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Comic artists from Northeast Florida join their global counterparts in the first

ALL-FEMALE COMIX ANTHOLOGY

Both obscure and legendary, singer/songwriter Van Dyke Parks has built a career on creative defiance. p. 22

Who’s in State Attorney Angela Corey’s crosshairs?

We are. But we’re not the only ones. p. 7

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20 MAIL A 6’1”, 240-lb. weightlifter thanks the State Attorney for protecting him from Cristian Fernandez. p. 4 NEWS Who’s in Angela Corey’s crosshairs? We are!

But we’re not alone. p. 7 BUZZ, BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Folio Weekly’s Alternative Deathstyles T-shirts threaten to revolutionize fundraising – and dodgeball tourneys. p. 8 SPORTSTALK Coughlin’s Super Bowl win puts him among the Giants of the modern game. p. 13 OUR PICKS Reasons to leave the house this week. p. 15 MOVIES Reviews of “The Woman in Black” and “Chronicle.” p. 16 Cover art by June Brigman, color by Lisa Kirk.

For more, see Arts, p. 28.

MUSIC Jason Dottley brings his spicy LGBT show and DJ flavor to Northeast Florida. p. 20 Indie rock supergroup The Togas swing through town for a beach-themed cover-band bacchanal. p. 21 Both obscure and legendary, Van Dyke Parks has built a career on creative defiance. p. 22 ON THE COVER/ARTS Northeast Florida comic artists join their international sisters for the groundbreaking “Womanthology.” p. 28 BACKPAGE What politicians don’t want you to know about the price of sprawl. p. 43 I ♥ TELEVISION p. 11 HAPPENINGS p. 31 DINING GUIDE p. 33 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 38 I SAW U p. 39 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 40 CLASSIFIEDS p. 41 FEBRUARY 14-20, 2012 | FOLIO WEEKLY | 3

Strong Arm of The Law

As a 6-foot-1-inch, 240-lb. weightlifter from the mean streets of Chicago’s west side, I am so grateful that State Attorney Angela Corey is protecting me and the rest of the public from little 13-year-old Cristian Fernandez (Cover Story, Jan. 31, http://bit.ly/x7nH5f).

Johnny Masiulewicz Mandarin

Small Change

JTA is raising bus fares, so they put new machines on the busses a week early and now they will not accept pennies. Every business in America has to accept pennies, so why are they different?

Mary Lackey Jacksonville

Aim High

Response to “Shot in the Dark,” Tricia Booker’s guest editorial (Jan. 31, http://bit.ly/xsOjh8).

The NRA, for most of its history, put forth progressive efforts to control guns. (Google “Karl T. Frederick’s Uniform Firearms Act.”) Ronald Reagan, after he got capped, was all about regulating guns. The Founding Fathers?

They required gun ownership — and they regulated the shit out of it. The Black Panthers were the true pioneers of the modern pro-gun movement, though. And no militia has more vehemently advocated the right to bear loaded weapons in public than the Black Panthers.

(Google “The Mulford Act.”) Unfortunately, the feud over gun rights in America is futile and misconstrued, because both sides have distorted history and the law. Regardless, it is painstakingly clear we will never live in a sophisticated society where problem-solving doesn’t equate with violence and guns are not needed at all if we continue to frantically arm ourselves with them.

Chance Ryan Jacksonville Beach via email

Over It

Just read Anne Schindler’s “Over the Rainbow” commentary on LGBT [equality] (Editor’s Note, Jan. 17, http://bit.ly/xi0mv9). I agree that our community needs to approach this issue with compassion. However, to oppose same-sex marriage does not make one “a hate-monger.” I admire Bernice King and our own Mayor Alvin Brown for defending traditional marriage as a one man, one woman union*. This biblical pattern has been a successful model for thousands of years. Any other sexual arrangement will lead to moral decay and political and economic decline.

Examples are found in the Bible and in the fall of the Roman Empire.

The “Rainbow” is a very important symbol in the Bible. It first appeared to Noah after it had rained for 40 days and 40 nights. The flood destroyed everybody on Earth except Noah, his wife, and family. They lived to see the rainbow.

Nobody else did.

William G. Shuttleworth Jacksonville

Editor’s Note: Mayor Brown has never said he believes marriage is between a man and a woman. During his campaign, he told leaders in the LGBT community that he favored equal rights for all. Since his election, he has been mum on the issue.

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Thank you to Anne Schindler for her excellent

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editorial on the eminent domain bill (House Bill 1037, Senate Bill 1348) that is currently making its way, well “greased” through the legislature (Editor’s Note, Jan. 24, “Blind Spot,” http://bit.ly/yQwGil). The idea that homeowners could have their homes taken away against their will, not from fault, and, as the bill’s sponsor admits, with no need, is a frightening idea that should be deeply disturbing to all of your readers across the political spectrum.

While the neighbors and the community appreciate the school and its mission, there has been a long history on the part of certain administrators, and the Board of Trustees (who are from other parts of the state) to be

There is no limit on the eminent domain.

If the bill is passed, the school, using state (taxpayer) money, has unrestricted power to take homes and property without restriction. heavy-handed, and frankly abusive, in their dealing with the local community. Their actions have had a serious, negative economic impact on a vibrant, charming neighborhood as well as on the ability of the city of St. Augustine to protect the historic components that make it distinctive.

Many locals understand that this is a personal issue for Dr. Proctor, and are alarmed that he is using his seniority and affiliations in the legislature to throw his community “under the bus” in the interest of a de facto private entity, for which he is acting as a lobbyist.

There is no limit on the eminent domain. If the bill is passed, the school, using state (taxpayer) money, has unrestricted power to take homes and property without restriction.

While the state is in belt-tightening mode, with drastic cuts continuing in the budget, is this really the time to be expanding government? The school has shown itself to be a poor steward of state dollars, used not for its disabled students but in kingdom-building.

The precedent strongly demonstrates abuse of power, waste of state money, lack of diligence and conformity to the will of Dr. Proctor, not to the students.

I’m beseeching your readers to please help in any way they can to help stop this bill from becoming law.

Lisa Lloyd St. Augustine via email

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Crime of the Century

What happens behind bars in American prisons is an injustice in which we are all complicit “I hope the prison system will show you a real good time.”

— Somer Thompson’s grandmother, addressing Jarred Harrell from the stand “I think the inmates in prison are probably going to do him some justice for me.”

— Somer Thompson’s mother, when asked on “The Today Show” if justice had been done

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he grief that has consumed the family of 7-year-old Somer Thompson since the day of her disappearance cannot be measured, allayed or questioned. They’ve been tormented by thoughts of the girl’s final hours, forced to see pictures of her sweet face juxtaposed with the bland, sadistic countenance of her killer, Jarred Harrell. Worst of all, they’ve been forced to go on, to endure the unendurable: life as a family forever abridged.

Because of that, there isn’t a sentient person who could fault them for their comments or question the value of those comments as salve to their wounds. Neither, however, can we ignore what the words mean or — in a just society — accept their

issue, and there has been no diminution of the problem. If anything, the idea of prison rape has become even more ingrained in our culture — greeted not with horror but something akin to glee. As Adam Gopnik wrote in his shattering Jan. 30 piece on prison culture in The New Yorker (http://nyr.kr/Aee1IB), “The normalization of prison rape — like 18thcentury japery about watching men struggle as they die on the gallows — will surely strike our descendants as chillingly sadistic, incomprehensible on the part of people who thought themselves civilized.”

To be clear: Victims of terrible crime have their own, truly unenviable, right to wish revenge; there is no “wrong” way to mourn such a loss.

But the rest of us are not similarly exempt.

Those more than once removed from the Thompson lineage are not entitled to seek ragebased “justice.” Or, if we do — if we sanction prison rape as punishment — we must also embrace the brutality of every kind of torture, as well as the enslavement of the weak, the dominance of the criminal-minded, and the

The disconnect between what we celebrate about our justice system and what we know happens in prison is largely facilitated by the view that prison rape is not a crime, but a joke. There was a time when lynching was treated much the same way, by mobs that felt similarly righteous. implication. The words make manifest a reality that’s alternately a late-night talk show punchline and accepted “punishment” for tens of thousands of inmates in the United States.

It’s a call for prison rape.

Naming the thing is not an effort to fault Somer’s family. The nature of the crime they’ve endured is so savage, one would have to be a pure soul indeed not to feel a thirst for similar vengeance.

But while our judicial system is supposed to be a place of punishment, not torture, the bald expectation is that rape will be meted out by fellow inmates as part of a sentence. It is, in fact, a certainty. Hundreds if not thousands of inmates are raped each year — as much as a fifth of the prison population, according to a 2001 report by Human Rights Watch titled “No Escape: Male Rape in U.S. Prisons” (http://bit. ly/yGFKzE). “Rape is in no way an inevitable consequence of incarceration,” the report’s authors noted. “But it is a predictable one if prison and prosecutorial authorities do little to prevent and punish it.”

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ascendance of our own savage tendencies.

Some people are OK with that. But others — arguably most of us — stop somewhere short of that threshold.

This disconnect between what we celebrate about our justice system and what we know happens in prison is largely facilitated by the view that prison rape is not a crime, but a joke.

There was a time when lynching was treated much the same way, by mobs that felt similarly righteous. At some point, thinking people and law enforcement joined forces to repudiate that view.

Of course, some will defend till the end their hope that a monster like Jarred Harrell will get what he “deserves” in prison. For those folks, it’s important to remember who else is in there. The environment that seems like just desserts to relatives of Somer Thompson — and indeed, to many thousands of observers and sympathizers — is the same place that State Attorney Angela Corey intends to send Cristian Fernandez, charged as an adult in the death of his younger brother when Cristian was just 12. It’s the place that Corey says Fernandez stands his best chance of “rehabilitation.” It’s a destination he could easily share with Jarred Harrell.

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In a Jan. 6 email to Corey, Public Defender Matt Shirk complained about Blacksheep’s comments. “Angela, I know that Blacksheep is your sister,” he wrote. “This is the first time she has attacked me personally on a blog. I’m disappointed.”

Mad as Hell

Who’s in Angela Corey’s crosshairs? We are. But we’re not alone.

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tate Attorney Angela Corey has been under a lot of pressure lately. In addition to overseeing last week’s plea deal in one of the most horrific crimes in recent memory — the Somer Thompson case — she’s been vilified for her unpopular decision to prosecute juvenile Cristian Fernandez as an adult. She’s also in campaign mode, having kicked off her re-election effort late last year.

But while Corey appears to be juggling the responsibilities of her office just fine, there are signs that the pressure may be taking a toll in other ways.

The day after Folio Weekly posted a January blog item suggesting Corey may have pressured employees to sign petitions for her re-election at the office Christmas party, she began trying to find out who’d leaked the info. According to public records requested

by Folio Weekly, Corey’s information

money for the privilege of dressing casually twice a month.)

Corey’s anger hasn’t all been behind the scenes. In a Jan. 24 phone call to FW editor Anne Schindler, she accused Folio Weekly of libeling her, and said she was rechristening Folio Weekly’s blog Flog “Trog” — a jab at its contributors. She called the Christmas party blog post “hideous” and even took a shot at the appearance of the reporter who wrote the original blog post. “I understand why she is what she is,” Corey raged. “I understand her need to spit venom. I do. I finally saw her for the first time.”

Folio Weekly reporters aren’t the only ones on the receiving end of Corey’s ire. Melissa Higgins, the New Hampshire woman who started an online petition to pressure Corey to try Fernandez as a juvenile (http://chn.ge/ z1FelV), says Corey telephoned her on Jan.

Shortly after Folio Weekly posted the blog item, Corey began trying to find out who’d leaked the info, asking for all employee emails with the term “photos” in the subject line (Folio Weekly published a photo from the Christmas party) and “anyone that sent an email to ‘@folioweekly.com.’ ” technology employee asked the city (which hosts State Attorney’s Office emails) to search all employee emails for those with the term “photos” in the subject line (Folio Weekly published a photo from the Christmas party).

The office also asked for records of “anyone that sent an email to ‘@folioweekly.com’ ” as well as the email records of six employees apparently suspected of betrayal — “Angela Judah, William Caryle, Valorie Miller, Rebekah Holt and Stanley Moore”— and any emails sent to Jasen Hutchinson, a former employee of the State Attorney’s Office. Some employees theorize that the Folio Weekly piece even prompted Corey to cancel two recent Dress Down Days on Jan. 20 and Feb. 3. (The office raises money for the yearly Christmas party when employees contribute

18, haranguing her for her online posts and emails. Higgins, who founded the website justice4juveniles.com in 2011 to oppose the adult prosecution of teenagers, says it was the second time that Corey has telephoned, and that Corey was furious.

“She was really angry. She said that I was ruining her career,” says Higgins, who recently started another petition seeking Corey’s removal from office. “She said it was none of my business, because I’m in New Hampshire.”

Higgins added that Corey was so angry, it was “hard to get a word in edgewise.”

Higgins also may have inadvertently outed a particularly vicious commentator on The Florida Times-Union website as one of Corey’s sisters. In a public records request on Jan. 9, Higgins — concerned about the seemingly

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Angry Man playing Angry Birds Jacksonville City Councilmember Don Redman went all Occupy himself last Tuesday in his ongoing efforts to dislodge Occupy Jacksonville from the city’s downtown. Redman (whose district includes downtown) set up a card table festooned with images of the American flag near the Occupy Jax protesters, who’ve been staged on the sidewalk outside City Hall on Duval Street since Nov. 5. Redman placed a small stack of religious pamphlets on the table, along with cards detailing services for the homeless, tuned a radio to the conservative radio mouth of Rush Limbaugh, checked his watch, and then spent a lot of time looking at his cell phone. To watch Occupy Jacksonville in realtime or a video of Redman, go to livestream.com/occupyjax.

did?” Blacksheep responded that information cozy relationship between Corey and Public Defender Matt Shirk (http://bit.ly/wLLHnV) — on the plea deal came from news stories.

In comments following the Jan. 6 story, asked Corey and Shirk for all emails between the two since both took office in 2008. Corey’s Blacksheep turned on Shirk, accusing him of office said the request might cost as much as being incompetent and grandstanding. $92,000, but Shirk said he would forward her “God bless the prosecutors and judges for the emails he had. pursuing justice in the wake of the ignorant In mid-January, Shirk’s office provided bleeding-heart persecution. CF could have had Higgins with a group of emails that included three months of rehab by now, but he’s stuck with communications with Corey. In a Jan. 6 email, inexperienced representation. Shirk’s refusal of Shirk accuses one of Corey’s sisters of being the original plea deal, filing of bogus motions, the person behind “Blacksheep,” a regular and grandstanding with million dollar lawyers [a poster in the Times-Union’s comments section. team of private attorneys had joined the defense] “Blacksheep” is known for an aggressive, has only exposed his incompetence and wasted baiting online posture, a strong defense taxpayer dollars. Wonder if CF’s mother voted of Corey, and a merciless view of Cristian for Bill White.” (White was Shirk’s opponent in Fernandez. In response to a Jan. 6 story in the 2008 Public Defender’s election). which reporter Jim Schoettler described court A little over an hour after the comment bailiffs “towering” over the 5'1" Fernandez, appeared, Shirk sent an email to Corey Blacksheep wrote, “Hey Jim, were the midget complaining about Blacksheep’s comments. bailiffs unavailable for escort or are you “Angela, I know that Blacksheep is just seeking sympathy for this your sister,” he wrote. “She told psychopathic, sexual deviant me in 2008 when we were murderer???” In another campaigning. This is the first Fernandez-related post, time she has attacked me Blacksheep opined, “Evil personally on a blog. I’m can’t be rehabilitated.” disappointed.”

The identity of Folio Weekly was Blacksheep has been a unable to determine hot topic of discussion which of Corey’s three in the comments sisters Shirk may have section of the Timesbeen referencing, or Union’s website. make contact with any Some people note that of them. Neither Shirk Blacksheep knows a nor Corey responded lot about the Fernandez to Folio Weekly’s request proceedings, including for comment about the details of the case that matter. (Corey did leave two aren’t public, and have raised messages with Folio Weekly’s questions about how that editor in the past week, but “She was really angry,” says Melissa Higgins. those calls, once returned, information was obtained.

“She said that I was ruining her career.”

In a discussion about a did not yield contact or plea deal that Shirk rejected in December, comment.) And Corey’s response to Shirk’s Blacksheep asked, “Am I the only person in allegation is unknown. The State Attorney’s this community that read the plea deal offered Office’s public records custodian Lisa DiFranza by the SAO???” Melissa Higgins responded said the office would assert a public records via her online handle melissa311, questioning exemption for emails in any way related to how Blacksheep obtained the plea deal. “This Cristian Fernandez because active investigations IS NOT a public record,” Higgins wrote. “Who are exempted from the Florida Sunshine Law. allowed you to read that plea deal? Was that Susan Cooper Eastman person not in violation of the law when they sceastman@folioweekly.com

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Spray It Although graffiti artists typically remain undercover for fear of arrest, the group Hurting Families With Children in Crime, Inc. is calling graffiti artists out to participate in a contest on Feb. 25, as part of the Black on Black Crime and Black History Extravaganza. The contest is part of a day of activities at the Norwood Flea Market, 5301 Norwood Ave., in Jacksonville. To register for the art contest or to set up a booth at the event, contact Linda Dayson at 755-9683.

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OK, now that I have your attention: If you plan on doing ANYTHING this Sunday, don’t do it. There are simply too many amazing things happening on TV this Sunday to warrant doing anything else — and this includes, but is not limited to: Rescuing a kitten from a burning building. (Important … but not important enough.) Saying goodbye to your boyfriend who’s going to study in Europe for a year. (There’s no point … in his mind, he’s already porking a cigarette-smoking, beret-

Are you just about to make out with Mila Kunis and her until-now unheardof twin sister? Stop doing that. I need to tell you something important. wearing French girl who rides a bicycle, a baguette tucked under her arm.) Eating any food, drinking any liquid or inhaling oxygen or anything else into your lungs. (Only exceptions: pizza rolls, bourbon, nitrous oxide.)

So what are these amazing TV things on Sunday night that are going to stop you from telling Kanye West you’d be happy to go on tour with him? Oh, just these: • “The Celebrity Apprentice” (NBC, 9 p.m.)

While I’m loath to recommend ANY show featuring that walking piece of toupée’d crap Donald Trump, I have to admit this year’s lineup of washed-up celebs is fairly awwwwwesome.

For example! “American Idol” runner-up Clay Aiken? (Ka-BOING!) TV’s “Incredible Hulk” Lou Ferrigno? (WHAAAA??) ’80s pop darling Debbie Mothereffing Gibson? (SQUEEEE!) Whoop-whoop former talk show host Arsenio Hall? (WHOOP! WHOOP!) And … hold on … Sulu from “Star Trek” — most awesome gay dude alive George Takei?? (I don’t have a sound effect worthy of this man, so I’ll make one up.

MALABALAFALAPAPA!!)

• “The Walking Dead” (AMC, 9 p.m.) Last season lacked the desired number of zombie decapitations, but tonight’s episode pits Rick, Glenn and Hershel against a mob of brainhungry undead. (Zombie Decapitation Pro Tip: Always stretch out first — swinging a shovel gives ya lower back strain.)

• “Eastbound & Down” (HBO, 10 p.m.)

Failed baseball star Kenny Powers (Danny McBride) returns for a third season of hillbillarious shenanigans. After his exile in Mexico, Kenny lands a pitching gig in Myrtle Beach — a perfect place for him to ride his Confederate flag boogie board.

• “Life’s Too Short” (HBO, 10:30 p.m.) Here’s that new Ricky “I’m still not funny” Gervais’ mockumentary starring Warwick Davis — the

little person from “Willow” (AWWWWW!) — who plays a fictionalized version of himself experiencing the day-to-day woes of being a dwarf actor in Hollywood. (Still better than being Lindsay Lohan or Kim Kardashian, right?)

• “My Strange Addiction” (TLC, 10:30 p.m.)

Finally, what better way to end the best Sunday night ever than with the stone-cold freaks here?

On tonight’s double-header, people who are addicted to a) cleaning out their ears, b) eating cellophane tape and c) drinking fingernail polish. DON’T YOU PEOPLE HAVE MORE IMPORTANT THINGS TO DO??

TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 8:00 FOX GLEE Rachel gets a visit from her two gay dads (Brian Stokes Mitchell, Jeff Goldblum)!

8:30 ABC COUGAR TOWN Season premiere! The show’s really not awful; just the name. But each episode is named after a Tom Petty song!! This new one’s called “Ain’t Love Strange?” Check it out!

WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 15 8:00 CBS SURVIVOR Season premiere! Eighteen castaways are stranded on a Samoan beach and … WHY IS THIS SHOW STILL ON THE AIR? 10:00 ABC REVENGE Chaos erupts at Emily’s engagement party, which naturally inspires … REVENGE!

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 16 8:30 NBC PARKS AND RECREATION Leslie and Ben have an awkward run-in with her old flame, Dave (played by Louis CK)! SQUEEEEE!!

10:00 MTV JERSEY SHORE Roger is concerned by J-Woww’s revealing outfit (which is to say, she’s almost nude).

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 17 11:30 CBS LATE SHOW WITH DAVID LETTERMAN Tonight’s guest star: The always mostly funny Kristen Wiig!

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 18 8:00 ANI MY CAT FROM HELL Featuring a cat that attacks and vomits simultaneously when angry. (Sounds like my exwife, amirite, high five!)

11:30 NBC SATURDAY NIGHT LIVE Former cast fave Maya Rudolph returns to host. (Do Whitney Houston!)

SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 19 8:00 CBS THE AMAZING RACE Season premiere! Tonight celebrating its 20th season! (Sorry … not important enough.)

8:00 FOX THE SIMPSONS Tonight celebrating its 500th episode! (Sorry … not important enough.)

