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Volume 26 Number 42

EDITOR’S NOTE Students learn how to stop being targets of big fat companies. p. 4

Where to find the films nominated for Academy Awards. p. 22

NEWS St. Augustine Distillery partners with KYV Farms to grow a rare heirloom sugar cane for premium rum production. p. 7

MUSIC Jordyn Jackson and Shawn Fisher’s personal and professional pairing turns into a storybook Flagship Romance. p. 25

BUZZ Mellow Mushroom denouement, shark watch, Olympic swimming trials, education priorities, red-hot debate around red-light cameras, renewing I dos, new CEO for Shands and helping the homeless. p. 7

Indie rock duo The Helio Sequence defies expectations with its epic tunes and analog heart. p. 26

BOUQUETS & BRICKBATS Jim Culp and the Rotary Club of San Jose, U.S. Senate, TD Bank and the Clay County Commission. p. 8 ON THE COVER A dozen creative denizens who defy boundaries. p. 11 SPORTSTALK What can Jaguars legend Mark Brunell do for Episcopal’s football program? p. 16 OUR PICKS Duval Hip-Hop Fest, “Mary Poppins,” Scholastic Art Awards, “Elvis Lives,” Richard Thompson and Steve Lippia’s Simply Sinatra. p. 19 MOVIES “Rust and Bone”: Director Jacques Audiard points a camera on a weaker story, fails to utilize Cotillard’s talents. p. 20 “Gangster Squad”: Star-studded cast flails, misfires in predictable gangster flick. p. 21

ARTS Second PhotoJax festival focuses on engaging shutter bugs, saturating city with photos. p. 32 HAPPENINGS Andre McClain explains how his ‘invisible horse’ helped get him the circus ringmaster gig. p. 34 BITE-SIZED Unexpected flavor combinations make hidden gem Palm Valley Fish Camp worth finding. p. 36 BACKPAGE The Fair Tax is good for America. p. 47 MAIL p. 5 THE EYE p. 17 FILM LISTING p. 23 LIVE MUSIC LISTING p. 27 ARTS LISTING p. 33 HAPPENINGS LISTING p. 35 DINING GUIDE p. 37 FREEWILL ASTROLOGY p. 42 I SAW U p. 43 CLASSIFIEDS p. 44 NEWS OF THE WEIRD p. 46 Cover design: Chad Smith Photos: Walter Coker

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Childhood Obesity Bull’s-eye

Kidz Bite Back teaches healthy habits and life lessons

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am a target,” said Brandon Martin.

“I am a target,” repeated Maurice Lane, who joined him in a presentation to fellow students in Hope Haven Children’s Clinic TEAM UP afterschool program at Alden Road Exceptional Student Center (ESC). Each wore a paper target taped to his shirt.

Who is targeting them?

Big Fat Industries has spent billions in advertising and marketing — not to mention free toys — to lure kids to their fast food, soft drinks and junk food.

Couch Potato Companies invite kids to sit on the couch for as many hours as possible each day watching TV and playing video games.

Martin and Lane are part of a campaign rolling out in afterschool programs at 14 schools and other locations around Jacksonville.

About 600 fourth and fifth graders — and this ESC group of teens — are participating in the kid-created, kid-led, kid-spread program called Kidz Bite Back.

A Tampa-based nonprofit called 180-Change developed the program, which is currently in three states, serving more than 5,000 children.

Wolfson Children’s Hospital is collaborating with the Jacksonville Children’s Commission to introduce the program at some of its afterschool programs with a grant from the Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Florida Foundation.

“The growing rate of childhood obesity in our country is alarming,” said Wolfson Children’s Hospital President Michael D. Aubin in a press release.

Childhood obesity has more than tripled in the past 30 years, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. In 2008, 20 percent of children 6-11 years old and 18 percent of adolescents 12-19 years old in the United States were obese. Obese youth are more likely to have risk factors for cardiovascular disease such as high cholesterol or high blood pressure, development of diabetes, bone and joint problems, sleep apnea and social and psychological problems like stigmatization and poor self-esteem.

Children and adolescents who are obese are more likely to be obese as adults and are therefore more at risk for heart disease, type 2 diabetes, stroke, several types of cancer and osteoarthritis. One study showed that children who became obese as early as age 2 were more likely to be obese as adults.

More than one-third of U.S. adults (35.7 percent) are obese. In 2008, medical costs associated with obesity were estimated at $147 billion; the medical costs for people who are obese were $1,429 higher than those of normal weight, according to the CDC. “Kidz Bite Back is one of the programs that recognize and help address the serious threat obesity poses to the health of America’s children and the importance of decreasing its prevalence, not only in North Florida and South Georgia, but across the United States,” Aubin said.

The message is simple and presented in terms that children can relate to. Did you know that in order to burn off a large Burger King Oreo chocolate sundae shake, you would have to push a lawnmower from end zone to end zone across a football field 124 times? On Saturday morning television, kids see eight junk-food ads for every 10 minutes of cartoons.

This program not only teaches healthy

habits, it helps kids become smarter consumers.

If kids eat and drink their fast food, soft drinks and junk food in moderation, Big Fat Industries make less money. If kids are outside instead of playing video games or watching TV, Couch Potato Companies make less money.

They learn that Big Fat Executives know the best place to target kids is near schools and other places where children hang out.

The philosophy of Kidz Bite Back is to develop student leaders who learn the material and find their own ways to present it, such as shooting videos, performing skits or designing posters.

“They get to do what they want with the material,” said Melanie Hall, a consultant to Wolfson Children’s Hospital, who was part of the original team that created Kidz Bite Back.

“People take it and personalize it and make it their own.”

For the Alden Road presentation, the students glued examples of sports drinks, energy drinks, soft drinks and juice drinks to a poster and then measured the amount of sugar in the drinks into plastic baggies taped below each one. These are the kinds of drinks the program labels “liquid candy.” In addition to the slideshow provided by Kidz Bite Back, the students shot a video commercial simulating a fast-food restaurant, with the ending tagline “It’s my choice.”

No kid is going to listen to abstinence preaching when it comes to fast food and TV, but moderation is a message that can be learned and lived at an early age. The program teaches the Kidz Creed, a simple formula to help children live healthfully.

Every Day • Be physically active one hour every day • Limit screen time (TV and video games) to no more than two hours every day • Drink three glasses of water every day • Eat four to five fruits and vegetables every day Every Week • Eat fast food no more than one time per week • Consume soft drinks no more than two times per week • Eat junk food no more than three times per week These are lessons many adults have yet to learn. Kidz Bite Back can empower kids to be smarter consumers, who will make smarter, healthier food choices — and perhaps affect their families’ choices, too.

According to a University of South Florida College of Public Health study, 72 percent of parents reported their children’s involvement in Kidz Bite Back led to their family eating and drinking less fast food, soft drinks and junk food; 68 percent reported a decrease in their family’s screen time. More than half said their family ate more fruits and vegetables, were more physically active and drank more water.

Children were very likely to go home and educate their parents (79 percent). Teachers, principals and parents reported Kidz Bite Back to have increased students’ academic achievement, social interaction and self-esteem.

At the end of their presentation, Martin and Lane ripped the targets off their shirts.

“I am not a target anymore.”

Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan

Photo: Ringing Bros.

Don’t Support Circus’ Abuse of Animals

We’re writing in response to Folio Weekly’s recommendation of Ringling Bros. [Our Picks, Jan. 9]. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently fined Ringling $270,000 for violations of the Animal Welfare Act, and the information below will help explain why Ringling is protested at every stop. We hope you’ll keep this information in mind in the future when deciding whether to recommend that your readers patronize this business.

Ringling continues to force elephants who suffer from painful arthritis to perform grueling tricks throughout the country. Recent inspections by the USDA and observations by independent veterinary experts have revealed that elephants in Ringling’s care — including Nicole, Sara, Karen and Juliette — show signs of lameness and arthritis, among other serious medical conditions. Indeed, Ringling’s own medical records document lameness in the elephants, and Ringling’s senior elephant handler acknowledged that they are arthritic. In addition, Ringling’s veterinarian recently admitted the elephants are not being administered medication to alleviate the pain associated with these severe medical conditions.

PETA has acquired evidence — including shocking photos of baby elephants as they undergo violent training sessions at Ringling’s facility — that documents the circus’ unrelenting disregard for animal welfare.

Baby elephants with Ringling are prematurely torn away from their mothers, stretched out, slammed to the ground, gouged with bullhooks (devices that resemble fireplace pokers) and shocked with electric prods — all just to teach them the physically grueling and confusing tricks seen in a circus routine. You can view all the photos here: bit.ly/WvOlnp. Some were published in The Washington Post (wapo.st/WvOtDj).

These troubling photos depict the beginning of what will be a lifetime filled with chains, bullhooks, filthy boxcars and punishment. A PETA undercover investigation of Ringling resulted in video footage that shows Ringling workers, including an animal superintendent, repeatedly beating elephants moments before performances (bit. ly/WvODdT). Elephants were struck over and over again without warning in order to intimidate them, remind them “who’s boss,” and make sure that they knew to do as they were told or else suffer the consequences.

We hope that the next time the circus is in town, you’ll reconsider and not promote it in Folio Weekly.

Amanda Schinke Senior Media Writer, People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals

Race Relations Policy Priorities

I applaud your courage in the recent Folio Weekly in naming race relations as the biggest challenge facing our city today [“Resolve to

Lend Your Voice,” Editor’s Note, Dec. 25].

During the last 14 years, my business partner and wife Shirley Stetson and I have worked on issues of race and other human differences here in Jacksonville with a variety of public and private institutions. If you check out our website (stetsonrollins.net) you’ll see a list of our local clients. We’ve worked with most every sector of the community.

One conclusion that we’ve come to is this: Ordinary people in every sector are, by and large, ready to tackle these issues and capable of making major shifts in attitude in behavior.

The key to a lack of progress is in the city’s leadership. With some notable exceptions, public and private leaders lack the vision, commitment and will to move the issue.

This is strategy I prepared in June 2011 as a contribution to one of the transition teams organized by incoming Mayor Alvin Brown: Priority 1: Set a tone of inclusion, equity and multiculturalism — a commitment to build bridges and bring people and communities together. This would include a values proposition stating why the city’s future growth depends on this, a clear vision of a multicultural Jacksonville of the future, inclusion of gender-equity as a goal, identification of a major, visible symbolic event or act that breaks with the past, support for amending the current ordinances to include sexual orientation as a protected class, inclusion of all neighborhoods in the city in his policies and programs and inclusion of Hispanic, Asian and other ethnic communities.

Priority 2: Create a new division headed by a division chief by elevating the status of the Jacksonville Human Rights Commission. The new Division of Human Rights and Community Reconciliation would be headed by the current executive director of the Human Rights Commission who would become a member of the mayor’s cabinet. Its mandate would be expanded significantly, including increased support for the Study Circles Initiative.

Priority 3: Restructure the Jacksonville Small and Emerging Business programs to revert to a race-conscious philosophy with a set-aside for minority small-business owners for all city contracts; support the recommendations in the recent JSEB audit; have minority business participation in all major capital projects; and require all companies that receive incentives from the city to create aggressive programs to involve minority participation.

Bryant Rollins Jacksonville

Delaney Out of Step Biblically

Like most every citizen of our great city, I’ve admired the leadership accomplishments of John Delaney over the years. Ron Word’s cover story [“Delaney: Defender of Antidiscrimination,” Jan. 2] provided a star-studded sketch of Delaney’s various leadership roles, including two terms as mayor of Jacksonville,

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followed by a flourishing decade as president of the University of North Florida.

Here’s certainly a man who should leave a legacy of great local influence. However, his own personal views about the LGBT agenda seem noxiously undesirable for pliable youth and certainly for ambitious UNF students.

The article said, “He has no regrets that he staked his reputation on bringing the gay and lesbian anti-discrimination measure in to the City Council and believes that soon it will be a non-issue.” Delaney also said, ”I pray and read the Bible daily.” This, of course, should be the lifestyle of every professing Christian. Then we are prepared to make the right decisions.

When the Bible speaks of “dishonoring their own bodies between themselves” (Romans 1:24), what do you think this implies? An Old Testament story reads, “The Lord rained upon Sodom and Gomorrah brimstone and fire from the Lord out of heaven” (Genesis 19:24).

Now, how does Webster’s Dictionary define “sodomy”? Look it up! Do we invent our own sexual conduct? “If it feels good, do it” concept?

Mr. Delaney states, “You can’t order something to happen — you have to build a consensus.” This seems to suggest that you must sway the uninformed masses. In the meantime, the Bible warns, “Truth is fallen in the street” (Isaiah 59:14). How can this “Person of the Year” be deserving of our praise on the one hand and still be out of step biblically concerning this vital moral issue here in Jacksonville? God help us all!

William H. Shuttleworth Jacksonville

Alternative to Red-Light Cameras

If you really want to make intersections safer where there are red lights, I suggest you install countdown clocks that display the time remaining before a red light comes on. I have seen these at crosswalks to let pedestrians know how much time they have to get across the street. This countdown clock would be much more useful than the cameras the city seems so intent to install. I am unconvinced that redlight cameras are nothing more than a revenue source. If you are really concerned about safety, then require the operators of the cameras to install the countdown notification.

Wendell Welman Jacksonville

Would Have Preferred a Photo

I have been a great fan of Folio Weekly, but the cover of John Delaney is a disgrace. I am thrilled that this extraordinary man has been your choice of “person of the year,” but your cover artist does not come anywhere close to convey Mr. Delaney’s intellect, generosity of spirit and wry sense of humor. A photograph would have been far superior.

Renate Hixon Ponte Vedra Beach

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Mellow Mushroom Denouement A settlement has been reached between a neighborhood group and Mellow Mushroom Pizza Bakers after the restaurant agreed to scale back the number of seats in its planned eatery in the Shoppes of Avondale. Spillover parking from the restaurant has been the main complaint. The restaurant chain agreed to reduce its seating from 238 to 204. The Jacksonville City Council approved the agreement on Jan. 8. Simon Keymer, a spokesperson for the chain, said it could be open this summer.

Shark Watch A 16-foot great white shark was tracked to the “surf break” off the coast of Jacksonville Beach. Police received information about 12:45 a.m. Jan. 8 from the OCEARCH ocean research group. There was no one swimming there at the time, but the police put out a notice warning people to stay out of the water.

The shark weighed 3,456 pounds when it was tagged Sept. 17 off the coast of Cape Cod, Mass., and named Mary Lee. The research group, tracking and monitoring Mary Lee by GPS, said she was heading up toward Atlantic Beach on Jan. 9. You can follow along with the shark on Facebook.com/OCEARCH or ocearch.org.

Pop-up Pool?

The city of Jacksonville wants to host the 2016 Olympic swimming trials at Veterans Memorial Arena, where there is no swimming pool. If the city is awarded the bid, officials will build a temporary pool, according to News4Jax.com. Omaha installed a temporary pool for the 2008 and 2012 Olympic trials. Local officials said they don’t know what a pool here will cost.

Shands Doesn’t Skip a Beat Shands Jacksonville didn’t wait long to replace its chief operating officer. New COO Russell E. Armistead has been with Shands since 2004, in both Jacksonville and Gainesville, where he was vice president of the University of Florida Health Science Center. He takes over immediately, replacing James Burkhart, who resigned Jan. 2 to work with Tampa General Hospital.

Francisco Arroyo of KYV Farms (left) and St. Augustine Distillery founder Philip McDaniel discuss the characteristics of different varieties of sugar cane near their recently planted plot in western St. Johns County. Photo: Walter Coker

Farm to Glass

St. Augustine Distillery partners with KYV Farms to grow a rare heirloom sugar cane for premium rum production

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he powerful sugar cane plant, grown in more than 100 countries, holds the “potential to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, diversify energy supplies and create jobs,” according to sugarcane.org. And, luckily for Northeast Floridians, this ancient crop also helps create alcohol.

That’s what St. Augustine-based entrepreneur and community advocate Philip McDaniel wants do with his latest venture, the St. Augustine Distillery. McDaniel has sunk blood, sweat, tears and a whole bunch of money into creating the area’s first craft spirits distillery.

The 8,000-square-foot distillery is housed in half of the Ice Plant building on Riberia Street in the historic Lincolnville neighborhood in downtown St. Augustine and is slated to be “up and running” in eight to 10 months, according to McDaniel.

The St. Augustine Distillery plans to produce bourbon, rum, gin and vodka using an old-school approach. McDaniel and his team will, according to a press release, use the “best possible Florida agriculture and return to the tradition of making small-batch, craftdistilled spirits.”

Rather than rely on public relations buzzwords like “green,” “natural” or “local,” McDaniel searched far and wide for the real deal: heritage sugar cane.

“Many people don’t know this, but a sugar plantation in Ormond Beach had the first rum

distillery in America,” he said.

Over the years, sugar cane production gradually moved south. Some of the varieties grown in the late 1800s are nearly impossible to track down — and virtually extinct in St. Johns County.

That is, until now. McDaniel found the mother lode of heritage sugar cane just a threeand-a-half-hour drive northwest of Jacksonville to Marianna, where a hobbyist farmer and his family still grow several near-extinct varieties.

McDaniel purchased 4,000 canes, including German Green and Georgia Red. In order to

genetic engineering techniques) farms in the region. “Sugar cane is a pretty sturdy crop, but if you don’t fertilize it heavily, you are going to have a small cane. You need to feed it with a lot of nitrogen.”

KYV and McDaniel planted an acre-anda-quarter of the heritage crop on the last day of 2012; it has a growing season to maturity of roughly one year. “This is really, in my mind, the way to bring sugar cane back to the area,” McDaniel said as he took a break from chewing on a stalk of German Green. “It’s a risk; we’ve spent thousands [of dollars] just on seeds.”

“Many people don’t know this, but a sugar plantation in Ormond Beach had the first rum distillery in America.” grow sugar cane, one has to plant pieces of the cane; there are no “seeds,” so to speak.

With cane in hand, McDaniel then needed to find a farmer to grow, harvest and press the heritage crop as close to the distillery as possible. So he enlisted the help of folks at Slow Food First Coast and UF/IFAS Extension in St. Johns County, who put him in touch with Francisco Arroyo of KYV Farms.

“I don’t even drink alcohol,” Arroyo said as he showed off the sugar cane planted at KYV, one of the few all-organic, non-GMO (generally modified organism crops that have had changes introduced into their DNA by

Born and raised in Greenwich, Conn., McDaniel, his wife and four kids relocated from South Florida, settling in St. Augustine in 1994.

After years of building a successful sales and marketing company that produced and sold promotional materials for convenience stores (think collectable Hess Trucks), he sold it in 1998.

“I retired from the company in 2001 and became a full-time dad, making the kids breakfast and driving them to school,” McDaniel said. “I always wanted to get involved in the community; St. Augustine is an amazing place.”

McDaniel dived in head-first. He served as president of the St. Johns Cultural Council for

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Built in the early 1900s and once home to the St. Augustine Ice Company, the Ice Plant is the perfect setting for the St. Augustine Distillery, which will include guided tours, a museum and a tasting room. Photo: Dexter McDaniel

five years, helped raise funds to save the former St. Augustine Beach City Hall on A1A, helped found Project SWING (a park and playground located behind St. Augustine Visitor’s Center, built in 1997 by volunteers) and was a driving force behind the establishment of Hamilton Upchurch Skate Park, as well as various other community campaigns and organizations.

“The last decade of my life has been about community betterment,” McDaniel said. “But I realized that I wanted to do something that invested in the community using privatesector funds to create jobs, but, at the same time, give back.”

Over the past decade, the craft brewery industry has exploded. McDaniel saw this, but wanted to do something a little different. So he started researching craft distilleries. “I think it’s important as a society to look at what we’re

consuming and ask ourselves, ‘Is this viable to make here in America, to make locally?’ and I think alcohol is the perfect example.”

McDaniel set his sights on the former Ice Plant in downtown St. Augustine. Built in the early 1900s and once home to the St. Augustine Ice Company, the building takes you a step back in time. It’s the perfect setting for McDaniel, the building’s new owner, who is in the process of creating a craft distillery that will include guided tours, a museum and a tasting room.

“The museum will be a self-guided learning center with stations on how the four different spirits are made,” McDaniel said.

“We’re going to show how it’s made from the ground to the glass.”

Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com

Bouquets to Jim Culp and the Rotary Club of San Jose for restoring one of the three towers that once marked the borders of the 87-year-old San Jose Estates community. The restoration, begun in 2008, is about to wrap up on the 1925 tower.

Club members cleared the site of vegetation, cleaned stucco walls, removed the crumbling rear archway and fixed its back wall, according to The Florida TimesUnion. The club raised $2,000 and added another $4,000 for a new roof, benches and window bars. The original San Jose Estates community was proposed during Florida’s land boom in the 1920s, but the boom went bust and only 30 of 1,911 homes planned were built.

Brickbats to the U.S. Senate for failing to confirm Circuit Judge Brian Davis to the federal bench. President Barack Obama appointed Davis last February, but his appointment was never confirmed. He was reappointed earlier this month. Davis recently won re-election as a circuit judge and currently presides in Nassau County.

He is one of 33 judges whose confirmation has been held up.

Brickbats to TD Bank for foreclosing on St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church in St. Augustine where the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. rallied 300 supporters during the Civil Rights era on June 9, 1964. According to The St. Augustine Record, the church borrowed $200,000 several years ago from First Federal Bank for renovations and restoration. Since then, the recession hit, and the bank was purchased. Now the church owes $211,000 in interest and arrears. Rev. Byron Hodges, the church’s pastor, said donations may be sent to St. Mary’s Missionary Baptist Church, P.O. Box 130, St. Augustine, FL 32084. To learn about more church fundraisers or for more information, call him at 824-1314. King’s presence was “a catalyst that sparked the willingness of the marchers to face a hostile, racist mob on the Plaza de la Constitución and led to the beating of many marchers, including King’s chief lieutenant, the Rev. Andrew Young of Atlanta,” the Record reported.

Brickbats to the Clay County Commission for caving in to special interests and voting Jan. 9 to allow construction of electronic billboards on Blanding Boulevard and Wells Road. The vote removes an existing ban on new billboards in the county.

Billboard proponents say the electronic billboards will drive business to Clay County, while opponents say the eyesores distract drivers.

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NewsBuzz

Helping the Homeless Jacksonville Jaycees and The Casbah Café host a winter clothing and shoe drive – especially work boots – for the Liberty Center for the Homeless. The drive wraps up 6-9 p.m. Jan. 28 with the first 40 people who donate at Casbah, 3628 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, receiving a free drink certificate. Liberty Center’s Clothing Closet, 909 N. Liberty St., Downtown, has been providing free clothing, shoes and accessories to those in need for more than 16 years.

Flagler College, Jan. 12

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t doesn’t take a crystal ball to see the future. And while Folio Weekly isn’t predicting the winning numbers on a lottery ticket, the Super Bowl winner or the end of the world, we are envisioning that 2013 will bring even greater work and engaging activity on the local arts scene.

Our clairvoyance isn’t based on superstition but the sum total of last year, which witnessed a phenomenal amount of creative buzz: the growth of art walks, public art events such as The Highway Gallery Project, an increasing blend of social media in the arts, the ongoing phenomenon of the CoRK Arts District, various gallery and museum openings, including the “Re:Focus” retrospectives at MOCA and the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens hosting the Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition and, most recently, Jim Draper’s long-awaited digital media project and painting exhibit “Feast of Flowers.”

As if those weren’t enough, Northeast Florida boasts five colleges (Flagler College, Florida State College at Jacksonville, Jacksonville University, University of North Florida and The Art Institute of Jacksonville) that are home to an incredibly talented roster of teachers and equally impressive students to continue this wave of artistic activity.

These events are the result of the hard work and relentless drive of one demographic: the artists. In honor of this exciting era, we decided to focus on a group of innovative artists, visionaries and behind-the-scenes players who defy boundaries.

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ROB DEPIAZZA Since 2004, Rob DePiazza has been bringing new, cutting-edge artwork to the Oldest City. Every two months, DePiazza presents an exhibit of works by international and local artists in his space:eight Gallery, located in the front of Screen Arts, his silk-screen company on West King Street in West Augustine’s. After purchasing the building in 1984, DePiazza remodeled the shop and decided to allocate a space to show art.

“The gallery offered a creative outlet to our daily routine of commercial printing and presented an opportunity to show art that didn’t have a venue in Northeast Florida,” says screen-print artist DePiazza, who was featured in a Folio Weekly cover story, “Hero of the Underground,” in December 2008. Since deciding to turn a part of his building into an art space, DePiazza’s discerning taste in handpicking groundbreaking artists and his natural no-bull vibe have resulted in 40 memorable exhibits by visiting artists like Mark Mothersbaugh, Ronnie Land, Bev Hogue, KRK Ryden and Derek Hess and locals including Mark George, Shaun Thurston and Mitch Cheney, along with the current show featuring works by Jordie Hudson (also subject of a Folio Weekly cover story, November 2012, “Drawing Strength,” bit.ly/JordieHudson).

“There’s been so many great artists [to] come through the gallery,” DePiazza says, “it would be hard to pick favorites.” He says there has been a surge in similar alternative venues opening up in the area, along with an increase in overall awareness and interest in the arts.

This year, DePiazza will present shows by L.A. art icon Donny Miller, Lowbrow favorite Anthony Ausgang and local figurativeportrait painter Chip Southworth. “I think a lot of people appreciate what we do in bringing artists from outside the area,” says DePiazza, who presents these engaging artists at equally funky opening receptions that are unpretentious, notoriously fun and usually feature a DJ spinning sharp tunes, ice-cold beer and an array of tasty junk food. “Plus, they dig our fancy foodstuffs and libations.”

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CHIP SOUTHWORTH Chip Southworth is creating an impressive body of work that breathes new life into the untapped possibilities of figurative and portrait work. The 41-year-old painter uses large-scale canvases to render the human form in expressionistic-style displays of blues, pinks and shifting flesh tones that have featured figures such as President Barack Obama, local indie poppers Sunbears! as well as self-portraits of Southworth and his wife Rikki. In the past year alone, Southworth was featured in a show at The Grotto with Tony Rodrigues and Mico Fuentes, invited to participate in The Highway Gallery Project, a public art experiment hosted by Florida Mining Gallery and Clear Channel, and held a 30-piece retrospective at DVA (featured in Folio Weekly’s August 2012 issue, bit.ly/ChipSouthworth). Southworth also created the recent cover portrait of John Delaney for our Jan. 2 “Person of the Year” issue.

“I have had decent success the past year and a half,” he says, “but it’s time to get down to business.” True to his word, Southworth is currently in the process of creating new pieces and hopes to have nine to 12 finished canvases for his April show at space:eight. The series is inspired by challenges, fears, struggles and other, darker themes than his earlier work.

“Often we feel like something is too massive or fucked up to overcome; sometimes we do, sometimes we don’t,” Southworth says. “Either way, it usually requires some certain solitude, faith in something and hitting the wall.” Adding “that turning point is dark and revealing,” Southworth says he hopes to explore that universal junction while making new journeys with his materials. “My work is about the paint as much as the subject matter.”

Southworth is encouraged by the “very tight and supportive” local arts community. “Today, Jacksonville has a completely different vibe and energy than it did even five years ago,” he says. “I have high hopes.”

“I’d like to see local art collectors buying more local art,” says Southworth, who is also currently in contact with other galleries outside of the region.

“There’s a lot of enthusiasm in North Florida for the arts, and we are blessed with some great artists.”

“However, for the scene to translate into success for the artists, there needs to be more emphasis on sales … otherwise, at some point, this all goes away.”

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OVERSTREET DUCASSE, DUSTIN HAREWOOD, PRINCESS SIMPSON RASHID As the arts scene in Northeast Florida has expanded and grown, so have the concerns and intentions of its artists. In a spring show, three artists turn their sights toward issues of character, society and even what it means to be an artist in the bigger picture of our nation. Opening on March 1 at CoRK, painters Overstreet Ducasse, Dustin Harewood and Princess Simpson Rashid present a show that Ducasse said will be titled either “What Country?” or “All American,” with each artist contributing six to seven works. The brainchild of Ducasse, the exhibition is a strong commentary on the topic of identities, from the level of the racial, patriotic and even artistic.

“This show is about three young black artists,” Ducasse says. “I was born in Haiti, Dustin was born in Barbados and Princess was born in the United States. But we all have an American story to tell.”

Ducasse says he was inspired to invite fellow “non-typical artists” Harewood and Rashid because of his respect for both his peers’ ability to create fascinating art and the intellect that drives their work. An innovative painter and

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popular local educator, Harewood co-runs the art program at FSCJ’s Kent Campus. The now-Tampa-based Rashid, known for her watercolor abstractions, is a founding member of both The Art Center Cooperative Inc. and the Jacksonville Consortium of AfricanAmerican Artists. Ducasse’s multimedia-based, cerebral work is currently on display in the “Through Our Eyes” exhibit at the Ritz Theatre & Museum.

Another strong thread in the upcoming show is smashing the hypocrisy of what Ducasse calls those hiding behind “the typical artist syndrome” or “the hippie-crits”: “You know, the artists who claim to smoke weed because it helps them to create? And when you ask to see their creation, they have nothing to show. Or the vegetarian who snorts coke and pops ecstasy; the so-called conscious Rastafarian who is the biggest womanizer, the promiscuous Christian, the artist who uses inspiration as an excuse to procrastinate.” For his contribution to the show, Ducasse is focusing on the hypocrisy of drugs in American culture, such as three states legalizing marijuana in the recent election, the power of the pharmaceutical companies and the disease of alcoholism.

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EDISON WILLIAM, STACI BU SHEA, LILY KUONEN, THONY AIUPPY, AND STERLING COX (not pictured) An innovative art experiment is getting ready to take up residency in Jacksonville’s historic Avondale district. Set to open this spring (no exact date at press time), “The Apartment Exhibition,” an exhibitionary project curated by Staci Bu Shea, features original works by Thony Aiuppy, Sterling Cox, Lily Kuonen and Edison William. This quintet of young local artists was initially inspired by radical Swiss artist Hans Ulrich Obrist and his 1991 “Kitchen” show, when the then-23-year-old Obrist rocked the art world by exhibiting contemporary art from his kitchen.

“The artists will contribute individual works that respond to the space, making the works environmental,” explain the group, who chose to collectively co-author their answers. Using Cox’s mother-in-law suite as their template, the group intends to explore ideas like occupation, temporality and ownership in 21st-century America, with a variety of materials and approaches. “The heart of the matter is that the ideal and subject of the ‘home’ is changing,” the artists explain, citing that they would also like to explore how “the status of ownership” seems to have diminished since the market crash of 2008. “This exhibition is being made with the intention of designing a new order of historical memories, of proposing new criteria for collecting by reconstructing history and will openly display its temporality.”

The participants, who work in media ranging from paint to photography, are all somewhat familiar with one another, but they have never collaborated on such a grand scale or in such close, creative proximity. After agreeing to sign on together, the group began brainstorming how to “deliver the exhibition” in unconventional ways, including the possibility of utilizing Craigslist or placing ads. They’re still considering an attempt to live together as roommates during the show’s run.

“This exhibition gives an opportunity to see works in an alternate venue, leaving the white cube gallery and using our previous understandings of art and display to build upon,” the group writes. Over the course of its three-month exhibition run/ lease, “The Apartment Exhibition” will also feature various programs and events, designed by the show’s resident artists. The group aims to attract art lovers and curiosity seekers alike and encourage people to be fully immersed in this innovative and highly contemporary installation that appeals to a most basic, human drive: a place to call home.

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JEFREE SHALEV Just as critical to Northeast Florida’s visual arts boom has been the presence of an equally receptive, enthusiastic and astute audience. Jefree Shalev certainly meets those criteria as a participant, patron, gallery owner and ubiquitous figure in the overall creative community. If there is a cool or crucial art event in the area, chances are Shalev is there.

“I am inspired by art,” Shalev says of his lifelong affair with imaginative ideas. “I am taught by it, humbled by it and moved by it.” As a civilian, Shalev spends his days in the world of healthcare information technology as a senior systems engineer at Mayo Clinic. Also a photographer

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and poet in his own right, he’s a longtime player in the art community. “I’m a collector and an erstwhile gallerina,” Shalev humorously explains.

Shalev is also an advocate for the arts through his participation in the Arts in Public Places Committee for the city of Jacksonville.

Shalev has been a silent force in pushing the arts scene forward. Along with artists Kurt Polkey and Mark Creegan, Shalev was a co-owner and co-conspirator of the experimental arts space Nullspace Gallery, which hosted an inventive array of installations and avant garde-leaning events.

Located on Adams Street, Nullspace opened in January 2010 and centered on the premise that the

actual gallery was “null” and empty space, with the physical area being an open container to be utilized and filled by the artist. “The space was the show,” says Shalev. Before closing its doors in October 2011, the conceptually driven space featured a veritable who’s who of local, imaginative artists (at times working in collaboration), including Jim Draper and Morrison Pierce, Patrick Moser and Loren Myhre, and Greta Songe and Sarah Colado, as well as solo shows by Jenny K. Hager, Ian Chase and Tony Rodrigues.

