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wasn’t going to write a column about marijuana, not this week. I was going to write about something else, some other target around these parts at which to direct my abundant bile — Lenny Curry dodging questions about the human rights ordinance and the city’s budget while criticizing Alvin Brown’s leadership, perhaps, or maybe those jagoffs who were white-facing congressional candidate Glo Smith’s signs. Besides, what else is there to say? It’s obvious that the bill Gov. Scott signed last month to legalize a low-THC strain of pot called Charlotte’s Web was less about compassion than trying to deny the pro-Amendment 2 folks a winning argument in November. Why beat a dead horse? And then I saw the Times-Union’s Sunday edition, specifically the editorial in the section they (ironically, I presume) call Reason, and I couldn’t help myself. As if to prove my point, “Medical Marijuana: Do It the Right Way,” a parade of nonsense that reads like it came straight from John Rutherford’s desk, argues that the Charlotte’s Web law obviates the need for broader reforms: “If Floridians want a way to obtain medical marijuana safely and responsibly, they have one now.” After all, Michael P. Clark’s gang continues, the Florida Sheriffs Association opposes Amendment 2, and we should of course defer to them. If Amendment 2 passes, you see, all of your kids will have ready access to dope — “[Teenagers] would not need parental consent,” the T-U says in a line taken nearly verbatim from the scare group Don’t Let Florida Go to Pot, as if the Legislature wouldn’t pass a law to restrict pot to adults, as other states have done — and will die in dope-related car crashes. (“Fatal crashes involving marijuana tripled in the past decade,” the T-U ominously reports, citing a Columbia University study that measured whether drivers involved in fatal accidents had marijuana in their systems, not whether they were high at the time of the crash.) Moreover, people with such presumably madeup conditions as “anxiety, cramps, a sore back” (to borrow from Rutherford) will have access to marijuana, and then all hell would break loose. But the T-U’s biggest fear is that “in reality [Amendment 2] is a stalking horse for recreational use,” because “among those who can receive marijuana under the amendment would be an ‘other’ category that is too vague,” and when people read the amendment “they won’t be fooled by the slick public relations campaign that’s being conducted by its supporters.” Here’s the thing: Charlotte’s Web, the nowlegal low-THC strain, is primarily used to help children with intractable epilepsy. More potent varieties treat pain from headaches and cancer, muscle spasms and nausea, seizure disorders and Crohn’s disease. As I’ve written about before, it is also being studied as a treatment for PTSD [Editor’s Note, “How Marijuana Saved a Life,” April 30]. The T-U, apparently, thinks its own sense of pearl-clutching prudishness should override all that. They’re right about one thing, though: Medical marijuana will inexorably lead to recreational marijuana. So what? Reform happens incrementally, as people come to realize that the supposed Big Bad isn’t so bad after all. More people will smoke pot, yes. But somehow, the world won’t end, and we’ll move on to more important things. Jeffrey C. Billman twitter/jeffreybillman jbillman@folioweekly.com JULY 2-8, 2014 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 3
Current battery technology has improved well enough that Mr. Billman may now enjoy watching back-to-back episodes of Hee-Haw on his cellular phone. Corrupt and Stupid
Know this won’t likely get posted, but if it just pisses you off, good — I’ve done my job. In his book The Demon-Haunted World, Carl Sagan described the real and serious problem today’s society still has in distinguishing between scientific fact and pseudo-scientific mumbo-jumbo. Essentially, if the truth doesn’t support a person’s worldview — what they want to believe is possible — then they prefer to ignore the truth. Jeffrey Billman’s editorial “Win the War on Coal” [Editor’s Note, June 11] exemplifies this type of deliberately chosen ignorance. The truth Mr. Billman wants to believe is that somehow, maybe magically, the technology will just spring into being that will eliminate our dependence for coal, petcoke and other fossil fuels. Such an immaculate conception may work in religion, but it does not happen in science. Yes, improvements are being made in solar cell technology, windmills are being built and conservation can reduce demand, but the truth is that these are totally useless until battery technology exists that can actually power cities. When the sun doesn’t shine, cities like to turn on their electric lights. When the winds don’t blow, cities like to turn on their electric fans and air conditioners. Current battery technology has improved well enough that Mr. Billman may now enjoy watching back-to-back episodes of Hee-Haw on his cellular phone. [Ed. note: Prefer Breaking Bad.] However, powering entire cities is an entirely different thing. The mindless kind of eco-religious fervor Mr. Billman, President Obama, and others espouse focuses on destroying the existing technology upon which civilization is dependent long before any real solution can be deployed or new infrastructure built. Battery technology, the real lynchpin of any real progress toward solar and wind power, is not even remotely on the horizon yet. In fact, it barely gets any press. Of course, even pseudo-science true believers can’t get excited about investing in technologies that could take another century or more to develop. On the other hand, politicians and the pseudo-science, pseudo-environmentalists can pocket votes and cash immediately on the pretense that solar and wind power are in reach of solving our energy and environmental problems. Without battery technology, that is all a sham — a rather dishonest and vulgar sham. President Obama insists that if he destroys 4 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 2-8, 2014
our coal and petcoke industry, and taxes the bejesus out of everyone (and we really are talking everyone — rich, poor and very poor), that new technology will miraculously be invented just in time to prevent power shortages and roving national blackouts. This represents an arrogant and ignorant disregard for the truth, and a religiously fanatical embrace of magical belief over real science. This is not to say that there aren’t environmental issues that should be addressed. It is only to say that only real science is acceptable. Real science isn’t something that can be voted upon. A consensus of scientists saying mankind alone is responsible for global warming has no more value than a consensus of scientists saying mankind is absolutely not responsible. The evidence doesn’t support either. The evidence supports that mankind produces greenhouse gasses which promote global warming. Historic evidence supports that the Earth has been subjected to many periods of both global warming and global cooling — climate change — independent of any actions mankind has taken. Assuming that we are wholly to cause for climate change represents the most arrogant and ignorant conceit any human being could espouse. Assuming that we — by ourselves — have the power to change global climate is even more pretentious and conceited. The incredible hubris of any political leader to pretend — let alone believe — that he or she has the right to financially penalize their citizens for the sake of their own religious zeal for such an arrogant conceit is unforgivable. Responsible conservation is acceptable. Cutting off our nose to spite our face — i.e., waging a “war on coal” while we’re still desperately dependent on coal and petcoke for many decades to come — is nothing less than corrupt and stupid. Jerry Tabbott
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LULZ: “This is a war we have to fight. This is a war we have to win. Our future depends on it” [“Win the War on Coal”]. Curious: How old are you? Jeff Karr If you would like to respond to something that appeared in Folio Weekly, please send an email with your address and phone number (for verification purposes only) to mail@folioweekly.com.
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Angel King asked the State Attorney’s Office for records related to her daughter’s death. Sure, they said. That’ll be $180 grand
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ngel King wants public records from the State Attorney’s Office, a lot of them, but the amount officials say they would cost to get could also buy her a nice house — about $180,000. King has fought for nearly five years to learn more about her daughter’s supposed suicide in Jacksonville Beach, which she strongly believes was not a suicide at all. She’s repeatedly pressed Jacksonville Beach cops, prosecutors and medical examiners for more details about what she considers the suspicious circumstances surrounding her 24-year-old daughter’s death. Last week, she finally got what she’s been waiting for from the State Attorney’s Office after repeated requests — an email saying her records were available, and she can have them. One little catch: The records would cost her $178,949.48. And there will be more fees, the head of the office’s public records division informed her, once King provides more specific information about other records she wants. Also, no work will begin until King provides a down payment of $89,475. “I thought I was seeing things. I thought I was delusional,” King says. “I was checking my emails right after going to bed. I saw the email and thought the name sounded familiar. When I started to close it out, I saw that $179,000 and I said, ‘What?’” King’s nightmare began the night of Nov. 11, 2009, when her daughter, Natasha Boykin, was found dead of a gunshot wound to the chest, in the home of her boyfriend. The boyfriend said he found her after he’d spent a night on the town, and called police. The gun she allegedly used was his. The eventual ruling of suicide was based on initial reports from a botched investigation by Jacksonville Beach Police Department officers, King and private investigators who have looked into the case allege. Boykin somehow used the gun to shoot herself in the chest, though the maneuver would have required her to hold the pistol in a manner in which she had to use her thumb to pull the trigger, according to outside forensics experts King has consulted. And Boykin’s body had obviously been moved from where she died, based on the location of blood splatters, they said. King says she has found no records to indicate that detectives informed the medical examiner of that detail until well after the case was closed. (Folio Weekly requested records about the case from the State Attorney’s Office, but was told that request would be put on a waiting list, so the records could not be
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retrieved by press time.) The Medical Examiner’s Office quickly ruled it as suicide, and State Attorney Angela Corey stated publicly that while tragic, there was nothing criminal about the case. The case was suspended, meaning it was basically closed. That wasn’t enough for King. She’s sure someone killed her daughter, but the medical examiner and Corey relied on that allegedly botched investigation to make their final disposition, she believes. So King went on the attack, trying to get public records to support her theory. But she says she ran into roadblocks at just about every turn. Before she received the $180,000 estimate, King had already paid more than $2,000 for her few successful attempts to get records. Jackie Barnard, director of communications for the State Attorney’s Office, says her office has responded to every request King has made. “She has put in several requests and this is the latest request,” Barnard says. “She has had complete access to what she wanted. We have responded to every request — whether we could fulfill it, or if we didn’t have the records, or when we needed more information from her about what records she was requesting.” But King sees it differently. She says the reluctance of any of the investigating agencies to release information led her to file a blanket request, asking not just for records concerning her daughter’s death, but for all correspondence, records, tape recordings and more between the agencies involved in the investigation. She filed that request in March, and was told she had to be more specific. She re-filed it in June, and a few weeks later received news that her request would be honored, but at a huge cost. In her email to King, assistant state attorney Brittany O’Neil, of the office’s public records division, said the estimate was based on numerous factors, including attorneys’ hours for reviewing documents, clerical work to collect it, redactions to some of the documents, making copies and numerous other tasks that would be needed to meet her request. Barnard agrees the estimate was steep. “I am being told that this is rare,” she says. She adds there have been other huge records requests and large estimates that eventually were whittled down when the people requesting them pared down their requests to more specific information. Derek Kinner dkinner@folioweekly.com
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JULIE WATKINS, FORMER TV METEOROLOGIST Watkins left Action News on May 31, writing on her blog, “I no longer thrive in how news markets function.” We caught up with Watkins to ask her about the crazy world of TV weather and what comes next.
Folio Weekly: Why did you get into TV news? Julie Watkins: I was in college, and I was like, I wanna make a difference in the world, and I felt news did that, especially watching investigative reports, undercover stuff, ’cause these were lifechanging things for me. I wanted to make that positive difference for someone else. So I went to college for mass communications and got into the news business, and I realized you’re not so much able to do these investigative reports, it’s more about covering murders, fires and all this other stuff. Why did you choose to do weather? I was good at math and science in school, so I got introduced to the meteorology aspect of it, and I love the environment, I love learning about it, seeing how everything’s connected, and I was like, yeah, this is for me. Do you know more about the weather than the average person? I would like to think so — after 15 years, yeah. I at least know where to go to dissect [the weather] better than the average person. How to get the models and how to interpret them, all the data the National Weather Service accumulates, how to interpret that. Is it fair to make a distinction between a meteorologist and a TV meteorologist? Yes. I think so. Because [there are] different skill sets and different job requirements. For broadcast meteorologists, your time to put that forecast together is diminished because you’ve got to record promos, you’ve got to do web updates, social media updates, you’ve got to build graphics and all these other side things. People that work at the National Weather Service or even those that work for the Golf Channel and do the weather for each of those tournaments, they’re looking at radar a lot longer than we are and can be more specific about the winds and directions and all that stuff. So TV meteorologists actually do the dirty work? The ones I’ve worked with, yeah. And they’re science and weather geeks. Did you ever aspire to work in a major market like New York, LA or Chicago? I thought I did because I thought the news got better in top-20 markets. I thought in small and medium markets like Jacksonville we’re all stressed out and hating it because we’re working on a shoestring budget, there’s not enough people, or there’s not a real sense of operation. But it’s the same in these top-20 markets. Did TV bosses ever pressure you to look nice? Oh yeah! They would talk about my hairstyle.
I remember one time there was a boss who wanted me to part my hair a different way because the way that I turn on screen, my bangs would cover my face in the side profile. These image consultants would come in, and they would look at your clothes and they would say, “This looks good, we’re gonna piece this together, you could put a belt with this, this will make you pop on-air.” Tell me a criticism a consultant gave you. When I first started, I was sing-songy. You’re trying to develop this voice — a lot of reporters aren’t speaking in their normal tone. Everyone develops this same voice. I was told to make more eye contact during the presentation so I’m connecting to the audience and talking on their level. You’ve got to come across as credible and likable. You’ve decided to leave all that behind? I’ve wanted to get out of TV news since 2007. When these weather people were geeking out over the weather and I wasn’t, I knew my passion was somewhere else. Dealing with animals and the environment, I wanted to develop that. And you’re totally done with TV? I’m done with local news. I won’t say I’m done with TV forever. What do you do now? There’s a couple things I wanna do that I’m not really ready to reveal yet, but a lot more energy is going into Girls Gone Green, a local nonprofit. I also represent a company based out of San Francisco called Hampton Creek Foods. They produce healthier alternatives that are vegan, and they’re affordable. What does Girls Gone Green do? We do environmental, animal and health initiatives. We put on two big events in Jacksonville, Northeast Florida VegFest and No Meat March. VegFest is Nov. 8 at Riverside Park; it’s just a day that we can bring local ecofriendly sustainable organic health-conscious and humane nonprofits all under one roof, but to make it fun. No Meat March is actually international. Everyone from across the world can sign up. Are you vegan yourself? I am, yeah. I went vegetarian in 1997, and then while working in Norfolk, there was an activist group there, and I became a little more informed about the egg and dairy industry. You think, “Hey, I’m not killing any animals, it’s OK,” when in fact it can be even more cruel than eating a steak or chicken or fish. Do you remember the last thing you ate that was meat? Yeah. [Laughs.] It was my mom’s Scottish dish called mince and tatties. It’s basically ground beef and potatoes. But now she makes it with the fake meat. dho@folioweekly.com
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Arrested for running naked around a motel and telling people he was God, a mentally ill 19-year-old spent 10 days in solitary confinement in the Clay County Jail. Then he was pepper-sprayed and strapped into a restraint chair. Then deputies put a hood over his head.
Then he died.
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ome six hours before he died on the morning of March 12, 2013, Daniel Linsinbigler, a short, boyish-faced 19-year-old with a self-reported history of bipolar disorder and schizophrenia, caused a ruckus in his Clay County Jail cell, shouting and pounding and kicking its solid metal door to get the attention of his jailers. It was obvious he’d been suffering from delusions and was likely in the midst of a psychotic break — on March 2, a naked Linsinbigler was arrested after he ran around outside an Orange Park motel, shouting Bible verses at guests and proclaiming himself God. During his 10-day lockup in solitary confinement, he’d repeated to deputies and nurses that he was Jesus or, toward the end, that he had Satan inside him.
At about 8 a.m., a nurse in the jail recommended that he be restrained. At 8:07, Clay County Sheriff ’s deputies entered his cell, pepper-sprayed him when he didn’t comply with their orders, and strapped him by the wrists, ankles and chest into a restraint chair on the cellblock. Snot and spit poured from Linsinbigler’s nose and mouth, a reaction to the pepper spray, so at 8:17, to shield themselves from his bodily fluids, deputies draped a TranZport Spit Hood over Linsinbigler’s head. An hour later he was dead. Linsinbigler suffocated to death in that chair, about 10 feet from an observation desk where a deputy was monitoring him, making notes on his condition every 15 minutes. He died wearing the green quilted smock the jail gives to inmates on suicide watch. He died with pepper spray still on his face, with the spit hood still covering his head. Pepper spray swells a person’s airways and gives the sensation of not being able to breathe. In rare cases, it has also been linked to respiratory arrest and pulmonary edema, or a buildup of fluid in the lungs, according to a 1999 report in the North Carolina Medical Journal. (An autopsy found fluid in Linsinbigler’s lungs, though the report doesn’t say what caused it.) Instructions for the TranZport Spit Hood, meanwhile, say the hood should not be placed on someone who is having difficulty breathing. For the first half-hour while he was in the restraint chair, Linsinbigler thrashed and yelled. In later interviews with investigators, the deputies and nurses on duty that morning described him as screaming out profanities or unintelligible gibberish. Four inmates, however, said they heard Linsinbigler pleading for help, shouting to anyone within earshot that he couldn’t breathe and begging deputies to remove the hood. By 8:45, according to investigative records, Linsinbigler was no longer vocal. By 8:52, he’d stopped thrashing. By 9:06, deputies realized that he was no longer breathing. After they tried to resuscitate him, paramedics took him to the Orange Park Medical Center, where he was pronounced dead at 10:14. The medical examiner ruled his death a homicide — a technical term meaning it was not a natural occurrence. No one has been disciplined for his death, and no one has been held criminally responsible. An administrative review found that deputies at the jail followed Clay County Sheriff ’s Office protocols. And based on an investigation by the Florida Department of Law Enforcement, Stephen Nelson, director of the Fourth Judicial District’s Clay County State Attorney’s Office, wrote in an opinion
what is appropriate,” says Jacksonville attorney Michael Marrese, who represents Daniel’s father. “And hopefully, the good sheriff and the good people of Clay County will do better and fix it so that it does not happen again.”
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aniel Linsinbigler was cowboy all the way. As a child, he wore a red cowboy hat, cowboy boots with spurs, and carried a real pair of handcuffs that his grandmother gave him. His hat curled rakishly up on the side because Daniel insisted on wearing it to bed, says his mother, Valerie Linsinbigler. “He said a real cowboy sleeps with his boots and hat on.”
