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Louis Betancourt, co-creative director for the Halloween Party at the Casket Factory, carries an authentic asylum record that dates back to 1940. Stacks of similar records are kept at the Casket Factory. Photo: Dennis Ho
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Editor’s Note A Disaster of Disguise
I can’t escape the dread of dressing up for Halloween
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lot of things scare me: • People who think E-cigarettes are safe to smoke. • The lure of smartphones while driving. • The hatred some people have for others — I’m looking at you, Michael Dunn. I could go on, but space is limited, and I don’t want to scare you away this early in this column. But at this time of year, one relatively insignificant thing sends shivers down my spine: the thought of having to wear a Halloween costume. When you’re a kid, the choices are endless, but as an adult, you feel the pressure to come up with something clever. I usually consider myself somewhat creative, but choosing a Halloween costume gives me the willies. I don’t remember many costumes from my childhood; most were innocuous princess or witch outfits, although many might not fly at today’s politically correct “fall festivals” that have replaced Halloween carnivals at most schools. The only one that really sticks out was from junior high. My friends and I wanted to be “punk rock”; our interpretation was wearing black garbage bags, twisting our hair into dozens of tiny braids, and painting on plenty of black eye makeup. The last time I dressed in a costume was more than 20 years ago. I attended a friend’s party as Bono from the “Rattle and Hum” tour movie: black hat, vest, microphone and an Irish brogue, which did not last the whole evening. A year later, I took on Uma Thurman’s character from “Pulp Fiction”: an oversized white button-down shirt, black pants, bare feet, a $5 shake and a hypodermic needle. A few years after that, I became Special Agent Dana Scully from “The X-Files”: red hair, dark suit, realistic computer-generated FBI badge, fake gun and a nosebleed courtesy of some red lipstick. That’s it: the sum of my costume creativity for the last quarter century. It’s been much more fun dressing my daughter for Halloween: Tigger, a pirate, a neon green skeleton, a ninja princess, Dorothy from “The Wizard of Oz” and a pink leopard. These were all store-bought costumes (if that’s yet another knock on my mom abilities, so be it). She’s so agreeable that she has chosen to wear her dance recital costumes for Halloween the last two years — practical and economical decisions at such an early age. But whenever an adult Halloween event pops up that I might want to attend, the daunting “costumes required” element spooks me. Maybe I don’t want to go after all. The thought of showing up at the event sans charade and being ostracized by the costumeclad guests makes me more nauseated than bloody punch with floating eyeballs. This form of torture parading as “fun” keeps those of us who would like to enjoy a few Halloween thrills and chills from taking part. What keeps me from dressing up? Why do
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my ideas dry up? Why do I want to throw up? Following the advice of many wellmeaning self-help books and websites, I’ve decided to face my fears and force myself to come up with a costume this year. After a bit of brainstorming, here are some of my ideas, based on what’s been happening locally in the news. I’ve tried to make them topical and amusing. Let me know if I succeeded. And, if you need a costume, feel free to steal one of these. Green Monster: Recent tests show alarming accumulation of algae toxins in parts of the St. Johns River, causing warnings to avoid affected areas. Cut out big patches of green material (felt, AstroTurf, etc.) and attach to dark-colored clothing with safety pins or staples. Extra points for using actual algae — but not if you or your friends end up in the emergency room with skin and eye irritation, nausea, diarrhea or worse. Matt Shirk: Records of Public Defender Matt Shirk’s many text messages with a former employee were recently released but heavily redacted. Carry a shield — he’s the public defender, get it? — plastered with pages of blacked-out text message records. Extra points for carrying a bottle of whiskey. Jaguars: Scrawl “0-7MG!” on a shirt with teal paint or marker. Art Walk: The 10th anniversary of the First Wednesday Art Walk is coming up Nov. 6. Dip your feet in some non-toxic brightly colored paint and make painted footprints all over some clothing that will contrast well with the paint. One Spark: You could carry a lit sparkler all night, but you’d have to have a large supply. Or you could staple or safety-pin a bunch of Monopoly money (extra points for real money) all over yourself to become the “world’s crowdfunded festival.” Paint the money with fiery sparks to help raise more votes for your project — I mean, costume. High School Name Change: Wear a giant nametag — “Hi! My Name Is …” — with Nathan Bedford Forrest crossed out. Mathews Bridge: Draw a simple bridge on cardboard, color with maroon red, and cut it out. Tear out a big chunk then attach the drawing to a hat or baseball cap. Wear a shirt that says “Pilot.” Then put on a blindfold. Bring a friend to help you navigate — just not a tugboat pilot. I haven’t decided which one to wear, and I’m still open to ideas. Please send me yours. Maybe I’ll see you at a Halloween party. I’ll be the one in the costume. Denise M. Reagan dreagan@folioweekly.com twitter.com/denisereagan
Jacksonville’s Not Ready for ‘Big Game’
You are so correct: Rick Catlett is a nice, hardworking guy, but — come on, be honest — Jacksonville has no chance to host a national championship game [“Allure of the Big Game,” Oct. 2]. He will never admit that and will go on the radio spouting all the propaganda about this, but WE SIMPLY DO NOT HAVE ENOUGH HOTEL ROOMS TO SUPPORT THIS. That is a fact. When the Super Bowl was played here, they brought in cruise ships, and people were bussed to and from tiny cabins on the ships and it was a disaster. Why would anyone come to Jacksonville, and perhaps stay in a flea bag motel and sit in an old broken down stadium (that will soon be the oldest in the NFL) when they could go to New Orleans, Atlanta, Phoenix, Dallas, Indianapolis, Miami and so on? Is there any reason to believe him? No. He said on the radio this week only 17,000 tickets would be sold locally. Seating is 84,000, so WHERE IN THE HELL ARE THE 67,000 VISITORS GOING TO SLEEP? Lets face it, this is a big “small town” with nothing for visitors to do and nowhere to go, so lets put this “Big Game” thing to bed; it is not even close. Keep up your good work. Jim Goodwin Ponte Vedra Beach
Corrine Brown Is No ‘Wacko’
I know we are in a time where opinion rules; blogs, Yahoo “articles” and Wikipedia have taken the place of the type of journalism where one actually does research — and they all have their place. But I would hold an actual newspaper to a higher standard and would hope that all of the writing wouldn’t be based solely on opinion instead of fact. In reference to your Best of Jax issue [“Royal Treatment,” Oct. 9], you named Corrine Brown “Local Zero, Best Wacko.” I know this is supposed to be funny and it might’ve been if your staff writer [Ron Word] hadn’t attempted to use two very troubling local issues to validate her “wacko” status. Sure she doesn’t have a great wig collection or always use her verb tenses correctly, but she is far from crazy on both these issues. If you really think someone being sentenced to 20 years for shooting a gun up in the air — harming no one — is rational, you and that judge should join Brown on the “wacko” list. If this were rational, prisons would be full of people who shot their guns straight into the air on the Fourth of July. There are actual violent offenders who have received less harsh sentencing. Also, do you believe that
a minority population (African-American) that comprises less than 20 percent of the total American population and (according to the BOP website) 37.1 percent of prison inmates doesn’t speak to a serious issue? Be it vast and sweeping institutionalized racism or not, there is a problem with the justice system and sentencing guidelines. Concerning the election office issue Brown commented upon: Considering voters rights controversies that have cropped up around the country in the past year that appear to target a very specific minority demographic, can you really blame Brown for speaking out against removing an early voting location from a predominantly African-American area? Our present political climate would not leave Brown’s accusations completely unfounded. Like her or not, agree with her or not, Brown has brought much needed attention to two issues that are presently affecting our community as a whole and is not a “wacko” for doing so. Tracie Thornton Jacksonville
Editor’s note: The Best of Jax awards represent the results of our readers’ poll and our readers’ opinions. Folio Weekly’s staff does not select these awards. Because we do not know the reasons readers make their selections, we write about the major issues and events with which the winners were involved in the past year. The item about Brown contained no opinion.
Correction Taverna Yamas was voted Best of Jax Best Mediterranean Restaurant. A blurb on page 36 of the Oct. 9 issue and on page 38 of the Oct. 16 issue were incorrect.
Clarification The “Uncommon Allies” story on page 12 of the Oct. 16 issue implied that Duval Teachers United grievances motivated Duval County Schools Superintendent Nikolai Vitti to reduce the number of tests for K-2 students. Vitti said he made that decision based on his own classroom observations and on complaints received from educators.
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This Town Is Murder Local author covers Ottis Toole’s notorious deeds and a century of other gruesome crimes in a terrifying talk
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ttis Toole was a serial killer. He was a serial arsonist. He liked to set fire to old buildings deep in the night, and he liked to masturbate while he watched them burn. Ottis Toole was a cannibal and a necrophiliac. Sometimes, he killed people, then ate large portions of the corpses after having sex with them,” writes Tim Gilmore in “Stalking Ottis Toole: A Southern Gothic.” Toole is just one of a series of Jacksonville killers Gilmore will highlight in a Jacksonville Historical Society talk held the day before Halloween at Old St. Andrews Church. Earlier this year, Gilmore published a 423-page book on Toole, who was born and raised in Jacksonville, and died of liver failure in prison at age 49, after claiming to have committed hundreds of murders from 1976 to 1983. As he began looking into Toole’s horrific life, Gilmore found it hard to determine what parts of Toole’s story were true. “I became obsessed with figuring out which Ottis was Ottis, with trying to cut through the lies and legends, the confusion and suffering,” Gilmore writes in the foreword of his book. When he was first asked to speak before the history group, Gilmore, a professor at Florida State College at Jacksonville, was told by the group’s executive director, Emily Lisska, that Toole “was too creepy” to be the only topic. “We try to explore all areas of North Florida history — the good, the bad and the ugly,” said Lisska, who added the group’s programs are designed “to explore the diverse history of Jacksonville.” His topic is now “Malice Aforethought: A Century of Murders in Jacksonville.” The stories range from a civil rights-era shooting to a citrus magnate’s second double murder to a serial killer gunned down by police while allegedly trying to escape from custody. He notes in his book that in recent years, Jacksonville has been known as the murder capital of Florida. For years, Gilmore, who was born and raised in Jacksonville, has written hundreds of stories about his native city, publishing many of them in his books and displaying them on his website, jaxpsychogeo.com. “Psychogeography is the tendency in certain art and literature to 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | OCTOBER 23-29, 2013
Florida State College at Jacksonville professor Tim Gilmore will speak about 100 years of Jacksonville murders, including those in his book on Ottis Toole, at the Oct. 30 meeting of the Jacksonville Historical Society. Photo: Dennis Ho
explore place as itself having a personality,” Gilmore explained. Gilmore attended Nathan B. Forrest High School and said the name of the school, which brings to mind a Confederate general and Ku Klux Klan leader, should be changed. He earned his bachelor’s and master’s degrees from the University of North Florida and later earned his doctorate from the University of Florida. Now in his seventh year of teaching at FSCJ, Gilmore said the Toole book was a huge project. He is currently researching Jacksonville philanthropist and businesswoman Eartha White. “Quite honestly, I tend to work obsessively,” Gilmore said in an email about the Toole book. “Altogether, research, writing and rereading it so many times it made me sick about a year.” Gilmore’s book explores the myths and stories about Toole, who grew up in the city’s Springfield neighborhood and claimed to have killed several hundred people while working with his friend and lover Henry Lee Lucas. Toole also confessed to kidnapping and killing 6-year-old Adam Walsh in 1981 in Hollywood, Fla., but he later recanted. John Walsh, host of the television show, “America’s Most Wanted,” and his wife, Revé, released a statement on Dec. 17, 2008, saying they believed Toole was responsible. “From all the evidence presented to us, we agree with the conclusion shared by the key investigators that it is clear and irrefutable that Ottis Toole was the abductor and killer of our son Adam.” Arthur Jay Harris, writer of a number of South Florida crime novels, praised Gilmore’s book on Toole in a September review posted on Amazon.com. “Gilmore previously has written a book about ghost stories from Jacksonville, and it’s hard not to think of Toole as another ghost story. Nobody in law enforcement really knew how to handle him, because Toole was just, well, not quite of this world. Gilmore, who researched Toole, writing the only biography about him — and not exactly the most conventional one, at that — gets him,” said Harris, author of “Jeffrey Dahmer’s Dirty Secret: The Unsolved Murder of Adam Walsh.”
In addition to Toole, Gilmore plans to talk about the 1964 slaying of Johnnie Mae Chappell, a 35-year-old black mother of 10 children. As she walked along a dark road, Chappell was shot and killed by a group of white men in a car. It occurred during a period of civil rights unrest in Jacksonville.
“I became obsessed with figuring out which Ottis was Ottis, with trying to cut through the lies and legends, the confusion and suffering.” One of the men in the car, the shooter, was sentenced to 10 years in prison for manslaughter, but served only four years, while the other three men went free. Chappell is recognized as a martyr at the Civil Rights Memorial in Montgomery, Ala. Gilmore also plans to cover the killing of Marie Louise Gato, who was shot several times outside her home in Jacksonville’s Springfield area in 1897. As she lay dying, she named her killer, Gilmore said. “I know I am about to die and that I am in a dying condition. It was Eddie Pitzer who shot me,” she said, according to 1897 stories from The Florida Times-Union. After a trial and a six-hour closing argument from his attorney, who collapsed in the courtroom, Pitzer was acquitted, Gilmore noted. Another well-known murder occurred in 1934 when “Citrus King” J.J. Mendenhall, who had served time at Raiford for the slaying of a mother and daughter near Safety Harbor, was arrested and tried in Jacksonville for the grisly killing of Mary Rae Anderson, 60, and her 84-year-old mother, Laura Mae. The mother was stabbed to death, and the daughter’s skull was crushed with a hammer. Mendenhall was also acquitted, Gilmore said. Gilmore also plans to discuss Jacksonville serial killer Paul John Knowles, known as the Casanova Killer, who frequently picked up women at bars and sometimes killed them.
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Knowles claimed to have killed sisters Mylette and Lillian Anderson, aged 6 and 11, near their Northside Jacksonville home from where they were kidnapped. He also murdered a 65-year-old woman in Atlantic Beach. He is accused of slaying 18 to 35 people, Gilmore said. While riding in a patrol car, Knowles escaped from his handcuffs and grabbed an officer’s gun. After a struggle, Knowles was fatally shot three times in the chest, Gilmore said. At FSCJ, Gilmore teaches writing and literature, including ghost stories, and classes on urban legends and legend-tripping. “I should say that I don’t use the word ‘ghost’ necessarily in a paranormal sense. I think historical forces ‘haunt’ us in all kinds of ways, some obvious and some incredibly subtle,” Gilmore said. Legend-tripping is a sociological term, which means taking trips to sites around which legends are made, Gilmore said. He often sends his students to visit, research and write about sites around Jacksonville. Gilmore’s other works include “Doors in the Light and the Water: The Life and Collected Works of Empty Boat,” “Ghost Compost: Strange Little Story,” “This Kind of City: Ghost Stories and Psychological Landscapes” and poetry collections. Gilmore’s book on Toole is available at Chamblin’s Uptown, Chamblin Bookmine, San Marco Bookstore and the Jacksonville Historical Society, and can be ordered on Amazon.com or on his website, jaxpsychogeo.com. Ron Word rword@folioweekly.com MALICE AFORETHOUGHT: A CENTURY OF MURDERS IN JACKSONVILLE Author Tim Gilmore signs copies of his book at 6:30 p.m. and speaks at 7 p.m. Oct. 30 Old St. Andrews Church, 317 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown Free 655-0064, jaxhistory.com
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TSA Begins PreCheck Screening at JIA Screening for some passengers will get a little easier at Jacksonville International Airport with the start of TSA’s PreCheck, which will allow frequent passengers booked on certain airlines to enjoy expedited security screening. Those who use the program won’t have to remove their shoes, belts or light jackets or a laptop from its bag. The program is available to passengers on American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines and US Airways. Details are at cbp.gov. To apply, passengers must fill out an online application, verify their identity and provide fingerprints. There’s an $85 enrollment fee, and TSA expects the vetting process to take two or three weeks.
Mathews Will Be Ready for Big Game The good news about the Mathews Bridge is that repairs are continuing and it should be open in time for the Nov. 2 Florida-Georgia football game. The bad news is that it’s unlikely that any of the structure, hit by a ship on Sept. 26, will reopen early. That was the verdict heard by residents who attended a town meeting put on by Sen. Aubrey Gibson, D-Jacksonville. Gibson stated the obvious: Businesses are hurting and residents have to drive miles out of their way because of the damage.
One Spark Rocks Fundraising Goal One Spark 2014 raised $70,556 from 532 contributors, blasting past its goal of $50,000. The average contribution from the crowdfunding campaign, which ran Sept. 1-Oct. 15 on Rockethub.com, was $133. Last year, One Spark’s initial seed money of $106,689 was raised from 411 backers. The goal amount was lowered this year as One Spark shifts to a business- and communitybased sponsorship. “Supporters of One Spark carried us significantly past our goals and because of their action, One Spark will continue to grow and expand to reach a global audience in 2014,” Joe Sampson, One Spark’s executive director, said in a news release.
Downtown Buildings Could Be Historic The state Office of Historic Preservation has recommended that four prominent Downtown Jacksonville buildings be named to the National Register of Historic Places. They include the Laura Street Trio, comprising the Florida National Bank building, built in 1902, the Bisbee building, constructed in 1908, and the Florida Life building, built in 1911. The Bisbee building was one of the nation’s first reinforced concrete highrise structures; the Florida Life building was named Florida’s first skyscraper. The Barnett building was also recommended for the prestigious list. Developers plan to add a Courtyard by Marriott hotel, two restaurants, a bank and a rooftop bar at the Laura Street Trio complex.
Sheriff Seeks Mounted Posse Nassau County Sheriff Bill Leeper is seeking a few good men, women and horses to form a civilian posse to assist in parades, community events and search-and-
rescue efforts. Volunteers must be at least 18 years old, own their own horses and have horse transportation. Applicants must complete a background check and interview. Those selected must attend a basic training course along with their horses. Applications are available at the Sheriff’s Office at 76001 Bobby Moore Circle in Yulee.
Bye-bye to the BOE Sally Bradshaw, who was once Gov. Jeb Bush’s chief of staff and a backer of the Common Core State Standards, abruptly resigned from the Florida Board of Education on Oct. 14. According to the Associated Press, Bradshaw’s letter of resignation was effective immediately. She cited family obligations as reason for stepping down. At odds with some of the actions of the seven-member board, she questioned a decision to create a safety net so annual school grades wouldn’t drop more than one letter grade.
Bondi Makes Bucks at Rescheduled Fundraiser Attorney General Pam Bondi’s re-election campaign collected $140,000 from a Sept. 10 fundraiser which caused the delay of the execution of convicted killer Marshall Lee Gore. Another $26,000 in contributions was listed by Bondi on Sept. 11, and an electioneering campaign organization, “And Justice for All,” collected $55,764. Bondi does not have an announced challenger for the 2014 election, according to the News Service of Florida. Bondi apologized and said she shouldn’t have requested a delay of the execution just because it conflicted with her fundraising party.
JaxPort Project Tackles Clean Air JaxPort has installed 19 diesel oxidation catalysts on its cranes and other equipment to help reduce diesel emissions at the port. The voluntary project was funded through a $588,325 grant awarded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, according to Nancy Rubin, a port spokesperson. The work was completed over a three-month period at Talleyrand and Blount Island Marine terminals. The catalysts are designed to reduce diesel emissions by 10 tons per year, particulate matter by 20 percent, carbon monoxide by 30 percent and hydrocarbons by 50 percent.
Running of the Bull? Ernest Hemmingway would be shocked! A local business owner dressed as a bull and riding a Segway will kick off the fourth annual Festival de Aviles in St. Augustine on Aviles Street, the oldest street in America. The two-day festival, held Oct. 26-27, is based on the two-day festival in Pamplona, Spain. Local business owners dress in period clothing and there’s live music, art, dancing and food. The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, built in 1798 and owned and operated by The National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in the State of Florida, will host an arts and crafts display Oct. 26. OCTOBER 23-29, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 7
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Q: Do you have a recommendation for a calendar app for my iPhone? I’ve kept my calendar as a list in my notes for years and have accidentally deleted it multiple times, which is all stupid, I know. I haven’t found a calendar app yet that I like. Suggestions? A: The built-in calendar app on iOS 7 is fairly good. There are a few good alternatives, but I honestly don’t think you want a calendar app. I think you want a good task manager or to-do list app. Maybe I’m a stickler for the Getting Things Done method, but you should only use a calendar for events that are set in time, not for tasks. You can set deadlines for your tasks, but you shouldn’t put them on your calendar. The Reminders app in iOS is a decent task app, but we have some other suggestions for other to-do list apps that will work much better than trying to use a calendar app. We also have a suggestion for getting back those lost notes. Check out our blog at folioweekly.com/deemable, and we’ll show you how.
For politicians, controversy goes with the territory. Just ask Jacksonville City Councilwoman Kimberly Daniels. Before she was even elected to office, the At Large Group 1 representative came under fire for a colorful past that included drug addiction, drug dealing and prostitution. She’s publicly spoken out about the sins of homosexuality, made anti-Semitic remarks and thanked God for slavery. And since taking office, Daniels, a “deliverance minister” who founded Spoken Word Ministries and Kimberly Daniels Ministries International, has been featured on the National Geographic Channel series “Taboo” for performing exorcisms. Halloween is a particularly sensitive time for Daniels – she believes the holiday has “demonic roots” and the candy handed out is “prayed over by witches.” Daniels has countless dedicated followers around the globe, but some may find her beliefs somewhat extreme. In that spirit (pardon the pun), I’ve created “Things Kimberly Daniels Has Actually Said About Halloween or Fake ‘Quotes’ I Made Up.” Head on over to my blog at folioweekly.com/specktator to take the quiz. Obviously, high scores will not be rewarded with candy.
