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ROLLCALL
If you had a sports team, what would it be named?
MIKE WHITE
KYLE BROWN
NATALIA GONZALES PRODUCTION MANAGER
CEO OF THE BUZZ MAGAZINE
MEREDITH TEKIN
PAZ PATEL
The Razzle Dazzlers.
The Giant Midgets.
The Duval e-LEMON-ators.
The Chupacabras.
A soccer team called The Admirals!
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COURTNEY NICHOLS
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BETH SULLIVAN
JASMIN LANKFORD BUZZ WRITER
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The Unicorns!
The Leo’s - that’s my zodiac sign.
The Sirens – obviously with a mermaid logo!
They would be the Lanky Leopards, the fastest track team in town!
The Forfeits.
BOB ZINSSER
GRECIA VALENZ
MEGHAN CARLIN
MONICA STOUDER CONTRIBUTING WRITER
MARKETING SPECIALIST
The Steamrollers.
The Pixie Hallows.
The Spicy Jalapeños.
I would have a female rugby team called the Lionesses!
The Tiny Titans.
WES BENWICK
DAVID PEARCE
ALBERT BAGOCIUS
RILEY SHAABER
ASHLEY AVERY
The Cyborgs.
Crash and Smash!
The Owls - that was my college mascot.
The Rough Riders.
The Honey Badgers.
CRAIG ONEAL
AMY GRESS
MARIE BOIAN-MEYER
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I would have a Broom Ball league and call it the Jacksonville Sweeps!
The Gym Rats.
The Minivan Monsters (mom alert).
The Wild Kats.
My basketball team would be Lord of the Rims.
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ENTERTAINMENT
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COMMUNITY
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THE ARTS
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THEATRE
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KIDS
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CUISINE
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MUSIC
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SPORTS & HEALTH
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AROUND TOWN
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NIGHTLIFE
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BRAIN FOOD
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ENTERTAINMENT
BUZZ PICKS
Aug
7-16 TAX FREE WEEK
St. Johns Town Center Simon.com
Aug 6
BRENT MORIN
The Comedy Zone ComedyZone.com
Save even more this year during Florida’s tax free weekend. The former three-day holiday is now seven days long! Hit the stores for back-to-school supplies, clothing and more. Items eligible include all clothing less than $100, school supplies less than $15 and other items. For more information, go to Dor.MyFlorida.com.
Come to the Comedy Zone for Brent Morin, the star of NBC’s hit sitcom “Undateable.” He was a panel regular on “Chelsea Lately” and has now made his late-night debut on “Conan.” He was named one of the top “Touring Comedians You Need to Catch this Summer,” so don’t miss this!
Aug 7-8 NORTH FLORIDA SHARK FESTIVAL
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens JacksonvilleZoo.org
Enjoy two fun and informative days with the world’s leading shark experts to learn about the work being done to save sharks worldwide. There will be a lecture presented by UNF shark experts, a live music party on the lawn, shark-themed art and crafts, booths, activities and more.
Aug Aug 8 JACKSONVILLE SHARKS VS. NEW ORLEANS
Veterans Memorial Arena JaxSharks.com
Show your support for Jacksonville’s arena football team as they take on New Orleans. The Sharks are fourth-time South Division champions in this fast-paced game! With a fun ‘80s Night and Fan Appreciation theme, enjoy the exciting game, friendly Chum the mascot, and the talented Shark Attack dance team. 6
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COLBIE CAILLAT AND CHRISTINA PERRI
Florida Theatre FloridaTheatre.com
The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour features Colbie Caillat and Christiana Perri. Grammy-winning singer Colbie Caillat has sold more than six million albums and 10 million singles. Christina Perri is best known for her quadruple-platinum song “A Thousand Years” from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.”
Aug 20
JACKSONVILLE CAREER FAIR
Jacksonville Marriott JaxEvents.com
Aug 15
Are you looking for a job? If you are, dress in your best professional clothes, bring resumes and visit the career fair. You will have the opportunity to meet top employers and to interview for several positions during the course of the day, meeting the people who make the hiring decisions.
MOCA FAMILY DAY
MOCA Jacksonville MOCAJacksonville.org
MOCA Jacksonville celebrates the featured exhibition “Southern Exposure” with a free family day! The education team will have activities for all ages throughout the museum, plus special guest partners from Cultural Fusion, a partnership of arts and culture institutions. It’s a great way to prepare for a new school year.
Aug 20 AN EVENING WITH LYLE LOVETT AND HIS LARGE BAND
Thrasher Horne Center THCenter.org
Lyle Lovett has broadened the definition of American music in a career that spans 14 albums. Coupled with his gift for storytelling, the Texas-based musician and his 13 member band fuse elements of Americana, country, swing, jazz, folk, gospel and blues for a unique and unforgettable show.
Aug 18-22 JACKSONVILLE SUNS VS. MOBILE
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville JaxSuns.com
Come out to the ballpark to support the Jacksonville Suns as they take on Mobile. With promotions, entertainers, post-game concerts, fireworks shows and a kid’s playground, there is fun for the whole family. Enjoy the friendly Southpaw and the talented Sunbeam cheerleaders too!
Aug 29 LUNG FORCE 5K
Jacksonville Landing JacksonvilleLanding.com
With an inspiring signature song and music, the Lung Force 5K is like no other charity event. Participate in this race to raise your voice against lung cancer, and for the lung health of everyone. The event also raises funds for research, advocacy, education and awareness. August 2015 • iwantaBUZZ.com
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entertainment
What’s Happening
Visit our iwantaBUZZ.com calendar to find more events.
MURRAY HILL THEATRE 20TH ANNIVERSARY • AUG 14-15 • MURRAY HILL THEATRE
COMMUNITY
Jacksonville Landing Market: Aug. 7, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
Riverside Arts Market: Aug. 8, Riverside,
North Florida Shark Festival: Aug. 7-8,
Downtown Art Walk: Aug. 5, Hemming Park,
Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, JacksonvilleZoo.org
Floral Arranging: Aug. 9, The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens, CummerMuseum.org Reggae Jammin’ on the River: Aug. 9,
Keiser Back to School Open House:
3rd Annual Setting the Pace for Peace Domestic Violence: Aug. 8, Ed Austin
Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
Mandarin Museum at Walter Jones Historical Park: Aug 8, Mandarin Museum
Summer Movie Classics “Jaws” 40th Anniversary: Aug. 9, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Sweet Pete’s Educator Open House:
Aug. 4, Sweet Pete’s, SweetPetesCandy.com
RiversideArtsMarket.com
JacksonvilleArtWalk.com
Aug. 5, Keiser University, KeiserUniversity.edu
Summer Networking Social: Aug. 5, Beaches Museum and History Park, NonprofitCTR.org
Free Movies by the Bay in St. Augustine: Aug. 5, St. Augustine Municipal Marina, St.AugustineGovernment.com
Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Kick-off: Aug. 6, UNF Fine Arts Center, MakingStrides.ACSEvents.org
Free Thursday Tours at MOCA Jacksonville: Aug. 6, MOCA Jacksonville,
Regional Park, HubbardHouse.org
and Historical Society, MandarinMuseum.net
Art for Two: Cityscape: Aug. 8, The Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens, CummerMuseum.org Community Health Fair & Back to School Jam: Aug. 8, Brightway Insurance
Building, JaxCommunityEvents.com
Shrimping Eco Tour: Aug. 8, Amelia River
MOCAJacksonville.org
Cruises and Charters, AmeliaRiverCruises.com
Tax Free Week: Aug. 7-16, St. Johns Town
Street Vault at The Landing: Aug. 8,
Center, Simon.com
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Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
HippieFest 2015: Aug. 13, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Murray Hill Theatre 20th Anniversary Fest: Aug. 14, Murray Hill Theatre,
MurrayHillTheatre.com
Feel the Fantasy Jasmyn Benefit:
Aug. 14, The Cummer Museum of Arts and Gardens, CummerMuseum.org
Nimble Nonprofit Series: Video 201:
Aug. 14, Nonprofit Center of Northeast Florida, NonprofitCTR.org
JAGUARS PRE-SEASON MOCA Family Day: Aug. 15, MOCA Jacksonville, MOCAJacksonville.org
Pitchcraft: Crafting and Communicating a Memorable: Aug. 19, Ocean City Church,
Riverside Arts Market: Aug. 22, Riverside, RiversideArtsMarket.com
NonprofitCTR.org
Riverside Arts Market: Aug. 15, Riverside, RiversideArtsMarket.com
Jacksonville Career Fair: Aug. 20,
Jay Garrett: Aug. 22, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
Jacksonville Marriott, JaxEvents.com
The Hemming Park Beer Festival:
Aug. 15, Hemming Park, HemmingPark.org
1st Annual Hunger Fight Games: Aug. 15,
Free Thursday Tours at MOCA Jacksonville: Aug. 20, MOCA Jacksonville, MOCAJacksonville.org
Bolles San Jose Campus, HungerFight.org
Tim McGraw – Shotgun Rider Tour:
Duval Summer Fest 2015: Aug. 15, Jack
Rabbits, JaxLive.com
Aug. 20, Veteran Memorial Arena, JaxEvents.com
An Evening With Lyle Lovett and His Mandarin Museum at Walter Jones Historical Park: Aug. 15, MandarinMuseum.net Large Band: Aug. 20, Thrasher Horne Center, THCenter.org
Jax Beach Festival of Chariots:
Aug. 15, Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, BetterJaxBeach.org
Shrimping Eco Tour: Aug. 15, Amelia River Cruises and Charters, AmeliaRiverCruises.com Jax Beach Classic Car Cruise:
Aug. 18, Jacksonville Beach Seawalk Pavilion, BetterJaxBeach.com
Become an Energy Detective: Aug. 19,
Hilliard Branch Library, GreenTeamProject.org
Great Southern Tailgate Classic:
Aug. 21, Fernandina Beach – Main Beach Park, GreatSouthernTailgateClassic.com
Changing the Conversation about Nonprofit Overhead: Aug. 21, Nonprofit
Center of Northeast Florida, NonprofitCTR.org
Great Southern Tailgate Cook-off:
Aug. 21, Fernandina Beach, Main Beach Park, GreatSouthernTailgateClassic.com
Summer in the City: Aug. 23, Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront, Jacksonville.Hyatt.com
Save Money on Your Utilities:
Aug. 25, West Regional Branch Library, GreenTeamProject.org
MOSH After Dark: BYOB Painting Workshop: Aug. 27, MOSH, TheMOSH.org
2nd Annual Tech Coast Conference: Aug. 28, Prime Osborn Convention Center, JaxEvents.com
Bread and Butter: Aug. 29, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com Riverside Arts Market: Aug. 29, Riverside, RiversideArtsMarket.com
NIGHTLIFE
The Atlantic City Boys: Aug. 5 – 9,
Alhambra Dinner Theatre, AlhambraJax.com August 2015 • iwantaBUZZ.com
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What’s Happening
SUNS BASEBALL Brent Morin at The Comedy Zone:
Blackalicious: Aug. 13, Freebird Live,
Aug. 6, The Comedy Zone, ComedyZone.com
FreebirdLive.com
Floetry Reunion Tour: Aug. 6, Ritz Theatre
418 Band: Aug. 14, Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
Braxton Adamson: Aug. 7, Fionn MacCool’s
Jim Lauderdale, Canary in the Coalmine: Aug. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,
and Museum, RitzJacksonville.com
Irish Pub, FionnMacs.com
PVConcertHall.com
Sinbad: Aug. 7, Florida Theatre,
FloridaTheatre.com
Latin Friday Nights with Ritmo y Sabor: Aug. 7, Jacksonville Landing,
FloridaTheatre.com
Elvis Presley Anniversary Bash: Aug. 8,
Music with Harry and Sally: Aug. 26,
Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Cuba Libre Bar, CubaLibreBar.com
Colbie Caillat and Christina Perri: Aug.