In order to talk about Daniel, Valerie drove from her home in Fort Pierce to the Murray Hill house where her daughter Merissa lives. She loaded her 2002 Pontiac Sunbird with family photo albums, letters from her son, his high school graduation certificate and at least 10 large framed photographs of him. On the body of the car’s dark green exterior, she’s scrawled messages in black felt marker: “Justice for Daniel”; “Clay County homicide”; “Policeabuse.com” — a reference to a Tallahassee organization that is pushing for the state and the U.S. Department of Justice to reopen the investigation into Linsinbigler’s death. She has propped up pictures of Daniel
dated Aug. 23, 2013, “that the death of Daniel Linsinbigler involves no criminal wrongdoing or intent to do bodily harm to him, but is the result of an accidental unintended death.”
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insinbigler’s death was noted by local media. So was Nelson’s opinion, and the CCSO’s exoneration of its deputies. So was the family’s decision in October to file a federal lawsuit against Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler and eight corrections officers, claiming that Linsinbigler’s civil rights had been violated. (The lawsuit alleges that Linsinbigler was treated with “deliberate indifference” and “callous disregard” for his constitutional rights, in “a manner that shocks and offends traditional notions of decency.” It also claims that his jailers’ actions caused Linsinbigler “to suffer grievous physical and mental pain, suffering, anxiety, harm, and death.”) In May, Anne Schindler, the former Folio Weekly editor who is now at First Coast News, did the most extensive piece to date, pointing out discrepancies in the deputies’ accounts and reporting on what inmates at the jail said happened. But looking at Daniel’s case as most media outlets have, news bite by news bite, misses important and illuminating context. Drawing on FDLE and CCSO files, recordings of many hours of investigative interviews with jail deputies and medical staff, autopsy reports, observation logs and police incident reports, as well as in-depth conversations with Linsinbigler’s family members and their attorneys, this story seeks to fill in those gaps, to offer a more comprehensive narrative not only of Daniel’s death and why no one was held responsible for it, but also his life and the strange and tragic circumstances that led to his breakdown and arrest. “There is no way that it’s possible that multiple people didn’t violate his civil rights,” says Amy Fettig, senior counsel of the American Civil Liberties Union’s National Prison Project, who reviewed details of this case provided by this magazine. “There is a mentally ill man on suicide watch, in solitary confinement for 10 days. It sounds like his condition was quite severe. He needed a psychiatrist monitoring his condition. If they couldn’t stabilize him, he should have been sent to a mental health hospital.” But that didn’t happen. The family’s attorneys say he never got the help he needed to recover and re-tether his mind to reality. And now the Linsinbiglers want answers. This is not about money, they say. It’s about justice. “A jury will answer this question, God willing. They will decide what happened and
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Merissa Linsinbigler, reading a letter Daniel wrote. on her dashboard. “He goes with me everywhere I go,” she says. Valerie gave birth to Daniel when she was 19 years old; his sister Merissa was born 11 months later. Valerie admits that she brought a lot of pain into the family. She says she suffered extreme abuse as a child, and marriage and family were difficult for her. She indulged her children, adored them, but lashed out at times and found it hard to trust her husband. She also struggled with substance abuse. Because Valerie dropped out of school after flunking seventh grade, she says, Daniel tried to teach her math. He had a gift for it. He wanted to become a mechanical engineer. During a visit to the beach as a child, Valerie remembers him coming to her with a pile of sand cupped in his hands. “Do you know what this is?” he asked. “Sand,” she thought. Daniel stared at the pile, fascinated by the tiny crystals. He let it pour through his fingers. “It’s micromillions and micromillions. That’s what it is.” Valerie loves that story. Fighting her personal demons took a toll. By the time she was 32, Valerie was strung out on cocaine and pain pills. She was arrested for prescription pill fraud in 2004. In 2005, seven months pregnant with her now 9-year-old son Timmy, she began a four-year jail sentence that was to be followed by five years of probation. When she went to jail, Daniel was 11 years old and Merissa was 10. They stayed with their father, Daniel Sr., in Fort Pierce while she was locked up. He took care of Timmy, too. In 2009, after her release, Valerie and the three children were reunited. They moved together into a house on Wolfe Street, on Jacksonville’s Westside. Merissa describes it as a happy time, but trouble wasn’t far away. Daniel was a suspect in six car burglaries in his neighborhood in 2010. He also asked his mother to pawn two small welding tanks he’d stolen without telling her where they came from. (The pawn shop offered $10 for each.) They were both arrested on Aug. 2, 2010, for dealing in stolen property. He was 17, so he was sent to a residential program near Tallahassee for juveniles diagnosed with mental disorders. (He later told authorities that he’d been diagnosed with bipolar disorder and schizophrenia.) During a later incarceration in Duval County, Daniel told officials that he did well in that program. He said he was prescribed medication, including the mood stabilizer and 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 2-8, 2014
anti-psychotic Seroquel, the anti-depressant and anti-anxiety drug Trazodone, and the antianxiety drug Xanax. He completed his high school diploma online, and received a certificate in welding. He was proud of a report card in which he received all A’s and B’s, including an A in trigonometry. While Daniel’s arrest sent him to Tallahassee, Valerie’s offense constituted a probation violation. She was sent back to prison for five years. Timmy went to live on his grandmother’s farm in Ohio. Merissa moved in with a family friend and then lived with a boyfriend, Austin. When Daniel returned home in 2011, he moved in with Merissa and Austin. But Daniel and Merissa had nothing. In 2011, they were arrested for breaking into coin slots at an apartment laundry room. Now 18 years of age, Daniel was sentenced to a year in the Duval County Jail, where he was given psychiatric medications that seemed to work for him. When Daniel was released the day before Thanksgiving in 2012, Merissa and Austin were living together — or, more precisely, couchsurfing together — in Murray Hill. Merissa remembers Daniel telling her if he didn’t take his medications, he’d lose his mind. He recognized that the meds helped, but he didn’t have money for them on the outside.
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n a bone-chilling night in January 2013, Merissa and Austin walked down Lenox Avenue, a desolate Jacksonville street where stretches of nothing are interrupted every few blocks by a nondescript warehouse or an automotive repair shop or a brightly lit Walgreens, if you walk far enough. She doesn’t remember where they were going, but she wasn’t dressed for the weather. A late-model pickup truck pulled up alongside them, Merissa says. The man inside asked if they were cold. He told them to call him Pops. He offered a ride. When he dropped them off at a friend’s place, he gave Merissa his telephone number. The next day, after Merissa had an argument with the woman with whom they were staying, she called him. Pops came through. He paid for Daniel, Merissa and Austin to stay for a month at the Stay Suites of America in Orange Park on Wells Road. Pops told them money wasn’t a problem. He said he had $150,000 in his checking account, Merissa says. He gave Daniel his pin number and approved withdrawals of small sums to pay for their food and other expenses. Merissa says
Pops promised Daniel he’d set him up in a welding shop or in a repair business. Daniel, who’d always been poor, believed he’d finally found someone who could help him make it in life. That’s what he needed — a break. But Merissa says Pops made her uncomfortable in their last week at the Stay Suites. One day he showed up, said he’d had a fight with his girlfriend, and moved into the motel room with the three teenagers. On Feb. 26, Merissa says Daniel and Pops stayed up late talking, though she doesn’t know what about. In the early morning hours, Pops all of a sudden went ballistic, yelling at Austin, telling him he wasn’t allowed to sleep in the same bed as Merissa. Then he told the couple to pack up their stuff and leave. Merissa says Daniel sat on the edge of the bed like he was hypnotized. Merissa says she called the police when Pops and Austin’s confrontation became physical. The Clay County Sheriff ’s Office ran everyone’s ID — including that of the man staying in Room 205 with them, who in the police event report is identified as Jim Willson — and arrested Merissa because she had a warrant related to her coin box charge. “I never should have left him,” Merissa says.
“There is a mentally ill man on suicide watch, in solitary confinement for 10 days. He needed a psychiatrist monitoring his condition. If they couldn’t stabilize him, HE SHOULD HAVE BEEN SENT TO A MENTAL HEALTH HOSPITAL.”
(Folio Weekly tried to reach Pops at the number he’d left with Valerie Linsinbigler at Daniel’s funeral, which Valerie says he helped pay for. The man who answered said he had never heard of Daniel. Merissa and Austin’s relationship has since ended. According to Jacksonville Sheriff ’s Office records, Austin is now in jail.) When Merissa was released three days later, she returned to the Stay Suites. She was disturbed by what she found. It was around 11 a.m. on March 2, 2013. Daniel seemed completely out of it. “He was rocking back and forth, talking to me, telling me to repent from my sins and treat other people like I want to be treated,” she says. He read the Bible to her, but jumped from page to page, verse to verse. He told her he was the son of David. He started crying. Pops was there in the room, she says, but he didn’t act like there was anything wrong. “I didn’t know what to say. I was speechless,” Merissa says. In his right mind, she adds, Daniel didn’t believe life was a battle between God and Satan for your soul. He was something of a humanist. When Pops gave her $20 to get gas for her car, she left. Daniel walked outside with her. She remembers he had the Bible in his hand, and he was wearing a white baseball cap, a longsleeved, white button-neck T-shirt, blue jeans and blue-and-white Nike sneakers. He started crying, she says, and told her, “I can’t believe how real this all is.” Then he walked back inside the motel room. That’s the last time she saw her big brother alive.
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t 12:15 p.m., Clay County Sheriff ’s Office received a call about a suspicious person. A naked man was running along the outdoor balcony corridors of the Stay Suites of America, yelling that he was God. One guest reported that he burst into her room, shouting Bible verses. Another said she saw a naked man running along the secondfloor balcony, shouting that he could save everybody. He then ran into a field beside the motel. Clay Deputy D.K. Brown arrested Linsinbigler for trespassing and indecent exposure, both misdemeanors. The young man was naked and told Brown he was Jesus. During booking, Linsinbigler told deputies he’d ingested two gel caps of acid. Merissa says she doesn’t know if he was tripping, though both she and Daniel had, in the past, smoked synthetic marijuana, called “spice,” which has been linked to psychotic breaks. Clay County Jail deputies placed Linsinbigler overnight in solitary confinement in the jail’s medical wing so he could come down. The next morning, at 8:29 a.m., he was transferred into a cell with the general population, but he didn’t last long there. At about 1:30 p.m., a deputy found him naked walking along a mezzanine. He was telling other inmates he was Jesus. Nurse Melissa Sponel spoke to Linsinbigler. “I know I have to die,” he told her. There was, in his delusional state, a certain logic to that statement — in the biblical story, Jesus died for mankind’s sins — but Sponel feared he might be suicidal. She recommended he be put back in solitary on suicide watch. Linsinbigler spent the next nine days there. He lived in a tiny cinder-block cell behind a metal door, with a toilet and a metal cot and a camera trained on him at all times. A deputy kept a log of his behavior every 10 minutes, 24 hours a day. Instead of the jail’s graystriped uniform, deputies issued Linsinbigler a sleeveless “turtle suit,” which served as both clothing and blanket. (No bedding is allowed in solitary, because an inmate may use it to hang
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LEFT: Attorney Michael Marrese, who represents Daniel’s father in the family’s federal civil rights lawsuit. RIGHT: An image of the TranZport Spit Hood used on Daniel Linsinbigler the day he died, from the investigative file. himself.) Linsinbigler also had a Bible. Most of the notes cataloguing Linsinbigler’s stay in solitary are mundane. He lies down. He stands up. He reads the Bible. He takes a piss. He lies down again. Deputies remove him from the cell to take a shower and use the telephone. But on March 5, the deputy on suicide watch noted that Linsinbigler was “talking crazy” and “talking strange” when he was in the shower. On March 7, Linsinbigler visited a jail psychiatrist, who described Linsinbigler in positive terms, noting that his biggest problem was depression. He decided to keep Linsinbigler on suicide watch. Linsinbigler also began receiving a twice-daily dose of valproic acid, a mood stabilizer used to treat the swings of bipolar disorder. A nurse who interacted with Linsinbigler recognized that the medication wasn’t working. “Something wasn’t right. He needed to probably be on something else,” Jenny Glenn told an FDLE investigator after Linsinbigler’s death. It was obvious that Linsinbigler wasn’t getting better. Glenn also told the FDLE investigator that Linsinbigler told her he was Jesus when she spoke to him on March 9. Those delusions, she added, were what kept him in solitary. “We made sure he stayed in [solitary] confinement after that,” she told the agent, according to investigative records. In some other places, this sort of treatment might be impermissible. On June 6, the governor of Colorado signed a law forbidding the use of solitary confinement for seriously mentally ill inmates. In January, a federal judge in South Carolina ruled that the lack of medical care for mentally ill inmates in state prison is a violation of their Eighth Amendment rights, and that mentally ill inmates had died because they didn’t receive the proper medical care for their illnesses. And in April, a federal judge in California ruled in a class-action lawsuit that the excessive use of pepper spray on and isolation of mentally ill inmates amounts to cruel and unusual punishment, and criticized cell extractions in which mentally ill inmates were pepper-sprayed and strapped to gurneys.
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n March 12 at 3:31 a.m., Deputy Misty Hunter noted in the suicide watch log that Linsinbigler was “yelling.” That log contains simple, one-word descriptions, but more than a year later, Hunter offered more detail to Clay County internal affairs investigator Brian Welch. Hunter recalled that Linsinbigler said some “very bizarre things” 12 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 2-8, 2014
the night before his death. “I know in a lot of situations in confinement, people think they are talking to Jesus.” Deputy Welch asked for specifics. “Anything specific I don’t remember,” she responded. “It was very random. … I remember him asking for a nurse a lot.” Hunter said that other corrections officers came into solitary, trying to convince Linsinbigler to calm down and go to bed. Linsinbigler’s yelling awakened Linus Farr, who was housed in the cell beside him, at what Farr estimated was 2 a.m. Farr was in jail for trying to obtain pain pills with a fake prescription. (Farr says he was in the solitary medical wing because of his age, 61 at the time.) Farr wasn’t your typical inmate. Before being disbarred in 2004, he’d been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and Florida. But he ran into trouble, including charges of using heroin and cocaine, overcharging clients, keeping inadequate financial records and other improprieties. In two interviews, first with the FDLE and later with Welch, Farr gave a step-bystep accounting of what he saw and heard that day. Farr told FDLE special agent Rusty Rodgers that he woke up to Linsinbigler shouting that he wanted a pencil to fill out an inmate request form. A deputy gave Linsinbigler the form, but refused to give him anything to write with. (A blank inmate request form was found in Linsinbigler’s cell after he died.) Farr thought the whole incident might have deescalated if the deputies had simply responded to Linsinbigler’s requests or filled out the form for him. “I thought of trying to get him [a pencil] myself,” Farr said, “[because] the officers weren’t cooperating or helping him out in any way, shape or form.” (Deputy Jared Bludsworth told an FDLE agent that he didn’t give Linsinbigler a pencil because “he was on suicide watch. He’s acting crazy. I didn’t think giving him a pencil was in my best interest.”) Linsinbigler also wanted to know when his next court date was, Farr said. He pointed out to Welch that any of the deputies could have looked it up on the Clay County Clerk of the Courts website. It was two days later, March 14, and might have led to Linsinbigler’s release. “Danny was making a lot of noise,” Farr said. “And the officers were jacking him around.” He remembered one telling him, “God can’t get
you a pencil.” Linsinbigler became increasingly agitated. He asked to see a doctor. He asked to see a nurse. He asked for a pencil. He banged and kicked his cell door repeatedly, Farr said. In their interviews with Welch, no one on duty that night remembered any deputy being abusive toward Linsinbigler. One deputy recalled hearing nothing at all from the inmate. Another said Linsinbigler was “speaking loud about religion, talking and yelling that Jesus was coming for him,” and said that Satan had taken over his body, but said he didn’t feel the need to call a nurse. “There was no need to,” he said, “and I didn’t request one.” It’s worth noting that — as required by a state law governing internal affairs investigations — before questioning them, Welch provided the deputies with recordings of his interview with Farr for their review.
away, Linsinbigler responded violently. After watching Linsinbigler kicking the door through the camera feed in his cell, Glenn recommended that Linsinbigler be put in restraints so that he wouldn’t hurt himself. Deputy Rodney Houldson responded to the call for assistance. When Houldson arrived in solitary, Linsinbigler was banging on the door and screaming. Houldson told Powell that he tried to talk to Linsinbigler and calm him down. It worked for a while. But Linsinbigler refused to cooperate when Houldson asked him to place his hands in the food slot so he could handcuff him and take him out of the cell to talk. When Linsinbigler resumed screaming and pounding on the door, Sgt. Robert Heaps told Houldson they needed to pepper-spray him and put him in restraints. Houldson told Powell that he didn’t want to use pepper spray. He thought the deputies could easily overpower Linsinbigler. Heaps had them do it anyway. Houldson said the cell was so tiny that only he and Linsinbigler fit inside. He said he sprayed a quick burst of pepper spray to the side of Linsinbigler’s face; most of it went into the air. That spritz took the fight out of the 5-foot-5, 137-pound 19-year-old. Houldson handed Linsinbigler off to the deputies behind him. A group of deputies strapped Linsinbigler into a restraint chair on the cellblock. “Once they got to the restraining chair, I could hear them putting the various belts on him. Also very shortly after they put a hood on him, he started complaining,” Farr told Rodgers, the FDLE agent, later that day. “How do you know they put a hood over his head?” Rodgers asked. “Because he was complaining he had a hood on his head and he couldn’t breathe.” “Do you remember anything specifically that he said?” “I can’t breathe. I can’t breathe. Get this hood off. I’m going to behave. I’m going to behave. Don’t worry about me anymore. I’m sorry I acted up. I’ll do anything. I’ll sign anything. Just let me get some air. I have to be able to breathe.” Three other inmates had similar recollections.
The instructions on the TranZport Spit Hood specifically say “DO NOT USE” if someone has trouble breathing, and that misusing the hood could RESULT IN DEATH.
