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YOUR GUIDE TO ENTERTAINMENT IN JACKSONVILLE

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CONTENTS COLUM N S

FE AT U RE S

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HOROSCOPES

February Special Events

Ambar Ramirez & Carmen Macri

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Finding Love In... Books?

Tysen Romeo

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Molly Britt

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THEATER/ DANCE

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Jacksonville Wind Symphony

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Ann Carey Holt

Tysen Romeo

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COMEDY

Future State of Mind With Nick Cannon

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Ambar Ramirez

ART

Black History Month Events

CONCERTS

Carmen Macri

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You Haven’t Seen the Last of Us

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Tuff Turf

Ambar Ramirez

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Your Worst Dates Ever

Unique Date Ideas

BITE BY BITE

Year of Resistance

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It Was Always... Who?

BORN IN A BARN

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Tysen Romeo

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Singles Survival Guide To Valentine’s Day

Molly Britt

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You Love Me... You Love Me Not Molly Britt

New Music Releases

TR I VI A, E TC.

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Teresa Spencer

FOLIO STAFF:

NIGHTLIFE

TERESA SPENCER General Manager

ANGELA PHILIPS Publisher

ROB NICHOLSON Sales Director

TYSEN ROMEO Intern Behind the Cover: Cover Story: A Future State of Mind With Nick Cannon by Ambar Ramirez.

MOLLY BRITT Account Executive/ Writer

KERRY SPECKMAN Copy Editor/ Writer

SHELTON HULL Writer

AMBAR RAMIREZ Creative Director

CARMEN MACRI Multi-media Creative

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FEBRUARY HOROSCOPES ARIES

LIBRA

This February will be a month of love and opportunity for you, Aries. There

The month of February may start off a bit rocky for you, Libra. You may

will be lots of valuable connections made throughout this month. You will

find yourself in a weird spot financially, but the good thing about money is

launch a new emotional cycle that will teach you valuable lessons on an

that it doesn’t necessarily bring happiness … just comfort. That said, don’t

emotional level. It may seem like an emotional roller coaster this month, so

get caught up in all the unfavorable things going on in your life. Instead,

buckle up!

focus on the good and those you love.

TAURUS

SCORPIO

It’s time to break some rules, Taurus. The new moon on Feb. 1 is going to

It is time to tap into your determined and aggressive nature this month,

inspire you to take leaps and maybe even some risks when it comes to your

Scorpio. You know what you want, it is time to get it. Whether it be in your

career. Once the Mercury retrograde ends on Feb. 3, everything will settle

love life or your career. Use the passion that drives you. Give it your all

down, giving you a clear view of your goals.

and everything will soon fall into place by the end of the month. Don’t count yourself out.

GEMINI A common feminine sign ruled by the dual planet Mercury. This February

SAGITTARIUS

will be Valentine’s Day brought to life. Males, females and everything in

Have you ever heard the saying that too much of one thing can quickly

between, it is time to embrace your feminine side. Flowers, face masks, spa

turn into a bad thing? While your desire for pleasure is going to increase

days, manis and pedis all month long. Finding a partner might not be in the

this month, remember that moderation is key. You can still have a good

cards this February, so be your own lover.

time without spending all of your savings. Life is all about balance.

CANCER

CAPRICORN

After getting that much needed rest last month, you are ready to spread

As always, you have been acting on impulse the last few months. This

those wings! This February will be all about progress and understanding. As February, it’s time to pump on the brakes. Think logically and not emotionyou get back into the flow of things and begin to adjust to your own inner

ally. While this is the love month, you may want to focus on self love. And

changes, it would be wise to stick to your charming qualities as they will

no, that doesn’t mean a shopping spree. Light some candles and chill out.

prove to be an important tool in the workplace.

AQUARIUS LEO

It’s Aquarius season, baby! While this month will be full of new experienc-

Being a male moving and powerful sign owned by the sun, this February

es and trying things out of your comfort zone, it’s important to let people

will be like no other. The cosmic energy surrounding Leos will be intense

in on your journey. Much too often you tend to take the road less traveled

and overwhelming. You may need to follow your own thoughts and give

and expect to do it all on your own. Newsflash! It’s OK to ask for help, and

suitable answers to yourself. Trust your intuition during this month. You

at times, it is necessary to do so.

know yourself best, Leo. VIRGO

PISCES

As a natural romantic, this month is your time to shine, Virgo. Take that spe-

You love love, Pisces. Guess what? Love loves you too. This February will

cial someone out on a romantic (preferably candle-lit) dinner and see where

prove to be quite fruitful for you. It will feel like most people find you irre-

the night takes you. Especially since this month will prove to be financially

sistible, and that very well might be the case. Your celestial energy will be

stable for you, spend the money you earn on those you care about. Spread

radiating around you, pulling people in. Just don’t let it go straight to your

that love!

head, ok? (And stay away from Aquarius men.)

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BOUQS & BRICKS

BOUQUETS

To Stacey Goldring, writer, filmmaker and founder of Searching for Identity, who debuted her documentary “Traces: Voices of the Second Generation” in commemoration of UN Holocaust Remembrance Day. The film features children of Holocaust survivors (known as the Second Gen) sharing their parents’ harrowing stories of the Holocaust, their determination to survive and what it was like living with parents who lived through the evils most of us can’t even imagine.

To Jaguars players and staff for a truly memorable season—and we mean that in a best way possible. From having the worst record in the league to winning their division (and being oh-so-close to the Super Bowl) and Trevor Lawrence making national news for dining at Waffle House, it’s been a whirlwind season and the best reminder that “It’s Always Been the Jaguars.” (More on that later in the issue.) #DTWD

BRICKBATS

To Duval County Public Schools, egged on by Gov. Ron DeSantis no doubt, for requesting to ban 176 books in the county. According to PEN America, a non-profit that defends the freedom of expression through literature and promotes access to views and ideas of others, this is the most suggested ban in the state. Though, DCPS administrators claim the report is not accurate and lacks context.

To shady political candidates who lie, cheat and steal to win. They hope their outrageous and inflammatory ads, which may or may not have any basis in fact, are enough to sway residents to vote their way without verifying their claims. If candidates are behaving this way just to get the job, just think what they’ll do once they get in.

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RIVIA

ETC. All games are general knowledge trivia unless otherwise noted.

MONDAYS

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Sahara Cafe, 7 p.m.

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The Brix Taphouse (music bingo), 7 p.m.

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Southern Grill, 7 p.m.

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Donovan’s Irish Pub, St. Augustine, 7

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Xtreme Wings Sports Bar and Grille, St.

p.m.

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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic BouleHurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek

Flask & Cannon / V Pizza (pop culture),

The Brix Taphouse (pop culture trivia), 8 p.m.

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Johns, 7 p.m.

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vard (music bingo), 7 p.m.

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Hamburger Mary’s (drag bingo, 21+), 8 p.m.

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Hoptinger–Jacksonville Beach, 9 p.m.

7:30 p.m.

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(music bingo), 7 p.m.

King Maker Brewing (Name That Tune),

THURSDAYS

7:30 p.m.

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Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.

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Mellow Mushroom–Avondale, 7 p.m.

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Lynch’s Irish Pub (music bingo), 7:30 p.m.

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Kava and Company–San Marco (every

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Mellow Mushroom–Durbin Pavilion Drive,

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Time Out Sports Bar, 7:30 p.m.

7 p.m.

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Surfer the Bar (pop culture trivia), 9:30

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Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra, 7 p.m.

p.m.

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Whiskey Jax–Baymeadows, 7 p.m.

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Flask & Cannon / V Pizza, 7:30 p.m.

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Mellow Mushroom–Fleming Island, 7 p.m.

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Mellow Mushroom–River City/Northside,

other Thursday), 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

WEDNESDAYS

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Dick’s Wings–St Augustine, 7:30 p.m.

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Mellow Mushroom–Tinseltown, 7 p.m.

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Hoptinger–Jax Beach (music bingo), 9

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V Pizza–Fleming Island (music bingo), 7 p.m.

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Wall Street, 7 p.m.

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Treylor Park (pop culture trivia), 9 p.m.

Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Ponte Vedra (music bingo), 6:30 p.m.

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p.m.

V Pizza–Mandarin (pop culture), 6:30 p.m.

SATURDAYS

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The Beacon, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.

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Hamburger Mary’s (HamBingo), 2 p.m.

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Dick’s Wings–Atlantic Boulevard, 7 p.m.

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Cruisers Grill, 7 p.m.

TUESDAYS

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Dick’s Wings–Mandarin, 7 p.m.

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Mr. Chubby’s Wings–Fleming Island (mu-

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Firefly Bay, 7 p.m.

SUNDAYS

sic bingo), 6:30 p.m.

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Island Wing Company–Southside Boule-

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Dick’s Wings–Nocatee, 7 p.m.

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Dick’s Wings–San Pablo, 7 p.m.

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Harps American Grill, 7 p.m.

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Hoptinger–5 Points (music bingo), 7 p.m.

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Scarlett O’ Hara’s, St. Augustine, 7 p.m.

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Hurricane Grill & Wings–Atlantic Boule-

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V Pizza–Fleming Island (pop culture

vard (music bingo), 7 p.m.

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third Sunday)

Mellow Mushroom–Jacksonville Beach, 7 p.m.

vard, 7 p.m.