Spanky the Band: Aug. 28, Jacksonville
Ritz Theatre Amateur Night: Aug. 13, Ritz Theatre and Museum, RitzJacksonville.com
Aug. 14, EverBank Field, Jaguars.com
Jacksonville Armada vs. Atlanta:
JacksonvilleLanding.com
Braxton Adamson: Aug. 13, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, FionnMacs.com
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Pittsburgh:
Weird Al Yankovic: Aug. 16, Florida Theatre, Lil Duval: Aug. 22, Florida Theatre,
Cuba Libre Bar, CubaLibreBar.com
WorldGolf Village.com
Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge: Aug. 15, EverBank Field, Jaguars.com
Boogie Freaks: Aug. 8, Jacksonville Landing,
Music With Harry and Sally: Aug. 12,
PGA Championship Week at the Hall of Fame: Aug. 13, World Golf Village,
Jacksonville Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
FloridaTheatre.com
Harvey: Aug. 12. - Sept. 6, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, AlhambraJax.com
Aug. 12, Community First Park, ArmadaFC.com
Latinas Hot Summer Fiesta: Aug. 15,
JacksonvilleLanding.com
11, Florida Theatre, FloridaTheatre.com
Jacksonville Armada vs. Carolina:
Landing, JacksonvilleLanding.com
Aug. 15, Community First Park, ArmadaFC.com
Hammerhead Ocean Marathon:
Aug. 15, Jacksonville Beach Lifeguard Station, HammerheadTriathlonClub.com
Jacksonville Suns vs. Mobile:
Aug. 18-22, Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, JaxSuns.com
Tijuana Flats Summer Beach Run:
SPORTS
Aug. 22, Jacksonville Beach, JacksonvilleBeach.org
Jacksonville Suns vs. Pensacola: Aug. 2-6,
Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Lions: Aug. 28,
Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, JaxSuns.com
EverBank Field, Jaguars.com
Tour De Pain: Aug. 7-8, Jacksonville Beach
Lung Force 5K: Aug. 29, Jacksonville Landing,
Seawalk Pavilion, JacksonvilleBeach.org
JacksonvilleLanding.com
Jacksonville Sharks vs. New Orleans:
Jacksonville Armada vs. San Antonio:
Aug. 8, Veterans Memorial Arena, JaxSharks.com
Aug. 29, Community First Park, ArmadaFC.com
VISIT OUR IWANTABUZZ.COM CALENDAR TO FIND MORE EVENTS OR TO ADD YOUR OWN EVENTS. August 2015 • iwantaBUZZ.com
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COMMUNITY
COMMUNITY SPONSOR
HandsOn Jacksonville To get involved in our community visit HandsOnJax.org
Making a Difference: nonprofit leaders in our community
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My philosophy is go out of your comfort zone to make a difference.”
JU’COBY PITTMAN Clara White Mission | TheClaraWhiteMission.org
For 22 years Ju’Coby Pittman has been president and CEO of the Clara White Mission, establishing educational, janitorial, culinary, and construction programs. She is also involved in creating residential housing for homeless veterans and low income residents in addition to Ashley Street Catering, Riverside North and White Harvest Farm.
Congratulations to our winner
Cynthia Saben with Pit Sisters on being Jacksonville's Good Gal.
2nd - USS Adams Bill Gay
Thank You to everyone that participated and voted in the iVotetoGive Good Guy or Gal campaign. !
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3rd - PARC Foundation Carmen Marino
4th - Gracious Grounds Amanda Williams
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Community
First Coast Connect with Melissa Ross
Community Focus
A closer look at our local nonprofit community
THE MOST INTERESTING PERSON I’VE INTERVIEWED THIS MONTH
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida
Community Health Outreach just commemorated the 20th anniversary of former NASA Astronaut and Jacksonville resident Norm Thagard’s return from the Russian Mir 18 mission on July 7, 1995.
BBBSNEFL.org
Twenty-eight experiments were conducted in the course of the 115-day flight. The mission culminated in a landing at the Kennedy Space Center in the Space Shuttle Atlantis. Thagard was the first astronaut to enter space aboard a non-American craft and the first American occupant of the MIR.
For 100 years, Big Brothers Big Sisters of Northeast Florida (BBBSNEFL) has provided mentors to deserving students, supported our communities through service projects and enriched students’ academic learning experience. BBBSNEFL’s mission is to provide children facing adversity with enduring, professionally supported one-on-one relationships that change their lives for the better.
As space flight in Florida enters the private sector, Thagard has a former astronaut’s perspective on the ending of NASA shuttle flights. Not unlike the midcentury astronauts from the Clint Eastwood film “Space Cowboys,” Thagard says he wouldn’t turn down the chance to rocket into space again - and this time, if he had a chance, he says he’d go to Mars.
“I’d go back up again if they asked me.”
“I’d go back up again if they would ask me. When I went into the astronaut program in 1978 I hoped I would have been one of the first humans on Mars. I’m disappointed we haven’t been there yet and I wish we would make a commitment to get to Mars,” he said. Thagard is a graduate of Jacksonville’s Paxon School for Advanced Studies (formerly Paxon Senior High School) and the road in front of the school bears his name. He’s also an associate dean at Florida State University. Make sure to tune into First Coast Connect each weekday morning at 9 a.m. on 89.9FM to hear from the most compelling newsmakers in our region!
Learn to Read, Inc.
LearnToReadJax.org
Learn to Read, Inc. is a nonprofit organization that serves over 650 low income adult learners every year. Their free adult basic education program will get adult students on track for their GED, help their children with homework, learn how to fill out applications for employment, and much more.
Taking 5 with Cindy Bishop
Registered Nurse Elderly Caregiver Advocate
Many of us remember the hit TV show, Dr. Quinn, Medicine Woman that ran from 1993 to 1998 starring Jane Seymour. That was almost 20 years ago and all of us, including our parents, are 20 years older too. In that vein, medical care becomes precedent. Today in Atlantic Beach, there is a medicine woman of sorts roaming Jacksonville, helping our citizens navigate healthcare for themselves and their family members, especially elderly parents. Her name is Cindy Bishop.
Are you a veteran looking for help accessing the guaranteed benefits you are entitled?
BUZZ: Because of the layering of health care services, staff providers, and insurance companies, one can get truly lost in the shuffle with services and care delayed. How do you fit into the equation? CB: Just as ships have navigators to avoid obstacles under less than ideal situations, personal health care advocates like me help patients and family members expedite the services and care they need. As an RN, I have learned firsthand for my patients that there are ways to circumvent the bureaucracy so prevalent in the health care market.
The National Association of Veterans and Families provides one-on-one assistance to veterans and their families. We can help you out!
Contact us Toll Free at 800-352-2919 www.NAVF.org
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We speak VA so you don’t have to
Cindy can be reached via her website at ElderCaregiverAdvocateJacksonvilleFL.com
THE ARTS
Arts Unleashed
Be On The Look Out For
Be On The Look Out For
Annelies Dykgraaf
Luis Rivera
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nnelies Dykgraaf, President of The Art Center, is a very busy artist. She is leading efforts to move TAC’s show and member galleries to a new spot at the Jacksonville Landing as well as developing additional studio and workshop spaces. TAC’s first event at The Landing gallery was Annelies’ “Evening with an Artist,” where she discussed the development of her artistic style stemming from growing up in Nigeria. She is also doing a solo show at the Jewish Community Alliance on August 4 from 6 to 8 p.m., which will include a presentation of her development as an artist.
ith an instinctive reaction to capture what he sees in the world, Luis Rivera is a talented photographer. The interest started about 10 years ago at a wedding when he started taking photos alongside the hired photographer.
When he moved to Jacksonville he met a local photographer, Miguel Emmanuelli, who was impressed by the caliber of the photos on Luis’ Instagram account. Luis borrowed a camera and learned the basics while shooting with Miguel. After shooting a few weddings, he was hooked. “I didn’t know I had it in me, but I love it.” Follow Luis on Instagram at @imawhistle.
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the Arts
Art Locale FEATURED SHOWS & EXHIBITS
WHITFIELD LOVELL: DEEP RIVER
Aug. 1
“Whitfield Lovell: Deep River” explores ideas of memory, identity and freedom. Inspired by the legacy of African Americans who fled from slavery, crossing the Tennessee River to freedom during the Civil War, “Deep River” uses sculpture, video, drawing, sound, and music to create a unique experience that takes visitors on a symbolic journey in search of independence.
Join the Jacksonville Chamber Downtown Council’s 20th annual Paint of the Paw Prints event. From the base of the Main Street Bridge to Everbank Field, participants will meet in LOT X at 7:30 a.m. and break into groups to paint the 263 paw prints along Bay Street.
Cummer Museum CummerMuseum.org
MOCA FAMILY DAY
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EverBank Field, Lot X DowntownCouncil.org/PawPrints
MOSH AFTER DARK
Aug. 15
Aug. 27
MOCA Jacksonville celebrates the featured exhibition “Southern Exposure” with a free family day! The education team will have activities for all ages throughout the Museum and special guest partners from Cultural Fusion, a partnership of arts and culture institutions. It’s a great way to prepare for a new school year.
MOSH After Dark is a cool monthly series of programs just for adults. Gather a group of friends or grab your significant other for this 21 and up rooftop painting party. Bring your favorite beer or wine and create your version of Jacksonville’s skyline.
