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free weekly guide to entertainment and more | november 23-29, 2006 | www.eujacksonville.com 2 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper table of contents feature Holiday Events...... PAGE 15 Holiday Gift Guide...... PAGES 16-19 Gifts For Kids...... PAGE 20 movies & (movie review)...... PAGE 6 Movies In Theatres This Week...... PAGES 6-10 Seen, Heard, Noted & Quoted...... PAGE 7 The Fountain (movie review)...... PAGE 7 Dèjà Vu (movie review)...... PAGE 8 Deck The Halls (movie review)...... PAGE 9 Bobby (movie review)...... PAGE 10 at home DVD Gifts...... PAGE 12 Mark Zupan (TV interview)...... PAGE 13 All A- (Wild Birds Unlimited)...... PAGE 14 Video Games...... PAGE 14 food Turkey Leftovers...... PAGE 13 music Marie Osmond (interview)...... PAGE 15 Aly & AJ ()...... PAGE 21 Neurotic Butterfly (Whitey’s)...... PAGE 21 Music Calendar...... PAGES 22-26 Nimble Jim & The Ointment (Brewsters)...... PAGE 22 J.J. Grey - Mofro (interview)...... PAGE 23 Delbert McClinton (interview)...... PAGE 24 Mt. Eerie (interview)...... PAGE 25 Sean Lennon ( review)...... PAGE 25 arts / theatre / on stage Forbidden Broadway (UNF Fine Arts)...... PAGE 26 Snow White (Alhambra Dinner Theatre)...... PAGE 28 Arts Calendar...... PAGES 27-28 St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival...... PAGE 28 Greetings (Limelight Theatre)...... PAGE 29 columns and stuff The Jock...... PAGE 29 NASCAR news & notes...... PAGE 30

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 3 thisweek november 24 - 26 Christmas Made In The november 23 thursday South Creativity abounds as hundreds Cattle Decapitation, Daath & Goatwhore of artists and craftsmen gather What better way to settle that tummy full of turkey and sweet to demonstrate and sell their potatoes than an evening of Death Metal? Over the span of a work. Get a head start on decade, Cattle Decapitation has forged its not-so-humble beginnings your gift list and enjoy the in gore-grind into one of extreme metal’s most relentless forces, Christmas shopping experience encompassing a sound as schizophrenic as their record collections of the season. Prime Osborn but with a determined lyrical stance resolutely damning the ills of Convention Center, Fri. 9-6, Sat. humanity. 10-6, Sun. 11-5 Adults - $ 5.50 Death Metal / Grind @ Thee Imperial (325 W. Forsyth St.) - 7:00P (Good for All 3 Days), Children Info: 475-0488 12 & Under – Free friday november 24 saturday november 25

Slightly Stoopid & Annual Light Pepper Boat Parade The Jagermeister Music Tour For more than 20 years consists of rock//dub- the Jacksonville Light don’t miss the Donovan Hurdy Gurdy Tour Pepper and jammy surfer-rock Parade has illuminated on friday at the florida theatre. Slightly Stoopid. Ocean Beach, the St. Johns River. CA’s Slightly Stoopid, fuse acoustic Boats of every shape Zoso Led Zeppelin Tribute rock and with reggae, hip- and size are imaginatively adorned with decorations The quartet pays homage with its powerful and unmistakable hop, and punk. Their signature that captivate senses and stimulate imaginations. The Zeppelin sound. sound has created a legion of Light Parade is the perfect way to stay afloat after the - $10 Info: 246-BIRD die-hard fans affectionately known Thanksgiving holiday. You can view the light parade as Stoopidheads. Pepper consist near the Main Street bridge downtown - 7 pm. of three young innovative minds mixed with divine inspiration from the Hawaiian Islands. You know JJ Grey & MOFRO With the Pepper from “No Control,” a great Jacksonville Symphony driving tune. Plugged In Series Plush - Tickets: $22 Info: 743- The soulful swamp-funk of JJ Grey & MOFRO hits 1845 the Jacksonville Symphony with Morihiko Nakahara,

slightly stoopid guest conductor for another jamming night in Jacoby Symphony Hall. Continuing their Thanksgiving Donovan Hurdy Gurdy Tour weekend collaboration, JJ Grey & MOFRO and the Jacksonville First promoted as Britain’s answer to Bob Dylan, Donovan similarly Symphony go together like fried turkey on silver platter. JJ Grey began as a straightforward modernizer of , achieving & MOFRO’s symphonic set will include several tunes from their virtual overnight UK stardom in 1965. When Dylan zigged in the new studio album to be Anathallo direction of soul-deep blues, Donovan zagged in the direction of released in February, pop, embracing the flower-powered spirit of hippie mysticism that 2007. Following Anathallo characterized the mid-’60s. Often ahead of his time musically, intermission, JJ Grey & The Mt. Pleasant, Michigan, noise-makers use an array Donovan was also one of the first to be subjected to a public drug MOFRO play in concert, of sounds from unconventional objects like chain links, bust, and one of the first to embrace Eastern philosophy. without orchestra. Read hand claps, and cookware, but it never feels gimmicky Florida Theatre Info: 355-2787 interview with JJ Grey or out-of-place. These sounds are merely ornamental on page 23. to the main instrument the band utilizes—their voices. Times-Union Center for 20th Annual Christmas Tree There are, currently, eight members in Anathallo, and the Performing Arts - they use that number to its full advantage. There are Lighting Ceremony 8:00 p.m. songs where they can sound like a heavenly choir, tribal With special performances by Douglas Anderson School of the Arts’ Ticket Prices: $15, $20, chanters, town criers, or a solo singer /. Orchestra and Choir. Mayor John Peyton and Toney and Bonnie $25. For info: 354-5547 Fuel Coffeehouse Sleiman will officially light the tree this year. Festivities begin at 7:30 or jaxsymphony.org. pm. See a list of holiday activities for the coming week on page mofro Info: 425-FUEL 15.

4 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper Lovedrug sunday NOVEMBER 26 Lovedrug, Brandston and Myraid The Ohio-based rock band, Lovedrug, delivers a highbrow sound akin to Spiritualized, Sunny Day Real Estate, or Muse, crossed with the arena grandeur of Queen. A unique crossbreed of art and accessibility, powerful melodies are driven by smartly crafted lyrics of truth, intrigue, love, spite, death and damn near everything in between. Lovedrug live is truly less a show and more an experience. Jack Rabbits - 8:00 PM Info: 398-7496 monday november 27 Mount Eerie, Jason Anderson, Thanksgiving Moon Colony Razorblade (downtown) - 2pm This will be the final show at Moon Colony Razorblade but it should be a good one. Read interview with Mount Eerie on page 25. Later in the evening see Mount Eerie (formerly known as the The Microphones), Jason Anderson, Thanksgiving at Café 11 in St. Augustine. Info: 469-9311 tuesday november 28 Lynne Arriale with the University of North Florida Jazz All-Stars International jazz pianist Lynne Arriale will perform with the University of North Florida Jazz All-Stars in a free concert. Arriale is the new jazz professor in UNF’s music department and she has just returned from concerts in England. She is celebrating her ninth CD release “Come Together”. Ponte Vedra Beach Library - 7 pm

Bayanihan The origin of the term bayanihan can be traced from a common tradition in Philippine towns where community members volunteer to help a family move to a new place by literally carrying the house to its new location. The Bayanihan Dance Company is a world acclaimed dance group which travels to different countries to perform the various traditional folk dances of the country with the objective of promoting Philippine culture. The Florida Theatre - 7:30 PM Info: 355-2787

Bayanihan wednesday november 29 Olivia Newton-John English born Olivia Newton John was the granddaughter of Nobel Prize winning physicist Max Born. Despite the academic background Olivia only had an interest for music and singing. Her countless successes includes four Grammys, numerous Awards, American Music Awards and Peoples Choice Awards. The enchanting singer and actress will dazzle Jacksonville with her enduring talent. Florida Theatre – 8 pm. Info: 355-2787