The event will celebrate and honor the work of the current Riverkeeper, Neil Armingeon, who is stepping down in 2012. The evening will feature musical luminaries Van Dyke Parks and Billy Joe Shaver. Parks has a lengthy list of credits as a composer, arranger, producer and musician. He is, perhaps, best known for his collaborations with the Beach Boys’ Brian Wilson. Shaver is a fabulous honky-tonking country outlaw, whose songs have been recorded by Widespread Panic, Marty Stuart, Elvis Presely, Bob Dylan, Allman Brothers, Robert Earl Keen, Waylon Jennings, Alison Krauss, Emmylou Harris, Jerry Lee Lewis, Patty Loveless, Willie Nelson & Johnny Cash, just to name a few. Come see these true American originals as we celebrate Neil Armingeon — an incredible asset to our city and a tireless advocate for the St. Johns!

MONDAY, FEBRUARY 20 8:00 E! THE E! TRUE HOLLYWOOD STORY Featuring the lurid past and present of Lindsay Lohan! (Nice of them not to wait until she’s dead.)

10:00 NBC SMASH The Marilyn musical looks for its Joe DiMaggio character — because this project isn’t embarrassing enough.

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Coughlin’s Super Bowl win puts him among the Giants of the modern game

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any people were surprised the Giants even made the NFL playoffs this year — never mind going deep, or winning the Super Bowl.

I wasn’t one of them. I called it as far back as the holiday season, during an appearance on WJCT’s “First Coast Connect.” The Jints weren’t just going to the playoffs, to be bounced out one-and-done style. They would go to the Big Game in Indy. And they would win.

This was at a time when the odds against the Giants were long. As in 80-to-1. Other things with odds that long include the U.S. balancing the budget, Rick Santorum becoming president

As those who watched the Patriots this year can tell you, their pass D was mortal indeed. Or should I say it was sorry. Sorrier than cold grits and a cheating wife. and Paul McCartney doing another Super Bowl halftime show (which, as Jacksonville residents recall, was the worst halftime show of the modern era, a fitting coda to the local Super Bowl experiment).

I liked the Giants because they looked to be peaking at the right time. Their annual midseason slump was over, and the whispers — always the whispers! — that Coughlin had “lost the locker room” had subsided. They were a hungry team with a quarterback who’d pronounced himself elite during a year when the Super Bowl just happened to be in his older, more celebrated brother’s hometown.

We all know Peyton Manning is about done, but what was proven in the Super Bowl, throughout the playoffs and toward the end of the regular season, was that baby brother Eli is just getting started.

To be sure, Eli had plenty of weapons at his disposal. Three stud wideouts: the undrafted Victor Cruz, who’d been a

preseason wonder but previously relegated to the practice squad despite his August heroics; Mario Manningham, drafted to be a star; and Hakeem Nicks, who was a consensus projected top 5 fantasy wideout in August. To have one good wideout is a plus that Blaine Gabbert, for example, lacked. Having two, as Brunell did during the Thunder & Lightning epoch, can win you quite a few games. Three?

All at once? Too many options for a mortal defense. And as those who watched the Patriots this year can tell you, their pass D was mortal indeed.

Or should I say it was sorry. Sorrier than cold grits and a cheating wife. Belichick was reduced to putting backup white-boy wideout Julian Edelman in the secondary, so bereft was that defensive unit of talent. Belichick had done this before with a wideout, when he stuck veteran Patriot mainstay Troy Brown back there a few years ago. Back then, Tom Brady was the best quarterback in the game.

He was young and healthy, and could make all the throws. Not 34, with a supermodel wife, a tweaked shoulder and a lack of touch on the deep ball.

Still, if that Super Bowl had been against the Niners or the Saints — anyone in the NFC but the Giants — Brady might have been able to pull it off. Not against Coughlin’s New York squad, with the best pass rushers in the game to go with that golden trio of wideouts. Brady was more rattled by the rush than Steven Malkmus; that game-opening intentional grounding safety augured what was to come.

And the 9-0 lead the Giants put up wasn’t prohibitive — the Pats came back before the half — but it stopped Belichick and Brady from doing what they do best, getting out to a big league and then letting the other team and coach take risks and flub up.

Tom Coughlin out-Belichicked Belichick.

He pressured Brady into bad throws and questionable decisions, working the quarterback so hard that his own wife — who makes more money per annum than anyone in the NFL — famously said that Brady can’t catch and throw the ball at the same time, thus throwing the wideouts under the bus right after a crushing loss. Coughlin destroyed the Brady/ Belichick mystique. And, recall, he’d done the same a few years back.

Some advocate for Coughlin to be admitted to the NFL Hall of Fame, and I want to join that chorus. He built the NFL in the 904, even though he left the team in salary cap shambles.

Then he went to the Big Apple and won where others had fallen short. He’s the gold standard and the eminence grise of NFL coaches right now, and I will always admire his approach to the game – a throwback, a reminder of how things are done when procedure and order and logic rule the day. The right team won the game. I just wish I’d put my money where my mouth was!

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Reasons to leave the house this week WORD UP AMELIA ISLAND BOOK FEST

FILM CRISPIN HELLION GLOVER

Bookworms, literary types, burgeoning novelists and straight-up word groupies, take heed! The 11th annual Amelia Island Book Festival runs from Friday, Feb. 17 through Sunday, Feb. 19 at venues around Fernandina Beach. The events include workshops, lectures and meetand-greets with three dozen authors in a variety of genres including Steve Berry, Paula McLain, David Morrell and Bill Belleville (pictured). For a full schedule of events and ticket information, visit ameliaislandbookfestival.com.

MUSICAL MADNESS SPAMALOT

Monty Python’s “Spamalot,” a musically minded take on the medieval mirth of the classic 1974 film, “Monty Python and the Holy Grail” features a chorus line of dancing divas and knights, flatulent Frenchmen, killer rabbits and one legless knight.

Now that’s entertainment! The original 2005 Broadway production was “knighted” with three Tony Awards and the touring production has taken its delightful King Arthur anarchy to more than a dozen countries. “Spamalot” is staged on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 7:30 p.m. at T-U Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $46.50-$66.50. 632-3373.

Cinematic weirdness, nervy performance and cuttingedge visual art converge in the world of Crispin Hellion Glover. While the 47-year-old auteur is best known for starring in ’80s flicks “River’s Edge” and “Back to the Future” (as George McFly), Glover has spent the past two decades releasing a series of albums, books and films that make him more Art Brut than Brat Pack.

Crispin Hellion Glover performs Part 2 of “Crispin Hellion Glover’s Big Slide Show” and screens “It Is Fine!

Everything is Fine.” on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. and performs Part 1 of his slide show and screens “What Is It?” on Sunday, Feb. 19 at 7:30 p.m. at SunRay Cinema, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $20 each night. 359-0047. sunraycinema.com

MUSIC INDIAN CLASSICAL

In the past decade, the group Jaxraaga has been presenting a series of concerts that promote Carnatic music, or South Indian classical, in Northeast Florida. This year’s Jaxraaga and Thyagaraja Aradhana celebrations are held on Saturday, Feb. 18 from 8:50 a.m.-8:15 p.m. and Sunday, Feb. 19 from 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m. at University of North Florida’s Student Union Auditorium, Rm. 2704, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. The two-day event (and Jaxraaga’s 10th anniversary) features performers Sri Sathish Rao, Madurai Sri Sundar, Sri Arun Ramamurthy and Sri Vinod Seetharaman, as well as Indian culinary delights. jaxraaga.org

SOUL GLADYS KNIGHT

Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Gladys Knight, called the Empress of Soul, is best known for her work with ’60s group Gladys Knight & The Pips, but she has also ruled over domains like actor, memoirist, humanitarian — she’s even worn the crown of successful restaurateur. A member of both the Georgia Music Hall of Fame and Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Knight claims such No. 1 hits as 1973’s “Midnight Train to Georgia” and Dionne Warwick and Friends’ “That’s What Friends Are For” (1986). Gladys Knight performs on Saturday, Feb. 18 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $50 and $65. 355-2787.

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TIEMPO LIBRE

Talk about dedication to your art! While still teenagers in their native Cuba, the members of the band Tiempo Libre fashioned crude antennas out of salvaged aluminum foil and clotheshangers to tune into music from Miami radio stations. Since then, this Grammy-nominated Latin American sevenpiece has appeared everywhere from Lincoln Center to “The Tonight Show” and got a few butts shakin’ on the strength of their unique blends of Afro-Cuban rhythms, funk, hip hop, jazz and rap.

Known for their fiery, “dance-mandatory” concerts, Tiempo Libre perform on Friday, Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $25; $10 for students. 398-6222. riversidefinearts.org

ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER BENEFIT CONCERT

Outgoing St. Johns Riverkeeper Neil Armingeon is honored with performances by Billy Joe Shaver (pictured, top) and Van Dyke Parks on Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m. at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Shaver is best known as one of the founders of the Outlaw Country movement. Parks has worked with artists ranging from Brian Wilson to Joanna Newsom and has released his own original solo albums. The concert is also a fundraiser for the Riverkeeper organization. Tickets range from $33.50-$53.50. VIP tickets are $128.50; price includes a reception with the Riverkeeper and post-show meet-and-greet with the artists. (Check out our exclusive interview with Parks on page 22, and listen to Shaver tell how you should never doublecross a Honky Tonk Hero at http://bit.ly/zpnsFt.) 355-2787. stjohnsriverkeeper.org FEBRUARY 14-20, 2012 | Folio wEEklY | 15

Dark Shadows

Daniel Radcliffe makes his adult role debut in the chilling horror of “The Woman in Black” The Woman in Black ***@

Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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n his first lead role since the conclusion of the “Harry Potter” series, Daniel Radcliffe makes a strong transition into the adult genre as a tortured lawyer confronting a vengeful ghost in “The Woman in Black.” Though he’s done other films between takes on the Hogwarts Saga, this is the first time the young actor has had to carry a film on his shoulders and reputation.

With a PG-13 rating, the movie is clearly meant to entice the same viewers who flock to the “Twilight” movies, though “The Woman in Black” is considerably more mature in terms of content and style.

This is Radcliffe’s movie from start to finish, and he acquits himself well. Though he has relatively little dialogue, he captures the haunted psyche of the film’s hero, Arthur Kipps, perfectly, as a man trying to cope with his own loss who’s forced to confront the fears of others in a similar situation. There’s a big difference, however, in the origins of their sorrows.

Whereas Arthur’s wife died giving birth to their child, the other mourners have lost children to the mysterious Woman in Black.

The story is set in a remote seaside English village in the early 20th century. Arthur, a young attorney struggling with the loss of his wife four years earlier, is sent by his London firm to settle the muddled estate of a dead woman on the coast. It’s made clear to Arthur that this is his last chance to pull himself together and save his job. The trip entails a few days’ separation from his 4-year-old son, Joseph (Misha Handley), and the boy’s nanny (Jessica Raine), but Arthur assures Joseph they’ll join him by the weekend.

Once arrived, Arthur discovers few village folks are at all eager to assist him. The one exception is Mr. Daily (Ciarán Hinds) and his wife (Janet McTeer), the wealthiest residents

whose money and position have been unable to protect them from the supernatural vengeance attending other parents in the village. Like many of their neighbors, the Dailys have lost a child in unusual circumstances. The film’s opening sequence, one of many such chilling scenes, shows what had happened to three young sisters earlier. At least twice more in the film, Arthur sees the inexplicable horror himself.

Mr. Daily tends to dismiss the villagers’ belief that the cause is a curse by the film’s titular character, who blamed villagers for her own son’s death before hanging herself.

Whenever anyone sees the Woman in Black, they fear, one of their children is doomed.

Naturally Arthur begins to see her, and lots of other creepy things, and at an alarming rate.

Based on an early ’80s novel by Susan Hill, “The Woman in Black” was originally filmed as a BBC TV movie in 1989. The present version is scripted by Jane Goldman, who’s hot as a firecracker these days, her prior contributions including “Stardust,” “Kick-Ass,” “The Debt” and “X-Men: First Class.” Adapting a straightforward ghost story like “The Woman in Black,” Goldman is limited by constraints of the plot: Once the specter’s existence is accepted as real and her wrath is understood, there is only one recourse (see Jennifer Connelly in “Dark Water”). Nonetheless, Goldman makes the story both intriguing and disturbing, a cut above the usual fare.

Since the film operates with a minimum of dialogue, kudos also go to director James Watkins, whose mini-budgeted “Eden Lake” (’08) featured its fair share of visual chills.

Mostly avoiding shock gimmicks, Watkins opts for the creep factor, utilizing the splendid period sets and remote locale with terrific effect.

The film’s set design is one of its major appeals, otherworldly in time as well as subject matter.

While it doesn’t break new ground in the genre, “The Woman in Black” is noteworthy for its eeriness and intelligence. And there’s no doubt about it — Harry Potter is all grown up.

Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com Daniel Radcliffe discovers that playing Hide and Seek isn’t so fun when there’s a murderous effin’ ghost in the house, in the spooky “The Woman in Black.”

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Andrew (Dane DeHaan) demonstrates his sweet ride’s state-of-the-art crumple zones in the telekinetic teeny bopper sci-fi of “Chronicle.”

Kids Slay the Darnedest Things

The telekinetic teen tale “Chronicle” puts a unique spin on the superhero saga Chronicle

***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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e’ve all heard the story: A teenaged boy with a drunken, abusive dad and a sick mom — lovelorn, lonely and bullied at school — suddenly finds his rage transformed into superpowers.

The beautiful thing about “Chronicle” is that it takes on the superhero origin story that’s so familiar — over the course of 80 years of comic book mutants and 40 years of superhero flicks — and delivers it in its purest form, stripped of all the pulp and camp that’s accrued around the genre. “Chronicle” is the work of two relative newbies, writer-director Josh Trank and co-writer Max Landis (son of John), both with only a handful of TV and shorts credits to their names. The pair has created an original “I’m a mutant!” tale as it might be if we had no X-Men and Superman — or how “Carrie” might have developed, had Stephen King taken his inspiration from comic books.

The specter of “Carrie” hangs very much in the air here. “Is Andrew on his way to becoming not a superhero but a supervillain?” is the question that pops into one’s head early on in “Chronicle.” The film reveals Andrew’s intimate perspective on the world. He’s bought a video camera (“I’m filming everything,” he warns his violent father) and the story is told mostly through Andrew’s haphazard video diaries, which consist simply of him documenting his life. It creates a persuasive sympathy with Andrew, seeing life through his eyes and feeling all those hurts and stinging slights. This approach has a potent extra kick when one considers that superhero tales have always appealed to our own feelings of inadequacy and powerlessness.

We like Andrew because he speaks to something small and scared in many of us.

And we like superhero tales because they give us a temporary respite from those feelings. We fantasize about being powerful. We fantasize about being magnanimous to those who’ve hurt us, meting out justice with the same sense of honor as a true superhero.

But our hero Andrew does some unsettling and unheroic things with his emerging powers, and suddenly we’re worried that this boy wonder is more like a budding version of Magneto rather than Dr. Charles Xavier. While

“Chronicle” appeals to fans of the superhero genre, the way the plot toys with ideas of good and evil gives it universal appeal.

Maintaining the documentary style, “Chronicle” reveals that Andrew (Dane DeHaan) receives his superpowers when he, his cousin Matt (Alex Russell) and their schoolmate Steve (Michael B. Jordan) make a weird discovery in the woods. The boys stumble upon a suspicious hole in the ground and find a … thing. This object is vaguely crystalline and maybe even alive: It whines and pulsates. It makes Andrew’s camcorder go all wonky. It gives the boys nosebleeds. Then it gives them telekinetic abilities.

Maybe the thing is alien. Maybe it’s a government experiment gone awry. It doesn’t matter, since “Chronicle” is not that kind of story. It’s really about the guys giddily discovering their superhuman skills. And their giddiness is contagious. There’s nothing in “Chronicle” we haven’t seen before in 1,000 other superhero movies, but Trank manages to make us feel as exhilarated as they are. Part of the film’s appeal comes from the excision of any corniness that inevitably comes in the wake of tales of people who can fly or move stuff with their minds. We are as excited as the trio onscreen about the sheer outrageousness of their powers.

There’s a nervous sense of humor in “Chronicle” that avoids one-liners or snarky irony, thank goodness. While we like the kidson-a-spree vibe, the action feels urgent in a real-world, real-consequences way. As we see Andrew tempted to use his new skills for darker purposes, we wonder if his friends will succeed in bringing him back. The found-footage nature of the presentation lends “Chronicle” a unique credibility: Even though we know intellectually that we’re looking at things that have been created with special effects, there’s an authority to the visuals that comes from their casualness, and from the camera not lingering on them.

Perhaps the most intriguing thing about “Chronicle” is that it makes us reconsider the terms “superhero” and “supervillain.” No one here can be reduced to such black-and-white terms; they’re just people doing the best they can with what they have. It’s just that they suddenly have so much more than the rest of us. How they handle that gift is what makes “Chronicle” one super flick.

Mary Ann Johanson themail@folioweekly.com

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FILM RATINGS **** SOUL TRAIN ***@ SOUL SURVIVOR **@@ SOUL SURFER *@@@ SOUL ASYLUM

NOW SHOWING ALVIN AND THE CHIPMUNKS: CHIP-WRECKED **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square The vacation plans of Dave Seville (Jason Lee) and those nutty little Chipmunks (voices of Justin Long, Matthew Gray Gubler, Jesse McCartney) are sunk when they (and the Chipettes!) are marooned on a deserted island. Co-starring Amy Poehler, Anna Faris and Christina Applegate.

THE ARTIST ***@ Rated PG-13 • Carmike Amelia Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Pot Belly’s, Regal Beach An Oscar favorite, “The Artist” is director Michel Hazanavicius’ expertly rendered tale of 1927 silent film star George Valentin’s (Jean Dujardin) personal and professional life, played out at the advent of “talkies.” Fate, metaphor and romance are explored with supporting efforts from Bérénice Bejo, Penelope Ann Miller, John Goodman and Missi Pyle. Shot entirely in black-and-white with no dialogue, “The Artist” reminds movies lovers why we still fall in love with stories told on the silver screen.

BEAUTY AND THE BEAST **@@ Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Disney’s 1991 animated Oscar-winner goes 3-D. When an evil enchantress turns an arrogant young prince (voiced by Robby Benson) into the Beast and his servants into furniture, only the love and understanding of innocent Belle (Paige O’Hara) can change him back. Gaston (Richard White), a ruthless hunter set on slaying the cursed prince, wants Belle for himself.

BIG MIRACLE **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This family-geared rom-com (based on a true story) stars John Krasinski, Ted Danson and Drew Barrymore star in about a newsman and environmentalist who try to form an unlikely coalition of Inuit natives, oil companies and Russian and American military to help save a group of endangered whales.

CHRONICLE ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Reviewed in this issue.

CONTRABAND **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues Mark Wahlberg and Kate Beckinsale star in this action flick about ex-smuggler Chris Farraday (Wahlberg) called out of retirement after his brother-in-law (Caleb Landry Jones) burns drug dealer Tim Briggs (Giovanni Ribisi). Chris realizes revenge is ultimately a family affair, so he gets brother Sebastian (Ben Foster) and wife Kate (Kate Beckinsale) to smuggle counterfeit greenbacks from Panama and settle the score once and for all.

THE DESCENDANTS **** Rated R • Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues The latest from writer-director Alexander Payne (“About Schmidt,” “Sideways”) features Oscar-worthy performances from George Clooney and Shailene Woodley in the story of a reluctant patriarch and his quirky family who are troubled in paradise and find real family values in Hawaii.

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“Your film ‘Carbon Copy’, like, made me want to become an actor and stuff.” Denzel Washington doesn’t quite know how to respond to Ryan Reynolds’ curveball-of-a-compliment in the espionage thriller, “Safe House.”

AREA THEATERS

AMELIA ISLAND Carmike Amelia Island 7, 1132 S. 14th St., 261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 NORTHSIDE Hollywood River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike Fleming Island 12, 1820 Town Center Blvd., 621-0221 SAN MARCO San Marco Theatre, 1996 San Marco Blvd., 396-4845 SOUTHSIDE Cinemark Tinseltown, 4535 Southside Blvd., 998-2122 ST. AUGUSTINE Epic Theatres, 112 Theatre Drive, 797-5757 IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, 940-IMAX Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., 829-3101

who died on Sept. 11. Based on Jonathan Safran Foer’s novel, “Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close” also stars Sandra Bullock, John Goodman and Max von Sydow.

Mercer (Elizabeth Banks) wonders if she’s dealing with a suicide attempt or a large-scale criminal caper. Ed Harris and Jamie Bell co-star.

THE GREY ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Liam Neeson stars in this thriller about a group of refinery workers who try to survive the frigid Alaskan wilderness after their plane crashes in an arctic no-man’s land. Dermot Mulroney and Frank Grillo co-star in writer-director Joe Carnahan’s inventive take on Man vs. Nature.

MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE — GHOST PROTOCOL **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Regal Avenues, World Golf IMAX Theater The latest in the series is an action smash. When special agent Ethan Hunt (Tom Cruise) and his team (Simon Pegg, Paula Patton, Jeremy Renner) are wrongfully accused of an attack on Moscow, they‘re forced to go into hiding and chase down villain Hendricks (Mikael Nyqvist) intent on global destruction. A tight script, killer visuals and deft direction by Brad Bird make “Ghost Protocol” a mission to accept.

HAYWIRE ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park MMA fighter Gina Carano plays the lethal Mallory in director Steven Soderbergh’s spy thriller. An impressive supporting cast includes Michael Fassbender, Antonio Banderas and Mathieu Kassovitz.

ONE FOR THE MONEY **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

When brassy Jersey girl Stephanie Plum (Katherine Heigl) is hired as a recovery agent for a bail-bondsman, she puts her skills to the test to capture bail-jumper Joe Morelli (Jason O’Mara), a former vice cop and murder suspect. He’s also her old high school boyfriend. John Leguizamo co-stars in this rom-com crime flick.

HUGO **** Rated PG • Cinemark Tinseltown Based on Brian Selznick’s book about a young boy’s magical adventures in a 1930s Paris train station, “Hugo” is director Martin Scorsese’s first foray into fantasy filmmaking, with impressive technical wizardry, especially its 3-D. Asa Butterfield, Chloe Grace Moretz, Christopher Lee and Sacha Baron Cohen co-star.

