Ride: Nov. 11, Uptown Saturday: Nov. 25, San Marco Ave, Riverside Arts Market, Facebook.com/RAMRide VisitJax.com
Jumping Around Jax Corn Mazes November is perfect for enjoying the slightly cooler outside breezes and exploring corn mazes! Here are three that we think are “ah-maize- ing”! Amazing Grace Crop Maze The owners donate proceeds to local nonprofits. Located in Green Cove Springs, this is a corn maze your family is sure to enjoy with hayrides, a bounce zone, playgrounds, races and a petting zoo! Conner’s Amaizeing Acres Conner’s, in Hilliard, is a working farm with animals, a playground, a cool corn maze and a great pumpkin patch for the next time you go punkinchunkin or have a pie hankerin’! Sykes and Cooper Corn Maze This corn maze, located in Elkton just west of St. Augustine, has hay rides, pumpkin painting, a bounce house and a playground that families enjoy. Tell your teacher to schedule a fun class trip! Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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HEALTH
Be Well: Chronic Pain
HEALTHY TAKE:
Physical Therapy
DirectDPT.com
Alternative Methods for Treating Chronic Pain By: Jeff Congo
Drug-free pain management is now a top priority among popular researchers and healthcare providers who have demonstrated that the mind, along with other nonpharmacological remedies, can be a powerful medicine to relieve many kinds of chronic or recurring pain. Acute pain is nature’s warning signal that something is wrong that should be attended to. Chronic pain, however, is no longer a useful warning signal, yet it can lead to perpetual suffering. Many people who suffer from chronic pain get caught in a vicious cycle of inactivity that results in lost muscle strength and further pain problems. Throwing powerful drugs at chronic pain problems may only add to the problem because higher doses are often needed to keep the pain at bay. Knowing this, many healthcare providers are now exploring non-drug, noninvasive treatments, some of which have proved highly effective in relieving chronic pain. Based on evidence from well-designed clinical trials, these complementary approaches may help some patients manage their painful health conditions: • Acupuncture and yoga for back pain • Acupuncture and tai chi for osteoarthritis of the knee • Massage therapy for neck pain
With rising healthcare costs, many people are choosing to see physical therapists for both injury management and prevention. With constantly updated research, legislation and technology, getting quality advice from a physical therapist may be easier than you think. Legislation has included the ability to access a physical therapist directly, without a referral, in all 50 states. This could potentially save you time and money by allowing you to skip the doctor’s visit and avoid unnecessary x-rays, MRIs and medication prescriptions. Going to the PT is shown to be a safe and effective strategy, as physical therapists are trained to look for “red flags” during every patient visit. If those red flags are present at any time the PT can and will refer you to the most appropriate medical specialist.
• Relaxation techniques for severe headaches and migraines Some evidence based studies also suggest that massage therapy and spinal and osteopathic manipulation may be of some benefit to patients with back pain, and relaxation techniques and tai chi may help patients with fibromyalgia find relief. However, there is another popular option that may be easier to find and is usually covered by insurance: physical therapy. A quality physical therapy or occupational therapy treatment plan can often speed recovery and, at the same time, teach people how to avoid conditions that can precipitate or exacerbate their pain.
HEALTH BUZZ ON // WE HAVE THE BEETS By Jenn Leonard
Looking for a fun way to add some variation to your Thanksgiving menu? Beets are your answer. These vegetables can be a delicious addition to any diet and pack a powerful punch of benefits. They are full of vitamin C, fiber, potassium, manganese and B vitamin folate, all essential for keeping our bodies as healthy as possible. Beets can be red or golden or even striped. They are delicious when roasted and served with a dash of salt and pepper. They can be cubed into salads, pickled with sugar, vinegar and red onions, or sliced with a drizzle of olive oil and a sprinkle of goat or feta cheese. If the earthy taste is a little too much to handle, blend them into a smoothie with your favorite fruits and veggies. 20
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With updated technology, physical therapy is even expanding into the world of telehealth. DirectDPT. com is an online physical therapy clinic that allows you to speak face-to-face with a physical therapist from wherever you are, and it’s on a 100% HIPAA compliant secure server. The best part about telehealth PT, the cost is low and you are able to connect using the devices you already have including smart phones, tablets and laptops. Telehealth PT increases convenience, reduces cost and provides you with expert injury management and prevention advice with the click of a button. If you are having aches and pains that interfere with your daily activities, it may be time to see a physical therapist. Whether in person or online, let a physical therapist get you on the right track to total health and wellness.
HEALTH REVIEW
Lower Stress and Anxiety through Food
HEALTH SPOTLIGHT
By Sammy Pappas Sammy Pappas is our featured local dietitian of Dietitians of Palm Valley.
HEALTH NONPORFIT
Jose Vega WorldRelief.org WORLD RELIEF JACKSONVILLE By: Ann O’Keeffe Rodgers
Spirit Strong
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There are foods that help anxiety, but it is just as important to make sure that you’re not eating foods that contribute to anxiety like fried foods, high glycemic carbs, unrefined sugars and alcoholic beverages. Below are some foods that help lower stress and anxiety. Blueberries Blueberries are more than a delicious fruit; many consider it to be a superfood. It’s rich in vitamins and phytonutrients, with a variety of antioxidants that are considered beneficial for relieving stress. Acai Berries Acai berry is one of the newest superfoods on the market! While it may not be a weight loss fruit, acai berries are rich in phytonutrients like the blueberry, and the antioxidant levels are off the charts. Chocolate Chocolate – especially pure dark chocolate is a great food for those living with anxiety and stress. Chocolate reduces cortisol, the stress hormone that causes anxiety symptoms. There are also compounds inside dark chocolate that improve mood. Healthy eating is one of the best ways to control anxiety and stress. In fact, one of the best things you can add to your diet is more water. Many studies have found that dehydration affects as many as 25% of those with persistent stress or more, and dehydration is known to cause more anxiety. For more nutrition tips related to lowering stress and anxiety, contact Dietitians of Palm Valley at 904-250-0075 or info@dietitiansofpalmvalley.com!
Spirit Strong is a nonprofit organization committed to inspiring and empowering challenged athletes and individuals with disabling injuries. Spirit Strong offers strength and conditioning classes for those in wheelchairs. This program meets the needs of any athlete regardless of their limitations. Adaptive sports like basketball, rugby, tennis, rowing, golf and more are available to individuals with disabling injuries even at a college level. Many schools offer scholarships to challenged athletes and many times this can be a step toward an opportunity to compete on the olympic level.