Downtown Jacksonville MOCAjacksonville.org
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PAINTING OF THE PAW PRINTS
Through Sept. 13
Museum of History and Science TheMOSH.org
iSnapJAX
Photographer: David Pearce
Jacksonville axemen vs. Tampa mayhem
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F FEATURE JACKSONVILLE SHARKS
CRAZIEST THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE OR WORN TO A GAME? The craziest thing a fan has done is grab and hold the Georgia Force’s kick returner during the 2011 playoffs. We got penalized for that! WHAT’S YOUR FAVORITE CITY FOR ON-THE-ROAD GAMES? Orlando because the Sharks-Predators rivalry is a heated one. We always have a large amount of fans that travel to the game, so the passion is definitely there on both sides whenever the two teams get together.
JACKSONVILLE CANNONS
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR MASCOT/TEAM NAME? Our team name is derived from two places: a cheer, “BOOM!” that a prominent player of yesteryear used to yell after scoring in the amateur circuit, and a tribute to rich naval history in Jacksonville. FAVORITE PRE-GAME SONG TO GET THE TEAM PUMPED? Here Comes the BOOM!
JACKSONVILLE SUNS
JACKSONVILLE AXEMEN
WHAT’S THE STORY BEHIND YOUR MASCOT/TEAM NAME? The team has been named the Suns since 1962, named by Sam Wolfson. Southpaw was named after the Bragan family because Peter Bragan Sr. and Jr. are left handed.
FAVORITE PRE-GAME SONG TO GET THE TEAM PUMPED? “You’re Going Down” by the Sick Puppies. The Axemen were special guests at the Sick Puppies concert in Jacksonville.
MOST MEMORABLE VICTORY? Winning the 2014 Southern League Championship after finishing the season on a ten game winning streak to get into the playoffs and sweep Chattanooga. The standing ovation our pitcher, Justin Nicolino, got from the hometown crowd while walking off the mound with the game and championship in hand is a memory I will never forget.
MOST MEMORABLE VICTORY? 2010 National Championship. Not only was this our first championship, but it was an undefeated season. Also, more than 50 fans from Jacksonville traveled on the plane with the team, making the flight home one of the best flights we ever took. Photo credit Allene Rachel
JACKSONVILLE GIANTS
CRAZIEST THING A FAN HAS EVER DONE OR WORN TO A GAME? We have a section called Ron’s Rowdies! A group of five guys who called themselves ‘Giants Superfans’ would paint their bodies, throw on orange and blue wigs, and bring their own blow horns to cheer on our Giants! They are still our most memorable group of fans and going strong today. MOST MEMORABLE VICTORY? In 2012 against the Georgia Gwizzlies, the Giants broke the world record for most points scored in a basketball game. The team was featured in Sports Illustrated for this world record breaking event and broke their own record in 2014 – so there could be a repeat! 18
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SPOTLIGHT
“I like Girls on the Run because I like to run and be with my friends. I have learned how to be strong and take care of myself.”
BIG PAW SEND-OFF
- a third grader
Girls on the Run® is a life-changing, non-profit program dedicated to inspiring elementary and middle school girls to be joyful, healthy and confident using a fun, experience-based curriculum which creatively integrates running.
By Jasmin Lankford
Fans are heartbroken to hear of the retirement of Curtis Dvorak, the man behind the Jacksonville Jaguars mascot, Jaxson De Ville. But their feelings attest to 19 years of Jaxson’s passionate spirit for the team. This spirit was created by Curtis, the only person to ever wear the gigantic yellow-spotted furry costume and double-zero uniform. Since 1996, Curtis has been an allstar mascot on and off the field, and even has a following in London. Whether he was bungee jumping into Wembley Stadium, or streaking across it, Jaxson had the fans going. He led chants and danced in sync with the cheerleaders. He skydived into the stadium, did BMX bike jumps and beat up fake celebrities and opposing team fans. We can’t forget the charity event at TPC Sawgrass where he beat pro golfers and football players in the full Jaxson costume. He was always present in the community, supporting schools, hospitals, military and more. We will miss him, but we’re so thankful for all he’s done for the Jaguars and the community. Good luck with your future endeavors, Curtis! The Jaguars preseason starts on Aug. 14 against Pittsburgh. Sport your teal and gold gear to the game and go Jags!
Girls on the Run Over a period of 10 weeks, girls aged 8-11 and 12-14 participate in an after-school program designed to allow every girl to recognize her inner strength. The girls make new friends, build their confidence and celebrate all that makes them unique.
“Being a Girl on the Run means to have fun, be optimistic and work hard. I like that you can be yourself.” - recent participant
“I love the chance to be silly and to be an example to a younger generation of girls that it is okay to just be yourself,” said Coach Sherry Warner. “We don’t have to try to fit into a mold that society creates for the perfect girl. The perfect girl is already you, just the way you are.” The Girls on the Run® lessons encourage positive emotional, social, mental and physical development. Physical activity is woven into the program to inspire an appreciation of fitness and to build habits to start a lifetime of health. “I like Girls on the Run because I like to run and be with my friends,” a third grader said. “I have learned how to be strong and take care of myself.” At the end of each three month session, the girls participate in the Girls on the Run 5K event. Completing the celebratory, non-competitive 5K gives the girls a tangible understanding of the confidence that comes through accomplishment as well as a framework for setting and achieving life goals. “Being a Girl on the Run means to have fun, be optimistic and work hard,” a recent participant said. “I like that you can be yourself.” Girls on the Run of Northeast Florida (GOTRNEFL) began in 2004 and has impacted over 10,000 girls locally thanks to more than 600 passionate and committed volunteers. “We would not have Girls on the Run in this community without dedicated women, and a few men, who selflessly give of their time to instill character and values as well as motivate girls of all abilities to cross that finish line,” said Laura Lasko, Executive Director. GOTRNEFL currently runs programs in Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Putnam, Nassau and St. Johns counties reaching over 1,600 girls annually. Due to fundraising activities such as the SoleMates® Program and The Cupcake Run, 40 percent of the girls served annually receive financial assistance. Learn how to get involved at www.GOTRNEFL.org August 2015 • iwantaBUZZ.com
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Getting -2- Know By Beth Sullivan
DAVID MILLER
Chairman/Co-Founder Brightway Insurance
Winning one of Forbes “Top 10 Franchise Companies” is no easy task. But David Miller, local franchise chairman/co-founder of Brightway Insurance Jacksonville, knows this very feeling; not once, but twice. Forbes Magazine recently announced Brightway Insurance is No. 1 in the top 10 best franchises in the country, after formally ranking No. 9. This is the first time an insurance company has led the ranks in the top franchises to purchase in the nation.
“We are a business for people...we love people, and want to take care of people. That’s what it’s all about.” As Miller walked into the Client Focused Media headquarters, he was immediately
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surrounded by what he said was great energy and a fun atmosphere. “Companies that play hard together; stay together,” said Miller. This held true for everything he expressed to our team about Brightway’s undeniably great reputation. “My co-workers would describe me as energetic, and that’s what excites and builds us as a team. Brightway Insurance is built on character, and three main core values; be smart, be accountable, and be trustworthy.” By holding teammates and managers alike to these values, it builds character for the company as a whole. “We are in a business for people,” said Miller. “We love people, and want to take care of people. That’s what it’s all about.” Brightway is also known for it’s charitable reputation. “We’re a large contributor to the United Way. We believe this charity serves an incredible purpose and truly makes a difference in many lives.” The Buzz Magazine and Client Focused Media would like to congratulate our local Brightway Insurance team on this incredible recognition!
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Photographer: David Pearce
Florida Country Superfest
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THEATRE
THEATRE IN THE KNOW Bill Engvall
BUZZ: How did you get started with comedy? BE: I started doing comedy when I was in college, doing shows for the students in the student union building. But my first “real” gig was at the Comedy Corner in Dallas, Texas. I was the house emcee and I would pick comics up from the airport, emcee the shows that week and take them back to the airport on the following Monday. I would do 10 minutes a night and that’s where I learned how to construct an act. BUZZ:How long have you been performing? BE: HAHAHA man now that I think about it, I have been doing this for 35 years now. Never saw this lasting that long! BUZZ: How has your act changed over the years? BE: I think that I have become a better storyteller over the years. I believe that early on I just wrote jokes and now I tend to write bits. I am sure that when I started I was probably a lot dirtier than I am now. Working clean has extended my career immensely. BUZZ: What was the best gig you ever performed? BE: That’s a hard one. Probably the best gig I ever did was when Bill Gates hired me to perform at his birthday party. He had a stage that was the replica of my last special called “15 Degrees off Cool.” His house was amazing and the audience that was there was literally a who’s who.
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BUZZ: Why do you think comedy is important? BE: I think that in this day and age people have to laugh. I mean look around, people are losing their minds. I can’t even watch the news anymore because I get so depressed. People need a release and I am so glad I am able to provide that. BUZZ: Who has been your biggest inspiration? BE: I guess that would have been Bob Newhart and Steve Martin. I really like each of their styles and they both make me laugh really hard. BUZZ: What are you working on right now? BE: Right now I am working on my new special called “Just Sell Him for Parts” which we will shoot this month.
Theatre Locale
CENTER STAGE THIS MONTH Theater in the River City By Tamara McClaran, Northeast Florida Theater Enthusiast
The 5 & Dime presents Clybourne Park at The Cummer
THE COLOR PURPLE
Aug. 2
Florida Theatre Jacksonville FloridaTheatre.com
Celebrate the 30th anniversary of this powerful film in the beautiful Florida Theatre! Based on Alice Walker’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “The Color Purple,” the screen adaptation stars Whoopi Goldberg in her debut as Celie, the story’s central character. The distinguished cast also includes Oprah Winfrey, Danny Glover and more.
HARVEY
Aug. 12 – Sept. 6
Alhambra Dinner Theatre AlhambraJax.com
Elwood P. Dowd is an endlessly pleasant and delightfully eccentric bachelor living in a small town with his presumably imaginary friend, Harvey, a sixfoot-three-inch white rabbit. Only certain people can see Harvey, creating some hilarious and embarrassing moments. Enjoy a delicious dinner during the show at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre!
A play about race, real estate and relationships is the next collaboration between The 5 & Dime, a Theatre Company, and The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens. Bruce Norris’ “Clybourne Park” opens July 31 and runs through August 9 at the museum. Named for the fictional white neighborhood introduced in Lorraine Hansberry’s “A Raisin in the Sun,” the Pulitzer Prize and Tony Award winning comedy is extremely funny and insightful. Rick De Spain is directing. “’Clybourne Park’ is the kind of show that will provoke some kind of reaction from the audience – positive or negative,” said De Spain. “Clybourne Park” opens in 1959 as nervous community leaders try to stop the sale of a home to a black family. Act Two is set in the same house 50 years later as the now predominantly African-American neighborhood battles to hold its ground in the face of gentrification. “With what’s happening locally and around the country, the play is incredibly topical,” said De Spain. “It is a wonderful vehicle for actors.”
