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NOVEMBER 12-18, 2014 • VOLUME 28 • NUMBER 33

THE MORNING AFTER

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EDITOR’S NOTE Well, that was … depressing.

Truth be told, the election went about how I expected it to, though I was holding out hope that Charlie Crist would eke out a victory. It was a Democratic bloodbath through and through, no point denying that, a repeat of the same dynamic we saw in 2010: a low-turnout election — the lowest since 1942, in fact — dominated by old white conservatives.

This, along with his rich pals and his own checkbook, propelled our current governor back into office. This, along with the investments by the Koch brothers and their allies, made Mitch McConnell your next Senate Majority Leader. And this, along with casino magnate Sheldon Adelson’s millions and propaganda that would make the Soviets blush, is what doomed Amendment 2 to a “mere” 58 percent of the vote. (Which is, it’s worth noting, more votes than any statewide candidate got, and about the same percentage that the 2006 constitutional amendment that required all future amendments to receive 60 percent of the vote received.)

So for all the considerable handwringing and gnashing of teeth among Democrats, both here and nationwide, the equation is pretty simple: Republicans voted. Democrats didn’t — just as they didn’t in 2010, just as they tend not to do in most non-presidential elections — despite all the talk about data-driven GOTV and the precision of the Obama campaign apparatus and how medical marijuana was going to motivate otherwise disinterested young, liberal voters.

The question is why.

The economic recovery, after all, is chugging along, netting some 200,000-plus jobs a month.

Unemployment and the budget deficit are ticking down. The stock market is breaking records. Gas prices are dropping like a rock. Health care reform rolled out in piss-poor form, sure, but since then has gone more or less as planned, and helped a whole bunch of people. These are not things that, historically speaking, usually presage a president with approval numbers hovering around 40 percent and a dispirited base.

The reality is more complicated, of course.

The recovery is lopsided; wealth is accumulating at the top. For everyone else, wages are stagnant.

There are too many long-term unemployed, too many people with too little hope, too many folks who’ve dropped out of the labor pool altogether.

Job growth in concentrated in services, especially low-wage services. In so many ways, the recovery is anything but. And Obamacare, as successful a policy as it’s been — and it has been — has also been a colossal failure of messaging.

As the adage goes, Republicans fall in line.

Democrats fall in love. And love is more fickle than duty. Love requires something to believe in. In 2008, when the Democrats routed the Republicans up and down the ballot, they had that. In 2014, they didn’t. Oh sure, they were against a lot of things — against the Kochs’ money, against whatever supposedly dastardly, reactionary Republican they were running against — but they never gave us any reason to vote for them. And they lost.

There’s a lesson there — and one that rings especially true for the Florida Democratic Party as it tries to dig out from a disastrous cycle.

Charlie Crist lost not because his positions were unpopular, but because he was a thoroughly uninspiring candidate, the callow embodiment of ambition over substance. People saw through him. Some of them voted for the other guy. Most didn’t vote at all.

Jeffrey C. Billman twitter/jeffreybillman jbillman@folioweekly.com

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MAIL Election: Bought

Congratulations, Mr. Adelson, your $5.5 million investment opposing Amendment 2 has been a success, your casino license is in the mail [Editor’s Note, “Yes on 2,” Jeffrey C. Billman, Oct. 29]. After all, what harm can it do when the working man spends the rent and food money in your casino, chasing an impossible dream? Most certainly, gambling is far more moral then smoking marijuana.

Shame on you, Florida voters, for letting a Las Vegas casino owner buy an election in Florida. What Sheldon Adelson and Pam Bondi have not done: stop importation of marijuana, stop distribution of marijuana, stop the dealing of marijuana, stop use of marijuana, or reduce the abundant supply available.

There’s just as much easy-to-obtain marijuana today as there was yesterday. The only difference: the 60something woman who lives in pain, as she says, “has to become a criminal and spend $400 a month just for a little pain relief.” How many people in pain who could use some relief do you think are out there? Millions.

Lastly, Mr. Adelson, thanks for proving a Las Vegas casino magnate can buy enough votes in Florida to defeat a referendum (and probably get a casino license). What could be better than a casino smack-dab in the center of Florida’s senior-citizen population? No addictions there. Fourteen years ago, Florida couldn’t accurately count votes; now we’re selling them to a casino owner.

Rick Mansfield

Consider the Alternatives

The Mayor’s Task Force is in the process of hiring a consultant to review the cost-of-shipping/job creation analysis prepared by a JaxPort consultant; the analysis attempts to justify spending $700 million of federal, state and local taxpayer monies on dredging the JaxPort navigation channel to a 47-foot depth [News, “The Dark Side of Dredging,” Susan Cooper Eastman, April 23]. Unfortunately, the cost-of-shipping analysis is based on macroeconomic assumptions that have not been disclosed, let alone analyzed and vetted. JaxPort claims the deepdredge investment will create jobs by capturing a significant share of projected increases in trade with Asia. Unfortunately, if this trade increase really happens, it’ll be in the form of increased imports of manufactured Asian consumer goods and backhaul exports of low-value commodity wood products and waste metal and plastics from Florida.

Are the benefits from this type of economic activity worthy of a $700 million taxpayer subsidy?

JaxPort’s optimistic trade projections are not consistent with economic conditions in China and other forces that drive global trade patterns, such as the pressing need to start making significant reductions in global greenhouse gas emissions. The massive increase in Chinese exports over the past 10 years has created an economic crisis in China; past growth rates in excess of 10 percent, based on an export-driven economy, are now recognized by the Chinese government to be unsustainable. As a result, China has shifted from a focus on exports to one on internal economic development. At the same time, export-oriented Asian manufacturers are moving production capacity closer to consumers in the U.S. in response to global environmental concerns and consumer preferences. These macroeconomic factors portend lower growth in imports from Asia than projected by JaxPort consultants.

Yet the Mayor’s Task Force has accepted these rosy assumptions at face value. This is not acceptable due diligence for a $700 million investment of taxpayer monies.

Recent and significant changes in Asian, international and American policies are changing the macroeconomic forces governing global trade which haven’t been analyzed, tested, disclosed, discussed or debated at any level in JaxPort’s decision process. In fact, during the depths of the recent recession, the Obama administration 4 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | NOVEMBER 12-18, 2014

proposed East Coast deep-dredge projects as a form of “shovel-ready” short-term economic stimulus.

Longer-term macroeconomic forces were not given proper due diligence.

In 2014, global economic conditions are much different than in 2009. In light of a rapidly changing global economy and economic priorities in the U.S. and Asia, the deep-dredge decision process for all East Coast ports should be opened to alternative approaches to create equal, if not superior, taxpayer benefits. The many political, ecological and human forces that drive globalized capital investments in offshore manufacturing, ocean-shipping, global trade patterns and market behavior haven’t been disclosed, let alone analyzed and vetted in the court of public opinion.

Specifically: Asian investors are building larger containerships because international law requires ocean-shippers to reduce the carbon footprint of their ships; this standard is expressed as a function of the quantity of cargo each ship transports across the ocean. Unfortunately, larger ships that are being planned by Asian investors require massive subsidies

by American taxpayers to dredge deeper ports to accommodate these foreign flagships and capture those emission reduction benefits.

The costs of these emission-reduction benefits, both economic and ecological, were not considered with the East Coast deep-dredge projects that were put on a fast-track by the Obama administration during the depths of the economic meltdown.

JaxPort claims that this $700 million taxpayer subsidy for foreign-owned shipping companies will create tens of thousands of jobs in the United States. It is my opinion that this will not happen in the near future, if ever. Furthermore, I believe that Florida businesses and residents could create tens of thousands of local jobs and make greater reductions in community greenhouse gas emissions if $700 million of public incentives were used to stimulate investments by North Florida businesses and residents in the local deployment of cleaner energy technologies, energy systems and energy sources.

Alternative uses of this $700 million have not been considered by the Mayor’s Task Force. The process is locked into an analysis of deep dredging.

This is misguided at a time when JEA is faced with the prospect of massive investments to comply with the Clean Air Act and other opportunities for job creation exist in the community. The Mayor’s Task Force should open the decision process to actively develop and review more sustainable uses of public monies, including creative programs that will leverage industry investments in liquefiednatural-gas marine and logistics fuels and keep JEA’s solid fuel power plant running at the least cost to rate payers while reducing communitywide greenhouse gas emissions.

These are examples of how $700 million could be used by the city to create good local jobs and reduce greenhouse gas pollution from this community without assuming risks associated with the highly volatile global shipping industry. The Mayor’s Task Force should conduct a macroeconomic analysis that compares the risks and benefits of the JaxPort deep-dredge proposal to alternative economic development proposals, such as a comprehensive, community-wide clean fuel/clean energy/energyefficiency economic development initiative.

David E. Bruderly, PE Bruderly Engineering Associates, Inc.

CORRECTION

Last week’s cover story, “Adapt or Perish,” mistakenly stated Pastor Avery Garner grew up and was ordained a Southern Baptist. In fact, he is a fifth-generation United Methodist who grew up in a Southern Baptist-dominated community; he has not been ordained.

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FIGHTIN’ WORDS

STARING DOWN THE PENSION CRISIS

Alvin Brown’s future hinges on his ability to get his fix through

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watershed moment for the American economy came at the close of October: the end of the latest round of quantitative easing, started in the last few months of the Bush administration in response to the economic crisis of 2008. Its success, coupled with an inflation of the money supply, has fueled what looks like economic recovery, at least if you don’t look too closely.

But end it must, and we’ll feel the effects over the next few years, a gradual trickledown that will eventually make its way to the city of Jacksonville, which so happens to be dealing with both a pension crisis and a combative mayoral campaign. And there are, or should be, real concerns about how the change in Federal Reserve policy will impact the city’s unfunded liabilities.

For Mayor Alvin Brown’s critics — including Lenny Curry, his most formidable opponent, at least in terms of fundraising — the problems with his proposed pension fix are legion, and quite easily distilled.

“The mayor’s plan proposes $40 million [a year] over 10 years, and he can’t tell us how he’ll pay for it,” Curry told me a few weeks ago. Further, “the mayor has no credibility at this point,” and the plan, as presently constituted, is “irresponsible,” like “buying a home with a 10-year mortgage and only having the money to pay a year and a half.” There is “no way anyone would take [this plan] seriously without a dedicated revenue source.”

On the level most voters understand, Curry has some legs to stand on. The recent Fitch downgrade of new debt incurred by the city seemed purposely timed, just days before a $101 million bond issue to refinance older debt. While Fitch still sees Jacksonville debt as investment-grade, the rating company also sees issues with Jacksonville’s very high pension burden, as well as the failure of the City Council and the mayor’s office to work out a concrete strategy to fix it. If it weren’t for the lingering pension crisis, insiders say, Jacksonville could have a AAA rating — which would mean lower interest rates for the city and more savings for taxpayers. The longer this goes unresolved, the more it will hurt.

But that’s not for lack of trying on the part of the Brown administration, which has put forth a plan that passed muster with the Pew Charitable Trusts a few months back (though

last week Pew announced it will re-examine the mayor’s proposal after the Times-Union questioned how much it would really save).

In the end, however, the real sticking point is paying for it. A reduction of benefits for new police and fire employees appears certain, as do increased contributions from employees.

Beyond that, the mayor’s office is looking to JEA for help finding the $40 million a year it needs. In short, the city wants to have JEA spin off its employees — now a part of the city’s general pension plan, which has unfunded liability issues of its own — into a separate pension plan, which would produce the cost savings that the utility could then give back to the city. To date, the utility has sounded skeptical, but its board is supposed to consider it this month. (If the JEA plan falls through, the city has other options: Brown’s plan leaves the $40 million ball in Council’s court every year, so a tax hike or funding cuts or some other scheme isn’t out of the realm of possibility.)

David DeCamp, Brown’s communications director, in a conversation with me, lauded the “productive partnership” City Hall has with JEA. He seemed optimistic that an accord would be struck — and given that it’s the issue upon which his boss’ re-election is predicated, he’d better be.

The mayor’s office is getting some traction in Council, even bipartisan support, but the question is, as ever: Where is the incentive for the Council’s Republicans to break ranks and work in a bipartisan way? There isn’t much space, rhetorically, between candidate Curry and Council President Clay Yarborough.

People want easy answers. There are none to be found. Curry’s question — “How is the mayor going to pay for this?” — resonates.

The mayor’s office has been able to avoid hard choices, for the most part, up until now because of the aforementioned QE boost — the choices that poison the well from which low-information voters drink. Needing a decisive political win on this issue, with conditions deteriorating, the open question remains: Does Brown have the juice to pull off a bipartisan solution in an explicitly partisan environment? The bully pulpit is there for the taking. Does he want to step up to the mic?

AG Gancarski twitter/aggancarski mail@folioweekly.com

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The JAG-OFF

2 MINUTES WITH … // DENNIS HO

LONDON CALLED. WE DIDN’T ANSWER: WEEK 10, JAGS VS. COWBOYS

By the time you read this, the latest Jaguar junket across the pond will be fading into memory, as the reflective mist of the bye week descends upon our fair city like industrial smells from a northeast breeze.

But before we let it go, let’s meditate on what Shad Khan said to Hagiographer to the Stars Sam Kouvaris about the Jaguars’ need to play games in London for years to come — or, as Jerry Jones said last week, to “make a bigger commitment” to London.

“We want to do the right thing for the franchise,” said the owner of the one-win team with the $63 million scoreboards. “We don’t have the growth in Jacksonville. We know that. How do we stabilize the team?”

Khan, whose Fulham Football Club was relegated from the English Premier League, knows a little something about franchise stability. He’s been poormouthing Jacksonville periodically, and getting away with it, because he’s a billionaire in a sea of millionaires, and he can go off script without reprisal. The current mayor rides shotgun in Shad’s Impala; the would-be mayor would be cool with riding in the middle and holding the mustache wax.

How do we stabilize the team?

If ever there were a setup for a Jags victory, it was in London against the Cowboys. Forget the San Francisco shellacking last year. The Cowboys trotted out Toradol Romo, with a safety pin holding his spine together, against a Jags squad whose strength is the defensive front rotation. This was a team primed for an upset — even with Blake Bortles chewing a straw like a hick during the national anthem.

The first Cowboys drive started quickly but stalled out when Romo missed a wideopen Jason Witten on a deep route down the middle. Romo looked compromised.

Could the Jags take advantage?

Yes! The short passing game set up a Denard Robinson 32-yard dash to daylight.

The Jags stopped Dallas and forced a punt … which was promptly fumbled inside the Jacksonville 10 by Ace Sanders, who is having a year to forget, setting up a Witten go-ahead TD. Then it was over.

From there, the teams reverted to type until garbage time. Romo avoided mistakes,and had time to read the whole field. Dez Bryant got loose for 159 yards and two TDs before halftime. And Jeremy Mincey led the Cowboys defense in solving Bortles, Denard and the Jags offense.

The worst first half since the Colts loss at home. The second half was no better. The Jags defense was as hit-ormiss as ever.

You can’t blame this on Shack Harris, Matt Jones, Matt Jones’ coke dealer, Justin Blackmon or Blaine Gabbert. This is all on Gus Bradley and Dave Caldwell. This is the worst season in Jags history. I guess you could call that stabilized.

The question I asked Gus Bradley about his job security two weeks ago — the one that got me the stinkeye from nearly every member of the media at that press conference — has got to be valid, right?

This is some hopeless-ass, third-rate professional football. The Kool-Aid tastes great to the sponsored-content local media.

But they have expense accounts, with which they can buy enough of whatever to dull away the abject pain of watching this squad regress each passing week.

AG Gancarski twitter/aggancarski mail@folioweekly.com

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ANTHONY LAROCHE

“When I first started doing hair, we only colored hair in private rooms because no one wanted to admit they were having their hair colored.”

HAIRDRESSER, OWNER OF ANTHONY’S ET AL. SALON, MANDARIN Folio Weekly: How did you get started doing hair?

Anthony LaRoche: My father was a hairdresser. That’s basically how I started. He has two salons in Ft. Lauderdale. So [with my son] we’re third-generation now. I think I was about 9 or 10 helping my father out during my summer vacations and I liked it.

How did you end up going from a hairdresser to a salon owner?

I went to work [cutting hair] after I went to hair school in Miami in department stores in Richmond, Savannah, then Columbia, South Carolina. And at each of those places I’d go to trade shows and there were contests about who were the better hairdressers. I noticed there was one person who continued to win everything, and that person was from Jacksonville. So eventually I called him on the phone and interviewed; he gave me a job and eventually sold me his salon.

How many salons have you owned?

I’ve had about 13 salons [in Jacksonville] and one in Miami also, so that would make it about 14. It’s been over 50 years.

What happened to them?

I sold some of them to people who’ve worked for me.

Do you remember your first?

My first salon in Jacksonville was on Edgewood Avenue South, and it was owned by the person who I came up here to work for, and he sold that to me, and I think I might have been 29 or 30 years old.

Where have most of your businesses been?

All over Jacksonville. I’ve had salons at the beach, one in 5 Points, Murray Hill, Ponte Vedra, Avondale.

Is there a discernible difference between customers in each part of town?

Yes. We had one salon near Ponte Vedra that was quite upscale. We did a lot of women from Ortega at our [Roosevelt Mall] salon; however, that was a lot more democratic because of the location, which was very nice, we liked the diversity of it. My first salon, being on Edgewood Avenue South, was pretty much a working group of people and a lot of Navy people, which was wonderful, they were terrific.

Do you recall when you first cut a person’s hair?

Yeah, I was 22 at the time. There was a lot of anxiety at that time. The training wasn’t nearly

as good in the earlier days in our industry. It’s continued to improve, and it’s much better now than it was then.

How long did it take for that anxiety to go away?

Probably about a year or two. I think that’s still pretty typical among our young staff members, it takes a year and a half or so even with the good training they get.

What kind of training did you get initially?

Basic training at the school I went to, but I don’t think at that time the instructors were as talented as they are now, so it’s more difficult for us to learn. We actually learned more when we went out and got our first job. And in my case, every time I thought I could do better in terms of learning, I went out and went to work for whoever that might have been.

What if your 22-year-old self had access to the training they have today?

It would have been wonderful. One of the things we do is go to hair shows, which was expensive, and there were usually 500 or 1,000 people there. Now there are 10,000 people probably, and you really can’t see very much if you’re standing in the back of that crowd. So now we have videotapes, CDs, so the learning is a lot simpler and you can replay it 25 times, and also in the new schools they play videos while they’re cutting so they get a chance to see what they’re supposed to be doing.

Is this something you can do without training?

No. There’s a lot of training and a lot of state laws. You have to go I think in Florida to school for 1,200 hours, and that’s just scratching the surface of what you learn.

What’s been the biggest change you’ve seen since you started doing hair in the ’60s?

When I first started doing hair, we only colored hair in private rooms because no one wanted to admit they were having their hair colored at the time. It was not really considered a good thing to color your hair.

What changed?

Public attitude changed. Color now is sort of an accessory. You look at the violet hair, purple hair, a variety of different things. So color has become a fashion accessory now, where at that time it was to cover up your gray hair.

What do you look for when hiring a new hairdresser?

I’m looking for someone with great people

skills, someone motivated, fashion-conscious.

In my case I have young assistants and I usually keep them nine months or so before we put them on the floor and taking clients.

What should young hairdressers expect at their first job?

There’s a lot of intangible things to learn by working at a salon, and I’d be pressed to even tell you [specifically] what they’d be, but there’s a way that things work and run, the things they have no idea about being in school, and they you get to a salon there are a lot of very subtle circumstances in the way you treat clients and what you say and what you do. Those are the things they assimilate in the first nine months or a year.

How long does it realistically take hairdressers before they can make a living?

We’ve found that for a really very smart young lady or man, to really get to a comfortable place for them, it takes about three years after they get out of school. I’m not saying they don’t do well, but to get to a financial place and have enough clients because of their work, it takes between two or three years.

Are the vast majority of hairdressers still female?

I think that’s still true. I really wouldn’t know [the ratio], but I’d say one male in 50 people.

How do hairstylists justify their rates?

It’s usually a matter of experience. You normally wind up charging more as your client base increases, which I think is probably true in almost anything. When you have more clients you’re probably doing something right. That justifies their prices.

Hairdressing is a reputation thing?

Yes, it is. You can advertise and do a lot of other stuff, which is nice. But ultimately it’s what the person whose hair you just did says about it to someone else.