Shalev is once again calling on the local arts community with an intriguing project. “A few months ago, my parents gave me a shoebox full of 8mm movies, which I offered to convert to DVDs for them,” Shalev explains. Filmed between 1957 and 1968, the Shalev home movies feature standard fare like weddings, honeymoons and graduations. While watching them, Shalev was struck by a nostalgia that’s as common as it is poignant. “I asked myself, ‘What happens to us?

What happened to me?’ ” Shalev says about the kind of self-awareness and alienation people can experience over a lifetime. “And must it be this way?” After viewing the films, Shalev watched them a second time, frame by frame. He selected 200 images which he thought “longed to be paintings” and invited 25 of his artist friends to interpret one of those images on canvas, hoping to create a kind of group commentary on life, relationships and memory.

“Drawing on their own past, combining it with mine, we will create what I call our shared past.”

The project, to be titled either “Our Shared Past” or “Under Two Seconds,” opens in July; at press time, the venue hadn’t been decided, but the show will include Draper, Polkey, Creegan, Christina Foard, Carolyn Brass, Jason John, Christine Holechek, Jonathan Lux, Jessie Barnes, Rachel Levanger and Crystal Floyd. “I can’t imagine what I will feel when they’re all assembled together,” says Shalev. “More interestingly, I can’t wait to find out how they make everyone else feel.”

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JULIE DICKOVER To the untrained eye, Flagler College’s CrispEllert Art Museum in St. Augustine seems like another student center, office or nondescript campus structure.

After becoming museum director in September 2010, Julie Dickover has helped reinvent what was an otherwise unremarkable venue, transforming it into a consistently engaging hotspot for Northeast Florida visual arts. Upon moving here with husband Chris Balashack, who is an art professor at Flagler, Dickover was offered the job of running the museum. “I still have a hard time calling myself a curator,” she says, “and, honestly, I never would have guessed that I would end up curating or running a small, little space.” But Dickover has turned the 1,400-square-foot museum into a stopover for some big-name art.

Dickover studied art history in college and realized that being an artist was not the creative path for her. “But I knew I wanted to work in the arts, and so I started working at a gallery, and then eventually moved on to be a registrar at the Hammer Museum in Los Angeles.” Still in her early 30s, Dickover’s love and passion for visual arts, combined with the connections she made during her decade-long tenure in Southern California’s arts scene, have allowed her to offer some wholly original programming choices that have strengthened Flagler’s already impressive arts program, while making the C-EAM a must-see during St. Augustine’s monthly First Friday Art Walks.

A short list of notable past exhibits include

the works of contemporary artist Harrell Fletcher, the experimental video art of Julie Lequin, siblings (and Jacksonville natives) Mark and Philip Estlund and a display of works from the collaboration between painter Sara Pedigo and poet Liz Robbins (also both Flagler professors). “They both make beautiful work and the interdisciplinary aspect of that exhibition is something that I would like to explore more,” Dickover says. The visiting artists usually engage in discussions about their work. Crisp-Ellert also hosts portfolio shows of Flagler students’ artwork. Dickover has also hosted live music, and last spring she and Balashack presented a series devoted to the genre of rock music documentaries, projecting films like “This is Spinal Tap” on a screen set up on the campus green. The current exhibit is a celebration of the 125th anniversary of the construction of the Hotel Ponce de Leon. In March, the museum presents the experimental fabric art of Anna von Mertens and then hosts multimedia artist Liz Rodda in the fall.

“The public’s reaction to the exhibitions over the past couple of years has been incredibly positive and supportive,” Dickover says. When choosing artwork, she focuses on pieces that allow for critical engagement and call for time to relax and enjoy the experience of art. “Sometimes that means the viewer needs to spend a bit more time with it — I’m thinking of videos, in particular — but that can be very rewarding.”

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piscopal School of Jacksonville’s football team has had some good seasons, but 2012 was not one of them. The team went 3-6, including a 1-4 mark at home that was deceptive, given the win was against a school called Duval Charter in the season opener.

They lost by more than 30 points to all other opponents, including perennial powerhouses Providence and Bolles.

On the road, things weren’t much better.

They were smoked by Ponte Vedra and the Bishop Kenny Crusaders, who were clearly exacting revenge for Henry VIII spurning the Roman Catholic Church to form the Church of England centuries back. There were wins in there, sure, but something had to change. That change happened in a big way when the school hired Mark Brunell to coach the football team in early January.

Episcopal is, in many ways, a throwback — they have a dress code, as well as inquisitive and bright students. And Brunell has always been a throwback. Even during the Jaguars’ glory days, Brunell and his clique on the team were noted to put faith first, in a way that seemed to be at odds with the NFL’s myriad bad boys like Ray Lewis, Rae Carruth and so many others who received notoriety for activities and scandals off the field.

That never happened to Brunell or those close to him during the Coughlin era. The worst thing one could say about Brunell was that he sometimes had a hard time scoring in the red zone. We saw what happened to the Jaguars when Magic Mark was made to disappear by rookie head coach Jack Del Rio, who was eager to put his stamp on the franchise with Byron Leftwich. As soon as Brunell was injured, he was out of the lineup — and out of town not too long after. The Jaguars, meanwhile, developed a reputation of “character risk,” with players routinely being popped for drug and gun offenses.

Brunell moved on (moved up, some say) to play quite a few more years. He took the Redskins to the playoffs, then backed up Drew Brees in New Orleans and Mark Sanchez with the Jets, imparting on them his veteran knowledge and fulfilling the definition of a mentor. Even while finishing out his career with distinction in these roles, the struggles

he faced in his personal finances were welldocumented, as bad real estate deals led to bankruptcy a couple of years ago. His balance sheet was ugly; he had to sell, among other things, his Super Bowl ring — one bauble that eluded him as a starter during his prime. The hits to his reputation were as bad as any he faced on the field, with beat writers questioning his financial management skills rather than his game management skills and writing articles with titles like “Brunell’s Downward Spiral.”

Those who remember Brunell in his prime have long wondered: Why isn’t there a place in Jacksonville for him? The implication, or hope, was that it would be with the Jaguars as quarterbacks coach. He couldn’t have hurt in that slot, but the offer wasn’t tendered. The Jaguars organization has never been much for hiring former players to come back to coach.

The Jaguars’ and the NFL’s loss is Episcopal’s gain. In what is becoming quite a stratified and competitive football market, Mark Brunell will help the small elite school recruit like one with much more size and resources. How far can he take the Episcopal program? A lot depends on Brunell, but there are factors out of his control.

We know schools like Providence and Bolles have dedicated resources to recruiting and building up their football programs to make those schools competitive in a way Episcopal hasn’t been for some time. The real question comes down to how many resources the school can dedicate to football recruitment.

Having a former Jaguars player coaching will lend a certain cachet that cannot yet be fully calculated, but it isn’t everything.

Whatever happens in Brunell’s new job, it won’t be as bad as the last time a Jaguars quarterback took over a high school football program — Quinn Gray coached at Jackson for a year. Gray cut out in March 2011, when the budget crisis threatened high school athletic programs in Duval County. Brunell won’t face those issues, but he will take over a team that got drubbed a lot last year. This isn’t his first reclamation project, and it’ll be interesting to see how Coach Brunell progresses.

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n celebration of the Hotel Ponce de Leon’s 125th anniversary, Flagler College was open to the public Jan. 12. Visitors were able to walk the halls at the opening reception for the exhibit “Planning and Painting in Paradise: The Art and Architecture of the Hotel Ponce de Leon” at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The exhibit, viewed by more than 400 on opening day, featured blueprints and architectural details of the hotel, as well as art and memorabilia. The exhibit is displayed through Feb. 22.

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Reasons to leave the house this week FOLK GUITAR HERO RICHARD THOMPSON

“The solos run long and wild,” Rolling Stone wrote, while imploring audiences to see acoustic and electric guitar hero Richard Thompson live. The magazine ranked the West London-born folk guitarist as one of the top 20 of all time and one of Britain’s finest singersongwriters. Thompson’s 2010 album “Dream Attic” received a Grammy nod. 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. First eight rows: $40. All other seats: $35. 209-0399. pvconcerthall.com Photo: Pamela Littky

VISUAL ARTS SCHOLASTIC ART AWARDS

Young artists show off the region’s vibrancy of talent in the North East Florida Scholastic Art Awards. “Birds” (pictured), an 18-by-24-inch water-based ink piece by Douglas Anderson senior Dillon Arthur, was among the pieces chosen for a gold key award. Of the more than 700 submissions from students in Baker, Clay, Duval, Nassau, St. Johns and Volusia counties, 62 pieces and eight portfolios received gold key honors and will be on display. Opening reception and awards are held 10 a.m.-12:50 p.m. Jan. 26 at Jacksonville Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown. Exhibit runs through Feb. 24. Free. 630-1947. artandwriting.org

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HIP-HOP DUVAL FEST

More than 20 established and rising local hip-hop acts take the stage, including Atlantic Beach’s gritty lyricist Swordz (pictured), Jacksonville hip-hop elitist Al Pete and rapper/poet Dez Nado, along with Cee Nyle, Jerico, Moses West, Raw, Rob Francis, Vennum and many more. 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington. $15-$25.

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Steve Lippia and His Big Band “don’t ‘do’ Sinatra,” the frontman assured the Kitsap (Wash.) Sun in a 2012 interview. “There’s only one Frank Sinatra, and I’m not him.”

Lippia says the show features about 20 hits out of a song list of 50, and he tries to deliver authenticity, not an impersonation of Ol’ Blue Eyes. 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, Orange Park. $14-$36. 276-6750. thcenter.org

MUSICAL MARY POPPINS

Just once, we’d love to see a spelling bee challenge a kid with “Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious.”

The magical Mary Poppins would have no problem with that one. The perfect nanny wafts in on the East Wind to bring the Broadway favorite to life, singing favorites like “A Spoonful of Sugar” and “Chim Chim Cher-ee.” The opening night performance, the 11th annual Family Night on Broadway for those with paid admission, features a sing-along, coloring tables, facepainting, chalk art and Origami kites, 6:30-7:30 p.m. Jan. 22. Eight performances Jan. 22-27 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $37-$77. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.org

TRIBUTE TO THE KING ELVIS LIVES

What’s the plural of Elvis? Elvises or Elvii? Find out when “Elvis Lives” pays tribute to the King, as finalists from the Ultimate Elvis Tribute showcase different moments in the entertainer’s storied career. Elvis comes back to life with the help of a live band, backup singers and dancers, an Ann-Margret tribute artist and imagery from the Graceland archives. 8 p.m. Jan. 19 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $37-$102. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.com JANUARY 16-22, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19

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Stephanie (Marion Cotillard) loses her legs in a freak accident in “Rust and Bone,” directed by Jacques Audiard, who also made “A Prophet” (2009). Photo: Sony Pictures Classics

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ust and Bone” tries to tell two stories at once, and in doing so, it neglects the more interesting one.

As the film opens, we meet Ali (Matthias Schoenaerts) and his son Sam (Armand Verdure). Ali is neglectful and irresponsible, a bonafide loser who’s as unfit for fatherhood as any man on earth. He and Sam live on the street, scrounging for food, but soon make it to the home of Ali’s sister (Corinne Masiero) in the south of France, where they settle down.

While working as a bouncer at a nightclub, Ali meets Stephanie (Marion Cotillard), 2011 a pretty killer whale trainer who loves the attention of men. After a fight at the club, he drives her home and leaves his phone number, but nothing comes of it. Then Stephanie loses her legs in a freak accident (nothing graphic is shown, thankfully), and a few months later she calls Ali out of the blue. He’s now training in mixed martial arts; they strike up a relationship that deepens over time, even if he has the emotional sensitivity of a rat.

Part of the reason the movie is so uneven is that it comes from two different sources.

In 2005, author Craig Davidson published a collection of short stories, “Rust and Bone.”

The title story followed a once-promising boxer who breaks all 27 bones in his hand and is propelled into a series of underground bareknuckle fights. Another story, “Rocket Ride,” tells of a male killer whale trainer whose leg is

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torn off by an orca.

Director and co-writer Jacques Audiard found enough symbolic similarity in these stories to make small changes and meld them and, in the sense of two people with broken bodies helping each other find meaning in their lives, he might have been on to something. Too bad that isn’t the movie he made.

What he gives us instead is essentially Ali’s story with Stephanie in a unique supporting role. We see poor and desperate Ali womanize, make more bad decisions, work, fight, and so on. And this is a mistake. Not only is Cotillard a much better actor than Schoenaerts, but her Stephanie is a much more interesting character. She goes from craving the attention of others and loving her job to not wanting to be seen and learning to live with a disability.

The transition is huge and far more interesting than sad-sack loser Ali trying to make ends meet, and the immensely talented Cotillard is more than game enough to pull off the performance. If she were featured more prominently, the story would have balance and be more enjoyable. Better yet, cut Ali out altogether and just focus on Stephanie.

Aside from Audiard’s directorial failure, there’s Cotillard’s fantastic performance, which by itself makes “Rust and Bone” almost worth seeing. Unfortunately, there’s not enough of her to warrant even that qualified recommendation. Take this as an example of a director not giving us enough of the best he has to offer — and his movie suffering mightily.

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Star-studded cast flails, predictable plot fails and gangster flick misfires in nearly every way possible GANGSTER SQUAD *G@@ Rated R

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he late film critic Gene Siskel once pondered if the movie he was reviewing was more interesting than a documentary would be of the same actors having lunch together. In the case of “Gangster Squad,” the answer is a definitive, resounding “no.” This is lazy, predictable, clichéd filmmaking with nary a surprise nor original idea to be had. And with this star-studded cast, the disappointment is especially deep.

The setting is 1949 Los Angeles. Gangster Mickey Cohen (Sean Penn) has cops, judges and other powers-that-be in his back pocket.

Police Chief William Parker (Nick Nolte) has had enough, so he empowers righteous detective John O’Mara (Josh Brolin) to work outside the law and take the mobster down.

O’Mara’s pregnant wife Connie (Mirielle Enos) helps him assemble a team: Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling), who happens to be having an affair with Mickey’s girlfriend, Grace Faraday (Emma Stone); street-smart Coleman Harris (Anthony Mackie); sharpshooter Max Kennard (Robert Patrick) and his protégé, Navidad Ramirez (Michael Pena); and tech-savvy Conway Keeler (Giovanni Ribisi).

Will the team be successful? Will a few members of the team go down in the process?

Nothing is worse than a drama in which you see everything coming and want it to happen already so the movie can be over. The story, written by Will Beall and based on Paul Lieberman’s book of the same name, also stoops to typical clichés and faux personal realizations.

For example: Jerry’s reason for joining the squad — the-wrong-place-at-the-wrong-time death of a shoeshine boy (Austin Abrams) — feels half-hearted, like a forced, desperate effort to imbue emotion when it’s not needed.

Director Ruben Fleischer (“Zombieland”) doesn’t contribute any form of creativity, except perhaps his feedback on the strong production and costume designs, which look and feel authentic. Worse, his whole background is doing comedies, which might be why the tone of “Gangster Squad” feels off all the way through. There are moments of poor, obviously fake visual effects in the beginning that suggest a campy feel, but far too much of the story is oh-so-serious, putting us between lighthearted and grim. We don’t know how to view this.

The cast is similarly confused and thereby contributes to this problem. Penn stops just short of completely over-the-top hamming it up, though he comes close a number of times. In contrast, Brolin looks like a stoic sourpuss throughout, and Gosling, immensely talented as he is, gives Jerry a soft-spoken, almost effeminate voice that in no way befits the toughness of his character. And someone needs to remind Stone she’s a big-time movie star who shouldn’t be relegated to such thankless supporting roles. Worse, she’s entirely wrong for Grace, who’s supposed to be sultry and seductive. Stone is not these things — she’s cute and adorable, but sexiness does not come naturally to her.

The film was originally scheduled for a Sept. 7 release. Following the Aurora, Colo., shootings in July, it was delayed for a rewrite and reshoot of a massacre scene set inside a movie theater. The delay certainly didn’t help the production.

“Gangster Squad” is allegedly based on true events, but a quick look at the facts shows a complete neglect of reality. No matter, though: The movie either works on its own or it doesn’t. And it absolutely, positively doesn’t.

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Located in the heart of the historic district, The Blue Heron Inn is a beautifully restored three-story 1904 home offering six elegantly decorated and spacious guest rooms. Enjoy a delicious gourmet breakfast on the front wrap-around porch or curl up in a rocker with your favorite book. Relax in the pool in the private, landscaped backyard, and enjoy daily complimentary “Adult Time Out” with afternoon refreshments. Fresh flowers, spa robes and gourmet coffees enhance your stay. Guests also enjoy complimentary fresh baked cookies, bicycles, beach chairs, and Wi-Fi. Romance, Girls’ Getaway, Honeymoon packages available.

102 South 7th Street • (904) 445-9034 www.ameliaislandblueheroninn.com

THE ADDISON ON AMELIA ISLAND The Addison is a disinctive historic property in the heart of Fernandina. The original 1870s antebellum house features sunny en-suite rooms, the majority overlooking a private fountain courtyard. Many have spacious whirlpools and several feature individual private porches. This intimate retreat caters to your every need, whether it be a gourmet breakfast, an individually prepared picnic or afternoon refreshment, or the simple luxury of allowing you to sit back, relax, and watch the world go by slowly on your own porch.

614 Ash Street • (904) 277-1604 www.addisononamelia.com

THE FAIRBANKS HOUSE

Elegant 1885 Italianate villa. Luxury-class inn with upscale amenities. Large rooms, suites, private cottages, Jacuzzis, fireplaces. Gourmet breakfast, evening social hour. Romance Packages, Girls’ Getaway. Smoke-free!

227 South 7th Street • (904) 277-0500 www.fairbankshouse.com

THE ELIZABETH POINTE LODGE AMELIA ISLAND The Pointe is situated on the beach overlooking the Atlantic Ocean. Focusing upon individualized attention with a staff that wants to exceed your expectations, The Pointe offers a complimentary full breakfast, Wi-Fi, beach equipment, a morning newspaper and parking.

Room service and concierge assistance are available 24 hours. And it’s only a short bike ride to the historic seaport of Fernandina. Custom packages available.

98 South Fletcher Avenue • (800) 772-3359 info@elizabethpointelodge.com

AMELIA ISLAND WILLIAMS HOUSE

Beautiful antebellum Inn with spacious guest rooms boasting the modern amenities guests love while safekeeping the Old World charm. Romantic working fireplaces, antiques from around the world, private baths, whirlpool tubs, spa robes and fresh flowers are a few of the luxuries you may expect. Enjoy our beautifully landscaped gardens, fountains and our sweeping verandahs. Feast on a delicious gourmet breakfast each morning and and sip wine ‘neath 500-year-old oak trees.

All your worries will drift away.

103 S. 9th Street • (904) 277-2328 www.williamshouse.com

Sparks fly between Grace Faraday (Emma Stone) and Sgt. Jerry Wooters (Ryan Gosling) in “Gangster Squad,” directed by Ruben Fleischer. Photo: Warner Bros. Pictures

Amelia Island is 13 miles of unspoiled beaches, quaint shops, antique treasures and superb dining in a 50-block historic district less than one hour north of Jacksonville.

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Oscar Catch-up

There’s still time to make informed choices on your Academy Awards ballot

N

ow that the Academy Award nominations have been announced, it’s time to catch up on the best films of 2012.

Decide for yourself which films deserve the highly desired golden statuette, since many of the top tier are still playing — or back for a second run — around Northeast Florida, and you can rent or buy others. The 85th Academy Awards ceremony is held 7 p.m. Feb. 24.

AMOUR

5 nominations: Best Picture, Foreign Language Film, Michael Haneke for Director, Emmanuelle Riva for Actress, Michael Haneke for Original Screenplay See it Eventually: Not in local theaters; on DVD and Blu-ray in April

ANNA KARENINA

4 nominations: Cinematography, Costume Design, Original Score, Production Design See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 19

The Academy Awards honored Sally Field (center) and Daniel Day-Lewis (right) among 12 nominations for “Lincoln.”

Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema 2 nominations: Denzel Washington for Actor, John Gatins for Original Screenplay In local theaters now: Latitude 30 Cinegrille (until Jan. 17)

11 Nominations: Picture, Ang Lee for Director, David Magee for Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Film Editing, Original Score, Original Song “Pi’s Lullaby,” Production Design, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing, Visual Effects In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatres St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

FRANKENWEENIE

LINCOLN

FLIGHT

1 nomination: Animated Feature Film See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

HITCHCOCK

1 nomination: Makeup and Hairstyling See it: On DVD and Blu-ray in March

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY

ARGO

7 nominations: Picture, Alan Arkin for Supporting Actor, Chris Terrio for Adapted Screenplay, Film Editing, Original Score, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues See it: On DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 19

3 nominations: Makeup and Hairstyling, Production Design, Visual Effects In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., WGHF IMAX Theatre

THE IMPOSSIBLE

1 nomination: Naomi Watts for Actress In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

4 nominations: Picture, Behn Zeitlin for Director, Quvenzhané Wallis for Actress, Lucy Alibar and Benh Zeitlin for Adapted Screenplay See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

5 nominations: Picture, Quentin Tarantino Original Screenplay, Christoph Waltz for Supporting Actor, Cinematography, Sound Editing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark

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1 nomination: Visual Effects See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

THE MASTER

3 nominations: Joaquin Phoenix for Actor, Philip Seymour Hoffman for Supporting Actor, Amy Adams for Supporting Actress See it: On DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 26

MIRROR MIRROR

1 nomination: Wes Anderson and Roman Coppola for Original Screenplay See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

PARANORMAN

1 nomination: Animated Feature Film See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

DJANGO UNCHAINED

MARVEL’S THE AVENGERS

MOONRISE KINGDOM

BRAVE

1 nomination: “Before My Time” for Original Song See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

12 nominations: Picture, Steven Spielberg for Director, Daniel Day-Lewis for Actor, Tommy Lee Jones for Supporting Actor, Sally Field for Supporting Actress, Tony Kushner for Adapted Screenplay, Cinematography, Costume Design, Film Editing, Original Score, Production Design, Sound Mixing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatres St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

1 nomination: Costume Design See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

BEASTS OF THE SOUTHERN WILD

CHASING ICE

LIFE OF PI

LES MISÉRABLES

8 Nominations: Picture, Hugh Jackman for Actor, Anne Hathaway for Supporting Actress, Costume Design, Makeup and Hairstyling, “Suddenly” for Original Song, Production Design, Sound Mixing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatres St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK

8 nominations: Picture, David O. Russell for Director and Adapted Screenplay, Bradley Cooper for Actor, Jennifer Lawrence for Actress, Robert De Niro for Supporting Actor, Jacki Weaver for Supporting Actress, Film Editing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatres St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

SKYFALL

5 nominations: Cinematography, Original Score, “Skyfall” for Original Song, Sound Editing, Sound Mixing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

SNOW WHITE AND THE HUNTSMAN

2 nominations: Costume Design, Visual Effects See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

TED

1 nomination: “Everybody Needs A Best Friend” for Original Song See it now: On DVD and Blu-ray

WRECK-IT RALPH

1 nomination: Animated Feature Film See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

1 nomination: Animated Feature Film In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues

THE PIRATES! BAND OF MISFITS

ZERO DARK THIRTY

1 nomination: Animated Feature Film See it Now: On DVD and Blu-ray

PROMETHEUS

1 nomination: Visual Effects SEE IT NOW: On DVD and Blu-ray

THE SESSIONS

1 nomination: Helen Hunt for Supporting Actress See it: On DVD and Blu-ray Feb. 12

5 nominations: Picture, Jessica Chastain for Actress, Mark Boal for Original Screenplay, Film Editing, Sound Editing In local theaters now: AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Nick Garnett themail@folioweekly.com

“The 904 … Shadow of the Sunshine State,” a documentary on homicide in Jacksonville, screens Jan. 16 at the Jacksonville Main Library Downtown.

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FILM RATINGS

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NOW SHOWING

ARGO ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues Ben Affleck’s Oscar-nominated film is re-released.

Affleck directs and stars as CIA operative Tony Mendez, acknowledged as the agency’s top agent when it comes to “exfiltration,” the art of extracting people caught in places they cannot escape. “Argo” succeeds because director Affleck focuses on the journey, not the outcome, to create a taut political thriller. Many familiar faces – John Goodman, Alan Arkin, Kyle Chandler, Bryan Cranston, Victor Garber — deliver strong performances in a film that’s really an ensemble effort.

BROKEN CITY Rated R • Opens Jan. 18 Ex-cop-turned-private-eye Billy Taggart (Mark Wahlberg) is hired by New York City mayor Hostetler (Russell Crowe) to spy on his cheating wife (Catherine Zeta-Jones). Billy finds trouble when he realizes he’s involved in a much larger scandal.

CIRQUE DU SOLEIL: WORLDS AWAY 3D ***@ Not Rated • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square Crafted for fans of the renowned circus, the Cirque du Soleil film uses elements from seven Cirque productions in the story of a young couple who journey through dreamlike worlds to find each other.

DJANGO UNCHAINED ***G Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., Sun-Ray Cinema Disturbing and provocative – yet undeniably entertaining – the film blends action, comedy and drama with sterling performances by Jamie Foxx, Leonardo DiCaprio, Christoph Waltz and Kerry Washington. It has the distinction of being the most violent mainstream movie of the year. The bigscreen project liberally uses the “N” word, uttered more than 100 times. It’s distinctly Tarantino-esque, stamped with a recognizable personal style we love – or love to hate.

GANGSTER SQUAD *G@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Reviewed in this issue.

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

Inventor Andy Brewster (Seth Rogen) is forced to take his mother, Joyce (Barbra Streisand), on a road trip to sell his latest invention. The mother-son comedy breaks down with corny jokes and a predictable plot.

A HAUNTED HOUSE **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

In a spoof of the “Paranormal Activity” franchise, “The Devil Inside” and other found-footage flicks, a young couple (Marlon Wayans as Malcolm, Essence Atkins as Kisha) moves into their dream house. Turns out, the house isn’t haunted; Kisha is possessed by a demon, but Malcolm is determined not to let the spirit ruin his relationship or his sex life.

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., WGHF IMAX Theatre Set before the events of “The Lord of the Rings,” Bilbo Baggins (Martin Freeman) is approached by the wizard Gandalf the Grey (Ian McKellen) and goes on an adventure to reclaim the lost Dwarf Kingdom of Erebor. Joining him are 13 dwarves, led by the legendary warrior Thorin Oakenshield.

On the way, Bilbo meets Gollum and takes possession of the twisted creature’s “precious,” the golden ring that figures prominently in Frodo’s adventure in the LOTR’s trilogy.

THE IMPOSSIBLE ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This drama is based on the true story of a family fighting to survive in Thailand after the 2004 tsunami. When the natural disaster strikes, the family is divided: Maria (Naomi Watts) and Lucas (Tom Holland) negotiate the waves together and are rescued by locals, who take them to a nearby hospital.

Henry (Ewan McGregor) and the other boys are sheltered at a refugee camp. Maria’s story, highlighted by a great performance from Watts, is the most compelling.

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

The story opens as a gunman opens fire in a Midwestern city (Pittsburgh replaces the Indiana locale of the book), killing five people. Within hours, the police follow an evidence trail to a former military sniper and make an arrest. Suspect

AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernanddina Beach,261-9867 ARLINGTON & REGENCY AMC Regency 24, 9451 Regency Square Blvd., 264-3888 BAYMEADOWS & MANDARIN Regal Avenues 20, 9525 Philips Highway, 538-3889 BEACHES Regal Beach Blvd. 18, 14051 Beach Blvd., 992-4398 FIVE POINTS Sun-Ray Cinema@5Points, 1028 Park St., 359-0047 GREEN COVE SPRINGS Clay Theatre, 326 Walnut St., 284-9012 NORTHSIDE Hollywood 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880

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

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James Barr (Joseph Sikora) doesn’t confess; instead he asks for Jack Reacher (Tom Cruise). None of the individual action sequences is groundbreaking, but taken as a whole the movie delivers a nifty combination of action and humor.

THE LAST STAND Rated R • Opens Jan. 18 Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger), an ex-LAPD cop, has retreated to sleepy Sommerton Junction after a botched job made him feel like a failure. When an escaped drug kingpin and his gang are headed straight for Sommerton, the reluctant sheriff and a small posse (including Johnny “Jackass” Knoxville) take up arms to fight for their town.

LES MISERABLES ***G Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd., San Marco Theatre This big, lavish Hollywood version of an equally extravagant Broadway musical is phenomenal. Anne Hathaway’s rendition of “I Dreamed a Dream” is probably enough to win her a supporting actress Oscar. Sometimes, the best move a director can make is to get out of the way, so kudos to Tom Hooper (“The King’s Speech”) for letting Hathaway shine.

LIFE OF PI ***G Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

A family from India hitches a ride on a freighter. Pi Patel, a zookeeper’s son, survives an ocean disaster, then forms a surprising, wondrous connection with a fearsome Bengal tiger – named Richard Parker. Surviving on a 26-foot lifeboat, Pi continues his journey in the magical adventure film directed

by Ang Lee and based on the novel by Yann Martel.

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

Daniel Day-Lewis immerses himself in his characters; this is the latest of successful transformations. “Lincoln” focuses on the last four months of the president’s administration as he struggles to end the Civil War and ensure permanent freedom for slaves. The great cast includes Sally Field, Tommy Lee Jones, David Strathairn, Hal Holbrook, James Spader and Joseph Gordon-Levitt.

MAMA Rated PG-13 • Opens Jan. 18 After vanishing from a suburban neighborhood, young sisters Victoria and Lilly are found alive in a rickety cabin five years later. The kids are placed with their Uncle Lucas (Nikolaj Coster-Waldau) and his girlfriend Annabel (Jessica Chastain).

Annabel tries to help the girls live a normal life, but she can’t shake the feeling that an evil presence has followed the girls from the cabin.

Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The 2001 Pixar film about blue behemoth Sully (John Goodman) and one-eyed green guy Mike Wazowski (Billy Crystal) gets the 3D treatment. The story of monsters collecting kids’ screams sets up a sequel.

PARENTAL GUIDANCE **G@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Old-school Artie (Billy Crystal) and his wife Diane (Bette Midler) look after their three grandkids. The family film elicits a little humor from the supposed generational clash, with a few touching moments.

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

Matt Damon and Frances McDormand play Steve and Sue, reps for a natural gas corporation who go into a small town to get as many people as possible to sign over their property.

All is well until a high school science teacher (Hal Holbrook) asks probing questions at a town meeting, setting off a chain of events that lead to a vote on whether to allow the company in the town. Environmentalist Dustin Noble (John Krasinski) arrives, rallying folks against drilling. Director Gus Van Sant’s drama sizzles due to a great cast and an intelligent story.

RISE OF THE GUARDIANS ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

The animated Dreamworks movie features a League of Extraordinary Mythical Characters, reinventing classic characters in its vision of old friends as a group of mythical avengers. Kids like this, but think twice about taking ones 4 and younger.

RUST AND BONE **@@ Rated R • Opens Jan. 18 Reviewed in this issue.

SEETHAMMA VAKITLO SIRIMALLE CHETTU Not Rated • AMC Regency This highly anticipated Telugu film, which stars Venkatesh, Mahesh Babu, Anjali and Samantha, is produced by Dil Raju.

MATRU KI BIJLI KA MANDOLA Not Rated • AMC Regency This comedy-drama is about the intertwining of lives and loves among wealthy Indians.

SILVER LININGS PLAYBOOK **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

After eight months in a mental institution, Pat (Bradley Cooper) leaves under dubious circumstances. He was there after flipping over his wife’s adultery, but he means to fix the marriage. Problem is, he isn’t allowed to contact her, and he knows his parents (Robert De Niro, Jacki Weaver) are keeping secrets. He meets Tiffany (Jennifer Lawrence), a reformed slut who claims she’ll get a message to Pat’s wife in exchange for a favor: She wants Pat to take dance lessons with her.

MONSTERS, INC. ***G Rated G • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City,

SKYFALL **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Sheriff Ray Owens (Arnold Schwarzenegger) and Lewis Dinkum (Johnny Knoxville) take on a drug cartel boss who’s trying to flee the country in “The Last Stand,” directed by Jee-woon Kim. Opens Jan. 18. Photo: Lionsgate

“Skyfall” jumps off with a rip-roaring opening gambit. Enjoy it while it lasts – it’s the lone highlight. Bond, an aging, beat-up agent who may no longer be up to the task, is missing and presumed dead after getting shot during a failed mission.

TEXAS CHAINSAW 3D **@@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Leatherface is back for another round in 3D, sure to excite horror fanatics wanting to see him wreaking another massacre. This time, a young woman seeks her inheritance in Texas, but the chainsaw-wielding maniac awaits. Of course!

THIS IS 40 **G@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, Carmike Fleming Island, Clay Theatre, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

This “sort-of” sequel bears little connection to “Knocked Up,” following Pete (Paul Rudd) and Deb (Leslie Mann) as they deal with their two daughters, financial struggles and their fathers.

The dramedy, directed by Judd Apatow (Mann’s husband), delivers many big laughs, but the dramatic segments boil down to Pete and Deb yelling at each other.

