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FESTIVAL GUIDE ‘09 JACKSONVILLE making the music happen interview with George Hines of George’s Music free monthly guide to entertainment & more | march 2009 | eujacksonville.com 2 MARCH 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly contents 4-8 16 18 onono nthe thethe cover features family pages 4-8 festival guide ‘09 page 19 family events George’s Music President page 8 leon russell interview page 20 ice skating in jacksonville George Hines, page 9 george hines interview photo by Daniel Goncalves page 10 out of town fests visual arts Daniel Goncalves is a local profes- page 12 harvest of hope schedule page 21 georgia o’keeffe at the cummer sional photographer covering stories page 12 tubers interview page 22 art scene preview and subjects around the world. He page 12 sunbears! interview page 23 art events is available for all your photography page 23 turtle trails needs. DanielGoncalves.com life + stuff page 13 netscapades performing arts page 13 estrogen warrior page 25 alhambra: singing in the rain eu staff page 14 a greener u page 26 theatre + cultural events page 18 best buddies page 27 birdhouse factory interview managing director page 35 jaxscene interview page 29 fi ddler on the roof interview Shelley Henley page 35 inspired by... page 28 dance brazil creative director Rachel Best Henley dish music copy editors page 15 dish update + events page 30-34 music events Kellie Abrahamson page 15 ingredient secrets: cornichons page 36 san marco chamber music interview Erin Thursby page 16 orsay review music editor food editor page 18 trying new foods movies Kellie Abrahamson Erin Thursby page 21 tree cup cafe at the cummer page 37 new movies photo editor page 38 special movie showings Daniel Goncalves page 39 48 hour fi lm project contributing photographer Richard Abrahamson contributing writers festival issue march 09 Carlos Andujar Jennifer McCharen Jon Bosworth Mischele Miller 18 Brenton Crozier Madeleine Peck Daniel Goncalves Katherine Stevens Rick Grant A.M. Stewart Dick Kerekes Tom Weppel Published by EU Jacksonville Newspaper. P.O. Box 11959, Jacksonville, FL 32239. Copyright 2008. Repro- duction of any artwork or copy prepared by EU Jack- sonville is strictly prohibited without written consent of the publisher. We will not be responsible for errors and/ or omissions, the Publisher’s liability for error will not exceed the cost of space occupied by the error. Articles for publication are welcome and may be sent to info@ entertainingu.com. We cannot assume responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. For in- formation concerning advertising phone 904-730-3003 or email [email protected]. 21 eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2009 3 FESTIVAL season 09 The 13th Annual Taste It’s festival season once again. There are dozens of different events of St. Augustine will be scheduled along the First Coast, beginning in March and going strong on April 25th at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre through the end of May. And though a few things have dropped off the list this year because of the dents in the economy, there is reason for excitement, especially for music lovers who will miss Langerado and Warped Tour. The void has been fi lled by the St. Augustine Harvest of Hope Festival. Best of all, the proceeds go to a good cause, help for migrant workers. Even if there isn’t anything you’d like to hear at that music fest, there’s bound to one fest that plays what you like, from the Americana sounds at the Spirit of the Suwannee to the Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Festivals bring hordes of people who enjoy sunshine, fresh air and the evening stars all to the sounds of blues, rock, folk, country, Celtic and jazz. The many music festivals offer outstanding entertainment with performances by top headline talent and also showcase much of our area’s treasure trove of local talent. There’s quite a variety of outdoor themed events from strawberries and azaleas to pirates, butterfl ies, music, food and art. Whether you’re looking to sample lots of outstanding food or seeking that unusual piece of original art, you’ll fi nd it this festival season. You can stroll through the maze of artisans and crafters, who are unique among themselves, or sit back in your folding festival chair amidst the delightful scents of delicious food and watch the people parade by. You will be totally amazed at the carnival of characters you’ll encounter. EU Jacksonville’s annual handy Festival Guide will help you fi nd the perfect festival for you and your whole family. Art lovers, nature lovers, strawberry lovers and even speed lovers (not the drug) can all fi nd a fest to fi t them