As a hairdresser, have you ever been stunned by any hair advances?

I think we were all stunned when Vidal Sassoon came along because we were all setting hair on rollers. There was no such thing as blow-drying hair until Vidal Sassoon came and started cutting hair and doing very precise haircuts. The industry changed at that moment.

Seismic change. dho@folioweekly.com

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NEWS

THE DEAD ZONE

The future of Jax Beach’s downtown remains in limbo after the City Council rejected a surf-themed bar for not being sufficiently family-friendly

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ocated in a beachy, soft-green residential building in Jacksonville Beach, Greg Saig’s office is just steps from the Atlantic Ocean.

The view is partially obstructed by the backside of an old rundown bar, but on sunny, summer days, Saig can see the bustle of the Jax Beach Pier as beachgoers on bicycles and in cars navigate the intersection of First Street and Fift h Avenue North. Today, though, with summer over and the sun hiding behind a thick marine layer, Saig’s view is less appealing.

A few years ago, Saig and his brother used the name of an established local surf and lifestyle brand, Salt Life, to found a restaurant concept called Salt Life Food Shack. Their success caught the eye of the people behind the Surfer magazinethemed bar in Hawaii. Tasked with expanding that concept to the continental U.S., Saig envisioned his hometown as an ideal location.

“They wanted to establish a presence on the East Coast,” Saig says. “Me being rooted here, that swayed me. It’s my community, of course, but logistically it makes good sense, so I convinced [Surfer] of the business elements behind it, and they liked it.”

Greg, who recently turned 50, sports a tan and speaks with the lazy L’s and R’s of a beach boy. Strewn across his desk are the concept drawings for Surfer: the Bar. The idea was for Surfer to replace Mango’s Beach Bar & Grille on Fifth Avenue North and First Street. Slated to be the only Surfer magazine-sponsored bar in the continental U.S., the proposal was especially popular among the ever-growing surf community.

In the renderings, the ocean-blue and slategray siding of the building create clean lines, and atop the two-story structure stand virtual patrons no doubt enjoying their virtual view of the virtual Atlantic. The name, Surfer: the Bar — set in the same font the iconic magazine has carried for more than 50 years — sits clearly visible in sharp black letters on the building’s façade.

“Look at this shrine to surf culture!” Saig says, pointing to the renderings. “You’re a 12-year-old surf dude going to the pier, are you going to want to grab a Coke or a taco here?

With your dad after a surf? I think so.”

Saig says Surfer: the Bar had the potential to reinvigorate the area. Dave Smith, who has owned the property just across Fifth Avenue from Mango’s since 1989, agrees. He says that after word got out about the Surfer proposal, he saw an increase in interest from prospective developers.

“My negotiating position definitely got a lot

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better,” Smith says.

In July, Saig and his investors presented their plan for a mixed-use property — including Surfer: the Bar, a food truck and retail space, which would be leased out to a third party — to the Jacksonville Beach City Council. Before that, the Jacksonville Beach Redevelopment Agency — whose members are appointed by the City Council — and the City Planning Commission had already signed off.

But the City Council didn’t go along. In September, on a 3-2 vote (with council member Keith Doherty, who owns the nearby Lynch’s Irish Pub, abstaining), the council voted it down. What Saig envisioned didn’t mesh with what some Jax Beach leaders thought their downtown should look like.

“The bar’s investors worked closely with the city planners to get this thing done, and we just put roadblocks in their way.”

Council member Chris Hoffman, who voted in favor of the project, says she was blown away by her colleagues’ opposition. “We had a chance to get rid of this eyesore [Mango’s] and replace it with something that has invested a lot of capital.”

After months of planning and lots of money spent, Surfer: the Bar was dead. But the questions the council’s decision raises linger on. Chief among them: If this proposal — one that promised to upgrade prime real estate in downtown Jacksonville Beach with a wellestablished brand — doesn’t fit with the City Council’s vision, what does that say about the future of the city’s central business district?

The findings of fact provided by the City Council say the proposal was denied due to the council’s preference for a “mixed-use alternative that could lead to a family-friendly, desirable environment.” The council’s findings also suggested that the new space constituted “a significant increase of the intensity of use” that, according to public testimony, would lead to more “late-night shouting, urinating, trash and other secondary affects related to intense alcoholic beverage consumption.”

Intense alcoholic beverage consumption has been an issue in the city’s central business district (CBD) since as far back as 1997, when then-police chief Bruce Thomason enforced a no-tolerance policy for infractions such as drinking alcohol on the boardwalk, surfing near the pier or urinating in public. (Recently retired, and last week elected to the City Council, Thomason — then a candidate — agreed to offer his perspective to Folio Weekly, then reconsidered, saying he had “nothing of value to add to the discussion.”)

Jacksonville Beach’s CBD — a rectangle covering the area from Sixth Avenue North at First Street to Third Avenue South at Fourth Street — has been dealing with a perception problem for years now. Few locals frequent the touristy shops, and many are wary of the struggling restaurants. The biggest influx of business to the CBD occurs between 10 p.m. and 2 a.m. on Friday and Saturday nights, when legions of 18-to-25-year-olds descend upon The Ritz and the Brix to hear cover bands blast hits of the last two decades while getting hella-wasted — hence, the council’s concerns about drinking.

In 2007, the city of Jacksonville Beach published its Downtown Vision Plan. The plan states that the CBD was, from that point forward, “positioning itself for investment.”

The plan outlined five guiding principles for the redevelopment of CBD, all broadly defined: “Mix It Up,” “Be Family Friendly,” and so on.

Despite carrying out recommendations from the vision plan, like traffic pattern improvements and public park upgrades, the CBD has largely failed to attract new and successful businesses.

Council member Hoffman says the city has done a good job of improving the conditions for investment, but thinks the council now needs to get out of the way.

“We can incentivize the things we want,” Hoffman says, “but we can’t penalize the things we don’t want.” She’s worried about the future for entrepreneurs in the CBD. “[Surfer: the Bar’s investors] worked closely with the city planners to get this thing done, and we just put roadblocks in their way.”

She adds, “I was uncomfortable with the way some in council throw around the term ‘family-friendly.’”

Indeed, Mayor Charlie Latham and the City Council have made “family-friendly” something of a rallying cry. Over the last year, the city brought in a number of consultants to talk about creating a more hospitable downtown,

and the mayor has said he wants initiatives to clean up what he sees as the CBD’s “party atmosphere.” To that end, years ago the city stopped issuing new liquor licenses in the CBD (which only made the existing licenses more valuable). These initiatives echo the Downtown Vision Plan, which encourages the city to seek a better mix of businesses instead of the current landscape of mostly bars.

City Council member Jeanell Wilson says she knows Mango’s isn’t an ideal business for the CBD — on a recent visit, “I got there, I saw one person in the front and one person in the back and [my friend’s husband] deejaying. And it was very smoky,” the 65-year-old Wilson recalls — and has considered that the owner, John Kowkabany, may just be sitting on the property until he can cash in on the license.

(Folio Weekly was unable to reach Kowkabany for comment.) Ultimately, however, Wilson says she voted to deny the rezoning proposal not because she was worried about the revelry so much as the parking.

“They were taking it from, like, 85 patrons to something like 335,” Wilson says. The CBD doesn’t have enough parking to accommodate all those people, and she says the developers behind Surfer: the Bar didn’t want to build enough new spaces.

In fact, Wilson points out, the developers proposed zoning the space as mixed-use instead of as a bar, which would have lowered the parking requirements by 80 percent — from one space per 100 square feet to one space per 500 square feet.

“They added this one little [retail] part to designate it as a shopping center,” Wilson says. “[The proposed space] is not a shopping center. It’s still a bar.”

“Parking is always something we are going to be playing catch-up with,” counters Terry DeLoach, who has served on the Jacksonville Beach City Planning Commission for almost two decades. “But at some point, you have to look at your city center as a place where people use alternative modes of transportation.”

DeLoach says St. Augustine is a good example of a city not letting parking issues impede development. “When you go to downtown St. Augustine, you expect to park a little ways away from your destination and walk,” he says.

DeLoach was disappointed in the City Council’s denial, and is concerned about the precedent it sets. “The parking thing is just a scapegoat,” he says. “This is supposed to be a pro-business mayor and a pro-business City Council. So I find it interesting that they decide to be so selective. I think the city just flat-out didn’t want another bar.”

For now, Mango’s stands — loud and smoky and not really what you’d consider familyfriendly, either — as the city still searches for ways to attract new businesses. There’s no need to invest in more parking or more police presence. The same incentive for families to visit the CBD remains, as does the incentive for entrepreneurs to move there: almost nothing.

Saig sounds disappointed when considering what could have been. “Nobody even focused in on the increase in property tax revenues, the increase in employment would be tenfold from what Mango’s has,” he says. “The new economic growth as a catalyst that this brand would provide this area — nobody focused on that.”

Other East Coast cities — Fort Lauderdale, Miami, Virginia Beach — have been more receptive to bringing Surfer: the Bar to their shores. Greg Saig and his investment team are now exploring those opportunities.

Matt Shaw mail@folioweekly.com

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LONELY ISLAND Off the coast of Southeast Georgia there’s a little slice of paradise that local business interests would just love to inundate with tourists

By Derek Kinner

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umberland Island is, in a sense, a time machine, the kind that takes you away from the techdriven, text-rattled, always-onthe-go world that surrounds us, envelops us, consumes us.

You can’t even get there by car.

Once you climb off whatever boat or ferry brought you, your feet sink into the soft mixture of sand and dirt as you walk up a path that seems to disappear into a canopied treeline, leaving behind the salty air of the brackish St. Marys River, where more often than not you can see dolphins swimming down the narrow waterway.

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— or at least the parts of it that aren’t obscured by the live oaks. The Greyfield Inn, the private lodging place for hundreds (maybe more) of visitors every year, has outdoor picnic tables for those who prefer to dine al fresco, and roofed floor-length porches on all three floors for quiet time alone to read a book or just reflect.

It’s a kaleidoscope of tranquility, of silence and solitude and pristineness.

There’s a reason you don’t see many other people as you hike away from the Greyfield Inn toward all parts of the island, including one path that leads you on a 15-minute walk (or a five-minute bicycle ride) to the beach, the westernmost shoreline on the U.S. East Coast. Crossing a large, sea-oat-sprinkled sand dune, the Atlantic Ocean vista greets you with breathtaking beauty.

The place is so secluded that in 1996 John F. Kennedy Jr. selected it for his famously

Photos by Dennis Ho

secret wedding to Carolyn Bessette, conducted in a small, historic church on the island’s uninhabited north end.

But on an island so unfettered by the modern world, civilization and business ambitions are always looming, casting a dark cloud on even the sunniest of days.

Three issues have simmered through the years and still hide in the shadows of the live oaks: Should the daily visitor limit of 300 — established in the 1970s by the National Park Service — be increased, maybe even doubled?

Will the National Seashore, so designated in 1972, ever be owned completely by the NPS, which several decades ago began purchasing about 85 percent of the island’s 36,000 acres from wealthy private families like the Rockefellers and Carnegies? And then there’s the current battle: Who will get the new 10year contract to ferry visitors to the island?

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hy the Park Service adopted that visitor limit depends on whom you ask. Those who favor the restriction say NPS officials studied the issue in depth and determined that the ecosystem could handle up to 300 people on any given day. Any more would cause problems. But those who want it lifted, who believe that businesses in nearby St. Marys, Georgia, and Fernandina Beach would benefit from an influx of tourism, say the number was based on how many people the ferry service could feasibly transport to and from the island every day. And if that’s true, then it stands to reason that if you increase the number of ferry trips, you could increase the number of allowed visitors without harming the environment, and everyone would win.

It’s been a bone of contention for years, a small, ever-present seismic rumble beneath the still ground. And both sides want more: The business interests want more people, more traffic, more money. And many environmental activists want the NPS to buy up the rest of this slice of paradise and declare the whole thing a national park.

“There is a faction of people who are very irritated that there are still private landholders out here,” says Mary Jo Ferguson, who co-manages the Greyfield Inn with her husband, Mitty, a descendant of the Carnegies.

Those same people get up in arms when there’s any talk of increasing the visitor limit, which the Fergusons also don’t want to see.

“It has been a constant thing,” says St. Marys attorney Jim Stein, who represents Calvin Lang, the owner of Lang Seafood Inc., the ferry service that has since 1987 contracted with the NPS to transport people to the island several times a day. “There’s been all sorts of chatter about it. There have been all sorts of meetings. It never ends.”

Then there are business owners in St. Marys (the main debarkation point for Cumberland visitors) who say they derive a majority of their business from Cumberland Island tourists, even though they are 40 minutes away as the fish swims. Take, for example, former St. Marys mayor and prominent local businessman Jerry Brandon, who wants the daily limit at least doubled because he says local businesses need the additional revenue.

The Park Service hasn’t given any indication that it is about to bend, but regardless, the issue is once again heating up as the NPS retools a new 10year ferry contract.

For the past 27 years, Lang Seafood has provided the ferry service with three or four different-sized boats, the largest of which can carry 146 passengers at a time, plus the crew. Lang says he has major issues with the NPS’ recent prospectus — specifically, the proposed requirement that the ferry operator also take over the Land and Legacies tours on the island, which Lang does not want to do. The Park Service is presenting a new version of its proposal in January.

Lang knows that this time around, while he’s likely to receive prime consideration because the contract has been his for so long, he’s also likely to have competition.

“Right now we’ve got to wait and see what the new proposal is,” Lang says. “I’m sure there’s somebody out there wanting to look at it, too.”

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he friction over the use of Cumberland Island has been ongoing for years. Well, centuries, actually, beginning in the 1500s, when the Spanish first arrived and began displacing the native population.

Through the years, many historical figures left their footprints on Cumberland. English Gen. James Oglethorpe arrived on the Georgia coast

TOP LEFT: The Greyfield Inn is the most prominent property on Cumberland Island. TOP RIGHT: An old, unused pergola. MIDDLE LEFT: One of Cumberland Island’s few hints of modernity. MIDDLE RIGHT: Only a handful of private residences exist on the island. BOTTOM: Horses were first introduced by the Spanish in the 1500s. Today, feral horses roam the island.

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Former Mayor Jerry Brandon wants the Cumberland Island visitor limit doubled to help local businesses in St. Marys. in 1733, and changed the island’s name to honor William Augustus, the 13-year old Duke of Cumberland in Oglethorpe’s homeland.

Oglethorpe also established a hunting camp called Dungeness, a name that still graces a section of the island. He built forts on the north and south ends to defend the island from the Spanish, who were by then ensconced in Florida. Following the English’s decisive defeat of the Spanish in the Battle of Bloody Marsh in 1742, the forts were no longer needed.

The Carnegies became landowners in the 1880s when Thomas Carnegie, brother of steel magnate Andrew, and Thomas’ wife, Lucy, purchased land on the island and eventually built a mansion at Dungeness. The development included pools, a golf course and 40 smaller buildings to house 200 servants. The mansion burned in 1959. What’s left of it remains on the island’s southern end.

By the time of the fire, the Carnegies owned 90 percent of Cumberland Island.

Shortly before that, the Carnegies became interested in preserving the island. In 1954, they requested that the National Park Service consider whether it was suitable for a National Seashore designation. Within a year, the Park Service named it one of the most significant natural areas in the U.S., not quite a National Seashore designation, but a step in that direction.

But as time dragged on, three Carnegie children decided to cash in. They sold 3,000 acres to developer Charles Fraser, the same Fraser who developed Hilton Head and then set his sights on transforming Cumberland Island into a southern version of the resort.

There are different stories about why his vision failed, but historical accounts say that while Fraser only planned to develop 10 percent of his newly purchased land and leave the rest pristine, environmental groups banded together to raise hell about it. They fought so hard that Congress approved the National Seashore designation in 1972.

The Carnegies then sold their part of the island to the NPS with many stipulations, including keeping small portions of it private until the end of the line of descendants. The Carnegies’ portion became a national park, complete with all the environmental protections that go along with the title, except for the few privately run areas.

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turned instead to the next barrier island, where he developed the Amelia Island Plantation.)

The most notable privately held property is the Greyfield Inn, and its reclusive environment is part of the reason the Fergusons want to keep the current 300-person limit, erome Walker — a neurologist who practiced in Atlanta, then retired and moved to Montana — has made the preservation of Cumberland Island something of a personal cause. One wrong move, he says, could destroy the island’s ecosystem and serenity.

He remembers well his first visit more than 20 years ago. “It was a stunning place, wild, and like nothing I’d ever seen,” he says. “I had never seen dunes like that, huge dunes. I was struck by them.”

Today he serves on the board of the Montana-based Wilderness Watch, which monitors national parks nationwide — including Cumberland Island, which the board sees as a national treasure. And any increase to the 300-a-day visitor limit, he says, will do irreparable harm.

But he, like other environmental activists, wants even greater steps to protect the island.

He’s upset, for instance, that vehicles are allowed to travel on the main dirt road through what he considers the island’s most pristine section – the north end, also known as “Wilderness.”

This wasn’t always the case. Years ago, in fact, vehicles were banned. But about 15 years ago, during a stay on the island, Walker says he not only saw a Park Service vehicle pass by, but he also saw a private vehicle from the Greyfield Inn. And this upset him so much that he did something about.

“Along come a Park Service pickup truck,” he says, “then here comes a truck full of guests staying at Greyfield Inn. I knew it was illegal.”

He told his wife — who passed away a few years ago — and she reported it to the executive director of Wilderness Watch. “They didn’t believe that the Park Service was driving through the Wilderness, which was pretty flagrant,” Walker says. “Wilderness Watch sued the Park Service and won in federal court. It was unanimous. The district court said that was illegal for the Park Service or for anyone else to drive through the wilderness.”

But that wasn’t the end of it. Those who wanted vehicles on the island took their case to U.S. Rep. Jack Kingston, a Republican who

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Mitty Ferguson, a descendant of the Carnegies, helps a guest of the Greyfield Inn board the ferry to Cumberland Island. has represented Southeast Georgia since the early ’90s. Kingston pushed through an act of Congress on their behalf. Today, not only are vehicles allowed on the island, but the Park Service itself runs tours in a passenger van — the same tours it now wants to require the ferry operator to operate.

“I can certainly understand a viewpoint from someone who’s coming out there and doesn’t expect vehicles,” says Mary Jo Ferguson. “They don’t understand the history and the rights to use the road, and that doesn’t just include Greyfield. They’re not driving on purpose, just when they need to.”

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ack on the mainland, business owners continue to eye the island as a means to juice their sales.

The battle rekindled in the spring when the Park Service began accepting bids for the new ferry contract. Business interests in St. Marys and Fernandina Beach saw this as an opportunity to once again push to increase the visitor limit. Though no formal proposals have been written, and though no public hearings have been scheduled, in St. Marys the debate is nonetheless raging.

“I’ve always pushed for that, even back when I was mayor,” says Jerry Brandon, the St. Marys businessman. “The boat went twice a day and held 300 people. That’s all it could handle. That’s why they set that limit.”

Brandon says the original plan, when the Park Service took over in the 1970s, was for 1,500 visitors to be ferried daily from Point Peter, in another section of St. Marys.

“The Park Service was going to take [Point Peter] and make a big park and have runs to the island,” he says. “They got so such flak from people that had been to the island who claimed it would ruin the island and they didn’t want to do that. That was 35 years ago. I’ve always contended they’ve got enough data. I don’t think they would have trouble running 500 to 600 with any problem.”

As many as 80 percent of the guests at Brandon’s Riverfront Hotel are there because of the island, he says, and they also visit St. Marys establishments during their stays. Sometimes people who make reservations at his hotel can’t get reservations on the ferry — it’s booked — so they cancel their entire trip.

“It happens all the time,” he says. “When people want to go all day, they book the 9 a.m. boat and come back at 5:30. If it’s booked going

over or coming back, they can’t book anymore.”

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randon doesn’t think Lang would have too much trouble handling an increase in visitors. Lang doesn’t sound so sure.

Yes, he could change his ferry schedule, and that might work on the busier days, but then he’d be locked into that schedule on the slower days, and that would cost him.

To accommodate the increased load, he’d have to add extra trips or maybe buy a bigger boat — extra expenses both. But that’s not what really gives him pause, especially because that’s not part of the bidding process. Instead, it’s the Park Service’s proposal that the ferry operator also take over the Land and Legacies tours the Park Service currently runs.

