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design issue Daryl Bunn exhibit at Jane Gray Gallery | 48 Hour Film Project | Suicide Notes: new record store | Matthew’s Fine Dining free weekly guide to entertainment and more | august 9-15, 2007 | www.eujacksonville.com 2 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper table of contents Cover Photo by Rachel Best Henley - Home of Daryl Bunn feature Design Nation ...... PAGES 16-23 Daryl Bunn (interview) ...... PAGES 16-17 Urban Architectural Design ...... PAGE 18 Personal Design ...... PAGES 18-21 Interior Design ...... PAGE 19 Landscape Design ...... PAGE 20 Tattoo Design ...... PAGE 21 Event Design ...... PAGES 22-23 Music Design ...... PAGES 23 movies Movies in Theaters this Week ...... PAGES 6-10 Stardust (movie review) ...... PAGE 6 Becoming Jane (movie review) ...... PAGE 7 Rush Hour 3 (movie review) ...... PAGE 8 El Cantante (movie review) ...... PAGE 9 48 Hour Film Competition ...... PAGES 10-11 at home Hot Fuzz (dvd review) ...... PAGE 12 New on DVD ...... PAGE 12 Saving Grace / Damages (tv review) ...... PAGE 13 Video Games ...... PAGE 13 Aly & AJ (interview) ...... PAGE 14 food Matthew’s Restaurant (food review) ...... PAGE 15 music Music Calendar ...... PAGES 23-27 Suicide Notes (record store) ...... PAGE 24 Lee Boys (interview) ...... PAGE 25 arts / theatre / on stage Expected/Unexpected (Jane Gray Gallery) ...... PAGE 27 Arts Calendar ...... PAGES 28-29 Peter Pan (Seaside Music Theatre) ...... PAGE 28 Theatre Jax and Players by the Sea (theatre awards)...... PAGE 29 columns and stuff BeachWise ...... PAGE 30 The Jock ...... PAGE 30 NASCAR News & Notes ...... PAGE 31

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 3 thisweek AUGUST 9 - 12 Suns Baseball If you haven’t been to a baseball game this summer, now’s the time. The Jacksonville Suns, currently in fi rst place in the Southern League’s South Division second-half standings, will continue their quest for the team’s third consecutive playoff appearance this weekend at the Baseball Grounds, hosting the Carolina Mudcats for a fi ve-game series that began Wednesday and runs through Sunday. Tickets and info: 358-2846 or www.jaxsuns.com.

TAKING BACK SUNDAY friday AUGUST 10 thursday AUGUST 9 Brad Paisley Brad Paisley has stated that his love of country Taking Back Sunday music stems from his maternal grandfather, BRAD PAISLEY For Taking Back Sunday, the past year has been as non-stop as who gave Paisley his fi rst guitar at age 8 and taught him how to play. Twenty-six years later, the music on their latest album, Louder Now. The New York-based melodic hardcore quintet’s album is gold-certifi ed and has led to Paisley has two double-platinum albums, two platinum albums, multiple sold-out headlining U.S. arena tours, the headlining slot one gold album and one more climbing the charts. Grandpa saturday AUGUST 11 on the international Taste of Chaos tour in Australia, Japan and would be proud! Paisley comes to the River City this Friday with Europe, and an MTV Video Music award nomination. The band is on Jack Ingram, Taylor Swift and Kellie Pickler. $28.75 to $41.75 the road yet again this summer and will perform live at Plush this Jacksonville Arena- 7:30 pm Info: (904) 630-3998 Thursday. $27.50 Plush- 6:30 pm Info: (904) 743-1845 Hell Within Mae With their sophomore album Shadows of Vanity in stores In February 2003, Virginia Beach, Virginia introduced the world to everywhere, consistent airplay on the radio as well as digital the charming quintet collectively known as Mae. Four years, two cable channel Music Choice, and a dedication to writing albums and countless fans later, Mae has become a permanent aggressive music, Hell Within is poised for a successful future. The Massachusetts fi ve-piece is said to put on an incredible live fi xture in indie rock. Poised to release their third album, Singularity, later this month, the band is hitting the road and, luckily for us, show with a powerful message. Cobra Kai, Blood by Dawn and Jacksonville is one of their stops. $15 Freebird Live- 7 pm Another Black Day will also perform. $10 (904) 246-BIRD French Quarter- 9 pm Info: (904) 732-9550 AUGUST 10 - 12 Ben Kweller EVERGREEN TERRACE Ben Kweller has gained notoriety for his crafty songwriting and Benchwarmers Join Players by the Sea as they present , an kinetic live performances. He’s spent time touring with such artists Benchwarmers original play by Jacksonville playwright Chris Sheppard. Not to as Juliana Hatfi eld, Guster, Kristin Hersh, Gomez, and Evan Dando. Evergreen Terrace be confused with that Rob Schneider comedy, is This week he is headed to Florida for his headlining tour. Kweller Benchwarmers Jacksonville’s favorite hardcore band is wrapping up their summer about Curt Auslander, an HIV-positive, forty-something whose will swing by Jack Rabbits and share some of his anti-folk anthems tour in Florida with their second-to-last stop right here in their home sadness over the loss of his partner has left him detached from with Jacksonville music lovers. Special guest Tim Fite, a New York town. Check out how much they’ve evolved over the years with the world. When a misdirected football brings teens Jesse and alt/hip-hop artist, will also perform. $15 Jack Rabbits- 8 pm special guests August Burns Red, The Warriors, Casey Jones, and Scott into Curt’s life, he remembers what life is all about. There Info: (904) 398-7496 Harloe. $12 Fuel Coffeehouse- 7 pm Info: (904) 425-FUEL will only be fi ve performances, three of which are this weekend, AUGUST 9 - 10 so be sure to check it out while you can. $12 Players by the Sea, 106 Sixth St. N., Jacksonville Beach The Volcom Tour There’s still time this summer for a good-old fashioned rock show Info: (904) 249-0289 Disney’s High School Musical and the Volcom Tour is giving you The Limelight Theatre announces KIDZfACTory Children’s Summer just that. Valient Thorr, Riverboat Acting Camp production of Disney’s High School Musical, based Jacksonville Fall Boat Show & Boat Gamblers, ASG, and Totimoshi are on the smash hit Disney Channel Movie of the same name Corral making the rounds and Jax is one (never heard of it? Ask your preteen daughter). There will be six Looking for a boat? Head out to the Prime Osborn of the destinations on their list. This performances: Thursday, August 9, Friday, August 10 and Saturday, this weekend to shop around. More than 40 marine show promises to be one of the August 11, 2007 at 7:30 pm with matinees on Thursday & Friday at dealers will be on hand, showcasing and selling most memorable of the year. $12 in 11 am, and Saturday at 2 pm. sea crafts and accessories. $3 to $6 Prime advance, $15 day of show Jack Tickets: $15 for adults and Student Rush $10 Osborn Convention Center Info: (904) 630-4000 Rabbits- 8 pm Info: (904) 398-7496 Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine Info: (904) 825-1164

4 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper sunday AUGUST 12 Aly & AJ Teen pop queens Aly & AJ come to Jacksonville this Sunday in support of their new album Insomniatic. The talented duo, best known for their work with Disney both in front of the camera and behind the mic, will perform some of their biggest hits for an audience full of screaming tweens and their apathetic parents. Fellow Disney kid Corbin Blu and Nickelodeon’s Drake Bell will also take to the stage. Read the EU interview with Aly on page 14. $26 to $36 Times-Union Moran Theater- 7:30 pm Info: (904) 630-3900

Murray Hill 12th Anniversary Show Come celebrate the birthday of the best place in town ALY & AJ to hear good music and not get drunk! Bands wishing the Murray Hill Theater well include Showbread, Woodale, The Sophomore Attempt, Matlock, Red Letter Bullet, Parade the City, A Denver Mile, Wherefore, Boys of Summer, Exchanged, Amplify, Man Apart, Soapbox Havoc, Commonplace, and many more. $8 Murray Hill Theatre- 1 pm Info: (904) 388-7807 AUGUST 13 tuesday

Thomas and Friends Live! On Stage Little girls got to see My Little Ponies last month. Now little boys get a chance to see one of their idols, Thomas the Tank Engine, live on stage. In this fun show designed for preschoolers, Thomas and his friends pull together to get the railroad ready for Sodor’s Magic Lantern Festival. Two shows only! $14 to $36 Times-Union Moran Theater- 10:30 am and 7 pm Info: (904) 630-3900

BT Not to be confused with Trance DJ God Brian “BT” Transeau, this BT is a hilarious comedian out of Kansas City who draws infl uences from everyone from Eddie Murphy and Richard Pryor to Robert Klein and Jerry Seinfeld. Check him out during his visit to the Comedy Zone August 14th to the 18th. $6 to $12 Comedy Zone Info: (904) 292-4242

Billy Bob Thornton and the Boxmasters Best known for being the bad guy we love to hate on the silver screen and the weirdo who wore Angelina Jolie’s blood around his neck, Billy Bob Thornton adds another credit to the public persona: musician. Thornton and his band, The Boxmasters, will perform at the Freebird to the delight of celebrity seekers and those looking to hear some, according to the man himself, “hippie folk-rock.” $15 in advance, $20 day of show. Freebird Live- 8 pm Info: (904) 246-BIRD next thursday AUGUST 15 The Birthday Massacre Yes, Canada has Goths too. The Birthday Massacre, a six-piece out of Toronto, will brave the Florida heat (and sun) to play at Jack Rabbits with The Start. The band uses imagery, sound, fashion and performance to create a unique experience for audiences. Sounds like fun. $12 in advance, $15 day of show Jack Rabbits- 8 pm Info: (904) 398-7496

Rick Marino, tribute to Elvis, 30th Anniversary of his passing If you happen to know an Elvis fan, this is where you need to take them next Thursday. Rick Marino, an internationally acclaimed Elvis tribute artist, will be at The Tree Steak House in Mandarin to perform an unforgettable tribute to the King of Rock ‘n Roll. The evening includes a terrifi c show, a phenomenal meal with your choice of two entrees, and one bottle of Sterling Vineyard wine per couple. (reservations required) $85 The Tree Steak House, Mandarin- Two dinner shows: 5 pm and 8 pm Info: 262-0006

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 5 down the star. With a little bit of magic, Tristan ends MOVIES OPENING up discovering what he seeks right away but is sur- prised by what he fi nds. Instead of a glittering chunk BECOMING JANE It’s 1795 and young Jane of rock, the star is a striking young woman named Austen is a feisty 20-year old and an emerging Yvaine (Claire Danes). With a great deal of persua- writer who already sees a world beyond pride sion, and some mild kidnapping, Yvaine agrees to and prejudice. She dreams of doing what was help Tristan win his true love. As they head back to then nearly unthinkable - marrying for love. Wall, it’s clear that Tristan isn’t the only one looking Her parents are searching for a wealthy, well- to bring home a star. appointed husband to assure their daughter’s Lord Stormhold’s (Peter O’Toole) three living future social standing. But when Jane meets sons all need the star to assume the throne since the roguish and decidedly non-aristocratic Tom their father’s death, and each of them are willing to Lefroy, sparks soon fl y along with the sharp kill anyone who stands in their way. A much greater repartee. Now, the couple’s fl irtation fl ies in the threat, however, is Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer), an evil face of the sense and sensibility of the age. If witch who seeks the star so she and her sisters can they attempt to marry, they will risk everything be young and beautiful again. With these forces in that matters - family, friends and fortune. hot pursuit, and his deadline for retrieving the star for Starring: Anne Hathaway, Julie Walters, James Victoria coming fast, Tristan and Yvaine must quickly McAvoy, Maggie Smith, Jessica Ashworth. battle their way to safety, meeting fearsome pirates Rating: PG and their slightly off captain (Robert De Niro), a shady trader (Ricky Gervais) and other strange be- DADDY DAY CAMP Dads Charlie Hinton and ings along the way. Phil Ryerson take over running a summer day Stardust is an adaptation of author Neil camp. Armed with no knowledge of the great Gaiman’s fairy tale novella of the same name. outdoors, a dilapidated facility and a motley Published in 1998 as a story book with painted group of campers, it doesn’t take long before illustrations, Stardust appealed to both romance things get out of control. Up against threats of and fantasy readers of all ages. It went on to win foreclosure and declining enrollment, Charlie is three literary awards before writer/director Matthew forced to call on his estranged father, Col Buck Vaughn acquired the option to develop it into a fi lm. Hinton, to help bring the camp together and Having never read the novel nor seen a full teach everyone about teamwork, perseverance trailer, I went into Stardust almost completely blind. and the power of forgiveness. Starring: Cuba Free of expectations, I was able to be completely Gooding Jr, Lochlyn Munro, Paul Rae, Richard a fantasy world just for you enveloped in the story and walk away pleased with Gant, Spencir Bridges. Rating: PG. Read the EU all that I saw. The acting was superb all around. interview with Cuba Gooding Jr. on page 11. Danes and Cox certainly had the most screen time, and gave great performances, but the veteran INTRODUCING THE DWIGHTS Tim’s mom, Stardust movie review actors really stole the show. Standouts were Pfeiffer, Jean, is a bawdy and risqué comedienne on the who was downright scary as Lamia the star-seeking downside of her career, still hoping to make it witch, and, of course, De Niro, who has shown me a big. His intellectually challenged brother, Mark, BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON [email protected] side of himself I will never, ever forget as the double- helps their mother rehearse for shows. Together, A Rated PG-13 130 min. In the countryside town of Wall, which borders life leading Captain Shakespeare. Whenever either of they inhabit a non-traditional household where on a magical land, young Tristan (Charlie Cox) is in these actors were on screen, it was like a spell had chaos is the norm, the music is always on and Aside from one TV spot and a brief conversation love with Victoria (Sienna Miller), the most beauti- been cast. They completely dominate every frame. Jean’s larger-than-life personality takes center with my sister-in-law, I hadn’t heard anything about ful girl in his village. She’s also selfi sh, snobby and The story is interesting and complex without stage. Tim’s mother and girlfriend lock horns for Stardust, a new fantasy fi lm released this week. With completely materialistic, but love has blinded her ever becoming confusing. Sure, like most fairy tales, his affections and Tim must learn to manage the virtually no promotion to speak of, I had to wonder suitor to these fl aws. The only way Victoria will certain aspects of Stardust are predictable and emotions of the women in his life without losing how good this fi lm could possibly be. Thankfully, agree to marrying the kindhearted shop boy is if he cliché, but it’s hard to fault the fi lm for that. Even if himself in the process. Starring: Brenda Blethyn, Stardust is actually pretty terrifi c, from the story to retrieves a fallen star from the magical realm. Of you know that, as in all fairy tales, good will triumph Emma Booth, Russell Dykstra, Khan Chittenden, the casting to the visual effects. course, he agrees, and sets off on his quest to track over evil, there are still plenty of surprises. The witch and Katie Wall. Rated R sisters, for example, aren’t the kind of coven you’ll fi nd in children’s stories. Instead of gazing into caul- RUSH HOUR 3 In the heart of Paris lies a drons of bubbling goop, these witches slice open deadly secret. The unlikely duo is headed to animals and examine their insides to point them in the City of Lights to stop a global criminal the direction of what they seek. Most of the carnage conspiracy and save the life of an old friend, is implied, but sensitive moviegoers and small chil- Ambassador Han’s now-grown daughter, Soo dren may have a problem with it anyway. Yung. They don’t know the city, the language Additionally, much of the humor is rather adult, or even exactly what they’re looking for, but not in the sense that it’s dirty, just that it’s more their race will take them across the city, from likely to go over kids’ heads. Anyone over the age the depths of the Paris underground to the of 12 or so should be able to sit through the fi lm, breathtaking heights of the Eiffel Tower, as they enjoy the jokes and never get bored. It’s a lot like The fi ght to outrun the world’s most deadly criminals Princess Bride, which is still a huge favorite among and save the day. Starring: Jackie Chan, Chris those of my generation. No doubt Stardust will be Tucker, Max von Sydow, Noemie Lenoir, Hiroyuki that fi lm for the generation to come. It’s defi nitely got Sanada. Rating: PG-13 that same feel and humor and certain plot elements are very similar. SKINWALKERS Two sects of werewolves battle It’s a real shame that Stardust hasn’t been one another for control of a child, half-human/ promoted more because this fi lm truly deserves to half-wolf who has the power to end their curse. be seen by the largest audience possible. Unlike the Rated PG-13 most recent fantasy fi lms to hit theaters, Stardust  is an adult fairy tale, a genre that’s seldom explored and even less appreciated by the masses, which is criminal. Why should we leave fantasy behind once we exit elementary school? Grown-ups deserve to escape into their imaginations as much as kids do. So, this weekend get a babysitter, go to the theater, leave your adult problems, issues and stresses at the door and allow yourself to get lost in this amazing new fantasy world made just for you.