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 5 Thinking that KG knows Dio personally and is a successful musician in California, JB stays with movies opening this week him and endures “training” in order to be given the opportunity to audition for the Project. During this training he learns to power slide, per- in front of violent hecklers, and score bags of marijuana. Then JB realizes that “Love you pumpkin” isn’t one of KGs hit songs and those aren’t royalty checks he receives in the mail every month, but checks from his mother that keep KGs rent paid. He also finds out that KG is bald. Thus the two become equals and agree on the name Tenacious D because of their peculiar birthmarks, which spell “Tenacious D” when they push their fat asses together. A local open mic night is their only chance to BOBBY Touted as a possible Oscar contender, the get the scratch together to not have to move back in scenario chronicles the assassination of U.S. Senator with their parents in Middle America. Failing to mus- Robert F. Kennedy on June 16, 1968. The film focuses on the 22 people who were at the Ambassador Hotel ter the inspiration they need to write the best song where Kennedy was killed. The story shows how the in rock history, they learn about this pick and make assassination affected these people after the tragedy. it their mission to acquire it so that they can join the Rated R ranks of rock legends. Featuring cameos by Tim Robbins, John C. DECK THE HALLS This mediocre holiday film Reilly (as the sasquatch), Ben Stiller, and Nirvana’s involves two feuding neighbors. When Steve Finch David Grohl (also Tenacious D’s drummer) as the (Matthew Broderick) finds out that Buddy Hall (Danny rock and roll fantasy devil himself, this epic journey to break into the Rock DeVito) is building the mother of all light displays on History Museum to acquire their pick and ultimately his house, he goes ballistic. Buddy is stealing Steve’s battle the devil in a rock off is hysterical beyond thunder as Mr. Christmas. Buddy keeps adding more at his over-the-top best in description. and more lights so his display can be seen from a Although many critics are calling the film long satellite orbiting in space. Comedic situations ensue. and half-witted, it is actually clever in its sophomoric Rated PG Tenacious D: the Pick of Destiny approach to the story, and crass enough to surprise laughter out of you. It also doesn’t get bogged down by jon bosworth [email protected] in storyline, as the comedies critics seem to enjoy do, but rather stays funny throughout the film. If you B Rating R (for good reason) 93 min patriarch, played by , is angrily chewing laugh at the humor of South Park, you will laugh at his food with a cross on the wall behind him, and his Tenacious D, but if you aren’t interested in penis The Pick of Destiny is a pick that was wife looks over at him nervously. Jack Black sings jokes and drug use, this film may not be for you. carved from the tooth of the devil, and whoever the first words of the film when he power slides into wields its power can rock with a prowess that is be- the room as a twelve year old boy playing guitar yond their natural ability. This pick is what JB (Jack with power strums and vulgar language. This scene Black) and KG (Kyle Gass) need to be sure they win quickly turns into a rock opera duet between Meat “ ” the battle of the bands and can continue to live in Loaf as the strict domineering father and Jack Black Los Angeles rather than move back home with their as the rock and roll rebel. When his father rips all of #### parents. his metal posters off of the wall of his bedroom and - Thelma Adams, US Weekly Tenacious D is the real Jack Black. If you think slams the door, JB sings to the Dio poster still intact of King Kong, Nacho Libre, School of Rock, and the on the backside of the door and the rock opera con- “MERCILESSLY FUNNY!” - Lisa Schwarzbaum, Entertainment Weekly host of the Nickelodeon Kid’s Choice Awards when tinues as Dio (played by himself) comes to life and you think of Jack Black, be careful, that isn’t the real sends him to Hollywood after his destiny. “HILARIOUS!” Jack Black, that’s the family-friendly Jack Black. The There he finds street musician, Kyle Gass, - Leah Rozen, People real Jack Black is a foul-mouthed pot smoker with looking like we have never seen him before, with “TWO THUMBS UP.”® a very dirty mind. Well, I don’t know the real Jack long blonde hair. He is playing an acoustic guitar for - Richard Roeper and Harold Ramis, Guest Critic, Ebert & Roeper Black, but Tenacious D is what ushered Black into chump change and JB is mystified by his “genius” the pop culture lexicon. even growing enraged with the people that pass his I first saw him in various sketches on David mediocre tunes without listening. Cross and Bob Odenkirk’s Mr. Show and shortly “Don’t you know genius when you hear it?” after first noticing the over-weight, wild-eyed melo- KG tries to get JB to stop scaring off his listen- dramatist, he and Kyle Gass started appearing in ers, but JB ends up singing to KG’s guitar and the DÉJÀ VU Denzel Washington stars as an ATF agent their own show on HBO called Tenacious D. Tena- magic of Tenacious D is born (and acknowledged who travels back in time to save a woman from being cious D is a real band. Like the Blues Brothers, Jack only by the pizza delivery guy from Wake N Bake murdered. While accomplishing his mission, he falls Black and Kyle Gass actually tour and perform. They Pizza). Actually KG still tells JB to piss off and in love with his target, which greatly complicates his sold out the Florida Theatre not too many years back throws a guitar pick at him. Later KG cowers behind mission. Rated PG-13 when they came to Jacksonville. a trashcan when he sees some guys dressed up as In The Pick of Destiny, Jack Black finally brings droogs from Clockwork Orange beating JB in the FOR YOUR CONSIDERATION In the style of humor the back-story of Tenacious D to the big screen. street, and JB fighting to hold onto the pick of his we have come to expect from director Christopher The movie opens to a Midwestern family eating their hero. Finally the droogs leave and KG acts as though Guest, this film revolves around the actors in a small dinner around a table with an empty seat. The family he ran the thugs off. Thus begins the training. indie melodrama Home For Purim about a Jewish family in the Deep South during the 40s. When Marilyn (Catherine O’Hara) hears Internet rumors that her Jack Black and the Frat Pack performance could garner an Oscar nomination, the “I really wish that we had secret headquarters where there was a batcave in the Hollywood Hills buzz of awards season is set in motion. It is not long Mountain, like inside the Hollywood sign, where we would drive in and talk about domination of world before the other actors get tagged with Oscar-fever comedy. We’d have superpowers and drive out in our super-comedy mobiles. But it doesn’t exist.”--Jack too, and the race toward nominations begins. Starring: Black from a Sports Illustrated interview Eugene Levy, Harry Shearer, Catherine O’Hara, Michael McKean. 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SO LONG TO A MASTER FILMMAKER Robert Altman, the creative force behind such films as M*A*S*H, The Player and Gosford Park, died Monday at a Los Angeles hospital, his production company said. He was 81. The cause of death was not immediately released. Altman was nominated for five Academy Awards in the Best Director category and received a Lifetime Achievement Oscar earlier this year. CAREER SUICIDE ”I lost my temper onstage...I’m really busted up over this, and I’m very, very sorry to those people in the audience—the blacks, the Hispanics, the whites—everyone that was there that took the brunt of that anger and hate and rage and how it came through. And I’m concerned about more hate and more rage and more anger coming through.” Michael Richards, a.k.a. Cosmo Kramer, apologized during an appearance on the Late Show with David Letterman for unleashing a tirade of racial slurs after being heckled during a performance Friday at the Laugh Factory in Hollywood. Richards should call Mel Gibson for advice. All he can do now is beg for forgiveness. But it’s probably too late. He’s done! FRAT BOYS’ REVENGE everything old is new again Borat’s ready for battle. The film’s producers and 20th Century Fox filing an opposition to a request for a preliminary injunction sought by two University of South Carolina frat boys, who were concerned over their loutish portrayal in the film and want it shut down. Fox and the producers are contesting the the fountain movie review boys’ claims that they were drunk when they signed the content forms and state in a declaration that all participants were “very enthusiastic” about their role. At least until they saw the movie. Sorry is as by Rick grant [email protected] sorry does. Grow up you idiots. A Rated R 96 min KATIE CRIES: IS THE HONEYMOON OVER There are two schools of thought regarding transcends the mundane and makes the viewer think YET? this film, written and directed by Darren Aronofsky. about spirituality, unrestricted by religious dogma. Tom Cruise and Katie Holmes arrived in the Maldives for their First, its premiere at the 2006 Toronto Film Festival Aronofsky is presenting an understandable Zen, honeymoon, a government official confirmed to the AP Tues- was met with boos and scathing reviews. Canadian which views death as the beginning of one’s journey. day, saying their exact location was “very, very secret.” A lo- critics bashed the film as “hippy-trippy-weepy Clearly, immortality is not desirable, as Tomas finds cal journalist said he heard the couple was staying on a yacht, psychobabble.”And, second, the one to which I as- out. But he was able to hang onto the fundamental while a tourism official said there was a rush for bookings at cribe, views it as a masterpiece of visual metaphors truth that love conquers all, and in the end, love is all an underwater restaurant after a rumor surfaced the couple and spiritual enlightenment, spanning a thousand that matters. would be dining there. Looks like TomKat could use some les- years. The protagonist Tomas/Tommy/Tom Creo eats In the middle story, Tomas is a research sci- sons from their daughter on keeping a low profile. the bark of the Tree of Life, and like Kurt Vonnegut, entist who uses the chemical from the tree of life Jr.’s Billy Pilgrim in Slaughter House Five, lives all on a primate. His wife Izzi is dying of a brain tumor. parts of his life simultaneously. The treatment has an amazing effect on the primate. TAKE THIS HOBBIT AND SHOVE IT Peter Jackson announced that he will not be directing The Tomas’ existence is divided into three parallel His aging is reversed by the drug. However, at first Hobbit, a prequel to the Lord of the Rings trilogy, due to an lives. In his first incarnation, he battles Mayan na- the tumor stays the same. Tomas/Tom only cares ongoing financial dispute with New Line Cinema. Jackson ex- tives to find the Fountain of Youth, as a Conquistador about a tumor reduction effect to save his wife. He is plained the decision in a posting to fan-site TheOneRing.net: for Queen Isabel. His second life is that of a research driven and obsessed with saving his wife’s life. She, “This outcome is not what we anticipated or wanted, but nei- doctor looking for a cure for his wife’s brain tumor, on the other had, has accepted her death and is at ther do we see any positive value in bitterness or rancor. We using the sap from the same tree. And, finally, he peace. now have no choice but to let the idea of a film of The Hobbit floats in a bubble with the Tree of Life into a nebula, The three parallel stories vacillate between time go and move forward with other projects.” where stars die, longing to join his long dead wife, frames, flashing back and forward. But, it becomes Izzi Creo ( Rachel Weiss). clear that Tomas regrets finding the Tree of Life. In Viewers will debate this film endlessly as they effect, it has allowed him to expand the range of the ANOTHER HONOR FOR A MASTER leave the theater. But it’s open to interpretation like physical universe but he is trapped in the bubble, Steven Spielberg was honored for his contributions to the small screen at Monday’s International Emmy the end of Kubrick’s 2001: A Space Odyssey. What unable to connect with his wife on the other side. Awards, where he received the International Academy of Television Arts & Sciences’ Founders Award. does it mean? Well, it means whatever the viewer Hugh Jackman portrays Thomas in all stages perceives it to mean. Indeed, this style of artistic of his long life with great skill and insight. He relives GAYDAR REALITY SHOW filmmaking is rarely seen today. Finding financial the events of his thousand year life as if it was Lifetime is ordering 18 episodes of a dating show called Gay, Straight or Taken? in which single women backing for such risky projects is difficult if not im- happening in that moment. As a 16th Century Con- will be introduced to three men: one gay, one in a relationship and one single and ready to mingle. If the possible. Sadly, in such a limited financial milieu, the quistador, Jackman as Tomas has to fight the Mayan contestant can correctly identify the available man, she wins an exotic trip for two with him; if she fails, next Kubricks or Fellinis will never emerge from the protector of the Tree of Life. Then the Mayan soldier the man she chooses incorrectly takes the trip for himself. If he shows up wearing a perfectly matched shadows of the indie world. sees Thomas floating as a spirit. So overwhelmed and tailored outfit, then he’s gay. Aronofsky burst onto the art house scene with by this vision, he allows Tomas to slit his throat to his much ballyhooed Pi, about a paranoid math join him in the spirit world. The way Thomas lives MEANEST CUT genius looking for the key number that will unlock all his lives simultaneously, like Billy Pilgrim, can be In a rare move, France’s culture minister Renaud Donnedieu de Vabres banned minors under the age of the secret pattern found in nature. His Requiem for a confusing to the viewer. 18 from seeing Saw III after he previewed the latest flick in the horror franchise. The film opens this week Dream was another daring film that impressed pun- The fact that this strangely engrossing film was in France. Teenagers immediately protested by chopping up a Vabres replica doll. dits. But in Hollywood, it labeled him as a brilliant but released at all is encouraging. We must have choices pretentious filmmaker. Aronofsky was courted for at the cinema and there is definitely a market for this NO WAY, O.J. several mainstream products, such as The Watch- type of art film. Rachel Weiss, who is married to Fox and its parent company News Corp. elected not to air the O.J. Simpson special If I Did It and can- man and even Batman Begins, but for whatever Aronofsky, portrays her role with a brilliant nuanced celed the publication of the accompanying . The special had been scheduled to air Nov. 27 and 29 reasons, the deals fell apart. performance. Throughout his long painful life in the and was set to feature Simpson discussing his “hypothetical” role in the 1994 slayings of Nicole Brown Nonetheless, I admire Aronofsky for his un- physical reality, Thomas’ love for Izzy transcends Simpson and Ron Goldman. The book was due in stores Nov. 30. It was the worst idea in the history of compromising artistic position, however untenable it time and space. Think of this film as a love story on publishing. O.J. should keep a low profile or someone is going to take him out. may be in the mainstream film business. This work a grandiose scale.