AIDA
Aug. 1 – Aug. 8
Players By the Sea PlayersByTheSea.org
In this rock and roll re-imagining of a classic love triangle, Aida, a Nubian princess, is captured by an Egyptian captain, Radames. He soon falls in love with her and saves her from a life of hard labor by giving her as a handmaiden to the Egyptian princess, Amneris, his future bride.
Aug. 7 – Aug. 30
The cast features Amy Noel Canning, Lindsay Curry, Rhodie Jackson, Larry Knight, Pablo Milla, Dave Alan Thomas and Josh Waller.
Bruce and Prudence are deeply into therapy. Prudence’s macho therapist is urging her to be more assertive while Bruce’s wacky female therapist wants him to meet women by placing a personal ad. Head to St. Augustine to enjoy this delightful production as Prudence and Bruce try to live beyond therapy.
“There is lots of good theater in this town,” said De Spain. “What The 5 & Dime is doing is extraordinary – offering shows that push the envelope and performances in different locations and venues. It says good things about the future of theater in Jacksonville.”
BEYOND THERAPY
Limelight Theatre LimelightTheatre.com
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KIDS
KIDS PICKS Aug 6 STAND AGAINST BULLYING MAGIC SHOW
Ponte Vedra Branch Library SJCPLS.org
Sponsored by Friends of the Library, Magician Mark Alan returns just before school starts with an interactive and timely magic show that will show kids how to embrace their inner hero by standing up for themselves and others. Head to the library to take a stand against bullying!
Aug 8
Aug 17
Aug 24-28 KIDS PLAY DAYS
Adventure Landing Jacksonville Beach AdventureLanding.com
KIDS EAT AND PLAY FREE AT LATITUDE 30
The Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, Play Park TheJacksonvilleZoo.org
JAZOO’S BIRTHDAY AND BACK-TO-SCHOOL BASH
Latitude 30 10370 Phillips Highway Latitude30.com/Jacksonville-FL
Join JaZoo and his friends for a party to celebrate the end of summer and JaZoo’s 10th birthday! There will be a DJ, scavenger hunt, mascot friends from around town and more to make this JaZoo’s best birthday yet. Bring your swimsuit and towel because it’s going to get wet!
Head to Latitude 30 with the whole family! With every purchase of an adult entree, kids get a free movie, kids’ meal and a free game card. Enjoy luxury bowling, live entertainment, movies, arcade games and more. It’s a great way to spend the day before kids return to school.
For one week only, visit Adventure Landing for Kids Play Days with limited waterpark and discounted tickets. Enjoy the arcade, laser tag, Shipwreck Island Waterpark, Play Village, the Lil’ St. John’s River and more. Bring the whole family for the fun!
By Jasmin Lankford
WHAT’S HAPPENING AT MOSH: MOSH’s Summer Bucket List By Kristi Taylor
Say it ain’t so…summer is almost over! Don’t let August pass by without a visit to MOSH. In addition to cool exhibits, events and shows, MOSH offers airconditioned comfort! Here is our list of can’t-miss MOSH experiences: Dinosaurs Unearthed – through September 7 If you haven’t made it to this exhibit yet, run, don’t walk! The exhibit boasts more than a dozen moving, roaring dinosaurs – the largest and most realistic models ever hosted at MOSH – and for the first time, a terrible T. rex is outside on the Museum’s front lawn ready to greet visitors. Community First Day at MOSH – August 1 Celebrate the end of summer at Community First Day at MOSH. All children 12 and under will receive free admission from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Be sure to visit the Fish Fusion station to create and paint a clay fish from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Fish Fusion, a collaborative and progressive comtmunity art project, is a year-long collaboration with the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens sponsored by Community First Credit Union and is part of Cultural Fusion’s Year of the River. LEGO Camp In – August 8 Gather your LEGOs® and head over to MOSH for an after-hours build-a-thon. Campers will freestyle build, watch a movie and will have free time to explore the Museum. Little Learners: ABC’s and 123’s and Science Show – August 12 This program for preschoolers and their caretakers will feature the educator led program Science 101 at 10 a.m. and ABCs and 123s, a musical journey with songs and stories with “Alex Red Beard” from Bay and Bee, at 11 a.m. 24
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Be More…Curious!
By Robin Warren, WJCT Education Outreach Coordinator
Curious about getting your little ones actually excited about the beginning of another school year? Whether your child is a first-timer or a seasoned pro, WJCT has you covered. We don’t monkey around about education, but this year we have two movies featuring America’s favorite mischievous monkey, Curious George, premiering on Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. and again at 3:30 p.m., with multiple airings throughout the week. First up is “Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey,” the fun-filled sequel to the hit animated movie. Join Curious George and The Man with the Yellow Hat as they set out on a cross-country adventure to reunite Kayla, a homesick elephant, with her family. This unlikely trio faces comic calamities and colorful characters, and learns that you can achieve anything with family, friends and determination.
“Curious George 2: Follow that Monkey” adventures begin Aug. 17 at 8 a.m. and 3:30 p.m. (WJCT–TV 7.1 (Comcast 8 & 440))! Credit: Courtesy of CG: ® & © 2006 Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved.
Then watch “Curious George 3: Back to The Jungle.” When Curious George is offered a special space mission, Ted (The Man in the Yellow Hat) can’t deny his little friend this exciting journey, especially after Curious George completes the training. But when he crash lands in Africa, a worried Ted goes searching, expecting the worst, only to have it turn out to be the best. Together, they have the adventure of a lifetime shared with some amazing new friends!
“Curious George 3: Back to The Jungle” premieres Aug. 17 at 9:30 a.m. and 5 p.m. with multiple re-airings throughout the week. (WJCT–TV 7.1 (Comcast 8 & 440))! Credit: Courtesy of CG: ® & © 2015 Universal Studios and/or HMH. All Rights Reserved
Make a great start with your child’s teachers this year by purchasing them a ticket to WJCT’s annual TEACH conference. TEACH is an innovative professional development conference on Sept. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in downtown Jacksonville.
The mission is to bring together the world’s best thinkers, practitioners, and community educators to share their passion for teaching and learning. The conference will inspire and motivate educators in their role of educating our students. Until next time - GO BANANAS with WJCT and happy back to school First Coast parents!
WJCT’s annual TEACH conference scheduled for Sept. 12 at the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Hotel in downtown Jacksonville. Nourish your teacher’s soul and buy them a ticket today!
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CUISINE
Two Thumbs Up How Good Food Should Taste
Dessert
Osmaliah – homemade cream (kashta) sandwiched between two layers of crispy strings of dough, topped with rose infused syrup for $5.99.
Beirut Restaurant & Spirits
Article by Monica Stouder Photos by Monica Lea Imagery: MonicaLea.com
the facts
Where: 3928 Baymeadows Road Price: $6 to $19 Contact: (904) 660-2136
The chef has cultivated some incredible flavors Clean, friendly and casual with delicious small and within his masterfully constructed dishes, making large plate offerings, Beirut Restaurant & Spirits is a each dish from scratch right down to the yogurt nice new spot for some awesome eats! based sauce.
The atmosphere was casual with a large, covered outdoor patio with DJ area and thatched bar where folks With a mixture of traditional and contemporary can kick back with a drink and perfect hookah puff. Mediterranean foods, Beirut Restaurant & Spirits definitely caught the attention of both me and my The entrée prices are comparable to other frolicking fork! Mediterranean spots around town, but the signature – Simon Barsoun, owner dishes here are fantastic with a price point around $12. The friendly and speedy service enhanced my eating experience on this fresh ethnic food quest. Server Rhanna patiently answered questions about some Buzzworthy Note: of the traditional dishes such as Nkhaat (veal brain) and Teblee (raw beef with garlic paste). Based on her Beirut has a full bar and Happy Hour from 3 p.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday where all drinks are buy one get one free. Domestic bottles are 2 for 1 and draft beers (including local brand suggestions, I opted for an incredible four course libation Intuition) are 2 for 1. Hookah is also sold here. Look for $9.99 lunch specials to include a meal consisting of a creamy lentil soup, an appetizer drink and revolve throughout the month Monday through Friday. Additionally, customers can of chopped eggplant and pita, Raw Kibbeh and a enjoy the piano styling of John Sinclair Thursday through Saturday from 6 p.m. to 9 p.m. delightfully balanced dessert called Osmaliah.
“We are new and can’t wait for the people to come try us!”
menu sample
Appetizer
Monks Eggplant – large portion of cold, chopped, grilled eggplant, tomato, onions, bell pepper, olive oil and lemon juice, served with a basket of pita bread only $5.99.
Soup
Lentil Soup – piping hot soup of the day served with fried pita, big cup portion $3.99.
Entrée
Raw Kibbeh – raw beef meat mixed with burgul, onions, spices, drizzled with olive oil only $10.99.
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5 minutes with Don Fox CEO of Firehouse Subs
GRAB A BITE { SPORTS BAR & GRILLS}
MILLER’S ALE HOUSE
Multiple Locations MillersAleHouse.com
Watch the game at Miller’s Ale House, the casual neighborhood tavern with an atmosphere for all ages and top-quality food at a great value. Miller’s menu has it all, from wings and French fries to fresh seafood, steak and more.
Don Fox is a restaurant industry veteran with 41 years of experience and a passion for serving customers and developing employees. His first job was scrubbing pots and pans at a neighborhood Italian restaurant in New Jersey. He began his food service management career in 1976 with Six Flags amusement parks, and became district manager just two years later. In 1980, he began a 23 year career with Burger King Corporation. Fox joined Firehouse Subs in 2003 as Director of Franchise Compliance, rose to the position of Chief Operating Officer in early 2005, and became CEO in 2009. Under his leadership, the brand has grown to over 890 restaurants in 43 states and Puerto Rico. He is a frequent speaker and panelist at industry conferences and universities. In 2011, Nation’s Restaurant News named him one of the top ten executives to watch. He received the MUFSO Golden Chain Award and the prestigious Operator of the Year award.
JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE
Multiple Locations BuffaloWildWings.com
Jerry’s Grille is the ultimate sports viewing spot. With 28 new high definition flat screens inside, and four high definition televisions outside on the covered deck, you can catch the action of your favorite game no matter where you sit!