IN THE KNOW>> NOVEMBER RACES
Veteran’s Day Funnel Run 13Th Annual Turkey Trot FlowerChildEvents.com 5K - Vida Race Series This 5K run will be benefiting Operation Green Zone, which is a nonprofit organization that helps the Spouses of Veterans with PTSD and the Veterans with PTSD by helping form a bond that creates a support system and is based around Equine Therapy.
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The 13th Annual Vida Race Series Turkey Trot 5K on Amelia Island offers an event for racers, runners and walkers. Race, Run or Walk the 5K, which meanders through the Historic American Beach Community.
Psych Ed Connections Turkey Trot UltimateRacingInc.com
This 2016 inaugural event started a new local Thanksgiving day tradition with over 400 runners, 20 decorated golf carts and even more spectators cheering on race and parade participants.
Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic 1stPlaceSports.com
Please bring in a canned good as part of your entry fee or donate $1.00 when you register. Runners 65 and over and 13 and under receive a $10 discount when registering online!
The mission of World Relief Jacksonville is to help local churches empower the most vulnerable. By their concrete demonstration of compassion, love and service, they have achieved this multinational and multicultural goal for more than 26 years. Employees at WRJ serve immigrants seeking refuge and a new life. Classes on how to live a normal life in America are available. Newcomers are instructed on how they can transition into society and be productive citizens. Resources for children with special needs and those families needing adoption assistance are available in a culturally competent manner. A small storage area in the WRJ warehouse offers clothing and furniture to those beginning a new life in this country. Thirty-five children are currently attending a summer camp provided by WRJ so that refugee children will be able to enjoy a childhood with less trauma than the life they left behind. At the head and heart of this organization is a man by the name of Jose Vega. Vega began as office director in March 2017. He has been with the company since 2012. Vega’s previous professional experience as a pastor prepared him for his journey. He heads an organization with a promise of hope, courage and compassion for the most vulnerable members of our community. As a former hospital chaplain, he is now focusing his efforts on those in need of healthcare, as well as spiritual and personal care.
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HEALTH PICKS Nov. 4 JACKSONVILLE PORCHFEST 5K
Historic Springfield 1stPlaceSports.com
Run through the historic streets of Springfield right before the start of the 4th annual Jacksonville Porchfest! Porch bands will be playing along the course!
Nov. 11 WOMEN OF PURPOSE HEALTH FAIR 2017
Arlington EventBrite.com/e/Women-Of-Purpose-Health-Fair-2017
This is a community health fair for health education promotion as well as screening. There will be a panel of experts for health related questions. This event is not intended to replace your physician evaluation or diagnose any illness.
Nov. 5
Nov. 16
SALUTE TO VETERANS 5K
HOLIDAY STRESS BUSTERS - MINDSET
Riverside Arts Market 1stPlaceSports.com
This event honors our veterans, benefits the effort to BRING HOME THE USS ADAMS and supports K9s For Warriors!
HEALTH & WELLNESS EVENTS November Luncheon: Program: Justin Justice, Executive Director and Co-Founder of Operation New Uniform, Nov. 2, Gabriel House of Care, JaxHealthCouncil.org Exchange Club of Jacksonville: Nov. 2, River City Brewing Company, JaxExchangeClub.com RealSense Family Financial Fitness Dinner & A Certificate series: Nov. 2, RealSense Prosperity Place, UnitedWayNEFL.org 18th Annual Craft Fair and Bake Sale: Nov. 3, Highlands Presbyterian Church, JaxCommunityEvents.com Frassati Hall Fall Festival: Nov. 3, Frassati Hall, JaxCommunityEvents.com 2nd Annual Sister’s Walk for Epilepsy: Nov. 4, Greater Zion Grove Baptist Church , EFOF.org Helping Hugs Dinner/Auction: Nov. 4, St. William Parish Hall, HelpingHugsInc.org Community Dinner by Bold City Health: Nov. 6, South Kitchen + Spirits, BoldCityHealth.com
PATH Wellness PathWellness.com
Essential #1 for a healthy life is mindset. This is a vital part in combating the daily stress that we all face. In this workshop, Dr. Glennon will teach you how to use simple exercises that will organize your day, create discipline, strategize and help balance out every area of your life.
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Santa’s Waiting at St. Johns Town Center: Nov. 11 - December 24, St. John’s Town Center, Simon.com Yoga For Survivors: Nov. 13, Y Healthy Living Center Mandarin, EventBrite.com/YogaForSurvivors Florida Chapter Support Group: Nov. 14, Highlands Brand Auditorium Library, EventBrite.com Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery: Nov. 16, Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville, BaptistJax.com Dollar Auction: Nov. 17, Freedom Destiny Church, FreedomDestiny.org First Coast Christian School Fall Festival: Nov. 18, First Coast Christian School, JaxCommunityEvents.com St. Augustine Nights of Lights: Nov. 18, Plaza De La Constitucion, VisitStAugustine.com “Mature Men Mentoring for Christ” Men’s conference: Nov. 18, Redemption Church, RedemptionJax.Church.org
4th Annual St. Johns Professional Alliance Chili Cook-Off: Nov. 18, Nutrition 101: Back to the Basics: Nov. 9, PATH Wellness, PathWellness.com Faith Community Church, EFOF.org Women of Purpose Health Fair 2017: Nov. 11, Arlington Expy, EventBrite.com
3rd Annual Tony’s Turkey Trot for Brain Injury Awareness,: Nov. 23, Atlantic Beach, RunSignUp.com
Florida Brain Tumor 5K Race and Walk: Nov. 11, World Golf Village, Events.BrainTumor.org
Family Craft Night at 4 Rivers Smokehouse Baymeadows: Nov. 27, Baymeadows location, 4RSmokehouse.com
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CUISINE
Two Thumbs Up How Good Food Should Taste
Empire City Gastropub Article by Monica Stouder
the facts When: Sunday Afternoon Where: 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville, FL 32225 Price: $11 (Brunch menu) to $30 (Dinner menu) Contact: (904) 486-8119 • EmpireCityGastropub.com
No need to bring your light saber here, the new Empire City Gastropub will have you striking back at your plate with simple, forkworthy weapons made of stainless steel. Set your starry-eyed gaze on one eclectic menu that won’t set your wallet back like a multi-billion dollar blockbuster at this new food-n-booze eatery. Brand new off Atlantic Blvd. sits Empire City Gastropub. This delicious, casual eatery boasts a diverse menu of creative items. For instance, my foodie crew devoured the Scottish Egg appetizer. The unusual hollandaise mousse in place of a yolk was not only creative, but a cool twist on the traditional favorite. Some other notable-but-not-tasted items on the brunch and dinner menus include a Wagyu Pastrami on Rye, Pork Belly Eggs Benedict with bacon jam, and a Vegetarian Beet “Tenderloin” consisting of a slow roasted beet ‘loin’, miso demi-glace, and vanilla bean mashed potatoes. All of which will have me coming back to Empire for a sample. The chef and owner Korey Konopasek is onsite and is client interactive, which helps to understand firsthand the temperature of his clients’ likes, needs and wants. I like this – I like this… a lot. Needless to say, the customer service here is outstanding in addition to their delectable dishes!