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Bouquets & Brickbats Bouquets to UNF sophomore Connor Spielmaker, who has been chosen as a student representative of the national College Broadcasters Incorporated board starting Dec. 1. Spielmaker has served as the station manager for Spinnaker Television since January. CBI has more than 300 member stations, including Spinnaker Television and Spinnaker Radio. Spielmaker will be representing student-run broadcast stations around the country. He will serve in the position for one year. Brickbats to the Jacksonville City Council’s Rules Committee for not acting on the appointments of Nancy Soderberg and Jim Citrano to the Jacksonville Port Authority. Council members said they wanted to keep “some continuity on the appointed board,” though Citrano would be a reappointment. Could it be that the appointment of Soderberg, a former United Nations ambassador, is being held up because she’s a Democrat? Bouquets to Shannon Goss and 80 CSX employees and volunteers from City Year who agreed to spruce up and renovate Dignity U Wear, a nonprofit that provides new clothing for people in need. Volunteers painted Dignity U Wear’s exterior, improved safety features and created a new mural on Oct. 19. CSX and Dignity U Wear have had a long relationship and have delivered more than $230,000 in clothing since 2009. 8 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | OCTOBER 23-29, 2013
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You have to respect their intellect and diligence, even though they’re bad guys
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like professional criminals. By these, I mean guys who get up with the birds every morning and sally forth into the sunshine to rob, steal, deal or defraud $100,000 or more per year from willing (at the time) customers and unwilling victims. They’re a cheerful lot, smart, busy and industrious. I always tell them that, with their brains and work habits, they could get rich the slow way in honest enterprise. They laugh and, with the patience one employs with the foolish, explain that honest money just doesn’t taste as sweet and it doesn’t come as fast. Because I speak to these guys while working with their attorneys and can’t rat or testify, they’re happy to chat. One ran a check-kiting scheme through which he stole $3 million from Winn-Dixie and Walmart. The technique was so simple that I briefly pondered a move to the dark side. Alas, one of the skills required was the ability to effortlessly seduce the young women who work at check-cashing shops, which will never work for a guy like me who has, as they say, a face made for radio. Another guy was a “mechanic” (expert car thief) who stole luxury cars to order and shipped them to South America and the Middle East in containers whose hinky paperwork slid through the greased fingers of our fine port employees. Dope distributors — “dealers” are expendable sales staff — are always on the big crook list. The best achieve the Dope Trifecta, which is to get in the dope business, get rich and get out, without being imprisoned or killed. The exit technique is to call associates and report being busted in some faraway place like Alaska or Samoa, and that you’ll be gone for a long time. The associates will then steal the business and forget about you, which is the idea. My personal favorite was a Cuban guy who figured that the way to rob American banks was to steal by remote control from Montevideo, Uruguay. He set up a café with free Internet, then sat in a back room, skimming customers’ bank account and credit card numbers. The official Uruguayan attitude? Who cares about gringo crooks stealing from gringo banks in a city where you can dance the “milonga” under the stars and drink the rich reds of Córdoba as South Atlantic winds whisper over the cobblestones? Indeed. So how do police catch big crooks? Mostly they don’t. A few, simple precautions make them nearly cop-proof. Big crooks do business in one city and live in another. They never use real names, never write anything on a computer and never use phones for business. They drive rental cars so that, when cops run the tags, the computer pops “Avis” as the owner. The really big boys, who can invest serious money in a happy future, become citizens of Honduras, Togo or the Maldives, which will, for appropriate compensation, issue a passport
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in a new name with numbers that will check out on airport and cop computers. The other necessary quality is to be cold as ice and to love no one, except provisionally, and to eschew complications like wives and children and property owned in fee simple. The ties that bind are the nets that hold when it’s time to cut and run. Property? Too many records. When big crooks do get busted, it’s usually due to one mindset and two screw-ups. The mindset is that they’re smarter than the people from whom they steal and that the victims deserve to lose because they’re stupid. This is not always the case. The first screw-up is to brag about crimes to get sex. These guys are smart but not always chick magnets. They have to flash cash and talk big in order to get laid. When later they cheat the women or trade them in for sportier models, the ladies dial 1-800-bustthatmotherfucker. Only the top crooks have the discipline, and the cash, to get sex anonymously from professionals. The second screw-up is to put down roots such as wives, kids, houses and good works. Some of these mopes enjoy the double life so much they can’t resist joining boards of directors, donating to charity and appearing in newspapers and on television! That’s what happened to Bernie Madoff. When his billion-dollar ponzi imploded, he was aboard his yacht off the coast of Venezuela. He could have turned the boat and grabbed a jet from any port between Caracas and Rio. He didn’t. He had a wife and children he loved, and friends, some of whom were criminal associates. He went back to the U.S. and took the heat so they didn’t have to. In a way, it’s too bad. With the proper passport, he might have escaped to a place like Andorra, a principality on the Franco-Spanish border that has no extradition treaty with the U.S. The mountain views, they say, are stunning. The food is Spanish, the wines are French and the dialect is an intriguing mélange of Provençal and the language of “Don Quijote.” That would certainly beat the concrete and steel hotel he lives in now. It’s run by the United States of America and is never subject to sequester or government shutdown because it’s part of that 24/7 world we call Crime City. Wes Denham themail@folioweekly.com
Denham is the author of “Arrested,” “What to Do When Your Loved One’s in Jail” and “ArrestProof Yourself ” by Chicago Review Press. You can reach him at wesdenham.com.
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teve Livingstone sees the fervor in Jacksonville’s soccer community and believes the city will embrace its North American Soccer League expansion franchise. Livingstone, who formerly had stints with NFL Europe’s Scottish Claymores and with the Jacksonville Jaguars for the last eight years, was brought in as club president. The team will take the field for the 2015 season. He said anecdotal and statistical evidence shows Jacksonville is a viable market for the league. “Jacksonville is already a great soccer community through the tremendous work that’s been done within the numerous youth and adult soccer leagues that have been operating for many years here,“ Livingstone said by email. “You just need to visit any of the soccer parks around the city and region on a Saturday morning to see how many people are enjoying the game.” He said a vibrant local community rabidly supports the U.S. Men’s National Team (USMNT) at area sports bars and through social media. Livingstone estimated that there are 200,000 people in town with an interest in soccer. Will those numbers translate into paying customers? If they don’t, it won’t be for lack of trying from the local NASL franchise. “We plan on giving Jacksonville a great soccer team and a great experience when they come to our games,” Livingstone said. “Our ticket prices will be very affordable and we will present a great day’s entertainment for everyone.” Ticket prices for Jacksonville games have not been set. Individual game tickets for NASL games in other markets range from $10 to $55. We’ve seen expansion teams come and go in the region. Corporate sponsorship is always part of the plan and a recurrent challenge. According to Livingstone, corporations will get involved because “we can deliver a specific, passionate and highly engaged audience to them,” and because the team will be involved in the community through clinics and camps, and will be bringing in world-class soccer events beyond the NASL schedule. The NASL has been around in its current version since 2009, as sort of a minor league compared to Major League Soccer (MLS) in the U.S. (not to mention Barclays Premier League), and now — as soccer becomes a major sport domestically — is betting heavily on expansion markets.
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Livingstone has deep soccer roots, having worked for the Scottish Claymores around the same time that NASL Commissioner Bill Peterson was president of National Football League Europe. “The ownership have great ambitions for the league and to get back to the success it had in the ’70s and early ’80s, and Bill is a great man to lead that expansion,” Livingstone wrote. The NASL has teams in Atlanta, Blaine, Minn., Cary, N.C., Edmonton, Alberta, Fort Lauderdale, Hempstead, N.Y., St. Petersburg and San Antonio. The league will expand into Ashburn, Va., Ottawa and Indianapolis in 2014, he said. “We’ll come on stream in the spring of 2015 alongside Oklahoma City, but I know there are great plans to continue the expansion of the league and continue to grow and develop it on and off the field,” Livingstone wrote. Soccer fans want to know how good the level of play will be. Livingstone said they won’t be disappointed. “The NASL has already got great reviews on the quality of the soccer that’s being played, which I believe matches anything that we’ve seen in MLS. NASL recruits professional soccer players from all over the world, and the quality of the play and the players is extremely high,” Livingstone said. “I think soon we’ll see an NASL team make a major run in the U.S. Open Cup, which is open to all clubs in the U.S., which will highlight the quality of the game that’s being played,” Livingstone said. Perhaps this year’s best candidate for such an honor would be the New York Cosmos, currently the class of the NASL. Maybe one day that could be Jacksonville. AG Gancarski themail@folioweekly.com twitter.com/aggancarski
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St. Augustine photographer Cat Lippi transformed Donna Deegan for our cover. Photo: Cat Lippi
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t’s a Monday afternoon in Riverside. Artists, photographers, writers, designers, children and even a dog mill in and out of a two-story gallery space at CoRK Arts District. And yet, with all of the distractions present, one of Northeast Florida’s best-known personalities sits as still as a statue. Donna Deegan is transforming into a green-and-gold cobra for Folio Weekly’s Halloween issue. St. Augustine-based photographer and makeup artist Cat Lippi steadies her right elbow with her left hand as she paints the fine lines and details. “I’m frightened to death of snakes,” says Deegan, the former First Coast News anchor, founder of The Donna Foundation, and Lippi’s brave and patient model. “I know that they serve a purpose in the world, but I just can’t stand them.” As for Lippi, who says she was unaware of Deegan’s reptile fears, this elaborate makeup and photo shoot makes perfect sense. By
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day, Lippi works in fish neurobiology at Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience, a University of Florida research institute located at Marineland in southern St. Augustine. Her responsibilities include taking MRIs of dead fish. “I worked as a herpetologist for a bit,” Lippi explains of the branch of zoology that studies amphibians and reptiles. “It’s one of my great passions in life.” Born Catherine Ann Smith on Oct. 6, 1984, in New Orleans, Smith (who now goes by her married name, Lippi) grew up in Jacksonville around the Fort Caroline area. She graduated from Bishop Kenny High School in 2003 and studied wildlife ecology and conservation at the University of Florida. After graduating, Lippi spent two years living in Connecticut and working at Yale University’s Peabody Museum of Natural History. Resettled in Northeast Florida in the last year, Lippi is married (her husband, Danny, is a member of the popular 1980s cover band Papercutt), works by day as a scientist and by night pursues two lifelong passions — photography and horror movies. “I’ve always loved photography,” Lippi says.
“But I didn’t want to commit to it being my career. Now, in my free time, I’m working on this fantastic and horrific photography series. Before this, I did mostly street and event photography.” Under the moniker San Gato Photography (Spanish-to-English translation: Saint Cat), Lippi creates characters inspired by some of her favorite horror films, like John Carpenter’s “The Thing” and the 1954 classic “Creature from the Black Lagoon.” “I thought the creature had a raw deal,” she says of Gill-man. “I always kind of liked the underdog creatures.” For Deegan, horror films are just downright scary. “The last one I saw was ‘Friday the 13th,’ and I didn’t sleep for three weeks,” she explains. “And I still have nightmares about it to this day.” Deegan’s also not much of a Halloween fan: She hasn’t dressed up for the holiday since she was a kid. Though Lippi and Deegan differ when it comes to All Hallows’ Eve, the model recognizes the professionalism of the make-up
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SICK artist. “My whole news anchor career, if it took more than five minutes, I wasn’t gonna do it,” Deegan says of putting on concealer and eye shadow. “But this is much more fun.” Lippi is predominantly self-taught when it comes to learning the tricks of the trade. “The makeup is just something I fell into,” she explains. “It took a lot of trial and error. I read any literature I could get my hands on. It started with me using store-bought Halloween makeup to moving on to better quality products like TAG Body Art and Diamond FX. “I like to use water-based paint because it’s easy to clean up and clean off the models. It also allows me to fix mistakes, where as cream and oil-based makeup is messier,” explains Lippi as she squirts water from a spray bottle onto her paint pallet. “I mix it until I get the consistency I like.” When asked if she has any aspirations to move to Hollywood and become makeup artist to the stars on big-budget films, Lippi answers, “Absolutely not.” When Lippi’s not creating ghoulish creatures, she’s working on her relatively new photography venture called Hound About Town. A self-professed dog-lover, Lippi takes
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on-location pet portraits. She also works in event, travel and human portrait photography. A year into the horror series, Lippi has PROMISE OF BENEFIT enlisted the help of friends (mostly friend and model Blair Richardson) and her husband — pretty much anyone who’s willing to sit still long enough to be transformed and photographed. She began by practicing on herself. “I really appreciate the models that subject themselves to this.” Lippi’s also thankful to the local community of horror film creators and special FX artists. “We’re really good at egging each other on,” she says. Some of the creatures in Lippi’s repertoire include Maleficent, the villain in “Sleeping Beauty,” female demons, a woman with black eyes and red lips bathing in milk titled “La Madre de Leche,” the devil posed on a couch with guns and a Confederate Flag titled “Southern Devil,” femme vampires, a tortured prom queen and demon nurse. “I’m influenced by my day job,” says Lippi, connecting the marine life at Whitney and the characters she builds from scratch. “I like to make them as biological as I can. It’s me paying homage to all of these movies that I like.”
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Because a photograph is a static image — the opposite of a movie — Lippi says there are a lot of shortcuts one can take when putting the costume together. “I’m not a fan of excessive photo-manipulation, so the majority of my creatures and images are created in-camera with practical effects, costumes and makeup.” For this shoot, Lippi created a cobra hood
“I like to make them as biological as I can. It’s me paying homage to all of these movies that I like.” out of thermoplastic, a reusable nontoxic material that becomes pliable and moldable when heated and can be painted on once set. “There’s so much generic bullshit out there,” says Zach Thomas, a fellow St. Augustine-based photographer who has known Lippi for roughly two years. “I really appreciate her work in that it’s experimental. She’s doing something not a lot of people are doing, and I think that makes it all that more special.” Lippi puts the finishing touches on Deegan’s makeup. She rounds out the eyes with black
Lippi said she is mostly self-taught in the tricks of the trade. “It took a lot of trial and error,” she said. “It started with me using store-bought Halloween makeup to moving on to better quality products like TAG Body Art and Diamond FX.”
eye shadow and hands her model the mirror. “That’s frightening,” Deegan says. “If I wasn’t supposed to keep this a secret, I’d drive home with this on and scare my husband.” Deegan might be warming to the idea of dressing up this Halloween, but probably not. As for Lippi, the holiday is just another reason to don Day of the Dead makeup and take on a different persona. But don’t bother looking for her latest creation on Oct. 31: Lippi will be in Orlando watching Nine Inch Nails perform. “I always loved dressing up and often got into trouble for ruining my mother’s makeup to paint myself like various woodland creatures and cats, but Halloween was always special because everyone took part in the fun as a community,” Lippi says. “I suppose I never really grew up because Halloween continues to be a big event for me.” Kara Pound themail@folioweekly.com
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Lippi painted and photographed herself for “Demon’s Head” in 2012. Photo: Cat Lippi
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Lippi shows Deegan what she looks like as a cobra. Photo: Dennis Ho
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or most people, finding out they have cancer is one of the scariest things they can think of — a real sucker punch to the gut. Donna Deegan, founder and president of the Donna Foundation, who has battled against breast cancer three times and is currently cancer-free, said dealing with it is largely a matter of attitude. “You choose whether it is scary or not. You choose to deal with it or cower in fear,” Deegan said. With Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Halloween occurring in the same month, Folio Weekly convinced Deegan to undergo a scary transformation to make a point about breast cancer. Deegan said it’s OK to be afraid when confronted with a cancer diagnosis or while undergoing chemotherapy, surgery or radiation treatments. “You can’t let yourself freak out and feel bad for yourself. You’ve got to move on. Make it better instead of bitter,” Deegan said. Deegan, a former television anchor who is married to First Coast News meteorologist Tim Deegan, was first diagnosed in 1999 at the age of 38 and again in 2002 and 2007. “I am good and I’m healthy, thank God. I sincerely hope the third time is the charm,” Deegan said. She began her Foundation in 2003 to assist local women battling breast cancer. To date, more than 5,500 First Coast women have been assisted by the Foundation. Deegan said it sounds strange, but said there are advantages to fighting and beating cancer. “It can make people better and stronger when you get yourself out of the worry mode. You can be a more effective human being,”
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she said. More than ever, there are reasons to be hopeful. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic and other scientists around the world are making discoveries and might someday find the treatments allowing breast cancer to be a thing of the past, Deegan said. They are making tremendous breakthroughs in understanding the genes responsible for causing breast cancers and have been developing new and exciting treatments, she said. Since 2008, the Donna Foundation has raised more than $3 million to fight breast cancer. Seventy percent of the money raised by her signature race, the 26.2 with Donna, goes to the Mayo Clinic, and the remaining 30 percent to her foundation to help women battling breast cancer. Ron Word themail@folioweekly.com
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SHOCK ROCK ALICE COOPER
At 65 years old, the godfather of shock rock says the younger generation of bands are “boring.” He told The Weekender in a story published earlier this month, “It’s just unbelievable how boring some of these bands are.” Cooper’s 26th studio album, “Welcome 2 My Nightmare,” dropped in 2011, and he’s still bringing the attitude and shock on stage. 8 p.m. Oct. 29, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $36.50-$76.50, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.
HUMOR DAVID SEDARIS
A great comedian makes you laugh. It is said a great humorist must make you laugh at important topics. Best-selling author, former Macy’s elf and humorist David Sedaris shares his writings and recollections on many topics, including quirky jobs he’s worked (house painter and apple picker, among others). That job at Macy’s helped delivered the material for his comic debut reading “SantaLand Diaries” on NPR. Sedaris shares stories including those from his 2013 book, “Let’s Explore Diabetes with Owls.” 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $48-$62.50, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.
HARD ROCK SALIVA
Less than two months after the release of “In It to Win It,” multiplatinum rock band Saliva drops in with lead singer and Jacksonville native Bobby Amaru. A former member of Burn Season, Amaru joined Saliva in 2012 after the departure of Josey Scott, who left to pursue a solo career. Planet Radio presents the free Halloween Bash. 7 p.m. Oct. 26, Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, free general admission with paid sections $6-$40, 223-9850, brewstersmegaplex.com.
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CULTURE OCTOBER GULLAH FESTIVAL
The Jacksonville Gullah Geechee Nation’s thirdannual festival showcases the culture, food, music and art of the descendants of slaves from the sea islands of the Southeast. The festival includes artists, storytellers, dancers and other performers. Free admission to the Ritz Museum includes the opportunity to see “Word, Shout, Song” – a Smithsonian exhibit on pioneering linguist Lorenzo Dow Turner. Gullah Fest, 10 a.m.- 3 p.m. Oct. 26, Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, free, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com.
BENEFIT 30K FOR 30 YEARS
Black Creek Outfitters celebrates 30 years in business while supporting the St. Johns River. The Pint Night & Party includes free birthday cake and beer from Green Room Brewery, while aiming to raise $30,000 with all proceeds going to the St. Johns Riverkeeper. Over the past six years, the company has donated $30,000 to the nonprofit organization. The John Carver Band performs. 6-9 p.m. Oct. 26, Black Creek Outfitters, 10051 Skinner Lake Drive, Southside, 645-7003, blackcreekoutfitters.com. Photo: Kierah Cattley
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ALT COUNTRY FREEDY JOHNSTON
New York-based singer-songwriter Freedy Johnston’s second album, “Can You Fly,” received rave reviews from Rolling Stone and Spin in the ’90s. That wasn’t bad for a guy who first picked up a guitar at 17 years old. In an interview earlier this year with the Montgomery News, the Kansas native said his songwriting became “more contemplative, more methodical” after his early success. Ace Winn opens. 8 p.m. Oct. 26, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10, 353-6067, underbellylive.com.
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VISUAL ARTS LEE WALTON PLAYS THE WORLD
Artist Lee Walton challenges himself to find all the right moves in “Lee Walton Plays the World (On His Phone).” Billed as “Chess Performance in 40 Parts,” Walton takes on 40 players from around the world. The University of North Carolina at Greensboro associate professor also exhibits his video piece “Mato Jelic,” a sound installation and drawings. Walk-through and reception with the artist and chess enthusiast at 5 p.m. Oct. 30, exhibit continues through Nov. 30, Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert.