THE IRON LADY ***@ Rated PG-13 • Epic Theatre St. Augustine Meryl Streep stars in the critically acclaimed historical drama about Margaret Thatcher and her journey from a grocer’s daughter to prime minister of the United Kingdom for nearly a dozen years which earned her the nickname “The Iron Lady” for her hard-line, conservative policies. Jim Broadbent co-stars.

JOURNEY 2: THE MYSTERIOUS ISLAND **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Josh Hutcherson, Dwayne Johnson, Luiz Guzman and Michael “I needed the money, mate” Caine star in this family-geared film about a teenager’s adventure on a remote island in the South Pacific.

EK MAIN AUR EKK TU **@@ Not Rated • AMC Regency Square This Bollywood rom-com stars Imran Khan as an unemployed architect who wakes up in Vegas hungover and married to a hairstylist (Kareena Kapoor). Can this be love?

JOYFUL NOISE **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Regal Avenues Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton star as two members of a small-town church choir who are having a devil of a time trying to see past their differences and win a national competition.

EXTREMELY LOUD & INCREDIBLY CLOSE **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This drama from director Stephen Daldry follows Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn), a nine-year-old amateur inventor, Francophile and pacifist, as he scours the streets of Manhattan looking for the elusive lock to a key left by his father Thomas (Tom Hanks),

MAN ON A LEDGE **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The so-so crime thriller toes the line between good cop flick and predictable big-screen fare. When ex-cop-turned-fugitive Nick Cassidy (Sam Worthington, “Avatar”) is trapped on a rooftop in midtown Manhattan, cop crisis counselor Lydia

RED TAILS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The WWII-era drama, starring Terrence Howard, Anna Levine and Cuba Gooding Jr., chronicles the true story of 13 AfricanAmerican cadets training to be fighter pilots, who became known as the Tuskegee Airmen.

SAFE HOUSE **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theater When rookie CIA agent Matt Weston (Ryan Reynolds) is given the opportunity to interrogate alleged turncoat operative Tobin Frost (Denzel Washington) in an agency “safe house,” he figures out the only real question is if the pair will survive the night after being attacked by murderous mercenaries. Sam Shepard, Brendan Gleeson and Vera Farmiga co-star in director Daniel Espinosa’s espionage thrill ride.

SHERLOCK HOLMES: A GAME OF SHADOWS **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park Director Guy Ritchie’s cinematic adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s legendary tale has Holmes (Robert Downey Jr.) and pal Dr. Watson (Jude Law) match wits with the evil Prof. Moriarty (Jared Harris). Kelly Reilly and Stephen Fry co-star.

STAR WARS: EPISODE I THE PHANTOM MENACE 3-D **@@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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THIS MEANS WAR **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine and Tom Hardy star in this spy-themed rom-com about a love triangle that develops among three hot, young CIA agents, none of whom looks like an accountant.

FREE WEEKEND NATURE MOVIES “Lagoons for Laypeople” screens at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 25 at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Road, Ponte Vedra. 823-4500.

UNDERWORLD: AWAKENING **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach In the latest installment of the popular “fang banger” series, badass vampire warrior Selene (Kate Beckinsale) awakens after a decade being held captive. She discovers most of her vampires have been destroyed; now she has to fight a genetically engineered Lycan (that’s “werewolf” to us simple, alt-weekly-readin’ folk!). Stephen Rea, Michael Ealy and Theo James co-star in this biting action flick.

THE VOW **@@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Rachel McAdams and dude-du-jour Channing Tatum star in this rom-com as a pair of newlyweds who are in a terrible accident.

She goes into a coma and wakes up not knowing who he is, much less that they’re married. So he’s got to start all over again with the courtship and flowers and poems and … yeesh!

WAR HORSE **** Rated PG-13 • AMC Regency Square Based on Michael Morpurgo’s 1982 book and a stage adaptation, “War Horse” is about battle-torn Europe during WWI through the eyes of a horse named Joey and the characters he encounters. An ensemble cast includes David Thewlis, Jeremy Irvine, Emily Watson and Tom Hiddleston. Steven Spielberg’s masterful vision make “War Horse” a cinematic thoroughbred.

WE BOUGHT A ZOO **@@ Rated PG • Regal Beach Blvd.

Recent widower Benjamin Mee (Matt Damon) moves his kids (Colin Ford, Maggie Elizabeth Jones) to an 18-acre farm. The catch? The place is a literal zoo, crawling with critters cared for by zookeeper/hot babe Kelly Foster (Scarlett Johansson).

THE WOMAN IN BLACK ***@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

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JEWISH FILM FESTIVAL The Festival kicks off with a reception at 7 p.m.; “A Matter of Size” is screened at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd. Professor Eric Goldman discusses “The American Jewish Experience on Film” at 11 a.m. on Feb. 19 at Jewish Community Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

“Restoration” is shown at 1 p.m., “My So Called Enemy” at 4 p.m., in the auditorium. “Sholem Aleichem: Laughing in the Darkness” is screened at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 in the auditorium,

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HUMAN RIGHTS DOCUMENTARY “Las Abuelas de Plaza de Mayo and the Search for Identity” is screened at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at University of North Florida’s English Language Program Auditorium; Bldg. 14E/1700, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. A Q&A with the producers follows.

Admission is free. searchforidentitydocumentary.com SUN-RAY CINEMA Oscar-nominated shorts are screened daily through Feb. 23 at Sun-Ray Cinema@5 Points, 1028 Park St., Jacksonville. “In the Land of Blood and Honey” screens Feb. 14-16. Crispin Glover appears on Feb. 18 and 19. Call 359-0047 for showtimes. sunraycinema.com RITZ THEATRE Museum and a Movie features “On the Shoulders of Giants,” from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 18 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 632-5555.

POT BELLY’S CINEMA “The Artist,” “The Ides of March,” “J. Edgar,” “My Week With Marilyn,” “The Sitter” and “Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. 829-3101.

WGHOF IMAX THEATER “Mission: Impossible Ghost Protocol 2D” is screened along with “Forces of Nature,” “Legends of Flight 3D,” “Rescue 3D,” “The Wildest Dream: Conquest of Everest,” “Born To Be Wild 3D” and “Hubble 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY A VERY HAROLD AND KUMAR 3D CHRISTMAS The sequel stars John Cho and Kal Penne as hemp-driven dudes navigating NYC on a crazy holiday adventure. Cameos by Patton Oswalt, RZA and Neil Patrick Harris co-star.

THE SUNSET LIMITED Celebrated author Cormac McCarthy (“No Country for Old Men,” “The Road”) wrote the play adapted by director-star Tommy Lee Jones for this engaging, original character drama. The story is set in a rundown apartment of the character known only as Black (Samuel L. Jackson) who, after stopping White (Jones) from committing suicide, spends the evening debating the existence of God and meaning of life with the depressed man.

THE REBOUND Catherine Zeta-Jones stars in director Bart Freundlich’s rom-com about a recently divorced, fortysomething mother of two who has an affair with her much younger male nanny (Justin Bartha).

NUDE NUNS WITH BIG GUNS Any film with the tagline “This Sister is One Bad Mother!” is worth 90 minutes of anyone’s precious time. After taking her vows to become a nun, Sister Sarah (Asun Ortega) is abused, brainwashed and drugged by the corrupt clergy … then the real fun begins. Soon she’s packing heat and proving she will “fear no evil” as she starts busting a few caps in some secular asses!

My Own Private Naboo: Ewan MacGregor and Liam Neeson star in “Star Wars: Episode I The Phantom Menace 3-D.” George Lucas’ space opera prequel from 1999 has been reissued in a 3-D format.

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then ran backstage to perform. My grandmother showed up with her gay pride wristband on and watched me. Then I thought she’d want to go home because it was hot, but she wanted to stay and watch a few of the drag queens perform.

“XXX: My First 30 Years (Get Your Mind Outta the Gutter)” at 7 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 19 The Takeover at 10 p.m.

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hen Metro Entertainment Complex owner Jerry Rosenberg saw singer-actor Jason Dottley perform at River City Pride 2011, he knew he had to get him back to Jacksonville. Dottley, a Top 20 Billboard recording artist and star of the cult TV show “Sordid Lives: The Series,” makes his way to Metro on Sunday for a two-pronged event.

First, he performs the one-man show, “XXX: My First 30 Years (Get Your Mind Outta the Gutter),” followed by a “takeover” of the club.

Dottley’s role as “Ty” in “Sordid Lives,” alongside Olivia Newton-John, Rue McClanahan and Caroline Rhea, has made him something of a superstar in the LGBT community. The series was shown in 17 countries and helped secure Dottley a slot on the prestigious “Out 100” most influential gays roster by Out magazine in 2008.

Dottley’s Billboard chart-toppers include dance hits like ’10’s “Party Round the World,” the follow-up “Hit Play” and his new tune, “Pop It.” Folio Weekly caught up with Dottley as he was in Panama City, making breakfast for his grandmother. The Mississippi native is back living on the Panhandle after a decade-long stint in Los Angeles.

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Folio Weekly: Last year, you performed at Jacksonville’s River City Pride. How was it?

Jason Dottley: I was a headlining entertainer as far as performance went. The highlight, though, was my grandmother who’s just about 90 came with me and it was her very first gay pride. So I rolled her up in her wheelchair — she can walk, but not very good on gravel — to the stage and

F.W.: Tell me a bit about the layout of your upcoming show at The Metro.

J.D.: Well, I’m doing two shows. I’m doing what’s called a “club takeover” and this is the first one that I’m doing in the country. Basically, at seven o’clock, I do my one-man show, which I launched two weeks ago in San Francisco. It’s not your typical one-man show. It’s called “XXX: My First 30 Years (Get Your Mind Outta the Gutter)” and it basically talks about growing up gay in the South and the dichotomy of growing up as an adult in Hollywood — the drastic change that

F.W.: Are you taking this two-pronged show around the U.S.?

J.D.: In some cities I go to, I only do my one-man show. And then there are some cities where the venue works that I can use the venue before they open, before the dance crowd or, like at Metro, they have separate rooms and I can utilize the same space for both events. And then there are times where I just go in and do club music. So it just really depends on what the city wants and what I can actually make happen.

F.W.: Any special way you like to loosen up before a show?

J.D.: I have a one-drink rule before and during a show. Actually, for my one-man show, I nurse one drink the entire show. I order it at the beginning of the show — mostly to get the

“My grandmother showed up with her gay pride wristband on and watched me. I thought she’d want to go home because it was hot, but she wanted to stay and watch a few of the drag queens perform.” occurs between one and another. There are some tragic stories in it, some funny stories in it and tons of celebrity stories.

F.W.: What happens during Club Takeover?

J.D.: The second part of the night is when I take over the actual club, and by that, I mean that I influence what the DJ is playing, I host, we have local guest entertainers and then I cap off the evening performing my new single out called “Pop It.” My first two singles were in the Top 20 on Billboard in 2010 and my third single should be charting this Thursday or next Thursday. By the time I get to Jacksonville, I’ll be on the charts with my third single.

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audience drinking because most of the venues I play, they get their money off the booze sales. But I’m too fearful. I worry that if I have more than one drink before a show, I’ll end up — I don’t know, God only knows what I’d end up doing.

Get naked, rolling around the floor — something I shouldn’t do.

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Veni Vidi Vicodin and Vodka: The trash rock supergroup The Togas perform at Nobby’s on Feb. 15.

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Indie rock supergroup The Togas swing through town for a beach-themed cover-band bacchanal THE TOGAS with TEENAGE LOBOTOMY, WOOLLY BUSHMEN and THE MOLD Wed., February 15 at 7 p.m.

Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Tickets are $10 547-2188

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over bands have traditionally been the scourge of rock ‘n’ roll. Either young musicians start out shyly plying other people’s tunes before finding their voice, or aging veterans resign themselves to getting by on a heaping helping of Jimmy Buffett, James Taylor and Lynyrd Skynyrd.

Sometimes, though, the right people, skewered influences and oddball perspectives can turn cover-band fodder into pure musical gold. Such is the case with garage-rock supergroup The Togas.

Made up of San Francisco psych master Ty Segall, brassy doo-wop doyenne Shannon Shaw of Shannon & The Clams, Philip Sambol of Texas raw R&B traffickers The Strange Boys, and Lance Willie of Memphis blues-punk ragers Reigning Sound, The Togas formed specifically for the Second Annual Bruise Cruise, which sails out of Miami on Feb. 10.

Accordingly, the band’s repertoire is heavily influenced by boat drinks, nautical lore and the high seas — and their Feb. 15 mooring in St. Augustine comes with a beach-themed invitation to wear bikinis, bathing suits and, yes, togas, while enjoying The Ramones, Gene Vincent and Redd Kross cover sets from various Sunshine State bands.

Folio Weekly keelhauled Shannon Shaw into talking about The Togas’ unusual formation, Danzig duets and the joy of multiple side projects.

Folio Weekly: How did the four far-flung members of The Togas get pressed into action, Shannon?

Shannon Shaw: Ty called and invited me when I was actually throwing up in a toilet in Seattle while on tour. Seems like a good way to start a band, right? I live in Oakland and Ty lives in San Francisco, so we play shows together now and then, but when St. Augustine sees The Togas perform, we will only have been together for a few days.

F.W.: Has the full Togas lineup had any time to rehearse?

S.S.: It’s going to be a total fly-by-the-seat-ofour-pants thing. Ty and I hopefully will get a chance to practice, but you never know if it’ll

work out. It’s just sloppy, cruddy, bow-bowwoo rock ‘n roll anyway — you can’t polish a turd, nor do I want to. It’s gonna rule, sir.

F.W.: What’s your set list look like?

S.S.: It’s all covers, mostly oldies with a few rad punk stuffs tossed in. It’s comprised of songs we choose, and actually guests of the Bruise Cruise will get to pick some as well.

F.W.: How excited are you for this second garage rock journey onto the open seas? Were you on board last year?

S.S.: It’s my first time, and I’m mega-excited to see Neil Hamburger be funnier, pumped to see Thee Oh Sees because they are always spot-on, and of course you can’t go wrong with Miss Pussycat’s puppets.

F.W.: This is your third trip to Florida in six months — you were here with Hunx & His Punx in September and Shannon & The Clams in October. You must like our fair state.

S.S.: I love Florida. Every show I have played with Hunx or Clams was insane and overrun with enthusiastic, hilarious weirdoes, and I expect nothing less for The Togas’ shows.

F.W.: How hard is it for you and the other Togas to add another band to your list of side projects?

S.S.: I think it’s great to have side projects if you’re constantly overflowing with material that doesn’t work with your original band. It’s easy to be spread too thin, but creating with different people can really help you make something you never fathomed. I highly suggest people work with others to keep things fresh and wild.

F.W.: How long a run do you think The Togas will have?

S.S.: Who knows? I hope it goes on forever.

We’re each insanely busy, and none of us even live in the same dang town, but I have a good feeling. Hopefully, we’ll be popping up in your grandma’s treehouse, grandpa’s garage, neighbor’s attic and backyards far and wide.

F.W.: This being an election year and all, what’s your take on the current political landscape?

S.S.: I’m about as politically informed as a weasel wearing Christmas stockings — all I know is I want health care for everybody, more money in schools, and to do a duet with Danzig.

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Both obscure and legendary, Van Dyke Parks has built a career on creative defiance St Johns Riverkeeper Benefit Concert featuring VAN DYKE PARKS with BILLY JOE SHAVER Thursday, Feb. 16 at 8 p.m.

The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville Tickets range from $33.50-$53.50 VIP tickets are $128.50; $207 per couple; price includes a reception with the Riverkeeper and postshow meet-and-greet with the artists 355-2787 stjohnsriverkeeper.org

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ome musicians spend their lives touring, performing in everything from “bucket of blood” dive bars to legendary concert halls. If they are lucky, they survive the lifestyle and possibly get a chance to live the less arduous life of a session musician, singer-songwriter, arranger or even producer. Celebrated musical polymath Van Dyke Parks has worn all of the aforementioned hats and even sported a few weird crowns of his own design. Over the past four decades, Parks has worked with artists like Brian Wilson, Grace Kelly, Frank Zappa, Lowell George, Delaney Bramlett and Joanna Newsom. And while his peers are basking in the trophy glow of various lifetime achievement awards, Hall of Fame nods and boxed sets, the 69-year-old Parks is hitting the road. His upcoming appearance at The Florida Theatre with Billy Joe Shaver gives local music fans a rare chance to see this famed iconoclast. And it also gives Parks a homecoming of sorts.

“My father used to run that route,” Parks told Folio Weekly in a phone interview from his home in Los Angeles. “He went to North Florida frequently – Jacksonville, Tallahassee and so forth.” Parks’ father was a neurologist/ psychiatrist and an ardent supporter of civil rights, aiding efforts to integrate the hospitals of the South. “He attended legal proceedings because they found it unforgivable for what he did,” says Parks. “But he followed his conscience and I have tried to follow suit.”

That journey has provided Parks with a career, resume and life story that’s one part William Faulkner and two parts Philip K. Dick.

Born in Hattiesburg, Miss., Parks was raised in a musical family. When he was nine years old, he attended the prestigious Columbus Boychoir School in Princeton, N.J. One Christmas season, while caroling with some school friends, Parks serenaded another local resident, Albert Einstein. The Nobel Peace Prize winner and father of modern physics was so impressed

by Parks and his cohorts singing that he fetched his violin and jammed along with the kids. “He played beautifully,” Parks recalls. “We went into their kitchen for an hour and they fed us cookies. They were wonderful people.”

A natural at both musical and theatrical endeavors, Parks became a child actor, and

The Wicker Man: musical iconoclast Van Dyke Parks performs at The Florida Theatre on Feb. 16.

eventually appeared on 80 TV shows, most famously in a recurring role as Little Tommy Manacotti in “The Honeymooners.” During this time, Parks also worked under the great conductor Arturo Toscanini at Carnegie Hall.

He even appeared in the 1955 film “The Swan” with Grace Kelly and Alec Guinness.

After a brief stint at Carnegie Tech to study composition, Parks was hanging around the L.A. folk scene, and began getting hired to compose and arrange music (most famously for the song “The Bare Necessities” for Disney’s 1963 classic movie, “The Jungle Book”). While Park’s peers were turning on and dropping out, he was tuning up and honing his musical skills.

“Buffalo Springfield and all of these other fringe-wearing bands didn’t even know how to mount a horse!” says Parks of the de rigueur grooviness of the day. “Growing up in the South I did know how - but I didn’t want to make a career out of it!”

Parks was soon pulled into the bizarre orbit of Brian Wilson, the chief Beach Boy who was also open-minded about the possibilities of pop.

The pair were soon cloistered in Wilson’s home in a haze of hash smoke and amphetaminefueled musical experimentation. Their fertile union produced such groundbreaking pop tunes as 1967’s LSD-barbershop quartet of “Heroes and Villains,” the transcendent “Cabinessence” and also fermented the doomed “Smile” sessions. Parks is perhaps best known for his work with Wilson and seems accepting of that label. “I’ve never seen someone carry their mental illness with such finesse,” Parks jokes, while adding that the Wilson-Parks 1995 reunion album “Orange Crate Art” is “one of the best things I’ve ever done.”

In the ‘70s and ‘80s, Parks had has antennae spread wide, producing the debut albums of both Ry Cooder and Randy Newman, while

lending his mercurial skills to acts ranging from Tim Buckley and Harry Nilsson to The Byrds, Cher and Phil Ochs. “I didn’t want to be somebody” says Parks of the creative decisions that seemed almost hardwired to keep him out of the spotlight. “I ended up becoming what my son called a Totem of Obsolescence.”

Parks released a series of solo albums informed by influences as diverse as Calypso music (“In the 1962, I was friends with the first Calypso players to ever come to L.A. in Hermosa Beach”), orchestral music, the Great American Songbook and even electronic music.

Parks’ 1967 solo album “Song Cycle” sold so poorly that Warner Brothers actually used its dismal sales figure as a de facto selling point. Yet while regular rock fans seemed deaf to Parks’ “American Gothic” style, like-minded musicians embraced his visionary defiance. “The greatest interest to me,“ says Parks “is the song form as a political weapon.” The last two decades he has honored his Impressionist agenda, working with fans-turned-collaborators ranging from Aussie grunge poppers Silverchair to Danger Mouse to freak-folk diva Joanna Newsom.

Parks is as unapologetic as he is blunt about the earthly consequences of his creative calling.

“I am in economic peril to this day in trying to bring beauty into the world.”

Parks has a new label (bananastan.com) and has released six new vinyl 7” releases, each with original cover designs by legendary visual artist friends like Art Spiegelman and Ed Ruscha.

As he approaches 70, he’s both optimistic and realistic about his future as a composer-turnedtouring musician.

“Musicians are walking around in an imploded industry,” he says, “and touring is the only opportunity left for a real musician.”

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JAMES McMURTRY BAND This singer-songwriter leads his combo at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

THE ROBERT CRAY BAND, WILLIE GREEN Bluesman Cray plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $55 and $65. 209-0399.

AUTHORITY ZERO, VOODOO GLOW SKULLS Punkers Authority Zero are in at 8 p.m. (or whenever they damn well please!) on Feb. 14 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $15. 398-7496.

NEWBORN RANSOM, SKINKAGE, DREAM OF THE DAY, DROWN THE SKYLINE, AMONGST THE FORGOTTEN, SOCIETY’S PLAGUE The local musical heaviness kicks off at 6 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

223-9850.

THE TOGAS with TEENAGE LOBOTOMY, WOOLLY BUSHMEN, THE MOLD This toga-themed evening of cover-band madness starts at 7 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine.

Tickets are $10. Togas are encouraged. 547-2188.

BRYAN LYNSKEY Singer-songwriter Lynskey performs at 6 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Fionn MacCool’s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547.

ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER BENEFIT CONCERT with BILLY JOE SHAVER and VAN DYKE PARKS Outlaw country hero Shaver and renegade pop artist Parks perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $33.50-$53.50.

VIP tickets are $128.50, which includes a reception with the Riverkeeper and post-show meet-and-greet with the artists.