That means buying at least three new land vehicles and hiring tour operators.

“The Park Service had been operating it, but they had problems getting drivers all the time,” Lang says. “Had to cut down to only 10 [tourists] a day.”

He’s waiting to see what the new proposal from the Park Service, due in January, entails, and whether the tours are separated from the ferry service. And while it doesn’t look like the Park Service is going to cave to the business community’s demands regarding the visitor limit anytime soon, Lang says he’s watching that, too.

“The boats won’t carry but just so many people,” he says. “This 300-a-day limit is a pretty good number, really, because of the way the boats were built.”

He questions whether the increase is really needed. The most visitors his company has carried to the island in any year was about 46,000 — on average, far fewer than 300 a day.

There have been problems on holiday weekends and during spring break, when the mainland businesses make the bulk of their annual earnings. Lang says it would be advantageous to boost the number of visitors during those periods, but not require him to run the same ferry schedules the entire year.

Most of the year, after all, it’s pretty empty.

“This is what a lot of people don’t think about: Cumberland is a park. People want to change it into something like Fernandina Beach, or Jekyll Island, or even Hilton Head. There’s some businesses in town that certainly would like more people come to town,” he says — but for the wrong reasons. dkinner@folioweekly.com NOVEMBER 12-18, 2014 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 13

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BAYMEADOWS

AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 7825 Baymeadows Way, 733-4040. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F SEE BEACHES.

BROADWAY RISTORANTE & PIZZERIA, Ste. 3, 10920 Baymeadows Rd. E., 519-8000, broadwayfl.com. F Familyowned-and-operated Italian pizzeria serves calzones, wings, brick-oven-baked pizza, subs. $$ BW K TO L D Daily INDIA’S RESTAURANT, 9802 Baymeadows, Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajax.com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Indian cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetable dishes, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L Mon.-Sat.; D Nightly LA NOPALERA, 8206 Philips Hwy., 732-9433. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 737-7740. 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. SEE MANDARIN. PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., 527-8649, pizzapalacejax.com.

F Casual, family-owned; homestyle cuisine. Local faves: 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., 5190509. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. ZESTY INDIA, 8358 Point Meadows Dr., 329-3676, zestyindia. com. Asian methods meld with European template to create 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 Center, Atlantic Beach, 249-0002, alspizza.com. F Al’s is often a repeat winner in FW readers’ poll. New York-style, gourmet pizzas, baked dishes. All-day happy hour Mon.-Thur. $ FB K TO L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM, 204 Third Ave. S., 246-7823. 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

Angie’s has served subs made with the freshest ingredients for more than 25 years. One word: Peruvian. Huge salads, blue-

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NAME: Chef Matt Grimes RESTAURANT: Brio Tuscan Grille, 4910 Big Island Drive, Jacksonville BIRTHPLACE: Flint, Michigan YEARS IN THE BIZ: 11 FAVORITE RESTAURANT (other than mine): Poe’s, AB BEST CUISINE STYLE: New Orleans/Creole GO-TO INGREDIENT: Steak, mushrooms, asparagus IDEAL MEAL: 8-ounce rare filet with mashed potatoes and grilled asparagus WILL NOT CROSS MY LIPS: Liver INSIDER’S SECRET: Sautee your chopped garlic CELEBRITY SIGHTING: Will Blackman CULINARY TREAT: Butterscotch pecan bread pudding ribbon iced tea. $ BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201.

2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BUDDHA THAI BISTRO, 301 10th Ave. N., 712-4444, buddhathaibistro.com. The proprietors are from Thailand; every dish is made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily BURRITO GALLERY EXPRESS, 1333 Third St. N., 242-8226. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE DOWNTOWN. CANTINA MAYA SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 1021 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-3227. Popular spot serves great margaritas, great Latin food, burgers. Sports on TVs. $$ FB K L D Tue.-Sun. CASA MARIA, 2429 S. Third St., 372-9000, casamariajax. com. F Family-owned-and-operated place offers authentic Mexican fare: fajitas and seafood dishes, hot sauces made inhouse. The specialty is tacos de asada. $ FB K L D Daily CULHANE’S IRISH PUBLIC HOUSE, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 249-9595, culhanesirishpub.com.

Bite Club. Upscale pub/restaurant owned and run by sisters from County Limerick, Ireland. Shepherd’s pie, corned beef; gastropub fare. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L Fri.-Sun.; D Tue.-Sun. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American fusion, Southwesterninfluenced: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana sandwiches. 100+ tequilas. $ FB L D Daily HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815, harmoniousmonks.net. F SEE MANDARIN. LA NOPALERA, 1222 Third St. S., 372-4495. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 N. Third St., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK.

LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-2922, lilliescoffeebar.com. 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, mellowmushroom.com. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Hoagies, gourmet pizzas: Mighty Meaty, vegetarian, Kosmic Karma. 35 tap beers. Nonstop happy hour. $ FB K TO L D Daily METRO DINER, 1534 Third St. N., 853-6817. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 249-5573, mezzarest aurantandbar.com. F Near-the-ocean eatery, 20+ years.

Casual bistro fare: gourmet wood-fired pizzas, nightly specials.

Dine inside or on the patio. Valet parking. $$$ FB K D Mon.-Sat. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636, mojobbq.com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork, Carolina-style barbecue, Delta fried catfish, all the sides. $$ FB K TO L D Daily M SHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-2599, mshackburgers.com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. David and Matthew Medure flip burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes, familiar fare, moderate prices. Dine inside or outside. $$ BW L D Daily NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 6, Atlantic Beach, 372-4105, nbbistro.com. Bite Club. Neighborhood gem with a chef-driven kitchen serves hand-cut steaks, fresh local seafood, tapas menu. Happy hour. $$$ FB K R Sun.; L D Daily OCEAN 60 RESTAURANT, WINE BAR & MARTINI ROOM, 60 Ocean Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 2470060, ocean60.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Continental cuisine, fresh seafood, dinner specials and a seasonal menu in a formal dining room or casual Martini Room. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. RAGTIME TAVERN & SEAFOOD GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Beaches Town Center, Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F For 30+ years, the iconic seafood place has scored many awards in our BOJ readers poll. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily happy hour. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Specialty items: signature tuna poke bowl, fresh rolled sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp, in a modern open-air space. $$ FB K TO L D Daily SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE & OYSTER BAR, 218 First St., Beaches Town Center, Neptune Beach, 246-0881, slidersseafoodgrille.com. Beach-casual. Faves: Fresh fish tacos, gumbo. Key lime pie, ice cream sandwiches.

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$$ FB K L Sat. & Sun.; D Nightly SNEAKERS SPORTS GRILLE, 111 Beach Blvd., 482-1000, sneakerssportsgrille.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. More than 20 beers on tap, TV screens, cheerleaders serving the food.

Happy hour Mon.-Fri. $ FB K L D Daily TACOLU BAJA MEXICANA, 1712 Beach Blvd., 249-8226, tacolu.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh, Baja-style fare with a focus on fish tacos, tequila (more than 135 kinds) and mezcal. Bangin’ shrimp, carne asada, carnitas, daily fresh fish selections. Made-fresh-daily guacamole. $$ FB K R Sat. & Sun.; L D Tue.-Fri.

DOWNTOWN

AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 21 W. Church St., 665-7324, akelsdeli.com. 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. BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922, burritogallery.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Southwestern burritos, ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. CASA MARIA, 12961 N. Main St., Ste. 104, 757-6411. F SEE BEACHES.

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 Thur.-Sat. FIONN MacCOOL’s IRISH PUB & RESTAURANT, The Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1547, fionnmacs.com. Casual dining with an uptown Irish atmosphere, serving fish and chips, Guinness lamb stew and black-and-tan brownies. $$ FB K L D Daily OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com.

From-scratch soups, sandwiches. They cure their own bacon, pickle their pickles. Home to duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L Mon.-Fri.

FLEMING ISLAND

GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. LA NOPALERA, 1571 C.R. 220, 215-2223. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. MELLOW MUSHROOM PIZZA BAKERS, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

SEE BEACHES.

MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 2640636. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, traditional fare, on Swimming Pen Creek.

Tiki bar. Come by boat, motorcycle or car. $ FB K TO L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly YOUR PIE, 1545 C.R. 220, Ste. 125, 379-9771, yourpie.com.

Owner Mike Sims’ concept: Choose from 3 doughs, 9 sauces, 7 cheeses, 40+ toppings. 5 minutes in a brick oven and ta-da: It’s your pie. Subs, sandwiches, gelato. $$ BW K TO L D Daily

INTRACOASTAL WEST

AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F SEE BEACHES.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 14286 Beach Blvd., 223-0115. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 14333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 39, 992-1666. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. 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. TIME OUT SPORTS GRILL, 13799 Beach Blvd., Ste. 5, 2236999, timeoutsportsgrill.com. F Locally-owned-and-operated.

Hand-tossed pizzas, wings, wraps. Daily drink specials, HDTVs, pool tables. Late-night menu. $$ FB L Tue.-Sun.; D Nightly

JULINGTON CREEK

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 525 S.R. 16, Ste. 101, 825-4540. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. PIZZA PALACE, 116 Bartram Oaks Walk, 230-2171. F SEE BAYMEADOWS.

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AKEL’S DELICATESSEN, 12926 Gran Bay Pkwy. W., 880-2008. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F SEE BEACHES. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199. F Dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant). Greek beers. $$ BW L Mon.-Fri.; D Mon.-Sat. BROOKLYN PIZZA, 11406 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 288-9211. 13820 St. Augustine Rd., 880-0020. Brooklyn Special. Calzones, white pizza, homestyle lasagna. $$ BW TO L D Daily THE COFFEE BARD, 9735 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 13, 2600810, thecoffeebard.com. New world coffeehouse has coffees, breakfast, drinks. $$ TO B L D Tue.-Sun. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10391 Old St. Augustine, 880-7087. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. GIGI’S RESTAURANT, 3130 Hartley Rd., 694-4300, jaxramada. com. In Ramada. Prime rib and crab leg buffet Fri. & Sat., bluejean brunch Sun., daily breakfast, lunch and dinner buffets. $$$ FB B R L D Daily GILMON’S BAKERY, 11362 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 13, 288-8128, gilmonsbakery.com. Custom cakes, cupcakes, gingerbread men, pies, cookies, coffee, tea. $$ B L Tue.-Sat. HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 30, 880-3040, harmoniousmonks.net. F American-style steakhouse: Angus steaks, gourmet burgers, ribs, wraps. $$ FB K L D Mon.-Sat. KAZU JAPANESE RESTAURANT, 9965 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 35, 683-9903, kazujapaneserestaurant.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Wide variety of soups, dumplings, appetizers, salads, bento boxes, sushi, entrées, maki handrolls, sashimi. $$ BW TO L D Daily LA NOPALERA, 11700 San Jose Blvd., 288-0175. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Tamales, fajitas, pork tacos. Some La Nops have a full bar. $$ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 11365 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 3, 674-2945. F SEE ORANGE PARK. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. Natural, organic soups, sandwiches, wraps, baked goods, prepared foods, juices and smoothies. Juice, smoothie and coffee bar. All-natural, organic beers, wines. Indoor, outdoor dining. $ BW TO K B L D Daily THE RED ELEPHANT PIZZA & GRILL, 10131 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 12, 683-3773, redelephantpizza.com. F Casual, familyfriendly eatery serves steaks, seafood, chicken grill specials.

Five topping selections. Salads, sandwiches, pizza. Gluten-free friendly. $ FB K L D Daily STEAMIN, 9703 San Jose Blvd., 493-2020, eatsteamin.com.

Classic diner serves steam burgers, fat dogs and chili, 50+ craft beers. $ FB TO B Sat.-Sun.; L D Daily

ORANGE PARK, GREEN COVE SPRINGS

ARON’S PIZZA, 650 Park Ave., 269-1007, aronspizza.com. 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. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Road, 272-5959, hilltop-club.com.

Southern-style fine dining. Specialties: New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. $$$ FB D Tue.-Sat. LA NOPALERA, 9734 Crosshill Blvd., 908-4250. 2024 Kingsley Ave., 276-2776. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

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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, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F For 30+ years, all over town, they pile ’em

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high and serve ’em fast. Hot/cold subs, soups, salads. $ K TO B L D Daily POMPEII COAL-FIRED PIZZA, 2134 Park Ave., 264-6116. Family-owned-and-operated, offering pizzas and wings made in coal-fired ovens. Espresso, cappuccino. $ BW TO L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. F For 35-plus years, Roadhouse has been offering wings, sandwiches, burgers, quesadillas; 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily THE SHEIK, 1994 Kingsley Ave., 276-2677. SEE ARLINGTON.

PONTE VEDRA, NW ST. JOHNS

AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A N., 543-1494. F SEE BEACHES. CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE, 145 Hilden Rd., Ste. 122, 829-5790, claudeschocolate.com. Hand-crafted premium Belgian chocolate, fruits, nuts, spices. Cookies, popsicles. $$ TO DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 100 Marketside Ave., 829-8134, dickswingsandgrill.com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. NASCAR-themed; 365 kinds of wings, half-pound burgers, ribs. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S SUBS, 830 A1A N., 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. PUSSER’S BAR & GRILLE, 816 A1A N., Ste. 100, 280-7766, pussersusa.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

Bite Club. Innovative Caribbean cuisine features regional faves: Jamaican grilled pork ribs, Trinidad smoked duck, lobster macaroni & cheese dinner. Tropical drinks. $$ FB K TO L D Daily RESTAURANT MEDURE, 818 A1A N., 543-3797, restaurantmedure.us. Chef David Medure offers global flavors.

Small plates, creative drinks, happy hour. $$$ FB D Mon.-Sat.

RIVERSIDE, 5 POINTS, WESTSIDE

13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com.

2014 Best of Jax Winner. Intimate bistro serves authentic Mediterranean peasant cuisine updated for American tastes, specializing in tapas, blackened octopus, risotto of the day, coconut mango curry chicken. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sat. AKEL’S DELI, 245 Riverside Ave., 791-3336. F SEE DOWNTOWN. AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F SEE BEACHES.

BLACK SHEEP RESTAURANT, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. New American fare has a Southern twist, made with locally sourced ingredients. Rooftop bar. $$$ FB R Sat. & Sun.; L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Stes. 1 & 2, 855-1181. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. F Small-batch, artisanal coffee roasting. Organic, fair trade. $ BW TO B L Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free and vegetarian options. $ BW L D Daily.

DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 5972 San Juan, 693-9258. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. EDGEWOOD BAKERY, 1012 S. Edgewood Ave., 389-8054, edgewoodbakery.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

66+ years, full-service bakery. Fresh breakfast, from-scratch pastries, petit fours, pies, cakes. Espresso, sandwiches, smoothies, soups. $$ K TO B L Tue.-Sat. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999, europeanstreet.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. 130+ imported beers, 20 on tap. NYC-style classic Reuben and other overstuffed sandwiches; salads, soups. Outside seating is available at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. F The juice bar uses certified organic fruits and vegetables. 500+ craft/import beers, 250 wines, organic produce, humanely raised meats, plus a deli, as well as raw items, vegan, vitamins, herbs. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St.,

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508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner.

Based on fare of Asian street vendors, peddling authentic dishes from mobile stalls. Chefs here serve the best hawker recipes under one roof. $ BW TO L D Daily KNEAD BAKESHOP, 1173 Edgewood Ave. S. New from Bold Bean Coffee Roasters’ owners. Locally-owned, family-run bake shop specializes in made-from-scratch pastries, artisan breads, savory pies, specialty sandwiches, seasonal soups. $ TO B L Tue.-Sun. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy, 781-7600. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 8102 Blanding, 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., Ortega, 999-4600. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR-B-Q, 4838 Highway Ave., 3895551, monroessmokehousebbq.com. Monroe’s smoked meats include wings, pulled pork, brisket, turkey and ribs. Homestyle sides include green beans, baked beans, mac-n-cheese, collards. $$ K TO L Mon.-Sat.; D Fri. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire. com. F Southwestern fish tacos, enchiladas. Happy hour Mon.Sat. upstairs lounge, all day Sun. $$ FB K L D Daily O’BROTHERS IRISH PUB, 1521 Margaret St., 854-9300, obrothersirishpub.com. F Traditional shepherd’s pie with Stilton crust, Guinness mac-n-cheese, fish-n-chips. Patio dining. $$ FB K TO L D Daily THE SHEIK, 7361 103rd St., 778-4805. 5172 Normandy Blvd., 786-7641. SEE ARLINGTON. SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0049. F Beer (Bold City, Intuition), wine, pizza, hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejacksonville.com. Sushi variety: Monster Roll, Jimmy Smith Roll; faves Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Indoor or patio. $$ BW L D Daily

ST. AUGUSTINE

AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F SEE BEACHES. AVILES RESTAURANT & LOUNGE, 32 Avenida Menendez, 829-2277, hiltonhistoricstaugustine.net. F Hilton Bayfront.

Progressive European-flavored menu; made-to-order pasta night, wine dinners, chophouse nights, breakfast buffet. Sun. champagne brunch bottomless mimosas. $$$ FB K B L D Daily CARMELO’S MARKETPLACE & PIZZERIA, 146 King St., 494-6658, carmelosmarketplace.com. F NY-style gourmet brick-oven-baked pizza, fresh sub rolls, Boar’s Head meats, cheeses, garlic herb wings. Outdoor dining, Wi-Fi. $$ BW TO L D Daily CLAUDE’S CHOCOLATE, 6 Granada St., 829-5790. In The Market.

Wine and chocolate pairings, soft-serve ice cream, a coffee bar, fresh fruit ice pops, cookies. $$ TO THE FLORIDIAN, 39 Cordova St., 829-0655, thefloridiåanst aug.com. Updated Southern fare: fresh ingredients from area farms. Vegetarian, gluten-free. Fried green tomato bruschetta, grits with shrimp, fish or tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D Wed.-Mon. GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F A mainstay for 25+ years, Gypsy’s menu changes twice daily. Signature dish: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. Sun. brunch. $$ FB R Sun.; L D Daily THE ICE PLANT BAR, 110 Riberia St., 829-6553, iceplantbar. com. Vintage-inspired (an old ice plant) in historic area. Farm-totable menu uses locally sourced ingredients; hand-crafted drinks, house-made bitters, syrups. $$$ FB TO D Nightly MELLOW MUSHROOM, 410 Anastasia Blvd., 826-4040. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova, 342-5264. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. PACIFIC ASIAN BISTRO, 159 Palencia Village Dr., Ste. 111, 808-1818, pacificasianbistro.com. F Chef Mas Lui creates 30+ sushi rolls; fresh sea scallops, Hawaiian-style poke tuna salad.

Sake. $$-$$$ BW L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A Beach Blvd., 217-3256, saltlifefoodshack.com. Best of Jax winner. SEE BEACHES. TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Place, 547-0240. Latin American fusion wine bar and restaurant offers traditional American fare with a Latin flair; sandwiches, too. $$ BW L D Tue.-Sun.

ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER

BENTO CAFE ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI, 4860 Big Island Dr., Ste. 1, 564-9494, bentocafesushi.com. Pan-Asian fare; Asianinspired dishes: wok stir-fry to fire-grilled, authentic spices, fresh ingredients. Full sushi bar. $$ K FB TO L D Daily MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744, moxiefl.com. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s place features innovative contemporary American cuisine – seafood, steaks, pork, burgers, salads, sides and desserts – using locally sourced ingredients when possible. $$$ FB K L Mon.-Fri.; D Nightly M SHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000, mshack burgers.com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES.

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BASIL THAI & SUSHI, 1004 Hendricks Ave., 674-0190, basilthaijax.com. F Authentic dishes: Pad Thai, curries, sashimi, fresh sushi, daily specials. $$ FB L D Mon.-Sat. DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 1610 University Blvd. W., 448-2110. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale sushi spot serves a variety of

fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, kiatsu. $$ K L D Daily THE GROTTO WINE & Tapas Bar, 2012 San Marco Blvd., 398-0726. F Artisanal cheese plates, empanadas, bruschetta, cheesecake. 60+ wines by the glass. $$$ BW Tue.-Sun. HAMBURGER MARY’S BAR & GRILLE, 3333 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 551-2048, hamburgermarys.com. Popular chain serves wings, sammies, nachos, wraps, entrées, specialty cocktails and … wait for it … burgers. $$ K TO FB L D Daily LA NOPALERA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1631 Hendricks, 3991768. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. MATTHEW’S, 2107 Hendricks Ave., 396-9922, matthewsrestaurant.com. Chef Matthew Medure’s flagship.