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Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz), an outcast at her school, has returned to exact her telekinetic revenge in a remake of Steven King’s “Carrie,” directed by Kimberly Peirce. Photo: Sony Pictures
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he word “re-imagining” seems to have obtruded itself into the publicity materials for the latest big-screen version of Stephen King’s “Carrie.” Obviously, that particular “R-word” sounds more artistic and less blasé than “remake.” It’s all semantics, of course, but such is the nature of advertising. Nonetheless, the new “Carrie” proves more revisited than revised by a new director with another talented cast that should click with younger audiences, particularly those unfamiliar with the 1976 original. This is actually the fourth version of “Carrie,” unless we disregard the 2002 TV movie of the same name and the 1999 sequel called “The Rage: Carrie 2.” But it is best to ignore them. Carrie White (Chloë Grace Moretz) is the oddball of her teenage class, perfectly understandable because her single mother (Julianne Moore) is an unbalanced, sexually repressed religious fanatic. Having become the laughing stock of her peers after a humiliating experience in the shower room, Carrie then becomes the hapless pawn in a vicious game of revenge. On one side is the bad girl (Portia Doubleday) and her cronies; on the other, a bad-girl-gone-good (Gabriella Wilde), her boyfriend (Ansel Elgort) and a sympathetic gym teacher (Judy Geer). Their eventual battleground is the high school prom where a vicious prank results in Carrie letting loose her newly found telekinetic powers in a fiery vengeance of her own. Kimberly Peirce directs in what’s only her third film since “Boys Don’t Cry” (1999), for which Hilary Swank won her first Oscar. The new version of “Carrie” seems mostly true to Brian De Palma’s 1976 original, which resulted in Oscar nominations for Sissy Spacek as the doomed heroine and Piper Laurie as her nutty mom. The opening sequence of the new film, featuring Carrie’s grisly birth, is the major difference in terms of narrative. The closing scenes are also a bit different, but not essentially so. De Palma goes for shock effect;
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Peirce is more thematically oriented. The performances in both versions are equally strong. Moretz brings to her Carrie the same vulnerability and sadness that defined Spacek’s powerful performance, the major difference simply being one of physical appearance and age. The pretty Moretz (16 years old) convincingly plays down her good looks by shrinking into herself. Spacek (26 or 27 at the time of her “Carrie”) radiated maturity and strength as the ugly duckling. As for Carrie’s mother, Julianne Moore plays Mrs. White as more subdued and simmering, whereas Laurie was over-the-top and shrill in the original. Both are compelling. Wilde and Elgort prove particularly appealing as Carrie’s would-be friends, with their predecessors in the De Palma version having been played by Amy Irving (Spielberg’s ex) and William Katt. The new “Carrie,” though R rated for violence, is considerably toned down in regard to sexuality, compared to De Palma’s treatment. He proved blatantly voyeuristic while filming the shower scene in the first film. Peirce also orchestrates the violence in line with today’s standards, giving more time to Carrie’s telekinetic abilities throughout the film. The prom sequence relies heavily on special effects and slow motion where De Palma utilized a split-screen choreography of the mayhem, accentuating the chaos with rapid cuts and shock effects. On this score anyway, the first film is more effective. Moretz literally conducts her telekinetic executions with hand gestures; Spacek achieved the same results with a savage glance. Comparisons aside, however, the new version of “Carrie” is fine on its own terms. Peirce abandons De Palma’s stylistic flourishes for a more traditional narrative style, but apart from that, the major differences are the opening and closing sequences and those goofy ’70s hairstyles. Pat McLeod themail@folioweekly.com OCTOBER 23-29, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 19
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The hidden cameras are ready when 86-year-old Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville) takes his grandson, Billy (Jackson Nicoll), on a road trip that will change Billy’s life forever, as well as the lives of the unsuspecting people they come across in “Bad Grandpa,” directed by Jeff Tremaine. Photo: Paramount Pictures
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BAD GRANDPA **@@ Rated R • Opens Oct. 25 Irving Zisman (Johnny Knoxville), a signature “Jackass” character, and his impressionable grandson, Billy (Jackson Nicoll), go on a wild hidden camera road trip across America, placing real citizens in some unreal and overthe-top situations. BAGGAGE CLAIM *G@@ Rated PG-13 Attractive flight attendant Montana Moore (Paula Patton), a successful career woman, is feeling the pressure: Her little sister’s getting married, and she’s still single. She’s got 30 days to get hitched, so she starts culling through the dregs of past loves. Never a good plan. BATTLE OF THE YEAR G@@@ Rated PG-13 The battle referred to is for dancing, as gutsy and talented Americans dance against the best dancers in the world. BLUE CAPRICE ***G Rated R Director Alexandre Moors’ debut film examines the Beltway snipers – John Allen Muhammad (Isaiah Washington) and Lee Boyd Malvo (Tequan Richmond) – and the father-son relationship that develops between them. Douglas Anderson graduate Cassandra Freeman co-stars as a woman from whom Muhammad seeks help. BOSS **@@ Not Rated The Hindi action comedy features Boss (Akshay Kumar), who travels with an entourage of trucks and cheerleaders. Boss is billed as a “one-man army” who must travel to Delhi to take on powerful adversaries. CAPTAIN PHILLIPS ***G Rated PG-13 This real-life drama is based on the book “A Captain’s Duty: Somali Pirates, Navy SEALS and Dangerous Days at Sea” by Captain Richard Phillips and Stephan Talty. Tom Hanks plays Phillips, a sea captain whose cargo ship is boarded by Somali pirates – Muse (Barkhad Abdi), Bilal (Barkhad Abdirahman), Najee (Faysal Ahmed) and Elmi (Mahat M. Ali) – in April 2009. It’s a helluva story, told with competence by all involved. It’s also the type of drama that gets nominated for writing, directing and acting Oscars. CARRIE ***@ Rated R Reviewed in this issue. CLOUDY WITH A CHANCE OF MEATBALLS 2 **G@ Rated PG This sequel is merely a rehash of the first one: same problems, different version. Kids will love the food creatures, though. Co-starring the voices of Bill Hader, James Caan,
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Anna Faris, Terry Crews, Andy Samberg, Benjamin Bratt and the delightful Neal Patrick Harris.
the line be drawn between the public’s right to know and an organization’s right to secrecy?
THE COUNSELOR ***@ Rated R • Opens Oct. 25 Hoping to make a one-time deal that would secure his financial future, a lawyer (Michael Fassbender) takes a dip into the drug trafficking world and soon finds that it can be harder to exit than he imagined. Javier Bardem, Penélope Cruz, Cameron Diaz and Brad Pitt fill out an all-star cast. Directed by Ridley Scott, “The Counselor” is also the screenwriting debut of Pulitzer Prize-winning author Cormack McCarthy (“The Road”).
GRACE UNPLUGGED **G@ Rated PG The inspirational drama stars AJ Michalka as Gracie, a young singer who hopes her faith is strong enough to take her to the top.
DON JON ***@ Rated R The much-acclaimed film, written, directed and starring Joseph Gordon-Levitt offers brutally honest truths that will strike a chord in us all. Jon (Gordon-Levitt) and buddies Bobby (Rob Brown) and Danny (Jeremy Luke) are single young men who play the field – none more successfully than the blasé Jon. Then he meets babe Barbara (Scarlett Johansson), and everything changes. Co-starring a surprisingly adept Tony Danza and Julianne Moore. ESCAPE FROM TOMORROW ***@ Not Rated • Closes at Sun-Ray Cinema Oct. 23 Jim White (Roy Abramsohn) avoids telling his wife and two young kids he’s lost his job by taking them to the “Happiest Place on Earth.” But Disney turns nightmarish as he gets visions of prostituting princesses and devilish children. Is he losing his mind or is the park more sinister than he imagined? Randy Moore’s directorial debut – a black-and-white satire shot without permission in Disney theme parks — is billed as the “most provocative film from the 2013 Sundance Film Festival” and a film that “should not exist.” The Daily Beast called it “Disney’s Worst Nightmare.” ESCAPE PLAN ***@ Rated R Ray Breslin (Sylvester Stallone), an expert on high-tech security, is wrongly imprisoned and must recruit Emil Rottmayer (Stallone’s “Expendables” co-star Arnold Schwarzenegger) to make a plan to escape “The Tomb” – the most impenetrable prison ever built. Directed by Mikael Hafstrom, the action flick co-stars Jim Caviezel, Vincent D’Onofrio, Amy Ryan, Sam Neill and Curtis Jackson (50 Cent). THE FAMILY **G@ Rated R Robert De Niro and Michelle Pfeiffer play Fred and Maggie, a Mafia couple in the witness protection program. They’re living in France with their two kids, Belle (Dianna Agron) and Warren (John D’Leo), trying to fit in. This dark comedy, directed by Luc Besson, has its moments, and De Niro is in his element. THE FIFTH ESTATE ***@ Rated R Events surrounding the first three years of WikiLeaks, the modern journalism website founded by Australian internet activist Julian Assange (Benedict Cumberbatch), and leading up to the site’s 2010 release of the Afghan War Documents are recounted. These documents chronicled the U.S. government’s mistakes, deaths of civilians, Taliban attacks and more over a six-year period. Not surprisingly, the government wasn’t happy. The central question director Bill Condon (“Kinsey”) raises – a question that is as much a sign of modern times as any film this year – is where should
GRAVITY **** Rated PG-13 The mind-blowing, out-of-this-world survival story from director Alfonso Cuaron stars Sandra Bullock as Ryan Stone, a greenhorn medical engineer, and George Clooney as experienced astronaut Matt Kowalsky. While outside the ship making repairs, debris from an exploding satellite severs the astronauts’ communication with Houston (it’s Ed Harris’ voice we hear at NASA – who else?), leaving them tethered together and floating 375 miles above a stark blue Earth far below. They must work together to survive in the most unsuitable environment imaginable for human beings. It’s one of the best films of the year. I’M IN LOVE WITH A CHURCH GIRL *@@@ Rated PG Ja Rule (aka Jeff Atkins) plays Miles Montego, a wealthy playa who’s a retired drug trafficker. He falls for Vanessa (Adrienne Bailon) who’s squeaky-clean. INSIDIOUS: CHAPTER 2 **G@ Rated PG-13 A possessed Josh (Patrick Wilson) has just killed psychic Elise (Lin Shaye) and Josh’s wife Renai (Rose Byrne) is in shock. Demons have followed Josh and Renai’s son Dalton (Ty Simkins) back from the Further (a purgatory-type place where demons latch onto humans and rejoin the living), and a move to Grandma Lorraine’s (Barbara Hershey) house doesn’t help. LEE DANIELS’ THE BUTLER **@@ Rated PG-13 Forest Whitaker plays Cecil Gaines, a character based on the White House butler who served U.S. presidents over three decades, witnessing many of the 20th century’s biggest moments. The all-star cast runs deep with James Marsden as John F. Kennedy, Minka Kelly as Jackie Kennedy, Alan Rickman as Ronald Reagan, Jane Fonda as Nancy Reagan, John Cusack as Richard Nixon and
Robin Williams as Dwight Eisenhower. MACHETE KILLS **G@ Rated R The sequel to “Machete” – well-received by action fans and critics alike – must up the ante on the camp, blood and body count. The antihero Machete (Danny Trejo) tries to take down billionaire arms dealer Luther Voz (Mel Gibson), who’s planning to launch weapons in space to ignite a war. Machete is recruited by the President of the United States – played by Charlie Sheen – we’re not kidding – for the mission, because it “would be impossible for any mortal man.” Directed by Robert Rodriguez and co-starring Michelle Rodriguez, Sofia Vergara, Jessica Alba, Vanessa Hudgens, Antonio Banderas, Cuba Gooding Jr. and Lady Gaga. (Still not kidding.) METALLICA: THROUGH THE NEVER ***G Rated R Not your average behind-the-scenes music doc. Dane DeHaan plays Trip, a roadie for Metallica who’s tasked with a do-or-die assignment during a concert. Easy, right? Wrong. After a dry spell, the metal masters got their shit together; here they bare their souls a bit. And special effects are awesome. With original members James Hetfield and Lars Ulrich, and Kirk Hammett and Robert Trujillo. PERCY JACKSON: SEA OF MONSTERS **@@ Rated PG The sequel opens with Percy (Logan Lerman), Annabeth (Alexandra Daddario) and Grover (Brandon T. Jackson) at Camp Half-Blood, the only place where demigods can live in peace. Or so they think. They’re forced to recover the Golden Fleece, which is located in – you guessed it – the Sea of Monsters (aka the Bermuda Triangle). PRISONERS ***G Rated R This crime thriller stars Hugh Jackman as a father desperate to find his daughter and her friend, missing under mysterious and potentially terrifying circumstances. Costarring Jake Gyllenhaal, Viola Davis and Maria Bello. RIDDICK **G@ Rated R Escaped convict Riddick (Vin Diesel) is left for dead – you know how that usually goes – and faces an alien race of
AREA THEATERS AMELIA ISLAND Carmike 7, 1132 S. 14th St., Fernandina 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 Regal River City 14, River City Marketplace, 12884 City Center Blvd., 757-9880 ORANGE PARK AMC Orange Park 24, 1910 Wells Road, (888) AMC-4FUN Carmike 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
Movies predators and bounty hunters who want him dead in the franchise that started with 2000’s “Pitch Black.” Co-starring Karl Urban and Jordi Molla. Directed by David Twohy. ROMEO AND JULIET *G@@ Rated PG-13 We all know the story: two love-struck kids try to stay together despite their families’ sworn enmity. Co-starring Hailee Steinfeld, Douglas Booth and Christian Cooke as Mercutio. RUNNER RUNNER **@@ Rated R Richie Furst’s (Justin Timberlake) success at online poker pays for grad school at Princeton – for a while. When he loses, he goes to Costa Rica to meet offshore businessman Ivan Block (Ben Affleck). Ivan recruits Richie (not knowing Richie thinks Ivan cheated him) to work for his gambling empire, but the stakes get higher when the feds want Richie to help bust Ivan. Directed by Brad Furman, the drama co-stars Gemma Arterton and Anthony Mackie. RUSH ***G Rated R The story of Formula One racing archrivals in 1976, director Ron Howard’s latest film is a fascinating character study of polar opposites with one thing in common: winning. Adrenaline junkie James Hunt (Chris Hemsworth) is reckless and self-centered, living the high life on and off the track. Niki Lauda (Daniel Brühl) is grounded and super-serious; he comes from money, and uses it, along with his vast knowledge of racing, to build the fastest car possible. WADJDA **** Rated PG • Opens Oct. 25 at Regal Beach Blvd. Wadjda, 10, yearns for a bicycle so she can beat a neighborhood boy in a race; her mother won’t allow it because of the notion that a bicycle is hazardous to a girl’s virtue. The determined Wadjda has no choice but to raise the money herself. This, the first feature film to be shot entirely in Saudi Arabia, is also the first feature film to be made by a female Saudi filmmaker. WE’RE THE MILLERS ***@ Rated R Small-time drug dealer David (Jason Sudeikis) uses the “perfect family” façade when he’s offered $100,000 to bring back “a little bit” of weed from Mexico. The family includes stripper Rose (Jennifer Aniston), latchkey teenager Kenny (Will Poulter) and homeless teen Casey (Emma Roberts). Sudeikis has great one-liners, Aniston unfurls a edgy/sexy/funny performance like her role in “Horrible Bosses.”
OTHER FILMS
BROADWAY IDIOT The Green Day music documentary “Broadway Idiot” screens 7 p.m. Oct. 24, Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, $9 for adults, $7 for seniors and students, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. DRACULA 3D Dario Argento’s “Dracula 3D” screens 11:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26, Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, $10 for adults, $8 for seniors and students, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. SANGUIVOROUS Accompanied by a live score from Tatsuya Nakatani and Eugene Chadbourne comes the first silent Japanese vampire movie, “Sanguivorous,” screens 7:30 p.m. Nov. 7, Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., Five Points, $12, 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY In support of its newest exhibit, “Great Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Meteors,” MOSH screens “Deep Impact” on the rooftop, 7:15 p.m. Nov. 9, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $8, 396-7062, themosh.org. LATITUDE 30 MOVIES “Elysium” and “Despicable Me 2” screen, CineGrille, Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, Southside. Call for showtimes. 365-5555. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME IMAX THEATER “Gravity: An IMAX 3D Experience,” “Great White Shark 3D,” “Tornado Alley 3D” and “The Last Reef 3D” are screened, World Golf Hall of Fame Village IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-IMAX, worldgolfimax.com. For a complete list of film events or to submit your own, go to folioweekly.com/calendar. For step-bystep submission instructions, go to folioweekly.com/ eventhowto.html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings. The submission deadline for print publication is 4 p.m. Monday, 10 days before publication. Due to space constraints, not all events will appear in print.
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Philly rocker Kurt Vile updates mellow classic rock for the 21st century KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS with BEACH FOSSILS and VBA 8 p.m. Oct. 31 Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco Tickets: $17 398-7496, jaxlive.com
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n a musical world where breathless genrehopping is par for the course, it’s hard to fathom how Philadelphia rocker Kurt Vile has achieved such critical and commercial success. The long-haired, laid-back singer/songwriter drawls in a nonchalant manner akin to North Floridian Tom Petty, while his steady, often noodling guitar riffs hark back to American rock masters like Neil Young, John Fahey and Bruce Springsteen. The title of Vile’s latest album, “Wakin on a Pretty Daze,” pretty much says it all about his music: extended jams that stretch their legs for seven or sometimes eight minutes, hitting a sweet spot between stoner bliss and textural spaciousness. Vile’s sonic success has built slowly but surely, and it’s evident that his family-first life back in Philadelphia keeps him grounded.
Folio Weekly: You’re releasing a deluxe version of “Wakin on a Pretty Daze” less than a year after it originally came out. What’s the motivation for that? Kurt Vile: Well, the label is all about putting out more material, especially if an album does well, which “Wakin” did. But it’s essentially just a new EP [“It’s a Big World Out There (And I Am Scared)”] packaged with the full-length, which has some new cover art. F.W.: “Wakin” features cover art of a Philadelphia street mural painted by Steve Powers that’s thematically linked to the album’s content. How did that come about? K.V.: Cover art requires a lot more work than you would imagine. But I’ve always been into it. On [2011 album] “Smoke Ring for My Halo,” the label steered me away from my own brand of quirky DIY art on the theory that people didn’t know who I was. So I got way back into it with the mural on “Wakin.”
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F.W.: Is it difficult to reproduce your meticulously recorded albums onstage? K.V.: When I first started recording “Wakin,” I was probably even more meticulous, which had me thinking, “How am I going to do it live?” But you can’t really make your live show sound too much like your record. [The live show] is this
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raw version that takes on a whole different life on the road; some nights it’s solid and some nights it’s loose. Eventually, I would like to pull off an epic live performance with complete control, but right now I’m still doing the Crazy Horse thing. F.W.: Neil Young and other classic rockers like Tom Petty serve as touchstones for your music. Are you trying to update classic rock for the 21st century? K.V.: I definitely strive to make classic rock, but not in an ironic or nostalgic way. I just want to write songs of that caliber — songs like [Young’s] “Heart of Gold” that sound good anytime you hear them and aren’t of a time. I love noise and experimental trippy stuff, but I’m not going to regress and do super inaudible lo-fi music again. I’m never going to write something that doesn’t have a classic song structure. No matter what, it’s got to have heart. F.W.: The fact that you’re married with kids seems to lead off every Kurt Vile story these days. Has the press made too much of your personal life? K.V.: Somewhere along the way, enough people put that twist on me. Also, I had my kids touring with me on my last two records, which both have certain lyrical elements that reference my family. So yeah, people do talk about it a lot more than they do with other musicians. Tons of people who play music have kids and a family. They just don’t talk about it as much. F.W.: Is it hard to tour so much when you’ve got a great life at home? K.V.: I still like touring. The more you do it, the more your shows become natural. But that’s the whole mindfuck of the artist: It’s normal to play every night for a couple of weeks and become like a machine. Every night you’re getting better. That goes for writing songs, too. One week, you’re writing a lot of them, and the next, you can’t even imagine picking up your guitar. I definitely don’t want to stay home and not play, since that’s a huge part of my life. But I embrace my family in much the same way. Those two things are both really important to me. Nick McGregor themail@folioweekly.com
CONCERTS THIS WEEK
BILL KIRCHEN, JOEY KERR 8 p.m. Oct. 23 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $15, 398-7496. HONKY SUCKLE 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, $5, 277-8010. THE DEER TRACKS, MATTHEW, CONNOR 9 p.m. Oct. 23 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $8-$10. THE REVEREND HORTON HEAT, WAYNE “THE TRAINâ€? HANCOCK 8 p.m. Oct. 24 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $20, 398-7496. WATERMELON SLIM BLUES BENEFIT 8 p.m. Oct. 24, Friday Musicale, 645 Oak St., Riverside, $20. SWITCHFOOT 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $28.50-$38.50, 355-2787. CRESCENDO AMELIA BIG BAND 6:45 p.m. Oct. 24 at 207 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $30, 261-6749. ALYCAT 9 p.m. Oct. 24 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $5. WE CAME AS ROMANS, SILVERSTEIN, CHUNK? NO! CAPTAIN CHUNK!, THE COLOR MORALE, DANGERKIDS 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $20-$40, 223-9850. THE MAIN SQUEEZE, PARKERURBAN BAND, B.A.S.H. 9 p.m. Oct. 25 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10. NEKO CASE 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, $35, 209-0399. PEACH KELLI POP, COLLEEN GREEN, THE MEMORIES, WHITE FANG, GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, QUEEN BEEF, THE MOLD, THE PREMADONNASAURS Oct. 25 at Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 825-4959. BUILT TO SPILL, SLAM DUNK, GENDERS 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473. EMERY, THE CLASSIC CRIME, PEACE MERCUTIO, THIS WILD LIFE 8 p.m. Oct. 25, Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Riverside, $14-$18, 388-7807. SOUL GRAVY 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 277-8010. MONDO MIKE & THE PO BOYS Oct. 25 at Zeta, 131 First Ave. N., Jax Beach, 372-0727. UNDERHILL ROSE, JON SHAIN 6 p.m. Oct. 25 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008. LINDA GRENVILLE & THE FOOT SERVANTS Oct. 25 at 200 First Street Courtyard, Neptune Beach, free. MUDTOWN, COON DOGGIN OUTLAWS Oct. 25 at Shantytown Pub, 22 W. Sixth St., Springfield, 798-8222. RACHEL McGOYE 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. MIKE STUD 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $15, VIP $40. JOHN FOGERTY 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., $39.50-$79.50, 209-0367. ROBERT RANDOLPH & THE FAMILY BAND 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $27, 246-2473. LINDA GRENVILLE & THE FOOT SERVANTS, MIKE KING Oct. 26 at Riverside Arts Market River Stage, 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 554-6865. CROCODILES, ROYAL BANGS 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496. FREEDY JOHNSTON, ACE WINN 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $10, 353-6067. TENT CITY 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Dog Star Tavern, 10 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, free, 277-8010. SALIVA, OCTOBER GLORY 7 p.m. Oct. 26 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $6-40, 223-9850. MICHAEL RAY 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Mavericks at the Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, $5, 356-1110. OTEP, NEW YEAR’S DAY, STOLEN BABIES 6 p.m. Oct. 27 at Brewster’s Roc Bar, 845 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $12, 223-9850. BIG TICKET BATTLE: Solid Gold Thunder, 100 Watt Vipers, Jumping Ship, Decided by Fate 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496 WEEK OF WONDERS, ASCETIC, GLITTERPISS 8 p.m. Oct. 27 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. MELISSA FERRICK 7 p.m. Oct. 27 at The Original CafĂŠ Eleven, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, $15, 460-9311. THE WORLD IS A BEAUTIFUL PLACE, DAYLIGHT 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. LARRY & HIS FLASK, ONWARD 8 p.m. Oct. 28 at Jack
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DOLDRUMS Melodic metalcore band We Came As Romans – Eric Choi (from left), Lou Cotton, Kyle Pavone, Dave Stephens, Joshua Moore, Andy Glass – arrive with support from Silverstein, Chunk? No! Captain Chunk!, The Color Morale and Dangerkids Oct. 24 at Brewster’s Roc Bar in Arlington. Photo: Douglas Sonders Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $10, 398-7496. MICHAEL BUBLE 8 p.m. Oct. 29, Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, $54.50-$99.50, 630-3900. ASLEEP AT THE WHEEL 7:30 Oct. 29 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra, $37.50-$47.50, 209-0399. ALICE COOPER 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $36.50-$76.50, 355-2787. THE MOMS, WHISKEYFACE 8 p.m. Oct. 29 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. THE JOINT CHIEFS OF MATH, 1994! 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, $5, 677-2977. DANNY AVILA 9 p.m. Oct. 30 at Pure, 8206 Philips Highway, Southside, 694-1253. SLEIGH BELLS, DOLDRUMS 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $20, 246-2473. STEPDAD, MVSCLES, NORTHE 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $10.