So, I recommend forging through the galaxy of Jax restaurants with a stop here for some fun sips (Bloody Mary menu is outrageous), a little frivolity and some fantastic food. But I suggest leaving the guy in the black mask that breathes a little too heavy at home as he is grumpy, never pays the bill and always fogs up the drinking glasses. Yes, this Empire stop should definitely be a destination stop for foodie friends and family!
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We feel we have a menu that brings in people who like to eat fresh, delicious food.” - Korey Konopasek, owner
Buzzworthy Note: Happy Hour is Monday – Friday 4 to 7 p.m. with $1 off any local beer, $1 off wine by the glass, $1 off signature cocktails and $2 off on call drinks. Saturday – Sunday $12 bottomless Mimosas at brunch service and $20 buckets of craft beers. Plus, there is live music Friday nights, and on Saturdays, Empire hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m.!
menu sample
LUMPIA
Filipino eggrolls with pork and beef filling and your choice of sweet chili sauce or curry sauce.
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Bi BIM BAP
Hot stone pot with jasmine rice, egg, kimchi, pickled cucumber, pickled mushrooms, pickled daikon radish and sides of gochujang paste and korean bbq sauce. Add a protein like wagyu beef, chicken or shrimp.
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TOMAHAWK PORK CHOP
Center cut bone-in pork chop with vanilla bean mashed potatoes, fried brie cheese ball and roasted tomatoes, artichokes and onions served with a balsamic reduction.
Food Truck Foodies Professor Panini by Shelton Buchanan
In college and in law school, I was fortunate to have many great, inspirational professors. However, not a single one of them ever made me something to eat. Then one day, I was fortunate enough to visit the Professor Panini food truck, and they gave me a pop quiz of flavor that took me to school. If you thought choosing a major was tough on you, just wait until you take a look at their menu and try to decide on what you want for lunch. The first thing you’ll notice with their menu is that everything has an emphasis on fresh. These guys aren’t looking to put out mediocre grilled sandwiches in an attempt to make a quick buck; they’re here to offer up some of the hottest and freshest panini concoctions Jacksonville has ever seen. I settled on their “Silicon Valley” with turkey, bacon, tomato, pesto, avocado, American and cheddar. From the outside, the Silicon Valley is almost unassuming and could pass for just about any other panini you might have seen. But after the first bite, you quickly realize it is anything but ordinary. The turkey is moist and thicker than any simple cold cut, while the creaminess of the avocado combines elegantly with the pesto to unleash a flavor bomb in your mouth. Not to be forgotten, the bacon’s crispness reminds you that this panini has some hidden surprises in it for you. All in all, I couldn’t have been happier with my selection despite the fact I needed a nap after finishing it off.
If the paninis aren’t enough for you, Professor Panini also offers up some impressive sides. The bagged chips are nice if you’re just looking for that, but they also offer up crinkle-cut fries tossed in Cajun spice, grilled asparagus tossed in olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and parmesan, and, my eventual selection, homemade mac n’ cheese with a sprinkling of parmesan on top. So if you want to become teacher’s pet, go find the mobile classroom of Professor Panini and get schooled in deliciousness.
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GRAB A BITE
Personal Chef
Chef Eric Gaynon aka “Chef Stimpy”
{ GRAB A BITE BEFORE THE SHOW}
Executive Chef at Whiskey Jax Kitchen and Cocktails Baymeadows WhiskeyJax.com
TWO DUDES EATERY
By Anna Heise
TwoDudesRestaurant.com
Tell us about yourself?
Two Dudes is a retro seafood restaurant by the beach that sports some of the freshest and best tasting seafood in Jacksonville. They’ve got the usual seafood spread, as well as seafood tacos, burgers and chicken. The best part is, kids under 8 eat free any day of the week with the purchase of a regular meal.
I began cooking when I was 18, at that time I was in school as a Zoology major and worked a job at Chipotle to make ends meet. I was fortunate to work under a past Army chef, who not only taught me the principles of Chipotle but taught me important things in a real kitchen. A friend of mine worked at Whiskey Jax at the beach brought me into work during a Sunday brunch. I fell in love with Whiskey Jax, and they fell in love with me. Where did you attend culinary school? All of my training has been in the restaurants I have worked in over the years. How long have you been cooking professionally? What I consider professional - eight years. How would you explain your style of cooking? Asian Cajun is the branding I wanted. I have always been a fan of Asian food, the flavors and how they all come together; plus the diversity of the ingredients, the vegetables, starches and noodles. I love southern food and found Asian food pairs with it very well.
THE HAPPY GRILLED CHEESE
KABOB-E
TheHappyGrilledCheese.com
Kabob-e.com
While The Happy Grilled Cheese started out as a wildly popular local food truck, it has recently expanded into a brick and mortar store in Downtown. The Happy Grilled Cheese’s menu focuses on many different variations of the traditional grilled cheese sandwich, some including several different types of meats and cheeses, and different types of soup.
For those looking to try new things or are familiar with Middle Eastern food, Kabob-e offers a wide variety of options to choose from. While gyros and kabobs are the main focus of their menu, they offer many other options featuring chicken, beef or lamb.
TREEMENDOUS BBQ
TreemendousBBQ.com Treemendous BBQ has both a food truck and physical location on the Westside of Jacksonville. Here you’ll find some of the best BBQ in town with meats such as chicken, brisket, ribs, pork and turkey as well as other items such as fried gator tail, shrimp and fish.