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 7 involves Tomas, a man who becomes immortal by eating bark from the Tree of Life. He lives parallel lives simultaneously. Tomas lives three incarnations. First, in the present. Seeing the road as it was four days as a Spanish Conquistador on an expedition to find ago isn’t particularly good for driving in the pres- the fountain of youth for Queen Isabel (Weisz), then as ent. It’s a new on an old theme: the chase. In the doctor married to Izzi and trying to find a cure for this case, there’s only one car visible, one massive her brain cancer, and finally as an advanced human Hummer causing collateral damage. The other car, living in a bubble adrift in space unable to die to join driven by the terrorist is four days in the past and he his wife on the other side. For viewers, it’s open to likely has no idea he’s being followed. The innovative interpretation. Rated PG-13 chase is definitely worth the price of admission. When Carlin is determined to visit the past in TENACIOUS D: THE PICK OF DESTINY In Venice order to prevent the crime from happening, the lab Beach, JB (Jack Black) bonds with local slacker KG tech Denny (Adam Goldberg) assists him. As Denny (Kyle Gass). They form a duo called Tenacious D, locks Carlin in the device, Denny says: “You don’t setting out to become the world’s greatest band. To have to do this” and Carlin replies, “Maybe I al- make this happen they go on a quest to find the Pick of ready have.” Which begs the question: Has he been Destiny, which is located in a rock’n’roll museum, that through the device before? Was he unsuccessful in a will magically make them famous. Rated R different timeline, when he left clues for himself? A chilling performance by Jim Caviezel as the now playing terrorist was clearly cribbed from Timothy McVeigh. He’s polite, answers questions and claims he is a BABEL Written and directed by 21 Grams’ Alejandro true patriot trying to punish the U.S. government. Gonzalez Inarritu, the three stories are set in Morocco, I found the repetition of the terrorist’s dialogue by Tunisia,, Mexico, and . A tragedy befalls a Carlin to be a little gimmicky, but only after the fact. married couple portrayed by Brad Pitt and Cate denzel has déjà vu Dialogue repeated by different characters isn’t Blanchett, which sets off a chain of mysterious events the only gimmick used to remind us that time is not as Pitt’s character searches for answers. Rated R a solid thing. Director Tony Scott uses his camera (And he still looks good without his shirt) work to suggest shifting perspectives and the flow BORAT Shot as a mockumentary, Sacha Baron Cohen of time. These visual effects were well rendered and assumes the character of a journalist from Kazakhstan part of the story. who is dispatched to the United states to report on by Erin thursby [email protected] I like a movie that makes me think about philo- the greatest country in the world. Halfway into his sophical questions, like the nature of fate and time. travels, Borat becomes more interested in locating and B- Rated PG-13 128 min who sets the bomb, but the massive time device marrying Pamela Anderson. Cohen’s offbeat humor Time and the nature of time is central to the only has a certain range. So, they use a portable This movie does that, albeit in a rather clumsy fash- gets old quickly. He even does interviews in character– plot of Déjà Vu, but the story isn’t dependent on the halo device that is worn around the head and boosts ion. True sci-fi geeks will have fun finding holes in a ploy that real journalists hate. Rated R gimmick of time travel. What is even more important the transmission. Carlin puts on the device (which the premise, but most people will just have fun going is the relationships between the characters and the shows the scene four days in the past) while driving along for the ride. CASINO ROYALE There’s a new Bond in town, and possible tragedy of fate. Denzel Washington plays he’s rough, tough, and macho–Daniel Craig. Yes, his stock dedicated law enforcement official, this filmmaker Martin Campbell began this new Bond time as member of the ATF. As Doug Carlin, he in- picture like the last 20 movies had never been made. vestigates the explosion of a ferryboat resulting in “ONE OF THE BEST He set out to reinvent the franchise. It worked! Craig the death of hundreds. is the best Bond yet–chiseled, powerful, and sexy. He The movie opens with slow motion scenes of BOND FILMS EVER.” kills without hesitation, teams with the beautiful Vesper joyful naval officers reunited with their families on a Bill Zwecker, CBS-TV Lynd (Eva Green) and wears today’s fashions. In this ferryboat. The happy scene belied by suspenseful scenario, Bond is tasked with his first mission from music and barely any audio. By the time the bomb “‘CASINO ROYALE’ IS THE Q (Judi Dench). He must stop a financial backer of goes off, you already know that something horrible terrorism from winning a high stakes poker game in will be happening soon. HIPPEST, HIGHEST-OCTANE the Bahamas. Rated PG-13 Carlin steps into the aftermath, investigating BOND FILM IN AGES.” the scene with a thoroughness and ingenuity that Peter Travers, THE DEPARTED This is Martin Scorsese’s tribute/ impresses Agent Pryzwarra (played a tad blandly by remake of Hong Kong filmmaker Felix Chong’sWu Val Kilmer). Pryzwarra brings Carlin to a futuristic “ jian dao –a classic of the genre. The story deals with government lab that offers a look in the past. More #### two men from opposite sides of the law. They are precisely, the lab’s “time team” has a window four each undercover for their organizations. One agent is ...CRAIG GIVES A BLISTERING PERFORMANCE days into the past. The view is limited because it undercover for the Irish Mafia with the Boston State THAT SUGGESTS THAT HE COULD BE only transmits within a certain range and you can’t Police and one agent is undercover with the Irish Mafia. There’s a rat in the police unit and the Irish Mafia. The view multiple locations at the same time. Doug Carlin decides to use the viewer to watch THE BEST 007 YET.” two moles are dispatched to fine the moles in their Henry Fitzherbert, THE SUNDAY EXPRESS organization. Of course, they are the moles. It stars the beautiful Claire Kuchever (Paula Patton) who Leonardo DiCaprio and Matt Damon as the moles and washed ashore at the wrong time to be victim of the Jack Nicholson as the mob boss. Rated R explosion, but was made to seem like a victim of the ferryboat disaster. He’s sure that she holds the key. FAST FOOD NATION This docudrama is based on As he clandestinely watches her, he finds himself Eric Schlosser’s book about the meat packing industry. falling for a woman he knows will be dead in just a The film examines the production of ground beef for few days. Paula Patton steals all the scenes she’s the various fast food chains from the perspective of in, even though she’s not given much to work with three different points of view. First, it chronicles the in the script. The love story between the two seems illegal aliens who work in a huge meat packing plant incomplete somehow, but it seems to fit with the feel in Colorado, doing the gross jobs no one else will do. of the film. Second, Greg Kinnear plays a marketing executive The biggest question of all, the one the movie TM from a big burger chain called Mickey’s. He is sent to hinges on is: can he change anything, or is he part the plant to find out why their fecal matter percentages of the timeline he already knows? After all, he knows are way up in their beef. And, third, Kris Kristofferson that his partner gets killed on the ferry, but the plays a rancher who has been pushed out by the land NOW PLAYING partner gets the lead when they send a note into the REGAL CINEMAS REGAL CINEMAS AMC AMC PLAYTIME DRIVE-IN 3 developers and meat packing corporate interests. It’s a past. Instead of giving Carlin the lead, the is NAVENUES CINEMA 20 NBEACH BLVD. 18 8ORANGE PARK 24 8REGENCY SQUARE 24 6300 BLANDING BLVD. shocking expose and some viewers may never eat fast PHILLIPS HWY., 14051 BEACH BLVD. BLANDING BLVD. & 9451 REGENCY SQ. BLVD. (904) 771-2300 sent too late and his partner picks it up. N. 