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urse Jenny Glenn arrived in solitary to give out medications with Deputy Neal McDade at about 8 a.m. Linsinbigler was “already talking to the door,” she later told FDLE special agent William Powell. McDade opened the food slot and tried to talk to him. As McDade and Linsinbigler talked, Linsinbigler began yelling. According to Glenn, McDade said, “OK, I’m done. I’m not talking to you anymore.” That’s when Linsinbigler threw himself against the door, shouting and kicking it so violently that Glenn saw it bulge. McDade recounted a different version of events in his interview the day Linsinbigler died. He said Linsinbigler calmed down when he promised he’d help him see a doctor. But Glenn called him away to continue their rounds, he said, and when McDade walked
When the FDLE interviewed James Taylor on Dec. 3, he said Linsinbigler begged deputies to take off the hood because he couldn’t breathe. Taylor heard a male voice respond, “You can breathe because you are talking now.” Taylor was dispatched to Linsinbigler’s cell that morning to clean up the pepper-spray residue. Inmate John Jarvis wrote a letter to the Public Defender’s Office later that day, after seeing early news accounts that reported that a deputy found Linsinbigler dead in his jail cell during early morning checks, most likely of natural causes. (That’s also the message that was given to Valerie Linsinbigler at the work detention program in Pinellas County where she was serving the remainder of her sentence.) “Sir, they killed that boy. … I would bet my life that boy died from suffocating,” Jarvis
wrote. (The autopsy proving him right wasn’t released until Aug. 6.) “He was gasping and begging, stating over and over, ‘I can’t breathe.’” Inmate Rodney Mahan also said he heard Linsinbigler shouting, “I’m choking, I can’t breathe,” and a corrections officer respond, “You can breathe OK because you are talking.” But the deputies who witnessed portions of Linsinbigler’s last hour were all of one voice: None heard Linsinbigler say anything about having difficulty breathing. Neither did Glenn, the nurse. In their recollection, Linsinbigler did indeed yell while he was in the chair, but the only thing Deputy Angel Acosta heard him say was, “This is bullshit. This is bullshit.” In an interview with FDLE agent Rodgers, Acosta at first said, “He kept saying things like, ‘I can’t …,’” then seemed to change the direction of his explanation mid-sentence: “He was actually letting out yells.” He described the sounds as unintelligible, more “bestial” and just “very loud.” Deputy Becki Sue Wolf backed up Acosta’s account. She told the FDLE “it was mostly gibberish.” Heaps told Rodgers that he would have helped Linsinbigler, but first the inmate had to demonstrate that he was done resisting. He said he told Linsinbigler if he calmed down, he would have the pepper spray washed off him. He described Linsinbigler as resistant: “I’m not calming down,” he recalled Linsinbigler saying. “I’m not calming down until you take me out.” Because of that, Heaps said, they never were able to flush the pepper spray. That’s an important detail, the Linsinbigler family attorneys contend. If deputies placed a hood over his head without decontaminating him, pepper-spray particles might have remained trapped inside the hood, prolonging their irritating effects. The instructions on the TranZport Spit Hood specifically say “DO NOT USE” if someone has trouble breathing, and the warning label cautions that “improper use may cause asphyxiation, suffocation or drowning in ones [sic] own fluids.” The warnings that accompany the pepper spray advise that anyone having trouble breathing or suffering a reaction to the spray should be taken into fresh air and flushed with water. Glenn also told Linsinbigler she’d help him if he calmed down. She promised to take him to see the doctor on duty that day or ask the doctor to see him. But when she left solitary, he was still yelling. “‘I’m fine. I’ll be good. I’m fine,’” she said she heard him yell. “Those were the last words I heard as I left confinement.”
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fter Linsinbigler was in the restraint chair, Wolf, who was tasked with monitoring him, asked another deputy to take over while she got some fresh air. Even she was reacting to the pepper spray. (Jarvis’ letter indicates that she wasn’t the only member of the jail staff to be affected. He wrote that a nurse who’d been nearby was “red-faced, coughing, and teary-eyed” from exposure to the pepper spray. When he asked if they had sprayed her, too, she responded, “It was enough for everybody.”) Wolf was gone from 8:26 a.m. to 8:52 a.m. During those 26 minutes, Deputy Lenvil Senter, who had been on the job for only seven-and-a-half months, sat at the observation desk, about 10 feet from Linsinbigler, and took notes on him. In an interview with Rodgers on March 15, 2013, Senter said he checked on Linsinbigler four or five times while Wolf was on break, and made official notes twice (once every 15 minutes, as required by standard operating procedure). For the first 20 minutes, Linsinbigler yelled. Like the other deputies,
“I CAN’T BREATHE. I CAN’T BREATHE. Get this hood off. I’m going to behave. I’m going to behave. Don’t worry about me anymore. I’m sorry I acted up. I’ll do anything. I’ll sign anything. Just let me get some air. I have to be able to breathe.”
Senter said he didn’t say anything in particular. At 8:45 a.m., Linsinbigler wasn’t vocal, but he thrashed violently in the chair, throwing his head from side to side and rocking his legs like he was trying to get out. When Wolf returned at 8:52 a.m., she noted that Linsinbigler was sitting quietly. She told FDLE agent Rodgers that she saw his chest rising and falling. “Was he yelling?” Rodgers asked. “He wasn’t yelling,” she said, adding that he didn’t seem to be having difficulty breathing. “So it was safe to assume at 8:52 he was alive?” “Yes, sir.” “At 8:56, did you look at him again, four minutes later?” “Yes, sir.” “Is he still moving, is he? Is he still alive? “Yes, sir. Still moving, yes.” But at 9:06, when Wolf asked Senter to check on Linsinbigler, Senter couldn’t find a pulse. Glenn and Sponel performed CPR and hooked him up to a defibrillator, to no avail. Farr summed up his thoughts on Linsinbigler’s death when Welch interviewed him earlier this year. Welch asked if there was anything Farr didn’t have a chance to say to the FDLE the day of Linsinbigler’s death. “I wanted to tell him that based on my experience … the whole thing had been mishandled by the deputies and that his life shouldn’t have ended the way it did,” Farr said. “There were tons of other ways they could have addressed the problems.”
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fter Linsinbigler’s death, Clay County Sheriff Rick Beseler asked for an administrative inquiry into whether deputies followed department procedures. Welch concluded that they did. Linsinbigler failed to comply with deputies’ commands to calm down and be handcuffed, and “he demonstrated active physical resistance.” Thus, pepper spray was a “permissible response.” The deputies also followed procedure when extracting Linsinbigler from his cell and strapping him into restraints, Welch wrote in an April 2014 report, also noting that a deputy maintained an inmate observation log as required. The TranZport hood was used as intended, too. There was no policy in place at that time addressing the combined use of pepper spray and the hood, Welch wrote. Since Linsinbigler’s death, the sheriff ’s office no longer allows the use of a spit hood on someone who’s been pepper-sprayed. The CCSO now requires constant monitoring of an inmate in restraints and immediate decontamination of someone who has been subjected to pepper spray. But even these policy changes, had they been in place, might not have affected Linsinbigler, Welch continued. Welch questioned whether Linsinbigler could have been decontaminated because of his “hostility,” “unpredictable behavior” and “recent drug use” — the latter, of course, happened 10 days earlier. Citing the pending litigation, Beseler declined a request for an interview. An attorney representing six of the deputies named in the lawsuit declined to comment, too, as did the attorney representing Beseler. In their response to the Linsinbigler family’s federal lawsuit, however, the defendants maintain that the actions they took to restrain Linsinbigler was lawful, and that “any injurious result … was the result of [Linsinbigler’s] own actions, omissions or comparative fault.” Although the autopsy concluded that Linsinbigler’s death was a homicide, that doesn’t mean that a criminal act was committed, medical examiner Valerie Rao explains. It only means that somebody’s actions or inactions caused his death — it was not the result of natural causes. Ultimately, it’s up to the State Attorney’s Office to determine if that homicide was the result of a criminal act. In this case, prosecutors decided it wasn’t. “There should be someone trained in how to de-escalate someone with a mental illness and not go straight to restraint, to spray,” the ACLU’s Fettig says. “Use of force is the last thing that should be done, and too frequently it is the first tool that officers use.”
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or Valerie Linsinbigler, the loss is personal, and profound. She can’t understand how the deputies and the nurses allowed her son to die. She doesn’t understand how they didn’t react to his distress and his cries. And she can’t believe that she’ll never again see her son’s buoyant smile, or that his gentle soul is gone. “Daniel didn’t hurt anybody,” she says. “He was always smiling, always laughing.” Merissa, meanwhile, has lost her best friend. “All we had was each other,” she says. They were supposed to be the rock in each other’s lives. The Linsinbiglers know they can’t get Daniel back, but they still want someone held accountable for his death. As someone who’s witnessed Florida’s criminal justice system firsthand, Valerie has made it her mission to get justice for her son. “As God is my witness,” she says, “on my last breath. I will not stop fighting for him.” seastman@folioweekly.com JULY 2-8, 2014 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13
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HARDCORE PUNK BACKTRACK
There’s a definite upshot to a style of music in which the typical track clocks in around 90 seconds of breakneck, venue-shuddering testosterone – that upshot being there’s lots of songs in a set and lots of bands on the bill. Hardcore punk stalwarts Backtrack (left), Harm’s Way, Expire and Turnstile pack into Underbelly with four other bands (!) to deliver larynxshredding calls-to-action, burly power chords and a general ruckus. Oh, and you get to watch a bunch of riley teens and 20-somethings elbow and stomp the piss out of each other – always big fun. 4 p.m. July 6, Underbelly, Downtown, $20.
MEMBERS’ CHOICE ARELIS RESTO
Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas has inspired love, hate and much more. Jacksonville University graduate Arelis Resto cites it and the Samuel Johnson quote in its prologue, “He who makes a beast of himself gets rid of the pain of being a man,” in creating Self Medicated (pictured). A green wash gives the painting a sickly, acidic look. Resto juxtaposes the seemingly fertile female form with the presence of death: “We’re healthy and we’re coping, but behind all of that, we have these major internal conflicts.” Featured in Members’ Choice, opening during art walk, 6-9 p.m. July 2, and on display through July 18 at Southlight Gallery, Downtown, free.
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You could look at The Supervillains and assume they’re just another bunch of white-dude weed apologists doing reggae. You would be wrong. Well, mostly wrong. They are in fact white dudes doing reggae, and the cover art to their 2006 record Grow Your Own (which features “Mary Jane & Jägermeister,” a love song to some of their favorite things) is just a picture of some dank. But that’s not why the Orlando-based quartet’s frequently sold-out live shows have earned such acclaim for a decade now: to get that, you have to be at the party they throw down. (There’s a reason they’re sponsored by Jäger.) Get up, stand up, indeed. 8 p.m. July 5, Freebird Live, Jax Beach, $10-$15.
As Shinobi Ninja’s penchant for on-stage personas might imply, there’s a Jekyll-andHyde dichotomy to the loosely sutured genres in their songs. Guitarist Maniac Mike serves up Pantera-thrash riffs that give way to glassy chord structure and hip-hop beats when Baby G lays down the rhymes. Though the mid-song transitions are about as subtle and graceful as Beverly Hills Ninja – these are pretty much rock songs with a legit hip-hop section plunked in – that’s OK. Tracks like “ILL ISH,” which expresses Ninja’s love of drinking, smoking weed and all types of ill shit (our kind of people), really gain charm from the random. 8 p.m. July 5, Jack Rabbits, San Marco, $8.
AFTER THE FIREWORKS JULY 5 CLEANUP
We get it. You like explosions and pretty colors. But Independence Day is one of the busiest traffic days of the year, and our residents are messy (not you, everyone else), so someone has to clean up all this trash. The city of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful team up with the Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol to pick up whatever we dropped on Jacksonville Beach from 7-9 a.m. July 5. They provide volunteers with litter collection bags and gloves. Also, the nonprofit Keepers of the Coast leads the sixth annual “Day After” Beach Cleanup, 10 a.m.-noon at beach access points throughout St. Johns County. For details, call Keep Jacksonville Beautiful, 630-3420; Keepers of the Coast, 814-2172. 14 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 2-8, 2014
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When you hear that city and county politicians, TV reporters and other “local celebrities” are jumping in the St. Johns, you might offer to push. But this leap is for charity, with the ruckus kicking off SweetWater Brewing Company’s campaign to raise $10,000 for the St. Johns Riverkeeper. Check it: free boat rides, standup paddleboard lessons, a kayak flotilla, craft beer and killer local bands including RickoLus, The Little Books, Four Families, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Canary in the Coalmine and Al Poindexter & the River Rise. Drink craft beers and save the river! 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 5, Riverside Arts Market, free admission.
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Portland’s frenetic Guantanamo Baywatch – FWIW, the best band name we’ve seen in a minute – aren’t about this garage-rock thing, man
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to feel like you haven’t written your best songs hat do you get when you mix Hasil or played your best shows yet.” Adkins-style psychobilly, NuggetsWith hundreds of tour dates under its belt, era psych rock, Dick Dale-style Guantanamo Baywatch is still a band best surf instrumentals, and the trashy, campy savored live. Asked to explain where the band’s sensibilities of John Waters? Pretty much rowdy presence comes from, Powell attributes only one band in North America: Portland it to “50 percent getting to play music you like, trio Guantanamo Baywatch. Yet Jason Powell, 50 percent Malibu and pineapple juice, and Chevy Wiseman and Chris Scott’s frenetic live 50 percent fear” before getting surprisingly show and growing discography transcend mere novelty, marking a sui generis blend of maniacal introspective: “It’s rowdy because it’s rock ‘n’ roll punk energy, slippery-slide guitar and filthy, hellraising lyrical content. In an email interview, frontman Powell makes it clear that the band’s roots are a tangled mess. He cites traditional instrumental rock ’n’ roll, honky tonk, soul and oldies as primary influences, yet distances Guantanamo Baywatch from the current garagerock craze into which they’re often lumped. “A lot of new garage rock has so much reverb, and I looked back at our last album [2012’s Chest Crawl] and thought, ‘We gotta get rid of all this reverb,’” Powell says. “And the quiet, lo-fi vocals … It sounds like people are scared of hearing their own voices. I recorded Chest Crawl with a shitty mic, but it was also a crutch for my shitty voice. If Ricky Nelson or The Everly Brothers didn’t use shitty mics or slather on reverb, I probably shouldn’t either. [All of] that made me realize what I don’t want to do on [our] new album.” The band will track that new record, its third overall and first with the backing of Seattle-based and it’s really fun to play, but it’s also stressful Suicide Squeeze Records, in Atlanta in June and July. Only one show, the Duval Luau at to write songs, get up in front of people, and Underbelly on July 5, will break up the twobe like, ‘Here’s something I made that I’m week session. “We’re going to have the songs putting my name on — you should listen to it.’ done before we get out there,” Powell says, “but Someone can be like, ‘This sucks, and you made there will be room to work it, so you suck.’ That kind of stuff out in the studio. By pressure gets to you.” THE DUVAL LUAU with the time the Jacksonville It also pays off, as GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, WET show comes around, we evidenced by the hardcore NURSE, THE WOOLLY BUSHMEN, will have recorded for a few fans rocking Guantanamo THE MOLD and TWINKI days straight, so I get the Baywatch tattoos. So is this 9 p.m. July 5, Underbelly, feeling we will be in a pretty humble little Oregon band Downtown, $10, 699-8186, strung-out, rowdy mood — finally achieving elevated underbellylive.com which can only mean good success? “I sure fucking things for how the album hope so,” Powell says. and the show will turn out.” “We’ve probably gotten less Powell says he’s OK with the band retaining popular in [Portland] as we’ve grown because its trademark sloppy, slightly deranged edge. Portland is all about the new obscure band “We still don’t know what the fuck we’re doing. that’s a solo project of an equally obscure band [Bassist] Chevy [Wiseman] still doesn’t own a that’s been on ‘hiatus’ for five years and has tuner; I still look at my hand when I play guitar only played two shows. We go on tour and and wreck my voice by singing out of tune and people are like, ‘I thought you moved?’” look like stiff turd on stage. There’s so much Nick McGregor more we can do to get better, but it’s awesome mail@folioweekly.com