TWILIGHT SAGA: BREAKING DAWN PART 2 **G@ Rated PG-13 • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency Square, Hollywood River City The franchise ends on a high note. It’s still full of lame dialog, wooden acting, illogical plotlines and cheesy visual effects, but darn if this action-packed finale doesn’t find a way to work. The action is up-tempo and reasonably well done, even if the wolves still look fake. The picture also looks cleaner than in the past; colors pop, and some nifty post-production editing using slow motion, dissolves and visual effects make it a pleasant experience on the eyes.

WRECK-IT RALPH ***@ Rated PG • AMC Orange Park, Regal Avenues Typecast as the villain, Ralph (voiced by John C. Reilly) has reason to feel unappreciated. He’s still smarting from 30 years of being dropped off a building into the mud by Fix-It Felix. Ralph just wants to be the hero. Director Rich Moore balances gamer cool and kid-friendly fun.

ZERO DARK THIRTY ***@ Rated R • AMC Orange Park, AMC Regency, Carmike Amelia Island, Carmike Fleming Island, Cinemark Tinseltown, Epic Theatre St. Augustine, Hollywood River City, Regal Avenues, Regal Beach Blvd.

Overlong at 157 minutes but still an effective drama, director Kathryn Bigelow’s first film since her Oscar winner, “The Hurt Locker” (2008), will strike a chord with American audiences but notably drags for long stretches, often getting bogged down in drama and detail that’s not entirely relevant. The focus is on CIA operative Maya (Jessica Chastain), who’s stationed in the Middle East and charged with tracking down the 9/11 mastermind. The execution – pun intended – of the mission, from planning to helicopter ride to finding bin Laden to extraction, is perfectly paced by Bigelow, who certainly knows how to generate suspense in her action.

OTHER FILMS

Mayor Hostetler (Russell Crowe) threatens wife Cathleen Hostetler (Catherine Zeta-Jones), whom he suspects might be undermining his plans in “Broken City,” directed by Allen Hughes. Opens Jan. 18. Photo: Twentieth Century Fox

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THE 904 … SHADOW ON THE SUNSHINE STATE This documentary, exploring the causes and effects of homicide in Jacksonville, tells the stories of former Jaguars player Richard Collier, mother-turned-activist Beverly McClain and others impacted by violent crime. 6 p.m. Jan. 16 at Jacksonville Main Library, Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown. Free. 630-4655. the904movie.com, jaxpubliclibrary.org

SUN-RAY CINEMA The Non-essentials Series brings “Phantasm,” a 1979 horror film written and directed by Don Coscarelli, with Ed Tucker leading the screening, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points. Tickets: $9. 359-0047, sunraycinema.com ST. AUGUSTINE FILM FESTIVAL Featuring 19 international films, including comedies, thrillers, a dance film, a musical, 3D animated kids’ films, documentaries and a skateboard movie, the fest is held Jan. 17-20 at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, Gamache-Koger Theatre and Virginia Room, as well as Epic Theatres, St. Augustine. A tribute to actor Hugh Marlowe is held 7:15 p.m.

Jan. 18 in Virginia Room. His son, Flagler associate professor of philosophy Hugh Marlowe, shares stories and presents clips from classic films in which his father was featured, including “All About Eve,” “The Day the Earth Stood Still” and “12 O’Clock High.” Wim Wenders’ film “Pina” follows modern dancers out of the theater and into the city of Wuppertal and surrounding areas, which for 35 years were the home and center for choreographer Pina Bausch’s creativity. The film is screened 3:15 p.m. Jan. 20 at Flagler College Student Center’s Virginia Room. Events are ticketed separately; an allevent Fast Pass is $45; $40 for seniors. Advance tickets per event online are $7; $5 for seniors; $3 with Flagler College ID. Tickets are $2 more at the door of each event. Proceeds benefit St. Augustine Ballet Company, RB Hunt Elementary and St. Johns Children’s Museum. fliff.com SAFE HAVEN This live one-night cinematic event, 8 p.m. Jan. 17 at Regal Avenues Theater, 9525 Philips Highway, Southside, features a discussion and Q&A, moderated by Maria Menounos, with international bestselling author Nicholas Sparks, director Lasse Hallström, stars Josh Duhamel and Julianne Hough and producers Marty Bowen and Wyck Godfrey. Exclusive clips and behind-the-scenes footage of the new film, directed by Oscar-nominated Hallström, are included. 538-3889.

REVEAL THE PATH A follow-up from the creators of the documentary “Ride the Divide,” this adventure film examines what it means to live an inspired life using a bicycle as a mechanism to explore, dream and discover. 7 p.m. Jan. 31 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points. $15. sunraycinema.com, revealthepath.com POT BELLY’S CINEMA “Looper,” “The Master” and “Searching for Sugar Man” are shown at Pot Belly’s, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine.

829-3101.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey” is screened with “Deep Sea 3D” and “To The Arctic 3D” at World Golf Hall of Fame Village, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. “Flight of the Butterflies” opens on Jan. 18. 940-IMAX. worldgolfimax.com

NEW ON DVD & BLU-RAY

THE POSSESSION In this horror movie, an antique box carries the curse of an ancient spirit. Clyde (Jeffrey Dean Morgan) and Stephanie (Kyra Sedgwick) must try to stop the evil force from destroying their daughter.

TAKEN 2 After saving his daughter in the original film, retired government agent Bryan Mills (Liam Neeson) uses his skills again after he and his wife are taken hostage during a family vacation in Istanbul.

WON’T BACK DOWN A working-class Pittsburgh woman (Maggie Gyllenhaal) and a high-minded educator (Viola Davis) want to transform an inner-city public school into a charter school, over the objections of fellow teachers and a villainous local union leader (Ned Eisenberg), all hell-bent on maintaining the status quo. Sentimental and simplistic, and often inspirational.

Boy Meets Girl Jordyn Jackson and Shawn Fisher’s personal and professional pairing is a storybook Romance FLAGSHIP ROMANCE EP RELEASE PARTY with FOLK IS PEOPLE, LUCIO RUBINO and OSCAR MIKE 8 p.m. Jan. 19 Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco Sold out 398-7496, jaxlive.com

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omantic connections abound in musical history. Johnny Cash and June Carter. Paul and Linda McCartney. Ike and Tina Turner.

Some of those personal and professional pairings lasted a lifetime; some ended in dissolution and even violence. But all were beautifully irresistible while they lasted.

Luckily for Northeast Florida music fans, Jordyn Jackson’s and Shawn Fisher’s Flagship Romance project is still in its honeymoon phase.

The Duval duo performed together for the first time in September 2011 and celebrate the release of their debut EP, “The Fudge Sessions,” on Jan. 19. Combining the best of Fisher’s Southerninfluenced pop and rock instrumentation with the exquisite vocal jazz work of Jackson, Flagship Romance’s music is evocative, alluring and heartbreaking in its honesty.

Folio Weekly: You recorded “The Fudge Sessions” in New Orleans. Why travel so far to put these five songs on tape?

Jordyn Jackson: I recorded my first fulllength album [at Fudge Recording Studio] with a lot of the same incredible musicians.

We loved the sound there; the studio is built in the same manner as Abbey Road [in London] — very open and homey and easy to get that truly live feel. So we saved up a bunch of money and crashed on the floor of Jack Miele, who ended up being our producer. It was an awesome experience.

F.W.: How did the studio’s session musicians add to the recording of the EP? Shawn Fisher: The majority of the songs were written on acoustic guitar, so every morning we got together over coffee with the musicians.

Jordyn and I would play that day’s song a few times, and we’d go over how we envisioned each musician seeing it play out. Those guys helped them really come to life; they were so good and so tasteful with their talent that we really let them take the reins. We flew by the seat of our pants, so it was much better than your normal experience with a band.

Jordyn Jackson and Shawn Fisher say their pairing as performers was quite accidental. “I started writing songs with Jordyn six or seven months into our relationship. She wanted to play original jazz songs, but I had no clue how to write jazz,” Fisher says, laughing. Photo: Walter Coker

F.W.: Give us the short version of how you two came together. Was Flagship Romance in the works when you went on your first date?

J.J.: Not at all! It was actually accidental.

S.F.: Very accidental. I started writing songs with Jordyn six or seven months into our relationship. She wanted to play original jazz songs, but I had no clue how to write jazz.

[Laughs.] So I did what I thought was the closest thing and just started singing harmonies with her. Then, we played our first show at the Uncommon Music [fundraiser] at Florida Theatre, and people were commenting less on the songs themselves and more on the smaller details of our interactions onstage. That was very inspiring, so that’s when we started honing our ability to sing well together and began writing the 25-30 songs that we chose five from based on the best crowd reaction.

F.W.: How much do the two of you perform and/or tour together?

J.J.: About once a month locally.

S.F.: We recently did a short mini-run with Iris DeMent, who’s absolutely incredible — one of the great American songwriters of the past 20 or 30 years. Other than that, we haven’t done a lot. But we’re already planning an out-of-state tour.

J.J.: We kind of wanted a record first [Laughs.]

F.W.: Is Flagship Romance your main focus

now? Will you still maintain your solo and full-band careers?

J.J.: Personally, I’m putting all of my musical focus into Flagship Romance.

S.F.: And my band, Son of a Bad Man, might be playing some of our last shows in 2013.

What more could you ask for than to travel around, write songs, perform and spend the majority of your creative time with your best friend? That to me is enough of a justification to pursue Flagship Romance more than anything else.

J.J.: I have so much more fun traveling and performing with Shawn than I ever had alone — even when I went to the U.K. That was fun, but I had to go to a hotel room by myself every night.

F.W.: On the flip side, are there ever moments when you wish you had some time apart?

S.F.: [Laughs.] Most of those arguments happen in the morning before I’ve had anything to eat and after I’ve had a cup of coffee.

J.J.: [Laughs.] That’s really true. We bicker like everybody else, and we definitely have our nights that we spend apart with family and friends. But we get along really well because we’re next to each other so much. It’s a completely different experience to do with someone you love.

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Brandon Summers (left) and Benjamin Weikel shifted to using vintage analog gear after their studio flooded in 2009.

Summers says the more they listened to vinyl, the more they valued the realism of the analog sound. Photo: Pavlina Summers

Sequential Logic

Indie rock duo The Helio Sequence defies expectations with its epic tunes and analog heart THE HELIO SEQUENCE with SHABAZZ PALACES 9 p.m. Jan. 22 The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Tickets: $12 460-9311, originalcafe11.com

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ome musical duos rely on primitive guitarand-drum setups. Some operate with turntables and a microphone. But no two-man group generates a racket as beautiful as The Helio Sequence. Pacific Northwest natives Brandon Summers and Benjamin Weikel traffic in soaring synth-pop and psych-tinged indie rock that sounds like — thanks to the magic of keyboard sequencing — it’s being created by a colossal 10-piece ensemble. However, The Helio Sequence also has a living, breathing analog heart that makes its digitized music sound organic and alive. Folio Weekly chatted with Summers about being a gearhead, receiving inspiration from Frank Sinatra and touring with hip-hop visionary Shabazz Palaces.

Folio Weekly: How does an indie rock band like The Helio Sequence end up touring with a hip-hop group like Shabazz Palaces?

Brandon Summers: It really comes down to both of us being music lovers. We played tons of shows in Seattle in the early 2000s, and there’d always be this guy standing in the corner watching us. It wasn’t until a couple years later that someone came up to me and was, like, “Hey, you know who that guy is?

Butterfly from Digable Planets.” That totally blew my mind, because both Benjamin and I are huge Digable Planets fans.

F.W.: What first compelled you and Benjamin to pursue The Helio Sequence’s brand of preprogrammed, partially electronic music?

B.S.: Originally, we were in a punk band. But The Helio Sequence came about in 1996 when my mother said, “By the way, you’re playing a family picnic next week.” I was 16 years old and didn’t have any songs, so Benjamin and I got together with this crazy idea of using sequenced keyboards and playing live music with it.

F.W.: How hard was it to work out the kinks of such a challenging pursuit?

B.S.: It did take some time. At first, Benjamin’s brother and I both played guitar and Benjamin played drums to a sequence — no vocals. We did really long, drawn-out, eight- to nineminute Pink Floyd-like jams. But when we actually tried writing songs, it shifted.

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F.W.: How do you two write today?

B.S.: It’s not very organized, which is good

because it keeps us on our toes. A song can be written from a keyboard loop or an acoustic guitar, from lyrics written front to end or from melodies going around in my head. Everything comes from a different angle, and the challenge is cementing it both sonically and conceptually.

We don’t write a bunch of songs and slap them all together on an album; we write one song and let the path make itself as we go. It’s almost like molding something in clay, realizing what works in the contours and what fits in the narrative of the story.

F.W.: Are you guys unabashed gearheads?

B.S.: That’s one of the things that define us. It’s not just a fascination with equipment, either, but having the power to achieve what we want to hear. When we first started, there really was no self-recording. But everybody kept coming back unhappy with these recordings they’d paid $1,000 for. So we thought, “If we want to get these sounds, we’re going to have to find them ourselves.”

F.W.: In 2009, your studio flooded, prompting you to embrace vintage analog gear. How does that jibe with your digital beginnings?

B.S.: We started listening to tons of vinyl, which informed how much we value that analog sound. The more we listened, the more we realized that there’s an undeniable feeling — a certain realism that sounds so warm. But it’s been a slow evolution.

F.W.: I also understand that Frank Sinatra inspired your lyrical approach on The Helio Sequence’s last album, “Negotiations.”

B.S.: After 2008’s “Keep Your Eyes Ahead,” I was at a really positive point in my life. My first daughter was born, and I was having intensely happy times with my family. But then I’d go to the studio, which was a solitary place. I found these Frank Sinatra concept albums called “suicide” records containing really down, latenight ballads that were totally different than the swinging hits that most people know. And I remember being absolutely blown away by this side of Sinatra I’d never heard.

F.W.: The Helio Sequence visits St. Augustine nearly every tour. How does a band from the Pacific Northwest end up loving Florida?

B.S.: The first time we ever came to Florida was in support of Modest Mouse. We’d never been to that part of the country and didn’t know what to expect, but we had such an amazing time that we kept coming back. As different from the Northwest as it is climate-wise, it feels really similar in the supportive and open people who come out to the shows.

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THURSDAY JANUARY 17

SONNY LANDRETH, HONEY MILLER Blues, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $35, 209-0399.

DON WILLIAMS Country singer-songwriter legend, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $30.50-$48.50, 355-5661.

ASKMEIFICARE, THE LIGHT WITHIN, COME DOWN DENVER Local rap-rock-alternative mix, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

THE FRED EAGLESMITH TRAVELING STEAM SHOW, TIFF GIN, BILL POS Funky Americana, 10 p.m. Jan. 17, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636.

JOE CROOKSTON Singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17, European Street CafĂŠ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $12, 399-1740.

GALACTIC with COREY GLOVER (of Living Colour), ART OFFICIAL New Orleans funk and jazz jam band, 8 p.m. Jan. 17, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473.

GONZALO BERGARA QUARTET Argentinean jazz, 9 p.m. Jan. 17, The Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $15, 460-9311.

RED RIVER BAND St. Augustine country, 7 p.m. Jan. 17, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, free, 342-2187.

THE ROYAL TINFOIL, WETLANDS, NEW STRANGERS Charleston folk rock, 9 p.m. Jan. 17, Burro Bar, 110 E. Adams St., Downtown, $7, 677-2977.

RITUAL UNION, BOMBNIGITY, MICHAEL PARALLAX, SPIES ON BIKES, DJ AUTRELLE Indie dance night, Jan. 17, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

SPADE MCQUADE Irish folk-rock, 8:30 p.m. Jan. 17, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, free, 277-8010.

EYE EMPIRE, MANNA ZEN American rock supergroup, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $10-$25, 223-9850.

FLANNEL CHURCH New Orleans Southern rock, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, free, 277-8010.

DIRTY SHANNON, CHARLIE WALKER, SPLIT TONE, BUILT TO BE BROKEN Orlando Southern rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

TOOTS LORRAINE & THE TRAFFIC Blues and jazz, 10 p.m. Jan. 18, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $10, 247-6636.

MAMA BLUE, HONEY MILLER Jacksonville soulful singer, Jan. 18, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

SENTROPOLIS, PARKER URBAN BAND Groove-funk fusion, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

THE HEAVY PETS, NU JUKE, THE HEAVY HUSTLE Dance night, 10 p.m. Jan. 18, 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10.

STEPHON WILLIAMS, BILL HACKWORTH, MJ BAKER, KENNY WILSON Singer-songwriters on the CafĂŠ stage, 8 p.m. Jan. 18, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $5, 338-7807.

YARN Brooklyn Americana, 7 p.m. Jan. 18, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, $10-$12, 342-2187.

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DOC MOCCASIN IN MOTION/HIGHER GROUND SUNDAY JANUARY 20 Charleston gypsy folk roilers The Royal Tinfoil perform Jan. 17 at Burro Bar in Downtown Jacksonville.

CHANEL WEST COAST, DJ RINCON, JSTAIR California rapper, singer-songwriter, 9 p.m.-mid. Jan. 18, Pure, 8206 Philips Hwy., Southside, (800) 694-1253.

EASTER ISLAND Athens dream rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

SIMPLY SINATRA Steve Lippia interprets Sinatra classics, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, $14, 276-6815.

ELVIS LIVES Multimedia journey across the King’s life, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $37-$102, 632-3373.

FLAGSHIP ROMANCE, LU RUBINO, OSCAR MIKE Folk-jazz-pop duo’s CD release party, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496.

GERRY WILLIAMS BAND Windermere funk, 9:30 p.m. Jan. 19, Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, free, 277-8010.

DUVAL FEST Hip-hop festival with Swordz, Al Pete, Jerico, Rob Francis, City Limits, Strife, Moses West, Cello X5, Dez Nado, Vennum and more, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $15-$25, 223-9850.

ERIC TAYLOR Houston singer-songwriter, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19, European Street CafĂŠ, 5500 Beach Blvd., Southside, $15, 399-1740.

JAMIE MESSER, JEREMIAH DALY, KAIT DONALDSON, MICHAEL McCLUSKEY Singer-songwriters on the CafĂŠ stage, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $5, 338-7807.

DOC MOCCASIN, IN MOTION, HIGHER GROUND Green Cove Springs Southern rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473.

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2-12: 2-23: 2-24: 2-27: 3-4: 3-14: 3-25: 5-5:

HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, Dying Fetus/the Contortionist Lotus/Moon Hooch Dark Star Orchestra Every Time I Die/Acacia Strain/ Vanna Excision/Paper Diamonds/Vaski Pinback Minus the Bear/Circa Survive Donna the Buffalo

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CHRISTOPHER BELL, FOREIGN TRADE, RUSHOLME RUFFIANS Upstate New York cello quirky pop with Jacksonville alt rock, 9 p.m. Jan. 19, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067.

WHETHERMAN Neptune Beach folk singer-songwriter, 8 p.m. Jan. 19, Green Turtle Tavern, 14 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach. 321-2324.

YONDER MOUNTAIN STRING BAND Colorado Americana progressive bluegrass, 7:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $22.50, 246-2473.

THE COLOR MORALE, OUR LAST NIGHT, YOUR MEMORIAL, FOR ALL I AM, I AM ENDSEEKER, CADIENCE Illinois post-hardcore, 6 p.m. Jan. 20, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill, $12, 338-7807.

IONIA, SAINT DIABLO New York City rock, 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Brewster’s Megaplex, 845 University Blvd., Arlington, $12, 223-9850.

DIRTY NAMES Maryland rock, 10 p.m. Jan. 20, The Standard, 200 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-2187.

CARNIVOROUS CARNIVAL, RHYTHM OF FEAR, CARLISLE, MIKE O., SONS OF SAM Aphoticrypt benefit show, 7 p.m. Jan. 20, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496.

WALE, R.PROPHET, GAMEFACE GET’EM, LUNDO Nigerian-American hip-hop artist from Washington, D.C., 11 p.m. Jan. 20, Pure, 8206 Philips Hwy., Southside, $30-$40, (800) 694-1253.

WHETHERMAN Local folksinger-songwriter, 8 p.m. Jan. 20, Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293.

THE LIFEFORMS, GRAVITRON Jacksonville garage rock, 9 p.m. Jan. 20, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

RICHARD THOMPSON, SAM PACETTI Prolific British songwriter goes solo, 7 p.m. Jan. 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $35-$40, 209-0399.

THE HELIO SEQUENCE, SHABAZZ PALACES Oregon alt rock duo, 9 p.m. Jan. 22, The Original Café Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $12, 460-9311.

CHRIS McFARLAND Brooklyn indie rock, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496.

HOOTEN HALLERS, MUDTOWN Missouri blues, 8 p.m. Jan. 22, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977.

THE DEWARS, SHAWN LIGHTFOOT, PLANETS AROUND THE SUN St. Augustine twins’ dark rock, Jan. 23, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 353-6067.

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UPCOMING CONCERTS CANDLEBOX, HORNIT Jan. 24, Freebird Live PERSONAL BOY, SIGNS OF IRIS, JUICY PONY Jan. 24, 1904 Music Hall TWISTA, BEAST BOY Jan. 24, Brewster’s Megaplex RICHARD SMITH & JULIE ADAMS Jan. 24, European Street Café San Marco LINGO, S.P.O.R.E. Jan. 24, Jack Rabbits RED RIVER BAND Jan. 24, The Standard RITUAL UNION, OS OVNI, WILD ABANDON, C85 Jan. 24, Underbelly MARSHALL CRENSHAW & THE BOTTLE ROCKETS Jan. 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CHROMA, ANTIQUE ANIMALS Jan. 25, Mellow Mushroom Jax Beach THE MALAH, SIR CHARLES Jan. 25, 1904 Music Hall BONE THUGS-N-HARMONY Jan. 25, Brewster’s Megaplex LONG MILES, SIDEREEL Jan. 25, The Standard CHRIS WEBBY Jan. 25, Jack Rabbits LINGO Jan. 25, Dog Star Tavern HOMEFIELD ADVANTAGE, FOREIGN TRADE, FJORD EXPLORER Jan. 25, Freebird Live ART HOUSE Jan. 25, Burro Bar MAMA BLUE, SH!T YEAH GIRL, THE AIDS Jan. 25, Underbelly JACKYL, NOVEMBER Jan. 26, Brewster’s Megaplex MISSY RAINES Jan. 26, European Street Café San Marco CANDLEBOX, HORNIT, BLEEDING IN STEREO Jan. 26, Freebird Live SOUL GRAVY Jan. 26, Dog Star Tavern JAMIE DEFRATES & SUSAN BROWN Jan. 26, European Street Café Southside A SILENT FILM, CAROUSEL Jan. 26, Jack Rabbits THIS IS HELL Jan. 26, Phoenix Taproom GINA PONTONI Jan. 26, The Standard DIRTY AUTOMATIC Jan. 26, Underbelly POCKET VINYL, GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC, THE MONSTER FOOL Jan. 28, Burro Bar WRETCHED Jan. 29, Brewster’s Megaplex RED CITY RADIO, SILVER SNAKES Jan. 29, Phoenix Taproom BALLYHOO Jan. 29, The Original Café Eleven PAM AFFRONTI Jan. 29, Intuition Ale Works ANTIQUE ANIMALS, LOBO MARINO, THE DEWARS, VINEGAR CREEK CONSTITUENCY DUO Jan. 30, Underbelly

Progressive bluegrassers Yonder Mountain String Band appear Jan. 20 at Freebird Live in Jacksonville Beach.

KREWELLA, SPEKTREM Jan. 30, Pure CHURCHILL Jan. 30, Jack Rabbits DEAR RABBIT, M.R.E.O.W. Jan. 31, Burro Bar THE JAUNTEE Jan. 31, Dog Star Tavern RICKETT PASS, MUDTOWN, LOOKA LOOKA LOOKA Jan. 31, Phoenix Taproom THE JOHN THOMAS JAZZ GROUP Jan. 31, European Street Café San Marco RED RIVER BAND Jan. 31, The Standard RITUAL UNION, PEACE ARROW Jan. 31, Underbelly G. LOVE & SPECIAL SAUCE, SWEAR AND SHAKE Jan. 31 & Feb. 1, Freebird Live ED KOWALCZYK Feb. 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PAT TRAVERS, REGI BLUE, KYMYSTRY, CHROME HEART, RIVER CITY KATS Feb. 1, Brewster’s Megaplex DUDE MAGNETS, MEMPHIBIANS Feb. 1, Burro Bar PUMPKIN, WARP 9 Feb. 1, 1904 Music Hall JOSH MILLER’S BLUES REVUE, KARL W. DAVIS Feb. 1, Dog Star Tavern APPALACHIAN DEATH TRAP, ON GUARD Feb. 1, Jack Rabbits TURK282, FOUR FAMILIES, UNIVERSAL GREEN Feb. 1, Underbelly WHETHERMAN Feb. 1, Mellow Mushroom Southside THE RANDALL BRAMBLETT BAND, RON NORRIS, FUNK SHUI Feb. 2, The Standard 20WT, TASTEBUDS, SELF EMPLOYED Feb. 2, 1904 Music Hall PRE-INTERNATIONAL NOISE CONFERENCE Feb. 2, Burro Bar BEN “ONE MAN BAND” PRESTAGE Feb. 2, Dog Star Tavern CHARLIE HALL, DANIEL BASHTA, THE VESPERS Feb. 2, Murray Hill Theatre SOUTHSIDE JOHNNY & THE ASBURY JUKES Feb. 2, The Florida Theatre TURISAS, SKYLINER Feb. 2, Brewster’s Megaplex PAUL GEREMIA Feb. 2, European Street Café Southside CHARLIE HALL, DANIEL BASHTA, THE VESPERS Feb. 2, Murray Hill Theatre CHRIS YATES Feb. 2, Jack Rabbits GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE, WES COBB, JACKSONVEGAS, TOM BENNET BAND, MARION CRANE, EDELWEISS PIRATEN, IN WHISPERS, THE EMBRACED, BLACK DRUM Feb. 2, Landshark Café WHETHERMAN Feb. 2, The Green Room KATH BLOOM, TAMMERLIN Feb. 2, Underbelly THE XX Feb. 3, The Florida Theatre METH DAD, NETHERFRIENDS, AFTER THE BOMB, BABY! Feb. 3, Burro Bar TERROR Feb. 4, Phoenix Taproom ENGLISH BEAT Feb. 5, Jack Rabbits WHETHERMAN Feb. 5, Dos Gatos SOUL ASYLUM, MILES NIELSON & THE RUSTED HEARTS Feb. 6, Freebird Live WE CAME AS ROMANS, CROWN THE EMPIRE, ME & THE TRINITY, I AM THE WITNESS Feb. 6, Murray Hill Theatre JIMMY BUFFETT & THE CORAL REEFER BAND Feb. 7, Veterans Memorial Arena LEON REDBONE Feb. 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALL-STARS Feb. 7, European Street Café San Marco WILLIE NELSON & FAMILY Feb. 8, The Florida Theatre VYIE, FOREIGN TRADE, RAGGEDY ZEUS Feb. 8, Burro Bar

BROWN BAG SPECIAL Feb. 8, Dog Star Tavern MAS APPEAL, MAL JONES, ARSUN FIST, CZAR BLACK, STILLWATER, _NAMELESS, AL PETE, DIALECTABLE BEATS Feb. 8, 1904 Music Hall WHETHERMAN Feb. 8, Nippers Beach Grille HIGHER LEARNING, LUMA GROVE Feb. 9, 1904 Music Hall JAKE MILLER Feb. 9, Jack Rabbits SHOT DOWN IN FLAMES (AC/DC tribute band) Feb. 9, Freebird Live ALEXIS RHODE, BETHANY STOCKDALE, JACOB HUDSON Feb. 9, Murray Hill Theatre CHRIS YOUNG, BRINLEY ADDINGTON Feb. 10, Mavericks CHRIS KAHL Feb. 10, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts REEL BIG FISH, THE PILFERS, DAN P. (of MU330) Feb. 10, Freebird Live RAPDRAGONS, UNIVERSAL GREEN, J-VILLINS Feb. 10, Burro Bar TORCHE, DARKHORSE SALOON Feb. 10, Jack Rabbits DAVID WILCOX Feb. 10, Original Café Eleven SET FREE, RFUGE, DEBTOR, WITHIN LEVIATHAN Feb. 10, Murray Hill Theatre MURDER BY DEATH, MAN MAN Feb. 11, Jack Rabbits THE GHOSTWRITE, JON CREEDEN, BEAU CRUM Feb. 11, Burro Bar FULL ON ASSAULT, HUDSON FALCONS, GRABBAG Feb. 11, Phoenix Taproom HATEBREED, SHADOWS FALL, DYING FETUS, THE CONTORTIONIST Feb. 12, Freebird Live MURS, PROF & FASHAWN Feb. 12, Jack Rabbits GRACE POTTER & THE NOCTURNALS Feb. 13, The Florida Theatre FISHBONE, WHOLE WHEAT BREAD Feb. 13, The Standard EMANCIPATOR, RANDOM RAB, TOR Feb. 13, 1904 Music Hall BARB WIRE DOLLS Feb. 13, Jack Rabbits JOHNNY WINTER Feb. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall STEVE MILLER BAND Feb. 14, The Florida Theatre HOLOPAW, TELEPATHIC LINES Feb. 14, The Floridian KUNG FU Feb. 14, 1904 Music Hall HARPETH RISING Feb. 14, European Street Café San Marco A LOSS FOR WORDS, ACOUSTIC BASEMENT, BRIAN MARQUIS Feb. 14, Phoenix Taproom PETER STEIN Feb. 14, Dog Star Tavern SCOTT COULTER Feb. 15 & 16, Thrasher-Horne Center BATTLE OF THE BANDS Feb. 15, Fletcher High School AURA MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: PAPADOSIO, CONSPIRATOR, PERPETUAL GROOVE, THE HEAVY PETS, DOPAPOD, RAQ, KUNG FU Feb. 15-17, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park SOUL GRAVY Feb. 15, Dog Star Tavern KENNY ROGERS Feb. 16, The Florida Theatre DAN ZANES & FRIENDS, ELIZABETH MITCHELL, YOU ARE MY FLOWER Feb. 16, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall VINYL THIEF, ALEX VANS, THE HIDE AWAY, EMOTICON, GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC Feb. 16, 1904 Music Hall EVER ENDING KICKS Feb. 16, Burro Bar NIKKI TALLEY Feb. 16, European Street Café Southside BALANCE & COMPOSURE, THE JEALOUS SOUND, DAYLIGHT, SACRED SUNS Feb. 16, Phoenix Taproom Music for Meows Benefit: LAUREN FINCHAM, ALL NIGHT WOLVES, DIXIE RODEO, SHONI, THE PINZ, FFN, STATUS FAUX, XGEEZER Feb. 16, Jack Rabbits GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC Feb. 16, 1904 Music Hall