6 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper emotional ramifi cations. STARDUST A young man named Tristan In elaborate scenes of pomp and ceremony, (Charlie Cox) tries to win the heart of Victoria as the gentlemen and ladies engaged in a primitive (Sienna Miller), the beautiful but cold object of form of line dancing, they had brief times when they his desire, by going on a quest to retrieve a fallen touched and could look dreamily into one another’s star. His journey takes him to a mysterious and eyes. A come-hither look of love could spark a forbidden land beyond the walls of his village. woman into heated desire that she dared not act on, On his odyssey, Tristan fi nds the star, which has lest she be deemed a harlot. So the young men con- transformed into a striking girl named Yvaine sorted with the bar room trollops who took care of (Claire Danes). Also seeking the star are a king’s their lust and then the gentlemen courted the virginal (Peter O’Toole) four living sons and the evil witch, young ladies of society as potential wives. Yes, it Lamia (Michelle Pfeiffer). He also encounters a was stupid, but that was the morality of the time. pirate named Captain Shakespeare (Robert De Austen’s love affair with Lefroy has its ups and Niro) and a shady trader named Ferdy the Fence downs as ultimately she has to make a decision. If (Ricky Gervais) along the way. He must now win she chooses Lefroy, she will alienate her family and the heart of the star for himself as he discovers have to leave the sanctity of the farm. But the other the meaning of true love. Rating: PG-13 alternative is unthinkable to Austen. So, in a key scene, Austen meets Lefroy in the woods and they pledge their love for each other. She agrees to run- NOW SHOWING away with him and take her chances in London. BRATZ We wondered where they would fi nd four During the fateful carriage ride, she fi nds out actual teenage girls with heads big enough to play something that changes her mind about their pend- the roles of the Bratz dolls that we have all come ing marriage. Thus, she experiences the heartbreak to recognize, but I guess it wasn’t that hard. The forceful & convincing of love gone bad. Austen has been full circle and story is about four teenage girls who come from now she hunkers down to write what will become different social and economic backgrounds and her masterworks that live on in each new generation empower themselves by rejecting their respective Becoming Jane movie review of young women. high school cliques and band together, calling Jerrold’s slow pacing was intentional, but for themselves Bratz. Rated PG. BY RICK GRANT [email protected] the viewer it waxes teeth-grindingly tedious. How- ever, the pace of living in that time was much slower The dramatic-biography of Puerto her the much-needed emotional references to write EL CANTANTE B Rated PG 120 min than today’s world and Jerrold’s long shots and tick- Rican salsa pioneer Hector Lavoe (Marc Anthony), the literature that young women of all times could tock pacing fi ts the story perfectly. This fi lm should one of the biggest Spanish-language singers in Anne Hathaway stars as a young Jane Austen identify with. Through her works, Austen captured increase Hathaway’s stock in Hollywood consider- the 1970s. The tale follows Lavoe’s passionate in this quasi-biopic about Austen’s love affair with a the thrill of a young woman’s fi rst love and all its ably. relationship with his love Puchi (Jennifer Lopez), roguish Irish lawyer, Tom Lefroy (James McAvoy). and his skyrocket to international fame. But even Lefroy served as romantic inspiration for Austen’s when he has it all, Lavoe is unable to escape the famous novels. Hathaway had to prove to the pro- allure of drugs and his personal pain. Rated R ducers that she could handle a wide range of emo- tions. She got the part on the second audition after HAIRSPRAY A plump but vivacious teenager she showed a darker side of herself. joins a popular teen-scene TV show in the early Clearly, in this diffi cult role, Hathaway proved 60s and teaches the show about integration by that she can carry a picture with forceful confi dence bringing back “negro day.” He-Mom, Edna (John and convincing verve. McAvoy, whose work was Travolta), who takes in laundry to suplement her memorable in , portrays The Last King of Scotland husband’s meager income from a joke store, joins the happy-go-lucky lady’s man. Lefroy swept into her daughter in the movement to restore “negro Austen’s life like a hurricane, breaking down her day.” Rated PG reserve. He shows off his bare knuckle boxing prow- ess and Austen sees him naked on a skinny-dipping HARRY POTTER AND THE ORDER OF THE escapade. Of course, she pretends to dislike him, PHOENIX Rumors of Lord Voldmort’s return but she can’t resist his dangerous allure. In this have been dismissed. Harry and Dumbledore repressed uptight culture of decorum and strict soci- are targeted by the Wizard Authorities. And, an etal rules, Lefroy is a breath of fresh air for Austen. authoritarian bureaucrat gradually seizes power Just as Austen is falling madly in love with at Hogwarts. It’s jungle of wizards out there with Lefroy, her parents, who are simple farmers, are special effects galore. Rated PG-13 engineering an arranged marriage to the son of a wealthy land owner. In the mores of the time, if a HOT ROD Rod Kimble, a self-proclaimed woman had no dowry (assets) she was forced into a stuntman, has grown up believing he’s the son of loveless marriage so she could be taken care of by a Evel Knievel’s test-rider, a courageous stuntman wealthy husband. who died in his prime. Rod, in his committment to Austen had no intention of marrying this bor- fulfi lling his father’s legacyRod’s stepfather, Frank, ing upper class snob. She was a visionary for her who has a penchant for beating the tar out of Rod, time and wanted to “live by the pen,” becoming a gets sick and needs a $50,000 operation. Rod successful female novelist. In the mid-1700s, this attempts to raise the money by undertaking his was blasphemy–women didn’t work, much less have biggest stunt ever --jumping 15 buses, one more enough intelligence to write novels. So, Austen de- than Evel Knievel himself ever dared. Starring: fi ed her parents and had a secret liaison with Lefroy. Andy Samberg, Isla Fisher, Jorma Taccone, Bill Ah yes, they kissed, which was a huge deal in those Hader, and Sissy Spacek. Rated PG-13 days. Lefroy had nothing tangible to offer Austen except his undying love. Austen was, for the fi rst I KNOW WHO KILLED ME An idyllic small town time, experiencing emotions that she had previously is rocked when Audrey Fleming (Lindsey Lohan), never felt. In retrospect, this steamy love affair was a bright young woman, is abducted and tortured her research for her greatest works, which at that by a sadistic serial killer. Rated R time, had not been written. Deftly directed by Julian Jerrold, who crafted I NOW PRONOUNCE YOU CHUCK AND LARRY the fi lm to show Austen’s inspiration for her greatest Two single Brooklyn fi refi ghters, Chuck (Adam novels. By using some of Austen’s own dramatic el- Sandler) and Larry (Kevin James) are best ements, he brought the real character of Jane Austen to life. Her wild and reckless affair with Lefroy gave 

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 7 and tired and relies on his comedic formula to do friends. Larry saves Chuck’s life and he is willing the once imaginative stunts. Consequently, the 3rd to do anything to even the score. When Larry picture in this franchise looks and feels like the needs Chuck to sign a Civil Union form so he same old Rush Hour script, done three times. can get benefi ts for his kids, the scheme seems The picture opens with Tucker, now demoted easy. But an investigator thinks there is something to beat cop after the last fiasco, directing traffic fi shy about the pair. So they have to masquerade James Brown style. This scene wrings out its as a gay couple to satisfy the investigator, which comedic value, going on for far too long. means they have to go through a ceremony, have Chan, as Chief Inspector Lee, is guarding a honeymoon, and live together. Rated PG-13 Han, an important man who is making a speech before the fictional World Criminal Court led by NO RESERVATIONS This is a remake of a 2001 Reynard (Max Von Sydow) about the Chinese German fi lm Mostly Martha written by Sandra Triad organized crime, saying that the syndicate Nettlebeck, whose original script is used for this has become out of control. During his speech, an fi lm. The story involves a chef, Kate (Catherine assassin kills Han from a rooftop sniper position Zeta-Jones), whose sister is killed in a car and the chase is on–cue the kung-fu fighting se- accident. She inherits her sister’s daughter Zoe quences. (Abigail Breslin). Kate has no idea how to deal Officer Carter (Tucker) commandeers a car with the precocious 8-year old girl. She takes her (with two potential dates inside) and races to help to work and tries to keep her busy. Meanwhile, his old pal Inspector Lee, who leaps across bridge the owner of the restaurant hires a sous chef, abutments and scales buildings trying to catch Nick (Aaron Eckhart), who, at fi rst, clashes with the assassin. When Lee corners the assassin ghe Kate, but as time goes on a romance develops. finds it’s his “brother” Kenji (Hiroyuki Sanada). Rated PG Unable to pull the trigger on Kenji, Lee allows him to get away. It’s one of many lame scene endings. RATATOUILLE A cheeky rat living within the Carter talks his boss into reinstating him to walls of a famous Paris bistro longs to become detective to help Inspector Lee find the mysteri- a chef but is hindered by his family’s skepticism, ous Genevieve (Noemie Renoir), the star attrac- the rodent-hating staff, and patrons of the tion in a Paris show featuring exotic showgirls. restaurant. Rated G same old road rage She may know where to find “The List,” which contains information on the Triad. Suddenly TALK TO ME Follows the life of African American the pair of mismatched detectives are deep in ex-convict Petey Greene (Don Cheadle), who French culture, with a string of old French versus became a radio and television talk show success, Rush Hour 3 movie review American jokes and the French’s reputed hatred but couldn’t overcome his alcohol addiction. of Americans. Rated R. RICK GRANT The pair hires a taxi driver, George (Yvan BY [email protected] Attal), who dreams of being an American spy. Jason Bourne is THE BOURNE ULTIMATUM C+ Rated PG 13 91 min Chan/Chris Tucker Asian versus black American It turns out that George and his fares are up to hunted by the people who made him what he is-a In this 3rd Rush Hour picture, the Jackie cop shtick has waned as cliché. Chan looks old their ears in bad guys on motorcycles with fierce legendary assassin. Having lost his memory and chases through the narrow streets of Paris. The the one person he loved, he is undeterred by the car scenes are recycled stunts from the other two barrage of bullets and a new generation of highly- Rush Hours, as Carter and Lee investigate the trained killers. Bourne has only one objective: murder of Han. to go back to the beginning and fi nd out who he When Carter and Lee find the exotic showgirl was. Now, in the new chapter of this espionage Genevieve, she is the key to solving the case, but series, Bourne will hunt down his past in order to she is in grave danger. Carter tries to seduce her, fi nd a future. Starring: Matt Damon, Joan Allen, but is interrupted by bad guys with Uzis. Man, Julia Stiles, David Strathairn, Paddy Considine. can’t a brother get some nookie? Well, no, not in Rated PG-13 a Rush Hour movie. There’s no time for sex as they thwart a gaggle of assassins trying to termi- THE SIMPSONS MOVIE The Simpsons fi nally nate them with extreme prejudice. make it to the big screen. In this adventure, By now, the action is obscuring the continu- Homer mistakenly pollutes Lake Springfi eld and ity of the story, which is getting murky in all the sets into motion a government plot to destroy staged action sequences. Director Brett Ratner their city. D’oh! He must somehow manage to orchestrates the action scenes with his tried and save Springfi eld and restore his family’s faith in true expertise, knowing that this third film in the him. Rated PG-13 series pays homage to the other two films. How- ever, Ratner seems to have run out of new ideas TRANSFORMERS The earth is caught in the for the Carter/ Lee action based on their obvious middle of an intergalactic war between two differences and the fact that Chan is no longer races of robots– the heroic Autobots and the able to do certain stunts. So, the stunts are toned evil Decepticons. Both are able to change into a down to insure Chan’s safety but enhanced by variety of objects, including cars, trucks, planes, CGI. and other horrifying killing machines. Rated PG- With the action geared up to a frantic level, 13 and the credibility of Reynard in question, Carter and Lee end up in a confrontation with Triad as- UNDERDOG A bumbling watchdog gets exposed sassins on the Eiffel Tower (natch) where the to a substance that gives him the powers of a CGI stunts get ridiculous. By now, savvy viewers superhero. He is adopted by a 12-year old boy are feeling a sense of déjà vu as the Carter/ Lee and uses his superpower to protect his love and partnership goes up and down the famous Eiffel the citizens of Capitol City from the evil Simon Tower, with Lee using the old flag trick and other Barsinister. Starring: Alex Neuberger, Jason Lee, gravity-defying gags. Diz White (II), Peter Dinklage, James Belushi. Overall, the third Rush Hour is just a rehash Rated PG of the other two movies, and will probably do well at the box office. There’s a big market for WHO’S YOUR CADDY When a rap mogul from this sort of comedy action vehicle. But it’s time Atlanta tries to join a conservative country club in for Chris Tucker to find another role and Jackie the Carolinas, he runs into fi erce opposition from Chan to mellow out as a comedy star. Enough is  enough.

8 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper a gritty docudrama El Cantante movie review BY RICK GRANT [email protected] A- Rated R 106 min

Set to a pulsating Latin beat, this is the gritty docudrama of Hector Lavoe’s (Mark Anthony) drug-addled life as a hot Latin singer who brought the salsa move- ment to the United States from Puerto Rico in the 70s. The story is told through the eyes of Hector’s wife Puchi (Jennifer Lopez) as she recalls her twenty tumultu- ous years as Hector’s wife to an inter- viewer in Hector’s old studio. Put into the context of the times, when drug use among musicians was rampant, the story of Hector Lavoe’s rise to stardom symbolizes the Latin branch of hippiedom–circa mid-60s through the 70s. Mark Anthony is riveting as the char- kind of deep love that allowed her to go through ismatic singer who charged into the life of a Latin hell to hang onto their relationship. idol with abandon. Hector treated his career as one Director Leon Ichaso melds the music with big party, but when he laid eyes on Puchi, he knew the drama, effectively creating an exciting dramatic she was his soul mate. mix of emotional fi reworks as Puchi’s narration Before long, the two were inseparable. Hector bares all their dirty little secrets. Jennifer Lopez waltzed into Willie Colon’s band, fusing meringue, and her real life husband Mark Anthony put aside samba, and Latin jazz into a gumbo sauce called their own steamy relationship to get inside their salsa. Puchi was Colon’s backup singer. But when characters with insightful acting. Anthony handles Puchi hooked up with Hector, she became his full Hector’s vocals with his powerful voice, accom- time assistant, nurse and protector. Already heavily panied by the hottest Latin backup band ever to into a heroin addiction when he met Puchi, Hector appear in a movie. needed 24/7 care, which Puchi gladly provided. In one key scene, Hector and Puchi are hav- She tells her interviewer that Hector just walked ing a rational conversation about their marriage. into stardom and lived a charmed life. His remark- Hector says that they have never been sober for all ably strong voice never wavered, even when he those years. Of course, it was sadly true, and Hec- was wasted on stage–which was always. tor paid the price, ending up in the psycho ward of As the years passed, Hector was in demand Belview. When he got out of rehab, Hector tried to as the world’s foremost salsa singer. He and the go straight, but sobriety seemed alien to him and band played sold-out concerts and produced gold he didn’t recognize himself. He does some con- and platinum selling records. Hector was on top certs straight and tries to patch up his relationship of the world, but his drug addiction was taking its with Puchi. It doesn’t last long. toll. Often late for concerts, coming to shows so Back on the horse (heroin), Hector tries to wasted he could hardly stand up, Colon was tired bring back his lost glory but no one wants him of depending on Hector. Eventually the two split up around. This begins his long downward spiral. and Hector hired other players. More importantly, Viewers marvel at how long Hector lived through Hector’s descent into chronic heroin addiction had all those years high on smack. His colleagues, worn thin with Puchi. They were fi ghting constantly Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin, were long gone and he would go off on binges for days at a time. victims of heroin overdoses. However, Hector did By the 80s, Hector’s career was on the downslide. enjoy a high level of stardom that only a handful of Although Puchi was heavily into cocaine, she artists ever achieve. He hit it hard and then went would chide Hector for his drug abuse as if her out while his legacy was still intact. This fi lm is a habit was acceptable, which would have made her joyous celebration of Hector Lavoe’s rocking life. a hypocrite, but at the time, cocaine was consid- Like Hendrix and Joplin, Hector Lavoe symbolizes ered a benign drug, like marijuana. Still, despite the two-decade long drug binge of the 60s and their fi ghting and problems, Puchi loved Hector–the 70s–Latin style! I-yi-yi!

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 9 the board president. However, it’s nothing that the rapper and his entourage can’t handle. Rated PG-13 48 hour fi lm project SPECIAL SHOWINGS

Not Just for Baby Boomers Film Series a bold adventure in fi lmmaking See great movies that boomers grew up with that still intrigue and enthrall all generations. Relax at a FREE 5:45 showing every 2nd and 4th Thursday BY RICK GRANT [email protected] of a classic fi lm in the Jacksonville Public Library For fi lmmakers who live in obscure locations yes. Now, six years later and with more than 100 Main Branch Auditorium with complimantary away from the fi lmmaking epicenters of Los Angeles competitions having taken place around the world, popcorn and soda and then enjoy an evening and NYC, the idea of the 48-Hour Film Project was to the 48-HFP is a viable business entity. This year, the downtown. TO CATCH A THIEF will be screened on bring bona fi de producers to the hinterlands to judge production team has visited Atlanta, Los Angeles, August 9. Info: 630-2665 or www.jaxpubliclibrary. the entrants who shot a 1-hour fi lm in 48 hours. The New York City, and Austin, as well as making their 8th org/librarynews/main_boomers_2007.html winners would have their fi lms exhibited in a theatre trip to Washington D.C. open to the public. The smallest team consisted of a single per- Friends of the Fest (Formerly Reel People) The 48-HFP’s mission is to advance fi lmmak- son who set up the camera, then ran around to be Jacksonville Film Events’ new year-round series ing and promote fi lmmakers. Through its competition on-camera. The largest team to date was an Atlanta called “Friends of the Fest” next event will be a and festival, the project encourages fi lmmakers who based fi lmmaking assemblage with 70 people. The series of fi lms called ALTMAN IN AUGUST. The perhaps thought that they didn’t have a chance of producers who make this project happen include series will consist of three Robert Altman’s having their fi lms exhibited. They’ll get a chance Mark Ruppert, the Creator and Executive Producer, fi lms as follows: 8/12 - THE LONG GOODBYE, 3 to strut their stuff, having their fi lms evaluated by Liz Langston, Co-Founder and Executive Producer, WOMEN, and THE PLAYER. All movies take place knowledgeable producers and then shown to the Christina Ruppert, Director of Operations, and Ben at 1 pm at the San Marco Theatre. For more info public. Indeed, it’s fi lm making on a grass roots lev- Guaraldi, Director of Outreach. go to jacksonvillefi lmevents.com/events_reel.htm el. The project tests the fi lmmakers’ ability to work From August 3rd through the 5th, fi lmmakers or call 396-4845. Members - $5, Non-Members with a team and get things done quickly, delivering a throughout the Jacksonville area took part in the 48- - $8. THE LONG GOODBYE has Robert Altman fi nished product on time. HFP. At the kickoff event, each team drew the genre applying his deconstructive eye to the “fi lm noir” The idea was hatched in May 2001, when Mark of their fi lm out of a hat. In addition, a predetermined tradition in this 1973 version of Chandler’s novel, Ruppert decided to make a fi lm in 48 hours. Rup- character, prop, and line of dialogue must appear in The Long Goodbye. Smart-aleck, cat-loving pert has impressive credentials as a fi lm director each fi lm. The kickoff event was held at the Twisted private eye Philip Marlowe (Elliott Gould) is certain and producer. He enlisted the help of his fi lmmaking Martini at the Jacksonville Landing where the teams that his friend Terry Lennox (Jim Bouton) isn’t a partner, Liz Langston, and several other DC fi lmmak- drew their assignments. The dropoff event was on wife-killer, even after the cops throw Marlowe in ers to form their own teams and join him in this bold Sunday, August 5th, at 7:30 pm. jail for not cooperating with their investigation. experiment. The fundamental question on everyone’s All of the completed fi lms were exhibited lips was—is it possible to make a viewable fi lm in August 7th at the Main Jacksonville Library Theatre Summer Movie Classics 2007 48 hours? downtown. The Florida Theatre will be showing Summer As it turned out, the answer was a resounding The Jacksonville teams, Movie Classics on Sundays throughout the Summer. Enjoy great selections from cinematic  history in the beautiful setting of one of Jacksonville’s own classics. On August 12, the Mel Brooks’ classic, YOUNG FRANKENSTEIN will be shown. Catch MUTINY ON THE BOUNTY on August 19. All showings start at 2 pm. Call 355- ARTS or go to fl oridatheatre.com for details.

