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THE MAIL GOP INTRANSIGENCE
IT IS APPALLING TO ME THAT MITCH McConnell and fellow Republicans seek to pass legislation without engaging Democrats in the discussion. This is incredibly divisive behavior. To set a course that ignores the desires of the Democratic constituency is a slap in the face to half the citizenry in our country. No wonder people are angry. This country is built on a union. These policies “fly in the face” of that premise. Anne Hilliard via email
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RE.: “Fat, Drunk & Stupid? You’re Hired,” by Dave Scott, July 5 THANK YOU FOR FINALLY PROVIDING SOME viewpoint diversity with your new columnist Dave Scott. In “Fat, Drunk & Stupid? You’re Hired,” he rips several sacred left-wing paradigms by goosing professors with man buns and “hollowcheeked asexual looking women.” Perhaps he’s a fan of capitalism too by referring to Karl Marx as wild and wacky? He even takes aim at the antifa crowd and their “tolerance” for campus guest speakers. Welcome Dave, we look forward to you taking on the echo chamber and bubble dwellers at Folio Weekly! Steve Holder via email
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RE.: “Fat, Drunk & Stupid? You’re Hired,” by Dave Scott, July 5 IS THIS A SHIT VIEW OF COLLEGE, OR SHIT VIEW of company offering decent wage to those who weren’t afforded the opportunity to go to school? Amy Varnum via Twitter
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RE.: “Criminal Capacity,” by Dima Vitanova, July 5 THE GOAL POSTS HAVE BEEN MOVED, MANY ‘children’ are committing very serious crimes and
the punishments sometimes need to reflect the seriousness of the crime. Marc Kortlander via Facebook
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RE.: “A Feast from the East,” July 5 I CAN EAT A WHOLE PLATE OF DIM SUM AND then some. Robert Maxey-Billings via Facebook
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RE.: “Are We Sure I’m in the Right Place?” by Dave Scott, June 28 UNFOLLOWING AND BOYCOTTING. THERE ARE plenty of outlets for a conservative voice. They got Trump elected so they are doing just fine. Kel Kendrick via Twitter
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RE.: “The Bully Pulpit,” by Claire Goforth, July 5 THE LIBERALS DON’T KNOW HOW TO DEAL with someone who doesn’t care what they say about him. The left/media/Hollywood just look and sound like children throwing a temper tantrum. Jason Cobb via Facebook
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RE.: “Back to the Future,” by Milt Hays Jr., July 5 THE MAYOR AND THE TENANT SHOULD pool resources and hire an “advisor.” How about Markus Lemonis or Shad Khan– they both have an interest in Downtown succeeding. Get some help! Y’all certainly need better stores and restaurants. That means incentives! Mr. Sleiman does not want to do that. Hooters succeeds. So other restaurants could succeed. Sharon L. Gasparo via Facebook
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BRICKBATS + BOUQUETS BOUQUETS TO JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS FOUNDATION The Jacksonville Jaguars Foundation recently awarded $20,000 to Sulzbacher Center on behalf of the players and Tom Coughlin, executive vice president of football operations. The center is a standout in the local community for its efforts to serve the homeless population with housing, meals and other supportive efforts. Hope that winning karma translates into a winning record on the field. BRICKBATS TO BILL GULLIFORD Another week, another installation of “politician said what?” Last week, Councilman Gulliford posted on Facebook that the pope is “a communist,” an assertion he followed up by complaining to Florida Politics that “all [the pope] talks about is social justice,” and that “any friend of the United Nations is no friend of mine.” Gulli’s main beef? The pope is an adherent of ‘liberation theology,’ which focuses on liberating the oppressed. Maybe he’d be happier if the pope left the eradication of inequality and oppression to, um, the free market. ’Cause that’s worked sooooo well in the past. BOUQUETS TO GROUNDWORK JACKSONVILLE For its efforts to clean up local waterways and involvement in the urban core, Groundwork Jacksonville has received a 2017 Melody Starr Anne Bishop Award from Jacksonville City Council. This year, the nonprofit has organized cleanups of Hogans Creek, initiated a collaboration with FSCJ for urban core environmental improvement projects, and pursued its mission of recreating the “Emerald Necklace.” Other honorees included Clean Waterway Society, Rising Tides, Beaches Sea Turtle Patrol and the Island Keepers. DO YOU KNOW SOMEONE WHO DESERVES A BOUQUET? HOW ABOUT A BRICKBAT? Send submissions to mail@folioweekly.com; 50 word maximum, concerning a person, place, or topic of local interest. 4 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 19-25, 2017
FROM THE EDITOR
INTRODUCING MADELEINE A primer on how ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT EDITOR Madeleine Peck Wagner thinks
I AM AN ARTIST AND WRITER. I make art to know how I feel, and I write about art to know what I think. Practically, that has taken lots of shapes, and in the 17 years I’ve lived in Jacksonville, many of my colleagues have been privy to my successes and failures. Failure in the arts is a faceted thing; courted carefully, it can result in risky works that are richly rewarding—but even abject failure can result in surprising moments of truth, transcendence or humor (thank you, Mark Creegan, for that lesson). Carelessness and laziness generally result in the airing of tepid ideas, which, if I see it, I will say it. That’s how I see my role at Folio Weekly— not as the sole arbiter of taste (though I do have some strong opinions), but mostly as a curious and informed observer always willing to be amazed. I advocate for the arts and artists. Advocacy takes different forms, and as I refine my craft, I aspire to nuance, subtlety and surprise. And, as I hope to bring an anti-Dunning-Kruger-brand of advocacy, I also will not shy away from historical or contextual criticism. Writing about the arts is a lot like wandering around a pitch-black room with a bunch of other people: claustrophobic yet tender, thoughtful of collisions and discovering boundaries that are often as selfdefined as they are constrained by space, all the while straining to see. Writing about art— like making it—requires a surprising amount of vulnerability married to bravery and a willingness to be wrong, publicly. In a recent article about opportunism in education, specifically Masters of Fine Art programs, art critic/celebrity personality Jerry Saltz wrote, “A lot of artists in these programs learn how to talk a good game instead of being honestly self-critical about their own work.” As a relatively recent recipient of an MFA, I agree: These programs certainly foster a sense that anything (meaning anything an artist makes) can be justified within a rarified language that is self-referential and very hard to penetrate. Within this lexicon of jargon, though, there are ideas and descriptors that
have helped, and continue to shape the ways in which we understand contemporary artmaking, and the thinking that surrounds it. What I can do, I hope, is to help cut through some of the “artspeak” while still offering insight that is compelling and relevant. As one of the inheritors of John Ruskin’s mantle, I hope to avoid some of his pitfalls (not least unfortunate interpersonal relationships) while situating our local scene within a broader national and international conversation. As a self-identifying, staunch feminist, I look forward to discussing intersectionality, access, feminism, artists of color, and the LGBTQIA community. I look forward to talking about materials, ideologies and technique. I know that as I look around the community, I will see works that linger in my mind/heart for much longer than the exhibit to which they are attached, and I intend to write about that, too. Indeed, the way a work can linger in the mind is a defining aspect of art/artmaking. For me, recently, that work has been David Hammons’s In the Hood (1993)—where simplicity wed to a deft linguistic trope results in a work that carries relevance and resonance. Made of a hood cut from a dark green sweatshirt, and lined with wire (to maintain its shape), with its seeming nonchalance and ignoble materiality, Hood predicts and memorializes Trayvon Martin and so many young black men who have been murdered out of fear and hate. It is not an easy image to look at, and the associations it conjures are of the most unpleasant sort, but they are the things we (as a country) need to see, so that we can remember the cost of ignorance and malice. I know that the arts are a vital part of life— they are the part that cracks our hearts and minds open, that reminds us that there is truth in narrative and truth in reflection. I think that every home should have original artwork on at least one wall, and within these pages, I hope to convince readers of that, too. Madeleine Peck Wagner madeleine@folioweekly.com @madeleine53 JULY 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 5
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What band has won Grammys while also being the targets of a religious witch-hunt, including having their albums used as fuel at record burnings? No, not Hanson … it’s Slayer! For more than 30 years, these Cali-bred thrash metal pioneers have been rattling molars and gleefully hurling souls into hell with their unrivaled metal burn and refreshingly blasphemous lyrics. To sweeten the molten pot, fellow heavies Lamb of God and Behemoth open. 6:30 p.m. Friday, July 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $44-$74, staugamphitheatre.com.
OUR PICKS PICTURES OF YOU THE CURE IN ORANGE
Shot over two days in 1986 at Théâtre Antique & Musée d’Orange, the Cure’s live concert film The Cure in Orange features 23 songs, filmed on tour for the then-new Head on the Door record. For years Orange was available only on VHS and Laserdisc; for next week’s screening, Duval cinematic gurus Tim and Shana Massett have procured a rare 35MM print for this one-night-only showing. The event is an ideal opportunity for us to experience the rarely seen film, and a fortuitous moment in time for OGs (Original Goths) to feel the flapping-and-crushing, vampire-bat-wings of middle age. 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 26, SunRay Cinema, Riverside, $9.50; $8 military, teachers, students; $7 seniors; $5.50 kids 12 and under, sunraycinema.com.
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In the early ’70s, soul goddess Wright came to prominence with smash hits like “Clean Up Woman” and “Tonight is the Night.” Since then, Wright has worked with a diverse array of artists, including Gloria Estefan and The Roots, with her music being a regular “go to” for samples. This week, she rolls into town with fellow R&B and Soul greats Angela Winbush (René & Angela), Shirley Murdock (1986’s “As We Lay”), and hometown gospel great Glenn Jones (1991’s “Here I Go Again”) 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, TimesUnion Center for the Performing Arts’ Moran Theater, Downtown, $32.50-$52.50, ticketmaster.com.
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A proud son of the streets of NYC, comedian, actor and voice artist Spears first hit the standup stage at the age of 14. Three years later, he dropped out altogether, and by his midteens had appeared on both Def Comedy Jam and It’s Showtime at the Apollo. But most fans know him from the ’90s sketch comedy show MADtv, where he performed dozens of celeb impressions, ranging from Bobby Brown and Redd Foxx to O.J. Simpson and Jay-Z. 7:30 & 10 p.m. Friday, July 21 & Saturday, July 22; 7 p.m. Sunday, July 23, The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, Southside, $25-$50, jacksonvillecomedy.com. 6 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 19-25, 2017
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The Apex Theatre stages Adam Long’s irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s plays, featuring three performers in Elizabethan (casual) dress, hurtling through all 37 of Shakespeare’s tragedies, comedies and histories at warp speed. Now in its fourth year of operation, The Apex Theatre offers master classes, intensives, readings and theatrical presentations for young actors in the Northeast Florida area. 8 p.m. Friday, July 21 and 2 & 8 p.m. Saturday, July 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, $25, pvconcerthall.com.
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FOLIO VOICES : FIGHTIN’ WORDS
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LAST WEEK, THE first medical marijuana dispensary— a Trulieve storefront near the intersection of University and Beach on the area’s seen-better-days Southside, opened in Jacksonville. I was at the launch, and it wasn’t perfect by any means. The facility, a former auto parts shop, was plagued by insufficient parking, meaning people’s cars were blocked in by others eager to queue up for cannabis. However, despite this logistical glitch, it was a big deal; the Trulieve facility was a brick-and-mortar indication of the massive progress made since 2015, when the city imposed two moratoria on dispensaries and production of low-THC cannabis while it worked out zoning allowances and so on. The idea, of course, was to balance the legitimate needs of consumers/patients with the inevitable hysteria of the kind of neighbors who thought the DARE program was something more than a hustle better known for its hipster T-shirts than anything approaching tangible results. The TV news folks dispatched to cover this event were not exactly the counterculture set, of course, and coverage of the opening was interesting, both in process and end product. One interesting scene involved a Trulieve flak showing a TV guy sublingual capsules, though she cautioned him that the ones on the display floor were not real, which would be an interesting approach to take in a liquor store. And then, of course, the predictable “what do the neighbors think” stories—I saw one in which an old, scraggly white dude did the “I don’t believe marijuana should be legal” line. In terms of advancing understanding of what medical cannabis can do—or indeed, cannabis more holistically—TV news here did some good. A telegenic patient, a competitive ballroom dancer who credits marijuana with helping her manage and abate impacts from a tumor, presented well and illustrated the case for Americans using a plant that has been marshaled for therapeutic purposes for millennia. However, owing to our regional and national dialogue on the Drug War—at this point, the most onerous and anti-human domestic initiative from our government since Jim Crow became a thing of the past—the story told was necessarily incomplete. The story of Trulieve, and of cannabis liberalization in general, has happened in spite of pervasive cultural forces: the prison industry, the pharmacological industry, police departments in thrall of the budget amelioration spawned by forfeiture, and so on. It has happened, by and large, without politicians backing it—especially in Jacksonville, where if you ask any of
them about decriminalization, it’s like they saw a ghost in a 1930s movie. (St. Augustine, it seems, is taking a more pragmatic tack, exploring decriminalization of small amounts of marijuana, and that play is backed by the very Republican St. Johns County Sheriff.) Yet in the biggest city in the region, a supposed global city, no one has the sack to push for the kinds of measures that are working elsewhere. I guess they’re waiting for Peter Rummell to give the green light (no pun intended). Let’s contrast cannabis (medical and otherwise) to something covered in these pages too much of late: the opioid overdose crisis, a problem hitting in a different way this time around than times past. Whereas 50 years ago, there definitely were people strung out on heroin, and definitely were overdoses, the issue now is not heroin, but synthetic derivatives developed by the same pharmacological industry that paid to elect many of the people we call leaders. Fed Chair Janet Yellen, just last week, linked the opioid epidemic with America’s economic decline—but she couldn’t decide whether it was cause or effect. “I don’t know if it’s causal or symptomatic of long-running economic maladies that have affected these communities and particularly affected workers who have seen their job opportunities decline,” Yellen said, as quoted by CNBC. The United States is “the only advanced nation that I know of where in these communities we’re actually, especially among less-educated men, seeing an increase in death rates partly reflecting opioid use,” Yellen added. Walk around Downtown, and you will see strung-out groups of “less-educated” men leaning against the sides of our landmarks, or simply passing out in front of cafes. And the City of Jacksonville brims with “less-educated men,” men who are getting older and will never develop the skill sets needed to enter the middle class again— because the middle class is foreclosed to those who don’t have a trade or advanced degree. Is solving the opioid crisis as simple as legalizing cannabis? Obviously not. But it’s noteworthy that opioid abuse plummets in states with legalized marijuana. However, the fact that policy-makers equate a non-lethal herb with a product that leaves an almost daily body count is concerning and myopic. Yet they’re helped along by a media that mostly can’t bother to offer cogent critique, preferring fragmentary sensationalism to real talk. A.G. Gancarski mail@folioweekly.com @AGGancarski
KILL YOU” Is cannabis A SOLUTION to the opioid crisis?