Fine dining, artfully presented cuisine, small plates, martini/wine lists. Happy hour Mon.-Fri. Reservations. $$$$ FB D Mon.-Sat. METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodiner. com. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in ’30s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, homemade soups. $$ B R L Daily MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200. F 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. PIZZA PALACE, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815. F SEE BAYMEADOWS.

PULP, 1962 San Marco Blvd., 396-9222, pulpaddiction.com.

The juice bar offers fresh juices, frozen yogurt, teas, coffees, 30 kinds of smoothies. $ TO B L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Authentic Italian ingredients, seasonal local produce and meats on Chef Sam Efron’s menus. Regional craft beers, handcrafted cocktails. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily

SOUTHSIDE

360° GRILLE, Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555, latitude360.com. F Seafood, steaks, burgers, chicken, sandwiches, pizza. Patio, movie theater. $$ FB TO L D Daily AKEL’S, 7077 Bonneval Rd., 332-8700. F SEE DOWNTOWN. ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Longest-running dinner theater in America. Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations recommended. $$ FB D Tue.-Sun. BARBERITOS, 4320 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., Ste. 106, 807-9060. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. BENTO CAFE ASIAN KITCHEN & SUSHI, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 11, 503-3238. SEE ST. JOHNS TOWN CENTER. CASA MARIA, 14965 Old St. Augustine, 619-8186. SEE BEACHES. DANCIN DRAGON, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888. This new spot features a BOGO lunch. Asian fusion menu. $$ FB K L D Daily DICK’S WINGS & GRILL, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., 619-0954. 2014 Bestå of Jax Winner. SEE PONTE VEDRA. THE DIM SUM ROOM, 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 3639888, thedimsumroom.com. Shrimp dumplings, beef tripe, sesame ball. Traditional Hong Kong noodles, barbecue. $ FB K L D Daily EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. HZ CAFE, 6426 Bowden Rd., Ste. 206, 527-1078. Healthy concept cafe serves juices, smoothies, traditional vegan and vegetarian meals and vegan and gluten-free meals and desserts. $ K TO B L Mon.-Fri. LARRY’S SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., 997-1955. F Bite Club. 2014 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. MONROE’S SMOKEHOUSE BAR B-Q, 10771 Beach Blvd., 996-7900, monroessmokehousebbq.com. SEE RIVERSIDE. PAPI CHULO’S, 9726 Touchton Rd., Ste. 105, 329-1763, ilovepapichulos.com. The brand new Tinseltown place offers fresh, simple, authentic Mexican street food, top-shelf tequilas, specialty drinks. Kids eat free. $$ K FB L D Daily SEVEN BRIDGES Grille & Brewery, 9735 Gate Pkwy., 9971999, 7bridgesgrille.com. F Local seafood, steaks, pizzas.

Brewer Aaron Nesbit handcrafts ales, lagers. $$ FB K TO L D Daily TAVERNA YAMAS, 9753 Deer Lake Court, 854-0426, tavernayamas.com. F Bite Club. Char-broiled kabobs, seafood, wines, desserts. Belly dancing. $$ FB K L D Daily TOMMY’S BRICK OVEN PIZZA, 4160 Southside Blvd., Ste. 2, 565-1999, tbopizza.com. NY-style thin crust, brick-oven-baked pizzas (gluten-free), calzones, sandwiches fresh to order. Boylan’s soda. Curbside pick-up. $$ BW TO L D Mon.-Sat. WORLD OF BEER, 9700 Deer Lake Court, Ste. 1, 551-5929, worldofbeer.com. F Burgers, tavern fare, sliders,flatbreads, German pretzels, hummus, pickle chips. Craft German, Cali, Florida, Irish drafts. Wines. $$ BW L D Daily

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

HOLA MEXICAN RESTAURANT, 1001 N. Main St., 356-3100, holamexicanrestaurant.com. F Fajitas, burritos, enchiladas, daily specials. Happy hour; sangria. $ BW K TO L D Mon.-Sat. LARRY’S SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner, 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. SAVANNAH BISTRO, 14670 Duval Rd., 741-4404. F Low Country Southern fare, taste of Mediterranean and French.

Crowne Plaza Airport. Crab cakes, NY strip, she crab soup, mahi mahi. $$$ FB K B L D Daily THE SHEIK, 2708 N. Main St., 353-8181. SEE ARLINGTON. UPTOWN MARKET, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club. In the 1300 Building. The market features fresh quality fare, innovative breakfast, lunch and dinner; farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily

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Our Picks Reasons to leave the house this week

CONSERVATION FEST RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL

The North Atlantic right whale is an endangered species – its total population is only in the hundreds. While no longer a target of whaling, right whales are still threatened from being struck by ships and becoming entangled in commercial fishing gear. The sixth annual Right Whale Festival, intended to increase awareness of these docile creatures as they calve every winter off our coast, features a 5K race/2.5K fun run, live music by DANKA, Split Tone and The Crazy Daysies, speakers and information displays, a silent auction and food trucks. 10 a.m.-4 p.m.

Nov. 15 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, rightwhalefestival.com.

HAIR (PLUG) METAL BRET MICHAELS

Break out the industrial-strength hairspray and hot-pink, assless leather chaps! Bret Michaels, the man Folio Weekly calls “The Howard Hughes of Hair Metal” (not really), is coming to town. In the ’80s, Michaels fronted Poison, which sold 45 million records with hits “Talk Dirty to Me” and “Every Rose Has Its Thorn,” which you’ve heard at Karaoke way too goddamned much. In recent years, the singer-songwriter has stayed in the limelight as the star of VH-1’s Rock of Love with Bret Michaels, NBC’s Celebrity Apprentice 3 and writer-director-star of A Letter from Death Row. Bret Michaels appears at 6 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Mavericks at The Landing, Downtown, $30$40, mavericksatthelanding.com.

JAZZ LEGEND CALVIN NEWBORN QUARTET

While still in his teens, guitarist Calvin Newborn cut his teeth playing with the house band in West Memphis, Arkansas’ Plantation Inn Club. This group, which included his older brother, pianist Phineas Newborn, backed up B.B. King on the blues guru’s first recordings. Since then, Calvin has been a powerful presence in jazz and blues, giving guitar lessons to Howlin’ Wolf, influencing Elvis Presley and playing with fellow mighty musicians Earl Fatha Hines, Lionel Hampton, Ray Charles and Count Basie, while enjoying a notable solo career. 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Beaches Museum & History Park’s Chapel, Jax Beach, $20.

A barbecue dinner is served at 6 p.m. for a $10 suggested donation; beachesmuseum.org.

SHOPPING VOYAGE 72-MILE GARAGE SALE

Still on the hunt for that rare, limited edition Emmanuel Lewis lunchbox that was available only in Tibet? Are you “banned for life” from eBay for your legally suspect feedback comments?

Do you feel like you aren’t hoarding enough junk in your garage-slash-slob-bunker? Then gas up the cargo van for the Super Scenic 72-Mile Garage Sale. From Ponte Vedra Beach to Flagler Beach, dozens of vendors are offering all manner of items sure to satisfy the gotta-have-it fever of even the most rabid of shoppers, browsers and straight-up scroungers. 8 a.m.-2 p.m. (or until sell out) Nov. 15. For a map and details, go to scenica1a.org.

REAL COOL TIME HOLIDAY MOMENTS ON ICE

Talk about merging demographics: figureskating and classic rock meet face-to-face at Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice. Hosted

by Kristi Yamaguchi, fellow Olympic champions including Meryl Davis and Charlie White, Evan Lysacek and Brian Boitano skate to holiday favorites and classic rock sung by Paul Rodgers (Free, Bad Company) and Foreigner’s Lou Gramm (Geewhillikers, do you think Lou’s gonna sing “Cold as Ice”?!). 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, Downtown, $28-$128, ticketmaster.com.

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COMMUNITY MILESTONE JASMYN 20TH ANNIVERSARY

Since 1993, the Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) has been offering support, empowerment, leadership development and a safe haven for more than 20,000 Northeast Florida LGBTQ young people through programs including peer support, an information line and HIV testing. JASMYN is one of the state’s longest-standing LGBTQ youth centers, and has been nationally recognized for its positive efforts and undeniable results in community building. The JASMYN 20th anniversary party features speakers recounting success stories; also, cocktails. 7-11 p.m. on Nov. 15 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Riverside, $75; $100 VIP (from 6-7 p.m.), jasmyn.org.

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the famous jazz singer’s tormented artistry. ew young singer/songwriters treat America’s “That song was very important to me, and I musical past with as much reverence as Nashville native Justin Townes Earle does. But wrote it because I understand what she went through as far as the junk is concerned,” he few artists have shrugged off personal baggage to says, referencing Holiday’s well-known heroin reinvent themselves in such candid ways, either. addiction. “She’s defenseless now, though, and First, there’s that name: Son of country maverick the person everybody knew was not the whole Steve Earle and godson of legendary folkie story. So I wrote ‘White Gardenias’ more for Townes Van Zandt, Justin has carried the weight Billie Holiday as the little girl from Baltimore of lofty expectations on his shoulders since birth. who never had a chance.”

In his 32 years, he’s suffered from the same kinds Earle says his own childhood, bouncing of chemical dependence as Dad and Townes, from one small Nashville home to another with neither of whom he knew well — his father left his mom, gave him a deep connection to the his mom when their son was only a toddler, and working-class world that’s informed so much no one got too close to reclusive alcoholic Van of quintessential American music. “I grew up Zandt in the years leading up to his 1997 death. with an extremely blue-collar mother, and Yet Justin, at once embracing and shoving that’s a big part of my life,” he says. “No matter away his hidebound tradition, has thrived in a where I go and what I do, I’m always going to method Steve and Townes would recognize: as blue-collar raconteur, barb-tongued iconoclast be poor white trash from Middle Tennessee. I can educate myself, but I have to realize where and an expert interpreter of Americana’s I came from.” emotional intensity. Justin has recorded six Earle moved back to Nashville last year albums of rowdy honky-tonk, horn-laden after an extended stint in New York, where he Memphis soul, rootsy R&B, and sumptuous pursued extracurricular gospel, yet his last two activities like acting, efforts, 2014’s Single Mothers JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE fashion, and even vintage and the forthcoming Absent with CORY BRANNAN jewelry-trading. But it’s Fathers, stand as the most 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Colonial Quarter, clear he’s damn passionate self-assured, stylistically 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, about his hometown, which strongest yet. The 22-song $24, staugamphitheatre.com he says has been gentrified collection was recorded beyond recognition. together over 10 days, but “It’s gotten to the point where the people Earle decided to break it into two parts for both creative and logistical reasons. who are moving here and the local government, which obviously has no respect for history, “I wrote it to be a double record, but then I have torn down almost everything I care about thought about how many double records in the in this city,” Earle rants. “Every neighborhood past 20 years I’ve wanted to listen to all the way that I bounced around growing up with my through,” he tells Folio Weekly. “I’ve never made mom because she couldn’t afford rent has a record over 35 minutes, and I did that for a become a hip neighborhood completely buried very specific reason: That’s the average commute to work, and people listen to music in their cars.” under new construction. And it’s incredible — whenever I say I’m from Nashville, the first Taken together, Single Mothers and Absent thing that people mention is that fucking show Fathers might sound like a direct rebuke of his [ABC’s Nashville]. … We do not like being old man. But Justin Townes Earle insists that Steve, who was definitely absent, and his mother, looked at as a bunch of douchebags that wear rhinestone jeans and terrible cowboy boots.” who was definitely single, simply represent Justin will get a chance to remedy such a prisms through which he’s able to relate his tale crassly corporatized situation when he appears of rough-and-tumble living, drug and alcohol at St. Augustine’s Colonial Quarter, an intimate, addiction, and eventual redemption. historically accurate event space first utilized Sober for six years in the late 2000s, in

by St. Johns County during 2013’s Mumford September 2010 he experienced a nervous & Sons Gentlemen of the Road Stopover, breakdown and major relapse, spending a night in which Earle performed. Cultural Events in jail in Indianapolis. He wrote the 2011 album Harlem River Blues while on heroin and suffering Division Manager Ryan Murphy says the Colonial Quarters’ unique vibe is perfect for from depression and didn’t get clean again until Earle, and for St. Augustine. “Justin spent his late 2011, after his 13th trip to rehab. In 2013, time downtown during Gentlemen of the Road Earle settled into domestic bliss, marrying the looking at antiques and other vintage stuff. So woman he says he’s waited for his entire life. The we could have him at Ponte Vedra Concert newly mature outlook suffuses Absent Mothers.

Hall, but this special space works better for Take “White Gardenias,” a mournful shuffle him. Especially leading into the city’s 450th that ostensibly pays tribute to Billie Holiday anniversary next year.” (and that Earle recently called “my favorite song I’ve ever written”). Except that Earle says Nick McGregor it’s more of an ode to youthful innocence than mail@folioweekly.com

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HAPPY ALONE Zac Little and Saintseneca blend somber textures and introspective folk rock

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ot much has remained constant in the shortbut-colorful history of Ohio-based band Saintseneca — except founder, frontman and multi-instrumentalist Zac Little. Since forming in 2007, the American folk quintet has undergone major transformations.

“The original band started with some childhood friends of mine,” says Little. “We played in a rock band in high school. When we moved up to Columbus — we went to college here — it shifted. I lived in this little apartment and had all of these acoustic instruments. I started playing things like the mandolin and the dulcimer. That became the cornerstone of early Saintseneca.”

One could compare Little’s association with Saintseneca much like Sam Beam’s with Iron & Wine. It’s not so much that he’s just the front man or bandleader — he is Saintseneca. It’s his stage name and umbrella for every musical project he works on or musician he collaborates with.

Without Little, there wouldn’t be a band.

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with SWARMING BRANCH, COUGAR BARREL 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Jack Rabbits, San Marco, $8

Today, the lineup comprises Little, Steve Ciolek, Jon Meador, Maryn Jones and Matt O’Konke. The quintet’s latest effort, Dark Arc, was released in April on ANTI- Records, produced, engineered and mixed by Mike Mogis (Bright Eyes, Rilo Kiley, Jenny Lewis, Tilly and the Wall).

“We basically spent 10 months here in Columbus recording with my friend Glen Davis and built up the record pretty methodically,” Little says of the initial recording process. “Once we established the connection with the label, they introduced the idea of working with Mike.”

Little was familiar with Mogis’ work and, after talking to him about the project, felt it was a good fit. “He was on the same page in terms of wanting to push the recording,” says Little.

“The final record became a hybrid of those two sessions — the first 10 months and then the one month straight we spent with Mike in Omaha.”

The result is a 14-song amalgamation of footstomping acoustic tracks and hipster singalongs. Many of Saintseneca’s members are multi-instrumentalists specializing in unplugged contraptions like the balalaika, mandolin, bowed banjo and the ukulele, which they fuse with contemporary elements like synthesizers, electric guitars and DIY punk lyrics.

Little grew up “on a couple different farms” in southeast Ohio. “In some ways, my connection to the outside world was just this little radio I had,” he explains. “I remember listening to top ’90s alternative stations and being interested in bands like Smashing Pumpkins and Nirvana and things like that.”

That taste of ’90s-era alt rock pushed Little to explore his emerging musical side. “It was around then my interest in music started becoming a thing. But it wasn’t ’til years later, when I started

playing guitar and other instruments, that I had a conduit or a channel to express that.”

Self-taught (unless you count a choir class he took in high school or the VHS tape he watched on how to play guitar and learn power chords), Little found a broader and more influential musical pool when he relocated to Columbus for college. He was also introduced to the DIY punk scene from attending a large number of house parties.

So through more line-up changes than one can keep track of and switching genres from rock to punk to folk, why didn’t Little just change the name of Saintseneca and start a new project altogether?

“Well, I guess there’s a number of reasons for that,” says Little. “For one, a lot of it happened pretty gradually — one person here, one person there. And as it happened, other people came in and were invested in doing stuff with us. For the most part, it wasn’t this thing where it all fell apart at once.”

He continues, “But another aspect of that is I feel like all of the work I’m involved in is a continuum, so it doesn’t make sense to me to just sever that and be like, ‘Oh, these are songs that are off-limits.’ I have never been one to compartmentalize my work.”

Today, Little is frontman, principal songwriter and lead vocalist for Saintseneca — a band that’s labeled as acoustic folk. But who knows how long this current state of the band will last? And who really cares? It’s not as much about the members as it is about Little’s ability to put together a group of musicians who create beautiful, thought-provoking music together.

Kara Pound mail@folioweekly.com

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A&E // MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK REVEREND HORTON HEAT, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-7496, $20.

SEVENDUST 7 p.m. Nov. 12 at Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St., Downtown, 699-8186, $20.

MATISYAHU 7:30 p.m. Nov. 12 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-5661, $35-$45.

MUSIC @ THE JACKSONVILLE FAIR Brett Eldredge 8 p.m. on Nov. 12. Kari & Billy 6 and 8 p.m. Nov. 13. RaeLynn 8 p.m. Nov. 14. Brian Howe 2 p.m. Nov. 15. Str8up 2 p.m. Nov. 16 at Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair, 510 Fairgrounds Place, Downtown, $8; $5 seniors and kids 6-12, 353-0535, jacksonvillefair.com.

TAB BENOIT, DEVON ALLMAN BAND 8 p.m. Nov. 12 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0367, $24.50-$34.50.

Bear Creek Music & Arts Festival: DUMPSTAPHUNK, UMPHREY’S McGEE, ST. PAUL & THE BROKEN BONES, OTEIL BURBRIDGE, ZACH DEPUTY, MINGO FISHTRAP, THE FRITZ, CATFISH ALLIANCE Nov. 13-16, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 3076 95th Dr., Live Oak,

$140-$385, tickets and details at musicliveshere.com.

BRET MICHAELS 6 p.m. Nov. 13 at Mavericks at The Landing, 2 Independent Drive, Downtown, 356-1110, $30-$40.

TRIBAL SEEDS, BALLYHOO, GONZO, BEYOND I-SIGHT 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 246-2473, $20.

LECRAE 7 p.m. Nov. 13 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $25-$112.95, 633-6110.

ROD PICOTT, TRACY GRAMMER 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Mudville Music Room, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 352-7008.

BE EASY 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555.

SAINTSENECA, SWARMING BRANCH, COUGAR BARREL 8 p.m. Nov. 13, Jack Rabbits, $8.

NONPOINT, GEMINI SYNDROME, ISLANDER, 3 YEARS HOLLOW 8 p.m. Nov. 13 at 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, advance tickets $20; $25 day of show.

TOWN MOUNTAIN, GRANDPA’S COUGH MEDICINE 8 p.m.

Nov. 13, Underbelly, advance tickets $12; $15 at the door.

RED BEARD & STINKY E 9 p.m. Nov. 13 at Flying Iguana, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680.

DIRTY HEADS, ROME 6 p.m. Nov. 14, Mavericks, $25.

Local Honey Artist Showcase: LUCIO RUBINO, CHELSEA SADDLER, COLTON McKENNA, SAM PACETTI, THE WILLOWWACKS, JOE SCHAUER, JON BAILEY, AMY HENDRICKSON 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St., St. Augustine, 342-3857.

Ricky Nelson Remembered: MATTHEW and GUNNAR NELSON 7 p.m. Nov. 14, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $38-$48.

O.A.R., ANDY GRAMMER 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $32.50-$35.

MEGHANN WRIGHT, THE GREEN GALLOWS 7 p.m. Nov. 14 at Murray Hill Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., Westside, 388-7807, $8-$10.

GYPSY STAR, REBECCA ZAPEN 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14, Mudville Music Room.

THE CURT TOWNE BAND, FIREROAD, JAKE CALHOUN & THE CHASERS 8 p.m. Nov. 14, Freebird Live, $8.

CRYING WOLF, MUDTOWN, MICKEEL 8 p.m. Nov. 14, Jack Rabbits, $8.

CLARENCE CARTER 8 p.m. Nov. 14 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 807-2010, $34-$39.

EX CULT, GOLDEN PELICANS, BROWN PALACE, THE MOLD 9 p.m. Nov. 14 at Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188, $8.