355-2787. stjohnsriverkeeper.org RONNY COX Singer-songwriter Cox plays at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

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BRAXTON ADAMSON, THE GOOTCH Adamson performs at 5:30 p.m. and The Gootch are on at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Fionn MacCool’s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547.

KISS ALIVE, GUNS N ROSES EXPERIENCE, ONE, FULL THROTTLE, CUPID’S ALLEY The tribute act mania is at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

OUIJA BROTHERS This acoustic act connects with some tunes at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

MARTIN SEXTON Singer-songwriter Sexton performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

398-7496.

CANDY LEE Singer-songwriter Lee appears at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 N. First St., Neptune Beach. 249-2922.

TIEMPO LIBRE This Grammy-nominated Afro-Cuban group performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points. Tickets are $25; $10 for students. 398-6222. riversidefinearts.org AN EVENING WITH PATRIZIO BUANNE The Italian pop sensation is on at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $34.50 and $40.50. 209-0399.

JAVIER COLON Colon, winner of “The Voice,� performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville. Tickets are $30 and $40. 355-2787.

PASSAFIRE, SIDEREAL, HOLIDAZED These reggae bands appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $12. 246-4273.

LIFT Hard rockers LIFT, featuring guitar shredder Alfredo Linsangan, play at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Jax Sports Bar & Grill, 11565 N. Main St., Jacksonville. 696-9464.

MATT WOODS Rocker Woods performs at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.

THREE Locals Three are on at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.

THE GET RIGHT BAND These Asheville, N.C. rockers perform at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at The White Lion Restaurant & Pub, 20 Cuna St., St. Augustine. 892-2388.

GRIMM WHITE STEED The local rockers play at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at Cliff’s Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Road, Jacksonville. 645-5162.

GALEN KIPAR PROJECT, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The kickass acoustic music kicks off at 10 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Tickets are $10.

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TROPIC OF CANCER Instrumental group Tropic of Cancer appears at 10 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville. 381-6670.

BREAD AND BUTTER Chroma’s all-covers alter ego is on at 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at Fionn MacCool’s, 333 N. First St., Jax Beach. 651-8408.

Bread and Butter also appear at 9 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Sun Dog Diner, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. 241-8221.

ROCK N’ RAISE A free concert is held from 10 a.m.-6 p.m. on Feb. 18 at 401 Greenbriar Road, St. Johns. A Battle of the Bands is at 10 a.m.; bands starting at 1 p.m. include Be Easy, Cowboys & Indians from the Future, Azmyth and Lucky Stiff. Proceeds benefit 6:8 Ministries Children’s Ranch, an orphanage in Costa Rica.

DICTATOR, IN TOO DEEP, TOO PHUCKS, MEANZ OF OPERATION, THOUGHT PROVOKING MANIACS The local rock kicks off at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

TERRILL and T&C BAND These original rockers play at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Three Layers CafĂŠ, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

BRANDI CARLILE, LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE Singer-songwriter Carlile appears at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $30.50 and $37.50. 209-0399.

GURF MORLIX, SAM BAKER These alt-country singer-songwriters perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $10. 399-1740.

GLADYS KNIGHT Soul and R&B legend Gladys Knight performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Jacksonville.

Tickets are $50 and $65. 355-2787.

ATTACK ATTACK!, THE GHOST INSIDE, SLEEPING WITH SIRENS, CHUNK! NO, CAPTAIN CHUNK! The bands hit the stage at 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $17. 246-4273.

DEVOUR THE DEAD Metal group Devour the Dead performs at 9 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Jacksonville. 353-4686.

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Chunk! NO, CAPTAIN Chunk!

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Yonder Mountain

String Band Grandpa’s Cough Medicine THURSDAY FEBRUARY 23

YELAWOLF& guests FRIDAY FEBRUARY 24

THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS

DONOVAN WOLFINGTON/JENNI REID SATURDAY FEBRUARY 25

Heart Shaped Box (a real NIRVANA tribute) FRIDAY MARCH 2

early show: Doors at 5:30

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LOTUS/THE MALAH WEDNESDAY MARCH 7

OF MONTREAL KISHI BASHI THURSDAY MARCH 8

REBIRTH BRASS BAND Kung Fu FRIDAY MARCH 9

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JAK’T UP Local rockers Jak’T Up play at 9 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Fionn MacCool’s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547 RED AFTERNOON Local Americana band Red Afternoon plays at 10 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 247-6636.

KATLYN LOWE Lowe appears from 6:30-10:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at The Coppertop, 1712 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 249-4776.

DREW BOND Opiate Eyes’ frontman performs at 10 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville. 381-6670.

GOLIATH FLORES Multi-instrumentalist Flores appears at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Three Layers Café, 1602 Walnut St., Jacksonville. 355-9791.

CJ FLUHARTY Singer-songwriter Fluharty performs at 5 p.m. on Feb. 19 at European Street Café, 992 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. 399-1740.

SEVEN NATIONS Celtic rockers Seven Nations play at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Fionn MacCool’s, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, downtown. 374-1547.

CASINO MADRID, MY TICKET HOME, THAT’S OUTRAGEOUS The local musicians start at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

Harvest of Hope Benefit Concert: THE DUPPIES, MIKE BERNOS BAND, CHRISTINA WAGNER, SHONI SINGS, COYOTE CHOW These indie rockers perform at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10.

Proceeds benefit HOH. 398-7496.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE The progressive bluegrass kicks off at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach. Tickets are $20.

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SHEMEKIA COPELAND, TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC Blues artist Copeland performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $21 and $26. 209-0399.

PAUL KRAMER & SWING STREET, GAIL BLISS, RORY HOFFMAN The band that plays the music for Alhambra’s “A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline” performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 20 at European Street Café, 5500 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $12.50. 399-1740.

HANDGUNS, MAN OVERBOARD, SEAHAVEN The tribute act mania ignites at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Brewster’s Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 223-9850.

RYAN STAR Singer-songwriter Star performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 398-7496.

MIKE BERNOS BAND The bluesmen play at 10 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville. 381-6670.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

THE SAW DOCTORS Feb. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Feb. 22, Café Eleven SPECIAL CONSENSUS Feb. 23, European Street, San Marco Elvis Tribute Show: ROGER HAWK & THE MYSTERY TRAIN BAND Feb. 23, Stage One Sports Bar & Dance Club, Yulee THE OFFICIAL BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Feb. 23, T-U Center BREAD & BUTTER (Chroma) Feb. 23, Mellow Mushroom JB THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS Feb. 23, Prevatt’s Sports Bar & Grill YELAWOLF Feb. 23, Freebird Live JOHN EARLE BAND Feb. 24, Square One THE BELLAMY BROTHERS, LINDA DAVIS Feb. 24, Morocco Shrine Center THE BRONX WANDERERS Feb. 24, Thrasher-Horner Center AC/DC TRIBUTE, ZERO-N, ROSCO CAINE, HALE MERRY Feb. 24, Brewster’s Pit CHROMA Feb. 24, Dog Star Tavern ROCCO BLU Feb. 24, Mojo No. 4 THINK HAPPY THOUGHTS, DONOVAN WOLFINGTON Feb. 24, Freebird Live GOLDEN BOYS Feb. 25, T-U Center CAROLINE POND Feb. 25, Ananda Kula WHISKEYFACE Feb. 25, Nobby’s

Asheville, N.C. rockers The Get Right Band perform on Feb. 17 and 18 at 9 p.m. at The White Lion Restaurant & Pub, 20 Cuna St., St. Augustine. This trio features members who’ve played with bands like Soulgrass Rebellion, Scrappy Hamilton, Woody Wood and Royal Trux. 892-2388.

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PABLO CRUISE Feb. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall AGENT ORANGE Feb. 25, Brewster’s Pit BREAD & BUTTER (Chroma) Feb. 25, Mojo No. 4 THE LEMONHEADS Feb. 25, Jack Rabbits R. KELLY Feb. 25, Plush FRONTIERS (Journey Tribute) Feb. 25, Freebird Live BLIND PILOT Feb. 27, Café Eleven DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 29, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BOYCE AVENUE, SECONDHAND SERENADE March 2, Freebird MONICA, JOY DENNIS March 2, The Florida Theatre DAYS OF THE NEW March 2, Brewster’s Pit HANK WILLIAMS JR. March 3, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LOS VIGILANTES March 3, Nobby’s SALIVA, SIVA ADDICTION March 3, Brewster’s Pit WYNTON MARSALIS March 4, The Florida Theatre JAPANTHER, LEN SOUTH ROCK, FILTHY SAVAGE, TEENAGE LOBOTOMY March 4, Nobby’s FASTER PUSSYCAT March 4, Brewster’s Pit LOTUS, THE MALAH March 6, Freebird Live OF MONTREAL, KISHI BASHI March 7, Freebird Live REBIRTH BRASS BAND, KUNG FU March 8, Freebird Live JAKE OWEN March 9, Mavericks DAVID ALLAN COE March 10, Brewster’s Pit BADFISH (Sublime Tribute) March 10, Freebird Live BIG HEAD TODD & THE MONSTERS March 11, Florida Theatre YOUNG THE GIANT, GROUPLOVE March 16, Freebird Live EXPERIENCE HENDRIX TOUR: BILLY COX, BUDDY GUY, DWEEZIL ZAPPA, ROBBY KRIEGER, ROBERT RANDOLPH, ERIC JOHNSON, KENNY WAYNE SHEPHERD March 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE MOODY BLUES March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre JENNIFER CHASE CD Release Party March 17, Players by the Sea TONY BENNETT March 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WILSON PHILLIPS March 21, The Florida Theatre ANOUSHKA SHANKAR March 22, The Florida Theatre LYLE LOVETT & JOHN HIATT March 23, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SUWANNEE SPRINGFEST: YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND, PETER ROWAN & TONY RICE, JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE March 23-25, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park KATCHAFIRE March 24, Freebird Live GLEN CAMPBELL March 25, The Florida Theatre HOT CHELLE RAE, ELECTRIC TOUCH March 26, Freebird Live

CATIE CURTIS May 11, CafĂŠ Eleven EDGAR WINTER BAND May 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL: SONNY ROLLINS, CHICK COREA, STANLEY CLARKE, LENNY WHITE TRIO, PATTI AUSTIN, JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA May 24-27, Downtown Jacksonville

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New World Lounge: Instrumental group Tropic of Cancer performs on Feb. 17 at 10 p.m. at Mojo No. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville. The band’s latest release, “India,� is out now. 381-6670.

JAKE SHIMABUKURO March 30, The Florida Theatre BUCK WILD (LAGWAGON), HURRICANE GUN, WHALEFACE, THE RESONANTS March 30, Nobby’s SUZY BOGGUSS March 30, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LYNCH MOB March 30, Brewster’s Pit GALLAGHER April 5, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall OVER THE RHINE, LUCY WAINWRIGHT ROCHE April 12, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall TOWER OF POWER April 12, The Florida Theatre SPRINGING THE BLUES April 13-15, Jax Beach MARTINA McBRIDE April 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DAUGHTRY April 15, T-U Center VAN HALEN, KOOL & THE GANG April 16, Veterans Mem. Arena HUMAN NATURE April 20, T-U Center

Wanee Music Fest: ALLMAN BROTHERS BAND, FURTHUR, GOV’T MULE, TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND, JAIMOE’S JASSSZ BAND, BUDDY GUY, BRUCE HORNSBY, DEVON ALLMAN’S HONEYTRIBE April 20 & 21, Spirit of the Suwannee STEEL PULSE April 25, Freebird Live ELVIS COSTELLO & The IMPOSTERS April 27, Florida Theatre RISE TO AGAINST, A DAY TO REMEMBER, TITLE FIGHT April 27, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE FRAY May 4, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EDDIE VEDDER, GLEN HANSARD May 8, T-U Center WHITECHAPEL, MISS MAY I May 9, Freebird Live OWN THE NIGHT WORLD TOUR: LADY ANTEBELLUM, DARIUS RUCKER, THOMPSON SQUARE May 10, Veterans Memorial Arena

BEECH STREET GRILL, 801 Beech, 277-3662 John Springer on Fri. & Sat., every other Thur. Barry Randolph every Sun. CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., at 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Live music every weekend GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz from 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll at 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band at 8:30 p.m. every Thur., Fri. & Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 BSP Unplugged every Tue. & Sun. Wes Cobb every Wed. DJ Heavy Hess, Hupp & Rob every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Miguel Alvarez in Sheffield’s every Fri. DJ Heavy Hess every Sat. Cason every Mon. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross from 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Cason at 2 p.m. at the tiki bar every Sat. & Sun. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Live music Tue.Sun. DJ Roc at 5 p.m. every Wed.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

AJ’S BAR & GRILLE, 10244 Atlantic Blvd., 805-9060 DJ Sheryl every Thur., Fri. & Sat. DJ Mike every Tue. & Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

MEEHAN’S TAVERN, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5, 551-7076 Karaoke every Wed. Live music every Fri. Open mic every Wed. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090

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Will Pearsall Thursday

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Live music at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. PLUSH, RAIN, LAVA, 845 University Blvd. N., 745-1845 DJ Massive spins top 40 in Rain every Wed., DJs spin Latin every Fri. STARBUCKS, 9301 Atlantic Blvd., 724-4554 Open mic with Starbucks Trio from 8-11 p.m. every other Fri. TONINO’S TRATTORIA, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams at 6 p.m. every Fri. Signature String Quartet every Sat. VIP LOUNGE, 7707 Arlington Expressway, 619-8198 Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Wed. & Fri. Reggae every Thur. Old school jams every Sat. A DJ spins every Sun.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Duet every Wed. Goliath Flores and Sam Rodriguez every Thur.

Bush Doctors every 1st Fri. & Sat. Live jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke with Dave Thrash every Wed. DJ 151 spins hip hop, R&B, old-school every Thur. DJ Catharsis spins lounge beats every 1st & 4th Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition for Industry Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Tropic of Cancer on Feb. 17. Drew Bond on Feb. 18. Mike Bernos Band on Feb. 21 TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke at 8 p.m. every Sat.

BAYMEADOWS

THE COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Roy Luis spins new & vintage original house at 9 p.m. every Thur.

GATOR’S DOCKSIDE, 8650 Baymeadows Rd., 448-0500 Comfort Zone Band at 9 p.m. every Fri.

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MY PLACE BAR-N-GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD, 120 S. Third St., 444-8862 Kurt Lanham sings island music every Fri.-Sun. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Incognito at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 16. Slick Water at 6 p.m. on Feb. 17. Kurt Lanham at 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 18. Billy Bowers at noon on Feb. 19 BLUES ROCK CAFE, 831 N. First St., 249-0007 Live music every weekend BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur.

Charlie Walker every Sun. COPPER TOP, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-4776 Katlyn Lowe at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 18. Karaoke with Billy McMahan, 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Open mic every Wed. CRAB CAKE FACTORY, 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza, 247-9880 Live jazz with Pierre & Co. every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Red Afternoon on Feb. 17 DICK’S WINGS, 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107, 853-5004 Big Jeff at 8 p.m. every Thur. Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music every Thur.

EUROPEAN STREET, 992 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 CJ Fluharty from 5-8 p.m. on Feb. 19 FIONN MACCOOL’S, 333 N. First St., 242-9499 Bread & Butter at 10:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 & 18. Live music every Thur.-Sat. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Nate Holley every Mon. Wes Cobb every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. King Eddie reggae every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Passafire, Sidereal and Holidazed on Feb. 17. Attack Attack!, The Ghost Inside, Sleeping with Sirens and Chunk! No, Captain Chunk! on Feb. 18. Yonder Mountain String Band and Grandpa’s Cough Medicine on Feb. 19 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 D-Lo Thompson on Feb. 15. Aaron Sheeks on Feb. 16. Tim O’Shea on Feb. 17. Billy Buchanan on Feb. 18 LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Candy Lee at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. Kelly Green on Feb. 18 LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Split Tone at 10:30 p.m. every Tue. Nate Holley every Wed. Ryan Campbell every Thur. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Live music at 3 p.m. every Sun. Open mic at 5 p.m. every Wed. DJ Jason hosts Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 The Fritz on Feb. 14. Red Beard and Stinky E on Feb. 15. Wits End on Feb. 16. Green House Lounge on Feb. 17 MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon at 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger at 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford and Rick Johnson at 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and Galen Kipar Project at 10 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Red Afternoon on Feb. 18 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb at 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams spins dance & for Karaoke at 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar spins dance music at 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Live music nightly NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Billy Bowers at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18. Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Live music every weekend THE PIER RESTAURANT, 445 Eighth Ave. N., 246-6454 Darren Corlew and Johnny Flood at 7 p.m. every Thur. DJ Infader every Fri. Nate Holley every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Will Pearsall on Feb. 15. Splinters on Feb. 16.

Boogie Freaks on Feb. 17 & 18. Rough Mix on Feb. 19 RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 320 N. First St., 270-8565 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. SUN DOG, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 241-8221 Buck Smith on Feb. 15. Supernatural Duo on Feb. 16. Mr. Natural on Feb. 17 & 18. Bread & Butter on Feb. 19. Live music every Tue.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

DOWNTOWN

BURRO BAR, 228 E. Forsyth St., 353-4692 Matt Woods on Feb. 17. Devour the Dead on Feb. 18. DJ Tin Man spins reggae & dub every Tue. DJ SuZi-Rok spins every Thur. $Big Bucks DJ Crew$ every Sat. Bert No Shirt & Uncle Jesse every Sun. CITY HALL PUB, 234 Randolph Blvd., 356-6750 DJ Skillz spins Motown, hip hop & R&B every Wed. Jazz at 11 a.m., Latin music at 9 p.m. every first Fri.; Ol’ Skool every last Fri. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every weekend DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ Rockin’ Bones spins every Wed. DJ Scandalous spins every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Bryan Lynskey at 6 p.m. on Feb. 16. Braxton Adamson at 5:30 p.m., The Gootch at 8:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. Jak’T Up at 9 p.m. on Feb. 18. Seven Nations at 6 p.m. on Feb. 19 THE IVY ULTRA BAR, 113 E. Bay St., 356-9200 DJs 151 The Experience & C-Lo spin every Rush Hour Wed. DJ E.L. spins top 40, South Beach & dance classics every Pure Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Vinn spins top 40 for ladies nite every Thur. Ritmo y Sabor every Fiesta Fri. BayStreet mega party with DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. Saddle Up every Sat. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night from 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. THE PEARL, 1101 N. Main St., 791-4499 DJs Tom P. & Ian S. spin ’80s & indie dance every Fri. DJ Ricky spins indie rock, hip hop & electro every Sat. POPPY LOVE SMOKE, 112 E. Adams St., 354-1988 DJs Al Pete & Gene Dot spin for The Glossary at 10 p.m. every Sat. ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Alex Hayward on Feb. 16. Seven Street Band on Feb. 17. Wes Cobb on Feb. 18. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 DJ Ty spins for ladies’ nite every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. RUSH STREET/CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, 406 Old Hard Rd., Ste. 106, 213-7779 A DJ spins at 10 p.m. every Wed., Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke on Feb. 15. DJ BG on Feb. 16. Danger Free at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 17. Big Engine at 9:30 p.m. on Feb. 18

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BREWSTER’S PIT, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Newborn Ransom, Dream of the Day, Drown the Skyline, Amongst the Forgotten and Society’s Plague on Feb. 15. Kiss Alive, Guns n Roses Experience, One, Full Throttle and Cupid’s Alley on Feb. 17. Dictator, In Too Deep, Too Phucks, Meanz of Operation and Thought Provoking Maniacs on Feb. 18. Casino Madrid, My Ticket Home and That’s Outrageous on Feb. 19.

Handguns, Man Overboard and Seahaven on Feb. 20.

BREWSTER’S PUB, 14003 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3, 223-9850 Open mic every Wed. Karaoke with DJ Randal & live music every Thur., Fri. & Sat. A DJ spins every Mon. BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913 Mike Shackelford at 6:30 p.m. every Sat. and Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Grimm White Steed at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 & 18. DJ Jack spins for Karaoke dance party every Tue. & Sun. DJ Two3 spins for ladies nite every Wed. DJ Two4 spins every Thur.

JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Live music every Fri.

JULINGTON CREEK, NW ST. JOHNS

HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101, 683-1964 Live music at 7:30 p.m. every Fri. SHANNON’S IRISH PUB, 111 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-9670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR & GRILL, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with John O’Connor from 7-10 p.m. every Wed. Cafe Groove Duo, Jay Terry & John O’Connor, from 8-11 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Karaoke from 9 p.m.-1 p.m. Mon.-Thur. Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff every Fri. & Sat. THE NEW ORLEANS CAFE, 12760 San Jose Blvd., 880-5155 Live music at 6 p.m. Tue., Wed., Fri-Sun. Open mic with Biker Bob at 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Reggae with Les B. Fine at 1 p.m. every Sat. & Sun. Creekside Songwriters Showcase at

BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music from 2-7 p.m. every Sun. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally from 7-9 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke from 7-10 p.m. every Sat. with Gimme the Mike DJs ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper on Feb. 15. Domenic Patruno on Feb. 16. Jimmy Solari on Feb. 17. Aaron Sheeks on Feb. 18 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker on Feb. 16. Nate Holley on Feb. 17 SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music at 10 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. URBAN FLATS, 9726 Touchton Rd., 642-1488 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Sunset Circus on Feb. 17. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Karaoke every Mon.

Gong Hits: Avant-garde percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani performs on Feb. 17 at 8 p.m. at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Jacksonville. The Osaka-born Nakatani has released over 50 recordings and performed with improvisational musicians such as Peter Brötzmann, Barre Phillips, Bertram Turetzky, Eugene Chadbourne, Frank Lowe, Marc Ribot, Mary Halvorson and Tim Barnes. Admission is $5. 716-4202, 356-2992.

