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Canary In The Coalmine • 10 Years Of Art Walk • Movember • Veg Fest • Jax Symphony Orchestra free monthly guide to entertainment & more | november 2013 | eujacksonville.com 2 NOVEMBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly contents NOVEMBER 2013

page 24 nadine turk’s cancer portraits features page 25 10 years of art walk pages 4-8 canary in the coalmine page 27 theatre events page 9 north acoustic fest page 27 swamp radio page 10 robbie freeman page 11 chillakaya1 music page 12 jacksonville symphony orchestra page 29 stay tuned / sound check page 13 damian lahey on the web page 30-35 music events www.eujacksonville.com life + stuff on screen page 14 family events page 36 movies page 18 eco events page 37 bettie page documentary page 18 on the river eu staff page 38 view from the couch page 25 movember publisher William C. Henley dish on the cover managing director page 16 veg fest Shelley Henley page 17 jacksonville farmers market Local band Canary and the creative director page 20 dish update Coalmine, photographed by Fran Rachel Best Henley page 22 what’s brewing: hallowivingmas Ruchalski. See pages 4 through copy editors 8 for their story & take on the Bonnie Thomas Erin Thursby art + music scene. Kellie Abrahamson page 19 arboretum’s 5th anniversary page 23 art events music editor food editor Kellie Abrahamson Erin Thursby

contributing photographers Richard Abrahamson Fran Ruchalski

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Faith Bennett Morgan Henley Shannon Blankinship Dick Kerekes Jon Bosworth Heather Lovejoy Aline Clement Liza Mitchell Adelaide Corey-Disch Joanelle Mulrain Jack Diablo Nathaniel Price Katie Gile Anna Rabhan Rick Grant Richard David Smith III Regina Heffington Madeleine Wagner

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eujacksonville.com | NOVEMBER 2013 3 CANARY IN THE COALMINE A Breath of Fresh Air to Jacksonville’s Music Landscape BY HEATHER LOVEJOY // photos by fran ruchalski

It felt like fate, that first meeting in 2010 between Wicker had been living in Johnson City, TN, and Pounds in Jacksonville. “I kept passing Sandy,” says Pounds, who was on a sort of quarter-life, soul-searching vaca- Jessica Pounds and Sandy Wicker. “I didn’t think tion. They exchanged introductions and before long sat down to play a few together. They were struck by how perfectly their voices harmonized. That’s rare enough, but here’s the weird part: They it was right to deny it,” says Wicker. It’s as simple figured out that Wicker was dating a bassist from Jacksonville who had been playing with Pounds. “I had seen pictures of Jessica but never met her,” Wicker remembers. “This is such a great story,” says guitarist Arvid Smith, leaning back far in his chair. He’s prob- and as complicated as that. “We clicked in a way ably heard it a dozen times but is obviously as charmed as ever. “I thought, ‘Somehow, that can’t be the end of the story,’ ” says Pounds. Back in Jacksonville, that was unusual,” Pounds recalls. Thus began the she called Wicker and said, “Move here and let’s start a band.” The concept of Canary in the Coalmine has always been based on harmonies. That, and songs journey they call Canary in the Coalmine. with a sense of eerie hopefulness, says Pounds. They played a few gigs as a duo before trying out several drummers and bass players. Smith, The six members of the Jacksonville-based Americana group, collectively called the Canar- a respected acoustic/electric/ guitar and sitar player, was the first to officially join. Pounds and ies, are gathered around a table on a Sunday morning. Joining Pounds and Wicker, the singers and Wicker met him during open mic sessions at The Loft in Riverside, but they thought of him as being for the band, are guitarist Arvid Smith, a longtime fixture of the Florida folk music circuit; out of their league. “Arvid was like a little celebrity to us,” Wicker says. “We thought, ‘There’s no way fiddler Philip Pan, better known as the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra’s concertmaster; upright he would want to play with us.’ ” bassist Pete Mosely, also of the pop-punk band and formerly of ; and drum- To their amazement, he was interested in their songs and later invited Pan to sit in on a local mer Eric Bailey, who has played in heavy metal and hardcore bands. set. Pan had been playing off and on in Smith’s established folk band, Tammerlin. Pounds and Wicker They appear to be an unlikely assembly of individuals, ranging in age from 20 to 63 and in musi- reacted similarly to Pan as they did to Smith: “Oooh, wow, the concertmaster.” When Philip was late cal background from classical to metal to country. Their easy, open-armed camaraderie, though, is for the set, they thought, “He’s the concertmaster. He’s never going to want to play with us.” But then immediately apparent. The bonds that seem to tie them are curious minds, laughter and a shared love of suddenly he was behind the band, “going off like Charlie Daniels,” recalls Pounds. authentic, thoughtful folk music. Mosely joined a little over a year ago, and until recently had been doing double duty in the band, The story starts after Pounds and Wicker crossed paths several times while visiting Asheville, adding percussion by thumping his bass and stomping his feet. Now, with drummer Bailey on board, N.C. They both grew up in Northeast Florida—Pounds in Baldwin and Wicker in Macclenny—but the band’s sound is more complete.

4 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly “I’m the new guy,” Bailey comments, “but there was never any tension or awkwardness walk- ing into this.” Indeed, the feeling at the table is relaxed, fun and friendly. There’s no single personality dominating the conversation, and there is a remarkable absence of cynicism and competition. RITZ JAZZ JAMM IN ASSOCIATION WITH “Music’s not really like a choice. I have to do it, so it’s great to do it with people you feel like are STREET SCHOLAR MUSIC GROUP family,” Pounds says. In spring 2014, the group plans to release its debut , which does not yet have a title but has already been recorded in New Orleans by producer and musician Matt Grondin at Parlor Studios. Gron- din has Northeast Florida ties, as his father was the late Jack Grondin of .38 Special and his mother is Judy Van Zant-Jenness, owner of and widow of ’s Ronnie Van Zant. After the album is released, the band hopes to hit the road touring in summer. They have played PRESENTS shows regionally already, but the summer tour would be their most extensive to date. Also, within the next couple of months, look for a music video produced by the local company TigerLily Media. The group has several shows scheduled, including the North Florida Acoustic Music Festival at the Flamingo Lakes RV Resort on Nov. 9 and the Harvest Festival at the University of North Florida on NORMAN Nov. 22. Check the band’s website, www.canaryinthecoalminemusic.com, for upcoming news and more show dates. CONNORS TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR The Jacksonville Music Scene: 40 Through the Eyes of the Canaries

WITH SPECIAL GUEST TOM 7 & 10 PM BROWNE Tickets: $25, VIP Tickets: $45 This travelingIncludes exhibition Meet was & made Greet possible with the by Artiststhe Exhibition researched, designed, and presented by James E. and Emily E. Clyburn Endowment for Ar- the Smithsonian’sSATURDAY, Anacostia Community Museum DECchives & History7, at South Carolina State University EVENTS DON’T MISS OUR FIRST OF THE MONTH EVENTS FIRST THURSDAY: SPOKEN WORD | 7PM | FREE FIRST FRIDAY: AMATEUR NIGHT | 7:30 PM | $6 NOV. 15 Amateur Night Semifinals | 7:30 pm | $8 NOV. 16 Sweetgrass Basket Demonstration and Workshop | 11 am- 2 pm Ann Caldwell & the Magnolia Singers in 3 pm | $16, includes museum entrance prior to concert

NOV. 19 Gallery Talk: ”Sapelo Island’s Hog Hammock” 10:30 am and 6 pm DEC. 6 Amateur Night FINALS | 7:30 pm | $10 DEC. 7 Jazz Jamm Norman Conners & Tom Browne | 7 & 10 pm | $25 Jessica Pounds DEC. 14 Christmas at the Ritz concert “I think a lot of times, we take our scene for granted,” says 28-year-old Pounds. Back around 1 pm 2006, the singer/ wanted to get out of Jacksonville—a sentiment not unusual among local Gullah Food Tasting and Book Signing | musicians and artists seeking larger, more welcoming audiences. As her musical direction shifted DEC. 28 Creative fabric workshop “Make and Take” | 11 am – 1 pm from alternative to Americana though, she came to appreciate northern Florida for its rural, down-to- earth side. Growing up in Baldwin, country and gospel music were what she heard the most. “Rather IN THE MUSEUM Exhibition: Word, Shout, : Lorenzo Dow Turner Connecting than trying to push away from that,” she says, “I started to embrace it and be more influenced by it.” Communities through Language. On Exhibit From Sept. 12 - Dec. 31, 2013 Jacksonville is a good base for making Americana music, as the culture “lends a certain level of au- MUSEUM HOURS AND COST: Tues-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, Adults- $6 Children, Students, and Seniors- $3 thenticity.” The city is also proving to be a good base while the band tries to extend its reach across the Southeast. There are obstacles, of course, and perhaps the biggest dilemma that faces bands FOR MORE INFORMATION: RITZ THEATRE AND MUSEUM | 829 N. DAVIS STJACKSONVILLE, FL here is the age-old struggle to get local people out to shows. Whether they enjoy it or not, musicians TEL 904.632.5555 or 904.807.2010 | WWW.RITZJACKSONVILLE.COM need to be more proactive and better skilled at promoting themselves.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 5 Note for note... cut for cut

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6 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly ally into playing popular music, and, especially during the past two years, his number of opportunities has steadily increased. He attributes that to the city’s growing music and film scene. He particularly appreciates that in Jacksonville, “the whole element of stripping down music has taken off.” By that, he is referring to the area’s predilection for organic styles of music like Americana, which celebrates musicianship and technical skills by encouraging performers to play instruments (as opposed to punching computer buttons). He does, however, understand people’s frustrations here. There’s an understanding in City that any night, any day, there’s something interesting to do and all you have to do is walk outside. “Here, I think there’s something to do, but you have to look for it. You have to seek it out,” he says. One place to look, he suggests, is The Elbow, a collection of venues at Ocean and Bay streets.

A rvid Smith There are few folk musicians in Jacksonville with careers as varied and extensive as Smith’s. He has played in too many bands to name, achieving the most success with Tam- merlin, a band that is still active. Turning 63 this month, the acoustic/electric/Dobro guitar and sitar player has been a well-known part of the regional music scene for decades. “It tends to be overlooked, but Florida has a rich heritage in folk music, and it’s a great bluegrass state,” he says. He points out that Bill Monroe, the grandfather of bluegrass music, used to play in Northeast Florida regularly. In Jacksonville, he has watched the music scene ebb and flow many times, and right now he feels “it’s in a good .” “[The scene] is better than it’s been for a long, long time,” he says, pointing to popular local groups like Grandpa’s Cough Medi- cine and Antique Animals as indicators. “I think it’s that positive spirit that gave [Canary in the Coalmine] the opportunity to hawk our wares.” He warns against bands getting complacent about promoting their music, though. “It’s called taking care of business,” he says. “There’s an illusion that it’s easier now [with Internet and social media,] but fundamentally, it’s not.”

San dy Wicker Wicker wasn’t swept off her feet by Jacksonville when she moved here a few years ago. The 21-year-old singer/songwriter is from Macclenny, but she had been living in Johnson City, Tenn., where she enjoyed a tight-knit and very supportive musical community. “It was a little frustrating at first,” she recalls about moving back to Northeast Florida. She was used to getting ample amounts of encouragement and praise, which didn’t happen at first in Jacksonville. “I realize now that maybe I didn’t deserve it, because I wasn’t that good,” she says, laughing. She and Pounds originally consid- Philip Pan ered moving to Knoxville, Tenn., where the Americana music scene is particularly strong, but Jack- As concertmaster for the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, Pan’s outlook is different from his sonville has turned out to be “a great city for growing.” These days, she’s much more comfortable Canary bandmates—but not as different as you might think. The 52-year-old violinist came to Jack- and has settled into a supportive niche community where she finds inspiration. “I wouldn’t want to sonville from to join the symphony in 1984 and has watched the organization mature leave now,” she says of Jacksonville. Events like After Dark during this year’s Jacksonville Jazz Festi- tremendously, which he feels is a good indicator of cultural growth. In 2007, he expanded profession- val, which had Downtown buzzing with activity, have helped her get excited about living here.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 7 P ete Mosely Jacksonville has a reputation as a “lazy town,” says Mosely, a 33-year-old bassist and pianist. Just as some modern kids haven’t learned how to play or occupy themselves because they are con- stantly stimulated by electronic media, adults can suffer from a similar sit-and-watch-TV syndrome. “You have to know what you’re looking for and how to find it, and you have to want to go out and find it,” he says. He points to the Riverside Arts Market as being a huge part of exposing local culture to more people. The idea of running off to New York City or Los Angeles never appealed to him, so when he was a member of the successful pop-punk band Yellowcard in the mid-2000s, he found himself wanting to return to his Jacksonville roots. Jaded by his experiences in the major-label music indus- try, he “played for his cat” for six years before being inspired by Canary in the Coalmine a little over a year ago. “Finding this band and joining it really kinda saved my life in terms of being an active musician again,” he says. With a nod to his bandmates, he adds, “It’s just an example of how Jack- sonville is a breeding ground for the unique and talented.” Eric Bailey At age 20, drummer Bailey has a fresh perspective on the music scene. Overall, he feels “hope- ful” about what Jacksonville has to offer. He’s been playing shows here for five years already, primar- ily in hardcore and metal bands, and is well aware that the city is notorious for having a negative at- titude that looms over the arts. He briefly thought of leaving, but saw Jacksonville in a new light after visiting a cousin in Nashville. “I realized I hadn’t given [Jacksonville] a fair shot,” he says. “I should exhaust all my opportunities here.” Nashville and other bigger cities are “giant ponds,” but a grow- ing city like Jacksonville may actually provide greater opportunity to hone his skills and distinguish himself as a musician. His musical future here is bright. In addition to having just joined Canary in the Coalmine, he plays with Mosely in the Tommy Harrison Group.

8 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly The North Florida Acoustic Music Festival Celebrating Florida’s (Folk) Songwriters

BY LIZA MITCHELL

lthough the term “folk music” dates from 1889, its origins Larry Mangum at Willfest Best A are immemorial, from as long as common people have strummed along to stories passed down in song. The International Folk Music Council’s definition allows that the term applies to music that, “has originated with an individual composer and has subsequently been absorbed into the unwritten, living tradition of a community.”

Families, fans and friends are encouraged to attend the event which will celebrate the region’s top acoustic musicians and honor the contributions of artist and environmentalist Dale Crider. “‘Diverse’ is the right word for it,” says Mangum. “We’ve got everything from contemporary folk artists to acts like Canary in the Coalmine and Flagship Romance. Lots of good people.” Performers at this year’s festival include Al Poindexter, Bob Patterson, Canary in the Coalmine, Charley Simmons, Cindy Bear, Dale Crider, Don Casper, David Russell, Flagship Romance, Florida State Bluegrass Band, Jackson Creek, Jamie DeFrates & Susan Brown, Jim Carrick, Julie Durden, Lis & Lon Williamson, Mike Shackelford & Steve Shanholtzer, Peyton Mangum Band, Red Afternoon, Scortino-Garfinkel Trio, Scott & Michelle Daziel and Stu Weaver. The festival will also pay tribute to the “environmental troubadour” Dale Crider. Mangum says it was important to honor Crider’s tireless conserva- tion efforts and commitment to writing music that celebrates Florida’s natural richness. These songs have helped bring attention to the plight of endangered wildlife, to habitats in rivers and other fragile aquatic ecosystems, and to the natural processes that support all life in Florida. Crider recently retired after 30 years with the Florida Game and Fresh Water Fish Commission. Over the years he served as a waterfowl biologist, then as an environmental and educational specialist. “He was a park ranger for years and years,” Magnum says of Crider. “It was his job to tell the stories to make people aware of conservation.” Naturally this happened when he enter- tained governors and various policy makers from Tallahassee to Washington. As a singer, biologist and former park ranger, Crider earned his stripes sharing stories about the value and importance of preserving Florida’s wildlife habitats. He has performed his songs in almost every state and in Argentina, Dale Crider performing at the 1972 Florida Folk Festival Paraguay, Canada, Australia and the Caribbean. He has performed on stage with Tom T. Hall, The Bellamy Brothers, Nitty Gritty Dirt Band, Gamble Rog- Early American folk revival music included the haunting melodies of ers, Will McLean, John Hartford and various other folk, country and bluegrass Woody Guthrie and the ballads of Pete Seeger, along with the often radical artists. Some of his songs have also made their ways into multiple documen- tunes of Josh White. Folk music festivals gained modern appeal in the late taries. 50s with gatherings like the Newport Folk Festival which launched Joan Baez. If you want to be the next Crider, or if you just have an acoustic song you The genre was popularized in the 60s by ; , Paul and Mary; think is worthy of recognition, submit it to the Songwriters Contest held Friday The New Christy Minstrels, and many others, as folk music’s stories became night. The contest will award four $100 first prizes in the categories Best Tra- increasingly attached to specific social causes. ditional Folk Song, Best Contemporary Folk Song, Best Funny Song, and Best The 3rd Annual North Florida Acoustic Music Festival, a celebration Young Songwriter (for songwriters 30 or younger). You must enter your con- of folk music and Floridian songwriters, will be held November 8th and 9th tact form indicating your song’s category early since the size of the contestant at Flamingo Lake RV Resort. “We always wanted this festival to come to pool will be constricted by the timing of live performances. Go to www.nffolk. Jacksonville, but we didn’t have the right venue...We were always meant to com/Contact.aspx, and good luck! be here,” says Larry Mangum, one of the event’s producers, noting that the If you’re not feeling competitive but still like to play, participate in the Flamingo Lake venue is a perfect accent to the festival’s mission. Contributing Open Mic Saturday afternoon. You can contact Open Mic host Wingo Johnson to this are the park’s ample amenities and relaxed beauty. The event will be at [email protected] for further information. spread among three outdoor stages (with capacious indoor areas in case of Tickets are available at the gates and online for $10 for each day. Children rain). A children’s area is nestled among the park’s lakeside cabins and rec- under 12 are free. This event is rain or shine. Come to Flamingo Lakes RV reation area. Although there will be external food vendors like Brucci’s mobile Resort at 3640 Newcomb Road Friday, November 8th from 7-10 pm for the pizzeria, Flamingo Lake also has the permanent Sunrise Café which offers a Songwriters Contest and Saturday, November 9th from 10 am-8 pm for perfor- wide menu including breakfast and full meals. mances, food and family fun. For more info go to www.nffolk.com/FolkFest.asp.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 9 Robbie Freeman BY FAITH BENNETT

Lyrically, Robbie Freeman isn’t exactly John Donne; he doesn’t really go the ostentatious route at all. He’s much more like Bukowski, keeping with short, simple and declarative lines. “All my songs are about, I guess, girlfriends, basically,” he admits and laughs. After a pause he continues, “Or they’re about relationships or friends of mine’s relationships. I guess all my songs now are about things I did when I was young and playing music and being with the ones you love.” Freeman has been touring exhaustively since 2008, although in different musical projects. He crossed the in a hardcore band and then with the bluegrassy Little High Little Low. He’s only been touring solo since June of last year. After a long tour with Little High Little Low he realized how much material he had written by himself. “It was all songs that I wrote and played, so I just released that under my name instead of coming up with something clever,” he says. His current style of music is deeply influenced by having lived in Gainesville and playing so many acoustic folk shows. “I started playing acoustic music because all my friends were kids and not very reliable. I wanted to start writing music and doing it all the time, so I did it by myself because I didn’t have to rely on anyone else to be there.” Freeman just released a new song called ‘Valrico’ mixed and recorded by Boys No Good’s Bob Presson. It is available for free streaming on Bandcamp at robbiefreeman.bandcamp.com. Due to his recent Kickstarter success, he plans to record and release more songs after he makes it back to Jacksonville. On November 30th Shantytown will host his homecoming show, and it should be a great time for all. Freeman will be playing with Joshua Tison and Evan Faulkner as well as sharing stories from the road. There will even be a potluck. Admission will be free but donations are welcome.