MOCA in the Middle and Summer Cinema Experience Wednesdays at the Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) Jacksonville from 5 to 9 pm. Enjoy live music and dancing in the atrium during the 5 to 7 pm happy hour with a full liquor bar. Receive a free makeover in the lobby and then have dinner in the critically-acclaimed Café Nola. Catch the Summer Cinema at 7 pm. This Wednesday, August 15, you can catch a screening of THE NOTORIOUS BETTIE PAGE. Bettie Page is the innocent, southern girl-next-door who you can’t help but love. However, she yearns to make it big. It turns out that a short-lived wartime marriage and a horrid gang-rape are all she needs as motivation to try and achieve her dream. She leaves for New York and in no time fl at is modeling for sex-crazed, scantily clad magazines. Next comes adult movies and then…Well, let’s just say naked in the jungle. If you are not already a MOCA member, take advantage of the Film Series membership special – join the Museum the night of the movie and then watch the show for free! Info: 366-6911.

10 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper 48 hour fi lm project (cont.) Group A: Somebody Call an Ambulance Productions, Paul Group B fi lmmakers: Melian-Guidry Mother Tucker Production, Jay Allan Child’s Play, Hollie Bethany Bunnies in the Sun, Christian Bolvin Psycho Film Binge, Danny Quitter Standby, Joshua Earles-Bennett Jax Film Junkies, Gary Everett Babble, Tom Bledsoe Floozy Meg Productions, Laura Gragg WMJP, Parag Adhyaru Sailfi sh Productions, Gabriel Tulier Hender Stroud Productions, Adam Madrid NFocus, Rob Tritton A4515656, Anthony Rodesney Perpetual Pictures, John Thompson Kettle Black, Anthony Sotelo Jax In Production, Suzanne Manns Markie Mark and the Filmations, Mark Harvey Pollack, Warren Skeeles 6th Floor Museum, Mark O’Brien Sweaty South, Coury Kolb Dr. Dangerous, Mark Kohl, Drawing Lines Films, Pyrolune, Bert Herring Justin Weber Don Flynn Productions, Inc., Don Flynn Critical Reaction, League Infi natron, Billy Gaggin. dean “mac” mcdonald producer of 48 hour fi lm project BY RICK GRANT [email protected] As president of the FMPTA, Dean “Mac” Mc- telephone to launch the project through the FMPTA Donald has his fi nger on the pulse of the local fi lm members. To answer your second question, no it making community. For a number of years, Mac had wasn’t diffi cult to get people to sign up and pay the hoped to get the Washington D.C. based 48-Hour $125 entrance fee. We got 26 teams together rather Film Project to Jacksonville. Finally, this year, the quickly. deal came to fruition with 26 teams participating in the project. The concept involves a team of fi lmmak- EU: Do you expect to make any money on this ers tasked with making a viewable fi lm from 5 to 7 deal? minutes long in no more than 48 hours. The fi lms Mac: First, I didn’t do this to make money, but will be screened and judged at the Main Jacksonville I’ll be happy if it breaks even. Second, for all the Library, with a fi nal showing of the winners’ fi lms participants, it’s a viable way to get recognition for held on August 25, 2007 at the San Marco Theatre at their fi lm projects. The winning team will go on to 3 pm. compete on a national level, and the exposure will To get more inside information on this excit- give them a chance to enter their shorts in the fi lm ing project, I chatted with Mac via telephone last festival circuit. Wednesday. EU: So you will exhibit the fi lms at the library on EU: Interestingly, this 48-Hour Film Project was Tuesday night, Aug. 7. Will that include all the the forerunner and probably the inspiration for fi lms that night? the On The Lot TV show. Why did you bring it to Mac: Yes, all 26 fi lms will be shown on Tuesday Jacksonville? night, Aug 7th. Then the judges, who are a distin- Mac: Well, we have a large and active fi lmmaking guished peer group of fi lmmakers, producers, and community here in Jacksonville with a number of respected directors, will judge the 26 fi lms. On Aug. full-time professionals working on various fi lm proj- 25th, we will hold the big fi nal event at the San Marco ects, like Mark Kohl and others. I wanted to bring Theatre to announce the winners and view the win- this national project to town for some time, but this ning entries. year I was able to get it organized and off the launch- ing pad. It’s a clever way of gaining recognition. Over the years, Jacksonville has become a small but thriving fi lm making market. Of course, this EU: Did the Washington DC producer, Mark Rup- is an exciting project for all involved, and could lead pert, and his staff travel to Jacksonville to help to some much-deserved national recognition for the you organize this event? And, was it hard to get winning team. The project was started to help fi lm- people involved? makers living outside the fi lm making epicenters to Mac: No, I was able to work with them via email and showcase their talent.

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 11 seems to happen. Teamed up with the kindly Inspec- new on dvd tor’s (Jim Broadbent) action-movie-obsessed son, DISTURBIA Danny Butterman (Frost), Angel fi nds his impressive After his father’s death, Kale Brecht (Shia crime-fi ghting skills are of little use in a town where LaBeouf) becomes sullen, withdrawn, and the biggest problem seems to be a loose swan. Just troubled. So much so that he fi nds himself under as he’s about to submit to a dull life in the country, a court-ordered sentence of house arrest after a a succession of horrifying deaths shake things up. run in with the law. Having nothing better to do, Angel is convinced these incidents are the work of a Kale occupies himself by spying on his neighbors murderer and Danny’s just glad to have a little Hol- and begins to suspect one of them (David Morse) lywood-esque excitement in the quiet little burg. But, is a serial killer. Is there something to it or are the rest of the town chalks each bizarre fatality up his suspicions merely the product of cabin fever to a terrible accident. With his partner by his side, and his overactive imagination? Rated PG-13 Angel is determined to get to the bottom of this mys- for sequences of terror and violence, as well as tery no matter what. some sensuality. Hot Fuzz was a tremendous success both critically and at the box offi ce. Scoring a 90% fresh TMNT (87 min.) rating at rottentomatoes.com, it is the fi fth highest- Tech-industrialist Maximillian J. Winters (Patrick rated fi lm of the year thus far. Fans backed up the Stewart) is raising up an army of ancient sentiment at the box offi ce, with the Hot Fuzz gross- monsters and only one crime-fi ghting team can ing over $74 million worldwide during its 9-week stop them- Leonardo (James Arnold Taylor), theatrical run. Like Shaun of the Dead, many are Michelangelo (Mikey Kelley), Donatello (Mitchell expecting Hot Fuzz to fi nd even more fans with its Whitfi eld) and Raphael (Nolan North)! With the DVD release. help of old allies April O’Neil (Sarah Michelle The Hot Fuzz DVD has a nice helping of extras, Gellar) and Casey Jones (Chris Evans), the but unfortunately, not nearly as many as the UK Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles are in for the fi ght of romantic comedy with zombies release. Those who have access to multi-region DVD their lives. Rated PG for animated action violence, players should probably buy the Region 2 Two-Disc some scary cartoon images and mild language. edition, which includes three more audio com- Hot Fuzz dvd review mentaries than the US release plus six featurettes, a ARE WE DONE YET? (92 min.) half-hour documentary, video blogs and much more. Newlyweds Nick (Ice Cube) and Suzanne Persons BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON [email protected] While our release pales in comparison, there’s plenty (Nia Long) decide to move to the suburbs to With 2004’s Shaun of the Dead, the British comedies of the year. See for yourself this week as here to keep fans of Wright and the boys more than provide a better life for their two kids (Aleisha comedy-writing dream team of Simon Pegg and Hot Fuzz makes its way to DVD. occupied for a while. Twenty-two deleted/extended Allen and Philip Daniel Bolden). But their idea Edgar Wright developed their unique version of a Nicholas Angel (Pegg) is the best cop in Lon- scenes, clocking in at around 20 minutes, can be of a dream home is disturbed by a contractor zombie movie, creating the fi rst ever “rom-com- don, with an arrest rate 400% higher than anyone viewed with or without director commentary. There’s (John C. McGinley) with a bizarre approach to zom” or romantic comedy with zombies. The boys else on the force. Angel, it turns out, is actually too also a hilarious outtake reel, fi lled with over 10 business. Rated PG for some innuendos and brief reunited again this year for Hot Fuzz, a police action good. With his enthusiasm and love for the job mak- minutes of giggle-inducing fl ubs and goofs. Fans language. comedy starring Pegg and Shaun co-star Nick Frost. ing everyone else look bad, Angel is transferred to will enjoy watching the fi lm’s audio commentary The fi lm is considered by many to be one of the best Sanford, a sleepy little village where nothing ever with Pegg and Wright, but they may appreciate I THINK I LOVE MY WIFE (94 min.) the “Fuzz-O-Meter” and “Storyboard” mode even Richard Cooper (Chris Rock) has it all. His wife, more. Like VH1’s Pop-Up Video, the “Fuzz-O-Meter” Brenda (Gina Torres), is beautiful, intelligent and gives viewers trivia tidbits as the fi lm plays. Select- a fantastic mother to his children- but there’s ing “Storyboards” allows viewers to see scenes in just one little problem: he’s bored out of his storyboard-form as they come up, providing fans a mind. Richard can’t help but fantasize about unique look at the fi lmmaking process. My personal having nearly every woman he sees. Still, it’s favorite is the 28-minute featurette “Hot Fuzz in the only fantasy. Then, one fateful day, an old friend USA,” where you can see Wright, Pegg and Frost (Kerry Washington) appears at his offi ce door, crisscross the country to promote the fi lm. Here, the putting him to the ultimate test. Just how much guys visit cinematic landmarks, sit through numer- is Richard Cooper willing to risk when temptation ous post-screening Q&As and show the world how comes after him? Rated R for pervasive language they keep sane during long days of phone interviews and some sexual content. (there’s stripping involved). This fascinating and hysterical extra shows just how down-to-earth these ANGELS FALL (95 min.) guys really are and how well they get along away Reece Gilmore (Heather Locklear) leaves from the set. Other extras include trailers, a G-rated town after surviving a massacre at the Boston version of the fi lm called “Hot Funk,” and more. restaurant where she was the chef. She ends up It’s hard not to love Hot Fuzz, particularly if accepting a job at a diner in Wyoming and gets you’re a fan of British comedy. But even if you’re to know the locals, especially Brady (Johnathon not, Pegg and Wright have managed to make this Schaech), a dashing mystery writer. Reece is fi lm extremely accessible, cutting a lot of the dry- considering settling down there permanently, ness but keeping the English essence intact. At one but when she witnesses a murder while hiking, point or another, each character, down to the most her past comes fl ooding back to her. Tthere minor ones, made me laugh out loud. Between all the is absolutely no evidence of the crime, and throwbacks to popular action movies, the one-liners everyone doubts her story. This fi lm is not rated. (and sometimes one-worders) and the silly physical comedy, the fi lm is packed with enough gags to elicit MONTANA Sky (95 min.) at least one giggle from even the most cynical mov- When multimillionaire cattleman Jack Mercy iegoer. The humor is, needless to say, great, but Hot dies, he leaves his Montana ranch to his three Fuzz is more than just a comedy. The fi lm manages daughters - all half-sisters and complete to have some really stellar action sequences and an strangers to one another. But according to his intriguing murder mystery with a surprising twist. will, the three women will only receive their The over-the-top death scenes may be a tad hard to inheritance under one condition: they must live handle for those who are super squeamish, but the together at the ranch for a full year. The sisters rest of the fi lm is well worth a little seat squirming are challenged by a mysterious saboteur who and grimacing here and there. is determined to see them fail and must solve It’s pretty simple: if you liked Shaun of the some mysteries their father left behind in order to Dead, there’s no way you’ll fi nd fault with Hot Fuzz. receive their inheritance. This fi lm is not rated. Pegg and Wright have managed to capture lightening in a bottle twice. I’m hoping for a third very soon.

12 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper television killed the video games cinema stars BY NORM STOVALL [email protected] movie stars, Holly Hunter and Glenn Close take lead roles on tv series BY RICK GRANT [email protected] As proof that the best writers have moved to Earl tells her this is her last chance to turn her life television, two award-winning movie actresses, around. As the series evolves, Grace will need more Holly Hunter and Glenn Close, have accepted leading convincing that her dream vision has crossed over roles on highly touted TV series. Oscar winner Holly into her reality, and Earl is real. Hunter is starring in her own series on TNT, Saving Hunter’s skillful characterization of Grace is Grace, while Glenn Close is playing the leading role multifaceted, powerful, and riveting as she fi ghts as a high-profi le lawyer in the new FX series Dam- her demons, walking a fi ne line between complete ages. Both actresses have rejuvenated their careers destruction and redemption. Saving Grace runs in television. Monday nights on TNT at 10 pm after The Closer. Both series feature quality production values, In contrast, Glenn Close’s characterization of intelligent writing, and stellar casts. When asked if big-time litigation lawyer Patty Hewes in Damages jumping the movie ship for television would hurt her is steeped in power and control. In this FX series, status as a movie star, Close said, “I go where the nothing is what it seems. Patty tells her protégée best writing is and producers who will give me free- Ellen Parsons (Rose Byrne) to “trust no one,” which dom to help develop my characters.” is sound advice, especially in regard to Patty, whose Close was initiated into the grueling 16-hour-a- Machiavellian scheming inspires mistrust and dread. Mario Strikers Charged day TV grind when she did a season of The Shield. The story opens with a scene in present day. For Nintendo Wii She said she had never worked so hard, but felt it Ellen is coming out of a Manhattan apartment build- was very rewarding. FX then offered Close her own ing covered with blood. She is arrested and put in an Now that all the gimmicky Wii games have been released and are out of the way, Nintendo is really series, and she didn’t hesitate to say she would be interrogation room. When confronted by detectives, building momentum with their big-name releases. Mario Strikers Charged is the latest of these, and happy to do it. Clearly, the Damages’ script appealed she asks for a lawyer. Then the story fl ashes back to the polish they put on this game really shows. While the graphics are great, they are only incrementally to her as a dark tale of legal machinations with a six months ago, as Ellen is courted by Patty Hewes better than the last version of the game, but the updates to the gameplay really do add to the murder mystery subplot. at Ellen’s sister’s wedding to be her new hire. experience. With a wide variety of skill shots to master, but a simple gameplay mechanic that anyone Hunter also liked the idea of working on her Ellen is warned by a senior partner in a big fi rm can pick up, this is a title that is great for both casual players and fanatics alike. In addition to single own TV show, in which she had input into the de- that she may regret working for Patty. He makes her player and local multiplayer, Mario Strikers Charged adds connectivity via Nintendo’s WiFi connection, velopment for her character. Indeed, with Saving sign his card, “You have been warned.” But Ellen is allowing you to play online with people all over the world. Overall, Mario Strikers Charged is great in Grace, Hunter was able to create a multidimensional swept up in Patty’s forceful charm, and soon she both multiplayer and single player; so don’t be afraid to check this one out yourself. character, Grace Hanadarko, an Oklahoma City po- is working on Patty’s big litigation case against bil- lice detective who is morally confl icted and seeking lionaire Arthur Frobisher (Ted Danson) who will do answers to profound philosophical questions of life anything to get Patty off his back. and death. Finally, Frobisher offers to settle for $150 mil- When her sister was killed in the Oklahoma City lion, and the plaintiff’s group agrees to the settle- bombing, she too was working in that building but ment. But Patty has an ace up her sleeve involving had taken the day off. Sadly, her sister was killed in Ellen and her soon to be sister-in-law. As the story the blast. Now Grace suffers from survivor’s guilt unfolds, it become obvious that Patty had an ulterior and is on a self-destructive path. She’s a chronic motive for hiring Ellen, which gives her leverage alcoholic, sexually promiscuous, and having a sordid against Frobisher. Ellen is being used as a patsy. affair with her partner, Detective Ham Tipton (Kenny Patty is working multiple angles to drag Johnson from The Shield). He’s married and feeling Frobisher to trial, where his sinister machina- guilty about their affair, but he just can’t stop hav- tions can be exposed to the world. To avoid a trial, ing rough sex with her. The two are feeding off each Frobisher has his henchmen and private investiga- other’s addictions. tors running interference against Patty’s legal ma- One night, Grace is boozed up while driving chine. Ellen could get caught in the middle of this home. She hits a pedestrian and he is killed. She high-stakes game of one-upsmanship. Close delivers Glory Days 2 cries out for God to help her. Up pops an angel—to- a complex characterization that hooks the viewer into bacco chewing good ol’ boy Earl (Leon Rippy, her web of intrigue. Rose Byrne is up to the chal- For Nintendo DS ) who says, “What do you need?” At fi rst lenge as Ellen, who is a quick study at discovering Deadwood is one of those great games that she thinks he’s a threat, then he suddenly transports Patty’s endgame. runs Tuesday nights on Glory Days 2 Damages really blur the genre lines. As part arcade-type her to the Grand Canyon and shows her his wings. FX at 10 pm. scrolling shooter and part strategy game, this is a game that is easy to pick up, and as you progress, the gameplay gets deeper, making you want to play more and more as the game goes on. While Glory Days 2 starts out as a standard shooter game much like Choplifter or Gradius, soon enough strategy elements are introduced. While fl ying your aircraft around and shooting things is the main element, and is awesome, the strategy side of the game is great fun to play too. With the lack of great arcade style shooters and only a few good strategy games for the Nintendo DS, I’m glad to see games like Glory Days 2.