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CONCERTS THIS WEEK
COREY SMITH, A THOUSAND HEROES 7 p.m. July 2 at Mavericks, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, $20-$25, 356-1110. PURPLE 7’S, KEN SOUTH ROCK, SCAVUZZOS, EARLY DISCLAIMERS, TOMBOI, WHITE GOLD 8 p.m. July 2 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 699-8186. MUSIC BY THE SEA: AIN’T TOO PROUD TO BEG 7 p.m. July 2 at Pier & Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, free, 347-8007, thecivicassociation.org. CHRIS HENRY 7:30 p.m. July 3 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., St. Nicholas, 352-7008. SALTWATER GRASS, BONNIE BLUE, SQUEEDLEPUSS 8 p.m. July 3, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, $8, 246-2473. THE GOOTCH 8 p.m. July 3 at The Jacksonville Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, free, 353-1188. TOMMY HARRISON GROUP 8 p.m. July 3 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, $8, 398-7496. CONCERTS IN THE PLAZA: AN EVENING OF GOSPEL MUSIC 7 p.m. July 3 at Plaza de la Constitución, St. Augustine, free, 825-1004, plazaconcerts.com. HOLLIDAY FINGERS, BOOGIE FREAKS 5 p.m. July 4 at The Jacksonville Landing, free, 353-1188. FLAGSHIP ROMANCE, THE 77Ds 6 p.m. July 4 at Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Ave., free, 389-2449. THE PURE ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE 8 p.m. July 4 at Freebird Live, $10, 246-2473. THE FRITZ, LUCKY COSTELLO 11 p.m. July 4 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 N. Ocean St., Downtown, $12, 1904musichall.com. CANARY IN THE COALMINE, THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES, RICKOLUS, THE LITTLE BOOKS, FOUR FAMILIES, AL POINDEXTER & RIVER RISE 10 a.m. July 5 at Riverside Arts Market, free, 389-2449. GUANTANAMO BAYWATCH, WET NURSE, THE WOOLLY BUSHMEN, THE MOLD, TWINKI 9 p.m. July 5 at Underbelly, $10, 699-8186. SHINOBI NINJA, ASKMEIFICARE 8 p.m. July 5 at Jack Rabbits, $8, 398-7496. THE SUPERVILLAINS, PRIDELESS, PRIME TREES, SUNSPOTS 8 p.m. July 5 at Freebird Live, $10, 246-2473. LAUREN SLYMAN 8 p.m. July 5 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., $5, 388-3179. HIPP STREET, CHROME HEART 4 p.m. July 5 at The Jacksonville Landing, free, 353-1188. CRAIG CAMPBELL 6 p.m. July 5 at Mavericks, $15-$20, 356-1110. BACKTRACK, HARM’S WAY, EXPIRE, TURNSTILE, SUBURBAN SCUM, DOWNPRESSER, IRON MIND, FREEDOM 9 p.m. July 6 at Underbelly, $20, 699-8186. REGGAE JAMMIN’ ON THE RIVER: 418 BAND 4 p.m. July 6 at The Jacksonville Landing, free, 353-1188.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
LISA & THE MADHATTERS July 9, The Jacksonville Landing BLACK PUSSY July 10, Jack Rabbits AARON LEWIS July 11, Mavericks KOOL KEITH, TOUGH JUNKIE & THE FFJBMUSIC TEAM, TWINKI July 11, Underbelly LITTLE BOOKS, COUGAR BARREL, AMYTHYST KIAH July 11, Jack Rabbits THE BUNNY THE BEAR, I, OMEGA July 11, 1904 Music Hall SET IT OFF, OUR LAST NIGHT July 11, Murray Hill Theatre HIGHDRO VEGAS July 11, Freebird Live PERSONA NON GRATA MO’NIQUE, GARY OWENS July 12, T-U Center; July 12, The Jacksonville Landing LIL BOOSIE, WEBBIE July 12, Prime Osborn Center LEGIT, G MAYN FROST, ASKMEIFICARE, ALCATRAZ, PINKYKILLA, SYLENT VYLENTZ July 12, Freebird Live KALIYL FAREWELL SHOW: KALIYL, SUMERLIN, I ANTHEM July 12, Murray Hill Theatre MR PETERSON’S NEIGHBORHOOD July 12, 1904 Music Hall IMMERSION, MY FIRST CIRCUS July 12, Jack Rabbits RX BANDITS, THE DEAR HUNTER, FROM INDIAN LAKES July 13, Underbelly DANGEROUS IDIOTS, BRENT BYRD July 14, Jack Rabbits DAVE MATTHEWS BAND July 15, Veterans Memorial Arena RAY LAMONTAGNE, JENNY LEWIS, THE BELLE BRIGADE July 15, The Florida Theatre DJ CLAY, ZUG IZLAND, RAZORZ EDGE July 17, Aqua JOSHUA BOWLUS QUARTET July 17, Mudville Music Room BEACH DAY July 17, Underbelly (N)CEPTION, ALL THINGS DONE, MINOR INFLUENCE, TOM BENNETT BAND July 17, Jack Rabbits HOLLIDAY FINGERS July 18, The Jacksonville Landing I LIKE I LIKE, SURVIVING SEPTEMBER, FIRE AT PLUTO, URSA MINOR, DEATH IS UPON US July 18, Jack Rabbits CLEAR CONVICTIONS, CONVALESCE July 18, Murray Hill RITUAL UNION CD Release Party July 18, Deep Search Records SIDEREAL, HOURS EASTLY, CLOUD 9, RESINATED July 18, Freebird Live W STRANGERS, MIKE ZIECKAS July 18, Burro Bar THI’SL, BRINSON, SECKOND CHAYNCE July 19, Murray Hill GROUNDATION July 19, Freebird Live LARRY MANGUM’S COWBOY ORCHESTRA July 19, Mudville Music Room
LAWLESS HEARTS CD RELEASE: CHRYSALIS, GENERATOR, LOSE CONTROL July 19, Jack Rabbits HED PE, EYES SET TO KILL, DECEMBER IN RED July 19, Aqua SURF FEST II July 19, Underbelly THE BLACK CADILLACS, THOMAS WYNN & THE BELIEVERS July 20, Underbelly ALL NEW ATMOSPHERE July 20, Jack Rabbits AMERICAN IDOL LIVE! July 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre EVICTION, OUTEREDGE, CORRUPTED SAINT July 20, Aqua RADAR VS. WOLF, POETRY & MOTION July 21, Jack Rabbits VIRGIL DONATI, ARTILECT July 22, Murray Hill Theatre EVICTION, 100 WATT VIPERS July 23, Jack Rabbits THE VELDT, CASSIUS CLAYE & THE YOUNGBLOODS, MEMPHIBIANS, HEY MANDIBLE July 23, Burro Bar OPOSSUMHOLLER, POOR RICHARDS, THE SENSES, SNAKE BLOOD REMEDY July 24, Jack Rabbits WALTER PARKS July 24, Mudville Music Room JOHN LEGEND July 25, St. Augustine Amphitheatre CULTURAL PROFETICA July 25, Freebird Live YING YANG TWINS July 25, Jack Rabbits HANK3 & THE DAMN BAND, A.D.D. July 25, Underbelly SHAKEN, JOHNNY GREENLIGHT, ALL THINGS DONE, BROOKE LOGAN July 25, Murray Hill Theatre JOHNNYSWIM July 25, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall SPANKY THE BAND July 25, The Jacksonville Landing THE WOOLLY BUSHMEN July 26, Underbelly EMMYLOU HARRIS July 26, T-U Center CARRIE UNDERWOOD July 26, EverBank Field SARA BAREILLES July 26, St. Augustine Amphitheatre FALL OUT BOY, NEW POLITICS July 27, St. Aug. Amphitheatre WILSON, HE IS LEGEND, MAYLENE & THE SONS OF DISASTER July 27, Underbelly CRIMSON SHADOWS, BATTLECROSS July 28, 1904 Music Hall THE SOULSHINE TOUR: MICHAEL FRANTI & SPEARHEAD, SOJA, BRETT DENNEN, TREVOR HALL July 30, St. Aug. Amp. ABIOTIC, DEVIL IN THE OASIS July 30, Jack Rabbits GAVIN DEGRAW, MATT NATHANSON July 31, St. Augustine Amphitheatre QUINCY MUMFORD July 31, Jack Rabbits DIRTY HEADS, PEPPER, AER Aug. 2, St. Aug. Amphitheatre JAKIEM JOYNER Aug. 2, Ritz Theatre THE EARLY NOVEMBER Aug. 2, Jack Rabbits BJ BARHAM (of American Aquarium) Aug. 2, Underbelly PARKER URBAN BAND Aug. 2, Mellow Mushroom Avondale FLAME, AUSTIN ADAMEC, SOCIAL CLUB, BRINSON, WORTH ROAD, FIFIELD, GREY FOX, RKITECT, THREE KNIGHTS & A ROSE, AARON RODRIGUEZ, DJ WILL Aug. 2, Murray Hill Theatre MAXWELL Aug. 3, T-U Center CRANFORD HOLLOW Aug. 7, Jack Rabbits ELLIS PAUL, DONNY BRAZILE Aug. 8, Original Café Eleven SEAWAY, STICKUP KID, CANDY HEARTS, DRIVER FRIENDLY Aug. 8, Underbelly ULTIMATE ELVIS BASH Aug. 9, The Florida Theatre JORDAN POOLE, JACOB HUDSON, MICHAEL CRONIN Aug. 9, Murray Hill Theatre CROSBY, STILLS & NASH Aug. 10, St. Aug. Amphitheatre CHINA CAT SUNFLOWER FESTIVAL Aug. 10, Karpeles Museum MINIATURE TIGERS, THE GRISWOLDS, FINISH TICKET Aug. 11, Jack Rabbits OUTLINE IN COLOR, INDIRECTIONS, SYCAMOUR, HOLLOWEATH Aug. 12, Jack Rabbits ROCK ’N’ BLUES FEST: JOHNNY WINTER BAND, EDGAR WINTER BAND, VANILLA FUDGE, PETER RIVERA (Rare Earth), KIM SIMMONDS (Savoy Brown) Aug. 14, Florida Theatre GLASS CLOUD, SCALE THE SUMMIT Aug. 14, 1904 Music Hall SLEEPING GIANT, THIS OR THE APOCALYPSE, PHINEAS, THOSE WHO FEAR Aug. 15, Murray Hill Theatre PANIC! AT THE DISCO, WALK THE MOON, YOUNGBLOOD HAWKE Aug. 16, St. Augustine Amphitheatre
CUM STAIN, POOKIE, TWINKI, RIVERSIDE PARTY GIRLS Aug. 16, Shanghai Nobby’s CUM STAIN, POOKIE, TWINKI Aug. 17, Underbelly THE OFFSPRING, BAD RELIGION, PENNYWISE, FEAR Aug. 19, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE CROCODILES, JAILL Aug. 19, Underbelly THE FRESH BEAT BAND Aug. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THE BAMA GAMBLERS Aug. 22, Freebird Live CASSADEE POPE Aug. 23, Mavericks at the Landing BOB WEIR, RATDOG, CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Aug. 24, St. Augustine Amphitheatre THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES Aug. 24, Mellow Mushroom DOYLE Aug. 24, Underbelly SAM HUNT Aug. 28, Mavericks CHARM CITY DEVILS Aug. 30, Jack Rabbits BLOODSHOT BILL Sept. 4, Underbelly VOCKAH REDU, VLAD the INHALER, TWINKI Sept. 5, Underbelly JEFF LORBER FUSION Sept. 6, Ritz Theatre THREE DOORS DOWN ACOUSTIC Sept. 7, Florida Theatre ZZ TOP, JEFF BECK Sept. 7, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DIARRHEA PLANET Sept. 8, Underbelly WYATT BLAIR, FROTH, CORNERS, MR. ELEVATOR & THE BRAIN HOTEL Sept. 11, Underbelly REND COLLECTIVE Sept. 11, Murray Hill Theatre FORTUNATE YOUTH, THE STEPPAS, ASHES OF BABYLON, EASE UP Sept. 12, Freebird Live CONNECTION FESTIVAL: KERMIT RUFFINS & the BBQ SWINGERS, LESS THAN JAKE, SURFER BLOOD, TREME BRASS BAND, ORQUESTRA EL MACABEO, THIS FRONTIER NEEDS HEROES, JACKIE STRANGER, WEEKEND ATLAS, NORTHE, EGO KILLER, JAH ELECT & the I QUALITY BAND, ORANGE AIR, ALEXIS RHODE, RYVLS, PROFESSOR KILMURE, RUFFIANS, THE GOOTCH, ASKMEIFICARE, DIRTY AUTOMATIC, GARRETT ON ACOUSTIC, TOM BENNETT BAND, MONDO MIKE & the PO BOYS, ARTILECT, OSCAR MIKE, KANA KIEHM, PARKERURBAN BAND, KNOCK FOR SIX, NEVER ENDING STRUGGLE Sept. 12-14, Downtown Jacksonville 1964: THE TRIBUTE (Beatles trib band) Sept. 13, Florida Theatre J. BOOG Sept. 13, Jack Rabbits SHERYL CROW Sept. 14, The Florida Theatre ASKMEIFICARE, PLANETRAWK, SAMURAI SHOTGUN Sept. 14, Jack Rabbits
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THE KNIFE
THE BEST. REALLY I have a deep dislike for movies about bands. The mockumentaries The Rutles and This is Spinal Tap notwithstanding, most fictionalized films about bands fail to capture the essence of the experience, leaving the musicians in the audience frustrated with the lack of realism. The worst of the lot (Rock Star, That Thing You Do) romanticize rock stardom to the point of ridiculousness. Even the good ones (Almost Famous, School of Rock) spiral into schlocky nostalgia or feel-good boosterism. Or both. But the new Swedish film We Are the Best! falls into exactly none of those traps. Based on a graphic novel by Coco Moodysson, and directed by her husband, Lucas, We Are the Best! follows outcasts Bobo (Mira Barkhammar) and Clara (Mira Grosin) as they navigate the treacherous social hierarchy of seventh grade. Bobo is a boyish bookworm, and Clara is a mohawked atheist. Neither has the desire or the social skills to relate to their classmates, so they adopt the attitude of their favorite punk bands, further alienating potential friends. When hanging out at a youth center, they decide to form a band — Bobo on drums, Clara on bass. They are awful, but their song “Hate the Sport,” a diatribe against athletics, organized religion and the established social order, becomes their emotional outlet. When they pick up classical guitarist Hedvig (Liv LeMoyne), the picture is complete. They are still awful, but a structure to the music and a deep friendship among the three soon emerge. The beauty of We Are the Best! is that it’s less about the band and the music, and more focused on the people, those kids whose parents don’t understand them and whose schoolmates despise them. They form a bond through their music, which really is the essence of what a band is — or should be. It was interesting how my wife and I reacted differently to the film. I became
nostalgic (yes, weepingly so) for my middleschool years, when I was putting together my first bands. We played horribly but with passion, and we forged friendships that endured the inevitable breakups. My wife, on the other hand, commented on how well the movie depicted relationships between adolescent girls — the pull of wanting to be accepted while trying to forge your own path, the longing for independence while still needing to be loved and accepted by your family, the troubling fissure that occurs when two of you like the same boy. Both of these interpretations are represented in a short but touching scene during which Bobo is feeling down on herself after vomiting on a stack of Clara’s brother’s records. She’s secretly in love with the older boy, but having gotten drunk at a party he is hosting and upchucking on his albums, Bobo is devastated. Lying in bed in Clara’s arms after the party, she challenges her friend, “Say one thing good about my life,” to which Clara responds, “You’re in the world’s greatest band.” She follows that up with, “You have a friend that really likes you. Two friends, actually.” Don’t go see We Are the Best! expecting the climactic Battle of the Bands sequence that closes School of Rock. There is a similar story arc, but the ending of We Are the Best! is so much more satisfying — and believable.
They form a bond through their music, which really is the essence of what a band should be.
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WE ARE THE BEST! opens on Friday, July 11 at Sun-Ray Cinema, 5 Points. $2 from every ticket sold goes to Girls Rock Jacksonville, an all-girl music and empowerment camp for ages 9-16.
JOEY CAPE (Lagwagon), CHRIS CRESSWELL (Flatliners), BRIAN WAHLSTROM Sept. 17, Jack Rabbits THE PRETTY RECKLESS, ADELITA’S WAY Sept. 18, Freebird Live JACK WHITE Sept. 20, Times-Union Center HAWTHORNE HEIGHTS, THE RED JUMPSUIT APPARATUS, NEW EMPIRE, FAMOUS LAST WORDS, THE ONGOING CONCEPT, EVERYBODY RUN Sept. 21, Freebird Live EXPERIENCE HENDRIX: BILLY COX, BUDDY GUY, ZAKK WYLDE, KENNT WAYNE SHEPHERD, JONNY LANG, RUCH ROBINSON, DOYLE BRAMHALL II, ERIC JOHNSON, CHRIS LAYTON Sept. 21, The Florida Theatre KYLE KINANE Sept. 24, Jack Rabbits SENSES FAIL, NO BRAGGING RIGHTS Sept. 24, Underbelly JUSTIN MOORE Sept. 27, NEFla Rec Park, Callahan PETER FRAMPTON Sept. 30, The Florida Theatre EUGE GROOVE Oct. 4, Ritz Theatre THE VIBRATORS, POWERBALL Oct. 12, Jack Rabbits CLAUDE BOURBON Oct. 14, Mudville Music Room ADVENTURES IN PARROTDISE: A JIMMY BUFFETT TRIBUTE SHOW Oct. 15-19, Alhambra Theatre & Dining UNDERHILL ROSE Oct. 17, Mudville Music Room RINGO STARR & HIS ALL STARR BAND: TODD RUNDGREN, STEVE LUKATHER, RICHARD PAGE, GREGG ROLIE, GREGG BISSONETTE Oct. 18, T-U Center’s Moran Theater MOTLEY CRUE, ALICE COOPER Oct. 19, Vets Memorial Arena CROWDER, ALL SONS & DAUGHTERS, CAPITAL KINGS Oct. 19, Christ’s Church, Greenland ZIGGY MARLEY Oct. 19, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall LOS LONELY BOYS Oct. 21, The Florida Theatre ANDY McKEE Oct. 23, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall ANJELAH JOHNSON Oct. 24, The Florida Theatre AMON AMARTH, SABATON, SKELETONWITCH Oct. 25, Freebird Live PAUL McCARTNEY Oct. 25, Veterans Memorial Arena PAINT FUMES Oct. 29, Underbelly DAVID COOK Oct. 31, Jack Rabbits DUVAL HALLOWEEN Oct. 31, Underbelly MAYSA Nov. 1, Ritz Theatre SUSAN BOYLE Nov. 6, T-U Center’s Moran Theater CASTING CROWNS Nov. 6, Veterans Memorial Arena MATISYAHU Nov. 12, The Florida Theatre CELTIC THUNDER Nov. 15, The Florida Theatre MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS Nov. 15, T-U Center PIERCE PETTIS Dec. 11, Mudville Music Room A PETER WHITE CHRISTMAS: PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, MINDI ABAIR Dec. 16, The Florida Theatre JOE BONAMASSA Dec. 17, The Florida Theatre BAD SANTA, GRANT PEEPLES Dec. 18, Mudville Music Room ARLO GUTHRIE ALICE’S RESTAURANT MASSACREE Jan. 20, The Florida Theatre KATHLEEN MADIGAN Jan. 22, The Florida Theatre ABBA THE CONCERT Jan. 24, The Florida Theatre TIME JUMPERS & VINCE GILL Feb. 7, The Florida Theatre JOHN HAMMOND Feb. 20, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH
DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049 John Springer every Tue.-Wed. Aaron Bing at 6 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DOG STAR TAVERN, 10 N. Second St., 277-8010 Working Class Stiff at 9:30 p.m. every Tue. PALACE SALOON, 117 Centre St., 491-3332 Buck Smith every Tue. THE SURF, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 491-8999 DJ Roc every Wed. Honey Badgers every Sat.
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
MVP’S SPORTS GRILLE, 12777 Atlantic Blvd., 221-1090 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFE, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores at 9 p.m. every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave., 387-3582 DJ Keith every Tue. DJ Free every Fri. DJ SuZi-Rok every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Sat. MOJO NO. 4, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670 Live music every Fri. & Sat.