Buffalo Wild Wings is the local hangout with wall-to-wall sports coverage and a variety of delicious chicken wings and sauces. Check out their new location at the Avenues Mall for a fun and friendly atmosphere.
TAPS BAR AND GRILL
Multiple Locations TapsPublicHouse.com
In 2013, he became a member of the National Restaurant Association’s Board of Directors and received the association’s Advocacy Award. He also received the Silver Plate Award from the International Food Manufacturers Association, and was named the No. 1 executive in the Fast Casual segment by FastCasual.com. Fox is also a published author with articles in the Nation’s Restaurant News, Forbes and other business publications. His book, “Patton’s Vanguard - The United States Fourth Armored Division,” is a compilation of stories of those who served under Patton. “Tank battles and house to house fighting again come alive as the reader begins to feel the tension and suspense of men at war,” said James G. Kelly of Whitestone, New York about the book. “What was it really like, fighting in the cold, in the snow, and at times, in the dark, against a cunning and desperate enemy? This book preserves a much needed link to the past through the use of diligent research and vivid accounts of fourth Armored Division survivors.” Don welcomes contact from World War II veterans and their families as well as history enthusiasts who have enjoyed his work. Don and two of his magnificent millennials who paint all the murals for the Firehouse Subs stores.
BUFFALO WILD WINGS
22C Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville JerrysSportsGrille.com
Are you looking for a comfortable place to kick back, drink a beer and watch the game? Head to Taps Bar and Grill for a large and unique collection of premium draft beers constantly rotating for the broadest selection available.
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HOBY’S HONEY & GENERAL STORE Hoby’s is your local culinary general store. The focus is on Americana foods and handmade products. Raw honey and honeycomb, jams and jellies, local soaps and candles, and Hyppo popsicles are available. Open every day 9 a.m. – 6 p.m. 11473 San Jose Blvd., 701-4769, Facebook.com/ProducingEdibles, #hobys
SAHARA CAFE AND BAR Come out to the best hookah lounge in Jacksonville! Enjoy belly dancing Friday nights, karaoke on Monday nights and half price beers on Wednesdays. 10771110 Beach Blvd., 338-9049.
CASA MARINA Join us for a casual dining experience with an oceanfront view. Casa Marina serves lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tues-Sat. Don’t miss their award-winning Sunday Brunch at 10 a.m. 691 N. 1st St., 270-0025. By Jasmin Lankford
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PERSONAL CHEF KASEY RIVERS BAZILLE
Interview by Monica Stouder
A forking phenomenon of deliciously-sustainable bites, Executive Chef Kasey Rivers of Bazille (Nordstrom’s awesome noshery) is one creative force in the kitchen! We were able to get a spare moment from this busy chef to spoon out some fun facts. BUZZ: How did you receive your training to become a chef?
BUZZ: Favorite dish to prepare:
KR: I attended Johnson and Wales in Providence, Rhode Island,
KR: Homemade pasta gravy. My grandmother made the best pasta growing
for my Associate’s in Culinary and Bachelors of Science in Food Service Management.
up and it reminds me of her when I make it.
BUZZ: What sets your restaurant apart from others within your food style and in the local area?
KR: We believe in representing local and sustainable food as much as
possible. None of our food is made with hydrogenated oils or trans fats. Our proteins do not contain any artificial ingredients, hormones or antibiotics, and we try to purchase local organic produce as much as possible.
BUZZ: What cuisines influence your style of cooking? KR: I love Italian. It brings me back home and creates a nostalgic feeling of family for me.
BUZZ: Most unusual dish you have eaten: KR: Without question, bacon and garlic. BUZZ: If you could have your own cooking show, what would you name it?
KR: “Cawfee and Cakes.” Everyone makes fun of my northern accent and how I pronounce coffee, so I would most certainly do a play on what makes me, me.
BUZZ: Favorite celebrity chef: KR: Sean Brock, he is an inspiration to my generation of chefs on how to be creative with what comes out of a garden while still keeping his cooking realistic.
BUZZ: Favorite kitchen tool: KR: My Shun knife.
RECIPE BOX
Tomato Jam
PESTO 12 oz basil 6 oz parsley ½ TBS garlic 1 ½ cups oil 3 ½ oz grated parmesan 5 tsp kosher salt ½ TBS pepper Place all ingredients in a food processor. Pour in oil until smooth. JAM 1 oz oil 2 lbs tomatoes, cored and diced 1 ½ cups sugar ½ oz basil 2 tsp kosher salt 1 tsp pepper Cook until tomatoes release their juice. Add sugar and cook 10 minutes. Strain tomatoes, saving the liquid. Place liquid back into pan, reduce until syrupy then allow to cool. Once cooled, combine both to create a jam, add basil.
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2 for $20
Food, Fun and Entertainment
Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ Article by Monica Stouder & Photos by Monica Lea Imagery: MonicaLea.com
the facts What: Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ When: Sunday Afternoon Where: 4930 State Road 13
If you’re feeling a bit peckish but have a light-as-a-feather budget, fly on over to Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ for some hearty eats that won’t affect that nest egg!
Contact: (904) 531-5670
the atmosphere New this year, Woodpecker’s has become a bit of a foodie phenomenon. Tender and smoky BBQ, savory homemade sides such as datil pepper corn and baked beans, amazing secret sauces, low price points and local (and customer-interactive) ownership onsite makes this tiny-spot-in-the-middle-of-nowhere a true golden egg! Woodpecker’s is rustic, but don’t let the dirt parking area and tiny restaurant size fool you! The food here definitely packs a flavor punch. ‘Head Pecker,’ owner Lisa Marston and super creator of superior sides, Cheryl Stewart have truly developed a simple, yet tasty menu. Smoked turkey, sausage, pork, ribs, brisket and chicken comprise the base of this carnivore haven. But keep this in mind – it is very important to call early afternoon prior to coming here. While Woodpecker’s will open promptly at 11 a.m., they will SHUT THE DOORS once the food that has been prepared is gone! There are no closing hours here, as it could be at anytime during a busy BBQ day. I love this concept. Since there aren’t many leftovers, I’m assured that my food was made fresh that day, or in this case BBQ’d fresh overnight. 30
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Be prepared to wait a bit once you arrive. Be prepared to meet the owner during your stay and be prepared for an overall great experience. Staying at home is for the birds. Flock to Woodpecker’s Backyard BBQ for some beak-smackin’ eats. But remember, at this amazing spot for carnivorous customers, the early bird here definitely gets the worm!
buzz worthy Woodpecker’s won the People’s Choice award for best appetizer and entrée at the 2014 Datil Pepper Festival! They also have a weekday lunch special Tuesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. to include their amazing pork sandwich, one large side and a large drink (sorry kids, no sudsy sips here) all for $7.
the damage
$19.50
One Half Brisket Pecker Plate with Datil Corn, baked beans and garlic toast (small plate) only $9.50 and one order of the Half Ribs Pecker Plate with mac n’ cheese, green beans and garlic toast (small plate) $10.
MUSIC
Tim McGraw Aug 20
musicology
by Jasmin Lankford
Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena
Three-time Grammy Award winner Tim McGraw is a country music singer who has sold over 40 million albums. His albums and singles routinely top the music charts, placing him among the bestselling country artists ever. He is married to singer Faith Hill, and their success has flourished with chart-topping duets and tours.
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Louisiana-born McGraw headed to Nashville to pursue his career in 1989 after dropping out of college. He did not reach commercial success until his second album, “Not a Moment Too Soon,” in 1994. The album became the best-selling country album that year, topping the Billboard 200 and the country charts. “Not a Moment Too Soon” featured the singles “Indian Outlaw” and “Don’t Take the Girl,” which was his first No. 1 country hit.
McGraw went on to release fifteen albums with over 50 singles. His hit songs include “Live Like You’re Dying” a tribute to his late father, and “I Like It, I Love It.” In addition to his Grammys, he has won 14 Academy of Country Music awards, 11 Country Music Association awards, 10 American Music awards and three People’s Choice awards. McGraw has also acted in several movies including “The Blind Side” and “Friday Night Lights.”
Test Your Music Knowledge 1. Tim McGraw is married to which country singer? A. Miranda Lambert B. Carrie Underwood C. Faith Hill D. Shania Twain 2. Which hit song is a tribute to his late father? A. It’s Your Love B. Live Like You Were Dying C. I Need You D. Please Remember Me 3. Where was Tim McGraw born? A. Texas B. Tennessee C. Montana
D. Louisiana
4. How many albums has Tim McGraw released? A. 6 B. 20 C. 11 D. 15 ANSWER KEY 1. C 2. B 3. D 4. D
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“I’m at that point in my career where there’s confidence in what I do, but I also feel like I’ve still got so far to go and so much to learn,” said Tim McGraw. “That’s the perfect combination.”
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Music Locale FLOETRY
Aug. 6 Ritz Theatre and Museum RitzJacksonville.com
After an eight-year hiatus, Grammy nominated neo-soul duo Floetry has reemerged on the music scene with a reunion tour. Composed of singers/ songwriters Marsha Ambrosius and Natalie ‘The Floacist’ Stewart, these soul divas emerged in the 90s and are respected in the music industry for their funk and spoken word impresario.
JORMA KAUKONEN
Aug. 6 Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PVConcertHall.com
In a career spanning a half-century, Rock and Roll Hall of Famer Jorma Kaukonen is a legendary psychedelic folk rock singer-songwriter, guitarist and founding member of Jefferson Airplane and Hot Tuna. Among his countless mainstream hits, two of his songs are on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.
PIERRE LAURENT BOUCHARLAT
Aug. 14 Friday Musicale FridayMusicale.com
French pianist and laureate of European piano competitions, Pierre Laurent Boucharlat played his first concerto with orchestra at the age of 13. Since winning several international competitions, he was admitted to the Doctorate of the Troisieme cycle in Paris and has been invited to perform in many festivals in France and abroad.
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FEATURED ARTISTS & MUSIC SCENE
WEIRD AL YANKOVIC
Aug. 16 Florida Theatre FloridaTheatre.com
Best known for his parody hits “Like A Surgeon,” “Polka Face,” and “Smells Like Nirvana,” Weird Al is back at the top of the Billboard Charts. With more than 12 million albums and 150 parody and original songs, four time Grammy-winning Weird Al released eight new parody videos this year.
GINA SAPUTO
Aug. 22 Ritz Theatre and Musuem RitzJacksonville.com
Gina Saputo is a vocalist, entertainer, clinician and arranger who has already established herself as one of the hippest rising headliners on the scene. While studying at the Thelonius Monk Institute, Saputo performed for the State Department in Washington, D.C. and toured Vietnam with Herbie Hancock and Nnenna Freelon.