10 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly “Being from Old Road Parish on the island of Antigua, reggae music has always been a part of my life. We have Carnival, and it’s the Caribbean’s greatest summer festival,” he says. “All of our events, holidays and celebrations are all filled with amazing music and, of course, great food. But to me, reggae captures the energy, and I can bring it across in music with the island vibe.” Kemwa got his local start as the former vocalist and keyboard player for the band Eyes of Reg- gae in the early 2000s. After the group disbanded, Kemwa put together his own band. “That was the beginning of Chillakaya,” he says. Chillakaya1 features Jawren Walton on saxophone and keys and Evan Peterson on drums. Kemwa is currently touring with his band, as well as working to release an album with H&M Productions and Marcus Ratzenboeck this year.

“The creative process is very spiritual as well as musical. Sharing emotions or telling my story with music becomes a journey.”

As the band’s primary songwriter, Kemwa says he abstains from the classic reggae stereotype of spliffs and blunts to help give his mind, and the music, a sharper edge. “I feel very good about not drinking or smoking being a musician, because, to me, that is why my creative process is so clear,” he says. “Whether it’s early in the morning or in the middle of the night, my mind stays clear.” From the beginning, Chillakaya1 has adhered to the DIY philosophy of music making. The band writes its own music. They haul their own gear from show to show, and they deliver a slice of the islands whether they are playing on an open-air deck along the Intracoastal Waterway or tucked away on an indoor stage in Palatka. “We do get awesome outcomes in coastal areas. We travel all over, sharing the reggae energy. There is a movement in the music that gets people up and dancing no matter where we play. We have been very blessed that way,” Kemwa says. “People love reggae. It is the way you bring it across to them that impacts the crowd.” Creativity has always been Kemwa’s passion in music, which makes the do-it-yourself approach have more of an impact. “The creative process is very spiritual as well as musical. Sharing emotions or telling my story with music becomes a journey.” Visit at Chillakaya Chilla or Chillakaya 1 for current show listings as well as islandstyl- echilla1.com. You can find Chillakaya1’s music on iTunes.

Chilling With Love & Unity, ’Mon Chillakaya1 Brings Reggae Energy

If reggae music is all about island culture, it only makes sense that the founder of the group Chillakaya1 would come up with a name that is rooted in all things “irie.” “Chillakaya signifies ‘Chilla’ for chilling out, relaxing,” says lead vocalist, Kemwa. “Kaya is for Bob Marley’s song ‘Kaya Now,’ and the ‘1’ was added after the name Chillakaya for the meaning of one love and unity.” BY LIZA MITCHELL

As reggae entertainers go, Chillakaya1 is the real deal. Kemwa hails from Antigua, the village of Old Road, and has been expressing his love of music through reggae since the age of six. After at- tending the show of reggae and dancehall artist Delroy “Junior” Reid, Kemwa realized that his journey would carry him down the same path. Kemwa’s family is also deeply rooted in the reggae community, so the inspiration was always a part of his daily life. Kemwa left the beautiful island of Antigua and relocated to Jacksonville where he found his place within the creative community.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 11 Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra President David Pierson, Jacksonville Symphony Principal Clarinetist Peter Wright, and Jacksonville Symphony j sym Chair Martin Connor Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra in Harmony with the Community

BY JOANELLE MULRAIN

What do Florida Blue, Fidelity National Financial, CertusBank, Mayo Clinic, Publix Super Markets Chari- ties and other leading businesses in Jacksonville, including EverBank, VyStar and Yellow Pages, have in common? It’s the cultural thread for the love of music and the desire to gratefully give financial support to the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, also iconically known as J SYM. Many corporate supporters, includ- ing WJCT, the Cultural Council and Omni-Jacksonville, are led by those who intuitively understand that hav- ing a vital orchestra is directly correlated to having a vigorous city in which to live, work and play. Coming up this season is an unparalleled live symphonic experience featuring the music of Brahms and Handel, Beethoven and Sinatra; captivating international guests James Galway and the Indigo Girls; and musical tributes to Verdi, Streisand, Romeo and Juliet, Pink Floyd and Dr. Seuss. Indeed, J SYM presents something in its musical cornucopia for everyone. Founded in 1949, the Jacksonville Symphony is a nonprofit, educational organization with a mission to bring great music to all walks of life by creating experiences that enrich the human spirit and inspire a lifelong love of music. It has its own dedicated, world-class, acoustically renowned concert space (Robert E. Jacoby Symphony Hall) at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts on the river in the heart of Downtown. Symphony orchestras around the country are changing radically to meet the changing needs of their patrons and concert-goers, and so is J SYM. The organization is in the midst of searching for a new con- ductor. The first of eight guests to undergo the rigors of assessment for conductor was Teddy Abrams, who is in his mid-20s. He wowed the audience with his renditions of Gershwin, Ravel and Tchaikovsky, and the performance broke opening weekend attendance records of the Florida Blue Masterworks Series for the first time in 10 years. His performance gave an enthusiastic start to the Search Committee, charged with photo by laurence greene finding a replacement by Spring 2014, to follow Fabio Mechetti, music director and principal conductor. After Abrams was Ward Stare in October, followed by Robert Moody. Featured in the second half of the Students are special to the Jacksonville Symphony, and programming proves it with the Prelude and season are Andrew Grams, Perry So, Andre’ Raphel, Courtney Lewis, and Shizuo Kuwahara – all hopefuls the Young People’s . The JYSO, one of the most comprehensive orchestral programs in the South- for the Jacksonville Symphony and part of the younger talent now leading new and more vibrant orchestras east, provides a plethora of music education and offers more than 250 students the experience of partici- around the country. pating in six ensembles from elementary school through early college. More than 84,000 young people are “We’re undergoing a generational shift in the organization,” says Martin Connor, board chair, who is in touched by J SYM education in the form of concerts, in-school educational ensemble performances, and the second year of his two-year tenure. “Musicians, patrons and concertgoers have great days ahead. Our Jump Start Strings after-school enrichment, in partnership with Communities in Schools Team-Up pro- new vision is taking hold–-the energy has started.” grams at Woodland Acres, Pickett, S.A. Hull, and Reynolds Lane elementary schools, where close to 100 This new vision has dramatically increased involvement of all parties, and beneficial changes are hap- elementary students learn to play the violin, cello and bass. Also, the Jacksonville Symphony Guild provides pening. “The positive engagement between the board and musicians, along with our publics, especially the Harmony Grants to enhance musical education. youth, are keys to our future success,” Connor says. “Remember, this is an orchestra!” Special offerings include the Master Classes with world-renowned guest soloists; Musical Storybooks “Education is a high priority, especially as we engage and educate new (Pre-K and K), a new early childhood literacy/music program designed to in- young people, garner their support and integrate the musicians more deeply into “We’re undergoing a crease arts access for nearly 1,000 underserved preschoolers and foster a love the community. The opening Mayo Clinic Coffee Series concert was enjoyed by of reading through music; and the Instrument Zoo demonstrates how musical 1,300 people. We’re promoting more daytime concerts, too, especially on Sun- generational shift in the sounds are created by Symphony Guild volunteers who give a hands-on experi- day afternoons. Those will increase as time goes on,” Connor went on to say. ence using strings, brass, woodwinds and percussion. The annual Peter Wright, principal , member of the orchestra since 1975, and Nutcracker, a Jacksonville tradition presented by VyStar (December 6-8), contin- the longest-tenured male musician in the orchestra, shared his thoughts on organization. Musicians, ues to be a multi-generational highlight for North Florida families. the impact of the new direction. “I’m very optimistic,” Wright says. “I love my The Jacksonville Symphony is calling this a season of change. Leader- job. Making music is a great thing, and I hope people will come out to hear us patrons and concertgoers ship is turning the sound upside down to create and develop a symphony for the because we are making incredible music. [Now] there’s a renewed passion to people. enhance all relationships, and we’re all beginning to feel the impact of the musi- have great days ahead. Our “There is great public value in having a symphony orchestra in a communi- cians, board and patrons working enthusiastically together.” ty, and we’re telling that compelling story everywhere we go,” says Mary Patton, The successful October launch of Pizza with the Players, sponsored by the new vision is taking hold– chair of the Music Director Search Committee to find a new conductor. She firmly DuBow Foundation, reflected well on the Jacksonville Symphony’s new direc- believes they are in a “good place” with the search process. “The very name of tion and will be offered to select high school groups throughout the season as the energy has started.” our City is in the name of our Symphony; we’re inextricably interwoven together an educational and community engagement initiative that enhances the concert as ‘Jacksonville,’” she says. experience and makes the orchestra more accessible to students. Always looking for sustainable support, the Jacksonville Symphony is now “We’re telling our story through these educational initiatives in order to increase and communicate led by president David Pierson, a community-minded and well-known executive. “Our newly revised plan awareness of the Symphony’s new direction,” says Michael Boylan, president of WJCT and chair of the sets the bar high. We’re looking at new shooting stars and will find a rising star to lead our Jacksonville Jacksonville Symphony’s education committee charged with developing new and vigorous ways to inte- Symphony!” he says. grate J SYM education programs into the community. “We’re moving outside of traditional walls and looking “We’re excited to have Travis Tritt and his acoustic show to Jacoby Hall this month, Michael W. Smith for new collaborations. These initiatives will help drive our new vision.” in December, and back by popular demand is the Starry Nights series,” he says, evidence that J SYM lead- “We’re experimenting with making the concerts more current in social media, too,” Boylan continues, ership is listening to its constituencies. “thus, creating a balance between the old and new experiences. I can hardly wait for the Major/Minor Con- “Thanks to David Stein for his David Stein Scholars at UNF, who provides a role model for new patrons cert in May, and Jump Start Strings is creating tremendous new energy.” with a passion for music to become involved,” Pierson says. “We’re on the cusp of a great movement for- Louis Bremer, bass trombonist, agrees. “Interacting and meeting with the Jacksonville community ward. We are re-energized and well-focused.” is an extraordinarily rewarding experience for both the musician and the potential concertgoer. Having a The new Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is a mirror of the evolving and growing health of expand- personal connection between musicians and audience members creates an extremely exciting performance ing cultural initiatives in Jacksonville. Community support allows fulfillment of its mission. Check out www. environment that elevates the concert experience for the musicians and the audience.” JaxSymphony.org for details.

12 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly We Can Be Heroes Filmmaker/songwriter Damian K. Lahey & singer/visual artist Jason Wright headline a night full of premieres for local talent at rain dogs.

BY RICHARD DAVID SMITH III

Damian Lahey is a dude with a crammed calendar these days. He is holidays—Lahey calls it his “scrappy little Christmas movie”—and one of one of those annoyingly tireless individuals who always has a new artistic the treats for local viewers is seeing all of the familiarly delightful shots of project in the works with another two on the back burners. You can become decorative Christmas scenes throughout Downtown, , etc. exhausted just talking to him. Lahey is also an anomaly in that he is one of So, why Christmas time in Jacksonville? the few local filmmakers who spends more time actually making films than “Aside from wanting to get together and make a film with my Jax pals,” talking about making films, all of this while also holding down a steady, full- explains Lahey, “it is also more humorous and something you don’t see in time job. regards to Xmas movies.” In conversation, unlike much of the indie film crowd, Lahey won’t bore While Heroes continues its festival run throughout the rest of this year you with delusions of grandeur or didactic tales of some highbrow film that and next, Lahey is focusing on his other love: music. He and artist Jason we all know is never going to happen. Conversely, he’s more likely to amuse Wright (of pop icon art fame) collaborated on an EP titled My Lover Has you with a delightful anecdote or relay a tale of some humorous, drunken Nightmares. occurrence he witnessed the night before at Birdie’s in Five Points. Oh, and “I wrote the lyrics, produced, paid for everything, got everybody he won’t hesitate to speak candidly on the subject of the local film scene, together, what have you,” explains Lahey. “Jason rocked out all the music either. and sang and did the album cover art. Paola Martin did the design layout Lahey is a graduate of Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and is and my righteous soul brother, Brian Jenkins, did the .” an alumnus of the University of North Carolina School of the Arts Film The music of Nightmares is as haunting as the title suggests; an School and has been producing films since 2002, starting with Ding-A- ethereal, Sonic Youth-splashed sound and vocal styling of Roger Waters Ling-Less. Lahey’s most recent film,The Heroes of Arvine Place, landed meets Nick Cave—a description that Lahey seemed quite alright with. him Best Picture, Best Director and Best Actor awards at the Williamsburg Lahey and Wright will be holding an EP release party as part of International Film Festival (WILLiFEST) in New York in September. “CRUSHEDBLACK PRESENTS…,” held on Saturday, November 9th , from 7 Heroes, which Lahey directed and co-produced from his original pm to 12 am at rain dogs., 1045 Park Street. The big event will also feature FOUR screenplay, follows a particularly downtrodden portion of the fictional life visual artwork by Wright, as well a drag performance and mini documentary CONVENIENT of recent widower and struggling children’s book author Kevin Hedges by Karrissa Wade, short filmsKitty, Kitty and The List, Four Families ‘La LOCATIONS (played by Cullen Moss) as he raises his two young daughters, who Florida’ music video premiere, live music performance by Universal Green, he affectionately calls “little heroes.” The movie takes place during the and Dance Party with DJ Marci Caruso.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 13 Take a flight in the B-17 Memphis Belle and P-51 family events over Jacksonville Find more events at EUJacksonville.com

November 1 3rd Annual Florida-Georgia Block talent from anime, gaming, and pop culture and Party Enjoy live music by the IveyWest Band (11 geek culture. Special guest of honor is William am-1 pm), Firewater Tent Revival (1-3 pm), and Salyers, perhaps best known for his portrayal of Something Distant (3-5 pm). BBQ Competition Rigby on the incredibly popular Cartoon Network will be from 11 am-5 pm. Food Trucks will be set show Regular Show. Jacksonville Marriott, 4670 up 11 am-2 pm. Cornhole Fest is from 2-6 pm, Salisbury Rd. www.wasabicon.com and winners receive tickets to see John Mayer in concert on Dec. 10. Join Flag Football at the November 2-3 B-17 Memphis Belle and P-51 Shipyards 11 am-6 pm. Veterans Memorial Arena. take flight over Jacksonville The Memphis Belle, www.jaxevents.com a restored WWII B-17 “flying fortress” bomber, and P-51 Mustang will take to the skies over November 10 HANSEL AND GRETEL First Coast November 21 MOSH After Dark: The Buzz about November 2 Florida vs. Georgia Football Classic Jacksonville. Sixty eight years ago these aircraft Opera offers its audience the opportunity to ex- Bees Join MOSH and Jax Bees for a discussion Join the City of Jacksonville for the celebration flew from bases far from home in an attempt to perience an opera for the whole family, Engelbert about bee keeping. And, learn the ways these that attracts fans from far and near. Don’t miss bring freedom to oppressed peoples. Our B-17 Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel, based on the buzzing insects benefit mankind. What would RV City activities, the Touchdown Showdown (the & P-51’s mission is to educate the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale, and sung in English. happen if bees became extinct? 6 pm. $5 for the home of interactive games, jumbo screens to people of America about the courageous WWII This production features professional opera sing- general public and free for MOSH Members and watch the big game and more), the Georgia-Flor- veterans, and remember the brave aircrews who ers and musicians, plus the St. Augustine Chil- students and teachers with IDs. “The Buzz about ida Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony, Corporate never made it home. Come touch the past and fly dren’s Chorus. For this family affair, ticket prices Bees” is part of MOSH After Dark, a fun series Village and much more! It all leads up to the big through ageless skies. Cecil Field Airport, www. have purposely been kept low so that parents can of adult programs presented each month. MOSH game at EverBank Field. Get more details at www. libertyfoundation.org bring their children. Adult tickets are $25, child 396-7062, www.themosh.org makeascenedowntown.com. or student with ID is $10; a special family ticket November 6-17 The 2013 Greater Jacksonville (2 Adults & 2 children) is priced at $50. Lewis November 23 5th Annual Right Whale Festival Every Saturday The Riverside Arts Market From Fair The Fair’s website states that this is where Auditorium at Flagler College, St. Augustine, 417- The festival celebrates the North Atlantic right 10 am-4 pm, more than 100 juried artists show- agriculture, industry, education and creativity 5555, firstcoastopera.com whales’ annual return to their only known calving case the city’s creative side, from handmade unite in a cooporative effort for twelve days to ground in the southeastern United States. The pottery, paintings and jewelry, to silk-screened dynamically portray the resources and accom- November 11 Veterans Day Parade Join the City Right Whale Festival is a day-long, family-oriented shirts and unique accessories. RAM’s expan- plishments of the Jacksonville area. One thing for of Jacksonville to honor true American heroes: festival with something for everyone including lo- sive Farmer’s Market features local produce, as sure--there will be animals, rides, games, cooking our veterans and active-duty military. This patri- cal arts and crafts, live music, great food from lo- well as artisan breads, gourmet spreads, fresh contests, live music, and lots of fun. The fair’s otic parade features more than 3,500 participants cal vendors, hands-on kids’ activities, educational cheeses and other tasty treats. The Market’s three website has a complete schedule of exhibits and including grand marshals, senior military officials, speakers, a 5K beach run and 2.5K beach walk, stages present exceptional live entertainment. On special events. Take advantage of special ticket active-duty and retired military units, veterans a beach clean-up, bounce house, silent auction, November 23, RAM will serve as the host site for deals if you buy early. Jacksonville Fairgrounds, groups, local high school marching bands, and dozens of educational booths. 10 am-4 pm. the Canine Companions for Independence 2013 jacksonvillefair.com military organizations, decorative floats, giant Sea Walk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, www. Dogfest Walk ‘N Roll event. Celebrate the com- balloons, JROTC units and more. Those attend- sea2shore.org munity of people and dogs that make it possible November 9 Pandora’s Holiday Moments On Ice ing the parade are encouraged to wear red, white for Canine Companions to show that the most Multi-platinum musical artist Mannheim Steam- and blue! The parade route will begin at 11:01 advanced technology capable of transforming the roller will perform live in a holiday show featuring am at EverBank Field and continue down Bay Discovery House lives of people with disabilities has a cold nose and Olympic figure skating champion Brian Boitano, Street to Newnan Street, follow to Independent Discovery House, a children’s art and play studio a warm heart. Located at the end of the Northbank Olympic silver medalist Sasha Cohen, along Street (which turns in to Water Street) and will conveniently located in Avondale, is open for free Riverwalk, under the canopy of the Fuller Warren with many others. Mannheim Steamroller will end at the Prime Osborn Convention Center. www. play every day. No reservation needed, except Bridge. riversideartsmarket.com be joined for several songs by Grammy-winning makeascenedowntown.com Sunday, which is reserved for private parties. artist Martina McBride, a four-time Here are their themes for November: Nov. 4-Over November 2 Community First Saturday Held on Association Female Vocalist of the Year. Veterans November 15 NHL Legends Hockey Game Jack- the Moon for Owls!, Nov. 11-Pilgrims & Native the first Saturday of each month, from 9 am-5 Memorial Arena, www.jaxevents.com sonville’s first-ever NHL Legends Hockey Game, Americans, Nov. 18-We’re Tickled About Turkeys!, pm, to encourage families to be active and enjoy will be part of a weekend of sports-related activi- Nov. 25-Thanksgiving Fun. Enrichment classes the Downtown riverfront. This month it is collid- November 9 The Color in Motion 5k The Color in ties. The NHL stars will be joined by former Jack- start Nov. 4. They also have special events like ing with Florida/Georgia weekend so activities are Motion 5k will be winding through Jacksonville sonville hockey pros representing three teams Parents’ Night out on Nov. 23, Black Friday Kids’ moving back to Coastline Drive East right next to to throw a crazy, colorful 5k race. Runners in from the city’s hockey history. Former Bullets, Camp & Holiday Workshop on Nov. 30. Check the the Hyatt. Enjoy entertainment by Mondo Mike & this kaleidoscopic event will run, jog, swagger, Lizard Kings, and Barracudas players will com- website for more information. Discovery House the Po Boys, the folks from the Natural Life Music dance, and sashay their way through Jax. Starting pete in an exhibition game against NHL Legends is located at 3602 Park Street. Call 388-0606 or Festival, food trucks and a bar with craft beers all in white, participants gradually transform into a Ray Bourque, Ron Duguay, Darius Kasparaitis, visit discoveryhousejax.com. day. Parking will be super easy in the Old Court- moving Technicolor blur as they get color blasted Rick Middleton, Eddie Mio and others. The hockey house parking lot (just take south to gate) at stations located at every kilometer mark of the face-off is 8 pm. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial for $10 or take advantage of free Bike Valet and run. The race is not timed or limited to just ath- Arena, www.hockeylegendsjax.com the Skyway. Bikes are allowed on the Skyway. letes—everyone of every age or level of fitness is Let the Holidays More info at communityfirstsaturdays.com and invited to be active, social, and have a great time November 16 Native American Cultural Day Join facebook.com/communityfirstsaturdays. painting the town. At the end of the race, partici- MOSH for a celebration of Native American Cul- Begin pants can attend the “Color Bash” post-race party ture. The day’s activities will include a presenta- November 23 Cirque Dreams Holidaze Experi- November 2 Musical Storybooks Presented by with music, dancing, and one last color blast. tion by Native American performer Jim Sawgrass ence gingerbread men flipping in mid-air, toy sol- the Jacksonville Symphony String Quartet as Color in Motion 5k in Jacksonville is working with and hands-on activities. And, be sure to visit the diers marching on thin wires, snowmen daringly part of the J. Wayne and Delores Barr Weaver Hunger Fight to raise both funds and awareness. new exhibit, Uncovering the Past. 10 am-4 pm. balancing, icemen powerfully sculpting, penguins Music Education Series. Cummer Museum of Art colorinmotion5k.com/Jacksonville MOSH, 396-7062, www.themosh.org spinning, puppets dancing and reindeer soaring & Gardens, 356-6857, www.cummer.org high above a landscape of holiday wonderment. November 10 Jacksonville Symphony Youth November 16 Edward Waters Football Edward An original musical score and some seasonal fa- November 2-3 WasabiCon A fan convention de- Orchestra presents its Fall Concert under the Waters will face the College of Faith at 2 pm for vorites accompany hundreds of spectacular cos- signed to celebrate anime, sci-fi, cartoons, gam- direction of Scott C. Gregg, conductor. The Senior Day. Earl S. Kitchings Stadium at Raines tumes and holiday dreams in a setting of gigantic ing, and all things geek. With over 14,000 square season opening concert features a showcase of High School. www.ewc.edu/athletics gifts, colossal candy canes and 30-foot towering feet of convention space, the event will feature several JSYO ensembles. Jacoby Symphony Hall soldiers. Florida Threatre, 355-2787 panels, workshops, a vendor’s room, and much at the Times-Union Center for the Arts, 354-5479, November 17 vs. Cardinals more. Invited convention guests will be noted www.jaxsymphony.org Kick off at 1 pm. EverBank Field, www.jaguars.com November 16 Holiday Spectacular Holiday