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 13 teen pop invasion interview with Alyson Michalka BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON WHAT: Aly & AJ with Drake Bell and Corbin Blu WHERE: Times-Union Center WHEN: Sunday, August 12 at 7:30 pm If you don’t know who they are, either you have no children or your TV has been on the fritz. Either way, Alyson and Amanda Joy Michalka are two of the biggest names in tween and teen entertainment. Actresses, musicians, and, most recently, clothing designers, these talented teens are building an ever-growing empire and kids are responding in a big way, watching their fi lms, buy- ing their branded merchandise and picking up their albums. The latest of which, Insomniatic, debuted AM: Yeah, that was so fun. at number 15 on the Billboard 200 just last month. The songstresses, known as Aly & AJ in the mu- EU: And by your own sister! sic world, are currently on tour in support of the AM: I know, right? It was terrible. I can’t even album with fellow singers/actors Drake Bell and believe that I fell for it, too, because I know her so Corbin Blu. The teen pop invasion rolls into Jack- well. She didn’t break character once. I was so sonville this Sunday. EU caught up with Alyson happy. I think it was the highlight of my life so far. “Aly” Michalka to talk about the new album, the tour, getting Punk’d and avoiding DUIs. EU: Any plans on getting her back? AM: No, I think we’re just going to end it at that EU: How do you think Insomniatic differs from because I think that she deserved to Punk me and Into the Rush? she got me really good... I’ll get her again in some Aly Michalka: I think the content of the record other way I’m sure! is defi nitely more mature. I mean, AJ and I have grown up, we’re now 16 and 18, and we’ve gone EU: You’ve been on tour for a few weeks now. through more things. We’ve experienced more How’s it been going so far? stuff; we’ve been out on the road… We’ve be- AM: It’s been so fun. We’ve had a great time. come stronger songwriters as well as musicians We’ve gone to really cool cities. We got to hang and vocalists. Just knowing our range, I think that out and just chill and go shopping and get our that’s defi nitely affected the record and [it is] just nails done a little bit, but mainly it’s just us on the what we wanted. We wanted for it to be a step up, bus hanging and chilling with the band and eating to progress, and I think we did that. Chinese food and pizza at the end of the night and watching scary movies. Its fun, I mean, we have EU: How much of the music did you personally a great time and everybody’s been really nice on write? the tour. We’ve had some amazing crowds, some AM: Every song. We wrote every single song and great responses to the music. we had a huge hand in sitting with the musicians and listening to the production and all of that stuff EU: You ladies, Drake Bell and Corbin Blu are all was defi nitely very important to AJ and I. I mean, musicians and actors. With so much in common we were at the studio almost every single day for I imagine you have a lot to talk about. 5 months. AM: Yeah, totally. And it’s cool because Corbin, he’s obviously on our same label… and he comes EU: Do you consider yourselves role models for from doing a lot of stuff with Disney Channel and kids? we can defi nitely relate to him. He’s got a really AM: Yeah, for sure. I think that’s defi nitely a com- great family and he’s super nice. We really con- pliment. I know that AJ and I have younger fans nected well with him especially. as well as older fans and it’s nice that we’ve been able to grow up without growing out of our fan EU: Your shows will probably be the fi rst concert base. We’ve been able to take our younger fans for a lot of kids, my own daughter included. with us as well expand and acquire new fans. What can they expect? AM: It’s going to be a really good show. I mean EU: So we won’t see you girls in and out of jail lots of up-beat, rockin’ songs that you can defi - for DUIs in a few years? nitely enjoy. I think that the lyrical content is really AM: Oh, no. No it’s defi nitely not going to happen. smart and clever. AJ and I are going to be playing It’s funny too because AJ and I are such home- a lot of different instruments; the keys, the bongo bodies that it would be very hard to fall into that. I drums, and guitars. It’s very musical. You see the mean, AJ and I have each other and our heads on live show and you can just get the full picture of straight. Thankfully we come from a good family who we are as artists, so there’s a connection that and we have a good support team so it’s going you get walking away from the show, I believe. to be, I think, a really good road for us because we’re just normal people that just happen to do Aly & AJ will perform at the Times-Union music and like to entertain. Center on Sunday, August 12 at 7:30 pm with spe- cial guests Drake Bell and Corbin Blu. Tickets are EU: You got Punk’d not too long ago. $35. For more information, call (904) 630-3900.

14 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper eateries that toss out the formalities, so if you’re a native Floridian you might not be accustomed to wait staff who place your napkin in your lap or who present the label of the wine before pouring. (Although I think label presentation should be more common than it is.) Matthew’s serves their elegance straight up, with no chaser. That’s why it’s a great destination for a very special evening out. You’re paying the extra dollars not just for the food on the plate, but also for the theater of the dining experience and the opportunity, for one night, to feel like a VIP. As far as alcohol is concerned, Matthew’s has the bases covered. Don’t expect Natural Light or Colt 45, but do expect some fi ne choices in liqueurs and wine. They’ve received awards of excellence from Wine Spectator for 6 years, so you’ll fi nd what you need on the wine list. The menu is seasonal and it constantly changes, as it should in a fi ner restaurant. I’d characterize the food as Fine American. Most people just call that Continental, but I believe we can be just as fancy. It’s Ameri- can as far as I’m concerned because there’s a fusion of ingredients from different cultures, without doing anything too far off the track. The dishes are traditional with a twist, like their Maine Lobster, which was served on a bed of pineapple salsa (a blend of red peppers, onion and pineapple) with a line of sweet soy for garnish and fl avor. The micro- green, baby radish sprouts added just a little something in color and fl avor, but, because they’re not the full grown version, the sharp radish fl avor wasn’t pronounced or overpowering. There’s a defi nite Hawaiian, pan- Asian infl uence in this presentation. People are impressed by the size of a large Maine Lobster, but at Matthew’s they know that it’s quality and not quantity that counts when it comes to cooking the perfect lobster tail. They purposely order slightly smaller Maine Lobsters (which are about the size of a hefty Florida Lobster) because the larger ones are often tougher. This choice in selection, as well as using special cooking techniques, ensures that the lobster is as sweet and as tender as it can possibly be. Maine Lobster A beautiful presentation of their dishes is also a signature of Matthew’s. The lobster was served, on an amber plate, picking up the gold tones in the red of the lobster. The greens sprinkled atop the lobster had just a touch of reddish purple running through them. Under the lobster was a bed of bright yellow pineapple salsa, a contrast in texture, taste and appearance. I could go on about the lobster. And on. But I did eat other things. As far as beef is concerned, Matthew’s uses one of my favorite providers—Painted Hills. Their grass fed your vip experience beef is nothing short of incredible, but it’s hard to fi nd here on the East Coast. I ate what looked like a layered meat mosaic, stacked napoleon style, with a carrot-topped, boneless, so–tender-it-devastated-me rib, a fi llet, a layer of truffl e spaghetti squash and smashed potatoes. It was fi nally time for my favorite course: dessert. It was hard to imagine dessert topping the experience Matthew’s of dinner, but I’m always willing to try. Matthew’s is one of the few places that consistently serves sweet souffl és. While I waited for my souffl é, I had a “dessert appetizer” a tiny taste of their incredible opal basil sorbet, an intense experience of savory and sweet. The souffl é, of course, was as beautiful as the rest of the BY ERIN THURSBY [email protected] meal, and I got the added pleasure of watching the waiter pour the sweet cream into the souffl é. Jacksonville foodies are always Like all of the meal, it was an experience in taste, theater and visual art that I will always remember. looking so hard for the newest, best thing, so they sometimes neglect the 2107 Hendrix Avenue | phone: 396- 9922 | $$$$ established places that consistently turn out some of the best cuisine on the East Coast. One such place is the elegant Matthew’s in San Marco. This year marks the 10th year they’ve been open here in Jacksonville. Not a year goes by without one or more accolades from institu- tions local, statewide and even national. They still receive awards and they’re always on any listing of fi ne restaurants. Matthew’s has its core of loyal custom- ers, but for those outside the core, it’s a place that many people talk about going to but don’t because it isn’t new news anymore. Folks assume that it will always be there. One day those same people will go to make a reservation (ten or twenty years from now) and realize that Matthew has retired. Don’t make this mistake. If you can afford a luxury, you should indulge in it while you can. If you haven’t been and you’ve talked about going—go, enjoy! Yes, it’s expensive, but it’s worth the experience. Say the name Matthew Medure here in Jacksonville and you get quite a reac- tion from local food enthusiasts. Even locals who aren’t into food seem to have Painted Hills a dim response to his name. It might be the alliteration, but I think it’s because he’s mentioned often enough that it’s nearly impossible for a longtime local not to recognize the name on some level. His food rep is solid gold, so he’s in demand at charity and community events. Matthew’s goes for a contemporary upscale look, with lighter woods, grays and nearly neutral purple accents. There are touches of metal throughout the room, just enough to give it that contemporary look, with- out making it too urban. Atop a blonde wood pillar perches Matthew’s signature heavy bronze of a raven, who surveys all the edible masterpieces from his perch. Matthew’s shines as far as service is concerned. You will feel special and pampered by the end of your meal. In no way, though, could Matthew’s be considered “upscale-casual dining.” Some bistros have a comparable menu and food quality, but the emphasis is on casual elegance. Most of Florida is fi lled with

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 15 design nation. creating your world by jon bosworth When it comes to design, EU feels like we are in a unique place to be a sort of looking glass. When you are fl ipping through our paper, you can see that we adhere to a strong design ethic. We want to make it easy and pleasant for you to navigate our publication. We want you to be able to scan the pages to fi nd the information you are interested in. And that is just the visual design. There is also a design to the editorial. We don’t adhere to Associated Press style guide, or any specifi c style guide for that matter, because we want the writing in our newspaper to appeal to you, the real person in the real world. We write in the language that Jacksonville speaks at work and in our homes and at backyard barbecues. We do this because it is important to us that we identify with the real you. We don’t care to identify with the snooty people that announce that “sentences shouldn’t end in prepositions,” because the truth is, we do end our sentences with prepositions. That’s what we are about. And this is the point of design across the board. Design is something that everyone does. From the moment you look at yourself in the mirror in the morning, through selecting the clothes you are going to wear, the type of car you drive, the type of furniture you buy, and even the type of words you use, you are designing yourself. Why do we do it? Part of it is marketing. It sounds cheesy, but you dress the way you do to identify with a cer- tain circle, or to identify yourself from that circle. Whether you are designing yourself to highlight your individuality or to blend in with a peer group, design is a thing that comes from within you to reach into the environment around you. Design is also a thing that we grab onto in the environment around us to bring the outside world into our minds or hearts. And that’s just personal design. Graphic design, both on the Internet and in print, is taking the necessities of a medium, be they sales or information, and then manipulating the presentation to appeal to the target audience while also effectively facili- tating the objective. Design isn’t like painting or creative writing, where you start off with no rules, no limits and no requirements. Design is taking real objectives and concrete necessity and applying a creative touch that directs those goals. One of the common factors that we heard from most of the interviews we did with local designers in every area is that restrictions dictate creativity. Few felt that the restrictions placed on them inhibited creativity, but rather they create a jumping off point that cultivate the creative possibilities. A stylist is restricted by the hair of their customer, a set designer is restricted by the space, an event designer is restricted by the number of electri- cal outlets, a music producer is restricted by the abilities of the band they are working with and the interior decorator is restricted by the building, but all of their designs are directed by a customer or user. The purpose of design is informed by that direction. What are your restrictions and how can you work through them? If money is a restriction, read what Mackenzie Marchy says about making your own things. If fear is your restriction, read what Daryl Bunn says about taking risks. Reduce your restrictions until you fi nd that you are able to invent a way around them. A way that is unique to you. Once you fi nd that place where you are able to come up with unique ideas, you become the designer and you are releasing the real you into the world through the thing you design. interview with daryl bunn

living by by jon bosworth “I think we’re all creative. My CPA is creative. We’re just creative in a different way…I don’t care if it works, but it better look cool. It’s okay if the door doesn’t open if it looks cool.” Daryl Bunn’s “urban home” is the epitome of this issue of EU. As you approach the classic brick building, it stands alone in an urban landscape that is overrun with bland block buildings. It is surrounded by new parking garages, surly bars and abandoned warehouses, but it peeks out proud- ly on its block. The classic brick façade features boldly ubiquitous windows and the upstairs has a design. balcony the length of the building. It seems classic in a modern sort of way, even from the outside. In addition to being Daryl Bunn’s urban home, a complement to his country home in the Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina, it is also home to Daryl Bunn Studios. “You have to have respect for a building like this. It was built in 1924. There used to be a ton of these. It was a mixed use building that had a commercial space downstairs and upstairs was an infamous bordello, in the late twenties. A building like this is priceless.” Daryl Bunn is a commercial photographer. You’ve seen his work in Firehouse Subs and in brochures and advertisements when you weren’t even aware of it. With a background as a Navy photographer and an education in graphic design, he’s always been a visual person, able to capture visual images that compel him. Being handy with woodwork has also helped him be able to create the visions that sometimes only exist inside of his head, thus making them out of the reach of his camera lens without the assistance of a hammer and some wood. “I have a fondness for condemned, sad buildings that need rescue. Real estate has almost treated me as well as photography. We’ve saved many buildings and houses over the years.” He fi rst moved into the distressed building on Edison in the Brooklyn area of Riverside back in 1983, before there was a Fidelity building, before there was the St. Joe building, and before Brook- lyn was considered much more than a wasteland left to rot in the 1970s. But Daryl has always been drawn to distressed buildings. In fact, he considers himself one of the original urban pioneers. “The key to a building like this is to try not to change it aesthetically at all. When I got it back in the eighties all of these windows were rotted out and the doors were rotting and saggy. So you have to get it back to being operational, but respect it. You wouldn’t slap an addition on the side of it or change its roof-line or stucco it. A building like this has to be functional to afford it. We are fortu- nate to be able to afford it and respect its bones. No matter how much money you have, you cannot build the bones and soul of a building like this. We’ve torn out every wall, but you can still smell the soul of this building.” Daryl Bunn Studios is the home of the Jane Gray Gallery. During an art opening here, there are walls in the front room, walls in the photography studio, and walls in a couple of smaller private

16 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper rooms downstairs for showcasing art. This downstairs space is the very contemporary studio and gallery space. Featuring sparse track lighting, an immensity of photographic equipment, and walls of glass and met- al, the open space is welcoming and exciting, but it is also a modern haven embraced by the original wood rafters and the exposed brick. There is also a stairway that leads to the upper level. Visitors, when they fi rst enter the upstairs, are often nervous that they have wandered into someone’s home and have gone from enjoying a glass of wine and some art to invading someone’s privacy. Indeed, they have entered Daryl Bunn’s home, but his home and the gallery are one and the same, and he is happy with that. “If you go out and try to acquire stuff, it’s not yours. The stuff should fi nd you. Point out anything in here and I can tell you the story behind it.”

As you ascend the stairs you leave the modern glass and aluminum of the studio into the hardwood fl oors of the upstairs. Each step squeaks and the house revels in its age, but on the walls and displayed on pedestals that Daryl made are everything from modern treasures, such as works by Mark George, to an antique sled. The contemporary contrasts the classic in this enigmatic space. It is fi lled with everything from sentimental knickknacks and even some kitsch, to serious artwork by Oscar Senn and a very modern kitchen. When you are up here, you are in Daryl’s home and every piece says something about the man. “If you go out and try to acquire stuff, it’s not yours. The stuff should fi nd you. Point out anything in here and I can tell you the story behind it. It’s not that I went out and wrote a check to acquire it, it found me, and then it becomes me and it becomes important and comfortable. You go to Rooms to Go and just write a big ass check, it’s not you, it’s not yours. That stuff doesn’t like you and you don’t like it. It takes a lot of patience, but if you can let things fi nd you then it means so much more.” we came across a small stair that led to a short door to a rooftop garden. Jane Grey Gallery at Daryl Bunn Studios is currently showing Daryl’s own work. So from the art on the “You do get cabin fever from being such an urban pioneer, so it’s easy to build this sort of garden and walls to the walls themselves, Daryl Bunn is fully present in his Jacksonville home right now, making now the plants never hate me. We actually had quite a garden in the spring.” the perfect time for us to bring you into his home and share this pinnacle of design for Jacksonville with you. A longtime supporter of the arts, Daryl Bunn Studios used to publish a direct mail art magazine called Daryl has a fantastic array of artwork that he constantly rotates around the house. He reorganizes his open Winrights (named after his mother’s family), which was a full color, glossy “brochure” of sorts that highlight- photography studio to accommodate whatever projects he is working on. Even his offi ce is equal parts func- ed local artists. Although it never made money, he insists that it never lost money either. Eventually, however, tional space and aesthetic perfection. We had to know how someone can approach a building and know how he found it to be a lot of work and let the project fall to the wayside. In its place he decided to let Missy and to make it look so great. Tom, who were shopping for a space to put their Jane Gray Gallery, use his studios. Thus Jane Gray Gallery “I don’t understand why people are fearful. Go for it. What are you going to lose? If it doesn’t work out, at Daryl Bunn Studios. repaint it. If you like it, that’s all that matters. An art collection should be the same thing. If you can afford a “We’ve given them these walls to curate and have openings, which Winrights never did. We have sup- piece and you like it, buy it. There’s a real pride with attempting to do self-expression with design when you ported the arts for thirty years, either through in-kind donations or writing a check to local museums to host- can look at something and say ‘I came up with that.’ And part of design is being observant. One of my favor- ing events for non-profi t organizations. That’s part of giving back to Jacksonville.” ite sayings, Albert Einstein is the author of this quote, ‘The art of creativity is concealing your source.’” From conceptualizing what the building could be back in the early 80s to creating one of the best gallery When Daryl says to be fearless, he means you should be unafraid of any “rules of design” but should spaces and the most progressive living/working spaces in Jacksonville, Daryl Bunn is an example of how tap- rather create a space where you are the most comfortable. Design a space that expresses you, but also re- ping into your creative side can lead to a more fulfi lling life. Stop by Jane Gray Galleries at Daryl Bunn studios freshes you. He recommends moving your art around so that you don’t stop looking at it or taking notice of to see Daryl’s work, which is currently on exhibition. The studios are located at 643 Edison Avenue, in the your own space. Brooklyn neighborhood of Riverside. Call (904) 338-5790 for more information and read our review of the As we explored the upstairs, noting the places on the fl oors where the rooms to the bordello used to be, show on page 27 of this issue.