BATTLE OF THE BANDS Feb. 16, St. Augustine High School JIM BRICKMAN Feb. 17, The Florida Theatre CAROLINA CHOCOLATE DROPS Feb. 17, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall JACKSONVILLE BLUES FESTIVAL: MILLIE JACKSON, MEL WAITERS, TK SOUL, LATIMORE, THEODIS EALEY Feb. 17, T-U Center JON SNODGRASS, CORY BRANAN Feb. 17, Underbelly CLEAR PLASTIC MASKS, ROBBIE FREEMAN Feb. 17, Burro Bar WITH THE PUNCHES Feb. 19, Phoenix Taproom FATBOY SLIM, DAY JOY Feb. 19, Burro Bar ALAN PARSONS LIVE PROJECT Feb. 20, The Florida Theatre JE DOUBLE F Feb. 20, Burro Bar TOMMY EMMANUEL Feb. 21, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DAVID RUSSELL, JOHN PEYTON Feb. 21, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco ANTIQUE ANIMALS, FOREIGN TRADE Feb. 21, 1904 Music Hall TEENAGE BOTTLE ROCKET, THE QUEERS, MASKED INTRUDER Feb. 21, Jack Rabbits WHETHERMAN Feb. 21, Dog Star Tavern NOTHING BUT WOLVES, DEAD CHANNELS, HURRICANE GUN, PAWN TAKES KING Feb. 21, Burro Bar PETER MULVEY Feb. 21, Original CafĂŠ Eleven ROLAND DYENS Feb. 22, The Florida Theatre TRIP LEE Feb. 22, Murray Hill Theatre ’60s Folk Reunion Festival: THE KINGSTON TRIO, THE LOVIN’ SPOONFUL, MELANIE SAFKA Feb. 22, T-U Center CARRIE NATION & SPEAKEASY Feb. 22, Dog Star Tavern COREY SMITH, ADAM EZRA GROUP Feb. 22, Mavericks PROFESSOR KILMURE Feb. 22, Burro Bar CELTIC CROSSROADS Feb. 23, The Florida Theatre LOTUS, MOON HOOCH Feb. 23, Freebird Live SILENCE, BLUNT TRAUMA, DECISIONS, I AM THE WITNESS, FROM WHAT REMAINS, DECIDED BY FATE Feb. 23, Jack Rabbits DREW HOLCOMB & THE NEIGHBORS Feb. 23, Murray Hill Theatre WILLIE “BIG TOEâ€? GREEN, LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES Feb. 23, European Street CafĂŠ Southside HONKY SUCKLE Feb. 23, Dog Star Tavern FOREIGN TRADE, THE DEWARS Feb. 23, Burro Bar THE HIT MEN Feb. 24, The Florida Theatre LEO KOTTKE Feb. 24, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall THAT ONE GUY, WOLFF Feb. 24, Jack Rabbits DARK STAR ORCHESTRA Feb. 24, Freebird Live CARRIE NATION & THE SPEAKEASY, EVERYMEN, RACHEL KATE Feb. 24, Burro Bar BAD RABBITS, AIR DUBAI Feb. 26, Jack Rabbits JESSE COOK Feb. 27, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall EVERYTIME I DIE, THE ACACIA STRAIN, VANNA, HUNDREDTH, NO BRAGGING RIGHTS Feb. 27, Freebird Live HONEY SUCKLE, MUDTOWN Feb. 27, Burro Bar MUSHROOMHEAD Feb. 27, Brewster’s Roc Bar COPE, THE MANTRAS Feb. 28, 1904 Music Hall SAM PACETTI Feb. 28, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco WHETHERMAN Feb. 28, Mellow Mushroom Southside LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III, TAMMERLIN March 1, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ED ROLAND & THE SWEET TEA PROJECT March 1, The Standard GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE March 1, Dog Star Tavern HAVE GUN WILL TRAVEL, THE WHISKEY GENTRY March 1, Burro Bar J BOOG, HOT RAIN March 1, Jack Rabbits HALL & OATES March 1, St. Augustine Amphitheatre KEB’ MO’ March 2, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall GRANT PEEPLES, SARAH MAC March 2, European Street CafĂŠ Southside TATER FAMINE, MEMPHIBIANS March 2, Burro Bar COL. BRUCE HAMPTON March 2, Dog Star Tavern WHETHERMAN March 2, Green Room Brewing BRUCE COCKBURN March 3, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall POLYENSO, AUTHOR March 3, Jack Rabbits HE’S MY BROTHER SHE’S MY SISTER, PAPER BIRD, SHAKEY GRAVES, CANARY IN THE COALMINE March 3, Burro Bar BENJAMIN DUNN & THE ANIMAL ORCHESTRA March 3, Murray Hill Theatre EXCISION, PAPER DIAMOND, VASKI March 4, Freebird Live ENGLAND IN 1819 March 4, Burro Bar MOD SUN, CISCO ADLER, TAYYIB ALI, PAT BROWN March 4, Jack Rabbits DWIGHT YOAKAM March 5, The Florida Theatre SMALL HOUSES March 6, Burro Bar THE CUSSES, CLOUDEATER March 7, Burro Bar JUDY COLLINS, LEDFOOT March 7, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall DREW NELSON March 7, European Street CafĂŠ San Marco MOUNT MORIAH March 7, Jack Rabbits FREDDY’S FINEST March 8 & 9, Dog Star Tavern 1964 (Beatles tribute) March 9, The Florida Theatre Natural Life Music Festival: MARTIN SEXTON, FIELD REPORT, SWEAR AND SHAKE, SUGAR & THE HI-LOWS, HENRY WAGONS March 10, Metropolitan Park THE HOWLING WIND March 10, Burro Bar PALE FIRE March 11, Burro Bar KISHI BASHI, ELIZABETH & THE CATAPULT March 12, Jack Rabbits

VICES March 12, Burro Bar GET THE LED OUT (Led Zeppelin tribute) March 13, The Florida Theatre CHRIS TOMLIN March 13, Veterans Memorial Arena WIL MARING, ROBERT BOWLIN March 14, European St. San Marco PINBACK March 14, Freebird Live YOUR 33 BLACK ANGELS, THE VELDT March 14, Burro Bar LISA LOEB March 15, The Florida Theatre JUAN SIDDI FLAMENCO THEATRE COMPANY March 15 & 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE FRITZ, LUCKY COSTELLO March 15, 1904 Music Hall CONVALESCE, ME & THE TRINITY, REFUGE, XHONORX, AFTER ME THE FLOOD, SKYBURNER March 15, Murray Hill Theatre MIRANDA LAMBERT, DIERKS BENTLEY, LEE BRICE March 16, Veterans Memorial Arena YANKEE SLICKERS March 16, Dog Star Tavern MATCHBOX TWENTY March 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre OTTMAR LIEBERT & LUNA NEGRA March 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall PEACH KELLI POP, PILLOWFIGHT, SUPER SECRET BAND March 19, Nobby’s JAKE SHIMABUKURO March 20, The Florida Theatre PIERCE THE VEIL, MEMPHIS MAY FIRE, LETLIVE, ISSUES March 21, Brewster’s Megaplex ONE NIGHT OF QUEEN: GARY MULLEN & THE WORKS March 22, The Florida Theatre JOHNNY MATHIS March 22, T-U Center BANG TANGO March 22, Brewster’s Megaplex SENTROPOLIS March 22, Dog Star Tavern HAR-DI-HAR March 22, Burro Bar America’s Got Talent Live: ALL STARS March 23, T-U Center THE WONDER YEARS March 23, Brewster’s Megaplex THE FRITZ March 23, Dog Star Tavern BECOMING THE ARCHETYPE, CITY IN PERIL, SHALLOW ADDICTION March 23, Murray Hill Theatre MINUS THE BEAR, CIRCA SURVIVE March 25, Freebird Live ERIC CLAPTON March 26, Veterans Memorial Arena LINDSAY LOU & THE FLATBELLYS March 28, European Street CafÊ San Marco PAT BENATAR & NEIL GIRALDO, BRYNN MARIE March 29, The Florida Theatre JACKSONVEGAS, WILLIE RANDOLF March 29, Underbelly JUSTIN ACOUSTIC REUNION

March 30, European Street Southside BUBBA SPARXXX March 30, Brewster’s Roc Bar MAROON 5, NEON TREES, OWL CITY April 1, Veterans Memorial Arena THE STORY SO FAR, MAN OVERBOARD April 1, Brewster’s Roc Bar YES April 3, The Florida Theatre RITA HOSKING April 4, European Street CafÊ San Marco TAMMERLIN ANNIVERSARY CONCERT April 6, European Street CafÊ Southside CHICAGO April 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre SCHEMATIC, REKAPSE, ASKER, TREEHOUSE April 10, Jack Rabbits MURIEL ANDERSON April 11, European Street CafÊ San Marco TAB BENOIT April 13, Mojo Kitchen Jax Beach THIRD DAY April 14, St. Augustine Amphitheatre WEIRD AL YANKOVIC April 16, The Florida Theatre TIM GRIMM April 18, European Street CafÊ San Marco DAVID BENOIT, BRIAN CULBERTSON April 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall BIG FREEDIA April 19, Jack Rabbits CARRIE UNDERWOOD April 20, Veterans Memorial Arena MARY-LOU, TAMMERLIN April 20, European Street Southside FOURPLAY April 21, The Florida Theatre JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALL-STARS April 25, European Street CafÊ San Marco SOILWORK, JEFF LOOMIS, BLACKGUARD, THE BROWNING, WRETCHED April 27, Jack Rabbits CELTIC WOMAN May 2, T-U Center GAMBLE ROGERS FESTIVAL KICKOFF: LARRY MANGUM, BOB PATTERSON, JIM CARRICK, CHARLIE SIMMONS May 2, European Street CafÊ San Marco DOUGLAS ANDERSON Guitar Student Recital May 4, European Street CafÊ Southside DONNA THE BUFFALO May 5, Freebird Live TERRI HENDRIX, LLOYD MAINES May 9, European Street CafÊ San Marco TIM AND MYLES THOMPSON May 11, European Street CafÊ Southside JOSHUA BOWLUS TRIO May 16, European Street CafÊ San Marco ALAN JACKSON May 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Florida Folk Festival Kickoff: DEL SUGGS May 23, European Street CafÊ San Marco

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• CLUBS • AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

Dawn is Broken Jan. 18. Swordz, Al Pete, Jerico, Rob Francis, Strife, Moses West, Cello X5, Dez Nado, Vennum, Future Ghosts and City Limits Jan. 19. Outlet, Something Different and Tides Jan. 20. Live music every Wed.-Sat. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. TONINO’S, 7001 Merrill Rd., 743-3848 Alaina Colding every Thur. W. Harvey Williams every Fri. Dino Saliba every Sat.

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Karl W. Davis Invitational 8 p.m. Jan. 16. Spade McQuade 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Flannel Church with Duane Trucks 9:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Gerry Williams Band 9:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Karl W. Davis Showcase 8 p.m. every Wed. Spade McQuade every Thur. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GENNARO’S ITALIANO SOUTH, 5472 First Coast Hwy., 491-1999 Live jazz 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Whetherman 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Dan Voll 7-10 p.m. every Fri. Live music every weekend MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Live local bands for open mic night, 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur.

O’KANE’S IRISH PUB, 318 Centre St., 261-1000 Dan Voll 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Turner London Band 8:30 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON & SHEFFIELD’S, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Wes Cobb 9 p.m. every Wed. Schnockered 9 p.m. every Sun. Buck Smith Project Band 9 p.m. every Tue. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6990 Live music every night

BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Jazz every Fri. & Sat. THE CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. 3rd Bass every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith spins for Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free spins vintage every Fri. DJs SuZi-Rok, LowKill & Mowgli spin for Chillwave Madness every Mon. ELEVATED AVONDALE, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Karaoke Dave Thrash Wed. DJ 151 spins Thur. DJ Catharsis first & fourth Sat. Patrick Evan & CoAlition Industry every Sun. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Mike Bernos Jan. 18. Bri Gonzales Jan. 19. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

(All clubs & venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17, 12:30 p.m. Jan. 20. Sho Nuff 6 p.m. Jan. 18. Rick Arcusa Band 5:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Live music Wed.-Sun. BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 DJ IBay every Tue., Fri. & Sat. DJ Ginsu every Wed. DJ Jade every Thur. Charlie

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

BREWSTERS MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 Black Veil Brides, William Control and Lit Up 6 p.m. Jan. 16. Eye Empire, Manna Zen, NCeption and

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BAYMEADOWS

COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Albert Adkins spins every Fri. DJs Adrian Sky, Alberto Diaz & Chris Zachrich spin every Tue. DJ Michael Stumbaugh spins every Sat. MY PLACE, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 The Monster Fool 9:30 p.m. Jan. 17. Bad Assets 10 p.m. Jan. 19. Out of Hand every Mon. Rotating bands every other Tue. & Wed. OASIS GRILL & CHILL, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., 748-9636 DJs Stan and Mike Bend spin every Feel Good Fri.

BEACHES

Hip-hop artist Wale headlines Jan. 20 at Pure on the Southside.

Walker every Sun. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Back From the Brink 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Splinters 6:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20. John Thomas Group Jazz 6-8 p.m. every Tue. Live music every Fri. & Sat. EL POTRO MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1553 Third St. N., 241-6910 Wilfredo Lopez every Wed. & Sat. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Hoffman’s Voodoo Jan. 17. Dave Hendershott Jan. 24. Live music every Thur.

FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 Whetherman 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb Thur. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Galactic, Corey Glover and Art Official Jan. 17. Dirty Shannon, Charlie Walker, Split Tone and Built to Be Broken 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Doc Moccasin, Higher Ground and In Motion 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Yonder Mountain String Band 8 p.m. Jan. 20. Live music every weekend GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Dr C. & Easy E Jan. 18. Clayton Bush Jan. 19. Live music every Fri. & Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Job Meiller Jan. 16. Aaron Kyle Jan. 17. Brenna Vick Jan. 18. Kevin Ski Jan. 19. Mark O’Quinn Jan. 23. Live music every Wed.-Sat. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Live music every Thur.-Sat. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 The Moon and You 6 p.m. Jan. 20. Live music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Uncommon Legends every Wed. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. Split Tone 10:30 p.m. every Tue. MAYPORT TAVERN, 2775 Old Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 270-0801 Karaoke every Fri. & Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., Ste. 2, 246-1500 Dirty Pete Jan. 16. DJ Comp Jan. 17. The Fuzz Jan. 18. Wes Cobb Jan. 19. Live music every Wed.-Sun. MEZZA LUNA, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 The Fred Eaglesmith Traveling Steam Show, Tiff Gin and Bill Pos 10 p.m.

Jan. 17. Toots Lorraine & the Traffic 10 p.m. Jan. 18 MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. every Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar 9 p.m. every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Aaron Kroener Jan. 16. Les B. Fine Jan. 17, 21 & 22. Barrett Jockers 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Chuck Nash Duo Jan. 19. Alex Affronti and Braxton Adamson Jan. 20. Reggae on the deck every Thur.

NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Maryann Hawkins 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Dan Coady 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Richard Smith 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Ernie & Debi Evans 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Katie Fair every Wed. Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri. & Sat. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Will Pearsall Jan. 16. Mark Williams Jan. 17. Paul Lundgren Band 9 p.m. Jan. 18 & 19. River City Bluez Band 7

p.m. Jan. 20. Live music every Thur.-Sun. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Open mic with Paul Haftel Jan. 16. Steve Gogan Jan. 18. Ambrosius Jan. 19.

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St., 1904jax.com The Heavy Pets, Nu Juke and Heavy Hustle 9 p.m. Jan. 18. The Shaun Peace Band, Rip Currents and Reckless 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Hip-hop every First Fri. Open mic every Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Dirty Names and Bastogne 8 p.m. Jan. 16. The Royal Tinfoil, Wetlands and New Strangers 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Easter Island 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Hooten Hallers and Mudtown 8 p.m. Jan. 22 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Synsonic spins every Tue. & Fri. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall Karaoke every Mon. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Spade McQuade Jan. 17. Braxton Adamson 5 p.m. Jan. 18. Something Distant 9 p.m. Jan. 19. Live music every weekend THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Live music every Fri. & Sat. KALA, 331 E. Bay St., 356-6455 DJ Wes Reed Jan. 18. DJ Paten Locke spins for Audio Zoo every Wed. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis spins house soulful, gospel, deep, acid, hip, Latin, tribal, Afrobeat, tech/electronic, disco, rarities 9:30 p.m.-1:30 a.m. every Wed. DJ Vinn spins Top 40 every Thur. DJ 007 spins ultra house & top 40 dance every Fri. DJ Shotgun every Sat. MAVERICKS, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bobby Laredo spins every Thur. & Sat. DJs Bryan & Q45 spin every Fri. NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic night 8:30-11:30 p.m. every Wed. DJ SwitchGear every Thur.

PHOENIX TAPROOM, 325 W. Forsyth St., 798-8222 Live music every Fri. & Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Shawn Lightfoot 6:30 p.m., The Dewars and Pretty to Think So 9 p.m. Jan. 16.

Ritual Union, Bombnigity, Michael Parallax, Spies on Bikes and DJ Autrelle 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Mama Blue and Honey Miller Jan. 18. Christopher Bell, Foreign Trade and Rusholme Ruffians Jan. 19. The Lifeforms and Gravitation Jan. 20. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue. Fjord Explorer & Screamin’ Eagle every Ritual ReUnion Thursday ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Chris Dudley Jan. 17. Jay Decosta Jan. 18. Michael Garrett Jan. 19. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Schnockered 10 p.m. Feb. 8 & 9. DJ Ty spins every Thur. Buck Smith Project every Mon. Blistur unplugged every Wed. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145, 278-9421 Andy Haney 9:30 p.m. Jan. 22 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Karaoke Jan. 16. DJ BG Jan. 17. Billy Buchanan 6 p.m., Five Story 9:30 p.m.

Jan. 18. Five Story 9:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4 p.m. every Sun.

INTRACOASTAL WEST

BRUCCI’S PIZZA, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36, 223-6913

Mike Shackelford 6:30 p.m. every Sat. & Mon. CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 River City Bluez Band 9 p.m. Jan. 16. Big Engine 8 p.m. Jan. 18.

Skewed Jan. 19. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. Top 40 music every Mon. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music every Fri. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

AW SHUCKS OYSTER BAR, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic with Diamond Dave every Wed. Live music every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 11475 San Jose Blvd., 262-4337 Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7-9 pm., Karaoke 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Mon.-Thur.

Dennis Klee & the World’s Most Talented Waitstaff Fri. & Sat. RACK EM UP, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., Ste. 205, 262-4030 Live music, DJs, Karaoke and open mic

ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG

BLACK HORSE WINERY, 420 Kingsley Ave., 644-8480 Live music 6-9 p.m. every Fri., 2-6 p.m. every Sat. CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1580 Wells Rd., 269-4855 Pop Muzik Jan. 19. Karaoke 9:30 p.m. every Wed. & Sat. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. POMPEII PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116 Andy Haney 6:30 p.m. Jan. 18 PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg, 282-1564 Live music every Fri. & Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Driven 9 p.m. Jan. 18 & 19. Live music every Thur.-Sat.

PALATKA

DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., (386) 325-5454 Martini 6 p.m. Jan. 16. Middleground 5 p.m.

Jan. 19. Kelly Richey 5 p.m. Jan. 20. Local talent every Wed. Live music every Thur. Country music showcase every Fri. Blues jam every Sun.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Clayton Bush Jan. 16. Billy Buchanan Jan. 17. Michael Munn Jan. 18. Lance Neely Jan. 19. Jennifer Coscia Jan. 23. Live music every Wed.-Sat. LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE, 301 N. Roscoe Blvd., 285-0139 The Monster Fool 6 p.m. Jan. 18 & 19. Mike Shackelford & Rick Johnson 7-10 p.m. every Fri. PUSSER’S CARIBBEAN GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766 SoundStage on the upper deck every Sun. SUN DOG BREWING CO., 822 A1A N., Ste. 105, 686-1852 Live music every Wed.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

HAPPY HOURS, 952 Lane Ave. N., 683-0065 Karaoke 4 p.m. every Sun. HJ’S BAR & GRILL, 8540 Argyle Forest Blvd., 317-2783 Karaoke with DJ Ron 8:30 p.m. every Tue. & DJ Richie every Fri. Live music every Sat. Open mic 8 p.m. every Wed. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 720 King St., 683-7720 Louie LeClaire 7:30 & 9 p.m. Jan. 22. Live music every Taproom Tunesday KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 9:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., loftthursdays.com DJs Wes Reed and Josh Kemp spin for PBR Party every Thur.

METRO/RAINBOW ROOM PIANO BAR, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins 10 p.m. Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat.

MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Stephon Williams, Bill Hackworth, MJ Baker and Kenny Wilson 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Jamie Messer, Jeremiah Daly, Kait Donaldson and Michael McCluskey 8 p.m. Jan. 19. The Color Morale, Our Last Night, Your Memorial, For All That I Am, I Am Endseeker and Cadience 6:30 p.m. Jan. 20 RASCALS, 3960 Confederate Point Rd., 772-7335 Karaoke 8 p.m. every Thur.

ST. AUGUSTINE

A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Billy Bowers 8 p.m.

Jan. 17. Leisure Man Jan. 18 & 19. Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Root of All 8:30 p.m. Jan. 16. Amy Vickery 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Folkin’ Up the ’80s 8:30 p.m. Jan. 19. Chance Gardner 6:30 p.m. Jan. 23. Open mic with Smokin’ Joe 7 p.m. every Tue. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St., 826-1594 Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Jan. 18. Kenny & Tony 2-5 p.m., Ain’t Too Proud 2 Beg 7-11 p.m. Jan. 19. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. Jan. 20 CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6-10 p.m. Jan. 16. Live music every Fri. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Open jam nite, house band every Wed. Battle of the DJs with Josh Frazetta & Mardi Gras Mike every last Sun. MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB, 20 Avenida Menendez, 810-1923 Live music every Fri. & Sat. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler noon every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 True Blue 9 p.m. Jan. 18 & 19. John Winters 1 p.m. Jan. 20. Chad Allen till 9 p.m. every Wed. David Dowling till 9 p.m. every Thur. Katherine Archer till 9 p.m. every Mon. John Dickie till 9 p.m. every Tue. MOJO BBQ OLD CITY, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Rob Peck 10 p.m. Jan. 18. Bues Lightning 10 p.m. Jan. 19 NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar 3-6 p.m. every Mon. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Chase Rideman 9 p.m. Jan. 16 & 23. Battle of the Bands 9 p.m. Jan. 17. Colton McKenna 4-8 p.m., Humanzee 9 p.m. Jan. 18.

Katherine Archer noon, Josh Dyer 4-8 p.m., Gentlemen of the Groove 9 p.m. Jan. 19. Clayton Bush noon, Amy Vickery 7 p.m.

Jan. 20. Jeremy Austin 8 p.m. Jan. 22. Karaoke 9 p.m. every Mon. THE STANDARD, 200 Anastasia Blvd., 342-2187 Red River Band 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Yarn 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Dirty Names 10 p.m.

Jan. 20. Country every Thur. Reggae 7 p.m. every Sun. Indie, dance & electro every Tue. TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., 819-1554 Live music every Fri. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band 7:30-11:30 p.m. every Sat. Bossa Nova with Monica da Silva and Chad Alger 5-8 p.m. every Sun. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky Jan. 18 & 19. Mark Hart every Mon.-Wed. Open mic every Thur. Mark Hart & Jim Carrick every Fri. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m., Mark Hart 5 p.m. every Sat. Keith Godwin 1 p.m., Wade 5 p.m. every Sun. Matanzas 9 p.m. Sun.-Thur.

ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH

AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano bar with Kenyon Dye 5-9:30 p.m. every Sun. JACK’S BARBECUE, 691 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-8100 Jim Essery 4 p.m. every Sat. Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE ORIGINAL CAFE ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 Gonzalo Bergara Quartet 9 p.m. Jan. 17. The Helio Sequence and Shabazz Palaces 9 p.m. Jan. 22

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Live jazz every Tue. Beer house rock every Wed. Live music every Thur. Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Clarence Wears every Tue. Selwyn Toby every Wed. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Thur. Laree App 4 p.m., Selwyn Toby 8 p.m. every Fri. Barry O 4 p.m., Laree App 8 p.m. every Sat. Selwyn Toby 4 p.m., Laree App 7:30 p.m. every Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 DiCarlo D-Lo Thompson 8 p.m. Jan. 18. Live music 5-7 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m.-mid. every Thur.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120, 997-9850 Harry & Sally 7 p.m. every Wed. Karaoke every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 997-1955 Bryan Ripper Jan. 16. Charlie Walker Jan. 17.

Whetherman Jan. 18. Paul Haftel Jan. 19. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Sun. SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999 Chuck Nash every Thur. Live music 10 p.m. Fri. & Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music from 9 p.m.mid. every Thur. and 6-9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Drive, 645-5571 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 X-Hale Jan. 18. Cowford County Band Jan. 25. Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Wed.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

ENDO EXO, 1224 Kings Ave., 396-7733 DJ J-Money spins jazz, soul, R&B, house every Fri. DJ Manus spins top 40 & dance every Sat. Open mic with King Ron & T-Roy every Mon. EUROPEAN STREET, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 399-1740 Joe Crookston 8 p.m. Jan. 17. Jazz 8 p.m. every second Tue. HAVANA-JAX CUBA LIBRE, 2578 Atlantic Blvd., 399-0609 MVP Band 6-9 p.m., DJs No Fame & Dr. Doom every Wed. Jazz every Thur. American Top 40 every Fri. Salsa every Sat. JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Askmeificare, The Light Within and Come Down Denver 7 p.m.

Jan. 17. Parker Urban Band and Sentropolis 8 p.m. Jan. 18.

Flagship Romance CD release with Lu Rubino and Oscar Mike 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Carnivorous Carnival, Rhythm of Fear, Carlisle, Mike O and Sons of Sam 7 p.m. Jan. 20. Chris McFarland 8 p.m.

Jan. 22 MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Patrick Evan & Bert Mingea or Mark O’Quinn every Thur.

PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815 Jennifer Chase 7:30 p.m. every Sat. SQUARE ONE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 306-9004 Soul on the Square with MVP Band & Special Formula 8 p.m.; DJ Dr. Doom every Mon. DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp spin underground dance music for Are Friends Electric 9 p.m. every Wed. DJ Hal spins for Karaoke every Thur. Mitch Kuhman & Friends of Blake every other Fri. DJs Rogue & Mickey Shadow spin every Factory Sat.

SOUTHSIDE

BOMBA’S, 8560 Beach Blvd., 997-2291 Open mic with The Foxes every Tue. & with George every Thur. Live music every Fri. CORNER BISTRO & Wine Bar, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 1, 619-1931 Matt “Pianoman” Hall every Fri. & Sat. DAVE & BUSTER’S, 7025 Salisbury Rd. S., 296-1525 A DJ spins every Fri. EUROPEAN STREET CAFE, 5500 Beach Blvd., 399-1740 Eric Taylor 8 p.m. Jan. 19. Live music every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Bryan Ripper Jan. 16. Matt Collins Jan. 17. Bill Rice Jan. 18. D-Lo Thompson Jan. 19. Doug McCrae Jan. 23. Live music every Thur.-Sat. LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Eager Beaver 8:30 p.m., DJ Jeff Bell 11:30 p.m. Jan. 18. Blond Ambition 8:30 p.m., VJ Ginsu 11:30 p.m. Jan. 19. DJ Jeff Bell every Tue. VJ Ginsu every Sat. PURE NIGHTCLUB, 8206 Philips Hwy., (800) 694-1253 Chanel West Coast, DJ Rincon and JStair 9 p.m. Jan. 18. Wale, R. Prophet, Gameface Get’Em and Lundo 11 p.m. Jan. 20 SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE, 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16, 538-0811 Rebecca Day 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Live music every Fri.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

SHANTY TOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Carnivores at Grace 7 p.m. Jan. 18. Live music every Twin Peaks Fri. SKYLINE SPORTSBAR, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Bigga Rankin & Cool Running DJs every Tue. & 1st Sun. Fusion Band & DJ every Thur. DJ Scar spins every Sun. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Al Poindexter for open mic 7 p.m. Jan. 17. Terrill Jenkins 8 p.m.

Jan. 18. Lauren Fincham 8 p.m. Jan. 19 3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL, 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Open mic every Thur. Woodie & Wyatt C. every Fri. Live music every Sat. TUCKERS HWY. 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

Yarn – Rod Hohl (from left), Rick Bugel, Blake Christiana, Trevor McArthur, Andrew Hendrix and Robert Bonhomme – performs Jan. 18 at The Standard in St. Augustine.

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“Ryhan” (left) by Jessica Yatrofsky and “Swimming Pool” (bottom right) by Allen Frame are displayed at Florida Mining Gallery, and “Giovanni” by Dennis Ho is at CoRK Arts District for PhotoJax© 2013, an event running Jan. 24-27.

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Expose Yourself

Second PhotoJax festival focuses on engaging shutterbugs, saturating city with photos PHOTOJAX 2013 • “Manifest: Select Photographs,” 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24, Florida Mining Gallery, 5300 Shad Road, Southside.

425-2845 • Members’ preview of “SLOW: Marking Time in Photography and Film,” 7-8 p.m. Jan. 25, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown. 366-6911 • Community Response Project #PhotoJax500, 8 p.m.

Jan. 25, Hemming Plaza, Downtown • Featured PhotoJax 2013 exhibits, noon Jan. 26, reception 6-10 p.m., CoRK Arts District, 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside • PhotoJax Exposure dinner, an interactive public art dining experience, 4-7 p.m. Jan. 27. Limited seating available. 762-8826 photojax.org

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omething very cool is developing for photography lovers. The PhotoJax 2013 festival celebrates all things captured by the lens, and this year’s photo fete is held over the course of three days at three venues. Now in its second year, the event is the brainchild of organizer and director Missy Hager who, along with photographer-husband Thomas Hager, are longtime members of the Northeast Florida art scene.

“We like to call it a ‘celebration of photography,’ ” Hager said. “Thomas and I had been to other similar events in other cities and thought that we should try to start one here in Jacksonville.”

The inaugural festival in November 2012 coincided with the opening of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville’s exhibit “Shared Vision: The Sondra Gilman and Celso Gonzalez-Falla Collection of Photography,” which incorporated more than a half-dozen local venues featuring photo-themed exhibits

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as well as “5x500,” an open-call community arts project inviting any locals to submit an image captured on smart phones. True to its name, “5x500” culminated in 500 selected submissions being projected on the side of the MOCA building for five seconds each. “We had a great response,” Hager said, “with [more than] 500 people coming through MOCA during opening night alone.”

This time around, Hager hopes that PhotoJax attracts an even greater turnout by featuring similar offerings, including photo exhibits and a second inventive communityminded venture. “Our idea is that eventually photography will just saturate the city — museums, galleries, restaurants — everything,” said Hager, who hopes to continue this unique event which has inspired equal enthusiasm and cooperation from the arts community. “Last year, we started small and tried to put the focus on downtown, but each year we would like to highlight different areas of the city.”

The featured events of PhotoJax 2013 include a kickoff held on Jan. 24 as Florida Mining Gallery presents “Manifest: Select Photographs,” an exhibit of five internationally known photographers Bobby Davidson, Allen Frame, Chang Kyun Kim, Emma Wilcox and Jessica Yatrofsky. “It’s an opening, benefit-reception with a suggested donation at the door,” Hager said of the gathering that features festival schwag like T-shirts and totes. After 2012’s phenomenal success with the event’s centerpiece community arts project, Hager decided to issue another open call to local shutterbugs to send in Instagram-captured photos.

On Jan. 25, PhotoJax and MOCA are projecting 500 of the submitted Instagram images on a giant screen to be installed in

Hemming Plaza. “We have some amazing images,” Hager said. At press time, they had already received more than 700 submissions.

On Jan. 26, CoRK hosts an exhibit featuring original images by Jensen Hande, Abra Anderson, Dennis Ho, Jen Morgan, Logan Zawacki, Kedgar Volta, Edison William, David Montgomery and The Territory of Light, a selection of works by UNF photography students, curated by Paul Karabinis. The opening reception includes a DJ, a food truck and refreshments. MOCA is also opening its latest film-themed exhibit, “SLOW: Marking Time in Photography and Film,” on Jan. 26.

Jensen Hande, who’s presenting an engaging series of portraits at PhotoJax devoted to the artists who have studios at CoRK, is creating a kind of “hard copy” of the projected images in the form of a grid composed of 500 Polaroid prints. “I thought that the projection of these is a cool idea, but not everyone is going to be able to see every one — so I offered to create an installation so everyone can experience these photos,” Hande said. The final piece will measure roughly 42 inches high and 21 feet wide. Hande, who has photographed everyone from J.J. Grey of Mofro to the players on the Jacksonville Jaguars, is the director of social media for this year’s event (facebook.com/photojax).

Hager is optimistic that folks in this area who like the idea of displaying hundreds of captured images in one place will be part of this year’s festival, whether contributing or attending. “We hope to engage the public while celebrating photography and making it fun, and the response has been great. People seem to have a good time during this,” Hager said.

“And so do we!”

Dan Brown themail@folioweekly.com

PERFORMANCE

RING OF FIRE The musical revue of Johnny Cash’s legacy is staged for evening and matinee performances Jan. 16Feb. 3 at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside. $46-$59. 641-1212. alhambrajax.com FIVE GUYS NAMED MOE The musical, with music and lyrics by jazz great Louis Jordan, is staged Jan. 17-19 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach. $25. 249-0289. playersbythesea.org HAROLD AND THE PURPLE CRAYON The Myron Johnson play, based on the books of Crockett Johnson, is staged 7 p.m. Jan. 16-18 and 8:15 p.m. Jan. 17 at the Black Box Theatre, Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 2445 San Diego Rd., St. Nicholas. $10. da-arts.org ALMOST, MAINE The romantic comedy is staged Jan. 18-20 and 24-26 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., Orange Park. 276-2599. opct.org HAPPY NEW YEAR FROM MARK TWAIN Robert Gill’s oneman show is staged as part of a dinner theater performance, beginning 6 p.m. Jan. 20 and 27 at the Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. $40. 824-7211.

GIRLS NIGHT: THE MUSICAL The comedy of heartbreak, happiness and karaoke hits the stage Jan. 17-20 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $50. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.org MARY POPPINS The Artist Series presents the Broadway hit Jan. 22-27 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $37-$77. 632-3373. artistseriesjax.org LOST IN YONKERS Neil Simon’s play is performed Jan. 24-Feb. 17 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. $10-$25. 825-1164. limelight-theatre.org CLARINDA Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents the Scottish musical play Jan. 25-Feb. 10 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. $20. 249-7177.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

FUNDAMENTALS: ACRYLIC PAINTING Instructor Allison Watson introduces painting to beginners and strengthens skills of intermediate painters on composition for landscape and still life, color theory and techniques in acrylics 1:30-4 p.m. Jan. 16, 23 and 30 and Feb. 6 and 13 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside.

Ages 13 and older. $190. 355-0630.

R.A.C.E. JURIED SHOW A juried art show, “Respecting Anybody’s Cultural Experience,” accepts entries through Jan. 17 in all media for art that best represents diversity in the world. The entry fee is $25, limit three. The opening reception for the exhibit, juried by Al Letson, is held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 24 at The Art Center Premiere Gallery, Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown. 355-1757. Application: bit.ly/YGLTln AUDITION ANNOUNCEMENT The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Chorus holds an audition 9 a.m. Jan. 19 at the Philips Fine Arts Center, Room 220, 2800 University Blvd. N. 354-5479 ext. 221.