7 p.m. last Wed. every month RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing, 262-4030 Craig Hand every Sat. Karaoke at 7 p.m. every Sun. SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Live music from 6-9 p.m. every Fri. SUNBURST STUDIOS, 12641 San Jose Blvd., 485-0946 Open mic with My Friendz Band at 8:30 p.m. every Mon. Karaoke at 8:30 p.m. with DJ Tom Turner every Tue.

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Karaoke at 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. CRACKERS LOUNGE, 1282 Blanding Blvd., 272-4620 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PARK AVENUE BILLIARDS, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Random Act from 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Mon. Bike Nite THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Blistur on Feb. 16. Ghost Rider on Feb. 17 & 18. Live music every Thur.-Sat. DJ Jason every Tue. DJ Israel every Wed. Buck Smith Project every Mon.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Local talent every Wed. Karaoke every Thur.

PONTE VEDRA

LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson from 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Tony Novelly from 6-10 p.m. every Mon. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 Live music every Thur.-Sun. URBAN FLATS, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Darren Corlew every Tue. Soulo & Deron Baker at 6 p.m. every Wed.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

FLA RIDERS MOTORCYCLE CLUB, 243 S. Edgewood Ave. DJ DreOne spins every Wed. for open mic nite HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron at 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie at every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic at 8 p.m. every Wed. KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor every Thur.

Robby Shenk every Sun. LOMAX LODGE, 822 Lomax St., 634-8813 DJ Dots every Tue. Milan da Tin Man every Wed. DJ Christian every Sat. DJ Spencer every Sun. DJ Luminous every Mon. THE MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 The Valley The Storm, I Anthem, Redemption Road, Stealing Vanity and Alexis Rhode at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 PIZZA PALACE, 920 Margaret St., 598-1212 Jennifer Chase at 6:30 p.m. every Fri. YESTERDAYS SOCIAL CLUB, 3638 Park St., 387-0502 Rotating DJs spin for Pro Bono electronic music party from 7 p.m.-2 a.m. every Sun.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Billy Bowers at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16. The Mix on Feb. 17 & 18 AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Fermin Spanish guitar from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Open mic on Feb. 14. Andre Idlewood on Feb. 15. Rusty Menshouse on Feb. 17. Ric Welch on Feb. 18 THE BRITISH PUB, 213 Anastasia Blvd., 810-5111 Karaoke with Jimmy Jamez at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311 Red Jumpsuit Apparatus on Feb. 22 CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. Gary Douglas Campbell at 2 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Vinny Jacobs from 2-5 p.m. on Feb. 19 CHICAGO PIZZA & BAKERY, 107 Natures Walk Pkwy., Ste. 101, 230-9700 Greg Flowers hosts open-mic and jazz piano from 7-10 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. FLORIDA CRACKER CAFE, 81 St. George St., 829-0397 Lonesome Bert & the Skinny Lizard at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers from 6-10 p.m. on Feb. 15 JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery at 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. KING’S HEAD BRITISH PUB, 6460 U.S. 1, 823-9787 Mike Sweet from 6-8 p.m. every Thur.

KOZMIC BLUZ PIZZA CAFE & ALE, 48 Spanish St., 825-4805 Live music every Fri., Sat. & Sun. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite with house band at 8 p.m. every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon-4 p.m. every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth at noon every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Aqualung Unplugged on Feb. 17 & 18. John Winters on Feb. 19. Vinny Jacobs every Tue. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Colton McKenna at 9 p.m. every Thur. Will Pearsall at 9 p.m. every Mon. NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 The Togas, Teenage Lobotomy, Woolly Bushmen and The Mold on Feb. 15 THE REEF, 4100 Coastal Hwy., Vilano Beach, 824-8008 Richard Kuncicky from 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. every Sun. SANGRIAS WINE & TAPAS Piano Bar, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Live music every Thurs.-Sun. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Lil Blaze & DJ Alex hosts Karaoke every Mon. SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE, 21 Hypolita St., 819-5637 Live music every Fri.-Sun. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger from 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky at 9 p.m. on Feb. 17 & 18. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m., Mark Hart at 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin at 1 p.m., Wade at 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas at 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

WHITE LION, 20 Cuna St., 892-2388 The Get Right Band on Feb. 17 & 18

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER, TINSELTOWN

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz from 8-11 p.m. every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice at 9 p.m. every Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 James McMurtry Band on Feb. 14. Ronny Cox on Feb. 16. Gurf Morlix and Sam Baker on Feb. 18. Three Bari Band on Feb. 21. Jazz every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band from 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Authority Zero and Voodoo Glow Skulls on Feb. 14. Martin Sexton on Feb. 17. Harvest of Hope benefit concert with The Duppies, Mike Bernos Band, Christina Wagner, Shoni Sings and Coyote Chow on Feb. 19. Ryan Star on Feb. 21. The Lemonheads on Feb. 25 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bossa nova with Monica da Silva & Chad Alger at 7 p.m. every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase at 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Three the Band on Feb. 17. Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula at 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom at 10:30 p.m. every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin indie dance & electro at 9 p.m. every Wed. DJs Anonymous and Mickey Shadow every Sat.

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BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic from 7-11 p.m. with Chris Hall every Tue. & every first Sun. Live music at 8 p.m. every Fri., at 6 p.m. every Sat. & at 5 p.m. every Sun. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall at 8 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Paul Kramer & Swing Street, Gail Bliss and Rory Hoffman on Feb. 20 LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Little Green Men at 8:30 p.m., DJ Vic Jones at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 17.

Sugarbear at 8:30 p.m., VJ Ginsu at 11:30 p.m. on Feb. 18.

Rockinaroake at 7 p.m., DJ Mikee at 10 p.m. every Thur.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

BLUE DINER CAFE, 5868 Norwood Ave., 766-7774 Jazz from 7-9 p.m. every first Thur.

BOOTS-N-BOTTLES, 12405 N. Main St., Ste. 7, Oceanway, 647-7798 Karaoke every Tue., Thur. & Sun. with DJ Dave. Open mic every Wed. DAMES POINT MARINA, 4518 Irving Rd., 751-3043 DJ Steve at 6 p.m. for lonely hearts party on Feb. 14. Alex Affronti at 6 p.m. on Feb. 15. Mystic Vibes on Feb. 17. Rough Mix on Feb. 18. David Bazzell at 3 p.m. on Feb. 19 FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4073 Live music every Fri. & Sat. ’70s every Tue. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Ouija Brothers at 7 p.m. on Feb. 17. Terrill and T&C Band at 7 p.m. on Feb. 18. Goliath Flores at 1 p.m. on Feb. 19. Open mic nite with Al Poindexter at 7 p.m. every Thur.

3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. To get a free listing for your band, send all the info — band name, time, date, venue street address, city, admission price and contact number — to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email events@folioweekly.com.

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About a Girl: Artist Renae De Liz’s cover art for the upcoming “Womanthology: Heroic.” This inaugural all-female comics collection features local Northeast Florida artists.

Drawn Together

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ost folks have read comic books at some point in their lives, but doing so is often regarded as an act of childhood, a phase one grows out of. There are countless movies based on comics, of course, and even some ill-fated Broadway shows, but the idea of reading a comic just doesn’t occur to many adults.

Northeast Florida is known as a hub for the Comic-Con set, one of the few places where one actually sees women and comic books in the same place. Despite a proliferation of female characters in comics, the Multiverse is hardly a feminist paradise.

Indeed, the prevailing stereotypes of women proliferate in the comics, just as in all aspects of mass media. These dynamics are changing — and that’s a good thing. The process picked up speed with a sweet new anthology that stands to effect a sea change in how the industry is perceived by fans, as well as how the realm perceives itself.

The pending release of “Womanthology: Heroic” is the first all-female comic anthology ever published. The 140 artists and writers showcased range from rank amateurs to ranking masters of the craft, and the book includes a number of written features designed to help close the achievement gap across that range. A special section will be devoted to work from kids and teenagers, while another features work from female artists of a previous era, like the legendary Nell Brinkley.

The project was formally announced online last June via Kickstarter, a crowdsourced financing website that has helped pay for other local projects, including

albums by Robin Rütenberg and the band Sunbears! After raising more than $100,000, “Womanthology” is the website’s most successful comic project to date. A digital preview, “Womanthology: Holiday,” offered as a bonus for donors, has helped whet audiences’ appetites, and the PDF copy sent for review definitely raises expectations.

“Womanthology” (womanthology.blogspot. com) features contributors from across America as well as England, Greece and Canada. Three locals are involved in the project: Rachel Pandich and Heather Royster from Orange Park, and Jennifer Doudney from Lake Mary.

Pandich, a writer who’s also the project’s public events coordinator, got involved at random, after reading Renae De Liz’ solicitation on Twitter. “I think it’s great,” she says of the new collection. “The diversity of the women and their skill levels make sure that there is something for everybody in this book.” Pandich is indifferent in regard to gender-disparities in the comic scene. “It doesn’t matter if you have uterus or testicles, are as pale as snow or dark as the night sky. Talent and hard work are what make a comic great.” Pandich cites Amanda Conner as the greatest female comic artist today; it’s another curious local connection — Conner also once lived in Jacksonville.

Priced at $50, the book is being published

by IDW Publishing under the supervision of artist Renae De Liz, who has worked on titles ranging from The Silver Surfer, She-Hulk and The X-Men. De Liz also designed the covers and bookplate for “Womanthology.” The project has been a massive undertaking, involving the

talents and input of approximately 170 artists.

“We have every level in the [comics] industry in this book,” assures Pandich, “from teens wanting to become writers and artists when they grow up to fan favorites like Gail Simone.”

“It doesn’t matter if you have uterus or testicles.

Talent and hard work are what make a comic great.”

The book’s release date was slated for February, but delays in printing the 300-page anthology have pushed that forward to early March — which is, appropriately enough, Women’s History Month.

Proceeds from sales of Womanthology will be donated to Global Giving (globalgiving. org), which is one of the more interesting charitable concepts active today. The site features dozens of nonprofit organizations working across the spectrum of social activism, allowing patrons to narrow their focus and pick specific locations and issues to which they can direct their money. It’s a great site for people who want to do something, but maybe aren’t quite sure exactly what. The combination of great comics and a noble cause draws a real a win-win for everyone — except maybe super-villains.

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UNF professor Nicholas de Villiers and MOCA manager of communications Carl Holman screen the film “Painters Painting,” which chronicles American art movements of the 20th century, on Feb. 18 at 2 p.m. at Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. Emile de Antonio’s 1972 documentary features candid interviews with Jasper Johns, Willem de Kooning, Helen Frankenthaler (pictured) and Robert Rauschenberg. Following the film, de Villiers and Holman lead a Q&A discussion. Admission is free. 366-6911.

PERFORMANCE

TWO ORIGINAL PLAYS “Planes, Cain and Palinmobiles,” which explores the connection between children’s television and political thought, and “Ti Jean Blues,” based on the life and writing of Jack Kerouac, are staged at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at Wilson Center for the Arts, FSCJ South Campus, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets are $5. 646-2222.

DASOTA EXTRAVAGANZA Douglas Anderson School of the Arts presents its annual Extravaganza performance showcase at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at T-U Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $15-$75.

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SPAMALOT Monty Python’s musically minded comedic take on the King Arthur legend is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $46.50-$66.50. 632-3373.

LAUGHTER ON THE 23RD FLOOR Neil Simon’s comedy about a fledgling joke writer is staged at 7:30 on Feb. 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Tickets are $10; $7 for seniors and military; $5 for students. 256-7677.

THREE DAYS OF RAIN Players by the Sea presents Richard Greenberg’s touching comedy-drama, about three adult siblings trying to understand their brilliant yet remote parents, at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach. The play is staged through Feb. 24. Tickets are $20; $17 for seniors, military and students. 249-0289.

A CLOSER WALK WITH PATSY CLINE Gail Bliss stars in a musical tribute to country great Patsy Cline at 8 p.m. Feb. 14-19 and 21, at 1:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville.

Tickets range from $42-$49. 641-1212.

INTO THE WOODS Fairy tales come alive in Stephen Sondheim’s musical staged at 8 p.m. on Feb. 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Amelia Community Theatre, 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach. The show runs through Feb. 25.

Tickets are $20; $10 for students. 261-6749.

THE CAPITOL STEPS This musical troupe of political satirists performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14, 15 and 16, 8 p.m. on Feb. 17, 2 and 8 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 2 and 5:30 p.m. on Feb. 19 at FSCJ’s Wilson Center, 11901 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $34-$46. 632-3373.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

DESIGN LECTURE AIGA Jacksonville presents a lecture by Liz Danzico and a short film “Acquired Taste” is shown at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at AT&T Building, 301 W. Bay St., downtown.

Tickets are $40; $30 for members. aigajacksonville.org/events FILM AND Q&A AT MOCA UNF professor Nicholas de Villiers and MOCA manager of communications Carl Holman screen the film “Painters Painting,” chronicling 20th-century American art movements, at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville. A Q&A follows the free screening. 366-6911.

CIVIL RIGHTS LECTURE Sandra Parks discusses the relationship between Stetson Kennedy and Zora Neale Hurston at 4 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Palatka Main Library, 601 College Road, Palatka. (386) 329-0126.

JAX CHILDREN’S CHORUS SEEKS VOCALISTS Jacksonville Children’s Chorus holds weekly auditions for male youth vocalists (grades 6-12) who have entered their voice expansion phase and wish to continue singing. 353-1636. jaxchildrenschorus.com/young-mens-chorus COMING OUT MONOLOGUES SEEKS SUBMISSIONS “Coming Out Monologues,” a community-based theatrical production featuring spoken word, dramatic and musical performances, seeks submissions on “coming out,” from the perspective of an LGBT individual, friend or family member. Producers reserve the right to edit material for production. Deadline is March 1.

For details, email jaxcomingoutmonologues@gmail.com YOUTH ARTISTS WANTED The Betty Griffin House 2013 “Day

Without Violence” Calendar Art and Poetry Project seeks work

by St. Johns County student artists and poets (ages 6-18) for its calendar. For entry forms and contest rules, call 808-9984 or email education@bettygriffinhouse.org.

CALL TO ARTISTS Jacksonville Fine Arts Festival seeks original poster artwork for its festival held in Avondale’s Boone Park on March 24 and 25. The winning submission gets a free 10x10 exhibitor’s space. Send 300 dpi submissions, including name and media, to cookied@ix.netcom.com For questions, please call your advertising representative at PLEIN AIR FEST Create! The Artists’ Guild of North Florida and FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE AT 268-3655 The Azalea Festival present the 2012 Azalea Plein Air Spring Fling, a juried “paint out” for artists and photographers, held promise ofvisitbenefit sUpport Ask for Action from Feb. 24-March 4. For details, procedures and rules, creativeartistsguild.org

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VALENTINE’S DAY CLASSICAL Dr. Simon Shiao conducts the UNF Orchestra in a concert featuring works by Bernstein, Walton, Berlioz and Richard Rodgers’ My Funny Valentine, arranged by Dr. Clarence Hines at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 14 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. Tickets are $10. 620-2878.

TWO SHOWS AT JAZZLAND CAFE Robert Vannest and Carole Freeman appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 14. Southern Art Music Ensemble performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at The Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. Admission for each show is $10. 249-1009.

CELTIC WOMAN The popular Irish ensemble performs at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at T-U Center’s Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $48-$124. 632-3373.

COMPOSERFEST JU faculty composers Jian-jun He, Thomas Harrison and Tony Steve present recent works at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 15 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 256-7677.

JAZZ AT UNF The District 17 Jazz Band performs at 4 p.m. on Feb. 16 at University of North Florida’s Robinson Theater, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

INVITATION BAND FESTIVAL Dr. Gordon R. Brock conducts jazz at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 4 The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms’ celebrated opus at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 and at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Jacksonville. Tickets range from $25-$70. 354-5547.

WHERE MUSIC TAKES YOU First Coast Wind Ensemble presents this concert of American music at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Jacksonville University’s Terry Concert Hall, 2800 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 256-7677.

PIANIST AT FRIDAY MUSICALE Laurent Boukobza performs at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Jacksonville. 355-7584.

JAZZ DIVA IN OLDEST CITY The Limelight Theatre presents jazz vocalist Gina Pontoni at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 17 and at 2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are $20. 825-1164.

TATSUYA NAKATANI Avant-garde percussionist Nakatani performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 at Karpeles Manuscript Museum, 101 W. First St., Jacksonville. Admission is $5. 716-4202, 356-2992.

INDIAN CLASSICAL AT UNF Jaxraaga presents a festival of Carnatic, or South Indian classical, from 8:50 a.m.-8:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 and from 9 a.m.-7:45 p.m. on Feb. 19 at University of North Florida’s Student Union Auditorium, Rm. 2704, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. Sri Sathish Rao, Madurai Sri Sundar, Sri Arun Ramamurthy and Sri Vinod Seetharaman are featured. For a full schedule of events visit jaxraaga.org KELLY GREEN Jazz artist Green plays at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 N. First St., Neptune Beach.

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JAZZ VESPERS St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church holds candlelight Jazz Vespers at 5:30 p.m. on the third Sun. of each month, including Feb. 19, at 37 Lovett St., St. Augustine.

829-8828.

VIOLIN SONATA PREMIERED AT UNF Pianist Dr. Gary Smart and violinist Ruxandra Marquardt perform Smart’s “Violin Sonata” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville. 620-2878.

ART WALKS & FESTIVALS

MID-WEEK MARKET Arts & crafts, local produce and live music are featured every Wed. from 3-6 p.m. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach. 247-5800.

NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open late, from 5-9 p.m., on the third Thur. of each month at various venues from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center. For a list of participating galleries, call 249-2222.

DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce are offered every Fri. from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive. 353-1188.

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The exhibit “Great Women of Florida” is on display through March.

CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Photographer Mark Ruwedel’s exhibit “Shelter” is on display through Feb. 24.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Jacksonville, 356-6857. “Richard Chamberlin: The Year of the Sheep” is displayed through July 8. “Beyond Ukiyo-e: Japanese Woodblock Prints and their influence on Western Art” runs through Aug. 9. “50 Forward: New Additions to the Permanent Collection” is on display through Aug. 15.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Jacksonville, 356-2992. Avant-garde percussionist Tatsuya Nakatani performs at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17. Admission is $5.

Annmarie Benavidez’ “Prophetic Art” is shown through Feb. 25. “Civil War: The Beginning,” an exhibit of original letters and documents, is displayed through April 25. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts. Open Tue.-Fri., 10 a.m.3 p.m.; Sat. from 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 366-6911. UNF professor Nicholas de Villiers and MOCA manager of communications Carl Holman are featured in a Q&A and screening of “Painters Painting,” which chronicles 20th-century American art movements, at 2 p.m. on Feb. 18. Joe Forkan’s “The Lebowski Cycle,” a set of 14 paintings inspired by Baroque and Neoclassical eras and “The Big Lebowski,” is on display through April 1. Project Atrium features sculptor Gustavo Godoy’s installation “Empty Altar/Empty Throne” through March 11. An exhibit of work by the winners of the Northeast Florida Scholastic Art Awards runs through March. The exhibit “ReFocus: Art of the 1960s” runs through April 8. mocajacksonville.org RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555. The film “On the Shoulders of Giants” is screened at 11 a.m. on Feb. 18. Admission is $5. Ladysmith Black Mambazo performs at 7 p.m. on Feb. 19. Tickets are $21.

Northwestern Junior/Senior High Alumni is held from 6-8 p.m. on Feb. 21. An exhibit celebrating local African-American athletes and sports figures, “More Than a Game: AfricanAmerican Sports in Jacksonville, 1900-1975,” is currently on

display. Admission is $8 for adults, $5 for children, students and seniors. Open Tue.-Sun.

GALLERIES

ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Painter Gary Mack’s exhibit, “Life Goes On,” is on display through Feb. 29.

ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Jacksonville, 256-7371.

Jim Benedict’s and Christina Foard’s exhibit, “The Object Paraphrased,” is displayed through Feb. 15. The opening reception for “Skeleton in the Closet,” a collection of portraits

by Fritz Leidtke that focuses on people struggling with anorexia and bulimia, is held from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 23. The show runs through March 28.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, 355-1757. The colorthemed “Blue” show is on display through Feb. THE ART CENTER II 229 N. Hogan St., Jacksonville, 3551757. The exhibit “Figures” is on display through March 13.

BEE GALLERY & DESIGN STUDIO The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 108, 419-8016. NYC-based photographer Carly Sioux’s exhibit, “Village East Vanishing,” is displayed through Feb. BUTTERFIELD GARAGE ART GALLERY 137 King St., St. Augustine, 825-4577. The show “Four Sculptors and a Painter,” featuring new works by Nofa Dixon, Mindy Hawkins, David Engdahl, Larry Wilson and Mary Lou Gibson, is on display through Feb. 29.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928. “Mermaid Magic” runs through Feb. 20.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Jacksonville. 535-7252. The show “Triple Threat,” featuring works by Matt Hebermehl, Michael Porten and Troy Wandzel, is on display through April.

GALLERY 725 725-5 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 345-9320. The show “Explore the Heart,” featuring recent works by Tonsenia Yonn, Jay Shoots, Matthew Winghart, Gary Mack, Linda Olsen and Shayna Raymond, is on display through March.

LUCY B. GOODING GALLERY The Bolles School, San Jose Campus, 7400 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville, 733-9292.

Recent works by sculptors David Ponsler and Robert Noelke are on display through Feb. 24.

THE GROTTO WINE BAR & SHOPPE 2012 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville, 398-0726.The opening reception for recent paintings by Chip Southworth, Tony Rodrigues and Mico Fuentes is held from 6-9 p.m. on Feb. 18. The show runs through March 11.

PALATKA MAIN LIBRARY 601 College Road, Palatka, (386) 329-0126. Sandra Parks discusses the relationship between Stetson Kennedy and Zora Neale Hurston at 4 p.m. on Feb. 17. An exhibit of Plein Air paintings by Joe Taylor, Charles Dickinson and Ernest Lee is featured through Feb. 29.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Jacksonville, 438-4358.

Larry Davis is the featured artist for Feb. SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 8292838. The exhibit “Paper Chase,” by Atlanta-based arts collaborative duo TindelMichi, is on display through March 31.