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Ann O’Malley’s Irish Pub, 8 p.m. (first and

trivia), 7 p.m.

Hurricane Grill & Wings–Julington Creek,

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Veterans United Craft Brewery, 7 p.m.

7 p.m.

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Dick’s Wings–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.

Hurricane Grill & Wings–Neptune Beach,

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Harps American Grill (pop culture), 7:30

7 p.m.

p.m.

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Island Wing Company–Southside, 7 p.m.

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Hoptinger–5 Points, 7:30 p.m.

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Jax Craft Beer, 7 p.m.

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Hurricane Grill–Fleming Island, 7:30 p.m.

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Jerry’s Sports Grille, 7 p.m.

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King Maker Brewing, 7:30 p.m.

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Raindogs, 7 p.m.

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Time Out Sports Grill, 7:30 p.m

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THEATER / DANCE

FEB. 3-5 2023 Jacksonville Film Festival jacksonvillefilmfestival.com FEB. 3-12 Opéra Mystique: Gustav Holst’s “Sāvitri” and Gian Carlo Menotti’s “The Medium” The Waterworks, St. Augustine firstcoastopera.com

Douglas Anderson School of the Arts: Extravaganza 2023!

Jacksonville Center for Performing Arts dcps.duvalschools.org/anderson

FEB. 21 Ailey II: The Next Generation of Dance ‘23 Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org

FEB. 10-11 “String Quartet” The Florida Ballet–Picinich-Byrd Theatre floridaballet.org

FEB. 22-26 “Cry It Out” Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, St. Augustine flagler.edu https://www.flagler.edu

FEB. 4 Blue Man Group Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org

FEB. 15 MOCA Movie Night: “The Square” MOCA Jacksonville mocajacksonville.unf.edu

Disney’s “Winnie the Pooh”: The New Musical Stage Adaptation Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

FEB. 15-19 “Pretty Woman: The Musical” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org

“Mutts Gone Nuts” Nathan H. Wilson Center for the Arts fscjartistseries.org

FEB. 16 “Let’s Go Science Show” Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org

Stomp Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts fscjartistseries.org FEB. 4-5 Jacksonville Dance Theatre presents “InBody” The Florida Ballet jacksonvilledancetheatre.org FEB. 9-10 Step Afrika!

Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com FEB. 9-MARCH 23 “The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” Alhambra Theatre & Dining alhambrajax.com FEB.10 Ted Vigil’s Tribute to John Denver Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park thcenter.org

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FEB. 16-19 “Sunset Village” Amelia Musical Playhouse ameliamusicalplayhouse.com FEB. 17-19 “Cabaret” Phillips Fine Arts Studio–Jacksonville University ju.edu/cfa FEB. 17-MARCH 5 “Camelot & Camelittle” Artist Connection Theatre artistconnectiontheatre.org “The Lifespan of a Fact” ABET Theatre abetjax.com “Little Women” Orange Park Community Theatre opct.info

FEB. 24 Mania: The Abba Tribute Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com FEB. 24-MARCH 5 “Matilda: The Musical” The Island Theater, Fleming Island theislandtheater.com

FEB. 24-MARCH 19 The Diviners Limelight Theatre. St. Augustine limelight-theatre.org FEB. 25 Justin Willman: Magic for Humans in Person Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

ONGOING FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS Magician Bill Abbott at the Magic Hideway Casa Monica Resort & Spa, St. Augustine magichideaway.com

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FEB. 1

FEB. 15

VooSwar

River City Comedy Showcase

Improv Night

https://www.facebook.com/Vooswar

Comedy Zone

Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine

comedyzone.com

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

Wednesdays Comedy Zone

Improv Night

FEB. 16-18

Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine

Henry Cho

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

Comedy Zone

the Walrus

comedyzone.com

Thewalrusjax.com

Phatt Katz of Comedy with Tight Mike and

FEB. 17

Thursdays

Ozrick Cooley

The Main Event, 7:30 p.m.

Kava & Company–San Marco

Lauren’s Seafood Blues and Jazz

Double Feature: Stand-up Comedy by Katie

kavaandcompany.com

phattkatz.com

Rubin & ALEXANDER, 10 p.m.

comedyzone.com

FEB. 3

First Coast Comedy The Main Event, 7:30 p.m.

firstcoastcomedy.com

“Full Disclosure” with Jill Bresnahan (adults only), 10 p.m.

FEB. 18

First Coast Comedy

Shane Gillis Live

firstcoastcomedy.com

Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

FEB. 3-5 Earthquake

FEB. 22

Comedy Zone

Jeff Dunham: Still Not Canceled

comedyzone.com

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevent.com

FEB. 5 Kevin James: The Iregardless Tour

Improv Night

Florida Theatre

Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine

floridatheatre.com

thecolonialoakmusicpark. com

Vicki Lawrence & Mama: A Two-Woman Show Thrasher-Horne Center, Orange Park

FEB. 23-25

thcenter.org

Carlos Mencia Comedy Zone

FEB. 8

comedyzone.com

Improv Night Colonial Oak Music Park, St. Augustine

FEB. 24

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

The Main Event, 7:30 p.m.

FEB. 9-11

The Blue Show (adults

Shaun Jones

only), 10 p.m.

Comedy Zone

First Coast Comedy

comedyzone.com

firstcoastcomedy.com

FEB. 10

FEB. 25

The Main Event, 7:30 p.m.

Steve Hofstetter

The Blue Show (adults only), 10 p.m.

Underbelly

First Coast Comedy

underbellyjax.com

firstcoastcomedy.com OPEN MIC NIGHTS FEB. 14

Tuesdays

Mutzie

Birdies

Comedy Zone

facebook.com/birdiesfive-

comedyzone.com

points

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FEBRUARY SPECIAL EVENTS FEB. 1 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com

Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com

FEB. 24 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com

FEB. 3 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Florida Everblades VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com

FEB. 12 Artful Healing: Tai Chi & Soundbath Experience Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org

FEB. 25 Monster Jam 2023 TIAA Bank Field jaxevent.com

The YAAASS Factory presents The Big Gay Party FEB. 15 Jacksonville Icemen vs. Orlando Solar Bears The Glass Factory VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena facebook.com/jaxrcpride jacksonvilleicemen.com FEBRUARY 3-5 FEB. 16-19 16th Annual DONNA Marathon Weekend 2023 Jax International Auto Show Various locations Prime Osborn Convention Center thedonnafoundation.org thejaxautoshow.com FEB. 4 Jacksonville Model Train and Railroadiana Show FEB. 17 Planetarium Night Live presents “The Honey2023 comb Telescope: Discoveries From James Webb Prime Osborn Convention Center Space Telescope” jaxevents.com Bryan-Gooding Planetarium—Museum of Science and History Jacksonville Icemen vs. Greenville Swamp themosh.org Rabbits VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena FEB. 17-19 jacksonvilleicemen.com The Big Bounce America Riverfront Plaza FEB. 5 thebigbounceamerica.com Cummer Beaches Celebrate! Gala TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse FEB. 18 cummermuseum.org Jaguars 5K Stadium Challenge TIAA Bank Field FEB. 10 1stplacesports.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Atlanta Gladiators VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena 2023 Cupid’s Undie Run jacksonvilleicemen.com Lynch’s Irish Pub my.cupids.org FEB. 11 Secret Jacksonville Walking Tours hosted by The FEB. 18-19 Jaxson World of Nations Celebration 2023 James Weldon Johnson Park Tailgaters Parking thejaxsonmag.com specialevents.coj.net Jacksonville Record & CD Festival Adam Herbert Center–University of North Florida FEB. 19 Artful Movement With Yoga 4 Change facebook.com/JacksonvilleRecordCDShow MOCA Jacksonville mocajacksonville.unf.edu “Indulgence: Romance & Erotica Book Festival” James Weldon Johnson Park FEB. 22 https://www.eventbrite.com DT Vision Gala: Rhinestone Cowford 142 N. Madison St. 5K/8K Superhero Run downtownjacksonville.org Grace Episcopal Day School, Orange Park 1stplacesports.com/

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Ortega River Run St. Mark’s Episcopal Day School 1stplacesports.com Jacksonville Icemen vs. Worcester Railers VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jacksonvilleicemen.com Love and Music Festival Tree Hill Nature Center treehill.org FEB. 26 Ninth Annual Riverside Craft Beer Festival 715 Riverside Ave. site of Riverside Arts Market riversidecraftbeerfestival.com

ONGOING EXHIBITIONS “Planet Pioneers: To Mars and Beyond,” through April 23 Museum of Science and History themosh.org COSMIC CONCERTS Feb. 4: Queen, 5 p.m.; “Dark Side of the Moon,” 6 p.m.

Feb. 5: Laser Magic, 5 p.m Feb. 11: Laser Vinyl, 5 p.m.; “The Wall,” 6 p.m.

Feb. 12: Motown, 5 p.m.

Feb. 18: Retro: 5 p.m.; “Wish You Were Here,” 6 p.m.

Feb. 19: Dance of Light: 5 p.m.

Feb. 25: Electrolaze, 5 p.m.; Hypnotica, 6 p.m.

Feb. 26: Lasermania, 5 p.m.