JACKSONVILLE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL A call to artists for a juried, outdoor fine arts festival, presented by Avondale Merchants Association and St. Vincent’s Healthcare, continues through Jan. 19. The festival – which includes works in painting, hand-wrought fine jewelry, art, photography, ceramics and sculpture – is held April 20 and 21 at Boone Park in Avondale. shoppesofavondale.com ART ADVENTURES Children ages 6-12 learn about painting, printmaking, collage and construction with projects completed within each class period 10:30 a.m.-noon Jan. 19, Feb. 16 and March 23 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. $15. 356-6857.

DISCOVERING THE LAYERS Artist Jim Draper leads a gallery discussion related to his exhibit, “Feast of Flowers,” 1 p.m.

Jan. 20, Feb. 10 and March 24 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside. Admission: Regular museum ticket. Reservations required. 899-6038.

ACTORS’ WORKSHOP Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre offers workshops 5:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 20 and every Sun. through March 3 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. $160 for eight-week session. abettheatre.com ST. AUGUSTINE CHORUS AUDITIONS Chorus auditions for singers for “On Broadway! Act II” are held 6:50-9 p.m.

Jan. 22 and every Tue. at Trinity Episcopal Church, 215 St. George St., St. Augustine. Music distributed during the first few weeks of rehearsal at 6:30 p.m. Membership fee: $25.

808-1904. staugustinecommunitychorus.org WATERCOLOR CLASSES A workshop focused on techniques and themes is held 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Tue., Jan. 22-Feb. 19 at the Barn Studio, 3920 Sierra Madre Dr. S., Jacksonville. $200. For more information, call 739-0251 or email gordonmeggison@att.net.

CREATIVITY WORKSHOP The Art of Left Brain/Right Brain Creativity, a three-hour workshop led by Michael Frame, is designed to increase awareness of the left/ right brain approach to art, 9 a.m.-noon Jan. 26 at The Art Center II, 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown. $20. 355-1757. tacjacksonville.org

CLASSICAL & JAZZ

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Pianist Jason Lamar plays 6:3011 p.m. Jan. 17, vocalist Peggie Black joins pianist Josh Bowlus 5-8:30 p.m. Jan. 18, vocalist Gina Pontoni joins pianist Zac Chester 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 19, pianist Aaron Marshall appears 9 p.m.-1 a.m. Jan. 19, pianist Doug Carn performs 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 20, Chester appears 6-10:30 p.m. Jan. 21, and pianist Jim Geiger performs 6-10:30 p.m.

Jan. 22. Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., St. Augustine. 825-0502.

TOKYO STRING QUARTET, UNF CHAMBER STRING MASTERCLASS The chamber ensemble goes on 4:30 p.m.

Jan. 17 at Lazzara Performance Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 270-1771.

ALON GOLDSTEIN The Israeli pianist performs for children’s after-school programs 4:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at St. John’s Cathedral, 256 E. Church St., Downtown, and 10:30 a.m.

Jan. 18 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach. Free. 270-1771. beachesfinearts.org HEIDI LOUISE WILLIAMS The pianist tickles those ivories 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside. Free. 355-7584. fridaymusicale.com I LOVE A PIANO II The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra joins pianist Rich Ridenour and trumpeter Brandon Ridenour 11 a.m. Jan. 18 and 8 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $16-$70. 354-5547.

TOKYO STRING QUARTET WITH ALON GOLDSTEIN The chamber ensemble continues its farewell tour, joining the Israeli pianist at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 18 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach. Free.

270-1771. beachesfinearts.org UNF FACULTY VOICE RECITAL Baritone Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki performs at 7:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at UNF Recital Hall, UNF Fine Arts Center, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Free. 270-1771.

THE MAGICAL MUSIC OF DISNEY The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra plays music from early Disney classics to recent releases at 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. $16-$22. 354-5547. jaxsymphony.org MY FAVORITE THINGS Vocalists Kathy Price and Reginald Bouknight join pianist Deidre Singleton for opera arias, duets and Broadway favorites 3 p.m. Jan. 20 at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Rd., Fernandina Beach. $25. 277-2787.

IN REMEMBRANCE OF THE DREAM: WAR AND PEACE The Ritz Chamber Players perform 7:30 p.m. Jan. 23 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. 354-5547. ritzchamberplayers.org

ART WALKS & MARKETS

FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK An art walk including 30-40 galleries, museums and businesses and spanning 15 blocks is held the first Wed. of every month in Downtown Jacksonville. An events map is available at downtownjacksonville.org/marketing FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. Augustine is held the first Fri. of every month with more than 15 galleries participating. 829-0065.

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

MUSEUMS

AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor.

“Freedom Comes to Fernandina,” a black history exhibit running through March, highlights the achievements of African-Americans.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857. “Feast of Flowers,” Jim Draper’s newest series, celebrating the 500th anniversary of the first European engagement with Florida, continues through April 7. “Cultural Fusion,” an exhibit of archival material about two vital community leaders, Eartha White and Ninah Cummer, continues through April 14. cummer.org FLAGLER COLLEGE’S CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. The exhibit “Planning and Painting in Paradise,” celebrating the 125-year history of Hotel Ponce de Leon, is on display through Feb. 22. flagler.edu/crispellert JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY’S ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371. JU’s Biannual Faculty Exhibition opens with a reception held 5-7 p.m. Jan. 17. The exhibit runs through Feb. 6.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992. “Nursery Rhymes,” an exhibit of original illustrations and manuscripts of classic nursery rhymes is on display through April 28. The nature photography of Carlos Rodriguez Carreon is on exhibit through Feb. 27. The permanent collection includes rare manuscripts.

Douglas Anderson student David Emanuel (pictured) plays the title character in “Harold and the Purple Crayon,” staged Jan. 16-18 at Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. Photo: Cathy Jones MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin, 268-0784. Exhibits for Harriet Beecher Stowe and the Civil War vessel Maple Leaf are on display as well as work by Mandarin artists.

MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911. Ian Bogost’s Project Atrium installation continues through March 10. “Slow: Marking Time in Photography and Film” opens Jan. 26 and continues through April 7. PhotoJax 2013 and MOCA display photo and video submissions from a community-response art project 8:30 p.m. Jan. 25 in Hemming Plaza, across from MOCA Jacksonville. “First Coast Portfolio: A Juried Art Educators Exhibition” features art from local educators in the First Coast community through March 31.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674. The exhibit “RACE: Are We So Different?” – a traveling exhibit developed by the American Anthropological Association – tells the story of race through the frameworks of science, history and contemporary experiences. The exhibit opens Jan. 26 and continues through April 28.

RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555. “Through Our Eyes” celebrates 20 years of African-American art with the exhibit “20/20 Perfect Vision,” featuring works of 20 artists through June 30.

GALLERIES

233 WEST KING GALLERY 233 W. King St., St. Augustine, 217-7470. St. Augustine sculptor C.W. Hooper’s work in wood, stone and clay is on display through January.

THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757. “R.A.C.E. Respecting Anybody’s Cultural Experience,” an exhibit examining diversity in the world, opens with a reception 5-7 p.m. Jan. 24 and continues through March 7.

AVONDALE ARTWORKS GALLERY 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 384-8797. Peter Max unveils his new Masters series of interpretive works of Van Gogh, Monet, Picasso, Renoir and Degas done in his signature style and colors. Max appears 6-9 p.m. Jan. 19 and 1-4 p.m. Jan. 20. Reservations required; call 384-8797. avondaleartworks.com CALLAHAN DEPOT 45383 Dixie Ave., Callahan, 879-3406.

The West Nassau Historical Society’s exhibit of work by Nassau County artists in oils, acrylics, watercolors, mixed media, pastels, drawing and printmaking is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 26. wnhsfl.org CORK ARTS DISTRICT 2689 Rosselle St., Riverside. “The Jensen Hande Portrait Show: The CoRK Portraits” opens 6 p.m. Jan. 19 in CoRK West. Featured PhotoJax 2013 exhibits open to the community at noon Jan. 26; a reception is held 6-10 p.m.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 425-2845. “PROOF: Contemporary Prints,” an exhibit of collectible works, continues through Jan. 21. “Manifest: Select Photographs” opens as the kickoff party for PhotoJax 2013, a celebration of photography, 6-9 p.m. Jan. 24. Artist Tony Rodrigues is the featured artist through January and February on the Highway Gallery, a public art project on digital billboards throughout the city.

GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach.

“Local Exposure,” an exhibit of photography by local amateurs and professionals, opens with a reception held 6-10 p.m. Jan. 24 in conjunction with PhotoJax 2013. The exhibit is on display through March 10.

ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. “Outside the Box,” a judged show, continues through January. islandart.org

LEE ADAMS FLORIDA ARTISTS GALLERY Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, St. Johns River State College, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6750. An exhibit of Ellen Diamond’s work is on display Jan. 28-April 6. thcenter.org LUTHERAN SOCIAL SERVICES 4615 Philips Highway, Southside, 730-8235. The photography and mixed-media exhibit, “America: Visions of My New Country,” works by children attending the Summertime Express youth refugee camp, is displayed year-round in the main lobby.

P.A.ST.A. GALLERY 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine, 824-0251. Barbara Lutton’s work of florals, abstracts and acrylics is on display through Jan. 31.

PALENCIA FINE ARTS ACADEMY 701 Market St., Ste. 107A, St. Augustine, 819-1584. The academy, a gallery and educational institution, showcases students’ creative process, as well as exhibits. Stacie Hernandez’s works are on display. palenciafineartsacademy.com PLANTATION ARTISTS GUILD AND GALLERY Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort, 94 Village Circle, Amelia Island, 310-6106. The exhibit “Gallery Squared,” featuring 10-inchby-10-inch wooden boxes painted in different mediums and styles by gallery artists, continues through Feb. 2.

PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069. The exhibit “Plum Jam(med)” continues through March 31.

SEVENTH STREET GALLERY 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330. “Visions Over Time,” an exhibit of works by painter and photographer James Widerman, continues through January.

SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 E. White St., St. Augustine, 827-9997. Eclectic works by Steve Marrazzo are featured.

STUDIO 121 121 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 292-9303. This working studio and gallery features works

by Mary Atwood, Joyce Gabiou, Terese Muller, Matthew Patterson, Charles Payne, Mary St. Germain and Mark S. Zimmerman, through Jan. 31.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 6 E. Bay St., Downtown, 553-6361.

The gallery features works by 29 local artists in various media. “Mixed Messages,” an exhibit of works by Eileen Walsh, Austin Moule and EV Krebs, is on display at the UNF ArtSpace at the gallery through Feb. 1. Belton S. Wall’s recent work is on display through March 6 in the One Show Room.

SPACE:EIGHT GALLERY 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 8292838. “The Meanies,” an exhibit of art by Jordie Hudson, continues through Jan. 25. “Negro Y Blanco,” an exhibit of new work in black-and-white by Anthony Ausgang, opens with a reception held 5-11 p.m. Feb. 1. The exhibit is on display through March 29.

ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310. A Figure Portrait exhibit of gesture drawings, academic figure studies, formal portraits, busts and people in groups is on display through Jan. 30. The gallery’s permanent collection features 16th-century artifacts detailing Sir Francis Drake’s 1586 burning of St. Augustine.

UNF GALLERY OF ART 1 UNF Dr., Building 2, Room 1001, Southside, 620-2534. “An Altering Role: Works by Cat Snapp & The Bump It Mafia,” a celebration of womanhood in printmaking that highlights the importance of camaraderie not just among women, but among artists of all backgrounds, is on display through Feb. 21. “Recent Acquisitions: Selections from the Wells Fargo Donation, Part 2” is on display through Feb. 21.

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Lord of the Ring

McClain explains how his ‘invisible horse’ helped get him a ringmaster gig RINGLING BROS. & BARNUM & BAILEY CIRCUS 7:30 p.m. Jan. 17-19, 11:30 a.m. & 3:30 p.m. Jan. 19, 1 & 5 p.m. Jan. 20 and 1:30 p.m. Jan. 21 An all-access pre-show, with audience interaction with animals and performers, is open to all ticketholders an hour before show time Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown Tickets: $15-74 630-3900, jaxevents.com

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ndre McClain rode his horse from his ranch in Kansas City to high school every day. He never dreamed of one day galloping around a circus tent as ringmaster.

McClain started off competing in rodeos and learning rope tricks. He joined the circus to satisfy a desire to learn to walk on stilts, and helped train the animals. After his four-month tour, he was asked to audition and became the pre-show host, a position he held for 10 years.

As the first equestrian ringmaster in many years, McClain rides his horse, Camanche, as he sings and announces for the show.

“This show was ‘Built to Amaze.’ I was built to amaze!” McClain exclaimed, referencing the name of this tour.

When offered his role as ringmaster, McClain said he was in awe. Even though he saw the production process from start to finish, he didn’t fully understand his new role and it didn’t sink in until they performed in front of an audience.

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Folio Weekly: What brought you to the circus?

Andre McClain: I had never been to a circus until I decided that I wanted to learn to walk on stilts. I went on tour with Ringling to help with the animals and learn to walk on stilts. I made it aware that I am a performer, and this led to me getting offered an audition with the circus.

Andre McClain says taking over the job as ringmaster was “overwhelming.” “When the lights hit me, and I hear the audience, all the nerves go away. It’s an honor every time I step on stage.” Photo: Courtesy Ringling Bros.

F.W.: These are some of the first shows for the “Built to Amaze” tour. Are the first performances stressful?

A.M.: It was overwhelming to begin with. I didn’t fully understand that I was ringmaster until we got to perform in front of an audience.

I am nervous every show until I cross the curtain. When the lights hit me, and I hear the audience, all the nerves go away. It’s an honor every time I step on stage.

F.W.: Tell us about the all-access pre-show — as ringmaster, are you still going to be involved with it?

A.M.: It gives the audience a chance to interact with the crew and meet the animals. The audience is involved before the show begins.

Ashley Vargas is now the host of the pre-show.

We have an elephant that paints a painting. It’s the pre-party before the main event.

F.W.: How has being ringmaster changed your daily routine?

A.M.: I have to watch what I eat and drink to keep myself healthy. It’s more responsibility and more physical. Mostly, it is important for me to be mindful of how I treat my body. My voice is my instrument. Without that, there is no ringmaster. As ringmaster, you need to make sure that the audience loves you and that you are doing your job well. The people have to love you.

F.W.: You auditioned for the circus without your horses. How did you win them over and get the position?

A.M.: I jumped up and said, “Ladies and gentlemen, children of all ages, I am Andre McClain and this is my invisible horse Jonah!”

Once I saw the smiles on their faces, I felt more comfortable and did my roping and singing.

When I was finished, the producer shook my hand

and offered me the position as the pre-show host.

F.W.: How is this tour of the circus different and how do you ensure it’s fun for both kids and adults?

A.M.: We have many different acts and animals in the circus. We have ferrets, ponies, dogs, horses. There are aerialists from Ukraine, and both male and female dancers from Brazil.

There is a lot of dancing this tour. … No matter what you’re going through that day, you will be wild, your hands will be clapping and you will probably be up dancing by the end of the show.

F.W.: How many people are involved in the circus production, and who are the unsung heroes people don’t see?

A.M.: There are 320 employees total, 110 of which are performers. The other 210 employees are the crew and backstage people who are the ones who really make it happen. The crew behind the scenes is the performers’ backbone.

F.W.: You’ve accomplished a lot so far, but what are your goals for the future?

A.M.: I am never set. I will always want more.

I am very happy right now. Right now, I’m focused on holding onto it as long as I can. I’ve worked my way from the bottom to the top.

Each tour of the circus lasts two years. At the end of the two years, they will hopefully ask me to stay longer.

F.W.: Are there any special events the circus will be involved in here in Jacksonville?

A.M.: We will be walking in the Martin Luther King Parade. I’ll be riding my horse, Camanche. We’ll have dancers in the parade and the elephants as well.

Amanda Long themail@folioweekly.com

EVENTS

EDUCATIONAL TAX SEMINAR The free seminar is held 6:307:30 p.m. Jan. 16 at Clay County Headquarters Library, 1895 Town Center Blvd., Fleming Island. Recent tax law changes, health care reform and tax returns are discussed. ccpl.lib.fl.us NORTH FLORIDA LAND TRUST OPEN HOUSE The NFLT holds an open house 4-7 p.m. Jan. 17 at 804D Third St., Neptune Oaks Business Park, Neptune Beach. Wine and cheese are featured. Admission is free; call for reservations, 285-7020.

ANNUAL MLK BREAKFAST The life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. are celebrated at the 26th annual MLK Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. Jan. 18 at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Jacksonville. U.S. Ambassador Andrew Young is the featured speaker. Tickets are $25. 630-3690.

MakeASceneDowntown.com THIRD ON THIRD Jim Longacre discusses geography’s impact on the history of Amelia Island, 6 p.m. Jan. 18 at Amelia Island Museum of History, 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach.

Admission is free for members, $5 for non-members. 2617378 ext. 102. ameliamuseum.org BLACK TIE/BLACK CARPET RELAY FOR LIFE Rydas 4 Righteousness Motorcycle Ministry holds its inaugural fundraiser 7 p.m. Jan. 19 at Joseph Lee Community Center, 5120 Perry St., Jacksonville. Food, jazz, spoken word, steppers, and a luminaire tribute to those who have fought cancer are featured. Tickets are $25. 674-4339.

RESTAURANT WEEK The fifth annual event is held Jan. 18-27 at 19 restaurants throughout Fernandina Beach and Amelia Island. A fixed menu (priced at either $20.13 or $30.13 per person) includes three courses and a non-alcoholic beverage.

Restaurants include 29 South, BarZin Bistro & Wine Bar, Baxter’s, Brett’s Waterway Café, Bonito Grill and Sushi, Café Karibo, Crab Trap, David’s Restaurant & Lounge, Espana Restaurant & Tapas, Falcon’s Nest, Horizon’s, Le Clos, Lu Lu’s at the Thompson House, Marina Seafood Restaurant, Merge, PLAE, Salty Pelican Bar & Grill, Sandy Bottoms and Sliders Seaside Grill. ameliaisland.com CHILI COOK-OFF The second annual cook-off is held 4-7 p.m.

Jan. 19 at South Beach Community Center, 2508 South Beach Parkway, Jax Beach. Professional and amateur chefs compete to be Ultimate Chili Master. Admission is $20. Proceeds benefit JL Wiley Foundation for Stroke Awareness and healthcare advocacy. 386-9749. jlwileyfoundation.com COMMUNITY LECTURE SERIES Flagler College presents Dr. Tom Graham 10 a.m. Jan. 22 in the Flagler Room, 74 King St., St. Augustine. Graham discusses “Life and Leisure in Flagler’s St. Augustine.” Tickets are $5. For reservations, call 819-6282.

CHOCOLATE TOUR The tour departs 1:30 p.m. every Sat. through February from Old Town Trolley’s Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. Stops include Aviles Restaurant, Hilton Bayfront, Raintree Restaurant and San Sebastian Winery.

Reservations are required; call 829-3800.

COSMIC CONCERTS Laser Magic 7 p.m., Laseropolis 8 p.m., Laser Retro 9 p.m. and Laser Vinyl 10 p.m. Jan. 18 in BryanGooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank. Online tickets are $5. 396-7062. moshplanetarium.org ST. JOHNS RIVER FARMERS MARKET Local produce, arts and crafts are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland. 347-8900.

FARMERS MARKET OF SAN MARCO Fresh local and regional produce is offered 8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. every Sat. at 1620 Naldo Ave., Swaim Memorial United Methodist Church parking lot, San Marco. Family fun day is the third Sat. 607-9935.

ANCIENT OAKS ARTS & FARMERS MARKET An open-air farmers market, noon-4 p.m. Jan. 27 and every other Sun. at Mandarin Community Club, 12447 Mandarin Road. 607-9935.

FARMERS RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET The artists and entertainers are on break, but farmers, growers and food artists are onsite 10 a.m.-1 p.m. every Sat. with fresh, locally grown produce and more at the market, 2623 Herschel St., under the Fuller Warren Bridge at Riverside Avenue, downtown.

Admission is free. 554-6865. riversideartsmarket.com

POLITICS, BUSINESS, ACTIVISM

SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB The First Coast Tiger Bay Club, a multipartisan political and civic forum, gathers 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Jan. 18 at University Club, 1301 Riverplace Blvd., Jacksonville. ACLU of Florida President Michael E. Pheneger and Executive Director Howard Simon are the featured speakers. Admission is $25 for a seafood buffet. For reservations, call 571-5337 or email fctigerbay@gmail.com SOUTHSIDE BUSINESS MEN’S CLUB Dave Anderson discusses the wine and spirits business 11:30 a.m. Jan. 16 at San Jose Country Club, 7529 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin. Admission is $20 for members, with lunch; $25 for nonmembers, with lunch.

396-5559.

MINORITY BUSINESS WORKSHOP Duval County Public Schools’ Minority Business Affairs Office holds a workshop 6-8 p.m. Jan. 22 at Springfield Community Learning Center, 1601 N. Main St., Jacksonville. To register, call 858-4860, or email Tramelb@duvalschools.org

BOOKS & WRITING

DANE BOGGS Local author and Reiki master Boggs discusses and signs copies of his book, “Reiki Awakening: A Spiritual Journey,” 7 p.m. Jan. 17 at The BookMark, 220 First Street, Neptune Beach. 241-9026.

WAREHOUSE BOOK SALE Friends of the Jacksonville Public Library offer a buy-one-get-one-free warehouse clearance sale 4-6 p.m. Tue. and Thur. and 9 a.m.-noon on Sat. through Jan. 26 at University Park Library, 3435 University Blvd. N., Jacksonville. 630-2304. jpl.coj.net JAX YOUTH WRITERS Writers younger than 18 and their parents meet 7-8:45 p.m. Jan. 24 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside. 742-7359.

FloridaYouthWriters.org

COMEDY

JERRY SEINFELD The man who makes nothing funny appears 7 p.m. Jan. 18 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. Tickets range from $45-$75. 630-4026. jaxevents.com MICHAEL CHE Fast-rising comedian Che appears 8 p.m. Jan. 16, 17 and 18 and 8 and 10 p.m. Jan. 19 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Road (in Ramada Inn), Mandarin. Tickets are $10$14. Comedy Zone All Stars 8 p.m. Jan. 22 and 23. 292-4242. comedyzone.com THE GYPSY COMEDY CLUB Ian Gutoskie and Steve Miller appear 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 and $12. 461-8843.

ARNIE ELLIS Actor, comedian and philosopher Ellis appears 8:30 p.m. Jan. 18 and 19 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. 365-5555.

NATURE, SPORTS, OUTDOORS

FUN RUN/WALK The untimed 1-mile run/walk is held 7:30 a.m. Jan. 19 at Alpine Groves Park, 2060 S.R. 13, Switzerland.

A raffle, kids’ activities, tree planting and swag bags and T-shirts for walkers/runners are featured. To register, go to mayomedia.com. Proceeds benefit restoration of the interior of the turn-of-the-century house in the park.

BIRD WALK Fort Mose Historic State Park holds a guided bird walk for all levels, 8:30-10:30 a.m., weather permitting, Jan. 20 at the park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine.

Bring binoculars and a field guide. FloridaStateParks.org/ FortMoseHistoricStatePark THE BEAR RACE The 14th annual Beach Extreme Adventure Race is held 7:30 a.m. Jan. 20 at Bayard Conservation Area, J.P. Hall Preserve, southeast of Green Cove Springs. Mountain biking, orienteering, trail running, trekking, team swimming, rope-climbing, flat-water river paddling and team challenges are featured. 373-8411. performancemultisports.com THE NIGHT SKY The Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute of Florida presents Yvonne James, Northeast Florida Astronomical Society president, 7 p.m. Jan. 23 at Beaches Library, 300 Third St., Neptune Beach. James discusses the constellation Orion and Hubble Space Telescope. Weather permitting, folks look up at Orion with high-powered telescopes in the library parking lot. 247-1972. publictrustlaw.org NORTH ATLANTIC RIGHT WHALES A park ranger discusses the majestic migrators, 2 p.m. Jan. 19 at Ribault Club, Ft. George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Ft. George Road, Ft. George Island. Admission is free. 251-2320. floridastateparks. org/littletalbotisland

UPCOMING EVENTS

HARRIET TUBMAN & THE UNDERGROUND RAILROAD Jan. 30, The Florida Theatre DAVIS WORLD CUP FIRST ROUND Feb. 1-3, Veterans Memorial Arena JOHN EDWARD Feb. 1, The Florida Theatre STRAWBERRY SHORTCAKE AND THE DOODLEBOPS Feb. 7, The Florida Theatre HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS March 1, Veterans Memorial Arena

KIDS

BUNNICULA Theatreworks presents this children’s program featuring Chester the Cat and Harold the Dog, 10 a.m. and noon Jan. 17 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown.

Tickets are $7.50 in advance, $8 at the door. 353-3500.

LET’S GO SCIENCE The Artist Series presents this family show 1:30 and 4:30 p.m. Jan. 19 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville. Tickets are $16; $8.50 for 12 and younger. 442-2929. artistseriesjax.org

COMMUNITY EVENTS

WHISTLE TALK Taryn Rodriguez-Boette and Cleve Powell discuss the history of the construction of the St. Johns River jetties and ferry, 5:30 p.m. Jan. 17 at Beaches Museum & History Center, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach. Admission is free

Comedian Jerry Seinfeld takes the stage for a standup routine about nothing Jan. 18 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts in Downtown Jacksonville for members, $5 for non-members. 241-5657.

JAX ZOO DISCOUNTS January discounts are $2 Tuesdays, Wacky Wednesdays, $3 Thursdays and $5 Fridays. For coupons and details, go to jacksonvillezoo.org. Discounts cannot be combined with any other offer including Zoo Value Tickets. 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville. 757-4463.

SPIRITUAL DISCUSSION Prayer, meditation and contemplation 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 22 at Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach. 725-7760. Meetup.com/Jacksonville-Florida-Eckankar FREETHOUGHT SOCIETY The group meets 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 at Unitarian Universalist Church, 7405 Arlington Expressway, Arlington. Earl Coggins, president/founder, discusses “Crimes Against Logic: Identifying Errors in Reasoning.” 419-8826. firstcoastfreethoughtsociety.org OLD TIME JAM Mountain-type folk music is played 7 p.m. every Tue. at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown. Open to players of all skill levels. Admission is free. facebook.com/ JacksonvilleOldTimeJam HUMANA CHALLENGE The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope Classic, Jan. 17-20 at 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. WGHOF screens the tournament in the Bob Hope Theater that also features the exhibit “Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory.” worldgolfhalloffame.org SCRIPTURE STUDY Sessions for a free five-week study are held 6:30 p.m. Jan. 21 and 28 and Feb. 4 and 11 at Hineni Messianic Fellowship, 1797 Old Moultrie Rd., Ste. 102, St. Augustine. 827-9731. hinenimessiah.com CHILDREN’S COMMISSION SEEKING SEASONAL STAFF The Jacksonville Children’s Commission seeks seasonal temporary staff to help provide meal service assistance for organizations participating in the Summer Food Service Program, June 10-Aug. 9. Positions include Site Aide ($7.99 an hour), Site Supervisor ($9 an hour), Site Monitor ($10.14 an hour) and Admin Aide ($9.61 an hour). Applicants must pass background screening on a local, state and federal level, as required by the state of Florida and must be 18 years of age or older. Must have reliable transportation and a Florida Class E driver’s license; must meet standards required to obtain a city of Jacksonville driver’s certification. An online application is required. 630-2489. coj.net

CLASSES & GROUPS

LEARN TO MEDITATE The course is held 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 19 at Maitreya Kadampa Buddhist Center, 85 Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach. Donation is $35; includes vegetarian lunch; $20 for students. 222-8531. MeditationInJacksonville.org MEMORY ENHANCEMENT PROGRAM Learn simple strategies that focus on cognitive stimulation, education and socialization.

9 a.m.-2 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach. 729-9535.

DEBTORS ANONYMOUS Debtors Anonymous 12-Step meetings 7 p.m. every Thur. at Christian Family Chapel, Bldg. D, 10365 Old St. Augustine Rd., Jacksonville. 269-8010.

BEER APPRECIATION CLASS Beer history, the brewing process and tastings are featured 6:30-8:30 p.m. Jan. 17 and 24 at Herbert University Center, University of North Florida, 1 UNF Dr., Southside. Registration fee is $79; must be 21 years old or

older. Materials fee is $25. ce.unf.edu LIFEGUARD ORIENTATION & TRYOUTS St. Johns County Fire Rescue holds orientation meetings 7 p.m. Jan. 16 and 10 a.m.

Jan. 20 at the Marine Rescue Office, 366 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine. Tryouts are held 10 a.m. Jan. 26 and Feb. 2 at Solomon Calhoun Community Center, 1300 Duval St., St. Augustine. The Marine Rescue Academy is held 6-10 p.m. Feb. 4-7, 12-14, 19-21 and 26-28, and at 9 a.m. Feb. 10, 17 and 24 and March 2 at Marine Rescue Beach Office. For details, call 209-0366 or go to co.st-johns.fl.us/BCCFire_Rescue JAX BEACH LIFEGUARDS The American Red Cross Volunteer Life Saving Corps holds its winter class orientation 9 a.m. Feb. 3 at the Station, Beach Boulevard at the ocean, Jax Beach. For details, call 249-9141.

COMBAT MARTIAL ARTS Six-week martial arts classes for men and women are offered 7-8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4083 Sunbeam Road, Southside. The fee is $40 a month, which includes access to fitness center. 343-6298.

YOUNG SURVIVORS Young Survivors Group (those diagnosed with cancer at a young age) meets 7-8:30 p.m. on the first and third Mon. each month at the Women’s Center of Jacksonville, 5644 Colcord Ave. 722-3000 ext. 224 or email mail@ womenscenterofjax.org FREE YOGA ON THE RIVER Karen Roumillat, RYT, teaches free gentle yoga 9 a.m. on the fourth Sun. of the month on the boardwalk, weather permitting, at Walter Jones Historical Park, 11964 Mandarin Road, Mandarin. Bring a mat. 287-0452.

MARINE VETERANS GROUP The Oldest City Detachment 383 gathers 7 p.m. on first Tue. of the month at Elks Lodge 829, 1420 A1A S., St. Augustine. 461-0139. mclfl383.org VIETNAM VETERANS OF AMERICA The Duval County Chapter No. 1046 gathers 7 p.m. the first Wed. of every month at the Elks Lodge, 1855 West Road, Southside. 419-8821.

NAMI SUPPORT GROUP National Alliance on Mental Illness meets 7-8:30 p.m. every first and third Thur. each month at Ortega United Methodist Church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside. Admission is free. 389-5556. ortegaumc.org NICOTINE ANONYMOUS (NIC-A) Want to quit smoking or using other forms of nicotine? Nic-A is free, and you don’t have to quit to attend the meetings, held 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Trinity Lutheran Church, 1415 S. McDuff Ave., Westside. 404-6044. nicotineanonymous.org Q-GROUP ALCOHOLICS ANONYMOUS This free, open discussion is held 5:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri. at Quality Life Center, 11265 Alumni Way, Southside. alcoholicanonymous.org NARCOTICS ANONYMOUS Do you have a drug problem?

Maybe they can help. 358-6262, 723-5683. serenitycoastna. org, firstcoastna.org NAR-A-NON This group meets 8 p.m. every Tue. and Thur. at 4172 Shirley Ave., Avondale. 945-7168.

DEPRESSION AND BIPOLAR SUPPORT ALLIANCE The group meets 6-7:30 p.m. every Tue. at Baptist Medical Center, 800 Prudential Drive, Downtown. 322-4040.

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Bite Sized Not Your Ordinary Fish Camp Unexpected flavor combinations make this hidden gem worth finding PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP 299 N. Roscoe Blvd., Palm Valley 285-3200, palmvalleyfishcamp.com

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The interior features soothing pastels, large windows that draw abundant natural lighting and a simple open layout that allows for gazing at the Intracoastal Waterway. This comfortable, laid-back atmosphere blends seamlessly with a menu that focuses on using simple ingredients to concoct complex flavor combinations at reasonable prices. The result is quintessential Ponte Vedra: a refined personification of traditional Coastal Florida cuisine infused with influences of traditional farming roots of Palm Valley and a reliance on ingredients like the datil pepper.

The specials are carefully written on a blackboard in colored chalk; noteworthy dishes include fried artichoke hearts with a creamy lemony aioli and a lemon wedge. Bite-sized, with a light cornmeal crust and sprinkled generously with shaved parmesan, they’re light enough not to ruin your appetite for dinner.

The grilled octopus and white bean salad, with a slightly spicy but not overwhelming datil pepper vinaigrette, is a flavor and texture explosion: Chewy, warm pieces of seasoned octopus contrast the creamy oversized white beans served atop mixed greens, colorful

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Chewy, warm pieces of grilled octopus and creamy oversized white beans make this salad a flavor and texture explosion.

julienned carrots and chunks of tomato. If you’ve never had octopus, I urge you to try it. The Asian-inspired chopped tuna salad combines almond slivers, tomato, black sesame seeds and chopped, seared ahi tuna drizzled with spicy siracha and wasabi.