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8 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper FLICKA Alison Loman stars as Katy McLaughlin, a part, causing one to question the sanity of filmdom’s young woman who comes home to her father Rob moguls who seem to think that the Christmas sea- McLaughlin’s (Tim McGraw) ranch after boarding son causes everyone in America to go senile. Yes, school. On a bareback ride into the country, she finds deck the halls anything goes during the holiday madness. Even Tim a wild mustang and forms a bond with the horse. Dad Allen’s Santa Clause movies are funnier than this forbids her to have anything to do with this loco steed. movie review nonsense. But Katy secretly trains the horse, she named Flicka, Kristin Davis, of Sex in The City fame, per- as her own. But dad wants to sell the horse to a rodeo by Rick grant [email protected] formed her best Donna Reed impression as the buyer. Father/daughter conflicts ensue. It’s a well done wholesome housewife, obsessed with Christmas. family drama, as father and daughter discover they D Rated PG 95 min Kristin Chenoweth portrays Buddy’s wife Tia Hall are just alike and Katy figures out how to keep Flicka. “Why can’t Hollywood make a decent Christ- with much more flair than Davis’ Kelly Finch. But this Rated PG mas movie?” I ask every year. Over the years, there mythical suburban cul de sac Christmas drones on have only been a handful of memorable holiday mov- with enough sappy sentimentality to choke a horse. FLUSHED AWAY This animated film is about an ies–most of which were made years ago. Every year, And so, we critics endure this seasonal on- uptown rat Roddy (voiced by Huge Jackman) who gets flushed down the toilet from his penthouse apartment, the producers roll out the schlock like bushels of slaught of movies that were thrown together for the ending up in the sewers of London, where he has to cheap tinsel. In this case, filmmaker John Whitesell nationwide epidemic of stupidity during the holiday learn a whole new and different way of life. Rated PG hired a stellar cast, but the team of writers delivered season. And, we still go back and watch the perenni- al favorite Christmas Story, (You’ll put your eye out.) a lackluster script that only has a few funny scenes HAPPY FEET In the close-knit world of Emperor which is always hilarious and we weep at Miracle on in the beginning of the film. Then the story degener- Penguins, they find their mates through singing. Ah, but 34th Street. Still, every holiday season, not one Hol- ates into maudlin molasses. a penguin is born who can’t sing a note. So, the misfit The premise involves two neighbors, Steve lywood producer bothers to find something substan- Mumbles takes up tap dancing, and soon is banished Finch (Matthew Broderick) and Buddy Hall (Danny tive to adapt into a worthwhile holiday movie. for their community. He meets a posse of outcasts and DiVito) who are feuding over Buddy’s extravagant soon the whole penguin nation is dancing to the oldies. light display. His goal is for his lights to be seen from Deck the Halls With Lots of Money The animated film is voiced by Robin Williams, Hugh a private satellite orbiting in space, accessed by Want the chance to win a $1,000 Visa Check Jackman, Elijah , Nicole Kidman, and Brittany computer. Steve is a quiet conservative guy who has Card? If you’ve got a My Space account, just Murphy. Rated PG always been the town’s Mr. Christmas–participating visit http://www.myspace.com/deckthehallsmovie in the complete Christmas experience. Buddy’s eye- and use the code generator to get backgrounds, LET’S GO TO PRISON Dax Shepard stars as a career popping lights make him the town hero–the new Mr. boarders, Christmas animations to deck out your criminal who has a plan for revenge. It is thwarted by unlikely circumstances. So, he puts his intended Christmas. Buddy has stolen Steve’s thunder. My Space page in proper holiday décor. Submit victim’s son in his place by putting him in prison, and Carter Finch, (Dylan Blue) Steve’s 13 year the profile and keep it decked out until the day owner. Buddy spends the money on more lights and then joining him. Rated R old boy has most of the funny lines in the begin- after Christmas. In the meantime, get your friends sophisticated mixing technology to control them. ning of the film. When he sees Buddy’s beautiful to come onto the site and rate your submitted Soon, his house is the talk of the county, with traf- ONE NIGHT WITH THE KING An epic adventure that twin daughters, he goes gaga and offers himself page. Four pages out of the top 5% will be chosen fic jams of people coming in to view the spectacle. follows a young Jewish orphan who rises from peasant up for adoption. It’s rumored that the town sheriff by Sabrina and Kelly Aldridge (the Hall twins) to Buddy is sucking down the town’s grid. to Queen of Persia only to face the annihilation of her is a cross-dresser. In one scene he’s wearing a bra win. The grand prize will be the $1,000, but the The one note samba story drags on with Buddy people. Starring Tiffany Dupont, Omar Sharif, John under his shirt and when he bends over, his thong runners up will receive a $300 gift card. underwear shows. Buddy shows up with a horse adding more and more lights, and still the house Rhys-Davies, Luke Goss, Peter O’Toole. Rated PG drawn sleigh and Steve ends up trapped on it with can’t be seen from space. Finally, Steve snaps and THE PRESTIGE Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale the runaway horses taking him off on a thrill ride sneaks across the street and scuttles Buddy’s elec- “DARING AND MOVING FILMMAKING. portray rival magicians Robert Angier and Alfred through town. It’s really lame shtick. tricity fuse . No worries, Buddy has a back-up A MUST-SEE FOR PEOPLE WHO CARE Borden. Robert is dumbfounded by Alfred’s mind generator, which causes more noise. Now, Steve Buddy sells cars and he’s good at it. He even ABOUT ADVENTUROUS CINEMA.” boggling tricks. He desperately tires to find out the declares war on Buddy. He buys some illegal fire- sells a car to the owner of the dealership. He wins – Peter Herbst, PREMIERE MAGAZINE secret of Alfred’s amazing tricks. What if his tricks were works to blast Buddy’s house in retaliation. 3 grand because the other salesmen bet he couldn’t not staged? What if he was doing real magic? It’s a sell a car to a customer, who turned out to be the The scenario goes down hill after the middle conundrum as events build momentum to Alfred finding “AN EPIC MINDBLOWER. out the truth. Michael Caine and Scarlett Johansson BREATHTAKING. co-starred under Christopher Nolan’s direction. Rated “ AN EMOTIONAL POWERHOUSE.” PG-13 Destined to – Stephen Rebello, PLAYBOY MAGAZINE THE QUEEN A revealing, witty portrait of the British royal family in crisis immediately following the death of become the most Princess Diana. The setting for this fictional account of real events is no less than the private chambers of the hilarious musical Royal Family and the British government in the wake of the sudden death of Princess Diana in August of 1997. ” The result is an intimate, yet thematically epic, battle epic ever. between private and public, responsibility and emotion, custom and action - as a grieving nation waits to see Pete Hammond, MAXIM what its leaders will do. Starring: Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell, Sylvia Syms, Helen McCrory. Rated PG-13