Do you have a signature dish or a favorite dish you enjoy cooking? One is a Hoisin Braised Lamb Shank, and when I have an opportunity, I roll Sushi. We try and feature Sushi on the menu once a month. One of my favorite contains eel, strawberry, avocado and white asparagus if it’s in season. Eel and strawberry is an exciting flavor yet very straightforward. What makes Whiskey Jax special? Both of our locations are in odd areas. We have done an outstanding job growing our business at both the Baymeadows and Beach location. Being privately owned allows us a more personal relationship with our customers. We are very attentive to our menu and use only the freshest product available. We locally source as much as possible. Is there a particular audience for your food? We are lucky across the board at both restaurants. From the 18 to 24 year old customers to the retired crowd, we see some are appetizer heavy and others entrée focused. We do offer some straightforward everyday food, comfort food yet they are all very flavorful. We do have some adventurous dishes for those who are inclined. I have to say we have some of the best wings in town.
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MOMO’S RESTAURANT
PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS
MomosJacksonville.com
Facebook.com/Perfect-Rack-Billiards
While Jacksonville has a lot of places to get amazing fried food, Momo’s offers a wide selection of fried delicacies such as chicken, shrimp, oysters and even mac n’ cheese! The restaurant is take out or delivery only, but the food is exceptionally well seasoned and the staff are incredibly friendly.
The Perfect Rack is a bar in Murray Hill that serves up really good wings and other pub food. The restaurant also boasts 12 beers on tap, eight pool tables, shuffleboard, ping pong and a bowling machine. The atmosphere is hip, family-friendly and the menu caters to all kinds of budgets.
SPORTS
SPORTS PICK S
Nov. 12
Nov. 18
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. LOS ANGELES CHARGERS
Little Talbot Island State Park GreatAmazingRace.com/Jacksonville
Everbank Field Jaguars.com
The Jacksonville Jaguars are taking on the Los Angeles Chargers at Everbank Field on Sunday, Nov. 12. Kickoff is at 1 p.m. and tailgating begins as soon as the sun comes up. Be sure to grab the family and come cheer on the Jags as they take on this West Coast rival!
GREAT AMAZING RACE
It’s all about TEAMWORK! Modeled after the TV show, this family friendly race features teams of two people (adults & kids, grades k-12) racing around a 1.5 mile cross-country course in competition with other teams. Contestants are directed to perform a task at multiple stops along the course. How well you work together is the most important skill to winning the race.
Nov. 14
Nov. 23
JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN VS. SOUTH CAROLINA STINGRAYS
COMMUNITY FIRST THANKSGIVING DISTANCE CLASSIC
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena JaxEvents.com
Don’t miss the exciting IceMen team take on the South Carolina Stingrays at the Veteran’s Memorial Arena in downtown Jacksonville!
Mandarin 1stPlaceSports.com
Lace-up your running shoes and get ready for the Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic! Start your Turkey Day with a 5K beginning at 6:50 a.m. Thursday morning or a half marathon at 7 a.m. Also be sure to send your kids over to the Turkey Trot 1 mile starting at 7:05 a.m. The event is located at Pickwick Plaza at 9850 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, FL.
SPORTS HAPPENINGS
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Ryan’s Run: Nov. 4, Ortega: 1stPlaceSports.com Jacksonville Porchfest 5K: Nov. 4, Springfield, 1stPlaceSports.com Salute to Veterans 5K: Nov. 5, Riverside Arts Market, 1stPlaceSports.com Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Cincinnati Bengals: Nov. 5, Everbank Field, Jaguars.com Paddling Basics: Nov. 7, Jacksonville REI, St. Johns Town Center, REI.com/Events Trip Planning: Hiking the Appalachian Trail: Nov. 9, Jacksonville REI, St. Johns Town Center, REI.com/events Bailey’s Health and Fitness Mandarin Run: Nov. 11, Mandarin, 1stPlaceSports.com Registration- 8th Annual Chili Cookoff: Nov. 11, Moosehaven, Moosehaven.org Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Los Angeles Chargers: Nov. 12, Everbank Field, Jaguars.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Carolina Stingrays: Nov. 14, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Kayak and Fishing Basics of Northeast Florida: Nov. 14, Jacksonville REI, St. Johns Town Center, REI.com/events McKenzie’s Run 5K: Nov. 15, Downtown Jacksonville, 1stPlaceSports.com
McKenzie’s Run 5K • Nov. 15 • Downtown Jacksonville
Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades: Nov. 17, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Map & Compass Navigation Basics Class: Nov. 18, Jacksonville REI, St. Johns Town Center, REI.com/Events Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solarbears: Nov. 22, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Community First Thanksgiving Distance Classic: Nov. 23, Pickwick Plaza, 1stPlaceSports.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators: Nov. 24, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solarbears: Nov. 28, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Norfolk Admirals: Nov. 30, Salisbury Road, JacksonvilleIcemen.com Terri Mashour on her book Backcountry Trails of Florida: Nov. 30, Jacksonville REI, St. Johns Town Center, REI.com/Events Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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Game Day: Jacksonville Axemen Rugby League
TRIPLE PLAY:
Rugby
Jacksonville Rugby Football Club JaxRugby.org
The Jacksonville Rugby Football Club is a USA Rugby Men’s Division II Rugby team and a member of the Florida Rugby Union. The teams compete in the South region of USA Rugby along with teams from Alabama, Arkansas, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, North Carolina, South Carolina and Tennessee. In-state, the teams play opponents such as Orlando, Miami, Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale, Boca Raton and Naples. JaxAxe.com
The Jacksonville Axemen Rugby League team has been bringing hard hits to Jacksonville, FL since 2006. The team was founded by Head Coach Daryl “Spinner” Howland and General Manager Drew Slover as an expansion team of the American National Rugby League (AMNRL). Since their beginning, they have developed into one of the most successful rugby league football clubs in the United States both on and off the field. They advanced to the AMNRL playoffs in 2006, 2008 and 2009, and won the 2010 AMNRL Championship. The following year they became one of seven teams to depart the AMNRL to form the new USARL (USA Rugby League), which began in the summer of 2011.