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Turn it UP
COLBIE CAILLAT AND CHRISTINA PERRI -by Jasmin Lankford
STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC: The Girls Night Out, Boys Can Come Too Tour features pop singers Colbie Caillat and Christiana Perri as well as up and coming singer songwriter, Rachel Platten. The tour is all about having fun with friends during the summer! Two-time Grammy winning singer Colbie Caillat has sold more than six million albums and 10 million singles worldwide. Her breakthrough hit, “Bubbly,” remains one of the best-selling digital tracks in history. Her multi-platinum debut album “Coco” hit No. 5 on the Billboard Top 200 Albums chart upon release and her second hit song “Breakthrough” landed at No. 1. Other hit singles include “Realize” and “Lucky,” a duet with Jason Mraz.
Caillat was born in Malibu, California. She took piano lessons as a child and started singing in sixth grade. By 19, she began playing the acoustic guitar and recorded her first song. She is touring in support of her latest album, “Gypsy Heart” which hit the charts at No. 17 last year. Christina Perri is best known for her quadruple-platinum hit song “A Thousand Years” from “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part 1.” This Pennsylvania native moved to Los Angeles on her 21st birthday to start her music career. Her debut single “Jar of Hearts” became a triple-platinum breakthrough after it was featured on the Fox television show “So You Think You Can Dance.” The single sold over three million copies around the world. After her mainstream success, Perri released her debut album “Lovestrong” in 2011, which debuted at No. 4 on the Billboard 200. She is touring in support of her critically acclaimed second album “Head or Heart,” which debuted at No. 4 last year, preceded by her platinum lead single, “Human.”
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SUBLIME WITH ROME -by Jasmin Lankford
STORY BEHIND THE MUSIC: Formed in Long Beach, California
in 1988, Sublime With Rome delivered an irresistible blend of ska, reggae, punk, surf rock, and hip-hop that captured the imagination of fans around the world. Over the course of its three albums – 1992’s double-platinum “40oz. to Freedom,” 1994’s gold “Robbin’ the Hood,” and 1996’s 6x-platinum self-titled major-label debut – the band has now sold more than 17 million albums worldwide. Their biggest North American tour to date will stop at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with special guests Rebelution, Pepper and Mickey Avalon. Sublime With Rome features original Sublime bassist Eric Wilson, vocalist and guitarist Rome Ramirez, and drummer Josh Freese. Over 20 years after forming legendary ska-punk band Sublime, band co-founder/bass player Eric Wilson met another singer/guitarist that would deeply affect his life: 20 yearold Rome Ramirez. Ramirez formed an instant friendship with Wilson while they were recording at the same studio. His talent and enthusiasm encouraged Wilson to pick up where Sublime left off after former bandmate, Bradley Nowell died of a heroin overdose two months prior to the release of “Sublime,” which reached No. 13 on the Billboard Top 200 and sold six million copies.
ALSO PLAYING: REBELUTION, PEPPER AND MICKEY AVALON: Originally formed in Santa Barbara, California in 2004, Rebelution’s strong DIY mentality and deep connection to their fans has
made them one of the best-selling reggae artists on the planet. From the release of their chart-topping first album to their fourth, their music has been praised for its crafty melodies, socially-conscious lyrics and savvy musicianship. Formed in 1996, Pepper’s music is a melodic and accessible blend of alternative pop/rock, punk and reggae. The band members are originally from Kona, Hawaii, but pull inspiration from Jamaican sounds. Since the band’s formation they have released five studio albums as well as one live album. Mickey Avalon’s contagious demeanor and unique writing style has made him a hot commodity in the music industry. His music has been featured in countless movies and TV series, and he has performed sold-out shows alongside the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Snoop Dogg and Stephen Marley.
CATCH THEM LIVE: Aug. 16 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre WEBSITE: SublimeWithRome.com
The musical bond was formed and soon, Sublime With Rome entered the studio to record their debut album, “Yours Truly,” released in 2011. The album picked up where Sublime left off and built on what they’ve accomplished. Recently, Sublime With Rome has finished a new album, set to be released this summer.
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STRIKE UP A CHORD INTERVIEWS IN THE MUSIC COMMUNITY
SUNDY BEST
August 27 at Jack Rabbits
BUZZ: How long has the band been together? Kris Bentley: Since 2010! It’s just been me and Nick for the past 5 years.
Stan who plays guitar, and Teddy who plays keyboards, joined us this year. We have loved having these guys on tour with us.
BUZZ: How would you describe your band and the type of
music you play?
KB: We have an East Kentucky Rock ‘n Roll/Appalachiadelic feel. BUZZ: What makes you and your music unique? KB: Our setup is pretty unique in itself, with the cajon being a key
instrument. We really don’t sound like anyone else out there. BUZZ: What is your favorite part of performing shows?
KB: Pretty much all of it! We have a lot of fun on the stage. The energy from the crowds, the fans singing our songs with us, all of that makes it very special. We love meeting our fans after the shows, it makes all of the travel worth it. BUZZ: When is your next performance? KB: Aug. 27 at Jack Rabbits.
KEVIN BURKE
August 14 at Jack Rabbits
BUZZ: Who are your musical influences? KB: My favorite music as a kid was always 60s and 70s pop and rock, but
I started going to punk and ska shows too. A few of my favorite artists are Jackson Browne, Jimi Hendrix, Billy Joel, Green Day, Jack’s Mannequin, Bayside, Nirvana and, of course, The Beatles.
BUZZ: How did you start playing music? KB: I started taking piano lessons at a very young age, but didn’t get really
into it until a few years later. My dad bought me my first guitar when I was 10. I started playing shows and writing my own songs when I was about 11 or 12. I was also fortunate to grow up in a place where a lot of bands from my area were doing really well like Taking Back Sunday, Bayside and Brand New.
BUZZ: What makes you and your music unique? KB: Though I consider my music pop, I take a lot of influence from 60s and
70s music and American jazz standards when it comes to the structure, harmonies and melodies in my songs. But when I bring them to life, my show is similar to a punk band. It keeps things interesting!
BUZZ: As an artist, is there anything special you hope to accomplish? KB: I’d like to have some longevity to my career and be able to make music
to share with people for my whole life.
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SPORTS & HEALTH
SPORTS PICK S
Aug 8
EASTERN SURFING ASSOCIATION SURF CONTEST
South Side of the Pier, Jacksonville Beach NFLSurfESA.org
The best amateur surfers in town will compete for the title during the Eastern Surfing Association surf contest. More than just competition surfing though, the Eastern Surfing Association is dedicated to protecting the interests of East Coast surfers. Enjoy sand and sun during the contest at the Jax Beach pier!
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Aug 15
JAGUARS 5K STADIUM CHALLENGE
EverBank Field JaxEvents.com
Join the annual Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge to support the Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation and local youth sports programs. The run will include a unique course both inside and outside EverBank Field and is fit for all ages. All 5K participants will receive an official Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge shirt and medal!
TIJUANA FLATS SUMMER BEACH RUN
JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. PITTSBURGH STEELERS
Aug 22
Are you ready for some football? Come out to EverBank Field for the Jaguars first preseason game against the Pittsburgh Steelers. Enjoy the stadium’s many amenities, including the world’s largest HD LED score boards, and wear your best teal and gold gear!
Last year, over 2,200 people celebrated the 50th anniversary of this event and received a special commemorative finisher medal. Make history this year by participating in the oldest running event in Florida and receive a spectacular medal. Enjoy a huge post-race celebration with a live band and tacos from Tijuana Flats.
EverBank Field JaxEvents.com
Seawalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach 1stPlaceSports.com/SBR.html
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GAME FACE
Local Athletes of Jacksonville Darren O’Day
BRENT MARTINEAU
Sports Director at
Baltimore Orioles<Pitcher
The Baltimore Orioles relief pitcher made his first Major League Baseball All-Star Game in July. The former Bishop Kenny star developed a sidearm delivery to make the University of Florida roster after being cut. He played four years before he was drafted and has been in the big leagues since 2008.
Pascal Millien
Armada<Forward
The Jacksonville Armada player participated in the Gold Cup for his home country, Haiti. The forward played the entire game in the final match of group play and helped Haiti win. Millien played high school soccer in Lakeland. He and the Armada are now preparing for the fall season.
Adam Brett Walker
Chattanooga Lookouts<Outfielder
The Chattanooga Lookouts power hitter is slugging his way up the Minor League Baseball ranks, leading in homers. The former Jacksonville University star also won the Homerun Derby during the Class AA All-Star break. Since 2013, he has compiled more than 20 homers in every full season of his career.
Derrick Ross
Sharks<Fullback
Jacksonville Sharks fullback Derrick Ross has provided a running option this season with more than 30 touchdowns after being acquired in a trade from Las Vegas. Ross is the all-time leading rusher in AFL history and has scored more touchdowns rushing than any other player in league history.
ASK THE DOCTOR
HEALTHY & HOLISTIC natural living made simple
Tips and tricks to packing healthy lunches and snacks We all get busy and find it hard to find me-up. There are numerous recipes out time to prepare healthy lunches and there for you to try. Most contain nuts to snacks. We end up paying for it by give you a boost at 3 o’clock. eating processed foods, running through a fast food place, or stopping Salad in a Jar: Try at the vending machine. Here are a few making a salad in a tips to help you stay healthy during mason jar ahead of lunch and snack time. time to fight off the Leftovers: When cooking a healthy dinner, make extra. You can portion out the extra servings for lunch. You may be able to get two or three lunches out of the leftovers. Sundays: Turn your Sunday afternoon into prep time. Spend some time in the kitchen prepping meals and snacks for the whole week. In the morning all you need to do is grab-and-go. No-Bake Energy Snacks: These little bite-size snacks are perfect to make ahead of time. You can make enough for the whole month and just pack one or two per day for an afternoon pick-
need to go through the drive-thru. Just add the dressing first, then layer in the ingredients from protein to lettuce. You always want to start with the denser salad toppings first to avoid a mushy mess. Back-up Plan: You packed your lunch and left it on the kitchen counter. Yes, it happens to the best of us. Don’t fret; just make sure to have some snacks in your desk for those days. A tasty organic soup can be a good substitute in a pinch. With just a little planning, now you will be armed to fight off those processed lunch choices. You waistline and your wallet will thank you.
The information presented herein reflects only the opinion of the author and not iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine, it’s owner, or publisher. All information in iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for any advice given to you by your physician. Consult your physician before you begin any nutrition, exercise, or dietary supplement program.