The pan-fried cod sandwich is a big piece of fresh, flaky white fish resting within thick tomato slices, crisp lettuce and a toasted hoagie roll, accompanied by a light turnip slaw and a pile of seasoned wedge fries, which I like doused with tangy malt vinegar.

Other popular items include Mayport shrimpand-grits, blue crab cakes and, if you’re into sharing, a low country boil with shrimp, clams, crawfish and andouille sausage for two. The fresh fish selection changes frequently, making each trip to PVFC an exciting new adventure.

After being let in on a secret, it’s only fair I share it with you: Order PVFC’s bread pudding for dessert. It’s made-to-order, so ask your server when you pick your entrée, because it can take quite a while to prepare on busy nights. This sweet delicacy, which changes with the availability of seasonal fruit, is dusted with powdered sugar then topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. Since it’s made-to-order, not baked and reheated, it’s a light treat, not dense and heavy like other bread puddings.

Another tip is to try an early dinner Sunday evening when the restaurant is less crowded.

Enjoy the relaxed beach vibe at this off-thebeaten-path hideaway and lose yourself in the experience. Just let me get in line first.

Caron Streibich Folio Weekly’s Bite Club Host biteclub@folioweekly.com

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BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ F At the foot of Centre Street, the upscale restaurant overlooks Harbor Marina. Daily specials, fresh Florida seafood and an extensive wine list.

FB. L & D, daily. 1 S. Front St. 261-2660. $$$ BRIGHT MORNINGS The small café offers freshly baked goods. B & L daily. 105 S. Third St. 491-1771. $$ CAFÉ KARIBO F Eclectic cuisine, served under the oaks in historic Fernandina, features sandwiches and chef’s specials. Alfresco dining. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; L, Sun. & Mon. 27 N. Third St. 277-5269. $$ CHEZ LEZAN BAKERY F European-style breads, pastries, croissants, muffins and pies baked daily. 1014 Atlantic Ave. 491-4663. $ DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE The brand-new fine dining restaurant offers Dover sole, Maine lobster, steaks and seafood, served in an upscale atmosphere by an attentive waitstaff. FB. D, nightly. 802 Ash St. 310-6049. $$$$ 8TH STREET DINER F Familiar diner fare and specialties, including Italian Wedding Soup, teriyaki chicken wrap and The Best BLT. CM, D. 17 S. Eighth St. 491-0330. $$ FLORIDA HOUSE INN & RESTAURANT Southern-style fare features fried chicken, shrimp ’n’ grits, burgers and salads, served in this 1850s house in the historic district. CM. FB. L, Thur.-Sun. 22 S. Third St. 491-7251. $$ GENNARO’S RISTORANTE ITALIANO Southern Italian cuisine: pasta, gourmet ravioli, hand-tossed pizzas.

Specialties are margharita pizza and shrimp feast. Bread is baked on-site. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 5472 First Coast Highway, Amelia Island, 491-1999. $$ HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL Owner Jon Walker F Owners John and Bretta Walker offer sports bar fare including onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps and wings. Plenty of TVs show nearly every sport imaginable. BW. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 320 S. Eighth St. 321-0303. $ HAPPY TOMATO COURTYARD CAFE & BBQ F Favorite items include a pulled pork sandwich, chicken salad and walnut chocolate chunk cookie, served in a casual, laidback atmosphere. BW. CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7 S. Third St. 321-0707. $$ JACK & DIANE’S F The casual cafe offers steak & eggs, pancakes, Cajun scampi, etouffée, curry pizza, vegan black bean cakes, shrimp & grits, and hand-carved steaks. FB. B, L & D, daily. 708 Centre St. 321-1444. $$ KABUKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Teppanyaki masters create your meal. 37-item sushi bar. BW. D, Tue.Sun. Amelia Plaza. 277-8782. $$ KELLEY’S COURTYARD CAFE She crab soup, salads, fried green tomatoes, sandwiches and wraps are served indoors or out on the patio. Vegetarian dishes are also offered. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 19 S. Third St. 432-8213. $ LULU’S at the THOMPSON HOUSE F Innovative lunch menu offers po’boys, seafood “little plates” served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood. Nightly specials. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat., Br. Sun. 11 S. Seventh St. 432-8394. $$ MONTEGO BAY COFFEE CAFE Locally owned and operated, offering specialty coffees, fruit smoothies. Dine in or hit the drive-thru. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 463363 S.R. 200, Yulee.

225-3600. $ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Northernstyle pizza by the pie or the slice. Choose from more than 20 toppings. Owner-selected wines and a large beer selection.

BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 925 S. 14th St. 321-3400. $

THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE Organic eatery and juice bar offers an extensive menu offers vegetarian, vegan items.

Daily specials: local seafood, free-range chicken, fresh organic produce. CM. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 833 TJ Courson Rd. 277-3141. $$ PEPPER’S MEXICAN GRILL & CANTINA F The family restaurant offers authentic Mexican cuisine. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 520 Centre St. 272-2011. $$ PLAE *Bite Club Certified! The cozy venue offers an innovative, PLAEful dining experience. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, nightly.

Omni Amelia Island Plantation Spa & Shops. 277-2132. $$$ SALT, THE GRILL Best of Jax ’12 winner. Elegant dining features a menu offering local seafood and produce, served in a contemporary coastal setting. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. The Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., Amelia Island.

491-6746. $$$$ THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL Chef T.J. Pelletier F The cozy new spot offers waterfront views. Local seafood and produce create signature dishes, like broiled oysters and oyster po’boys.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12 N. Front St. 277-3811. $$-$$$ SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL F Oceanfront dining; local seafood, shrimp, crab cakes, outdoor beachfront tiki & raw bar, covered deck and kids’ playground. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1998 S. Fletcher Ave. 277-6652. $$ THE SURF F Dine inside or on the large oceanview deck.

Fresh fish, shrimp, steaks and nightly specials. FB. L & D, daily. 3199 S. Fletcher Ave. 261-5711. $$ TASTY’S FRESH BURGERS & FRIES F Tasty’s offers burgers (Angus beef, turkey or veggie) and fries (like cheese fries, sweet potato fries), along with dogs, shakes, floats and soup. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, BW. 710 Centre St. 321-0409. $ TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK F The casual seafood place features local wild-caught shrimp, fish and oysters, along with blackboard specials. L & D, daily. CM, BW. 21 N. Third St. 310-6550. $$ T-RAY’S BURGER STATION F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The favorite local spot serves grilled or blackened fish sandwiches, homemade burgers. BW, TO. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 202 S. Eighth St. 261-6310. $ 29 SOUTH EATS F Part of historic Fernandina Beach’s downtown scene. Award-winning Chef Scotty serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. L, Tue.-Sat.; D, Mon.-Sat.; Sun. brunch. 29 S. Third St. 277-7919. $$

ARLINGTON, REGENCY

CLEOTA’S SOUTHERN AMERICAN CUISINE F Locally owned and operated, Cleota’s offers authentic, homestyle Southern cuisine, like fried green tomatoes, fried chicken, shrimp & grits, mac & cheese. Gourmet desserts. L & D, Tue.-Sun. TO. 2111 University Blvd. N. 800-2102. $ THE STEAKHOUSE @ GOLD CLUB Chef Gregg Rothang F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The Steakhouse offers daily lunch and dinner specials, wings, wraps, sandwiches, burgers, steaks and seafood; happy hour buffets Thur. and Fri. FB. L & D, daily. 320 Gen. Doolittle Dr. 645-5500. $$ KABUTO JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Steak & shrimp, filet mignon & lobster, shrimp & scallops, a sushi bar, teppanyaki grill and traditional Japanese cuisine. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10055 Atlantic Blvd. 724-8883. $$$ LA NOPALERA Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

8818 Atlantic Blvd. 720-0106. $ NERO’S CAFE F Traditional Italian fare, including seafood, veal, beef, chicken and pasta dishes. Weekly specials are lasagna, 2-for-1 pizza and AYCE spaghetti. CM, FB. L, Sun.; D, daily. 3607 University Blvd. N. 743-3141. $$ REGENCY ALE HOUSE & RAW BAR Friendly service in a nautical setting. Fresh fish, oysters, clams, specialty pastas.

BW. L & D, daily. 9541 Regency Sq. Blvd. S. 720-0551. $$ UNIVERSITY DINER F The diner serves familiar breakfast fare and lunch like meatloaf, burgers, sandwiches: wraps, BLTs, clubs, melts. Daily specials. BW. B & L, Sat. & Sun.; B, L & D, Mon.-Fri. 5959 Merrill Rd. 762-3433. $

AVONDALE, ORTEGA

BAGEL LOVE F This spot serves breakfast and lunch sandwiches, wraps, salads, gluten-free baked goods, freshsqueezed orange juice. CM. B & L, daily. 4114 Herschel St., Ste. 121. 634-7253. $ BISCOTTIS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Mozzarella bruschetta, Avondale pizza, espresso, cappuccino. Daily specials. B, Tue.-Sun.; L & D, daily. 3556 St. Johns Ave. 387-2060. $$$ THE BLUE FISH RESTAURANT & OYSTER BAR F Fresh seafood, steaks and more are served in a casual atmosphere. Half-portions are available. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

3551 St. Johns Ave., Shoppes of Avondale. 387-0700. $$$ BRICK RESTAURANT F Creative all-American fare like tuna

Al’s Pizza serves all of their familiar favorites in a brand-new St. Augustine location, in the shadow of the Old City gates on St. George Street. Photo: Walter Coker tartare, seaweed salad and Kobe burger. Outside dining. FB. L & D, daily. 3585 St. Johns Ave. 387-0606. $$$ THE CASBAH CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Authentic Middle Eastern dishes – ryders, a variety of pita choices and wraps – are served in a friendly atmosphere. Hookahs available. BW. L & D, daily. 3628 St. Johns Ave. 981-9966. $$ ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE F Gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. FB. D, Tue.-Sun., closed Mon. 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40. 388-4884. $$$ THE FOX RESTAURANT F A local landmark 50+ years.

Ian & Mary Chase serve classic diner-style fare, homemade desserts. B & L daily. 3580 St. Johns Ave. 387-2669. $ GREEN MAN GOURMET F Organic and natural products, spices, teas, salts, BW. Open daily. 3543 St. Johns Ave. 384-0002. $ MOJO NO. 4 F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches.

3572 St. Johns Ave. 381-6670. $$ ORSAY Best of Jax 2012 winner. The French/American bistro focuses on craftsmanship and service. FB. D, Mon.-Sat.; Brunch & D, Sun. 3630 Park St. 381-0909. $$$ SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR New at Shoppes of Avondale. See Riverside. Sake, BW. L & D, daily.

3620 St. Johns Ave. 388-5688. $$ TOM & BETTY’S F A Jacksonville tradition for more than 30 years, Tom & Betty’s serves hefty sandwiches with classic car themes, along with homemade-style dishes. CM, FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4409 Roosevelt Blvd. 387-3311. $$

BAYMEADOWS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 8060 Philips Hwy. 731-4300. $ ANCIENT CITY SUBS F Locally owned-and-operated by Andy and Rhonna Rockwell, the St. Augustine-themed sandwich shop, now in Baymeadows, serves gourmet subs – toasted, pressed or cold – and salads. CM, TO. Mon.-Sat. 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 207 (at Baymeadows Rd.). 446-9988. $ BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA F Family-owned&-operated NYC-style pizzeria serves hand-tossed, brickoven-baked pizza, traditional Italian dinners, wings, subs.

Delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3. 519-8000. $$ DEERWOOD DELI & DINER F ’50s-style diner serves malts, shakes, Reubens, Cubans, burgers, traditional breakfast items. CM. B & L, daily. 9934 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-4877. $$ THE FIFTH ELEMENT F Authentic Indian, South Indian and Indochinese dishes made with artistic flair. Lunch buffet includes lamb, goat, chicken, tandoori and biryani items. CM. L & D, daily. 9485 Baymeadows Rd. 448-8265. $$ INDIA’S RESTAURANT F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Extensive menu of entrées, clay-oven grilled Tandoori specialties and chicken tandoor, fish, seafood and korma. L, Mon.-Sat., D, daily. 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8. 620-0777. $$ LARRY’S GIANT SUBS F Best of Jax winner. With shops all over the area, Larry’s piles subs with fresh fixins and serves ’em fast. Some Larry’s Subs offer B & W and/or breakfast. CM. L & D, daily. 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9 (Goodby’s Creek), 737-7740; 8616 Baymeadows Rd. 739-2498. $ LEMONGRASS F Upscale Thai cuisine in a metropolitan atmosphere. Chef Aphayasane’s innovative creations include roast duckling and fried snapper. BW. R. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 645-9911. $$

MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN CUISINE *Bite Club Certified! F The Lebanese restaurant offers authentic cuisine: lahm meshwe, kafta khoshkhas and baked filet of red snapper. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 646-1881. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The organic supermarket offers a full deli and a hot bar with fresh soups, quesadillas, rotisserie chicken and vegan sushi, as well as a fresh juice and smoothie bar.

11030 Baymeadows Rd. 260-2791. $ OMAHA STEAKHOUSE *Bite Club Certified! Center-cut beef, seafood, sandwiches served in an English tavern atmosphere. Signature dish is a 16-ounce bone-in ribeye.

Desserts include crème brûlée. FB. L & D, daily. 9300 Baymeadows Rd., Embassy Suites Hotel. 739-6633. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 8380 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 4. 733-0588. $ PATTAYA THAI GRILLE F Traditional Thai and vegetarian items and a 40-plus item vegetarian menu served in a contemporary atmosphere. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1. 646-9506. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 3928 Baymeadows Rd. 527-8649. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. L & D, daily. 8133 Point Meadows Dr. 519-0509. $$ STICKY FINGERS F Memphis-style rib house specializes in barbecue ribs served several ways. FB. L & D, daily. 8129 Point Meadows Way. 493-7427. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 9910 Old Baymeadows Rd. 641-7171. $

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(In Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)

A LA CARTE Authentic New England fare like Maine lobster rolls, fried Ipswich clams, crab or clam cake sandwich, fried shrimp basket, haddock sandwich, clam chowdah, birch beer and blueberry soda. Dine inside or on the deck. TO. L, Fri.-Tue. 331 First Ave. N. 241-2005. $$ AL’S PIZZA F Al’s has been serving hand-tossed gourmet pizzas, calzones, salads and Italian entrees for more than 21 years. Voted Best Pizza by Folio Weekly readers from 1996-2011. BW. L & D, daily. 303 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 249-0002. $ ANGIE’S SUBS F Subs are made-to-order fresh. Serious casual. Wicked good iced tea. 1436 Beach Blvd. 246-2519. $ BAGEL WORLD F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This cozy little place offers a breakfast special (eggs, ham and cheese) and a variety of cream cheeses, coffees and juices. B & L, daily.

2202 S. Third St. 246-9988. $ THE BEACH RESTAURANT F Shrimp, fresh fish, chicken, burgers, burritos, Chicago-style pizza are served at this new oceanfront place. L & D, daily. 320 N. First St. 270-8565. $$ BEACHES WINGS & GRILL F New casual sportsbar serves wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps. Kids eat free Mon. FB, CM. L & D daily. 311 N. Third St., Ste. 107. 853-5004. $$ BEACHSIDE SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & MARKET F The full fresh seafood market serves seafood baskets, fish tacos, oyster baskets, Philly cheesesteaks. Dine indoors or outside. Beach delivery. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 120 S. Third St. 444-8862. $$ BONGIORNO’S PHILLY STEAK SHOP F South Philly’s

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The Gallery’s kid sister is mostly take-out; same great chow, fast service. 1333 N. Third St. 242-8226. $ CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA F Homemade-style Mexican items are fajitas, enchiladas and fried ice cream, plus margaritas. FB. D, nightly. 127 First Ave. N. 249-3322. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Springfield.

2429 S. Third St. 372-9000. $ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner, serving burgers, sandwiches, tacos, quesadillas and killer cheese fries. 319 23rd Ave. S. 270-0356. $ CULHANE’S IRISH PUB *Bite Club Certified! Four sisters own and operate the authentic Irish pub, with faves Guinness stew, lamb sliders and fish pie. L, Fri.-Sun.; D, Tue.-Sun.; weekend brunch. FB, CM. 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach.

249-9595. $$ DWIGHT’S The Mediterranean-style bistro features fresh local seafood, filet mignon, mixed grill and an extensive wine list. D, byTue.-Sat. ptf 1527 Checked by241-4496.

Sales Penman Rd. $$$$ Rep cj ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY F Gastropub fare includes soups, salads, flatbreads and sandwiches, like BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Innovative craft beers made onsite. Daily specials. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217. 249-2337. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFE F See San Marco. 992 Beach Blvd. 249-3001. $ EVA’S GRILL & BAR Locally owned eatery Eva’s serves a varied menu of Greek, Italian, French, Cajun/Creole and Old Southern-style cuisine, made from all original, classic recipes.

CM. FB. L & D, Tue.-Fri.; D, Sat. 610 S. Third St. 372-9484. $$ THE FISH COMPANY *Bite Club Certified! F Fresh, local seafood is served, including Mayport shrimp, fish baskets and grilled tuna and there’s an oyster bar. L & D, daily. CM, FB. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 12, Atlantic Beach. 246-0123. $$ FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Call for hours and menu. D, Thur.-Sat.; L, Sat.; Br., Sun. 177 Sailfish Dr. E., Atlantic Beach. 246-4293. $$ HOT DOG HUT F All-beef hot dogs, sausages, hamburgers, crab cakes, beer-battered onion rings and French fries.

B. L, daily. 1439 S. Third St. 247-8886. $ ICHIBAN F Three dining areas: teppan or hibachi tables (watch a chef prepare your food), a sushi bar and Westernstyle seating offering tempura and teriyaki. FB, Japanese plum wine. L & D, daily. 675 N. Third St. 247-4688. $$ LYNCH’S IRISH PUB Full-service restaurant offers corned beef & cabbage, Shepherd’s pie, fish-n-chips. 30-plus beers on tap.

FB. L, Sat. & Sun., D, daily. 514 N. First St. 249-5181. $$ MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Authentic Cuban cuisine, including ropa vieja, picadillo and lechon asada … and mojitos. FB, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 311 N. Third St., Ste. 103. 853-6360. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified!

F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1080 Third St. N. 241-5600. $ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

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

Gourmet wood-fired pizzas to contemporary American cuisine.

Inside or patio dining. Extensive wine list. CM, FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 110 First St., Neptune Beach. 249-5573. $$$ MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Traditional slow-cooked Southern barbecue served in a blues bar, like pulled pork, Texas brisket, slow-cooked ribs.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1500 Beach Blvd. 247-6636. $$ MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN F For 25-plus years, Monkey’s Uncle has been serving locals and visitors pub grub, burgers, sandwiches, seafood and wings. Dine inside or out on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1850 S. Third St. 246-1070. $ NEW SIAM THAI & WINE This new restaurant serves authentic Thai fare, including pad Thai, prog pow and ram Thai delight, along with an extensive wine selection. BW. L, Mon.Fri.; L & D, daily. 798 S. Third St. 372-4328. $$ NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Chef O’s cuisine features local fare and innovative dishes, served in an island atmosphere. Dine inside or out on the waterfront tiki deck. FB, CM. L & D, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 2309 Beach Blvd.

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NORTH BEACH BISTRO *Bite Club Certified! Casual dining with an elegant touch, like slow-cooked veal osso buco; calypso crusted mahi mahi with spiced plantain chips. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach.

372-4105. $$$ OCEAN 60 Best of Jax 2012 winner. A prix fixe menu is offered. Continental cuisine, with fresh seafood, nightly specials and a changing seasonal menu. Dine in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. D, Mon.-Sat. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0060. $$$ PHILLY’S FINEST F Authentic Philly-style cheesesteaks made with imported Amorosa rolls. Hoagies, wings and pizza ... cold beer, too. FB. L & D, daily. 1527 N. Third St. 241-7188. $$ POE’S TAVERN F American gastropub offers 50-plus beers, craft and local/regional selections. Gourmet burgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, quesadillas, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. L & D, daily. FB, CM. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7637. $$ RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD GRILL F The Beaches landmark serves grilled seafood with a Cajun/Creole accent.

Hand-crafted cold beer. FB. L & D, daily. 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 241-7877. $$ ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINE & TAPAS F Locally owned and operated. Creative tapas selections: warm prosciutto dates, balsamic glaze; pork & black bean empanadas, salsa fresco.

200+ wines, 15 rotating draft microbrew beers. D, Mon.-Sat. 296 Royal Palms Dr., Atlantic Beach. 372-0052. $-$$ SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Specialty menu items include signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. Casual, trendy open-air space. FB, TO, CM. L & D, daily. 1018 N. Third St. 372-4456. $$ SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers, sandwiches, quesadillas, wings, steak, prime rib and surf n turf. L & D, daily. FB. 111 Beach Blvd. 482-1000. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Riverside. 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach. 247-0906. $ SUN DELI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Classic deli fare and a build-your-own menu: corned beef, salami, pastrami, turkey and liverwurst, and signature creations like the Radical Side.

1101 S. Third St. Mon.-Sat. 270-1040. $ TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This innovative casual place has moved down the street to the former Homestead site – but it’s still serving fresh, Baja-style Mexican fare, with a focus on fish tacos and tequila, plus fried cheese, bangin’ shrimp, and tacos: royale, brisket and verde chicken. Valet parking. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 1712 Beach Blvd.

249-8226. $$ THE WINE BAR The casual neighborhood place has a tapasstyle menu, fire-baked flatbreads and a wine selection. Daily.

320 N. First St. 372-0211. $$

DOWNTOWN

(Jacksonville Landing venues are at 2 Independent Drive) BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD Continental cuisine features fresh fish, lobster, crab, chops, Midwestern beef. Signature dishes include chef’s tuna, Benny’s crab cake, rack of lamb.

Dine inside or on the riverview patio. CM, FB. L & D daily. The Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 175. 301-1014. $$$ BURRITO GALLERY & BAR F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Southwest cuisine, traditional American salads. Burritos and more burritos. Onsite art gallery. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-2922. $ CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCA JAX Located on the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Cafe Nola serves shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos and homemade desserts. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Thur. 333 N. Laura St. 366-6911 ext. 231. $$ CASA DORA ITALIAN RESTAURANT F For 36 years, owner Freddy Ghobod and Chef Sam Hamidi have served genuine Italian fare: veal, ribeye steaks, seafood, pizza, sandwiches.

Homemade-style salad dressing is a specialty. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. 108 E. Forsyth St. 356-8282. $$ DE REAL TING CAFE This casual spot serves an authentic Caribbean lunch buffet as well as a variety of favorite dishes inspired by the Islands. Tue.-Fri. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 128 W. Adams St. 633-9738. $$ FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT Best of Jax 2012 winner. Casual dining with an uptown Irish flair. Fish & chips, Guinness beef stew, black-and-tan brownies. FB, CM. L & D, daily. Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176. 374-1247. $$ INDOCHINE Best of Jax 2012 winner. Serving Thai and Southeast Asian cuisine in the core of downtown. Signature dishes include favorites like chicken Satay, soft shell crab, and mango and sticky rice for dessert. BW, FB, TO. L, Mon.-Fri., D, Tue.-Sat. 21 E. Adams St. 598-5303. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE Family-owned-and-operated.

Jenkins offers beef, pork, chicken, homemade desserts. L & D, daily. 830 N. Pearl St. 353-6388. $ KOJA SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Sushi, Japanese, Asian and Korean cuisine. Indoor and outdoor dining and bar.

FB. L & D, daily. The Jacksonville Landing. 350-9911. $$ NORTHSTAR SUBSTATION This place features brick-ovenbaked pizzas, grinders, wings, Philly cheesesteaks, custom sandwiches and fries served in a laid-back setting. FB, 27 beers on draft. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 119 E. Bay St. 860-5451. $

OLIO MARKET F Fresh sandwiches, salads, soups, entrées.

In Churchwell Lofts building, Olio partners eclectic tastes with Old World ambiance in a casual renovated space. L, Mon.-Fri.; late Art Walk. 301 E. Bay St. 356-7100. $$ SKYLINE DINING & CONFERENCE CENTER Weekday lunch includes salad bar, hot meals and a carving station. L, Sun. upon request. FB. 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 3550. 791-9797. $$ TRELLISES HYATT REGENCY American cuisine includes a breakfast buffet, made-to-order omelet station, a la carte items. Signature entrees: grouper salad, Angus burgers, Reubens, French onion grilled cheese, seafood, steaks. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 225 East Coast Line Dr. 634-4540. $$$ ZODIAC GRILL F This spot serves busy Downtowners a variety of Mediterranean cuisine choices and American favorites, as well as a popular lunch buffet. FB. L & D, Mon.Fri. 120 W. Adams St. 354-8283. $

FLEMING ISLAND

LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100. 215-2223. $ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Southside. 1800 Town Center Pkwy. 541-1999. $ MOJO SMOKEHOUSE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 1810 Town Ctr. Blvd. 264-0636. $$ TAPS BAR & GRILL F See Julington. CM, FB. L & D, daily.

1605 C.R. 220, Ste. 145. 278-9421. $$ WHITEY’S FISH CAMP F The renowned seafood place, family-owned since 1963, offers AYCE freshwater catfish. Also steaks, pastas. Outdoor waterfront dining. And you can get there by car, boat or bike. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2032 C.R. 220.

269-4198. $

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 14286 Beach Blvd. (at San Pablo Rd.) 223-0991. $ AROY THAI FUSION Owner/Chef Vithoon Khamchareon The new restaurant offers a menu of authentic Thai cuisine, including pad Thai, Thai fried rice and a variety of traditional curry dishes.

Daily happy hour, FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40.

374-0161. $$ BIG DAWG’S SPORTS RESTAURANT F The family-friendly casual sports place has wings, burgers, sandwiches, wraps and specialty salads. Kids get a Puppy Chow menu. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12630 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 551-3059. $$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA, PASTA, PANINIS F Authentic New Yorkstyle pizza, Italian pastas, desserts; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 36. 223-6913. $ CASTILLO DE MEXICO F The authentic, extensive menu includes a weekday lunch buffet. FB. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, Kernan Square. 998-7006. $$ CLIFF’S ROCKIN’ BAR-N-GRILL F Cliff’s features 8-ounce burgers, wings, steak, seafood, homemade pizza and daily specials. FB. L & D, daily. Smoking permitted. 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, Cobblestone Plaza. 645-5162. $$ EL RANCHITO F Latin American cuisine includes dishes from Colombia, Cuba and Mexico. BW, CM, TO. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 22. 992-4607. $$ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. Buffet features familiar faves. B, L & D, daily. 14035 Beach Blvd. 992-9294. $ GUMBO YAYA’S This locally owned casual restaurant offers New Orleans/Cajun-style fare, including a variety of po’boys, muffuletta, jambalaya, gumbo and beignets. Low country crab and shrimp boil on weekends; prepared items to go, too. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 101. 223-0202. $$ iPHO This new, family-owned spot offers curry dishes, noodle bowls and rare beef salad. Everything’s homemade-style. L & D, Thur.-Tue. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1. 330-0309. $$ ISTANBUL MEDITERRANEAN & ITALIAN CUISINE European cuisine: lamb, beef, chicken dishes, pizza, wraps. BW. L & D, daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 26. 220-9192. $$ JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE & STEAKHOUSE F The menu includes wings, hamburgers, Ahi tuna and handcut steaks. CM, FB. Daily. 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22. 220-6766. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Family-ownedand-operated, serving authentic Mexican cuisine, like tamales, fajitas, pork tacos, in a casual family atmosphere. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 14333 Beach Blvd. 992-1666. $ MAMBO’S CUBAN CAFE & PIZZERIA This popular spot offers a variety of dishes with the authentic taste of Cuba: tostones, empanadas, palomilla, pollo al ajillo, lechon asado, zarzuela de Mariscos, plus wraps, pizzas, sandwiches and specialty baked goods. L & D, daily. 13770 Beach Blvd., Ste. 9. 374-2046. $$ MILANO’S RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA Homemade Italian cuisine, breads, pizzas, calzones and specialty dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 646-9119. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This casual spot has been serving a variety of hot dogs since 1968.

Toppings include onion sauce, chili, slaw and sauerkraut.

Personal pizzas, fries and drinks, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 3. 551-3661. $ SHANE’S RIB SHACK Shane’s serves Southern barbecue: ribs,

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

NAME: John Charles Lamendola RESTAURANT: Meehan’s Irish Pub, 20 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine BIRTHPLACE: Detroit

YEARS IN THE BIZ: 30

FAVORITE RESTAURANT (besides mine): Lutèce, in New York City FAVORITE COOKING STYLE: Asian fusion FAVORITE INGREDIENTS: Fresh fish, lemongrass, basil and curry IDEAL MEAL: My mother’s fried chicken, lasagna and antipasto salad WOULDN’T EAT IF YOU PAID ME: Sea urchin INSIDER’S SECRET: Dry English mustard enhances the flavor of any cheese sauce.

CELEBRITY SIGHTING AT MEEHAN’S: Arnold Schwarzenegger and Danny DeVito CULINARY GUILTY PLEASURE: Fresh toasted ciabatta bread with butter and honey chopped pork, beef brisket, chicken tenders – all made fresh daily. Sides, too. CM. L & D, daily. 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1.

992-0130. $$ THAI ORCHID Authentic Thai cuisine made with fresh ingredients, including pad Thai, curry dishes and rice dishes.

BW. L & D, daily. 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4. 683-1286. $$ TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL F Wings, gourmet pizza, fresh seafood and specialty wraps. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5. 223-6999. $$

JULINGTON, NW ST. JOHNS

BLACKSTONE GRILLE The menu blends flavors from a variety of cultures and influences for modern American fusion cuisine, served in a bistro-style setting. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri., D, Sat.; Sun. brunch. 112 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 102. 287-0766. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F See Intracoastal. 540 S.R. 13, Ste. 10, Fruit Cove. 287-8317. $$ PIZZA PALACE F See San Marco. 116 Bartram Oaks Walk.

230-2171. $ TAPS BAR & GRILL F Taps’ chefs prepare every dish: beef, chicken and shrimp, with the freshest ingredients. Large selection of premium beers on tap. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 2220 C.R. 210 W., St. Johns. 819-1554. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F With four locations, Vino’s makes all their Italian and American dishes with fresh ingredients. L & D, daily. 605 S.R. 13, Ste. 103. 230-6966. $ WAKAME JAPANESE & THAI CUISINE F The fine dining restaurant offers authentic Japanese and Thai cuisine, a full sushi menu, curries and pad dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 104 Bartram Oaks Walk, Ste. 108. 230-6688. $$

MANDARIN

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 11190 San Jose Blvd. 260-4115. $ ANATOLIA GRILL & BAR F This Turkish restaurant serves authentic Italian/Mediterranean cuisine, including flatbread items, calzones, pasta dishes, shishkabobs, seafood, wraps and salads. Musakka, falafel and lamb shank are house specialties. BW. CM. L & D, daily. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1.

329-1336. $$ AW SHUCKS The seafood place offers an oyster bar, steaks, seafood, wings, pasta. Faves: ahi tuna, shrimp & grits, oysters Rockefeller. Sweet potato puffs are the signature side. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd. 240-0368. $$ THE BLUE CRAB CRABHOUSE F A Maryland-style crabhouse featuring fresh blue crabs, garlic crabs, and king, snow and Dungeness crab legs. FB, CM. D, Tue.-Sat.; L & D, Sun. 3057 Julington Creek Rd. 260-2722. $$ BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE F Authentic Brazilian dishes include steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers and hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada (black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad and toasted yucca flour with bacon) is served every Sat. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20. 880-3313. $$ BROOKLYN PIZZA F The traditional pizzeria serves New York-style pizza, specialty pies, and subs, strombolis and calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. $ CLARK’S FISH CAMP F Clark’s has steak, ribs, AYCE catfish dinners, 3-pound prime rib. Dine in, out or in a creek-view glass-enclosed room. FB. D, Mon.-Fri.; L & D, Sat. & Sun. 12903 Hood Landing Rd. 268-3474. $$ DON JUAN’S RESTAURANT F Authentic Mexican dishes prepared daily from scratch, served in a casual atmosphere.

FB, CM. L & D, daily. 12373 San Jose Blvd. 268-8722. $$

ENZA’S ITALIAN RESTAURANT Family-owned, Enza’s offers fine Italian dining, featuring veal and seafood dishes. Daily specials. FB, CM, TO. D, Tue.-Sun. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin Landing. 268-4458. $$$ GIGI’S RESTAURANT Breakfast buffet daily, lunch buffet weekdays. The Comedy Zone (Best of Jax winner) has an appetizer menu. FB. B, L & D, daily. I-295 & San Jose Blvd.

(Ramada Inn). 268-8080. $$ (Fri. & Sat. buffet, $$$) GOLDEN CORRAL See Intracoastal. 11470 San Jose. 886-9699.