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 17 personal design. making design personal

by mackenzie marchy Are we losing our personal expression to design that is prepackaged and sold by the room? Who needs to experiment with their own taste when there are aisles of Kinda-Famous Designer Guy’s taste calling your name at the local Superstore? Oh, and it’s all in the ad this week. That’s right, 15% off and right across from the paper towels. On sale and convenience to boot! In a busy, work-centered life, it can be hard to foster our sometimes neglected creative side. The ease of shopping for style by the room or catalog spread has perhaps made us lose touch with, and lose confi dence in, our own personal style. We begin to question our judgment if we’re drawn to a style or design element that isn’t in the latest 200-page-mother-of-all home décor catalogs. Stand up! Have a say in your own personal expression. If you haven’t noticed, making things yourself is the new shopping for things at the mall. It’s the handmade revolution. It’s back in a big way, and it’s super easy to jump on the wagon and start making the things you like; the things that make you and your home an expression of yourself. Make things yourself and you will develop a relationship with them. These will become the pieces that really make your surroundings rich, meaningful and distinctly you. urban architectural There are endless resources on the web to inspire and help you; from tutorials and general information, to community, supplies and friendship. Blogs are a popular way for crafters to share ideas, projects and pro- cesses. Craft and sewing lounges are popping up across the country, dedicated to providing the community with a physical place for classes, assembling and inspiration. Challenge yourself to be inspired and try something new. Make things yourself and you will develop a design. relationship with them. These will become the pieces that really make your surroundings rich, meaningful and distinctly you. by donald dusinberre Streetlights, trees and parks in the city aren’t just designing u a result of circumstance; they are (hopefully) carefully planned out by architects and civil engineers. Architec- by erin thursby Each time we make a design decision, each time we decorate our homes or tural design and civil engineering are of the utmost im- choose to look at a particular website, we’re modifying who we are, who we want to be, and how we choose portance when creating and revising an urban landscape, to see the world. Of all the design decisions we make in a day, our personal design seems to have the most especially in the days ahead, when physical space will impact on our everyday lives. Personal design includes the clothes we wear, our hairstyle, piercings, tattoos, become increasingly limited and valuable. jewelry, accessories and so much more. No other aspect of design declares so fully: “This is who I am!” and Many factors are considered when producing an sometimes even, “This is what I believe.” urban design. The world is fast becoming more diverse If you can make your own items, make them. If you can create the look you envision from scratch, there and crowded, so it becomes more and more important is no better way to express the you that is actually you. You can’t express your true self through Lucky Jeans, to consider the space we have, who might occupy it, and Coach purses, or anything that throws you into an enormous group of people that are trying to keep up with how it will be best used. the largest trends. So if you don’t have the time or inclination to create your personal design from scratch, at Here in Jacksonville, we have a number of specifi c least fi nd items that have the character that you want to endorse. It is easier to fi nd yourself in items you can design elements to consider, including the greater com- believe in than in items that the magazines say you ought to like. munity and the river that runs through it. It is important that we always consider what we have and what we need to make Jacksonville more beautiful and func- tional. One of the major players in developing Jacksonville’s urban design is TTV Architects, Inc. They screen print tees have been responsible for many urban design projects over the last several years, and they are involved with all kinds of architecture design- residential, commercial and institutional. Of all the possible fashion choices, it is the Sometimes, even the pure structural elements of a bridge or building can be beautiful, and all that printed T-shirt that makes the boldest, most de- is needed is to accent it. Our city’s bridges are a good example. Just before the Super Bowl in Jackson- clarative statements. Printed Ts and hoodies are a ville, the city set out to illuminate the downtown bridges to make them stand out and shine. The result, popular choice for local designers such as Bean Dip designed by TTV Architects, is a dazzling display that beautifi es the bridges’ structures and highlights our (beandipclothing.com), Paper Root (paperrootcloth- area’s most precious natural resource, the St. Johns River. ing.com), Rosa Loves and Two and Fro (myspace. When I came to speak to Tri Vu, President and founder of TTV Architects, he was a bit disappointed com/twoandfro). that I wanted to know about the bridge lights. “That’s old news,” he said. Two and Fro is a Jacksonville company (re- What he was most excited about was a new project he has been developing for the Jacksonville opening on 45 East Adams) that primarily features Zoo. It’s an Asian Bamboo Garden, and it will be a place of serenity and beauty within the Zoo. Featur- printed tees, a smattering of vintage fashions and ing a pavilion and bridge, the Asian Bamboo Garden will highlight aspects of many Asian cultures, from a few clothing lines. It was launched by Erin Battle, Korea to China to Japan. The purpose of the Garden is to recognize Asian culture and invite everyone to a young, local African-American woman who hand enjoy it. The pavilion will be open to the public as well as home to special events. draws all the designs before tweaking them in an In addition, he talked at length about how Jacksonville needed to create specifi c areas of culture, illustration program. Her fi rst big hit was a T with the just as New York and Chicago do. He felt that the Asian Bamboo Garden would be a good model for slogan “Know Your Worth,” which has gone through larger-scale projects around the city in the future. It’s true: Jacksonville is getting big enough to sup- several re-prints. port multiple cultural centers and entertainment zones where all residents can become immersed in that “The more I say I’m not going to re-print it, the area’s amenities and style. more people ask me [to].” says Battle. Vu was right to direct our conversation toward his new project. Urban designers must always be She plans to modify the design of the slogan in Two & Fro looking forward, working toward improving what exists in order to accommodate present and future a less legible eye-chart form, which Battle says will needs. To learn more about TTV Architects, Inc. and their contributions to our city’s urban landscape, “make you think more about the concept” than a straightforward, easily read slogan. visit ttvarch.com. Another popular design in her collection is “Mother Sister,” a design of a woman either shouting out with joy or just having a good time. Battle named the design “Mother Sister” because it signifi es any woman—

18 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper tantly, accepting responsibility for each other.” Love Brigade Whatever you believe or want to say about yourself, it’s certain that there’s a print T-shirt out there just for you.

two labels, two design perspectives

Perhaps the best-known label to come out of Jacksonville is the high-fashion stuff from Love Brigade. Their inspiration for design comes directly from the world of music. “We’re a musically charged fashion line…it’s one part music inspiration, one part trend inspiration.” says Alyssa Key, one of the head designers of Love Brigade. The design’s ideas can come from the uniform of a specifi c music movement, what a specifi c artist wears, or even the lyrics of a song. “A lot of artists…describe clothing in their lyrics, so we’ll take cues from that as well.” As they design and actually cut fabrics, they play the appropriate music that they’ve chosen as an inspi- ration. Music and fashion trends are combined to tell a story through the clothing line.

“We’re a musically charged fashion line…it’s one part music inspiration, one part trend inspiration.”

Designing ahead of trends is a design concern for most labels. That’s the case with Love Brigade, as it is with the smaller St. Augustine label of Luna Myst. Part of the design process is about guessing what’s next; other- wise the designs seem stale and trite, not edgy. Misty Estes of Luna Myst uses her intuition to stay ahead of the curve with her retro-yet-cutting-edge line. Estes looks back in order to look forward. “Bold and Bright vintage fl oral fabrics inspire me to create halter top dresses, baby doll tops and bell bottoms. That was three years ago and now they are everywhere; the pages of Vogue, Glamour, the runways your mother, your sister, your best friend, as symbol of power in femininity. and discount department stores.” says Estes, when asked about her sources of inspiration. “They’re buying because [the T-shirt] represents something they believe in or that they’re a part of…I The process at Love Brigade, because it’s larger, relies on the collective mind of the Love Brigade team. do believe that it is personal.” Everyone comes with ideas to the table as far as trendsetting is concerned. They look at trends that are be- Fashion design has always existed as an indicator of social movement, but in the case of the St. Augus- ginning to appear in the media, even colors and shapes that aren’t necessarily fashion related. They then take tine-based label Rosa Loves, it’s not just an indicator, it’s meant to be an inspiration; a “design for good.” “what we have noticed…that will eventually lead to a trend that we’re forecasting.” One of the creators and designers of Rosa Loves, Mike Fretto, was inspired by a trip to New Orleans, Those that wear the clothes of Love Brigade get to wear high-fashion, high-drama outfi ts that are differ- just after Hurricane Katrina. Fretto describes how he felt during his visit: ent from what everybody else is wearing and yet still up-to-the-moment, trend-setting pieces. A customer of “When I approached the city, I remember how I was silenced as I witnessed what looked like a war Love Brigade, if they’ve researched the label, will know that they’re buying not just a piece of clothing, but an zone. The interstate’s shoulders were sprinkled with debris, and metal highway signs were folded like enve- idea rooted in the love of art, music, line and color. lopes. While there, I realized that all of the media coverage on television and on the Internet I had seen up to that point could never possibly convey the destruction and loss that was, and still is, in many peoples’ lives.  During my visit, I met newlyweds, elderly and children that lost everything. Side by side, working in teams like assembly lines armed with breathing masks and crowbars, we did what we could to help in the rebuild- ing...and the recovering. It was that trip to the Big Easy that transformed the way I thought about my life and people in need. While we were there, I was overwhelmed at the enormous need. I was in New Orleans, a city with people who needed so much, and there I was stripping moldy drywall from just one house. But I came interior design. to realize that my team and I really were affecting change - perhaps not on an enormous scale, but rather in a more tangible way.” not just for snobs

“Visual communication has the power to compel a by donald dusinberre A few years ago, I worked for an Interior Designer, and I hat- ed every moment of it. I’ve always loved design, believed in good design, and wanted to learn more about diverse audience to believe, consider, or act. On the how it worked. My employer had some very well known and “important” clients, and I thought that I would benefi t from seeing how high-quality fabrics, furniture and designs could transform a living space. other hand, I believe it can be used carelessly and Despite my insider angle, I never got any straight answers, and I began to feel like the entire process was phony and completely subject to the designer’s whim. I never questioned the choices he made for his manipulatively. clients, but he could never explain why he made them, which led me to believe he never exactly knew. I was soured by that experience, but over time, I realized that interior design is indeed an art and a sci- For Fretto, design is a tool that can accomplish change, making people more aware and convincing ence, whether my former employer knows it or not. them to act on that awareness, even if that design is incorporated into fashion rather than traditional art. He To extinguish my skepticism and learn a real designer’s point of view, I spoke to Stacy Smith, co- and his team create their designs with the idea of making the world a better place. Each design is not just owner of Design House of Jacksonville. Along with Danielle Hazlett, Stacy has designed residential and com- empty aesthetics; it signifi es a person or an organization that needs help and hope. mercial spaces, both big and small, all over the city. Those who buy their designs in T-shirt form have the opportunity to look like they’re into graffi ti-in- Good interior design isn’t just about fancy, expensive stuff, and it’s more than just about aesthetics. spired, indie-style graphics, with a warm glow of social consciousness. Every time a person puts on one of “The functionality of a space and its components is the basis of a successful design solution. Design is a their shirts, they know that they’ve helped a poor fi sherman to buy a boat or helped a grandmother rebuild her layering process, and requires a strong understanding of the client’s needs in their environment before build- fi re-destroyed house. More than that, consumers buy the story connected with the shirts, so that every time ing into the aesthetic portion of the design,” says Smith. someone says “cool shirt,” the wearer of the shirt has a story to tell. If you’re getting a swarm of unsolicited ideas from your interior designer before they know anything “Visual communication has the power to compel a diverse audience to believe, consider, or act. On the about you, then you might consider consulting someone else. No design idea fi ts everyone, and your space other hand, I believe it can be used carelessly and manipulatively. Tired of seeing the misuse of communica- should refl ect who you are and what you do in a given space. Smith says, “Designers hope to provide their tion, I dream of using it in a more simplistic, creative, and effective way.” clients with an environment that will refl ect and complement their personality and day-to-day lifestyle. In my And so, in the summer of 2005, Mike Fretto had an idea about a company that would create and sell opinion, a well-designed space is one that is comfortable and inviting, and people are excited to be in it.” T-shirts and give a percentage of the profi ts to charity. Each design is directly inspired by a charity organiza- Making a space both unique and inviting is something that few untrained people can successfully do. tion or a specifi c person or group of people who have a need. Each shirt on their website, rosaloves.com, has Taking advantage of an Interior Designer’s expertise is a special experience. If you’re interested in redesign- a story attached to it, about a Christian Ministry in Africa that gathers kids from the war-torn, AIDS-ravaged ing your home, set up consultations with a few designers to see what ideas they propose. Like many de- area to surf, or about a motherly woman from the Westside of St. Augustine who needed a new walker. Some signers, Smith has a few favorite techniques that she suggests to clients. “I like creating interesting effects of their projects are large, and the needs will never be met from T-shirt profi ts, but others, like “Glenda’s New with light and shadows within a room to accentuate different architectural forms.” Walker” have a satisfying “goal met” banner across the corner of the design. You might be surprised to fi nd out just how many options you have, but the good designers are the Most companies that donate a percentage of their profi ts do so by giving money to an organization, like ones who will do as much listening and observing as talking and proposing. “A well-planned space actually the Red Cross. Unfortunately, much of the money will go to the administration costs of the organization be- makes everyday life easier,” says Smith. “A layout that serves the needs of the client and anyone within the fore fi nally trickling down to help those in need. Those shaping the vision of Rosa Loves, namely Mike Fretto, space effi ciently can increase productivity and reduce stress.” Good design fundamentals like that can make Chris Lewis and Jeremy Dean, decided, in some cases, to give directly to individuals in the community. They any designed space benefi t a person in their everyday life. liked the concept of personalizing donation. As Chris Lewis put it: “Rosa Loves is less about charity and more To learn more about Designhouse of Jacksonville, visit their website at designhousejax.com, or call about awareness- awareness that we are all part of something greater and are therefore joined by common 904.247.3589. threads. I believe that accepting this truth means accepting our place in the community, and more impor-

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 19 Hair Peace hair design

In the local Goth-punk scene here in Jacksonville, you’re apt to fi nd some of the most extreme fashions and hairstyles in the area. For people who are part of an extreme scene, a sign of dedication to the scene and the scene’s aesthetic are more permanent modifi cations of the self, such as tattoos, hair and piercing. Blue, magenta or cotton candy pink hair says to the world “I am not part of the corporate machine!” as do large gauge piercings. It might say so less loudly than it did ten or twenty years ago, when such a thing was less common and more socially risky, but the statement is still made with these choices. “We live in a time that grants us a lot of permission to explore with our image,” says Hair Peace stylist Bruce Musser. Choosing a hair design is often a mix of what can be practically achieved on a daily basis and what you dream your hair can look like. “A good relationship with a hair designer is a must. Bring to your designer clippings from magazines, or email an image to the salon in advance so that the designer can muse over and fully prepare to help you achieve that look,” advises Musser, on where to begin when trying to fi nd the perfect style. But hair can be more than just looking beautiful. A change in hair color/cut can be transformative therapy because, unlike our clothes, we wake up with it and see it in the mirror. If, when you get your cut, you decide that it signifi es something to you, whether it’s a newfound independence or a just-discovered sense of spunkiness, you get a daily subconscious reminder that you’ve changed something about yourself. Those outer changes seep in and get us to be that different person we’re wishing to be. Nancy Baker, a stylist at Tania’s Personal Hair Design, sees her hair designs as therapy that helps people deal with life changes. Says Baker “They come to you looking for answers…They like to look good and that makes them feel good…There are many people who come in that are going through something and they feel

In the case of Luna Myst, consumers get a funkier, retro-style look and the satisfaction of wearing something “green,” often using out-of-print vintage fabrics, ensuring originality and eco-sound design. “Some of my designs are completely biodegradable and I use organic, fair-trade or vintage recycled materials. Eco-Friendly garments are the goal… My designs end up on the backs of like-minded people who want to contribute to the greater good by voting with their dollars.” The best clothing lines, like Luna Myst and Love Brigade, are selling more than just a look; they’re sell- ing a philosophy you can keep in your closet. Tania’s Personal Hair Design, style by Nancy Baker

space and then I try to interpret that,” Evans said. He later explained that you should consider what the area will be used for. “Do you cook a lot outside? Do you grill a lot? Do you want a pool? Do you want a play landscape design. area for the kids? ... [Once we know that] then we design appropriately.” Once you’ve done the brainstorming, the designer goes to work. “The next step that we do is we’ll go out, myself and my other designer, and we’ll spend some time bringing indoors out on the site and really just look at it,” Tony explains. “I always go back to that same example of just like an architect designs the house to make it fl ow, we look. Is there slopes? Should we terrace it? What are by kellie abrahamson On home-makeover and design shows we always hear the views like from inside the house? How do you walk from out of your living room and how do you about bringing the outside in. Landscape designers do the opposite. EU was able to catch up with Tony approach that space? Is there French doors? Is there a very small door? Is there views outside? So, we’ll Evans of 5 Star Landscape Design, a locally owned and operated company. Tony was happy to talk with go do a site analysis, that’s the fi rst step, to see what’s going on on the site. And then we come up with a us about landscape design, expressing personal style through landscaping and the services his company preliminary plan, then we meet with the client again, make any design revisions as necessary and then we offers. budget everything and then go into construction on it.” “Landscape designers create outdoor rooms,” he explained. “The way we approach it is, just Getting your yard from humdrum to fabulous won’t happen overnight. Evans said depending on the like an architect designs a house, they try to create a fl oor plan that works as you walk through the scale of your project, it can take anywhere from two to six months, especially if you want to incorporate a rooms, making each of those rooms functional. We try to do the same thing outside: create an area for new pool into the space. entertaining, an area for an outdoor kitchen, an area for relaxing. It’s really the same thing that you do “It can take some time but… I always tell my clients it’s not cheap to remodel houses… it can get inside your house, but you’re just extending the living area outside.” expensive remodeling your outdoors as well and it really makes sense if you’re going to make that kind Unlike basic lawn care service, landscape designers us plants as a tool, not the main focus. of investment to really plan it out instead of just [saying] ‘hey, let’s just slap a patio here and throw some “The way that I view plants is they are just another material to create the feel of the room that we plants over there.’ It really makes fi nancial sense to plan it out before you start investing that money.” want,” Evans said. “So, if we create a row of plants, it’s going to create a wall, or maybe a certain type And, what an investment it is! On top of having a wonderful outdoor living space to use for everything of plant that’s going to have a canopy that kind of makes it look like a ceiling. So, to me plants are just from relaxing to entertaining, according to Smart Money magazine by spending 5 percent of the total value another material I use the same as I’d use brick or stone or concrete.” of your home on landscaping, and doing it wisely, you can add 15 percent or more to the value of your Once you decide what space you would like to transform, a landscape designer will listen to what home. That’s a nice return! you want and try to make it a reality. For more information or to get Tony and his crew to come make an outdoor room out of your yard, “The fi rst thing I do when I come in is I don’t talk a lot. I just listen to how they want to use their visit 5starwebsite.com or call (904) 962-7378.