14 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Spectacular is a full day of free festivities and cused on keeping the world of fine artisans and entertainment topped off with a tree lighting and craftspeople vibrant. Exhibitors will be there all evening fireworks show. St. Johns Town Center three days demonstrating and selling their hand- retailers will offer holiday shopping opportunities, crafted works, true Santa’s elves hard at work. in-store promotions and specials throughout the Amazing craftspeople, outstanding art, unique weekend. For the grand finale, Santa will lead the gourmet food, and diverse entertainment to whet crowd in an official countdown to light the dazzling and satisfy every demanding appetite. Handmade, 32-foot tree and kick off an energetic fireworks one-of-a-kind designs populate the booths that finale. Santa will then be available at the Santa fill the festival: silk wearables to fabric bags, dia- House near Dick’s Sporting Goods to hear holiday chronic glass jewelry to close-up photography of wish lists. Free and open to the public. St. Johns nature’s funniest and fiercest creatures all await Town Center, www.stjohnstowncenter.com and more. Fri. 9 am-6 pm, Sat. 10 am-6 pm, Sun. 11 am-5 pm. One admission good for all three November 22-January 12 WinterFEST at Adven- days with hand stamp. Adults/$6, Children 12 ture Landing Adventure Landing hosts WinterFest & under/free. Prime Osborn Convention Center, with an outdoor ice skating rink and skate rental, www.madeinthesouthshows.com nightly snowfalls, the Alpine Racer (a 130-foot long ice slide), light displays and s’more roast- November 29 Christmas on the St. Johns River ing. Enjoy eats at the Crystal Creek Lodge which Tree Lighting Ceremony Presented by Sleiman serves fine coffees, hot chocolate and hot cider, Enterprises in partnership with Action News and sweet treats like fudge, comfort foods and PRI Productions. The 56-foot-tall energy-efficient more. The Blizzard Bluff Village features Santa’s artificial tree, with over 240 ornaments and over Workshop, cookie decorating, holiday carnival 78,000 L.E.D. lights lights up Downtown during games and more. Santa will also be there during this annual ceremony. The evening will conclude select times. The event runs during select times. with a large fireworks display on the St Johns DIRECTED BY BETH LAMBERT Adventure Landing, Jacksonville Beach, www. River. Aired live on Action News. 7 pm. The jaxwinterfest.com , 353-1188, www.jacksonvil- lelanding.com November 23-January 31 Nights of Lights The Nights of Lights kicks off with the Light Up Night November 29 Drive In Movie CHRISTMAS VACA- Ceremony. The evening will conclude with the TION Community First Credit Union’s “A Decem- lights being turned on at 6:30 pm. The lights will ber to Remember” will kick off with a drive-in continue through January 31. Nights of Lights is a movie in the parking lot of the St. Augustine two-month long celebration of the holiday season. Amphitheatre at 7 pm. www.staugamphitheatre. Millions of white lights create a magical holiday com, 209-0367 904.825.1164 | 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine atmosphere in the nation’s oldest city during the Limelight-Theatre.org | Facebook | celebration. St. Augustine, www.nightsoflights.com November 30 Jacksonville Light Boat Parade and Fireworks Spectacular 7 pm in front of November 29-December 1 Christmas Made In the Jacksonville Landing. 353-1188, www.jack- the South Christmas Made in the South is fo- sonvillelanding.com Produced by special w/Dramatists Play Service

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eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 15 Northeast Florida Veg Fest BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP

The Fourth Annual Northeast Florida Veg Fest, hosted by the Girls Gone Green, will take place at Riverside Park from 10 am to 5 pm on Saturday, November 9th. Veg Fest has be- come one of the few free outdoor festivals where the food takes main stage, but the activities keep you hanging around. This year, for the first time, a beer garden will accompany all the adventurous and delicious eats as we try to make space in our stomachs for just one more treat! This day-long festival is overflowing with local opportunities to learn more about ways Jacksonville is going green with animal-friendly products and hands-on fun. The purpose of this locally-supported event is to build a conscious community that understands the impor- tance of sustainable and humane practices in businesses and restaurants. Veg Fest combines vegan food, crafts, merchants and educational lessons to allow people to “taste” what the vegan lifestyle is all about. You don’t have to be vegan to enjoy good quality, homemade food, and Veg Fest is a great place to try new, exciting cuisine. Bring your leashed pets and enjoy the kids’ zone and eco-friendly crafts, keepsakes, and activities. Live music on the main stage along with raffle prize giveaways, fun contests and scavenger hunts will keep everyone entertained throughout the day. There is also a full lineup of interesting and inspirational speakers. Make sure to come hungry because the food vendors offer one-of-a-kind, hot, fresh dishes that you can’t find anywhere else. As a bonus this year, an exclusive interview with celebrity fashion designer Elizabeth Olsenhaus, owner of Olsenhaus, will take place the week prior to Veg Fest. She will talk about the responsibility of businesses to seek out ethical practices while creating quality products. The Girls Gone Green, along with their sponsors Native Sun, Community First, Tree of Life, Stonecore and Jacksonville Health and Wellness, invite everyone interested in becoming leaner, greener or cleaner to come enjoy this day of family fun and positive action. Visit www.nfvegfest.org for more details. See you there!

16 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Jacksonville Farmers Market Celebrates its 75th Anniversary

specialties. Although most vendors now accept credit or debit, the Jacksonville Farmers Market is a unique glimpse into a time before big box stores and one-stop shopping, and that makes the visit refreshing.

A warning to future patrons The biggest challenge at the Jackson- ville Farmers Market is to not walk away with enough collards to feed your entire street block for only $3. Also, arm pains may result from carrying too many bags of oranges and citrus varieties at once. Add the Jacksonville Farmers Market to your weekly food purchasing regi- men, and you will spend less, eat more health- ily, and learn a little about the Florida growing seasons by eating fresh foods. Jacksonville is blessed with the oldest farmers market in the state operating every single day of the year to bring you and your family fresh foods. Check them out to celebrate Florida’s growing season isn’t like any other state, and the Jacksonville Farm- 75 wonderful years helping feed our communi- ers Market isn’t like any other market. Celebrating its 75th anniversary this year, the ty and region. Learn more at jaxfarmersmarket. com or “Like” the Jacksonville Farmers market Jacksonville Farmers Market is Florida’s oldest farmers market. It is located at 1810 on Facebook for daily specials and events. West Beaver Street, just beyond the downtown urban core and north of Riverside/ Avondale. Beaver Street, as it is affectionately called by those that visit the market regu- larly, is open from pre-dawn to dusk 365 days a year. That means you aren’t re- stricted to one day a week for operation. Shoppers can get produce and farm goods anytime this sun is out and pay a fraction of the price for the same goods from the local grocery store. BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP // photos by fran ruchalski

sonville Farmers Market is beyond just locally grown produce. It also features ethnic special- ties, imported items, and unique and hard-to- find varieties. This year the market is pulling out all the stops with a variety of vendors including those specializing in organics, local, ready-made sliced and diced produce, hydroponics, arti- san breads and baked goods, olives, seafood (including fish, oysters, crabs and scallops), nuts, and seasonal produce. Fall seasonal se- lections include pumpkins, gourds, apples, and Earn your degree in Nursing leafy greens followed by great winter citrus Additional health care degree programs: just in time for the holidays. .FEJDBM"TTJTUJOHt0DDVQBUJPOBM5IFSBQZ"TTJTUBOUt)FBMUI4DJFODF 1IZTJDBM5IFSBQJTU"TTJTUBOUt#JPUFDIOPMPHZt#JPNFEJDBM4DJFODFT A refreshing )FBMUI4FSWJDFT"ENJOJTUSBUJPOt3BEJPMPHJD5FDIOPMPHZ Associate, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degrees vary by program and by campus change of pace Programs and delivery format vary by campus Beyond specialty produce vendors, a visit to the market gives you that “Old Florida” feel- ing. Giant kettles of boiled peanuts and women 877.736.1139 shelling pecans, or men slicing citrus with a JaxDegrees.com pocket knife for tasting-–these things haven’t changed much. Since opening in 1938, farm- Keiser University is accredited by the Commission on Colleges of the Southern Association of Colleges Not just Local! ers continue to deliver the field harvest into and Schools to award certificates and degrees at the associate, baccalaureate, masters, and doctoral levels. Contact the Commission on Colleges at 1866 Southern Lane, Decatur, Georgia 30033-4097 Every day, over 200 farmers and vendors their small, square unit from the back of their or call 404-679-4500 for questions about the accreditation of Keiser University. retail and wholesale every type of produce pickup trucks for immediate sale. Local chefs imaginable from locally grown to across the can be found in the early mornings walking U.S. and from around the world. The Jack- the aisles in order to develop evening menu

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 17 On the River Duval Audubon Society Field Trips BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP brought to you by Fingers are crossed this month that toxic algae blooms will no longer be coating our river with green slime. Unfortunately, October was a different story with the eco events “Green Monster” rearing its ugly head and releasing toxins that were harmful to rec- reation, wildlife, pets, fisheries, businesses and even human health.

November 10 There will be honey sam- with native plants. Now is your opportunity pling, fun activities for children, a variety of to pick their brains! Want to know what Sampling the Green Monster food and craft vendors and a series of en- that mystery plant is growing in your yard? In late October, St. Johns Riverkeeper, a nonprofit advocacy group for protection of the St. Johns tertaining and informative bee seminars for Bring a sample to this meeting in a sealed River, took algae samples from the St. Johns at . Test results detected excep- adults and kids alike at the North Florida plastic bag! 6:30 pm, Regency Square Pub- tionally high microcystin toxin levels that posed serious health risks. These alarming results prompted Honeybee Festival. According to Michael lic Library at 9900 Regency Square Blvd., the St. Johns River Water Management District (SJRWMD) to do more sampling at Doctors Lake Leach, Head Beekeeper of Bee Friends ixia.fnpschapters.org Marina in Clay County. The SJRWMD’s samples showed toxin levels that were up to 200 times higher Farm, the event’s presenter, a major objec- than the recommended recreational exposure threshold from the World Health Organization (WHO). tive of the event will be to inform attendees The blooms were a startling reminder that our St. Johns River is still sick and continues to need of the importance of bees to all of us. our help. Hopefully, this month we can all get back out on the water to enjoy the river. Still, we must Seminars will certainly be one of the high- continue to take precautions and avoid any algal blooms, fish kills, or anything that appears out of the lights of the festival, with one scheduled ordinary. in the morning and two in the afternoon. For the children, learning how to make a beeswax candle or seeing an active bee- What is in an Algae Bloom? hive close up may be their favorite. Others, Algae blooms often occur as a result of excessive concentration of nutrients in our river and wa- however, may prefer shopping among the terways. Too much nitrogen and phosphorous feeds the growth of algal blooms that can deplete oxy- many vendors or sampling the wide variety gen in the water needed by fish, reduce light that is essential to submerged vegetation, and threaten of food on hand.10 am-4 pm, Garden Club the health of both humans and aquatic life. Excess nutrients result from lawn fertilizers, failing septic of Jacksonville, 1005 Riverside Avenue, tanks, manure, wastewater discharges and stormwater runoff that regularly washes into the river. beefriendsfarm.com November 23-December 1 Looking for The Florida Department of Health in Duval County recently released a statement with these - something social to do around Thanks- ty tips: “Blue-green algae toxins can affect the liver, nervous system and skin. Most problems happen November 10 Explore some trails and giving that won’t put pounds on? The when water containing high toxin amounts is ingested. Abdominal cramps, nausea, diarrhea, and ponds of our recently opened regional park Big O Hike-nine days of day hiking vomiting may occur if any untreated surface water is swallowed. Direct contact or breathing airborne on the at one of the Duval Audu- around Lake Okeechobee-is the lon- droplets containing high levels of algal toxins during swimming or showering can cause irritation of bon Society Field Trips: William Sheffield gest-running group hike in Florida. Held the skin, eyes, nose and throat. Rashes can develop when skin is exposed to the algae. Individuals Park. Field trips are for both beginning and during Thanksgiving week, it is one of should avoid coming in contact with a blue-green algae bloom, especially children and pets. DOH- seasoned birders. Don’t forget your drink- those “must do” hikes for your bucket Florida also recommends that fish caught in or near the bloom not be consumed.” ing water, sunscreen and mosquito repel- list. For some, it’s an event they return lant. Always check the website the night to year after year. Kickoff will be Satur- before for any changes. 3659 New Berlin day, November 23, 9 am, at Port Mayaca Getting On the River Rd., 8 am-noon, www.duvalaudubon.org Recreation Area, on the north side of the As the weather cools and the “Green Monster” hopefully goes into hibernation, we can again St. Lucie Canal off US 441. The Wimp look to events and experiences on the St. Johns River. The good news is that we all can make a dif- November 21 The local Ixia Chapter of the Walk will be held along a portion of the ference by reducing our use of fertilizers, preventing runoff, maintaining septic tanks, and adopting Florida Native Plant Society (Duval, Nassau Rafael Sanchez Trail on the Okeechobee other River Friendly practices. The City of Jacksonville, too, can do much more to protect this great & Clay) will host: “Ask The Experts” Panel Ridge, which parallels the dike through resource if we continue to advocate for this resource in our downtown. Learn more and take the River on Mystery Plants. Several Ixia members a tropical forest on the original shoreline Friendly Pledge at www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/river-friendly. will be available in a panel to answer any of Lake Okeechobee. See the website for Being reminded of the beauty and the countless benefits that the St. Johns provides to our qual- native plant questions attendees may have, a complete schedule and hiking options. ity of life and local economy adds to the disappointment felt in our community as we watch it suffer. plus answer questions about gardening www.floridahikes.com Our river may be sick, but it is far from a lost cause. By working together, we can send the Green Monster packing and have a river that is never unsafe for fishing, swimming, boating or events and activities along its banks.

18 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens 5th Birthday will feature a Sculpture Exhibit and Family Fun BY JOANELLE MULRAIN

A 120-acre urban woodland awaits your “It is amazing what our all-volunteer orga- tracks on its trails. The Jacksonville Arboretum nization has accomplished in five short years, and Gardens, a gem of nature located in East and we are greatly indebted to all of our hard- , features a two-acre lake and miles working supporters,” states Gail Beveridge, of hiking footpaths taking you into and through board member. “The Arboretum is a magical multiple ecological habitats. The nonprofit place of natural beauty in the midst of our city, group leases land from the City, and you and so through this special anniversary event, we your family are invited to its birthday party on hope to introduce many more people to the Saturday, November 9, from 9 am to 3 pm. wonders of nature.” The Arboretum has partnered with the The day will end with a brief awards cer- Northeast Florida Sculptors, whose members emony, an important tribute to our military in will present an exhibit of more than two dozen recognition of Veterans Day (Monday, Novem- outdoor sculptures placed gracefully up and ber 11), and a piece of cake. The event is free down the trails, gardens, around the Lake Loop and open to the public; however, a donation of and Jones Creek. Sculptures will use diverse $3 per person or $5 per family is suggested. materials, such as steel and wood, and some Since opening in 2008, the board and will feature natural materials that will decom- dedicated volunteers have blazed and main- pose over time. The public will experience fine tained more than three miles of trails; con- art in a natural setting. Each visitor can vote for structed decks, benches, picnic tables and a a favorite to win the People’s Choice Award. boardwalk to a National Champion Loblolly Bay There are many other delights in store, tree; planted more than 400 trees, shrubs and too. Storytellers from the Beaches League of flowering plants; installed a permanent water- Storytellers and the Jacksonville Public Library less restroom; launched the Step Out in Nature will surprise visitors with verbal expressions. program; offered monthly fitness and nature Photographer Lee McDonald will host a digital walks; and for the past three years hosted the workshop. Demonstrations will feature a variety of nature-related events. successful plein air painting fundraiser, A Brush With Nature. Folk music will float through the leaves and trees from Jacksonville Old Mark your calendar to come out and celebrate their fifth birthday. Time Jam, as volunteers lead guided nature walks. Chain-saw artist Bring your family to relish in the wonders of nature at the Jacksonville James Gandy will sculpt an old camphor tree stump along Live Oak Trail. Arboretum and Gardens, where preservation of unique habitats in an urban Children may get their faces painted or join in an art project with found environment is accessible by the public seven days a week (8 am to 5 pm natural objects. And, when hunger sets in, food will be available from Up or 7 pm/daylight savings), except for special events, which are welcome! in Smoke. For more info, go to www.jacksonvillearboretum.org.