LIONIZE, PRIMITIVE HARD DRIVE, TOMMY HARRISON GROUP 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. WHETHERMAN 6 p.m. Oct. 30 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008. JAHMAN BRAHMAN 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 353-6067. CITIZEN, WE STILL DREAM 8 p.m. Oct. 30 at Atticus Bar, 325 W. Forsyth St., Downtown, $10, 634-8813.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
KURT VILE & THE VIOLATORS, BEACH FOSSILS Oct. 31, Jack Rabbits GIANT PANDA GUERILLA DUB SQUAD Oct. 31, The Original CafÊ Eleven SENSES FAIL Oct. 31, Brewster’s Roc Bar
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COSMIC CHARLIE PRESENTS
DARK SIDE OF THE DEAD SATURDAY NOVEMBER 2
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KIMIE / THE JAHMEN SUNDAY NOVEMBER 3
REEL BIG FISH/GOLDFINGER BEAUTIFUL BODIES, BEEBS&HER MONEYMAKERS TUESDAY NOVEMBER 5
LESS THAN JAKE, ANTI-FLAG Masked Intruder/Get Dead WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 6
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MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD SERENA RYDER FRIDAY NOVEMBER 8
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re you ready for some football? Or basketball, hockey or baseball? Whatever ball you sports fans chase, head to Miller’s Ale House at Hodges and Beach boulevards for the game of your choice. Huge TVs, plenty of drinks and lots of folks enjoying the Southside nightlife await. No taste is too pedestrian here. “We sell PBR like it’s crack around here,” one bartender said. Abigail Wright themail@folioweekly.com
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THOMAS RHETT Oct. 31, Mavericks at the Landing STRONG CITY Oct. 31, Burro Bar SPACE CAPONE, HERD OF WATTS Oct. 31, 1904 Music Hall DE FUNK Oct. 31, Dog Star Tavern MIKE & RUTHY Oct. 31, Mudville Music Room SUWANNEE HULAWEEN: The String Cheese Incident, Emancipator, Conspirator, Steve Kimock & Friends, Suwannee Bluegrass Surprise, Future Rock, Brock Butler, Jennifer Hartswick, Van Ghost, Moon Taxi, Applebutter Express Oct. 31-Nov. 1, Suwannee Music Park AND SO I WATCH YOU FROM AFAR, THIS TOWN NEEDS GUNS, MYLETS Nov. 1, Jack Rabbits PARKER URBAN BAND Nov. 1, Dog Star Tavern ANNE McCUE BAND Nov. 1, Mudville Music Room I ANTHEM, A CALL FOR KYLIE, THEZSPEAKER Nov. 1, Murray Hill Theatre DARK SIDE OF THE DEAD Nov. 1, Freebird Live MAYSA Nov. 2, Ritz Theatre BARENAKED LADIES Nov. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EIGHT STORIES HIGH Nov. 2, Dog Star Tavern MONDO MIKE AND THE PO BOYS Nov. 2, The Parlour HUGH LAURIE & THE COPPER BOTTOM BAND Nov. 2, Florida Theatre THE GREEN, SHWAYZE, KIMIE Nov. 2, Freebird Live LIONIZE Nov. 2, The Standard JAKE MILLER, ACTION ITEM, AIR DUBAI Nov. 3, Murray Hill Theatre REEL BIG FISH, BEAUTIFUL BODIES, BEEBS & HER MONEY MAKERS Nov. 3, Freebird Live CAUGHT A GHOST Nov. 3, Underbelly PAINT FUMES Nov. 4, Burro Bar THE OARSMEN Nov. 5, Burro Bar NIKKI TALLEY Nov. 5, Mudville Music Room IN THIS MOMENT, MOTIONLESS IN WHITE Nov. 5, Brewster’s Roc Bar WIDESPREAD PANIC Nov. 6, Times-Union Center CURSE Nov. 6, Burro Bar EOTO Nov. 6, Freebird Live THE DIGITAL AGE, BELLARIVE Nov. 6, Murray Hill Theatre LEA BERTUCCI Nov. 6, Karpeles Manuscript Museum FRANK TURNER & THE SLEEPING SOULS Nov. 6, Jack Rabbits LYDIA, FROM INDIAN LAKES, MYTH OF MYSELF Nov. 6, Brewster’s Megaplex COPE, THE APPLEBUTTER EXPRESS Nov. 6, 1904 Music Hall ANDY WARD KING Nov. 6, Mudville Music Room TATSUYA NAKATANI, EUGENE CHADBOURNE Nov. 7, Sun-Ray Cinema MICHAEL FRANTI, SPEARHEAD Nov. 7, Freebird Live JB SCOTT’S SWINGIN’ ALLSTARS Nov. 7, Mudville Music Room THE PIANO GUYS Nov. 7, Florida Theatre CHRIS KNIGHT Nov. 8, Jack Rabbits CAT POWER Nov. 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall CARAVAN OF THIEVES Nov. 8, The Original Café Eleven GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE Nov. 8, Dog Star Tavern WAR OF AGES, THOSE WHO FEAR, PHINEHAS, COLOSSUS, I AM THE WITNESS, CITY IN PERIL Nov. 8, Murray Hill Theatre THREE DOG NIGHT Nov. 8, Florida Theatre ERIC PASLAY, MAGGIE ROSE Nov. 8, Mavericks at the Landing VANNA, ALPHA & OMEGA, BETRAYAL, THE GREENERY Nov. 8, Brewster’s Roc Bar PASSION PIT, THE TWO DOOR CINEMA CLUB, THE JOY FORMIDABLE, ST. LUCIA Nov. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre PASSAFIRE, BALLYHOO, SIDEREAL Nov. 8, Freebird Live NORTH FLORIDA ACOUSTIC MUSIC FESTIVAL: Al Poindexter, Bob Patterson, Canary in the Coalmine, Charley Simmons, Cindy Bear, Dale Crider, Don Casper, David Russell, Flagship Romance, Florida State Bluegrass Band, Jackson Creek, Jamie DeFrates & Susan Brown, Jim Carrick, Julie Durden, Lis & Lon Williamson, Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer, Peyton Mangum Band, Red Afternoon, Sam Pacetti, Scortino-Garfinkel Trio, Scott & Michelle Daziel, Stu Weaver Nov. 8-9, Flaming Lake RV Resort MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER, MARTINA McBRIDE Nov. 9, Veterans Memorial Arena BUFFALO RODEO Nov. 9, Burro Bar PETER ROWAN’S BLUEGRASS BAND, BACK FROM THE BRINK Nov. 9, 1904 Music Hall DIRT FLOOR KRACKERS Nov. 9, Jack Rabbits THE CULT REVOLUTION Nov. 9, Freebird Live JUSTIN MOORE, RANDY HOUSER, JOSH THOMPSON Nov. 9, St. Augustine Amphitheatre RUFFIANS Nov. 9, Burro Bar OLD CITY MUSIC FEST: Kansas, Uncle Kracker, John Anderson, Morgan Frazier, Bush Hawg Nov. 10, St. Augustine Flea Market WILL DOWNING Nov. 10, Florida Theatre BADFISH Nov. 10, Freebird Live CELTIC THUNDER Nov. 10, T-U Center ATHEL, ALL THINGS DONE Nov. 10, Jack Rabbits ATILLA, UPON A BURNING BODY, THE PLOT IN YOU Nov. 10, Brewster’s Roc Bar KEVIN DEVINE & THE GODDAMN BAND, NOW NOW, HARRISON HUDSON Nov. 11, Jack Rabbits JOHN VANDERSLICE Nov. 11, The Original Café Eleven GUNGOR Nov. 12, Murray Hill Theatre GOITSE BAND Nov. 12, Culhane’s Irish Pub BLACK UHURU, MIKE PINTO Nov. 12, Freebird Live BEAR CREEK MUSIC & ARTS FESTIVAL: Break Science, Cope, Jans Ingber, Space Capone, Lettuce, The Werks, Pee Wee Ellis, Natalie Cressman Nov. 13, Suwannee Music Park THE CHARIOT, GLASSCLOUD, BIRDS IN A ROW, TO THE WIND, REBUKER Nov. 13, Jack Rabbits AMERICAN AQUARIUM, HILLVALLEY, BEAU CRUM, BARSTOOL WISDOM Nov. 14, Jack Rabbits GREG TROOPER Nov. 14, Mudville Music Room LIL SCRAPPY Nov. 14, Brewster’s Megaplex
D.A.N.K.A., SPRED THE DUB, BLOWHOLE, MIKE FORGETTE Nov. 14, Freebird Live TRAVIS TRITT Nov. 15, T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall CLASSIC ALBUMS LIVE: Fleetwood Mac’s Rumours Nov. 15, Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts SPYRO GYRA Nov. 15, Florida Theatre PETE DONNELLY, JUSTON STENS Nov. 15, Underbelly THE STORY SO FAR, STICK TO YOUR GUNS, SUCH GOLD, ROTTING OUT Nov. 15, Brewster’s Roc Bar KIP MORE Nov. 15, Mavericks at the Landing LIS & LON WILLIAMSON, JAMIE DEFRATES, SUSAN BROWN Nov. 15, Mudville Music Room THE AVETT BROTHERS Nov. 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DESSA Nov. 15, Jack Rabbits ADVENTURE CLUB, DVBBS, DALLAS K, HUNTER SIEGEL Nov. 16, Aqua Nightclub DIRTY BOURBON RIVER SHOW Nov. 16, Underbelly O.A.R. Nov. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BLEEDING THROUGH, WINDS OF PLAGUE, OCEANO, GIDEON, SWORN IN Nov. 16, Brewster’s Megaplex BAAUER, ARAABMUZIK Nov. 17, Freebird Live TOBYMAC Nov. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR: A Tribute to The Beatles Nov. 17, The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts BAAUER Nov. 17, Freebird Live NEW KINGSTON, SIDEREAL Nov. 17, The Standard JOHN DENVER: Rocky Mountain High Nov. 19, Florida Theatre TWENTY ONE PILOTS, ROBERT DELONG, SIRAH Nov. 19, Freebird Live CONEY ISLAND ROADSHOW, MUDTOWN Nov. 19, Burro Bar STRAIGHT NO CHASER Nov. 20, Florida Theatre MIKE SHACKELFORD Nov. 20, Mudville Music Room JULIE DURDEN, LAURIE McCLAIN, KAREN MAL Nov. 21, Mudville Music Room CHRIS CAGLE, BIG SMO Nov. 21, Mavericks at the Landing RING OF FIRE: The Music of Johnny Cash Nov. 22, Florida Theatre CONNOR CHRISTIAN & SOUTHERN GOTHIC Nov. 22, Jack Rabbits SHEBA “THE MISSISSIPPI QUEEN,� LITTLE MIKE & THE TORNADOES Nov. 22, Mudville Music Room HAVE GUN, WILL TRAVEL Nov. 22, Underbelly DEVILDRIVER, TRIVIUM, AFTER THE BURIAL, THY WILL BE DONE Nov. 22, Freebird Live HONKY SUCKLE Nov. 22-23, Dog Star Tavern MAN ON EARTH, THUNDERBIRD, EVICTION Nov. 23, Jack Rabbits SAVING ABEL Nov. 23, Brewster’s Megaplex SOULFIRE REVOLUTION Nov. 23, Murray Hill Theatre
CLUBS
Smoke 9 p.m. Oct. 26. DJs Jamie McLaughlin & Susan Baisch 9 p.m. Oct. 27. DJ Jean Martinello 9 p.m. Oct. 29.
BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) 200 FIRST STREET/LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, Courtyard, Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Linda Grenville & the Foot Servants 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. The Session 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE GRILL, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Kurt Lanham 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Dune Dogs 6 p.m. Oct. 25. Billy Bowers 1 p.m., Small Fish 6 p.m. Oct. 26. Kurt Lanham noon, Incognito 5 p.m. Oct. 27. Open mic 5:30 p.m. every Wed. BRIX TAPHOUSE, 300 N. Second St., 241-4668 Live music, DJs every weekend. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Bagpipers Oct. 26. DJ Vito every Thur. Karaoke with Hal 8 p.m. every Sat. Irish music every Sun. DIRTY REDS’, 1451 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 372-9438 Ace Winn 7 p.m. Oct. 24. ENGINE 15 BREWING COMPANY, 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337 Live music 7 p.m. Oct. 24. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 The Firewater Tent Revival 10 p.m. Oct. 25. Songwriters every Tue. Ryan Campbell every Wed. Wes Cobb every Thur. Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Built To Spill, Slam Dunk, Genders 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Robert Randolph & the Family Band 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Sleigh Bells, Doldrums 8 p.m. Oct. 30. GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 N. Third St., 201-9283 Live music 7:30 p.m. Oct. 19 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Matt Collins 9 p.m. Oct. 25. John Austill 9 p.m. Oct. 26. KC CRAVE, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 DiCarlo Thompson 8 p.m. Oct. 18. Live music 7 p.m. Fri.-Sat. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Open mic every Wed. Matt Still every Thur. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Zero-N Oct. 25-26. Dirty Pete Oct. 27. Uncommon Legends every Wed. Wits End every Sun. Little Green Men every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Jason & Caitlin 7 p.m. Oct. 23. Firewater Tent Revival Oct. 24. Barrett Jockers Oct. 25. Mark O’Quinn Oct. 26 and 30. 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 Conrad Oberg, Beau Knott & the Burners 10 p.m. Nov. 1. MONKEY’S UNCLE TAVERN, 1850 S. Third St., 246-1070 Wes Cobb 10 p.m. every Tue. DJ Austin Williams Karaoke 9 p.m. Wed., Sat. & Sun. DJ Papa Sugar every Mon., Thur. & Fri. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300
Darren Corlew Oct. 23. Kurt Lanham Oct. 24. Aaron Kroener Oct. 25. Don Miniard Oct. 26. Chilla Oct. 27. Clayton Bush Oct. 29. Cloud 9 Oct. 30. Live music every Fri.-Sat. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Billy Bowers 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Live music every Thur.-Sat. OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Javier Perez every Thur. Live music every Fri.-Sat. PIER CANTINA, 412 N. First St., 246-6454 Charlie Walker 10:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Charlie Walker 3 p.m., Split Tone 8 p.m. Oct. 27. POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637 Be Easy every Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 Live music Thur.-Sun. THE TAVERN ON 1ST, 401 N. First St., 435-4124 Live music 10 p.m. every Thur. THE WINE BAR, 320 N. First St., 372-0211 Billy Buchanan 10 p.m. Oct. 26. Live music every Sat.-Sun. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Live music 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24 & 26.
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 1904jax.com The Deer Tracks, Matthew, Connor 9 p.m. Oct. 23. Alycat 9 p.m. Oct. 24. The Main Squeeze 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Mike Stud 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Full Service 9 p.m. Oct. 29. Stepdad, Mvscles, Northe 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Space Capone, Herd of Watts Oct. 31. Open mic every Tue. ATTICUS BAR, 325 W. Forsyth St., 634-8813 Shai Hulud, The Overseer, Me & the Trinity 7 p.m. Oct. 25. The Orphan, The Poet, Mike Mains 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Citizen, We Still Dream 8 p.m. Oct. 30 BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 677-2977 Daikaju, National Dairy, King Plywood Oct. 23. Lost in Society 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Askmeificare Oct. 25. Week of Wonders, Ascetic, Glitterpiss 8 p.m. Oct. 27. The World Is a Beautiful Place, Daylight 8 p.m. Oct. 28. The Moms, Whiskeyface 8 p.m. Oct. 29. The Joint Chiefs of Math, 1994! 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Strong City Oct. 31. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth, 354-0666 DJ Brandon 9 p.m. Oct. 24. DJ NickFresh 9 p.m. Oct. 27. Rock & Roll Karaoke 9 p.m. Oct. 28. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Ste. 176, 374-1247 Braxton Adamson 5-8 p.m., Brett Foster Duo 8:30 p.m. Oct. 25. AA Duo 8:30 p.m. Oct. 26. THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Cupid’s Alley 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 25. Brett Foster Duo 5-9 p.m. Oct. 27. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis 9 p.m. Oct. 23. DJ Vinn 9 p.m. Oct. 24. MAVERICKS, The Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Michael Ray 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Thomas Rhett 8 p.m. Oct. 31. Joe Buck, Big Tasty spin every Thur.-Sat.
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH
CAFE KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269 Live music in the courtyard 6 p.m. every Fri.-Sat., 5 p.m. every Sun. DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing every Fri.-Sat. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Honky Suckle 9:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Soul Gravy 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Tent City 8 p.m. Oct. 26. De Funk Oct. 31. Working Class Stiff with real vinyl 8 p.m. every Tue. GREEN TURTLE TAVERN, 14 S. Third St., 321-2324 Dan Voll & Friends 7 p.m. Oct. 18. HAMMERHEAD TAVERN, 2045 S. Fletcher Rd., 491-7783 Buck Smith, Jim Barcaro every Thur. A DJ every Sun. MERMAID BAR, Florida House Inn, 22 S. Third St., 491-3322 Open mic, 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 every Thur.-Sat. THE PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Schnockered 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Buck Smith Project Band every Tue. PLAE, 80 Amelia Circle, Amelia Island Plantation, 277-2132 Gary Ross 7-11 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Richard Smith 5 p.m. Oct. 18. Hupp n Ray 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Nick Bryant 6 p.m. Oct. 20.
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ARLINGTON, REGENCY
BREWSTER’S MEGAPLEX/PIT/ROC BAR/THE EDGE, 845 University Blvd. N., 223-9850 We Came as Romans, Silverstein, Chunk? No! Captain Chunk!, The Color Morale, Dangerkids 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Gary Numan, Il Niùo, Sunflower Dead 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Saliva, October Glory 7 p.m. Oct. 26. Otep, New Year’s Day, Stolen Babies 6 p.m. Oct. 27. Senses Fail Oct. 31. MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
BLUE FISH, 3551 St. Johns Ave., 387-0700 Paul Haftel 8 p.m. every other Fri. upstairs in Elevated Avondale. BRICK RESTAURANT, 3585 St. Johns Ave., 387-0606 Bush Doctors every first Fri. & Sat. Jazz every Fri. & Sat. CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith Karaoke every Tue. DJ Free every Fri. DJ SuZi-Rok every Mon. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Live music 10 p.m. Oct. 25-26. TOM & BETTY’S, 4409 Roosevelt Blvd., 387-3311 Live music every Fri. Karaoke every Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
COFFEE GRINDER, 9834 Old Baymeadows Rd., 642-7600 DJ Allen 9 p.m. Oct. 24. DJ Mark Mallory 9 p.m. Oct. 25. DJ
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NORTHSTAR THE PIZZA BAR, 119 E. Bay St., 860-5451 Open mic 10 p.m. Oct. 23. Karaoke 10 p.m. Oct. 25. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Fare the Gap 9 p.m. Oct. 23. Freedy Johnston, Ace Winn 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Jahman Brahman 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Arvid Smith 6 p.m. every Thur. Old Time Jam 7 p.m. every Tue.
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Megan Dimon 9:30 p.m. Oct. 24. Jay DeCosta 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Groove Coalition 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. Live music Wed.-Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Driven 10 p.m. Oct. 25-26. DJ Ty every Thur. Buck Smith every Mon. Blistur every Wed. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Open mic 9 p.m. Oct. 24. The Ride 9:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Deck music 5 p.m. Fri. & Sat., 4:30 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 The Remains 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Live music every Wed. Karaoke every Thur. & Sun. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 22, 220-6766 Karaoke Dude every Wed. Live music Fri. & Sat. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 46, 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat.
MANDARIN, JULINGTON
AW SHUCKS OYSTER HOUSE, 9743 Old St. Augustine Rd., 240-0368 Open mic 7 p.m. Oct. 23. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Jazz 7 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 DJ Randall Karaoke Sun., Wed. Live music every Sat.
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
CHEERS BAR & GRILL, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 Live music every Wed., Fri.-Sat. Karaoke with Ms. T 9:30 p.m. every Thur. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 Live music every Thur.-Sat. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Roger That 10 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Schnockered 10 p.m. Oct. 28. Live music 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat.
PALATKA
DOWNTOWN BLUES BAR & GRILLE, 714 St. Johns Ave., 386-325-5454 Local talent 6 p.m. Oct. 23. Jim’s Jammin’ 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Middle Ground 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Acoustic Circle 2 p.m., open jam 5 p.m. Oct. 27.
PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY
ALICE & PETE’S PUB, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., 285-777 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 8 p.m. every Sat. ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., Ste. E-18, 834-2492 Pam Affronti Oct. 25. Lance Neely Oct. 26. Live music Fri.-Sat. PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Matt Henderson 6-8 p.m. Oct. 23. Jason Ivey 6-10 p.m. Oct. 24. Kenny Holiday 8 p.m.-mid. Oct. 25. Rebecca Day 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26. Jason Ivey 6-8 p.m. Oct. 30. Aaron Koerner 6-10 p.m. Oct. 31. Live music Fri.-Sat. SoundStage Sun. SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13, Ste. 113, 287-7226 Live music Thur.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Brady 7:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Gary Starling Group 7:30 p.m. Oct. 24. WillowWacks 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25. Cody Nix & Johnny Flood 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26.
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 8:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. THE LOFT, 925 King St., 476-7283 Indie, pop, dance party with DJs Wes Reed & Josh Kemp, 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Josh Kemp spins 80s, 90s & current 8 p.m. Oct. 25. DJ Wes Reed spins 8 p.m. Oct. 26. METRO Rainbow Room, 859 Willowbranch Ave., 388-8719 Karaoke Rob spins 10 p.m. Sun.-Wed. DJ Zeke Smith spins Fri. DJ Michael Murphy spins 10 p.m. Sat. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Emery, The Classic Crime, Peace Mercutio, This Wild Life 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Andy Mineo, KB, Benjah, Canon 8 p.m. Oct. 26. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 554-6865 Linda Grenville & the Foot Servants, Mike King Oct. 26.