Bryan-Gooding Planetarium—Museum of Science and History themosh.org

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ART

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The Art Center Gallery • Featured artists include Mary Atwood, Cookie Davis, Denise Sawyer-Johnson, Lawrence Walden and Lynn Wehrmann tacjacksonvillegallery.org Butterfield Garage Art Gallery • Featured artists include Pat Arenas, Michael Fitzpatrick, Xi Guo, Gwen Mehler and Jan Miller butterfieldgarage.com The Corner Gallery at The Jessie • Shameera Din Wiest: The Veil of Maya,” Feb. 11-May 3 movingthemargins.org Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens • “Anila Quayyum Agha: Flight Patterns,” Feb. 24-April 30 • “Rockwell Kent: The Shakespeare Portfolios,” through May 7 • “Brennan Wojtyla: Cathedral of Labor,” through May 21 • “James McBey: Etchings,” through Oct. 29 • “Outside: In,” through Nov. 30 cummermuseum.org First Coast Cultural Center • Juried Artist Member Exhibition, through Feb. 6 • “Figuratively Seen: Teresa Cook,” Feb. 1028 firstcoastculturalcenter.org Florida Mining Gallery • Featured artists include Ashley Woodson Bailey, Betsy Cain, Ibrahim Miranda Ramos, Jeremiah Jossim, Marcus Kenny, Ross Noto and Susan Hable floridamininggallery.com Governor’s House Cultural Center and Museum, St. Augustine • “Painting St. Augustine: Selections from the Samuel H. and Roberta T. Vickers Collection,” through May staugustine.ufl.edu Haskell Gallery at Jacksonville International Airport jaxairportarts.com Hillary Whitaker Gallery • Featured artists include Carmelo Blanding, John Bunker, Hillary Butler, Dennis Campay, Page Jones Davis, Marissa Decinque, Christina Foard and Jennifer JL Jones ​​h whitakergallery.com Jacksonville University • “Sitting Down Together: Melissa Haviland, Andrew Decaen and Janet Ballweg,” through March 6, Alexander Brest Gallery • ”Bill Davis: No Dark in Sight,” virtual exhibition

• “Kristin Skees: Close Knit,” virtual exhibition ju.edu/cfa The Lightner Museum • “Tom Schifanella: Faces of the Alcazar,” through March 7 • “Through the Lens of William Henry Jackson,” through March 31 • “Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine,” through Sept. 30 lightnermuseum.org MOCA Jacksonville • “Art + Politics: Grounding Dialogue,” through Feb. 5 • “FIFTY: An Alumni Exhibition,” through Feb. 12 • “Shervone Neckles: Bless This House,” through March 5 • Project Atrium: Milagros, through April 9 • “Don’t Blame It on Zen: The Way of John Cage & Friends,” through May 7 • “Brennan Wojtyla: Cathedral of Labor,” through May 21 mocajacksonville.unf.edu Museum of Science and History • Arts Infusion ImagiNclusion, MOSH Lobby • Works by Patricia Madrid, MOSH Creation Station themosh.org NoCo Center • “Beyond Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience,” through Feb. 26 vangoghjacksonville.com Ritz Theatre & Museum • Jazz Jam Photo Exhibit, through March • “Lift Ev’ry Voice,” permanent collection ritzjacksonville.com St. Augustine Art Association • “Faces & Figures,” Feb. 3-26 staaa.org Stellers Gallery • Works by Eileen Corse, Jim Draper, Fallon Pepper, C. Ford Riley, Alice Williams, MacTruque and Jeff Foxworthy (yes, that Jeff Foxworthy) stellersgallery.com University of North Florida • “I Feel it Fading: A Solo Exhibition by Dustin Harewood,” Feb. 9- April 7, UNF Gallery of Art • Brazil Study Abroad Exhibit, Feb. 16-April 7, Lufrano Intercultural Gallery unf.edu/gallery The Vault at 330 • Featured artists include Susan Astleford, Margena Burnett, Ellen Diamond, Ed Hall, Dolf James, Harry McCormick and Denise

Murphy thevaultat1930.com Yellow House • “A Time to Beast: The Art of Traci Mims,” Feb. 4-TBD • “Sit in Stand Up,” virtual exhibition • “Still Not About a Hotdog and a Coke,” virtual exhibition • “Magic, Mirth, and Mortality: Musings on Black Motherhood,” virtual exhibition yellowhouseart.org

ONGOING Art Walk: Feb. 1 Downtown Jacksonville lights up the first Wednesday of the month with art by local artists at hubs in James Weldon Johnson Park, The Jessie and Vagabond Flea at VyStar Tower from 5–9 p.m. Visitors can also enjoy live music, food trucks, street performers, free admission to MOCA and complimentary rides on JTA’s Skyway. dtjax.org/artwalk Fernandina Beach Arts Market: Feb. 25 Amelia Island’s premier arts and crafts market comes alive the second and fourth Saturday of every month from 9 a.m.–1 p.m. fernandinabeachartsmarket.com Riverside Arts Market: Feb. 4, 11, 18, 25 Artists, artisans and makers display their original paintings, jewelry, photographs, prints and other handcrafted items every Saturday—rain or shine—from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Riverside Avenue underneath the canopy of the Fuller Warren Bridge. riversideartsmarket.com St. Augustine First Friday Artwalk: Feb. 3 On the first Friday of every month (hence the clever name), more than 30 galleries around the Oldest City open their doors from 5–9 p.m. for visitors to browse exhibits and interact with artists. A complimentary trolley service provides transportation between downtown venues. artgalleriesofstaugustine.com Vilano Beach Artisan Market, Feb. 18 Part beach party, part arts market, this monthly event includes works by local artists and locally-made products, as well as live music. The market takes place on the third Saturday of every month from 4-8 p.m. on A1A and Vilano Road. facebook.com/vilanobeachofficial

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New Music Releases This Month

By Tysen Romeo

FEB. 3

FEB. 17 “Trustfall” is the ninth studio album by pop singer P!nk, who said it’s possibly the best album she’s ever made and one of the most fun. It’s her first album since 2019’s “Hurts 2B Human.”

“Queen of Me” by Shania Twain is the sixth studio album by country/pop singer and songwriter and her first new album since 2017’s “Now.”

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FEB. 24 “Let Her Burn” by Rebecca Black is the first full-length album by the pop singer known for her 2011 hit single “Friday.”

“Love You Forever” by Vérité is the fourth studio album by the indie folk singer and her first album since “New Skin” in 2019.

“The Jaws of Life” by Pierce the Veil is the fifth studio album by the rock band and their first release since “Misadventures” seven years ago.

“Cracker Island” is the eighth studio album by alternative, virtual band Gorillaz and features Bad Bunny, Stevie Nicks, Tame Impala and Thundercat.

“This Is Why” by Paramore is the rock band’s sixth studio album and first new album since “After Laughter” in 2017.

“Good Riddance” is the debut studio album of Gracie Abrams, co-written and co-produced with Aaron Dessner. Adams will be touring with Taylor Swift for the highly anticipated Eras Tour.

FEB. 10

FEB. 14 “Desire, I Want to Turn Into You”

by Caroline Polachek is the fourth studio album by the pop singer-songwriter and producer.

Listen to Folio’s February Playlist

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CONCERTS

Photo by Carmen Macri

FEB. 2

Warren Zeiders with special guest Austin Snell

FEB. 3-4

Toby Mac: Hits Deep Tour

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Jacksonville Symphony: Country Legends

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena

pvconcerthall.com

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

jaxevents.com

jaxsymphony.org Arlie with Whitehall plus The Sewing Club

Durry and Driveaway

Jack Rabbits

FEB. 4

Jack Rabbits

jaxlive.com

Delvon Lamarr Organ Trio

jaxlive.com

Ritz Theatre & Museum Roosevelt Collier

Fayuca

Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine

Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine

originalcafe11.com

originalcafe11.com

ritzjacksonville.com Crystal Bowersox Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine

Seventh Day Slumber, Breathing Theory,

originalcafe11.com

Remedy Tree

Magdalene Rose

Blue Jay Listening Room

Murray Hill Theatre

Dave Matthews & Tim Reynolds Acoustic Tribute

bluejayjax.com

murrayhilltheatre.com

+ Dopelimatic

FEB. 3

TAUK ft. Kanika Moore

Bobby Weir & Wolf Bros ft. The Wolf Pack

1904 Music Hall

Florida Theatre

1904musichall.com

Underbelly

floridatheatre.com

underbellyjax.com Dewey Via Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

Four Barrel Family Band hosts “Brown to the

Soulfly, Bodybox, Half Heard Voices

Supper Club and guests

Bone”

Underbelly

Jack Rabbits

Jack Rabbits

underbellyjax.com

jaxlive.com

That 1 Guy and guests

FEB. 12

Lucero with Justin Wells

Jack Rabbits

Magic Beans and guests

Intuition Bier Hall

jaxlive.com

Jack Rabbits

jaxlive.com

intuitionaleworks.com

jaxlive.com FEB.10

Mexidão ft. Kirk Brinkworth & Deb Dias

Chicago Farm

The Koffin Kats, The Krank Daddies, Mudtown &

Murray Hill Theatre

Blue Jay Listening Room

The Kreepy Tikis

murrayhilltheatre.com

bluejayjax.com

1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com

Mike Dillon and Punkadelic with TAND

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Mavis Staples

1904 Music Hall

Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine

FEB. 13

1904musichall.com

discoverfortmose.com

Shaun Martin Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine

FEB. 5

Bad Dog Mama

Tom Rush

Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

pvconcerthall.com

originalcafe11.com Taylor Roberts Blue Jay Listening Room

Lil Darkie Marcus Roberts Trio

Underbelly

St. Paul’s-By-the-Sea Episcopal Church

underbellyjax.com

beachesfinearts.org

bluejayjax.com FEB. 14 Gilberto Santa Rosa: De Amor y Salsa Tour

Pianist Evan Mitchell: “Reflections”