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STRANGER THAN FICTION One morning, a seemingly average and generally solitary IRS agent named Harold Crick begins to hear a female voice narrating his every action. Harold’s carefully controlled life is turned upside down by this narration only he can hear, and when the voice declares that Harold Crick is facing imminent death, he realizes he must find out who is writing his story and persuade her to change the ending. The voice in Harold’s head turns out to be the once celebrated, but now nearly forgotten, novelist Karen “Kay” Eiffel, who is struggling to find an ending for what might be her best book. Starring: Will Ferrell, Maggie Gyllenhaal, A Rated R 120 min Queen Latifah, Emma Thompson, Dustin Hoffman. Rated PG-13. It was 1968, the unpopular Vietnam war was a torrid affair with a young telephone receptionist raging, Dr. Martin Luther King had just been as- Angela (Heather Graham). Miriam finds out about her sassinated, and protesters were marching in the husband’s affair from Timmons, who tells Miriam out special showings streets. The presidential election was in full throttle, of revenge for being fired by Ebbers. with Senator Bobby Kennedy running on the anti- In the kitchen, Christian Slater portrays the HAPPY FEET Happy Feet will be shown at the war ticket. Set against this tumultuous background, Food and Beverage Manager, Timmons who treats World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater through writer/ director, Emilio Estavez wrote and created a the kitchen staff like servants, stepping on their civil January. Tickets are $10.50 for adults with discounts brilliant film involving 22 people who had gathered at rights. Laurence Fishburne plays the head chef, for seniors, students, military, children and groups. the Ambassador Hotel in Los Angeles, June 5, 1968 Edward, who is somewhat of a wise philosopher. The 2D World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater, where Senator Bobby Kennedy was assassinated. Freddy Rodriguez plays Jose, a Busboy who is located at in St. Augustine, Fla., Unquestionably, their lives were changed forever. forced to work a double shift. He gives his coveted offers state-of-the-art, specially-designed cinematic Four of the 22 people were hit by stray bullets, but all baseball tickets to Edward as a gesture of friendship. technology. The only IMAX® Theater in Northeast survived. The live entertainment staff is skillfully por- Florida, the Hall of Fame’s 300-seat IMAX® Theater Most of the scenario carefully develops the 22 trayed by Demi Moore and Emilio Estavez, who are houses an 80-foot-wide by six-story-high. The World Virginia and Tim Fallon. She is the featured artist at Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater is open every individual characters as interested parties in Kenne- day of the year except Thanksgiving and Christmas. dy’s visit, either because they worked there, or be- the hotel. But her career is on the downslide, and For tickets and showtimes, call 904-940-IMAX or cause they had traveled to the Ambassador Hotel to she is a chronic alcoholic. Her beleaguered agent is visit www.wgv.com. Holiday Favorites “The Polar witness Kennedy’s speech. With a star heavy cast, portrayed by David Krumholtz (Numbers). Tim is fed Express” and “Santa vs. the Snowman” open Friday, the movie was shot as a docudrama, seamlessly up with his wife’s drinking, bitchy attitude, and play- Dec. 1 at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. fusing actual color footage of the event with newly ing second fiddle to her career. His only friend is his shot scenes to give the viewer the sense of watching dog. Martin Sheen and Helen Hunt play a power VIP LASSIE See a special exclusive showing of the a well edited documentary. couple, Jack and Samantha Stevens. He is a big time new movie Lassie at the historic Florida Theatre in Ironically, Estavez’s scenario suggests that stock broker and she is a socialite. They are there to downtown Jacksonville. You can enjoy this family 1968 exists as a parallel universe to 2006, with schmooze with Kennedy and his entourage. movie while also having an opportunity to meet many similarities to today’s unpopular Iraq War and A rough cut of Estavez’s film was screened Beacon and Clancy, two local collies who do pet how it effected the mid-term election. However, the at Venice to generally high acclaim. As the bloody therapy at Wolfson Children’s Hospital and at the Vietnam war was much more divisive. It tore the scene unfolds, excerpts of Kennedy’s speech rings same time help raise funds for First Coast No More country apart, dividing it into two opposing sides–for out across 38 years to inspire this generation, end- Homeless Pets to support SpayJax which provides or against the war. As the war dragged on into the ing the film on a positive note. All these people are free spay and neuter surgery for pets of low-income early 1970s, an overwhelming majority of Americans caught up in the excitement of Kennedy’s visit. By families in Jacksonville. Filmed in Yorkshire, England wanted it to end. It took until 1975 when we finally June 5, RFK had won five out of six presidential in 2005, Lassie tells the story of a family who is pulled out, leaving over 58,000 dead American primaries, including that one day in California. Spirits forced to sell their collie to an eccentric duke (played soldiers. A character in the film summed up the were high at RFK’s speech. Afterwards, everyone by Peter O’Toole) as the local coal mine closes. mood of the liberal thinkers of the time. He said, “We wanted to be near him–to touch him–to photograph Lassie will stop at nothing to escape and get back lost Martin Luther King, Bobby Kennedy is our last him. He was their savior. home to her loving family, even if that means a 500 hope.” Many people felt that way, so when Bobby Indeed, Bobby was the rock star of American mile journey over the hills of Scotland with the police was gunned down by Palestinian immigrant, Sirhan politics and the one person who could end the and dog catcher on her trail. Rated PG. General Sirhan, it sent shock waves of hopelessness across bloody nightmare of Vietnam. The chaos that fol- Seating tickets are $8 each and VIP Tickets are $50 lowed Bobby out of the building through the kitchen each and include a catered Brunch from 1:00 – 2:30 the land. and special Loge Seating in the Mezzanine. Florida The cast of A-listers each have separate vi- provided the ideal cover for Sirhan Sirhan to make Theatre, Sunday, November 26, movie at 3:00, gnettes which vacillate with the other sequences. his move. When the gunfire erupted and the bullets preceded by VIP Brunch from 1:00-2:30. Info: 355- Anthony Hopkins plays John Casey, a retired door- flew, four of the characters, who the viewers get to 2787 man of the Ambassador. He loved his job, and when know, lay wounded on the floor, and RFK was mor- it ended he couldn’t stay away. He went to the lobby tally wounded nearby. CLICK IT! every day to play chess with his pal, another retired Estavez wove all the complex elements together read it all online at Ambassador employee, Nelson (Harry Belafonte). with precision, combining a true tragedy with a fic- William H. Macy plays Paul Ebbers, General Man- tional story that penetrates the heart like a flaming EUjacksonville.com ager of the hotel. His wife, Miriam (Sharon Stone) arrow, knowing that, in the end, the assassination is a hairstylist at the hotel salon. Ebbers is having will turn everything upside down.