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 19 Dish Update where to eat, drink & be merry by erin thursby

The former Times Grill/Bubba Burger Grill spot at the Beach and Hodges intersection now has a new tenant: Copper. It’s all about craft beer, but without the thousand page menu. The selection will be pared down to a less confusing 24, representing geographical regions. The Tasti-D-Lite on Park Street in 5 Points is closed. The much anticipated Blind Rabbit: A Burger & Whiskey Bar has opened in Jacksonville Beach, at 311 Third St. N. It’s modern American cuisine with Southern stylin’ and a heckuva whiskey list. Restaurant KC Krave in Jax Beach is hosting a promotion this month titled “Salute to the Veter- 10th Annual ans.” It supports local nonprofit Children of Fallen Patriots Foundation (CFPF). Three of KC Krave’s Festival d’Vine in items have been selected to help CFPF raise funds: Pow Sesame Shrimp, Bourbon Chicken Treaty Oak Park Stir Fry, and their Patriot Punch, a new cocktail. Throughout November, 25% of the money collected from these items will go to ensure a debt-free college education for military children who lost a parent while on active duty. Aix, Black Sheep, Burrito Gallery, Café Nola @ research, education, advocacy and awareness. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens kicks off Tapas Tuesdays at the Café every Tuesday MOCA, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, European Street Help us say FAREwell to food allergies! Met- from 5 to 7 pm. Visitors can relax on the new outdoor deck, take in the sunset while listening to local Café, Fionn MacCool’s, Havana-Jax Café, III ropolitan Park, 1410 Blvd., www. musicians and enjoy beer and wine tastings paired with artfully inspired tapas. Forks, Indochine, Mojo BBQ, Ovinté, Stone- foodallergywalk.org wood Grill & Tavern, Sweet Pete’s, Taverna, The Phantom Chef, The Wine Cellar and Up- Nov 19 29th Annual Empty Bowls Luncheon town Market. The featured vintner for the eve- Several years ago, a high school art teacher Through the Holidays Make candy canes with combined to reach a group total of up to 12 ning is Foley Family Wines, and entertainment came up with a creative way for his students Sweet Pete! The group chooses the flavor people. Book 12 people or more for a private will be provided by Freudian Slip. Wines tasted to raise funds to support a food drive. What and color of the canes. Each person makes group. $15 per person, 376-7161 will be available for purchase at a discount evolved was a class project to make clay approximately six canes and enjoys a cup with a portion of the sales benefiting Catholic bowls for a fundraising meal. Guests were of decadent hot chocolate or ice cream. The Nov 9 10th Annual Festival d’Vine A night in Charities. Tickets for Festival d’Vine are $75 served a simple meal of soup and bread and shop is decorated for the holidays and snow Treaty Oak Park with an extensive selection per person or $50 per person for Junior Pa- were invited to keep the bowl as a reminder blows on the front porch. This is a wonderful of wines and delicious foods will be available trons–ages 21-35. 6:30-9:30 pm, Treaty Oak of hunger in the world. By the following year, holiday tradition! Book now as there are limited from the following participating businesses: Park, www.ccbjax.org the originator had developed this concept into spaces. Reservations are required. Groups are All Spiced Up, bb’s, Biscotti’s Catering, Bistro Empty Bowls, a project to provide support for Nov 9 Northeast Florida Veg Fest The day- food banks, soup kitchens and other organi- long event will feature various healthy and sus- zations that fight hunger. Local potters and tainable foods, cooking demonstrations, live ceramic artists have also donated their time Thanksgiving At music, informed speakers and movie screen- and talents to create unique bowls. In addition, ings. The best of the best organic, green, the Empty Bowls Luncheon includes celebrity animal-friendly and wellness businesses along signed bowls. Recognized personalities from The Hilltop with various nonprofits will come together to the national stage have lent their names to the celebrate our planet and all it has to offer. Ev- cause. Purchase tickets online or at the door. eryone interested in becoming leaner, greener Individual tickets: $30 - Nonprofit tables: $300 Buffet Dinner: or cleaner should plan to attend for a day of - Corporate tables: $600, Noon, Prime Osborn family fun and positive action. Riverside Park, Convention Center, wenourishhope.org Roasted Tom Turkey 753 Park St., www.nfvegfest.org with Giblet Gravy and Cranberry Relish Nov 22-24 The Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ & Carved Top Round of Certified Angus Beef Nov 10 6th Annual 2013 Grape Escape The Music Festival There will be several BBQ Cook with Mushrooms Bordelaise and Horseradish Sauce Child Cancer Fund and the Premier Beverage Team Competitions sanctioned by the Florida Company present the 6th Annual 2013 Grape Barbecue Association with more than $15,500 Carved Honey Glazed Ham Escape hosted by Ovinté at the St. Johns Town in cash prizes. The competitions are split into Baked Tilapia Center. The event will feature wine selections two divisions, Professional and Backyard. Ex- topped with Tomato Caper Relish curated by world-renowned Master Sommelier pect live music, sun, food and fun! Cook-offs Andrew McNamera. Proceeds will benefit the will be the 23rd. Tickets are $5 per person. Chil- Corn Bread Stuffing Candied Yams Child Cancer Fund’s programs and services. dren under 6 are free. Standard camping fees Garlic Mashed Potatoes $60 regular/$120 VIP, 3 pm, Ovinté at the St. apply, and no admission/grounds fees are ap- Green Bean Almondine Johns Town Center, 10208 Buckhead Branch plied to registered campers. Benefiting the Jack- Dr., 396-4223, www.grape-escapejax.com sonville Fraternal Order of Police Foundation. Sweet Whole Kernel Corn Flamingo Lake RV Resort 3640 Newcomb Rd. Nov 10 North Florida Honeybee Festival Breakfast Station Appetizer Station There will be honey sampling, fun activities for Nov 23 Riverside Wine Festival Join hundreds children, a variety of food and craft vendors of your closest friends and more than 300 of Salad Station Dessert Buffet and a series of entertaining and informative their favorite wines in the streets of Five Points Adults $32.95 per person bee seminars for adults and kids alike. 10 for more fun than you can stand. This charitable Children 3-10 $14.95 am-4 pm, Garden Club of Jacksonville, 1005 fall festival features food vendors, live entertain- Riverside Ave., beefriendsfarm.com ment and shopping. riversidewinefest.com 2030 Wells Road · Orange Park Nov 16 FARE Walk for Food Allergy Wel- Nov 23 Fall Food Festival Food Truck and Call For come to the FARE Walk for Food Allergy! The Restaurant Rally Gobble up great food from Reservations (904) 272-5959 FARE Walk for Food Allergy brings together the Jacksonville Landing restaurants and over www.hilltop-club.com thousands of Americans seeking a safe world a dozen Jax Truckies Food Trucks featur- for those living with food allergies. The Walk ing raffles, live music, giveaways and more. is a family-friendly event that takes place in Proceeds benefit the United Way of Northeast communities nationwide to fund food allergy Florida. 11 am, Jacksonville Landing

20 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 21 What’s Brewing

November News & Brews BY REGINA HEFFINGTON

Christmas stuff, already? Really? I don’t know about you, but I miss having separate seasons in Aardwolf Pub the stores. When I was growing up, it was Halloween–-then Thanksgiving–-then Christmas. Not Hal- & Brewery lowivingmas. now brewing Now that we’ve put away the ghoulish costumes, our focus can be on all things “Novemberish.” Some of our local establishments have taken an aggressive approach in providing useful information for your travels out and about in our local craft beer community during November.

Aardwolf Pub & Brewery now has seven beers on tap and a rotating batch every Wednesday. New 4 oz. sample glasses ($2) and growlers are in full effect.

November 20 from 5:30-7:30 pm Aardwolf hosts a BioFlorida Mixer to benefit Wolfson Children’s Hospital. $20 per person. Catering by Smoke It Up BBQ.

Bold City Brewery recently tapped their Winter Seasonal, the Super Secret Stout which is an Ameri- can sweet/dry/milk stout hybrid. A large amount of roasted and chocolate flavors should be expected with a nice sweetness to balance out the finish. 7.5% ABV

November 2 from 7-11 pm Bold City’s Charity Pint Night will benefit the Foundation Fighting Blind- ness through the Jacksonville VisionWalk. On this Saturday, Bold City will donate $1 for each pint purchased to Jason and Adriann Keve’s VisionWalk team, Bold Vision. An added bonus, the local band the Firewater Tent Revival will perform at the brewery. Come drink great beer, hear great music

and support a great charity! For more on VisionWalk team Bold Vision, visit www.fightblindness.org/ MetroJacksonville.com goto/boldvision2014.

reports on the changing November 13 at 6 pm Bold City Brewery Craft Beer Dinner at Gas Full Service Restaurant. For reser- what’s new? Urban Core vations call 217-0326.

Engine 15 Brewing Company will be offering a Christmas gift package with a bottle of their Anniver- Taverna The 1,500-square-foot once occupied by Downtown Divas and a sary Barrel-Aged Chupacabra, Engine 15 Xmas Quad, 2 E15 tulip glasses and a bottle opener in a expansion of San Marco Square’s Tav- jewelry store. very cool Engine 15 truck box for $55. They start taking pre-orders in November. erna restaurant is now underway. The

$250,000 build-out will expand the res- November 11 from 5-10 pm Engine 15 releases its JamMin Jasmine Saison in a festival-style event taurant into a space formerly occupied by Five Points Village benefitting the Muscular Dystrophy Association. The cost is $20 in advance. To register and to find Mimi’s Antiques. Shopping Center The recon- out more information about this important event, please visit www.mdaevent.org/thejamminmove- struction of the fire damaged Five Points Village shopping center at 1012 Margaret ment. San Marco Station Construc- Street continues. When complete, the strip tion continues on the San Marco Train center will consist of 17,287-square-foot Dec 1-12 E15 will also be doing 12 Beers of Christmas. Drink all 12 and get a free E15 beer for the Station project at 1440 Hendricks Avenue. retail building on 1.29 acres between For- rest of the month. The Ed Ash development will include a est and Post streets. Retail Properties Inc. new 4,000-square-foot building occupied is the developer. Peter Sleiman is the presi- Intuition Ale Works has a busy November as they celebrate their three-year anniversary! by Panera Bread and the restoration of a dent of Retail Properties. 1915 City of South Jacksonville water- From November 13th onward the King Street Farmers Market will be moving to the courtyard at Intu- works building into retail/dining space. A ition. Wednesdays, 4-7 pm. large courtyard for outdoor seating and Silver Cow The Silver Cow will be grazing soon at 1506 King Street. The entertainment will be constructed be- Nov 20th-Dec 17th Intuition offers Beer Passports. They will be serving up 7-ounce pours. Every watering hole will feature fine wine, craft tween the structures. time you drink a brew, get your passport stamped to keep track of your beers. If you try all twenty beers, and ruminations. beers by Saturday the 17th you’ll get a voucher for a gallon growler and a fill of your favorite brew.

AT&T Building An asbestos re- PLUS, you’ll be entered into a raffle to win $100 tap room dollars. moval project is underway at the AT&T 1171 Edgewood Avenue A building near San Marco Square. group of investors led by Pine Street/RPS On Nov 21st at Dig Foods, Intuition will do a vegan beer dinner as part of their anniversary week fes- LLC recently acquired 1171 Edgewood tivities. Avenue in Murray Hill’s First Block. Plans Pure Barre Riverside Pure call for several businesses to move into Barre plans to open their second Jack- Nov 23rd Intuition has pulled a special event permit to close down the street. There will be lots of the vacant building. 1171 Grill, said to be sonville location in a street-level retail food trucks and at least 20 special-release beers for the official celebration of their anniversary. “an American grill restaurant with a good space at 1661 Riverside. Pure Barre of- beer selection,” will be coming to the fers group fitness classes geared toward Pinglehead Brewing Company has announced their Punk! is now available in Pinglehead’s official 4,400-square-foot restaurant space in the women and focused on strength and taproom, Brewer’s Pizza. This year’s malty masterpiece of pumpkiny gourdness weighs in at 10.4% building. 1171 Grill will also offer gluten- stretching exercises inspired by ballet, ABV and was made with spices provided locally from our friend’s at All Spiced Up in San Marco. free and vegan options. Riverside’s popular yoga and Pilates. Black hOP’s India Black Ale and LANDSLIDE are also back on tap. Bold Bean Coffee also has plans to open

a 1,400 square foot roasting facility in the Goose Island Beer Company is unveiling four Belgian-style wild ales from its diverse and creative Hawkers Asian Street building and will include a small store- portfolio. The Chicago-based beer company will debut two completely new, barrel-aged farmhouse Fare Orlando-based Hawkers Asian front space for weekly cuppings, special ales called Gillian and Halia, and release the 2013 vintage of the much sought after sour ales, Lolita Street Fare is planning to open their events and specialty retail. A third space is and Juliet. Be looking for these brews at Grassroots, Beer 30, Broudy’s and ABC Liquor . second location in Five Points by the fall. proposed to become a 1,700 square foot Hawkers will be taking over storefronts restaurant. Wow! That’s enough info to stuff a candy-coated turkey to put under the tree! Merry Christmas! NO! I mean, Happy Thanksgiving! … trick or treat, y’all …