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FOLIO VOICES : NEWSENSE Joy Behar and Rosie O’Donnell, wouldn’t IT HAS CAUSED THEM TO BECOME MORE recognize the milk of human kindness if they psychologically unhinged than usual, joking drank a cow. about decapitating and assassinating the However, in their politically correct world, president and more. Trevor Noah, who hosts liberal comedians are obliged to tiptoe around The Daily Show, said recently: “On the griddle certain sensitive groups including blacks of the show’s barbecue we cook different foods (black comedians get a pass here), Asians, every day. But the fuel we use to cook that Hispanics, illegal aliens, college snowflakes, food is Donald Trump.” gays, women They appear (except Ann to think funny is Coulter and Sarah only funny when Palin, who are the punch lines always fair game), involve people— transgender people, white, religious and convicted felons, conservative—who Islamic terrorists, they say have been midget gay porn rigging the system movie performers, for years to exploit and cross-dressing folks darker or French oboists. feminine. Watching An exception is the anti-Trump the group known as shtick of late-night conservative white TV performers people, particularly is like listening southern white to the keynote folks, mostly men, speaker at an ISIS who earn a living awards banquet performing skilled, telling jokes laborious work about Benjamin such as plumbing, Netanyahu. carpentry, welding, For a comedian, landscaping, etc. timing is Oh, if they happen everything. And to be country for standup comic music fans and George Lopez, his are evangelical timing couldn’t Christians, it’s fire have been worse at will, let ’em have when he said, on the heels of the President Trump’s administration it with both barrels of that lampoon assassination of has been rough on scattergun. a New York City AMERICA’S COMEDIANS All of these police officer: hard-working folks “The Trump are fair game. Their administration is tormentors were deporting Latinos given the green light by Hillary Clinton, who to make the streets safer … you wanna make tossed them into her “basket of deplorables” the streets safer, deport the police.” Lopez is a and Barack Obama, who accused them of funny guy guilty of really bad timing. “clinging to guns and religion.” Late-night I was as surprised as most when Trump TV comedians, who have all the charm of an won the election and a lot of what he says obscene Mother’s Day card, would be mute and tweets without the aid of a speechwriter without them to ridicule. is vulgar and stupid, and certainly not funny. Have you ever noticed that none of these But liberal comics aren’t doing themselves liberal funny folks dare throw their barbs any favors, either. For example, Kathy Griffin’s Trump decapitation antics cost her within close proximity of their targets? When professionally and Bill Maher’s “jokes” about hurling insults in their direction, they know incest can’t even be printed here. They’re about better than to get within 100 miles of guys as knee-slapping funny as one of Trump’s named Snake, Bubba or Weasel at the Clay 3 a.m. tweets. (Are they 100 percent sure he County Fair. If they did show up, you might doesn’t drink?) hear several objects of their jokes say to their A Trump version of Julius Caesar that buddies as they head toward the stage: “Hold was running as the Shakespeare in the Park my beer and watch this.” production in New York City’s Central Park It’s the same reason you’ll never see any is another example. In it, Caesar wears a of them perform their shtick at the Grand business suit, tweets from a gold bathtub, Ole Opry, a professional wrestling match, and has a bushy blond hairstyle. His wife, NASCAR or during the Alabama-Auburn Calpurnia, speaks with a Slavic accent. halftime show. The socialist British newspaper, The Comedy would be a laughing matter again if these comics adopted the Guardian, described the play’s Trump philosophy of Seinfeld’s Julia Louis-Dreyfus, assassination plot as “taking a somewhat who said: “I have no agenda except to be lighter touch with their Trump resistance funny. Neither I or my writers profess to themes.” A lighter touch? Trump being offer any worldly wisdom.” stabbed to death like a pincushion with I want “funny” stuff that I’d be comfortable blood spurting everywhere? Delta Airlines, escorting my grandson, neighborhood kids American Express and Bank of America or someone’s Quaker granny to hear or see apparently didn’t think it was so aisle-rolling without scrambling to cover their ears. hilarious and pulled their funding after the Dave Scott first performance. Like comedian Chris davidnscott@bellsouth.net Rock said after watching the film The Last _____________________________________ Temptation of Christ—“Not many laughs.” Scott is a former newspaper reporter and Comics should make folks laugh, not retired corporate and agency public relations cringe. Pretentious, cruel gasbags like Maher, professional. He blogs at davescottblog.com. Griffin, Stephen Colbert, Alec Baldwin,
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Nonprofit inspires disabled to not only accept, but to CELEBRATE, THEMSELVES
GROWING UP WITH CEREBRAL PALSY, RA’SHAD Solomon, 28, dealt with sideways glances, frequent hospital visits and insecurity about fitting in. Ra’Shad’s younger brother, Javone, 21 years old, also has cerebral palsy. “We always had surgery every two years … When I was recovering, it seemed like my brother was going into surgery and the other way around,” says Solomon. Ra’Shad’s bond with his younger sibling was one of the things that led him to want to be comfortable in his own skin and be a positive role model for his brother and other teens dealing with insecurities created by disabilities. “When I was 18, I became comfortable with myself and I started modeling,” explains Ra’Shad. This spawned the creation of his organization, Comfortable With Myself. Since founding it in 2013, Solomon has been featured on the cover of both Apostrophe and Street Music magazines and says he’s the nation’s first African-American model with a disability. “I wanted to break the chain. I wanted to be different,” he says. If you knew Ra’Shad Solomon in his teen years, you may be surprised to learn of his success. Ra’Shad openly shared with Folio Weekly about the difficulty of growing up with cerebral palsy. He says, “Even with my depression and suicidal thoughts in my teenage years … I’m able to be comfortable with myself [now].” As a teen, he earned the nickname ‘Truth on Wheels.’ “When I was in high school, I was the first person with a disability to win Best Dressed and [my friends] would always say ‘Your clothes are the truth … and you always tell the truth.’ It just kind of stuck,” he says. To this day, friends still remark on his style and sass. In addition to modeling, Solomon blogs on his organization’s official website, hosts public fashion shows and posts YouTube videos of others who are dealing with hardships, providing an open space for individuals to share their stories. On July 1, Comfortable With Myself hosted No H8 Whatsoever, a spinoff inspired by the national No H8 campaign for equality. Ra’Shad’s event featured models facing a variety of obstacles in their daily lives. “I wanted people to pose and be comfortable to say, ‘I have lupus’ or ‘I have cerebral palsy …
or ‘I was just diagnosed with HIV’,” says Solomon. Katrina McRae, one of the participating models, was diagnosed with cancer in March. At the event, McRae stood strong in front of the camera. In a move certain to inspire others, she insisted on posing both with and without her wig to demonstrate how comfortable she is with herself. Also posing for Comfortable With Myself was Precious White, who was diagnosed with lupus, a chronic autoimmune disease, in 2006. “I try to be positive. My mama taught me that,” says White. Others involved in No H8 Whatsoever posed to draw awareness to causes such as LGBTQ rights and mental and physical illnesses. The event was an America’s Next Top Model inspired photo shoot, complete with professional makeup artists and photographers. Photographer Barbara Butler has worked with NBA stars, musicians and other upper-echelon VIPs; makeup artist Auzz Lachiono-Barnes owns Illustrious Innovation Hair Boutique & Spa in Murray Hill. The event allowed family, friends and community members to put aside their worries, strike a pose for the camera and take a stand for something they believe in. “We don’t have enough people talking about their disability or … given enough credit,” says Solomon. It’s a message that resonates. The inaugural event in 2013 featured eight models; this year, 60 signed up. Aside from hosting fashion shows and continuing his presence online, Solomon has even bigger goals for the future. “[I want] to get my story to Oprah and maybe even Ellen,” he says. Along with being featured on talk shows, Ra’Shad ‘Truth on Wheels’ Solomon hopes to see a reality TV show about people who live daily lives with disabilities. “I would love to get into reality TV … because people need to see we live lives and we have goals we want to achieve,” he explains with a laugh. “It could help people get through it … I have so many people who are close to me who go through it.” Ra’Shad Solomon’s reasons for creating Comfortable With Myself spoke to many in the surrounding community and the positive feedback he has received from others has seemed to only grow. He says, “[There are] so many people that want to support me, the chain is constantly going.” Caroline Trussell mail@folioweekly.com JULY 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 9
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he murals should have been the giveaway that I had found the place, yet still I drove up and down North Liberty Street a few times looking for the numbers Christy Frazier had provided: 2336 Liberty St. It’s noon on an early July Saturday and the area is a baking ghost town. My car is sticking to the pavement when I spot two bicyclists sneaking under a halfopen garage door, not dissimilar to any of the other 50-odd garage doors that line the abandoned street. The street-facing façade of this building is no different from the rest, but the south-facing mural, a collection of oversized figures comingling with bas relief mirror sculptures that frame doors and loading docks, is the tell that this is the Phoenix Arts District and in one of these warehouses is Christy Frazier, the mastermind behind the pocket-sized cultural renaissance brewing in the long-forgotten warehouse corridor that runs up North Liberty Street, between Springfield and the MLK Jr. Parkway. The sneaky cyclists were part of a group Frazier was hosting that boiling afternoon. She took the small group on a tour through the warehouse, while mobile, industrial fans labored loudly to barely stir the heavy air. Frazier 10 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 19-25, 2017
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managed to remain impeccably coiffed, as if unaffected by the stagnant heat, and kept a tour pace that left some of the more languid constantly catching up. Even as perspiration rested on her upper lip, her speech was measured and unforced over the din of the fans. Fob in hand, automatic garage doors opened before her and closed behind her as if at her whim. She bought 2336 N. Liberty St. more than a year ago and shortly thereafter acquired the two adjacent warehouses, approximately 100,000 square feet of combined space. The 2336 property is the furthest along in its rebirth. Art hangs from the walls and the space includes a finished, mercifully air-conditioned studio/ office that is practically Frazier’s second home. In a sitting area equipped with cozy couches and a TV, Frazier’s eight-year-old daughter unwinds after school while her mother works. This is the center of the burgeoning Phoenix Arts District. Word of Frazier’s aspirations for the area has started to spread around town. Inside different areas of the warehouse, you’ll find working spaces for artists like Shaun Thurston, Matthew Abercrombie, and other talented souls. If all goes according to plan, it will someday also house an accredited university-level art school that rivals the Parsons School of Design and the Savannah College of Art and Design, the types of schools that Frazier may have wanted to attend.
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hristy Frazier was born and bred in Mandarin. Ever polite talking about her background, she’s also quite adept at dodging any and all follow-up questions about her childhood. In a later conversation, she admits to being a shy and private child, and that the latter quality is still very much part of her makeup. She had her heart set on Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, but her father made her attend Stanton College Preparatory School. “What are you going to do with art?” was his explanation. Frazier says that question was one of the motivators that drove her to open the Art Bar on King Street. For a long time, it seems that Frazier’s modus operandi was, “I’ll show you!” She graduated early from Stanton Prep, not as a prodigy, but as a young mother. Without doubt or hesitation, she embraced motherhood. For three years, she worked as a sales secretary, saving money for a down payment and securing the job stability that enabled her to qualify for a city program assisting first-time homeowners. Instead of buying a single-occupancy home, she bought a house subdivided into four apartments on Herschel Street in Riverside. She and her daughter moved into the main part of the dwelling and the other apartments immediately began to generate income for their small family. “That was the beginning of my power tool collection,” Frazier says. As tenants cycled through, she would personally renovate the apartments. “This was before the Internet,
before HGTV, before YouTube. I was learning to do repairs and projects from books.” By the time she turned 30, Frazier says, she had painted and redone more floors than most men will in a lifetime. With each upgrade to the apartments, she upgraded her income; the savings from that eventually became mustard seed money for Art Bar. “I love to dance and I wanted a place to go to in the neighborhood on the rare occasion that I could secure a babysitter. There was nowhere to go, so I decided to open a place,” Frazier says. She was unsure about how she was going to do it, considering she had barely any capital and zero experience, but she crafted a business plan nonetheless and shopped it around to a few banks. The rejection was expected but not deterring. “In my head, I knew that if I opened a place, it had to work.” “Then in 2002, my friend, Rick, saw a classified [ad] in the paper of some guy selling a bar for $30,000. It was just for the business, not the building. I managed to scrounge up $5,000 from my savings and from a small loan and I convinced the guy to let me make payments on the balance. “Mind you, this was not the King Street we have today, it was sketchy and the bar was a dive. I signed the paperwork and opened a week later, after convincing my friends to come help paint and decorate.” Frazier remembers asking the prostitutes who earned their living strolling the sidewalk in front of her new business to please move
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one block up. “I told them that they were welcome to make money any way they saw fit, but that this was my block now,” Frazier says of the stand-alone building which today houses Jacksonville Magazine. Art Bar became the de facto hub for Douglas Anderson students, graffiti artists, skaters and others with subversive outlooks. “Art Bar was always a reunion, especially for DA kids,” says Frazier’s longtime friend Shaun Thurston. “You could go anywhere in the world and when you got back for the holidays, you didn’t even have to call anyone, you just had to go down to Art Bar. “Everyone was pissed [when Art Bar closed] because we felt like Big Business was shutting us all down.” “Art Bar lasted six years, until the bank across the street bought the building and wanted me out because I had purchased a liquor license and they didn’t want that in the neighborhood,” Frazier says. First Guarantee Bank showed up to the zoning hearings in 2007 and informed Frazier that she would have to vacate the building at the end of her lease. The bank ultimately wrote the loans for her next endeavor, The Pearl, and her next liquor license. It did not end well. This was the height of the unscrupulous, though legal, bank practices that were a major
“As the bars changed and grew, so did she; so did we all. For her, it’s always been about curating good spaces and quality work,” said artist Matthew Abercrombie.
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contributor to the bottom falling out of the housing market in 2008, and the ensuing banking collapse and Great Recession. Frazier among the many who became collateral damages for the banks. She lost the business, and with it her sole source of income, and had a million dollars’ worth of loans attached to her home. She says the bank made its move without even checking her credit. The Florida Office of Financial Regulation ended up closing the bank. Today Frazier recalls the episode as if she vowed at the time that this would be the last time anyone would ever take advantage of her. Pushed out of her business and deeply in debt, the young entrepreneur nevertheless needed to provide for herself and her daughter. Luckily, The Pearl was an immediate success. More a nightclub than a bar, The Pearl was, as Frazier calls it, her ‘grown-up bar.’ It had a light-up dance floor, but the venue was designed and decorated for slightly older patrons. It was the place that Frazier wanted to have at that point in her life. Artist Matthew Abercrombie, who had been a fan of Art Bar, transitioned with Frazier to The Pearl. He says that Frazier’s personality “comes out through her venues.” “As the bars changed and grew, so did she; so did we all. For her, it’s always been about curating good spaces and quality work.” Piggybacking on the success of The Pearl, Frazier opened Birdies in 2009. Early on, Birdies was also successful. Since opening Art Bar in 2002, there’s been only one month when Frazier did not have a bar in operation. In 2010, Frazier added gallery owner to her cultural CV when she and visual artist Tom Pennington opened the VERSUS Gallery in Riverside. By the time it closed in 2012, they had
hosted duo and solo shows by hip local artists including Mark George and R. Land, Shaun Thurston and Squid Dust, and Lee Harvey. “The best part of that experience with Tom: He is a total visionary,” says Frazier. “I’m not sure which was my favorite part—receiving the work…that always felt like Christmas, hanging it, or hosting the reception. All in all, it was just fun.” The Pearl eventually closed in 2012, mostly because Frazier had a second daughter in 2009 and wanted to spend more time being a mother than a bar owner. Birdies remains a favorite local watering hole, though now, for the most part, Frazier has stepped away from
the day-to-day operation as she focuses on different future endeavors. When she speaks of her past, present and future, it’s obvious that, like Abercrombie says, all Frazier’s endeavors have been a living representation of who she is at the time. She talks of Art Bar as it were the first time she fell in love. Maturity and business prowess come through when she speaks about The Pearl. There’s a genuine comfort in her demeanor when she chats about Birdies. Now a timetested entrepreneur with several successes under her belt, she’s found a new source of excitement in the Phoenix Arts District and the art school that she dreams of opening.
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e meet for a second time at Kaika Teppanyaki in Five Points. It’s lunchtime and the place is fairly empty, even for a Tuesday. I ask if this is one of her favorite places. She answers that she likes it, but that she patronizes it more out of a desire to see it remain in business. As ever, my attempts to gain insight into her personal life, both past and present, prove somewhat futile, as Frazier remains vague about her personal life and history, deftly maneuvering the conversation back to the Phoenix Arts District. She is not guarded, but she is on guard. Aislynn Thomas-McDonald, a friend of Frazier’s and her one-time partner in the initial development of the warehouses that would become the Phoenix Arts District, offers an explanation. “She is a very private person and that is often misunderstood,” says Thomas-McDonald. “She’s a unicorn that stands out among the herd of horses.” Thomas-McDonald, an attorney, was integral in facilitating the purchase of the warehouses, offering everything from legal advice and contract execution to capital funding. “We brainstormed together about our desire to initiate a revitalization in the area.” As the two intended, once the purchase stabilized, Thomas-McDonald exited, confident that Frazier would see things through to success. “Christy gives so much of herself to her projects. She lived in those warehouses and actually breathed life into them,” Thomas-McDonald says. Over edamame and roti, Frazier shares news that she has partnered with the Jacksonville Chapter of the American Institute of Architects’ Emerging Design Professionals to announce a design competition for Phoenix Arts District. Frazier will select the three finalists; the winning designer will receive a $10,000 award, which will come from sponsors. She sees this competition as a significant move in the right direction. Giddy, she fidgets with excitement as she bounces between the details of the building and competition, the school and its possibilities. Frazier references the school repeatedly, without naming it. She hasn’t quite settled on a name just yet. A few indirect personal questions are met with kind, yet terse responses. Frazier is obviously comfortable, eloquent even, discussing her work, but her shoulders drop when she’s asked to turn the looking glass inward. “I stopped doing interviews a decade ago because words always seemed to be misconstrued,” Frazier says. Still, she recognizes that a part of the success of the Phoenix Arts District and the school it will one day house hinges on her ability to spread the word, even if it means opening herself up to strangers. “I was a lot more stubborn 15 to 20 years ago. I’ve learned there is a lot more
peace in taking the path of least resistance,” Frazier says. “I’m not going to force anything anymore. At the end, what is the cost, what price did I pay? Things are going to happen slowly if they need to. It’s easier for me to slow down because I don’t have anything to prove.” Frazier says that she is not interested in running the school, only opening it. Once it’s open, she just wants to take classes to learn how to blow glass. Frazier’s current works are mixed-media mosaics, all of which deal in some form with light and reflection. Her Phoenix Arts District air-conditioned workspace has stacks of mirrors of different shapes and sizes. She hand-cuts shapes and arranges the mosaics to tell stories. Like many artists, she is cryptic when discussing her work’s meaning and purpose. She shares
that the bas relief mirror mosaic on the side of 2336 Liberty St. is called The Icenado, as in tornado, and that all winter long, the reflection set the alley on fire. “We would sit there and watch the sun track along the grass and self-combusting. We’d watch it for a few minutes and then put it out, only to have it happen again five minutes later,” Frazier says. “She’s an artist first and foremost,” Thurston says. “She recognizes what it takes to run a business and she’s got the discipline to see it through. She’s content to be behind the scenes, but if she says there is going to be a school, there will be a school.” In spite of her reticence to talk about her private life, throughout our conversations, Frazier is candid and courteous, even vulnerable at times. She has been, and
still is, the owner of some of Jacksonville’s most iconic bars of the last two decades, yet she carries no air of a cooler-than-thou scenester or scene creator. She humbly admits that the Phoenix Arts District is like no other project she has taken on and that the learning curve is daunting. She also says she is willing to see it grow organically; there is no firm timeline, no overwhelming, self-imposed pressure. Matthew Abercrombie calls her “the Godmother” and says that Frazier is one of the reasons Jacksonville’s arts culture still thrives. “There is a lot of Jacksonville that really appreciates her hard work and success without really knowing it.” Josué A. Cruz mail@folioweekly.com
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an expiration date?–is just incredible. It book could and, one hopes, one day makes you look inside your own head.” will be written about Jason Isbell. Another muscle that Isbell flexes better The northern Alabama native and than most every other Southern musician? former Drive-By Trucker is a brazenly His ability to do loud and soft equally well. emotional songwriter, a former hell-raiser On The Nashville Sound, he follows up the whose somber sobriety masks a scathing finger-picked “Vampires” with the towering Southern wit. Men’s Journal recently “Anxiety,” an introspective examination of described him as “The Youngest Old Man in mental instability that will scan like the the Country.” His music crisscrosses genres jam of the night every time Isbell and his with ease: hillbilly twang, blues-bar bang, celebrated The 400 Unit band take the soldsearing folk and earth-scorching rock, all out stage at venues across America. In fact, injected with a raw clarity that can make most of the critical acclaim surrounding grown men weep. The Nashville Sound has focused on the Isbell’s new album, The Nashville album’s return to a louder, noisier ruckus Sound, might mark the moment when we after the more sanguine Southeastern stop talking about what Isbell has done– (’13) and Something More Than Free (’15). his epic alcohol intake, his messy divorce Even in today’s fragmented music biz from first wife Shonna Tucker and the rest world, the formula is potent–The Nashville of his Drive-By Truckers bandmates, his Sound rocketed to the top of Billboard’s stint in rehab, his artistic renaissance, his Indie, Country, Folk and Rock charts, even marriage to Amanda Shires, a prodigious hitting No. 4 on the Pop charts the week fiddle-player and acclaimed singer/ of its release, behind Lorde, 2 Chainz and songwriter in her own right–and start Kendrick Lamar. focusing on the heartbreaking music he In other words, it’s now fair to call Jason continues to make. Without worrying about Isbell a bona fide pop star, even if he would radio airplay or record label meddling, chafe at such a distinction. But as Walter Isbell has redefined what it means to be Kirn, whose acclaimed novels include a country music superstar–even as he Up in the Air and Thumbsucker, believes, stands in stark separation from the rest Isbell’s gifts deserve to be assessed in of the genre’s A-listers. “I don’t feel like I such a way. “He gives [his characters] a have much in common with those folks,” kind of distinctiveness that doesn’t occlude he recently told Men’s Journal. “Their job or obscure their individuality,” Kirn told is to sell out arenas. Mine is to make art. Rolling Stone. “He’s such a necessary artist Big difference.” for these times [because] in an age when Take the standout tracks from The people are in their isolation chambers, he– Nashville Sound: “White Man’s World” like Walt Whitman, say–gives us a portrait addresses the racial, social and economic of ourselves as a collective, piece by piece, inequities that have riven the United States person by person.” for hundreds of years, Isbell describing The accolades don’t stop there, either. himself as “a white man living on a white Men’s Journal, NPR, The New York Times, man’s street / Got the bones of the red Comedy Central … put it this way–although man under my feet.” Shires’ fiddle and Folio Weekly has been lucky to chat with the Isbell’s guitar intertwine to collectively friendly, self-effacing Jason Isbell several slash and burn the musical canvas before times in the past, we understood when he Jason laments his loss of faith in this couldn’t find time in advance of his show tangled era of Trump. Not a total loss, at St. Augustine Amphitheatre this week. though–his sneer softens at the end of the After all, we are talking about the man that song, repeating the line “Maybe it’s the fire The Daily Show host Trevor Noah called the in my little girl’s eyes.” “definition of folk music right now.” As usual, Or take “If We Were Vampires,” which Isbell solidified such a lofty claim with a plumbs the depths of Isbell and Shires’ nuanced, meditative explanation. relationship, a love described so well in “Folk music deals in narrative more than verse that future master songwriting classes anything else,” he said in response to Noah. will be taught to reflect upon it. As Isbell’s “That’s what I think I’m trying to do more longtime producer Dave Cobb told Rolling than anything else, is remember the world Stone, the song’s gentle acoustic mix of mortality and devotion strikes like lightning. and my own experiences and explain them “I remember thinking, ‘Oh God, he’s done to myself. If you’re doing that, you’re a folk it again’,” Cobb said. “He takes these musician–no matter how loud your amps seemingly normal things and turns them into are, no matter how tight your jeans are, no beautiful songs about matter how bedazzled life and relationships and your cowboy shirts are, JASON ISBELL & THE 400 UNIT family. The sentiment you wind up being a folk and STRAND OF OAKS in ‘Vampires’–would musician.” 7 p.m. July 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, our relationship mean Nick McGregor $35-$55, staugamphitheatre.com anything if it didn’t have mail@folioweekly.com
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or the things I’ve surrounded myself with. And then suddenly I’m being introduced to people who are like, “You could play guitar,” or “Have you heard of a drum machine?” This project has been most exciting because I feel it’s geared more toward exactly what I want to be doing with music. I’m taking chances and challenging myself—then working with Ark and Winter has been very transformative because they’re so vulnerable with me and down to collaborate. They understand where I’m coming from as a writer who’s distinctly deep and empathetic. We put the cart before the horse, booking this nationwide tour before we had any music out, so with Vessel and another EP we’ll be doing in the spring, there’s a lot of momentum for the future, too.