Over the years, the Jacksonville Axemen have included several exceptional rugby league talents, including former USA Tomahawk player Spinner Howland, former NRL and European Super League player Sean Rutgerson and former NRL player and National Australian Kangaroo Shannon Hegarty. The Jacksonville Axemen roster has also included USA National Rugby League Tomahawks; Bob Knoepfel, Matt Clark, Kenny Britt, Akarika Dawn, Brent Shorten, Matt Thornton, Taco Pope and current co-captain of the USA Tomahawks, Apple Pope. Rugby League and the Jacksonville Axemen offer an exciting game day experience and draw an average of 2,500 fans per regular season home game. In additional to the excitement on the field, each game day includes full concessions, $1 beer, prizes given away at halftime, team merchandise for sale and the always entertaining Axe-Maiden Cheerleaders. Complimentary programs are on hand to help newcomers learn the rules of rugby league, and the players greet the fans after every game to take photos and allow kids to collect autographs of their favorite players.
The Sinners Jacksonville Women’s Rugby Facebook.com/JaxWomensRugby
The Jacksonville Rugby Clubs and Cecil Field POW/ MIA Memorial are thankful for everyone’s hard work and dedication in making this event into a wonderful success! Thank you to the sponsors, golfers and volunteers!
St. Augustine Rugby Club Facebook.com/PG/St-Augustine-Rugby-Club
St. Augustine Rugby was founded on the basis that many athletes in the local area who have either moved on from college or are still in college not playing sports still find themselves looking for that competitive rush of a team sport. Most players who join the game have had no experience and little knowledge of the game itself. St. Augustine Rugby is a vehicle for spreading the knowledge of the sport and the social venue that comes with it.
GEAR UP>>SPORTS MEDICINE MOMENT Ankle Strains By Tristen Robinson
An ankle strain is an over-stretch of a muscle or tendon. Tendons connect muscle to bone. When a muscle is stretched beyond its capacity, the fibers that make up the muscle tear, causing a strain. The muscles that move the ankle are in the front, back and outside of the ankle. The muscles that are commonly strained in the ankle are the muscles on the lateral (outside) of the ankle. Those muscles are called the peroneals. The peroneal muscles are strained when there is excessive inversion. The mechanism of injury for an ankle sprain is excessive inversion. Signs and symptoms of a muscle strain are similar to any other strain in the body. There may be pain along the muscle belly, pain with muscle movement and swelling. Treatment for strains would consist of P.R.I.C.E. and depending on the severity, rehabilitation exercises. Of all the injuries discussed this month, this is the least frequent. As always, consult a healthcare professional with any questions or concerns. 28
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WHAT’S UP NEXT
JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN 2017 FALL SCHEDULE
Nov. 4 @ at Greenville Swamp Rabbits, 7 p.m. Nov. 5 @ at South Carolina Stingrays, 3:05 p.m. Nov. 8 @ at Brampton Beasts, 11 a.m.
ON A ROLL: Rich Collier of River City Rollers and Push Beyond Foundation By Ann O’Keeffe Rodgers
Nov. 10 @ at Manchester Monarchs, 7 p.m. Nov. 11 @ at Reading Royals, 4 p.m.
Rich Collier is one determined husband, father and athlete. From his position in produce at Walmart as a high school graduate, his recruitment by the Jacksonville Jaguars, his recovery from gun violence and then his most recent pursuit as a professional wheelchair basketball athlete, he simply never stops. After the long recovery process of surgeries to heal from the gunshot wounds, Rich decided to propose to and marry his longtime girlfriend in 2010. Even though he now uses a wheelchair to get from place to place, he was able to stand for his wedding vows at his marriage ceremony. He and his wife have twin boys, now entering preschool.
Nov. 14 vs. Carolina Stingrays @ HOME, 10:30 a.m. Nov. 17 vs. Florida Everblades @ HOME, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 18 @ Florida Everblades, 7 p.m.
Rich’s circumstances allow him to play competitive professional wheelchair basketball, and to play for the River City Rollers. He travels nationally with the team and he now represents Jacksonville in the basketball arena, a great segue from his professional football days. His comments about wheelchair basketball and playing with the River City Rollers tell the story:
Nov. 21 @ Orlando Solarbears, 7 p.m.
What is in Rich’s future?
Nov. 24, vs. Atlanta Gladiators @ HOME, 7:30 p.m.
“Possibilities are endless, we are always going to inspire, and everything is happening at the right time with the things I am involved in. I want to be a great family man and husband. I want to see my boys see me as inspirational. How would my boys receive me as a disabled person? I always want them to see me as their hero. Keep pushing on, that’s the motto.” River City Rollers and the Push Beyond Foundation has the mission to empower and enhance the quality of life for children, adults and veterans affected by physical or emotional disabilities through sports, outreach and community involvement. Information about River City Rollers can be found at RiverCityRollers.com.
Nov. 22 vs. Orlando Solarbears @ HOME, 7:30 p.m.
Nov. 26 @ Atlanta Gladiators, 2:05 p.m. Nov. 28, vs. Orlando Solarbears, @ HOME, 7:30 p.m. Nov. 30 vs. Norfolk Admirals, @ HOME, 7:30 p.m.
BRENT MARTINEAU
GAME FACE: Local Athletes and Sports in Jacksonville
Sports Director at
STEVE WHEATCROFT
JOEY GATEWOOD
The Jacksonville resident is back on the PGA Tour. Steve Wheatcroft is a talented golfer who earned the right to play on the PGA Tour with his finish at the Web.com Tour Championship at Atlantic Beach Country Club. The 39 year old has won twice professionally - both on the Web.com Tour.
The Auburn commit from Bartram Trail High School was given his Under Armour jersey recently. The quarterback will play in the game in Orlando in January. Gatewood has been committed to play football at Auburn for three years and will head there in January.
TYREKE JOHNSON
JACKSONVILLE ICEMEN
Another top flight high school football player will be in the U.S. Army All-American Bowl in January in San Antonio. Tyreke Johnson was presented the honor at Trinity Christian Academy. He is a five star recruit and still undecided on where he will play college football.
The new hockey franchise in Jacksonville got off to a good start at the turnstiles. The first game was in front of a sellout crowd on Oct. 14. The result was a loss to Orlando but the puck dropped in a successful way for East Coast Hockey League franchise. Upload your event to iwantaBUZZ.com’s Online calendar.