22 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly art events

MOCA Jacksonville (366-6911, www.mocajacksonville.org) Thru January 5 ABSTRACTION OVER TIME- THE PAINTINGS OF MICHAEL GOLDBERG MOCA’s “Abstrac- tion Over Time” is the first exhibition to encompass the entire span of Goldberg’s work, in an effort to both reappraise the artist’s contribution to postwar painting, as well as to present an engaging case study of the vital transformations of abstraction in American art, from its ascendancy in the late 1940s until the first decade of the 21st century. In methodology as well as in content, the project is certain to add a significant dimension to the scholarship surrounding the history of abstract art in America. October 29-January 19 MYTHOS: FROM CONCEPT TO CREATION, WORKS BY ENZO TORCOLETTI Enzo Torcoletti’s sculptures reflect a symbolic diversity of the human form. Torcoletti, Professor Emeritus of Art at Flagler College, received a B.A. in English Literature in 1968 and a B.F.A. in Sculpture and Printmaking in 1969 from the University of Windsor, Canada. In 1971 he completed his M.F.A. in Sculpture at Florida State University. Torcoletti has exhibited throughout the United States and abroad and is included in many museum and private collections. He lives and works in St. Augustine. Wednesday, November 6 Opening Reception 6-8 pm November 16-March 9 PROJECT ATRIUM: INGRID CALAME TARRED OVER CRACKS Los Angeles artist Ingrid Calame will complete a dramatic wall painting Visions of Impressionism this fall in the Haskell Atrium Gallery. Although abstract, Calame’s drawings, paintings, and wall projects are firmly grounded in reality. Based on urban spills, stains and graffiti marks painstakingly traced and rear- November 29 DECK THE CHAIRS - CALL FOR the tangible manifestation of the artist’s pursuit to ranged in the artist’s studio, the works combine these precise gestures with Calame’s equally focused use ARTISTS “Deck the Chairs” will be the highlight of master his hobby of chess. Subjecting himself to of color, which allows her unlikely sources to transcend the mundane and approach loftier heights. Visible Jacksonville Beach’s lighting efforts for the 2013 the ultimate test, Walton will play 40 simultaneous from the “Abstraction Over Time” galleries, Goldberg’s works and Calame’s wall painting will maintain a holiday season. Using 20 of the iconic, red lifeguard games of chess with 40 opponents from around the steady dialogue over the course of the several weeks during which their exhibitions overlap. chairs as a base for decorating, artists will be chal- world. The exhibition will include 40 chessboards, November 5-8, 11 am-5 pm Live Installation! Watch as Assistant Norm Laich and team install Calame’s lenged to conceptualize and build beach-themed lent by members of the Flagler College and St. Au- design. Free and open to the public. November 16, 2 pm Inside the Project Atrium Live in the MOCA The- light sculptures that support local businesses and gustine communities and culled from thrift stores, in ater, Ingrid Calame will discuss her work, process and career. Free and open to the public. Reservations organizations. On November 29, expect a full day of which Walton will play each game remotely from his recommended. November 16, 3-5 pm Members’ Reception Free for members; $10 for non-members. decorating surrounded by some of the best north iPhone using Social Chess, an on-line application. Florida creative talents. All proceeds go toward the The physical chess boards will be updated daily in Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens (356-6857, www.cummer.org) Jacksonville Beach Life Saving Corps. The event accordance to each move. There will be a 24-hour Thru January 5 MODERN DIALECT: AMERICAN PAINTINGS FROM THE JOHN AND SUSAN HORSEMAN will be limited to 20 chairs strategically positioned time limit for each move, and visitors can follow COLLECTION Organized by the Dixon Gallery and Gardens in Memphis, Tennessee, “Modern Dialect” will throughout Latham Plaza and creative teams will be the artist’s games by joining Social Chess and by highlight works by some of the most respected American artists of the early twentieth century, including vying for prizes in categories including Best of Show, following the username leeball. Nov. 12 at 7 pm, Charles Burchfield, George Ault, Charles Sheeler, and Clarence Carter, as well as introduce such fascinating Most Creative on a Budget, First Place Over 18 Years the museum will host a lecture on chess and chess artists as Clyde Singer, Lois Mabel Head, Arthur Osver, and others. and First Place Under 18 Years. Artists and design appreciation by Seattle-based National Chess Master November 9, 10:30 am-noon Art for Two: Lights, Camera, Abstraction Members $15 per pair/non-mem- teams interested in participating are asked to contact Dereque Kelley. Nov. 19 at 7 pm, Dr. Chris Balas- bers $20 per pair. Students will explore the exhibition and learn about the elements of abstract art. Students Kurtis Loftus at 716-3853 to receive information chak, Assistant Professor of Art History at Flagler will also create their own abstract painting using shapes, lines and bright colors. Ages 3 to 5. including design guidelines, workshop schedules, College, will give a lecture, “Horses Running End- November 13, 6:30-8:30 pm Conversations and Cocktails Members $25/non-members $35. In a 45- and additional event details. All teams selected will lessly: Modern Art and Chess.” All events are free minute panel discussion with local artists Jim Draper, Lily Kuonen and Dustin Harewood, moderated by the receive $200 for their creative efforts. Latham Plaza, and open to the public. For further information visit Cummer’s Chief Curator, Holly Keris, they will focus on using art to illustrate the American experience. A Jacksonville Beach, www.facebook.com/deckthe- www.flagler.edu/crispellert. meet and greet with music, wine and cheese will follow. chairs November 20 & 21, 1:30 pm Talks and Tea Lecture Series $6 per person, includes lecture, tea, refresh- November 30-December 1 48TH ANNUAL ST. AU- ments and admission to the museum and gardens. Thru November 22 SHED MY SKIN nullspace at GUSTINE ART & CRAFT FESTIVAL This popular, November 16, 10:30 am-12:30 pm Art Adventures: Lights, Camera, Abstraction Members $10/non-mem- Florida Mining Gallery is excited to announce its first juried art fair showcases 150 top national and bers $15. Students will explore the exhibition and learn about the elements of abstract art. Students will solo exhibition, featuring international artist Marcus regional artists exhibiting paintings, pottery, jewelry, also create their own abstract painting using shapes, lines and bright colors. Ages 6 to 12. Kenney. Kenney’s exhibit embodies the evolution of sculpture, woodworks, glass and other unique, fine Thru September THE HUMAN FIGURE: Sculptures by Enzo Torcoletti Cummer’s new Sculpture Garden the gallery experience and the desire to challenge art creations. International foods, folk music by the located on the front lawn facing Riverside Avenue is open with the sculptures of Enzo Torcoletti. visitors’ thinking. “Shed My Skin” will both unnerve Gamble Rogers Festival performers, a Colonial Crafts and amaze, once visitors realize that underneath the Corner featuring members of the Textile Arts Guild adornment of stamps, coins, jewelry, ribbons, pins of St. Augustine, the Hyundai Kids Art Zone and the Thru December 31 WORD, SHOUT, SONG: LORENZO grandson of Pierre Auguste Renoir, which are open and fabric lies a beautiful collection of taxidermy citywide Nights of Lights combine to create a fun DOW TURNER CONNECTING COMMUNITIES to the public with an RSVP on November 16 from assembled into this mixed up mixed media presenta- family experience and ideal start to the shopping THROUGH LANGUAGE This new exhibit at the 6-8 pm and November 17 from 1-3 pm. Avondale tion. floridamininggallery.com season. This year, the festival features two-days of LaVilla Museum includes rare audio recordings, Artworks Art Gallery, 3562 St. Johns Ave. 384-8797, artists’ demonstrations. Nineteen artists will share photographs and artifacts, illuminating Dr. Turner’s www.avondaleartworks.com Thru November 30 JACKSONVILLE CAMERA CLUB art-making tips on various topics from illustration to foundational work in the 1930s establishing that SHOW Reddi-Arts, a family-owned art supply and sculpture. The demo schedule can be found at www. people of African heritage, despite slavery, had re- November 21 8TH ANNUAL BIG TRUNK SHOW Saint framing business, and Gallery 1037 are presenting staugustineartfestival.com. Francis Field, St. Augus- tained and passed on their cultural identity through Paper Root Clothing and Classic Blends team up to a show featuring the Jacksonville Camera Club. The tine, www.staugustineartfestival.com. words, music and story. His research focused on the bring you the Big Trunk Show from 4-10 pm and an Jacksonville Camera Club also holds frequent out- Gullah/Geechee community in South Carolina and after-party with DJs from 10 pm-2 am. Each year the ings, including their highly popular Annual Fall Color Thru December 28 RUSSIA The manuscript exhibit is a Georgia, whose speech (which he first heard at the Big Trunk Show uniquely unites the city’s growing outing to various scenic mountain regions. There will quick history of Russia, from Peter the Great to the First then-South Carolina State College) was dismissed contingent of fashion designers under an official, be an opening reception on November 3, from 2-4 Conquest of Space. No fee. Museum hours are Tues- as “baby talk,” but he later confirmed they spoke a one-of-a-kind platform, bringing fashion to the pm. 398-3161, www.reddiarts.com/gallery.html Fri, 10 am-3 pm, Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Karpeles Manu- creole that still possessed parts of the language and forefront of North Florida’s culture. Enjoy a look at script Library Museum, 101 W. First St., 356-2992. culture of their captive ancestors. Tue-Fri, 10 am-5 the area’s latest fashion, featuring a range of distinc- Thru November 30 LEE WALTON PLAYS THE pm and Sat, 10 am-2 pm. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla tive apparel, jewelry, and accessories. The party is WORLD The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum and Flagler Thru December 31 ART at JAX Airport: Rotating Museum, 632-5555, www.ritzjacksonville.com topped off with drink specials and a premier fashion College will welcome artist Lee Walton and his exhi- Fine Art Exhibits The Haskell Gallery (pre-security) show. The talent pool is deep this year, with a great bition entitled “Lee Walton Plays the World (On His will have the art of Diane Fraser & Mary Atwood. The November 5 VISIONS OF IMPRESSIONISM A rare mix of varying tastes and styles. Look and feel your Phone): A Chess Performance in 40 Parts.” Walton Connector Bridge Art Display Cases (pre-security) collection of paintings, lithographs and etchings by best while supporting your local economy, and get is an artist whose work is experiential. He works in contain the work of Jim Smith and Concourses A & Renoir, Degas, Manet and Gauguin which will also an exclusive first look at the latest lines from local, a variety of media, from game and system-based C Art Display Cases (post-security) contain Chris be available for purchase. There will also be two independent designers. The Standard, St. Augustine, structures, web performances and drawing, to situ- Moore’s work. International Airport (JAX), www. very special appearances by Alexandre Renoir, great- www.facebook.com/events ational events and social practice. This exhibition is JIAarts.org

eujacksonville.com | novemBER 2013 23 sharing stories Nadine Terk’s Portraits of Hope for Breast Cancer Survivors

BY JOANELLE MULRAIN

ometimes when we reflect upon our youth experiences, we find response, the Japanese women started covering themselves in respect. Marilu became Nadine’s a touchstone that changed our path. For Nadine Terk, it was the first subject in the survivors project. S They talked about how they hoped this discovery of painting. Growing up in a rural Minnesota farming community, exhibit would begin a conversation about hope beyond breast cancer, which led Terk to audio and little Nadine experienced a wonderful childhood. Always feeling safe, she videotape each portrait sitting. “As a nurse and survivor, I have a debt to repay, so when Nadine knew the long road that led away from the house ended at a freeway. asked me to participate, I said yes,” says Marilu. “You never know how your life touches someone When she got to the end, she just turned around and came back home. else’s, so I thought maybe I could help others Nadine Terk and her mother, Marilu Soon, wanderlust caught hold, and off she went to discover the world, continue on, as missing parts of our bodies does not change who we are.” when I wanted second opinions and needed more always keeping her family roots. “They really don’t look so bad,” Marilu says education, she taught me how to explore options. of her breasts after seeing the finished portrait. She kept me moving in the right direction, and Terk carefully chose her videographer, Pat- then I knew I was going to be ok.” She attended Santa Clara University for two women in her family who were diagnosed with rick Barry of Blue Llama Studios. “I knew that if “Nadine even accompanied me to appoint- years, and the following summer she hitchhiked breast cancer. Her mother, Marilu, is a survivor, the women were comfortable with him filming ments and helped me find my own way because I around Europe. After returning home, Terk re- but her grandmother and aunt died of the disease. while I was painting, they understood the expres- went through so many transformations,” Jeannie ceived a grant to go to Japan and immerse herself “Not everyone knows how to be with sion of this healing experience on my canvas,” went on to say. “Nadine helped me become more into all things Japanese. Upon leaving Japan, someone who is suffering,” says Nadine, as she says Terk. aware of what I was going through, and it gave curiosity led her to visit India, Nepal and Turkey. reflects on the emotional pain she experienced Each woman wore a microphone, and a me more control.” Finally home, she began a master’s program in while holding her aunt’s hand while she lay dying boom mike was used along with three cameras- Another woman, Astrid, told Nadine that she Art History and Archaeology at Columbia Uni- in bed. “I learned at a very young age because –one on the painting, another on the woman’s sees her breasts as beautiful artwork and wears versity, where she met and married her husband, my aunt asked me, ‘I am not going to die, am I?’” face, and one filming in wide frame. Terk had a them like jewelry. then moved to San Marco, where she began she says. Her aunt’s husband didn’t know how to microphone on her, too, so the conversation be- Michael Fallucco, MD, plastic and recon- painting full time in her garage. talk to her, and friends were afraid to visit-–she tween painter and subject were recorded for the structive surgeon, invited Nadine into the OR to Nadine’s life changed when she met inter- felt so alone. exhibit’s audio tour. see a 10-hour breast reconstruction using the nationally known portrait artist, art historian, con- Terk remembers when she was only 11 her “This way, I was able to capture the whole diep-flap procedure, which obtains fat for inser- noisseur and collector, Nelson Shanks. Through mother had a mastectomy with no reconstruction. story,” says Terk.”Each woman could move tion into the area where the breast was removed his eyes she learned the skills of representational She never saw her mother’s breast scar; it simply about, pick their pose, and wear whatever they in order to reconstruct the breast. During the oil painting versus the 1980s Abstract Expres- wasn’t talked about. No one knew how to start wanted or nothing above the waist. There was no surgery, Terk saw a parallel between the surgeon sionism, which was popular at the time. When the conversation. hesitation to disrobe and prepare their chests for and Shanks, both artists, both exhibiting beautiful she watched Nelson, she saw his beautifully po- She said her mom compared it to losing a me. Some exclaimed: These are not my breasts, and poetic styles, economies of motion, artistry etic economy of movement as he painted. limb, but one would talk about losing a foot or they are gone, and I am alive!” and precision. As a portrait artist, she began thinking of a hand, never a breast. She remembers when “It’s a great project,” says Jeannie, another “Nadine’s tribute to the patients’ strength the intimacy between humans, calling upon her her mom visited her in Japan. They visited the story in the exhibit. “Nadine helped me process to be this open with their bodies and tell their memories as a child, especially those involving hot baths, but Marilu kept herself covered; in more thoroughly, deal with it much better, and personal stories takes some of the stigma away; they can be open about their new bodies,” Fal- lucco says. “As I worked with each woman, so many stories were shared,” says Nadine. “These stories became larger than the paintings. Each woman went through the process to help other women, to give back and give hope.” “We were in a very intimate space, and it was all about the conversation. I hope I was able to take a very tough situation and begin a dialogue about the physical self; they allowed me to let their voice become my canvas. Each ex- pressed that they felt happier, more beautiful and alive afterwards,” Terk says. Another women, A., who participated, states, “It’s a powerful message, one of hope – a reminder that many new doors open up, when others close; that the disease changes everything around you and everybody else, as well.” The exhibit premiered during the Pink Rib- bon Symposium at the Thrasher-Horne in October and then travels to St. Vincent’s Riverside in No- vember. Terk plans to complete her documentary and possibly write a companion book hoping to inspire others. For more information, go to www.there4U- project.com.

24 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly “Are you man enough to be my man?”

BY NATHANIEL PRICE

In 2003, two friends sitting in a bar in , Australia, had a conversation about facial hair trends that would sprout into one of the most important health initiatives in the world. Travis Garone and photo by daniel goncalves Luke Slattery have “changed the face” of men’s healthcare with The Movember Foundation—a worldwide charity working to raise awareness and funds for prostate and testicular cancer. In the months following this portentous conversation, Travis designed the first Movember logo and sent out emails to friends asking, Are you man enough to be my man? From those emails sent, 30 guys volunteered to take part in the challenge by sporting mustaches throughout the month of November. Cheers to 10 Years Now, ten years later, Movember ranks in the top 100 best NGOs in the world according to the Global Journal based on three key criteria: impact, innovation and sustainability. Through the power of the mous- tache, this nonprofit’s 30 original Mo Bros have created a movement over 1,127,000 strong. at Art Walk More and more men understand that they, like women, need to get regular check-ups. Let’s put things in a greater perpsective: 33% of females get cancer; 50% of males get cancer. Funding and social con- The First Wednesday Art Walk is celebrating 10 years of art and culture on Wednes- sciousness have been, and are, in inverse proportion to this statistic. In 2006 the government-run National day, November 6. Celebrate with Downtown Vision, Inc. at a Laura St. block party, located Cancer Institute’s numbers revealed an endemic pattern. According to the New York Times, “Breast cancer re- adjacent to Hemming Plaza, with an Art Walk retrospective, announcements for the years to ceives the most funding per new case, $2,596 — and by far the most money relative to each death, $13,452. come, special performances, an art unveiling, raffle and more, culminating in a Champagne Notably, prostate cancer, the most common cancer, receives the least funding per new case at just $1,318. toast to say “Cheers to 10 years!” Retrospective and announcements begin at 6:15 pm. But on a per-death basis it ranks second, with $11,298 in N.C.I. funds.” Movember is clearly addressing a Enjoy participatory art installations, live music and artwork in Hemming Plaza and through- vital thing. out the Downtown galleries, restaurants, cultural venues and businesses. So many of us have had loved ones selected for an unknown journey of cancer; some are still with us “Starting with just eight venues and a couple hundred participants in 2003, Art Walk and others are resting in peace. In a matter of one week this journey began for Connor Hickey. What once has grown over the past decade to become Downtown’s signature monthly event,” said was just a nagging pain in his genitals became testicular cancer. Since the risk of being diagnosed with Katherine Hardwick, marketing director for Downtown Vision, Inc. “The Cheers to 10 Years cancer increases with age, most cases occur in adults who are middle-aged or older. Not for Connor. At the celebration is our chance to celebrate with the community that has grown Art Walk into a ripe age of 18 he had just started his freshman year of college in Tallahassee, and it couldn’t have been a premier platform for local artists as well as an economic engine for Downtown.” worse time to be diagnosed. After three months, during the first of two rounds of chemo, Connor’s father The public is invited to participate in Downtown Vision, Inc’s, community funding Stephen Hickey, a local neurologist, passed away of natural causes. He’d always say to his son while in campaign and be a part of Art Walk’s legacy by donating to help sustain and improve Art chemo, “This too shall pass,” which Connor wears as a reminder everyday tattooed on his back. Walk for years to come. Donate online at downtownjacksonville.org or at Downtown Vision, At an early age Connor’s father instilled the belief that we, as a society, have an obligation to give Inc.’s tent at Art Walk. back and to notice the bright light at the end of a dark tunnel. To this day the inspiration from his fam- For more information on participating venues, visit jacksonvilleartwalk.com. ily and friends has given him the courage to introduce you to what he hopes will be an annual November event called Preserve Jax’s Jewels. “This event is not only about raising money for a great cause but also about promoting a healthier way of living,” says Fore, one of the event coordinators and manager of Art Walk through the Years Hickey’s band Fjord Explorer. Details of this, and several other Movember events, are listed below. The time is rife with opportunities 2003 Downtown Vision, Inc., launches the first Art Walk in November 2003 in Downtown to be philanthropically self-indulgent. Jacksonville with eight venues along .

Friday, November 1 Movember Kickoff & Shave Wednesday, November 6 Movember Jax at Art Walk 2004 Within the first year, Art Walk grows to attract more than 1,000 people to Downtown Party, 6-9 pm at Dos Gatos. Shave the Date! Kickoff 5:30 pm at . Movember Jax will be at each month. Movember 2013 with a Shave Party at Jacksonville’s Artwalk Downtown with the Jacksonville Jaycees best cocktail lounge. Barber of Deville Farrell Ste- selling a fresh, new batch of Intuition Ale Works Mo- 2005 Art Walk expands to include themes and special features. Partnership with the Florida phens from Pomade & Tonic Traditional Barbershop vembrew. Swing by and register for Movember, enjoy Theatre sees the launch of the first “Pet Walk” at Art Walk, an annual event that continues & Tattoo Parlor will be giving straight razor shaves some fantastic beer, and visit with your Movember today. ($25) and electric shaves ($15). All proceeds go to Jax team and the Jacksonville Jaycees. Movember Jax. While supplies last, receive a Dos 2006 Art Walk grows to include more than 30 venues. Art Walk results in the formation of a Gatos shirt with a $25 shave, or a Dos Gatos koozie Friday, November 22 Preserve Jax’s Jewels 7 pm at full-time artists group, The Art Center, locating in the Carling. with a $15 shave. Extend your happy hour with $3 Burro Bar. Celebrate the complete remission of Con- drafts of quality beer, $4 single liquor well drinks nor Hickey’s testicular cancer with a benefit featuring 2008 Grows to attract more than 3,000 people Downtown each month. and $5 house wine. Members of the Movember Jax five local bands: On Guard (8-8:45) JacksonVegas Team will be on hand to help you register online and (9-9:45), Dog Apollo (10-10:45), Civil Brute (11- 2009 Art Walk launches partnership with Eco Latino for “Hispanic Heritage Art Walk.” explain how you can get involved to help “change the 11:45) and Fjord Explorer (12-12:45). A silent auction face of men’s health.” will also take place thanks to generous contributions 2010 Art Walk leads to a partnership with the Cultural Council to form “Off the Grid” an from M Body Yoga, Verde Eco Salon, JaxLive, Black initiative that infused Downtown with 50,000 square feet of galleries and artist spaces. Sunday, November 3 New South Roller Derby Sheep, Orange Garden Productions, Southern Roots Double-header, 10 am at Skate Station Orange Park. Apothecary, Never Again Photography, Brian Bernard 2011 Attracts more than 6,000 people Downtown each month and permitted more than 400 New South Roller Derby is hosting a double-header Art, Jax Laridae, Nathaniel Artkart Price, Jewels by artists for Headquarters @ Hemming Plaza. The Hayden Burns library closes its doors as event to raise money for the Movember movement. Lubeck, First Place Sports, and Ananda Kula-Yoga and an Art Walk venue. The event will feature 54 of Florida’s finest co-ed Holistic Healing. All of the proceeds from this event roller derby players and some amazing sports and will be donated to Movember. 18-21 $10/ 21+ $5, 2012 Art Walk celebrates its 100th event. Art Walk introduces food trucks. An average of apparel vendors. The first bout begins at 10 am, additional donations are happily welcomed. 18 venues host live music each Art Walk. at Skate Station Orange Park (230 Blanding Blvd), followed by a second bout at 6 pm. Buffalo’s Cafe Saturday, November 30 Best in Mo Wrap Up Party 2013 Downtown Vision, Inc., launches iloveartwalk.com and hosts the inaugural Oktober- (6055 Youngerman Circle) will host a half-time 8 pm to midnight at Whiskey River. $10 to get in, fest @ Art Walk bringing 15,000 people Downtown. party from 12:30-5:30 pm. Tickets are $10 for one which gets you your first drink free and 15% off of bout, $15 for both. your food purchase.