Florida Theatre

Susto with Howdy

Friday Musicale

floridatheatre.com

Intuition Bier Hall

fridaymusicale.com

intuitionaleworks.com

Blue Jay Jazz Jam Squirrel Nut Zippers

Blue Jay Listening Room

FEB. 6

Prohibition Kitchen

bluejayjax.com

Carrie Underwood

pkstaug.com

VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com

FEB. 15 Strfkr with Das Kope

Supersuckers and Mudtown

Intuition Bier Hall

Jack Rabbits

intuitionaleworks.com

jaxlive.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

FEB. 11

FEB. 16

pvconcerthall.com

John Mellencamp: Live and in Person

The Temptations and The Four Tops

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Florida Theatre

jaxevents.com

floridatheatre.com

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christian

Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Valerie June

pvconcerthall.com

McBride’s “New Jawn”

Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine

Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine

discoverfortmose.com

Dave Mason: Endangered Species Tour 2023 with special guest Thunderstorm Artis

FEB. 7 Neko Case with special guest Indigo Sparke

Jamison Ross and guests

discoverfortmose.com

Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com

Joe Reid & The Heartland Band Jacksonville Symphony: Brass, Organ &

Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine

Percussion

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

Larry Cambpell & Teresa Williams

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

Blue Jay Listening Room

jaxsymphony.org

bluejayjax.com

Songwriters Night hosted by Andy Zipf Blue Jay Listening Room

Carolyn Wonderland

bluejayjax.com

FEB. 8

Cafe Eleven, St. Augustine

Kenny Wayne Shepherd: Trouble Is … 25th

originalcafe11.com

Ward Davis

Anniversary Tour

Smokestack

1904 Music Hall

Florida Theatre

Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine

1904musichall.com

floridatheatre.com

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com FEB. 17

Patty Griffin

The Steepwater Band

Russell Dickerson: She Likes It Tour

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Blue Jay Listening Room

Florida Theatre

pvconcerthall.com

bluejayjax.com

floridatheatre.com

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Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Gladys Knight Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine discoverfortmose.com Jesse Dayton Ponte Vedra Concert Hall pvconcerthall.com Gerald Alston ft. Ritz Voices Ritz Theatre & Museum ritzjacksonville.com Underground Springhouse and Bella’s Bartok 1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com FEB. 17-18 Jacksonville Symphony: “1001 Nights: Scherazade” Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts jaxevents.com Moors & McCumber Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com FEB. 18 Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Rhiannon Giddens Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine discoverfortmose.com JU Wind Ensemble and First Coast Wind Symphony Present the Music of Brian Balmages Terry Concert Hall–Jacksonville University ju.edu/cfa JWJ’s Hip-Hop Festival James Weldon Johnson Park jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org The 69 BOYZ “Spring Bass Bash” Underbelly underbellyjax.com Charles Wesley Godwin 1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com Papercutt Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

FEB. 19 Kem + Ledisi: Soul II Soul Tour VyStar Veterans Memorial Arena jaxevents.com Deep Purple with special guests The Marshall Tucker Band Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

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Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series: Christone

Playin’ Possum

King Buffalo

“Kingfish” Ingram with special guest Tinsley Ellis

Colonial Oak Music Park. St. Augustine

Cafe Eleven

Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine

thecolonialoakmusicpark.com

originalcafe11.com

FEB. 24

FEB. 27

Jorma Kaukonen with David Bromberg

An Evening With Clem Snide

Al Stewart

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

Blue Jay Listening Room

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

pvconcerthall.com

bluejayjax.com

pvconcerthall.com

Mark O’Connor “Beethoven & Bluegrass”

Town Mountain with Firewater Tent Revival

Sarah Jakes Roberts: Hope Revival

The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia island

Intuition Bier Hall

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

ameliachambermusic.org

intuitionaleworks.com

jaxevents.com

FEB. 21

FEB. 24 AND 26

FEB. 28

The Electric Light Orchestra Experience

Willie Nelson & Family

Tower of Power: Celebrating 55 Years!

Florida Theatre

St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Florida Theatre

floridatheatre.com

theamp.com

floridatheatre.com

FEB. 22

FEB. 24-25

The Frontmen of Country: Playing for Keeps Tour

Jacksonville Symphony: The Queens of Rock &

Florida Theatre

Soul: Tina Turner & Aretha Franklin

floridatheatre.com

Jacksonville Center for the Performing Arts

discoverfortmose.com

jaxsymphony.org Cardiel and guests Jack Rabbits

FEB. 25

jaxlive.com

The Beach Boys St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Speed Trap, Bingo Space Champions and

theamp.com

Funlight 1904 Music Hall

Frankie Beverly and Maze along with the

1904musichall.com

Whispers Jacksonville Center for the

FEB. 23

Performing Arts

Marty Stuart and His Fabulous Superlatives

jaxevents.com

Florida Theatre floridatheatre.com

The Weight Band ft. members of The Band and

The U.S. Army Field Band & Soldiers’ Chorus

the Levon Helm Band

Thrasher-Horne Center

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

thcenter.org

pvconcerthall.com

Discoveries, Heirloom and guests

The Dirty Grass Players

Jack Rabbits

Blue Jay Listening Room

jaxlive.com

bluejayjax.com

Jason Gray

Happy Landing and

Murray Hill Theatre

guests

murrayhilltheatre.com

Jack Rabbits jaxlive.com

Marc Douglas Berardo & Abbie Gardner Cafe Eleven

FEB. 26

originalcafe11.com

Journey: Freedom Tour 2023

FEB. 23

VyStar Veterans Memorial

The Fritz with special guests Ajeva

Arena

1904 Music Hall

jaxevents.com

1904musichall.com The Man in Black: Tribute Kind Hearted Strangers

to Johnny Cash

Blue Jay Listening Room

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall

bluejayjax.com

pvconcerthall.com

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BORN IN A BARN

WATCH INTERVIEW HERE

Vanessa Collier Words and Interview by Rob Nicholson “There’s a young lady [Vanessa Collier] came onstage with me, I forget

Midwest Record described her sound this way: “This bluesy singing sax

where I was, but she’s playing an alto saxophone, and man, she was

player knows how to bring the slinking funk to her captivating,

amazing.” Those are the words of Buddy Guy in an issue of “American

award-winning sound that has echoes in young Bonnie Raitt/Maria

Blues Scene,” describing an impromptu performance with Vanessa Collier

Muldaur vocal sounds … Killer stuff on every level, this sounds like one

on the Legendary Rhythm & Blues Cruise.

of the reasons you first became a music fan.” With AXS.com declaring: “[she] might as well go ahead and add another shelf to her trophy case

If you haven’t been fortunate enough to see Collier perform and witness

because clearly, she’s going to need it. With a voice that often recalls that

one of her head-turning, fiery and passionate performances, you should

of blues-rock stalwart Bonnie Raitt, Collier turns up the heat ...”

definitely make sure you do. She’s playing live in Jacksonville Beach on Feb. 11 at the Blue Jay Listening Room. As a master musician and multi-in-

Collier said she’s happy performing on stages across the world, hoping

strumentalist, Vanessa Collier, weaves funk, soul, rock and blues into

she can make a difference with fans and followers along the way. “I am

every powerful performance. With soulful vocals, searing saxophone, and

driven to do this because I find it a total form of expression and connec-

clever songwriting, Vanessa is blazing a trail, racking up an impressive

tion,” she explained. “I love connecting with an audience and feeling their

arsenal of honors along the way, and has already singled herself out as

energy, and I hope to inspire people to follow their dreams and passions,

an artist of distinction and one we would all do well to watch.

to find what brings them joy, and then to pursue it doggedly.”

With Collier, the proof is in the pudding. She’s won three Blues Music

We spoke to Carol Sheehan who sits in regularly on the Tuesday Night

Awards, two for “Horn Player of the Year” in 2019 and 2020 and one

Music Jams at the Blue Jay Listening Room and she said the Blue Jay is

last year for “Contemporary Blues Female Artist of the Year. Since 2017,

a musician’s venue. Big names will stop by often because it is a listen-

Vanessa has been nominated for eight Blues Music Awards which has

ing room. She says the room is conducive to relaxing while lounging on

put her in some elite company with artists like Samantha Fish, Trombone

couches and chairs plus there is a bar. But no talking during performanc-

Shorty and Jimmy Carpenter.

es!

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JACKSONVILLE WIND SYMPHONY CELEBRATES 33 YEARS OF CONCERTS AT JU First Coast Wind Symphony presents noted American Composer Brian Balmages in concert Words by Ann Carey Holt The Jacksonville University Creative Arts Series presents the First Coast

is currently in its 33rd season. The Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble

Wind Symphony and the Jacksonville University Wind Ensemble in concert

is led by music professor Chris Creswell.

on Feb. 18 at 7:30 p.m. in JU’s Terry Hall.