20 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper like if they sit in your chair, that it will change their outlook, and it really does.” Her sentiments are echoed by Musser, who explains the feelings behind the post-divorce ‘do: “And yes, most women do want to go blonde after a divorce. It is an expression of independence. There is nothing more energizing than a makeover. After a makeover, you have the ability to shift a little bit, see and be seen in a new way.” The hair design you sport really can be a state of mind, helping you to express who you are, whether it’s a new you or simply a bolder expression of yourself.

Rob Shaffe with tattoo work by Stevie Floyd fl esh art meets gallery walls

Like graffi ti, tattoo art has had an effect on so-called “conventional” art. Tattoo artists are just that— artists. The difference is, they can’t just scrap the canvas and go on to the next piece. Their canvas is the skin. While the Bogda Art Gallery isn’t exactly presenting traditional art, their recent show of tattoo art is an example of how far the idea of tattooing as an art has come in the last century. The status of tattooing as an art has been elevated in recent years, making it more acceptable for people in all walks of life. Tats done on the neck and face still aren’t accepted in corporate circles, but subtle tattoos everywhere else have made their way into the mainstream. A 2003 Harris Poll found that 16% of Americans have at least one tattoo. In the twenty-fi ve to twenty-nine year old age bracket, a whopping 36% of Americans have a tattoo. That’s a higher percentage than the amount of Americans who smoke. Tattooing has a long and rich history. In times past, it has been used to denote status in tribal cultures, sometimes telling you a person’s trade, position and age. Tattoos have also been used to mark criminals and to communicate membership in secret societies, gangs and other groups. These days folks get inked for some of the same reasons—to tell the world that they belong to a particular subculture, yes, but also that they love someone or that they love a particular style of art or just an idea. Many times a tattoo is symbolic of a life change. Whatever the reason, it’s something that’ll be with the person, sometimes for the rest of their lives (until they cover it up or have it lasered off). Lots of tattoo artists have talent as artists, Brian Register of particularly those who work to design and Peacock Tattoos develop tattoos. Custom tattoos have become the norm, and hardly anyone gets a design straight off the wall of tattoo examples. Some of the art at the Bogda looks like it came straight from those walls aka “the handbook of typical tats.” Skulls, hearts, swords and sparrows abound. If you’ve spent any amount of time in a tattoo parlor, or if you tend to look at everyone’s tats, you’re going to get nostalgic and you might even want one: for your walls or for your skin. Chris Ayayan’s work, particularly the green snarling wolf surrounded by drops of blood and fl ies, is so over-the-top that you just have to love it, if only for the ludicrousness of it. I looked at that green wolf and

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 21 Stevie Floyd

realized that it was very possible that someone out there was permanently marked with something that looked like it belonged as the cover of a DIY death metal album. Some of the canvas work is a surprise, like the Oriental-style gold leaf treatments from Stevie Floyd of Pegasus Gallery in St. Augustine. I also liked the goofy-looking giraffe from Brian Register of Peacocks Tattoo. The most impressive pieces of artwork weren’t on the walls, though, they were on the people hanging out at the opening. Flesh canvas Rob Shaffer modeled his arm, done in the style of a Hokusai Japanese wood block print. The artist was Stevie Floyd, who loves designing and tattooing Japanese artwork and Art Nouveau tats. Stevie’s prints were selling fairly quickly at the opening. Most of the artwork displayed is affordable, from $20 and up. The Bogda will be showing work from various local tattoo artists through the 28th. event design. interview with scott hays by jon bosworth When you think about throwing a party at home, your primary concerns are food and drinks. If you throw legendary parties at your home, maybe you include live entertainment. “As long as you’ve got good drinks and good food, you can almost get away with any other fault in your party. That said, when look at doing something a little larger-scale, outside of your house, I have found that the most successful parties are the ones that take you away. You may drive up to the Prime Osborne Convention Center or the Marriot Ballroom, but somehow you can suspend your disbelief when you walk in and feel like you’re in a different place through an aesthetic and the environment and the food and drink and the people that you’re with, you feel like you’re in a different place.” Scott Hays helps companies and organizations throw parties that guests will remember for the rest of their lives. As a lighting designer and event coordinator, Scott Hays can do it all. He takes an empty room and transforms it into the party of your dreams. From setting up the live band to creating a theme that is consistent throughout the event, he takes care of every minute detail.

“The difference is once I’ve defi ned the box, I try to bend the box. I don’t try to hold steady, I try to bend the box as much as I can without breaking it.”

“The primary aesthetic is to make the client happy. Through a dialogue with a company or entity or individual client, I need to fi nd out what they want. Often the most diffi cult part is getting the picture that they have in their head into my head. That’s where the knack comes in. Once we have reached a commonality, we can get started. Then, from the very fi rst step into the environment, I want to impact you. I want that space to be transformed. I want to make it a continual step upward throughout the event.” Scott Hays has worked for the big presentation companies in town, he’s worked with the big wigs at Presentation Resource (PRI) and Sight & Sound, but he’s branched off on his own. After being nominated for a regional Emmie award for his work on the Jaspers award program in the mid-nineties, Scott found that he did better work when he trusted his instincts than he did when he followed orders that were often dictated by budgets. “The impetus for striking out on my own was that I felt I could execute better for the client on my own. When you’re part of a bigger entity you are not afforded the contact with the creative person. You are having to deal with somebody who is more looking at a budget and how they can maximize profi t, rather than someone who takes it on creatively at fi rst and then tries to craft it within the monetary constraints.” Although he is reluctant to admit it, Scott is an artist when it comes to creating an experience, especially

22 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper for a party goer. “The client is generally going to tell me the fi let mignon dinner that they want and then I’m going to come back and tell them the sirloin special that music design. live music the facility will allow, their budget will allow, and then I will apply my creativity to maximize my budget and get as close to what they want, within a realm of reasonability, and still make it enjoyable for everyone to do. Anyone can rent shows calendar you equipment, the knack is for how it is arranged and the context that it is structuring sounds presented in.” THURSDAY, AUGUST 9 If you attended the last Jacksonville Film Festival, you probably remember If you have ever listened to the radio, by hilary johnson Open Mic w/Colleen Murphy Trade Winds Lounge, St. the Grey Goose Gala at the Haydon Burns building with its “Jet Setting” a mix CD, or iTunes on shuffl e, then you have witnessed the mysterious yet Augustine (829-8646) theme. Scott staged the old library to look like a retro airport complete with overwhelmingly infl uential art of producing music. One song may be louder John McMillan Roadhouse, Orange Park (264-0611) stewardesses and projection screens that took the guest away from Jacksonville than the rest; another may have more grit, yet another may sound smooth and Chuck Nash My Place, Jax (737-5299) for a truly spectacular night. In my opinion, that was the best party so far in melodic. Songs do not just magically form themselves to sound the way that Big Engine Box Seats, Jax (908-7328) Jacksonville this year. Scott Hays made that vision a reality. best refl ects their meaning. Open Mic w/Krank Shaft Overtime Sports Bar, Jax (786-5466) This is production. It’s an aspect of the musical process that often gets Mike Sweet & Friends Kingshead Pub, St. Augustine overlooked. Even for many musicians, the true art of music production is vast Park Street Band Ragusa, Jax (443-7888) and often misunderstood. 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It might not be in the budget, but if I want to see something that I like, Dana Salmela House of Jam, Mandarin (262-3377) something that will really be a good fi t, I can’t go to my bosses and ask them to the mind and the universe and becomes Ron Perry Mercury Moon, Orange Park (215-8999) underwrite my creativity, so that’s why I struck out on my own.” Karl W. Davis Wicked Davey’s, Fernandina Like an architect, Scott must fi rst consider the practical realities. physical. It helps music travel.” The Girvin Mountain Buoys Gingers, Jax Beach First and foremost, the party-goer must be able to come into the party and Kings of Hell, Scholars Word Seawalk Hotel, Jax Beach understand where they are supposed to go and how they can take advantage Little Green Men West Inn Cantina, Jax (389-1131) of the concessions available to them. 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Those are the cool says Fravala. “You give me the colors and allow me to help you paint the Mike Sweet & Friends Mi Casa Café, St. Augustine (824-9317) times that really give you some juice.” painting.” New Day Rebar, Jax

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 23 Johnny Flood Aromas, Jax (928-0515) Jager Dave On the Rocks, Jax (685-5268) it’s girls or business ownership, Steve Parker has some obvious commitment issues. David Milam Shannon’s Irish Pub, Green Cove Springs He started with his fi rst record shop venture Crystal Bessels Kickback’s, Jax (388-9551) out in Mandarin. That lasted from sometime in 2001 Kim Delaney Band West Inn, Jax (389-1131) until 2002. His second attempt was my personal Kenhe The Homestead, Jax Beach favorite, the Vinyl Frontier, back in February of 2006 Matt Collins Pauly’s Pizza, Jax (727-9101) until it’s demise only a few months later in November Hoods Thee Imperial, Jax (475-0488) of 2006, due to some unfortunate air-conditioning Effed Bourbon Street, Jax (641-8777) issues between Parker and his former landlord. Then Diario Vivir Bongo’s Café, Jax came the, by comparison, short-lived extremely “ex- Scenic View, Dubwise Yesterday’s, Jax (387-0502) pensive storage” unit rented under the God billboard Chuck Nash Your Place, Jax (221-9994) while ironically located next door to the infamous Amy in England TSI, Jax (635-3024) Dollhouse, which lasted a record-breaking two weeks. Autumn Effect Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) And now for the whole reason for this here article, the Johnathan Appleseed Shanty Town, Jax Shak Nasti 9th & Main, Jax (353-2727) Jax Black Pride-Anye Elite The Hyatt, Jax 74 Soundsystem The Burrito Gallery, Jax (598-2922)

FRIDAY-SATURDAY, AUGUST 10-11 Cheshire Cats Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-9336) Not the Norm Mercury Moon, Orange Park (215-8999) J. Sandler Band Tra Vini Restaurant, Ponte Vedra Habitual Offender Roadhouse, Orange Park (264-0611) Pili Pili Caribbee Key, Neptune Beach (270-8940) Big Al & the Kaholics Monkey’s Uncle, Mandarin (260-1349) Magnolia Possums Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) Retro Kats Lynch’s, Jax Beach (249-5181) Three Way Street Ragtime Tavern, Neptune Beach (241-7877) suicide notes 3 Square One, Jax (306-9004) Bush Doctors Kingfi sh Grille, St. Augustine (824-2111) latest chapter in the always evolving life that is Mr. Shrimp City Slim A1A Aleworks, St. Augustine (829-2977) the new old record store is back Steve Parker, yet another crack at the wonderful world Boogie Freaks Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) of record shop ownership back on Hendricks Avenue, Ron Perry Latitudes Café, Atlantic Beach (247-6606) BY CHRISTINA WAGNER located a stone’s throw from Jack Rabbits and next SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 I fi rst met Steve back when Vinyl Frontier opened Jack Rabbits being the only black sheep on the usu- door to the former Vinyl Frontier location, sensually up last year and I was thrilled. I was sick and tired of ally high-brow strip located in the heart of San Marco. spooning the token skateshop “Jaxcore.” Robby Schenck Kickback’s, Jax (388-9551) After a few (several) drinks at Locals, I was intrigued The newly named “Suicide Notes” is a new and My Epic, Wherefore Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388-7807) by his thirty-something-though-still-punk-rawk-tude. improved version of the classic. Only they now sport Tony O Frisky Mermaid, Fernandina (261-3300) A friendship quickly formed and the deal was sealed not only vinyl and the usual shenanigans, but they Jenna Metro Urban Flats, Ponte Vedra Beach (280-5515) when he accompanied me to the super fantastic Def also appeal to the demands of his previous clientele Reggie Lee The Surf, Fernandina Leppard/Journey performance at the coliseum. by introducing an equally impressive CD and tape col- Freeze Frame Fionn Maccool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) When we originally fi nished the “interview” I lection reserved for the iPod disabled folks, much like Riverboat Gamblers Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) asked if there was anything I should mention, his re- myself. If that’s not enough, he keeps himself preoc- Chain of Fools Box Seats, Orange Park sponse was to include the fact that he was “devastat- cupied with his quarterly record shows across the Rip Tide w/Brian Turner Cliff’s, Jax Beach (249-2777) ingly handsome” and that all young girls considering street from the shop, with the next one taking place Steve Wheeler Band European Street, Jax (399-1740) a visitation should probably bring their mothers. He on September 28th, 29th and the 30th. Drop a mere Dreamscape Casa Monica, St. Augustine has seemingly sworn off all twenty-something girls three bucks (as in dollars, not animals) and check it Snails in Folklore Yesterday’s, Jax (387-0502) due to past experiences and had set the guidelines to out for yourself. You’ll not only catch a buzz from the Geri X Uncommon Grounds, Jax lay around fi ve years of his own birth date. Whether brews usually present, you’ll catch some vinyl fever! Social Disease Thee Imperial, Jax (475-0488) Dot Wilder Truffl es, Mandarin Chris Miller Sawgrass Marriott, Ponte Vedra Sugar Bear Twisted Martini, Ponte Vedra Beach (280-8810) The Explicits Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) Highway To Hell Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) Louder Than Eleven Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) Strings of Fire Jimadores, Jax (739-5828) Dana Salmela GQ’s, Jax Regi Blue Brewsters, Jax (223-9850) Mike Sweet & Friends Mi Casa Café, St. Augustine (824-9317) Payton Page Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Mike Shakelford The Homestead, Jax Beach (249-9660) Stu Weaver Harry’s, Jax Beach (247-8855) Chuck Nash Band Culhane’s Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (249-9595) Open Mic w/Larry Broussard St. Johns Pizza Grill, Jax (287-9900) August Burns Red Fuel, Jax (425-3835) Change Due AJ’s, Jax (805-9060) Fourth Dimension Seawalk Hotel, Jax Beach My Conviction Fusion, St. Augustine (829-8333)

SUNDAY, AUGUST 12 Aly & AJ Performing Arts Center, Jax Those Guys Sunset Grill, St. Augustine (471-5555) Dan Shepherd Harpoon Louie’s, Jax (389-5631)