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26 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly November 8-23 THE WHIPPING MAN The November 14 TANGO FIRE Go on a seduc- TANGO FIRE, November heart-wrenching tale of racial and religious tive journey through the history of Tango, 14 at the Performing diversity set in April, 1865, just after the end the world’s most alluring and exciting dance Arts Center of the Civil War. Throughout the south, slaves form! The sensational Tango Fire Company of are being freed, soldiers are returning home Buenos Aires presents their new show Flames and in Jewish homes, the annual celebration of of Desire, featuring 10 torrid dancers, one of Passover is being observed. Caleb DeLeon is a Argentina’s finest young singers, and a quar- young Confederate officer who returns home to tet of brilliant musicians. Tracing the roots of war-torn Richmond, VA, and finds his family’s Tango, from its origins in the dance halls of home in ruins and abandoned except for two Buenos Aires to its rising popularity on the former slaves, Simon and John. The sun sets contemporary entertainment scene, the Tango on the last night of Passover and Simon pre- Fire Company of Buenos Aires has become pares a humble Seder to observe the ancient a true worldwide phenomenon. Times-Union celebration of the freeing of the Hebrew slaves Center, 442-2929, www.artistseriesjax.org from Egypt, noting with particular satisfaction the parallels to their current situation. But the November 17 CRAIG FERGUSON Comedian pain of their enslavement will not be soothed Craig Ferguson is the Peabody Award-winning, by this tradition, and deep-buried secrets from Emmy Award-nominated host of The Late Late the past refuse to be hidden forever as the Show on CBS since 2005. He has written a play comes to its shocking climax on the Main novel, Between the Bridge and the River, and Stage at Players by the Sea Community The- a memoir, American on Purpose. A native of atre. Players by the Sea (Jacksonville Beach), Scotland, he became known to American audi- 249-0289, playersbythesea.org ences for playing Nigel Wick, the office boss on The Drew Carey Show. , November 10 CELTIC THUNDER PRESENTS 355-2787, floridatheatre.com MYTHOLOGY Mythology tells the story of Celtic Thunder’s ancestors in Ireland, their November 21-24 RAGTIME: THE MUSICAL A legends, their history, and their stories. On the powerful portrait of life in turn-of-the-century set of Mythology, the old and the new com- America and a relevant tale for today. The bine; modern catalyst images are projected musical intertwines the story of three families onto ancient standing stones, a giant Celtic as they confront wealth and poverty, freedom cross takes center stage, and the tempo of the and prejudice, hope and despair, and what it music is strongly echoed in the theatrical and means to live in America. Performances at 7 moody lighting. All six Celtic Thunder princi- pm on Nov. 21-23, and 2 pm on Sunday, Nov. pals are featured prominently, from haunting 24. Tickets $15. Annual Silent Auction--Friday, solo numbers to rousing ensembles and great Nov. 22, 6 pm, Main Stage Theatre Courtyard. original tracks that were written especially for Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, 346- Mythology, such as the show opening number 5620, www.da-arts.org ‘Voices’ and the finale ‘My Land.’ Times-Union Center, 442-2929, artistseriesjax.org Comedy Club of Jacksonville 11000 Beach Blvd. Suite #8, 646-HAPPY, November 10 HANSEL AND GRETEL First www.jacksonvillecomedy.com. Coast Opera offers its audience the opportunity October 31-November 2 Rex Haven to experience an opera for the whole family, November 7-9 One Year Anniversary w/ a Engelbert Humperdinck’s Hansel & Gretel, surprise guest based on the Grimm brothers’ fairy tale, and November 13 George Burns & Friends Tribute sung in English. This production features pro- Show fessional opera singers and musicians, plus November 14-16 Rich Vos, George Burns & theatre events the St. Augustine Children’s Chorus. Tickets Friends with Saurin Choski may be purchased at www.firstcoastppera. November 21-23 Mary Ellen Hooper com, or 417-5555. Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, St. Augustine. Be sure to visit eujacksonville.com for full of Fame football coach Vince Lombardi, un- reviews by EU’s Dual Critics on many local questionably one of the most inspirational and productions. quotable personalities of all time. Few know Swamp Radio Jax Makes Debut in the Spark District the real story of Lombardi the man-his inspira- Thru November 1-2 QUILLS This macabre tions, his passions and to drive people The family-friendly variety show, Swamp Radio Jax, is one of four winning proposals selected comedy is full of sex and gore and contains a to achieve what they never thought possible. by the Cultural Council’s Spark Grant projects to activate the Spark District, an area of downtown surprising anti-censorship message. Quills tells Theatre Jacksonville, 396-4425, theatrejax. Jacksonville targeted for revitalization through interactive arts and culture experiences. the story of the scandalous Marquis de Sade com The live November 14 episode will feature a chat with local historian Wayne Wood on Dixie- who, despite being locked away, manages to land Park, music by Matt Collins and food writer Belinda Hulin will share the secrets of making a produce his sadistic pornography with the aid Thru December 1 SOUTH PACIFIC A Tony classic southern staple, the corn dog. Local poet Tiffany Melanson and actor Kevin Roberts will of a lascivious laundress. The prison priest Award-winning Rodgers and Hammerstein also make appearances. is driven to increasingly savage measures to Classic musical considered one of the greatest Since not everyone will be able to make the live show, Swamp Radio Jax will provide free silence the Marquis, cutting off his hands, feet, Broadway productions. The story is centered podcasts of all episodes. A new live episode will showcase each quarter. genitals and eventually his head in this special on an American woman stationed at a U.S. Spark Grant recipient Ian Mairs is the show’s producer and creative director. He says the mis- Halloween performance. Don’t miss the final Naval Base in WWII who falls in love with sion of Swamp Radio Jax is to use stories, interviews and music that celebrates the rich cultural weekend at Players by the Sea, 249-0289, a French plantation owner and struggles to heritage of northeast Florida. playersbythesea.org accept his children. Eddie Mekka (Carmine “There are two kinds of parties. The first is where you know everyone and you sit, catch up Ragusa on Laverne & Shirley) will be featured and laugh. The second type involves you sitting next someone you’ve never met who turns out to Thru November 9 LOVE, LOSS AND WHAT in South Pacific. Alhambra Theatre & Dining, be funny, fascinating and full of stories and thoughts which are fresh and get you thinking. I’d like a I WORE This entertaining dramedy by Nora 641-1212, alhambrajax.com Swamp Radio Jax show to have the best of both, the familiar and not so familiar. We live and work and Delia Ephron uses the memories triggered among all sorts of interesting people in a really beautiful place. I’d like Swamp Radio Jax to be the by fashion and accessories to tell humorous November 1-24 BAD SEED This mystery kind of event which connects us as a community and allows us to catch up with old friends and and often poignant stories that are relatable to thriller by Maxwell Anderson tells the story of make some new ones,” Mairs says. everyone. Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, Rhoda Penmark. On the surface, she is sweet, The Swamp Radio Jax Fall Premiere will take place Thursday, November 14, 7-8:15 pm at the 249-7177, abettheatre.com charming and admired by her elders. But Museum of Contemporary Art. Tickets go on sale November 1 and are sure to go fast. $20 general things take a dark turn when one of Rhoda’s admission and $15 for students/seniors. The free podcast will be available around November 25. Thru November 9 LOMBARDI Sport produces rival schoolmates mysteriously drowns at a Check out the website to learn about the cast and crew, subscribe to news and sample some great human drama, and there is no greater picnic. Limelight Theatre (St. Augustine), 825- audio teasers of upcoming shows. swampradiojax.com sports icon to bring to theatrical life than Hall 1164, limelight-theatre.org

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focusing on various composers. They will also Jacksonville interact with attendees regarding interesting Symphony Orchestra aspects of the music and their initiative to bring classical music to St. Johns County and into All shows are at Jacoby Symphony Hall at the the schools, which are rated No. 1 in Florida. Times-Union Center for the Arts unless other- The program will also support attending Jack- wise noted. 354-5479, www.jaxsymphony.org sonville Symphony Orchestra performances in . The Nov. 10 perfor- November 2 COVER THE TOWN WITH SOUND mance will be the world premiere of ‘To The The Cummer hosts this event, featuring the Shore,’ an original piece written for St. Johns Jacksonville Symphony Woodwind Quintet 1 County by Piotr Szewczyk, a Polish-born com- at 2 pm in the Semmes Gallery. This event is poser and violinist with the Jacksonville Sym- during November’s Saturday Free for ALL, so phony Orchestra. Szewczyk - To the Shore, admission to the museum is free, too. Cummer Beethoven - Quartet, Opus 18 #4 and Quartet, Museum of Art & Gardens. Opus 74, ‘The Harp.’ Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, www.flchambermusic.org November 8-9 SIMPLY SINATRA The Jackson- ville Symphony Orchestra presents a tribute to November 13 RITZ CHAMBER PLAYERS Ol’ Blue Eyes in the Jacoby Symphony Hall, Concert Series Unity through Music. 7:30 pm. featuring by the swing voice of Steve Lippia. Admission is free. Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, www.jaxevents.com/events- November 16 CLASSICAL MYSTERY TOUR calendar/#sthash.kHs1uKzE.dpuf The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra per- forms Beatles favorites with the original cast of November 14 ANA VIDOVIC Presented by Broadway’s Beatlemania! Riverside Fine Arts Association, this classical guitarist hails from the small town of Karlovac November 21-23 BEETHOVEN’S EROICA near Zagreb, Croatia, and started playing guitar Beethoven originally dedicated his No. 3 Eroica at the age of 5. By 7, she had given her first to Napoleon but later scratched his name off public performance. At the age of 11 she was the front page after Napoleon proclaimed him- performing internationally. 7:30 pm. Church of self emperor, later dedicating it to the hero in the Good Shepherd at Park & Stockton Streets, everyman. 389-6222, www.riversidefinearts.org

More Classical Music November 14 26th ANNUAL GREAT AMERI- November 10 THE FLORIDA CHAMBER MUSIC CAN JAZZ SERIES Presenting Lee Konitz and PROJECT The resident professional chamber Dan Tepfor. J.B. Scott, artistic director. UNF’s music ensemble will play one-hour perfor- Fine Arts Center, Andrew A. Robinson Theater, mances, all on Sundays beginning at 3 pm, 620-2961, www.unf.edu/fineartscenter

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28 novemBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Stay Tuned… by kellie abrahamson Let’s get right down to business By Heather Lovejoy

BONNIE RAITT Local Music News Late last month Rickolus re- leased his new CD Troubadour. You can pick up a copy at www.circleintosquare.com. • On November 1st, Friends of the St. Augustine Amphithe- atre (FOSAA) will open online bidding on a select group of celebrity signed guitars and memorabilia through bid- dingforgood.com. Guitars up for bid were signed by Big Time Rush, Victoria Justice, Steve Martin, Jill Scott and Rickolus, orion allen photography Slightly Stoopid. Also offered is a vintage style radio signed by Garrison Keillor and cast members of A Prairie Home CAT POWER Companion. Proceeds from the sale will be used to fund grants to schools and nonprofit Are you willing to take on some 8 pm Nov 8, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 organizations as well as FOSAA’s 2014 summer music and arts camp. • Happy One unknowns? Goitse (pronounced gwi-cha) is A1A North Year Anniversary to St. Augustine venue the Standard! They’ll be celebrating the mile- a five-piece, traditional Irish band that formed nd After canceling a slew of shows in 2012 and stone on the 2 with live music from Lionize. • The First Annual Jacksonville Creative at the Limerick University’s Irish World Acad- th this past summer, including one at the Florida Arts Awards, aka “The Artsy’s”, will be held November 9 at Sun Ray Cinema. The event emy of Music and Dance. Judging from some Theatre, the enigmatic songstress Chan Mar- will honor and celebrate excellence in music and art in the NE Florida area with proceeds YouTube videos, they appear to be infectiously shall aka Cat Power is taking things down a benefitting arts education programs including the Performer’s Academy, the Melody & entertaining, especially if you fancy reels and notch. She’s doing a solo tour and stopping Harmony Foundation and Girls Rock Jacksonville. Kevin Sandbloom, Georgia Me, Taalam jigs and such. $15-$17. www.raylewispre- at smaller venues. This should be an intimate Acey and Abyss Graham are among the artists scheduled to perform. • They call them- sents.com concert — the perfect size for her haunting, selves “outlaw country with an anti-suburbia, midlife crisis twist.” They are Dirt Floor th soulful and minimal sound. $30 in advance; Krackers and they’ll be throwing a CD release party at Jack Rabbits on the 9 in honor standing-room only. www.pvconcerthall.com. MARSHALL CRENSHAW of their new album, Spare Time. • rain dogs. will be hosting the Winter Record & CD Show on November 10th. The free event will feature 12 tables of LPs, CDs and swag, as 8 pm Nov 13, Underbelly, 113 E. Bay St. well as beer specials and great music. • The official release party for Lisa Kelly’s 2-CD Oh, lord, the catchiness is inescapable. If you NORTH FLORIDA ACOUSTIC set, Renditions, The Summer Sessions, is slated for the 26th at Mudville Grille. • Last but can listen to ‘Someday, Someway’ without certainly not least, our congratulations to two local musical acts whose first have MUSIC FESTIVAL bobbing your head or tapping your feet, more been successfully funded thanks to their Kickstarter campaigns last month: solo artist 7-10 pm Nov 8 (songwriter’s contest) and 10 power to you. Crenshaw’s poppy melodies Michael Taylor and Celtic act Jig to a Milestone. We’re looking forward to checking out am-8 pm Nov 9, Flamingo Lakes RV Resort, have hooked fans for decades. I just listened your debuts! 3640 Newcomb Road to a few songs, which means the tunes will

Check out some of the area’s best acoustic be bouncing around my head for a few days acts, including Flagship Romance, Canary in now. Catch him solo at Underbelly. $12. www. Get Outta Town! the Coalmine (see cover story), the Peyton jaxlive.com. October 31-November 3 The FEST 12: ALL / Boy Sets Fire / Tim Kasher / James Fritz / Mangum Band, Al Poindexter, Dale Crider and Mustard Plug / Paint It Black / Paul Baribeau / Dillinger Four Various venues (Gaines- more on multiple stages. Take the whole family. ville, FL) $10 each day. www.nffolk.com. THE AVETT BROTHERS November 6 KMFDM The Orpheum (Tampa, FL) 8 pm Nov 15, St. Augustine Amphitheatre, November 8 Colin Meloy Variety Playhouse (, GA) 1340 A1A S. November 14-17 Bear Creek Music & Art Festival 2013: The Roots / Galactic / Ivan PETER ROWAN BLUEGRASS So it’s not entirely cool to like these North Car- Neville’s Dumpstaphunk / Toubab Krewe / The Motet / Cope Spirit of the Suwannee Mu- BAND olina boys anymore, right? Whatever. They’ve sic Park (Live Oak, FL) 9 pm Nov 9, 1904 Music Hall, 19 Ocean St. achieved some mainstream attention, boasting November 23 The Eagles (Orlando, FL) He’s a Boston-born man, but he brings on that a Grammy appearance, a GAP ad campaign bluegrass twang like the best of ‘em. Backed and Billboard chart success, all of which I think by a stellar band, this veteran guitar and man- has been well-deserved. Their last album wasn’t New Music Releases dolin player sings and yodels, delivering ener- thrilling, but their previous work makes up for it. getic performances with a huge sound. He’s a $37-$47. www.staugamphitheatre.com. November 5 Mount Eerie Pre-Human Ideas favorite at festivals way down upon the Spirit Mat Zo Damage Control Katey Sagal Covered of the Suwannee Music Park. $20 in advance, KOFFIN KATS First Rate People Everest $25 day of show. www.1904musichall.com. Seasick Mama Tip Top Shape November 19 8 pm Nov 27, Burro Bar, 100 E. Adams St. Loud psychobilly punk to fill all your ear-split- Aloa Input Anysome Nils Frahm Spaces BLACK UHURU ting needs. This trio is to have Burro Celine Dion Loved Me Back to Life Daytona Daytona 8 pm Nov 12, Freebird Live, 200 N. First St., Bar raging with tattoo-laden fans screaming Cut Copy Free Your Mind VNV Nation Transnational Jacksonville Beach in sweaty, drunken fits — just as it should be. Midlake Antiphon Tennis System Part Time Punks Ses- Since the early 1970s, the Jamaican reggae They love to tour and they love to play live. Stryper No More Hell to Pay sion group Black Uhuru has seen many incarna- www.reverbnation.com/venue/burrobar. M.I.A. Matangi DJ Dog Dick The Life Stains tions. Founding member Duckie Simpson Chris Brown X remains at the helm, and the band is expected November 12 Daughtry Baptized to release an album in early 2014. Now’s your BONNIE RAITT Title Fight Spring Songs chance to see why this band is one of the most 8 pm Nov 29, Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth The Debauchees Big Machines and Pecu- November 26 popular of all reggae bands in history. $20 in St. liar Beings Chase Rice Ready Set Roll advance. www.jaxlive.com. Don’t give me that, “Oh yeah, she plays guitar Why Bother? This Isn’t Very Good Bright Light Bright Light In Your Care real good for a woman” nonsense. I hate that Psyclon Nine [Order of the Shadow: Act I] Cheap Time Exit Smiles BS. Even if you’re not a fan of her bluesy rock Keller Williams FUNK Future Honest GOITSE and country music, there’s no denying that See the Light Kevin Morby Harlem River 7 pm Nov 12, Culhane’s Irish Pub, 967 Atlan- she’s fantastic. She’ll wow you. She’ll inspire tic Blvd., Atlantic Beach you. $53-$103. www.floridatheatre.com.