BEACHES
(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
200 FIRST STREET, Courtyard, Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music on Fri. & Sat. BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Billy Bowers at 5:30 p.m. on July 3. 4Play at 6 p.m. on July 5. Open mic at 5:30 p.m. every Wed. Live music every Thur.-Sun. CANTINA MAYA, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-3227 Live music on July 4 CASA MARINA HOTEL, 691 First St. N., 270-0025 Charlie Walker at 2 p.m. on July 6 CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595 Irish music at 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 Live music on July 4 & 5. Red Beard & Stinky E at 10 p.m. every Thur. FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 E. Sailfish Dr., Atlantic Beach, 246-4293 The Firewater Tent Revival at 10 p.m. on July 4 & 5. Wes Cobb every Thur. Charlie Walker every Mon. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Saltwater Grass, Bonnie Blue, Squeedlepuss at 8 p.m. on July 3. The Pure Zeppelin Experience at 8 p.m. on July 4. Supervillains, Prideless, Prime Trees, Sunspots at 8 p.m. on July 5. Highdro Vegas on July 11. Legit, G Mayn Frost, Askmeificare, Alcatraz, Pinkykilla, Sylent Vylentz on July 12 ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 108 First St., Neptune Beach, 372-0943 Live music every Fri. & Sat. JAXON SOCIAL, 1161 Beach Blvd., 595-5660 Live music at 9 p.m. every Sat. LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024 Open mic every Wed. Matt Still 1-4 p.m. every Sun. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Live music at 10 p.m. on July 4 & 5. Barrett Jockers every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Dirty Pete every Sun. Be Easy every Mon. Ryan Campbell every Tue. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Three on July 2. Catfish Alliance on July 3 & 4. Lumagrove Brian Bernard & Anthoney Rooney on July 5 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6-8 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6-9 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer 6-8 p.m. every Thur. NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Live music every Wed.-Sun. NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 372-4105 Job Meiller at 7 p.m. on July 3. Billy Bowers at 7:30 p.m. on July 5 RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877 River City Bluez Band on July 3 THE SHIM SHAM ROOM, 333 First St. N., 372-0781 Live music every Mon. & Thur. DJ Nick Fresh every Fri. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Jaxx or Better at 7:30 p.m. on July 3. Billy Bowers at 7:30 p.m. on July 10
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DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. A Vibrant Lye at 8 p.m. on July 2. The Fritz, Lucky Costello at 11 p.m. on July 4. The Bunny The Bear, I, Omega on July 11. Mister Peterson’s Neighborhood July 12. Live music every Thur.-Sat. & Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 353-4686 The Crowkeepers at 10 p.m. on July 2. Live music every Wed.-Sat. DIVE BAR, 331 E. Bay St., 359-9090 Live music every Fri. & Sat. DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ NickFresh at 9 p.m. every Sat. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Live music every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Fitty Smalls at 7 p.m. on July 2. The Gootch from 8 p.m.-1 a.m. on July 3. Holiday Fingers, Boogie Freaks at 5 p.m. on July 4. Hipp Street, Chrome Heart at 4 p.m. on July 5. 418 Band at 4 p.m. on July 6. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis every Wed. DJ Vinn Thur. DJ 007 every Fri. Bay Street every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Corey Smith, A Thousand Heroes at 7 p.m. on July 2. Old Southern Moonshine Revival at 8 p.m. on July 4. Craig Campbell at 6 p.m. on July 5. Aaron Lewis on July 11. Joe Buck, Big Tasty every Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 353-6067 Purple 7’s, Ken South Rock, Scavuzzos, Early Disclaimers, Tomboi, White Gold at 8 p.m. July 2. Guantanamo Baywatch, Wet Nurse, The Woolly Bushmen, The Mold, Twinki at 9 p.m. July 5. Backtrack, Harm’s Way, Expire, Turnstile, Suburban Scum, Downpresser, Iron Mind, Freedom at 9 p.m. July 6. Kool Keith, Tough Junkie & The FFJBmusic Team, Twinki at 9 p.m. July 11
FLEMING ISLAND
MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Jameyal at 9 p.m. on July 4. Seven Street Band at 9 p.m. on July 5. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MERCURY MOON, 2015 C.R. 220, 215-8999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Open mic 9 p.m. every Thur. Deck music at 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m. Sun. DJ BG every Mon.
at 10 p.m. on July 4. The Woodgrains at 10 p.m. on July 5. DJ Corey B at 7 p.m. every Wed. Live music every Fri. & Sat.
PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY
ISLAND GIRL CIGAR BAR, 820 A1A N., 834-2492 Live music every Fri. & Sat. PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Lance Neely on July 2. Aaron Koerner at 6 p.m. on July 3 & 9, 3 p.m. on July 6. King Eddie & Pili Pili at 8 p.m. on July 4. Mark O’Quinn at 7 p.m. on July 5 TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Deron Baker at 6 p.m. on July 2. Gary Starling Jazz Band at 7:30 p.m. on July 3. Colton McKenna at 7:30 p.m. on July 5. The Rubies at 6 p.m. on July 9. Live music every Wed.-Sat.
RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE
KICKBACKS, 910 King St., 388-9551 Ray & Taylor 8:30 p.m. every Thur. Robby Shenk every Sun. MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 Lauren Slyman at 8 p.m. on July 5. Set It Off, Our Last Night on July 11. Live music every Fri. & Sat. RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Old Time Jam at 7:30 p.m. every Tue. RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Flagship Romance, The 77Ds at 6 p.m. on July 4. Canary in the Coalmine, This Frontier Needs Heroes, Rickolus, The Little Books, Four Families, Al Poindexter & River Rise on July 5
ST. AUGUSTINE
ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Bret Blackshear at 8:30 p.m. on July 5. Open mic with Smokin Joe every Tue. THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 The Committee 7 p.m. on July 4. Buffalo Rose at 2 p.m., The Committee 7 p.m. on July 5. Vinny Jacobs at 2 p.m. on July 6 THE CONCH HOUSE, 57 Comares Ave., 829-8646 Live reggae from 3-7 p.m. on July 6 HARRY’S, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers at 6 p.m. on July 2 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040 Live music every Fri. MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM, 19-1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Live music at 9 p.m. on July 5. Aaron Esposito 9 p.m. every Thur. David Strom at 9 p.m. every Mon. Donny
Brazile 9 p.m. every Tue. TRADEWINDS, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Live music at 9 p.m. July 4 & 5. Matanzas every Sun.-Thur. Elizabeth Roth at 1 p.m. every Sat.
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
BLACKFINN GRILLE, 4840 Big Island Dr., 345-3466 Live music 5 p.m. every Wed., 9 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. SUITE, 4880 Big Island Dr., 493-9305 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat.
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Tommy Harrison Group at 8 p.m. on July 3. Shinobi Ninja, Askmeificare, Viktr at 8 p.m. on July 5. Zak Waters July 7. Black Pussy July 10 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Chris Henry, James Tucker at 7:30 p.m. on July 3. Tommy Womack on July 9
SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS
LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 VJ Didactic at 9 p.m. on July 3. One Wild Night at 9 p.m. on July 4 & 5. Live music every Thur.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955 Charlie Walker at 9:30 p.m. on July 3. Live music every Fri. & Sat. MY PLACE BAR & GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows Rd., 737-5299 Aaron Sheeks on July 2. Dirty Pete on July 3. Fat Cactus every Mon. Chuck Nash every Tue. WILD WING CAFE, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Chris Brinkley on July 2. Chilly Rhino on July 3. Kurt Lanham at 5 p.m. on July 4 WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 DiCarlo Thompson at 8 p.m. on July 3. Oceanstone at 9 p.m. on July 5
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
HWY. 17 ROADHOUSE, 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music at 9 p.m. Fri. & Sat. SANDOLLAR, 9716 Heckscher Dr., 251-2449 Bandontherun at 6 p.m. on July 4. Blistur at 4 p.m. on July 6 THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE, 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 Open mic at 7 p.m. every Thur.
INTRACOASTAL WEST
CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., 645-5162 Live music every Wed., Fri. & Sat. Open mic every Tue. SALSA’S MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 13500 Beach Blvd., 992-8402 Live guitar music 6-9 p.m. every Tue. & Sat. YOUR PLACE, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Clayton Bush at 9:30 p.m. on July 2 & 9
MANDARIN, JULINGTON
GATORS DOCKSIDE, 485 S.R. 13 N., Ste. 1, 230-4353 Live music every Fri. & Sat. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Open mic: Synergy 8 p.m. every Wed. World’s Most Talented Waitstaff 9 p.m. every Fri. MONKEY’S UNCLE, 10503 San Jose Blvd., 260-1349 Live music at 10 p.m. every Sat.
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells, 272-5959 John Michael every Wed.-Sat. PREVATT’S SPORTS BAR, 2620 Blanding Blvd., 282-1564 DJ Tammy 9 p.m. every Wed. THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 Chillakaya
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WHAT A LOSER S
Melissa McCarthy is once again typecast as an obnoxious wacko
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robbing a restaurant, and is arrested. Pearl omeday, Melissa McCarthy will find the meets a guy (Gary Gole) who’ll take her to perfect star vehicle to showcase her talents. bed, though what his son (Mark Duplass) sees Today is not that day. Tammy, the latest in Tammy is never clear. in a series of misfires featuring McCarthy Part of the problem is that McCarthy as a foul-mouthed, irresponsible louse, is keeps playing a loser, and it doesn’t suit her. spectacularly unfunny. It’s the kind of movie Her characters, where afterward the specifically here and filmmakers sit around TAMMY in Identity Thief, a table asking, “What *G@@ do nothing to help went wrong?” and Rated R • Now Playing themselves, and are everyone shrugs reckless, negligent their shoulders in and obnoxious. embarrassment. They’re hard to like. Even her detective in The sad thing is it’s McCarthy’s real-life The Heat was odious. It’s hard to laugh at husband, actor/writer/director Ben Falcone, someone’s jokes when you don’t like her. who leads her astray. As the film opens, The rest of the problem is the entire rest McCarthy’s Tammy stuffs Doritos into her of the movie, starting with the two main mouth as she’s driving and hits a deer. The characters. As Laurel and Hardy taught us, a next time I laugh at an animal abuse joke good comedy duo needs to have a wacko and will be the first. McCarthy, who co-wrote the a straight person. Between Tammy and Pearl, film with Falcone, should’ve known from her participation in The Hangover Part III that car we have two loose cannons, so there’s no one to ground the comedy. This means accidents with animals are never funny. everything is crazy all the time, which gets With her car a wreck, Tammy shows tiresome quickly. up late for work at a fast-food restaurant Worse, it’s only rarely funny. and is fired. According to Tammy, her boss The story wanders aimlessly, just like the (Falcone) is being a jerk, though anyone characters. Pearl says early on that she wants with a half a brain will realize she should’ve to see Niagara Falls, but she and Tammy are been fired long ago. Upon arriving home, so intent on being misfits that we’d feel sorry Tammy sees her husband (Nat Faxon) having for Niagara Falls if they made it. This is a road a romantic dinner with their neighbor (Toni trip movie featuring the zany adventures of Collette), so Tammy leaves in a huff. She two criminals with no redeeming qualities. stomps a few houses down the street to her Watching Tammy is the equivalent of mother’s (Allison Janney) place, where she McCarthy desperately flailing her arms for finds little comfort or help, except from her attention and not finding anyone who gives grandma, Pearl (Susan Sarandon). a damn. Now she needs to help herself by With an agreement that they leave playing a different character. You can do it, town together, Pearl, a diabetic alcoholic Melissa. We still believe. nymphomaniac, allows Tammy to drive her car, and off they go. Soon Tammy breaks a Dan Hudak jet ski, ruins the car, dances on her way into mail@folioweekly.com
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MAGIC LANTERNS
LEGENDS NEVER DIE I
n a short preface to The Last Kind Words Saloon, Larry McMurtry’s new novel about Wyatt Earp, Doc Holliday and the gunfight at the OK Corral, the Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lonesome Dove acknowledges that “I had the great director John Ford in mind when I wrote this book; he famously said that when you had to choose between history and legend, print the legend. And so I’ve done.” Tim Dorsey’s riotous Torpedo Juice (2005), coincidentally the novel I read just before reading McMurtry’s, also included an epigraph attributed to Doc Holliday as his dying words: “Now this is funny.” Clearly, all the signposts indicated I needed to return “to those golden days of yesteryear” when Earp and Holliday trod the big screen, and where better to start than John Ford’s seminal classic My Darling Clementine (1946), starring Henry Fonda as Wyatt, Victor Mature as Doc, and wily old Walter Brennan (only 52 at the time) as the villainous Clanton patriarch? The most historically inaccurate of all the films, Ford’s black-and-white cinematic poem is one of the best in terms of evoking a legendary past about family ties, heroism and a vanishing frontier. Facts be damned, Ford might have said; this is the way it should have been. Eleven years later in Gunfight at the OK Corral, Burt Lancaster and Kirk Douglas teamed up as Wyatt and Doc in what should have been a much better film than it was. Playing almost as loosely with the facts as Ford, director John Sturges spends too much time on the ladies in the men’s lives to no real effect except eye-candy. Douglas is quite good as the consumptive Doc, but Lancaster is disappointingly wooden. The villains in this version are just as dull, with the exception of a very young Dennis Hopper as Billy Clanton. Only in the concluding shootout does Sturges’ film ironically come alive. Ten years on, with Last Train from Gun Hill (1959) and The Magnificent Seven (1960) under his belt, Sturges redeemed himself with Hour of the Gun (1967). Opening with a historically accurate depiction of the famous gunfight, the movie focuses more on its aftermath as Earp (James Garner) and Doc (Jason Robards) battle the surviving Ike Clanton (Robert Ryan) and his minions in and out of a court of law. Bolstered by terrific performances from the three leads, Hour of the Gun is a convincing study of the cost of vengeance and the power of friendship. The gunfights in the third film are spare but convincing, and with no female distractions at hand, Hour of the Gun focuses on the complex relationship between the embittered lawman and the consumptive killer. The ’40s and ’60s are generally considered the Golden Age of the Hollywood Western, but Wyatt and Doc continued to live and fight again in Frank Perry’s Doc (1971) with Stacy Keach as the doomed gambler and Harris Yulin as an utterly demythologized Wyatt. Kurt Russell and Val Kilmer played the lawman and his friend in Tombstone (1994), a real shoot’em-up, then Kevin Costner and Dennis Quaid assayed the same roles in Wyatt Earp (1995). Which is best? Which is true? Who cares? The legends live on to fight another day. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
FILM RATINGS **** LUCILLE BLUTH
***@ SOPHIA PETRILLO
**@@ ENDORA
*@@@ MARIE BARONE
OTHER FILMS SUMMER MOVIE CLASSICS The annual series, celebrating movie anniversaries, continues with The NeverEnding Story, marking 30 years and starring Noah Hathaway and Barret Oliver, at 2 p.m. on July 6 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $7.50 each; $45 for 10, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com. NIGHT OWL CINEMA The Hunger Games: Catching Fire screens at 8 p.m. on July 6 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S.; free, 209-0367, staugamphitheatre.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA Obvious Child opens this week. Jaws runs 7 p.m. July 4, A Hard Day’s Night at 7 p.m. July 5, 2 p.m. July 6. 22 Jump Street and Chef also show at 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Freaky Friday continues the Summer Kids Series at 11 a.m. July 2 and 5. Cinema Camp for Gifted Kids, rising first-eighth graders, is 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-11 and 14-18; for details, email shana@sunraycinema.com. LATITUDE 30 MOVIES Captain America: The Winter Soldier screens at Latitude 30’s CineGrille Theater, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555. WGHF IMAX THEATER Transformers: Age of Extinction, Island of Lemurs: Madagascar and D-Day Normandy screen at World Golf IMAX, St. Augustine, worldgolfimax.com.
NOW SHOWING 22 JUMP STREET ***G Rated R The sequel is funnier, cleverer, wittier, snarkier and morer. Cops Schmidt (Jonah Hill) and Jenko (Channing Tatum) have “graduated” to going undercover at Metro City State College, investigating a drug case that’s “just like last time.” This movie is as big, loud, actiony and goofy as an action comedy sequel can be, and yet it’s (mostly) not stupid, sexist or homophobic. There’s a running joke about how Jenko, who’s dumber than a bag of Glocks, sometimes realizes this, and laments how it limits him. “Fuck you, brain,” he says, rather sadly, to himself, and it zings by before you realize how brilliant that is. — MaryAnn Johanson AMERICA Rated PG-13 The documentary from filmmaker, writer and political pundit Dinesh D’Souza offers the idea that actual factual American history is morphing into a story of rampant plunder and exploitation. AUTONAGAR SURYA Not Rated The political thriller stars Naga Chaitanya and Samantha; in Telugu. CHEF **G@ Rated R Writer-actor-director Jon Favreau’s pleasant dramedy is nice to look at, but shapeless and slight. Carl Casper (Favreau) is an average chef for an average restaurateur (Dustin Hoffman) who fires him when a critic pans the place. He gets a food truck, which reignites his passion for cooking. Costars Oliver Platt, John Leguizamo, Emjay Anthony, Scarlett Johansson, Amy Sedaris and a hilariously manic Robert Downey Jr. — Jeff Meyers DELIVER US FROM EVIL Rated R “Inspired by the Actual Accounts of an NYPD Sergeant,” scream the promo materials. So it’s 90 minutes of selfies with strippers, arbitrary stop-and-frisk harassment runs and Sbarro farts? DON’T. I. WISH. It’s more demonic-possession huggermugger – this time culled from the memoirs of Ralph Sarchie, who teamed up with a Catholic priest to combat the sinister forces threatening the Big Apple. Of course, that little operation de-prioritized another sinister force that was threatening the Big Apple: the Catholic Church. The movie version stars Eric Bana, whose career has now literally gone to hell. — Steve Schneider EARTH TO ECHO Rated PG If you’re ever worried that something you say or do might piss off Steven Spielberg – and yes, I know that’s probably a likelier element of my life than yours – remember his lawyers apparently couldn’t do anything to stop Earth to Echo, a family sci-fi adventure in which a bunch of concerned kids try to help a stranded alien find his way home. Wait, I’m not finished! The poster shows a human kid’s finger reaching toward the alien in a
JAWS
7 p.m. July 4 at Sun-Ray Cinema gesture of healing friendship, the scene bathed in a serene blue light. Jesus, all that Jurassic money, and his people can’t even get off a good cease-and-desist? Then again, the trogs on IMDb think it’s ripped off from Spielberg’s Super 8 instead. So maybe there’s some sort of legal loophole when you bite two of a guy’s properties at once? Guess I’ve got nothing to worry about, so here goes: Hey, Steve! The Terminal blew big dog! — S.S. EDGE OF TOMORROW ***G Rated PG-13 Filmmaker Doug Liman directs the sci-fi action drama with Tom Cruise as a smarmy Army major, Brendan Gleason as a hardcore Army general and Emily Blunt as a soldier with a weird backstory, embroiled in an alien invasion that brings out the worst in everybody. — M.J. EK VILLAIN Not Rated The Bollywood rom-thriller costars Sidharth Malhotra, Riteish Deshmukh and Shraddha Kapoor.