HALA CAFE & BAKERY F See Southside. 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd. 288-8890. $$ HARMONIOUS MONKS F American-style steakhouse features a 9-oz. choice Angus center-cut filet topped with gorgonzola shiitake mushroom cream sauce, 8-oz. gourmet burgers, fall-off-the-bone ribs, wraps, sandwiches. FB. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30. 880-3040. $$ LeGRAND’S THE STEAK & SEAFOOD PLACE F Locally owned and operated, LeGrand’s offers aged beef cured onsite in the dry aging room and cut in-house, as well as seafood, chicken and a variety of sides. FB, CM. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 11290 Old St. Augustine Rd. 268-3663. $$$ MAMA FU’S ASIAN HOUSE MSG-free pan-Asian cuisine prepared to order in woks using fresh ingredients. Authentic Chinese, Japanese, Korean, Vietnamese and Thai dishes. BW, CM. L & D, daily. 11105 San Jose Blvd. 260-1727. $$ MANDARIN ALE HOUSE 30-plus beers on tap. FB. L & D, daily.

11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 19. 292-0003. $$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco.

12807 San Jose Blvd. 638-6185. $$ NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Organic supermarket with full deli and salad bar serving wraps, quesadillas, chopped salads, vegetarian dishes.

Fresh juice and smoothie bar. Indoor and outdoor seating.

Mon.-Sat. 10000 San Jose Blvd. 260-6950. $ PICASSO’S PIZZERIA F Specializes in hand-tossed gourmet pizza, calzones, homemade New York-style cheesecake and handmade pasta. Fresh local seafood and steaks. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 10503 San Jose Blvd. 880-0811. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA See Orange Park. 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 24, Outback Plaza. 503-2230. $$ RACK ’EM UP SPORTS BAR This cigar & hookah lounge offers bar food and more than 200 beers, imported and domestic. D, nightly. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 262-4030. $ THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL F This casual, familyfriendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials and pasta dishes. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12. 683-3773. $$ TANK’S FAMILY BAR-B-Q F Owned and operated by the Tankersley family, this place offers made-from-scratch Southern-style fare, featuring their own sauces. CM, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 11701 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 23. 351-8265. $$ VINO’S PIZZA F See Julington. L & D, daily. 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr. 268-6660. $ WHOLE FOODS MARKET F 100+ prepared items at a fullservice and self-service hot bar, soup bar, dessert bar. Madeto-order Italian specialties from a brick oven pizza hearth. L & D, daily. 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 22. 288-1100. $$

ORANGE PARK

ARON’S PIZZA F The family-owned restaurant offers eggplant dishes, manicotti and New York-style pizza. BW, CM, TO. L & D daily. 650 Park Ave. 269-1007. $$ GATOR’S DOCKSIDE F For 18-plus years, the sports-themed family place has served wings, ribs, sandwiches. FB. L & D, daily. 9680 Argyle Forest Blvd. 425-6466. $$

GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal.

582 Blanding Blvd. 272-0755. $ THE HILLTOP CLUB She-crab soup, scallops, prime beef, wagyu beef, chicken Florentine, stuffed grouper. Chef Nick’s salmon is a hit. FB. D, Tue.-Sat. 2030 Wells Rd. 272-5959. $$ JOEY MOZARELLAS The Italian restaurant’s specialty is a 24-slice pizza: 18˝x26˝ of fresh ingredients and sauces made daily. CM, TO. L & D, daily. 930 Blanding Blvd. 579-4748. $$ PASTA MARKET & CLAM BAR Family-owned-and-operated.

Gourmet pizza, veal, chicken, mussels, shrimp, grouper. The pastas: spaghetti, fettuccine, lasagna, calzones, linguini, ravioli, made with fresh ingredients, homemade-style. CM, BW, sangria. 1930 Kingsley Ave. 276-9551. D, nightly. $$ POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA Pizzas are baked in coal-fired ovens. Popular pizzas include Health Choice and Mozzarella.

Coal-fired sandwiches and wings, too. BW. L & D, daily. 2134 Park Ave. 264-6116. $$ THE ROADHOUSE F Burgers, wings, deli sandwiches, popular lunches. FB. L & D, daily. 231 Blanding Blvd. 264-0611. $ THAI GARDEN F Authentic traditional Thai fare made with fresh ingredients, served in a relaxed atmosphere. Curry dishes and specialty items include crispy duck, pra-ram, pad Thai, seafood. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Sat. & Sun. 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. A. 272-8434. $$

PONTE VEDRA, NE ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. Open daily. 635 A1A. 543-1494. $ AQUA GRILL Upscale cuisine: fresh seafood, Angus steaks, Maine lobster, vegetarian dishes. Outdoor patio seating. FB. L, Mon.-Sat.; D, nightly. 950 Sawgrass Village Dr. 285-3017. $$$ THE AUGUSTINE GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! Chef Brett Smith’s global cuisine is seasonal and local. Selections include prime steaks, New York strip, lamb and lobster Napoleon.

FB, CM. D, nightly. 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott.

285-7777. $$$ BRUCCI’S PIZZA F Authentic New York-style pizza, Italian pastas, paninis, desserts. Family atmosphere. CM. L & D, daily.

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

L & D, daily. 500 Sawgrass Village. 280-2299. $$$ LULU’S WATERFRONT GRILLE F On the Intracoastal Waterway, LuLu’s can be reached by car or by boat. Seafood, steaks and pasta dishes with a sophisticated flair. FB. L & D, daily; Sun. brunch. 301 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-0139. $$ MULLIGAN’S PUB F The new Irish gastropub, at Hilton Garden Inn, offers a variety of favorites and Irish dishes. FB. D, daily. 45 PGA Tour Blvd. 280-1661. $$ NINETEEN AT TPC SAWGRASS In Sawgrass’ Tournament Players Club, Nineteen features more than 230 wines and freshly prepared American and Continental cuisine, including local seafood, served inside or al fresco on the verandah. L & D, daily. 110 Championship Way. 273-3235. $$$ PALM VALLEY FISH CAMP This intimate restaurant, owned by the Groshells, is the real deal – local seafood served by a professional crew, right on the Intracoastal Waterway. Popular items are the shrimp & grits, blackened mahi with tasso gravy and bread pudding. BW. CM. L & D, Tue.-Sun.; D, nightly. 299 N. Roscoe Blvd. 285-3200. $$$ PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE *Bite Club Certified! F Freshly prepared Caribbean cuisine, including red snapper Ponte Vedra Jamaican grilled pork ribs and barbecued salmon tower.

Tropical rum drinks include Pusser’s Painkiller. FB. L & D, daily.

816 A1A N., Ste. 100. 280-7766. L, $$; D, $$ RUTH’S CHRIS STEAK HOUSE Best of Jax 2012 winner. See San Marco. 8141 A1A. 285-0014. $$$$ 619 OCEAN VIEW Dining with a Mediterranean touch; fresh seafood, steaks and nightly specials. FB, CM. D, Wed.-Sun. 619 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Cabana Beach Club. 285-6198. $$$ TABLE 1 This new upscale, casual restaurant has a variety of items, from appetizers to entrées to salads, as well as a wine bar featuring an extensive list of wines by the glass. FB. L & D, daily. 330 A1A N. 280-5515. $$$

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

AL’S PIZZA F See Beaches. 1620 Margaret St. 388-8384. $ BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT Orsay’s sister restaurant serves new American favorites with a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. L & D, daily; Br. Sun. 1534 Park St. 355-3793. $$$ BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS Chef Adam Burnett F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Artisan-crafted, small-batch roasted specialty coffees from its certified organic roastery and brew bar, including lattes, local pastries, craft beers. BW. 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2. 855-1181. $ CARMINE’S PIE HOUSE F The Italian eatery offers pizza by

the slice, gourmet pizzas, appetizers, classic Italian dishes (calzone, stromboli, subs, panini) and microbrews served in a casual atmosphere. BW, CM, TO. 2677 Forbes St. 387-1400. $$ COOL MOOSE F Classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps and desserts. An extensive gourmet coffee menu with Green Mountain coffees and frozen coffee drinks. B & L, daily. Sun. Br. 2708 Park St. 381-4242. $ COZY TEA CAFÉ It’s moved down a few spots, and is again serving weekend Indian dinners, along with weekday lunches. 1023 Park St. 329-3964. $$ DERBY ON PARK New owners, new space and new menu. L & D, Tue.-Sat.; Br. Sun. 1068 Park St. 379-3343. $$ EDGEWOOD BAKERY F Best of Jax 2012 winner. For nearly 65 years, the espresso and pastry café has served fresh breakfast pastries, petit fours and pies, sandwiches, smoothies and soups. B & L, Mon.-Sat. 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., Murray Hill. 389-8054. $ EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ F See San Marco. 2753 Park St. 384-9999. $ GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET Deli Supervisor Nicole Gurgiolo F Organic and natural market with juice & smoothie bar. Wide selection of organic produce, gourmet cheeses, humanely raised meats. Grab-and-go sandwiches, wraps, salads and sides. Craft beers, organic wines. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2007 Park St. 384-4474. $ HOVAN MEDITERRANEAN GOURMET F Dine inside or on the patio. Mediterranean entrées include lamb, and beef gyros. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 2005-1 Park St. 381-9394. $ JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILL F A Riverside tradition, serving 60+ fresh deli and grill items, including hot sandwiches. L, Mon.Fri. 474 Riverside Ave. 356-8055. $ KICKBACKS GASTROPUB F Best of Jax 2012 winner. This neighborhood spot serves favorites 20 hours a day, every day.

655+ bottled beers, 84 on tap. CM. 910 King St. 388-9551. $$ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ Smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homemade-style sides include green beans, baked beans, red cole slaw, collards. BW, CM. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4838 Highway Ave., 389-5551. $$ MOON RIVER PIZZA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Amelia Island. 1176 Edgewood Ave. S. 389-4442. $ MOSSFIRE GRILL F Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas and gouda quesadillas. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 1537 Margaret St. 355-4434. $$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT See St. Johns Town Center.

1661 Riverside Ave., Ste. 128. 900-1955. $ O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB F Innovative Irish fare and traditional faves are offered, like lambburger with Stilton crust, Guinness mac & cheese, Shepherd’s pie and fish-n-chips – plus 18 beers on tap. L, daily except Mon.; D, daily. CM, FB. 1521 Margaret St. 854-9300. $$ PELE’S WOOD FIRE At this innovative restaurant, Chef Micah Windham uses a wood-fired oven to create traditional, authentic Italian fare with a modern (Hawaiian!) twist. CM, FB, TO. L & D, daily; Br., weekend. 2665 Park St. 232-8545. $$ PERARD’S PIZZA & ITALIAN CUISINE Traditional Italian fare with fresh sauces and dough made from scratch daily. Large selection of gourmet pizza toppings. CM, BW. L & D, daily.

11043 Crystal Springs Rd., Ste. 2. 378-8131. $ PERFECT RACK BILLIARDS Upscale billiards hall has burgers, steak, deli sandwiches, wings. Family-friendly, non-smoking.

BW, CM. L & D, daily. 1186 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill.

738-7645. $ SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F Japanese grill and sushi bar features sushi, sashimi, katsu, tempura, hibachi and specialty rolls. CM, BW, sake. L & D, daily. 824 Lomax St. 301-1188. $$ SOUP’S ON JACKSONVILLE F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

This casual place offers good-for-you soups, sandwiches and salads without the usual fat and salt – hot and cold gourmet seafood and meat dishes, vegetarian, vegan dishes. Take-out fresh/frozen soups. L & D, daily. 1526 King St. 387-9394. $ SUMO SUSHI F Authentic Japanese fare, traditional to entrees and sushi rolls, spicy sashimi salad, tobiko (flying fish roe), Rainbow roll (tuna, salmon, yellowtail, California roll). BW, CM. L & D, daily. 2726 Park St. 388-8838. $$ SUSHI CAFÉ F A variety of sushi, including popular Monster Roll and Jimmy Smith Roll, along with faves like Rock-n-Roll and Dynamite Roll. Sushi Café also offers hibachi, tempura, katsu and teriyaki. BW. Dine indoors or on the patio. L & D, daily. 2025 Riverside Ave. Publix Plaza. 384-2888. $$ TAPA THAT This place puts a modern spin on traditional tapas-style service, using locally/organically grown items as much as possible. Specialties include duck confit spring rolls and Cuban rice & beans cake. CM, BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 820 Lomax St. 376-9911. $$ 13 GYPSIES Best of Jax 2012 winner. The intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day and coconut mango curry chicken. BW. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 887 Stockton St. 389-0330. $$ TWO DOORS DOWN F Traditional faves: hotcakes, omelets, burgers, pork chops, liver & onions, fried chicken, sides and desserts. CM, TO. B & L, Mon.-Fri. 436 Park St. 598-0032. $

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TRES LECHES Owner/Chef Irene Mattos-Sweda F The bakery/café offers quiches, arepas, empanadas, cachitos, eggplant lasagna, omelets, sandwiches, and specialty desserts, cakes, pies, tarts and coffee cakes, served in a casual environment. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 869 Stockton St., Ste. 6. 551-4375. $$

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A1A ALE WORKS F The Ancient City’s only brew pub taps seven hand-crafted ales and lagers. A1A specializes in innovative New World cuisine. FB. L & D, daily. 1 King St. 829-2977. $$ AL’S PIZZA F New location offering a balcony view overlooking Matanzas Bay. See Beaches. BW. L & D, daily.

1 St. George St. 824-4383. $ ANN O’MALLEY’S F Fresh handmade sandwiches, soups, salads and perfectly poured Guinness. Favorites include Reubens and chicken salad. CM, BW, Irish beers on tap.

L & D, daily. 23 Orange St. 825-4040. $$ BARLEY REPUBLIC IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE Irish bar and pub in historic district has burgers, sandwiches, shepherd’s pie, bangers & mash. BW. L & D, daily. 48 Spanish St. 547-2023. $$ BARNACLE BILL’S F For 30-plus years, this family restaurant has served seafood, oysters, gator tail, steak and fried shrimp.

FB, CM, TO. L & D daily; 14 Castillo Drive. 824-3663. $$ THE BLACK MOLLY BAR & GRILL Fresh, local seafood, steaks and pasta dishes in a casual atmosphere. FB, CM. L & D daily. 504 Geoffrey St., Cobblestone Plaza. 547-2723. $$ BORRILLO’S PIZZA & SUBS F Specialty pizzas are RUN DATE: 111312 Borrillo’s Supreme (extra cheese, pepperoni, sausage), white and vegetarian pizzas. Subs and pasta dinners. L & D, daily.

88 San Marco Ave. 829-1133. $ F Authentic New York style MARKETPLACE cs Checked by CARMELO’S Sales Rep cj brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh baked sub rolls, Boars Head meats & cheeses, salads, calzones, strombolis and sliced pizza specials. BW. L & D, daily. 146 King St. 494-6658. $$ CELLAR 6 ART GALLERY & WINE BAR *Bite Club Certified! Wolfgang Puck coffees, handmade desserts, light bistro-style fare amid local art. BW. Mon.-Sat. 6 Aviles St. 827-9055. $$ CREEKSIDE DINERY Beef, chicken and seafood, with an emphasis on low-country cooking. Outdoor deck with a fire pit. FB. D, nightly. 160 Nix Boatyard Rd. 829-6113. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches.

3 St. George St. 824-6993. $ THE FLORIDIAN The downtown restaurant serves innovative Southern fare, made with local farmers’ local food. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, ’N’grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. L & D, Wed.-Mon. 39 Cordova St. 829-0655. $$ HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE F In a historic, twostory house, the New Orleans-style eatery has fresh seafood, steaks, jambalaya, etouffée and shrimp. FB. L & D, daily.

46 Avenida Menendez. 824-7765. $$ HOT SHOT BAKERY & CAFE F Freshly baked items, coffees and hand-crafted breakfast and lunch sandwiches; Datil B. Good hot sauces and pepper products. B & L, daily. 8 Granada St. 824-7898. $ KINGS HEAD BRITISH PUB F Authentic Brit pub serves fish & chips, Cornish pastie and steak & kidney pie. Tap beers are Guinness, Newcastle and Bass. BW. L & D, Wed.-Sun. 6460 U.S. 1 (4 miles N. of St. Augustine Airport.) 823-9787. $$ THE MANATEE CAFÉ F Serving healthful cuisine using organically grown fruits, vegetables, grains, legumes. B & L, daily. 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 106, Westgate Plaza. 826-0210. $ MEEHAN’S IRISH PUB & SEAFOOD HOUSE F This pub, just south of the old fort, offers burgers, traditional pub fare, seafood and a raw bar, along with signature dishes including steak O’Shay’s, Dubliner chicken and Irish Benedict. CM. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. & Sun. 20 Avenida Menendez.

810-1923. $$$ MILL TOP TAVERN F A St. Aug institution housed in an 1884 building, serving nachos, soups, sandwiches and daily specials. Dine inside or on open-air decks. At the big mill wheel. FB. L & D, daily. 19 1/2 St. George St. 829-2329. $$ MOJO OLD CITY BBQ F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches. FB. L & D, daily. 5 Cordova St. 342-5264. $$ MOJO’S TACOS F This cozy, casual spot serves doubledecker tacos, burritos and salads; they’re known for fresh mahi and shrimp tacos. Beer. L & D, daily. 551 Anastasia Blvd. 829-1665. $ PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO Chef Mas F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Fresh, artfully crafted sushi, sashimi and classic rolls. Best Chef Mas Liu creates authentic sushi – Crazy Girl (shrimp tempura, asparagus, salmon); Mango Tango (salmon, crab, tuna, flying fish egg, mango sauce). Traditional dishes, too.

Sake, BW. L & D, daily. 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111.

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prepared onsite, gourmet pizza is offered by the pie or the slice at this restaurant in the historic district. Hot subs, wings and salads, too. L & D, daily. BW. 117 St. George St. 825-2627. $$ THE PRESENT MOMENT CAFÉ F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

The cozy café serves organic, vegan and vegetarian dishes, pizza, pastas, hummus and milkshakes – all prepared without meat, dairy, wheat or an oven. Organic BW. TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 224 W. King St. 827-4499. $ RAINTREE In a Victorian home, Raintree offers fare with contemporary and traditional international influences.

Extensive wine list. FB. D, daily. 102 San Marco Ave. 824-7211. $$$ SARA’S CREPE CAFE Crêpes, both traditional European style and with innovative twists, are served along with Belgian waffles in the historic district. Dine indoors or out in the openair courtyard. B, L & D, daily. 100 St. George St. 810-5800. $$ SPY GLOBAL CUISINE & LOUNGE In the historic district, Spy features James Bond-themed sushi and Mediterraneaninfluenced global cuisine on the seasonal menu, including fresh – never frozen – Hawaiian seafood. Dine indoors or out on the patio. Upstairs lounge, too. Great selection of chilled sakes. BW, CM. D, nightly. 21 Hypolita St. 819-5637. $$$ THE TASTING ROOM, WINE & TAPAS Owned by Michael Lugo, the upscale contemporary Spanish restaurant fuses innovative tapas with an extensive wine list. L, Wed.-Sun.; D, nightly. 25 Cuna St. 810-2400. $$ YOGURT MOTION This brand-new spot offers a healthful, nutritional cool treat in a non-dairy frozen yogurt (with no table sugar, lactose, chemicals or preservatives) in a variety of flavors. Open daily. 163 Palencia Village, Ste. 102.

610-2220. $

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AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT F A family-owned-andoperated Italian restaurant offers traditional pasta, veal, steak and seafood dishes. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 1915B A1A S. 461-0102. $$ CAFÉ ATLANTICO Traditional and new Italian dishes served in an intimate space. Master Chef Paolo Pece prepares risotto alla pescatora, with shrimp, scallops and seasonal shellfish, in a parmesan cheese basket. BW. D, nightly. 647 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-7332. $$$ CAP’S ON THE WATER F The Vilano Beach mainstay offers coastal cuisine – tapas platters, cioppino, fresh local shrimp, raw oyster bar – indoors or on an oak-shaded deck. Boat access. FB. L, Fri.-Sun., D, nightly. 4325 Myrtle St., Vilano Beach. 824-8794. $$ GYPSY CAB COMPANY F International menu features large portions, reasonable prices. FB. L & D, daily. 828 Anastasia Blvd. 824-8244. $$ MANGO MANGO’S BEACHSIDE BAR & GRILL Caribbean kitchen has comfort food with a tropical twist: coconut shrimp and fried plantains. BW, CM. Outdoor dining. 700 A1A Beach Blvd., (A Street access). 461-1077. $$ OASIS RESTAURANT & DECK F Just a block from the ocean, with a tropical atmosphere and open-air deck.

Steamed oysters, crab legs, burgers. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily.

4000 A1A & Ocean Trace Rd. 471-3424. $ ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN F Serving eclectic cuisine like feta spinach egg croissant, apple turkey sandwich, pearberry salad. Daily chef creations. BW. B, L & D, daily. 501 A1A Beach Blvd. 460-9311. B, $; L & D, $$ PURPLE OLIVE INTERNATIONAL BISTRO F Familyowned-and-operated, offering specials, fresh artisan breads. Soups, salad dressings and desserts made from scratch. BW. D, Tue.-Sat. 4255 A1A S., Ste. 6. 461-1250. $$ THE REEF RESTAURANT F Casual oceanfront place with a view from every table. Fresh local seafood, steak, pasta dishes and daily chef specials. Outdoor dining. FB, CM, TO. L & D daily. 4100 Coastal Hwy. A1A, Vilano Beach. 824-8008. $$ SOUTH BEACH GRILL Located off A1A, the two-story beachy destination offers casual oceanfront dining and fresh local seafood. Dine indoors or out on a beachfront deck. FB. B, L & D daily. 45 Cubbedge Road, Crescent Beach. 471-8700. $ SUNSET GRILLE Seafood-heavy menu, consistent Great Chowder Debate winner. Specialties are baby back ribs, lobster ravioli, coconut shrimp, datil pepper wings. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 421 A1A Beach Blvd. 471-5555. $$$

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

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 4840 Big Island Dr. 345-3466. $$$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Burgers are made with fresh ground beef; wide selection of toppings, including fried onions, jalapeños or sautéed mushrooms. Fries, kosher hot dogs and soft drinks, too. L & D, daily. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 401. 996-6900. $ LIBRETTO’S PIZZERIA & ITALIAN KITCHEN F Authentic NYC pizzeria serves Big Apple crust, cheese and sauce, and

Chef Scott Houser presents his New Zealand lamb chops with asparagus tips to go along with the extensive wine list at The Grotto, on the Square in San Marco. Photo: Walter Coker third-generation family-style Italian classics, fresh-from-theoven calzones, and desserts in a casual, comfy setting. L & D, daily. 4880 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1. 402-8888. $$ MITCHELL’S FISH MARKET A changing menu of more than 180 items includes cedar-roasted Atlantic salmon and seared salt-and-pepper tuna. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 5205 Big Island Dr., St. Johns Town Ctr. 645-3474. $$$ MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurt is served in flavors that change weekly. Toppings include a variety of fruit and nuts.

4860 Big Island Dr. 807-9292. $ P.F. CHANG’S CHINA BISTRO Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Traditional chicken, duck, pork, beef and lamb dishes, plus vegetarian plates and gluten-free selections. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 137. 641-3392. $$ RENNA’S PIZZA F Renna’s serves New York-style pizza, calzones, subs and lasagna made from authentic Italian recipes. Delivery, CM, BW. 4624 Town Crossing Dr., Ste. 125, St. Johns Town Center. 565-1299. rennaspizza.com $$ SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F New location. See Riverside. 10281 Midtown Parkway, Ste. 119.

996-2288. $$ WASABI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE & SUSHI BAR Authentic cuisine, teppanyaki shows and a full sushi menu. CM. L & D, daily. 10206 River Coast Dr. 997-6528. $$ WHISKY RIVER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. At St. Johns Town Center’s Plaza, Whisky River features wings, pizza, wraps, sandwiches and burgers served in a lively car racingthemed atmosphere (Dale Earnhardt Jr.’s the owner). FB. CM. L & D, daily. 4850 Big Island Drive. 645-5571. $$

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ATHENS CAFÉ F Serving authentic Greek cuisine: lamb, seafood, veal and pasta dishes. BW. L & D, daily. 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7. 733-1199. $$ CRUISERS GRILL F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Beaches.

5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1. 737-2874. $ DICK’S WINGS F NASCAR-themed family style sports place serves wings, buffalo tenders, burgers and chicken sandwiches. CM. BW. L & D, daily. 1610 University Blvd. W. 448-2110. dickswingsandgrill.com $ MOJO BAR-B-QUE F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Pulled pork, brisket and North Carolina-style barbecue. TO, BW. L & D, daily. 1607 University Blvd. W. 732-7200. $$

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI F Best of Jax 2012 winner.

Authentic Thai cuisine at Basil Thai includes pad Thai, a variety of curry dishes and sushi, served in a relaxing atmosphere. L & D, Mon.-Sat. BW. 1004 Hendricks Ave. 674-0190. $$ bb’s F A bistro menu is served in an upscale atmosphere, featuring almond-crusted calamari, tuna tartare and wild mushroom pizza. FB. L & D, Mon.-Fri.; Br. & D, Sat. 1019 Hendricks Ave. 306-0100. $$$ BISTRO AIX F The varied menu features French, Mediterranean-inspired fare, award-winning wines, woodfired pizzas, house-made pastas, steaks, seafood. Dine indoors or out. FB. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 1440 San Marco Blvd. 398-1949. $$$ CHECKER BBQ & SEAFOOD F Chef Art Jennette serves barbecue, seafood and comfort food, including pulled-pork, fried white shrimp and fried green tomatoes. L & D, Mon.Sat. 3566 St. Augustine Rd. 398-9206. $

EUROPEAN STREET F Big sandwiches, soups, desserts and more than 100 bottled and on-tap beers. BW. L & D, daily. 1704 San Marco Blvd. 398-9500. $ THE GROTTO Best of Jax 2012 winner. Wine by the glass.

The innovative tapas-style menu at The Grotto offers a cheese plate, empanadas bruschetta and chocolate fondue.

BW. 2012 San Marco Blvd. 398-0726. $$ HAVANA-JAX CAFÉ/CUBA LIBRE BAR LOUNGE *Bite Club Certified! F Authentic Latin American fine dining: picadillo, ropa vieja, churrasco tenderloin steak, Cuban sandwiches. L & D, Mon.-Sat. CM, FB. 2578 Atlantic Blvd.

399-0609. $ MATTHEW’S Chef’s tasting menu or seasonal à la carte menu featuring an eclectic mix of Mediterranean ingredients. Dress is business casual, jackets optional. FB. D, Mon.-Sat. 2107 Hendricks Ave. 396-9922. $$$$ METRO DINER F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Historic 1930s diner offers award-winning breakfast and lunch. Fresh seafood and Southern cooking. Bring your own wine. B & L, daily. 3302 Hendricks Ave. 398-3701. $$ THE OLIVE TREE MEDITERRANEAN GRILLE F Homestyle healthy plates: hummus, tebouleh, grape leaves, gyros, potato salad, kibbeh, spinach pie and Greek salad, along with daily specials. L & D, Mon.-Fri. 1705 Hendricks Ave. 396-2250. $$ PIZZA PALACE Dino F All of the Pizza Palace locations feature a variety of homemade dishes made from Mama’s award-winning recipes, including spinach pizza and chicken-spinach calzones. BW. L & D, daily. 1959 San Marco Blvd. 399-8815. $$ PULP The juice bar has fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas and coffees; 30 smoothies, with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurt and granola. Daily. 1962 San Marco Blvd.

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

Serving Midwestern prime beef, fresh seafood, in an upscale atmosphere. FB. D, daily. 1201 Riverplace Blvd.

396-6200. $$$$ SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL & SUSHI BAR F See Riverside. 1478 Riverplace Blvd. 306-2188. $$ SAN MARCO DELI F Independently owned & operated classic diner serves grilled fish, turkey burgers. Vegetarian options. Mon.-Sat. 1965 San Marco Blvd. 399-1306. $ TAVERNA Tapas, small-plate items, Neapolitan-style woodfired pizzas and entrées are served in a rustic yet upscale interior. BW, TO. L & D, Tue.-Sat. 1986 San Marco Blvd.

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

SOUTHSIDE

AROMAS BEER HOUSE Faves include ahi tuna with a sweet soy sauce reduction, backyard burger, triple-meat French dip. FB. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 928-0515. $$ BISTRO 41° F Casual dining – fresh, homemade breakfast and lunch dishes in a relaxing atmosphere. TO. B & L, Mon.Fri. 3563 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 446-9738. $ BLUE BAMBOO Contemporary Asian-inspired cuisine includes rice-flour calamari, seared Ahi tuna, pad Thai.

Street eats: barbecue duck, wonton crisps. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 3820 Southside Blvd. 646-1478. $$

BUCA DI BEPPO Italian dishes are served family-style in an eclectic, vintage setting. Half-pound meatballs are a specialty. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 10334 Southside Blvd.

363-9090. $$$ CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR F Casual fine dining.

The menu blends modern American favorites served with international flair. FB. L & D, Tue.-Sun. 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 1. 619-1931. $$$ EUROPEAN STREET F See San Marco. 5500 Beach Blvd.

398-1717. $ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner.

See St. Johns Town Center. 9039 Southside Blvd.

538-9100. $ THE FLAME BROILER F Serving food with no transfat, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, brown or white rice, with grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. CM, TO. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103.

619-2786. 7159 Philips Hwy., Ste. 104. 337-0007. $ GREEK ISLES CAFE Authentic Greek, American and Italian fare, including gyros, spinach pie and Greek meatballs.

Homemade breads, desserts. House specialties are eggs benedict and baklava. BW, CM., TO. B, L & D, Mon.-Sat. 7860 Gate Parkway, Ste. 116. 564-2290. $ HALA CAFE & BAKERY F Since 1975 serving housebaked pita bread, kabobs, falafel and daily lunch buffet. TO, BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4323 University Blvd. S. 733-5141. $$ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 2025 Emerson St. 346-3770. $ JOHNNY ANGELS F The menu reflects its ’50s-style décor, including Blueberry Hill pancakes, Fats Domino omelet, Elvis special combo platter. Shakes, malts. B, L & D, daily.

3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., Ste. 120. 997-9850. $ LA NOPALERA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 8206 Philips Hwy. 732-9433. $ LIME LEAF F Authentic Thai cuisine: fresh papaya salad, pad Thai, mango sweet rice. BW. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, Mon.-Sat. 9822 Tapestry Park Cir., Stes. 108 & 109. 645-8568. $$ MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS *Bite Club Certified! F Best of Jax 2012 winner. Tossed spring water dough, lean meats, veggies, vegetarian choices for specialty pizzas, hoagies, calzones. FB. L & D, daily. 9734 Deer Lake Ct. 997-1955. $ MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BBQ See Riverside. 10771 Beach Blvd. 996-7900. $$ OTAKI JAPANESE STEAKHOUSE F Family-owned with an open sushi bar, hibachi grill tables and an open kitchen.

Dine indoor or out. FB, CM, TO. L, Mon.-Fri.; D, nightly. 7860 Gate Parkway, Stes. 119-122. 854-0485. $$$ SAKE SUSHI F Serving sushi, hibachi, teriyaki, tempura, katsu and soups. Popular rolls include Fuji Yama, Ocean Blue, Fat Boy. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 8206 Philips Hwy., Ste. 31. 647-6000. $$ SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY F Innovative menu of fresh local grilled seafood, sesame tuna, grouper Oscar, chicken, steak and pizza. Microbrewed ales and lagers. FB. L & D, daily. 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., Tinseltown. 997-1999. $$ SOUTHSIDE ALE HOUSE F Steaks, seafood, sandwiches.

CM, FB. L & D, daily. 9711 Deer Lake Court. 565-2882. $$ SPECKLED HEN TAVERN & GRILLE F This gastropub serves Southern-style fare; dishes are paired with international wines and beers, including a large selection of craft , IPA brews. FB. L & D, daily. 9475 Philips Hwy., Ste. 16. 538-0811. $$ 360° GRILL F Latitude 30’s 360° Grill serves familiar favorites, including seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta and pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. FB. L & D, daily. 10370 Philips Hwy. 365-5555. $$ TAVERNA YAMAS Best of Jax 2012 winner. *Bite Club Certified! The Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood and traditional Greek wines and desserts.

FB. L & D daily. 9753 Deer Lake Court. 854-0426. $$

TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA F Premium New York-style pizza from a brick-oven – the area’s original gluten-free pizzeria. Calzones, soups, salads; Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses, Boylan soda. BW. L & D, Mon.-Sat. 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2. 565-1999. $$ TOSSGREEN F The brand-new “fast-casual” restaurant offers custom salads, burritos or burrito bowls from fresh ingredients like fruits, vegetables, 100% natural chicken breast and sirloin, shrimp, tofu, nuts, cheeses, dressings, sauces and salsas. Popular items include Sunshine Shrimp and Chopped Royale. Frozen yogurt, too. CM. L & D, daily.