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12 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper hell on wheels leftover twists mark zupan interview spice up your turkey and stuffing by jon bosworth [email protected]

Mark Zupan is a gimp. I’m not just saying that invited to by Erin thursby [email protected] because he is paralyzed from the waist down and in a make an wheelchair. I don’t usually call people in wheelchairs appearance The exhausted cook looked forward to set- “gimps,” Mark Zupan does. Or at least he calls himself on the NBC ting her meat thermometer aside for another year, that in the title of his new book. Zupan is crippled for show Friday or at least until ravenous relatives started showing life, but he’s not the sort of guy you would refer to Night Lights up for Christmas. Still, as she settled down for the as “trapped” in a wheelchair. He’s perfectly aware of to play a third leftover turkey sandwich she had eaten since himself, his surroundings, and his condition. He isn’t character Thanksgiving, she couldn’t help but despondently afraid of it. that broke think: Is this all there is? In college Zupan was an athlete with a bright his neck Leftovers don’t have to drive you into a deep future, but no one really knew just how bright. One playing depression. They can actually be more interesting night, any old night for a college student, he was kick- rugby. and creative than the actual Thanksgiving meal. ing back and drinking some . After a few too “Peter When you’re cooking for a lot of people, you have many he climbed into the bed of his friend’s pickup Berg called to please a lot of palates, but if you’re crafting a truck and passed out. Wikipedia tells it like this: me and we leftover meal for yourself, you have free license to “After a soccer game on October 14, 1993, sat down. go out on a culinary limb. Zupan got drunk with teammates and then crawled He loved All of these recipes are made for one. If you into the bed of his buddy, Chris Igoe’s, truck to sleep. Murderball want to make them in larger quantities simply mul- minutes at that heat. Throw in the basil and pour in A short time later Igoe left the bar and began driving and when tiply the amounts in the ingredients by the number the white (dry is best). home. The truck was involved in a collision and Zupan he said he of people. I’ve also made most of them as simple 2. Bring the mixture almost to a boil, then cover was thrown into a canal, where he held onto a branch was going and stress-free as possible because nobody really and turn down to simmer for 10 minutes. for 14 hours until being discovered by a passerby.” to do Friday wants to cook after Thanksgiving. 3. Add the turkey. Mix well. Leave the lid off and I can’t even hang onto a pair of sunglasses for Night Lights, Italian Style Turkey leftover ideas are fairly simmer. 14 hours. And whereas this harrowing tale has many I said ‘let’s do it.’ He’s a really cool guy.” easy to make. For Italian Thanksgiving Leftover 4. After about 7 minutes, the mixture should be possible endings: A) After his rescue he became a Zupan will be “recognizable” at Barnes & Noble Meatballs, just shred turkey, add an equal amount almost evaporated. Either serve as is or cook it for beacon to alcoholic teenagers everywhere to turn their in Mandarin on Monday, November 27th where the of leftover stuffing and roll into ½ inch size meat- a few minutes more to eliminate the liquid. Enjoy! lives around and quit drinking. B) After recovering Murderball star will be signing copies of his book balls. Heat skillet with olive oil and fry up your tur- from the accident and finding himself in a wheelchair Gimp. key balls so they stand up to a little tomato sauce. for life, he gave up hope of ever becoming an athlete “I’m extremely busy, between training and the Serve with tomato sauce or pesto. For something French Cranberry Cream Turkey and has since started a family. C) He awoke in the book, I’ve just been busy. Is it hard to juggle my life? a little more labor intensive, try fixing an Italian Delight hospital and fell into a horrible depression, but Jesus I’m just a good juggler, I guess.” Turkey Pepper Stew (see end of article for recipe). 1 onion chopped made him a new person and now he travels to youth The book isn’t your traditional inspirational tale. Thai cooking is also a favorite of mine, and it 1 tablespoon butter groups around the country sharing his new take on Zupan still as hard as he plays, and man does can be surprisingly savory with turkey. To add a bit ⅛ teaspoon sugar life! Never would you guess the real outcome. You he play hard, and he doesn’t lift himself up and look of Thai spice to your turkey, make up a Thai Pea- ¼ cup white wine couldn’t have, because even Zupan himself couldn’t down on all us less evolved folks that may have use nut sauce to go on it. Just take about ¼ cup pea- ¼ cup heavy cream sauce fathom that outcome. of our legs, but could never hold onto a branch for 14 nut butter, a tablespoon of soy sauce, a teaspoon as much or as little left over cranberry sauce as “We didn’t realize any of this would come out of hours. of some kind of hot sauce, a teaspoon of minced you would like, to taste. it.” “I’m just living life. If people find inspiration, garlic, a teaspoon of brown sugar, ½ tablespoon ½ cup turkey When he came to terms with his injuries, he great. It’s cool to have people take inspiration out of it, of lime , a teaspoon of freshly ground pepper set that steely determination that saved his life in a but that’s not my main objective.” and blend in a . Add water, soy sauce or 1. Sauté chopped onion and sugar in butter until ditch on the side of the road, to achieving the impos- Zupan’s life has changed entirely at least twice lime juice to tweak the taste and consistency of the onions are golden. sible and regaining use of his legs. Although more in the last fifteen years, and probably many more the blend. Remember that the taste is going to be 2. Add wine, allow to simmer until the wine is re- Hollywood stories would pick it up from there, reality times than that. From the accident through to the book a bit dramatic, so try it with some turkey. This is duced to about half the amount. wouldn’t allow him to regain his legs. This is paraly- deal, there have been so many changes. Professional not even close to an authentic sauce, but it is easy 3. Add heavy cream sauce, allow to heat, and sis. It’s an unfortunate reality. But still Zupan didn’t athlete, author, movie star, and now television star, to make if you’re unlikely to have Thai ingredients then add a tablespoon of cranberry. Simmer until stop. He took that steel will and athletic ability and be- he has already lived more lives than most Americans in your cupboard. heated throughout. came a two-time quad rugby national champion, the ever will. You can spice up turkey with nearly any 4. Toss in turkey. Lower heat. Stir. Add more cran- 2004 quad rugby player of the year, and an Olympic “It’s amazingly surreal. Life is completely differ- ethnic sauce recipe, especially those that go well berry if you would like. Pepper and serve. quad rugby bronze metalist. Quad rugby is a version ent. With the outcomes of the movie and the book, it’s with chicken. If you’ve found a great recipe with of rugby played by quadriplegic athletes. Sound easy? been wild. Being able to experience what we have, it’s cooked shredded chicken in it, you can probably Thai Turkey Green Curry Watch the movie Murderball, then tell me if you think been wild.” substitute turkey, no problem. You can easily go (a loose recipe) it looks easy. So what is in the works for Zupan after the book Japanese with your turkey by seasoning strips green curry paste When Zupan was competing in the Paralympics tour? with Teriyaki before serving it over rice. Here’s a 1 can coconut milk in Sweden, Dana Shapiro, who was covering the event “Training. Get back to some semblance of nor- few of the more complicated twists on Thanksgiv- chopped carrots for Maxim Magazine, thought his story would make a malcy. I’m going to continue doing public speaking at ing leftovers I’ve come up with: chopped onions good documentary. colleges. I probably have to work on my relationship any other veggies you would like “We knew it would be a good movie. I mean with my girlfriend. All the fun stuff in life.” Italian Turkey Pepper Stew canned sliced bamboo we’re cool, so it’s got a good subject matter, but we Although he wouldn’t call himself a star (he’s ½ bell pepper sliced Leftover turkey had no idea it would be as good as it was.” amazingly down-to-earth) there are rumors that a bio- ½ onion sliced So the movie Murderball was made about Zupan pic is in his future. He didn’t mention this, but the web ¼ cup pitted and sliced black olives 1. Buy a pre-made Thai curry paste. Follow the and their quad rugby team, but for him that is still only is abuzz with the rumor. And when the web is abuzz 1 teaspoon olive oil instructions on making the curry sauce. Make sure half of the story. Well, actually less than half of the about a rumor about you, you are something of a ¼ cup white wine you read the back before you leave the store to see story since he’s barely 30 years old and already a star star. The only insider tip he’d give me was to look for ½ tablespoon of minced basil if you need additional ingredients. of the big screen, the small screen, and a published the public service announcement about handicapped ½ cup shredded leftover turkey 2. Make your curry, add veggies in whatever con- author. Murderball was a huge success and Zupan parking spots. He swears it will be funny, but even figuration you’d like, just make sure the liquid is has become something of a celebrity. funnier will be the outtakes. 1. Drop the oil onto a skillet at about medium enough to saturate your veggies and turkey. Sim- “I’m no celebrity, I’m just recognized.” “There’s an outtake that is even funnier [than heat. Toss in your sliced peppers, onion and black mer turkey and veggies for about 7 minutes. Stir After all of the press appearances and adjusting the commercial]. That will probably show up on You olives. Turn heat up to medium high. Sauté for five and serve. to life with publicists following the movie, Zupan was Tube.”