THE FAULT IN OUR STARS Rated PG-13 John Green’s novel about young cancer patients in love yields a date movie/weeper. When the book came out, the critical praise it got was interrupted only by a Daily Mail pan that consigned it to the “Sick-Lit” subgenre of juvie fiction (yes, that’s a thing). One detail to watch: In the book, our heroes bond over V for Vendetta, and if that’s in the movie, it means someone’s finally going to see V for Vendetta. — S.S. HOW TO TRAIN YOUR DRAGON 2 ***G Rated PG The sequel picks up five years on; seaside Viking village Berk is experiencing a new normal of dragons as trusted companions. Costars the voices of Gerard Butler, Cate Blanchett, Jay Baruchel, Craig Ferguson, America Ferrera, Jonah Can’t-Stop-Starring Hill, Christopher Mintz-Plase and Kristen Wiig. — Scott Renshaw JERSEY BOYS *G@@ Rated R Director Clint Eastwood’s film adaptation of the Broadway and West End hit, about the rapid rise of the now-legendary Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons is a stodgy mess with a bland cast in a rags-toriches story told before with far more emotional richness and cultural insight. Costars Vincent Piazza, John Lloyd Young, Steve Schirripa, Christopher Walken, Erich Bergen and Michael Lomenda. — M.J. MALEFICENT Rated PG When Wicked let grade-school girls and middle-aged homosexuals reimagine The Wizard of Oz from the villain’s point of view, the Disney Company’s rodent ears shot up: “Hah! We’ve got a buttload of public-domain baddies,” they chortled. We see the messy Sleeping Beauty deal played out according to its antagonist queen (Angelina Jolie) – the only original character we know. — S.S. OBVIOUS CHILD ***G Rated R Crude Brooklyn standup comic Donna (Jenny Slate) gets dumped, gets sad and sloppy-drunk, sleeps with a stranger, gets pregnant, decides to get an abortion. In between is the messy, funny, peripatetic
business of waking up, going to work, having dinner, even when there’s a Planned Parenthood appointment circled on the calendar. Emotionally troubled but constitutionally tough, Donna goes about her days – what else can she do? — Kimberley Jones
THE ROVER Rated R David Michod’s filmmaking debut, Animal Kingdom, depicted the travails of an Australian crime family. Here, he’s gone full-bore apocalyptic, joining the action 10 years after a complete bottoming-out of the world economy. The setting is still Down Under, and the cast still features Guy Pearce (since nobody in America is gonna pay jacksquat to see an Aussie movie that doesn’t have Pearce). The narrative focus is both more expansive and more intimate, as Pearce’s character traverses the outback hellscape on a righteous quest to retrieve … his car. Hey, it worked for Mel Gibson, right? (Making movies about a postapocalyptic Australia, I mean; not having a car.) — S.S. TAMMY *G@@ Rated R Reviewed in this issue. THINK LIKE A MAN TOO Rated PG-13 The first Think Like a Man answered one of modern society’s nagging questions: “Who in the name of all that’s holy would take relationship advice from Steve Harvey?” This one tackles a more pressing issue: “Who would take relationship advice from the guy twice?” Couples go to Las Vegas for a multiple wedding, but the lures of Sin City cause their best-laid plans to go astray. That’s a big “NO” to having your nuptials in America’s capital of toilet-derived syphilis and instant bankruptcy. Damn, this is priceless wisdom, playa! — S.S. TRANSFORMERS: AGE OF EXTINCTION Rated PG-13 Is there life after Shia LeBeouf? More to the point, is there life for Shia LeBeouf? Now that the tweeter ya love to hate decided his Joaquin Phoenix act wasn’t working for him, there’s a huge opp for another allegedly corporeal actor to line up with the uppity Datsuns that are the real stars of the franchise. The fourth Trannies flick has a whole new cast of humans, led by unencumbered-by-self-awareness Mark Wahlberg. Marky’s performance in Extinction is quite the meme thanks to the trailer which made the line “I tink we just found a Transfomah!” an instant target for our society’s Chris Hardwicks. (Note to Hollywood: He who loses Hardwick has lost the nation.) Director Michael Bay is back – what does the Orson Welles of tinting and detailing promise for No. 4? “This is a much more cinematic one,” Bay told Yahoo UK (thus distinguishing it from previous outings, which were apparently live radio plays). He said it’d be “less goofy.” So, for reference: The plot depicts a new era for Autobots, as cars-that-turn-into-robots are joined for the first time on screen by Dinobots, robots taking the form of dinosaurs. Yep, nothin’ but hard-nosed realism as far as the eye can see. — S.S. X-MEN: DAYS OF FUTURE PAST ***G Rated PG-13 Bryan Singer’s action-packed film costars Michael Fassbender and Nicholas Hoult.
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SHREK THE MUSICAL An ogre, a donkey and a princess try to save a swamp, through July 27 (Doors, 5:30 p.m. Tue.Sun.; matinees, 11 a.m. Sat., noon Sun.) at Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $38-$55, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. OLIVER! The musical adaptation of Dickens’ classic story is staged at 7:30 p.m. July 3-5 and at 2 p.m. July 5-6 on Limelight Theatre’s Matuza Main Stage, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $25, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org. 33 VARIATIONS Moisés Kaufman’s 33 Variations examines death and obsession, jumping between Beethoven’s pursuit of the 33 Variations and a musicologist’s battle with ALS, in The 5 & Dime’s second collaboration with the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens. Presented 6 p.m. dinner, 7:30 p.m. show, July 18, 19, 25 and 26; 12:30 p.m. brunch, 2 p.m. show, July 20 and 27 at 829 Riverside Ave., Riverside, $37 with dining, $15 show only, the5anddime.org. SWAMP RADIO SUMMER PERFORMANCE Swamp Radio, a live radio show with stories, interviews, and music presents its summer episode, themed Summer in the Ancient City, and including a performance by The WillowWacks, at 7:30 p.m. July 18 and 19 in Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine, $25 for adults, $20 for students, swampradiojax.com. THE WIZ As part of its Aurora Jacksonville Black Arts Festival, Stage Aurora Theatrical Company performs The Wiz, at 7 p.m. July 18, 2 and 6 p.m. July 19 at Stage Aurora, inside Gateway Town Center, 5188 Norwood Ave., Northside, $15-$25, 765-7373, stageaurora.org. Top Chef Extravaganza and Aurora Youth Talent Explosion are also featured. RENT Those impoverished young bohemians are negotiating dreams, loves DEPARTING: Dorian Eng’s Chinese and Japanese art, Temari and Yubinuki, remains on display through July 7 in the Connector Bridge and conflicts. Staged at 8 p.m. July 18, 19, Art display case at the Jacksonville International Airport. 24-26 and 31, Aug. 1, 2, 7-9; 2 p.m. July 20, 27, Aug. 3 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $25-$28, 249-0289, SUMMER YOUTH THEATER WORKSHOP Orange Park playersbythesea.org. Community Theatre offers the workshop for kids ages 7-14, SID THE SCIENCE KID The award-winning, animated held from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. July 7-25, Mon.-Fri., $225 ($215 for science kid from PBS Kids is on from 10 a.m-3 p.m. July FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK 5-9 p.m. July 2 and every additional children in the same family). At the end of camp 19 at Museum of Science & History, 1025 Museum Circle, first Wed., featuring more than 13 live music venues, more there are three productions of School House Rock Jr., at 7 Southbank, free with admission, 366-6674, themosh.org. than 13 hotspots open after 9 p.m. and 50 total participating p.m. July 25 and 26 and 2 p.m. July 27, 2900 Moody Ave., venues, spanning 15 blocks in Downtown Jacksonville. Orange Park, 276-2599, opct.org. downtownjacksonville.org/marketing; iloveartwalk.com. THE BOY FROM OZ Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre PAUL HOOPER The Charlotte native and comedy festival FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK The tour of Art Galleries of St. auditions for The Boy from Oz, with more than 12 roles veteran embraces the uncomfortable and dysfunctional, 8 Augustine is held July 4 and every first Fri., with more than 15 available as well as an ensemble of 6-8 males and females, p.m. July 3 and 5 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., galleries participating, 829-0065. 2 p.m. July 12 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 Ocean Mandarin, $10-$12, 292-4242, comedyzone.com. DOWNTOWN FRIDAY MARKET Arts & crafts and local produce, Blvd., 249-7177, abettheatre.com. Performance dates are MATTHEW LUMPKIN Comedian Lumpkin performs a “Rated 10 a.m.-2 p.m. July 4 and every Fri. at The Jacksonville Sept. 5-21. Soft-R” show at 8:04 p.m. July 3 and 5 and 10:10 p.m. July Landing, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 353-1188. FOOD AND CLIMATE The ongoing program Great Decisions 5 at the Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Independence Day performance is designed to engage citizens in learning about the world. Southside, $6-$25 (free for military and dependents), with Flagship Romance 6-7:30 p.m., 77D’s 8-9:45 p.m. on Scholars from JU and UNF lead the discussion, 6:30-8:30 p.m. 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com. July 4. River Ruckus features Al Poindexter & River Rise July 10 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park JAMES YON Comedian Yon performs at 8 p.m. July 4 and 10:30 a.m.-12:15 p.m., Celebrity River Jump 12:30-1:25 Blvd., Southside, free, 630-4655. 9:30 p.m. July 5 at Latitude 30, 10370 Philips Highway, p.m., Canary in the Coalmine 1:30-3:30 p.m., This Frontier BLACK & WHITE: PHOTOJOURNALISM PANEL DISCUSSION Southside, 365-5555, latthirty.com. Needs Heroes 4-5:30 p.m., and RickoLus, The Little Books, Experts from journalism, contemporary art and publishing CHICAGO STACKED The all-female improv group from Four Families 6-9 p.m. on July 5. Local and regional art, local debate aspects of The New York Times Magazine Photographs Chicago performs 8:04 p.m. July 9 at the Comedy Club of music, food artists and a farmers market are featured, 10 exhibit at 7 p.m. July 10 at Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, jacksonvillecomedy.com. a.m.-4 p.m. July 5 and every Sat. under the Fuller Warren Jacksonville, 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, free, 366-6911, DOMINIQUE The Tom Joyner Morning Show comedian has Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, mocajacksonville.org. appeared on Def Comedy Jam and Jamie Foxx’s Laffapalooza. riversideartsmarket.com. SAVE YOUR SANITY SUNDAYS Jennifer O’Donnell of She performs 8 p.m. July 10-12 and 10 p.m. July 12 at The JAX BEACH ART WALK More than 30 local artists display Chamblin BookMine leads a workshop on creating visual Comedy Zone, $15-$18, comedyzone.com. works, 5-9 p.m. July 8 and every second Tue., along First journals with media, materials and methods, 2 p.m. July 13, MAD COWFORD COMEDY REVUE The Mad Cowford troupe Street between Beach Boulevard and Fifth Avenue North, Jax 20 and 27 at 229 N. Hogan St., Downtown, $20 for members, performs Way Off Broadway, a comedy revue combining Beach, betterjaxbeach.com/jax-beach-art-walk.html. $15 for nonmembers. improve and sketch comedy, in celebration of Cowford’s ARTRAGEOUS ART WALK Downtown Fernandina Beach GET INTO THE CHARACTER ZONE This one-week camp, eighth anniversary, 8 p.m. July 19 at Theatre Jacksonville, galleries are open for self-guided tours, 5:30-8:30 p.m. July open to kids in grades 5-10, builds listening, blocking and $20, theatrejax.com, madcowford.com. 12 and every second Sat., 277-0717, ameliaisland.com. projection skills, 9 a.m. July 14-18 at Players by the Sea, 106 N. Sixth St., Jax Beach, $175, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. CAMP-A-GO-GO This one-week creative drama camp for kids in grades 1-4 encompasses theater games, storytelling, dress LIVE DRUM CIRCLE The Jacksonville Beach Drum Circle plays ALEXANDER BREST MUSEUM & GALLERY Jacksonville up, pantomime, singing and dancing; 9 a.m. July 14-18 at a range of styles, from Latin and Caribbean to African and University, 2800 University Blvd. N., Arlington, 256-7371, Players by the Sea, $175, 249-0289, playersbythesea.org. freestyle, 7 p.m. July 4 and every first Fri. near 18th Avenue arts.ju.edu. The permanent collection features carved ivory, North in Jax Beach. All skill levels welcome, 535-8507. Chinese porcelain, pre-Colombian artifacts and more. PORTRAIT PAINTING SESSION Live model portrait painting AMELIA ISLAND MUSEUM OF HISTORY 233 S. Third St., JOHN THOMAS GROUP 4-6 p.m. July 6 at Culhane’s Irish Pub, with Elbert Shubert. Artists bring supplies, 9 a.m. July 5, 229 N. Fernandina Beach, 261-7378, ameliamuseum.org. The 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595. Hogan St., Downtown, $5 for members, $10 for nonmembers. children’s exhibit Discovery Ship allows kids to pilot the ship, IMPROV FOR ADULTS Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre’s SUMMER JAZZ SERIES Nick Colionne, Jessy J and Nate hoist flags and learn about the history of Fernandina’s harbor. four-week course is led by actor Gary Baker; $85, 2-4 p.m. Mitchell, 5 p.m. July 13 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, free. CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside July 6, 13, 20 and 27 at Adele Grage Cultural Center, 716 JAZZ IN PONTE VEDRA Gary Starling Group (Carol Sheehan, Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. Collector’s Choice: Inside the Ocean Blvd., 249-7177, abettheatre.com. Billy Thornton, Peter Miles) 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. at Hearts and Minds of Regional Collectors, through Sept. 14. CREATIVE DRAMA SUMMER CAMPS ABET offers kids in Table 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515. The Human Figure: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti is on display grades 1 and 2 theater games, music, dance, improv and JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist through September. A Commemoration of the Civil Rights storytelling, 9 a.m. July 7-11; camp for grades 3-7 is held Taylor Roberts, 9:30 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, Movement: Photography from the High Museum of Art is on July 14-25 (9 a.m. Mon.-Fri.) at ABET, abettheatre.com. 910 King St., 388-9551. display through Nov. 2.
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OUT WITH THE TIDE: Marsha Glaziere’s Eclectic Coffee Spots in Puget Sound, a collection of paintings, photographs and impressions, concludes its run in Concourse A and C display cases on July 5. MANDARIN MUSEUM & HISTORICAL SOCIETY 11964 Mandarin Rd., 268-0784, mandarinmuseum.net. The exhibit The Maple Leaf, which features artifacts and information from the Civil War era, runs through December. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., Downtown, 366-6911, mocajacksonville.com. The exhibit New York Times Magazine Photographs, curated by Kathy Ryan and Lesley Martin, through Aug. 24. Scott Ingram exhibits a survey collection of drawings and objects through Aug. 24. Free admission 5-9 p.m. every Thur., through Aug. 24. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Uncovering the Past: Archaeological Discoveries of North Florida is on display through August. First Friday Cosmic Concerts feature the music of Jimmy Buffett, Laseropolis, Pink Floyd or Metallica, among other bands, every first Fri. (rotating bands’ music). VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine, 825-1000, staugustine-450.com/journey. Journey: 450 years of the African-American Experience is exhibited through July 15. WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM Honoring the Legacy: A Tribute to African-Americans in Golf – an exhibit featuring photographs, audio, video and memorabilia from the late 1800s to the present – is on permanent display.
GALLERIES
THE ART CENTER PREMIER GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757. In Jacksonville Life: Things That Made Our City Great, artists display works that pertain to images of the city, through July 8. Sand and Sea: Two Elements, Infinite Visions features art that depicts water and water sports, on display July 10-Sept 2. BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, Riverside, 855-1181. Eric Gillyard’s exhibit of new collage works, Vagaries of Fiction, opened July 1; it’s on display through August. THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614. Under the Tall Sky, an exhibit of mixed-media works by Barbara Holmes-Fryfield and ceramic sculptures by Fay Samimi, is on display through July 3. FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart.com. The 12th annual Sea Turtle Show – featuring clay, jewelry, paintings, photography, metal and glass in sea turtle themes – continues through July 7. The exhibit is a Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol fundraiser. FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Rd., Southside,
425-2845, floridamininggallery.com. Diogenes The Dog & Ryan Rummel’s work is displayed through July 3. HASKELL GALLERY & JIA DISPLAY CASES Jacksonville International Airport, 2400 Yankee Clipper Dr., 741-3546. Dorian Eng’s Chinese and Japanese art, Temari and Yubinuki, is on view through July 7 in the Connector Bridge Art display case. Marsha Glaziere’s Eclectic Coffee Spots in Puget Sound, a collection of paintings, photographs and impressions, continues through July 5 in Concourse A and C display cases. LUFRANO INTERCULTURAL GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Student Union, Southside, 620-2475. Indigenous bird paintings are on display in Anthony Whiting: Florida’s Wild Birds, through Aug. 6. PLUM GALLERY 9 Aviles St., St. Augustine, 825-0069, plumartgallery.com. American Craftsmen – mixed-media sculptures, handcrafted furniture, stained glass and linocut prints – by Nicola Barsaleau, Meagan Chaney Gumpert, Jessie Cook, Duke Darnold and Rachel deCuba, is on display through August. ROTUNDA GALLERY St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. St. Augustine Camera Club’s third annual Juried Member Photography Show, is on display through July 24. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The annual Honors Show features new works by artists who have won past exhibits; on display through July 6. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 553-6361, southlightgallery.com. Members’ Choice, an invitational exhibit juried by Southlight members, displays works by Diantha York-Ripley, Shellie Thies, Lucy Clark, Troy Eittreim, Cathy Berse, Daniel Kraus, Virginia Cantore, Jami Childers, Sully Fontaine, Jeffrey Luque, Jessica Becker, Michael D. Glinski, Raquel Tripp, Margo Buccini and Wendy Tatter. A reunion show – featuring new works by former Southlight Gallery members – celebrates the gallery’s fifth anniversary. Linda Grenville performs 6-9 p.m. July 2 for the opening of both exhibits, which are on display 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Tue.-Fri. through July 18.