4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 12. 619-4356. $ URBAN ORGANICS The local organic produce co-op offers seasonal fresh organic vegetables and fruit, as well as greenhouse and gardening supplies. Mon.-Sat. 5325 Fairmont St. 398-8012. $ WATAMI ASIAN FUSION F AYCE sushi, as well as teppanyaki grill items. Rolls include the Jaguar, dynamite, lobster and soft-shell crab. FB, CM. L & D, daily. 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138C. 363-9888. $$ WILD WING CAFÉ F 33 flavors of wings, as well as soups, sandwiches, wraps, ribs, platters and burgers. FB. 4555 Southside Blvd. 998-9464. $$ YUMMY SUSHI F Serving teriyaki, tempura, hibachi-style dinners, sushi and sashimi. Sushi lunch roll special. BW, sake. L & D, daily. 4372 Southside Blvd. 998-8806. $$

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BOSTON’S RESTAURANT & SPORTSBAR *Bite Club Certified! F A full menu of sportsbar faves is served; pizzas till 2 a.m. Dine inside or on the patio. FB, TO. L & D, daily. 13070 City Station Dr., River City Marketplace.

751-7499. $$ CASA MARIA F Best of Jax 2012 winner. The familyowned restaurant serves authentic Mexican fare, including fajitas and seafood. The specialty is tacos de azada. CM, FB. L & D, daily. 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104. 757-6411. $$ FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES Best of Jax 2012 winner.

See St. Johns Town Center. 13249 City Square Dr., 751-9711. $ GOLDEN CORRAL Best of Jax 2012 winner. See Intracoastal. 7043 Normandy Blvd. 378-3688. $ JENKINS QUALITY BARBECUE See Downtown. 5945 New Kings Rd. 765-8515. $ JOSEPH’S PIZZA & ITALIAN RESTAURANT F Gourmet pizzas, pastas. Authentic Italian entrees. BW. L & D, daily.

7316 N. Main St. 765-0335. $$ MILLHOUSE STEAKHOUSE F Locally-owned-and-operated steakhouse with choice steaks from the signature broiler, and seafood, pasta, Millhouse gorgonzola, homemade desserts. CM, FB. D, nightly. 1341 Airport Rd. 741-8722. $$ ORANGE TREE HOT DOGS Best of Jax 2012. See Intracoastal West. 840 Nautica Dr., River City Marketplace, Ste. 125. 751-6006. $ SALSARITA’S FRESH CANTINA F Southwest cuisine made from scratch; family atmosphere. CM, BW. L & D, daily. 840 Nautica Dr., Ste. 131, River City Marketplace. 696-4001. $ THE SAVANNAH BISTRO F The varied menu features Mediterranean and French-inspired Low Country fare including crab cakes, New York strip steak, she crab soup and mahi mahi. CM, FB. B, L & D, daily. 14670 Duval Rd. Crowne Plaza Airport. 741-4404. $-$$$ THREE LAYERS CAFE F This cozy place serves lunch, bagels, desserts. Adjacent Cellar serves fine wines. Inside and courtyard dining. BW. B, L & D, daily. 1602 Walnut St., Springfield. 355-9791. $ UPTOWN MARKET *Bite Club Certified! F At corner of Third & Main, serving fresh fare made with the same élan that rules Burrito Gallery. Innovative breakfast, lunch and deli selections. BW, TO. 1303 Main St. N. 355-0734. $$

WINE TASTINGS ANJO LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Thur. 9928 Old Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-2656 AROMAS CIGAR & WINE BAR Call for schedule.

4372 Southside Blvd., 928-0515 BLACK HORSE WINERY 3-7 p.m. Mon.-Thur., 2-10 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 2-6 p.m. Sun. 420 Kingsley Ave., Orange Park, 644-8480 BLUE BAMBOO 5:30 p.m. every first Thur. 3820 Southside Blvd., 646-1478 THE GIFTED CORK Daily. 64 Hypolita St., St. Augustine, 810-1083 THE GROTTO 6 p.m. every Thur. 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726 MONKEY’S UNCLE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1850 S. Third St., Jax Beach, 246-1070 OCEAN 60 6 p.m. every Mon. 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 PUSSERS CARIBBEAN GRILL 6 p.m. every second Fri. 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766 RIVERSIDE LIQUORS 5 p.m. every Fri. 1035 Park St., Five Points, 356-4517

ROYAL PALM VILLAGE WINES & TAPAS 5 p.m. every Mon., Wed. & Fri. 296 Royal Palms Drive, Atlantic Beach, 372-0052 THE TASTING ROOM 6 p.m. every first Tue. 25 Cuna St., St. Augustine, 810-2400 TASTE OF WINE Daily. 363 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 9, Atlantic Beach, 246-5080 TIM’S WINE MARKET 5-7 p.m. every Fri., noon-5 every Sat. 278 Solana Rd., Ponte Vedra, 686-1741 128 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach, 461-0060 III FORKS PRIME STEAKHOUSE 5 p.m. every Mon. 9822 Tapestry Circle, Ste. 111, SJTC, 928-9277 TOTAL WINE & MORE Noon-6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. 4413 Town Center Pkwy., Ste. 300, 998-1740 WINE WAREHOUSE 4 p.m. every Fri. 665 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 246-6450 4434 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 448-6782 W90+ 5 p.m. every Thur. 1112 Third St. S., Jax Beach, 413-0027 1 p.m. every Sat. 9210 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 4, Mandarin, 503-2348 5 p.m. every Fri. 3548 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 413-0025

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Make sure to adjust your trajectory to account for the attraction of the Earth.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): If you learn a novel idea or a crucial new lesson while tipsy or outright blitzed, you may forget it when sober. And it stays forgotten as long as you abstain.

Could be you’ll recall the vanished item the next time you’re loopy. Even if you haven’t been inebriated lately, you’ve definitely been in an altered, expanded state of consciousness. I’m afraid when you come back down in a few days, you lose some luminous insights you’ve added to your repertoire. What can you do to ensure you retain these treasures? It’d be a shame to lose track until the next time your mind is thoroughly blown open.

© 2011

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GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Studying the planets’ movements is my way to discern hidden currents of fate. I can also investigate by reading Tarot cards and the Chinese “Book of Changes,” aka the “I Ching.” To write this week’s horoscope, I used all that plus these methods: catoptromancy (divination by gazing in a mirror underwater), cyclomancy (watching a turning wheel), geloscopy (listening to random laughter) and margaritomancy (observing bouncing pearls). You have the power to discern previously unfathomable patterns in a puzzling mystery you’ve been monitoring.

And you can correctly surmise covert agendas of allies and adversaries, and discover certain secrets you’ve concealed from yourself.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): “To be reborn is a constantly recurring human need,” said drama critic Henry Hewes. I agree. We all need to periodically reinvent ourselves, to let the old ways die so we can resurrect ourselves in unforeseen new forms. According to my analysis, your next scheduled rebirth is near. For best results, don’t cling to the past; don’t imitate what’s always worked before. Instead, have faith that surrendering to the future brings the exact transformation you need.

© 2012

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Readers Paul and FolioWeekly Sophie wrote to let me know they’ve put

together three Latin words to invent a term for a new concept: vomfiabone. They say it means “a curse that becomes a blessing.” Here’s an example of the phenomenon at work in their lives: While driving home from work together, they had car trouble and had to pull over on the shoulder, where they called a tow truck. Later they discovered this annoying delay kept them from getting caught in the middle of an accident up ahead.

Extrapolating from current astrological omens, I say you experience at least one vomfiabone next week.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): I bet that in the next five months you’ll be obliged to carry more responsibility. You find it hard to get away with being lazy or careless. During this time, you also have the privilege of wielding more influence.

The effect you have on folks is more pronounced and enduring. In short, your workload will be greater than usual – and so will your rewards. To the degree that you serve the greater good, you’ll be a major player. As for next few weeks, concentrate on the work, service and responsibility of this equation.

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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Do you know what a “binky” is? It’s what a rabbit does when it gets so crazily happy it exuberantly leaps into the air, stretching and twisting its body as it flicks and flops its feet. I’m not sure if lexicographers would allow us to apply this term to humans, but assuming they may, I predict you soon have some binky-inducing experiences. You’re entering the Joy and Pleasure Season, when abundant levels of fun and wellbeing are quite normal.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You know that area on your back you can’t quite reach to scratch? It’s called the acnestis. I propose we make it your featured metaphor of the week. You’ll have to deal with a couple of itchy situations just beyond your ability to relieve. Yes, it may be frustrating in the short run, but it ultimately makes you even more resourceful.

By this time next week, you’ve figured out alternative solutions you haven’t even imagined yet.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “We need new friends,” said essayist Logan Pearsall Smith. “Some of us are cannibals who have eaten their old friends up; others must have everrenewed audiences before whom to re-enact an ideal version of their lives.” Smith could’ve been talking about Sagittarians in early 2013. According to my astrological omen-interpretation, you need some fresh alliances. Their influence activates certain potentials you haven’t been able to access or fully express with your current circle.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): San Francisco writer Maneesh Sethi decided he was wasting too much time on the Internet. His productivity was suffering. So he hired a woman to sit next to him as he worked and yell at him or slap his face every time his attention wandered off toward Facebook or a funny video. It worked. He got a lot more done. I’d like to see you try some inventive approaches to pumping up your efficiency, but I don’t necessarily endorse Sethi’s technique. Start brainstorming about interesting yet practical new ways to enhance your self-discipline.

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “Ronnyjohnson618” is a guy who posts his opinions on a wide variety of Youtube videos.

Many times, he claims to be an expert in the field he comments on. Responding to a live music performance, he says he’s a conductor for an orchestra. Offering his opinion about a mimosa plant, he asserts he’s a botanist. Beneath other Youtube videos, he declares he’s a meteorologist, chemist, psychologist, soldier and geometry teacher. I love the guy’s blithe swagger; I’m entertained by the brazen fun he’s having. As you express yourself next week, borrow some of his over-the-top audacity. Create a mythic persona. Imagine your life as an epic story. Play the part of a hero.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The earliest performance artist on record was ancient Greek philosopher Diogenes of Sinope. In one notorious stunt, he wandered around Athens with a lit lantern during the daytime, claiming to be looking for an authentic human being. Undertake a similar search in the days ahead. You don’t have to be as theatrical about it; it may be better to be quite discrete. It’s important to locate and interact with those living their lives to the fullest, devoted to the brightest dreams, committed to the highest values and sworn to express their highest integrity.

Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com

RED LIPS HOTTIE IN THE HARLEY SHIRT Hey girl, I saw you from afar eating that taco and disgusting beer; couldn’t help but wonder who you were. I’ve seen you around town. Maybe I’ll see you at the Terror, H2O show. I love Harley Davidson. When: Jan. 2. Where: Burrito Gallery Downtown. #1179-0116

I ASKED IF YOUR CAT WAS YOUR DRIVER We were filling up; I saw a cute orange cat behind the wheel. You: Long blond hair, really cute smile. We wished each other a Merry Christmas before you left. Can’t get you off my mind. I’d like to see you again in 2013. When: Dec. 23. Where: Gate Gas Station. #1158-0102

OWL EYES ON YOU You: Brunette working at Target. Me: Redhead in black glasses asking about Barnies coffee. Wish I would have had the courage to kiss you on the spot; maybe we will share a cup one morning. When: Nov. 27. Where: Target @ Beach & Hodges. #1162-1211

STARBUCKS, LEATHER JACKET, BEAUTIFUL This is more of a saw you once, then had coffee. You: Wearing awesome black leather jacket, boots that could’ve laced up to your knee, and your hair down. I walked by once, forgot why I was there or who I was meeting. I introduced myself; we spent two hours walking and talking. Will you see me again?

When: Jan. 7. Where: Starbucks @ Casa Monica. #1178-0116

BLUE SMURF! You: Wearing a suit, with piercing, twinkling blue eyes. Me: Coral dress with my twin. I couldn’t tell you if I loved you the first moment I saw you, or if it was the second, third or fourth. But I remember the first moment I saw you walking toward me and realized the world seemed to vanish when I was with you. When: April 20. Where: Cummer Museum. #1168-1225

BEAUTIFUL BARBER I met you around this time and have loved you since. I know we had something special and hope you thought so, too. If you think you still have any spark left, please contact me through this service. We just both have to be the nice people we really are. When: 2008. Where: Riverside. #1161-1204

D.R. 4 EVER 2008 I saw you in your snap on truck. You are the love of my life.

When: January, 2013. Where: Southside. #1177-0116

DAN DEACON CONCERT @ UNDERBELLY You: Comfortably dressed, short brunette. Me: Relatively tall, wearing a beanie and a gray shirt with cats on it. Made eye contact often during Grand Buffet; came close to being human tunnel buddies. Too out of my mind to introduce myself; seemed you were, too. Coffee when we’re back down to earth?

When: Dec. 9. Where: Underbelly. #1167-1218

MOONWALKING BY THE RIVER You: Beautiful blue-eyed blond dressed up like the Thriller video walking down by the river on Christmas day. Me: ’Stophee Davis’ trying to keep up with you and missing your angry mornings. Maybe you’ll let me be your breakfast king one last time? Omelets are waiting. When: Dec. 25. Where: San Marco. #1175-0109 CUTE CHEF You: Cute, short-haired, Spanish man with tattoo down one arm. Me: Leggy, long dark brown hair, with an hourglass body. I’ve jogged by your restaurant every afternoon and seen you a few times and wanted to tell you that though you are taken, you are SEXY. When: Oct. 2012. Where: Soups On @ Riverside. #1175-0109 GORGEOUS @ LSJH You: Stunning beautiful sandy blonde hair, lost trying to find the cafeteria for orientation. Me: Guy that helped you find your way and got you the packet of papers. Would love you to get lost again, in my arms? When: May 2012. Where: Lakeside Junior High. #1174-0109 YESTERDAY’S Open mic night on Thursday. You: Playing your guitar and singing the sweetest songs. Can’t get your voice out of my head! Me: Baby-faced nerd in the corner with too many pitchers deep to compliment you. You can serenade me any Thursday! When: Dec. 27. Where: Yesterday’s. #1173-0109 LIQUID COFFEE COURAGE I come in to your job for the joe, but stay hoping to catch your name. You: Bearded blue-eyed babe with a pony tail.

Me: Red-haired honey latte drinker, with a friend who chatted with you about squash soap. I wish I was bolder, but I’m a shy bean. When: Dec. 29. Where: Bold Bean. #1172-0109 SUN IS SHINING DOWN Looked across to see those beautiful eyes wishing for a new day to see those again as they once were. You are the one and will always be. How many more days can you hold out?

Let’s see those eyes again. When: Dec. 24. Where: Jerry’s. #1171-0109 GOOD LOOKIN’ AND BBQ COOKIN’ You: White coat, black sling backs, and a killer smile looking stylish while you ordered a 90% unsweet / 10% sweet tea.

Ha. Me: Tall, curly and funny, with an extra jacket. We shared a laugh over a crazy bag lady. Maybe we can meet again for a 90/10? When: Dec. 14. Where: Bono’s @ Town Center. #1170-0109 PUMPKIN SPICE LATTE & FOLIO WEEKLY We sat at the same table and you said you were cold. I let you borrow my jacket and you warmed up. We ended up doing a crossword puzzle together and had a really good time. Maybe do some more sometime? When: Dec. 28.

Where: Starbucks @ Southside & Atlantic. #1169-0109 CAUGHT MY EYE AT NEW TOWN CENTER LOOP You: Tall, dark haired, thirty-something guy dining alone on Christmas Eve. Me: Meeting a friend for dinner. We exchanged glances, but nothing more. You’ve got me wondering. When: Dec. 23.

Where: The Loop @ Town Center. #1159-0102

RETURNED MONEY I actually didn’t see you. When I returned from grocery shopping, you put a note in my window: “Found this by your door – guess it’s yours. Merry Christmas. :)” Inside was $40 that dropped from my pocket. Just when I thought there were no decent people left in the world, you restored my faith in humanity. Thank you. When: Dec. 8. Where: Publix @ Beach & San Pablo. #1165-1218 NY GIANT DECORATED CAR You: In a black car with 2 NY Giant decals on back window, front NY plate, NY head rest. Me: In white Hyundai Tiburon with NY front license plate cover, NY decal behind driver window. We exchanged grins of approval. Had to get to work; missed my chance. Maybe we can catch a G-men game. When: Dec. 5. Where: I-95. #1165-1211 COOL WHITE JEEP DRIVER Parked side by side at Marsh Landing Publix, did some groceries, met at the checkout lane. You were next to me again, and left at the same time. Your pants look adorable on you and I noticed you didn’t have a ring. Want to meet?

Can’t wait :) When: Dec. 2. Where: Publix @ Marsh Landing. #1164-1211 YOU GAVE ME DANCE LESSONS Me: Blonde, tall and boots. You: Plaid shirt and boots and doing the electric slide. We chit-chatted and you taught me some dance steps. How about a private lesson??? When: Dec. 1. Where: Crazy Horse. #1163-1211

I HAVE AND ALWAYS WILL I was at my friend’s house playing video games in the corner like creepy kid. You stormed in, yelling. Your beauty, accent took my breath away. I whispered “Just keep talking.” You stared at me, smiled. Didn’t know what to do. I fall in love every day thinking about you, my soulmate. You: Beautiful black hair, sweet arm tattoo, beautiful eyes, smile. Me: Tattooed, Screwed Sailor. When: Oct. 17. Where: Florida Club Blvd. #1160-1204 SHORT BUT STUDLY EMT You: EMT working for Liberty, picking up my hospice patient. Me: Blonde nurse who makes small talk with you. We’ve exchanged a few talks here and there but maybe coffee soon? When: Nov. 13. Where: Shands Hospital. #1159-1204

CUTIE WITH THE COFFEE COOZIE You: Cute guy with dark hair, bit of facial hair, coozie for your hot coffee. Me: Friendly, adorable girl with long reddish-brown hair. We bonded over the affordability of $1 coffee in the campus vending machine.

You showed me the way to the lids! I was bummed you didn’t get my number. Let’s chat over coffee again, pretty please!

When: Nov. 15. Where: UNF. #1154-1127 BLUE CIVIC BY THE CUMMER Girl in blue two-door Civic. We locked eyes while you were turning onto Post. I was on my bike in a blue sweatshirt. What was the stare for? You must’ve liked what you saw. Your smile was so noticeable behind that tint. Let’s chat it up sometime over a drink. When: Nov. 14.

Where: The Cummer. #1153-1127 GIRL IN BLACK I saw you at Omni Parking lot on Bay Street.

You wore a black shirt, held a gray flag that said 22D. Me: Wearing long-sleeved tan shirt. Our eyes locked a few times.

When ISU, I thought of the Hall & Oates song, “Private Eyes.”

Looking to meet up somewhere. Please respond! When: Nov. 14. Where: Omni Parking Lot. #1152-1127 GREEK GOD AT MOJO I came in for Mojo BBQ fix, ordered Whole Hawg while you were working the bar. Seeing your Greek god physique made me wish I’d just gotten a salad. I don’t know if I enjoyed the food or watching you slowly stretch by the kitchen door more. You, me and sweet sauce? When: Nov. 13. Where: Mojo Kitchen. #1151-1113

TIJUANA... DON’T CHA WANNA You come in every Taco Tuesdaze with 3-4 others, always well dressed, you always drink Orange Fanta. You used to talk about my favorite show “Eastbound & Down.” I’m the one with a ponytail if you wanna PRACTICE making little Tobys. When: Nov. 13. Where: Tijuana Flats @ Old Baymeadows. #1158-1127

HOT LATTE Hi, brown-haired venti latte. Me: Hunk of a man (6’1”, 215 lbs.) waiting for pumpkin latte with friends. Spied you at register. You: Tall, long brown hair, blue jeans, grey sweater, high heels, ordering venti coffee in 2:45. You had my blood rushing like a triple espresso shot. Wish I’d gotten name/number. Will you be my next pumpkin latte? When: Nov. 7. Where: Starbucks @ Town Center. #1150-1113

DUMB ME @ WINN-DIXIE We were in checkout line together, I was wearing an Allen Iverson T-shirt, we talked about you having been a military brat who moved around a lot.

We separated to different lines. I should’ve gone with you but I wasn’t thinking. Care for lunch? When: Nov. 5. Where: Winn Dixie @ Beach & St. Johns Bluff. #1157-1127

BLONDE, BEAUTIFUL, GREAT PERSONALITY We first saw each outside as we exited our vehicles. We spoke inside by a freezer endcap. We chitchatted about cleaning your car, and that you and your friend were meeting up with a friend later that night after the LSU game. Where are you? =) When: Nov. 3. Where: Publix @ Baymeadows & A1A. #1149-1113

BREATHTAKING You: Manly beer salesman, mesmerized. Me: New to town, amused. You said I was “breathtaking.” I still am.

Let me take your breath away again. Find me? When: Sept. 9, 2011. Where: Whole Foods/San Jose. #1156-1127

LOOKING FOR A SALE Tall, light-skinned older gentleman, always alone, seen around town at various flea markets and Goodwill. Would love to chat sometime. When: Oct. 20. Where: Flea Markets, Goodwill. #1147-1113

IT’S UR LUV ISU, there, in our special place, on that special day. U, who are my sunshine, my rain. I want to be with you always for you are my dream come true. It’s ur luv, it just does something to me... You: Sexy, tattooed, bandana-wearing bad boy. Me: Hopelessly in luv <3 <3 When: Every day. Where: Willowbranch Park. #1155-1127

WHAT WAS I THINKING? Hello, Officer, my friend and I were in our red-and-black dresses (Go Dawgs!) leaving The Landing after the big game last weekend when we saw you and your colleague. I was asking my friend what I was thinking. You asked me what I was thinking. Single? When: Oct. 27. Where: The Jacksonville Landing. #1147-1113

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Compelling Explanations

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• Giuseppe Tedesco took the witness stand in Newton, N.J., in December and swore all six shots that hit his girlfriend, Alyssa Ruggieri (one of them fatal), were “selfdefense” “accidents.” After she discovered his .25-caliber handgun in sofa cushions, he said he reached for it and in the struggle was shot in the hand, but he still managed to grip the gun tightly, and the pair tumbled down some stairs. During the struggle, “both” hands shot Ruggieri twice. Despite their injuries, they both maintained their vise-like grips on the gun, he said, and “they” shot Ruggieri twice more. The final shot, he said, came with Ruggieri holding the gun point-blank at his face, and when he pushed it away, “they” fired a last shot, hitting Ruggieri in the temple. At press time, the trial was continuing.

• In November, fundamentalist American Family Association’s issues director told his radio audience God’s feelings will be hurt if America stops using fossil fuels for energy.

“God has buried those treasures there because he loves to see us find them,” said Bryan Fischer, who described Americans’ campaigns against fossil fuels similar to the time when Fischer, age 6, told a birthday-present donor he didn’t like his gift. “And it just crushed that person.”

• Retrials and appeals are sometimes granted if a convicted criminal demonstrates he received “ineffective assistance of counsel.”

Among the reasons the lawyer for convicted Joliet, Ill., quadruple-murderer Christopher Vaughn offered in his November motion was the ineptness of other lawyers (but not 2012him). Specifically, he argued, lawyers for the convicted wife-killing police officer Drew Peterson put on such a disgusting case, they gave all defense lawyers a bad name. The website LoweringTheBar.net pointed out that Vaughn lawyer George Lenard himself violated a lawyers’ “kitchen sink” standard by overlisting 51 separate reasons why his client deserved a new trial.

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• Former undercover cop Mark Kennedy filed for damages in October against the London Metropolitan police, claiming post-traumatic stress syndrome based on the department’s “negligence” in allowing him to have such a robust sex life on the job, he fell in love with a woman whose organization he’d infiltrated.

Kennedy’s wife, who filed for divorce, is also suing the department, and 10 other women (including three of Kennedy’s former lovers) have also filed claims.

• Sarah Childs won a restraining order in Denham Springs, La., in December, forbidding the town from shutting down her “Christmas” lights decoration. The large outdoor display, in a neighborhood with traditional Christmas displays, was the image of two hands with middle fingers extended.

• In a 3-2 decision, the Board of Adjustment in the Seattle suburb Clyde Hill ruled that a homeowner must chop down two large, elegant trees on his property because they obstruct a neighbor’s scenic view of Seattle’s skyline. The board’s majority reasoned that the complaining neighbor (who happens to be former baseball

all-star John Olerud) would otherwise suffer a $255,000 devaluation of his $4 million estate.

Olerud was ordered to pay for the tree removal and plant two smaller trees in place of the majestic ones.

Perspective

• Update: Four months have passed since NOTW mentioned that at least 60 North Carolina prisoners have been improperly incarcerated — legally innocent based on a 2011 federal appeals court decision. Still others are at least owed sentence reduction because they’d been convicted of offenses in addition to the incorrect one. A June USA Today story revealed the injustice, and the federal government took until August to release holds on the inmates, but since then, only 44 of the estimated 175 affected prisoners have been correctly adjudicated. In December, USA Today reported the recent delay is because of the obstinacy of some North Carolina federal judges, including cases involving citizens who have now been wrongfully locked up more than 18 months.

Least Competent Parking Enforcers

• The week before Christmas, a Nottingham, England, officer wrote parking tickets to drivers of two ambulances taking too long to board wheelchair-using schoolchildren who’d just sung carols for an hour downtown to raise money for the homeless shelter Emmanuel House. Following an outpouring of complaints, Nottingham City Council revoked the tickets.

• An ambulance on call, with lights and siren, pulled into the parking lot of Quicky’s convenience store in New Orleans in November to treat a customer, but one employee nonetheless obeyed what he believed to be his employer’s no-parking rule and applied an immobilizing “boot” to the ambulance. The man, Ahmed Sidi Aleywa, was later fired. A coworker said Aleywa was an immigrant who had said he was not familiar with “ambulances.”

Least Competent Criminals

• Marquis Diggs, 29, entering the Jersey City county administration building in December for a hearing in family court over his mother’s restraining order against him, became the most recent drug possessor to have not realized he might be subjected to a search. Police confiscated 32 baggies of “suspected marijuana.”

• Cleland Ayison, 32, got a sentencing break in Fort Lauderdale in December when federal judge William Dimitrouleas pitied him. Ayison got only house arrest and community service because his crime — trying to pass a U.S. Federal Reserve note with a face value of $500 million — was so “silly.”

Readers’ Choice

• A 20-year-old man’s life ended when he was shot in an altercation in San Bernardino, Calif., on Friday, Dec. 21, while attending a Mayaninspired “End of the World” party.

• The next night, in Fort Worth, Texas, a 47-year-old drummer collapsed of a seizure and died onstage. He had played with several bands, including Rigor Mortis.

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The Fair Tax Is Good for America

2013

Replace payroll, income, estate and corporate taxes

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ayroll taxes went up on working-class Americans under the recent deal to avoid the fiscal cliff. This means that all workers who pay into Social Security now pay at a rate of 6.2 percent. Add to that the 1.45 percent in Medicare taxes and, as stated by Americans for Prosperity, an average of 12.1 percent in income taxes. A middle-class American family pays 19.75 percent of their earnings in taxes.

There is a way to end our current tax situation — repeal the 16th Amendment and replace it with the Fair Tax Amendment. This would eliminate payroll, income, estate and corporate taxes. Those taxes would be replaced with a national sales tax. The Fair Tax does not repeal excise taxes, fees and tariffs. The Fair Tax does not negatively impact monies earned by the government from interest while holding funds for disbursement.

This alternative is supported by Americans for Fair Taxation (AFFT). There are many reasons the AFFT supports this change. The following is a list of what the Fair Tax does as outlined by our organization: • Eliminate all personal and business income taxes, payroll taxes, estate and capital gains taxes • Create jobs and restore the “Made in America” label by making United States’ products more competitive • Raise real wages more than 10 percent the first year • Save Americans $400 billion wasted yearly complying with 72,000 pages of tax regulations • Lower tax rates for all Americans • Capture taxes from the underground economy • Provide monthly “prebate” payments to all legal households to offset taxes on necessities • End the sale of tax favors to the rich, politically connected and special-interest lobbying groups • Grow the economy by billions of dollars • Add trillions of United States and foreign “dollars” to our economy by making America the place to invest • Secure funding for Social Security and Medicare with a larger, more stable tax base • Raise the same revenue as the current system • Lower product costs by removing business taxes, compliance and avoidance expenses, which are now hidden • Eliminate the IRS and have the Fair Tax collected by the states Let’s take a look at a few of these items and how they work. The first item is the “prebate.” In order to make sure it is fair and not a regressive tax, the Fair Tax would issue a prebate to all Americans. This prebate would be based on the annual consumption allowance as calculated by the Department of Health and Human Services.

This represents a level of spending to the poverty level. A couple with two children would receive a prebate totaling $6,960 per year. This would be paid to them as a direct deposit into their account at the first of each month. The amount for this family to spend during the month

would be $580.

All the following assumptions will include the 71 percent of the United States Gross Domestic Product that is considered consumption, as reported on Wikipedia. The assumptions include numbers based on an estimated consumption tax of 23 percent, which the AFFT currently considers to be the percentage to be collected as the Fair Tax. All numbers in these assumptions are rounded.

The prebate costs an estimated $528 billion per year, according to the AFFT; this is less revenue lost than with the current IRS deductions. Re-spending the prebate generates an estimated $86 billion in additional revenue.

Some more of the prebate’s cost would be covered by the other advantages to the Fair Tax. For instance, wages are expected to increase by 10 percent in year one, as estimated by the AFFT. The payroll taxes and income taxes are no longer withheld. This will increase federal revenue by an estimated $225 billion.

Another area that will offset the prebate is the savings on tax preparation, a deductible expense, which is $400 billion per year. This adds another $65 billion in federal revenue.

Let’s look at the $11 trillion that was parked offshore in 2005, according to the Fair Tax Book.

This is surely going to increase under the current tax policies. The elimination of corporate, estate and personal income taxes will bring back much of this money. If half of this amount comes back, half is used for corporate spending and half of that amount is spent on salaries, then this brings an estimated $449 billion in federal revenue.

The “revenue neutral” number for 2012, which is actually $200 billion in revenue above “revenue neutral,” is $2.547 trillion. This is already an increase in federal revenue. After adding the amounts above and subtracting the prebate and the states’ collection fees, the new amount of federal revenue within about one year of instituting the Fair Tax is $2.816 trillion, before adding tariffs and excise taxes.

Members of both parties should embrace the Fair Tax. The next item is estimated growth. In the first year, based on the assumptions above, the GDP grows to $19.458 trillion. The rate of growth under the Fair Tax should increase to 4 percent per year. The following year, the GDP increases to $20.236 trillion with the amount collected at $3.333 trillion before a prebate of $549 billion, state fees of $36 billion and additional Fair Tax of $90 billion on prebate spending making the total revenue for the second year $2.838 trillion.

Normally, 50 percent of funds received by businesses are spent on wages. The new GDP, divided by two, divided by the average wage in 2011 (as noted by averageussalary.com) is $47,000, and adding a $13,000 allowance for benefits would mean a possibility of up to 169 million jobs. This is quite an increase from the current 138 million people working, and would

exceed the 23 million unemployed (including those who have given up looking). This would lower welfare costs and make a new immigration policy more appealing.

How would the Fair Tax affect the state of Florida? According to the Kaiser Family Foundation, the gross state product (GSP) was $755 billion. If the two-year change in GDP is mirrored by Florida’s GSP, the number would be $981.5 billion. Floridians would pay $160 billion in Fair Tax to the federal government. In 2015, the state would get a payment of .25 percent of $697 billion, or about $1.74 billion withheld from the federal government for collecting the tax; this is just over 1 percent of the tax collected. We already act in this capacity with the state sales tax, and the cost to the state should be minimal.

The other advantage to the state of Florida is that growth in the first two years of the Fair Tax could create 1.888 million jobs. This exceeds Gov. Rick Scott’s Seven/Seven/Seven Plan by more than 1.1 million jobs. This proves that the Fair Tax is good for both Florida and United States.

Finally, the Fair Tax is truly fair and progressive, as shown by the following incomes and associated tax rate as estimated for a family of four by Karen Walby, AFFT chief economist: Income Effective tax rate $15,130 ................................ 23 percent* $30,260 .................................... 0 percent $45,390 ................................. 7.7 percent $60,520 ............................... 11.5 percent $121,040 ............................. 17.2 percent $242,080 ............................. 20.1 percent $484,160 ............................. 21.6 percent $968,320 ............................. 22.3 percent $1,936,640 .......................... 22.6 percent * The prebate exceeds Fair Tax paid by $3,480

This table was calculated based on the estimated consumption level at each income, calculating the Fair Tax paid and subtracting the prebate. The tax paid reaches the level of 23 percent on incomes at a level just in excess of $14 million per year.

This helps the family of four earning $60,520.

Under the current system, they pay $4,164 in income taxes and $4,630 in payroll taxes, for a total of $8,794. Under the Fair Tax, they would pay $6,937. The Fair Tax saves $1,857 in taxes for this middle-class family, based on blending the 2012 exemptions and rates which should not change for 2013, and using the higher 2013 payroll tax.

The Fair Tax is better for America’s middle class.

Bruce A. Fouraker

Fouraker is a member of Americans For Fair Taxation, has previous worked at a law firm specializing in municipal finance and has been in the banking field for the past 20 years.

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