You released the album and booked the tour yourself, too, right? Folio Weekly: It’s a long, hot drive from Yes. I’ve only gone on two other West Coast Arizona to Florida. Have you made it all the tours, and those were a little way here before? less frightening. Ark’s been Kristina Moore: This is our . KOLEZANKA with on a few big nationwide tours first time bringing this project THE DEWARS, UNCLE like this, though, so he and I to Florida, and Winter and MARTY, LADY DUG we were able to book a lot of it Ark Calkins are from Florida 9 p.m. July 26, Sarbez, DIY. We have so many friends and spent a lot of time in the St. Augustine, $10, around the country and world Orlando music scene, which planetsarbez.com who are helpful and supportive, is why we have so many dates and we couldn’t do this without there. So it’s super-known their resources. The DIY community is a territory for them and super new for me. foothold for people—a human ladder of connecting with people that facilitates this Your full-length album Vessel dropped last whole cool discovery process. You kind of week. How did it all come together? I actually started this project two years ago, have to roll with the punches, though—be so I feel like I’ve been sitting on it for a while frugal, eat right, eat less. It takes a lot of now. I wrote all the songs and music, then discipline. It’s important to treat it like a job, spent a lot of time making demos by myself respecting your craft enough to respect the to figure it all out. I just started playing people who give you the space to share it. guitar two years ago, as well, so it was an That part can be so rewarding. experimental task trying to solidify what I was looking for. When I met Ark and Winter, Digging into the meaning of “koleżanka” has I invited them to play the parts I couldn’t been quite rewarding but also kind of baffling. perform, and we finally sat down to get it It’s a Polish word for “friend,” but in Polish recorded at Audile Collective with producer there are a few different words for different Eamon Ford. kinds of friends. Koleżanka is kind of like a “female to female” version versus kolega, The lyrics on songs like “Bury Me” and which means “male friend,” or przyjaciel, a “Pageant” are striking. At what point during really close, honest, truthful friend. When the process did you write the words? I started this project, I was learning a lot What’s so interesting is that flow and about how female relationships propagate mood as a writer. A couple songs on this competitiveness and other toxic heteroalbum remained wordless for a long time, normative values, and I spent a lot of allowing me to develop feelings for a important time with myself renegotiating with how I wanted to interact with other wordless expression of a thought, feeling or women and fem-presenting people. So experience before formulating those ideas Koleżanka is focused on my experience, my into words to things. That allows me to sit body, my relationships with women, women’s with a hook or a song until one day I have relationships with the world—there’s an this burst where I’m angry or happy and can obvious feminist slant to it. But Polish culture get the lyrics down instantaneously. It’s fun is also a huge part of my life. I speak the sometimes to wait it out. language OK, and I’m really fascinated with the way language determines your worldview. Does that differ significantly from your past So I’m not appropriating any idea with work, either as Koleżanka or with other bands? Koleżanka—aesthetically, it’s mine. It belongs I think this has been my bravest and most to me. forward approach to making music. I spent Nick McGregor a lot of time afraid to take bigger steps or be mail@folioweekly.com louder. A lot of that is because of my gender
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ade in six days in 1945, with a $30,000 budget, Detour emerged from its Poverty Row origins to become one of the classics of film noir, chosen for inclusion in the United States National Film Registry by the Library of Congress as being “culturally, historically or aesthetically significant.” The movie’s plot is quite standard for the genre: Hitchhiker Al (Tom Neal) makes a bad decision, hooks up with femme fatale Vera (Ann Savage), and pays the price. Director Edgar G. Ulmer, whose second-best film was The Man from Planet X (’51), was able to pluck a jewel from the muck, artlessly blending simplicity with style. In his own considerably more complicated Detour (2016), British filmmaker Christopher Smith has his protagonist, young law student Harper (Tye Sheridan), watch a clip from Ulmer’s film on TV as he prepares for a disastrous road trip of his own. Rather than attempt to emulate Ulmer’s earlier modest but accomplished effort, however, Smith has bigger ambitions. Employing a broad range of narrative tricks, many borrowed from earlier filmmakers, this Detour is as much about the genre itself as it is about the story. The film opens in a classroom; the professor is explaining to his students how a good lawyer can get a first-degree murder charge reduced to second-degree, a seconddegree to manslaughter, etc. Harper, however, is more concerned with his dying mother at the moment. She’s hooked up to hospital machines, scheduled to have life-support turned off the next day—at the same time her husband, Harper’s detested stepfather Vincent (Stephen Moyer), is planning to hook up with a Vegas babe. Drinking his troubles away in a bar later that night, Harper buddies up to Johnny Ray (Emory Cohen), an ex-con, and his poledancing chippie Cherry (Bel Powley, The Diary of a Teenage Girl). What started off as a halfbaked, drunken proposal to kill his stepfather in Vegas turns deadly serious the next morning when Ray and Cherry show up at Harper’s home, ready to put the plan in action. At that point, Harper has a decision to make, and the director switches to split-screen (as in 1998’s Sliding Door) to indicate parallel time-lines following the yea-or-nay. Or so it would seem. No plot spoilers from me. Other important characters in the film (curiously, shot mostly in South Africa) include Harper’s horny druggie pal Paul (Jared Abrahamson), an abusive highway patrolman (Gbenga Akinnagbe), and seedy rural brothel owner Frank (John Lynch). Frank has a bone to pick with Johnny Ray and an eye on Cherry, both significant details. Some reviewers have been almost venomous in their criticism of Smith’s use of split-screen and the obvious nod to Sliding Doors, as if it were nearly blasphemous to employ an effective device just because
someone else did it first. Such a narrowminded response seems ridiculous, particularly in light of the history of moviemaking (indeed, the arts as a whole). Artists and entertainers always borrow from predecessors, often adding twists or tweaks of their own. Some of Smith’s naysayers have compared him in this regard to Quentin Tarantino, a filmmaker who is unabashedly doing the same thing with an even broader, often more obvious flourish. Detour may not be a great film, due largely to some improbabilities in the plotting and characters, but it’s a very clever and entertaining twist on the film noir genre. In Harper’s bedroom is a prominent poster of the 1966 Paul Newman film, also named Harper, in which the cool detective struggles to make sense of a complicated missing persons case. Nothing and no one are as they seem to be in Harper. Sheridan’s Harper is clearly no Paul Newman, but no one else in Detour is really quite like we might at first suspect either. Smith tweaks our expectations in one direction (particularly in his stylistic and narrative references, such as the Sliding Doors trope), only to steer us in another. This is more than imitation. From the beginning of his career as writer and director, Christopher Smith has continued to flex his narrative and stylistic skills. His debut film Creep (2004) starred Franka Potente of Run Lola Run on the run from a subway killer. Severance (’06) and Triangle (’09), his two best so far, were superior thrillers, Triangle in particular with a Twilight Zone twist, while the medieval-based Black Death (’10) had Sean Bean and Eddy Redmayne battling witchcraft and the bubonic plague. Smith’s prior film to Detour, the PG-rated family comedy Get Santa, with Jim Broadbent as the jolly oldster, is streaming on Netflix. You get the picture. Christopher Smith is clearly a talented filmmaker with a broad range. Pat McLeod mail@folioweekly.com
NOW SHOWING MOVIES BY THE BAY Ripley’s shows Monster Trucks, 8:30 p.m. July 19, Colonial Oak Music Park, 27 St. George St., St. Augustine, free; 824-1606, augustine.com. Bring something to sit on. HOO-AH! Summer Movie Classics screens Scent of a Woman, (25th anniversary), 2 p.m. July 23, The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $7.50/ film; $45 season pass, floridatheatre.com. SUN-RAY CINEMA Spider-Man: Homecoming and The Big Sick screen, 1028 Park St., 359-0049, sunraycinema.com. Creepshow runs July 19. Dunkirk starts July 20. CORAZON CINEMA & CAFÉ The Hero and Wakefield run. Throwback Thursday runs The Boy in the Bubble, noon July 20. Past Life starts July 21. 36 Granada St., St. Augustine, 679-5736, corazoncinemaandcafe.com. IMAX THEATER Prehistoric Planet 3D, Spider-Man: Homecoming, Amazon Adventure, Dream Big and Extreme Weather run, World Golf Village, 940-4133, worldgolfimax.com. Dunkirk starts July 21.
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New MOCA Jax exhibit shows that in contemporary art, there’s MORE TO THE MUSIC than a pretty melody
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t takes dexterity to survive in a society that is largely antagonistic to transgressive black and brown bodies resistant to various forms of control,” wrote Darnell L. Moore in one of the catalog essays accompanying Rashaad Newsome’s show at the De Buck Gallery last year. This idea, of access and propriety, is further refined with Newsome’s new work, The Conductor. As a part of MOCA Jacksonville’s summer show, Synthesize: Art + Music, The Conductor smartly illustrates the show’s premise—the intersection of visual art and music. On opening night in early June, Newsome explained that he’d isolated the hand movements of famous rappers and MCs and also sampled (the oft-sampled itself) Carmina Burana. The result is an overwhelming visual and aural experience: The hand gestures have been multiplied into a static moving pattern, in time to Carmina. At first pass, it stands as winking nod to the genius of hip hop artists and the extraordinary results that mixing and sampling can make, and how disparate elements are conducted into a cohesive and unexpected new form. However, a closer investigation of the work reveals its truly subversive nature, especially within the context of Newsome’s own intersectional identity as a black, queer-identifying, transgender advocate and cis-gender man. As Dr. Nicki Lane explained in her June 27 lecture at MOCA, “Hip hop language is heteromasculinist.” Which is to say, within the articulated rules of the game/ genre, there is no space, physical or psychic, for voices that do not conform to a specific presentation, posture and nomenclature. Lane calls the process by which this particular paradigm is reinvested with meaning, “queering the mic.” On the other side of the gallery, Céleste Boursier-Mougenot’s harmonichaos 2.1 makes an absurdly serious cacophony, not unlike Janet Cardiff ’s Forty-Part Motet (though distinctly less harmony). The installation comprises 13 vacuum cleaners, each outfitted with a tuner, harmonica and lightbulb (the sucking of the vacuum activates the harmonica). Serious to
TOP: JAMES CLAR, Dance Therapy (detail), 2012. Video installation, 22-minutes loop disco ball and projector, dimensions variable. Courtesy of the artist; ABOVE: RASHAAD NEWSOME, The Conductor (detail), 2008. Video installation, dimensions variable. Courtesy Rashaad Newsome Studio, New York the point of self-parody, the vacuums could be likened to droning monks engaged in a kind of aural endurance work. The vacuums themselves invite speculation on the nature of “acceptable” sounds, and the lengths to which an artist will go to realize an idea that might sound like a joke, and the surprising effectiveness of the piece. After initial resistance is loosened, and the improbability is embraced, a kind of actual solemnity lingers, like sheetdraped windows; a profound absurdity.
SYNTHESIZE: ART + MUSIC
Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville, Downtown, mocajacksonville.unf.edu Exhibit runs through Sept. 24
The other artists included in Synthesize are James Clar, Farrah Karapetian, Lyle Owerko, Robin Rhode, and Julianne Swartz. Clar’s Dance Therapy brings to mind the intersection of disco and hip hop culture: the way that the glamorous world of the discotheque was ultimately overshadowed by hip hop, and then, how hip hop in turn has embraced outsized luxury, while still maintaining a relationship to “the street” even as genius rappers build business empires. The work features projected video of street breakdancers and a disco ball that obscures each dancer’s face through the use of a motionstabilizing technique. In the catalog accompanying the exhibition, curator Jaime DeSimone writes, “imagined rhythms are communicated through the constructed space and spectacle, where viewers are
mesmerized by flashing lights and moving image.” But it is impossible not to read Therapy as a kind of starry-eyed love letter to B-boy culture wedded to a trip down nostalgia lane. Standing in front of the screen as the disco ball spins and casts light across the gallery, one may get the starry-headed feeling of dancing and of imagining dancing. Perhaps the least effective work in the show is In the Wake of Sound, In the Break of Sound, Farrah Karapetian’s skeletal drum kit, further reinforced with a series of cameraless photos of said drum kit in action. Displayed on a low riser and reinforced with multiple images, the pieces make explicit how hard it is to memorialize and mythologize beloved family members’ own creative work—as this celebrates her father’s musical career. Alone, and more carefully mounted, In the Wake itself might’ve transcended the boundaries of its silhouette, and the ways in which the image of a drum kit have become a kind of shorthand for rock-’n’-roll, but combined with the photos, the effect turns to emotional flogging and hoarding. Understandable as parsing the emotions surrounding a parent … and that parent’s personal myth can be utterly overwhelming, but ineffective in this context. Though uneven and crowded in places, overall Synthesize is a very engaging exhibit. It provides multiple points of entry and exit into the ideological realms of pop/contemporary culture, LGBTQIA culture and the ways in which technology ages. And it’s more funny than it is serious, always a welcome cloak for faceted ideas. Madeleine Peck Wagner madeleine@folioweekly.com JULY 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 17
ARTS + EVENTS PERFORMANCE
THE COMPLETE WORKS OF WILLIAM SHAKESPEARE (ABRIDGED) The Apex Theatre stages Adam Long’s irreverent, fast-paced romp through the Bard’s 37 plays, 8 p.m. July 21; 2 & 8 p.m. July 22, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., 209-0399, $25, pvconcerthall.com. ANNIE Alhambra Theatre & Dining stages the tale of a young orphan’s adventures in 1930s Manhattan, through Aug. 13, 12000 Beach Blvd., Southside, $35-$57 plus tax, 641-1212, alhambrajax.com.
CLASSICAL + JAZZ
THE CHRIS THOMAS BAND Jazz vocalist Thomas and band perform at 7:30 p.m. July 22, Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts’ Terry Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $29-$50. TAYLOR ROBERTS The jazz guitarist is on 7-10 p.m. every Wed., Ocean 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-0060, ocean60.com. Also 4 p.m. Thur. at lobby bar; 6 p.m. Fri. & Sat., Salt Restaurant, Ritz-Carlton, 4750 Amelia Island Pkwy., 277-1100, ritzcarlton.com.
MUSEUMS
CUMMER MUSEUM OF ART & GARDENS 29 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummermuseum.org. Poetry of Landscape: The Art of Eugène Louis Charvot (1847-1924), through Sept. 10; An American in Venice: James McNeill Whistler & His Legacy, through July 20. David Ponsler: Chasing Shadows, through Oct. 4. Ink, Silk & Gold: Islamic Treasures from the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston displays through Sept. 3. KARPELES MANUSCRIPT LIBRARY MUSEUM 101 W. First St., Springfield, 356-2992, rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html. Robert Fulton & the U.S. Navy: Steamboats & Submarines, through August. MUSEUM OF SCIENCE & HISTORY 1025 Museum Cir., Southbank, 396-6674, themosh.org. Dinosaurs in Motion, See 14 magnificent, life-sized sculptures of recycled metal. MUSEUM OF CONTEMPORARY ART JACKSONVILLE 333 N. Laura St., 366-6911, mocajacksonville.unf.edu. The Project: Atrium installation, Plexus No. 38 by Gabriel Dawe, is on display through Oct. 29. Synthesize: Art + Music, works by contemporary sound-based artists, displays through Sept. 24. Iterations: Lorrie Fredette displays through Sept. 10.
THE CHRIS THOMAS BAND, with vocalist Thomas and a 19-piece big band, perform July 22 at Times-Union Center’s Terry Theater, Downtown, to raise funds for its upcoming mini-tour of the UK.
COMEDY
SINBAD Comedian Sinbad (aka “America’s Favorite Comic,” Jingle All The Way, Good Burger) performs 8 p.m. July 21 at The Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., Downtown, 355-2787, $35-$50, floridatheatre.com. FRED’S ALL-STAR COMEDIANS Different local comedians perform 7:30 p.m. July 19 & 26 at The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd., Mandarin, 292-4242, $10, comedyzone.com. HUGGY LOWDOWN Comedian Lowdown, Tom Joyner’s favorite snitch, and Def Comedy Jam veteran, is on 7:30 p.m. July 20; 7:30 & 9:45 p.m. July 21 & 22; 6 p.m. July 23 at The Comedy Zone, 292-4242, $20, comedyzone.com. ARIES SPEARS Comedian Spears (Def Comedy Jam, MADtv) appears 7:30 and 10 p.m. July 21 & July 22; 7 p.m. July 23 at The Comedy Club of Jacksonville, 11000 Beach Blvd., Southside, 646-4277, $25-$50, jacksonvillecomedy.com.
CALLS + WORKSHOPS
ONE SPARK 2017 CALL FOR CREATORS One Spark is now accepting creator applications for this year’s fest, held Oct. 6 &7 at EverBank Field. Deadline is Sept. 8; for more info, go to onespark.com. LES DeMERLE DRUM WORKSHOPS DeMerle, renowned drummer and artistic director of Amelia Island Jazz Festival, offers drum workshops for all skill levels, covering techniques and styles, 1-5 p.m. July 19 & 26 at Peck Center, 516 S. 10th St., Fernandina, 277-7942, $25/ class; hand percussion, drum set supplied during lessons, ldmm@bellsouth.net. FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK The state park seeks volunteers with skill sets and interests ranging from historical re-enactors, event coordinators and museum guides to gardeners–and someone with computer skills to work with the Historical Society administrative team. Details, 823-2232 or email vicki.tiseth@dep.state.fl.us.
ART WALKS + MARKETS
RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET Local, regional art; Morning yoga (9 a.m.), Luke Peacock, Arvid Smith, Mark Shine–food and farmers market, 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. July 22 under Fuller Warren Bridge, 715 Riverside Ave., free admission, 389-2449, riversideartsmarket.com. CONSCIOUS MARKET Tastes and sips mingle, 7-11 p.m. every Sat. at Conscious Eats, 5913 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 5, Mandarin, 612-3934. Bring a donation of dried beans, rices, quinoas, grains. Proceeds benefit Conscious Market/ Character Counts programs. WHITE HARVEST FARMS & FARMER’S MARKET Local organic, fresh produce, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. every Sat., 5348 Moncrief Rd., Northside, 354-4162; proceeds benefit Clara White Mission, clarawhitemission.org. NORTH BEACHES ART WALK Galleries of Atlantic and Neptune beaches are open 5-9 p.m. July 20 and every third Thur. from Sailfish Drive in Atlantic Beach to Neptune Beach and Town Center, 753-9594, nbaw.org.
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GALLERIES
ADELE GRAGE CULTURAL CENTER 716 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 247-5828, coab.us. The opening reception for Milt Shirley’s Marshes in Oils is held 5-8 p.m. July 20; the exhibit runs through the month. THE ART CENTER COOPERATIVE Jacksonville Landing, 233-9252, tacjacksonville.org. An Artistic Reflection of the JASMYN Guiding Principles displays through Aug. 4. Sinisa Saratlic is July’s featured artist. MAKERSPACE GALLERY Main Library, 303 N. Laura St., Downtown, 630-2665, jaxpubliclibrary.org/jax-makerspace. Altered Objects, by Matthew Abercrombie, Mark Creegan, Crystal Floyd, Mark Krancer, Roosevelt Watson III and Elaine Wheeler, through July 23. RITZ THEATRE & MUSEUM 829 N. Davis St., Downtown, 632-5555, ritzjacksonville.com. Dance Theatre of Harlem: 40 Years of Firsts, through July. MONYA ROWE GALLERY 4 Rohde Ave., St. Augustine, 217-0637, monyarowegallery.com. Home, works by Polina Barskaya, Ridley Howard, Sophie Larrimore, Caris Reid and Ann Toebbe, displays through July 30. SOUTHLIGHT GALLERY Bank of America Tower, 50 N. Laura St., Ste. 150, 438-4358, southlightgallery.com. 2017 Summer Wall, works by Jerry Uelsmann, Robert Leedy, Tony Wood, Thomas Hager, Doug Eng, Paul Ladnier, Paul Karabinis and Jim Draper, runs through Sept. 6. UNF Summer Show displays through August. The co-op shows 20 local artists’ works. ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION 22 Marine St., 824-2310, staaa.org. The eighth annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition runs July 22-Aug. 27.