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MUSIC
MUSIC LOCALE Nov. 7 JETHRO TULL BY IAN ANDERSON
Daily’s Place DailysPlace.com
Nov. 5 FALL RECORD FAIR
St. Augustine Amphitheatre StAugAmphitheatre.com
This biannual free event features live music, family-friendly activities, lots of great food and drinks, and more than 60 music vendors. Over 30,000 music-related items—including new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and more—will be available to music lovers and enthusiasts.
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The concert will feature a solid collection of the best-known Tull repertoire from 1968 to date. Fans will recognize the key songs from various albums, songs that put Jethro Tull and Ian Anderson on the map in the late ‘60s and early ‘70s, with many of them accompanied by big-screen HD video elements to enhance the concert experience.
STAPLETON’S ALLNov.CHRIS AMERICAN ROAD SHOW 11
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena JaxEvents.com
Chris Stapleton appeared to be one of those overnight storybook sensations: a troubadour who came out of nowhere to become a major star in the autumn of 2015 on the strength of his debut album “Traveller.” Like most overnight sensations, Stapleton had a long, hard road behind him. He had been laboring behind in the scenes in Nashville for years, leading the progressive bluegrass group the SteelDrivers and working as a professional songwriter, scoring hits with George Strait and Kenny Chesney.
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Nov. 17 Dec. 31 JAX ILLUMINATIONS 5TH ANNUAL DRIVE THRU HOLIDAY LIGHT SHOW
Morocco Shrine Center JaxIlluminations.com
Load up the family and tune your car radio to our special radio station. Listen to your favorite holiday tunes as you drive through over half a million lights that dance, twinkle and sparkle to the music. The one mile drive-thru features two mega trees, a 300-foot tunnel of lights, custom Christmas scenes and much more.
FEEL the BEAT
BON IVER -by Karlyn McKell
STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC:
Indie rock group Bon Iver will play in St. Augustine for the first time this November. The band has won two Grammy awards and continues to receive critical acclaim for their evolving indie rock sound. Singer-songwriter Justin Vernon of Wisconsin is behind the project’s ethereal sound; he has been recording music as Bon Iver since 2006, acting as his own producer and engineer on every track. In 2008, Bon Iver reached critical acclaim after the release of their first album “For Emma, Forever Ago.” Vernon recorded the album as a solo project; notable tracks from the first album include “Skinny Love” and “Re:Stocks”. Other musicians would join Vernon on his further releases, adding a layer of complexity to Bon Iver’s intimate acoustics. In their most recent release 22, A Million, Bon Iver experiments with electronic music and hip hop production techniques. Before the show, check out “Holocene,” “Blood Bank,” “33 ‘GOD’” and the band’s newest single “Coming Down (Triple J like a version).”
CATCH THEM LIVE:
St. Augustine Amphitheater on Nov. 10
WEBSITE:
StAugAmphitheatre.com
LADY SHAE Facebook.com/Ladyshaemusic SAMMY HAGAR AND THE CIRCLE -by Madison Harbin
STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC:
Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Sammy Hagar and The Circle will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Nov. 11. Previously working with the seminal hard rock band, Montrose, and adding onto his 40-year career, he became the frontman of Van Halen. He helped lead the group to four consecutive No. 1 albums. Hagar has also played alongside legendary guitar players such as Ronnie Montrose, Neal Schon, Joe Satriani and the legendary, Eddie Van Halen. The group he’s currently working with, The Circle, features former Van Halen bassist Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham and Vic Johnson.
CATCH THEM LIVE:
Upcoming singer and songwriter, Lady Shae, is becoming one of the sensational artists to rise out of Duval County. Inspired by her father’s musical talents, the solo artist started singing at the age of 5 and has continued to express her passion through the genres of RnB, hip-hop and pop. Although she battled stage fright when she was younger, she mastered performing in front of crowds and is currently working with producer, MGeezy, at WinLab Professional Recording Studio to record her new tracks.
St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Nov. 11
WEBSITE:
StAugAmphitheatre.com
Her new hit single, “Get Out My Face,” can be heard on YouTube.
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MUSIC EVENTS
STRIKE UP A CHORD THE LOCAL MUSIC COMMUNITY Jacksonville’s Ivan Pulley releases the long awaited ‘All in This Together’ By Jenna Martinez
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Johnny Swim: Nov. 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Ponte Vedra, PVConcertHall.com Flip Turn and the High Divers: Nov. 2, 1904 Music Hall, 1904MusicHall.com We Came as Romans: Nov. 3, Murray Hill Theater, Murray Hill, MurrayHillTheatre.com
Wintertime: Nov. 16, Jack Rabbits, JaxLive.com First Coast Youth Orchestras: Nov. 18, UNF Lazarra Hall, FirstCoastYO.com Miles Electric Band: Nov. 18, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com
Clas$ick: Nov. 18, RainDogs, Cannibal Corpse: Nov. 3, Facebook.com/RainDogsJax Mavericks Live, Jacksonville Landing, Elvin Bishop: Nov. 19, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Roger Daltrey and The Who PVConvertHall.com band with guest Edgar Winter: Tony Furtado: Nov. 19, The Nov. 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Original Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine, StAugAmphitheatre.com OriginalCafe11.com Treehouse: Nov. 3, Surfer, Marc Scibilia: Nov. 22, Florida The Bar, Jacksonville Beach, Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com Surferthebar.com Elisium and Sleep Signals: Shenandoah 30th Anniversary Nov. 21, Jack Rabbits, Jacksonville, Tour: Nov. 3, Thrasher-Horne JackRabbits.com Center for the Arts, THCenter.org The Phantoms: Nov. 24, Murray All Ages: One Amazing Hill Theatre, MurrayHillTheatre.com Adventure: Nov. 4, Winston Family St. Augustine Art & Craft YMCA, FirstCoastYMCA.org Festival: Nov. 25, Francis Field, Strides for Sight Awareness StAugustineArtFestival.com Walk: Nov. 4, Riverside Park, Lindsey Stirling “Warmer in StrideForSightWalk.com the Winter Christmas Tour”: The Sound of Music: Nov. 1 Nov. 25, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, - 5, Times-Union Center for the StAugAmphitheatre.com Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com Hodera: Nov. 25, Rain Dogs, 6th Annual Ken Amaro Bowtie Jacksonville, Facebook.com/RainDogs Golf Classic: Nov. 10, Deercreek The Crypts: Nov. 26, Nighthawks, Country Club, NWBH.org Facebook.com/NighthawksJax.com Chris Stapleton’s All-American Broadside: Nov. 28, 1904 Music Road Show: Nov. 11, Jacksonville Hall, 1904MusicHall.com Veterans Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com Tidings of Jazz and Joy Sammy Hagar & The Circle with guest Collective Soul: Nov. 11, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, StAugAmphitheatre.com Ottmar Liebert & Luna Negra: Nov. 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, PVConcertHall.com 32
featuring Keiko Matsui and Euge Groove with Lindsey Webster & Adam Hawley: Nov. 29, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, StAugAmphitheatre.com
98 ° at Christmas: Nov. 30, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
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A long familiar voice, Ivan Pulley’s debut solo album is a mature statement. “All in this Together” isn’t a coming of age record because, it’s already there. This is twelve tracks of introspection without tacky, morose melancholy. Reminiscent of a new generation Neil Young and at times Austin, Texas’ very own Ben Kweller, Pulley plays multiple instruments and incorporates harmonies throughout this album. Opening with “Have You Seen the Light,” he challenges an ex-paramour steadily through acoustic guitar. The theme of love lost runs rampant but, you won’t feel sad or restless listening to “All in this Together.” You will here tinges of southern rock all throughout. You will also hear great solos and arrangements. Pulley also calls himself out in the process while holding everything together in “Had Enough.” The record ends with the title track. It’s an optimistic closer that rounds out with the soft demand, “Tell me what you see in me.” Ivan Pulley can be seen throughout Jacksonville and he is headed to Nashville this November. He recently became the second runner up at this year’s regional IBC Challenge held in September. Just recently released, this album recorded by Chris Flowers at A1A Studios is a solid introduction that is pensive, aware and earnest.