3 THE BAND 10 p.m. Nov. 13, Flying Iguana.

THE DRUIDS 10 p.m. Nov. 14 at West Inn Cantina, 3622 St. Johns Ave., Avondale, 389-1131.

Right Whale Festival: DANKA, THE CRAZY DAYSIES, BRENDA DAVID, ASHTON TAYLOR, KALANI DAVID

11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 15 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, rightwhalefestival.com.

SICK OF IT ALL, NEGATIVE APPROACH, HOMEWRECKER, PHAROAH, RHYTHM OF FEAR, NO LIFE TO LIVE 7 p.m.

Nov. 15, Jack Rabbits, $18.

JUSTIN TOWNES EARLE, CORY BRANAN 7 p.m. Nov. 15, Colonial Quarter, $24.

Unforgettable Holiday Moments on Ice: PAUL RODGERS, LOU GRAMM 7:30 p.m. Nov. 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $28-$128.

THE DELUSIONAIRES, LAUREL LEE & THE ESCAPEES, KENSLEY STEWART 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Shanghai Nobby’s, $5.

JIMMY SOLARI 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, Downtown, 374-1247.

Memorial Show for Katie D’Elia (benefitting Hubbard House): FJORD EXPLORER, KLN, ELECTRIC WATER & THE SUPER FUNKY FUNK, HEY MANDIBLE, MOON CHEESE BABIES 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St., Downtown, 353-6067.

THE RIDE 8:30 p.m. Nov. 15, Latitude 360.

RAHEEM DEVAUGHN 8 p.m. Nov. 15, Ritz Theatre & Museum, $48-$75.

WASABI RUSH 10 p.m. Nov. 15, Flying Iguana.

FRAMING HANLEY, URSA MINOR, DEAR ABBEY, ONE SMALL STEP, SMILE YOUR BEAUTIFUL 6:30 p.m. Nov. 18, Underbelly, $12-$30.

WHITECHAPEL, GLASS CLOUD, OF TRIBE & TRUTH 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Freebird Live, $15.

COURAGE MY LOVE, BUTTONS, EVERSAY 7 p.m. Nov. 18, Jack Rabbits, $8.

TOMBOI, PROM DATE, HEAVY DREAMS, DREAM EAGLE 8 p.m. Nov. 19, 1904 Music Hall, $5.

BURNING ITCH, TIGHT GENES 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Shanghai Nobby’s, $5.

JAMES TAYLOR & HIS ALL-STAR BAND: LOU MARINI, WALT FOWLER, LARRY GOLDINGS, LUIS CONTE, STEVE GADD, ANDREA ZONN, KATE MARKOWITZ, ARNOLD McCULLER, DAVID LASLEY, JIMMY JOHNSON, MICHAEL LANDAU 8 p.m. Nov. 19, Veterans Memorial Arena, $65-$85.

UPCOMING CONCERTS

HOT SARDINES Nov. 20, Episcopal Church of the Good Shepherd ERIC LINDELL Nov. 20, Mojo Kitchen TOMBOI, BOYFRIEND, HEAVY FLOW, MF GOON Nov. 20, Shanghai Nobby’s THE WORD ALIVE, COLOR MORALE, OUR LAST NIGHT, THE DEAD RABBITS, MISS FORTUNE Nov. 20, Underbelly LES RACQUET, CIVIL BRUTE Nov. 20, 1904 Music Hall TERRY McDERMOTT, MIGGS, RIES BROTHERS Nov. 20, Jack Rabbits DIRTY GRINGOS Nov. 21 & 22, Flying Iguana DIRT FLOOR KRACKERS, EMMA MOSELEY BAND, NASSAU COUNTY RAMBLERS, RANDY LANE Nov. 21, Freebird Live MELISSA ETHERIDGE, ALEXANDER CARDINALE Nov. 21, The Florida Theatre DRIVER FRIENDLY, LIGHT YEARS Nov. 21, Burro Bar THIRD DAY Nov. 21, Times-Union Center NATALIE STOVALL & THE DRIVE Nov. 21, Mavericks CATCH THE GROOVE Nov. 21, Mudville Music Room THE JACKSONVILLE OLD TIME JAM Nov. 21, Underbelly PUJOL, SCAVUZZOS Nov. 21, Shanghai Nobby’s THE EMBRACED, THE STRANGE, URSULA, BURNT HAIR Nov. 21, Jack Rabbits SEVEN NATIONS Nov. 22, Lynch’s Irish Pub FLOGGING MOLLY Nov. 22, SeaWalk Pavilion OTIS CLAY Nov. 22, The Ritz Theatre I-VIBES, JAHMEN Nov. 22, Freebird Live DENNIS FERMIN Nov. 22, Tempo FLATBUSH ZOMBIES, THE UNDERACHIEVERS Nov. 22, Underbelly TENTH AVENUE NORTH, KB, ROYAL TAILOR Nov. 22, Murray Hill Theatre AS BLOOD RUNS BLACK, RINGS OF SATURN, UPON THIS DAWNING, THE CONVALESCENCE Nov. 22, 1904 Music Hall MIKE BIRBIGLIA Nov. 22, The Florida Theatre EVERYMEN, SPEAK EASY, THE WEIGHTED HANDS Nov. 23, Shanghai Nobby’s TWISTED INSANE, ASKMEIFICARE, DRAZAH & JOHN LEGIT Nov. 23, Jack Rabbits RELIENT K, BLONDFIRE, FROM INDIAN LAKES Nov. 24, Freebird Live AARON CARTER, BILLY WINFIELD, RAQUEL CABRERA Nov. 25, Jack Rabbits SIT KITTY SIT Nov. 25, Burro Bar THE WEIGHTED HANDS, COUGAR BARREL, JOEST & JEREMY ROGERS Nov. 26, Jack Rabbits PASSAFIRE, THE HIP ABDUCTION Nov. 28, Freebird Live

LIVE MUSIC CLUBS AMELIA ISLAND, FERNANDINA BEACH

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AVONDALE, ORTEGA

CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores 9 p.m. every Wed. Live jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. every Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance 9 p.m. every Fri. Live music every Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 John Earle Nov. 13. Whetherman Nov. 14. Live music every Thur.-Sat. WEST INN CANTINA, 3622 St. Johns Ave., 389-1131 The Druids 10 p.m. Nov. 14

BEACHES

(All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted) BILLY’S BOATHOUSE, 2321 Beach Blvd., 241-9771 Supernatural 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Small Fish 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Mystic Dino 3 p.m. Nov. 16. Open mic every Wed. BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Ste. 35, Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff Nov. 12. Open mic every Wed. CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 2499595 Irish music 6:30 p.m. every Sun. DJ Hal every Sat. FLYING IGUANA, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680 Red Beard & Stinky E 9 p.m. Nov. 13. 3 the Band 10 p.m. Nov. 13.

Wasabi Rush 10 p.m. Nov. 15. Live music every Fri. & Sat. Red Beard & Stinky E 10 p.m. every Thur. Darren Corlew 8:30 p.m. every Sun. FREEBIRD LIVE, 200 N. First St., 246-2473 Tribal Seeds, Ballyhoo, Gonzo, Beyond I-Sight 7 p.m. Nov. 13. The Curt Towne Band, Fireroad, Jake Calhoun & the Chasers 8 p.m. Nov. 14.

Sunspots, What Heart, Randy Lane Nov. 15. Whitechapel, Glass Cloud, Of Tribe & Truth, Pranayam 7 p.m. Nov. 18 HARMONIOUS MONKS, 320 First St. N., 372-0815 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. Dan Evans, Spade McQuade 6 p.m. every Sun. Back From the Brink 9 p.m. every Mon. LILLIE’S COFFEE BAR, 200 First St., Neptune Beach, 249-2922 Live music every Fri. & Sat. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 N. First St., 249-5181 Roger That Nov. 14 & 15. Dirty Pete every Wed. Split Tone every Thur.

Live music every Fri. & Sat. Who Rescued Who every Sun. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 N. Third St., 246-1500 Darkhorse Nov. 12. Legacy Orchestra Collective Nov. 13 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Neil Dixon 6 p.m. every Tue. Gypsies Ginger 6 p.m. every Wed. Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer 6 p.m. every Thur.

MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Eric Lindell 10 p.m. Nov. 20 NIPPERS BEACH GRILLE, 2309 Beach Blvd., 247-3300 Cloud 9 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Brent Byrd & Suitcase 6 p.m. Nov. 14. Pato Banton 6 p.m. Nov. 15. Brent Byrd, Fat Cactus Nov. 16 NORTH BEACH BISTRO, 725 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 3724105 Kurt Lanham Nov. 13. Larry & the Backtracks Nov. 14. Billy Bowers Nov. 15 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts Nov. 13 PIER CANTINA & SANDBAR, 412 First St. N., 246-6454 Danka 10 p.m. Nov. 15. Split Tone every Fri. RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers Nov. 19. Live music every Thur.-Sun. WIPEOUTS GRILL, 1589 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 247-4508 Live music every Thur. and Fri.

mic jam every Mon. BURRO BAR, 100 E. Adams St., 353-4686 Memorial Show for Katie D’Elia (benefitting Hubbard House): Fjord Explorer, KLN, Electric Water & the Super Funky Funk, Hey Mandible, Moon Cheese Babies 8 p.m. Nov. 15 FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jax Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6-9 p.m. Nov. 12. Jimmy Solari 8 p.m. Nov. 15.

Austin Park 9 p.m. Nov. 1. Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Ivey West 6 p.m. Nov. 13. 418 Band 4 p.m. Nov. 16 MARK’S DOWNTOWN, 315 E. Bay St., 355-5099 DJ Roy Luis every Wed. DJ Vinn every Thur. DJ 007 every Fri. Bay Street every Sat. MAVERICKS, Jax Landing, 2 Independent Dr., 356-1110 Bret Michaels 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Dirty Heads, Rome at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14.

Joe Buck, Big Tasty every Thur.-Sat. UNDERBELLY, 113 E. Bay St., 699-8186 Sevendust 7 p.m. Nov. 12. Town Mountain, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine 8 p.m. Nov. 13. Framing Hanley, Ursa Minor, Dear Abbey, One Small Step, Smile Your Beautiful Nov. 18. The Word Alive, Color Morale, Our Last Night, The Dead Rabbits, Miss Fortune Nov. 20

FLEMING ISLAND

MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Kurt 9 p.m. Nov. 13. Cameron 9 p.m. Nov. 14 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 Open mic 9 p.m. every Thur. Deck music 5 p.m. every Fri. & Sat., 4:30 p.m. every Sun.

every Fri. & Sat.

PONTE VEDRA, PALM VALLEY

PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A N., 280-7766 Samuel Sanders 6 p.m. Nov. 12. Billy Buchanan 6 p.m. Nov. 13. Live music every Wed.-Sun. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., Ste. 208, 280-5515 Paxton & Mike Nov. 12. Gary Starling Nov. 13. Wes Cobb Nov. 14.

DiCarlo Thompson Nov. 15. Deron Baker Nov. 19. Live music every Thur.-Sun.

RIVERSIDE, WESTSIDE

ACROSS THE STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Scott Elley Nov. 12. Cutter Nov. 14. Backwater Bible Salesmen Nov. 17 MURRAY HILL THEATRE, 932 Edgewood Ave. S., 388-7807 SayWeCanFly, Joel Faviere, Rookie of the Year, Tyler Edwards, Poetry & Motion, Adam Morgan 6:30 p.m. Nov. 12. Meghann Wright, The Green Gallows 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Silent Planet, Me & the Trinity Nov. 19 rain dogs., 1045 Park St., 379-4969 The Stocktons 8 p.m. Nov. 14 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Joey Kerr, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Joseph Shuck Nov. 15

INTRACOASTAL WEST

CLIFF’S BAR & GRILL, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Live music every Fri. & Sat. DJ Big Rob every Thur., Sun. & Tue. JERRY’S SPORTS GRILLE, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Live music every Fri. & Sat. YOUR PLACE, 13245 Atlantic Blvd., 221-9994 Live music every Fri. & Sat.

MANDARIN, JULINGTON

HARMONIOUS MONKS, 10550 Old St. Augustine Rd., 880-3040 Open mic: Synergy 8 p.m. every Wed. World’s Most Talented Waitstaff at 9 p.m. every Fri.

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 Chilly Rhino 10 p.m. Nov. 14 & 15. DJ Corey B every Wed. Live music

DOWNTOWN

1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N. Nonpoint, Gemini Syndrome, Islander, 3 Years Hollow 8 p.m. Nov. 13.

Tomboi, Prom Date, Heavy Dreams, Dream Eagle 8 p.m. Nov. 19. Open

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ST. AUGUSTINE

ANN O’MALLEY’S, 23 Orange St., 825-4040 Strumstick Nov. 15. Open mic with Smokey Joe every Tue. THE CELLAR UPSTAIRS 157 King St., 826-1594 Oh No 7 p.m. Nov. 14. Billy Buchanan at 2 p.m., The Mix at 7 p.m. Nov. 15. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. Nov. 16 HARRY’S 46 Avenida Menendez, 824-7765 Billy Bowers Nov. 12 MILL TOP TAVERN & LISTENING ROOM 19-1/2 St. George St., 829-2329 Go Get Gone Nov. 14 & 15. John Winters Nov. 16 PIZZALLEY’S CHIANTI ROOM 60 Charlotte St., 825-4100 Michael Howard 3 p.m. every Mon.-Fri. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Ex Cult, Golden Pelicans, Brown Palace, The Mold 9 p.m. Nov. 14. The Delusionaires, Laurel Lee & the Escapees, Kensley Stewart 8 p.m. Nov. 15. Burning Itch, Tight Genes Nov. 19 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Place, 342-0286 House Cats Nov. 14 TRADEWINDS 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336

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THE KNIFE

Those Guys at 9 p.m. on Nov. 14 & 15. Matanzas every Sun.Thur. Elizabeth Roth 1 p.m. every Sat.

SAN MARCO, SOUTHBANK

INDOCHINE, 1974 San Marco Blvd., 503-7013 Dance Radio Underground, Sugar & Cream, Black Hoodie, Bass Therapy Sessions 10 p.m., Allan GIz-Roc Oteyza, Scott Perry aka TrapNasty and Cry Havoc rotate, mid.-3 a.m. every Fever Saturday JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Rev. Horton Heat, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Nov. 12.

Saintseneca, Swarming Branch, Cougar Barrel Nov. 13.

Crying Wolf, Mudtown, Mickeel Nov. 14. Sick of It All, Negative Approach, Homewrecker, Pharoah, Rhythm of Fear, No Life to Live Nov. 15. Courage My Love, Buttons, Eversay Nov. 18 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Rod Picott, Tracy Grammer 7:30 p.m. Nov. 13. Gypsy Star, Rebecca Zapen 7:30 p.m. Nov. 14. Darren Ronan Nov. 20

SOUTHSIDE, BAYMEADOWS

COMEDY CLUB 11000 Beach Blvd., Ste. 8, 646-4277 Fascinating Rhythm Orchestra 7 p.m. every 1st & 3rd Wed. COPPER TAP HOUSE 13500 Beach Blvd., 647-6595 Live music 9 p.m. every Fri. & Sat. DANCIN DRAGON 9041 Southside Blvd., Ste. 138D, 363-9888 A DJ spins every Fri. & Sat. LATITUDE 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., 365-5555 Be Easy 7:30, VJ Fellin 10:30 p.m. Nov. 13. The Ride 8:30 p.m., VJ Fellin 11:30 p.m. Nov. 15. VJ Fellin 10:30 p.m. Nov. 16 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Whetherman Nov. 13. Coalition Nov. 14. Ryan Crary Nov. 15 MY PLACE BAR & GRILL, 9550 Baymeadows, 737-5299 Aaron Sheeks Nov. 12. Dirty Pete Nov. 13. Chuck Nash Band Nov. 14 & 15 WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 998-9464 Chris Brinkley Nov. 12. Fratello Nov. 14 WORLD OF BEER 9700 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 551-5929 DiCarlo Thompson Nov. 13. Live music every Fri. & Sat.

SPRINGFIELD, NORTHSIDE

3 LIONS SPORTS PUB & GRILL 2467 Faye Rd., 647-8625 Dave Bazzell every Thur.

HIGHWAY 17 ROADHOUSE 850532 U.S. 17, Yulee, 225-9211 Live music most weekends THREE LAYERS COFFEEHOUSE 1602 Walnut St., 355-9791 This Frontier Needs Heroes Nov. 15. MauFeSha Production Nov. 17. Mama Blue Nov. 18. Open mic every Thur.

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LET’S TALK ABOUT … POP MUSIC

T

he problem with pop music is that some of it is actually good. Just typing this gives me a migraine, and I am loath to admit my proclivity for giddy, melodic pop music.

Sometimes, for me, the cheesier the better.

Now, I’m not talking about straight-up garbage pop like Jason Mraz or John Mayer (who’s a gifted guitarist but a horrible songwriter). And I’m not referencing idiot club artists like Kesha or Pitbull. But I am a freak for Lorde’s debut record Pure Heroine, and I can even see the merit in country-pop songwriter Taylor Swift putting out an album of ’80s-style pop.

So it was with some trepidation that I ventured forth into the music of Emily & the Gypsy Fire, a Jacksonville pop band fronted by songwriter Emily Aldridge. Their selftitled album was released in September and is available at Bandcamp. I urge you to listen to it, so at least you’ll know what the hell I am talking about.

The album opens with “Pie in the Sky,” a song about running away to make it. Very poppy it is, in the way that new country sounds more like real pop-rock than does current pop-rock. What I like: the chorus, the synth interlude, the fake string arrangement and Aldridge’s voice. She’s a great pop vocalist, and her natural tone fits in well with singers who are making cross-genre leaps these days.

What I don’t like: The subject matter and the guitar solo.

Track two, “Evening Rose,” is a better tune, especially the verse. What I like: Great vocal melody and decent guitar lines on this one. The juxtaposition of new pop with ’70s synthesizer lines is especially appealing.

What I hate: Programmed drums. The following track, “Well,” benefits from a gospelly Rhodes keyboard line, but Aldridge’s voice is better suited for pop. This one isn’t bad, but it’s just not what a blues ballad should be.

What I like: The attempt. What I don’t like: The result.

Then we have “Led Foot,” a stenciled-in rocker that gives Aldridge some room for vocal

acrobatics. At the center of this tune is some intricate guitar work and funky riffage. What I like: The choppy mid-section, a start-stop groove that may be the most musical thing on the record. It’s really good. What I don’t like: The goddamned programmed drums. This one could really move with a real human on the kit. Hire a drummer, Aldridge.

“Catch and Release” is an interesting rocker, shifting quickly from straight-ahead foot-stomper to a jagged funk riff into a jazzy pre-chorus then into a double-time chorus. If the description is confusing, so is the listen.

What I like: It’s different, combining disparate elements and trying something new. What I don’t like: The guitar solo, again.

It should be noted that Matt Stoops, Aldridge’s boyfriend and collaborator, helmed the production on this record, and it does sound very good. He’s a competent producer, if a little too steeped in late-’80s shred solos. But hey, if that’s your thing …

A nice acoustic number arrives in the form of “Everyday,” a sweet and simple break from the album’s driving first half. What I like: The fact that it’s acoustic. What I don’t like: The approximate rhyming of “uncertainty,” “calamity” and “affably.” “Oklahoma,” the next tune, is a heartfelt homage to the Heartland, a place to which Aldridge is obviously drawn.

What I like: It’s heartfelt. What I don’t like: You guessed it — the guitar solo.

The album wraps up with “Friend,” another acoustic tune, and this may be the best song on the record. No, it is the best song on the record.

It leaves me wondering why Aldridge doesn’t take this course instead of the rockier one that dominates this album. Her voice is well-suited for it, and she seems to have a knack for this kind of lyrical drapery. She’s a good singer. She could be great.

Oh, and I‘ve gotta give bonus points for the kitty cat on the album cover. I like hand-drawn kitties.

John E. Citrone theknife@folioweekly.com

A&E // MOVIES

FLYING HIGH AGAIN W

Michael Keaton soars to great heights in comeback film help from nifty special effects and clever editing, e all need cinematic heroes, and Birdman, he has made Birdman appear as one continuous both character and film, fits that role take. We’ve all seen one-shot experiments, but with aplomb. Designed to aesthetically this may be the best — and most original, as the challenge, frustrate, inspire, amuse and amaze, action is not in real time but over many days, Alejandro González Iñárritu’s new movie — and necessitating surreal scene transitions while I do mean new — is the best I’ve seen so far maintaining the single-shot construct. this year.