EVENTS
SAFE RESOURCE CENTER FUNDRAISER The fundraiser, featuring wine bottle and glass painting, is 3-5 p.m. July 22 at Bottle & Bottega, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., Ste. 5, Southside; $35, includes materials. BYOB (beer or wine); wine available for purchase, $15 from each ticket goes to SAFE’s goal to help build a center for our local LGBTQIA, create community events, fundraisers and basic neighboring. More info at facebook.com/events/486857244998305. JUMBO SHRIMP VS. TENNESSEE SMOKIES Our hometown heroes (41/49) bravely begin a homestand against the Tennessee Smokies (48/41) (mmm shrimp n sausages) at 7:05 p.m. July 19 (Bark in the Park), July 20 (Mavericks Live Thirsty Thursday), July 21 (fireworks, Red Shirt Friday), 6:05 p.m. July 22 (Red Cap Negro League Jersey Giveaway) and 3:05 p.m. July 23 (Elmo is in the Park!), at Bragan Field, Baseball Grounds, Downtown, single game tix start at $9 (check website), 358-2846, jaxshrimp.com. Next up: Birmingham Barons (mmm shrimp n ham!).
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Fly Socks & Tees-4our Thee Funk features performances by Duval hip-hop great MR. AL PETE (pictured) and DJ BUDDA B on July 22 at 1904 Music Hall, Downtown.
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC CONCERTS THIS WEEK
Music by the Sea: GRAPES OF ROTH 6 p.m. July 19, St. Johns County Pier Park, St. Augustine, free, thecivicassociation.org. SPADE McQUADE 6 p.m. July 19, Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub, Jacksonville Landing, Ste. 176, 374-1247. STONE, BROKEN TEETH, BLAME GOD, JUSTICE TACKLE, DAMAGE DONE, RELAPSE A.D. 6:30 p.m. July 19, Nighthawks, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd., Riverside. VESPERTEEN, DBMK, FAZE WAVE 7 p.m. July 19, Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave., San Marco, 398-749, $10. ARISE ROOTS, JAHMEN, DUBBEST 7 p.m. July 19, Surfer the Bar, 200 N. First St., Jax Beach, 372-9756. STYX, REO SPEEDWAGON, DON FELDER 7 p.m. July 20, Daily’s Place, 1 Daily’s Place, Downtown, 633-2000, $49-$325. TALKING DREADS 8 p.m. July 20, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St., Downtown, $10 advance; $12 day of. RAISING CADENCE, PRIME MINISTERS, LITTLE GERONIMO 8 p.m. July 20, Jack Rabbits, $8. 3 The BAND 9 p.m. July 20, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Neptune Beach, 853-5680. SLAYER, LAMB of GOD, BEHEMOTH 6:30 p.m. July 21, St. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., 209-0367, $44-$74. CRYSTAL GARDEN (BOYD TINSLEY) 8 p.m. July 21, 1904 Music Hall, $13 advance; $15 day of. LARY OVER AND DARELL 8 p.m. July 21, Mavericks Live, 2 Independent Dr., Downtown, 356-1110, $35-$60. THE RIDE 9:30 p.m. July 21 & 22, Cheers Park Avenue, 1138 Park Ave., Orange Park, 269-4855, $2. LUNAR COAST 10 p.m. July 21 & 22, Flying Iguana Taqueria & Tequila Bar. THE PUNKNECKS, ROBBIE DAMMIT, HORROR CLUB, JAKE COX 8 p.m. July 21, Jack Rabbits, $8. PARKER URBAN BAND, BOBBY LEE RODGERS TRIO 10 p.m. July 21, Mojo Kitchen, 1500 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, 247-6636, $10. JASON ISBELL & the 400 UNIT, STRAND of OAKS 7 p.m. July 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, $35-$55. Riverside Arts Market: Morning yoga (9 a.m.), LUKE PEACOCK, ARVID SMITH, MARK SHINE 10:30 a.m. July 22, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449. TAKING BACK SUNDAY, MODERN CHEMISTRY 6 p.m. July 22, Mavericks Live, $27. BETTY WRIGHT, ANGELA WINBUSH, SHIRLEY MURDOCK, GLENN JONES 8 p.m. July 22, Times-Union Center’s Moran Theater, 300 Water St., Downtown, 633-6110, $32.50-$52.50. SHOT, WØRSEN, SATURNINE, CORRUPTED SAINT, DEATHWATCH ’97 8 p.m. July 22, Nighthawks, $8. Fly Socks & Tees-4our Thee Funk ’90s Event: MR. AL PETE, DJ BUDDA B 9 p.m. July 22, 1904 Music Hall, $10. THE MOTHER GOOSES, DJ TONY PRAT 9 p.m. July 22, Root Down Jax, 1034 Park St., Riverside, 358-7288. YAMADEO, CLOUD9 VIBES 10 p.m. July 22, The Roadhouse, 231 Blanding Blvd., Orange Park, 264-0611, $3 advance; $5 at the door. SAMARIUM, PART ONE TRIBE, MONJAH 7 p.m. July 23, Jack Rabbits, $8. LA-A, ETHER, SHADOW HUNTER, MINDFIELD 8 p.m. July 23, Nighthawks, $10. HAIR JORDAN, SHEEVA, ICARIA, MY ELECTRIC HEART 7 p.m. July 24, Jack Rabbits, $10. MONJAH 10 p.m. July 25 & 26, Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 547-2188. GALACTIC EMPIRE, DANGERKIDS 7 p.m. July 26, 1904 Music Hall, $16 advance; $20 day of. JOURNEY, ASIA 7:30 p.m. July 26, Daily’s Place, $68-$350. KOLEZANKA 8 p.m. July 26, Sarbez, 115 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, 342-0632. IDA PEARL 9:30 p.m. July 26, Cheers Park Avenue, $3.
UPCOMING CONCERTS
LADY ANTEBELLUM, KELSEA BALLERINI, BRETT YOUNG July 27, Daily’s Place JASON EVANS BAND July 27, Cheers Park Avenue LORRIE MORGAN July 28, Ritz Theatre MINORCAN, THE MOTHER GOOSES, IMPOSSIBLE VACATION July 28, Harbor Tavern IVY LEAGUE July 28 & 29, Cheers Park Avenue Elvis Anniversary Bash: MIKE ALBERT, SCOT BRUCE & the BIG E BAND July 29, Florida Theatre CAMP EXCELLENCE PERFORMING ARTS, GYPSY STAR, COURTNIE FRAZIER July 29, Riverside Arts Market REBELUTION, NAKHO, MEDICINE for the PEOPLE, COLLIE BUDZ, HIRIE, DJ MACKLE July 30, St. Augustine Amphitheatre BRITTANI MUELLER July 30, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre 311, NEW POLITICS, PASSAFIRE Aug. 2, St. Augustine Amphitheatre POSTMODERN JUKEBOX, STRAIGHT NO CHASER Aug. 2, Daily’s Place KRACKAJAXX Aug. 2, Cheers Park Avenue SABRINA CARPENTER, ALEX AONO, NEW HOPE CLUB Aug. 2, Florida Theatre BERES HAMMOND Aug. 2, Mavericks Live FOREIGNER, CHEAP TRICK, JASON BONHAM’S LED ZEPPELIN EXPERIENCE Aug. 3, Daily’s Place BLACK CREEK RIZ’IN Aug. 3, Cheers Park Avenue XHALE Aug. 4 & 5, Cheers Park Avenue [neu] Sonics Improvised Music Fest: JAMISON WILLIAMS, AG DAVIS, JASON DEAN ARNOLD, TIM ALBRO, ARVID SMITH, KOZAK/CARTWRIGHT/CARTWRIGHT, VERGE BLISS, DYLAN HOUSER, others Aug. 5 & 6, Space Gallery FOLK IS PEOPLE, COLLAPSIBLE B, DONNA FROST Aug. 5, Riverside Arts Market NEW MANTRA, THETWOTAKES Aug. 8, Jack Rabbits The AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW Aug. 9, Florida Theatre LOVE MONKEY Aug. 11 & 12, Cheers Park Avenue DONALD FAGEN & the NIGHTFLYERS Aug. 12, St. Augustine Amphitheatre MORRIS DAY & the TIME, RUDE BOYS, LAKESIDE, READY for the WORLD, TROOP, ADINA HOWARD Aug. 12, Morocco Shrine Auditorium RONAN SCHOOL of MUSIC, JULIE DURDEN, KATHERINE ARCHER, MODERN MONSTERS Aug. 12, Riverside Arts Market LIL YACHTY Aug. 16, Mavericks Live FUTURE Aug. 16, Daily’s Place FRATELLO Aug. 16, Cheers Park Avenue THE FIREWATER TENT REVIVAL Aug. 17, Cheers Park Avenue JASON ALDEAN, CHRIS YOUNG, KANE BROWN, DEEJAY SILVER Aug. 17, Veterans Memorial Arena ALBERT CASTIGLIA Aug. 18, Mojo Kitchen OZONE BABY Aug. 18 & 19, Cheers Park Avenue MATCHBOX TWENTY, COUNTING CROWS Aug. 19, Daily’s Place WHO’S BAD: The Ultimate Michael Jackson Tribute Aug. 10, Florida Theatre MADI CARR, UNDERHILL ROSE, JERRY MANISCALCO Aug. 19, Riverside Arts Market ANDREW DICE CLAY Aug. 20, Florida Theatre MARY J. BLIGE Aug. 23, Daily’s Place PETER WHITE, EUGE GROOVE Aug. 23, P.V.C. Hall BLISTUR Aug. 23, Cheers Park Avenue SECOND SHOT BAND Aug. 24, Cheers Park Avenue BLUES, BREWS & BBQ BENEFIT Aug. 24, Florida Theatre MONSTERS of MOCK Aug. 25, Mavericks Live JO KOY Aug. 25, Florida Theatre FALLEN EMPIRE Aug. 25 & 26, Cheers Park Avenue
St. Johns Riverkeeper River Ruckus: MERE WOODARD, EDDIE COTTON & the UNCANNY VALLEY BOYS, POPP OVER AMERICA Aug. 26, Riverside Arts Market LEE HUNTER, JOEY KERR Aug. 27, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre LIFEHOUSE, SWITCHFOOT Aug. 27, Daily’s Place JULIA GULIA Aug. 30, Cheers Park Avenue GOO GOO DOLLS, PHILLIP PHILLIPS Sept. 2, Daily’s Place STRANGERWOLF, GABE DARLING, ALLIE & the KATS Sept. 2, Riverside Arts Market CATFISH & the BOTTLEMEN Sept. 4, Mavericks Live PARAMORE Sept. 6, T-U Center APOCALYPTICA Plays Metallica by Four Cellos Sept. 7, Florida Theatre BLACKBERRY SMOKE, The CHRIS ROBINSON BROTHERHOOD Sept. 8, St. Augustine Amphitheatre Sing Out Loud Festival: STEVE EARLE, LAKE STREET DIVE, WOLF PARADE, DIRTY DOZEN BRASS BAND, LOS LOBOS, LUCERO, DEER TICK, LANGHORNE SLIM, LYDIA LOVELESS, others Sept. 8-10, 15-17 & 22-24, St. Augustine BRYAN ADAMS Sept. 9, Daily’s Place A NICE PAIR, CYRUS QARANTA, ARVID SMITH, LINDA GRENVILLE Sept. 9, Riverside Arts Market ADAM ANT Sept. 10, Florida Theatre MARSHALL TUCKER BAND Sept. 14, Florida Theatre WIDESPREAD PANIC Sept. 15-17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre TIM McGRAW & FAITH HILL Sept. 16, Veterans Memorial Arena JESSE MONTOYA, MARK WILLIAMS & BLUE HORSE, DONNA FROST Sept. 16, Riverside Arts Market RAUL MIDON Sept. 16, Ritz Theatre SAMMY HAGAR & the CIRCLE (Michael Anthony, Jason Bonham, Vic Johnson), COLLECTIVE SOUL Sept. 20, St. Augustine Amphitheatre ZAC BROWN BAND Sept. 21, Daily’s Place UB40 LEGENDS ALI, ASTRO & MICKEY Sept. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre YOUNG the GIANT, COLD WAR KIDS, JOYWAVE Sept. 22, Daily’s Place SELWYN BIRCHWOOD Sept. 22, Mojo Kitchen BROADWAY BOYS Sept. 22, Ritz Theatre LAURYN HILL, NAS, CHRONIXX Sept. 23, Daily’s Place Festival of Flight: Angels for Allison: KIM RETEGUIZ, CORTNIE FRAZIER Sept. 23, Riverside Arts Market THE PSYCHEDELIC FURS, BASH & POP, TOMMY STINSON Sept. 23, P.V.C. Hall ANCIENT CITY SLICKERS Sept. 24, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre BRIAN REGAN Sept. 24, Florida Theatre KATIE THIROUIX Sept. 24, Ritz Theatre TERRI CLARK Sept. 27, P.V.C. Hall DARYL HALL & JOHN OATES, ST. PAUL & the BROKEN BONES Sept. 28, Veterans Memorial Arena ALISON KRAUSS, DAVID GRAY Sept. 28, St. Augustine Amphitheatre GHOST MICE & LYCKA TILL Sept. 28, Rain Dogs STEVE FORBERT Sept. 30, Mudville Music Room BILLY & BELLA, MIKE SHACKELFORD BAND, SCOTT JONES DANCERS Sept. 30, Riverside Arts Market TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE Oct. 1, P.V.C. Hall JOSEPH Oct. 2, P.V.C. Hall JESSE COOK Oct. 3, Florida Theatre HARD WORKING AMERICANS Oct. 4, P.V.C. Hall SEU JORGE presents The Life Aquatic: A Tribute to David Bowie Oct. 5, Florida Theatre JUDAH & the LION Oct. 10, Mavericks Live CHRIS ISAAK Oct. 10, Florida Theatre
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LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC The Smooth Tour: FLORIDA GEORGIA LINE, NELLY, CHRIS LANE Oct. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena Suwannee Roots Revival: BÉLA FLECK, ABIGAIL WASHBURN, STEEP CANYON RANGERS, The WOOD BROTHERS, DONNA the BUFFALO Oct. 12-15, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park LYNYRD SKYNYRD, The OUTLAWS Oct. 13, St. Augustine Amphitheatre DAVINA SOWERS & the VEGABONDS Oct. 12, Ritz Theatre The JAMES HUNTER SIX Oct. 16, P.V.C. Hall CONOR OBERST, The FELICE BROTHERS Oct. 17, P.V.C. Hall Once a Month Punk: SCATTER BRAINS, LOOSE BEARINGS Oct. 19, Blue Water Daiquiri & Oyster Bar THE CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS Oct. 19, P.V. Concert Hall TEMPTATIONS, FOUR TOPS Oct. 20, Florida Theatre Broken Crows Tour: MATISYAHU, COMMON KINGS, ORPHAN Oct. 20, P.V. Concert Hall SPOON Oct. 21, Mavericks Live The CALIFORNIA HONEYDROPS Oct. 21, P.V.C. Hall The AVETT BROTHERS Oct. 21, St. Augustine Amphitheatre LORDS of ACID Oct. 22, Mavericks Live SANTANA Oct. 24, Daily’s Place KINGS of LEON, DAWES Oct. 25, Daily’s Place BROADWAY’S NEXT HIT MUSICAL Oct. 25, Ritz Theatre ANDY MINEO Oct. 26, Mavericks Live MERCYME Oct. 26, T-U Center for the Performing Arts TOAD the WET SPROCKET Oct. 27, P.V.C. Hall THE MAGPIE SALUTE Oct. 29, Florida Theatre MICHAEL LAGASSE & FRIENDS Oct. 29, Music in the Box, Limelight Theatre JOHNNYSWIM Nov. 1, P.V.C. Hall GARY OWEN Nov. 3, Florida Theatre JOHN CLEESE (screens Monty Python & the Holy Grail) Nov. 4, Florida Theatre SISTER HAZEL Nov. 4, P.V.C. Hall JETHRO TULL Nov. 7, Daily’s Place NOBUTU Nov. 7, Ritz Theatre CHRIS SMITHER Nov. 10, Mudville Music Room BEN FOLDS Nov. 10, Florida Theatre CHRIS STAPLETON’S All American Road Show: MARTY STUART, BRENT COBB Nov. 11, Veterans Memorial Arena SON VOLT Nov. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage OTTMAR LIEBERT, LUNA NEGRA Nov. 12, P.V.C. Hall MIKE EPPS Nov. 17, Florida Theatre SON VOLT Nov. 17, St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage CELTIC THUNDER SYMPHONY 2017 Nov. 18, Florida Theatre JOHN McLAUGHLIN, JIMMY HERRING (play Mahavisnu Orchestra) Nov. 24, Florida Theatre
Local Soul/R&B greats the PARKER URBAN BAND (pictured) perform with BOBBY LEE RODGERS TRIO July 21 at Mojo Kitchen, Jax Beach.
DAVE KOZ, PETER WHITE, RICK BRAUN, DAVID BENOIT, SELINA ALBRIGHT Nov. 25, Florida Theatre KANSAS LEFTOVERTURE 40TH ANNIVERSARY Dec. 2, Florida Theatre D.R.I., KAUTSIK Dec. 6, Nighthawks GRANGER SMITH, LAUREN ALAINA, MIDLAND, DYLAN SCOTT Dec. 7, Times-Union Center Moran Theater JANET JACKSON Dec. 12, Veterans Memorial Arena JOHN PRINE Dec. 13, Florida Theatre BEN HAGGARD Dec. 13, P.V.C. Hall HARLEY FLANAGAN (Cro-Mags) Dec. 17, Nighthawks GABRIEL IGLESIAS Dec. 21, Florida Theatre DONNA the BUFFALO Dec. 29, P.V.C. Hall A TEMPTATIONS REVUE, BO HENDERSON Jan. 13, Ritz Theatre Take Me to the River: WILLIAM BELL, BOBBY RUSH, DON BRYANT Jan. 30, Florida Theatre MARY WILSON (The Supremes) Feb. 3, Ritz Theatre JOHN McCUTCHEON Feb. 8, P.V.C. Hall The LANGSTON HUGHES PROJECT Feb. 10, Ritz Theatre The HOT SARDINES Feb. 13, Florida Theatre PAULA POUNDSTONE Feb. 16, Florida Theatre BOTTLE ROCKETS, CHUCK PROPHET & THE MISSION EXPRESS Feb. 16, P.V.C. Hall SIERRA HULL Feb. 17, P.V.C. Hall GEORGE WINSTON Feb. 23, P.V.C.Hall MICHAEL McDONALD Feb. 27, Florida Theatre
JOHN HAMMOND March 3, P.V.C. Hall TIERNEY SUTTON BAND March 4, Ritz Theatre GET THE LED OUT March 16, Florida Theatre MIKE + The MECHANICS March 21, P.V.C. Hall STEEP CANYON RANGERS March 22, Florida Theatre LOUDON WAINWRIGHT III March 30, P.V.C. Hall CHRIS BOTTI April 13, Florida Theatre BRUCE COCKBURN April 19, P.V.C. Hall BLACK JACKET SYMPHONY: Sgt. Pepper’s 50th Anniversary Tour April 27, Florida Theatre ROCK THE ’70s GALA BENEFIT May 19, Florida Theatre
LIVE MUSIC CLUBS
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA
ALLEY CAT BEER HOUSE, 316 Centre St., 491-1001 Amy Basse every Fri. Dan Voll 6:30 p.m. every Wed. John Springer every Thur. & Sat. EMERALD GOAT IRISH PUB, 96110 Lofton Sq., 441-2444 Brent Byrd 8 p.m. July 22 LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646 Miguel Paley 5:30-9 p.m. every Fri.-Sun. Javier Parez every Sun. SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652 Pili Pili July 19. Tad Jennings, The Brown Goose July 20. Michael & the Ambiguous Duo July 21. 2 Dudes from Texas, Jamie Renae & the Walkers, Davis Turner 8 p.m. July 22. JC & Mike, 7 Street Soul Band July 23. Savannah Bassett July 24. Mark O’Quinn July 25 SURF RESTAURANT, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711 Katfish Lee July 19. Bush Doctors 6 p.m. July 20. 60th anniversary party; 9 bands July 22. Jimmy Beats 4:30 p.m. July 23. Dan Voll 6 p.m. July 24. J.C. Band 6 p.m. July 25
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
CASBAH CAFÉ, 3628 St. Johns Ave., 981-9966 Goliath Flores every Wed. Jazz every Sun. Live music every Mon. ECLIPSE, 4219 St. Johns Ave. KJ Free 9 p.m. Tue. & Thur. Indie dance 9 p.m. Wed. ’80s & ’90s dance Fri. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 3611 St. Johns Ave., 388-0200 Live music every Thur.-Sat.