For a complete list of galleries, log on to folioweekly.com. To list your event, send info – time, date, location (street address, city), admission price and contact number to print – to Dan Brown, 9456 Philips Hwy., Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256 or email dbrown@folioweekly.com. Events are included on a space-available basis.

Bloody good art: Gallery 725 presents the multimedia exhibit “Explore the Heart,” featuring works by Tonsenia Yonn (pictured, “Heartachoke,” mixed media), Jay Shoots, Matthew Winghart, Gary Mack, Linda Olsen and Shayna Raymond through March. The gallery is located at 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach.

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EVENTS

COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES The Flagler College Community Lecture Series “Life, Liberty and the Pursuit of Glory: An Interdisciplinary Evaluation of War” presents Dr. Mike Butler at 10 a.m. on Feb. 14 in the college’s Flagler Room, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Butler discusses “How War Sparked Black Activism in the U.S.” Tickets are $5. Active military personnel may attend at no charge. For reservations, call 819-6282. flagler.edu INTERFAITH FORUM Representatives of different local faith groups and local religion observers convene at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at All Saints Episcopal Church, 4171 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville.

The “Promoting Peace Through Understanding” interfaith forum’s topic is “Love and Compassion: Interfaith Perspectives.” To submit questions for the panel, email them to KValasek@allsaintsjax.org. 610-2204.

KINGSLEY HERITAGE CELEBRATION The 14th annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration is held at 1:30 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave., Jacksonville, located off Heckscher Drive.

Rose Person, a Harriet Tubman re-enactor, recites poetry and explains Harriet Tubman’s role in the Civil War as a spy, nurse and laundress. Folk musicians Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform “The Blue and Gray in Black and White” at 2 p.m. Admission is free. 251-3537. nps.gov/timu THIRD THURSDAY LECTURE SERIES Keith Kohl discusses The Battle of Olustee at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road, Jacksonville. 268-0784.

FLAGLER FORUM The Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy Series continues with L.A. Times columnist Doyle McManus at 7 p.m. on Feb. 21 at Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. 819-6400. flagler.edu COSMIC CONCERTS Concerts include LaserMania at 5 p.m., LaserRetro at 6 p.m., Laser Vinyl at 7 p.m. and Led Zeppelin at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville.

Tickets are $5 per person per show; laser glasses cost $1.

396-7062. moshplanetarium.org OLDE MANDARIN CORNER MARKET Artisans and skilled craftsmen showcase their wares from noon-4 p.m. on Feb. 19 at 12447 Mandarin Rd., Jacksonville.

Local produce and food are also featured. Admission is free.

472-4885. oldemandarincornermarket.com FLORIDA WWII EXHIBIT “Victory Begins at Home: Florida During World War II” shows Floridians in service, military recruitment and training, the German U-boat threat and rationing, at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville, through July 8. 396-7062. themosh.org FLAGLER COLLEGE TOURS Historical tours of Flagler College’s Ponce de Leon Hotel are conducted at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily, departing from 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $7 for adults, $5 for St. Augustine residents with a valid ID, and $1 for kids younger than 12. 823-3378.

UNCORKED Uncorked, the forerunner of the Sawgrass Wine Festival with a judges panel, is held from 5-7 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Ponte Vedra. Tickets are $20 in advance, $25 at the door. The fest is held in April. 285-2004. sawgrasswinefestival.com MIDWEEK MARKET Fresh produce, baked goods, handmade soaps, organic produce, live music and more are featured from 3-6 p.m. every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, Atlantic Beach. Admission is free. 853-5364.

LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS’ MARKET The weekly market, held from 11 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sun. at 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine, offers local and organic produce, baked goods, coffees, cheeses, prepared foods, crafts and jewelry at the south end of Lincolnville in Eddie Vickers Park. There’s a community garden, too. lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com MATERIALS SCIENCE EXHIBIT The hands-on exhibit, “Strange Matter,” runs through May 13 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Jacksonville. A blend of physics, chemistry and engineering, “materials science” is the field of research that studies how things are put together, how they could improved, or how they can change to create new materials. 396-6674. themosh.org

POLITICS, BUSINESS & ACTIVISM

WORLD AFFAIRS COUNCIL A Global Business Luncheon is held at noon on Feb. 14 at The River Club, 1 E. Independent Drive, Jacksonville.

Sheryl WuDunn discusses the economic outlook for China.

Underground Railroad: The 14th annual Kingsley Heritage Celebration is held on Feb. 18 at 1:30 p.m. at Kingsley Plantation, 11676 Palmetto Ave., Jacksonville, located off Heckscher Drive. Rose Person, a Harriet Tubman reenactor, recites poetry and explains Harriet Tubman’s role in the Civil War as a spy, nurse and laundress. Folk musicians Sparky and Rhonda Rucker perform “The Blue and Gray in Black and White” at 2 p.m. Admission is free.

251-3537. nps.gov/timu Admission is $50 for members, $75 for non-members.

280-8162. worldaffairscounciljax.org AIFBY CHAMBER Yulee Area Council gets together at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 14 at Cafe @ The Hamptons, 95742 Amelia Concourse, Fernandina Beach. Admission is free. info@aifby.com SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Yvonne James, of the Northeast Florida Astronomical Society, is the featured speaker at noon on Feb. 15 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Jacksonville.

Admission is $20. For reservations, call 396-5559.

LEGAL AID FREE CLINICS Jacksonville Area Legal Aid offers free clinics, with no appointment necessary, at 126 W. Adams St., Jacksonville. Topics are: Bankruptcy at 5 p.m. on the first Thur. each month; Consumer Rights at 5 p.m. on the third Wed. each month; Emancipation at 5 p.m. on the first Wed. each month; Child Support Modification at 5:30 p.m. on the second Thur. of each month; Dissolution of Marriage at 5:30 p.m. on the fourth Thur. of each month; Foreclosure and Home Ownership clinic at 5 p.m. on the second Wed. of the month; Custody/Timesharing/Paternity at 5:30 p.m. on the third Tue. of the month. Small Claims Court at 5:30 p.m. on the second Tue. of each month at Duval County Courthouse, 330 E. Bay St., Room 505, Jacksonville. In Nassau County, a Consumer Law Clinic is offered at the Nassau County Courthouse in Yulee. A sign-up is required; call (904) 356-8371, ext. 307. jaxlegalaid.org

LIBRARIES, BOOKS & WRITING

CHUCK BARRETT Florida author Barrett signs copies of his book, “The Toymaker,” at 1 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Books Plus, 107 Centre St., Fernandina Beach. chuckbarrettbooks.com FREE FINANCIAL SEMINARS Florida Saves in Jacksonville: Smart investing@your library, a series of seminars designed to help folks navigate common financial issues, are held through March 22 at libraries throughout the city. The program ends with an appearance by author Michelle Singletary at the Main Library on March 24 at noon. Seminars are free; registration is required. To register, call 630-2665 or go to jaxpubliclibrary.org BLACK HISTORY DISCUSSION Nytosha Hicks discusses “The Hidden Israylite Heritage of the Blacks in the Americas” on Feb. 18 at Beaches Branch Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. Admission is free.

465-1004, 241-1141.

WRITERS CRITIQUE GROUP This group gathers from 6-8:30 p.m. on the first Tue. of the month at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, Jacksonville.

Admission is free. 428-4681. cdspublicity.com

COMEDY

LATITUDE 30 COMEDY Comedians Richy Lala and Casey Peruski appear at 8 p.m. on Feb. 17 and 18 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., Jacksonville. Tickets are $13. 365-5555.

TIM WILKINS Karen Mills appears on Feb. 14. Tim Wilkins appears at 8 p.m. on Feb. 15, 16 and 17 and at 8 and 10 p.m. on Feb. 18 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road, Ramada Inn, Jacksonville. Tickets are $6-$12. 292-4242.

SQUARE ONE STANDUP Moses West and Herman Nazworth host standup and spoken word at 9 p.m. every Tue. at Square One, 1974 San Marco Blvd., Jacksonville. 306-9004.

UPCOMING

BLUES BROTHERS REVUE Feb. 23, T-U Center’s Moran Theater ALVIN AILEY AMERICAN DANCE THEATER Feb. 28, T-U Center’s Moran Theater HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 2, Veterans Arena PRES. BILL CLINTON March 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP May 5-13, TPC Sawgrass

NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS

SULZBACHER CENTER 8K The fundraiser run is held at 8:30 a.m. on Feb. 18 starting at The Jacksonville Landing, downtown. Admission is $25. A post-race party is held in the Landing courtyard.

Proceeds benefit the Center’s programs for the homeless. sulzbachercenter.org MASTER NATURALIST PROGRAM An environmental interpretation special topics course is offered on Feb. 14 at Ft. Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine, on Feb. 17 at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 Ocean Shore Blvd., Palm Coast and on Feb. 21 at Trout Creek Park, Orangedale. The course is a series of three 8-hour workshops that present the fundamental principles of interpretation through classroom presentations and practical exercises. Cost is $150. For registration and program information, go to masternaturalist.org. 220-0232, 387-8850.

JU BASKETBALL Jacksonville University Dolphins men’s team is up against Mercer University Bears at 3:15 p.m. on Feb. 18 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 Randolph Blvd., Jacksonville. The Dolphins take on Kennesaw State at 7 p.m. on Feb. 20. The Lady Dolphins take to the court against the Kennesaw State Lady Owls at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16. judolphins.com LACROSSE CLASSIC The Lacrosse Classic features Ohio State vs. Denver at noon and Navy vs. Jacksonville University at 4 p.m. on Feb. 19 at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Drive, downtown. Tickets range from $25.90-$42.50. 633-6100.

UNF OSPREYS BASKETBALL UNF women’s basketball plays against Mercer in the annual collegiate Play4Kay game to promote breast cancer awareness at 7 p.m. on Feb. 16 at University of North Florida Arena, 4567 St. Johns Bluff Road S., Jacksonville.

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COMMUNITY INTEREST

SPAGHETTI DINNER FUNDRAISER The Arlington Woman’s Club holds a spaghetti dinner at 6 p.m. on Feb. 17 at the club, 5714 Arlington Road, Jacksonville. Tickets are $11 for adults, $5 for children.

Proceeds benefit the club’s programs. 743-1066. gfwcarlington.com WINGS OF FREEDOM The Collings Foundation’s 23rd annual tour of WWII vintage airplanes, including the Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 Mustang, is held from 2-4 p.m. on Feb. 17, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. on Feb. 18 and 9 a.m.-2 p.m. on Feb. 19 at Cecil Field’s Jetport, 13365 Aeronautical Circle, Jacksonville. Admission is $12 for adults and $6 for children under 12; WWII veterans are admitted free. Flights on either the B-17 or B-24 are $425 per person. P-51 flights are $2,200 for a half-hour and $3,200 for a full hour. For reservations and information on flight experiences, call 800-568-8924. collingsfoundation.org AUDUBON SOCIETY OF DUVAL Victoria Freeman discusses “Transitioning from a Chemically Intensive Landscape” at 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church, 1620 Naldo Ave., Jacksonville. 403-7134.

FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY Dr. Scott Kimbrough, Chair, Division of Humanities, Jacksonville University, discusses “What Does Evolution Mean for Ethics?” at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 20 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Jacksonville. 419-8826.

FREE COMMUNITY SHRED A mobile shred truck is onsite all day Feb. 14-17 at Ameris Bank, 4835 Town Center Parkway, Jacksonville. Limit three boxes per person; 996-1180. Free shredding is also offered from 1-3 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Woodlawn Presbyterian Church, 3026 Woodlawn Road, Jacksonville. Limit 50 boxes per person. 768-5905. shreddingsourcefl.com FLORIDA NATIVE PLANT SOCIETY The Jacksonville Chapter of the FNPS, Ixia, gets together at 6:30 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Regency Square Library, 9900 Regency Square Blvd., Jacksonville. Landscape architect

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SINGING VALENTINES Big Orange Chorus, a men’s acappella singing organization, offers singing Valentines on Feb. 14. For $60, a quartet from the Big Orange sings two romantic ballads and presents a long-stemmed red rose, candy and a personalized card. You can specify morning, afternoon or evening delivery. 3557464. bigorangechorus.com TAX TRAINING PROGRAM Real$ense Prosperity Campaign offers free taxpayer training from 4-7 p.m. every Wed. (except on March 6 instead) at the Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., downtown. For details, call 632-0600 or go to realsensejax.org

CLASSES & GROUPS

EXTREME COUPONING WORKSHOP Southern Savers Extreme Couponing Workshop is held from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Feb. 18 at North Jacksonville Baptist Church, 8531 N. Main St., Jacksonville. Admission is $10. southernsavers.com CELIAC SUPPORT GROUP This group meets from 11 a.m.-noon on Feb. 18 at Sunrise Assisted Living of Jacksonville, 4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville. Dr. Sebastian Castelli is the featured speaker.

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ALZHEIMER’S WORKSHOP Know the 10 Signs: Early Detection Matters workshop is held from 6:30-8 p.m. on Feb. 16 at Pablo Creek Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. To register, call (800) 272-3900. alz.org/cnfl DEPRESSION BIPOLAR SUPPORT GROUP The DBSA support group meets from 5:30-7 p.m. every Wed. at River Point Behavioral Health’s Outpatient Building, 6300 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. 343-6511 or 964-9743.

Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held at 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Jacksonville. alcoholicanonymous.org DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE This support group meets from 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Jacksonville.

For more information, call 616-6264 or 294-5720.

NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem? Maybe they can help. 3586262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna.org, firstcoastna.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine?

Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held at 6:30 p.m. every Tue. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. 378-6849. nicotineanonymous.org NAR-A-NON This group meets at 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

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Net Return: The Lacrosse Classic is held on Feb. 19 and features Ohio State vs. Denver at noon followed by Navy vs. Jacksonville University (pictured) at 4 p.m. at EverBank Field, 1 EverBank Drive, downtown. Tickets range from $25.90-$42.50. 633-6100.

DINING GUIDE KEY

AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE

(In Fernandina Beach unless otherwise noted.)

THE BEECH STREET GRILL Fine dining in a casual atmosphere.

The menu includes fresh local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes created with a variety of ethnic influences. Award-winning wine list. FB. L, Wed.-Fri.; D, nightly; Sun. brunch. 801 Beech St. 277-3662. $$$ BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks the Harbor Marina. The menu includes daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list. FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods.

B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ 4750 At the Italian kitchen and wine bar, Chef de Cuisine Garrett Gooch offers roasted sea bass, frutti di mare soup, clam linguini, panatela bruschetta and fresh gelatos. Dine indoors or on the terrace. FB. B, L & D, daily. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials.

Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ EIGHT Contemporary sports lounge offers burgers, sandwiches, wings and nachos. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Fri. & Sat. The RitzCarlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island. 277-1100. $$ FERNANDELI F Classics with a Southern touch, like a onethird-pound devil dog, Reubens and pulled pork. Sandwiches and wraps built to order from fresh cold cuts, tuna, egg and turkey salads. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 17B S. Eighth St. 261-0008. $ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO F Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas. Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site.

CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5 S. Second St., 261-9400. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL F Sports bar fare includes onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. L & D, daily. BW. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ Pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a laid-back atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F Casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ JOE’S 2ND STREET BISTRO Elegant island atmosphere. NY strip steak with sauces, Maine crab cakes, seafood fricassee and roast chicken penne pasta. BW. CM. D, nightly. 14 S. Second St. 321-2558. $$$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Teppanyaki masters create your meal; plus a 37-item sushi bar.

BW. D, Tue.-Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE F She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE F An innovative lunch menu includes po’boys and seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., brunch on Sun. Reservations recommended. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, with specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drivethru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee. 225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $ THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery, juice bar. Extensive menu features vegetarian, vegan items. Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ O’KANE’S IRISH PUB F Rustic, genuine Irish pub up front, eatery in back, featuring daily specials, fish-n-chips, and soups served in a sourdough bread bowl. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sun. 318 Centre St. 261-1000. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PICANTE GRILL ROTISSERIE BAR F Flavors of Peru and Latin America, served in a modern atmosphere. Authentic Peruvian cebiche and homestyle empanadas. BW, CM, TO. B, L & D daily.

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464073 S.R. 200, Ste. 2, Yulee. 310-9222. $$ PLAE In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the cozy venue offers an innovative and PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Elegant dining featuring local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island.

491-6746. $$$$ SANDOLLAR RESTAURANT & MARINA F Dine inside or on the deck. Snow crab legs, fresh fish, shellfish dishes. FB. L & D, daily. 9716 Heckscher Dr., Ft. George Island.

251-2449. $$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck. Steaks, fresh fish, shrimp and nightly specials. Late-night menu.

FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F The name pretty much says it all. Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup.

L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F A favorite local spot; Best of Jax 2011 winner. Grilled India’s Restaurant has been serving Best of Jax award-winning, authentic Indian cuisine for years in Jacksonville’s or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade Baymeadows area. burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef GREEN MAN GOURMET Organic and natural products, spices, Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$ Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE F The Lebanese Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3572 restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta 277-7919. $$ St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

ORSAY Best of Jax 2011 winner. The French/American bistro 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Tues.-Sat.; NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ 2011 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a EAST COAST BUFFET F A 160+ item Chinese, Japanese, TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and American and Italian buffet. Dine in, take out. FB. L & D, Mon.years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar. 11030 Sat.; Sun. brunch. 9569 Regency Sq. Blvd. N. 726-9888. $$ themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, ’town F Owner Meghan Purcell and Executive Chef Scott served in an English tavern atmosphere. The signature dish teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, Ostrander bring farm-to-table to Northeast Florida, offering is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye. Desserts include crème brûlée. daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ American fare with an emphasis on sustainability. FB. L & D, FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel.

LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal. 8818 Mon.-Sat. 3611 St. Johns Ave. 345-2596. $$ 739-6633. $$ Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Hot dogs with slaw, chili MEEHAN’S TAVERN F The Irish pub and restaurant serves cheese, sauerkraut; and small pizzas. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 8380 beef and Guinness stew, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches, Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. orangetreehotdogs.com $ AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 8060 traditional lamb stew, jalapeño poppers, in a comfy place. BW. L PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ & D, Wed.-Sun. 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 5. 551-7076. $$ and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-ownedNERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, atmosphere. B/W. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. &-operated New York-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are 1. 646-9506. $$ brick-oven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs. lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ 527-8649. $$ 519-8000. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Generous portions and STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point CAFE CONFLUENCE F The European coffeehouse serves friendly service in a nautical atmosphere. Fresh fish, specialty Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ Italian specialty coffees and smoothies, along with paninis, pastas, fresh oysters and clams. BW. L & D, daily. 9541 UDIPI CAFE Authentic South Indian vegetarian cuisine. L & D, salads and European chocolates. Outdoor dining. BW. L & D, Regency Square Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ Tue.-Fri. 8642 Baymeadows Rd. 402-8084. $ Tue.-Sun. 8612 Baymeadows Rd. 733-7840. $ TREY’S DELI & GRILL F Fresh food served in a relaxed VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old CHA-CHA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT F Owner Celso Alvarado atmosphere. Burgers, Trey’s Reuben, deli sandwiches, pork, Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $ offers authentic Mexican fare with 26 combo dinners and steaks, seafood, pies. Prime rib specials every Fri. night. CM, specialty dishes including chalupas, enchiladas, burritos. FB. L BW. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 2044 Rogero Rd. 744-3690. $$ & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd. 737-9903. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The popular diner serves familiar CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F Chicago-style deepbreakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: (In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) dish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from the Comastro wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster family, serving authentic Windy City favorites for 25+ years.

Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $ rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy. 731-9797. $$ shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F The ’50s-style diner serves and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, and traditional BISCOTTIS F Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. sandwiches, espresso, cappuccino. Revolving daily specials. B, AL’S PIZZA F Serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones 641-4877. $$ Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR Fresh seafood, Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. HalfAtlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 3551 St. Johns Ave., ANGIE’S SUBS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Subs are made-to& D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 8650 Baymeadows BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna Blvd. 246-2519. $ Rd. 448-0500. $$ tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & BEACH BUDS CHICKEN F The family-owned place serves INDIA RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Extensive D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ marinated fried or baked chicken: family meals (kids like menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and THE CASBAH F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Middle Eastern Peruvian nuggets), box lunches, gizzards, livers, 15 sides and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. cuisine is served in a friendly atmosphere. BW. L & D, daily. fried or blackened shrimp, fish, conch fritters, deviled crabs. TO. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ L & D, daily. 1289 Penman Road. 247-2828. $ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F With locations all over Northeast ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full Florida, Larry’s piles subs up with fresh fixins and serves ’em meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or serve breakfast. CM. baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. THE FOX RESTAURANT F The Fox has been a Jacksonville 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. larryssubs.com $ 444-8862. $$ landmark for 50-plus years. Owners Ian & Mary Chase serve LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include Bongiorno clan imports Amoroso rolls for Real Deal cheeseSt. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-

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GRILL ME! A WEEKLY Q&A WITH PEOPLE IN THE RESTAURANT BIZ

NAME: Millard Cooley RESTAURANT: Good Food Company, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Intracoastal West neighborhood BIRTHPLACE: America

Walter Coker

YEARS IN THE BUSINESS: 10 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than my own): Desire Oyster Bar, New Orleans FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Revolutionary.

FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Lemon, salt and pepper.

IDEAL MEAL: Rosemary butter poached lobster with sweet potato gnocchi and a carmelized shallot buerreouche.

CRAZIEST RESTAURANT EXPERIENCE: Opening and maintaining Good Food Company.

WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Anything pre-packaged.

INSIDER’S SECRET: Stand up straight.

CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Fried bacon.

steak, Original Gobbler, clubs, wraps, burgers, dogs. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2294 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach. 246-3278. $$ BONO’S PIT BAR-B-Q F Baby back ribs, fried corn, sweet potatoes. BW. L & D, daily. 1307 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

270-2666. 1266 S. Third St. 249-8704. bonosbarbq.com $ BUDDHA’S BELLY F Authentic Thai dishes made with fresh ingredients using tried-and-true recipes. FB, TO. L & D, daily.