Michael Keaton, as aging has-been actor In a delicious subplot, Riggan’s play is reviewed by a hardened theater critic with the Riggan, is clinging to the belief that he’s still power to destroy dreams in a single sentence. important years after his iconic Birdman movie Yet even she must admit that the play — like character was put out to pasture. In an attempt the movie it’s part of — is infused with “super to recapture his artistic integrity, he brings to realism,” something Iñárritu (21 Grams, Babel) the Broadway stage an ambitious adaptation of calls “inescapable reality.” So even if you don’t Raymond Carver’s short story collection What like Birdman, you won’t be able to forget its We Talk About When We Talk About Love. In unique ability to disguise doing so, he also longs to meticulous, wellprove to his ex-wife Sylvia rehearsed craftsmanship (Amy Ryan), his lover Laura BIRDMAN as irresistible (Andrea Riseborough) and OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) improvisation. his daughter Sam (Emma **** Rated R Despite its originality, Stone) that he’s still relevant.

Birdman doesn’t fly Starring in the Carver quite as high as it could. production are Mike At two hours, it seems a tad overlong, and we (Edward Norton), Lesley (Naomi Watts) and yearn to get better acquainted with Galifianakis’ Riggan himself, and the endless disasters character and Riggan’s lover instead of dwelling leading up to the production’s opening make on a flirtation between Stone and Norton’s the shenanigans of Woody Allen’s Bullets Over characters. The style — reminiscent of a jazz Broadway (from which Birdman borrows a riff — may not be everyone’s scene, either. hilarious gag) look like children’s theater.

Free-form jazz can, after all, hit sour notes Holding it all together is Riggan’s friend and occasionally. But I’ve simply never seen anything manager Jake (the superb Zach Galifianakis).

Despite a gifted cast, this is all about Keaton, and like this blend of brilliant hidden jokes, Charlie Kaufman ambience, fantasy-based realism and in a meta-theatrical, even deconstructionist way, dreamlike yet intensely personal camerawork, he embraces the role — no surprise, considering and I doubt you have either. the similarities between his career and Riggan’s.

One shot may be all we need in Birdman, but “I’ve got a chance to do something right. I we often need a second shot in life. Thanks to gotta take it,” Riggan says, only to be reminded Iñárritu, Keaton has gotten that extra shot, and

by Mike that “popularity is the slutty little the cinema is a slightly more wonderful place cousin of prestige.” because of it.

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FILM VETERANS

Originally released a few months ago to coincide with the 100th anniversary of World War I, the new DVD collection from Warner Brothers, World War I Centennial Commemorative Collection, makes excellent viewing for film buffs anytime of the year. Veterans’ Day, however, couldn’t be more appropriate.

Starting with the latest first, Sergeant York, released roughly two months before Pearl Harbor, stars Gary Cooper as the iconic WWI hero Alvin York, who went from conscientious objector to Medal of Honor winner. Handpicked by the reallife York to star in the story, Cooper won his first Academy Award for this film under the direction of the great Howard Hawks. Ironic in hindsight, given Hawks’ future prominence in American film history, Sergeant York earned him his sole Oscar nomination over his long career.

Sticking with ironies, The Dawn Patrol (released in December 1938, three years before Pearl Harbor) was a remake of Hawks’ 1930 film of the same title, which had won an Oscar for Best Original Screenplay. The later version, directed by the more pedestrian Edmund Goulding, incorporates many battle scenes from the original, but flies high enough on its own. The presence of Errol Flynn at his most dashing, with good supporting work The two best from David Niven films in the and Basil Rathbone collection are (with whom Flynn famously crossed both from the swords earlier that silent era. year in The Adventures of Robin Hood), make the film. Most of the action involves banter of one kind or another among the three stars, playing aviators caught up in the derring-do and waste of the war above the trenches. Somewhat static by today’s standards, The Dawn Patrol still captures the glamour that was Flynn, at the same time focusing on the painful realities that are part of any war.

The two best films in the collection are both from the silent era. Wings (1927) won the first Academy Award for Best Picture and includes some aerial photography that’s unmatched today for its realism. A big-budget production, the film’s direction was handed over to William A. “Wild Bill” Wellman, a then-unlikely candidate whose personal experience as a WWI fighter pilot helped make Wings one of the most successful in the history of silent films. And it holds up magnificently today. A story of two pilots in love with the same girl (Clara Bow), the film also featured Gary Cooper (irony again!) in a very small role that would help catapult him to stardom. He was already scoring big time with Bow (the “It” girl) in real life.

The oldest of the four films, maybe even better than Wings, is King Vidor’s powerful The Big Parade (1925). Starring John Gilbert, one of the great silent stars best known today (somewhat unfairly) for his pairing (on- and off-screen) with Greta Garbo, The Big Parade details the horror and disillusionment of The War to End All Wars, much like the later, better-known All Quiet on the Western Front. It’s a technical masterpiece, like Wings, demonstrating the dynamic creativity of the movies before they learned to talk.

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Ask any product of America’s school system to name something that happened in the last few months of World War II, and the likely answer is “Captain America got frozen in a block of ice.” (Hell, it’s all I could name off the top of my head. Sorry, Bono!) Apparently, Brad Pitt also got in a spot of trouble, risking his life to command a tank crew on a dangerous mission into the heart of the collapsing Nazi empire. But really, how tough was Germany by April 1945?

(Now let me tell you what the Discovery Channel has taught me about haunted houses.) — S.S. GONE GIRL Rated R **@@

The documentary CINEMAFOUR, which tells the story of exiled NSA whistleblower Edward Snowden, is currently screening at Sun-Ray Cinema

FILM RATINGS

**** PAUL BUTTERFIELD ***@ PAUL WELLER **@@ PAUL ROTHCHILD *@@@ PAUL STANLEY

SCREENINGS AROUND TOWN SUN-RAY CINEMA Interstellar, The Tale of Princess Kaguya and Citizenfour are showing at Sun-Ray Cinema, 1028 Park St., 5 Points, 359-0049, sunraycinema.com.

LATITUDE 360 MOVIES Dawn of the Planet of the Apes and Dolphin Tale 2 at Latitude 360’s CineGrille Theater, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555, latitude360.com/jacksonville-fl.

WGHF IMAX THEATER Interstellar: The IMAX Experience, Under the Sea, Lewis & Clark: Great Journey West, Island of Lemurs Madagascar 3D, Journey to the South Pacific: An IMAX 3D Experience, Jerusalem, and We The People are currently screening at World Golf Village Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com.

THE CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Two Faces of January screens 8 p.m. Nov. 13, The Zero Theorem screens Nov. 14-20, Bad Turn Worse screens Nov. 14-27 at 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com.

NOW SHOWING BEFORE I GO TO SLEEP Rated R S.J. Watson’s source novel was a phenom, thrilling readers with its story of a woman who wakes every day with no memory. This film adaptation – which stars Nicole Kidman – is being castigated on IMDB as a rip-off of 50 First Dates. Christ, it’s enough to make you want to watch Shutter Island again. (But only if you forget it immediately, of course.) — Steve Schneider THE BEST OF ME Rated PG-13 If Hollywood has taught me anything, it’s that the funeral of a friend is a great opportunity to get laid. Seen The Big Chill lately? I mean, once Costner’s uncredited body was in the box, it was no holds barred. Nicholas Sparks continues the proud tradition, with the story of two ex-lovers (James Marsden, Michelle Monaghan) who seize on their buddy’s death to rekindle a long-dormant attraction. — S.S. BEYOND THE LIGHTS Rated PG-13 It’s time to add two new entries to my running list of Things White Folks Can’t Do: 1) vote for decent candidates; 2) distinguish this movie’s trailer from promos for that Lifetime Aaliyah biopic. Either way, we’re gonna see a lot of bling and bubbly as an idealistic up-and-comer gets an education in the shadier aspects of urbanmusic economy. NOTE: “Urban” is what you call a product when you’re counting on selling it to black folks but would really prefer not to have to stop there. So dig in, Scandal Nation! And tell all your friends on the crew team! — S.S

BIRDMAN OR (THE UNEXPECTED VIRTUE OF IGNORANCE) Rated R **** Reviewed in this issue.

BIG HERO 6 Rated PG ***@ Reviewed in this issue.

THE BOOK OF LIFE Rated PG ***G First-time writer-director Jorge R. Gutierrez knocks one out of the park with this animated telling of the story of the Hispanic holiday Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead. When the mayor’s daughter María (voiced by Zoë Saldana) is courted by two childhood friends seeking her hand in marriage, the rulers of the underworld (voiced

by Kate del Castillo and Ron Perlman) place a bet on who will win her hand. Driven by an original plot and played out on the screen with dazzling animation, The Book of Life ramps up the game on fantasy filmmaking. — Daniel A. Brown DRACULA UNTOLD Rated PG-13 Desperate to create a “shared universe” for its classic horror characters, Universal has reboots of Dracula, Frankenstein and a whole cemetery plot’s worth of their pals. In the driver’s seat?

The guys who brought you Transformers. And before you say that idea’s the pits, consider: Dracula Untold is an unrelated, low-priority quickie the studio had to get out of the way first. The breath, it truly does catch. — S.S. DUMB AND DUMBER TO Rated PG-13 In which Hollywood learns the belated but vital lesson that making a Dumb and Dumber movie without Jim Carrey, Jeff Daniels or the Farrelly Brothers is like … well, like making a sequel to The Mask without Jim Carrey. And what kind of dope would have attempted that? This time, the misadventures of the triumphantly idiotic Harry and Lloyd are again presented by their true and rightful interpreters, with the ousted Derek Richardson and Eric Christian Olsen free to breathlessly anticipate their appearance as a Jeopardy! question 15 years from now. We’ll only have to worry that the Farrellys are running out of steam if they announce Dumb, Dumber, Dumbassed, featuring Ted McGinley as retarded Cousin Oliver. — S.S. THE EQUALIZER Rated R Back in the late ’80s, I had a buddy who was heavily into the CBS revenge series The Equalizer; when his metal band released its first single, he cited the show as “inspiration” in the liner notes.

Now it’s 2014, Edward Woodward has become Denzel Washington, and I don’t wanna THINK about what kind of indie music this pseudo-remake might spark. A plot seemingly lifted wholesale from Washington’s Man on Fire (not to mention The Professional, and The November Man) indicates director Antoine Fuqua isn’t counting on diehards like my old pal for anything more than a few bucks’ worth of first-weekend insurance. — S.S.

This is a horror movie about Nick and Amy Dunne, and what happens on their fifth wedding anniversary, when Amy disappears and the cops think Nick (Ben Affleck) killed her. Amy (Rosamund Pike) is famous; she was the inspiration for children’s books her mother wrote, so her disappearance is major news.

— MaryAnn Johanson HAPPY NEW YEAR Not Rated Farah Khan directs this musical-heist, starring Shah Rukh Khan, Deepika Padukone and Abhisek Bachchan. In Hindi, Tamil and Telugu.

INTERSTELLAR Rated PG-13 **** Matthew McConaughey, Anne Hathaway and Michael Caine star in Christopher Nolan’s epic about a spaceship that travels into a galactic wormhole in hopes of finding a new home for mankind.

Nolan tackles some heavyweight issues while never succumbing to special FX-madness, creating a cerebral and highly entertaining edition to the sci-fi genre. — D.B. KIRK CAMERON’S SAVING CHRISTMAS Rated PG From the title, you’d assume this was another Bill O’Reilly-esque screed against the alleged “war on Christmas” (i.e., the crippling indignity of having to admit that Jews and Muslims do not cease to exist at midnight on Dec. 24). But it’s actually some sort of homespun narrative in which former-kid-star- turned-professionalGod-botherer Kirk Cameron teaches his own family the true meaning of the season. Wait – shouldn’t they know it already? Has Kirk been so focused on saving strangers’ souls he let the home fires burn out? — S.S. NIGHTCRAWLER Rated R ***G Making his directorial debut after penning Real Steel and that Bourne movie nobody gave an especial dookie about, Dan Gilroy takes us into the world of LA “crime journalism,” where chasing every squad car you see might land you footage of the latest hot murder or hostage situation. It’s like being a paparazzo to crimes slightly more heinous than North West’s modeling career. — S.S. ST. VINCENT Rated PG-13 **G@ Bill Murray hams it up in this buddy-picture-surrogate-fatherdysfunctional-role-model comedy (have we just forged a new film genre?!) about Vincent, an alcoholic vet who looks after a neighborhood kid while his mom is at work. While Murray doesn’t break any new ground with his “I’m a drunken crank” onscreen persona, diehards will dig him. Costars Melissa McCarthy, Naomi Watts and Chris O’Dowd make notable appearances as the voices of morality and/or sobriety. — D.B. THE TALE OF PRINCESS KAGUYA Rated PG Decades in the making, acclaimed director-animator Isao Takahata (Grave of the Fireflies, Pom Poko) tells the story of Japan’s most famous folktale about an alluring and mysterious princess and her inevitable fate. Rendered in stunning, hand drawn animation, Kaguya features the voices of James Caan, Mary Steenburgen and Chloe Grace Moretz. — D.B.

A&E // ARTS Speedy Huggins

Elmer Price

Queen Bey

Claude Williams

Sonny Kenner

Photography By Dan White

ALL THAT JAZZ

The Ritz Theatre & Museum’s current exhibit celebrates Kansas City music legends

W

hat do you get when you take a Pulitzer Prize-winning photographer and some of Kansas City, Missouri’s most colorful jazz performers? A killer black-and-white, fine art photography exhibit, The Fine Art of Jazz, now at The Ritz Theatre & Museum’s gallery.

For nearly two decades, professional photographer and world traveler Dan White explored the faces and personalities of dozens of musicians working in Missouri’s largest city. The result is 50 portraits of jazz innovators, including Jay McShann, Orville “Piggie” Minor, Eddie Saunders, Rusty Tucker and Pearl Thuston Brown.

White completed the series in 2006, and The Fine Art of Jazz opened as a one-man show at the American Jazz Museum. It’s been traveling the country ever since.

In one image, Booker T. Washington sits on a floral sofa, smiling ear-to-ear with his trumpet nearby. In another, Dwight Foster smokes a cigarette while simultaneously playing the saxophone. Then there’s the one of Queen Bey, considered Kansas City’s Ambassador of Jazz, dressed in a larger-thanlife feathered boa and tipping down the microphone as she belts out a song.

“I started the jazz series in 1987 as a way of capturing and preserving the legacy that is Kansas City jazz,” White told Folio Weekly in an email after returning from an assignment in China, where he was working on a book for the MIT Sloan School of Management. “I worked on the project for 19 years — shooting when I could fit them in between assignments.”

White, 57, was born and raised in Flint,

Michigan. His love for photography started at a young age, when he received a Kodak Instamatic for his ninth birthday. He built his first darkroom when he was 12 years old. While in high school, White worked for The Flint Journal under his

THE FINE ART OF JAZZ: PHOTOGRAPHS BY DAN WHITE

Through Jan. 7 at The Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown

mentor, Barry Edmonds. He took that experience to college, where he majored in photojournalism at the University of Missouri.

“I really fell in love with jazz on a trip to New Orleans in 1976. With live Dixieland [music] coming out of every other doorway in the French Quarter, I was hooked,” White says. “When I took a job at The Kansas City Star, I began to learn of Kansas City’s jazz heritage. That’s when I decided that someone needed to capture these musicians for posterity.”

During the 1920s and 1930s, Kansas City had a booming nightclub scene due in large part to the city’s open defiance of Prohibition laws. The freeflowing bootleg liquor helped create a prosperous environment for musicians on the cutting edge of jazz. Greats like Charlie Parker, Mary Lou Williams, Pete Johnson and even The Count Basie Orchestra became regular fixtures around town.

“What I like about photographing musicians is their common ground, which is the music,” says White. “They really don’t care what color you are or

where you’re from. They want to know if you can play. Music is that universal language. For them, it’s all about the music.”

It’s been nearly a century since the heyday of Kansas City’s thriving jazz scene began, but the genre is far from dead in the City of Fountains (as it’s known to locals). Kansas City is home to the American Jazz Museum and dozens of jazz clubs, hundreds of active musicians and jazz festivals and events throughout the year.

White’s show, which has been traveling America through a program of Exhibits USA and The National Endowment for the Arts, is helping to bring awareness to the past and present of jazz music in Kansas City.

“I didn’t really know where the project would go when I started, but I wanted to capture these great musicians and their stories,” White says. “As far as one favorite musician, I’d probably have to say it was the first one I photographed, Orville Minor. I would have lunch with Orville, and he would tell me about the days when he played with Count Basie. He was a delightful man.”

In addition to the photographs, the exhibit features excerpts from conversations White and his subjects had during photo shoots.

“I recorded interviews with many of the musicians. I wasn’t so much concerned about historical fact, but rather anecdotes from these people who had seen and done so much. Many of these stories are presented in the show and are quite fun to read.”

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FSCJ’s DramaWorks stages the musical revue JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS at the Wilson Center for the Arts on Nov. 13-15.

PERFORMANCE

UNFORGETTABLE HOLIDAY MOMENTS ON ICE Olympic champions, including Meryl Davis, Charlie White and Brian Boitano, skate to holiday favorites and classic rock sung

by Paul Rodgers (Bad Company) and Lou Gramm (Foreigner) at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $28-$128.

JACKSONVILLE’S DANCING WITH THE STARS Nine local business people, notable professionals, TV personalities and political figures face off in this dance competition, featuring a performance by Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at University of North Florida’s Lazzara Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, $35-$175. Dress or cocktail attire. Proceeds benefit Jacksonville Children’s Chorus, 3531636, jaxdwts.com.

JACQUES BREL IS ALIVE AND WELL AND LIVING IN PARIS FSCJ’s DramaWorks stages a musical revue of the songs of acclaimed singer-songwriter Brel at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Wilson Center for the Arts, 11901 Beach Blvd., Southside, $10; $5 FSCJ faculty, staff and students, 646-2222, fscj.edu/news.

COLLECTED STORIES Amelia Community Theatre stages Donald Margulies’ story of two writers who collide, with unintended consequences, at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at 207/209 Cedar St., Fernandina Beach, $15, 261-6749, ameliacommunitytheatre.org.

ALL THE KING’S WOMEN Luigi Januzzi’s comedy, which chronicles the life of Elvis Presley through the stories of 17 women, is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 at Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway, Fernandina Beach, $15; $10 for students, 2773455, ameliamusicalplayhouse.com.

I AM MY OWN WIFE Actor Frank O’Donnell performs the roles of 30 diverse characters of different genders and personalities in this play

by Doug Wright, about pioneering LGBT figure Charlotte von Mahlsdorf, at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 15, 18, 20, 21 and 22 and at 2:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Fernandina Little Theatre, 1014 Beech St., Fernandina Beach, $16.50, 277-2202, ameliaflt.org.

BIG BAD Actomaniacs Youth Workshop presents Alec Strum’s courtroom comedy, where the audience decides the fate of the Big Bad Wolf, at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 16 at Orange Park Community Theatre, 2900 Moody Ave., $7, 2762599, opct.org.

CLYBOURNE PARK Bruce Norris’ dramedy won a Pulitzer and a Tony, addressing race and housing in Chicago. It’s staged at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 and at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine, $10-$25, 825-1164. The play runs through Nov. 30. limelight-theatre.org.

LOVE GOES TO PRESS The wise-cracking romantic comedy, set in a press camp on the Italian front in 1944, is staged at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 13, 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 and 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Theatre Jacksonville, 2032 San Marco Blvd., San Marco, $20-$25, 396-4425. The play runs through Nov. 22. theatrejax.com.

THE DROWSY CHAPERONE The play-within-a-play, staged in a 1928 Broadway theater, uses theatrical clichés from musicals of the bygone era. It’s accompanied by a themed menu created by Executive Chef DeJuan Roy and runs through Nov. 23. Dinner at 6 p.m., curtain up at 8 p.m. Tue.-Thur., $49.95 plus tax; Fri. and Sat., $55 plus tax; brunch 11 a.m., show 1:15 p.m. Sat. and brunch at noon, show 2 p.m. Sun., $47 plus tax; at Alhambra Theatre & Dining,

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12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.

VERBAL ESSENCE Open mic poetry and musical performances are held at 7 p.m. every Mon. at the Ritz Theatre & Museum, 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, free, 807-2010, ritzjacksonville.com.