THE BEACHES (All venues in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted)
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BLUE WATER DAIQUIRI & OYSTER BAR, 205 First St. N., 249-0083 Cardinal Slinky July 20. Live music most weekends BRASS ANCHOR PUB, 2292 Mayport Rd., Atlantic Beach, 249-0301 Joe Oliff 8 p.m. July 19. Live music on weekends CULHANE’S IRISH PUB, 967 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 249-9595 DJ Heather every Wed. DJ Jerry every Thur. DJ Hal every Fri. & Sat. Michael Funge 6:30 p.m. every Sun. FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680 3 the Band 9 p.m. July 20. Lunar Coast 10 p.m. July 21 & 22. Cody Nix July 23 FLY’S TIE IRISH PUB, 177 Sailfish Dr., AB, 246-4293 Live music on weekends GREEN ROOM BREWING, 228 Third St. N., 201-9283 Chris Turner July 23 GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925 Groov 7:30 p.m. every Wed. Michael Smith every Thur. Milton Clapp every Fri. Under the Bus every Sat. Robert Eccles 6 p.m. every Sun. LYNCH’S IRISH PUB, 514 First St. N., 249-5181 Austin Park 8 p.m. July 21. Uncommon Legends July 22. Ginger Beard Man every Wed. Split Tone every Thur. Chillula every Sun. K-Sick every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1018 Third St. N., 241-5600 Big Logic & the Truth Serum 9 p.m. July 20 MEZZA RESTAURANT & BAR, 110 First St., NB, 249-5573 Gypsies Ginger every Wed. Mike Shackelford, Steve Shanholtzer every Thur. Mezza Shuffle Mon. Trevor Tanner Tue. MOJO KITCHEN, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636 Parker Urban Band, Bobby Lee Rodgers Trio 10 p.m. July 21 MONKEY’S UNCLE, 1728 N. Third St., 246-1070 Conch Fritters July 26 OCEAN 60, 60 Ocean Blvd., AB, 247-0060 Taylor Roberts 7 p.m. July 19
LIVE + LOCAL MUSIC RAGTIME TAVERN, 207 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-7877 Billy Bowers 6 p.m. July 19. Cloud 9 July 21 & 22. SLIDERS SEAFOOD GRILLE, 218 First St., NB, 246-0881 Jerry Maniscalco 8 p.m. July 21 SOUTHERN GROUNDS & CO., 200 First St., NB, 249-2922 Jazz Corner 6 p.m. every Tue. SURFER The BAR, 200 First St. N., 372-9756 Arise Roots, Jahmen, Dubbest 7 p.m. July 19. The High Divers July 20. Live music every weekend WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973 South of Savannah 8 p.m. July 19. Bill Ricci 8 p.m. July 21. 7 Street Band 8:30 p.m. July 22. Jerry Maniscalco July 23. Blues Club every Tue.
CAMDEN COUNTY, GA.
CAPTAIN STAN’S Smokehouse, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552 Eddie Pickett every Wed. Live music Wed.-Sat. J’S TAVERN, 711 Osborne St., St. Marys, 912-882-5280 Live music most weekends
DOWNTOWN
1904 MUSIC HALL, 19 Ocean St. N., 345-5760 Talking Dreads 8 p.m. July 20. Crystal Garden (Boyd Tinsley) 8 p.m. July 21. Fly Socks & Tees-4our Thee Funk ’90s Event: Mr. Al Pete, DJ Budda B 9 p.m. July 22. Galactic Empire, Dangerkids 7 p.m. July 26 DE REAL TING, 128 W. Adams St., 633-9738 Ras AJ, De Lions of Jah 7 p.m. July 21 DOS GATOS, 123 E. Forsyth St., 354-0666 DJ Brandon every Thur. DJ NickFresh every Sat. DJ Randall every Mon. DJ Hollywood every Tue. FIONN MacCOOL’S, Jacksonville Landing, 374-1247 Spade McQuade 6 p.m. July 19. Chuck Nash Band 8 p.m. July 22. Live music most weekends HOURGLASS PUB, 345 E. Bay St., 469-1719 Singer/ songwriter open mic 7 p.m. every Sun. Live music 9:30 p.m. every Fri. INTUITION ALE WORKS, 929 E. Bay St., 683-7720 Cain’t Never Could 6 p.m. July 20 JACKSONVILLE LANDING, 2 Independent Dr., 353-1188 Jay Garrett Band 8 p.m. July 21. Moss City Groove 8 p.m. July 22. 418 Band July 23 MAVERICKS LIVE, Jax Landing, 356-1110 Lary Over and Darell 8 p.m. July 21. Taking Back Sunday, Modern Chemistry 6 p.m. July 22. Joe Buck, DJ Justin every Thur.-Sat. MYTH NIGHTCLUB, 333 E. Bay St., 707-0474 Blunts & Blondes July 21. Oscar G July 22. DJ Law, Artik, Killoala, D2tay every Wed. DJs for Latin Nite every Sat. VOLSTEAD, 115 W. Adams, 414-3171 Go Get Gone July 22
FLEMING ISLAND
BOONDOCKS GRILL & BAR, 2808 Henley Rd., Green Cove, 406-9497 Mark Johns 6 p.m. July 19. Marty Farmer 6 p.m. July 20. Jim Lamb, Southern Ruckus July 21. Ivan Smith 7 p.m., Souls of Joy 10 p.m. July 22. Mark Johns July 25. Paul Ivey July 26 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Ctr. Blvd., 541-1999 Scott Elley 8:30 p.m. July 20. Wes Cobb 8:30 p.m. July 22 WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198 The 77d’s 9 p.m. July 21. X-Hale 9 p.m. July 22. Live music every weekend
INTRACOASTAL
CLIFF’S Bar & Grill, 3033 Monument Rd., Ste. 2, 645-5162 Circus July 19. South of Savannah July 21. No Saints July 22. Open mic every Tue. JERRY’S Sports Bar & Grille, 13170 Atlantic Blvd., 220-6766 Sidewalk 65 7:30 p.m. July 21. Retro Kats 8:30 p.m. July 22
MANDARIN
ENZA’S, 10601 San Jose Blvd., Ste. 109, 268-4458 Brian Iannucci July 19 & 23 TAPS BAR & GRILL, 2220 C.R. 210, St. Johns, 819-1554 George Aspinall 9 p.m. July 19. Bush Doctors July 22. Live music every weekend
ORANGE PARK + MIDDLEBURG
CHEERS PARK AVENUE, 1138 Park Ave., 269-4855 The Ride 9:30 p.m. July 21 & 22. Ida Pearl 9:30 p.m. July 26. Jason Evans Band July 27. Ivy League July 28 & 29 DEE’S MUSIC BAR, 2141 Loch Rane Blvd., Ste. 140, 375-2240 DJ Toy every Wed. Live music every weekend The HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959 John Michael on the piano every Tue.-Sat. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 1800 Town Center Blvd., 541-1999 Live music every Fri. & Sat. The ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611 DJ Big Mike July 20. Yamadeo, Cloud9 Vibes 10 p.m. July 22 SHARK CLUB, 714 Park Ave., 215-1557 Digital Skyline 9 p.m. July 19. Tom Bennett Band 9 p.m. July 20
PONTE VEDRA
PALM VALLEY OUTDOORS BAR & GRILL, 377 S. Roscoe Blvd., 834-7183 Ace Winn 6 p.m. July 21 PUSSER’S GRILLE, 816 A1A, 280-7766 Stephen Pigman 6 p.m. July 19. Jay Peele 9 p.m. July 20. Ryan Campbell July 21. Ryan Crary July 22. Jim Johnston July 23. Live music every Fri. & Sat. TABLE 1, 330 A1A N., 280-5515 Live music most weekends
RIVERSIDE + WESTSIDE
OVERSET
ACROSS the STREET, 948 Edgewood Ave. S., 683-4182 Live music most weekends HOBNOB, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music every Fri. HOPTINGER BIER GARDEN & SAUSAGE HOUSE, 1037 Park St., 903-4112 Stephen Pigman Music July 20 MURRAY HILL Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave., 388-7807 Brightside, Colours, Flipturn, Jonathan Hoyle 7:30 p.m. July 21. Caleb Roddy & the Three Rivers Worship Band July 22 NIGHTHAWKS, 2952 Roosevelt Blvd. Stone, Broken Teeth, Blame God, Justice Tackle, Damage Done, Relapse A.D. 6:30 p.m. July 19. Shot, Wørsen, Saturnine, Corrupted Saint, Deathwatch ’97 8 p.m. July 22. LA-A, Ether, Mindfield July 23 RAIN DOGS, 1045 Park St., 379-4969 Von Strantz 8 p.m. July 19. Concrete Criminals, Deathwatch 97 July 22. Chaser July 23 RIVERSIDE ARTS MARKET, 715 Riverside Ave., 389-2449 Luke Peacock, Arvid Smith, Mark Shine July 22. Camp Excellence Performing Arts, Gypsy Star, Courtnie Frazier July 29 ROOT DOWN JAX, 1034 Park St., 358-7288 The Mother Gooses, DJ Tony Prat 9 p.m. July 22 SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362 Live music most weekends UNITY PLAZA, 220 Riverside Ave., Ste. 10, 513-4272 Live music 7:30 p.m. every Fri.
ST. AUGUSTINE
CELLAR UPSTAIRS, 157 King St., 826-1594 Brady Reich July 20. Oh No July 21. Ain’t Too Proud to Beg July 22. Vinny Jacobs 2 p.m. July 23 DOS COFFEE & WINE, 300 San Marco Ave., 342-2421 Live music every weekend MARDI GRAS, 123 San Marco Ave., 823-8806 Not Quite Dead 9 p.m. July 21. Audio Eclectic 9 p.m. July 22. Fre Gordon, acoustic open mic 7 p.m. Sun. Justin Gurnsey, Musicians Exchange 8 p.m. Mon. PROHIBITION KITCHEN, 119 St. George St., 209-5704 Leelynn Osborn 8 p.m. July 19. Danielle Eva Jazz Duo, The WillowWacks July 20. Raisin Cake Orchestra, Chillula July 21. Let’s Ride, The Firewater Tent Revival July 22. The WillowWacks, Sailor Jane & the Hurricanes July 23. Rachael Warfield, Ramona Quimby July 24 SARBEZ, 115 Anastasia Blvd., 342-0632 Kolezanka 8 p.m. July 26. Live music every weekend SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188 Monjah 10 p.m. July 25 & 26 TEMPO, 16 Cathedral Pl., 342-0286 Kenyon Dye 7 p.m. July 20. Elizabeth Roth 8:30 p.m. July 21. Jazzy Blue, Howard Post Jazz Trio July 22. Jax English Salsa Band 6 p.m. July 23 TRADEWINDS LOUNGE, 124 Charlotte St., 829-9336 Spanky July 21 & 22. The Down Low every Wed.
SAN MARCO
JACK RABBITS, 1528 Hendricks Ave., 398-7496 Vesperteen, DBMK, Faze Wave 7 p.m. July 19. Raising Cadence, Prime Ministers, Little Geronimo 8 p.m. July 20. The Punknecks, Robbie Dammit, Horror Club, Jake Cox 8 p.m. July 21. Samarium, Part One Tribe, Monjah 7 p.m. July 23. Hair Jordan, Sheeva, Icaria, My Electric Heart 7 p.m. July 24. Next to None, Doll Skin July 25 MUDVILLE MUSIC ROOM, 3104 Atlantic Blvd., 352-7008 Emily Brooke, Southern Sass, Cassidy Kinsman 7:30 p.m. July 21. River City Rhythm Kings July 24
SOUTHSIDE, ARLINGTON & BAYMEADOWS
CORNER BISTRO & WINE BAR, 9823 Tapestry Park Cir., 619-1931 Matthew Hall 8 p.m. every Thur.-Sat. GREEK STREET Café, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 503-0620 Tavernalive 6 p.m. every Mon. MELLOW MUSHROOM, 9734 Deer Lake Ct., Ste. 1, 997-1955 Robbie & Felix July 21 WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., 634-7208 Acoustic July 19. Melissa Smith July 20. Boogie Freaks 9 p.m. July 21. Hindsight 9 p.m. July 22 WILD WING CAFÉ, 4555 Southside Blvd., 619-3670 South of Savannah 10 p.m. July 22
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
CROOKED ROOSTER BREWERY, 148 S. Sixth St., Macclenny, 653-2337 Back from the Brink 5 p.m. July 22. Open mic 7 p.m. every Wed. FLIGHT 747 LOUNGE, 1500 Airport Rd., 741-4331 Live music every weekend KNUCKLEHEADS Bar, 850532 U.S. 17, 222-2380 Skytrain 9 p.m. July 21 MELLOW MUSHROOM, 15170 Max Leggett Pkwy., 757-8843 Live music most every weekend OCEANWAY BAR, 12905 Main St. N., 647-9127 Skytrain 8 p.m. July 22 SHANTYTOWN PUB, 22 W. Sixth, 798-8222 Live music every weekend
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FOLIO DINING LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 474272 S.R. 200, 844-2225. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 925 S. 14th St., 321-3400, moonriverpizza.net. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Northern-style pizzas, 20+ photo by Madison Gross toppings, pie/slice. Calzones. $ BW TO L D M-Sa THE MUSTARD SEED CAFÉ, 833 Courson Rd., 277-3141, nassaushealthfoods.net. Casual organic eatery, juice bar, in Nassau Health Foods. All-natural organic items, smoothies, juices, herbal teas, coffees, daily specials. $$ K TO B L M-Sa THE PATIO PLACE, 416 Ash St., 410-3717, patioplacebistro.com. Bistro/ wine bar/crêperie’s global menu uses crêpes: starters, entrées, shareables, desserts. $$ BW TO B L D Tu-Su POINTE RESTAURANT, 98 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-4851, elizabethpointelodge.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. In award-winning inn Elizabeth Pointe Lodge. Seaside dining; in or out. Hot buffet breakfast daily, full lunch menu. Homestyle soups, specialty sandwiches, desserts. $$$ BW K B L D Daily THE SALTY PELICAN BAR & GRILL, 12 N. Front St., 277-3811, thesaltypelicanamelia.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 2nd-story outdoor bar. T.J. & Al offer local seafood, fish tacos, Mayport shrimp, po’boys, cheese oysters. $$ FB K L D Daily SLIDERS SEASIDE GRILL, 1998 S. Fletcher Ave., 277-6652, slidersseaside.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Oceanfront. Award-winning handmade crabcakes, fried pickles, fresh seafood. Open-air 2nd floor balcony, playground. $$ FB K L D Daily THE SURF RESTAURANT & BAR, 3199 S. Fletcher Ave., 261-5711, thesurfonline.com. Oceanview dining since 1957, inside or on the deck. Steaks, seafood, burgers, daily food and drink specials; Wing It Wednesdays. $$ FB K TO L D Daily T-RAY’S BURGER STATION, 202 S. Eighth St., 261-6310. F Family-owned-and-operated 18+ years. Blue plate specials, burgers, biscuits & gravy, shrimp. $ BW TO B L M-Sa
At Southside’s newest tap room, BOTTLENOSE BREWING, chef Chaz prepares some grub to compliment the more than 50 local Florida beers on tap.