WILDIFIRE RISING Nov. 3 JacksonvilleLanding.com/event/bbqfest
WildFire Rising is a combination of passion, fire and experience that includes Melissa Smith, Ivan Pulley, Sebastion Stuto and Michael Calderin. You can hear it in her enthusiasm when she describes them, this is her dream band. Melissa belted out Bonnie Raitt’s “Something to Talk About,” leaving the crowd in awe as evidenced by the standing ovation she received after hitting the epic high note that is the song’s signature. She headed to Nashville, dream in hand, and was offered a record deal at the age of 17. Melissa went with her gut and declined the offer not feeling it was right for her. She took her God given gift to Jacksonville, sharing the stage with Artemis Pyle at Freebird in its glory days and performing with Keith Urban to a crowd of 40,000 people. She refers to singing with Urban at Country Superfest as another definitive moment that making music was absolutely what she was meant to do. This is the second of many more of its kind and Melissa has even dropped some hints for the next one, rumor has it that Kim Reteguiz of the Black Cat Bones may be joining the already impressive roster of female chanteuses. This writer believes that the goal of celebrating each artist’s individual talents while coming together will continue to be achieved.
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NIGHTLIFE
NIGHTLIFE PICKS Nov. 3-5
JAX BAR-B-QUE FEST!
Jacksonville Landing JacksonvilleLanding.com
We’re grillin’ & chillin’ at The Jacksonville Landing! Get ready for an amazing threeday barbecue fest filled with award-winning BBQ, vendors and live entertainment on two music stages! Bring your lawn chairs and sit back to some great local music. Award winning BBQ eating contest, VIP lounge, drink specials, kids fun zone, yard games and so much more!
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27 MONDAY NIGHTS ROCK ‘N ROLL KARAOKE
Dos Gatos DosGatosJax.com
Rock N Roll Karaoke with DJ Randall! Be a rockstar yourself or laugh with the performers! From 9pm - close. The best Monday night party in Jacksonville! Enjoy a Pegu Club, a Raspberry Lagerita or a craft beer from Dos Gatos’ extensive beer list!
Nov. 6, 13, 20 & 27
Nov. 4
MAGIC MEN LIVE
The Florida Theatre FloridaTheatre.com
MUSICIANS MONDAY
1904 Music Hall 1904MusicHall.com
The world’s premier ladies’ night experience that you’ve been waiting for is coming your way! Magic Men Live, a first-class ladies night experience is hitting the road and coming to the Florida Theatre with an all-new interactive concert experience unlike anything you’ve ever seen.
Every Monday is Musicians Monday, open mic night from 9-11 p.m. Fully equipped with a bangin’ sound system, intelligent lighting, a knowledgeable staff and everexpanding beer and wine list.
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CATCHIN' A BUZZ Interview by Anna Heise
RESTAURANT ORSAY RestaurantOrsay.com
What is unique about your bar area? We are held to a very high standard and management highly values our suggestions. Every bartender who has been here six months or longer is allowed to develop and add their cocktail to the menu. Not many establishments allow that; it makes our bar more creative, with not just one style or what a corporation is dictating. When is Happy Hour? Happy Hour is 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday, 11 p.m. to 7 p.m. Saturday and 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday. What kind of weekly drink specials do you offer?
MIXOLOGY
Hey Jealousy
¾ oz. Aperol 2 oz. house infused cucumber gin ¾ oz. freshly pressed lemon juice Shake vigorously, pour into chilled glass and top with a splash of sparkling wine, garnish with lemon peel.
We call them our Orsay Standards on happy hour, at a lower price point than our regular cocktail menu; we also offer local beers and wine. Tell us about your best-selling drink. I would say the East Bound and Down which is our twist on a Blood and Sand, instead of using scotch we use smoked bourbon that we smoke in house. The Blood Orange Martini, a simple drink. Tart and not too sweet made with house-infused vodka. On the regular menu there is the Hey Jealousy which is a twist on a Gin Blossom and a popular choice. When customers are having a great time at your business what are they doing? They are mostly just hanging out, eating bar snacks and unwinding from the day. On a busy night they just like to sit and watch us make drinks. It does get quite hectic, it’s like putting on a show. What do you want more people to know about your business? Perhaps that more than excellent dining, we offer a relaxed atmosphere, attentive service in a friendly environment. You can come in and relax have a good time and enjoy.