ST. AUGUSTINE
A1A ALE WORKS, 1 King St., 829-2977 Live music every Thur.-Sat. ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Brent Byrd 6:30 p.m. Oct. 23. Strumstick Oct. 25. Go Get Gone 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Smokin’ Joe open mic 7 p.m. Tue. CASA MONICA, 95 Cordova St., 810-6810 Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective: Jeff Philips, Clyde Connor 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26. CELLAR UPSTAIRS, San Sebastian Winery, 826-1594 Mojo Roux 7-11 p.m. Oct. 25. Billy Buchanan 2-5 p.m., Mojo Roux 7-11 p.m. Oct. 26. Vinny Jacobs 2-5 p.m. Oct. 27. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993 Live music every Fri. & Sat. Chelsea Saddler every Sun. DOS COFFEE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Taylor Roberts & Co. every Fri. The Residents spin every Sat. HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. Oct. 23. Live music every Fri. MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Karaoke 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Live music 9:30 p.m. Oct. 26. MI CASA CAFE, 69 St. George St., 824-9317 Chelsea Saddler every Mon., Tue. & Thur. Elizabeth Roth 11 a.m. every Sun. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19 1/2 St. George
St., 829-2329 Live music 9 p.m. Oct. 25-26, 1 p.m. Oct. 27. Todd & Molly Jones every Wed. Aaron Esposito every Thur. Donny Brazile Tue. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264 Live music 10 p.m. Oct. 26. PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM, 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar, 3 p.m. Oct. 28. SANGRIA’S, 35 Hypolita St., 827-1947 Mitch Kuhman 2-6 p.m. Oct. 26. SCARLETT O’HARA’S, 70 Hypolita St., 824-6535 Oh No! 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Jeremy Austin 4 p.m., One Hit Wonder 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Ken McAnlis noon, Lockett 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Gary Campbell noon Oct. 27. Chase Rideman every Wed. Karaoke every Mon. Jeremy Austin every Tue. THE TASTING ROOM, 25 Cuna St., 810-2400 Dennis Fermin Spanish Guitar Band every Sat. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Red River Band 9 p.m. Oct. 25-26. Matanzas Sun.-Thur. Elizabeth Roth every Sat.
ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
AMICI ITALIAN RESTAURANT, 1915 A1A S., 461-0102 Piano Bar 5 p.m. Oct. 27. THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., 460-9311 Melissa Ferrick 7 p.m. Oct. 27. Giant Panda Guerilla Dub Squad, Root of All, Domino Effect 8 p.m. Oct. 31. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 825-4959 Peach Kelli Pop, Colleen Green, The Memories, White Fang, Guantanamo Baywatch, Queen Beef, The Mold, The Premadonnasaurs Oct. 25. Live music Fri.-Sat.
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
BAHAMA BREEZE, 10205 River Coast Dr., 646-1031 Live music every Tue.-Sun. BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Drive, 493-9305 Live music 9 p.m. Oct. 24-26. WHISKY RIVER, 4850 Big Island Dr., 645-5571 Gravediggers Ball: DJ Sparxxx 9 p.m. Oct. 25. A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat.
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Bill Kirchen, Joey Kerr 8 p.m. Oct. 23. The Reverend Horton Heat, Wayne “The Train” Hancock 8 p.m. Oct. 24. Rachel McGoye 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Crocodiles, Royal Bangs 8 p.m. Oct. 26. Jumping Ship, Solid Gold Thunder, 100 Watt Vipers, Decided by Fate 8 p.m. Oct. 27. Larry & His Flask, Onward 8 p.m. Oct. 28. Lionize, Primitive Hard Drive, Tommy Harrison Group 8 p.m. Oct. 30. Kurt Vile & the Violators, Beach Fossils Oct. 31. MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922 Bella Ruse 6 p.m. Oct. 24. Alex Affronti Oct. 26. MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Jon Shain, Underhill Rose 6 p.m. Oct. 25. Whetherman 6 p.m. Oct. 30. THE PARLOUR, 2000 San Marco Blvd., 396-4455 The Snacks Blues Band 8 p.m. Oct. 25. RIVER CITY BREWING CO., 835 Museum Cir., 398-2299 DJs spin every Thur. Live music every Fri.
SOUTHSIDE
AROMAS CIGARS & WINE BAR, 4372 Southside Blvd., Ste. 101, 928-0515 Will Hurley every Fri. Bill Rice every Sat. CORNER BISTRO, 9823 Tapestry Park Circle, 619-1931 Matt Hall every Tue. & Sat. Bill Rice & Dave every Wed. ISLAND GIRL, 7860 Gate Pkwy., Ste. 115, 854-6060 Paxton Stark 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Clayton Bush 9 p.m. Oct. 26. Live music Fri.-Sat. JOHNNY ANGELS, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 997-9850 Karaoke 7 p.m. every Sat. LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Highway, 365-5555 VJ Didactic 9 p.m. Oct. 24. Blonde Ambition 9 p.m. Oct. 25-26. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Charlie Walker Oct. 24. Wes Cobb Oct. 25. Jameyal Oct. 26. PURE NIGHTCLUB, 8206 Philips Highway, 800-694-1253 Danny Avila 9 p.m. Oct. 30. SEVEN BRIDGES, 9735 Gate Parkway N., 997-1999 Billy Bowers 9 p.m. Oct. 25. TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Ct., 854-0426 DJ Night 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 David Luthra 5 p.m., Schnockered 9 p.m. Oct. 25. Live music Fri. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 Split Tone 9 p.m. Oct. 26.
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
DAMES POINT MARINA, 4542 Irving Rd., 751-3043 Mr. Natural Oct. 26-27. SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth St., 798-8222 Mudtown, Coon Doggin Outlaws Oct. 25. Snake Blood Remedy Oct. 26. Slaughter Daughters 8 p.m. Oct. 27. SKYLINE SPORTS BAR & LOUNGE, 5611 Norwood Ave., 517-6973 Live music 7-9 p.m. DJ Swagg nightly. THREE LAYERS CAFE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic 7 p.m. Oct. 24. Anitra Jay 8 p.m. Oct. 26. TUCKERS HIGHWAY 17 TAVERN, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Whiskey Dogs 8 p.m. Oct. 25. Second Shot Band 4 p.m. Oct. 27. Live music every Fri. & Sat. For a complete list of live music, go to folioweekly.com/calendar. For details on how to submit your event, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto.html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings. Deadline for print is 4 p.m. Monday, 10 days before the issue. Due to space constraints, not all submissions appear in print.
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Music
SCAN WITH LAYAR TO SEE THE GET RIGHT BAND Jesse Gentry (from left), Silas Durocher and Chris Pyle – the son of Lynyrd Skynyrd’s Artimus Pyle – are The Get Right Band. Photo: Rita Aguila
The Right Stuff
Asheville-based trio gets down with a fusion of funk, rock and boogie THE GET RIGHT BAND 9:30 p.m. Oct. 31-Nov. 1 The White Lion, 20 Cuna St., St. Augustine 829-2388
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he band’s slogan says it all: “An ass-shaking good time.” That’s what the Asheville, N.C.based group The Get Right Band intends to give us when it performs in St. Augustine. Guitarist Silas Durocher, bassist and vocalist Jesse Gentry and percussionist Chris Pyle described the band as a funk-rock-boogie trio, warning the audience to prepare for a dance party. Before forming in 2011, the three played with another group out of Asheville — Soulgrass Rebellion. Durocher and Gentry had performed in various groups while growing up in Maryland; they joined Soulgrass Rebellion and welcomed Pyle a little later. After the lead singer decided he wanted to tour less, the band broke up, but Durocher, Gentry and Pyle decided to move forward with a different band. “We had a great chemistry and wanted to keep it going,” Gentry said. “We really believe in this band.” They played together for about six months, trying to create a sound and identity different from the roots and reggae of Soulgrass Rebellion. “It developed very organically,” Gentry said. It took a little while, but eventually they evolved into a funk- and boogey-infused band also inspired by rock ’n’ roll, said Pyle, the son of Lynyrd Skynyrd drummer Artimus Pyle. “We are very inspired by my dad’s music,” Pyle said, who toured with Skynyrd when he was young. The band has even played with The Artimus Pyle Band. “He loves us,” Pyle said of his dad, whose advice and encouragement are priceless to him and the band. “His love of music is as strong as ever. That’s why we do it.” Along with the Southern rock of Lynyrd Skynyrd, the band cited Pink Floyd, Jimi Hendrix and Led Zeppelin as inspirations. “We’re really open to letting ourselves be influenced by everything that’s going on,” Durocher said. Once the band developed a sound, which they said is ever-changing, they needed a name. The name gets right to the point of what the
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band is all about: “getting right,” Durocher said, which means letting go of some of the stress of everyday life. “We want [the audience] to cut loose and enjoy themselves,” Durocher said. That’s one of the reasons the band doesn’t create a set list before a performance. Instead, they feed off the crowd’s energy. “It creates a much more honest and exciting night,” Durocher said. It also means that no two shows are the same. The way they play a song can also vary from show to show. One night, a song may feature more of a slow reggae sound, and the next time it’s played, it will be fast and funky, Durocher said. “If we’re not honestly expressing ourselves and not having fun doing it, there’s no real reason to do it,” Durocher said. At their upcoming shows, the band will play original songs from its debut mini-album, “Shake,” which was released in February. The five songs chosen for the album showcase the band’s range. “Voodoo Doll” is bluesy, while “Chromatize” has more of a club feel. “Touch the Holy” has a Caribbean vibe, perhaps inspired by a two-week tour in the Virgin Islands. The album also features “Fingernails” and “Compliments.” “A lot of deliberation went on,” Gentry said. “There is some cohesion, as well as diversity.” Durocher said he is proud of their creation, but there may be a few things he would have done differently. “It’s a constant learning process,” he said. “It’s not like you ever master anything in music, and that’s what makes it exciting.” While Pyle has connections to Northeast Florida through his father, this is not the first time the band has played in the area. They decided to come back because of how much they enjoyed it. “People are really willing to get down,” Durocher said. “The people are right there with us.” Jennifer Jensen themail@folioweekly.com OCTOBER 23-29, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 27
PERFORMANCE
QUILLS The ghastly comedy is presented on the studio stage through Nov. 2 — 8 p.m. Thur.-Sat., 2 p.m. Sun. — at Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jax Beach, $12-$23, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. SOUTH PACIFIC The Rogers & Hammerstein classic musical of romance on a South Pacific island during World War II, is staged Oct. 23-Dec. 1 (doors 6 p.m. Tue.-Sun., 11 a.m. Sat., noon Sun.) at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, dinner and a show $43-$49, reservations required, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. CHARLOTTE’S WEB This children’s story is staged with a unique edge — Charlotte the spider in steampunk googles and a catsuit — 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at Christ Episcopal Church, 400 San Juan Drive, Ponte Vedra Beach, $10-$15, charlottesweb.ticketleap.com. LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT I WORE Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre presents Nora and Delia Ephron’s dramedy on relationships, life and fashion 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2, 7-9 and 2 p.m. Nov. 3 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-7177, abettheatre.com. LOMBARDI Hall of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi’s inspirational life story is staged 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26, Nov. 1-2, 8-9; 7:30 p.m. Oct. 31 and Nov. 7 and 2 p.m. Oct. 27 and Nov. 3 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $20-$25, 396-4425, theatrejax.com. EURYDICE This reframing of the ancient Orpheus myth of ill-fated love focuses on a bereaved musician’s dead bride and her struggle with love beyond the grave. The fresh take by playwright Sarah Ruhl is presented 7:30 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2 and 3 p.m. Nov. 3 at Jacksonville University’s Swisher Theater, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, $5-$15, 256-7677, arts.ju.edu. SO YOU THINK YOU CAN DANCE TOUR Artist Series presents this touring stage production with performers from the hit Fox show, 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at the T-U Center, 300 W. Water St., Downtown. For ticket info, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org. MENOPAUSE: THE MUSICAL This celebration of women, a musical parody set to classic tunes from the ’60s, ’70s and ’80s, is staged 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Drive, Orange Park, $16-$48, 2766750, thcenter.org. CROSS ROADS A Classic Theatre looks at the relationship of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and her husband, Norton Baskin – adapted for the stage by Deborah B. Dickey from the couple’s correspondence during their courtship and long separations – 7:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 2 p.m. Oct. 27 at Lohman Auditorium, Marineland, 9505 N. Oceanshore Blvd., St. Augustine, $20, 829-5807, aclassictheatre.org. CHECK, PLEASE A play set in a restaurant within a restaurant, written by Jacksonville native Jonathan Rand, is staged Oct. 27, Nov. 3, 10, 17 and 24 — dinner 6 p.m., show 7 p.m. — at Raintree Restaurant Dinner Theater, 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine, $39.95, 824-7211, raintreerestaurant.com.
CALLS & WORKSHOPS
NASSAU COMMUNITY BAND The Nassau Community Band seeks new members for its 11th season as a multigenerational ensemble; rehearsals 6 p.m. Oct. 24 and every Thur. in Yulee Middle School band room, 85439 Miner Road, 277-1257, contactinfo@nassaucommunityband.com, nassaucommunityband.com. VIRGINIA LYNN MOYLAN LECTURE Author Moylan (“The Inside Light,” “Zora Neale Hurston’s Final Decade”) discusses Zora Neale Hurston, 3:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Flagler College’s Gamache-Koger Theater, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, free. MICHAEL GOLDBERG IN CONTEXT New York-based independent curator and art critic Karen Wilkin, a contributor to MOCA Jacksonville’s “Abstraction Over Time: The Paintings of Michael Goldberg,” discusses the artist, 7 p.m. Oct. 24 at the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. PAINTING & DRAWING CLASSES The deadline to sign up for classes in oil and acrylic painting and drawing is Oct. 30. Oil and acrylic painting, 9 a.m.-noon Wed.; drawing 1-4 p.m. Wed., Nov. 6-Dec. 11 at Kenneth W. Dow Museum, 149 Cordova St., St. Augustine, joanftasca.com.
CLASSICAL & JAZZ
SYMPHONY 101 A lunch-and-learn session, “What is the role of the conductor?” is followed by a symphony rehearsal with guest conductor Ward Stare, 12:30 p.m. Oct. 23 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, 354-5547, $15, jaxsymphony.org. THE BRYAN HAYES ENSEMBLE The jazz ensemble performs 8 p.m. Oct. 25 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com. BRAHMS SYMPHONY NO. 1 The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs under the direction of guest conductor Ward Stare, 11 a.m. Oct. 25 and 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $16-$72, 354-5547, jaxsymphony.org. CELEBRAMOS: SONGS FROM LATIN AMERICA The Jacksonville Children’s Chorus and Cuarteto del Sur present “Celebramos: Songs from Latin America,” with professional ballroom and Latin dancers from A Social Affair Dance Studio performing during several numbers, 3 p.m. Oct. 26 at UNF’s Lazzara Performance Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Southside, $18-$25, 353-1636, jaxchildrenschorus.org. LATIN JAZZ EXTRAVAGANZA Felix Colon presents Latin jazz, 8 p.m. Oct. 26 at Jazzland Café, 1324 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $10, 240-1009, jazzlandcafe.com. SYMPHONIC SPOOKTACULAR The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs a Halloween concert with the acrobatic artistry of Vladimir Tsarkov and Alina Sergeeva (Cirque de
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Arts
la Symphonie), 3 p.m. Oct. 27 at the T-U Center’s Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $7-$24, 3545547, jaxsymphony.org. HARRINGTON STRING QUARTET Presented by the Cummer Family Foundation Chamber Series, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 45, Southside, free, 620-2878, unf.edu. A CELTIC CHRISTMAS CELEBRATION REHEARSALS St. Augustine Community Chorus rehearses singers for “A Celtic Christmas Celebration” and Handel’s “Messiah” 6:50-9 p.m. Oct. 29 and every Tue. at Memorial Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 36 Sevilla St., St. Augustine; membership is $25, 808-1904, staugustinecommunitychorus.org. UNF FACULTY VOICE RECITAL The recital features tenor James Hall and Michael Mastronicola on piano, 7:30 p.m. Oct. 29 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Drive, Bldg. 45, Southside, free, 620-2878, unf.edu.
ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS
MID-WEEK MARKET Arts and crafts, local produce and live music are featured 3-6 p.m. Oct. 23 and every Wed. at Bull Memorial Park, corner of East Coast Drive and Seventh Street, Atlantic Beach, 247-5800. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts and crafts and local produce are offered 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 25 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 353-1188. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional artists, strolling performers, bands and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 and every Sat. at 715 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 554-6865, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. PIGGIN’ & PEDDLIN’ ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL The festival includes smoked barbecue — for piggin’ (eat-in or take-out) — as well as arts and crafts (that’s the peddlin’) with proceeds benefiting Ortega United Methodist Church. Arts and crafts festival includes music, face-painting, kids’ activities and a pumpkin patch, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.; barbecue served 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at the church, 4807 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 389-5556. UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT The self-guided tour features galleries, antique stores and shops open 5-9 p.m. Oct. 26 and every last Sat. in St. Augustine’s San Marco District, 824-3152. NORTHSIDE LOVE ARTS & VENDORS MARKET The market, “Lifting Our Various Enterprises,” includes entertainment, kids’ activities, arts, a fruit and vegetable market, food trucks and Zumba lessons, 2 p.m. Oct. 27 and every last Sun. at Lonnie Miller Park, 5054 Soutel Drive, Northside, 755-5281, northsidelove.com.
MUSEUMS
ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville University, 2800 N. University Blvd., Arlington, 256-7371, arts. ju.edu. “Hackers And Painters,” an exhibit of two-dimensional and time-based works, painting, sculpture and installation by Florida State University’s art faculty Joelle Dietrick and Judy Rushin, continues through Nov. 6. AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. The children’s exhibit, “Discovery Ship,” allows kids to pilot the ship, hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor. BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org. “A Painter and a Potter: Mary Ann Bryan and Charlie Brown,” featuring artists from Mayport Village, is on display through Dec. 1. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM Flagler College, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530, flagler.edu/crispellert. “The Chess Project: Lee Walton Plays The World” opens with a walkthrough and reception with the artist and chess enthusiast 5 p.m. Oct. 30. The exhibit continues through Nov. 30. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, 356-6857, cummer.org. “Modern Dialect: American Paintings from the John and Susan Horseman Collection” continues through Jan. 5. Florida State University Professor William Walmsley, a printmaker who holds the record for the longest series of prints in the history of art (and who invented fluorescent lithography), displays his work Oct. 29-July 8. “The Human Figure: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti” is on display through September 2014. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. “Better Left Unsaid,” an exhibit of sculpture and steampunk art by Jim Smith and black-and-white photography by Mary Atwood, is on display through Nov. 1. “Russia,” a history of Russia from Peter the Great to the first conquest of space, is displayed through Dec. 28. The permanent collection includes other rare manuscripts. LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org. The permanent collection features relics from America’s Gilded Age, exhibited on three floors. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. The first exhibit to encompass the entire span of Michael Goldberg’s work, “Abstraction Over Time,” reappraises his contribution to postwar painting and presents a case study of the transformations of abstraction in American art. The exhibit continues through Jan. 5. “Crush,” an exhibit of works by Heather Cox, explores the distillation of the human figure; it continues through Oct. 27 as part of Project Atrium. “Mythos: From Concept to Creation” — sculptural works by Enzo Torcoletti, reflecting a symbolic diversity of the human form — are on display Oct. 29-Jan. 19 in the UNF Gallery MOCA. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. “Great Balls of Fire: Comets,
“Charlotte’s Web” with Wilbur (Evan Gray, bottom) and Charlotte (Jessica Ferris) continues on stage Oct. 25-26 at Christ Episcopal Church in Ponte Vedra Beach. Photo: Renee Unsworth Asteroids and Meteors,” developed by The Space Science Institute’s National Center for Interactive Learning, examines risk related to an asteroid hitting Earth and what scientists can learn from the objects. The exhibit is displayed through Dec. 31. “Uncovering the Past: Archaeological Discoveries of North Florida” is on display through August 2014. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. The exhibit “Word, Shout, Song: Lorenzo Dow Turner, Connecting Communities Through Language” continues through Dec. 31. Modeled after Harlem’s “Amateur Night at the Apollo,” host searches are held 7:30-10:30 p.m. every first Fri. of the month, $5.50.
GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828. Monica A. Angiuli, the featured artist for October, displays her watercolor paintings. THE ART CENTER II 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown, 355-1757. A children’s art exhibit is on display through October. THE ART CENTER MAIN GALLERY 31 W. Adams St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/main.html. Laura Davis Henningsen is the featured artist for October. THE ART CENTER PREMIERE GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org/premier.html. The juried exhibit “Creatures” is on display through Nov. 22. AVONDALE ARTWORKS 3562 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 3848797, avondaleartworks.com. British artist and philanthropist Mackenzie Thorpe exhibits his work through October. GALLERY725 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 5, Atlantic Beach, 3459320, gallery725.com. “The Elements: Metal” — a multimedia exhibit featuring works by Ken Daga, “Flew” (Frank Lewis), Kelly Meagher, Linda Olsen, Shayna Raymond, Matthew Winghart and Tonsenia Yonn — continues through Nov. 10. HASKELL GALLERY & DISPLAY CASES Jacksonville International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, Northside, 741-3546. Work by Diane Fraser and Mary Atwood (Haskell Gallery), Jim Smith (Connector Bridge Art display case before security) and Chris Moore (Concourse A and C display cases after security) are on display through Dec. 31. HIGHWAY GALLERY floridamininggallery.com/exhibitions/ the-highway-gallery. Nine artists — Nathaniel Artkart Price, Ken Daga, Ashley C. Waldvogel, Brianna Angelakis, Christina Foard, Linda Olsen, Sara Pedigo, Zach Fitchner and Russell Maycumber — will be featured on digital billboards throughout the city in collaboration with Clear Channel of Jacksonville through July 2014. ISLAND ART ASSOCIATION 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020. The juried theme show “Everyday Stuff” is featured in October and November. ISLAND LIFE GRILL 2245 Plantation Center Drive, Fleming Island, 215-4522, artguildoforangepark.com. “Art on Wheels,” the Art Guild of Orange Park’s car and motorcycle show, is held 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Oct. 27.