The First Coast Wind Symphony was recently chosen through a highly The concert will feature the music of American composer and conductor

selective audition process to perform at the annual Association of Concert

Brian Balmages. Balmages’ works span the worlds of orchestral, band and

Bands National Convention in Orlando this May. The ensemble is proud

chamber music having been performed by groups ranging from profes-

to represent Jacksonville in a forum with such broad national recognition.

sional symphony orchestras to elementary schools and in venues including

They have also released three albums to wide acclaim, “Prevailing Winds,”

Carnegie Hall, the Kennedy Center and the Sydney Opera House.

“A Christmas Celebration” and “Symphonic Spirit,” as well as the DVD “Sounds of the First Coast.”

As a conductor, Balmages enjoys regular engagements with all-state and regional ensembles as well as university and professional groups

This spring the First Coast Wind Symphony hosts an annual statewide Con-

throughout the world. He is an elected member of the American

certo Competition for high school students. Championed and juried by the

Bandmasters Association and has taught instrumental conducting at

organization, the competition rewards the winning musician with a schol-

Towson University where he also served as assistant director of bands and

arship and a featured solo with the First Coast Wind Symphony in an April

orchestras. Currently, he is director of MakeMusic Publications and Digital

concert.

Education for Alfred and MakeMusic.

For more information about the masterclass, contact music director Artie Balmages will conduct both ensembles in a program featuring some of his

Clifton at info@fcwinds.org. Additional information about the group and its

most popular works. He will also present a free public masterclass on Feb.

upcoming season is available at fcwinds.org.

17 from 2-3 p.m. in the Phillips Building at JU. An all-volunteer community music organization, the First Coast Wind Symphony includes 60 musicians led by music director Artie Clifton and conductor Paul Weikle. The organization provides a cultural service to Northeast Florida by offering free concerts throughout the community and

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FUTURE STATE OF MIND nick cannon

WITH NICK CANNON 28 Folio Weekly

Where does the comedian-actor-rapper-writer-TV host-producer go from here?

Words by Ambar Ramirez

Discovered and thrown into the spotlight right out of high school, Nick Cannon never felt like he missed out on any experiences. He even mentioned not even really having put much thought into how becoming famous while still relatively young may have affected him.

Neither defined by his past nor definitive in his future, Cannon just knew he was meant to entertain—through any talent necessary.

“It was just something that was a part of my life, and it wasn’t about, you know, being discovered, it was more just like, I knew this is what I was gonna do with my life,” Cannon said. “I didn’t think there was like any other option.”

It started with “All That” when Cannon, right out of high school, started off as a warm-up act before being promoted to series regular in 1998. From there, he co-hosted and wrote for other Nickelodeon shows before ultimately landing his own project in 2002, “The Nick Cannon Show.” He wrote, produced and starred in the show despite barely being 21 years old. And if you think that’s impressive, just take a look at Cannon’s IMDB profile and the long list of projects (don’t even get me started on “Drumline” and his cameo in “Men in Black II”).

But it was “Wild ’n Out” on VH1 that gave the world a true glimpse into what Cannon is all about. With its 19th season set to premiere this year, the improvisational comedy series gave a platform to comedians and entertainers to do what they love.

“It’s my baby when you think about it,” Cannon said. “I just wanted to give some young people the opportunity to shine and build a platform, where my friends could have a good time, and you know, almost 20 years later and it’s still going strong.”

While Cannon just welcomed the birth of his 11th child this past November, “Wild ’n Out” was his first and frankly, not the last. Within the same context of giving others an opportunity to showcase their talents, Cannon is about to embark on the Future Superstar Tour in partnership with Black Music Action Coalition. With Cannon recognized as a curator for recognizing talent and providing them outlets to develop them, the Future Superstar Tour is the perfect vehicle for him to widen his scope in the music scene as a producer.

“This project is the first time that I get to actually bring 10 up-andcoming amazing acts, you know, on the road, old school like promo style of like how Motown used to do it and introduce ‘em to the people directly,” Cannon revealed.

The tour will be a documented “baby Coachella,” as he called it, with performances by Symba, 24kGoldn, Justina Valentine, Hitman Holla, JD McCrary, Traetwothree, Klondike Blonde, DW Flame and Pop Money. But the Future Superstar Tour is more than that. As Cannon emphasizes and advises all performers to “forever be a student,” the tour will also have seminars where the audience will be able to ask questions and directly engage with the future superstars.

“We’re also doing seminars and kind of going in with the essential tools to give people all of the information that they need to take their career to the next level,” Cannon said. “So it’s really like a traveling music convention that we’re putting together for the next generation.”

While Cannon has always shared his spotlight with others, he had to learn to put himself and his health first in 2012 when he was diagnosed with lupus.

“My health has to come first, my rest has to come first, so it’s actually created a great infrastructure to show that I gotta take care of myself first,” Cannon shared. “You know, being the best father that I could be, I gotta make sure that I’m here for my children as long as possible. So health is the true wealth, and once you get that in order, then career comes after that.”

So as Cannon gets ready to embark on the Future Superstar Tour, which comes to Daily’s Place March 10 at for all of you wondering, I leave you with this final piece of advice from the man himself.

“Always be ready to learn and have an open mind because the game is constantly changing and you have to know how to just ask every question, keep your ears open and follow your passion.”

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BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS FEB. 2-4

Discover Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series

LaVilla: Then & Now Walking Tour hosted by The Jaxson

Fort Mose Historical Society presents “Flight

Fort Mose State Park, St. Augustine

Jacksonville Regional Transportation Center

to Freedom”

discoverfortmose.com

thejaxsonmag.com

FEB. 17

“Self- Determined: The Secret History of Education Free-

JWJ’s Hip-Hop Fest: Docs & Beats VIP Event

dom”

Jessie Ball duPont Center

Ritz Theatre & Museum

Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine fortmose.org

FEB. 3

Black History Month Concert and Celebration jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org

blackmindsmatter.net

Terry Concert Hall–Jacksonville University ju.edu/cfa FEB. 18

Augusta Savage Arts Festival

Black History Month Parade & Melanin Market Spring Park, Green Cove Springs “Shaping an Island: Key West’s Black History” 822 A Philip Randolph Blvd. with curator and historian Cori Convertito ft.

fasacc.org

jaxmelaninmarket.com

watercolors by Teresa Cook Pawsitive Healing Mobility Center pawsitivehealingvet.com FEB. 8

FEB. 26 JWJ’s Hip-Hop Festival

San Marco Chamber Ensemble ft. Rance Adams and Kev-

James Weldon Johnson Park

in Day: Life of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

jamesweldonjohnsonpark.org

Friday Musicale

Look at That! Black Artists Tour (virtual)

fridaymusicale.com

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens cummermuseum.org

Black Girl Magic Art Class with Pheniox 4001 Confederate Point Rd eventbrite.com

FEB. 9-11 “I Lived Here, As Well ...Together”

FEB. 19

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, St. Augustine

Black Artists of the Collection

ximenezfatiohouse.org

Tour Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens

FEB. 10

cummermuseum.org

Melanin Market Heritage Awards WJCT Studios jaxmelaninmarket.com

FEB. 21 Black Art Matters Lecture: Art Samuel Levi Jones (virtual)

FEB. 10-11

MOCA Jacksonville

Discover Fort Mose Jazz & Blues Series

mocajacksonville.unf.edu

Fort Mose State Park, St. Augustine discoverfortmose.com FEB. 23-25 “I Lived Here, As Well ...ToFEB.11

gether”

Curls and Convo

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum

Vystar Tower Downtown

ximenezfatiohouse.org

curlsandconvo8.eventbrite.com FEB. 24 FEB. 16-17

“POWER: A Showcase of Arts,

“I Lived Here, As Well ...Together”

Culture, & History”

Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. St. Augustine

Museum of Science and History

ximenezfatiohouse.org

themosh.org

FEB. 16-19

FEB. 25

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.riceandnoodles.net Tabouleh Cafe

taboulehcafe.com

Angie’s Subs

Palm Valley Fish Camp

Azurea at One Ocean

Poe’s Tavern

Barbara Jean’s on the Water

Ragtime Tavern

Engine 15 Brewing Company

Safe Harbor Seafood Market and Restaurant

The Fish Company Restaurant and Oyster Bar

Salt Life Food Shack

Marker 32

Singleton’s Seafood Shack

Mezzaluna

TacoLu

.facebook.com/angiessubs

azurearestaurant.com

barbarajeansonthewater.com

engine15.com

BEA C H ES

thefishcojax.com

marker32.com

mezzalunajax.com

palmvalleyfishcamp.com

poestavern.com

ragtimetavern.com

safeharbor-seafood.com

saltlifefoodshack.com

singletonsseafood.com

tacolu.com

North Beach Fish Camp

thenorthbeachfishcamp.com

The Bread and Board

Ocean Street Tacos

Burrito Gallery

On The Fly Sandwiches & Stuff (food truck)

Cowford Chophouse

Sweet Pete’s

De Real Ting Cafe

Spliff’s Gastropub

thebreadandboard.com

burritogallery.com

cowfordchophouse.com

facebook.com/derealtingcafe Estrella Cocina estrellajax.com

The Happy Grilled Cheese

thehappygrilledchees.wixsite.com/grilledcheese D O WN T O WN

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Rice + Noodles Korean Restaurant

Indochine

indochinejax.com Juliette’s Bistro at Marriott Jacksonville Downtown marriott.com

oceanstreettacos.com

ontheflyjax.com

sweetpetescandy.com

spliffsgastropub.com

Berndt Ends BBQ

Le Petit Paris French Cafe

Blue Bamboo Canton Bistro

Picasso’s Pizzeria

ChopHouse Thirteen

Umami Japanese Curry & Ramen

M A N DA R IN

.facebook.com/berndtendsbbq

bluebamboojacksonville.com

chophouse13.com

Buchner’s Bierhall

Maple Street Biscuit Company

The Dreamette

Moon River Pizza

El Jefe Tex Mex

Murray Hillbilly

Fired Up Pizza

Vagabond Coffee Co.