somewhere in the area, so take a look at our list and mark your calendars please! Mad March Speed Fest 2009 plentiful and admission is free. Includes a 5K run. Start and fi nish is at Ravine Gardens State Park. Info: March 6-8, Starke’s Bradford Road Course, mmsf. 386-328-1503 gorally.com At the European Rally School & Motor- sports Park, this year’s Mad March Speed Fest will march include Supermoto races, Time Attack Time Trials, 28th Annual Lions Club Seafood Mad March Stages Rally 80 mile tarmac rally, and an Open Track Day for both public and competitor use. Festival Harvest of Hope Festival Gaslight Anthem. Check out their website for a Call 352-473-2999 for more info. March 13-15, Francis Field in St. Augustine, lions- March 6-8, St. Johns County Fairgrounds, har- longer list. Tickets are $29.50 per day or $39.50 festival.com This Winn-Dixie sponsored three-day vestofhopefest.com We shouldn’t mourn for for a three day pass after February 1. (If you buy event is a favorite throughout Northeast Florida and Warped Tour—we’ve got the Harvest of Hope. The tickets ahead of time you’ll get $10 off the price 63rd Azalea Festival features tons of delicious seafood, outstanding mu- list of bands is long, but here are just a few you of tickets). Camping sites are available for 3-day March 7-8, Downtown Palatka, fl azaleafest.com sic and affordable arts & crafts. The event will be fun might want to check out: GZA (of Wu-Tang fame), ticket holders at $29.50, good for up to for four The Azalea Festival is located Downtown on the for all ages, so bring the kids. The business show- The National, Propagandhi, Tokyo Police Club and people per site. (More info on page 12.) banks of the historic St. Johns River. Parking is case, contests and prizes add to the fun. 4- 10 pm 4 MARCH 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly tainment and refreshments. Please remember that George’s Music Springing the Blues for their safety, children need to be 44” tall in order to climb the tower, and an adult must accompany children under 12. The 5K Run begins at 4:30 pm and the Fun Run begins at 5 pm; both races will start and fi nish in front of the lawn of the keepers’ house. Suwannee Springfest March 26-28, Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park in Live Oak, magmusic.com/lineupspringfest.htm Camp, enjoy nature and some off-beat Americana bands such as the Duhks, Donna the Buffalo and the Lee Boys. (More info on Springfest on page 7.) River Celebration Festival March 28, Walter Jones Historical Park, myst- johnsriver.com Part of “Jax Parts Get Out There” Celebration. River rides, kayaking, children’s games and activities, food, music, and more! on Friday, 10 am- 10 pm on Saturday, and 10 am-5 night and features great music, dance contests, tasty pm on Sunday. Admission is $2 for adults, kids 12 food, a complimentary cocktail and even discounts and under free. Proceeds go to benefi t Lions Club on rooms at the Holiday Inn at the Beach where charities. Festival entertainers include the Cheryl the festivities take place. Tickets to the “Twist and Watson Band, Southern Lite, Katherine Archer, Marty Shout” party are $40 each. Rabon with Full Circle and the dynamic sounds of blueground Valerie Smith & Liberty Pike. Jacksonville Beaches Founders undergrass Jax Irish Fest Day Celebration By successfully parlaying an extensive March 21, The Beaches Museum & History Center, March 14, Jacksonville’s Metro Park, jaxirishfest. knowledge of bluegrass music with major bm-hc.com If you’re already out at the Seawalk com Are you Irish? Would you like to pretend to be? elements of jazz and Southern rock, Blue- Or do you just like to knock back your Guinness? Pavilion for the Great Atlantic Seafood Festival, why not stop into the Beaches Museum for a free all-day ground Undergrass has forged a unique, There will be the usual assortment of Irish arts and new listening experience, one rooted in crafts and Irish-style entertainment. Listen to Spade celebration featuring food, music, arts and crafts? 10 am-3 pm. the essentials of great American genres. MacQuade, laugh at comic Derek Coghlan and watch The band has developed a solid reputation Irish dancing and much more! Check out the website and nationwide following by playing its for a full listing of entertainers. Let your shamrocks Great Atlantic Seafood Festival multi-faceted music mix coast-to-coast. shine with Irish rockers the Blaggards, followed by BU is a stage full of talented musicians and March 21, Seawalk Pavilion, jacksonvillebeach.org Rathkeltaiir-one of the most talked-about bands on instruments led by banjo picker Jeff Mosier. the Celtic festival circuit. An Triúr-a, a trio out of Chow down on Florida seafood, fried, boiled, grilled or blackened.