AMELIA ISLAND + FERNANDINA BEACH
THE AMELIA TAVERN, 318 Centre St., 310-6088, theameliatavern.com. Contemporary hand-crafted, locally sourced comfort fare: local shrimp, small/big plates, organic greens, sandwiches. $$ FB TO D M; L & D Tu-Sa; Brunch Su. BRETT’S WATERWAY CAFÉ, 1 S. Front St., 261-2660. F On the water at Centre Street’s end. Southern hospitality, upscale atmosphere; daily specials, fresh local seafood, aged beef. $$$ FB L D Daily CAFÉ KARIBO, 27 N. Third St., 277-5269, cafekaribo.com. F In historic building, family-owned café has worldly fare, made-from-scratch dressings, sauces, desserts, sourcing fresh greens, veggies, seafood. Dine in or al fresco under oak-shaded patio. Microbrew Karibrew Pub has beer brewed onsite, imports. $$ FB K TO R, Su; L Daily, D Tu-Su in season THE CRAB TRAP, 31 N. Second St., 261-4749, ameliacrabtrap.com. F Nearly 40 years, family-ownedand-operated. Fresh local seafood, steaks, specials. HH. $$ FB L D Daily JACK & DIANE’S, 708 Centre St., 321-1444, jackanddianescafe.com. F Renovated 1887 shotgun house. Faves: jambalaya, French toast, pancakes, mac & cheese, crêpes. Vegan items. Inside or porch overlooking historic area. $$ BW K TO B L D Daily LA MANCHA, 2709 Sadler Rd., 261-4646. Spanish, Portuguese fare, Brazilian flair. Tapas, seafood, steaks, sangria. Drink specials. AYCE paella Sun. $$$ FB K TO D Nightly
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ARLINGTON + REGENCY
LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1301 Monument Rd., Ste. 5, 724-5802. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
AVONDALE + ORTEGA
HARPOON LOUIE’S, 4070 Herschel St., Ste. 8, 389-5631, harpoonlouies.net. F Locally owned & operated 20+ years. American pub. 1/2-lb. burgers, fish sandwiches, pasta. Local beers, HH. $$ FB K TO L D Daily MOJO NO. 4 URBAN BBQ & WHISKEY BAR, 3572 St. Johns Ave., Ste. 1, 381-6670. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Pulled pork and Carolina-style barbecue. Delta fried catfish. Avondale’s Mojo has shrimp & grits, specialty cocktails. Local musicians on weekends. $$ FB K TO L D Daily PINEGROVE MARKET & DELI, 1511 PineGrove Ave., 389-8655, pinegrovemarket.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 40+ years. Burgers, Cubans, subs, wraps. Onsite butcher, USDA choice prime aged beef. Craft beers. Fri. & Sat. fish fry. $ BW TO B L D M-Sa RESTAURANT ORSAY, 3630 Park St., 381-0909, restaurantorsay.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. French/ Southern bistro; local organic ingredients. Steak frites, mussels, pork chops. $$$ FB R, Su; D Nightly SIMPLY SARA’S, 2902 Corinthian Ave., 387-1000, simplysaras.net. F Down-home fare from scratch: eggplant fries, pimento cheese, baked chicken, fruit cobblers, chicken & dumplings, desserts. BYOB. $$ K TO L D Tu-Sa, B Sa SOUTH KITCHEN & SPIRITS, 3638 Park St., 475-2362, south.kitchen. Southern classics: crispy catfish w/ smoked gouda grits, family-style fried chicken, burgers, vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free options. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
BAYMEADOWS
AL’S PIZZA, 8060 Philips Hwy., Ste. 105, 731-4300. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. INDIA’S, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 8, 620-0777, indiajaxcom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic cuisine, lunch buffet. Curries, vegetables, lamb, chicken, shrimp, fish tandoori. $$ BW L M-Sa; D Nightly LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 8616 Baymeadows Rd., 739-2498. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 9802 Baymeadows Rd., 425-9142. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
DINING DIRECTORY
BEACHES
(Venues are in Jax Beach unless otherwise noted.) THE CRAFT PIZZA CO., 240 Third St. N., Neptune Beach, 853-6773, thecraftpizzaco.com. F Innovative pies made with the finest ingredients, many locally sourced. Dine inside or out. $$ BW L D Daily ANGIE’S SUBS, 1436 Beach Blvd., 246-2519. ANGIE’S GROM SUBS, 204 Third Ave. S., 241-3663. F Fresh ingredients, 25+ years. Huge salads, blue-ribbon iced tea. Grom has Sun. brunch, no alcohol. $ K BW TO L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 2400 S. Third St., Ste. 201, 374-5735. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. BURRITO GALLERY, 300 Beach Blvd., Ste. 1, 246-6521, burritogallery.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Relocated, all grown up. Same great quality burritos, tacos, enchiladas; fast service. Craft cocktails. HH M-F. $ K FB TO L D Daily CRUISERS GRILL, 319 23rd Ave. S., 270-0356, cruisersgrill. com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Locally owned & operated 20+ years. Half-pound burgers, fish sandwiches, big salads, award-winning cheddar fries, sangria. $ BW K TO L D Daily DELICOMB DELICATESSEN & ESPRESSO BAR, 102 Sixth Ave. N., 372-4192, delicomb.com. Family-owned-andoperated. Everything’s made with natural and organic ingredients—no hydrogenated oilsor HFCS. Granola, tuna salad, kimchi, wraps, spicy panini melts. $ TO B L Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 992 Beach Blvd., 249-3001, europeanstreet.com. F SEE RIVERSIDE. FAMOUS TOASTERY, 311 N. Third St., 372-0712, famoustoastery.com. Corned beef hash, gluten-free pancakes, omelets, toast. Wraps, Bloody Marys, mimosas, peach Bellini. $$ FB K TO B L Daily
THE BANK BAR B Q & BAKERY, 331 W. Forsyth St., 388-1600, thebankbbq.com. 28 years’ experience means barbecue done right. Onsite bakery has specialty cakes. $ TO L & D M-F BURRITO GALLERY & BAR, 21 E. Adams St., 598-2922. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Innovative Southwestern fare; ginger teriyaki tofu, beef barbacoa, wraps, tacos. $ BW TO L D M-Sa CASA DORA, 108 E. Forsyth, 356-8282, casadoraitalian. com. F Serving Italian fare, 40+ years: veal, seafood, pizza. Homemade salad dressing. $ BW K L M-F; D M-Sa OLIO MARKET, 301 E. Bay St., 356-7100, oliomarket.com. F Scratch soups, sandwiches. Duck grilled cheese, seen on Best Sandwich in America. $$ BW TO B R L M-F; D F & Sa SPLIFF’S GASTROPUB, 15 N. Ocean St., 844-5000. Music venue has munchie apps, mac & cheese dishes, pockets, gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches. HH M-F. $ BW L D M-Sa URBAN GRIND COFFEE COMPANY, 45 W. Bay, Ste. 102, 516-7799, urbangrind.coffee. Locally roasted whole bean brewed coffees, espressos, pastries, smoothies, bagels. Chicken/tuna salad, sandwiches. WiFi. $ B L M-F. URBAN GRIND EXPRESS, 50 W. Laura, 516-7799. SEE ABOVE. ZODIAC BAR & GRILL, 120 W. Adams St., 354-8283, thezodiacbarandgrill.com. 16+ years. Mediterranean cuisine, American fare, paninis, vegetarian dishes. Daily lunch buffet. Espressos, hookahs. HH M-F $ FB L M-F; D W-Sa
FLEMING ISLAND
GRASSROOTS Natural Market, 1915 East-West Pkwy., 541-0009. F SEE RIVERSIDE. MOJO SMOKEHOUSE, 1810 Town Center Blvd., Ste. 8, 264-0636. SEE AVONDALE. WHITEY’S FISH CAMP, 2032 C.R. 220, 269-4198, whiteysfishcamp.com. F Real fish camp. Gator tail, freshwater catfish, daily specials, on Swimming Pen Creek. Tiki bar. Come by boat, bike or car. $ FB K TO L Tu-Su; D Nightly
INTRACOASTAL WEST
AL’S PIZZA, 14286 Beach Blvd., Ste. 31, 223-0991. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. 30 years of awesome gourmet pizza, baked dishes. All day HH M-Th. $ FB K TO L D Daily LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 10750 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 14, 642-6980. F SEE ORANGE PARK.
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CAMDEN COUNTY, GEORGIA
OF SHAWARMA
NEED A ME M MEDITERRANEAN EED DITERRA ITE IT TER ERRAN ERRA RANE RA NEAN NE N EAN AN FFIX? IX?? AN IX ANDA ANDALOUS DALO DA LOUS LO US MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & HOOKAH is your connection. This little spot can fill you up, and at a great price. In addition to terrific Arabic food, burgers and fries are available; there’s even a small grocery store within. Skipping appetizers, we dived right into an AMD Combo Platter ($14.99) fit for a king (or small family). The platter consists of two kibbeh, four grape leaves, three falafel and a choice of meat—chicken, gyro or lamb shawarma. We choose gyro. Kibbeh, almost football-shaped, is a deep-fried meatball of fragrant ground beef. The gyro meat is exactly what you’d expect, juicy slices shaved from a rotating spit. The falafel was decent, but honestly I’ve had better locally. The Lamb Shawarma Platter ($12.99) sounded killer, so we ordered what turned out to be a mountain of chipped, tender meat accompanied by lettuce, onion and pickled radishes. The lamb had a slightly tangy finish. Definitely delicious. Platters include two sides: Choose from hummus, tabouli, baba ganoush, salad, fries, hush puppies or coleslaw. If you order plain-Jane fries, I will come after you. (JK! Kinda.) The hummus is so creamy and rich with tahini (a sesame paste), you’ll be forgiven for thinking it’s made
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6132 Merrill Road, Ste. 6, Arlington, 559-2110
Go-To Ingredients: Vodka cranberry
CAPTAIN STAN’S SMOKEHOUSE, 700 Bedell Dr., Woodbine, 912-729-9552. Barbecue, sides, hot dogs, burgers, desserts. Dine in or out on picnic tables. $$ FB K TO L & D Tu-Sa
SHEIKS
OVERSET
ANDALOUS MEDITERRANEAN GRILL & HOOKAH
Favorite Bar: Texas Roadhouse
FLYING IGUANA TAQUERIA & TEQUILA BAR, 207 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 853-5680, flyingiguana.com. F Latin American: tacos, seafood, carnitas, Cubana fare. 100+ tequilas. $ FB TO L D Daily GUSTO, 1266 Beach Blvd., 372-9925, gustojax.com. Classic Old World Roman cuisine, large Italian menu: homestyle pasta, beef, chicken, fish delicacies; open pizza-tossing kitchen. Reservations encouraged. $$ FB TO L R D Tu-Su HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 241 Atlantic Blvd., NB, 425-1025. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 657 Third St. N., 247-9620. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 1534 3rd St. N., 853-6817. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO KITCHEN BBQ PIT & BLUES BAR, 1500 Beach Blvd., 247-6636. SEE AVONDALE. MSHACK, 299 Atlantic Blvd., AB, 241-2599, shackburgers.com. Burgers, hot dogs, fries, shakes. Dine indoors or out. $$ BW L D Daily NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 1585 Third St. N., 458-1390. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. RAGTIME TAVERN SEAFOOD & GRILL, 207 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, 241-7877, ragtimetavern.com. F 30+ years, iconic seafood place. Blackened snapper, sesame tuna, Ragtime shrimp. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 1018 Third St. N., 372-4456, saltlifefoodshack.com. Specialty items, tuna poke bowl, fresh sushi, Ensenada tacos, local fried shrimp. $$ FB K TO L D Daily V PIZZA, 528 First St. N., 853-6633, vpizza.com. Traditional Neapolitana artisan pizza from Naples – Italy, not Florida, made with fresh ingredients. $$ FB TO L D Daily WHISKEY JAX, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., 853-5973. SEE BAYMEADOWS.
Arlington eatery serves HEAPING HELPINGS of hot, fresh Mediterranean food
DOWNTOWN
MARGARET STEELE
Born in: Orange Park
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OUTERBANKS SPORTS BAR & GRILLE, 140 The Lakes Blvd., Ste. H, Kingsland, 912-729-5499. Fresh seafood, burgers, steaks, wings. $$ FB TO D Nightly
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NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 11030 Baymeadows Rd., 260-2791. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE MANDARIN. PATTAYA THAI GRILLE, 9551 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 1, 646-9506, ptgrille.com. Since 1989, the family-owned place has offered an extensive menu of traditional Thai, vegetarian, new-Thai; curries, seafood, noodles, soups. Low-sodium & gluten-free. $$$ BW TO L D Tu-Sa THE WELL WATERING HOLE, 3928 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 9, 737-7740, thewellwateringhole.com. Local craft beers, glass/bottle wines. Meatloaf sandwich, pulled Peruvian chicken, vegan black bean burgers. $$ BW K TO L M-F; D Tu-Sa WHISKEY JAX, 10915 Baymeadows Rd., Ste. 135, 634-7208, whiskeyjax.com. Gastropub. Craft beers, gourmet burgers, handhelds, signature plates. HH. $$ FB L D F-Su; D Nightly
MANDARIN + NW ST. JOHNS
AL’S PIZZA, 11190 San Jose Blvd., 260-4115. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. ATHENS CAFÉ, 6271 St. Augustine Rd., Ste. 7, 733-1199, athenscafejax.com. 20+ years of Greek fare, serving dolmades (stuffed grape leaves), baby shoes (stuffed eggplant), Greek beers. Vegetarian-friendly. Full bar. Early bird menu Mon.-Fri. $$ FB L M-F; D M-Sa CRUISERS GRILL, 5613 San Jose Blvd., 737-2874. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. FIRST COAST DELI & GRILL, 6082 St. Augustine Rd., 733-7477. Pancakes, bacon, sandwiches, burgers, wings. $ K TO B L Daily JAX DINER, 5065 St. Augustine Rd., 739-7070. New spot serves local produce, meats, breads, seafood. $ TO B L Daily METRO DINER, 12807 San Jose Blvd., 638-6185. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MOJO BAR-B-QUE, 1607 University Blvd. W., 732-7200, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. NATIVE SUN NATURAL FOODS MARKET & DELI, 10000 San Jose Blvd., 260-6950, nativesunjax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Organic soups, baked items, sandwiches, prepared foods. Juice, smoothie, coffee bar. All-natural beer/wine. $ BW TO K B L D Daily V PIZZA, 12601 San Jose Blvd., 647-9424. SEE SAN MARCO.
ORANGE PARK
THE HILLTOP, 2030 Wells Rd., 272-5959, hilltop-club. com. Southern fine dining. New Orleans shrimp, certified Black Angus prime rib, she-crab soup, desserts. Extensive bourbon selection. $$$ FB D Tu-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1330 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 165, 276-7370. 1545 C.R. 220, 278-2827. 700 Blanding Blvd., Ste. 15, 272-3553. 5733 Roosevelt, 446-9500. 1401 S. Orange Ave., Green Cove, 284-7789, larryssubs.com. F Larry’s piles ’em high, serves ’em fast; 36+ years. Hot & cold subs, soups. Some Larry’s serve breakfast. $ K TO B L D Daily
with heavy cream—it’s not. The tabouli, a mix of bulgur wheat, tomato, chopped parsley and spices, was as fresh as it comes. You can order sides separately for about $3 to $5 each. Warning: There’s plenty for all. There is simply no skimping. A tip: Tabouli and hummus on a pita (maybe with a falafel or two) makes for a great combo. The sauce selection was ultra-rockin’. Choose from creamy garlic sauce, tzatziki (a creamy cucumber spread) or tahini sauce. Mix and match as you please. Get tzatziki for a gyro, garlic for a falafel. But there’s truly no wrong way to dress your protein. Andalous Spinach Pie ($2.49) isn’t the usual phyllo gloriousness; instead, the spinach and feta were wrapped in a beautiful pita. There was enough filling to make this an inexpensive lunch or hearty snack. Spotting chicken livers ($3.99) on the menu, I just had to give them a go. The chef recommended them well-done with a crispy exterior. These bad boys were piping hot, clearly freshly fried, well-textured and delicious, tasting a lot like, well, chicken. There is an aftertaste to organ meat that’s not really to my liking, but the garlic sauce cuts the carryover. If you’re not sure about chicken livers, I say order them at Andalous. At this price point, it’s no big loss if you decide you’re not a fan. The grocery store there is quite an asset. As you wait for your meal, browse. Large packages of olives, bulk spices, giant glass bottles of olive oil, traditional sweets like halva (a sesame seed treat), frozen halal meat and more. You could do all your shopping in one place. Brentley Stead biteclub@folioweekly.com JULY 19-25, 2017 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | 23
DINING DIRECTORY ORY O RY PINT-SIZED
The down-home, from-scratch fare at SIMPLY SARA’S in Avondale ranges from eggplant fries to chicken and dumplings. photo by Madison Gross
DRAFTING
CHANGE
VARIATIONS on favorite styles pour from bungholes everywhere SOMETIMES PEOPLE CANNOT LEAVE A GOOD thing alone. In the world of beer, that means variations on popular and beloved styles that are already in a brewery’s portfolio. Some critics accuse breweries of using variants as a marketing ploy to remain relevant in an increasingly crowded craft beer scene. But customers seem to love it, snapping up variants with as much–or more–vigor as they do original styles. At annual release events like Cigar City Brewing’s Hunahpu’s Day, lines at variant taps are generally the longest. Variants mostly fall into several broad categories: barrel-aged, fruit-infused, coffee, vanilla, chocolate-infused, and hops additions. Arguably, the most popular variant style is barrel-aged, wherein brewers age the beer in wooden casks that previously held another type of alcohol. Often that alcohol is bourbon, but increasingly brewers are experimenting with other spirits like tequila, rum and even gin. Some brewers are also using wine barrels. Goose Island Beer Co. pioneered the practice of aging beer in bourbon barrels to create variants. This year the Chicago-based brewery is releasing six variants along with its uber-popular Bourbon County Brand Stout that includes versions aged in 35-year-old Heaven Hill bourbon barrels and one aged in 11-year-old Knob Creek bourbon barrels, among others. Occasionally, observant Jacksonville beer lovers will find barrel-aged versions of local brews such as Bold City Brewery’s Barrel-Aged Roxy’s Finest Imperial Cream Ale. Fruit-infused beer is nothing new, but it has become fairly standard practice to use fruit to create variants of popular styles. Brands like Ballast Point Brewing Co.’s Sculpin line of IPAs have established fruit as a popular adjunct. The bitter hoppiness pairs well with fruits like grapefruit and orange. Other styles also lend themselves to fruit additions. Blond ales, hefeweizens, stouts and sours are all popular for fruit infusions. Aardwolf Brewing Company in San Marco often has fruit variants, such as their “Lovely” Dark Sour Ales, Cherry Lovely and Sarah Lovely. Coffee, chocolate and vanilla are also extremely common additions. In Athens, Ga., Terrapin Brewing Co. has two occasionally available variants to its Moo Hoo Chocolate Milk Stout. The first, Moo-Hoociata, a nod to coffeehouse culture, is brewed with espresso and lactose–an unfermentable sugar that adds a creamy mouth-feel. The second is White Chocolate Moo-Hoo, which includes rich white chocolate and vanilla. Locally, for the first time last year, Intuition Ale Works created two variants of its annual barrel-aged release Underdark, one with coffee and one with cocoa nibs and vanilla. Different hops varieties can lend tropical fruit, floral or piney flavors. Substituting different hops can change the flavor. Sierra Nevada used this technique to create Tropical Torpedo IPA, a variant of Torpedo IPA. Switching Magnum hops with Amarillo hops as the main bittering component and changing up the finishing hops created a new varietal with intense tropical aromas and flavors. Variants, though divisive in some circles, are here to stay. Brewers scrambling to create the next big thing are sure to keep creating new flavors of tried-and-true brews, hoping to hit on a winning combination. Marc Wisdom marc@folioweekly.com
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METRO DINER, 2034 Kingsley Ave., 375-8548. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. MILL BASIN, 1754 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 644-8172, mill-basin.com. Serving modern interpretations of classic Italian fare and upscale craft cocktails. Late night menu available. Daily HH, brunch Sun. $$ FB L D Daily THE ROADHOUSE, 231 Blanding Blvd., 264-0611, roadhouseonline.net. Sandwiches, wings, burgers, quesadillas for 35+ years. 75+ imported beers. $ FB L D Daily SNACSHACK BAKERY, 179 College Dr., Ste. 19, 322-1414, snacshack.menu. Bakery and café; sandwiches, coffees, bagels, muffins, breads, cookies, brownies, snack treats. $$ TO B BR L M-F SPRING PARK COFFEE, 328 Ferris St., Green Cove Springs, 531-9391, springparkcoffee.com. Cozy shop; fresh-roasted Brass Tacks coffee, handcrafted hot & cold drinks, specialty lattes, cappuccino, macchiato, teas, pastries, sandwiches, breakfast. $ B L D Daily
PONTE VEDRA BEACH
AL’S PIZZA, 635 A1A, 543-1494. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 830 A1A N., Ste. 6, 273-3993. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MSHACK NOCATEE, 641 Crosswater Pkwy., 395-3575. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 340 Front St., Ste. 700, 513-8422. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO.