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TELL US ABOUT YOUR PRACTICE AND THE UNIQUE WAY YOU APPROACH AND TREAT YOUR CHIROPRACTIC PATIENTS? First, it is vital to find out the cause of your problem. Due to the recent changes in healthcare, it is based on primarily symptomatic relief. We utilize state-ofthe-art medical procedures, the newest technology in physical therapy, and the most advanced chiropractic procedure. This new approach is known as Physical Medicine. WHAT COMMON THINGS DO YOU SEE PEOPLE COMING IN FOR? Nine out of 10 new patients that we see in our office come in due to failed spinal surgeries or people that are discouraged with use of medications and drugs. We also see a large number of patients with autoimmune neurological disorders. That includes everything from ALS (better known as Lou Gehrig’s disease) to Multiple Sclerosis or MS. Simply put, these are conditions where the nervous system is not functioning properly (fighting itself ) and they don’t know why. We see a lot of people at the end of their rope and a lot of times, that have been given up on medically. HOW CAN PEOPLE HELP THEMSELVES EITHER TO PREVENT OR MAINTAIN GOOD HEALTH AFTER TREATMENT? When confronted by health problems people should always consider these three options and, more importantly, the approach and in this order. First, what is the least invasive, holistic approach to my problem? Second is to approach the problem medically. And third, as a last result, surgery. In this office, we see excellent results treating the first two. The information presented herein reflects only the opinion of the author and not iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine, it’s owner, or publisher. All information in iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for any advice given to you by your physician. Consult your physician before you begin any nutrition, exercise, or dietary supplement program.
AROUND TOWN DOWNTOWN
Out & About
By: Jasmin Lankford
FOR EVERYONE
MAIN LIBRARY
JPL.coj.net 303 N. Laura St. 630-2665
The Main Library downtown is a great place for both adults and kids to hang out and enjoy an afternoon. Enjoy programming just for kids in the children’s department, bask in the sun with your favorite magazine in the courtyard or grab a book and curl up in your favorite library room.
RETAIL
THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING
RECREATION
HEMMING PARK AREA
MUSEUM
MUSEUM OF SCIENCE AND HISTORY (MOSH)
JacksonvilleLanding.com 2 W Independent Dr. 353-1188
COJ.net 117 W Duval St. 255-7900
TheMOSH.org 1025 Museum Circle 396-6674
Nestled along the gorgeous St. Johns River, The Jacksonville Landing is home to year-round entertainment, a variety of waterfront dining options and a cozy inside shopping mall. There are nine restaurants at The Landing, each with a difference cuisine experience, in addition to nightclubs with late night entertainment and shopping.
Hemming Park, the oldest park in the city, is host to a variety of entertainment events from the monthly first Wednesday Art Walk to yoga classes and poetry readings. In the surrounding area, enjoy innovative exhibitions at the Museum of Contemporary Art, eccentric finds at Chamblin’s Book Mine and more.
The Museum of Science and History strives to increase the knowledge and understanding of the natural environment and history of Jacksonville as well as Northeast Florida. Focusing on creating an awareness and appreciation of science and history through quality programs, MOSH offers exhibits and events to inspire learning in all visitors.
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YOUR LEGAL
CORNER ASK THE ATTORNEY Fernando Martinez‐Smith, Esquire The Sharma Law Office, P.A. 7855 Argyle Forest Blvd., Suite 802 Jacksonville, FL 32244 904‐779‐0111 W 904‐779‐1871 Fernando@immigrationfirm.net
Fernando Martinez‐Smith practices family and business immigration at The Sharma Law Office. Born and raised in Mexico, he is fluent in Spanish. Please visit ImmigrationFirm.net or email fernando@immigrationfirm.net to schedule a consultation.
I am a DACA recipient. How can I travel outside the U.S. without losing my status?
If you received Consideration of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), then you cannot travel outside the U.S. without automatically losing your status. Unless, the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS) grants you permission to travel in the form of an Advance Parole (AP) document. However, USCIS will only grant you AP if you are seeking to travel for one of the following reasons: 1. Humanitarian reasons, which include travel to obtain medical treatment, attending a funeral for a family member, or visiting a sick relative. 2. Educational reasons, like semester‐abroad programs and academic research. 3. Employment reasons, like overseas assignments, interviews, conferences, training, or meetings with clients overseas. You can speak to an immigration attorney to analyze the circumstances of your case to determine whether you are eligible for AP. The information presented herein reflects only the opinion of the author and not iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine, it’s owner, or publisher. All information in iwantaBUZZ Entertainment Magazine is for educational purposes only. It is not a substitute for any advice given to you by your lawyer.
The Jacksonville Landing Celebrate your summer at The Jacksonville Landing with free events all month long! On Saturday, August 1, The National Pink Tie Organization presents Musicians for a Cure, One Musical Note. Come enjoy live music, support your local charities, and have a good time! Spice up your summer Saturday, August 15, with Hola Noticias, Latina 92.9 FM, and La Raza 1160/1570 AM for Latina Hot Summer Nights. Celebrate the summer with family-friendly games, live music, vendors and more! Looking for a way to cool off your weekend? Reggae Jammin’ on the River will bring you to the islands where everything is worry-free. Enjoy it every Sunday until September with 418 Band on August 2, 9, 16 and 23 from 4 – 9 p.m. and King Eddie and Pili Pili August 30 from 4 – 9 p.m. Get things really moving in August at healthy, fit events including Jacksonville Athletic Club’s Street Vault at The Landing August 8 and American Lung Association’s Lung Force Run/Walk on August 29. The Jacksonville Landing is your food and fun headquarters! Satisfy your dining, shopping and entertainment needs with a variety of restaurants to choose from, locally-owned shops and free events all month long. For more information or a complete list of events and entertainment, please visit JacksonvilleLanding.com or Facebook.com/JacksonvilleLanding. #JaxLanding
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INSIDE LOOK
When did the Team start? I founded the team about three years ago with two founding fighters, Russel Sweeney and Dominic Stouder, but it has roots in a team I founded for the Atlantic Beach Police Explorer Program in 2005.
What is the secret to being a great fighter?
Brannon Hicks Info St. Johns Krav Maga 1515 CR 210 W. Suite 206/207 904-226-2257
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Owner of Team Ares
ower-house fitness and self-defense facility, St. Johns Krav Maga also sports an amazing gladiator’s guild of amateur MMA fighters aptly named Team Ares. I spoke to SJKM’s owner, team manager and former professional kickboxer, Brannon Hicks, to find out more regarding this knock out group of guys.
SJKravMaga.com
“Fighting” is the one thing a coach cannot teach a fighter. As a coach, I can impart wisdom, technique and skill if the fighter is willing to do the work, but the will to fight is innate. So, a great fighter is one who has the capacity to learn the wide skill set of MMA and the drive to overcome other fighters.
Upcoming venues? Breakthrough MMA, one of the best MMA shows in the state, at the Daytona Beach Ocean Center. I am honored to have seven fighters competing.
What can an aspiring fighter do to try out for Team Ares? In my life, I have benefited tremendously from sport fighting so I do everything I can to support the guys/girls who want to break into the sport. They can contact me by email at brannon@ sjkravmaga.com to discuss training opportunities.
Article by Monica Stouder
Lights, Camera, Jacksonville! By Jax Flim Office
With a diverse landscape, friendly residents, and knowledgeable film crews, Jacksonville has drawn a number of exciting local, national, and international productions, keeping the Film and Television Office very busy.
In the Zone By Elizabeth Hecht
“Jacksonville has proven to be an ideal location for shooting independent feature films.”
Commercials for AARP, Farah and Farah, Hyundai and Pedigree are just a few projects that were filmed this year. Nationally broadcasted television shows like HGTV’s “Flip or Flop” created a local economic impact of $75,000 and an episode of E! Network’s “Total Divas,” brought in $10,000 in economic impact. In addition to commercials and television shows, the MLB Network produced a documentary titled “Hank Aaron: Chasing the Dream” and CBS’s “NCAA Documentary: Georgia State” also taped scenes throughout Jacksonville. Jacksonville has proven to be an ideal location for shooting independent feature films, including Indian movie “Romance Complicated.” The director recently flew in actors, producers, and a few crew members from India to film several scenes for their Bollywood-esque film. It is estimated that their short time here produced 60 jobs, resulted in 225 hotel room nights, and garnered $200,000 in local economic impact for our city. The movie is due to be released in India this Sept. followed by a U.S. release. Though the year is not nearly complete, Jacksonville has already hosted a significant amount of economy-boosting film, commercial, and television projects. Already, the Film and Television Office has permitted and assisted 39 productions that have generated 285 local jobs and $956,700 in economic impact. This trend of success is poised to continue in Jacksonville for the remainder of 2015.
Complimentary Laughs Provided by The Comedy Zone “I’m watching ‘Love Actually’ right now and drinking whiskey. What is happening?” – Brent Morin Brent Morin can currently be seen in the popular NBC sitcom “Undateable.” He was a regular guest on E!’s “Chelsea Lately” and performed as one of the New Faces at the Just for Laughs Festival. Morin made the list of “Top 18 Touring Comedians You Need to Catch This Summer” by Playboy and will be at the Comedy Zone August 6-8.
“A girl does not travel alone; all of her friends will jump you, too, because they don’t want to be left out when the story is being told.” – Arnez J Arnez J is one of the most talked about comedic artists today. His raw energy, talent and comedic style landed him the coveted hosting slot on BET’s “Comic View” for two seasons. He has been on “The Keenan Ivory Wayans Show,” “Def Comedy Jam,” and has multiple Comedy Central specials. He will be at the Comedy Zone August 13-15. More details are online at ComedyZone.com or Facebook.com/ComedyZoneJax. August 2015 • iwantaBUZZ.com
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NIGHTLIFE
Catchin' a BUZZ
NANCY BARBER Owner
THE WELL WATERING HOLE BISTRO Interview by Monica Stouder
What inspired your business name?
When is Happy Hour?
I wanted to create a local gathering place. Back in the day, wells were the center of town. They were where people gathered to drink and share news. This camaraderie is what we hope to generate here with food and fun!
Tuesday – Saturday 4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
What is unique about your bar area? We encourage our patrons to toss a special coin into Penny’s Wishing Well (yes, there is an actual indoor wishing well here) and the money raised will be matched monthly and donated to a local area nonprofit as a way for us to give back to the community. We also have an amazing menu of Champagne and wine cocktails!
MIXOLOGY
Ginger Breeze
What do you love most about Jacksonville’s nightlife?
INGREDIENTS Ginger-infused Vodka
The variety, plus there are a lot of unique, local places to go… you know – like my place here at The Well!