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 13 video games games for the new consoles

by NORM STOVALL [email protected] The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess For Nintendo Wii

Twilight Princess has probably been the most anticipated game of the year. Seeing multiple delays, and an eventual shift in release platforms, Twilight Princess has finally arrived. The results of the delays for extra fine-tuning are nothing short of monumental. Offering a score of 10 out of 10, 1up.com describes this game as “a 60-hour adventure where every moment is memorable.” If you love classic Zelda style adventures and are interested in a greatly implemented wireless control scheme, don’t hesitate to pick this one up. I’d say this all a twitter title is eligible for EU’s Game of the year. Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam the bald eagle For Nintendo Wii by MEG MacDonald [email protected] If you are a hardcore fan of the Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater series, this game may or may not For most birds, the annual task of nest building, insulating feathers that work so well keeping adult be for you. Tony Hawk’s Downhill Jam took out laying of eggs, and rearing young is complete. eagles warm is a detriment in sharing body heat all the “street skating” aspects, replacing them Cooler temperatures herald the change of season with the incubating eggs. But as in the way of nature with solid downhill fun. Though the controls and southward migrations. While Jacksonville is still overcoming other obstacles, both parent eagles lose have been designed specifically for the Wii’s welcoming many of the standard fall migratory birds, an area of feathers from their breasts, forming a skin motion sensitive controller, they are never Goldfinch, Warbler, Baltimore Oriole, etc. there is one patch to bare against their eggs. This bare spot is intimidating, and as a whole the experience is a bird that will migrate in all other locations across called a “brood patch”. This same patch does occur lot of fun. While the experience is a little more North America except Florida. The Bald Eagle. Our in other wild birds, but typically this occurs only in flashy than real downhill skating might seem, all national bird. Second in size only to the California the female. of the fun is there and as far as racing games Condor. They were almost extinct due to the use of If Jacksonville has successful courting this are concerned, this is the best one so far on DDT and other pesticides in the 1950’s and 60’s and month, there should be some eagle hatchlings the Wii. placed on the Endangered Species list in 1978. coming in with the new year. The typical seasonal behavior of the Bald Hatchlings weigh just three to four ounces at Eagle is reversed for the eagles of Florida, Texas and birth yet will grow to nine to fifteen pounds in three Resistance: Fall of Man For Playstation 3 Mexico. For the eagles of these states, courtship months. By the age of 10 to 12 weeks, eagle chicks begins in earnest in the fall. Although mated pairs have increased to full adult size, grow their third If you are looking for the Killer App for the of bald eagles court throughout the year, this time layer of feathers, and are eager for flight. For several Playstation 3, Resistance is here to fill those of year brings them in closer proximity to their nests weeks, the chicks will jump and flap and test their shoes. Offering a solid control scheme and and they spend increasing time together as a pair. flight feathers. But when the winds are right and the well laid-out levels, Resistance keeps up with Much of their courting rituals take place in the air. feathers are strong, up they jump and away they will the best of the genre. With great graphics They ride updrafts, circle, dive, and chase their go-although not far at first. The young eagles may and extremely huge multiplayer online mates. One of these flight rituals is also when one only venture a few hundred feet on that first outing. functionalities, this game comes through mate will roll on his/her back under it’s mate then the The eagle parent will continue to provide food for with flying colors. While it isn’t quite up there two will extend their talons and touch while rolling the young for several more weeks. But after just ten with games like Halo 2 and Gears of War, and changing places. The pair will also perch side by weeks, the bonds are broken and the young eagles Resistance: Fall of Man is nothing to scoff at. side for hours and touch often with their beaks. set off on their own. With a slew of lackluster launch titles on the The nest is the center of an eagle’s life for Notice that the timing of the hatching and the PS3, This one truly stands out. a large part of each year. Eagles will return to the growth spurt of these young, although reversed from same nest each year and continue to add new sticks our other wild birds, coincides with the abundant to continuously augment the structure. While first food availability. Although the geography of Florida year nests may measure three feet across and one provides for good fishing year round, our spring time foot from top to bottom, mature nests often measure is also when young mammals and rodents are in five or six feet across and three to four feet tall. abundance and more vulnerable to predation. Then, There are documented nests that measured nine by July and August and our searing heat, those first feet across and 20 feet tall from base to top. It is year eagles are fully feathered and already off on estimated these nests are the result of more than their own. Once again, nature and evolution have 100 years of use by eagles. Eventually, the weight of overcome potential obstacles. those nests causes the tree or tree limbs to break. By the way, in 1996, the bald eagle was After mating, the female eagle usually will lay reclassified as a Threatened species. Then in 2000 two eggs, the appearance of each egg separated it was removed from the Threatened category. by two to three days. Although both parents share Although recovering from pollution and chemical responsibility, the female spends the majority contamination, the greatest threat now is loss of of time incubating the eggs, keeping the eggs habitat. warm. Incubation averages 35 days. The thick and Wishing you a Happy and wild Thanksgiving.