THE JACKSONVILLE LANDING 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, cavendishprojects.com. “Hot-N-Fresh,” an original street exhibit organized by Michael and Michele Cavendish that includes stencil and spray paint art, is on display through Dec. 15 in the upstairs food court. J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200. “Paint Techtonics,” an exhibit of works by painter Leslie Wayne (who uses oils in a sculptural manner to build 3-D compositions), continues through Nov. 1. KENT GALLERY FSCJ Kent Campus, 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Northside, 381-3674. An exhibit of Troy Eittriem’s works opens with a reception held 6-8 p.m. Oct. 29; it runs through Nov. 19. REMBRANDTZ GALLERY 131 King St., St. Augustine, 829-0065, rembrandtz.com. “A New Light,” an exhibit of paintings and mosaics, continues through October. The gallery features work by more than 50 artists. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine, 808-7330, stjohnsculture.com. Roger Bansemer’s “La Florida,” an exhibit featuring vanishing Florida landscapes, continues through Oct. 24. SEVENTH STREET GALLERY 14 S. Seventh St., Fernandina Beach, 432-8330. “Inclinations of the Moment,” an exhibit of works by sculptor and painter Arthur Herman, is on display Oct. 26. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. Works by more than 25 local artists as well as UNF’s ongoing student exhibit are featured. Larry Davis is October’s guest artist. SPACE:EIGHT 228 W. King St., St. Augustine, 829-2838, spaceeight.com. “Art Dorks Rise,” an exhibit by the Art Dorks Collective, continues through Nov. 30. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, 824-2310, staaa.org. The 12th annual Tactile Art Show, featuring touchable art that’s visually appealing for the sighted and engaging for the blind, runs through Oct. 27. A solo exhibit of the late Bruce Minney’s collages is on display through Oct. 27. STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065, stellersgallery.com. “Synergy,” an exhibit featuring works by painters Jennifer J.L. Jones, Laura Lacambra Shubert, Enrique Mora and Henry Von Genk III, is on display through October. For a complete list of art events or to submit your own, go to folioweekly.com/calendar. For instructions on how to submit your event, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto. html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings. The deadline to submit an event for print publication is 4 p.m. Monday, 10 days before publication. Because of space constraints, not all events will appear in print.
Do You See What I See?
Happenings
Paranormal pair host otherworldly tour PARANORMAL AFTER-HOURS TOUR 11 p.m. Oct. 31 The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown Tickets: $39.50 Costumes permitted but not required 355-2787, floridatheatre.com “Local Haunts” airs 9 and 11 p.m. Sunday nights on WCWJ (CW-17)
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here are few places in Jacksonville that inspire as clear a sense of the juxtaposition between the physical world and the spirit realm as The Florida Theatre. Its peculiar energy positively radiates otherworldliness. Over the years, the theater has inspired legends aplenty; local ghost lore is rife with tales of paranormal experiences there. On Halloween night, the cast of “Local Haunts” is giving the curious, the skeptical and the convinced a rare opportunity to experience the theater’s rich spiritual world through the conduit of the interesting and talented Pamela Theresa. The Florida Theatre first opened its doors on April 8, 1927, as the grandest movie house of the 15 that then operated in Downtown Jacksonville. After years of cigarette smoke and events as rockin’ as the legendary Elvis Presley concerts — six shows in two days — in 1956, a painstaking restoration was completed in 1983 to return the theater to its former glory. But what couldn’t be scrubbed or steamed or pried up and hauled away were the building’s spiritual inhabitants. Over the years, countless stories have emerged about an apparition of a little girl, inexplicable light outages and other spooky phenomena. The local legends about hauntings in the theater led Steve Christian, creator of “Local Haunts,” to shoot an episode in the space in 2010. What they caught on camera was no less than the “holy grail” of EVPs or “Electronic Voice Phenomena.” Their cameras picked up the image of a ghost sitting in a balcony seat that has come to be known as “the ghost chair,” which many consider incontrovertible proof of the existence of the supernatural. The episode was so polarizing that SyFy’s “Fact or Faked” tried to prove it was a hoax. They failed. And not only did they declare Christian’s footage a “fact” rather than a “fake,” SyFy’s cameras picked up additional evidence that the theater is haunted. “They did their own investigation with a thermal camera and chased the apparition all around the theater, and it ended up sitting in the same chair,” Christian said. The spirit that often occupies the ghost chair, which Christian said might be that of an organist who played there in the 1920s, is far from alone. “Pamela said there’s actually a lot there, and they’re all tied to the theater; it’s a very guarded
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space. They don’t want riff-raff,” Christian said. “You have to have some sort of affiliation to the theater to be allowed to possess the space.” The episode generated such interest that this past July “Local Haunts” held the first Paranormal “After Hours” Tour at the theater. When the event sold out, they raised the number of tickets; when it sold out again, they again raised the limit; all told, 157 lucky audience members experienced the theater’s hauntings with the help of Theresa, who is a certified spiritual medium and doctor of philosophy specializing in metaphysical parapsychology. For the Halloween event, the tickets are again capped, this time at 100, to allow the attendees a more personal, hands-on experience. And while there is a possibility that the theater will schedule additional paranormal tours in the future, don’t count on it becoming a regular thing. “They don’t want do to it too often because they want it to be exclusive and special,” Christian said. Theresa will first treat the audience to a gallery read, where she will demonstrate her gifts by connecting some members of the audience with the departed. Be prepared to be spooked. “It’s incredible the validations that come through,” Christian said, “Your people know everything about you.” But don’t worry that Uncle Marv and Aunt Frida are horrified by your, um, private moments. Spirits see the world through a different lens. “They have a different view on life than we do, they see the more universal side of things,” Christian said. Special experiences will include a lightsout portion and “a live EVP session so you can hear the dead speak.” Don’t show up expecting to experience a haunted house, though, with costumed cast members jumping out and scaring the kiddies. This is a full-on paranormal investigation, not a gimmick. And while children are permitted, minors should be accompanied by an adult. Also with Theresa’s help, the audience will have the chance to touch a ghost. It might come as a surprise that the area an apparition occupies doesn’t feel the way Hollywood portrays it. “They have a density to them, you can actually feel where they are — a warm spot, the air just feels denser,” Christian said. If that warmth doesn’t give you the chills, nothing will. Claire Goforth themail@folioweekly.com
SCAN WITH LAYAR FOR A PARANORMAL VIDEO “Local Haunts” creator Steve Christian and spiritual medium Pamela Theresa lead a special Halloween edition of their Paranormal Tour at The Florida Theatre. Photo: “Local Haunts”
SCAN WITH LAYAR FOR A SNEAK PEEK OF THE CASKET FACTORY
These papier-mâché skulls and masks are just some of the frightful accourtrements to be found at the Halloween Party at the Casket Factory. Photo: Dennis Ho
A Factory of Fears
Organizers unearth chills and thrills in a benefit for the Jacksonville Historical Society HALLOWEEN PARTY AT THE CASKET FACTORY 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 26 Casket Factory, 314 Palmetto St., Downtown, adjacent to Old St. Luke’s Hospital Costumes are required, 21 and up with ID Tickets: $50 ($25 is a tax-deductible gift to the Jacksonville Historical Society) halloweencasket.eventbrite.com
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ecognizing your need for hair-raising thrills and mind-tingling chills — at least as terrifying as the clans of orange-and-blue and red-and-black-adorned zombies who terrorize the city after the Florida-Georgia game — the Jacksonville Historical Society is planning an event that’s right up your dark alley: the Halloween Party at the Casket Factory. This decidedly creepy spot adjacent to Old St. Luke’s Hospital will feature three separate areas of Halloween madness crafted to invoke equal parts delight and fright. After all, what could be more deliciously terrifying than a costumed crowd of 500 Jacksonvillians imbibing and carousing around an actual 19th-century casket factory? The thought brings new meaning to the phrase “house of horrors.” Costumed adults 21 and older will enjoy a scream-worthy series of entertainment Oct. 26, including live music, tasty snacks from 15 local restaurants, a Labyrinth of Terror and beverages (including adult libations). At the Witching Hour (midnight), one lucky winner of The Totally Amazing Costume Contest will walk away with prizes valued at a cool $1,000. The party — a fundraiser to benefit restoration and repairs of Old St. Luke’s Hospital — promises a cornucopia of Halloween fun the likes of which the city has never seen. “Our goal is to have the biggest and most outrageous Halloween party of the century,” said Jacksonville Historical Society board member and Riverside Arts Market cofounder Wayne Wood, the grand maestro behind the party. The three-story hulk of brick, circa 1882, had been long abandoned when it was purchased along with the hospital by the society last year. Architecturally, it is a study in utility; square and unadorned, it resembles a meat-packing house of old, which, come to think of it, is a rather fair description of its original function. Having served the hospital’s less-fortunate patients through the yellow fever outbreak of 1888 and the Great Fire of 1901, it stands as a morbid reminder of the darker side of the city’s history. Even its image on Google Maps is creepy. The party is designed around the theme of the Casket Factory. To wit, the evil geniuses behind the event have concocted a backstory
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OUT OF THE BOX See a video of Casket Factory party preparations at folioweekly.com/happenings.
to flesh out the idea. “The most popular legend about the Casket Factory is that the spirit of a long-dead local mortician haunts the building. A strange, tall, cadaverous gentleman named Grimson Boxgood owned a funeral parlor Downtown in the 1920s and prided himself on offering only the best, most beautiful caskets for his clients. It was said that he was obsessed with exquisite burial containers for the deceased, and he was a frequent visitor of the Casket Factory in its heyday. … Eventually the Casket Factory closed. The doors were locked, and many of the windows were bricked solid. Soon thereafter, Grimson Boxgood disappeared. No one knew what happened to him.” The third floor of the factory will host musical acts Folk is People and Mama Blue. With no less than 5,000 square feet of space, there is enough room for the cast of “Thriller” to challenge vampire Village People and the undead Spice Girls to a dance-off. (Please steal our costume ideas.) There will also be lounging areas, food and drinks aplenty. For the brave and morbidly curious, the second floor will house a Labyrinth of Terror, a series of spine-tingling rooms of varying themes. “Do not go on the second floor unless you want to be scared,” Wood warned. Visitors can feast their eyes on a “night gallery” of spooky art and a 3-D blacklight room that might be difficult to escape. Other rooms will feature hair-raising theatrical performances, coffins manufactured onsite and scary steamer trunks decked out by local Steampunk artist Jim Smith. Step into still another room if you can stomach a lesson on 19th-century embalming techniques from an actual mortician, who will have on hand a few of the more horrifying tools of the trade. If you need some fresh air after that lesson on aspirating and injecting cavity fluid, step outside for drinks and entertainment — rumor has it there may be professional fire dancing as well as live music — under a circus tent. The faint of heart can keep their chicken dancing to the circus tent and third floor if they’re nervous about wetting that sexy Jabba the Hutt costume. Claire Goforth themail@folioweekly.com OCTOBER 23-29, 2013 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 29
Happenings HALLOWEEN
SPOOKTACULAR The annual event is held 6:30-10 p.m. Oct. 25-31 at Jacksonville Zoo & Gardens, 370 Zoo Parkway, Jacksonville, $8 for members; $10 for nonmembers, 757-4463. ROCKY HORROR PICTURE SHOW The classic is screened 6 p.m. Oct. 24 in Bryan-Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, $20; $15 for members, 396-6674 ext. 226, themosh.org. CASKET FACTORY Jacksonville Historical Society has fixed up the place for a fundraiser, 8 p.m.-1 a.m. Oct. 26 at 314 Palmetto St., Downtown. Live music, food, drinks, costume contests and Labyrinth of Terror are featured, $50, 665-0064, jaxhistory.com. AMAZING GRACE CROP MAZE Petting zoo, corn crib, live music, fish and wildlife exhibit, 2-7 p.m. Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. through Nov. 2, 2899 Wisteria Farms Rd., Green Cove Springs; $11 for ages 4 and older, 284-2949, agcropmaze.com. CREATURES OF THE NIGHT Young ghosts and goblins wander wild walkways and meet costumed animal-keepers with creepy creatures and candy 5:30-7 p.m. Oct. 25, 26 and 31 at St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park, 999 Anastasia Blvd., $8 adults, kids 2-11 $6 for pass members; $9 adults, $7 for kids 2-11 nonmembers; 824-3337, alligatorfarm.com. HAUNT NIGHTS HAUNTED HOUSE Apocalypse 3D Haunted House, dusk-11 p.m. through Nov. 2; Carnieville and Dark Fables, dusk-10 p.m. Oct. 24, 27, 30-31, dusk-11 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and Nov. 1-2, at Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, prices vary; 246-4386, adventurelanding.com. RIVER CITY HAUNTS A ghostly walking tour, 8 p.m. every Fri. through Dec. 20, starting at Jacksonville Landing escalators. For reservations, call 827-1845; $15 for adults; $5 for kids 5-12; adlibtours.com. HAUNTING OF SCHOOL HOUSE 4 11112 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 28, Mandarin; $20 Fri.-Sat., $18 Thur. and Sun., kids under 12 must be with an adult; 7-10 p.m. Oct. 24, 27, 31; 7 p.m.mid. Oct. 25-26, pandemichauntedattractions.com. RIPLEY’S Zombieville Part II Terror Under the Big Top paintball shooting gallery, 8-11 p.m. Oct. 25-26 and 31, 254 San Marco Ave., Old Sugar Mill, St. Augustine, 829-6545, facebook.com/redtrains. Oddtoberfest is 8-11:30 p.m. Oct. 26 and 2-6 p.m. Oct. 27; 824-1606, ripleys.com/staugustine. FLORIDA HAUNTED TRAILS Florida Agricultural Museum has haunted houses, storytellers, hayrides, kids’ games, pumpkin patch and music, 6-10 p.m. Oct. 25-26 at 7900 Old Kings Rd. N., Palm Coast; $12 adults, $10 kids 6-12; free 5 and younger; 386-446-7630, myagmuseum.com HALLO-WEE PARTY A younger kids’ event: crafts, bounce house, costume contest, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Oct. 26, Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach; proceeds benefit Seamark Ranch Children’s Home; 246-4386, adventurelanding.com. THE HOARD 7 p.m.-mid. Oct. 25-27, 31 at Clay County Fairgrounds, 2493 S.R. 16, Green Cove Springs, 748-0059; $15 adults; $25 VIP; thedungeons-ha.com. CORN MAZE A nine-acre maze, pumpkin patch and hayrides, 5-10 p.m. every Fri., 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sun. in October, $9; free for kids under 2; 5995 Brough Road, Elkton, off S.R. 207, 692-1370, sycofarms.com. PARANORMAL AFTER HOURS TOUR An otherworldly tour of the historic Florida Theatre with CW-17’s “Local Haunts” host and a spiritual medium, 11 p.m. Oct. 31 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $39.50, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.
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ROTERACTJAX International program for young adults who want to make a difference. Membership is open to adults ages 22-30 6 p.m. Oct. 23, CoWorkJax, 5 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 20, Jacksonville, coworkjax.com. LAWYERS IN LIBRARIES Pro Bono Week offers free onehour workshops with attorneys offering guidance on how to research legal issues on your own, noon Oct. 24 at Main Library, 303 Laura St. N.; 6 p.m. Highlands Library, 1826 Dunn Ave.; 6 p.m. Webb Wesconnett Library, 6887 103rd St.; 6:30 p.m. Bradham-Brooks Library, 1755 Edgewood Ave. W.; 7 p.m. Willowbranch Library, 2875 Park St.; and 3 p.m. Oct. 25 at Mandarin Library, 3330 Kori Road, jaxlegalaid.org. COSMIC CONCERTS Laser shows: Fright Light 7 p.m., Metallica 8 p.m., Fright Light 9 p.m., Laser X 10 p.m. Oct. 25; $5, Bryan Gooding Planetarium, Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-7062, moshplanetarium.org. FALL HOME & HOT TUB SHOW 10 a.m. Oct. 25, Jacksonville Fairgrounds & Expo Center, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Downtown, free, 353-0535, jacksonvillefair.com. MAKING STRIDES AGAINST BREAST CANCER A noncompetitive, 3-5 mile walk, 9 a.m. Oct. 26, The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, free, 353-1188, jacksonvillelanding.com. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Buddy Sherwood School of Dance, Thriller Dancers, Linda Grenville & the Foot Servants, Mike King, local/regional art, a farmers market, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Oct. 26 at 2623 Herschel St., Riverside, 389-2449, free, riversideartsmarket.com. JaxUX MEETUP Evan Sharp discusses design, 6:30 p.m.
Oct. 28 at CoWork Jax, 5 W. Forsyth St., Ste. 20, Downtown, free, coworkjax.com.
BOOKS & WRITING
MAGGIE FITZROY, TARYN RODRIGUEZ-BOETTE Local authors FitzRoy and Rodriguez-Boette discuss and sign copies of their book, “Jacksonville Beach,” 5:30 p.m. Oct. 24 at Beaches Museum Chapel, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, free for members, $5 for nonmembers, beachesmuseum.org. SAM DOLES Author Doles signs copies of his debut novel, “My Theory About The Moon,” 3:30 p.m. Oct. 26 at Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 236-8842, samdoles.com.
COMEDY
MARK RUSSELL Political comedian/musical satirist Russell appears 8 p.m. Oct. 25, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $28-$53, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com. AN EVENING WITH DAVID SEDARIS Social critic and humorist Sedaris appears 7:30 p.m. Oct. 28, Times Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 W. Water St., Downtown, $47, 630-3900, davidsedarisontour.com. PHIL PALISOUL Comic Palisoul appears for the Girls Gone Green Veg Fest pre-party 8:04 p.m. Oct. 24, 7 and 8:34 p.m. Oct. 25 and 8:04 and 10:10 p.m. Oct. 26 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, Southside, $6-$25; 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com. CARMON VALLONE The comic is on 8 p.m. Oct. 25-26 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, $10, 365-5555, latthirty.com. NEPHEW TOMMY The versatile comic appears 8 p.m. Oct. 24, and 8 and 10 p.m. Oct. 25-26 at The Comedy Zone, Ramada Inn, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin; $25 and $27.50; Comedy Showcase 8:25 p.m. Oct. 23, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. RICH GUZZI HYPNOSIS The comic/hypnotist appears 8 p.m. Oct. 29-31 and 8 and 10 pm. Nov. 1-2 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $10-$14, 292-4242, richguzzi.com.
KIDS
READ WITH SUNSHINE Sunshine is a therapy dog who listens to kids read, 2:30 p.m. Oct. 23, Beaches Library, 600 Third St., Neptune Beach, free, 241-1141, jplcalendar.coj.net. KIDS READING CLUB Every Wed. except Artwalk, 4-5 p.m. readers read popular favorites to kids 6 months-8 years, 4 p.m. Oct. 23, Chamblin Bookmine, 215 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, chamblinbookmine.com.
MIND, BODY & SOUL
YOGA EXPERIENCE A free session with yoga instructor Marlene Pitts, 10:30 a.m. Oct. 28, Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, free, 827-6940, sjcpls.org. WEEKLY RESOULTION 5K The Resolution 5K Run, 6:30 p.m. every Mon., starts at 1st Place Sports, the Markets at Town Center and concludes at BlackFinn American Grille, 4840 Big Island Drive, St. Johns Town Center, free, 345-3466, jacksonville.blackfinnamericangrille.com.
NATURE, SPORTS & OUTDOORS
JU vs. KENNESAW STATE SOCCER Jacksonville University women's soccer, 7 p.m. Oct. 25, Southern Oak Stadium, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, free, judolphins.com/wsoccer/schedule/. FAMILY SEINING ACTIVITY Pull a seine net through Guana Lake, 8:30-10:30 a.m. Oct. 25 at GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra, free with paid entrance, 823-4500, gtmnerr.org. TALBOT CRITTERS A park ranger discusses the common species in the undeveloped barrier islands 10 a.m. Oct. 26 at Ribault Club, Fort George Island Cultural State Park,
11241 Fort George Rd., Jacksonville, free, 245-2157, floridastateparks.org. A WALK IN THE WOODS Meet at the front kiosk for a fitness walk or nature-oriented walk 8 a.m. Oct. 26, Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens, 1445 Millcoe Rd., Arlington, free, jacksonvillearboretum.org. AUDUBON SOCIETY FIELD TRIP The group visits Ringhaver Park, 8 a.m. Oct. October 26, 5198 118th St., Jacksonville, 899-2540. JU vs. DAVIDSON FOOTBALL Jacksonville University football, 1 p.m. Oct. 26, D.B. Milne Field, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, $5-$12, judolphins.com. UNF vs. KENNESAW STATE SOCCER The Ospreys, 1 p.m. Oct. 27, Hodges Stadium, 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, unfospreys.com. JU vs. Mercer WOMEN'S SOCCER Jacksonville University Dolphins women's soccer, 2 p.m. Oct. 27, Southern Oak Stadium, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, free, judolphins.com. UNF vs. FLORIDA GULF COAST VOLLEYBALL The Ospreys, 7 p.m. Oct. 28, University of North Florida Arena, 11852 UNF Drive, Southside, unfospreys.com. MARINELAND BEACH WALK GTMRR volunteer guides lead a free interpretive walk 9 a.m. Oct. 29 at River to Sea Preserve Oceanside, 9741 Ocean Shore Blvd., Marineland, 823-4500, gtmnerrmarinelandbeach.eventbrite.com.
POLITICS, ACTIVISM & BUSINESS
KNOW YOUR RIGHTS Area attorneys discuss family law, stand your ground law, DUI convictions, and search and seizure policies, noon Oct. 26 at Florida Coastal School of Law, 8787 Baypine Rd., Southside, free, fcsl.edu. HEALTH CARE COUNCIL The group gathers 8 a.m. Oct. 29 at Advance Rehabilitation, 463688 S.R. 200, Ste. 9, Yulee, free to members, $25 for nonmembers, 261-3248 ext. 107. CREATIVE BUSINESS PLANNING The class “Business Planning for Creatives: Artists, Writers, Healers, Coaches, & Independent Practitioners” is held 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Nov. 1 and 15 and Dec. 6 in Atlantic Beach; yvette@narratives4change.com, 800-913-8611 ext. 1. GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS COMMITTEE The group gathers 8:30 a.m. Oct. 30 at AIFBY Chamber of Commerce, 961687 Gateway Blvd., Ste. 101G, Amelia Island, 261-3248. JACKSONVILLE JOURNEY The oversight committee of this crime-fighting initiative meets 4 p.m. Nov. 21 in Eighth Floor Conference Room 851, Ed Ball Building, 214 N. Hogan St., Downtown. 630-7306.
UPCOMING EVENTS
ST. JOHNS RIVERKEEPER OYSTER ROAST Nov. 22, Garden Club of Jacksonville KATHLEEN MADIGAN Dec. 13, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall For a complete list of happenings, go to folioweekly.com/ calendar. For instructions on how to submit your event, go to folioweekly.com/eventhowto.html. Folio Weekly does not accept emails for events to appear in print listings. The deadline for print publication is 4 p.m. Mon., 10 days before issue. Due to space constraints, not all events will appear in print.