NIGHTLIFE EVENTS
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Bingo Night: Every Wednesday of November, Lynch’s Irish Pub, LynchsIrishPub.com
Jay Phillips: Nov. 2 - 4, The Comedy Zone Jacksonville, ComedyZone.com
Roy’s Aloha Hour: 2:59-7pm, Every Night, Roy’s Restaurant, RoysRestaurant.com
Cannibal Corpse: Nov. 3, Mavericks Live, MavericksAtTheLanding.com
Ultra Wednesdays: Every Wednesday of November, Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge, CubaLibreBar.com
We The Plug Presents: The Mile High Tour: Nov. 3, Myth Nightclub, MythExperience.com
Icemen Hockey: Every Week in November, Veteran’s Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com
Blue October: Nov. 4, Mavericks Live, MavericksAtTheLanding.com
DJ Wes Reed spins Party Anthems: Every Friday of November, The Loft, LoftJax.com
Unspoken Memories Photography Fashion Show: Nov. 4, Cuba Libre Ultra Lounge, CubaLibreBar.com
Trivia Night: Every Tuesday & Thursday of November, Lynch’s Irish Pub, LynchsIrishPub.com
Sunday Night Football: Nov. 5, Element Bistro Bar and Lounge, MythExperience.com
Fred’s All-Star Comedians: Nov. 1, Every Tuesday & Wednesday of November,The Comedy Zone Jacksonville, ComedyZone.com
Hypnotist Rich Guzzi: Nov. 7 - 11, The Comedy Zone Jacksonville, ComedyZone.com
The Sound of Music: Nov. 1 - 5, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, JaxEvents.com
Cards Against Humanity, Karaoke, Movie Night: Nov. 7 & 14, Element Bistro Bar and Lounge, MythExperience.com
The Addams Family: Nov. 1 - 12, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, AlhambraJax.com
Jethro Tull by Ian Anderson: Nov. 7, Everbank Field, JaxEvents.com
Succulent Terrarium Make & Take Presented by Plant Nite: Nov. 1, Brixx WoodFired Pizza, PlantNite.com
Adamec Bike Night: Nov. 9, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
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Grandma Lee • Nov. 24 - 25 • The Comedy Zone
We The Plug presents “Outlet Fridays” ft. KJ Sawka of Pendulum & Destroid: Nov. 10, Myth Nightclub, MythExperience.com The Blues is Alright: Nov. 10, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com Young Na$dak: Nov. 11, Mavericks Live, MavericksAtTheLanding.com Carlos Mencia: Nov. 16 - 18, The Comedy Zone Jacksonville, ComedyZone.com Grandma Lee: Nov. 24 - 25, The Comedy Zone Jacksonville, ComedyZone.com Mayhem Immolation & Black: Nov. 25, Mavericks Live, MavericksAtTheLanding.com
BEER BUZZED
By Linda Johnson
Jacksonville PorchFest in Springfield Thousands are expected to attend this year’s 4th Annual Jacksonville PorchFest in Springfield. The festival features music on front porches of local houses as stages, together with a beer garden and main stage for evening performances in Klutho Park. The festival will start with a 5k in the morning. Jax Beer Week also begins with beer from local breweries. The festival is presented by Springfield Preservation and Revitalization Council (SPAR). PorchFest is a family and pet-friendly community music festival, and proceeds benefit arts programming in Springfield. In addition to the houses, the festival’s core location is Klutho Park on 3rd Street. The festival runs until 9pm. The fest route covers several blocks and is walkable. Festival maps will be available at Klutho Park.
NOVEMBER HOROSCOPE
by Kyle, Astrologer Extraordinaire
ARIES (March 21- April 19)
I do appreciate your creativity, but come on now, your online profile on those dating sites is a little too over the top. Crank it down a few notches, to let’s say, the truth. People can like the real you, can’t they?
TAURUS (April 20 – May 20)
Your sign is the marrying or long-term love type. Thus, if you’re single with no prospects, that’s just a kick in the balls. If you’re not the marrying type, you are either reading the wrong horoscope or you just need to realize you are going to be hunkering down.
GEMINI (May 21 – June 21)
Zone
This month your critical side will rear its ugly head. Either nit-picking at your mate for stuff that doesn’t really matter, or for you single Gemini, well, you will be alone. You will be looking for that perfect person in this woeful of an imperfect place. It’s like you don’t even own a mirror yourself.
CANCER (June 22 – July 22)
Your passionate fifth house is heating up. While you’re out craving attention and being flirtatious with nearly everyone, remember while this may be fun, outside of Utah, you can only have one person at a time (legally). So fine tune your love-arrow shooting device and hone in on one target for now.
LEO (July 23 – August 22)
Seems your ‘swagger’ is returning from a long hiatus. According to my subscription of “How to Write Horoscopes” Mars is visiting your sign and you won’t need to try to attract admirers, they will be noticing you regardless. So enjoy a month in the sun before it all turns back to normal.
VIRGO (August 23 – September 22)
I just read another horoscope, and it said for Virgo to sacrifice lunches to be more productive at work. That is an interesting way of saying you need to lose weight. Why do they have to beat around the bush? Life is hard enough being fat, but being called lazy also? That is too much.
LIBRA (September 23 – October 22)
I could go for a Cinnabon right about now. Couldn’t you? Mmmm. Anyways… love is right around the corner or ask out that current crush out or something. Everything is a bit hazy when all I can think about is eating a Cinnabon. And all that icing…
SCORPIO (October 23 – November 21)
That number you thought about calling or texting isn’t going to dial itself. You managed to get the number; what was the point of doing that? So you could walk around in a Boston accent annoying your friends saying, “How bout them apples.” Call the person already.
SAGITTARIUS (November 22 – December 21)
Emotions are running high, and you could go either way this month. Vulnerable and pathetic, or in-charge and finding your potential mate. Pathetic is pretty easy for you these days, but I have a feeling another month alone isn’t really what you want.
CAPRICORN (December 22 – January 19)
Looks like you have an attraction close to home, such as a friend, co-worker, etc. Someone you currently see daily. Now hopefully you are single and this can blossom. But I know most of you Goats are married, so you will be tempted and most likely fail. As weak as Eve and that apple.
AQUARIUS (January 20 – February 18)
Mars visits Leo this month and puts the sizzle back into your love life this month. But also this will make you impatient and irritable. Your mate’s habits don’t seem so cute or endearing anymore. Man, there is just no pleasing you Aquarius.
PISCES (February 19 – March 20)
It is becoming the holiday season, which is a lonely time for your love life Pisces. Shopping for just family can be fun too! And all those holiday romantic comedies you can enjoy with… well they are fun by yourself too. With the money you are saving, buy yourself a gift.
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