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Average Entrée Cost $ = Less than $8 $$ = $8- $14 $$$ = $15- $22 $$$$ = $23 & up BW = Beer/Wine FB = Full Bar K = Kids’ Menu TO = Take Out B = Breakfast R = Brunch L = Lunch D = Dinner Bite Club = Hosted a free Folio Weekly Bite Club tasting. Join at fwbiteclub.com. BOJ = 2013 Best of Jax winner F = FW distribution spot
AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH, YULEE
29 SOUTH EATS, 29 S. Third St., 277-7919. F In historic downtown, the popular bistro’s Chef Scotty Schwartz serves traditional world cuisine with a modern twist. $$ L Tue.-Sat.; D Mon.-Sat.; R Sun. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F Southern hospitality in an upscale waterfront spot; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB K L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269. F In a historic building, family-owned spot serves worldly fare: homemade veggie burgers, fresh seafood, made-from-scratch desserts. Dine in or on oak-shaded patio. Karibrew Pub offers beer brewed onsite. $$ FB K TO R, Sun.; L D Daily CIAO ITALIAN BISTRO, 302 Centre St., 206-4311. Owners Luke and Kim Misciasci offer fine dining: veal piccata, rigatoni Bolognese, antipasto; house specialties are chicken Ciao, homemade-style meat lasagna. $ L Fri. & Sat.; D Nightly DAVID’S RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 802 Ash St., 310-6049. In Historic District. Fresh seafood, prime aged meats, rack of lamb served in an elegant, chic spot. $$$$ FB D Nightly DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 474313 E. S.R. 200, 491-3469. 450077 S.R. 200, Callahan, 879-0993. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444. F In a renovated 1887 shotgun house. Favorites: jambalaya, French toast, mac-n-cheese, vegan, vegetarian selections. Dine inside or on the porch. $$ FB K B L D Daily LULU’S at Thompson House, 11 S. Seventh St., 432-8394. F Creative lunch: po’boys, salads, little plates. Dinner: fresh local seafood, Fernandina shrimp. Reservations recommended. $$$ BW K TO R Sun.; L D Tue.-Sat. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400. F BOJ winner. Northern-style pizzas, with more than 20 toppings, are served by the pie or the slice. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE MUSTARD SEED CAFE, 833 TJ Courson Rd., 2773141. Awarded Snail of Approval. Casual organic eatery and juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juice, coffee, herbal tea. $$ TO B L Mon.-Sat. THE PECAN ROLL BAKERY, 122 S. Eighth St., 491-9815. Sweet and savory pastries, cookies, cakes and breads. Everything’s made from scratch. $ TO B L Wed.-Sun. PLAE, 80 Amelia Village Cir., 277-2132. Bite Club. Omni Plantation Spa & Shops. Bistro-style venue serves whole fried fish and duck breast. Outdoor dining. $$$ FB D Mon.Sat. SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811. F See ICW sunsets from second-story outdoor bar. Owners T.J. and Al offer local seafood, Mayport shrimp, fish tacos, po’boys, original broiled cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 2776652. F BOJ winner. Oceanfront place serves awardwinning handmade crab cakes, fresh seafood, fried pickles. Outdoor dining, open-air 2nd fl oor, balcony. $$ FB K L D Daily TIMOTI’S FRY SHAK, 21 N. Third St., 310-6550. F Casual seafood place has blackboard specials and fresh, local wildcaught shrimp, fish and oysters, supporting local fishermen, farmers and brewers. $ BW K L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. 8th St., 261-6310. F This spot in an old gas station offers blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L Mon.-Sat.
ARLINGTON, REGENCY
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 9119 Merrill Rd., Ste. 19 & 20, 745-9301. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8818 Atlantic Blvd., 720-0106. See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily
AVONDALE, ORTEGA
THE CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966. F BOJ winner. Middle Eastern/Mediterranean fare. Patio, hookah lounge. Wi-Fi, bellydancers. $$ BW L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES, 3543 St. Johns Ave., 829-5790. F In Green Man Gourmet. Wines, spices, fresh fruit ice pops and Belgian chocolates. See Ponte Vedra. $$ TO ESPETO BRAZILIAN STEAK HOUSE, 4000 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 40, 388-4884. F Churrascaria gauchos carve the meat onto your plate from serving tables. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sun. THE FOX RESTAURANT, 3580 St. Johns Ave., 387-2669. F Owners Ian & Mary Chase offer fresh diner fare: burgers, meatloaf, fried green tomatoes, desserts. Breakfast all day. Local landmark for 50+ years. $$ BW K L D Daily HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631. F Locally owned and operated for 20-plus years, the
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American pub serves 1/2-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 4530 St. Johns Ave., 388-8828. F See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., 381-6670. F BOJ. See Beaches. $$ FB L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 Pinegrove Ave., 389-8655. F BOJ winner. 40+ years. Cuban sandwiches, burgers, subs, wraps, homemade chicken salad, in a family spot. Onsite butcher cuts USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. $ BW TO B L D Mon.-Sat. SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000. F Down-home fare, from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Mon.-Sat., B Sat.
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, Ste. 3, 10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., 519-8000. F Family-owned-andoperated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, strombolis, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs, desserts. Delivery. $$ BW K TO L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777. F Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 8206 Philips Hwy., 732-9433. F See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows, 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows, 739-2498. F See Orange Park. $ TO L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649. F Relaxed, family-owned place serves homestyle cuisine. Local faves include spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Outside dining; HD TVs. $$ BW K TO L D Daily SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 8133 Point Meadows Dr., 519-0509. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K L D Daily ZESTY INDIA, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 329-3676. Asian methodology melds with European template to create dishes like tandoori lamb chops, rosemary tikka. Vegetarian items cooked separately in vegetable oil. $ BW TO L D Tue.-Sun.
BEACHES
(Locations are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.)
AL’S PIZZA, 303 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Ctr., Atlantic Beach, 249-0002. F BOJ winner. Celebrating more than 20 years, Al’s is a repeat Best Pizza winner in our annual readers’ poll. New York-style and gourmet pizzas. All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily BREEZY COFFEE SHOP CAFE, 235 Eighth Ave. S., 2412211. F Casual, family-owned shop serves fresh-baked goods, espressos, locally roasted coffees, vegan and glutenfree options. Sandwiches, local beer. $ BW K TO B R L Daily BUDDHA THAI BISTRO, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444. The proprietors are from Thailand; every dish is made with fresh ingredients, beautifully presented. $$ FB TO L D Daily CANTINA MAYA SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-3227. F Great margaritas, great Latin food, burgers, sports on TVs. $$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun. CASA MARIA, 2429 S. Third St., 372-9000. F Familyowned-and-operated place offers authentic Mexican fare: fajitas and seafood dishes, hot sauces made in-house. The specialty is tacos de asada. $ FB K L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356. F BOJ winner. Locally owned and operated for 15+ years, this casual place serves half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, award-winning cheddar fries and sangria. $ BW K L D Daily DELICOMB, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192. Beachfront spot’s sandwiches, paninis, wraps, kimchi, breakfast fare, espresso, seriously dank coffees are all made with natur al and organic ingredients.$$ B, L & D Tue.-Sun. ENGINE 15 BREWING CO., 1500 Beach Blvd., Ste. 217, 249-2337. F BOJ winner. Gastropub fare: soups, flatbreads, sandwiches, including BarBe-Cuban and beer dip. Craft beers and brew groups. $ FB K L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. F Latin American fusion, Southwestern-influenced fare: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches. 100+ tequilas. Outdoor seating. $ FB L D Daily LANDSHARK CAFE, 1728 Third St. N., 246-6024. F Locally owned & operated. Fresh, off-the-boat local seafood, fish tacos, houseground burgers, wings, handcut fries, tater tots; daily specials. $$ FB K L D Daily; R Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495. F See Mandarin. $$ FB TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 N. Third St., 247-9620. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Beaches Town Ctr., Neptune Beach, 249-2922. F Locally roasted coffee, eggs, bagels, flatbreads, sandwiches, desserts. Dine indoors or out, patio and courtyard. $$ BW TO B L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1018 Third St. N., Ste. 2, 241-5600. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop happy hour. $ BW K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. F BOJ
Jimmi Bayer, Tim Buckner and Diane Rukab present classic mocha, frozen turtle caramel mocha and a Salsalita turkey wrap with Boar’s Head turkey, Swiss cheese and ranch in a sun-dried tomato wrap, at The Brick in Avondale.
winner. See San Marco. $$ R B L Daily MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Beaches Town Ctr., Neptune Beach, 249-5573. F Near-the-ocean eatery, 20+ years. Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials. Dine inside or on the patio. Valet parking. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. F BOJ winner. Funky Southern blues kitchen. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, Delta fried catfish, all the sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Ctr., Atlantic Beach, 241-2599. F BOJ winner. David and Matthew Medure fl ippin’ burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, familiar fare, moderate prices. Dine inside or outside. $$ BW L D Daily POE’S TAVERN, 363 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7637. F American gastropub named for the poet. 50+ beers, gourmet burgers, handcut fries, fish tacos, Edgar’s Drunken Chili, daily fish sandwich special. $$ FB K L D Daily RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Ctr., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877. F For 30 years, popular seafood place has scored many awards in our BOJ readers poll. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR, 218 First St., Beaches Town Ctr., Neptune Beach, 246-0881. Beachcasual atmosphere. Faves: fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches. $$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000. F BOJ winner. Full-service bar (with more than 20 beers on tap), TV screens covering entire walls and cheerleader s serving the food. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily
DOWNTOWN
AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324. F New York-style deli offers freshly made fare: subs (3 Wise Guys, Champ), burgers, gyros, breakfast bowls, ranchero wrap, vegetarian dishes. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri. AMERICAN GRILL, Jacksonville Landing, 353-7522. Fullservice restaurant serves traditional fare: pot pies, steaks, burgers, pizza, pot roast, vegetarian dishes. $$ BW L D Daily BENNY’S STEAK & SEAFOOD, Jax Landing, Ste. 175, 301-1014. Steak-and-seafood house serves Continental cuisine with such signature dishes as the Filet Chris tian. $$$ FB K L D Daily CAFÉ NOLA at MOCAJax, 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911. F Shrimp & grits, gourmet sandwiches, fresh fish tacos, homemade desserts. $$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Thur. & ArtWalk CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth St., 356-8282. F Chef Sam Hamidi has been serving genuine Italian fare for 36+ years: veal, seafood, gourmet pizza. The homemade salad dressing is a specialty. $$ BW K L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. CASA MARIA, 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F See Beaches. $ FB K L D Daily CHICAGO PIZZA & SPORTS GRILL, Jax Landing, 354-7747. F Chicago-style deep-dish pizzas, hot dogs, Italian beef dishes from Chicago’s Comastro family. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CHOMP CHOMP, 106 E. Adams St., 762-4667. F Eats at moderate prices – most less than $10. Chef-inspired street food: panko-crusted chicken, burgers, chinois tacos, bahn mi and barbecue. $ L Tue.-Sat.; D Fri. & Sat. CINCO DE MAYO, Jax Landing, 329-2892. Authentic fajitas, tacos, burritos, enchiladas. Dine in or outside. $$ FB L D Daily FIONN MacCOOL’S IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547. BOJ winner. This pub offers casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily HOOTERS, Jax Landing, Ste. 103, 356-5400. The chain, popular for its waitresses, features wings, steamed shrimp, oysters, burgers, seafood, sandwiches. $$ FB TO L D Daily KOJA SUSHI, Ste. 222, Jax Landing, 350-9911. F BOJ winner. Owners John and Tony, in the sushi game for 10+
years, offer sushi, sashimi, and Japanese, Asian, Korean cuisine. Hard-to-find items like baby octopus salad. Dine in or out. $$ FB L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly VILLAGE BREAD CAFE, Ste. 175, Jax Landing, 683-7244. Locally owned; bagels, omelets, sandwiches on homestyle bread, salads, pizzas, pastries. $ TO B L Mon.-Sat. VITO’S ITALIAN CAFE, Jax Landing, Ste. 174, 355-3002. Traditional Italian, Mediterranean fare: pasta, steak, seafood, tiramisu, cannoli. Daily happy hour. $ FB L D Daily ZODIAC GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283. American favorites and Mediterranean fare in a casual atmosphere; panini, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB L Mon.-Fri.
FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F BOJ winner. See Riverside. $ BW TO Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1571 C.R. 220, Ste. 100, 215-2223. F See Mandarin. $$ FB TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club certified. BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $$ FB TO L D Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL, 1605 C.R. 220, 278-9421. F 50+ premium tap domestic, imported beers. Starters, burgers, sandwiches, entrées, made to order with fresh ingredients. Lots of TVs for watching sports. $$ FB K L D Daily WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198. F Real fish camp serves gator tail, freshwater river catfish, daily specials, traditional meals, on Swimming Pen Creek. Outdoor Tiki bar. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.Sun.; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
4 BONES BARBECUE, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 20, 4199855. Classic Southern barbecue: Pulled pork, brisket, chicken, turkey, ribs, chorizo served market-style by the pound. Mac ’n’ cheese, baked beans, cole slaw, green beans. Specialty sandwiches, banana pudding. $ K TO L D Tue.-Sat. AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. Some La Nops have a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily THE TENT HOOKAH LOUNGE, 12041 Beach Blvd., Ste. 4, 551-2962. Authentic fare, hookahs and flavored tobacco, specials and live belly dancing and fl oor seating, in keeping with that authenticity thing. Open late. $ BW L D Daily TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 223-6999. F Locally-owned-and-operated grill serves hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps in a clean, sporty atmosphere. Daily drink specials, HD TVs, pool tables, darts, trivia. Late-night menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly
JULINGTON CREEK
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, St. Johns, 825-4540. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F BOJ winner. See San Marco. $$ R B L Daily TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210 W., Ste. 314, St. Johns, 819-1554. F See Fleming Island. $$ FB K L D Daily
MANDARIN
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. F From the dolmades (stuffed grape leaves) to the baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Athens has all the favorites. G reek
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burgers, salads, sides and desserts – using locally sourced ingredients when possible. $$$ FB K L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $$ BW L D Daily OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch, 900-7730. BOJ winner. Tapas, small plates. Spanish and Italian flavors: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese. 240-bottle wine list, 75 by the glass, craft spirits. Outdoor dining. $$ FB R, Sun.; D Nightly
NAME: Executive Chef Daven Wardynski RESTAURANT: Sunrise Café, Omni Amelia Island Plantation, 39 Beach Lagoon Road, Fernandina Beach BIRTHPLACE: Bay City, Michigan
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FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Blue Hill in upstate New York
SAN JOSE, LAKEWOOD
BEST CUISINE STYLE: Reserved, understated and explosive
CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 1, 737-2874. BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688. F Upscale sushi spot serves fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $$ FB K TO B L D Daily
GO-TO INGREDIENT: Salt IDEAL MEAL: Just-picked, fresh, simple, seasoned WILL NOT CROSS MY LIPS: Frozen proteins INSIDER’S SECRET: Every associate has a value. It’s your job to find out and accent what they’re exceptional at. CELEBRITY SIGHTING @ Sunrise: Duck Dynasty cast, Gov. Scott, Jack Nicholson CULINARY TREAT: Fresh sea urchin beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. DICK’S WINGS, 10391 Old St. Augustine, Ste. 1, 880-7087. F BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040. F American-style steakhouse features Angus steaks, gourmet burgers, ribs, wraps. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat. KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 35, 683-9903. The new place has a wide variety of soups, dumplings, appetizers, salads, bento boxes, sushi, entrées, maki handrolls, sashimi. $$ FB TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F Tamales, fajitas and pork tacos are customer favorites. Some locations offer a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL, 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773. F This casual, family-friendly eatery serves pizzas, sandwiches, grill specials, burgers and pasta dishes. Gluten-free friendly. $ FB K L D Daily RENNA’S PIZZA, 11111 San Jose, Ste. 12, 292-2300. F Casual New York-style pizzeria serves calzones, antipasto, parmigiana, homemade breads. $$ BW K TO L D Daily
ORANGE PARK, MIDDLEBURG
ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007. F Family-owned restaurant has eggplant dishes, manicotti, New York-style pizzas. $$ BW K TO L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 1540 Wells Rd., 269-2122. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959. Southern-style dining. Specialties: New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. KRISTIN’S ON THE RIVER, 2511 Blanding Blvd., 389-9455. This newly re-opened spot serves seafood and American favorites. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 9734 Crosshill Blvd., 908-4250. 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F See Mandarin. $$ FB TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove Springs, 2847789. F All over the area, they pile ’em high and serve ’em fast. Hot/cold subs, soups, salads. $ K TO B L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611. F Wings, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas; 35+ years. Pool tables, darts, foosball, TVs. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA, NW ST. JOHNS
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES, 145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 122, 829-5790. Hand-crafted in onsite factory; premium Belgian chocolate, fruits, nuts and spices. Cookies and popsicles. Your order shipped. $$ TO LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797. Chef David Medure offers global flavors. Small plates, creative drinks, happy hour twice daily. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.
RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE
AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793. BOJ winner. New American favorites with a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Awesome rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1-2, 855-1181. F BOJ winner. Small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412. Made-from-scratch “semi-swanky street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free and vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 5972 San Juan Ave., 693-9258.