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NOVEMBER 4 & 6 African Children’s Choir hardcore bands, but quickly found his passion Nonprofit humanitarian and relief organization, in solo work, often taking to the stage with the African Children’s Choir, will be in town only an in hand and a folk-punk this month for two very special performances. song on his lips. This time around, Frank will First, the Choir will join forces with the Hen- be joined by his backing band the Sleeping dricks Avenue Elementary School Choir to sing Souls. The Smith Street Band and Koo Koo the national anthem at South United Methodist Kanga Roo are also scheduled to perform. Church (396-2676) on November 4th. Then on Tickets: $16. Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 the 6th the performers will make an appearance at Murray Hill Baptist Church (636-8702). Both NOVEMBER 8 Passion Pit A year out from the performances are free and open to all, however release of their critically-acclaimed sophomore an offering will be taken to support the Choir’s album Gossamer, Passion Pit is winding down programs to combat poverty and hunger in their massive fall headlining tour. Also on the Africa through humanitarian and educational bill are the Joy Formidable, Two Door Cinema outreach. Visit www.africanchildrenschoir.com Club and St. Lucia. The bands have been on for more information. the road together since , crisscrossing the country and performing at all the major NOVEMBER 5 Less Than Jake Less Than venues and festivals. Their stop at the St. Jake, Anti-Flag, Masked Intruder and Get Dead Augustine Amphitheatre on the 8th in one of will be touring together under the Fat Wreck the last ones on the tour and, according to the Chords banner this month. Headliners and band themselves, this is the last tour they’re Gainesville natives Less Than Jake will be out doing for a while, so if you’re a fan be sure in support of See the Light, their first proper to attend. Tickets: $33-$42.50. St. Augustine studio album in five years, making this an extra Amphitheatre, 471-1965 special treat. Experience the Fat Tour when it rolls into town on the 5th. Tickets: $22. Freebird NOVEMBER 10 Celtic Thunder The Artist Live, 246-BIRD Series is bringing Celtic Thunder back to the Times-Union Center this month. The always NOVEMBER 6 Frank Turner & the Sleeping popular performers will be in town as part of Souls Frank Turner, the man who only knows their “Mythology” tour, which is, incidentally, how to write deliriously catchy rock anthems, the name of their ninth DVD special and elev- T-Pain will be returning to Jack Rabbits on November enth album. Expect everything from haunting forgettable original tracks such as the show The “American Heroes Celebration” will be th 6 . Turner began his career in metal and post- solo numbers to rousing ensembles and un- opening number ‘Voices’ and the finale ‘My hosted by Real Housewives of Miami star Jo- Land.’ Tickets: $47-$107. Times-Union Center- anna Krupa and a portion of all ticket sales will Moran Theatre, 632-3373 be donated to the Jax USO. Tickets: $27.50- $125. Times-Union Center-Moran Theatre, NOVEMBER 11 John Vanderslice North 632-3373 Florida’s own John Vanderslice will be return- ing to St. Augustine on November 11th in sup- NOVEMBER 16 Kellie Pickler It’s never too port of his latest release, Dagger Beach, which early to gear up for the holiday season! Ameri- was self-released thanks to financing through can Idol alum Kellie Pickler will be spreading a successful Kickstarter Campaign in March. Christmas cheer on the 16th at the St. Johns Joining Mr. Vanderslice will be St. Pete indie Town Center with local singer/songwriter rockers Alexander & the Grapes. Tickets: $12. Charlie Walker. The concert is just one of the The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 family-friendly events taking place during Town Center’s Holiday Spectacular, which will also NOVEMBER 12 Gungor Husband-and-wife include carolers, ice sculpture demonstrations, duo Michael and Lisa Gungor are bringing cupcake decorating, the lighting of the tree, their sweeping, cinematic pop-folk sound to sleigh rides, snow, and a fireworks finale. All more than 60 cities this fall, including a stop of these events, including the concert, are free at Jacksonville’s Murray Hill Theatre on the and open to the public. St. Johns Town Center, 12th. The group released their seventh studio 998-7156 album, I Am Mountain, in September and, if the resulting critical buzz is any indication, we can NOVEMBER 29 Angel Olsen Angel Olsen has expect even more Grammy noms, magazine been bringing her otherworldly presence and covers and “Album of the Year” declarations in extraordinary range to stages across North Gungor’s future. Tickets: $15-$35. Murray Hill America and Europe since releasing her sec- Theatre, 388-3179 ond album, Half Way Home, last year. The al- bum continues to earn praise from critics, with NOVEMBER 15 T-Pain In an effort to raise glowing reviews from NPR Music, Pitchfork, awareness and support our troops through the the New York Times, the Los Angeles Times Greater Jacksonville Area USO, Grammy Award and many more. See what all the fuss is about winning international artist T-Pain will perform on the 29th when Olsen comes to Jack Rabbits. at the Times-Union Center on November 15th. Tickets: $10. 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NOVEMBER 5 Hall, 209-0346 Less Than Jake / Anti-Flag / Masked Intruder / Three Dog Night Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Get Dead Freebird Live, 246-BIRD North Florida Acoustic Music Festival: songwrit- In This Moment / Brews- ers contest Flamingo Lakes RV Resort, www. ter’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 nffolk.com/FolkFest.aspx The Big Ticket Battle 2013: Weekend Atlas / A Chris Knight / Bryce Alastair Jack Rabbits, 398- Matter of Honor / Prideless / Arbor Park Jack 7496 Rabbits, 398-7496 Caravan of Thieves The Original Café Eleven, The Oarsman / Brown Natives / Pamela Affronti 460-9311 Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Eric Paslay / Maggie Rose Mavericks Rock N’ JU Singers Main Library, 630-2665 Honky Tonk, 356-1110 Create the Monster Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 Passafire / Ballyhoo / Sidereal Freebird Live, Nikki Talley / Jeff Ruby Mudville Music Room 246-BIRD (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 Gator Fall Concert Series: American Young Jacksonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com NOVEMBER 6 Della Mae Underbelly, 353-6067 Frank Turner & the Sleeping Souls / The Smith Vanna / Alpha & Omega / Betrayal / The Green- Street Band / Koo Koo Kanga Roo Jack Rabbits, ery / Reveal Renew Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc 398-7496 Bar, 233-9850 Widespread Panic Times-Union Center-Moran War of Ages / Those Who Fear / Phinehas / Theatre, 632-3373 Colossus / I Am the Witness / City in Peril Mur- EOTO / Etc! Etc! / S.P.O.R.E. Freebird Live, 246- ray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Passion Pit will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Nov 8 BIRD Dancing Bears West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 The Digital Age / Bellarive / Arbor Park Murray Spanky Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), 269- Hill Theatre, 388-3179 4198 Earphunk / Whetherman / Cope / The Applebut- Go Ask Alice Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 ter Express / JacksonVegas 1904 Music Hall, Braxton Adamson / Billy Greer from Kansas 356-0213 Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub (Downtown), 374- Roosevelt Collier & Friends Underbelly, 353- 1547 music events 6067 Whetherman Lillie’s Coffee Bar (Neptune Beach), Curse / Glitterpiss Burro Bar, www.facebook. 249-2922 com/burrobar Kenny Hamilton Trio The Parlour, 396-4456 Lydia / From Indian Lakes / Myth of Myself 7th Street Band Mojo No.4, 381-6670 NOVEMBER 1 Lionize The Standard (St. Augustine), 274-2090 Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 Skytrain Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 And So I Watch You from Afar / This Town Remains Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), Jacksonville Fair: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Domino Effect Blue Water Island Grill (Jackson- Needs Guns / Mylets Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 269-4198 Jacksonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com ville Beach), 249-0083 Darkside of the Dead Freebird Live, 246-BIRD DJ Capone & Company / Kracka Jaxx / Cupid’s Andy King Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective 95 Cordova (St. Au- I Anthem / A Call for Kylie / TheZspeaker / Sys- Alley Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 352-7008 gustine), 810-6810 tem Reset / Palm Trees & Powerlines Murray Something Distant Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub African Children’s Choir Murray Hill Baptist Hill Theatre, 388-3179 (Downtown), 374-1547 Church, 636-8702 NOVEMBER 9 Fortunate Youth The Original Café Eleven, 460- Mondo Mike The Parlour, 396-4456 Mannheim Steamroller / Martina McBride Jack- 9311 Paper City Hustlers Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Au- NOVEMBER 7 sonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Fratello West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 gustine), 342-5264 Michael Franti & Spearhead / Serena Ryder Cougar Barrel / Shawn Lightfoot & the 1911’s Remains Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), The 1911’s Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Freebird Live, 246-BIRD / LaVilla School Chamber Orchestra Riverside 269-4198 Ozone Baby Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 The Piano Guys Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Arts Market, 554-6865 3rd Annual Florida-Georgia Block Party: Ivey- PALU Performer’s Showcase UNF Student Union Gator Fall Concert Series: Craig Morgan Jack- The Cult Revolution / The Strange / Stone Bone West Band / Firewater Tent Revival / Something Ballroom, theperformingartslinkup.com sonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Distant Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Nat Adderley, Jr. / Longineu Parsons Jazzland The Railers / John Carvers Band Jack Rabbits, Peter Rowan Bluegrass Band / Back from the 353-3309 Café, 240-1009 398-7496 Brink / Fjord Explorer 1904 Music Hall, 356- Cousin Catfish’s Pigskin Jamboree: Corey Smith Whetherman / Charlie & the Foxtrots / Kaleigh 0213 / Sister Hazel Jacksonville Shipyards, www. NOVEMBER 3 Baker Underbelly, 353-6067 Justin Moore / Randy Houser / Josh Thompson cousincatfish.com Reel Big Fish / Goldfinger / Beautiful Bodies / JB Scott’s Swingin’ Allstars Mudville Music St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 DJ Capone & Company / Grimm White Steed Beebs & Her Moneymakers Freebird Live, 246- Room (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 All Things Done Murray Hill Theatre-Fringe Cafe, Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 BIRD Third Base The Parlour, 396-4456 388-3179 Braxton Adamson / Kracka Jaxx Fionn Mac- Jake Miller / Action Item / Air Dubai Murray Hill Dirt Floor Krackers Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Cool’s Irish Pub (Downtown), 374-1547 Theatre, 388-3179 NOVEMBER 8 Think Happy Thoughts / A Call For Kylie / R- Anne McCue Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), Caught A Ghost / Alex E. / Woven In Underbelly, Passion Pit / The Joy Formidable / Two Door Dent / My Future Something Underbelly, 353- 352-7008 353-6067 Cinema Club / St. Lucia St. Augustine Amphithe- 6067 Parker Urban Band Dog Star Tavern (Fernandina Paint Fumes / The Mold / Virgin Flower Burro atre, 471-1965 North Florida Acoustic Music Festival: Al Poin- Beach), 277-8010 Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Cat Power / Nico Turner Ponte Vedra Concert dexter / Canary in the Coalmine / Flagship Ro- Conrad Oberg / Beau Knott & the Burners Mojo The Big Ticket Battle 2013: Parkridge / Dudes Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 247-6636 on a Rug Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Oh No! Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augustine), 342- 5264 NOVEMBER 4 Toots Lorraine & the Traffic Mojo No.4, 381- Post-FEST Showcase: Caravels / whenskiesare- 6670 grey / Young & Heartless / The Caution Children Ozone Baby Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 / VICE HC Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/bur- robar NOVEMBER 2 African Children’s Choir South United Methodist Hugh Laurie Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Church, 396-2676 Rip Currents / Nikki Tallet / This Frontier Needs Heroes Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 Barenaked Ladies / White Horse St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 The Green / The Jahmen / Kimie Freebird Live, 246-BIRD We Full Bar-Full Menu Do Diarrhea Planet / The Lovely Bad Things / Funny Memphinians / The Lifeforms Burro Bar, www. Bch.Blvd @ LP 295 Holiday Parties facebook.com/burrobar 904-646-HAPPY Bloodkin Underbelly, 353-6067 jacksonvillecomedy.com Maysa Ritz Theatre & Museum, 632-5555

eujacksonville.com | NOVEMBER 2013 31 mance / Jackson Creek / Julie Durden Flamingo Lakes RV Resort, www.nffolk.com/FolkFest.aspx Lisa Kelly Jazz Collective 95 Cordova (St. Au- gustine), 810-6810 The New Directions Veterans Choir Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium (St. Augustine), 797- 2800 Desean Kirkland Trio Jazzland Café, 240-1009 Spanky Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), 269- 4198 Grimm White Steed Jacksonville Landing, 353- 1188 The Snacks Blues Band The Parlour, 396-4456 2 Live Dudes Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub (Down- town), 374-1547 7th Street Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augustine), 342-5264 Firewater Tent Revival Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Cupid’s Alley Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162

NOVEMBER 10 Celtic Thunder Times-Union Center-Moran The- atre, 632-3373 Whatever the Whether Old Fest: Kansas / Uncle Kracker / Nicholas Williams, also known as Whetherman, knows how to stay busy. Williams has been John Anderson / Bush Hawg / Angie Johnson / a fixture in the local scene since 2007 and has independently written, produced and released Morgan Frazier St. Augustine Flea Market, stau- five full length studio albums during that time. He’s also toured extensively, performing on gustinefleamarket.com stages large and small throughout the country. This month, Williams will be performing at a Badfish / Prime Trees Freebird Live, 246-BIRD handful of local venues before heading back on the road. If you haven’t checked him out yet, Col. Bruce Hampton / Buffalo Rodeo / Northe here’s where you can: Underbelly, 353-6067 Athel / All Things Done / Tollers Jack Rabbits, November 6 at 1904 Music Hall (356-0213) along with Earphunk, Cope, the Applebutter Ex- 398-7496 press and JacksonVegas Florida Chamber Music Project: Beethoven November 7 at Underbelly (353-6067) with Charlie & the Foxtrots and Kaleigh Baker Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 November 8 at Lillie’s Coffee Bar in Neptune Beach (249-2922) solo An Evening with Will Downing Florida Theatre, 355-2787 For more info, including a peek at Whetherman’s latest release, Streams and Pastures, visit Attilla / Upon a Burning Body / iwerstleda- www.whetherman.net. bearonce / The Plot in You Brewster’s Megaplex- Roc Bar, 233-9850 Steve & Ken the Music Men Jacksonville Land- Irata / Corpse Light / Porter Burro Bar, www. Gator Fall Concert Series: Cole Swindell Jack- ing, 353-1188 facebook.com/burrobar sonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com The Dig / On Guard Underbelly, 353-6067 Lil Scrappy Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233- NOVEMBER 11 Roger That Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 9850 Kevin Devine & the Goddamn Band / Now, Now Live Jazz Jam Session Jazzland Café, 240-1009 Stevie Fingers Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 / Harrison Hudson / Civil Brute Jack Rabbits, Fellowship Trio The Parlour, 396-4456 398-7496 NOVEMBER 13 Searson Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub (Downtown), John Vanderslice / Alexander & the Grapes The The Chariot / Glass Cloud / Birds in Row / To the 374-1547 Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 Wind / Rebuker Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Greg Trooper Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), Gator Fall Concert Series: Sara Evans Jackson- Marshall Crenshaw Underbelly, 353-6067 352-7008 ville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com Jacksonville Fair: Molly Hatchet Jacksonville Ana Vidovic Church of the Good Shepherd, 389- Samurai Shotgun / Bangarang / Askmeificare Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com 6222 Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Celebrating the Music of Neil Young Mudville Brenda David Atlantic Theatres (Atlantic Beach), Music Room (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 NOVEMBER 15 994-2993 Travis Tritt Times-Union Center-Jacoby Sym- NOVEMBER 14 phony Hall, 354-3578 NOVEMBER 12 Danka / Spred the Dub / Blowhole / Mike Gor- The Avett Brothers St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Goitse Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 gette Freebird Live, 246-BIRD 471-1965 Gungor Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 American Aquarium / HILLvalley / Beau Crum / Spyro Gyra Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Gator Fall Concert Series: Cassadee Pope Jack- Barstool Wisdom Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Kip Moore Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk, 356- sonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com Mike Martin / Tony Smotherman 1904 Music 1110 Big Ticket Battle 2013: Effen / Askmeificare / Hall, 356-0213 T-Pain Times-Union Center-Moran Theatre, 632- Evictioin / Mickeel Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Neil Young Birthday Tribute Underbelly, 353- 3373 Black Uhuru / Mike Pinto Freebird Live, 246-BIRD 6067 Dessa / E-Turn Jack Rabbits, 398-7496

32 NOVEMBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly The Story So Far / Stick to Your Guns / Such Dewey Via / Chris McVey Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Satisfaction: The International Rolling Stones Gold / Rotting Out / Souvenirs Brewster’s Mega- Augustine), 342-5264 Show Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 247-6636 plex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 New Moon Ramblers Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Bay Street Band Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Spirit Animal 1904 Music Hall, 356-0213 Big Engine Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 Sheba “The Mississippi Queen” / Little Mike Holopaw & Roger Beebe: The Congress of Kenny MacKenzie Trio Jazzland Café, 240-1009 & the Tornadoes Mudville Music Room (Beach Beauty Sun-Ray Cinema, 359-0047 Blvd), 352-7008 Hey Rocco / Sleepy Tree Burro Bar, www.face- NOVEMBER 17 $wingin’ Utter$ / Blacklist Royals / The Reach- book.com/burrobar Baauer / araabMUZIK / S-Type Freebird Live, ers Atticus Bar, 634-8813 Jacksonville Fair: Great White Jacksonville Fair- 246-BIRD 7th Street Band West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 ground, www.jacksonvillefair.com TobyMac Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Miletrain Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), Gideonz Army / Enlitement / AGprimo Murray 353-3309 269-4198 Hill Theatre, 388-3179 New Kingston / Sidereal The Standard (St. Au- Braxton Adamson / Brett Foster Fionn MacCool’s Matt Stillwell / Jordyn Stoddard / 309C The gustine), 274-2090 Irish Pub (Downtown), 374-1547 Standard (St. Augustine), 274-2090 Big Ticket Battle 2013: Becoming Machine / Circle of Influence Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 Lis & Lon Williamson / Jamie DeFrates & Susan Outeredge Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Brown Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), 352- St. John’s River Blues Festival: Willie Green / NOVEMBER 23 7008 Bridget Kelly Band / Rocco Blu Downtown Pal- Navy Band Southeast TGIF / Jo Charles Project The Harry A Happening The Parlour, 396-4456 atka, (386) 325-5454 Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 Rocco Blu West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 Jason Anderson Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 Man on Earth / Thunderbird / Eviction Jack Rab- 50s Music Showcase Jacksonville Landing, 353- bits, 398-7496 1188 NOVEMBER 19 Prom Date / Shoni Burro Bar, www.facebook. Braxton Adamson / Brett Foster Fionn MacCool’s John Denver- A Rocky Mountain High Concert com/burrobar Irish Pub (Downtown), 374-1547 Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Soulfire Revolution / Ascention Worship / Fath- Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Mojo No.4, 381- Twenty One Pilots / Robert Delong / Sirah Free- om Worship Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 6670 bird Live, 246-BIRD Sundy Best The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 Big Engine Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 JD Wilkes / The Dirt Daubers Underbelly, 353- Scott Biram Underbelly, 353-6067 6067 Saving Abel Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233- NOVEMBER 16 Big Baby Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 9850 O.A.R. / Cris Cab St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Live Jazz Jam Session Jazzland Café, 240-1009 1st Annual Smokin’ Flamingo BBQ & Muisc Fes- 471-1965 tival: Band on the Run / Z Hale / Ghost Radio Meredith Rae / Savanna Leigh Bassett / John NOVEMBER 20 Band Flamingo Lakes RV Resort, 766-0672 Carver Band Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 Straight No Chaser Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Miletrain Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), Ann Caldwell & the Magnolia Singers Ritz The- Big Ticket Battle 2013: Darkhorse Saloon Jack 269-4198 atre, 632-5555 Rabbits, 398-7496 Ron Perry Duo Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub Adventure Club Aqua Nightclub & Lounge, 334- Mike Shackelford Mudville Music Room (Beach (Downtown), 374-1547 2122 Blvd), 352-7008 The Snacks Blues Band The Parlour, 396-4456 Cyanide Sunrise / 100 Watt Vipers Jack Rabbits, John Nemeth Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 398-7496 NOVEMBER 21 247-6636 The Glass Camels Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Sandra Collins Underbelly, 353-6067 Sovereign Vine Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augus- Dirty Bourbon River Show Underbelly, 353-6067 Chris Cagle Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk, tine), 342-5264 Jacksonville Fair: Atlanta Rhythm Section Jack- 356-1110 Ivy West Band Mojo No.4, 381-6670 sonville Fairground, www.jacksonvillefair.com Ladies with Lyrics: Julie Durden / Laurie Mc- Circle of Influence Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 1st Annual Jacksonville Celtic Festival: Spade Clain / Karen Mal Mudville Music Room (Beach Javion Francis Trio Jazzland Café, 240-1009 McQuade & the Allstars / Fear Buile / The Go- Blvd), 352-7008 thard Sisters / Colm Kirwan / The Willis Clan / Kate & Corey 1904 Music Hall, 356-0213 NOVEMBER 24 Searson / Rathkeltair Sea Walk Pavilion (Jack- Lawrence Buckner Trio The Parlour, 396-4456 Johnny Marr / Meredith Sheldon Freebird Live, sonville Beach), 247-6100 246-BIRD Kellie Pickler / Charlie Walker St. Johns Town NOVEMBER 22 Center, 998-7156 Ring of Fire: The Music of Johnny Cash Florida NOVEMBER 26 / Winds of Plague / Oceano / Theatre, 355-2787 Big Ticket Battle 2013: Manna Zen / Innuendo Gideon / Sworn In Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, Connor Christian & Southern Gothic / Pilotwave / Bethany & the Troubadours / Palm Trees & 233-9850 Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Powerlines Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 The First of August Murray Hill Theatre-Fringe Trivium / Devildriver / / Thy Will Cafe, 388-3179 Be Done Freebird Live, 246-BIRD St. John’s River Blues Festival: Victor Wain- Sounduo / Damballa 1904 Music Hall, 356-0213 wright / Southern Hospitality / Franc Robert Caledonia String Band Murray Hill Theatre-Fringe Downtown Palatka, (386) 325-5454 Cafe, 388-3179 One Nite Stand Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Speaking Cursive / Have Gun Will Travel / NEVER AN “F” BOMB We Park), 269-4198 James Maple Underbelly, 353-6067 Do Funny Stevie Fingers / Sho’Nuf Jacksonville Landing, Midnite / Kana Kiehm / Jah Elect & the I Quality Bch.Blvd @ LP 295 Holiday 353-1188 Band / Aima Moses / DJ Raggamuffin The Stan- 904-646-HAPPY Parties Jim McKaba & the After Hours Band The Parlour, dard (St. Augustine), 274-2090 jacksonvillecomedy.com 396-4456 Toots Lorraine & the TrafficThe Parlour, 396-4456

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eujacksonville.com | NOVEMBER 2013 33 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine Jacksonville Fair It’s time, once again, for the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair! This annual event is al- ways a lot of fun for the whole family and a real treat for music lovers. Here’s a look at just some of the stellar acts scheduled to perform this year:

November 6 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine November 7 Craig Morgan November 8 American Young (as part of the Gator Fall Concert Series) November 11 Sara Evans (as part of the Gator Fall Concert Series) November 12 Cassadee Pope (as part of the Gator Fall Concert Series) November 13 Molly Hatchet November 14 Cole Swindell (as part of the Gator Fall Concert Series) November 15 Great White November 16 Atlanta Rhythm Section

For a complete look at all of the exciting events the Greater Jacksonville Agricultural Fair has in store this year, head over to www.jacksonvillefair.com.