Ginger Ale
When customers are having a really good time at your business what are they doing?
Fresh Lime
Our customers enjoy playing games, watching our comedy movies on television all whilst savoring some great sips or eating some of our homemade dishes.
What compliments do you hear most often from your customers?
What do you want more people to know about your business?
We constantly hear two things: we love the family/homey feel of this spot and that the food here is amazing!
That we make all of our food and drinks fresh, in-house and that we pride ourselves on amazing customer service.
Fresh Grapefruit Juice Champagne Serve in a martini glass with a ginger-sugar rim and slice of lime. The Well Watering Hole Bistro 3928 Baymeadows Rd #9 (904) 737-7740 TheWellWateringHole.com
TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST SPICY CRAB BISQUE
By Henriettibles.com
Fall... I love fall. Pumpkin everything. Terrapin Pumpkinfest looks and smells like pumpkin; as it should, since it’s made with real pumpkin! You can smell the spices of fall: nutmeg, cinnamon, and ginger, as well as hints of caramel and graham crackers. It’s truly a beer that makes you visualize everything great about the fall. Once you taste TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST SPICY CRAB BISQUE, you’ll feel the same. I’ve incorporated all those beautiful fall flavors in this off-the-charts bisque. Paired with the TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST SALTED CARAMEL CRUSTED BEER BREAD, your tummy will be very happy. In fact, I’d say you’ll “fall” for it!
4 Tbs butter
¼ tsp ground cinnamon
2 (15oz) cans pumpkin puree
½ cup finely chopped shallots
¼ tsp fresh ground black pepper
1 cup heavy cream or half & half
½ cup finely chopped onion
¼ tsp cayenne pepper
½ lb lump crab meat
4 cloves garlic
1/8 tsp ground cloves
1 cup shredded smoked gouda
1 tsp fresh grated ginger
1 ½ cups chicken broth
½ tsp kosher or sea salt
1 ½ cups seafood stock
Sour cream or plain Greek yogurt for garnish
½ tsp ground nutmeg
12 oz TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST
In a Dutch oven, melt butter over medium heat. Add shallots, onions, garlic, and ginger until tender, stirring occasionally. Lower heat to medium low, add next 7 ingredients, cook for 2 minutes. Add broth and TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST. Bring to just to a boil; reduce heat. Add pumpkin and heavy cream. Simmer, uncovered, for 15 minutes, stirring occasionally. Allow to cool slightly; blend soup using an immersion blender (you can use a stand blender, but allow to cool longer). Return to heat; add cheese and crab. Garnish with sour cream or Greek yogurt, and parsley.
PUMPKINFEST SALTED CARAMEL CRUSTED BEER BREAD 12 oz TERRAPIN PUMPKINFEST
1 ½ cups whole wheat flour
Crust:
¼ cup water
2 Tbs sugar
2 Tbs melted butter
2 Tbs vegetable or olive oil
1 ¾ tsp salt
Salted caramel sauce
1 ½ cups all purpose flour
1 ½ tsp active dry yeast
In stand mixer with paddle attachment, add half the flour and rest of ingredients, and mix for 3 minutes on medium speed. Change attachment to dough hook, gradually adding remaining flour until dough is firm. Knead on floured surface for 5 minutes. Place dough in lightly oiled bowl, turning so all the dough is covered with oil, cover with towel and allow to rise until doubled. Turn onto flat surface, punching out bubbles. Flatten into large rectangle and tightly roll up from shorter side. Pinch to seal ends and seam. Place seam side down on and oiled cookie sheet that has been lightly dusted with cornmeal. Make cuts .
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1/3 cup heavy cream
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Chopped parsley for garnish
Combine sugar, cream, and butter in heavy saucepan over medium heat. Bring just to a boil, reduce heat to medium high, and add vanilla and salt. Heat and stir until salt is dissolved. Remove from heat.
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Brew Time By Marc Wisdom Hops, the flower of the plant that bares the same name, provides the bitterness in beer that serves to offset the sweetness of the sugars present. To many beer drinkers, the bitterness of hops is what makes the beer, to others it is merely one of the many subtle flavors found. It is undisputed though, hops plays a major role in beer. Mid-August is the beginning of the hops harvest season. The plants grow around the world, but thrive in regions where temperatures range from 40 to 70 degrees Fahrenheit. Not surprisingly, Germany produces the most hops with over 34,000 metric tons grown in 2010. The United States ranks second in production with a little less than 28,000 metric tons, produced mostly in the Pacific Northeast. Known as cones, hops flowers contain chemical compounds known as Alpha Acids that deliver the bitter punch hop heads crave. In beers such as Bellâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Brewing Company Hop Slam, hops bitterness is a full frontal assault on your senses. In other beers, like German Kolsh, the hops are present, but are more subdued. The flavors of hops in beer range from soft orange and citrus flavors to more assertive grapefruit and pine, and even more forceful spice and herbal flavors and aromas. The bitterness of a beer is expressed in International Bittering Units or IBUs; the higher the number, the higher the bitterness of the beer. Hops are also known to have preservative properties that may have contributed to the development of highly-hopped beers designed to fare better on long sea journeys. Indeed, this is the origins of the beer style known as India Pale Ale or IPA. English soldiers and expatriates in India demanded beer, but the climate was not suited for producing beer. So, at the behest of the East India Trading Company, English brewers went to work developing a beer that could remain unspoiled upon arrival in India. The beer became an immediate hit and even gained popularity back in England. Today, IPAs are decidedly hop-forward and range from monstrous hop bombs to well-rounded and carefully crafted beers that employ skillful blends, and additions of complex hops at different stages of the brewing process that challenge the palate as well as the mind of the taster.
GOLDEN TAP BEER OF THE MONTH Cigar City Brewing Company out of Tampa brews Jai Alai IPA hoppy, a flavorful bomb citrus bitterness with a hint of caramel and tropical fruit hop notes in the finish. Serve this brew with spicy Thai food or strongly flavored cheeses. Marc Wisdom is neither bitter nor hoppy, but he is more than happy to except gifts of bitter and hoppy beers. Follow his exploits on his blog JaxBeerGuy.com
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August Horoscope
CROSSWORD ACROSS 1- Pound sounds 5- Congers 9- Spanish Mister 14- String tie 15- Fall 16- Port-au-Prince is its capital 17- Half-mask 18- Exhort 19- Inuit dwelling 20- Hug 22- Cold 24- Copied 25- Comfortable 26- Biases 29- Item having exchange value 31- Christmas song 32- I smell ___! 33- “All Things Considered” network 36- Everything 37- Polite agreement 40- When doubled, a dance 41- As well 42- Sly look 43- Designer Mizrahi 45- Massage 47- Soap ingredient 48- Dark brownish red color 51- Busy as ___ 52- High-spirited horse 54- Unit of magnetic intensity
58- Taboos 59- Grand Ole ___ 61- Comic Rudner 62- ___ Mio 63- Religious practice 64- Airline to Tel Aviv 65- Tears 66- Somewhat 67- Where heroes are made
DOWN 1- Skilled 2- Chamber 3- Mess up 4- Highest singing voice in women 5- Brings out 6- Blew it 7- Limb of a felled tree 8- Blueprint detail 9- Certain Muslim 10- Aerie baby 11- Nabisco’s ___ Wafers 12- Siouan speakers 13- ___ Janeiro 21- In a fitting way 23- ___ la vista 26- Beat it! 27- “Le Roi d’Ys” composer 28- He sang about Alice 29- Packing heat 30- German river
Written by Kyle, Astrologer Extraordinaire
Aries (March 21- April 19) There is a new moon occurring in your fourth house of emotion, which means a good start to something new. New relationship. Your mate moving in. New pregnancy. Okay, maybe some of those are not a good start for you, but they are all new and without manuals on how to do them. So enjoy. Taurus (April 20 – May 20)
32- On or towards the Mediterranean, for example 33- Final Four org. 34- Excellent, slangily 35- Contest, ethnicity 38- Actress Verdugo 39- Distance runner 44- Goes ballistic 45- Spirit that haunts houses 46- Sounds 47- Complied 48- Feudal estate 49- Got up 50- Babbled 51- Large artery 53- Asta’s mistress 55- Mosaic piece 56- Footnote abbr. 57- Mustachioed artist 60- Cavity
Not your most historical romantic month coming up, but perhaps a fun one. Planet Venus is in Cancer, inciting your “try before you buy” instinct with the opposite sex. Time to mingle, flirt, etc. with no care for recourse. Well, maybe some care, but just a little. Gemini (May 21 – June 21) Jupiter is in your 12th house of soulmates (that seems excessive), so you are attracting long term relationships for the next few months. If you are ready to settle down, you’re in good shape. If you don’t want to, well, prepare for stage-5 clingers then. Cancer (June 22 – July 22) You are all over the map this month. Radical decisions will define you and your love life in the next few weeks. This may be a good time to slow down and take a time out, or you may start blaming others for the bad decisions you are about to make.
that one great diamond in the rough.
Leo (July 23 – August 22)
Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21)
Don’t be surprised if you’re getting compliments left, right and sideways at the beginning of the month. You’re undeniably hot, and everybody’s starting to notice. Unfortunately though, not everyone you want. Be picky this month or you may end up with someone you can’t find an excuse for.
Emotional tension is on high alert this month. This is not a time to pick fights. August is hot enough without you being so testy. Trust me, a hot mess is not attractive to others. Better to be patient than lonely. Capricorn (December 22 – January 19)
Virgo (August 23 – September 22) You are due for an emotional makeover (what else is new). You need to overcome your confidence issues so you can actually keep someone romantically in your life. Nobody is turned on by someone who is wishywashy with their decisions. Well, maybe you are… kind of.
Plenty of changes are to overwhelm you in the coming months. It could be a new relationship, moving, or even losing a job (ouch). Concentrate on relaxing and riding these waves like a drunken sailor, and make it as much fun as possible.
Libra (September 23 – October 22)
Cool your jets. You are feisty and aggressive this month, and you need to use that energy productively. If you can’t find a way to dial it down, there is sure to be a charity run you can enter just around the corner.
Word on the street is new friendships are abounding to bring you new romance. Be careful of this, though. Dog’s are great friends, but no one wants to be romantic with a dog. Words of wisdom right there. Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) It’s time to take risks and open your mind to romance this month. Don’t go for your usual type. Expand your closemindedness beyond what you normally go for. You never know, you might find
Aquarius (January 20 – February 18)
Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Just because the good fortunes of love are not in your favor doesn’t mean you can’t be constructive this month. Use this time to finish up some old projects or get back into shape. Maybe next month someone will notice. If not, it didn’t go to waste, right?
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