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BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474. F BOJ. Juice bar has certified organic fruit, vegetables. Artisanal cheese, 300+ craft/import beer, organic wines, produce, meats, wraps, raw, vegan. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS, 1001 Park St., 508-0342. The spot is based on Asian street vendors. A collection of hawker recipes is served under one roof. $ BW TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 5733 Roosevelt Blvd., Westside, 446-9500. 8102 Blanding Blvd., Westside, 779-1933. F See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 999-4600. F BOJ winner. See San Marco. $$ R B L Daily MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F BOJ winner. See Amelia Island. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434. F Southwestern dishes like fresh fish tacos and chicken enchiladas are popular. Happy hour runs Mon.-Sat. in the upstairs lounge, and all day Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300. F Traditional Irish fare like shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese and fish-n-chips. Outdoor patio dining is available. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0049. F Beer (Bold City, Intuition Ale Works), wine, pizza, hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ FB K TO L D Daily AVILES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-2277. F Hilton Bayfront. Progressive European-flavored menu; made-to-order pasta night, wine dinners, chophouse nights, breakfast buffet. Sun. champagne brunch bottomless mimosas. $$$ FB K B L D Daily CANDLELIGHT SOUTH, 1 Anastasia Blvd., 819-0588. F Brand-new on the island, the casual restaurant originally in Scarsdale, N.Y., offers fish tacos, sandwiches, wings, desserts and sangria. Daily specials. $ BW K TO L D Daily CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA, 146 King St., 494-6658. F New York-style brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats, cheeses, garlic herb wings. Outdoor seating, Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATES, 6 Granada St., 829-5790. In The Market. Wine and chocolate pairings, soft-serve ice cream, a coffee bar, fresh fruit ice pops, cookies. $$ TO CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ BW K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 4010 U.S. 1 S., 547-2669. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655. Updated Southern fare: fresh, local ingredients from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free, too. Fried green tomato bruschetta, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., Anastasia Island, 824-8244. F A mainstay for a quarter-century, Gypsy’s menu changes twice daily. Signature dish is Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily HARRY’S SEAFOOD BAR & GRILLE, 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765. F Cajun, Creole, Southern flavors: fresh seafood, steaks, pork, jambalaya, shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 155 Hampton Point Dr., 230-7879. F See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. See Beaches. $ BW K TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264. F BOJ winner. See Beaches. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818. F BOJ winner. Chef Mas Lui creates 30+ unique sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, Hawaiian-style poke tuna salad. $$-$$$ BW L D Daily TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Place, 547-0240. Fusion spot offers healthy American fare with a Latin flair. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sun.
ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER
MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744. Chef Tom Gray’s place features innovative contemporary American cuisine – seafood, steaks, pork,
SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK, ST. NICHOLAS
BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190. F Pad Thai, curries, sushi. Dine indoors or on the patio. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. THE GROTTO WINE & TAPAS BAR, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. F Varied tapas menu of artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschettas, homestyle cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1631 Hendricks Ave., 399-1768. F See Mandarin. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship restaurant. Fine dining, European-style atmosphere. Artfully presented cuisine, small plates, extensive martini/wine lists. Reservations. $$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701. F BOJ winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily PIZZA PALACE 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F See Baymeadows. $$ BW TO L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE
360° GRILLE, LATITUDE 30, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555. F Seafood, steaks, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, pizza. Dine inside, on patio. Games, movie theater. $$ FB TO L D Daily ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212. Longest-running dinner theater. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s menus coordinated with stage productions. Reservations suggested. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. CASA MARIA, 14965 Old St. Augustine Rd., 619-8186. F See Beaches. $ FB K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. BOJ winner. See Northside. $ FB K TO L D Daily THE DIM SUM ROOM, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888. Dim sum favorites: shrimp dumplings, beef tripe, sesame ball; plus traditional Hong Kong noodles and barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F See Orange Park. BOJ winner. $ K TO B L D Daily MANGIA! ITALIAN BISTRO & BAR, 3210 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 551-3061. F Chef/owner Tonino DiBella offers fine dining – fresh seafood, veal, steaks, New York-style pizza, desserts. Happy hour Mon.-Sat. Patio. $$$ FB K TO L D Mon.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955. F See Beaches. Bite Club. BOJ winner. $ BW K TO L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES GRILLE & BREWERY, 9735 Gate Pkwy. N., 997-1999. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas. Brewer Aaron Nesbit handcrafts award-winning freshly brewed ales and lagers. Inside, outdoors. $$ FB K TO L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426. F Bite Club. BOJ winner. Char-broiled kabobs, seafood, wines, desserts. Belly dancing. $$ FB K L D Daily WATAMI BUFFET, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888. All-you can-eat sushi, plus choice of two items from teppanyaki grill. $ FB K L D Daily. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 551-5929. F Apps and bar food: German pretzels, hummus, pickle chips, flatbreads. Craft drafts from Germany, Cali, Florida (Bold City brews), Ireland, Belgium. $$ BW L D Daily
SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE
DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 12400 Yellow Bluff Rd., Ste. 101, 619-9828. F BOJ winner. NASCAR-themed spot has 365 kinds of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs. $ FB K TO L D Daily HOLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100. F Fresh Mexican fare: fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, daily specials. Happy hour daily; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner, 764-9999. See Orange Park. $ K TO B L D Daily SAVANNAH BISTRO, 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, taste of Mediterranean and French. Crowne Plaza Airport. Crab cakes, New York strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. Rainforest Lounge. $$$ FB K B L D Daily
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California Polytechnic State University at San Luis Obispo has a 350-student “viticulture and enology” program, preparing its majors for an industry critical to the state’s economy (and with a venerable international cachet) — but state law hobbles it. Many in Cal Poly’s four-year winemaking program must arrange for a fifth year — after they turn 21 — otherwise, faculty and administrators could be felons for “furnishing alcohol to a minor” when they assign students to taste their own creations. The current California legislative session is considering letting underage wine-making students to sip and spit.
Polish Academy of Sciences researchers, writing recently in Zoo Biology, reported witnessing 28 acts of fellatio by two orphaned male bears at a sanctuary in Kuterevo, Croatia — the firstever report of bear fellatio from 116 hours of scientific observation over six years. In each case, researchers wrote, the older male was the receiver; researchers speculated the episodes were less sexual in nature than a reflection of the bears’ “early deprivation of maternal suckling.”
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On dairy farms across the country, cows queue up, without prodding, to milk themselves by submitting to $250,000 robots that recently became the industry’s salvation. According to an April New York Times item, this advance appears to be “win-win” (except for migrant laborers watching choice jobs disappear) — more efficient for the farmer and more pleasant for the cow, which — constantly pregnant — usually prefers frequent milking. Amazingly, cows have learned the drill, moseying up to the precise spot to engage the robot’s arms for washing and nipplecupping. The robots yield copious data tracked from transponders around the cow’s neck.
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Several “professional organizers” in New York City told a New York Post reporter in May that this summer is way busier than years past for clients who need help packing their kids’ trunks for summer camp. One consultant, who charges $250 an hour, said it’s as if moms fear the slightest change from home life will stress their little darlings. Some mothers’ attention to details include packing the same luxury bedding the campers sleep on at home, along with their special soap and candles and even separate plastic boxes to provide the cuties more storage space. Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net
VENUS, SISYPHUS, PLUTO & HARVEY WEINSTEIN ARIES (March 21-April 19): Would you like your savings account to grow? Then consistently deposit money in it. Would you like to feel good, with lots of physical energy? Eat healthful food, sleep as much as you need to and exercise regularly. Do you want folks to see your best and give you the benefit of the doubt? See their best and give them the benefit of the doubt. Want to reach your most important goal? Decide what you want more than anything and focus on it. Yes, life really is that simple – or it is right now. If you want success, be a master of the obvious. TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Your urge to merge is heating up. Your curiosity about combos is intensifying. It’s time to conduct mixing and blending experiments. Let your imagination run half-wild. Be unpredictable as you play around with medleys, hodgepodges and sweet unions, but don’t get attached to the result. Some research may lead to permanent arrangements, some won’t. Either is fine. Your task? Enjoy the amusing bustle; learn all you can.
SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): You have permission to compose an all-purpose excuse note for yourself. You may forge my signature on it so you can tell everyone your astrologer sanctified it. This document will be ironclad and inviolable, serving as poetic license abolishing guilt and remorse. It will authorize you to slough off senseless duties, escape small-minded influences and expunge numbing habits. This excuse note frees you to seek adventures you’ve been denying yourself for no good reason.
GEMINI (May 21-June 20): American painter Ivan Albright (1897-1983) was a meticulous creator. He spent time to get every detail right. An entire day might go by as he worked to perfect one square inch of a painting — some pieces took years to finish. When the task demanded intricate precision, he used a brush of a single hair. That’s the kind of attention to minutia I recommend for the next few weeks. Be careful and conscientious building a foundation to allow maximum freedom of movement later this year.
SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): In the Inuktitut language of in northern Canada, the term iminngernaveersaartunngortussaavunga means “I should try not to become an alcoholic.” Have fun saying that a lot in the days ahead. Be playful and light-hearted as you wage war against your addictive tendencies. Booze, gambling, abusive relationships or anything else tempting you to act like an obsessive selfsaboteur, you have more power than usual to break its hold – especially if you don’t take yourself too seriously.
CANCER (June 21-July 22): Famous Greek statue Venus de Milo, more than 2,100 years old, bigger than life size, depicts the goddess of love, beauty and pleasure. Its current home is the Louvre Museum in Paris, but for hundreds of years it was lost — buried underground on the Greek island of Milos. In 1820, a farmer found it digging on his land. I foresee a comparable discovery by you in the weeks ahead. You uncover a source of beauty, love or pleasure – maybe all three – that’s long been missing or forgotten.
CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): Percival Lowell (1855-1916), an influential astronomer who launched the exploration that led to the discovery of Pluto, made some big mistakes. Gazing at Venus through his telescope, he swore he saw spokes emanating from a central hub on the planet’s surface. We now know Venus is shrouded in such thick cloud cover, no surface features are visible. What did Lowell see? Due to an anomaly in his apparatus, the telescope projected shadows from inside his eyes onto the image of Venus. The “spokes” were actually his retinas’ blood vessels. This is a cautionary tale for the weeks ahead. Don’t confuse what’s within you with what’s outside you. If you can clearly discern the difference, your closest relationships experience healing breakthroughs.
LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): According to an ancient Greek myth, Sisyphus keeps pushing a boulder up a steep hill only to lose control of it just before he reaches the top, watching in dismay as it tumbles to the bottom. After each failure, he lumbers back down where he started and starts rolling it up again – and fails again. The myth says he’ll do this futile action for all eternity. There’s an important difference between your story and his. You’ve tried and tried to complete a certain uphill task, but you won’t be forever frustrated. A breakthrough will come soon, and success is finally yours. Will it be due to gutsy determination, neurotic compulsion or both? VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Many of America’s founding fathers believed slavery was immoral, but they owned slaves and ordained the institution of slavery in the U.S. Constitution. They didn’t invent hypocrisy, of course, but theirs was an especially tragic version. In comparison, the hypocrisy you express is mild. Nevertheless, working to minimize it is a worthy task. The good news: You’re in a position to be the zodiac’s leader in minimizing hypocrisy. Of all the signs, yours is closest to walking the talk and practicing what you preach. Be a master of translating ideals into practical action.
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LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): In the last two decades, seven Academy Award winners have given thanks to God while accepting their Oscars. By contrast, 30 winners have expressed gratitude to film studio executive Harvey Weinstein. Who do you acknowledge as essential to your success? What generous souls, departed helpers and spiritual beings have contributed to your ability to thrive? Now’s a great time to make a big deal expressing your thanks. For mysterious reasons, doing so enhances your luck and increases your chances for future success.
AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): “I believe in getting into hot water; it keeps you clean,” said British writer G.K. Chesterton. Take that advice for your astrological cycle’s Purge & Purify Phase. In the next few weeks, you generate good fortune when you wash your brain, absolve your heart and flush shame from healthy sexual feelings. As you do this, it may expedite matters if you make a conscious choice to undergo trial by fire. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): “I awake in a land where the lovers have seized power,” writes Danish poet Morten Sondergaard in his fanciful poem The Lovers. “They have introduced laws decreeing that orgasms need never come to an end. Roses function as currency. … The words ‘you’ and ‘I’ are now synonymous.” A world like that is a fantasy; it’s impossible. In the weeks ahead, you create conditions resembling that utopia. Be audacious in your quest for amorous bliss and convivial romance. Dare to put love first on your priority list. Be inventive! Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
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DREAM ON
To mark the Fourth of July, a local immigrant writes about his own American Dream
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hat is the American Dream? The Fourth of July is only a few days away and this is one question, as Americans, we should be asking ourselves. When most people think of the American Dream, they think about flocks of immigrants coming through Ellis Island in pursuit of a better life. They associate the dream with simpler times, when a person was able to achieve a better life through hard work. But that is no longer true of today’s society. Recent polls have revealed a general consensus that the dream is impossible for most Americans to achieve. If you ask me, they could not be more wrong. I wanted to share my story to encourage people that the dream is still alive and kicking. Let me tell you a little bit about myself. My name is Omer. I am an attorney. I drive a BMW. I have a beautiful girlfriend and I live about 10 yards from the ocean. You might be asking yourself, who is this guy and what does he know about the struggle? I’m here to let you know this was not always the case. I can’t tell my story without mentioning my personal hero, my father. My father was the son of a poor Turkish farmer. He grew up in a small village in rural Turkey. He was thrown into the work environment at an age so young that historians would consider it immoral when compared to even centuryold-plus Industrial Revolution standards. However, this was the way things were in rural Turkey. “No work, no bread.” He left middle school to provide for himself and his family. However, one thing he always had on his mind was the dream of coming to America, “where the streets were paved with gold.” Like many Turks of the time, he did his military service, got a job, and started a family at a young age. Finally, in 1987, after 10 years of working at the same factory only to put just enough food on the table to keep his family from starving, he’d had enough. He wanted better a life for his family, and he was not going to settle for anything less. He made the decision that it was time to follow his dreams. It was time for America. He packed up his only suitcase and said goodbye to his pregnant wife and his two children. His plan was to get a better job in America, send money back to his family, and eventually bring them all over to the United States. His journey began when he landed at JFK International Airport in New York. All he had with him was his suitcase, a $50 bill and a dream of a better life. He was able to get a job at a local plastic factory in Paterson, New Jersey. It was not easy in the beginning, being away from his family, all alone in a new world, but he had to bite the bullet. Every dime he had left over after paying for his bare essentials went to his family. Soon he was working 80 hours a week. This was not a temporary situation, but the long hours would eventually pay off. Finally, in 1995, he was able to save enough money to bring his family to the United States. This is where my story starts. I was 8 years old when I met my father for the first time. He had left for America while my mother was six months pregnant with me. I still remember the day when we got off the airplane in the United States. I remember holding my mother’s hand and walking through the busy terminal, looking for my father’s face, which I only knew from pictures. When we finally met, he picked me up and kissed me on the forehead and gave me a big hug. This was one of the happiest moments of my life, but I still remember thinking he looked a lot bigger in the pictures. After eight years of being separated, my family was united once again. I started third grade in Public School No. 9 in Paterson that September. Paterson was a very diverse town, populated with immigrants from all over the world. Life in America was not so easy. I expected the
huge skyscrapers of New York City and a big, fancy house, but I was wrong. Our first home was a twobedroom apartment in a crime-stricken neighborhood. At the time, my sister was 18 years old and my brother was 14. My sister was enrolled in the local community college but soon left school and started working because my family not able to afford tuition. My brother also left high school to work and carry his weight. I remember seeing my father only a few hours a night. He would leave for work early in the morning before I was up for school, only to return from work a couple of hours before my bedtime. I remember thinking as a child how lucky I was to have an opportunity to go to school in the United States and have a chance to make something of myself. I realized many of my friends who were born and raised in Paterson did not share these thoughts. I was enrolled in the ESL (English as a second language) classes at School No. 9. It wasn’t too long, about two years, before I tested out of the program and was placed in regular classes. This was my chance to prove myself. I had always made good grades in Turkey and I continued to bring home honor roll report cards year after year. Before I knew it, I was in eighth grade, getting ready for high school. I remember my father talking about not sending me to the local high school because of the gang violence associated with it. He thought I deserved to go to a good high school where I would be provided with tools I needed to continue my education without any distractions. After having one of our regular family meetings, my parents decided to move to Jacksonville, Florida. Jacksonville was a dream come true for us. It was a beautiful city with a low cost of living and endless potential to grow. My father had worked so hard over the years to save some money. He invested the family savings to open up a small restaurant. I was accepted and started high school in one of the best schools in the country, Paxon School for Advanced Studies. I went to high school and worked at the family restaurant full-time. The restaurant was a success from the first day. Due to my background as an immigrant to the United States, I developed a desire to help those with immigration issues. I knew by high school that I wanted to become an immigration attorney. My father had spent his whole life giving me this opportunity, and I would not disappoint him. I received a scholarship to attend college upon graduating from Paxon. I went on to attend Florida Community College (now Florida State College) at Jacksonville to acquire my associate in arts. I continued my education and earned my bachelor of arts from the University of Florida, in history. Upon graduating from the University of Florida, I continued to pursue my dreams, and attended Florida Coastal School of Law in Jacksonville. After graduating law school and passing The Florida Bar exam, I wasted no time in pursuing my passion of immigration law. Currently, I practice immigration law at the DeVries Law Firm. My passion for immigration law stems from my roots as an immigrant. I am not just out there for the immigrant community, but I hail from the immigrant community. My father is now retired, along with my mother. My sister owns a successful restaurant in Long Island. My brother is a successful roofing contractor. I wanted to share my family’s story with everyone on this Fourth of July and let them know that the American Dream is not dead and this is the proof. Don’t let anyone tell you otherwise. Go out there and dream on!
My father spent his whole life giving me the opportunity to succeed, and I would not disappoint him.
Omer Ors mail@folioweekly.com
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