24 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper group has three self-produced live albums out, The 3 Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221) Lee Boys Live on Stage, It’s No Secret, and Say Yes. The pedal steel, which cuts through the mix like a Bobby Flynn Culhane’s Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (249-9595) Ginzu knife, and Alvin’s guitar comping creates a Honey Culture Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) distinctive sound that heals the beast within. Tarik Hassan Sahara Café, Jax To get the skinny on Alvin and the steel boys, I No Hollywood Ending Auggie Dogs, St. Augustine called him at his home. David Milam Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Anye Elite Metro, Jax EU: You guys make a joyful noise for the Lord. Is Pili Pili Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) that an apt description of your group? Richard Stratton The Surf, Fernandina Alvin Lee: (laughing) Absolutely, we are a spiritual Jimmy Parrish Carib Key, Jax Beach (270-8940) group but we play many secular concerts and let the A1A North Fast Boys, Jax Beach music speak for itself. The pedal steel is like a slide Matanzas Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-8646) guitar but more penetrating, which gives our music Str8 Up Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) its special sound. Spade McQuade Fionn Maccool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) The Fight Within Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) EU: So how did this family group get together? Fusion The Landing, Jax AL: In 2000, our father died and shortly after that 3rd Bass The Casbah, Jax (981-9966) my brother died. So, we felt that we wanted to Christina Wagner Fuel, Jax (425-3835) honor them by forming a group that could play both El Toro Loco Square One, Jax (306-9004) churches and secular concerts. We taught our neph- Colton McKenna Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) ews to play and cranked up the band in 2001. Since then, we have been playing festivals, clubs, and MONDAY, AUGUST 13 special events. Sol Island Music Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) Charlie Walker Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) EU: Your link with blues is interesting, how did that Sam Pacetti The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) come about? Lary Smith Harmonious Monks, Jax (886-3040) AL: As you know, gospel is a close cousin of blues, especially in the rhythm. So we use blues rhythms Days On End Auggie Dogs, St. Augustine and gospel arrangements and it comes out as The Band of Destiny Square One, Jax (306-9004) the lee boys at blackwater Lee Boys’ sound. We try to touch people with our Easy Mark Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) music but we re not preaching. We just want the Alexis Affronti The Surf, Fernandina people to enjoy our show and music. Some people Out of Hand My Place, Jax (737-5299) have said we’ re too blues to be gospel and too gos- World War Bango Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) sol revue pel to be blues. So somewhere in between, we have Nolan Neal Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) created an original sound. Stu Weaver Harry’s, St. Augustine (824-7765) The Girvin Mountain Buoys Aromas, Ponte Vedra Beach interview with Alvin Lee of the Lee Boys (280-2525) EU: I’ve noticed that your albums are recorded BY RICK GRANT [email protected] live. Is this your credo? And, have you approached TUESDAY, AUGUST 14 Bruce Iglaur of Alligator Records about signing This extended family grew up in church where Billy & Vinnie Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach WHAT: Blackwater Sol Revue you since you are playing gigs with JJ Grey and (241-8221) the family patriarch was the pastor. The Lee broth- WHEN: Sunday, September 2nd Mofro that is now in the Alligator stable. Matanzas Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-8646) ers started playing when they were just 8-years old. Yes, we would much rather record live. And to WHERE: St. Augustine Ampitheater AL: Christina Wagner & Friends Mark’s Downtown, Jax (355-5099) Then, in 2000, Lee Sr. died followed by a Lee sibling. answer your next question, we know Bruce very well Thunderlip Sunrise Surf Shop, Atlantic Beach The Lee Boys are a group of gospel-infl uenced This family tragedy was the inspiration for the band. and he likes us but he’s waiting for us to write more blues players who incorporate a pedal steel into their Alvin Lee and his brothers taught their nephews to original music. We feel confi dent that he will make Will Pearsall The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) sound. Featuring three brothers: Alvin Lee on guitar, play and the group was offi cially born as a viable us an offer somewhere down the line. Scott Thibodeau The Surf, Fernandina Derrick Lee and Keith Lee on vocals; along with their entity in 2001. Dave Massey Kickback’s, Jax (388-9551) three nephews: Roosevelt Collier on pedal steel, Al- They call their sound “sacred steel,” which is The Lee Boys inspire audiences through their Billy Bob Thornton Freebird Live, Jax Beach (246-2473) vin Cordy, Jr. on seven-string bass, and Earl Walker inspired by gospel and blues with a spiritual mes- music which connects them to spiritual forces that Those Guys Hurricane Patty’s, St. Augustine (827-1822) on drums, the Lee Boys are a family of musicians. sage that also appeals to general audiences. The may or may not be in a traditional religious context. Sleepytime Gorilla Museum Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) The Network Thee Imperial, Jax (475-0488) Blues Night Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) Ron Perry Fionn MacCool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) Matt Still Caribbee Key, Neptune Beach (270-8940) Debra Rider Latitudes, Jax Beach (247-6606) Out of Hand Palace Saloon, Fernandina Beach Bill Rice Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Mystic Dino Lynch’s, Jax Beach (249-5181) Mike Miller Band St. Nick’s Lounge, Jax Jimmy Solari My Place, Jax (737-5299) Seth Ramsdill Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) Ron Perry Harry’s, St. Augustine (824-7765) El Toro Loco Square One, Jax (306-9004)

TUESDAY-WED., AUGUST 14-15 Gene Nordan Mackenzie’s, Ponte Vedra (543-9143)

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 15

Mr. Beam Casa Marina, Jax Beach (270-0025) Dave Massey My Place, Jax (737-5299) Rip Tide w/Brian Turner Eddie Bahamas, Jax Beach (241-3138) Wes Cobb Band Square One, Jax (306-9004) Out of Hand Buffalo’s, Orange Park (778-1101) Elisabeth Williamson Creekside Dinery, St. Augustine (829-6113) Nightwind The Pier, St. Augustine

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 25 26 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper Stu Weaver The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) Eric Dawkins Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Jodies Fiasco Castillo de Mexico, Jax Blood Mountain Shanty Town, Jax FunKtion Brix, Jax Beach Ruckus Cliff’s, Jax (645-5162) Abetting Royetta Thee Imperial, Jax (475-0488) Shawn Lightfoot The Casbah, Jax Soulo Urban Flats, Ponte Vedra Beach (280-5515) Dana Salmela MOCA, Jax The Mike Miller Band St. Nick’s Lounge, Jax (396-3396) El Toro Loco Aromas, Ponte Vedra (280-2525) Sonoma Fuel, Jax (425-3835) Chuck Nash Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221) Ocean Waves Trio The Oasis, St. Augustine (471-3424) Sidewalk 65 Latitudes, Jax Beach (247-6606) Pili Pili Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) Dave Massey My Place Bar & Grill, Jax (737-5299)

upcoming shows expected/unexpected Blues Traveler Aug. 17, Freebird, 246-2473 Elekibass Aug. 17, TSI, 424-3531 Will Hoge Aug. 18, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Daryl Bunn at Jane Gray Gallery The Receiving End of Sirens Aug. 18, The Imperial, 475-0488 Adrian Belew Aug. 23, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Little River Band August 25, Jacksonville Landing, FREE, 353-1188 BY DONALD DUSINBERRE [email protected] Static X August 29, Freebird Live, 246-2473 Everybodyfi elds Aug. 30, European Street, 399-1740 I’ve been to the Jane Gray Gallery quite a few know that their artwork is an expression; moreover, it Bucky Covington Aug. 30, Freebird Live, 246-2473 times now, and I’ve never once noticed any artwork is a form of communication with at least some of its August 31, Plush, 743-1845 by Daryl Bunn. That might not seem unusual if you viewers. Effective expression and communication- in Stone Sour consider that there is an endless list of artists whose art just as it is in writing- requires a command of Musiq Soulchild Aug. 31, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 art I’ve never seen there, but Daryl Bunn language. On the work itself, artists can use color, Shirley Caesar and The Williams Brothers Sept. 1, Jacksonville owns the Veterans Arena, 630-3900 building and lives upstairs. That’s unusual, especial- composition, shape, light, allegory, perspective, and ly since many artists are at least a little egocentric. other visual language tools to communicate with Poison w/Ratt and Vains of Jenna Sept 2, Jacksonville Arena, 630-3900 I’ve been up in his apartment, too. I’d never their intended audience. Blackwater Sol Revue w/JJ Grey & MOFRO, Los Lobos, Tony Joe White, The Legendary JC’s and The Lee Boys September 2, St. even met the guy, but I’ve wandered through the The only element that will always be completely Augustine Amphitheatre, www.blackwatersolrevue.com. room where I like to imagine he watches subjective is its meaning. For instance, an image of Family Guy The Rentals & Copeland Sept.2, Freebird Live, 246-2473 and eats peanut butter off a spoon. The place is a an arrow pointing up might indicate heaven to one Sept. 7, Times Union Center, 353-3309 highly stylized apartment studded with art, antiques person and the ceiling to another. Sarah Geronimo In Motion and other unique items, so I might be a little off Bunn’s serigraphs have a peculiar appearance. Manchester Orchestra Sept. 9, TSI, 424-3531 about the peanut butter thing. If he displays his work It is quite evident that he knows the techniques and Dave Matthews Band Sep 11, O’Connell Center, Gainesville, FL, (352) 392-1653 on the walls of his own home, I’ve missed them language of good art, and his compositions are fl aw- every time. lessly designed. As with his photographs, they are Valencia Sept. 15, Fuel Coffeehouse My most recent visit to the Jane Gray Gallery sharp, succinct and simple. Each one clearly exhibits John Vanderslice Sept. 18, Café 11, 469-9311 was this past Saturday evening, when they hosted a Bunn’s mastery over color, composition, and notan get it. Nevertheless, I am convinced that Daryl Bunn Bruce Bruce Sept. 21, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 lavish opening to celebrate Daryl Bunn’s photograph- (the play between black and white), but they are is a prime example of an artist who knows his craft. Queens of the Stone Age Sept. 21, Plush, 743-1845 ic gicleés and serigraphs. From now until September diffi cult to relate to as a viewer. Their perfection of You’ll be hard pressed to fi nd artwork that is more Atreyu Sept. 28, Plush, 743-1845 th 7 , Bunn’s work will hang in the gallery with aplomb. design seems to have taken away their depth. Even meticulously crafted, and that is reason enough to Angie Stone Oct. 6, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 I guess it’s about time. though I can see the results of brushstrokes from go see his work. Nickel Creek Oct. 10, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 What struck me most about Bunn’s photo- earlier in their creation, they seem more computer- The Jane Gray Gallery at Darryl Bunn Studios Bonde Do Role Oct. 10, TSI, 424-3531 graphic work was its precision and simplicity. On generated than the photographic gicleés. is located at 643 Edison Street in Jacksonville, near Sinbad October 12, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 display are giant gicleé prints of lilies, roses and or- Whether my impression is valid or not, you the Blue Cross/Blue Shield tower. Learn more about October 13, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 chids, more luminous and clear than you could ever must go see for yourself. It’s still art, even if I don’t Daryl Bunn by visiting darylbunnfi neart.com. Clint Black believe possible. A gicleé is a computer-printed copy Michael Franti & Spearhead Oct. 13, Freebird Live, 246-2473 of a photograph. The image quality is usually very John Gorka October 13, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311 high, and artists often limit the number of copies Gregg Allman Oct. 14, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 they make so as to keep each image’s uniqueness Dennis DeYoung Oct. 19, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 intact. Seeing ten-inch wide roses is quite a stunning Acoustic Alchemy Oct. 23, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 sight; it is amplifi ed nature. The Samples Oct. 23, Freebird Live, 246-2473 Also on display are Bunn’s new series of seri- MagnoliaFest with Toots & The Maytals, Donna the Buffalo, Railroad graphs. Serigraphy is a silkscreen printing process Earth, The Duhks, Bobby Lee Rodgers Band and more October 25–28, using photographic emulsifi ers to create an image Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, Live Oak, Florida, www.magmusic.com transfer onto paper. He spoke of his recent return to Nada Surf, Sea Wolf October 27, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311 the medium: “I was doing serigraphs in ‘76. I sort of Dr. Dog, Delta Spirit, Emily Lacy October 30, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311 dropped it out of necessity of being a busy photog- Ben Harper Nov. 1, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 rapher. Right before December of last year I missed Reverend Horton Heat/Hank Williams III Nov. 1, Freebird Live, 246-2473 doing that and made my frames and stretched my Nov. 6, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311 silks and I am just having a ball. All of this pent up David Bazan creative energy just came out of me, and here is the Dan Zanes Nov. 10, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 result.” Wynonna Nov. 30, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 A work of art is typically judged by its success- Jethro Tull Dec.11, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 ful execution of certain visual elements. Good artists Johnny Winter Dec. 14, Freebird Live, 246-2473

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 27 culture & arts hooked on family AUGUST 9 Café Night Cummer Museum, Jax 9 “To Catch A Thief” Main Library, Jax 9 Florida Artist Joanelle Mulrain “Suites of Nature” Deerwood entertainment Frameworks, Jax 9 Learn To Start Your Own Vegetable Seeds Urban Garden Field Offi ce, Jax 9-10 Summer Teen Workshop Orange Park Community Peter Pan at Seaside Music Theater Theatre, Orange Park 9-10 Creativity Camp The Art Center Cooperative, Jax BY DICK KEREKES [email protected] 9-11 “Closer” Orpheus Theater Group Body Gallery of Daytona Beach’s Seaside Music Theater else could you ask for? Well, with Seaside’s produc- , Jax Jacksonville opened its fi nal show of the summer season last tion in the beautiful News-Journal Center, you get 9-11 KidzfACTory – “High School Musical” Limelight Theatre, weekend with the musical version of Peter Pan. This massive, mind-blowing sets of a pirate ship, Never- St. Augustine show will run through August 19th and is an absolute land and the Darling home. You get gorgeous cos- 9-12 “Rather Strange Developments” Picasso, Kandinsky & must-see for adults and children. tumes (including the most stylish Indians you have Mondrian Cummer Museum, Jax This is the fairy tale story of Peter Pan, the even seen). You will love the wiggling and wagging 9-17 “Go, Dog, Go!” Seaside Music Theatre, Daytona Beach never-aging boy who transports the three Darling crocodiles that actually got exit applause. children to the world of Neverland with its indians, Fresh from performing for Walt Disney World in 9-19 “Snapshots” Seaside Music Theatre, Daytona Beach pirates, and lost boys. The show is fi lled with many Beauty and the Beast, Maria Kerrigan is the perfect 9-19 “Peter Pan” Seaside Music Theatre, Daytona Beach adventures but the most daunting is outwitting the Peter Pan (Eat your heart out Mary Martin and Cathy 9-25 Torch Song Trilogy First Coast Theatre Arts, Jax big bad Captain Hook. The only other production of Rigby, Maria is the best “Pan” ever). Bright-eyed, 9-26 Impermanence: Recent Works By Andres Michelena MOCA, Jax this show in the North Florida area was with Cathy athletic, and with a marvelous singing voice, Ms. Rigby in the title role as part of the FCCJ Artist Kerrigan will have you searching for Neverland just 9-SEPT. 1 Brian Edmond Paintings , Ponte Vedra Beach Cultural Center Series several years ago. It’s rare to fi nd it on a com- to be with her. It was exciting to see one of the 9-SEPT. 1 Exhibit Audrey M. Stultz “I’m Alive” Energy Lab Art munity theatre stage because few have the ability to founding members of SMT back on stage. Julia Gallery, St. Augustine make actors fl y. Davidson Truillo has thrilled audiences with her won- 9-SEPT. 1 “Expected/Unexpected” Exhibit By Daryl Bunn Jane Yes, fl ying actors, Indians and pirates, what derful voice in many SMT productions over the years Gray Gallery, Jax and she is outstanding as Mrs. Darling in this show. 9-SEPT.2 Tradition in Transition: Russian Icons in the Age of Julia solved her babysitter problem as her fi fth grade Romanovs Cummer Museum, Jax son, Michael, is one of the Lost Boys (and very good 9-SEPT. 2 Smokey Joe’s Café Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jax one too). The fi rst play I reviewed at Seaside was in 9-SEPT 3 The Cabaret of St. Augustine-Spirits Community l988 and Mark Chambers was in it. Over the years School of Performing Arts, St. he established himself as an SMT favorite, but he 9-SEPT. 4 Hurricanes III-Dora The Destroyer Exhibit Beaches has been away for a couple of years. He is back and , Jax Beach Museum better than ever as the villainous Captain Hook. He 9-SEPT. 17 “Lost & Found” Exhibit Women’s Center of Jacksonville, Jax mugs the audience with his performance and his 9-SEPT. 30 Elemental Atmospheres Paintings By Princess magnifi cent voice. You will be “hooked” on Mark Simpson Rashid MOSH, Jax Chambers after you see Peter Pan. 9-OCT. 14 Dinosaurs & Ice Age Mammals MOSH, Jax Peter Pan and Wizard of Oz are probably the two best musicals ever conceived as family enter- The large cast is solid from top to bottom, 9-FEB. 28 Oh Say Can You See: American Art , Jax Cummer Museum tainment. About half of the Sunday afternoon audi- and they are exceptional singers, dancers and com- 10-11 “Closer” The Body Gallery, Jax Beach ence were children and they were totally mesmerized ics. The songs are fun, and the full rich orchestra 10-18 “Benchwarmers” Players by the Sea, Jax Beach by what was happening on the stage, which spilled directed by Terry Tichenor is perfection as well. Di- over into the audience with pirates and indians run- rector/Choreographer Earl Weaver has a winner with 11 Art Social Community Art Party Karpeles Manuscript Museum, Jax ning up and down the aisles, interacting with the Peter Pan. It is only a 90-minute drive to Daytona kids. This was the most audience participation I have (unless your fairy dust works and you can fl y) and it 11-12 Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show Morocco Shrine, Jax seen since The Rocky Horror Show. is well worth the trip see this spectacular production. 12 Library Night-Suns Baseball Baseball Grounds, Jax I was one of the lucky recipients of “fairy dust” Young or old, Peter Pan is for you and your family. 12 Magician Bill McRea Jester’s Court, St. Augustine thanks to a fl yover by Peter Pan , but I was not able Buy tickets online at Seasidmusictheatdre.org or call to fl y. You see I am grown up (physically, anyway) 386-752-6200. 12 ABET Extravaganza Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, Atlantic Beach and only children gain the ability to fl y from the SEASIDE’S winter season opens on October magic glittering dust. Most of the kids left the the- 25th with followed by 12 Anne Mckennon-fl ute, Paul Phillips, Henson Markham A Streetcar Named Desire atre, not fl ying, but high on the excitement they just November 15 and ending the Unitarian Universalist Church, Jax White Christmas on experienced. season with Crowns on January l7th. 13-17 Creativity Camp The Art Center Cooperative, Jax 14 FCCJ Artist Series “Thomas & Friends Live Performing Arts Center, Jax 14 Princess & Pirate Party Beaches Branch Library, Jax Beach 15 Summer Cinema “The Notorious Bettie Page” MOCA, Jax 15 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax 16 Opening Reception – Michael Baum Exhibit Ocean 60, Atlantic Beach

17 Back To School Craft Beaches Branch Library, Jax Beach 17-SEPT. 15 Exhibit: Jim Draper – “Produce” Stellers Gallery, Neptune Beach

18 Dog Days of Summer MOSH, Jax 18 Experimental Painting with Instructor Kim Barry MOCA, Jax 18 Book Signing-Estelle Shrum “He is the Word” Barnes & Noble/Town Center, Jax 19 Summer Jazz Concert Series Sea Walk Pavilion, Jax Beach