RIVERSIDE, 5 PTS + WESTSIDE
13 GYPSIES, 887 Stockton St., 389-0330, 13gypsies.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic Mediterranean cuisine: chorizo, tapas, blackened cod, pork skewers, coconut mango curry chicken. Breads from scratch. $$ BW L D Tu-Sa, R Sa AL’S PIZZA, 1620 Margaret St., Ste. 201, 388-8384. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. BLACK SHEEP, 1534 Oak St., 355-3793, blacksheep5points.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. New American, Southern; local source ingredients. Specials, rooftop bar. HH. $$$ FB R Sa & Su; L M-F; D Nightly BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 869 Stockton St., Ste. 1, 855-1181, boldbeancoffee.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Small-batch, artisanal approach to sourcing and roasting single-origin, direct-trade coffees. Signature blends, handcrafted syrups, espressos, craft beers. $ BW TO B L Daily BRIXX WOOD FIRED PIZZA, 220 Riverside Ave., 300-3928, brixxpizza.com. Pizzas, pastas, soups. Glutenfree options. Daily specials, BOGO pizzas 10 p.m.-close. $$ FB K TO L D Daily CORNER TACO, 818 Post St., 240-0412, cornertaco.com. Made-from-scratch “Mexclectic street food,” tacos, nachos, gluten-free, vegetarian options. $ BW L D Tu-Su CUMMER CAFÉ, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., 356-6857, cummer.org. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Light lunch, quick bites, locally roasted coffee, espresso-based beverages, sandwiches, gourmet desserts, daily specials. Dine in or in gardens. $ BW K L D Tu; L W-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 2753 Park St., 384-9999. 130+ import beers, 20 on tap. Sandwiches. Dine outside at some EStreets. $ BW K L D Daily FIVE POINTS TAVERN, 1521 Margaret St., 549-5063, fivepointstavern.com. New American cosmopolitan place serves chef-curated dishes in a relaxed environment. $$ FB TO L & D Tu-Su GRASSROOTS NATURAL MARKET, 2007 Park St., 384-4474, thegrassrootsmarket.com. F Juice bar uses certified organic fruits, veggies. Artisanal cheeses, 300 craft,
import beers, 50 organic wines, produce, meats, vitamins, herbs, wraps, sides, sandwiches. $ BW TO B L D Daily HAWKERS ASIAN STREET FARE, 1001 Park St., 508-0342, hawkerstreetfare.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Authentic dishes from mobile stalls: BBQ pork char sui, beef haw fun, Hawkers baos, chow faan, grilled Hawker skewers. $ BW TO L D Daily IL DESCO, 2665 Park St., 290-6711, ildescojax.com. Authentic Italian cuisine; wood-fired pizzas, pasta, baked Italian dishes, raw bar, spaghetti tacos. Daily HH. $$-$$$ FB K TO L D Daily JOHNNY’S DELI & GRILLE, 474 Riverside Ave., 356-8055. F Casual; made-to-order sandwiches, wraps. $ TO B L M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 1509 Margaret St., 674-2794. 7895 Normandy Blvd., 781-7600. 8102 Blanding Blvd., 779-1933. F SEE ORANGE PARK. METRO DINER, 4495 Roosevelt Blvd., 999-4600. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE SAN MARCO. MOON RIVER PIZZA, 1176 Edgewood Ave. S., 389-4442. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE AMELIA ISLAND. THE MOSSFIRE GRILL, 1537 Margaret St., 355-4434, mossfire.com. 2016 Best of Jax finalist. Near 5 Points intersection. Southwestern dishes: fish tacos, chicken enchiladas. HH M-Sa in upstairs lounge; HH all day Su. $$ FB K L D Daily MSHACK, 1012 Margaret St., 423-1283. SEE BEACHES. SOUTHERN ROOTS FILLING STATION, 1275 King St., 513-4726, southernrootsjax.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Fresh vegan fare; local, organic ingredients. Specials, on bread, local greens/rice, change daily. Sandwiches, coffees, teas. $ Tu-Su SUN-RAY CINEMA, 1028 Park St., 359-0047, sunraycinema.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Firstrun, indie and art films screened. Beer, local drafts, wine, pizza–Godbold, Black Lagoon Supreme–hot dogs, hummus, sandwiches, popcorn, nachos, brownies. $$ BW Daily SUSHI CAFÉ, 2025 Riverside Ave., Ste. 204, 384-2888, sushicafejax.com. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Monster, Rock-n-Roll, Dynamite Roll. Hibachi, tempura, katsu, teriyaki. Inside/patio. $$ BW L D Daily
ST. AUGUSTINE
AL’S PIZZA, 1 St. George St., 824-4383. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE INTRACOASTAL. CRUISERS GRILL, 3 St. George St., 824-6993. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE BEACHES. THE FLORIDIAN, 72 Spanish St., 829-0655, thefloridianstaug.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Updated Southern fare; fresh, local ingredients. Vegetarian, gluten-free option. Signature fried green tomato bruschetta, blackened fish cornbread stack; grits w/shrimp/fish/tofu. $$$ BW K TO L D W-M GYPSY CAB COMPANY, 828 Anastasia Blvd., 824-8244, gypsycab.com. F 33+ years. Varied urban cuisine menu changes twice daily. Signature: Gypsy chicken. Seafood, tofu, duck, veal. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily MARDI GRAS SPORTS BAR, 123 San Marco Ave., 347-3288, mardibar.com. Wings, nachos, shrimp, chicken, Phillys, sliders, soft pretzels. $$ FB TO L D Daily MOJO OLD CITY BBQ, 5 Cordova St., 342-5264, mojobbq.com. SEE AVONDALE. O’LOUGHLIN PUB, 6975 A1A S., 429-9715. Familyowned-and-operated. Authentic fish & chips, shepherd’s pie, corned beef & cabbage, bangers & mash, duck wings. $$ FB K TO L D Daily
SALT LIFE FOOD SHACK, 321 A1A, 217-3256. SEE BEACHES. METRO DINER, 1000 S. Ponce de Leon Blvd., 758-3323. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Dinner nightly. SEE SAN MARCO. SHANGHAI NOBBY’S, 10 Anastasia Blvd., 547-2188. Cuban-style, Philly cheesesteak sandwiches. $$ FB
SAN MARCO + SOUTHBANK
THE BEARDED PIG SOUTHERN BBQ & BEER GARDEN, 1224 Kings Ave., 619-2247, thebeardedpigbbq.com. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Barbecue joint Southern style: brisket, pork, chicken, sausage, beef; veggie platters. $$ BW K TO Daily BISTRO AIX, 1440 San Marco Blvd., 398-1949, bistrox.com. F Mediterranean/French inspired menu changes seasonally. 250+ wines. Wood-fired oven baked, grilled specialties: pizza, pasta, risotto, steaks, seafood. Hand-crafted cocktails, specialty drinks. Dine outside. HH M-F. $$$ FB L D Daily BOLD BEAN COFFEE ROASTERS, 1905 Hendricks Ave. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. SEE RIVERSIDE. EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 1704 San Marco Blvd., 398-9500. SEE RIVERSIDE. FUSION SUSHI, 1550 University Blvd. W., 636-8688, fusionsushijax.com. F Upscale; fresh sushi, sashimi, hibachi, teriyaki, katsu, seafood. $$ K L D Daily KITCHEN ON SAN MARCO, 1402 San Marco Blvd., 396-2344, kitchenonsanmarco.com. Gastropub serves local, national craft beers, specialty cocktails. Seasonal menu, with fresh, locally sourced ingredients. $$ FB R Su; L D Daily METRO DINER, 3302 Hendricks Ave., 398-3701, metrodinercom. F 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Original upscale diner in a historic 1930s-era building. Meatloaf, chicken pot pie, soups. This one serves dinner nightly. $$ B R L D Daily PIZZA PALACE RESTAURANT & PIZZERIA, 1959 San Marco Blvd., 399-8815, pizzapalacejax.com. F Family-owned&-operated; spinach pizza, chicken spinach calzones, ravioli, lasagna, parmigiana. Dine outside. HH. $$ BW K TO L D Daily TAVERNA, 1986 San Marco Blvd., 398-3005, tavernasanmarco.com. Chef Sam Efron’s authentic Italian; tapas, wood-fired pizza. Seasonal local produce, meats. Craft beer (some local), award-winning wine. $$$ FB K TO R L D Daily V PIZZA, 1406 Hendricks Ave., 527-1511, vpizza.com. Serving true artisan Neapolitana pizzas, hand-tossed, thin or thick crust. Baked dishes, subs, stromboli, wings, wraps. $$ FB to L D Daily
SOUTHSIDE + TINSELTOWN
ALHAMBRA THEATRE & DINING, 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambrajax.com. Open 50 years. Executive Chef DeJuan Roy’s themed menus. Reservations. $$ FB D Tu-Su EUROPEAN STREET CAFÉ, 5500 Beach Blvd., 398-1717. SEE RIVERSIDE. LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 3611 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S., 641-6499. 4479 Deerwood Lake Pkwy., 425-4060. F SEE ORANGE PARK. MARIANAS GRINDS, 11380 Beach Blvd., Ste. 10, 206-612-6596. Pacific Islander fare, chamorro culture. Soups, stews, fitada, beef oxtail, katden pika; empanadas, lumpia, chicken relaguen, BBQ-style ribs, chicken. $$ TO B L D Tu-Su MOXIE KITCHEN + COCKTAILS, 4972 Big Island Dr., 998-9744. 2016 Best of Jax Winner. Chef Tom Gray’s locally sourced contemporary American menu has starters—deviled farm eggs, chicken livers; favorites— chicken & waffles, Dr Pepper-glazed beef short ribs. Seared scallops, handmade gnocchi. Inventive cocktails, patio dining. HH daily. $$ FB K Su Br, L M-Sa; D Nightly
ST. AUGUSTINE
Things in Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia are a little different than they are in other parts of the country. For example, we’re home too some of the most desirable vacation destinations on the planet. Every month, Folio Weekly’s Getting Away Without Going Away features help you take advantage of your latitude by showcasing some of the area’s best options for the kind of easy-on-the-schedule, easy-onthe-checkbook getaway that redefines the term “staycation.” Let us help you rest and relax like a tourist without ever leaving your neck of the woods.
Anastasia Diner
BREAKFAST ALL DAY 1770 A1A S. | 904-461-0969 How about a traditional Northeast diner with a southern flair? That’s Anastasia Diner, new to the boulevard for local family-owned and sourced dishes, including from-scratch handmade breakfasts and lunches (sauces, too). Try our salmon sausage, homemade biscuits and gravy or maybe even a FISH reuben. Open 7:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. every day!
Old City Mkt.
BURGERS & GRINDERS 604 Anastasia Blvd. | 904-429-9211 St. Augustine’s new casual, locallyand ethically-sourced restaurant for handmade, grass-fed burgers and grinders. Build your own burgers layered with fresh cheeses, veggies and sauces, or try our hot grinders—homemade for a exciting flavor mix, like the Cordova or Armada. Customers love our hand-cut, corn-dusted fries!
Ichiban Buffet
SUSHI • HIBACHI • GRILL 2185 US-1 S. | 904-797-9918 Try the largest all-you-can-eat Chinese and Japanese buffet in Northeast Florida. Load up on shrimp, steak, hibachi grill, crab legs, pork loin, oysters, sushi and more! Open everyday til 3:30 p.m. for lunch ($9 or less) and til 9:30 or 10 p.m. for dinner ($11 or less). The most affordable banquet around!
Zaba’s Bistro
COFFEE & MORE 701 A1A Beach Blvd. | 904-770-2976 St. Augustine’s favorite beach breakfast bistro—the only casual cafe’ for breakfast all day. Right at the beach entrance of A1A and Street A. Try our yummy breakfast bowls with homemade sausage gravy, spiced just right ... a local favorite!
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DINING DIRECTORY MSHACK, 10281 Midtown Pkwy., 642-5000. SEE BEACHES. OVINTE, 10208 Buckhead Branch Dr., 900-7730, ovintecom. Italy, Spain, Mediterranean. Small plates, tapas, charcuterie: ceviche fresco, pappardelle bolognese, lobster ravioli. 240-bottle/wines, 75/glass; craft spirits. $$ FB R, Su; D Nightly
SPRINGFIELD + NORTHSIDE
ANDY’S GRILL, 1810 W. Beaver St., 354-2821, jaxfarmersmarket.com. Inside Jax Farmers Market. Local,
regional, international produce. Breakfast, sandwiches. $ B L D M-Sa LARRY’S GIANT SUBS, 12001 Lem Turner Rd., 764-9999. SEE ORANGE PARK. UPTOWN KITCHEN & BAR, 1303 Main St. N., 355-0734, uptownmarketjax.com. Bite Club certified. Fresh fare, innovative menus, farm-to-table selections, daily specials. $$ BW TO B L Daily
CHEFFED-UP
Chef Bill FACEPLANTS on the pay wall
CHEFFED-UP
MONEY
HUNGRY
THESE DAYS LIKE MOST PEOPLE I AM addicted to the internet. What I crave the most are the food websites. I guess I’m kinda predictable. Of the magazines, blogs, and old-time newspapers, I have become attached to a few. Each site is constantly soliciting you to sign up for their newsletters or updates. They’re not doing this because they like you (they obviously like me more) but to make money from advertisers. And I’m at peace with this. I am not at peace with the New York Times! Actually, I’m thoroughly disgusted with those Cretans. And it’s not their editorial content. I’ve been a loyal fan of their food columns and website for years. Believe me, the site is as riddled with advertisements as any. That is the trade-off; I, the devoted, hungry reader, endure the maddening onslaught of advertisements to view content for free. This was a fair deal until now. These money-grubbing villains now require a monthly fee to view their website. The audacity! They can keep their snooty-tooty New York attitude. I am over them. There are plenty of other fish in the sea. Goodbye and good riddance! Moving on to my main point. It’s hotter than the hinges of hell outside and I’m craving Cuban food, specifically Ropa vieja. Why? Because I feel like my body is braising as I mow the lawn, much like the flank steak in this iconic Cuban delight. The difference is that Ropa vieja smells way better than I do when it’s finished. Like any successful braise, the secret is to take your time and build it in steps. It takes discipline to achieve complexity. Don’t forget to keep the temperature low. I was just reading a fascinating article on a FREE website about the molecular breakdown of proteins at different temperatures. Low and slow is definitely the way to Chef Up a braise. Next time you’re craving something Cuban, give this a go. 26 | FOLIOWEEKLY.com | JULY 19-25, 2017
CHEF BILL’S ROPA VIEJA
Ingredients • 12 oz. bacon, small dice • 2 flank steak • 2 onions, julienne • 4 garlic cloves, smashed • 7 oz. tomato paste • 2 tbsp. cumin • 1 cup white wine • 32 oz. beef stock • 2 14-oz. cans diced tomatoes • 1 tbsp. red wine vinegar • 2 green bell peppers, julienne • 2 red bell peppers, julienne • 2 cups green olives with pimentos, sliced • 2 onions, julienne • S&P to taste Directions 1. Season flank steak with S&P. Render the • bacon and remove and reserve. Sear the • flank steak on sides, remove and reserve. 2. Lower heat and sweat the onions, add • the garlic, and cumin. Add the tomato • paste and caramelize. 3. Deglaze the pan with white wine, • reduce and add the beef stock and the • vinegar. Return the bacon and the • flank steak to the pan along with half • of the tomatoes. 4. Cover with plastic and foil and place • in a 325˚ oven for 1 ½-2 hours or until • the meat is pull-apart tender. 5. Remove the steak and shred. Add the • remaining tomatoes to the liquid, bring • to a simmer and skim the excess fat. • Adjust the consistency and seasoning • of the liquid. Return the beef. 6. For service, sauté the peppers and the • onions, season. Top the steak with • onion/pepper mix and the olives. Until we cook again,
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CANINES & CRUSTACEANS BASEBALL PACK NIGHT • SaltyPaws and Kamp K9 hold a pack night, 6-9 p.m. July 19 at Bragan Field, 301 Randolph Blvd., Downtown, 372-9433 (SaltyPaws), with access to a pawty deck and group seating. $8; reserve space at eventbrite.com. Dogs admitted free. Game starts 7:05 p.m. WILD WONDERS • The hands-on nature program, with stories and interaction with small mammals and reptiles, for ages 5-12, is 2:30 p.m. July 19 at Mandarin Branch Library, 3330 Kori Rd., 262-5201. The program is also held 3 p.m. July 21 at West Branch Library, 1425 Chaffee Rd. S., 693-1448, jaxpubliclibrary.org.
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PIPPA MEET PIPPA:
The closest I’ve ever come to a hedgehog was when one was nesting under a small bush beneath my front window. Recently, however, I took a chance and began an unlikely friendship with a pocket pet. I’m happy to report that not once did Pippa flex her quills. I taught her that lowrider hounds can be friendly, and she taught me that some of the softest of hearts lie underneath a prickly surface.
IN HER WORDS: Some may call me a drifter, but I prefer the term well-traveled. In my few short years, I’ve toured the state, but never found such joy as I have in Jacksonville. Maybe one day I could be a guide for the Florida Tourism Council; in the meantime, I’ll stay nestled inside my little wooden house, living the high life with my human, and eating quality cat food mixed with meal worms and crickets—the staple hedgie diet. My vet thinks I’m a little chunky for middle age, but I say I’m just easy to see. Still, I want to be the healthiest me I can be, so I spend my evenings running on the critter wheel and some days rolling in my exercise ball. It’s like being in a giant bubble—you just run and it comes with you! If I fall, I can’t hurt myself, but maneuvering around obstacles can be a bit challenging. Sometimes, when no one’s watching, I pretend I’m a ninja warrior and try to escape. It worked once, but I usually don’t have enough oomph, so I end up cuddling atop a warm T-shirt and dreaming about training like a warrior instead.
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FIVE THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT PIPPA: • She looks happiest snuggling under her • • human’s clothes. • She finds comfort in rearranging her • habitat; moving her food bowl and • pushing her bedding maximizes a sense • of well-being in her own space. • She loves mealworms. • She gets a bath about once a month— • she doesn’t necessarily enjoy it, but she • deals with it for the warm towel • snuggle afterward. • She gets a kick out of puffing her quills • to scare her human friends—don’t • worry, though, she’s not a threat, just a • little standoffish around new people. THESE LITTLE CREATURES MAKE TERRIFIC companions when housed and fed properly. But hedgehogs are not meant for everyone. Before bringing a hedgehog home, there are several things to know. Though these spiky pets are small, they need plenty of room to run and explore. They’re nocturnal, so they’re naturally going to snooze all day, which makes them great for someone who loves the nightlife. Hedgehogs are virtually odor-free, which is a plus, and have a quiet, calm personality … unless they’re scared. When frightened, they roll into a ball for protection; a happy hedgehog, though, seldom rolls into a ball. Hedgehogs do prefer to live alone, but they can form strong bonds with the right human friend. Davi mail@folioweekly.com ____________________________________ Davi the dachshund doesn’t mind a few prickles, so long as they don’t stick in his craw.
LIKE THE GOOD ENVIRONMENTALISTS all FW’s beloved readers most definitely are, you probably know not all reptiles make good pets and to never, ever release a pet into the wild. So what to do when your kid decides they have to get a lizard? Sure, crushing their dreams can be fun, but there’s always adulthood for that. Your neighborhood pet store has the answer: green anoles. They’re cheap, native, easy to care for, and totes adorbs. Just make sure it’s not an invasive Cuban green anole.
STICKING WITH YOU • Greetings, mortals. I’m a young cat with a sweet side; in fact, my coat looks just like a creamsicle. Did you know Sabado is Spanish for Saturday? I’d love to hang out while you enjoy Saturday afternoon popsicles. So bring me home today! Visit jaxhumane.org/adopt to learn all about the adoption process and how to take me home. MEET YOUR DOG TRAINER • Get to know a Dog Trainer at a free 15-minute consultation, 2-2:30 p.m. July 19 at Petco, 430 CBL Dr., St. Augustine, 824-8520, petco. com. Learn about Positive Dog Training philosophy and customized behavior solutions. A Stay Workshop is 1:30 p.m. July 20. ZOOFARI OUTREACH • Young scientists, 5-12, get a close-up view of live animals and animal artifacts from Jacksonville Zoo, 2:30 p.m. July 20 at Southeast Regional Library, 10599 Deerwood Park Blvd., Southside, 996-0325, jaxpubliclibrary.org. TREAT TASTING • Bring your pet and sample free treats, 5-7 p.m. July 21 at PetSmart, 356 Monument Rd., Regency, 724-4600; 3-5 p.m. July 21 at 1919 Wells Rd., Orange Park, 579-2362; 2-4 p.m. July 22 at 13141 City Station Dr., Ste. 1, Northside, 696-0289, petsmart.com.