COMEDY

ARNEZ J This veteran of BET’s Comic View hits the stage at 8 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 and at 10 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 at the Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, $25-$30, 2924242, comedyzone.com.

RAMON GARCIA Known for his appearances on Comedy Central, this South Florida-based comedian is on at 8:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Bonkerz Comedy Club, bestbet, 455 Park Ave., Orange Park, $10 and $35, 646-0001, bestbetjax.com.

KEVIN BOSEMAN Boseman, who has appeared on HBO, performs at 8:04 p.m. on Nov. 13, 14 and 15 and at 10:10 p.m. on Nov. 15 at the Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., $6-$15, 646-4277, jacksonvillecomedy.com.

TONY ESPOSITO Comedian Esposito, who has appeared on Comedy Central and Hard Rock Live with Bull, performs at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 at Latitude 360, 10370 Philips Hwy., Southside, 365-5555, latitude360.com.

MAD COWFORD IMPROV Weekly PG-13-rated improv shows, based on audience suggestion, are held at 8:15 p.m. every Fri. and Sat. at Northstar Substation, 119 E. Bay St., Downtown, $5, 233-2359, madcowford.com.

HOT POTATO COMEDY HOUR Local comics appear at 9 p.m. every Mon. at rain dogs., 1045 Park St., Riverside, free, 379-4969.

OPEN DOOR SUNDAYS Open mic night is held at 9 p.m. every Sun. at Tapa That, 820 Lomax St., 5 Points, free, 376-9911, tapathat.com.

CALLS & WORKSHOPS

CALL FOR ARTISTS AND WRITERS The Heart and Sole Project (The Red Shoe Show) seeks artists, poets and writers to produce work featuring red shoes and hearts. $25 entry for up to three pieces. For an application, email rediartlaw@gmail.com.

PAINTING WORKSHOP Artist Elio Camacho holds a two-day workshop covering all aspects of painting from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 16 and 17 at Island Art Association’s Education Center, 18 N. Second St., Fernandina Beach, 261-7020, $175, register at eliocamacho.com.

WRITING CONTEST FOR STUDENTS Friends of the Library holds a writing contest for students, with the topic “Why must you learn to read well?” Typed submissions should be original prose only with these word counts: grades 4-5: 150-200; grades 6-8: 250-300 words; grades 9-12: 500-750. Deadline is Dec. 15. Mail submissions to Ponte Vedra Beach Library, P.O. Box 744, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32204 or submit in person at the library, 101 Library Blvd. friendspvlibrary.org.

FASHIONABLE JACKSONVILLE AT CUMMER Stylist Fitz Pullins offers wardrobe tips from 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 13 at Hixon Auditorium, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave. $20; $15 for Up & Cummers members, 356-6857, cummer.org.

SUNDAY PAINT DAY Free art classes are offered to children at 5 p.m. every Sun. at LIYF Clothing & Accessories, 2870 University Blvd. W., Lakewood, vegan and vegetarian snacks; free, 865-630-0358.

FIGURE DRAWING Live model figure drawing is offered at 7 p.m. every Tue. at The Art Center II, $5 for members, $10 for non-members; artists bring supplies.

ACTEEN STAGE LAB Children in grades 6-12 learn street style and ambush theater 6:30 p.m. every Wed. at Limelight Theatre, $80 per session, 825-1164, limelight-theatre.org.

AMATEUR NIGHT Musicians, singers, comedians and poets perform in an audience-judged competition at 7:30 p.m. every first Fri. at Ritz Theatre & Museum, $6.

ACTING & DANCE CLASSES The Performers Academy offers a variety of weekly acting and dance classes for children and adults at 3674 Beach Blvd., Southside, 322-7672, theperformersacademy.com.

FLAMENCO LESSONS The Spanish Cultural Society of Northeast Florida offers weekly flamenco dancing classes, 278-0173.

CLASSICAL, CHOIR & JAZZ

CLASSICAL AT UNF Shawn Barat conducts the UNF Wind Symphony’s Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 14 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, unf.edu.

ORANGE PARK CHORALE CONCERTS The Orange Park Chorale performs its fall concert, featuring contemporary, gospel and classical music, at 7:30 on Nov. 14 at New Grace Church, 5804 U.S. 17, Orange Park, and at 3 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Riverside Presbyterian Church, 849 Park St., Riverside, 273-4279, orangeparkchorale.com.

MOZART’S REQUIEM The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra performs Mozart’s religious-inspired opus at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 15 at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St., Downtown, $25-$72, 633-6110, jaxsymphony.org.

NAVY BAND OF THE SOUTHEAST The 35-piece orchestra performs at 8 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6815, thcenter.org.

MANNHEIM STEAMROLLER CHRISTMAS BY CHIP DAVIS This evening of holiday music and multimedia effects is presented at 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, $52.50-$107.50, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org.

TOM WOPAT SINGS THE RAT PACK The Dukes of Hazzard star and Tony-nominated performer sings works from the Great American Songbook, contemporary hits and original songs at 8 p.m. Nov. 15 at Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, 283 College Dr., $15-$40, 276-6815, thcenter.org.

CELTIC THUNDER SYMPHONY The acclaimed world music ensemble plays traditional holiday favorites at 8 p.m. on Nov. 15 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, $39.50-$79.50, 355-2787, floridatheatre.com.

A DAY FOR DELIUS The Florida Chamber Music Project presents this celebration of composer Frederick Delius (1862-1934), featuring a one-act play, film screening, photo and artifact exhibit and performances of works by Delius and Schumann at 1 p.m. on

Nov. 16 at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, flchambermusic.org.

GOSPEL JAZZ BRUNCH AT THE RITZ A four-course brunch, poetry, dance, comedy by Terry Harris and music by Akia Uwanada & Friends are featured from 2-5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown, 8072010, $34, ritzjacksonville.com.

CALVIN NEWBORN QUARTET Legendary jazz guitarist Newborn performs with his band at 7 p.m. on Nov. 17 at Beaches Museum & History Park’s Chapel, 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, $20. A barbecue dinner is served at 6 p.m.; $10 suggested donation, 241-5657, beachesmuseum.org.

A TRIBUTE TO CHARLIE PARKER The bebop jazz great is honored in this concert at 6 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Ritz Theatre & Museum, Downtown, 807-2010, ritzjacksonville.com.

WORDS AND MUSIC CONCERT Musicologist-flautist Sarah Provost discusses Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Flagler College’s Flagler Room, 74 King St., St. Augustine, $6, 7972800, emmaconcerts.com.

NAVY BAND SOUTHEAST’S DIXIELAND JAZZ BAND The nine-piece ensemble performs at 7 p.m. on Nov. 18 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jplmusic.blogspot.com.

CLASSICAL VIOLIN Violinist Charles Castleman is featured at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 18 at University of North Florida’s Recital Hall, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, unf.edu.

BRAHMS SONIC SPLENDOR The Ritz Chamber Players perform works by Brahms at 7:30 p.m. on Nov. 19 at Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium, Downtown, 630-2665, jplmusic.blogspot.com.

JAZZ IN PONTE VEDRA The Gary Starling Group (Carol Sheehan, Billy Thornton, Peter Miles) performs 7:30-10:30 p.m. every Thur. at Table 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515.

JAZZ IN RIVERSIDE Trumpeter Ray Callendar and guitarist Taylor Roberts are featured at 9:30 p.m. every Thur. at Kickbacks Gastropub, 910 King St., 388-9551.

JAZZ IN MANDARIN Boril Ivanov Trio plays at 7 p.m. every Thur. and pianist David Gum plays at 7 p.m. every Fri. at Tree Steakhouse, 11362 San Jose Blvd., 262-0006.

JAZZ IN NEPTUNE BEACH Live jazz is featured 7:30-9:30 p.m. every Sat. at Lillie’s Coffee Bar, 200 First St., 249-2922.

JAZZ IN ATLANTIC BEACH Guitarist Taylor Roberts is on 7 p.m. every Wed. and Thur. at Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com.

JAZZ IN AVONDALE The Von Barlow Trio and Third Bass perform at 9 p.m. every Sun. at Casbah Café, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966.

JAZZ IN ST. AUGUSTINE Live jazz is featured nightly at Rhett’s Piano Bar & Brasserie, 66 Hypolita St., 825-0502.

ART WALKS, FESTIVALS & MARKETS

ARTS & CRAFTS AT ST. AUGUSTINE PIER The St. Augustine Arts & Crafts Festival is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., tnteventsinc.com.

COMMUNITY FARMERS & ARTS MARKET Homemade baked goods, preserves, local honey, crafts, sauces, yard art, hand-crafted jewelry and more are featured 4-7 p.m. every Wed. at 4300 St. Johns Ave., Riverside/ Avondale, 607-9935.

RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local and regional art, local music and entertainment – featuring Joey Kerr, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and Joseph Shuck on Nov. 15 – food artists and a farmers market are featured 10 a.m.-4 p.m. every Sat. under the Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com.

ORANGE PARK FARMERS & ARTS MARKET The market is held 11 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Town Hall Park, 2042 Park Ave. townoforangepark.com.

MUSEUMS

AMERICAN BEACH MUSEUM American Beach Community Center, 1600 Julia St., Fernandina Beach, 277-7960, nassaucountyfl.com/facilities. The Sands of Time: An American Beach Story, an exhibit celebrating the beach as well as the life and activism of MaVynee Betsch, “The Beach Lady” is currently on display.

BEACHES MUSEUM & HISTORY PARK 381 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 241-5657, beachesmuseum. org. The exhibit Remembering Hurricane Dora: The 50th Anniversary runs through Nov. 23. Admission is free for members, $5 for nonmembers.

CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. Stylist Fitz Pullins offers wardrobe tips 6:30-8:30 p.m. on Nov. 13. $20; $15 for

A&E // ARTS & EVENTS Up & Cummers members. The fashion-themed exhibit Icons of Style: Fashion Makers, Models, and Images is on display through Jan. 4.

KARPELES MANUSCRIPT MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/ jaxfrm.html. The permanent collection includes many rare manuscripts.

LIGHTNER MUSEUM 75 King St., St. Augustine, 824-2874, lightnermuseum.org.

Curator-led monthly tours are featured at 10 a.m. every first Wed. Photographer Theresa Segal’s exhibit Undisclosed: Photographs from the Lightner is on display through Jan. 2.

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 Carla Rose Jewelry Trunk Show is held from noon-8 p.m.; jewelry maker Carla Parisi appears from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 13.

The exhibits Get Real: New American Painting and Jason John Studio Experience are on display through Jan. 4. Express Your #Selfie shows off the works of Wolfson’s Children’s Hospital patients, through Nov. 30.

MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Circle, Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. The exhibit Odyssey’s SHIPWRECK! Pirates & Treasure is on display through March. Skies Over Jacksonville, a detailed live star show, is screened daily in the Planetarium at 2 p.m.

WORLD GOLF HALL OF FAME & MUSEUM 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine, worldgolfhalloffame.org.

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 featured in the WGHOF permanent collection.

GALLERIES

AMIRO ART & FOUND 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 824-8460. The exhibit Recent Work on Canvas and Metal, featuring works by Eleanor Hughes and Curtis Bowman, is on display through Nov. THE ART CENTER PREMIER GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Downtown, 355-1757, tacjacksonville.org. The exhibit Shadows and Light is on display through Nov. CRISP-ELLERT ART MUSEUM 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, 826-8530. Cyriaco Lopes and Terri Witek’s exhibit Currents/Correntes is on display through Dec. 5.

THE CULTURAL CENTER AT PONTE VEDRA BEACH 50 Executive Way, 280-0614, ccvb.org. Holiday Shoppes is held from 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 14 and 11 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 15. Proceeds benefit the Center’s programs. The exhibits Jacksonville Watercolor Society 2014 Fall Show and Artist of the Year Exhibition are on display through Nov. 25.

FIRST STREET GALLERY 216-B First St., Neptune Beach, 241-6928, firststreetgalleryart. com. An exhibit of new watercolor works by Robert Leedy is on display through Jan. 7.

FLORIDA MINING GALLERY 5300 Shad Road, Southside, 535-7252, floridamininggallery. com. The exhibit Water Appears and Disappears, featuring works by multidisciplinary artist Geoff Mitchell, is on display through December.

FSCJ KENT CAMPUS 3939 Roosevelt Blvd., Jacksonville, 646-2300, fscj.edu/ campus-life/art-galleries. Nida Bangash’s exhibit I Am a Tree is on display through Nov. 18.

HASKELL GALLERY Jax International Airport, 14201 Pecan Park Road, 741-3546.

Works by Amy Labonte are on display through Dec. 26.

J. JOHNSON GALLERY 177 Fourth Ave. N., Jax Beach, 435-3200, jjohnsongallery. com. The opening reception for the exhibit Winter Selections, featuring works by Gray Malin, Chris Roberts-Antieau, Slomotion, Craig Kaths, Ryan McGinness, Mark Messersmith, Carlos Betancourt, Joy Laville and Julie York, is held from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 14. The exhibit is on display through Jan. 9.

RITZ THEATRE AND MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Jacksonville, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com.

The photography exhibit The Fine Art of Jazz, showcasing the impact of Kansas City jazz musicians, is on display through Jan. 7.

SIMPLE GESTURES GALLERY 4 White St. E., St. Augustine, 827-9997. This artist-run boutique and gallery features a variety of funky, locally made arts, crafts and jewelry pieces.

SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY 201 N. Hogan St., Ste. 100, Downtown, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. Works by Sebastian Pierre are featured in One Show Gallery through Jan. 2.

ST. AUGUSTINE VISITOR INFORMATION CENTER 10 W. Castillo Drive, 825-1000, staugustine-450.com. The exhibit The First Coast Through the Eyes of Masters features St. Augustine-themed works by 19th and early 20th-century painters.

STELLERS GALLERY AT PONTE VEDRA 240 A1A N., Ste. 13, Ponte Vedra Beach, 273-6065, stellersgallery.com. The opening reception for the exhibit Fall Exhibition is held from 6-9 p.m. on Nov. 14.

THRASHER-HORNE CENTER FOR THE ARTS 283 College Dr., Orange Park, 276-6815, thcenter.org. The opening reception for the photographic tribute The American

A ceremony recognizing the home and museum of human rights activist-author STETSON KENNEDY (1916-2011) as a National Literary Landmark is held at Beluthahatchee Park in Fruit Cove on Nov. 16.

Solider: From the Civil War to the War in Iraq is held at 6 p.m. on Nov. 14. Cash bar and hors d’oeuvres are featured.

UNIVERSITY OF NORTH FLORIDA GALLERY 1 UNF Drive, Jacksonville, 620-2534. The exhibit Beyond the Degree, featuring works by UNF alumni including Ashley Maxwell, Devin Balara, Bobby Davidson, Corey Kolb, Staci BuShea, Zach Fitchner and David Nackashi, is on display through Dec. 12.

EVENTS

JASMYN 20th ANNIVERSARY Jacksonville Area Sexual Minority Youth Network (JASMYN) holds its 20th anniversary party from 7-11 p.m. on Nov. 15 at The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., $75, 389-3857, jasmyn.org. Speakers and cocktails are featured.

STETSON KENNEDY LANDMARK DEDICATION The home of human rights activist and author Stetson Kennedy, now also a museum, are recognized as a National Literary Landmark at a commemorative ceremony, a virtual tour, documentary sneak peek, live music and refreshments from noon-4 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 S.R. 13, Fruit Cove, 209-0550, sjcfl.us.

BUDDHIST RELICS EXHIBITED The Maitreya Loving Kindness exhibit features 48 centuriesold Buddhist relics, with some on loan from His Holiness the Dalai Lama, from 6-8 p.m. on Nov. 14, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. on Nov. 15 and 10 a.m.-5 p.m. on Nov. 16 at the Wat Khmer Savy Rattaranam Temple, 4540 Clinton Ave., Southside, 739-5896.

RIGHT WHALE FESTIVAL A 5K race/2.5K fun run, live music, speakers and information displays, silent auction, art and food trucks are featured from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 15 at SeaWalk Pavilion, Jax Beach, to raise awareness of the plight of right whales off the coast of Northeast Florida and South Georgia. rightwhalefestival.com.

LOCAL AUTHORS AT THE BOOKMARK Laura Jo and Kendall Brunson are featured in a signing for their book Legendary Locals of Jacksonville at 7 p.m. on Nov. 14 at The Bookmark, 220 First St., Neptune Beach, 241-9026, bookmarkbeach.com.

SUPER SCENIC 72-MILE GARAGE SALE Dozens of vendors offer a variety of items including rare finds, antiques and art, along A1A from Ponte Vedra Beach to Flagler Beach from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 15. For a map and more information, got to scenica1a.org.

JACKSONVILLE UNIVERSITY VS. FLORIDA NATIONAL The hometown B-ball team takes on Florida National at 2 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Philip Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 630-3900, $6-$10.

RETHREADED HOLIDAY SALE Rethreaded’s signature up-cycle products are offered from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. on Nov. 15 at 820 Barnett St., Downtown, 438-8109. Proceeds benefit programs to help women recover from addiction, abuse and the sex trade. rethreaded.com.

RECYCLING DAY

The city of Jacksonville and Keep Jacksonville Beautiful present the fifth annual America Recycles Day from noon-5 p.m. at Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St., Downtown and from noon-6 p.m. on Nov. 14 at Kmart, 500 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach. Paper, cardboard, plastic bottles and aluminum cans are accepted; mobile shredders onsite.

Recyclable teachers’ supplies are requested. 630-3420, coj.net.

DEEP SEARCH RECORDS AUTUMN RECORD SHOW Ten vendors sell vinyl LPs starting at noon on Nov. 16 at Deep Search Records, 822 Lomax St., Riverside, 423-0969, deepsearchrecords.com.

FIRST COAST FORUM: DEEPENING THE ST. JOHNS RIVER Melissa Ross and Kent Justice host this televised town hall event, with a panel presenting the pros and cons of dredging the St. Johns River; audience members are welcome to ask questions; at 8 p.m. on Nov. 13 at WJCT, 100 Festival Park, Downtown. Seating is limited; attendees must arrive by 7:30 p.m. 353-7770, wjct.org.

THE BEES KNEES UNDER THE TREES This 1920s-themed event features vintage cars, lawn games, a kids’ corner, kayaks and Segway scooters, food and drink, rides and nature walks from 10:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. on Nov. 16 at Ribault Clubhouse, Fort George Island Cultural State Park, 11241 Fort George Road, Little Talbot Island. Picnicking is encouraged. 251-2320, floridastateparks.org.

MOTORCYCLE RIDE FOR LIFE MADDADS and NE FL Bikers sponsor a JSO-escorted motorcycle ride starting at 11 a.m. on Nov. 15 at Adamec Harley Davidson, 8909 Baymeadows Rd., Southside, and finishes at Edgewood Avenue and Highway Avenue.

Registration begins at 9:30 a.m.; $10 per bike; $5 per rider; 493-1931.

HARVEST TIME AT FORT MOSE Discussion of the food and foodways of 18th-century St. Augustine, cooking demos and a farmers’ market are featured from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. on Nov. 15 at Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine, 877-352-4478, floridalivinghistory.org.

UNF LEADERSHIP SPEAKERS SERIES Dr. Frank Denton discusses “Writing YOUR Success Story: The More Resolute the Drafts, the Better the Story” at 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 19 at University of North Florida’s Student Union Auditorium, 1 UNF Dr., Southside, 620-2878, unf.edu.

INCREDIBLE EDIBLES Arts and crafts, homemade baked goods, raffles and a French café are featured at the annual fundraiser bazaar held from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. on Nov. 22 at St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church, Stormes Hall, 465 11th Ave. N., Jax Beach, 249-4091, stpaulbythesea.net.

NAO VICTORIA Tour a replica of the first Spanish tall ship to successfully circumnavigate the world, commanded by Ferdinand Magellan in the 16th century, 10 a.m.-6:30 p.m. Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sat. and Sun. through December at St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, 824-1606, elgaleon.org.

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NEWS OF THE WEIRD

ASTROLOGY

TIN FOIL HATS, LITTLE NAPOLEON & A SHORTAGE OF GHOSTS ARIES (March 21-April 19): We all have addictive and obsessive tendencies. The challenge is not to eliminate them, but rather to harness them. If you hope to keep them from dragging you down, you must work hard to channel them into activities that enhance your life. How are you doing on this score?