28 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper 19 Magician Bill McRea Jester’s Court, St. Augustine 19 Craig Hall – Purcell & Bach Church of the Good Shepherd, Jax 19 Mark Williams-vocals, guitar Unitarian Universalist Church, Jax 22 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax 23 Family Art Fun Argyle Branch Library, Jax 23 “Some Like It Hot” Main Library, Jax 24 Toast to the Animals-Wine Tasting/Auction Florida Theatre, Jax 24 Gear Up For Fall Gardening Mandarin Garden Club, Mandarin 25 ZOObilee Zoo, Jax Players by the Sea: Bill Ratcliff, Stacy Cobb, Miranda Lawson and Josh Waller Theatre Jax: Sandra Spurney, Josh Waller, Tracy Olin and Brad Throwbridge 25 Decades of Styles Fashion Show Modis Building, Jax 25 Start Your Fall Vegetable Garden 101 Extension Offi ce, Jax ACTOR MAINSTAGE - Josh Waller (Bat Boy) 25 Artrageous/Children Main Library, Jax ACTRESS MAINSTAGE - Miranda Lawson (Bat Boy) MUSICAL THEATRE MALE - Lee Hamby (Bat Boy) 25 Experimental Painting with Instructor Kim Barry MOCA, Jax 2007 theatre awards MUSICAL THEATRE FEMALE- Debi Tyre (Pirates Of 26 Andrew Bruck-violin Unitarian Universalist Church, Jax Penzance) 26 Magician Bill McRea Jester’s Court, St. Augustine ENSEMBLE CAST STUDIO - Suburbia 26 New Jax City Rollers , Mandarin ENSEMBLE CAST MAINSTAGE- Bat Boy, The Musi- Mandarin Skate Station Theatre Jacksonville and Players By The Sea cal 26 Auditions for the Joyful Singers 12:30pm Unitarian The evening fi nished, like Theatre Jackson- Universalist Church, Jax ville’s, with food and drink in the lobby and lots 26 Supper With The Spirits Old St. Augustine Village, St. Augustine of hugs and theatre talk. The fi ve restaurants that BY DICK KEREKES [email protected] 28-SEPT. 2 City of St. Augustine’s 442nd Birthday Celebration donated the outstanding food included Carrabas, Various Venues, St. Augustine Last weekend I had the opportunity to attend LEADING ACTRESS - Tracy Olin ( ) Sequino’s, Sliders Seafood Grill, Mackenzies Steak Leading Ladies 29 Audtions: FCCJ Repertory Dance Company 6pm the theatre awards for two of North Florida’s com- House and Mezza Luna. What a great weekend. It is FCCJ OUTSTANDING ENSEMBLE CAST - Enchanted April South Campus, Jax munity theatres who honored their many volunteers. The evening fi nished up with award-winning food good to know theatre is alive and well in Jacksonville Theatre Jacksonville and Players by the Sea are provided by Anthony’s Gourmet Catering and a lot and these two outstanding community theatres have 29 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax models of how to run a successful community the- of socializing. This is always a fun event that I look exciting seasons planned for 2007-2008. 30 Family Art Fun Argyle Branch Library, Jax atre that any organization in the country could follow forward to each August. 30-SEPT. 26 Brad Silverstein Art Exhibition JU Alexander to be successful. Executive Directors, Sarah Boone Brest Library, Jax at TJ, and Joe Schwarz at Players, know the value of players by the sea good volunteers, as well as how to treat and appreci- On Saturday, it was out to Jacksonville Beach ate them, since they are the lifeblood of both these to Players by the Sea Pelican Awards climaxing its SEPTEMBER fi ne theatrical programs. 41st season. There is no business but show business 1 Experimental Painting with Instructor Kim Barry MOCA, Jax at the Players event, hosted by Lee Hamby and Josh 1 MactruQue Live Performance Interpretation Ocean 60, Jax Beach theatre jacksonville Waller, with Staci Cobb as Miss Pelican.(No, she did 2 Auditions for the Joyful Singers 12:30pm Unitarian th Theatre Jacksonville‘s awards for its 87 sea- not wear a bird suit!) Universalist Church, Jax son last Friday were not only to honor volunteers, but Players went all out and presented 31 awards, 5 First Wednesday Art Walk , Jax it was also their annual membership meeting. Toni with all the nominees honored by being listed in the Various Venues/Downtown Phillips was installed as incoming president, along eight page event program. There was even a very 5 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax with three new board members. Theatre Jacksonville special surprise as an award for yours truly and En- 5-OCT. 7 Steel Magnolia’s Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jax had an eleven percent increase in memberships last tertaining U for our coverage of last season. Please 6-23 “Criminal Hearts” Limelight Theatre, St. Augusitne year and sales for the next season are up ten percent accept a humble thank you, Players, and thanks for at this point. After paying all their bills, TJ fi nished giving us great things to write about. Players by the 7 First Friday Art Walk Various Venues, St. Augustine up with $20,000 to start the new year. The Theatre Sea’s outstanding website, maintained by Anthony 7-29 “Cinderella” Orange Park Community Theatre, Orange Park Jacksonville website has a list of all the award win- Hodge, has a complete listing of all winners, along 8 Delicious Destinations Benefi t Ponte Vedra Inn & Club, ners including all those essential behind-the-scenes with photos by Redgie Gutshall. Ponte Vedra people. Since Players has two theatres (the mainstage 8 Experimental Painting with Instructor Kim Barry MOCA, Jax The outstanding performance winners: and the studio), I will list the best actor awards for 11-16 “Shout! The Mod Musical” , Jax JUVENILE ACTOR - Rudy Pazinski (Over The Tav- both. FCCJ Wilson Center ern) SUPPORTING ACTOR STUDIO - Dustin Whitehead 13 Café Night Cummer Museum, Jax SUPPORTING ACTOR - Brad Throwbridge (Leading (Visiting Mr. Green) 14 Opening Reception: Coherent Structures by Carol Prusa MOCA, Jax Ladies) SUPPORTING ACTRESS STUDIO - Tracy Olin (Sub- 14 X Benefi t MOSH, Jax SUPPORTING ACTRESS - Sandra Spurney (Much urbia) To Do About Nothing) SUPPORTING ACTOR MAINSTAGE - Bill Ratliff (Bat 14 Typewriter – Altered Dance & Music JU, Jax LEADING ACTOR - Josh Waller (Leading Ladies) Boy, The Musical) 14-16 Southern Monster Truck Showdown Clay County Fairgrounds, Green Cove Springs 14-29 “Cabaret” Players by the Sea, Jax Beach 14-OCT. 6 “A Midnsummer Night’s Dream” Theatre Jax, Jax 15 Experimental Painting with Instructor Kim Barry MOCA, Jax 14-JAN. 6 Sculptor: Minoru Ohira Exhibit MOCA, Jax 16 Craig Hall – Brahms Church of the Good Shepherd, Jax 16 Intermezzo Concerts Main Library, Jax 19 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax 21 Comedian Ron White Stephen C. O’Connell Center, Gainesville 22 Miracles in the Moonlight Gala Benefi t Hyatt Regency, Jax 22 21st Annual Rollin on the River Car Show The Landing, Jax 24 Betty Griffi n House Annual Luncheon & Fashion Show Marriott Sawgrass, Ponte Vedra 26 Go Figure: Drawing Live Models With Jonathan Lux MOCA, Jax 27-29 From The New World-JSO Performing Arts Center, Jax

eujacksonville.com | august 9-15, 2007 29 swept the Dodgers like nobody was looking. Let’s see what the D-backs do next. BEACHWISE by Shaun Robbins Meanwhile, the Tigers got smacked around by THE the White Sox, and as of last Monday, had lost nine Walking from the beach toward the ocean a out of ten. Detroit needs to get back on track be- few years back, I watched as a group of pelicans cause the Indians are right behind them. This week fl ew gracefully on the face of the wave, just inches the Braves will go on the road to play the Mets and above the water. Momentarily, I let myself enjoy JOCK Phillies. It will be a very good chance for fans to see the pelicans showing of their surfi ng skills before if Atlanta has the juice they need in their tank to do paddling out into the lineup. While I was paddling, some damage in the NL East. I thought about how cool it would be being a peli- by tom weppel can–with no worries, surfi ng any wave or bump on PGA CHAMPIONSHIP the ocean’s surface. This weekend is the fourth and fi nal ‘Major’ As I caught my fi rst wave, my random JAGUARS golf tournament of the 2007 season. The PGA thoughts fell to the back of my mind, and I turned This weekend the Jags head South to Miami to Championship will be held in Tulsa, Oklahoma at the my focus to the wave at hand. Working my way up and down the wave, I hit the lip, sending a violent play the Dolphins, opening their exhibition schedule. Southern Hills Golf Club. We all know about Eldrick spray into the air before the wave died out. Paddling back out, I was no longer thinking of the pelicans; I As with every season, these exhibitions mean abso- (Tiger). We know he has yet to win one Major this was thinking about how fun that last wave had been, and how quickly I could catch another. lutely nothing. At the start of the regular season, no season, although he has been close. We know he With no other surfers in the water, I had my pick of any wave I wanted. Waiting patiently for just one has or will ever remember if a team went 4-0 or HAS won four events this year, including the victory the right peak to come, I picked off the best ones as they approached. I dropped into wave after wave, 0-4. Winning and losing are meaningless for these last week, when he dominated the fi eld at the Bridge- racing down the line while doing my normal snaps and cutbacks, and then paddling back out to do it all games. stone in Akron, Ohio. We know he is the Number One over again. While all of the waves I encountered blended together in my memories, one wave stood out in What does matter is that there are opportuni- golfer in the world, without any question. But what particular that day. ties for teams to see what is happening. The coach- we don’t know is whether he can pull off a win this On the horizon I could see a little bump, which continued to grow bigger and bigger. I turned my es can see how their players are coming along. The weekend. board around to catch the wave, and something in it caught my eye. I could see something coming out of new players get a feel for the game and can perform You see, I believe the public has this perception the wave coming straight at me. Freaking out, and thinking the worse, I froze. Looking back at the thing in and show the coaches and fans what they are all that Eldrick SHOULD win every event he enters, no the water, it leaped out of the water a second time, and I soon realized that it was a dolphin. about. The owners get to exude some excitement matter the case. The fact is, while he is a damn good Composing myself, my fear turned into excitement at what I had just seen, and I wished someone about their squads, especially the owners who had golfer, there are a lot….A LOT…of very, very good else were around to share this with. Instantly reliving the moment, I was blown away by how effortlessly awful teams last season. golfers out there who can still put together four great the dolphin looked fl ying through the air. I could vividly see every muscle rippling down its body as it fl ew You see, every team has a chance right now. rounds of golf, while Tiger can indeed have a fault or through the air, and I wanted to see more, but it did not reappear. Every franchise has something going on to give them two and not beat these other guys in the end. A lot of Walking down the beach to my truck, I continued to look out at the ocean in search of the dolphin. hope to believe they can actually be a decent team, people forget that Jack Nicklaus was human as well. As I did so, my eye was caught again, but this time it was by the pelicans I had seen earlier. They con- or even possibly a playoff squad! Same thing goes Jack had NINETEEN second-place fi nishes in Major tinued to fl y into the waves, and my thoughts wandered off to how blessed I am to be able to experience for all the players on every roster. Right now, there events throughout his career, which is one more than something so amazing as I had that day. are a bunch of guys who are simply hoping they get the EIGHTEEN Major titles he amassed. to stay on the fi nal roster of these teams. All teams What’s also interesting to me is that the guy forecasted conditions will cut about 25 to 30 players by the end of the who is the favorite to win is also the guy most of It looks as though Friday and early Saturday will be on the small side with an occasional set, but month as they prepare for the regular season. the public and fans like! America is widely known you may be able to expect some slightly larger sets fi lling in by late afternoon on Saturday. The rest of There are some jobs that are available and up as a sporting public that will cheer for the underdog the weekend and well into the week we may get some rideable waves. Keep you fi ngers crossed for more for grabs. And that is indeed the case here in Jack- in many, many situations. It has been that way in activity in the middle of the week. How big is diffi cult to say, but they should be a little stronger than last sonville, as the Jags are looking at potential players the past in golf as well. But with Tiger, that is not week. As is always the case with the weather in Florida, anything could change at any moment, so don’t to fi ll out their roster so they can be as competitive the case. It seems that golf fans tend to gravitate take my weekly word for it, call or log onto your local report daily to fi nd out what the present conditions as possible. Later this month, we shall get more de- towards Tiger, WANTING him to win and dominate. are for your favorite break. tailed as to prognosticating who will and who won’t They want him to beat all the other guys on the Tour. make the fi nal squad. Whatever the case, it seems Forget about any so-called underdog who comes out the Jaguars are gonna have a damn good team to of nowhere to steal a victory. They want Tiger to win, take to opponents this season. We shall see how it pure and simple. starts off in Miami. FINAL WORD MAJOR LEAGUE BASEBALL This has nothing to do with sports, but as a August and September are great months in personal note, I wanted to mention that this weekend baseball. We see teams make runs. We see teams is special for me, as the Drum Corps International struggle and slump. All teams that still believe they Championships are held Saturday night at the Rose have a chance to make the playoffs are fi ghting and Bowl in Padasena, California. I participated in this playing hard. And that was the case this past week- event back in 1984 as a member of the Crossmen end, as we have seen some team go either way. On Drum and Bugle Corps out of West Chester, Penn- the positive side, the Arizona Diamondbacks have sylvania. It was a great experience which I’ll never seemingly come out of nowhere to take the top slot forget, and I always enjoy watching this event every in the NL West. They went into Los Angeles and Summer.

30 august 9-15, 2007 | entertaining u newspaper been looking for the right team for a few years, and not just one for him to send his checks to. Let’s see if Bud comes on board as a big nascar news & notes money shareholder. Ray says he’s going back to the basics by running his teams like he did for Jeff Gordon. We might see good things out of them next BY RICHARD TEAGUE [email protected] season. It seems like it just gets better and better for Well, I was watching the Pocono race Sunday am wondering just how my lovely wife Ann has put Evernham with Dodge reconfi rming to NASCAR. afternoon and I was bored. I really hate to say that up with me for so long too. Anyway, she always Y’all know that for several weeks I have written about a NASCAR race, especially on a big track like worries about our weekends off together and if they about Mark Martin and his crusades over the past that. One thing that makes it boring is that there confl ict with me watching a race. Darling, have no several years. First with Jack, then with Bobby and ain’t no bank to Pocono Raceway, which doesn’t fear. This coming Sunday NASCAR is on the road now with Teresa. He attempted to retire at Roush make for exciting racing. We need lead changes and course track at Watkins Glen International and there only to be drawn back for one more year (twice) multi-car wide runs in the turns. Oh sure, they go ain’t No Problem about missing that one, so whatev- and then the seemingly breath-of-fresh-mountain-air fast and then, once in a while, the guys will spread er you’re heart desires. You’re wish is my command. in moving to Ginn Racing part time, like he wanted out wide, but it’s hard to do when you’re running on Let me ask a question right here, and please, to. DEI has got a fl ock of young drivers in the 14 degrees of bank versus the same length tracks if one of y’all have a good answer, let me know. (No stable to do just that. With Martin’s name at DEI, it that have 31 or 33 degrees of bank. It is D.A. remarks – you understand I try real hard to should cushion the blow of Dale Earnhardt Jr. leav- real hard to get bored watching a race at those two keep this a family type of column.) What do you get ing next year. Regan Smith is not making the move tracks. I can’t think of a single time that’s happened, the woman that has multiples of everything and me with him, so he’s trying to fi nd the boy a job. Mark there’s just too much going on. Every now and then to boot? So what can I get her for our 30th? It really said, “Nobody is working harder on Regan’s behalf you will get a great race from a big track ( two miles needs to be nice because I know what she got me than me, probably not even himself.” With what must or better ) that is fl at, but usually they are just plain and I’ll tell all of you right now, I have wanted one of be most of Ginn Racing employees out of work, dull. Last week Indy, which is a real fl atty with only these for many many years. I hope it’s a super de- would that even be possible for Mark Martin? Even 9 degrees, was an exception to the rule. Why, I can’t luxe chrome, but a regular white one will be just fi ne. with his efforts and Regan’s driving abilities, which tell ya. Maybe they raced harder just because it’s the A toaster! Yes indeedy, I’ve want a plain ole regular I didn’t really see a lot of so far this season, Martin Brickyard. Another thing that will make me want to toaster since forever because I love plain toasted has a hard row to hoe from where I’m looking. fl ip channels while a race is on is when there aren’t white bread, just like Elwood Blues. And with all the Get a hold of me at [email protected]. many lead changes. Not when the leader goes for dang toaster ovens we have had over the years, I Remember, if you will, that if it ain’t NASCAR, It ain’t tires and gas, but races hard for the lead. That’s can’t get a decent slice the way I like it. Ain’t nothing s**t!! another fault with this race that lost my attention. I like a couple of nicely toasted pieces of plain white wonder if watching Kurt Busch lead so much could bread with milk or orange juice, so I got to get her have had something to do with it? I’m not a big fan something just as nice. Help me out here, will ya? of his. Man, did I get off track or what? Let me climb Busch was happy with the race since he hasn’t back on the rails with: How about Kahne and Bud- won one in 51 races. He might have thought he weiser? Is it true or is it false? Kasey says he ain’t made a mistake by leaving Jack. With a crew chief seen nothing signed yet, but it would be fi ne with change a few weeks back in Pat Tryson, which also him. I’m wondering how Bud is leaving DEI. Wasn’t made the change from Roush, Busch must have their contract with them and not Jr? Or was there felt like he wasn’t alone anymore since Tryson was some kind of loophole where if he left they could too. Martin’s chief for several years. Kurt said “Our guys Hendrick said he can’t have them at HMS because have latched on to him real well…” so perhaps of other agreements, but wasn’t he also the one this is the start of a run for the Chase. Since Busch that said his plate was full? Hmm, Bud on the #9, moved Junior out of the 12th spot, it could be just I guess they just moved up a notch and still have a that. Like I said earlier, I’m not a big fan of his, but I very popular young driver, which is what sponsors think that was because he was a Roush driver and really want these days. Maybe 2008 will be the year they’re not one of my favorite teams. Another thing I of Evernham. The new guy, George Gillett, said he’s know is that Busch doesn’t give drivers no respect, especially Jimmy “Don’t Forget” Spencer, but then that was a light year ago wasn’t it? Well next week is my anniversary, are you ready for this? Thirty years of marriage and, yes, I

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