Lisa Kelly Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), Mondo Mike / Spice The Parlour, 396-4456 352-7008 Chris Duarte Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), Live Jazz Jam Session Jazzland Café, 240-1009 247-6636 The Business Atticus Bar, 634-8813 Wes Cobb Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Radio Play Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 SuperNaturale Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), 269-4198 NOVEMBER 27 Glass Camels West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 Koffin Kats Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/bur- The Remains Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 robar Spade McQuade Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville NOVEMBER 30 Beach), 247-6636 JesseCarole Montoya / Big Picture / New Moon Lift Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162 Ramblers Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 Artilect / Hephystus / Traverser / Rule Number NOVEMBER 29 Six Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Bonnie Raitt Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Appetite for Destruction Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Sentropolis / Clay Benjamin Band Freebird Live, Of Fortune & Fame / The Traditional Burro Bar, 246-BIRD www.facebook.com/burrobar Angel Olsen Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Chris Williams / Elisha “Atlas” Parris The Par- Pocket of Lollipops Burro Bar, www.facebook. lour, 396-4456 com/burrobar Carole Freeman Remembers Jazzland Café, 240-1009 Peyton Mangum Band Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 SuperNaturale Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park), 269-4198 Stevie Fingers Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 AA Duo Fionn MacCool’s Irish Pub (Downtown), SPACIOUS SEATING We Do 374-1547 Funny Love Chunk Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augustine), Bch.Blvd @ LP 295 Holiday 904-646-HAPPY Parties 342-5264 jacksonvillecomedy.com Bread & Butter Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Lift Cliff’s Bar, 645-5162

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Dec 1 The Irish Tenors Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Dec 1 Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Holiday Revue St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Dec3 Michael W. Smith Times-Union Center, 354-5547 Dec 6 Cheap Trick Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Dec 7 Alabama Shakes St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Dec 7 Norman Connors & Tom Browne Ritz Theatre, 632-5555 Dec 8 The Big Ticket , 353-3309 Dec 8 Shemekia Copeland Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Dec 8 Huey Lewis & the News Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Dec 9-10 A Charlie Brown Christmas with David Benoit St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Dec 10 John Mayer Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Dec 12 Pierce Pettis Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 Dec 13 Josh Thompson Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk, 356-1110 Dec 14 John McCutcheon Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Dec 17 Michael McDonald Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Dec 18 Peter White Christmas featuring Rick Braun & Mindi Abair Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Dec 31 Grandpa’s Cough Medicine / The Corbitt Brothers Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Dec 31 Gregg Allman / JJ Grey & Mofro Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Jan 2 Grant Peeples & Sarah Mac / Rebecca Zapen Mudville Music Room (Beach Blvd), 352-7008 Jan11 Natalie Merchant Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Jan 16 ABBA Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Jan18 Marcia Ball Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Jan 21 Engelbert Humperdinck Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Jan 24 Shawn Colvin Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Jan 26 Gaelic Storm Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Jan 30 Jake Shimabukuro Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 1 Merle Haggard Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 5 Pat Metheny Unity Group Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 8 Lady Antebellum / Darius Rucker / Thompson Square Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Feb 12 Buddy Guy / Jonny Lang Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 13 Darlene Love Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 14 Kenny Loggins Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 15 The Irish Rovers Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 16 Mason Jennings / The Sweetest Punch Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Feb 20 The Temptations / The Four Tops Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Feb 23 Dark Star Orchestra Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Feb 28 Southside Johnny & the Asbury Jukes Florida Theatre, 355-2787 March 6 Carolina Chocolate Drops Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 March 14 Michael Bolton Florida Theatre, 355-2787 March 22 Ladysmith Black Mambazo Florida Theatre, 355-2787 March 27 Get the Led Out Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 11 The Blind Boys of Alabama Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 May 14 Cher Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309

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November 5 MESSENGER OF THE TRUTH The Public Cruises Wed-Sun true story of Blessed Father Jerzy Popieluszko, Customized Private Charters a 37-year-old Polish priest who was murdered Dinner & Sightseeing Cruises by communists for speaking the truth in a Luxury & Comfort country full of lies. The documentary is based on the book, The Priest and the Policeman, by John Moody and Roger Boyes. This event is a fundraiser for the Guardian Catholic Schools of Book online at the Diocese of St. Augustine. $20. Florida The- www.foxyladycruises.com atre, 355-2787, www.floridatheatre.com Reservations / Private bookings 904-398-9553 November 7 Screening and Discussion with Upcoming Cruises Josh Gibson Experimental filmmaker Josh Gib- NOVEMBER SCHEDULE FREE BIRDS son, a Lecturing Fellow at the Duke University Hors D’Oeuvres Cruise-$39.95 Program in the Arts of the Moving Image and November 14 @ 6:00 p.m. graduate faculty member in the Duke University Admirals Dinner Cruise-$49.95 NOVEMBER 1 NOVEMBER 15 Program in Experimental and Documentary Nov. 1, 2, 8, 9, 15, 16, 22 @ 7 p.m., 21 @ 5 p.m. LAST VEGAS Billy, Paddy, Archie and Sam THE BEST MAN HOLIDAY When college Arts, will screen and discuss his three most Featuring dinner, music and sunset views Cocktail Cruise-$24.95 have been best friends since childhood. So friends reunite after 15 years over the Christ- recent films, Kudzu Vine, Light Plate and Nile November 1, 15, 22 @ 10:00 p.m. when Billy, the group’s sworn bachelor, finally mas holidays, they will discover just how easy Perch. These current projects explore the inter- Drink specials and amazing views of downtown proposes to his thirty-something girlfriend, the it is for long-forgotten rivalries and romances section of non-fiction practice with hand-made Margarita Madness Cruise-$34.95 four head to Las Vegas with a plan to stop act- to be ignited. Starring Terrence Howard, Taye November 20 @ 6:00 p.m. cinematographic explorations. Crisp-Ellert Art Margarita Specials / build your own nachos bar ing their age and re-live their glory days. Star- Diggs, Morris Chestnut and Regina Hall. Rated Museum, www.flagler.edu/crispellert Lunch/Sightseeing Cruise-$34.95 ring Robert De Niro, Michael Douglas, Morgan R Nov. 16 @ 11:00 Nov. 22 @ 11:30 a.m. Freeman and Kevin Kline. Rated PG-13 November 9 Rooftop Showing of DEEP IM- Enjoy a narrated lunch cruise wile admiring the scenery THE BOOK THIEF While subjected to the hor- Sightseeing Cruise-$24.95 PACT Gather your blankets and picnic baskets Nov. 9 @ 3:00 p.m. Nov. 23 @ 2:00 p.m. ENDER’S GAME 70 years after a horrific alien rors of WWII Germany, young Liesel finds sol- and head to MOSH to enjoy a movie under the Captain’s Brunch Cruise-$39.95 war, an unusually gifted child is sent to an ad- ace by stealing books and sharing them with stars! In support of its newest exhibit, “Great Nov. 3 @ 1:00 p.m. Nov. 17 @ 12:30 p.m. vanced military school in space to prepare for others. Avoiding Nazi officials she hides under Balls of Fire: Comets, Asteroids and Mete- Featuring a delicious brunch buffet and beautiful views a future invasion. Starring Harrison Ford, Asa the stairs in her home, a Jewish refugee be- ors,” MOSH will present Deep Impact on the Butterfield, Hailee Steinfeld and Abigail Breslin. ing sheltered by her adoptive parents. Starring rooftop. Beer and wine welcome. Admission: Rated PG-13 Sophie Nélisse, Geoffrey Rush, Emily Watson $8/general public, $4/members. Museum of and Ben Schnetzer. Rated PG-13 Science & History, www.themosh.org. FREE BIRDS Two turkeys from opposite sides of the tracks must put aside their differences NOVEMBER 22 November 29 Drive In Movie CHRISTMAS and team up to travel back in time to change VACATION Community First Credit Union’s “A DELIVERY MAN An affable underachiever finds the course of history--and get turkey off the December to Remember” will kick off with a out he’s fathered 533 children through anony- holiday menu for good. Starring the voices of drive-in movie in the parking lot of the St. Au- mous donations to a fertility clinic 20 years Woody Harrelson, Wilson, Dan Fogler gustine Amphitheatre. www.staugamphitheatre. ago. Now he must decide whether or not to and Amy Poehler. Rated PG com, 209-0367 come forward when 142 of them file a lawsuit

to reveal his identity. Starring Vince Vaughn, Sun-Ray Cinema (1028 Park St, 359-0047, NOVEMBER 8 Chris Pratt, Cobie Smulders and Jack Reynor. sunraycinema.com) November 7 SANGUIVO- THOR: THE DARK WORLD Faced with an Rated PG-13 ROUS In this silent Japanese movie with a enemy that even Odin and Asgard cannot with- live score by Tatsuya Nakatani & Eugene stand, Thor must embark on his most perilous THE HUNGER GAMES: CATCHING FIRE This Chadbourne a young woman suffering strange and personal journey yet, one that will reunite is the second offering in the Hunger Games hallucinations and physical ailments discovers him with Jane Foster and force him to sacrifice series as Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark that she is the descendant of an ancient line of everything to save us all. Starring Chris Hem- become targets of the Capitol after their victory European vampires. She and her boyfriend are sworth, Natalie Portman, Tom Hiddleston and in the 74th Hunger Games sparks a rebellion in soon captured by older vampires and drawn Stellan Skarsgård. Rated PG-13 the Districts of Panem. Starring Jennifer Law- into the darkness. The film features a perfor- rence, Josh Hutcherson, Liam Hemsworth and mance from the legendary butoh dancer Ko ABOUT TIME At the age of 21, Tim discovers Philip Seymour Hoffman. Rated PG-13 Murobushi. November 16 Film 101 with Rich- he can travel in time and change what happens ard Hell Hell presents commentary along with in his own life. His decision to make his world a double feature of 2046 and THE LADY FROM a better place by getting a girlfriend turns out NOVEMBER 27 SHANGHAI. $10 each or both for $19. not to be as easy as you might think. Star- FROZEN Fearless optimist Anna teams up with ring Domhnall Gleeson, Rachel McAdams, Bill Kristoff in an epic journey, encountering Ever- Flagler presents African-American Film Nighy and Lydia Wilson. Rated R est-like conditions, and a hilarious snowman Screenings Flagler College will present the named Olaf in a race to find Anna’s sister Elsa, whose icy powers have trapped the kingdom National Endowment for the Humanities’ Af- in eternal winter. An animated comedy with a rican-American film series, launched to bring musical touch. Rated PG nationally acclaimed films on civil rights to historic sites, museums and libraries across BLACK NATIVITY A street-wise teen from the country. Nov. 21 SLAVERY BY ANOTHER Baltimore who has been raised by a single NAME Even as slavery ended in the south after mother travels to New York City to spend the the Civil War, new forms of forced labor kept Shows Thurs. Fri. & Sat. We Christmas holiday with his estranged relatives, thousands of African Americans in bondage Do Funny Bch.Blvd @ LP 295 Holiday where he embarks on a surprising and inspira- until the onset of World War II. Feb. 6 LOVING 904-646-HAPPY Parties tional journey. Starring Forest Whitaker, Angela STORY and March 4 FREEDOM RIDERS. Gam- jacksonvillecomedy.com Bassett, Jennifer Hudson and Mary J. Blige. ache-Koger Theater in the Ringhaver Student Rated PG Center, 819-6282, flagler.edu/our-community

36 NOVEMBER 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Exposing Mark Mori’s Bettie Page Documentary to the World

BY JOANELLE MULRAIN

Since the rough cut of his Bettie Page Reveals All independent final cut of the movie. Mori is hoping the family can attend the Atlanta and film was shown at SunRay Cinema a couple years ago as part of the Nashville premieres and be recognized. In fact, Mori was even given a rare Jacksonville Film Festival, Jacksonville native Mark Mori has been working picture of Bettie’s father, plus previously unpublished photos of Bettie from diligently on the final edit on model icon and photo pin-up superstar Bettie age 13-16 to include in the film. Page. Now Mori is pleased to announce that his Bettie Page film (1 hr, 41 When asked what Bettie would think about of all of the publicity min.) will premiere in New York and Los Angeles, followed by theatrical and hoopla, Mori says, “She would never understand what the fuss is releases in other cities including Chicago, , Nashville, all about and why people are interested in her...I don’t think she would Seattle, Berkeley, Atlanta and other cities. Later in 2014, there will be a even be interested in coming to her own premiere. That was not her launch with international distribution (Arte - French/German TV channel) style.” Mori comments, “Her global image is in inverse proportion to and national video-on-demand cable systems, including Netflix and her understanding of its impact today regarding what’s happening to her Amazon. This is a dream realized for Mori, an Emmy-award winning and brand. She was genuine in real life and garnered no self-censorship. She Academy Award-nominated documentary filmmaker. is who she is, and Bettie never thought of herself as special, rather it Bettie Page is bigger than ever. In 2012, she was listed by Forbes was [just] her work, how she made her livelihood, it was how she made as one of the top 10 dead celebrities, and her brand continues to make money to live.” millions. Elizabeth Taylor leads the men and women as number six, When asked who Mori thinks is parallel to Bettie today, he says, Marilyn Monroe as number seven, and Page is number 10, sandwiched “Lady Gaga has an interesting business strategy, as do Beyonce and Katy between Steve McQueen and Richard Rodgers, the latter two probably Perry...Perry just released ‘Roar,’ a music video set in a jungle scene only recognized by the baby-boomer crowd. Licensed Bettie Page mirroring Page’s Africa USA photo series shot in Boca Raton.” products are making record sales in Bettie Page stores, including branded Remembering the Lady Gaga response to the “cone bra,” it was dresses, shoes and lingerie. Bettie Page who first wore it in 1955, way before Gaga and Madonna, Mori’s film has won in top-tier national film festivals, including Best who brought it out in her 1990 Blonde Ambition tour. Bettie lives on in the Feature Documentary in the Garden State Film Festival (Asbury Park, NJ), 21st century. Mori says, “She has emerged as a beacon of hope for young Best Documentary in the Cinekink Festival (New York, NY), and it achieved women who believe in anti-authoritarianism.” Bettie did not believe beauty acclaimed status for the upcoming Gold Coast Film Festival (Long Island, required sexuality, rather it required self-confidence, a belief that every NY). He has also been asked to premiere the film in the prestigious woman has beauty. DOC NYC Festival. Mori is on the edge of a huge publicity roll-out to be Mori is convinced that Page totally understood her body image, and this fall. knew exactly how to handle it. “She knew she was attractive and had to “I first met and interviewed Bettie in 1996 and recorded a series of keep guys at bay. In fact, she carried a brick in her purse when she walked interviews until her death of natural causes,” he says. This new film has down the streets of New York. Her job was to keep her health and her already begun to open doors and gain international attention for Mori. body in shape, so she worked out three times a week,” Mori continued. Rave reviews of the R-rated film have been published in the New York Mori’s interest never waned to do a documentary on America’s most Times and LA Times. famous pin-up girl. In the 1950s, her audience was primarily male. Today, “It’s just as hard as ever to make a documentary,” Mori explains. she has a huge female audience, mostly young women to whom she has “Distribution, however, has changed, and you now have the power to do become a revered icon. it yourself, including selling DVDs and digital downloads that cut out the As this film is released, Jacksonville can be proud of its own, as Mori middle-man, so the indie filmmaker can actually make some money.” continues down the road to success, one film at a time. This in-depth film Bettie died in 2008, but her sister is in the Atlanta area, and her on Bettie Page may certainly become as iconic as its subject, and catapult brother is in Nashville. “I met Bettie’s nieces at her funeral,” Mori says, as Mori onto a new level as a globally recognized professional filmmaker. he was given exclusive permission to film it, and there are excerpts in the www.bettiepagerevealsall.com

eujacksonville.com | NOVEMBER 2013 37 view from the couch BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON

worth watching in november Drop Dead Diva, the series that was unceremoniously dropped by Lifetime in January, returned from the brink this summer after the cable network inked a deal with Sony Pictures TV to bring the show back from the dead. The move was a good one: Diva has already been granted a sixth season set to air next year. In the meantime, catch the fifth season’s finale on November 3rd. • Discovery Channel’s fascinating docu-series Moonshiners returns on the 5th for a third season. • “Country Music’s Biggest Night” will get an added dose of star power as some of music’s biggest names join forces to perform together on the 47th Annual CMA Awards, airing on November 6th on ABC. These exciting collaborations include Taylor Swift performing with Vince Gill and Alison Krauss, Zac Brown Band joining forces with Dave Grohl, and Hunter Hayes sharing the stage with Jason Mraz. • Fox’s MasterChef: Junior Edition wraps up its inaugural run on the 8th. • Fridays get a little funnier on November 15th when Raising Hope (Fox) returns for its 4th season. • November 17th is a night of finales on HBO. First, the premium channel says goodbye forever to Kenny Powers when Eastbound & Down signs off after four successful seasons. Then freshman comedy Hello Ladies wraps its first season. • The hotly anticipated 50th anniversary special of Doctor Who airs on the 23rd on BBC America. • And now for something completely different, ABC will air the Lady Gaga & the Muppets Holiday Spectacular. No word yet on if Gaga will be performing with the famous fuzzy monsters or if she’ll be wearing them.

Dr. Who 50th Anniversary new on dvd

NOVEMBER 5 NOVEMBER 19 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey Extended Planes (PG) Edition (PG-13) We’re the Millers (R) White House Down (PG-13) 2 Guns (R) Grown Ups 2 (PG-13) The World’s End (R) Parkland (PG-13) Bridegroom (R) JANUARY Lovelace (R) NOVEMBER 26 NOVEMBER 12 Red 2 (PG-13) Man of Steel (PG-13) Jobs (PG-13) Turbo (PG) Getaway (PG-13)

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