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HIGH HARMONY • Hello pals, my name is Julio. Just like harmony, I go great with everything–I have black and white fur. I am 2 years old and I’d love to ride along with you. I’ll even sing along with your favorite melody! Come see me at 8464 Beach Blvd. tonight. Jax Humane Society is open 7 days a week. KATZ 4 KEEPS ADOPTION DAYS • 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 22 and 23, and every Sat. and Sun. at 935B A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach, 834-3223, katz4keeps.org. MEET THE CRITTERS • Meet critters with scales, tails and other traits, 1-3 p.m. July 22 at Petco, 950 Marsh Landing Pkwy., Jax Beach, 273-0964, petco.com. THERE’S A SOLUTION FOR THAT? • No stain too big, no flea too small! Solutions for your pet’s most challenging issues discussed 2-4 p.m. July 22 at PetSmart, 1779 U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine, 495-0785, petsmart.com. EPIC ANIMAL CAMP • Half-day camp for ages 7-12 is 9 a.m.-1 p.m. July 24-28 at Southside Baptist Church, 1435 Atlantic Blvd., San Marco, 274-1177, epicanimals.org. Fee $35. Arts & crafts, painting pet portraits, games and visits from real EPIC animals teach how to understand, interact with, and care for animals. Daily snack. Sponsored by Friends of Jacksonville Animals, EPIC Outreach. SIT & DOWN WORKSHOP • The workshop, 4-5 p.m. July 29 at Petco, 11111 San Jose Blvd., Mandarin, 2545715, petco.com, is an introduction to basic foundation behaviors. Learn how to apply the methodology to teach your dog to sit and lie down. PET ADOPTION • 60+ cats and kittens, 40+ dogs and puppies need homes; Wags & Whiskers Pet Rescue, 1967 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, 797-1913, 797-6039, petrescue.org. All are spayed/neutered and up-to-date on shots. ____________________________________________
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ARIES (March 21-April 19): The Greek word philokalia translates as the “love of the beautiful, the exalted, the excellent.” Make it your keyword for the next three weeks, a theme kept at the forefront of awareness everywhere you go. Think before you say yes. To commit to being relentlessly in quest of the sublime is a demanding job. Are you truly prepared to adjust to the poignant sweetness that may stream into your life? TAURUS (April 20-May 20): It’s a good time to strengthen fundamentals and stabilize foundation. Devote your finest intelligence and grittiest determination to this. Draw deeply from your roots. Tap into the mother lode of inspiration that never fails. Nurture the web of life nurturing you. The cosmos offers lots of help and inspiration when you attend to these practical and sacred matters. Best-case scenario: You bolster personal power for months. GEMINI (May 21-June 20): Two talking porcupines are enjoying an erotic tryst in a cactus garden. It’s a prickly experience, but that’s how they like it. “I always get horny when things get thorny,” says one. In the rose garden next door, two unicorns with crowns of thorns snuggle and nuzzle as they get acupuncture from a swarm of helpful hornets. One unicorn murmurs, “This is the sharpest pleasure I’ve ever known.” The moral of the far-out fables? Ready to gamble on a cagey, exuberant ramble through brambles? Curious about the healing that may occur if you explore edgy frontiers of gusto? CANCER (June 21-July 22): In four weeks, you’ll be enjoying a modest but hearty feeling of accomplishment—on one condition: Do not get diverted by a temptation to achieve trivial successes. In other words, focus on one or two big projects, not lots of small ones. What are “big projects”? Taming your fears; delivering a delicate message freeing you from an onerous burden; clarifying your relationship with work; and improving the ability to have money you need. LEO (July 23-Aug. 22): Spain’s most revered mystic poet was St. John of the Cross (1542-’91). He went through a hard time at age 35, when he was kidnapped by a rival religious sect and imprisoned in a cramped cell. Sometimes he got scraps of bread and dried fish, but he almost starved to death. After 10 months, he escaped and made it to a convent and sanctuary. For his first meal, the nuns served warm pears with cinnamon. You’ll soon be celebrating your version of a jailbreak. Less drastic and more metaphorical than St. John’s, but still notable. Enjoy a ritual meal of warm pears with cinnamon. VIRGO (Aug. 23-Sept. 22): “I’m very attracted to things that I can’t define,” says Belgian fashion designer Raf Simons. Adopt that attitude. You’re entering the Season of Generous Mystery. It’s a time to generate good fortune by being eager to get your expectations overturned and your mind blown. Transformative opportunities coalesce as you simmer in the influence of enigmas and anomalies. Think of what poet Rainer Maria Rilke said: “I want to beg you to be patient toward all that’s unsolved in your heart and to try to love the questions themselves.” LIBRA (Sept. 23-Oct. 22): Here’s a list of mantras from which to draw strength, designed to put you in a proper alignment to take maximum advantage of current cosmic rhythms. For the next three weeks, say them
periodically during the day. 1. “I want to give the gifts I like to give rather than gifts I’m supposed to give.” 2. “If I can’t do things with excellence and integrity, I won’t do them at all.” 3. “I intend to run on the fuel of my own deepest zeal, not on someone else’s passions.” 4. “My joy comes as much from doing my beautiful best as from pleasing others.” SCORPIO (Oct. 23-Nov. 21): The world will never fully know or appreciate the nature of your heroic journey. Even those who love you most will only ever understand part of your epic quest to be your best self. It’s important to be generous; give yourself credit for all you’ve accomplished up to now and will accomplish later. Marvel at the majesty and miracle of the life you’ve created. Celebrate struggles you’ve weathered and liberations you’ve initiated. Shout “Glory hallelujah!” as you acknowledge your persistence and resourcefulness. The weeks ahead are a great time to do this tricky but fun work. SAGITTARIUS (Nov. 22-Dec. 21): I suspect you may have drug-like effects on folks in the weeks ahead. At various times, your impact could resemble cognac, magic mushrooms and Ecstasy—or all three simultaneously. What will you do with all the power to kill pain, alter moods and expand minds? Get people excited about what you’re excited about; call on them to help you bring your dreams to a higher stage of development. Round up the support you need to transform any status quo that’s boring or unproductive. CAPRICORN (Dec. 22-Jan. 19): “Everything that irritates us about others can lead us to an understanding of ourselves,” said psychologist Carl Jung. What the hell did that meddling, self-important knowit-all mean? Oops. Sorry to sound annoyed. My cranky reaction may mean I’m defensive about the possibility that I’m sometimes a bit preachy. Maybe I don’t like an authority figure wagging his finger in my face because I’m suspicious of my own tendency to do so. Hmmm. Should I refrain from giving advice? Guess not. Heed: Monitor people and situations that irritate. They serve as mirrors. They’ll show you unripe aspects of you that may need adjustment or healing. AQUARIUS (Jan. 20-Feb. 18): A source of tough and tender inspiration seems to be losing some of its signature potency. It’s served you well. It’s given many gifts, some difficult, some full of grace. You’ll benefit from transforming your relationship with its influence. As you might imagine, this pivotal moment is best navigated with a clean, fresh, open attitude. Thoroughly wash your own brain—not begrudgingly, but with gleeful determination. For even better results, wash your heart, too. PISCES (Feb. 19-March 20): A “power animal” is a creature selected as a symbolic ally by a person who hopes to imitate or resonate with its strengths. The salmon or hare might be good choices if you seek to stimulate fertility, for example. If you aspire to cultivate elegant wildness, choose an eagle or horse. For your use in the coming months, I propose a variation on this theme: “power fruit.” From now until at least May 2018, your power fruit should be the ripe strawberry. This will be a time when you’ll be naturally sweet, not artificially so; you’ll be juicy, but not dripping all over everything; you’ll be compact and concentrated, not bloated and bursting at the seams; and you should be plucked by hand, never mechanically. Rob Brezsny freewillastrology@freewillastrology.com
NEWS OF THE WEIRD INSULT TO INJURY
It was dark in the wee hours of June 30 in Jacksonville, and Cedric Jelks, 38, probably never saw the loaded gun on the driver’s seat of his car as he got in, but he certainly felt it after the gun went off, wounding his manhood. When police investigating the report of a gunshot wound arrived at the hospital where Jelks had been taken, they added possible firearms charges to his pain after discovering Jelks had a prior conviction for cocaine possession.
OH, CANADA
What could go wrong? Canadian company Bad Axe Throwing announced in June it’s bringing its unusual entertainment concept to Denver. It’s “like darts, but on steroids,” says founder Mario Zelaya. Customers provide their own food and beer and learn how to throw axes at targets. “We’ll be bringing along the competitive league side as well. That means that folks in Denver can sign up ... and compete at a global level,” Zelaya said.
GET A GRIP
Did you say french fries or FRESH fries? Eiram Chanel Amir Dixson, 25, made a point of ordering fresh french fries at a Coon Rapids, Minnesota, Wendy’s drive-thru in May. When the exchange between the dissatisfied Dixson and a Wendy’s worker escalated, the employee threw a soda at Dixson, and Dixson fired back by spraying Mace through the drive-thru window. Police charged Dixson with one count of using tear gas to immobilize.
THAT’S GOOD EATIN’
Rachel Borch, 21, of Hope, Maine, was out for a run in June when a raccoon attacked her. Thinking quickly, Borch grabbed the animal and, despite being bitten, ran to a puddle on the trail and held its head underwater until it drowned. Borch’s father retrieved the dead raccoon and delivered it for rabies testing in a Taste of the Wild dog food bag.
WHY NOT?
A driver in Zhenjiang, China, took drivethru service to the next level on June 10 when he carefully pulled his tiny car through the front doors of a convenience
store, requested a bag of potato chips and a bottle of yogurt, paid for his purchase and reversed through the doors with the cashier’s guidance. Surveillance video shows the cashier waving and saluting as the car pulls away. He posited that the driver might have been avoiding getting out of his car in the rain.
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POOR UNFORTUNATE SOULS
A restaurant owner near Florence, Italy, was ordered to pay 2,000 euros in fines in June after judges in Italy’s highest court declared it illegal to keep lobsters on ice in restaurants because it causes them undue suffering. “The suffering caused by detaining the animals while they wait to be cooked cannot be justified,” the judges ruled.
BUT ’ER’S THE QUEEN!
In a fit of law abidance, a resident of Yorkshire, England, called that country’s emergency phone number to report Queen Elizabeth II was not wearing her seatbelt as she departed the Palace of Westminster on June 21 after delivering her traditional speech at the State Opening of Parliament. Police warned that the 999 system is meant to be used only for emergencies.
BEE THOUGHTFUL
Mike Tingley of Grand Blanc Township, Michigan, burned his garage to the ground on July 3 when he used smoke bombs to try to rid the structure of a bees’ nest. When firefighters from three townships arrived, fireworks stored in the garage were shooting into the sky. “We really weren’t going to celebrate the Fourth of July so much,” Tingley said. His home, which was not attached to the garage, was not damaged.
EDGAR ALLEN POE WOULD’VE LOVED THIS
Jerry Lynn of Ross, Pennsylvania, is continually haunted by the result of a minor mishap 13 years ago while drilling a hole in the wall of his living room. During his project, an alarm clock fell through the hole and to the floor behind the wall. Since then, the alarm sounds dutifully at 7:10 p.m. (standard time) every day. WeirdNewsTips@amuniversal.com
Parents’ Day is July 23! And you don’t know a single solitary soul with whom you can become a parent. Folio Weekly’s editorial staff is getting mighty weary of trying to hook you up with a true love – you’re on your own this week. So, again, read these messages or send yours in! You know the drill: Go to folioweekly.com/i-saw-u.html and do this: One: Write a five-word headline so the person recognizes the moment y’all shared. Two: Describe the person, like, “You: Solo, with two ice cream cones, one dripping all over your hand clear down to your elbow.” Three: Describe yourself, like, “Me: Obviously in need of rocky road ice cream.” Four: Describe the moment, like, “ISU unable to see that I could take your pain away and capture your heart.” Five: Meet, fall in love, reserve a malt shop.* No names, emails, websites, etc. And fer chrissake, it’s 40 words or fewer. Get a love life with Folio Weekly ISUs! LONG DISTANCE LOVE You: Squirrel, picked me up at airport with flowers. Me: Rooster, bursting with joy inside. We hugged; our love story began. Will you hold my hand until the end of our days? When: July 12, 2016. Where: JIA. #1661-0712 SELF CHECKOUT WALMART FRUIT COVE You: Wearing cute little sundress, picking up a few things for the family and dog. Me: Trying to make small talk but not so much you’d think I’m flirting in the grocery store. When: June 23. Where: Fruit Cove Walmart. #1660-0712 SPACE GALLERY ARTIST ISU at Dos Gatos on a Monday night. Bought you drinks; you showed me your studio. You wore a little black printed dress; I wore a blank shirt. We went on the roof. Let’s hang again? When: June 26. Where: Dos Gatos. #1659-0705 YOU PAINT MY WORLD BEAUTIFUL You: Tall, handsome, stark blue eyes, witty sense of humor. Me: Smiling green-eyed brunette whose heart skips a beat every time you look my way. ISU at hardware store; been crazy for you ever since. When: February 2014. Where: Neptune Beach. #1658-0628 CAR WASH SUPER-CUTIE You: Sweet, polite girl cleaning grey Honda Civic. Sharing vacuum not romantic; can’t get u off my mind. Me: Average sweaty guy, blue Infinity g37. Too sweaty, shy to flirt; we felt something. Meet for coffee, dinner? When: June 10. Where: Mayport Rd. Car Wash. #1656-0621 HAKUBA21, BRENNA, MARROW SHEWOLF Five years since we saw each other. You had your own style. Loved feathers in your hair. We were close once; you slipped away. Love to see your face, hold your hand once more. Pretty please. When: 2011. Where: Menendez High School, St. Augustine. #1655-0621 THE COMMODORES GREAT CLOSING ACT You: There with daughter; live in PVB, go to town occasionally. We chatted, danced, laughed; didn’t exchange info. I’m named after a state; live in historic district. The ditch isn’t an issue. Your turn. When: May 28. Where: Jax Jazz Fest. #1654-0614 DOOR GUY CALLED YOU UGLY!? Murder Junkies: second most interesting on Thursday. First: Vivacious artist of hair and canvas; enthralling beauty a precursor to her intriguing character. Blessed with two hugs, but no name. Trying to earn that. When: June 8. Where: Nighthawks. #1653-0614
STROLLING, HUMMING BLONDE U: Very-welldressed blonde, glasses, long white skirt, hair in garland; went a favorite place, Kookaburra, late Wed. afternoon. Me: Tall, dark eyes & hair, green fishing shirt, left T-Mobile, got in blue Altima. Let’s grab coffee! When: June 7. Where: Kookaburra, U.S. 1 S., St. Augustine. #1652-0614 I SAW U READING I SAW U! I asked you if the guy you were with was your boyfriend. You said, “No. Just a friend.” Let’s go grab some craft brew! When: April 26. Where: Aardwolf San Marco. #1651-0510 HUGGED TWICE One year ago; never forget. Best decision ever. Always love everything about you; hot body by mine. Let’s take it to the tube top the rest of our lives. Weally sewious. You ask, I’d say yes. Always a pleasure Mr. ... When: May 2016. Where: 5 Points. #1650-0503 BARTENDER WANNABE TEACHER You wanted to impact young minds as a teacher. I suggested fixing shattered wrists as a doctor. On second thought, how about making a huge impact as my date? I was the only guy at brunch bar. When: March 25. Where: Best Brunch, I-295 & 9A. #1649-0405 “IRISH LASS” USHER You: blonde, blue-eyed, Kelly green dress. Me: tall, shy, warm-up band member. On rehearsal break, we SU two in balcony, raced up. We shared a bottle of fake Crown (I lied). I’ll find you, love you forever. When: Unsure. Where: Florida Theatre. #1648-0322 ENC-1102 LOVE You: German nose; matched mine. Brown eyes entranced me. Me: Awkward, yellow-haired female. Someone took your seat; you sat beside me. We watched “The Room.” Best time I ever had. May I hold your hand forever? When: March 2015. Where: FSCJ. #1647-0315 I HELD THE DOOR You: Beautiful blonde , sundress, exiting as I entered. Me: Beard, tie; stopped, stared. We locked eyes; you were going out to your Charger. I’d like to hold the door for you again in the future. When: Feb. 27. Where: Firehouse. #1646-0315 SEXY ITALIAN IN PRIMELENDING SHIRT You were funny (sarcastic), had sexy voice, and you were wearing all black. Hands down the most amazing man I’ve ever met. I love you always. When: Feb. 25. Where: Downtown. #1645-0301 BROWN HAIR, SITTING BEHIND ME You: Curly brown hair. Shared some laughs and a DUI. Me: Floral dress, great jokes. Thought we shared a moment; you were called back too soon. Hope to see you March 7th, same spot, 4:15 p.m. When: Feb. 2. Where: Ocean Street. #1644-0208
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“Within that segment of the nation’s population, there remains a hearty percentage STANDING BEHIND DONALD TRUMP, who will do so in the face of self-interest, patriotism and facts.” PERHAPS DEMOCRATS NEED THE ROCK ON stage sporting red-white-and-blue Spandex, with fireworks shooting out his ass and a country-rap version of “The Star Spangled Banner” blasting from 50-foot-tall speakers at the Arena, while he body-slams a pasty Russian (Ivan, with an impotent tactical nuclear weapon stuffed in his pants, because he’s not really packing). The Rock wins (because he’s awesome, and so is America), and he’s bright enough to delegate responsibilities to people who know how to govern. Hillary Clinton called them “deplorables,” and some talking heads argue that she lost the election because she insulted millions of people with one word: folks who were hurting and feeling disenfranchised, people who watched the American Dream melt around them like bewildered polar bears on an ice floe in August, discontent and stranded on a tiny piece of their former world. Within that segment of the nation’s population, there remains a hearty percentage standing behind Donald Trump, who will do so in spite of their self-interest, patriotism and facts. They are loyal in the way that rabid fans remain loyal to a losing team, with painted faces and curses screamed toward an enemy they cannot smash, a battle vicarious and sad because it’s the only one they can see themselves fighting. The frustrated fan, like a loyal Trump supporter, forgets that the people on the field are making money, while he sits in the stands spending hard-earned dollars on over-priced beer and heartache and wearing an over-priced jersey that marks him a fool in most of the nation. (Ahem, Jaguars.) There are Trump voters who hoped he would stimulate the economy, and voted for him because of that. There are others who voted for him solely because he would nominate a Supreme Court justice willing to overturn Roe v. Wade. Many conservatives despised Hillary Clinton because she’s in favor of tax increases on the wealthy, and felt that Trump might offer needed relief for small-business owners. They voted for him because they thought he would keep his promise to “drain the swamp.” Some believed he would make healthcare better and more affordable. Those voters are reachable. They are not deplorables. I recently had a friendly debate with a Trump fan over a cold beer in Riverside. He, like many of the president’s supporters, simply does not believe facts to be facts. From climate change to the Russia investigation, he refuses to listen to the experts we rely on to convey the truth. The scientists are wrong. The entire intelligence community is misleading the American public, and Trump tells it like it is. De·plor·able (adjective): Deserving censure or contempt (Webster) Consider recent polls; deplorables exist, and pretending they don’t won’t make them change their minds or go away quietly. Here are some interesting numbers … there’s a common theme.
NPR POLL • Country headed in the right direction: • 31 percent QUINNIPIAC POLL • Trump is honest: 33 percent • Shares their values: 32 percent • Do not trust the media to tell the truth • about important issues: 31 percent • Reject evolution entirely: 33 percent GALLUP • Do not favor stronger environmental • regulations: 31 percent PEW • Build a wall with Mexico: 35 percent • Believe Mexico will pay for it: 30 percent • Oppose gay marriage: 32 percent NBC POLL • Firing FBI Director James Comey was • appropriate: 38 percent What’s a Democrat to do? In the face of these boring statistics, one thing should be clear: We need a better team. Without talent, we are finished. We must entertain. (“I AM America,” says The Rock.) We must organize, starting with our local city council representatives, and pestering up the food chain. Our elected officials tend to like staying employed, yet often forget who they work for. We, the people, need to remind them. If 30 percent of the country is nuts, then we are still mostly sane, so that’s good news. We’ve got to have a message. “Make America Great Again” is far more compelling than “I’m with Her.” Theatrics work. Consider the Democratic Congressman from Virginia who crushed an ambulance in a one-take advertisement that went viral. After all, a reality television host is our president. Democrats must show the world that there is substance behind the show. We are the people who invented rock ’n’ roll. Our team defeated Hitler and we were much more than that, for we were a nation, a people who fought and died together. We are better than Trump. We are more than a team, for we are a nation of 320 million souls, and despite our shortcomings, we are Americans. We are immigrants, refugees, creators and entrepreneurs who change the world. We are the people of free speech, freedom of worship, and freedom itself, and our fathers are Jefferson, Madison, Washington, Locke and Rousseau. We are democrats, and revolution is in us. There is no contest between a nation and a mere team. Sean T. Smith mail@folioweekly.com _____________________________________ Smith is the local author of the Wrath trilogy, Tears of Abraham and other thrillers.
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