301 10th Ave. N. 372-9149. $$ BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Gallery’s kid sister at the beach each is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 Third St. N. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. 3rd St. 372-9000. $ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ COPPER TOP SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F (Formerly The Homestead) The menu features Southern favorites like fried chicken, collards, biscuits and cornbread, as well as fresh seafood, steaks, burgers and chops, served in a family atmosphere inside a cozy log cabin. CM, FB. Sunday brunch; L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd. 249-4776. $$ CRAB CAKE FACTORY JAX F Chef Khan Vongdara presents an innovative menu of seafood dishes and seasonal favorites.

FB. L & D daily. 1396 Beach Blvd., Beach Plaza. 247-9880. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, nachos, tacos, quesadillas and cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB Four Culhane sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-9595. $$ CYCLONES TEX-MEX CANTINA F The place has freshly made Tex-Mex favorites, including fajitas, enchiladas, tacos, burritos, tamales and taco salad. Lunch combos include Mexican rice and beans. FB. L & D, daily. 1222 Third St. S. 694-0488. $$ DICK’S WINGS F The NASCAR-themed place serves 365 varieties of wings. The menu also features half-pound burgers, ribs and salads. BW, TO. L & D daily. 2434 Mayport Road, Atlantic Beach, 372-0298. 311 N. Third St., 853-5004. $ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, Tue.-Sat. 1527 Penman Rd. 241-4496. $$$$ ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Jax Beach restaurant serves gastropub fare like soups, salads, flatbreads and specialty sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Daily specials, too. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Casual dining with uptown Irish flair, including fish and chips, Guinness beef stew and black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 333 N. First St. 242-9499. $$ THE FISH COMPANY F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets, grilled tuna and an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ HALA SANDWICH SHOP & BAKERY Authentic Middle Eastern favorites include gyros, shwarma, pita bread, made fresh daily.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

249-2212. $$ HOT DOG HUT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. All-beef hot dogs,

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sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries. B. L, daily. 1439 Third St. S. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Western-style seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine.

L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB The full-service restaurant offers corned beef and cabbage, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips. 30+ beers on tap. FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

1534 Third St., Neptune Beach. 853-6817. $$ MEZZA LUNA F A Beaches tradition for 20-plus years.

Great food, from gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine. Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list.

CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach.

249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar atmosphere. Favorites are pulled pork, Texas brisket and slow-cooked ribs. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd.

247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s has served pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings.

Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Executive Chef Kenny Gilbert’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the tiki deck. FB. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd. 247-3300. $$ NORTH BEACH BISTRO Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach. 372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu.

Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PACO’S MEXICAN GRILL Serving Baja-style Mexican cuisine, featuring carne asada, tacos, burritos, fish tacos and shrimp burritos. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 333 First St. N. 208-5097. $ THE PIER RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The oceanfront restaurant offers fresh, local fare served on two floors — upstairs, it’s Chef’s Menu, with stuffed flounder, pork tenderloin, appetizers. Downstairs bar and patio offer casual items, daily drink specials. CM, FB. D, daily; L & D, weekends; brunch, Sun. 412 First St. N. 246-6454. $$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent. Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily.

207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2011 winner. An array of specialty menu items, including signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos and local fried shrimp, in a casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 Third St. N. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$

SUN DOG STEAK & SEAFOOD F Eclectic American fare, art deco décor with an authentic diner feel. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach.

241-8221. $$ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, as well as fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp and verde chicken tacos. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1183 Beach Blvd. 249-8226. $$ TROPICAL SMOOTHIE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. With 12 locations in Northeast Florida, Tropical Smoothie’s got us covered. Serving breakfast, wraps, sandwiches, flatbreads and smoothies — lowfat, fruity, coffees, supplements. CM. Open daily. 1230 Beach Blvd., 242-4940. 251 Third St., Neptune Beach, 247-8323. $ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Tue.Sun. 320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(The Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) ADAMS STREET DELI & GRILL The lunch spot serves wraps, including grilled chicken, and salads, including Greek salad. L, Mon.-Fri. 126 W. Adams St. 475-1400. $$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX On the first floor of Museum of Contemporary Art, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. The Jacksonville Landing. 354-7747. $$$ CITY HALL PUB A sports bar vibe: 16 big-screen HDTVs. Angus burgers, dogs, sandwiches, AYCE wings buffet. FB. Free downtown area lunch delivery. L & D, daily. 234 Randolph Blvd.

356-6750. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE F The popular restaurant offers a Caribbean lunch buffet Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $ FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Brand new location. See Beaches. FB, CM. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2011 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY This American cuisine restaurant offers a breakfast buffet with made-to-order omelet station and a la carte items. Signature lunch and dinner entrees include grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood and steaks. Wed. night Pastabilities. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coastline Dr. 634-4540. $$$ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION F This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $ OLIO MARKET F Freshly prepared sandwiches, salads, soups and entrées. In the Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ THE SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Mon.-Fri.; L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550.

791-9797. $$ VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic Italian oven-baked pasta dishes, pizza, veal, chicken and seafood items made with fresh ingredients. CM, FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 174. 355-0064. $$ ZODIAC GRILL F Serving Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites, with a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILLE F See Baymeadows. 406 Old Hard Road, Ste. 106. 213-7779. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F See Riverside. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 1915 East West Pkwy., 541-0009. $ HONEY B’S CAFE Breakfast includes omelets, pancakes, French toast. Lunch offers entrée salads, quiches, build-yourown burgers. Peanut butter pie is a favorite. Tea parties every Sat. B & L, daily. 3535 U.S. 17, Ste. 8. 264-7325. $$ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See St. Johns Town Center. 1800 Town Center Pkwy.

541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$

WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, specializes in AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. Come by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220. 269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL

AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports restaurant offers wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids can choose from the Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4.

551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Brucci’s offers authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas and desserts in a family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36.

223-6913. $ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ GOOD FOOD COMPANY The fine-dining restaurant and full-service catering company emphasizes using quality raw ingredients to create menus based on local, seasonal and organic products, served in an elegant atmosphere. L & D, Tue.Sat. 13475 Atlantic Blvd. 329-2407. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE F A varied menu offers European cuisine including lamb, beef and chicken dishes, as well as pizza and wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ THAI ORCHID F The restaurant serves authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, Thai curry dishes and rice dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ HAPPY OURS SPORTS GRILLE F Wings, big salads, burgers, wraps and sandwiches. Sports events on HDTVs. CM, FB. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 101. 683-1964. $ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ VINO’S PIZZA Vino’s Pizza – with four Jacksonville locations – makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, including a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

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AL’S PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ AW SHUCKS F The seafood place features an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings and pasta. Favorites are ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller, pitas and kabobs. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New Yorkstyle pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones.

BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd. 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd. 880-0020. $ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Springfield. L & D, daily. 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd. 619-8186. $$ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet

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11470 San Jose Blvd. 886-9699. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS The American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ KOBE JAPANESE RESTAURANT The fusion-style sushi restaurant offers oyster shooters, kobe beef shabu-shabu, Chilean sea bass and filet mignon. BW & sake. L & D, daily.

11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 8. 288-7999. $$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE Laid-back atmosphere; 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily. 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19.

292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes. Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating. Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ SIMPLE FAIRE F Breakfast and lunch favorites, featuring Boar’s Head meats and cheeses served on fresh bread. Daily specials. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3020 Hartley Rd. 683-2542. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, the barbecue place offers made-fromscratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces.

CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23.

351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Made-toorder Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

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ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family restaurant has served wings, ribs, entrees, sandwiches.

FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a favorite. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18”x26” of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR F Family-owned-andoperated. Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style.

Daily specials. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551.

D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA F Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches and popular lunches are served. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd.

264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Traditional Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty selections with authentic Thai flavors. BW. L, Mon.Fri.; D, nightly. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

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AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine includes fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating.

FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily.

880 A1A, Ste. 8. 280-7677. $$ CAFFE ANDIAMO Traditional Italian cuisine features fresh seafood, veal, homemade pastas and wood-fired pizza prepared in a copper clad oven. An extensive wine list is offered in a cosmopolitan atmosphere. Dine indoors or Out on the

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terrace. L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. Lof & D,benefit promise daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower. Tropical rum drinks feature Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RESTAURANT MEDURE Chef Matthew Medure offers eclectic cuisine featuring local and imported seafood with Southern and Asian influences. F/B. D, Mon.-Sat. 818 A1A N. 543-3797. $$$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch, featuring fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club.

285-6198. $$$ URBAN FLATS See St. Johns Town Center. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$

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Brunch, Sun. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ CROSS CREEK See Springfield. 850 S. Lane Ave. 783-9579. $$ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F See Orange Park. 6677 103rd St., Westside, 777-6135. $$ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET F A deli, organic and natural grocery, and juice & smoothie bar offers teas, coffees, gourmet cheeses; natural, organic and raw items. Grab-and-go sandwiches, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat.; L, Sun. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HJ’S BAR & GRILL Traditional American fare: burgers, sandwiches, wraps and platters of ribs, shrimp and fish. CM, FB. L & D, Sat. & Sun., D, Mon.-Fri. 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 1. 317-2783. $$ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.-Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The neighborhood hot spot serves pub favorites 20 hours a day, every day. The full bar has over 655 bottled beers, 84 on tap.

Outdoor seating. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, Pictured with John Scott (left) Toni Foxx and Robbie CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Amelia Rose from the Jax Big Show on 99.1 WQIK, a happy Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, Christa Skelton holds on to her gift card from Taverna. goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips — plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE F Traditional Italian fare is prepared with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily, along with a large selection of gourmet pizza

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Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6, St. Augustine Beach. 461-1250. $$ RAINTREE Located in a Victorian home, Raintree offers a menu with contemporary and traditional international influences.

Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily.

4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh — never frozen — Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes.

BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$

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Brooklyn Pizza is a traditional pizzeria serving New York-style pizza, specialty pies, subs, strombolis and calzones, on San Jose Boulevard in Mandarin. toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS F Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill. 738-7645. $ PIZZA PALACE ON PARK F See San Marco. Outdoor seating.

920 Margaret St., 5 Points. 598-1212. $$ SAKE HOUSE F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, gyoza (pork dumpling), tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, Calif. roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ The café in Riverside Publix Plaza features a variety of sushi, including the popular Monster Roll and the Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. 384-2888. $$ TASTI D-LITE Health-conscious desserts include smoothies, shakes, sundaes, cakes and pies, made with fresh ingredients with fewer calories and less fat. More than 100 flavors. Open daily. 1024 Park St. 900-3040. $ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $ WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE buffet. Sushi bar, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, steak, seafood. BW. L & D, daily. 1014 Margaret St., Ste. 1, 5 Points. 301-1199. $$

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A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S., St. Augustine Beach. 461-0102. $$ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap. L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30 years, the family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive, 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily.

504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily. 88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-7332. $$$ CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pear-berry salad. Daily chef

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creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311.

B, $; L & D, $$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ CARMELO’S PIZZERIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Authentic New York style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats and cheeses, fresh salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts and light bistro-style fare amid local art.

BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Creekside serves beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches. 3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

International menu features large portions, reasonable prices.

FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, two-story house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily. 46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ KINGFISH GRILL At Vilano Bridge’s west end, Kingfish Grill offers casual waterside dining indoors and on the deck, featuring fresh daily catch, house specialties and sushi. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 252 Yacht Club Drive. 824-2111. $$ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains and legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL F Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access) St. Augustine Beach. 461-1077. $$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Auggie institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel.

FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck. Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd., St. Augustine Beach. 471-3424. $ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ Best of Jax 2011 winner. The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes — all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Family-ownedand-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.-

BAHAMA BREEZE ISLAND GRILLE Fresh seafood, chicken, flame-grilled steaks and hand-crafted tropical drinks made with flavorful ingredients inspired by the Caribbean. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10205 River Coast Dr. 646-1031. $$$ BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE With four dining rooms, BlackFinn offers classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, chicken, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11. 646-2874. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2011 winner. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. 9039 Southside Blvd., 538-9100.

4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401, 996-6900. $ THE FLAME BROILER Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice along with grilled beef, chicken and Korean short ribs are featured. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103. 619-2786. $ ISLAND GIRL WINE & CIGAR BAR F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Upscale tropical vibe. Walk-in humidor, pairing apps and desserts with 25 wines, ports by the glass. 220+ wines by the bottle; draft, bottled beer. L & D, daily. 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115. 854-6060. $$ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily. 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, along with third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies and vegetarian choices make up specialty pizzas, hoagies and calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Court (at Tinseltown). 997-1955. mellowmushroom.com $ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET F A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Best of Jax 2011 winner. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts.

4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ THE ORIGINAL PANCAKE HOUSE F The recipes, unique to the Pancake House, call for only the freshest ingredients. CM. B, L & D, daily. 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr. 997-6088. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen. Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves up New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches. CM,

FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ STEAMERS CAFE F Steamers’ menu has all-natural and organic items, including wraps, sandwiches, subs, soups, steamer bowls, smoothies and fresh juices. Daily lunch specials. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4320 Deerwood Lake Parkway, Ste. 106. 646-4527. $ SUITE Best of Jax 2011 winner. St. Johns Town Center premium lounge and restaurant offer chef-driven small plates and an extensive list of specialty cocktails, served in a sophisticated atmosphere. FB. D & late-nite, nightly. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 493-9305. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts. FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$ URBAN FLATS F Ancient world-style flatbread is paired with fresh regional and seasonal ingredients in wraps, flatwiches and entrées, served in a casual, urban atmosphere. An international wine list is offered. CM. FB. L & D, daily. 9726 Touchton Road. 642-1488. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR F Authentic Japanese cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racing-themed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F Serving up 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi & sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special.

BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

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ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Beaches.

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 4482110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The Southern Blues kitchen serves pulled pork, brisket and North Carolinastyle barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Offering Thai cuisine, including pad Thai and curry dishes, and sushi in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ b.b.’s F Best of Jax 2011 winner. A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; brunch & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, awardwinning wines, wood-fired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Indoor, outdoor dining. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly.

1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd.

398-9500. $ THE GROTTO F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Wine by the glass. Tapas-style menu offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta, chocolate fondue. BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd.

398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd. 399-0609. $ LAYLA’S OF SAN MARCO Fine dining in the heart of San Marco. Traditional Middle Eastern cuisine, served inside or outside on the hookah and cigar patio. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat.; D, Sun. 2016 Hendricks Ave. 398-4610. $$ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Mediterranean homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie, Greek salad, daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE F All homemade from Mama’s award-winning recipes: spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP F The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees; 30 kinds of smoothies, with flavored soy milks,

Advertising proof organic frozen yogurt, granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

396-9222. $ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Consistent Best of Jax winner.

Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd.

306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options.

Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style wood-fired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior.

BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd. 398-3005. $$$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. This location offers a lunch buffet. L & D, daily. 1430 San Marco Blvd. 683-2444. $

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AROMAS BEER HOUSE Offers customer favorites like ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining features fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai. Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$ BOMBA’S SOUTHERN HOME COOKING F Featuring Southern homestyle fare, featuring fresh veggies. Outside dining is available. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 8560 Beach Blvd.

997-2291. $$ BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd. 363-9090. $$$ EL POTRO F Family-friendly, casual El Potro has fresh, made-to-order fare. Daily specials, buffet most locations. BW. L & D, daily. 5871 University Blvd. W., 733-0844. 11380 Beach Blvd., 564-9977. elpotrorestaurant.com $ EUROPEAN STREET F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd. 398-1717. $ GENE’S SEAFOOD F Serving fresh Mayport shrimp, fish, oysters, scallops, gator tail, steaks and combos. L & D, daily.

11702 Beach Blvd. 997-9738. $$ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F A local institution since 1975 serving house-baked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. See Intracoastal.

8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ SAKE SUSHI F The new restaurant offers sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu, donburi and noodle soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue and Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F The stylish gastropub has Southern-style cuisine made with a modern twist: Dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft and IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ SUNSET 30 TAVERN & GRILL F Best of Jax 2011 winner.

Located in Latitude 30, Sunset 30 serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ THE THIRSTY IGUANA CANTINA TAQUERIA Classic Mexican fare includes quesadillas, tacos, burritos, chimichangas, enchiladas and fajitas, as well as some killer nacho choices, made with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. TO, FB, 7605 promise ofCM. benefit Beach Blvd. 647-7947. $$ TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven — the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Plus calzones, soups and salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses and Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ URBAN ORGANICS The local produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit. Open Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012.

WASABI JAPANESE BUFFET F AYCE sushi and two teppanyaki grill items are included in buffet price. FB. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR F A full menu of sportsbar faves; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace. 751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2011 winner. The family-owned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily. 7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F A locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts.

CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ SAVANNAH BISTRO Classic Southern fare with a twist of Mediterranean and French inspiration, offered in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Favorites include crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. 741-4404. $$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F Best of Jax 2011 winner. Lunch, bagels, desserts, and the adjacent Cellar serves fine wines.

Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL F Salads, sandwiches, pizza, fine European cuisine. Nightly specials. 2467 Faye Rd., Northside. 647-8625. $$ UPTOWN MARKET F In the 1300 Building at the corner of Third & Main, Uptown Market serves fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

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Swiss health officials authorized construction of an assisted-living “village” of 1950s-style homes and gardens designed to “remind” patients with Alzheimer’s and similar afflictions of surroundings they might actually recall and with which they may be more comfortable and secure than they are with modern life. The 150-resident grounds near Bern will be similar to a Dutch facility set up in 2009 in an Amsterdam suburb.

“To reinforce an atmosphere of normality,” reported London’s The Independent in January, the Swiss caretakers will dress as gardeners, hairdressers, shop assistants and the like.

Can’t Possibly Be True

The varsity girls’ basketball teams at predominantly white Kenmore East High School near Buffalo, N.Y., have, for several years, apparently, psyched themselves up in a pre-game locker-room ritual by chanting, “One, Two, Three, [n-word (plural)]!” before running out the door and onto the court.

Though the white players this year called the use of the word a “tradition” (passed down from year to year) and not a racial “label,” the team’s only black player had a problem with it and reported it to school officials. According to a December Buffalo News report, it was always a players-only tradition, and no adult was aware of the chant, but upon learning of it, officials immediately imposed player suspensions and team penalties.

In January, U.S. Treasury Department’s inspector general for tax matters revealed the IRS certified 331 prison inmates as registered “tax preparers” during a recent 12-month period, including 43 serving life sentences. None of the 43, and fewer than one-fourth of the total, disclosed they were in prison. The agency blamed a 2009 federal law intended to encourage online filing of tax returns, noting that “tax preparer” registration can now be accomplished online by passing a 120-question test. In February 2011, USA Today reported prisoners filing false or fraudulent tax returns scammed the IRS for nearly $39.1 million in 2009.

The Olympic Committee Won’t Be Calling: Mr. Badr Al-Alyani told a Saudi Arabian newspaper in November he was nearing the world record for squirting milk from his eye.

The current champion, Turkey’s Mehmet Yilmaz, reached 2.7 meters (almost 9 feet), and Al-Alyani reports one squeeze of 2.3 meters. He said he “will continue training.”

David Belniak, now serving 12 years in prison after pleading guilty to DUI manslaughter for killing a woman, her adult daughter and her husband in a Christmas Day 2007 car crash, filed a lawsuit from prison in January against the victims’ family, demanding justice from them in the form of compensation for medical expenses and his “pain” and “anguish.” Police records show Belniak was driving between 75 and 85 mph when he rear-ended the victims’ stopped car and that he had alcohol, Xanax and cocaine in his system. Attorney Debra Tuomey, Belniak’s sister, represents him and called her brother’s imprisonment “government sanctioned assassination.”

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Not One Second Longer With That Wench: A man identified as Antonio C., 99, filed for

divorce in December against his wife of 77 years, Rosa C., age 96, in Rome, Italy. According to an ANSA news agency item, Antonio became upset when he found 50-year-old letters from an affair Rosa once had.

Christopher Bolt pleaded guilty in September to felony destruction of property in Loudoun County, Va., for spray-painting more than 50 vehicles. Some were marked with the number “68,” which a sheriff ’s detective explained was probably because Bolt had initially sprayed “69” but realized it “didn’t look right.”

Unclear on the Concept

Brogan Rafferty, 16, in jail in Cleveland, Ohio, awaiting trial for assisting in at least one murder in a robbery scheme, wrote to his father in December (in a letter shared with the Plain Dealer newspaper) that he was certain God wouldn’t allow him to suffer a long prison sentence. That would mean, he wrote, “all my meaningful family members would be dead” when he got out. “[N]o way God would do that to me.”

Fine Points of the Law

Gayane Zokhrabov, then 58, was knocked down by the flying corpse of Hiroyuki Joho, 18, during a ’08 Chicago rainstorm; in December 2011, he filed a lawsuit against Joho’s estate for compensation for various injuries she suffered that day (broken leg, broken wrist, shoulder pain). Joho’s corpse was “flying” because he’d just been fatally struck by a fast-moving train as he dashed through the storm across several tracks — while Zokhrabov was waiting on a nearby station platform. A judge first ruled Zokhrabov’s injuries weren’t a “foreseeable” result of Joho’s crossing the tracks, but in December, a state appeals court reinstated the lawsuit.

Least Competent Criminals

Not Ready for Prime Time: London police stepped up their search for the man who tried to rob the Halifax bank in October but escaped empty-handed. He had demanded 700,000£ from a bank employee and then, intending to hand over the bag he’d brought for the cash, instead absentmindedly handed over his gun.

Realizing his mistake, he dashed out the door.

Verlin Alsept, 59, was arrested in Dayton, Ohio, in January, charged with trying to rob a Family Dollar store. He’d demanded all the money in a cash register and, apparently as an effort to intimidate the clerk, pulled a .38 caliber bullet from his pocket and showed it to her. She was, of course, undaunted, and he walked away (but was arrested nearby).