Are you chronically dependent on drugs, gambling, sugar or chaotic relationships? Or are you, instead, hooked on the courage you summon when you face your fears and the willpower you invoke as you free yourself from your limitations? Now is an excellent time to upgrade your addictive and obsessive tendencies.

LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): “To improve is to change, so to be perfect is to have changed often.” Winston Churchill said that, and I’m passing it along to you with one caveat. I don’t expect you to be perfect, and never will. To shoot for perfection is risky. It may set up unrealistic expectations that lead to bad mental hygiene. It tempts you to avoid messy experiences, some of which might be essential to your growth. So I will offer a revised version of Churchill’s maxim: If you want to improve, you must change. If you want to keep improving, you must change often. And the coming months will be prime time for you to keep improving and improving and improving.

TAURUS (April 20-May 20): Our planet’s most abundant mineral is called bridgmanite. It’s an amalgam of iron, magnesium, silicon and oxygen.

Until recently, no one had actually seen it because it lies so deep underground that it can’t be reached by digging tools.

Scientists have only known about it from studying how earthquake waves moved through it. That changed in the last few years, when two mineralogists found bridgmanite in an ancient meteorite. They were able to analyze its nuances for the first time. I predict a comparable development for you. In the coming months, you will become more familiar with a core part of you that has always been a mystery. The revelations may occur with the help of an influence that resembles a meteorite.

SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): “Sex is like pizza,” said comedian Mel Brooks. “Even when it’s bad, it’s still pretty good.” That’s a generalization, of course. I’m sure you can think of times in your past when mediocre pizza and mediocre sex were just plain mediocre.

But work with me on the overarching principle: Some of the finer things in life just can’t be spoiled. They are always at least moderately pleasurable and interesting and lucky – and usually more than just moderately so. Your immediate future will be filled to the brim with these finer things.

GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Some conspiracy theorists are paranoid that aliens or government agencies use radio waves to try to control their minds. They wear tin foil hats to protect themselves from the evil transmissions. But a recent study shows that this protective headgear has the opposite effect. In fact, it actually amplifies the intensity of radio frequencies, making it even more likely that mind-control signals would work.

This problem probably does not apply to you, but I suspect you are suffering from a comparable glitch. An approach you’re pursuing or an attitude you’re cultivating is having an impact contrary to what you imagine. Now is an excellent time to make adjustments.

CANCER (June 21-July 22): I can’t remember the last time you’ve had as much artistic freedom as you have now. It’s as if life has given you a slew of wild cards and X-factors to play with. You don’t have to answer to the past as much as you usually do. You are less beholden to the demands of duty and the constraints of karma. Here’s the best perk: You have been authorized by both the higher powers and lower powers of the cosmos to fall in love. With whom? With what? Everyone! Everything!

LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): For much of its history, the United States claimed ownership of the ocean within three miles of its coasts. That changed in 1988, when the federal government declared that hereafter it would have sovereignty over the ocean as far as 12 miles from land. With that action, American territory increased dramatically. I invite you to consider a comparable expansion in the coming months. Seize more space. Seek further privileges. Ask for a bigger piece of everything.

VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): Poland’s most renowned ghost hunter is frustrated. Having invested a fortune in spectral detection equipment, Piotr Shalkevitz finds that there are fewer and fewer spooks to investigate as the years go by. I’m not qualified to speak about whether or not the whole world is experiencing a decline in the ghost population. But I’m confident that this is exactly what is happening for you. Recently, the haunted elements of your life have begun to dissipate. And in the next eight months, I expect that you will be freed from most, maybe all, of the ghosts and pesky demons that attached themselves to you once upon a time.

SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): Ancient people knew about Mercury, Venus, Mars, Jupiter and Saturn because all of those planets are visible to the naked eye. From the second millennium B.C. until the late 20th century, only three additional planets were found: Uranus, Neptune and Pluto. (Pluto was later reclassified as a dwarf planet.) Then in 1992, astronomers began to locate planets orbiting other stars. On one spectacular day in February 2014, NASA announced it had identified 715 new planets. I foresee a similar uptick for you in the next seven months. Your rate of discoveries is about to zoom.

CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): When Evan Lattimer’s 92-year-old father died in 2007, she inherited his large collection of odd relics.

It included a cigar smoked by W.C. Fields, Greta Garbo’s driver’s license, Abraham Lincoln’s shaving mirror, a bearskin coat owned by Gen. George Custer, and Napoleon Bonaparte’s penis. Many items turned out to be quite valuable to collectors. I suspect that in the coming months, you will experience events that have some resemblances to this story. For example, the legacy you receive may not be what you expected, but could turn out to be more useful than you imagined.

FLORIDUH

Florida is known for its “stand your ground” defense to the use of deadly force, and to the pro-gun interpretation given it by some judges and juries. The state legislature has enacted an unusually severe penalty for any “aggravated assault” that includes gunfire — a “mandatory minimum” of 20 years in prison. Lee Wollard, 59, eligible for a 2028 release, fired a warning shot into his home’s wall in 2006 to scare off his 16-year-old daughter’s boyfriend, who was threatening her. In court, Judge Donald Jacobsen said he disagreed with his own sentence, but his oath required him to impose it. In a 2012 Jacksonville domestic violence “warning shot” case, Marissa Alexander, 31, remains in prison with a release date of 2032.

I’M FINE … REALLY … DOESN’T HURT A BIT

In September, at the annual 10-day Phuket Vegetarian Festival in Thailand (said to promote abstinence from eating meat), dozens of men pierced and sliced their mouths, cheeks and arms in religious devotion in a spectacle which was said to be pain-free because they were in Godimposed trances. The act, said to bring “good health, peace of mind and spiritual cleansing,” includes walking barefoot on hot coals and blade-embedded ladders, to the accompaniment of fireworks and the ear-shattering pounding of drums. [Huffington Post UK, 9/29/14]

PLAY HURT

Brad Culpepper played defensive tackle for nine NFL seasons and applied for disability when he retired, since his medical folder listed 14 MRIs, head and knee trauma and neurological and vision problems. Doctors declared him “89 percent” disabled and Fairmont Premier insurance company gave him a $175,000 settlement.

Fairmont sued recently to get its money back, claiming Culpepper is and was “exquisitely fit,” as evidenced by a September 2013 Tampa Bay Times feature on his gym workouts, his martialarts black belt, and his 14-day participation in the 2013 TV series Survivor: Blood vs. Water.

CHUMP CHANGE

Angry taxpayers and retail customers sometimes protest their debt by paying a bill with coins (especially pennies), but what if a company did that to a customer? A court had ruled Adriana’s Insurance Services in Rancho Cucamonga, California, had unjustifiably ejected (and assaulted) 74-year-old Andres Carrasco from its office when he complained about a canceled policy, and ordered Adriana’s to pay him about $21,000. Consequently, in August, the still-irritated company dropped off at least 16 buckets full of coins at the customer’s lawyer’s office.

WITHOUT A LEG TO STAND ON

Several NOTW stories mentioned body dysmorphic disorder sufferers who sought the ultimate treatment: amputation of healthy body parts on irrationally aesthetic grounds, led by castration-desiring men. Now, 15-yearold Danielle Bradshaw of Tameside, England, also wants a useful leg amputated — but not irrationally. Her “developmental dysplasia” caused the amputation of her useless right leg, but the resultant stress on the left one has weakened it, and besides, having taken up competitive running, she wants Oscar Pistorius-style blades instead of her current prosthesis, which slows her down. No hospital has yet agreed to perform the surgery, considering the leg’s continued functionality and Bradshaw’s youth.

TIRED (GET IT?)

In a recent incident in which a driver actually ran over himself, a man in Aurora, Colorado, suffered life-threatening injuries on Oct. 26 when, as he backed out of his driveway, his front driver’s side tire ran over his head. He had jumped out of his vehicle to avoid a lit cigarette that had fallen on his jacket; as he fell, he landed underneath the driver’s door while the van continued slowly in reverse.

Chuck Shepherd weirdnews@earthlink.net

AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): Here’s your assignment: Get more organized and purposeful about having fun. Think harder about what makes you feel good, and plan more aggressively to bring those feel-good experiences into your life. I’m not advocating irresponsible hedonism. You will become a better servant of those you care about by boosting your commitment to pleasure. You will carry out your duties with more aplomb and effectiveness. Raising your joy quotient is actually a formula for becoming a better human being.

PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): The Appalachian Mountains span 1,500 miles from Newfoundland to Alabama. They are the seventh longest range in the world. And yet they have shrunk over the eons. Their average height is 3,000 feet, but when they were young they were probably twice that high. What happened? There has been constant erosion caused by rivers, glaciers, wind, tree roots, lichens and oxidation. Rain and condensation have also played a role because when water freezes, it expands, creating a wedging force. I propose that we make what has happened to the Appalachians a symbol of what’s possible for you. Through steady, small actions, you can significantly grind down a mountainous obstacle.

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HELLO, YOUNG LOVERS (aka ISU writers): The limit for ISU notices is 40 words ONLY. No messages with more than 40 words will be accepted. Please keep your message short & sweet. Thanks!

BEARDED HOTTIE, SILVER FORD You: Behind me on 95N from Baymeadows to I-10 interchange on 11/4 at 3 p.m.; Nassau tag, dark beard, ball cap, amazing smile. Me: Brown SUV. Can’t get you out of my mind. Can we meet? When: Nov. 4, 3 p.m. Where: Baymeadows & I-95. #1422-1112

I SAW U Connection Made!

PULLING FOR ORIOLES You: Cranberry shirt, said to me, “I was pulling for them” referring to my Orioles T-shirt. Me: Orioles T-shirt, I said “Yeah” and kept walking. Wish I would have started a conversation. Let’s talk! When: Oct. 26. Where: Publix on Hodges. #1421-1105 RUNNING SHIRTLESS You: It was around 6:20, you were running through Memorial Park. Caught me checking you out. Me: Wearing the blue shirt. We smiled, I watched you run off – quite a sight. We need to run together. When: Oct. 22. Where: Memorial Park. #1420-1029 DARK CHOCOLATE POM I came in for a few things. You had one in your bathroom.

Something rang up wrong. Offered you chocolate, you told me I was sweet. You seemed earthy. Wonder if you’d like to grab coffee/tea sometime. When: Oct. 21. Where: Your Work, Ponte Vedra Beach. #1419-1029 LOOKING FOR ME? You: Taco Tuesday, brunette, blue top, shorts, black flats. Saw you in line looking back. Caught each other’s gaze too long.

Me: Blue button up, gray slacks. You met with guy, didn’t seem into him. Wanna see if I’m more interesting? When: Oct. 14. Where: Tijuana Flats, Baymeadows. #1418-1022 INSTANT CONNECTION You: Tall, Purple hair, BRS shamrock on the back of your neck, wearing Capris, flip flops. Me: Short, dark curly hair, also wearing Capris, flip flops. You gave me a cigarette, I gave you my life story. When: Sept. 1, 2012. Where: Kristin’s House. #1417-1015 HUSKY SEMINOLES HUNK You: FSU shirt, name starts with S. Sloppy drunk & jolly. Me: Thick woman, Cornhuskers shirt. You loved my curly hair; let me rub your belly :) Bono’s unlimited BBQ rib night on Gate Parkway 7 p.m.? When: Oct. 4. Where: Kickbacks, Riverside. #1416-1008

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BARISTA WITH DEVILED EGGS You: Starbucks Barista.

Handed me a deviled egg, drew a heart on my vanilla milk. Never knew what I loved about this old coffee shop.

Close your tally with a herringbone? Love to read more newspapers – as your girlfriend. When: Aug. 14. Where: Southside/Baymeadows Starbucks. #1411-0924 SAUSAGE CUTIE You: Fast-talking Penguin shirt guy, recently out of jail; said three months in jail builds character.

Me: Tall, jet-black hair, way-too-short dress. I asked if you knew I wasn’t wearing panties; you joked about sausage size on pizza. Pizza soon? When: Sept. 17. Where: Avondale Mellow Mushroom. #1410-0924 BLACK GUY, ORANGE SHIRT, BOOTS You: Handsome, dark skin, orange shirt, behind me in Walmart money center line, 2 p.m. Me: Tall, curvy, tattooed blonde talking to couple ahead of you. Too shy to stay, thought I saw you looking. Meet?

When: Sept. 12. Where: Kingsland Walmart. #1409-0917 COFFEE HOTTIE You: Hottest girl at Bold Bean, skintight Lululemons, bedhead and full-sleeve Molly Hatchet tattoo.

You caught my glance waiting for latte. Me: Still drunk from last night, looking fine in Jesus Is The Shit shirt. We MUST meet. When: Sept. 10. Where: Bold Bean. #1408-0917 HOT BLONDE @ UPS STORE You: Girl at Claire Lane/San Jose Boulevard UPS store. Me: Handsome Latino courier who comes in twice a month to pick up a customer’s mail.

You know who I am. If single, wanna chat? When: Sept. 8.

Where: UPS Store. #1407-0917 FLIRTING WHILE DRIVING? You: Dark Dodge pickup, Gator plate. Me: Old red Jeep Cherokee. Passed each other – intentionally – on bridge; smiles, waves. You’re cute! I was late, or would’ve followed. Wanna slow down and say hi?

When: Sept. 3. Where: Buckman Bridge. #1406-0917 DESPERATELY SEEKING PIXIE You: Steampunk girl on red couch. You asked if I’d ever be done. Me: In black, too workfocused to speak to you properly. I’m done; ready. Need to find each other. Let’s meet, talk, try to forgive. RAM 10 a.m. find me. I’ll go until I see you. When: Aug. 23. Where: Royal. #1405-0917 HOT COP AT LOGAN’S ROADHOUSE ISU at Logan’s. You: slightly seasoned gentleman; ordered a juicy steak, but I wish I could have ordered yours. Oh, and Momma has a coupon for you! When: Aug. 29. Where: Logan’s Roadhouse. #1404-0910

SHORT-HAIRED BRUNETTE You: Short brown hair, sitting next to an older lady. You were with a party sitting by the door. I ended up talking to your friend but not you. Me: Black dress with dark hair at the bar.

When: Sept. 27. Where: Hamburger Mary’s. #1415-1008

BMW RIDER ISU 18 years ago. Your cute dimples, warm smile and sexy moustache won my heart. Interested in a lifetime of fun? If so, let’s par-tay! Happy anniversary, Love, Your Nag. When: May 1994. Where: Famous Amos. #1403-0910

SO SWEET, BOUGHT TEA You: Tanned, green sunglasses, white SUV, motorcycle, OTW to pick up daughter. Me: Crazy spinner girl, parched, much appreciative of tea you bought. See you almost daily. Got your name, should’ve gotten number. A drink sometime?

When: Sept. 27. Where: Monument/McCormick McD’s. #1414-1001

STUNNING BLONDE NURSE Talked; bought you a drink upstairs. We seemed to connect. You showed me your driver’s license because I didn’t believe your age. Wish I’d written your name down; really want to talk. When: Aug. 22.

Where: Salt Life St. Augustine. #1402-0827

ROGUE MEN You helped me with ring toss. Stood really close.

Had to run, had friends waiting. Wish I’d gotten your name and number! When: Sept. 7. Where: Dive Bar. #1413-1001

PURPLE SCRUBS SAN MARCO You took my blood pressure, started asking me some questions, then a young doctor walked in. We started laughing at the tag-team questionnaire. I commented on your long hair. When: Aug. 19. Where: Academic Dermatology. #1401-0827

BEARD MAGIC You: Jet-black hair, green eyes, sexy red Fiat 500. You said my beard had magical powers. Me: Colorful tats, magical beard, Donkey Bong shirt. I gave you my toast and you promised a date. When and where? When: Sept. 15. Where: Brew 5 Points. #1412-1001

MR. CHEVY EQUINOX ISU wearing scrubs, driving an Equinox. I wore shorts, tank top; driving a black Chevy Tahoe, heading out of town for work. You asked about the Tahoe, what I did for a living. Love to chat more! When: Aug. 19. Where: Town Center Shell. #1400-0827

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BACKPAGE EDITORIAL

LIES, DAMNED LIES AND STATISTICS

The real costs of the Skyway are daunting

Wikipedia

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ark Twain is reported to have said, “There are three kinds of lies. Lies, damned lies and statistics.” Were he alive today, Twain would apply that definition to the Automated Skyway Express (ASE) and one of its “pie in the sky” supporters, Bruce A. Fouraker [Backpage Editorial, “In Defense of the Skyway,” Oct. 8].

Going back to at least 1994, Fouraker has accused Times-Union columnist Ron Littlepage and me of repeatedly making false statements about the ASE. In reality, he should look in the mirror to find his misstatements. His letters to the editor and op-eds have appeared numerous times in the T-U and recently in Folio Weekly.

An early example appeared in the July 20, 1994, issue of the T-U. Fouraker stated that Littlepage and I said that “the 2.5-mile starter line (in reality, the starter line is only 0.7 miles long, not 2.5 miles long) will cost $100 million per mile. This would put the cost estimates at $250 million. The correct cost in 1993 dollars for the completion of the 2.5-mile ASE is $170 million, which is confirmed by the Jacksonville Transportation Authority. Allowing for inflation between June 1993 and when construction is finished in 1996, the cost works out to about $70 million per mile. (That comes to a total of $175 million for the entire project.)”

On Fouraker’s Sept. 11, 1994, letter is the headline, “Cost per mile is $67.5 million, not $100,” which brings the cost to $168.8 million. Fouraker went on the write: “The Sept. 1 column by Ron Littlepage stated that ‘the ASE costs $100 million per mile.’ This number is incorrect. The $84 million received through March 1993 is the combined federal, state and local funding for the Convention Center line and the Hogan Street line. The actual federal portion of this funding is $61 million.”

Here are the true facts as to how the $250 million figure was

arrived at, as published in the Jacksonville Business Journal in January 1995: “In March 1993, JTA officials met with a federal congressional committee to ask for additional federal funds for the ASE. They noted they had already received $83.4 million from Congress. That figure was confirmed by Steve Arrington, JTA’s director of engineering, during an interview with a reporter.

“Arrington then said it would take another $106 million from Congress ‘to wrap it all up.’”

Combining the two figures, the total federal contribution comes to $189.4 million. Add to that the 20 percent share divided between Jacksonville and Florida, we arrive at a gross figure of $237 million. And add to that the additional cost of replacing the expensive Matra system with the new Bombardier system, plus the lost revenue during the extended period that the starter line was shut down during the conversion, we arrive at a total cost of about $250 million.

That is $100 million per mile.

In a July 20, 1994, letter to the T-U, Fouraker wrote why the ASE would be able to handle the then-Gator Bowl Jaguar games.

He wrote about me: “Edwards is incorrect in asserting that the ASE cannot handle crowds at football games. During the 90-minute periods before and after the game, the ASE can easily transport 20,000 people each way. Based on trains of three vehicles operating in 90-second intervals, the ASE can transport 17,300 per hour.

The number of 92 passengers per car is based on everyone having considerable space. The capacity of 144 passengers is based on everyone standing in close proximity but not touching.”

With just two tracks, that is impossible. Fouraker noted that the normal ASE car capacity is 92. He then asserted that even with 144

passengers, no one would be touching. Even the JTA described the 144 count as a “crush” load that equates to sardines packed in a can.

Fouraker stated that three-car trains could operate at 90-second intervals at the Gator Bowl. That works out to 40 such trains an hour. That is impossible. Do the trains go in different directions?

Do they take people north, or to the Convention Center, or to the Southside?

It should also be noted that the station is not connected to the stadium. Games can be day or night, rain or shine, hot or cold.

Passengers must walk to or from the station or stadium. There may even be other events in the area, adding to the crowds. Waiting for the ASE could take hours.

Nowhere does Fouraker mention the many years that the U.S. Department of Transportation called the ASE “a pork barrel project to benefit a relative handful of individuals and organizations, and that it did not conform to their mass transit guidelines.”

Finally, both the JTA and the Jacksonville Chamber of Commerce had said the ASE would operate at a profit. In fiscal 2009, the operating loss was more than $13 million. In fiscal 2012, the loss was more than $11 million. There has never been a profit.

Both the JTA and Fouraker repeatedly changed their projections as to both cost and ASE passengers. Now that ASE passengers ride for free, what does the JTA do for operating income? Major operating expenses will continue to grow. Fouraker has yet to comment on the free rides.

Marvin Edwards mail@folioweekly.com

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