Green Papaya Pan Asian Cuisine

Joseph’s Pizza

Junior’s Seafood Restaurant

Ship 2 Shore Seafood & Steak

13 Gypsies

Jazzy’s Restaurant & Lounge

904 Tacos

Josephine

Arepa Please

MOJO No. 4 Urban BBQ & Whiskey Bar

Black Sheep

The Mossfire Grill

Biscottis

Pizza Cave

Blue Orchid

Restaurant Orsay

Bold Bean

Sake House

Brew Five Points

Sweet Theory Baking Company

Iguana on Park

Taqueria Cinco

H ILL M UR R A Y NO R T H S I DE

https://dreametteicecream.com/

https://www.eljefejax.com/

https://woodfireduppizza.com/

greenpapayaus.com

juniorsseafoodrestaurant.com/north-jacksonville

facebook.com/904tacosfivepoints

arepaplease.com AV O ND A L E

umamijax.com

julingtoncreekfishcamp.com

13gypsies.com

&

jaxpicassos.wixsite.com/jaxpicassos

Julington Creek Fish Camp

http://www.buchnersbierhalle.com/

R I VE R SI D E

lepetitparisjax.com

blacksheep5points.com

biscottis.net

blueorchidthai.com

boldbeancoffee.com

brewfivepoints.co

iguanaonpark.com

maplestreetbiscuits.com/murray-hill

moonriverpizza.net

murrayhillbilly.com

vagabondcoffee.com

josephspizza.com/northside-full-menu

ship2shoreseafood.com

jazzysrestaurant.net

josephineavondale.com

mojobbq.com/mojo-no-4

mossfire.com

facebook.com/pizzacave5pts

restaurantorsay.com

sakehousejax.com

sweettheorybakingco.com

taqueria5points.com

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bb’s

Matthew’s Restaurant

The Bearded Pig

The Metro Diner

Bistro AIX Restaurant and Lounge

Peterbrooke

European Street Cafe

Taverna

Fuji Sushi

Town Hall

bbsrestaurant.com

thebeardedpigbbq.com

M A R CO

The Local

W E ST S I D E

S OU T HS I DE

S P R IN GF IE LD

europeanstreet.com

SAN

bistrox.com

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jacksonvillefujisushi.com

matthewsrestaurant.com

metrodiner.com

peterbrooke.com/pages/san-marco

taverna.restaurant

townhalljax.com

thelocaljax.com

1748 Bakehouse

Silkie’s Chicken & Champagne Bar

Crispy’s Springfield Gallery

Waafa and Mike’s Cafe

1748bakehouse.com

facebook.com/CrispysSpringfieldGallery

meetatsilkies.com

facebook.com/waafaandmikes

Strings Sport Brewery

stringssportsbrewery.com

III Forks

The French Pantry

Catullo’s Italian

Mr. Potato Spread

Culhane’s Irish Pub

Taste of Thai

The Juicy Crab

Sushi Bear

The Potter’s House Soul Food and Bistro

Trent’s Seafood

3forks.com/location/jacksonville

catullos.hrpos.heartland.us/menu

culhanesirishpub.com

thejuicycrabjax.com

thesoulfoodbistro.com

thefrenchpantryfl.com

mrpotatospread.com

tasteofthaijax.com

sushibearjax.com

jltrents.com

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NIGHTLIFE

ARLINGTON Cliff’s Bar and Grille cliffsbarandgrill.com Beaches/Ponte Vedra Blue Jay Listening Room bluejayjax.com The Brix Taphouse jacksonvillebeachbar.com Flask & Cannon facebook.com/flaskandcannon Gusto gustojax.com Hoptinger Bier Garden + Sausage House hoptinger.com Island Girl Cigar Bar islandgirlcigarbar.com Lemon Bar & Grille lemonbarjax.com Lynch’s Irish Pub lynchsirishpub.com Mango’s mangosjaxbeach.com

Surfer The Bar surferthebar.com

MURRAY HILL Buchner’s Bierhalle buchnersbierhalle.com

DOWNTOWN 1904 Music Hall 1904musichall.com

The Flamingo theflamingojax.com

Bold City Brewery boldcitybrewery.com

Perfect Rack Billiards perfectrackbilliards.com

Intuition Aleworks intuitionaleworks.com

The Stout Snug thestoutsnug.com

Island Girl Cigar Bar islandgirlcigarbar.com

The Walrus thewalrusjax.com

Justice Pub facebook.com/TheJusticePub

ORANGE PARK 57 Heaven facebook.com/57HeavenOP

Manifest Distillery manifestdistilling.com Myth Nightclub mythexperience.com Underbelly underbellyjax.com The Volstead thevolsteadjax.com

Big Dawgs Sports Restaurant bigdawgsrestaurant.com Cheers Park Avenue cheersparkave.com The Daq Shack thedaqshack904.com Dee’s Music Bar and Grill facebook.com/musicbarandgrill

Mavi’s Waterfront Bar & Grill mavijax.com

FLEMING ISLAND Mr. Chubby’s Wings mrchubbyswings.com

Locals Pub localspub.co

Monkey’s Uncle Tavern monkeysuncletavern.com

Mercury Moon facebook.com/Mercury-Moon

Tom and Betty’s tomandbettys.net

Palm Valley Outdoors Bar and Grill palmvalleyoutdoors.com

Sunset Tiki Bar the-sunset-tiki-bar.business.site

RIVERSIDE/AVONDALE Birdies facebook.com/birdiesfivepoints

Pete’s Bar facebook.com/people/Petes-Bar-Atlantic-Beach

Whitey’s Fish Camp whiteysfishcamp.com

Bold City Brewery boldcitybrewery.com

The Ritz Lounge theritzlounge.com

MANDARIN Enza’s enzas.net

Brick Restaurant brickofavondale.com

The Shim Sham Room shimshamroom.com

Kava & Company kavaandcompany.com

Burlock & Barrel burlockandbarrel.com

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Casbah Cafe thecasbahcafe.com

The Players Grille playersgrille.com

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The Jags. That’s who.

Words by Carmen Macri It didn’t look that way in the 2020-2021 season when the team finished 1-15, which was not only a personal worst for the Jaguars but also the worst record in the league, only to be followed up with a 3-14 record. It didn’t look like that this season either when the team was in last place in their division. Yet, the Jags turned it around and clinched the AFC South with a record of 9-8 (thanks, in part, to the Tennessee Titans who lost their final seven games but who’s counting?). Even if the Jags were still rocking that losing streak, one thing is for certain, the city of Jacksonville had their backs. There was never a doubt that it was always the Jags.

The Jaguars have not had a season like this since 2017 when we were robbed of our spot in the Super Bowl because the referees were clearly on the Patriots’ payroll (P.S. Myles Jack STILL wasn’t down.) All that said, this has been a crazy season for the Jags and their fans. They started off this season much like every other, mediocre. Opening the season with a tough loss followed by a fivegame losing streak, but that didn’t deter their spirit. No, not with Doug Pederson steering the ship. It is normal for a team to need time to get used to new coaches and new players. For the Jags, it took the first half of the season, but after they got into the groove, it was game over (for the rest of the division).

I spoke with Jaguars safety—and creator of “It was always the Jags”—Andrew Wingard, who believes this team is built on love and hard work. They all love being around each other and elevating one another, both coaches and players.

“Obviously we are very confident right now, and sometimes it

takes tough losses to build character, and once you establish your character then that’s where confidence stems from,” Wingard explained. “With Doug at the helm and the culture he has established, I believe this team is in a great window of success.”

Wingard and the team expected to be in the playoffs before the season even started. They knew where they stood as a team (and where the rest of the AFC South stood.) After ridding themselves of the parasitic Meyer, there was really only one way for the Jags to go, and that was up. It is pretty impressive that during Pederson’s first year with the Jags, he brought us to the AFC South championship and a second-round playoff game.

“Losing teaches you more than winning, so it’s cool seeing all the guys who really fought through the tough times be able to experience success,” Wingard said. “We expected to be in the playoffs before the season [started]. We all manifested it and trusted God.” Even though the Jags lost to Kansas City in the playoffs, it was incredible they were even there. It was even more incredible to be watching the game at a crowded local bar hearing the “DUUUVAL” chant through the TV from Arrowhead Stadium. The city came together at home and on the road. With the rising success during this season, it gives the fans hope that next season will be even better. Good or bad, it was always the Jags.