GIVING BACK
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AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE
BARBERITOS, 1519 Sadler Rd., 277-2505. 463867 S.R. 200, Ste. 5, Yulee, 321-2240. F Specializing in Southwestern made-to-order fresh favorites: burritos, tacos, quesadillas, nachos, salads. Salsa’s handcrafted with fresh tomatoes, cilantro, onions, peppers. $$ C L D Daily BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at historic Centre Street’s end, it’s Southern hospitality in an upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ C L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot has eclectic cuisine: homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, salads, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine inside or on oak-shaded patio. Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite. $$ C L D Tue.-Sat.; L Daily HALFTIME SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 320 S. Eighth St., 321-0303. Sports bar fare: onion rings, spring rolls, burgers, wraps, wings. $ L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun home. Favorites: jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan and vegetarian selections. Dine inside or out on the porch. $$ C B L D Daily LULU’S AT THE THOMPSON HOUSE, 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Innovative lunch menu: po’boys, salads and seafood little plates served in a historic house. Dinner features fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$$ C R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F See Riverside. 2013 BOJ winner. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE, 833 TJ Courson Road, 277-3141. Awarded Slow Food First Coast’s Snail of Approval, the casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods, offers all-natural, organic items, smoothies, juices, coffees, herbal teas. $$ B L Mon.-Sat. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132. Bite Club certified. In Omni Amelia Island Plantation’s Spa & Shops, the bistro-style venue has an innovative menu: whole fried fish and duck breast. Outdoor dining. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. F Killer sunset view over the ICW from secondstory outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys and the original broiled cheese oysters. $$ C L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652. F 2013 BOJ winner. Oceanfront restaurant serves award-winning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air second fl oor and balcony. $$ C L D Daily THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711. F Oceanview dining, inside or on the deck. Steaks, fresh fish, nightly specials, Sun. lobster special. $$ B Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK, 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood spot has fresh, local wild-caught shrimp, fish, oysters, blackboard specials, seafood baskets. $ C L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F This spot in an old gas station is known for its blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ B L Mon.-Sat.
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 1825 University Blvd. N., 745-0335. F Cigar and hookah lounge has billiards tables, a full kitchen, a variety of subs for late-nighters. 200-plus imported, domestic beers. $ R Sat.-Sun.; D Nightly
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
THE CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966. F 2013 BOJ winner. Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisine on the patio or in a hookah lounge. Wi-Fi, belly
Server Amy Strong of Alice & Pete’s Pub located inside Sawgrass Marriott in Ponte Vedra Beach displays the mahi salad with mixed greens, kalamata olives, oranges, fennel and citrus tarragon vinaigrette (left) and a vegetarian pesto flatbread pizza. Photo: Dennis Ho dancers, hookah pipes. $$ L D Daily ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE, 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Celebrating five years, this churrascaria has gauchos who carve the meat onto your plate from their serving tables. $$$ D Tue.-Sun. FLORIDA CREAMERY, 3566 St. Johns Ave., 619-5386. Premium ice cream, fresh waffle cones, milkshakes, sundaes and Nathan’s grilled hot dogs, served in Florida-centric décor. Low-fat and sugar-free choices. $ C L Mon.-Sat. THE FOX RESTAURANT, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian and Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare and homemade desserts. Breakfast all day. Signature items: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes. A Jacksonville landmark for more than 50 years. $$ C L D Daily GREEN MAN GOURMET, 3543 St. Johns Ave., 384-0002. F This market features organic and natural products, spices, teas and salts. $ Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LET THEM EAT CAKE! 3604 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 2, 389-2122. Artisan bakery serves coffee, croissants, muffins, cupcakes (The Fat Elvis!), pastries, individual desserts. Whole cakes made-to-order. $ Tue.-Sat. MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish, hummus, shrimp and grits, specialty cocktails. $$ C B L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #5 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 3620 St. Johns Ave., 388-5688. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., Ortega, 387-1000. F Down-home cooking from scratch like Grandma’s: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, fried chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings. BYOB. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. TERRA, 4260 Herschel St., 388-9124. Owner Michael Thomas’ comfy spot serves local, sustainable and world cuisine in a simple, creative style. Small plates: chorizo stuffed mushrooms, pork belly skewers; entrées: lamb chops, seared tuna, ribeye. Lunch features sandwiches. Craft beers. Onsite organic garden. $$ D Mon.-Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Highway, 731-4300. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, 10920 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 3, 519-8000. F Family-ownedand-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, strombolis, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. Delivery. $$ C L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777. F Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curry and vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8206 Philips Highway, 732-9433. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F With locations all over Northeast Florida, Larry’s piles subs high and serves ’em fast. Natural meats and cheeses are hormone-, antibiotic- and gluten-free; the sub rolls are gluten-free, too. $ C B L D Daily MANDALOUN MEDITERRANEAN LEBANESE CUISINE, 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd., 646-1881. F Bite Club certified. Owner Pierre Barakat offers authentic Lebanese cuisine, charcoal-grilled lamb kebab. Belly dancing Fri.-Sat. Monthly dinner parties. Outdoor seating. $$ L D Tue.-Sun. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506. F The area’s original authentic Thai restaurant
has an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian and new-Thai, including curries, seafood, noodles, soups. In business since 1990, family-owned place has low-sodium and gluten-free dishes, too. $$$ L D Tue.-Sun. PIZZA PALACE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily STICKY FINGERS, 8129 Point Meadows Way, 493-7427. F Memphis-style rib house slow-smokes meats over aged hickory wood. Award-winning ribs, barbecue, rotisseriesmoked chicken, five signature sauces. Dine indoors or on screened patio. $$ C L D Daily
BEACHES
(Locations are Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F 2013 BOJ winner. Celebrating more than 20 years and seven locations, Al’s offers a selection of New York-style and gourmet pizzas. $ C L D Daily BUDDHA THAI BISTRO, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444. F The proprietors here are from Thailand, and every dish is made with fresh ingredients from tried-and-true recipes, beautifully presented. $$ L D Daily CAMPECHE BAY CANTINA, 127 First Ave. N., 249-3322. F Chili rellenos, tamales, fajitas, enchiladas, fish tacos, fried ice cream, margaritas. $$ C D Nightly CASA MARIA, 2429 S. Third St., 372-9000. F See Springfield. $ C L D Daily CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Bite Club certified. Upscale Irish pub owned and managed by four sisters from County Limerick. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef; gastro pub menu soars to culinary heights. $$ C R Sat. & Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. ENGINE 15 BREWING CO., 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F 2013 BOJ winner. Gastropub fare: soups, salads, flatbreads, specialty sandwiches, including BarBeCuban and beer dip. Craft beers. $ C L D Daily GREGORY PAUL’S, 215 Fourth Ave. S., 372-4367. Greg Rider offers freshly prepared meals and experienced catering services. $$ Mon.-Fri. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024. F Locally owned and operated. Fresh, right-off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries, tater tots; daily specials. $$ C L D Daily; R Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 N. Third St., 247-9620. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Beaches landmark. Locally roasted coffee, eggs and bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, salads and desserts. Dine indoors or out; patio and courtyard seating. $$ B L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F 2013 BOJ winner. David and Matthew Medure are flippin’ burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes and familiar fare at moderate prices. Dine indoors or out. $$ L D Daily MARLIN MOON GRILLE, 1183 Beach Blvd., 372-4438. F This sportfishing-themed casual place features fresh crab cakes – owner Gary Beach’s from Maryland’s Eastern Shore – and burgers, daily specials, craft beers, Orange Crushes, fresh-cut fries. $$ C R Sun.; D Wed.-Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. The psychedelic spot serves gourmet pizzas, hoagies, salads. Pies range from Mighty Meaty to vegetarian like Kosmic Karma. $ C L D Daily MEZZA LUNA PIZZERIA RISTORANTE, 110 First St.,
Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-5573. F Near-the-ocean eatery serves casual bistro fare (for 20+ years) like gourmet wood-fired pizzas, herb-crusted mahi mahi. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$$ C D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. F Named for the poet, American gastropub offers gourmet hamburgers, ground in-house and cooked to order, hand-cut French fries, fish tacos, entree-size salads, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ C L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 F For 30 years, the popular seafood place has nabbed lots of awards in our Best of Jax readers poll. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. $$ L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 592 Marsh Landing Parkway, 273-3113. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456. F 2013 BOJ winner. Specialty items, signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in a contemporary open-air space. $$ C L D Daily SHIM SHAM ROOM, 333 First St. N., Ste. 150, 372-0781. F 2013 BOJ winner. New joint has a seasonal menu of “cheap eats”: bar bites, chicken & waffles, badass fries, tacos. $$ D Nightly WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1585 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508. F Casual, beachy sports place serves burgers, wings, fish tacos in a chill atmosphere. $ C L D Daily
DOWNTOWN
CAFÉ NOLA AT MOCAJAX, 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911. On the first floor of the Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville Café. Shrimp and grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Owner/ chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare 35-plus years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. CHOMP CHOMP, 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F This spot has eats at moderate prices – most under $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi, barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. DE REAL TING CAFÉ, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738. F Caribbean spot features jerk or curried chicken, conch fritters, curried goat, oxtail. $ L Tue.-Fri.; D Fri.-Sat. FIONN MACCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, Ste. 176, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1547. F 2013 BOJ winner. Casual dining, uptown Irish atmosphere. Fish & chips, Guinness lamb stew, black-and-tan brownies. $$ C L D Daily ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. F Mediterranean cuisine and American favorites in a casual atmosphere. Panini, vegetarian dishes, daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. $ L Mon.-Fri.
FLEMING ISLAND
BRICK OVEN PIZZERIA & GASTROPUB, 1811 Town Center Blvd., 278-1770. F Family-owned-and-operated; offers freshly made brick-oven pizzas, specialty burgers, melts, wraps, craft beers. Gluten-free items. $$ C L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily
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Casual spot in Five Points has intimate charm COZY TEA – TEA ROOM AND SHOPPE 1023 Park St., Five Points 329-3964, cozytea.wordpress.com
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ometimes a casual lunch calls for fine china, dainty doilies, gold-rimmed teacups and floral-print linens. Located across the street from historic Sun-Ray Cinema, Cozy Tea’s family-ownedand-operated tea room feels like it could be your grandmother’s parlor: charming, familiar cozy. ©and 2013 They serve several varieties of tea sandwiches including shrimp salad, smoked turkey, egg salad, cheese spread and cucumber; I enjoy the curried chicken salad on wheat with golden raisins and almonds and the vegetarian sandwich of cheese spread, organic mixed greens, English seedless cucumber, tomato and carrots. Side items are available for an additional charge. Other lunch offerings include warm quiches, a savory lentil and vegetable pie, vegetable samosas (an Indian pastry stuffed with spiced potatoes and peas), salads and an assortment of soups — tomato herb, roasted corn with butternut squash, sour cream baked potato and spring vegetable with fresh ginger. A hot cup of soup pairs nicely with a salad or sandwich. Portions are relatively small yet satisfying and reasonably priced. Everything is made inhouse, down to the handmade gourmet truffles. Peruse the case dedicated solely to truffles, scones and dessert offerings like fluffy vanilla cake over a creamy English custard with berry compote, bread pudding with vanilla bean ice cream, carrot cake with caramelized pineapple and white chocolate frosting — and several
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The vegetarian tea sandwich is neatly piled with housemade cheese spread, organic mixed greens, tomato, carrots and seedless English cucumber. Pair it with a side salad, soup, potato salad, chips or fresh fruit for an additional fee.
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other drool-worthy choices. The warm lemon-glazed cookie, with pieces of white chocolate and almonds, drizzled with the most perfectly citrusy lemon sauce, is sure to please. Craving something more? Try sour cream blueberry butter cake studded with blueberries throughout and dusted with powdered sugar. Scone varieties include blueberry, pineapple lemon, cherry coconut, apricot cream, vanilla sugar and cranberry orange. Heighten your experience by asking for sides of freshly whipped cream and jam. If you’re into tea, study the bookshelf with seemingly infinite flavors and varieties. I usually order a pot of the aromatic jasmine green tea but occasionally try one of the chai choices. (If you don’t finish your pot of tea, ask for a to-go cup for 50 cents.) Open Monday through Saturday for lunch, Cozy Tea is large enough for a big group outing and fast enough for a quick, healthful lunch or tea with co-workers. Caron Streibich Folio Weekly Bite Club host biteclub@folioweekly.com
Select from Cozy Tea’s dozens of loose-leaf varieties for a personalized pot of your favorite type of tea – like jasmine green tea.
Dining Directory MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198. F Authentic fish camp serves gator tail, fresh-water river catfish, traditional meals, daily specials on the banks of Swimming Pen Creek. Outdoor Tiki bar. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. $ C L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly YOUR PIE, 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771. F Bite Club certified. Owner Mike Sims has a fast, casual pizza concept: Choose from three doughs, nine sauces, seven cheeses and 40-plus toppings and create your own pizza pie. Subs, sandwiches, gelato. $$ C L D Daily
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily CASTILLO DE MEXICO, 12620 Beach Blvd., Ste. 19, 998-7006. F This spot, in business for 15-plus years, has an extensive menu served in authentic Mexican décor. Weekday lunch buffet. $$ L D Daily EPIK BURGER, 12740 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 105, 374-7326. F More than 34 burgers made from grass-fed beef, ahi tuna, all-natural chicken; vegan items from innovative recipes; gluten-free options. $ L D Mon.-Sat. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN, 14333 Beach Blvd., 992-1666. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 642-6980. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily MAHARLIKA HALL & SPORTS GRILL, 14255 Beach Blvd., Ste. E, 699-0759. Filipino-American restaurant and market features pancit bami, lumpia, turon strudle, halo halo with ice cream. $-$$ C R L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT, 13546 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1A, 821-9880. See St. Johns Town Center. $ Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated grill serves hand-tossed pizzas, wings, specialty wraps in a clean, sporty atmosphere. Late-night menu. $$ L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly
JULINGTON CREEK
PIZZA PALACE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily SAUCY TACO, 450 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 113, 287-8226. F The menu is light Mexican with American influences – and there are 40 beers on draft. $$ C B, Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily
MANDARIN
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), all the favorites. Greek beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BRAZILIAN JAX CAFE, 9825 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 20, 880-3313. F Authentic dishes: steaks, sausages, chicken, fish, burgers, hot sandwiches made with fresh ingredients. Traditional feijoada – black beans and pork stew with rice, collards, orange salad, toasted yucca flour with bacon – every Sat. $$ B L D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA, 11406 San Jose Blvd., 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., Bartram Park, 880-0020. F The Brooklyn Special Pizza is a customer favorite. Also calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $$ L D Daily GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Rd. (Ramada Inn), 694-4300. F Prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri.-Sat., bluejean brunch Sun., daily breakfast buffet and lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ B R L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S, 11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RACK ’EM UP BILLIARDS, 4268 Oldfield Crossing Dr., 262-4030. See Arlington. $ R Sat.-Sun.; D Nightly RENNA’S PIZZA, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 292-2300. F Casual New York-style pizzeria serves calzones, antipasto, parmigiana, homemade breads. Buy by the slice – they’re humongous – or full pie. Delivery. $$ C L D Daily
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti, New York-style pizza. $$ C L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959. Specialties at this upscale restaurant include New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup. Homemade desserts. $$$ D Tue.-Sat. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1930 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F See San Marco. $$ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 700 Blanding, Ste. 15, 272-3553. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 1330 Blanding, 276-7370. 1404
S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 284-7789. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR & GRILL, 2620 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 17, Middleburg, 282-1564. F What a neighborhood sportsbar should be: Familiar fare, all the spirits you’d want. $$ C L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 6001 Argyle Forest Blvd., Ste. 16, 771-7677. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL, 8635 Blanding Blvd., 771-1964. See St. Johns Town Center. $$$ C L D Daily THAI GARDEN, 10 Blanding Blvd., Ste. B, 272-8434. Traditional Thai: pad kraw powh with roasted duck, kaeng kari (yellow curry, potatoes, choice of meat). Fine wines, imported, domestic beers. $$ L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly
PONTE VEDRA, NW ST. JOHNS
ALICE & PETE’S PUB, 1000 PGA Tour Blvd., Sawgrass Marriott, 285-7777. Inspired by TPC Sawgrass course designers Alice and Pete Dye, the new pub serves Northeast Florida flavors along with Alice & Pete’s favorites: Dominican black bean soup, Pete’s Designer club sandwich. Outside dining. $$$ L D Daily AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily JJ’S LIBERTY BISTRO, 330 A1A N., Ste. 209, 273-7980. Traditional French cuisine: escargot, brie, paté, steak frites, crêpes. Daily specials, specialty pastries; French wines. $$ L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure creates dishes with international flavors. The lounge offers small plates, creative drinks. $$$ D Mon.-Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515. Upscale, casual restaurant offers appetizers, salads, sandwiches, flatbreads, burgers, entrées. Extensive wine list. $$$ L D Daily
RIVERSIDE, FIVE POINTS, WESTSIDE
AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1-2, 855-1181. F 2013 BOJ winner. Bold Bean brings a small-batch, artisanal approach to roasting coffee. Organic and fair trade coffees. $ B L Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F 2013 BOJ winner. Juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. The store has three dozen artisanal cheeses, 300-plus craft and imported beers, 50 organic wines, organic produce, meats, vitamins, herbs. Organic wraps, sides, sandwiches, salads to go; raw, vegan items. $ B L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7859 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., 446-9500. 8102 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 1, 779-1933. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., Murray Hill, 389-4442. F Northern-style pizzas, more than 20 toppings, by the pie or the slice. $ L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., Riverside, 355-4434. Southwestern menu with ahi tuna tacos, goat cheese enchiladas, gouda quesadillas, chicken enchiladas. Indoor or patio dining. $$ C L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300. F Traditional Irish fare: shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Outdoor patio dining. $$ C L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #1 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 824 Lomax St., 301-1188. F Traditional Japanese cuisine, fresh sushi, sashimi, kiatsu, teriyaki, hibachi in an authentic atmosphere. Sake. A real tatami room; outside seating. $$ L D Daily SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0049. F Beer (Bold City, Intuition Ale Works), wine, pizza, hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888. F Sushi: popular Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll, Rock-nRoll and Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$ L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2013 BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ C L D Daily BACK 40 URBAN CAFÉ, 40 S. Dixie Highway, 824-0227. F Owner Brian Harmon serves Caribbean-flavored items – wraps, upside-down chicken potpie, fresh, local seafood – in an 1896 building. Wi-Fi. $ C L Sun.; L D Mon.-Sat. CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA, 146 King St., 494-6658. F New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, freshly baked sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats and cheeses, stromboli, garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655. Updated Southern fare, with fresh, local ingredients from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free options. Signature items: fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish, cornbread stack, grits
with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ C L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 824-8244. F A mainstay for 25 years; menu changes daily. Signature dish is Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ R Sun.; L D Daily THE HYPPO, 15 Hypolita St., 217-7853 (popsicles only). 1765 Tree Blvd., Ste. 5, 342-7816. F Popsicles of unique flavors, of premium ingredients. Coffee pour-overs, cold-brew coffees. Handcrafted sandwiches, salads. $ Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chicken-fried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily THE ORIGINAL CAFÉ ELEVEN, 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, 460-9311. F Coffee drinks, vegetarian meals, meaty Southern comfort dishes. $ B L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., 305-2515. F 2013 BOJ winner. Chef Mas created 30+ unique sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, Hawaiian-style poke tuna salad. $$ L D Daily
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
BLACKFINN AMERICAN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Drive, 345-3466. Classic American fare: beef, seafood, pasta, flatbread sandwiches. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$$ C R L D Daily BRIO TUSCAN GRILLE, 4910 Big Island Drive, 807-9960. Upscale Northern Italian restaurant offers wood-grilled, ovenroasted steaks, chops, seafood. Dine indoors or al fresco on the terrace. $$$ C R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily MY MOCHI FROZEN YOGURT, 4860 Big Island Drive, Ste. 2, 807-9292. Non-fat, low-calorie, cholesterol-free frozen yogurts. More than 40 toppings. $ Daily OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Drive, 900-7730. 2013 BOJ winner. Comfortable, chic place features tapas, small plates of Spanish and Italian flavors: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle wine list, 75 by the glass; craft spirits. Outdoor dining. $$ R, Sun.; D Nightly RENNA’S PIZZA, 4624 Town Crossing Drive, Ste. 125, 565-1299. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #3 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 10281 Midtown Parkway, 996-2288. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily SEASONS OF JAPAN, 4413 Town Center Pkwy., 329-1067. Casual-style restaurant serves Japanese and hibachi-style fare, sushi, quick-as-a-wink. $$ C L D Daily TED’S MONTANA GRILL, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 998-0010. Modern classic comfort food featuring finest cuts of bison, including signature steaks and award-winning gourmet burgers, served with timeless, genuine hospitality. Crab cakes, cedar-plank salmon, fresh vegetables, signature desserts and private label Bison Ridge wines complete the unique menu. $$$ C L D Daily
SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD
EMPEROR’S GENTLEMAN’S CLUB 4923 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 739-6966. Upscale steakhouse features steaks, burgers, seafood and wings. $$ L D Daily FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, 636-8688. F New upscale sushi spot serves fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ C L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., San Jose, 732-7200. F 2013 BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen offers pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, chickenfried steak, Delta fried catfish. $$ C B L D Daily URBAN ORGANICS, 5325 Fairmont St., Spring Park, 398-8012. Weekly coop every Monday that offers local, fresh fruits and vegetables in bags of 10, 20 or 30 pounds.