Update

In Jerusalem, It’s Good to Be a Man: UltraOrthodox Judaism, already responsible for excluding or segregating women on public transportation, advertising images and even sidewalks, struck again at a January medical research conference in Jerusalem. Despite their obvious interest in the conference’s topic (“Innovations in Gynecology/Obstetrics and Halacha (Jewish Law)”), all women in attendance were required to sit apart from men, and no female was allowed to address the audience from the podium.

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MY SUNSHINE I was driving along Atlantic Blvd., crossing at Hodges Blvd., when I saw you cruising in your V dub. Dark silk hair, hiding the fiery blonde underneath, your sexy dark shades resting above your little nose. It was love at first sight, but it was my first time seeing you sunshine. I’ll see you soon. When: April 11, 1984. Where: Atlantic Blvd. #1277-0214 LOST GIRL? U: Brunette with brown eyes that shine like little stars, sitting on red couch at The Royal. Me: Guy dressed in black, busy working and cleaning up. I really meant to catch your name?

Hope I see you again one day. When: Feb. 4, 2012. Where: The Royal. #1276-0214 TETHERED TO BAR NEAR BATHROOMS Me: WAY too drunk; however, your beauty and energy is unforgettable. You and your dark-haired gentleman friend were tethered to the bar near the bathrooms. I would love love love to get to know you and see where it goes, if anywhere. When: Jan. 27, 2012. Where: Monkey’s Uncle Tavern – Mandarin. #1275-0214 SATURDAY AFTERNOON DELIGHT You: Long curl brown hair, blue shirt, couldn’t catch your eye color thru those motorcycle goggles. Loved the cute gap between your teeth. Me: Blonde, blue-eyed girl in red sundress. You told me how attractive you thought I was at the Daily’s on Roosevelt. Didn’t know what to say at the time but suddenly the words have come to mind. When: Jan. 28, 2012.

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I was mesmerized by your doe-like eyes, I didn’t have a chance to look at your nametag. Me: Strawberry blonde hair in a pink polo. Next time you wanna go to Panera and toss my salad? When: Feb. 2, 2012. Where: Crispers at the Town Center. #1272-0214 I SAW YOU WALKING DOWN THE STREET I saw you walking down the street and dang you are hot; you’re so sexy. You have dark black hair and very tan w/f holla at me if you see this. When: Feb. 1, 2012. Where: Bowden Road. #1271-0214 SEXY TRIVIA MAN You: Muscular blonde trivia host. Me: Short healthy brunette cutie. You can guess my answer anytime. When: Jan. 24, 2012. Where: Monkey’s Uncle Beaches. #1270-0214 MY LITTLE PICTURE MAN You: Young buck with buzz cut taking photos of surfers on the Jax Beach pier. You winked at me while I was walking my dog on the boardwalk, then quickly got into your blue Tacoma. Next time I’ll jump in the back and we can head two blocks to Bo’s Coral Reef. When: Jan. 25, 2012. Where: Jax Beach Pier. #1269-0207 YOU WERE HOTTER THAN MY BURRITO I Saw U at the hot sauce bar and noticed you liked it spicy!

You were wearing a pink Hello Kitty shirt and thigh-high boots. I was the guy who knocked over the plastic cups. I think you should join me for spicy taco night at my place sometime. When: Jan. 27, 2012. Where: Tijuana Flats @ Bartram Park. #1268-0207 TO EACH THEIR OWN To the beautifully short tattooed brunette, I saw you yelling at a co-worker and I instantly fell in love. The anger in your eyes fueled the fire in my heart. You: Perfect Me: Tall, Blue eyes, and exactly your type :) When: Jan. 15, 2012. Where: Crisper’s. #1267-0207 BEAUTY IN A BEAT UP TRUCK You: Rocking out in a red Chevy truck covered in bumper stickers. Thought nothing of it until you stepped out in a skirt with legs for days and a smile that make me want to get to

know you. Your messy hair and converse were a match made in my heaven! Me: 40ish chick with silver mohawk on my Harley. Don’t let the skinny fool you! Dinner? You made me hungry. When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: Daily’s on Baymeadows. #1266-0207 PERFECT AT THE PEARL Saw you @ The Pearl with a girl all in black. Your hair was perfect! Made me wanna get ya in the sack. It was my first time there, now I wanna go back. I can’t let you get away, because you I can’t lack. When: Jan. 27, 2012. Where: The Pearl. #1265-0207 TALKING HEADS GIRL Dynamic young blonde lady who put Talking Heads - “This Must Be The Place” on the box. Try Talking Heads - The Great Curve (Live in Rome 1980). They were in the zone. PS: Believe in yourself always...you’re amazing! When: Jan. 23, 2012. Where: Pete’s Bar. #1264-0207 SEXY DREAMY CASHIER U who stole my heart n soul, short, sweet, tiny, n sexy as all get out. Brown hair n eyes maybe attached not sure. Me: tall dark brown hair, blue eyes, would take care of u if given the chance. Maybe one day u would let me take u away from all this n take care of u forever n pamper u!! When: Dec. 5, 2011. Where: Nicklyn’s Cafe. #1263-0207 DADDY AND DAUGHTER GETTING SUBS Our kids were chatty, but I was too shy to say much. Star Wars, “one tomato”, you tried to steal my muffins! You and your daughter stopped to look at flowers on the way out. If the kids can hit it off, maybe we could too. Interested in a playdate? When: Jan. 21, 2012. Where: Publix @ Roosevelt/ San Juan. #1262-0131 INTRIGUING, INTELLIGENT AND DARING I rounded the corner of Starbucks, and saw you sitting. You’re so small and petite and have the cutest splash of freckles all over your cheeks and nose. You’re jaw dropping beautiful and don’t even realize it. You’re regular raspberry iced green tea has become one of my favorites. When: Jan. 22, 2012.

Where: Towncenter Starbucks. #1261-0131 OUTSPOKEN AT RENNA’S You: Curly, dark haired angel who ranted about Glenn Beck and Rick Santorum with the bus boy. Me: Bearded onlooker in the MasterCard shirt eating a large pizza alone. I’ll gladly share a slice if you would like to talk more about Glenn and Rick. When: Jan. 22, 2012. Where: Renna’s Pizza. #1260-0131 COUNTRY WARCRAFT KING SEEKS GODDESS You: Redheaded fox in slap-ya-mamma jeans. Me: Mustachio prince of your dreams. You looked like you were hitting

the pavement pretty hard there… I’ve got something else you can hit if ya want. ;). When: Jan. 13, 2011. Where: Towncenter. #1259-0131 SPORTY BLONDE IN SWEATS You: Stunning blonde with long legs and brown eyes wearing Knight’s sweats in the Riverside Starbucks. Me: Baffled by your undeniable beauty, wanting to buy your next tall regular coffee. You seemed anything but regular. Let’s java sometime? When: Dec. 13, 2011. Where: Starbucks. #1258-0131 GREEN EYED ANGEL You: Effortless beauty, always serving my favorite Golden Spiral, guessing close enough to my actual Mug club number. You make my heart flutter when I see you, and 3pm is never early enough. You said you don’t do boyfriends, but how about a date? Me: Brown hair, blue eyes, hoping to constantly SEE*U. When: Dec. 31, 2011. Where: Intuition. #1256-0124

you were celebrating with friends so I stayed away. Noticed you again at Warehouse 31 running from a clown. Now I keep seeing you getting a cherry coke from the Daily’s on Gate.

You have peeked my interest. Let’s meet and talk over some cherry cokes. When: Oct. 15, 2011. Where: Daily’s on Gate. #1251-0124 BAYMEADOWS BLONDE You: Long legs, inviting lips, blue eyes, blouse and Altima. We made small talk about your Angel perfume. I find you quite stunning. Thinking we need to get together soon. I am serious – are you? Me: dark blue shirt, tan pants. A blue-eyed devil in a red Corvette. When: Nov. 23, 2011. Where: ABC Liquor Store. #1250-0117 RED AUDI HOTTIE Riverside Publix, Looking for sexy man getting into red Audi, always looking so sharp. I see you in the aisle and want to help you fill your cart! Three Forks on me? When: many.

Where: Riverside Publix. #1249-0117

BOY IN A CANDY SHOP You, sexy tall tan and knows how to handle his guns. Me, short cute and couldn’t take my eyes off you. At Shooters you were looking for a gun even though you knew exactly what you wanted but still played around like you were thinking of other options. Maybe next time you can show me how to shoot your gun at the range.... When: Dec. 2011. Where: Shooters. #1255-0124

HONEY, YOU’RE SO SWEET You work right next to me in downtown St. Augustine. I always catch you looking my direction when I’m giving samples. You order coffee from me often and use honey as a sweetener. You wear a blue polo and khaki’s everyday. Is your name spelled with one or two t’s? Oh, and you’re welcome for the free shot of espresso. When: Jan. 2, 2012. Where: Downtown St. Augustine. #1248-0117

PATRON SAINT OF SKIN ILLUSTRATIONS Friday 13th at black anchor tattoo, you; insanely big eyes that looked right into my soul... me; heart pounding so hard you heard it, lets ponder the mysteries of the universe and eat at the Y... ill be yours forever, you stole my fart sign!! When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: Old Southside Tattoo. #1254-0124

A DREAMY BARTENDER Who stole my heart and can pour a mean draft or drink.

You: curly brown hair and a Ravens fan. Me: tall dark brown hair and glasses. I know you are attached, but I can still say you have my heart. Please don’t stop doing what you do everyday. You are beautiful. Maybe one day we can pour drinks together. When: Jan. 2, 2012. Where: The Harbor Tavern. #1247-0117

GREG ALLMAN CONCERT Tall, Young and Handsome! You were my seat neighbor… the seats were so close I was practically in your lap... I wanted to touch you... I gave you gum... and thanked you for not being a drunken A******... like the busy bee crowd that could not sit still and enjoy the show... coffee with me perhaps??

Why not?? When: Jan. 13, 2012. Where: The Florida Theatre. #1253-0124 SEXY SILVER S2000 SPEEDING AWAY You: Driving a tiny convertible in Riverside, saw you in my rearview. Blue rims- do they match your eyes? Me: Darkhaired vixen vying for your time, white Volvo is what I drive.

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ARIES (March 21-April 19): What do you typically do just before you fall asleep and right after you wake up? Those rituals are important for your mental health. Without exaggeration, you could say they’re sacred times when you’re poised at the threshold between your life’s two great dimensions. Give special care and attention to those transitions in the week ahead. As much as possible, avoid watching TV or surfing the Internet right up to the moment you turn off the light, and don’t leap out of bed the instant an alarm clock detonates. Astrological omens suggest you’re primed to receive special revelations, even ringing epiphanies in those in-between states.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Have you ever gazed into goats’ eyes? If you have, you know their pupils are rectangular when dilated. This quirk gives them a field of vision that extends as far as 340 degrees, as opposed to our puny 160-210 degrees. They can also see better at night than we can. Goats are your power animal in the week ahead. Metaphorically speaking, you’ll have an excellent chance to expand your vision’s breadth and depth.

Do you have any blind spots that need illuminating? Now’s the time to make it happen.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): In the animated film “The Lion King,” two of the central characters are Timon, a talking meerkat and Pumbaa, a talking warthog. Their actions are often heroic. They help the star of the tale, Simba, rise to his rightful role as king.

The human actors who provided the voices for Timon and Pumbaa, Nathan Lane and Ernie Sabella, originally auditioned for the lesser roles of hyenas. They set their sights too low.

Fortunately, fate conspired to give them more than what they asked for. Don’t start out as they did. Aim high right from the beginning — not for the bit part or a minor role, but for the catalyst who actually gets things done.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “He who is outside his door already has a hard part of his journey behind him,” says a Dutch proverb. Ancient Roman writer Marcus Terentius Varro articulated a similar idea: “The longest part of the journey is the passing of the gate.” I hope these serve as words of encouragement.

You’ve got a quest ahead of you. At its best, it involves freewheeling exploration and unpredictable discoveries. If you get started in a timely manner, you’ll set an excellent tone for the adventures. Don’t procrastinate.

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): You’re so close to finding a fresh perspective to allow you to outmaneuver an old torment. You’re on the verge of breaking through a wall of illusion that’s sealed you off from some interesting truths. To provide the last little push to take you the rest of the way, here are two related insights from creativity specialist Roger von Oech: 1. If you get too fixated on solving a certain problem, you may fail to notice a new opportunity that arises outside the context of that problem. 2. If you intensify your focus by looking twice as hard at a situation right in front of you, you’ll be less likely to see a good idea right behind you.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Thirty-two carrier pigeons were awarded medals by the United Kingdom for meritorious service in the World Wars.

Of course, they probably would‘ve preferred sunflower seeds and peanuts as their prize. Let that lesson guide you as you bestow blessings on the people and animals that have done so much for you. Give them goodies they’d actually love to get, not meaningless gold stars or abstract accolades. It’s time to honor and reward your supporters with well-suited practical actions.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): The caterpillar-tobutterfly transformation is such an iconic symbol of metamorphosis, it’s become a cliché. I’d like 40 | FOLIO WEEKLY | FEBRUARY 14-20, 2012

to point out, though, when the graceful winged creature emerges from its chrysalis, it doesn’t grow any more. We humans, on the other hand, are asked to be in a lifelong state of metamorphosis, continually adjusting and shifting to meet changing circumstances. I’ll go so far as to say that having a readiness to be in continual transformation is one of the most beautiful qualities a person can have. Are you interested in cultivating more of that capacity? Now’s an excellent time to do so. Remember that line by Bob Dylan: “He who is not busy being born is busy dying.”

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): This is an excellent time to round up a slew of new role models. In my astrological opinion, you need to feel far more than your usual levels of admiration for exceptional people. You’re in a phase when you could derive tremendous inspiration by closely observing masters, virtuosos and pros doing what you’d like to do. For that matter, your mental and spiritual health are profoundly enhanced by studying anyone who’s found what he or she was born to do and is doing it with liberated flair.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): WD-40 is a spray product that prevents corrosion, loosens stuck hinges, removes hard-to-get-at dirt and has several other uses. Its inventor, Norm Larsen, tried 39 formulas before finding the precisely right combination of ingredients on his 40th attempt. The way I understand your life today is that you’re like Larsen when he was working with version No. 37. You’re getting closer to creating a viable method for achieving your next success. That’s why I urge you: Be patient and determined as you continue to tinker and experiment. Don’t keep trying the same formula that didn’t quite work. Open your mind to the possibility that you’ve not yet discovered at least one integral component.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): A person who emits a big angry shout produces just .001 watt of energy. Even if he or she yelled continuously 24/7, it’d still take a year and nine months to produce enough energy to heat a cup of coffee. That’s one way to metaphorically illustrate my bigger point, which is: Making a dramatic show of emotional agitation may feel powerful, but is often a sign of weakness. Take this to heart in the week ahead. If you do fall prey to a frothy eruption of tumultuous feelings, use all your considerable willpower to maintain your poise. Better yet, abort the tumult before it detonates. It’s one time when repressing negative feelings is healthy, wealthy and wise.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Jeep vehicles always have seven slots on their front grills. Why? For the manufacturer, it’s a symbolic statement proclaiming the fact that Jeep was the first vehicle driven on all seven continents. That’s your cue. Your assignment: Pick an accomplishment you’re really proud of and turn it into an emblem, image, glyph or talisman to wear or express.

If nothing else, draw it on dusty car windows, write it on bathroom walls or add it to a Facebook status update. The key thing is to use a public forum to celebrate yourself for a significant success, even if it’s in a modest or mysterious way.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A sign outside the Apostolic Bible Church in Bathurst, New Brunswick, invited worshipers to meditate on a conundrum: “Why didn’t Noah swat those two mosquitoes?” After all, if the builder of the Ark had refused to help the pesky insects survive the flood, we’d be free of their torment today, or so the allegorical argument goes. Apply this to a situation in your sphere. As you journey to your new world, leave the vexatious elements behind.

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The Price of Sprawl

Secret information politicians don’t want you to know

D

o you know how much housing construction has been approved in Duval County? How about in St. Johns County?

Do you know how much each new house costs you in declining property values and additional taxes? This secret information isn’t shared with the public, nor considered when city and county vote to approve yet more residential development. But it directly affects you as property owners and taxpayers, and even as renters.

The PriceOfSprawl.com is a public interest website that tells citizens how they are being robbed by residential overdevelopment in their community from a cost and a quality of life standpoint. We hope citizens will conclude that we cannot continue to subsidize residential development — our cities and county governments are drowning in red ink, our existing neighborhoods and infrastructure are deteriorating while we build new infrastructure in outlying areas to support new construction; and our property values will continue to decline as we build more residential housing that is not needed.

PriceOfSprawl.com presents information on each city and county on the residential build-out, costs to the taxpayers, property value decline and water supply status. The information is simple to understand, local and obtained from credible information sources.

Hopefully it will inform citizens, and arm them with facts to demand that their politicians make development pay its full costs, because to do less is to offload more burden on the taxpayers and deteriorate their quality of life.

BUILD-OUT: What is it?

Build-out is the population we would have if all houses already approved to be built in a given city or unincorporated county area were built. For example: In Duval County, our current population is 864,000, but if all land designated for residential development were built out, we would have 1,270,000. That is 47 percent more people than we already have.

In St. Johns County, build-out is 182 percent more population than now.

Currently, there are 170,308 residents; at build-out, there will be 480,659.

Politicians don’t want taxpayers to know the already-approved build-out, don’t consider it when they say YES to new development and don’t want taxpayers to know what it is costing them. PriceOfSprawl. com puts that secret information into the hands of citizens so they can ask the tough questions, like “What will it cost?” and “Where is the money coming from?” when new development is proposed.

COSTS: Why is build-out important?

Why do politicians not want you to know?

The already-approved houses and developments are ENTITLED to roads, schools, police and fire services — all the services that make up a community.

Schools are the most costly components of community services. St. Johns is a bedroom community that is highly attractive because of its school system, so it has a higher proportion of families with children who will need schools.

Nocatee alone will require nine schools.

Our estimate of the costs of constructing these schools is $82 million in this one community alone. These costs are not paid by residents of the new neighborhoods. Their property taxes go for operating the schools; school construction costs are only partially paid by developers in impact fees. So all city or county taxpayers must pay for them. Keep in mind that in St. Johns County, according to the state Department of Education, it costs $9,500 per student per year, including operating costs and school construction, not including debt service and land costs.

In April 2010, plans were made to add a new elementary school, costing $16 million, at Palencia, a newer sprawl development outside St. Augustine.

Fire and safety services are another example. The Pine Island fire station for Palencia will service about 2,000 homes in the Philips Highway area, at a cost of $2.3 million. It was paid for by bonds paid by all residents in the unincorporated county area.

Impact fees are a means to pay for construction of the infrastructure for schools, roads and safety services needed by new neighborhoods. However, rarely are full impact fees charged. Often, developers convince politicians to waive them in the interest of “generating jobs.” Our children’s children will be paying on bonds for the temporary construction jobs generated today.

Meanwhile, property values of our existing homes decline as more housing is added to the oversupply.

PROPERTY VALUE DECLINE: How overdevelopment robs you.

In a real estate market where property values are not increasing or are declining, adding more housing decreases not just the builder’s opportunity to sell his homes, but it decreases all property values.

In Northeast Florida, property values have declined 31 percent since 2006. The home value decline causes a decline in tax revenues. Mike Wanchick with St. Johns County reports a decrease of 33 percent in tax revenues since 2009. The county is evaluating a 1 percent increase in sales tax to compensate for the reduction in tax revenue.

This is a direct subsidy to developers.

Meanwhile, there are funding shortages to keep libraries, fire stations, mental health and

social services, soccer fields and after-school programs open. These programs are all driven by the needs of additional population in St. Johns County.

WATER SUPPLIES The St. Johns River Water Management District projects a 65 percent increase in population in Northeast Florida between now and 2030, according to their “official” figures. PriceOfSprawl.com numbers show the population increase projected is actually much more. They have been sounding the Folio Weekly welcomes Backpage Editorials on topics ranging alarm that the drinking water supply will not from education, crime, mental illness and keep pace with population growth. In fact, substance abuse to personal and political we are experiencing saltwater intrusion in experiences of every stripe. wells along the coast, and are pulling water from areas west of Northeast Florida, causing Submissions should be 1,200 to 1,400 water shortages in other areas. length and topics of local interest words in length, The story is not being told because the take precendence.

WMDs, before they were consolidated under the Scott administration, were reticent Get your word out! Email youryour Backpage For questions, please call advertising rep to discuss it because of the impact on submissions to Editor Anne Schindler at FAX YOUR PROOF IF POSSIBLE development decisions. themail@folioweekly.com AT 268-3655 New residential housing uses 50 to 67 PROMISE OF BENEFIT SUPPORT ASK percent of its water for irrigation. With significant growth in new development that liberally uses irrigation, the water supply is not sufficient to support the projected population according to the official numbers, and definitely not according to the PriceOfSprawl. com numbers that are closer to reality.

Alternative water supplies from treating surface water or desalination will cost 10 to 20 times more than ground water.

WHERE DID PRICEOFSPRAWL.COM GET ITS DATA? Build-out: Local city and county comprehensive plans Costs: The state Department of Education and the state Department of Transportation Property Value Decline: Federal Housing Finance Agency, which finances existing homes under Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac Population: 2010 census So what should residents do? First, they need to ask the questions “Where will the drinking water come from?” and “What will it cost?” The cost impact of new housing affects all residents, not just new development.

Then they need to demand action. City and county politicians are reducing or eliminating impact fees. Residents must insist full impact fees be charged for new development. New homes may never pay for themselves, but impact fees can at least bring the price tag of new construction close to the cost.

Janet Stanko

Stanko is a longtime environmental and civic activist in Northeast Florida. She oversaw the mapping project for the PriceofSprawl.com website.

Folio Weekly welcomes Backpage Editorial submissions. Essays should be at least 1,200 words and on a topic of local interest or concern. Email your Backpage to themail@folioweekly. com or snail mail it to Anne Schindler, Editor, Folio Weekly, 9456 Philips Highway, Ste. 11, Jacksonville FL 32256. Opinions expressed on the Backpage are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of the editors or management of Folio Weekly.

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