“I came up with [the phrase] because it was always the Jags, no explanation needed, vibes only; not words,” Wingard explained.

“I’m glad it’s blowing up because it’s the vibe we need, and it’s obviously working.”

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unique date ideas Words by Ambar Ramirez

If you’re thinking about planning a romantic dinner and movie night for Valentine’s Day, think again. Valentine’s Day is a great day to show the person you love how much you really love them (though, you should do this consistently), but how much does it really say about your relationship if you go on a basic date that you probably have gone on a million times?

Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered.

CANDLE MAKING AT WICK: A CANDLE BAR Planning a candle-lit dinner, why not make the candles yourself? At the Wick: A Candle Bar in San Marco, participants get to make their own candles with their favorite scents. Bonus, if you get there early enough, you can take the candles home the same day. Just in time for that intimate candle-lit dinner.

Not only are certain scents aphrodisiacs and trigger desire, but we can’t think of a better way to spend Valentine’s day than making something by hand with the person you love. wickacandlebar.com SIP & SPIN AT THE JACKSONVILLE POTTERY STUDIO Cue the intimate pottery wheel scene from the 1990 movie “Ghost.” This one is for all the couples that aren’t afraid to get dirty (literally and metaphorically). The Jacksonville Pottery Studio in Murray Hill is hosting a Sip and Spin event Feb. 14 from 6-7:30 p.m. And it’s a BYOB event (Bring Your Own Bottle), so you don’t have to worry about not having your preferred glass of wine. jaxpottery.com KEG & COIN Is your partner the type to sit at a monitor playing games for hours? This one’s for you. As the saying goes, “If you can’t beat them, join them.” Keg & Coin is a local bar arcade that offers the best ’80s to ’90s arcade games with a wide selection of beers and IPAs. While it is a more laid-back scene for the romantic holiday, it’s the perfect spot to hit up after grabbing dinner for a fun-filled night. kegandcoinjax.com

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VALENTINE’S AT THE CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS Don’t think I forgot about all the singles out there! Instead of spending the holiday eating a box of chocolates while watching all of your favorite rom-coms, take yourself out on a date to the Cummer Museum. From 6-7 p.m. on Valentine’s Day, the museum hosts “Love Hurts: Feuds, Falling Outs and Failed Relationships,” a guided tour of the Cummer collection focusing on stories about love and feuds in art. cummermuseum.org KAYAK Enjoy being in nature? This alternative date idea is for you.

Can you think of anything better than a romantic, sunset kayak ride with your partner? We can’t either. There are a couple of places in Jacksonville that offer kayak rentals but one that’s especially popular is Amelia Island Kayak Excursions. And they are open until 7 p.m. ameliaislandkayak.com

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You Love Me … You Love Me Not A look inside the flower industry and tips for Valentine’s Day Words by Molly Britt

Flowers are one of the easiest and most thoughtful gifts you can offer someone, especially on Valentine’s Day. They show the receiver that you care and are committed without being flashy or over the top (nobody likes a show off). So, don’t want to go crazy with gifts this holiday? Buy them flowers.

A whopping 33% of all flower sales happen on Valentine’s Day. Over 250 million roses are produced for Valentine’s Day. You know what’s more interesting? Flowers have been scientifically proven to improve moods and emotions.

According to Leatrice Eisma, author and director of the Eiseman Center for Color Information & Training, flower therapy can improve emotional health, using such a simple gesture with something that grows out of the ground.

Flower therapy is a concept where certain color combinations expressed in floral arrangements stimulate and relax the senses and release happy memories. Say you want to give someone some flowers to show them you care; go with a nurturing color palette of soft pastels. Include some tulips, carnations, snapdragons, and roses. Want to show someone you love them? Try a rose-colored palette of roses, lilacs, and peonies. You can say so much to a person using simple color theories and flowers.

So, you’re getting them flowers…now what kind is best? Did you know, different flowers symbolize different things? While red roses symbolize love and passion, pink roses show admiration.

White roses represent purity, and yellow roses symbolize friendship. Want to be someone’s secret admirer? Send them yellow chrysanthemums: That’s what they symbolize. Maybe you admire someone’s delicate beauty, give them orchids or hibiscuses. Want to give flowers to the first person you ever fell in love with? Try lilacs. Sunflowers can be given to show adoration, while red tulips

declare your love. Violets symbolize your faithfulness to someone, and pink tulips show you care. Like I said, flowers may not be much to you, but they can mean so much more to the person you give them to.

According to a survey by American Greetings, 65% of Americans said they “feel special when receiving flowers.” Flowers have special meaning unlike other gifts, according to 60% of Americans, and 70% say flower color adds impact. It’s not just getting flowers, though. Gifting flowers can improve your own mood, too. Giving someone you care about something thoughtful and not materialistic can make you feel good. (Maybe people can stop buying me socks, and start buying me flowers).

Buying flowers for someone is also a great way to help support small businesses without putting more plastic and trash into the world. A thoughtful and ecologically friendly gift? Say no more: I’m in.

So maybe this year we can forgo the expensive dinners and teddy bears carrying heart shaped chocolates. No need for the fancy bracelet or the pretty earrings. Go with a nice bouquet of flowers— just make sure to pick the right types and colors—and you can brighten up anyone’s day. I once heard a story of a man who went outside into a field every single day to pick his wife the flowers she liked. I know you’re thinking “awww” when you read that sentence; there’s my proof! Be that guy and show someone you love them. Just maybe don’t give a bouquet of yellow roses to someone when what you really mean is a bouquet of red tulips. Declare your feelings, not your friendship. Now, go out there and buy some flowers!

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Finding Love in … Books?

A look into celebrating the month of love with a good book Words by Molly Britt

Did you know that romance novels generate over $1.44 billion in revenue? Now you do. Why, you may ask, is romance the biggest earning genre in fiction? No idea but I do know since COVID, readership in all genres has increased. We had to find something to do inside, and if it wasn’t having pandemic babies or buying new puppies that will never know independence, it might as well be educational. No hate to the pandemic babies and puppies, but I chose the books.

Between August 2021 and August 2022, the romance genre of books has sold 19 million printed copies, increasing print sales by 36% (print will not die!), but why does this matter? Does it have anything to do with the month of February? Well, if you’re single—or not and just bored of your significant other … that’s OK— and a book lover you may know romance books can really get you through a sad day or a lonely Valentine’s Day. There may have been a time or two of me eating chocolate and popcorn in bed while reading a particularly heart-wrenching tale of some person falling in love with a guy that in no way would be socially acceptable in real life … it happens, and you’re clearly not alone. With February being the month of love, now is the time to get yourself a good romance book. We’re not those little kids in middle school anymore being forced to read for 30 minutes a day from a book about something we really do not understand.

Now we can read books we choose for fun! I know, crazy concept, but I have really gotten into it myself. I mean really into it, I may or may not read two books a day sometimes. It’s a habit I am working on.

Whether you’re like me and use books as a way to escape to a whole new unexplored world or you’re just getting through the day, a good book is always the way to go.

Say you want a new book of the month for February? Well, obviously it should be romance … or something even spicier.

You’re in luck because the Indulgence Book Festival takes place Feb 11 at James Weldon Park. Between 1 and 5 p.m., you can peruse through books by romance and erotica writers. This festival includes meet-and-greets with authors and allows a place where fans of similar interests can meet and talk about their favorite books. Some of you may be thinking, why does this exist? I get it, but don’t judge before you actually read one. This festival was created for fans by fans of romance and erotica writers to come together to support their favorite genre and local authors who celebrate their creative voices used to find love and passion in this space.

There can not be much better than going to celebrate local creative voices with like-minded individuals respectfully. Let your creative freedom shine as bright as you want.

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Singles Survival Guide to Valentine’s Day Words by Tysen Romeo

Seemingly there is nothing worse

cart for a while. Get those clothes that

than being single when Valentine’s

you have been looking for. If fast fash-

Day comes around. However, this Val- ion isn’t your thing, then go thrifting. entine’s Day we are not going to be

While you’re at it grab some candles

drunk texting our exes, crying while

and a bath bomb, so you can treat

eating a pint of ice cream or watch-

yourself to a nice cozy bath. Make

ing any early 2000s rom-coms. This

sure you also look up a fun recipe to

Valentine’s Day we are going to love

make and get the ingredients while

ourselves and not waste money on a

you’re out. Don’t forget to grab some

pointless date that will be overlooked

cookies you can bake for dessert.

by the end of February.

If you aren’t in the spending mood, When you’re in a relationship, Val-

don’t fret. Read that book that has

entine’s Day comes with a few rules.

been sitting on your bedside table.

You are required to get your partner a Grab a journal and write out those gift. You are then forced to go out to

thoughts that are clouding your mind.

a fancy restaurant, where the steak is

Reflect on those goals you made in

at least $50. Above all else, you are

January and really try to commit to

going to be posting the whole day on

them. Create a mood board and dive

social media showing all your friends

deep into that Pinterest aesthetic.

and family that you have a significant

While you’re at it grab a canvas and

other.

some paint and create a cute painting to hang up in your room.