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS
THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. Varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, homestyle cheesecake. More than 60 wines by the glass. $$$ Tue.-Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Some La Nops offer a full bar. $$ C L D Daily PIZZA PALACE GM Hala Demetree 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F Relaxed, family-owned place serves homestyle cuisine: spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones. Ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Outside dining. $$ C L D Daily MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship restaurant offers fine dining in a refined, Europeanstyle atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates,
extensive martini and wine lists. Reservations recommended. $$$$ D Mon.-Sat. PULP, 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222. Juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees made one cup at a time. 30 kinds of smoothies, some blended with flavored soy milks, organic frozen yogurts, granola. $ B L D Daily SAKE HOUSE #2 JAPANESE GRILL SUSHI BAR, 1478 Riverplace Blvd., 306-2188. F See Riverside. $$ L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE
360° GRILLE, 10370 Philips Highway, 365-5555. F In Latitude 30. Familiar sportsbar favorites: seafood, steaks, sandwiches, burgers, chicken, pasta, pizza. Dine inside or on the patio. $$ L D Daily ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212. America’s longest continuously running dinner theater features Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s menus coordinated with stage productions. Reservations suggested. $$ D Tue.-Sun. BUCA DI BEPPO, 10334 Southside Blvd., 363-9090. Popular chain restaurant has fresh Italian cooking: lasagna, garlic mashed potatoes; three portion sizes (half-pound meatballs!) served family-style. $$$ C L D Daily CASA MARIA, 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., 619-8186. F See Springfield. $ C L D Daily FARAH’S PITA STOP CAFÉ, 3980 Southside Blvd., Ste. 201, 928-4322. Middle Eastern cuisine: fresh sandwiches, soups, entrées, desserts, pastries and mazas (appetizers). $ C B L D Mon.-Sat. THE FLAME BROILER THE RICE BOWL KING, 9822 Tapestry Park Circle, Ste. 103, 619-2786. 7159 Philips Highway, Ste. 104, 337-0007. F West Coast fave has healthy, inexpensive fast food with no transfats, MSG, frying, or skin on meat. Fresh veggies, steamed brown or white rice, grilled beef, chicken, Korean short ribs. $ C L D Mon.-Sat. JJ’S BISTRO DE PARIS, 7643 Gate Parkway, Ste. 105, 996-7557. Authentic French cuisine served in a comfortable, charming setting. The scratch kitchen has fresh soups, stocks, sauces, pastries. $$ C L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Parkway, 425-4060. F See Baymeadows. BOJ winner. $ C B L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, Tinseltown, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. $ C L D Daily OISHII, 4375 Southside Blvd., Ste. 4, 928-3223. Manhattan-style Japanese fusion cuisine: fresh, high-grade sushi, a variety of lunch specials, hibachi items. $$ C L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Parkway N., Tinseltown, 9 97-1999. F Grill and brewery features local seafood, steaks, pizzas, award-winning freshly brewed ales and lagers. Dine indoors or outdoors. $$ L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426. Bite Club certified. 2013 BOJ winner. Greek restaurant serves char-broiled kabobs, seafood, traditional Greek wines and desserts. Nightly belly dancing. $$ C L D Daily TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA, 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999. F New York-style thin crust, brick-ovencooked pizzas – gluten-free – as well as calzones, salads, sandwiches made fresh to order, using Thumann’s no-MSG meats, Grande cheeses. Boylan’s soda. Curbside pick-up. $$ L D Mon.-Sat.
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
CASA MARIA, 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F Family-owned-and-operated restaurant offers authentic Mexican food: fajitas, seafood dishes, a variety of hot sauces made in-house. Specialty is tacos de asada. $ C L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. F See Baymeadows. $ C B L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 840 Nautica Drive, Ste. 117, River City Marketplace, 714-9210. F See Mandarin. $$ C L D Daily SAVANNAH BISTRO, 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, with a twist of Mediterranean and French, in a relaxing atmosphere at Crowne Plaza Airport. Crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. Rainforest Lounge. $$$ C B L D Daily STICKY FINGERS, 13150 City Station Drive, River City Marketplace, 309-7427. F See Baymeadows. $$ C L D Daily
FOOD TRUCKS
DRIFTWOOD BBQ, 412-4559, driftwoodbbq.com, facebook.com/DriftwoodBBQ Southern soul barbecue, sandwiches, subs at Pitmaster Patrick O’Grady’s truck. Pudding, pulled pork, sides, sliders, chicken. $ L D
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Free Will Astrology
ARIES (March 21-April 19): “I’m greedy,” painter David Hockney said, “but I’m not greedy for money – I think that can be a burden – I’m greedy for an exciting life.” According to my analysis, the cosmos is giving you the go-ahead to cultivate Hockney’s style of greed. On your adventure quest, keep this in mind: Formulate an intention to seek out thrills that educate and inspire rather than scare and damage. It’s up to you which kind you attract. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): French philosopher Simone Weil described this scene: “Two prisoners in adjoining cells communicate with each other by knocking on the wall. The wall is the thing which separates them but is also their means of communication.” This muted conversation is a useful metaphor for the current state of one of your important alliances. That which separates you also connects you. Is it time to create a more direct link? Is it possible to bore a hole through your barrier to create a more intimate exchange? GEMINI (May 21-June 20): “I had tended to view waiting as mere passivity,” author Sue Monk Kidd wrote in her memoir. “When I looked it up in my dictionary, however, I found that the words ‘passive’ and ‘passion’ come from the same Latin root, pati, which means ‘to endure.’ Waiting is thus both passive and passionate. It’s a vibrant, contemplative work … It involves listening to disinherited voices within, facing the wounded holes in the soul, the denied and undiscovered, the places one lives falsely.” Excellent counsel. Are you devoted enough to keep from leaping into action? Strong enough to bide your time? CANCER (June 21-July 22): “Venice is to the man-made world what the Grand Canyon is to the natural one,” travel writer Thomas Swick wrote in an article praising the Italian city’s awe-inciting beauty. “When I went to Venice,” French novelist Marcel Proust testified, “my dream became my address.” American author Truman Capote chimed in that “Venice is like eating an entire box of chocolate liqueurs at one go.” Even if you don’t make a pilgrimage to Venice, you’ll soon have the chance, metaphorically speaking, to consume a whole box of chocolate liqueurs at one go. Take your sweet time. Nibble slowly. Assume each bite has a distinct new epiphany. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Do you have any interest in reworking – even revolutionizing – your relationship with the past? If so, the weeks ahead are a great time for it. Cosmic forces will be on your side when you try these: 1. Forgive yourself for old failures and missteps. 2. Make atonement to anyone you hurt out of ignorance. 3. Reinterpret your life story to account for the ways more recent events have changed the meaning of what happened long ago. 4. Resolve old business as thoroughly as you can. 5. Feel grateful for all who helped make you who you are. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “As a bee seeks nectar from all kinds of flowers, seek teachings everywhere,” says Tibetan Buddhist holy text the Dzogchen Tantra. That’s your assignment. Be a student 24 hours a day, seven days a week – even while asleep. (Maybe you could go to school in your dreams.) Regard every experience as an opportunity to learn something new and unexpected. Be ready to rejoice in revelations subtle and dramatic that nudge you to adjust theories and change your mind. LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Don’t you wish friends and loved ones would just somehow figure out what you want without you having to actually say it? Wouldn’t it be great if they were 34 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | OCTOBER 23-29, 2013
telepathic or could read body language so well they’d surmise your secret thoughts? News flash: IT AIN’T GOING TO HAPPEN! EVER! Refrain from resenting folks for not being mind-readers; instead, just tell them pointblank what you’re dreaming about and yearning for. They may or may not be able to help you find fulfillment, but at least they’ll have the exact information needed to make an informed decision. SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): Scorpios are obsessive, brooding, suspicious, demanding and secretive, right? That’s what traditional astrologers say, isn’t it? Well, no. That’s a misleading assessment. True, some Scorpios are dominated by those traits, but my research shows those Scorpios are generally not into reading my horoscopes. Rather, my Scorpios tend to be passionately focused, deeply thoughtful, smartly discerning, intensely committed to excellence, and devoted to understanding complex truth. These assets are especially important to draw on now. The world has an urgent need for the talents of all you evolved Scorpios. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): “If you’re in pitch blackness, all you can do is sit tight until your eyes get used to the dark.” That helpful advice is in “Norwegian Wood,” Haruki Murakami’s novel. Now you have it just in time for your cruise through your cycle’s deepest, darkest phase. When you first arrive, you may feel blind and dumb. Surroundings may seem impenetrable, the next move unfathomable. Don’t worry. Refrain from drawing any conclusions whatsoever. Cultivate an empty mind and an innocent heart. Sooner or later, you’ll be able to gather the clues you need to take wise action. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Have you thought about launching a crowdfunding campaign for your pet project? The weeks ahead may be a good time. Fantasized about being involved in an organization to help save the world even as it feeds your dreams to become the person you want to be? Do it! Considering hatching a benevolent conspiracy to be an antidote to evil conspiracy? Now’s the time. You’re in a phase of your astrological cycle when you have more power than usual to build alliances. Your specialties between now and Dec. 1 will be to mobilize group energy, round up supporters and translate high ideals into practical actions. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): In 2008, writer Andrew Kessler hung out with scientists at NASA’s mission control as they looked for water on the planet Mars. Three years later, he published a book about his experiences, “Martian Summer: Robot Arms, Cowboy Spacemen, and My 90 Days with the Phoenix Mars Mission.” To promote sales, he opened a new bookstore filled with copies of just one book: his own. Devise a comparable plan to promote your own product, service, brand or personality. The time’s right to summon extra chutzpah as you expand your scope. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): Right now, you have a genius for escaping, dodging, eluding. That could be expressed relatively negatively or relatively positively. So I don’t recommend you abscond from boring but crucial responsibilities. Don’t ignore or stonewall people whose alliances with you are important to keep healthy. On the other hand, I encourage you to fly, fly away from onerous obligations that give little in return. I’ll applaud your decision to blow off limitations enforced by neurotic habits, and I’ll celebrate your departure from energy-draining situations that manipulate your emotions. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
JACKSONVILLE ZOO, MOM AND KIDS You: at the zoo with your 2 children, and I’m guessing you’re Mom and Dad. I first saw you by the maze and then at the children’s play area. We passed each other a few times after that. I wanted to introduce myself, and I regret that I didn’t. Me: the guy who made eye contact with you as much as I could trying to see if there was an interest. I was with my three beautiful little boys. Would like to know if there was a mutual attraction/interest? When: Oct. 19, 2013. Where: Jacksonville DIDN’T DREAD LOOKING AT YOU You: brown dreadlocks, cute smile at Yoga Fest. Me: colorful dress with a screaming baby in a stroller. You asked me what I did to the kid. When: Oct. 12, 2013. Where: Riverside Arts Market. #1306-1023 PEGASUS GALLERY’S GODDESS You: Covered in tattoos, eyes to get lost in, tiny adorable hands, buns to die for! Me: Redhead bombshell, can’t get enough, drooling over sexy you. The moment ISU smile, had to have you. Want to wake up to your beautiful face, making you feel special. Be my bite-sized goodness. I adore you. When: Oct. 10. Where: Pegasus Gallery, St. Augustine. #1302-1016 SEARCHING FOR SHARK TEETH You: Digging in the sand, searching for shark teeth; looked as beautiful as I’ve ever seen you. You’re so curious about the world; your curiosity’s sophisticated, inspiring, sexy. I think about you every day; hope I cross your mind every now and then. Wish I was your missing shark tooth. When: Sept. 2. Where: Jacksonville. #1302-1016 FROM COLD SHOULDER TO PINING AFTER YOU We shared a picnic table, you snapchatting away. I yelled at you, I’m that drunk girl. I gave you the cold shoulder, but hey girl, can I take ya on a date and a half? Four and a half? When: A date and a half ago. Where: Park Place Picnicking. #1300-1009 PETERBROOKE BOY You: Carrying Peterbrooke bag, pink tissue, hope it’s for your mom. Tall, dark, handsome (dirty blonde), gray shirt/pants. You walked in the Loop, look confused, didn’t buy anything. I’ll help you find where to go. Me: On lunch, young professional, gray skirt, white shirt, brown hair, light brown eyes that met yours a time or two. Smiled at each other on sidewalk. When: Oct. 3. Where: San Marco. #1301-1009 READING JUXTAPOSE Me: Long brown curly hair, freckles and tight black pants. You: Denim & tattoos. We made eye contact several times. Maybe I’m lucky enough for you to read this! When: Sept. 26. Where: Barnes & Noble @ Town Center. #1299-1002 STAY As brief as it was, it was still worth it. That one moment when you and I shared eye contact was all it took. My heart fluttered and my words stuttered. I couldn’t get “Hello” out. But as long as you and I exist, you will be in my prayers. When: My birthday. Where: Library. #1298-1002 PUB OUTLAW You: Beautiful, long dark-haired; in that black OUTLAW dress. Must say NEVER seen a dress worn so well. Me: Just hanging out playing pool. Would love to see you come through that door and suck the oxygen out of that place ONCE again. You’re plain AMAZING. When: Sept. 20. Where: The Pub. #1297-1002
PLAYING WITH SARAN WRAP You: Half-Asian? Beauty in your green apron, wrapping containers filled with coffee goodies. Me: Wearing a Boston hat, joking about the I Saw U’s. Hey girl. There’s a first and a half for everything. When: Sept. 18. Where: Starbucks @ Baymeadows. #1296-0925 BLONDE WITH A FEDORA I walked up to the sub line not knowing that a tall, beautiful blonde would be finishing her order before me. We briefly made eye contact; you walked away. I ordered my sub without toppings, hoping I’d run into you at checkout. Maybe next time. When: Sept. 1. Where: Publix Subs @ Atlantic Blvd. #1295-0918 WILD CHILD You: Brown-eyed brunette wearing black at the Wild Child show. Me: Checkered shirt and jeans, with a PBR, trying to pay attention to the music and failing. The songs were good, but your dancing was better. Maybe next time I can join? When: Sept. 15. Where: Jack Rabbits. #1294-0918 BLEND MY SMOOTHIE CENTURY EMT You: Big thing in a small package. Wearing an EMT shirt, getting into a sexy beige Chevy. Me: Cute brunette hottie behind the counter at Smoothie King. Let’s get together and blend our juices. When: Sept. 11. Where: Smoothie King @ Fleming Island. #1293-0918 CUTE GUY ALONE AT CPK You: Blonde guy, reddish button-down, jeans, eating alone at CPK. Me: Brunette girl, black top, jeans, picking up to-go order. Waitresses surrounded you; I couldn’t say hi or give you my number. But my sister dared me to; you must reply. Every ’80s baby knows a dare’s a dare! When: Sept. 14. Where: California Pizza Kitchen, Town Center. #1292-0918 BEAUTIFUL BLONDE ON FOOTBALL FIELD Me: Tall guy jogging around a football field who stopped dead in his tracks. You: Beautiful woman leaving football practice with a Miami bag and a maroon SU. I have to see you again; would love to buy you lunch, dinner or anything you want! When: Aug. 10. Where: Police Athletic League. #1291-0918 ASKED ABOUT MY VISOR You asked me if my visor had broken yet. I replied I was just thinking about that same thing the day before … you lald, me red pixie. I’d just left volunteer work; was a bit flustered. Should have gotten better instructions on fixing it. Might need your help! When: Sept. 7. Where: Corner Store off Lakeshore Boulevard. #1290-0918 MELLOW MUSHROOM BAR I saw you at the bar and you spoke to me, asking if I was having a party. Your male friend walked away and we had a little conversation. We told each other where we lived, generally. Need to see that smile again. When: Aug. 19. Where: Mellow Mushroom St. Augustine. #1289-0918 CHECK YOU OUT With all that attitude, elegance and the ability to read, I’ve got to say Freckles … you’re perfect. Keep turning pages and heads. When: Sept. 4. Where: Main Street Library. #1288-0911 HANSEN LOOK-A-LIKE You: Long-haired beautiful man-child sitting alone at Poe’s complaining about life. You ordered 3 shots of Fireball and chili cheese fries. We started talking about UFOs and government conspiracy. Let’s meet again. This time it’ll be out of this world. I’ll show you my Area 51. When: Sept. 4. Where: Poe’s Tavern. #1287-0911
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NewsNews of theof the Weird Weird My Tummy Brews Booze
A 61-year-old Texas man admitted to a hospital not long ago appeared to be falling-down-drunk, even though he denied having had even a single drink. It was discovered he was unintentionally manufacturing beer in his stomach. With “auto-brewery syndrome,� stomach-based yeast automatically ferments all starches (even vegetables or grains) passing through, converting them to ethanol. Normally, natural stomach bacteria control the yeast, but if, for example, antibiotics had inadvertently eliminated the bacteria, the yeast would prevail. The case was reported in a recent International Journal of Clinical Medicine.
12 Joints a Day Keep Bone Disease at Bay
As several additional states debate permitting marijuana use by a doctor’s prescription, Irvin Rosenfeld presented his own experience in August to a packed house at Kentucky’s state capitol. Rosenfeld suffers from painful bone tumors (diagnosed, with a poor prognosis, in 1963) and began smoking dope in the federal government’s Compassionate Investigational Drug program in 1982 — since then, consuming 130,000 government-supplied joints (12 per day, carefully measured), which he said absolutely had prolonged his life. “I didn’t ask for my bone disease,� he said. “All I asked for is the best medicine possible.�
Paid Not to Farm
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Abbott Griffin, 57, was arrested in Toledo, Ohio, in August and charged with robbing a Circle K convenience store, during which he'd allegedly grabbed the clerk and bashed him repeatedly with a Bible. One resident of a shelter in Seattle was charged in August with assaulting another in a dispute over TV-set volume, using a tub of butter-substitute. Honesty Keener, 37, was convicted in Gloucester County, N.J., in August of a 2011 break-in during which she demanded money from the female resident under threat of rubbing her open sores over the resident’s skin.
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A New Way to Drunk-dial
Surely, most shoplifting occurs because the thieves wish merely to obtain goods without paying. Occasionally, as with the arrest of Christopher Wiener, 26, in Fargo, N.D., in July, an alternative theory suggests itself and raises the question: Would it be more embarrassing to be seen actually purchasing an artificial vagina (from the Romantix adult bookstore) than to be arrested for shoplifting it?
The missing element in obtuse doctoral dissertations in science is that they cannot be danced to, according to writer John Bohannon and the American Association for the Advancement of Science, which has established an annual “Dance Your Ph.D� video competition. This year’s finalists were being selected at press time. Sarah Wilk was an entrant, featured in a Wall Street Journal report using glowing green balls and a flaming Hula-Hoop to help illustrate her “Odd-Z Transactinide Compound Nucleus Reactions Including Discovery of 260-Bh.� So was Peter Liddicoat, using a chorus line of a juggler and a ballerina and others for “Evolution of Nanostructural Architecture in 7000 Series
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Baring All for Slushie
In October, with her two children waiting in the car at a Holyoke, Mass., Shell gas station, Brenda Diaz, 26, allegedly attacked the store’s Slushie machine, naked (before police arrived to taser, pepper-spray and arrest her).
I Couldn’t Be Seen Buying This
An Unsuccessful Rescue
A 68-year-old hiker with a broken ankle was killed in Mansfield, Australia, in August following his “successful� lift from the bush by an Ambulance Victoria helicopter. Moments after he was raised, airborne, about 30 yards off the ground, he fell to his death.
Fire and Oxygen Don’t Mix
A 52-year-old man was killed in an explosion in Rowan County, Ky., in July when he lit a cigarette while hooked up to an oxygen supply. The man had already survived three explosions under the same circumstances.
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Steven Cohen, eager to make a point that his country of residence, France, is more oppressive to artists than his native South Africa, staged a one-man demonstration at the Eiffel Tower in September. Wearing a bird outfit, tights and a garter, he had for some reason tethered a live chicken to his exposed penis with a long ribbon. After Cohen was arrested for indecent exposure, his lawyer complained her client had been kept in custody too long for such a minor charge. “France,� she exclaimed, “is throwing artists in prison.�
Deaaron Hearn, 22, was arrested in Iowa City, Iowa, in October after a traffic officer told him to summon a friend to drive his car home; Hearn responded by reaching into his pocket, clumsily placing a $20 bill to his ear, and attempting a phone call.
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The EYE Backpage Editorial
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A Place for a City Park
An overgrown field planned as business center would be the perfect setting for a playground, ballpark and more
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hat began as a leisurely Sunday morning walk turned into a journey through, forgive me the cliché, the Twilight Zone. I live on Southside Boulevard and began walking south toward The Avenues mall. The sidewalk abruptly ends at Western Lake Drive. There is no sidewalk under the Interstate 95 connector overpass or the rest of the way to the mall. It seemed safer and quieter to go another way. One sidewalk ended, so I channeled my best Shel Silverstein and began walking the sidewalk along Western Lake Drive. Commuters use Western Lake Drive as a bypass to Baymeadows Road. Off to the left is Lake Pointe Business Center. It has no outlet, so only company employees or patrons turn left at the stop sign at Western Way. The area was deserted on Sunday, so I began walking toward the back of the complex. The buildings and grounds around the lake are well-manicured, except for the wasteland at the very end — keyword and emphasis on “waste.” The area looks to be 15 to 20 acres. Underground electricity, water and sewer are all in place. I walked the entire circuit; the asphalt seems in good shape. However, all the parking spaces are overgrown with weeds and grass gone wild. Curbed islands along the main drive seem to be waiting for shrubs that were never planted. The area has become a dumping ground for some, a party spot for others, and a likely haven for the homeless. It is a scene from a movie where everything has been abandoned. I looked at an aerial photo (thanks, Google), and the area is a few hundred yards from the mall. The only people who see it are those driving the connector, working in the business center, or living in the apartments overlooking the lake. I understand that a lot of money was invested to clear the land, bury electric lines, and pipe in water and sewer. The land seems to ache for activity, yet I noticed more than a few vacancies in some of the buildings. I have seen others along Western Way. I believe the economy would have to improve significantly to see some of those vacancies filled. It would
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take a miracle to see anything built on that vacant property. Once upon a time, there was probably a great vision here, but someone must have bailed on the plans. The dream is still here, waiting for someone to realize it. Maybe if … Clearwater is my hometown, and a family donated properties for park use. Yes, the two parks are named after the family. It might be a longshot, but this land at Lake Pointe South would also make a great park. The foundation is already there; electricity and water are already in place. There is ample room for shelters, playground, basketball or tennis courts and a little league baseball or soccer field. There is even room for a dog park. Jacksonville has no park near here; the closest one is Losco Regional Park. I realize the complications. No one wants to walk away from a big investment, so the next best thing would be recouping losses. That might mean cutting the property loose. Jacksonville might be tight on cash, but some kind of deal including tax breaks must be possible. The Southside needs something like this. I need something like this. We all need to dream. I began walking home, still locked into a dream that felt so real I could see children on the playground, smell hotdogs on the grill, and hear cheers for teams playing on the fields. Halfway home, the traffic on Southside Boulevard began intruding on my thoughts, but I remembered my dream. I need to find a way to make it happen. James Couch
Couch is 55 and a senior studying journalism in mass media at the University of North Florida. A recent transplant from Clearwater, he’s still learning about Jacksonville. He walks and rides his bicycle to explore his new home.
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