Whether you have never been in a relationship, you’re recently single or

For those of you hoping for a valen-

have been single for a long time and

tine, you may have been looking in

still can’t get over your ex, this guide

the wrong place. Screw the rules of

will get you through this sadistic

Valentine’s Day, and if you’re a pet

holiday created solely for couples.

owner, take your little buddy to the park and show them the most love

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This Valentine’s Day treat yourself,

you have to offer. You’re both in this

buy that thing that has been in your

together and they have your back.

Make sure they aren’t feeling lonely this Valentine’s Day either and treat them too.

Not a pet owner? Tidy up then. Make your bed, pick up your clothes and grab your broom or vacuum. There is nothing better to boost your mood than cleaning up your living space. Put your favorite record on and really get into the zone. Singing along to favorite tunes makes cleaning so much better. Show off those moves. No one is watching, so shake it off and bust a move.

After cleaning up, you have no excuse not to invite some of your single friends over for a fun singles party. No one said single people aren’t allowed to party on Valentine’s Day. Sometimes parties can be a little much and require a lot of cleaning up, so if you aren’t interested in partying, you can always spend some time just to yourself.

There are so many things you can do when you are single on Valentine’s Day. The day may be about finding love, but who said that love can’t be found within and for yourself? This Valentine’s Day don’t let those feelings get to you and stay positive because sooner or later you will never be single on Valentine’s Day again.

Unless you want to.

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Black History Month 2023: The Year of Resistance Words by Molly Britt The constant news headlines reporting brutality aimed at the Black community is a reminder that the past can and will repeat if we do not actively try to stop it. As we step into 2023, let us not forget it.

February is Black History Month, and the theme this year is “resistance.” We need to take time to acknowledge those among the Black community who have resisted the status quo and continue to stand up to the leaders of our country in order to fight for what is right … racial equality and civil justice.

In 1904 Eartha White funded the Clara White Mission we know today. The organization initially offered services not otherwise available to Black residents and is now a 100+ year old organization dedicated to serving the needs of the less fortunate. Eartha White later became the director of the National Anti-Lynching Committee for Florida in 1922. She pushed to eradicate lynching and push for legislation prohibiting it. Since then, the mission White founded has grown exponentially to help and protect more and more local residents in need of their services.

Many others have made their historical marks in Jacksonville As a city with a prominent Black community and a rich history, it is in the fight for civil rights. In 1952, celebrated musician Marian not hard to see what this community has gone through in the fight Anderson became the first musician in Florida’s modern history to for basic civil rights throughout the years. As mentioned many perform in front of an interracial audience after refusing to sing in times, we cannot repeat the past, or we are doomed for the future. a theater with segregated seating.

In order to do so, we need to examine what happened in the past.

It wasn’t just major political and educational historic moments In 1866, the oldest historically Black college in Florida was found- that occurred during Jacksonville’s fight for racial justice. Did you ed in Jacksonville and named Edward Waters College. This is know the curly fry is said to have been invented in Moncrief? Wenwhere Major League Baseball’s first Black manager Jordan “Buck” dy Holley’s uncle Leroy made the machine that curled fries. MonO’Neil Jr. attended school after leaving Sarasota to get a quality crief’s Holley’s BBQ has been around since 1937 and is rumored education. It was one of only four high schools to exist in Florida to have been the start of curly fries. It’s said by his niece that he that allowed Black students to attend. O’Neil’s baseball career couldn’t get a patent on the machine because he was unable to jumped off here. Jacksonville was a jumping-off point for many read and write. So now you know…we can thank Moncrief for the who wanted to fight for their rights. invention of the best fry ever.

Jacksonville is where James Weldon Johnson heard Frederick Douglass’ speech and became inspired by his passion and perseverance. Johnson went on to teach at Stanton Elementary School before expanding the school to a high school after being named principal. He studied law and became the first Black man admitted to the Florida Bar since Reconstruction. He is widely known as a singer, songwriter, poet, educator, lawyer, and civil rights leader but probably best known for writing the lyrics to “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing” (aka “the Black National Anthem”) with his brother John Rosamond Johnson providing the music.

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So, while we get through the month and happen along the hidden and not so hidden corners of Jacksonville, let’s not forget the historic steps that those in Jacksonville’s Black community took and continue to take to be heard and seen.

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You Haven’t Seen the Last Of Us What Happens When One of the Most Popular Video Games Becomes a TV Series? ‘The Last of Us’ might be the first to get it right Words by Tysen Romeo The Last of Us, a video game originally released on PlayStation 3 in 2013, is now one of the most critically acclaimed new TV series with only a couple of episodes out so far. While the gamers adore how devoted the script and setting are to the game, critics are amazed by the performances of Pedro Pascal (as Joel) and Bella Ramsey (as Ellie). As a gamer myself, let me tell you, the story that unfolds is full of emotion and is thrilling ’til the end.

Without letting out any spoilers (yet), here is the basic plot: Set in a dystopian 2023, “The Last of Us” tells the story of a fungus that has taken over the world and humans … specifically, their brains.

Yes, “The Last of Us” is a video game about zombies. Not only does the game have gripping moments packed with the undead, but it also has a beautiful story about an old father and a lost girl.

Connected only by the cruelness of the world they live in, Joel and Ellie are forced to travel from Boston to Salt Lake City. The monsters they face are not always the zombies but also the alive and aware.

The creative minds behind “The Last of Us” TV series are Neil Druckmann, writer of the original video game, and Craig Mazin, creator of the HBO mini-series “Chernobyl,” and they make an incredible team. The production level of this show is amazing, and the care they took with casting, sound, sets, directing and cinematography really puts this show over the edge. HBO originals are known for their serious tones and crude displays which really allows “The Last of Us” to thrive. With the production value this show has so far, I feel like I am playing the game for the first time and witnessing the enthralling story all over again too.

Video game adaptations don’t always receive this kind of praise by gamers or critics. There are many beloved games that have failed theatrical adaptations like “Mortal Kombat,” “Tomb Raider,” “Uncharted” and “Resident Evil: The Final Chapter.” Whether the stories were too different from the game, the acting didn’t compare to the game’s original actors or the production team wasn’t putting the right effort into the project, there was always something these adaptations lacked. Whatever they were lacking, “The Last of Us” is packing. *SPOILER WARNING* To me, the first episode alone is enough to draw non-gamers into the dramatic story, in this case, a dad grieving the loss of his daughter. The episode starts out as a normal day in 2003 with Joel, the dad, and Sarah, his daughter, going through their regular daily routine. Yet that night, explosions and sirens wake them up, and they discover something bad is happening. After barely escaping a zombie, they are approached by a soldier who was ordered to kill them. Joel was holding Sarah

in his arms when the soldier fired his rifle at them. Fortunately, Joel’s brother, Tommy, stepped in, killing the soldier and saving his brother’s life. Sadly, Sarah couldn’t be saved and died in her father’s arms.

Witnessing these first few moments alone back in 2013 when I watched YouTuber TheRadBrad play The Last of Us, I was convinced that this story and game were going to be so spectacular.

I remember all the times I played the game and watched other people play it as well. It’s a core memory for me. I can recall the emotions I felt when I was playing, the heartbreak I had and the tension I felt playing this game. I value this game because of the action and also the tender moments it has. Getting to watch this series all over again and feel these emotions is bliss. I know for many gamers, this series changed their lives and the way they display their emotions.

“The Last of Us” at its core is about raw emotions, brutality and vengeance. Despite the frightening and violent situation they find themselves in, Joel and Ellie, who became an orphan as a result of the outbreak, are able to bond and create a relationship that is so caring and poetic, and one that I envy. At first, Joel’s stubborn and intimidating nature made him shy away from caring for Ellie as he never wanted to feel a loss again like he did with his daughter. By the end of the journey, however, he begins to care for Ellie like she is his own. At the same time, he is tasked with the ultimate decision regarding her life and the lives of millions of others.

To get to see this series again, in a new type of way is almost therapeutic. “The Last of Us” is captivating enough as a series to gain new fans who never even heard of the game. Hopefully, these new viewers are able to appreciate the art put into the original video game and play the game as well, so they can experience the same emotions I and other gamers feel by watching the story in a completely new way.

If you haven’t already, check out the series on HBO on Demand or watch Sundays at 9 p.m. Sometimes video games can make for a badass TV show.

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After what I thought was a lovely date, I dropped him off at his house. He proceeded to get out of my car, turn around, and throw a whole ass Philly cheesesteak and large Dr Pepper at my face through the window. Turns out he was on drugs. I sent him to

Woke up at a guy’s house and he offered me a shirt (so nice right? Chivalry isnt dead… so I thought.) Anyway, he was in his closet for like 10 minutes. I was so confused as to why he was taking so long to pick out a shirt. That is when he turned to me and said “I just can’t find a shirt that screams, ‘See you never.’” I have never been so humbled.

rehab. There was not a second date.

I don’t know if this counts since it was hours after our date, but the man I went on a date with got a little too intoxicated and wound up falling asleep during intercourse. I quite literally mean DURING intercourse. Connect the dots with that one.

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Met a guy at the bar, knew he was older but wasn’t sure how much older.. We wound up hitting it off, and I went home with him. He had told me his kids were home but sleeping soundly.

Turns out he has several kids, his oldest being 19 (I was 21 at the time). Long story short, I went to high school with not one but two of his kids. Literally snuck out of his window in case they recognized me.

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