14 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper Art Shows Arts & Crafts Festival on November 25th through the Jacksonville Beaches Fine Art Show (Decem- 26th from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Start your holiday shop- ber 2nd -3rd 10AM-5PM) at Latham Plaza in Jackson- ping by perusing the booths featuring art made from Holiday Events ville Beach across from City Hall, will be showcasing lace to limestone and crayons to crystal. For more some of the established artists in the area. Tim information call (904) 824-2310. Bullard (potter), Kim Coy (jewelry artist), Ed Kitzis And Now for Something Completely Different… (through november) (watercolors), Heather Blanton (photography), Kathy Callahan Lions Club annual Turkey Shoots are Eating holiday foods, watching holiday shows and visiting Santa are just a few of the ways you can make the Frosio (acrylics) and many more will be displaying 7 PM Saturdays through November 25th at the club- holidays special. Here’s your guide to some of the holiday events in this area going on through the end of this and selling their works. The art show will include a house on U.S. 301. For more information, call (904) month. collection drive for Toys for Tots. Attendees are en- 879-3737. couraged to donate a new toy for a deserving child Have a Happy Thanksgiving! For events starting Festival of Lights/ Tree Lighting If you’re looking for a bit of that gingerbread in the Jacksonville area. in December, pick up this paper next week for our holiday spirit, look no further than the Southside Take a trip to St. Augustine for the annual Fall special holiday events issue. Events Rotary’s Gingerbread House Extravaganza The Landing Tree Lighting Ceremony (on nd th Friday, November 24th at 7PM) will be the 20th held (Wednesdays from November 22 to January 5 ). in the Jacksonville Landing’s center courtyard. The The gingerbread display is located at the Avenues 10-year-old son of the Landing’s owner picked this Mall, just outside of Dillard’s within the mall. Admis- year’s tree from a farm in Sugar Mountain, North sion will be a donation of $5 for adults and $2 for a wholesome holiday show Carolina. Jacksonville citizens voted to determine the children (3 to 16), children two and under are admit- color of the lights on the tree, which will remain a ted free. Proceeds going to Ronald McDonald House, Marie Osmond comes to Jacksonville well kept secret until the night of the ceremony. May- HabiJax and the Rotary Club of South Jacksonville or John Payton and Bonnie Sleiman have the honor Charities. For more information visit the web site at of lighting the tree. A child’s chorus and orchestra www.rotarycharity.org. by Erin thursby [email protected] from the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts will entertain. The evening will be rounded off by a Holiday Home Tours spectacular display of fireworks, courtesy of the city. On the Nutcracker Tour of Homes (November What: Marie Osmond’s Magic of Christmas You’ll also want to visit the Landing on Saturday the 24th-December 3rd from noon to 4PM daily) you’ll Show 25th for the Annual Light Boat Parade. Watch as the have the chance to view six lavishly decorated World When: November 30th dazzling boats, decked out in holiday style, pass you Golf Village homes. Where: Times-Union Center For The Perform- by. There are three home and architecture centered ing Arts Check out the glittering display at the St. Au- tours in St. Augustine. First, enjoy dreams of Christ- gustine Nights of Lights (November18th - January mas past at the Homes for the Holidays Nights of In one way or another, Marie 31st). More than two million tiny white lights glow Lights Tour (November 22- December 31). For res- Osmond has been entertaining an along the ancient streets. Call (904) 825-1004 for audience since she was just three ervations call (904) 823-9722 or email msstaugvil@ th more info or just go to the website at www.visitoldc- bellsouth.net. November 24th through January 27th, years old. On Thursday the 30 , ity.com. you can experience the Nights of Lights Heritage she’ll be entertaining Jacksonville First Coast Winter Lights (weekends till Tour in enclosed comfort with narration by well- at her Magic of Christmas Show. December 31st) features about one-mile of lighted trained guides. For reservations call (904) 825-0087 When I spoke with Marie, Christmas magic. You can drive the route and listen or (904)829-1122. See the oldest surviving Spanish she seemed eager to do the to Christmas music on a special FM station. The Colonial house during Holidays at the Oldest House holiday show. Because of different Reynolds Park Yacht Center (Green Cove Springs) (from November 24 – January 7). For more informa- family members falling ill, this is will also be presenting a holiday village as part of tion call (904) 824-2872 or visit www.oldesthouse. the first solo show run she’s done First Coast Winter Lights. Expect live reindeer, an ice- org. in about ten years. “We’ll be do- rink, a maze, large screen movies, a marshmallow ing a plethora of different musical roast, a chance to visit with Santa and much more. genres through my lifetime,” Marie It opens from dusk to 10:30 PM beginning Food Events said “just because a lot of people Stop by the Mayberry Momma Book Signing Thanksgiving weekend, November 23rd - 26th, and know me from different things.” (November 25th 2-4PM) for the first book signing of succeeding weekends through the end of the year. Her forty year career has The Mayberry Momma’s Food for the Soul and Body Admission is $18 per car and tickets will be available covered a lot of ground, from her at the beautiful, historic Inn on Charlotte in St. Au- at area Wachovia Bank branches and at the gate. first appearance on The Andy Wil- gustine. The owner of the Inn, Lynne Fairfield, will be Reynolds Park is on Florida 16, east of U.S. 17 on liams Show to selling embroidery cooking a selected recipe from the book for guests the south end of Green Cove Springs. sewing machines on QVC. She to enjoy. The book is $17.50. Call (904) 829-3819 Amelia Island Plantation will host its annual first became known, as part of for more info. Holiday Light Celebration on November 24th from 6 the Osmonds, a musical group Why not relax this year and take your family to to 9 PM by the Spa & Shops at Amelia Island Plan- comprised of her and her older Thanksgiving Dinner at the Casa Marina Hotel. As tation. Santa will arrive to light more than 30,000 brothers. Later, at only twelve, she usual, it’s lavish, but at only $34.95 it beats cooking holiday lights. Get cozy in a carriage ride, sip cocoa, recorded the country hit ‘Paper at home. Children 5-10 are half price and children or wine as you relish a night of entertainment Roses,’ which rocketed straight under 5 eat free. Enjoy a gorgeous view of the At- and holiday cheer. to number one on Billboard. In lantic on the outdoor Verandah or take a seat in the 1976, she and her brother Donnie Grand Dining Room. For more info call (904) 270- Osmond hosted a variety show for a few years, dolls…Doll collecting had become almost a dying Santa and Gingerbread Houses 0025. while Marie started a career in TV-movie act- art.” Those that only know her from her distinc- Santa and Mrs. Claus on San Marco Square are ing. She returned to country music recording tive doll collection shouldn’t miss the show. Not a featured part of the Holiday Magic (December 1st) Christmas On Stage in the mid-eighties and joined traveling musical only will they get to see Marie’s musical talent, event in the San Marco area. Festivities commence The Christmas murder mystery, A Christmas companies in the nineties. The Marie Osmond’s but they’ll also get the chance to buy a Marie at 4PM, but Santa and Mrs. Claus don’t make their to Die For, will be on stage at Professor Plum’s Magic of Christmas Show will include a little bit Osmond Doll. “I will have a limited edition doll appearance until 6PM. Children will be able to get Playhouse on Blanding through December 30th. Call of everything from Marie’s singing career. She’ll that I’m selling at the show, for the people that their photo taken with Santa until 9PM. There will be (904) 772-7707 for reservations. be singing the signature ‘Paper Roses,’ classic love my dolls, which we designed especially for seasonal dessert samplings from the area’s restau- If song revues get you in the mood for the holi- Christmas tunes and even, according to Marie, “a Magic of Christmas… I’m going to be doing lots rants, carolers, carriage rides, complimentary gift days, you should get a ticket for Marie Osmond’s little bit of Broadway….We’re doing a little bit of of different music things… so that these young wrapping and much more. Magic of Christmas, which will be here for one The King and I, a little bit of The Sound of Music.” kids can kind of get a little taste of the forty years Santa’s Big Red Christmas Train will be part night only on November 30th. Tickets are $25.00 to To the younger generation, she’s simply of my life performing.” of the St. Augustine Nights of Lights. It’s a special $55.00 plus applicable service charge, presented known as the “doll lady” because she’s been sell- If you want tickets for the Marie Osmond sightseeing excursion that offers holiday music and by the FCCJ Artist Series. Charge by Phone (904) ing her doll line on QVC for about 15 years. When Magic of Christmas show you can charge by a city tour. Go to www.redtrains.com for more infor- 632-3373 or order online at www.artistseries.fccj. I asked her why she decided to sell dolls, Marie phone (904) 632-3373 or order online at www. mation on the various tours and tour costs or call org. For more details about the show read story on explained: “I love things that bring generations to- artistseries.fccj.org. Marie says: “I guarantee (904) 829-6545. page 19. gether, it’s one of the reasons I started to do my that you’ll walk away with the Christmas spirit.”

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 15 mandarin All of the Mandarin stores listed here come from the Villages of Mandarin Shopping Center, which is a treasure trove of variety for llocalocal holidayholiday your gift giving needs. Two of the shops fea- ture crafts. For scrap bookers you can shop at Scrapbook Store (10584 Saint Augustine Road, 260-4330) or you can pick up sup- plies to make your own gift. For knitters go to KnitWitz, Inc. (10584 Saint Augustine Road, 260-1636) for on knitting, supplies and nifty knitting needle caddies. The needle caddies were my favorite item because they could also be used to house chopsticks. Going to a supermarket for holiday gifts might seem like a really weird thing to do, but the Jax Oriental Market (10584 Saint Au- gustine Road, 288-8288) has plenty of well priced novelty dishes and cups in the back, as well as interesting kitchen tools. If you know a student going back to college after the holidays, you can give them a gift basket fi lled with some of the strange oriental can- sshoppinghopping guideguide dies sold at this store (or you can buy one or two as stocking stuffers). Kids, or the people with a science lean- by erin thursby & jon bosworth ing, will appreciate stuff from The EcoEd Science Center (10584 Old St. Augustine When you’re doing your shopping this holiday season, there are far better options available to you JAX ORIENTAL MARKET Road, Jacksonville, 286-0610). in Jacksonville than the traditional homogenized fare of the large chain department stores and local malls. In fact, if you shop at smaller, locally-owned retailers, you’ll find that your money stays in our local economy, and the gifts are far more exquisite and therefore cherished by the recipients. From the elegant gifts for refined tastes that you can find in San Marco and Avondale to the eclectic selection available in the beaches Riverside, we went shopping in some of the area’s nicest little shops to provide an idea of what you can find if you really look. Carla’s Shoes (330 A1A N. #301, Ponte Vedra, 543-1566) carries more than shoes. They’ve got purs- I must say that I far preferred parking my car in one spot along a quaint little row of stores and tak- es in the Juicy Couture line ($95-$350) and leather jackets from Cole Haan. If you know a hip mom who’s ing my time to sort through the wide variety of gift ideas to find something that suited everyone on my expecting, she might like the Juicy Couture baby bags ($285-295). list. There was no fighting against crowds, no rude teenage cashiers, and plenty of friendly shopping Private Gallery has a hodgepodge of things you can buy, including an awesome selection of scarves advice in each store, often by the owner themselves, who know vast amounts about all of the products ($18-$28), belts and costume jewelry. Clothing brands include Rebecca Beeson and Free People. They’ve they carry. And I certainly didn’t miss the long lines and mediocre fast food of the food courts when I had also got Lucite trays you can have engraved. The top stocking stuffer, and most popular item, is the Kristina access to delicious eateries such as The Fox and Biscotti’s in Avondale, Hovan and Sake House in Five Accessories fl at Slimline wallet, which is only a quarter of an inch thick. Points, and Cool Moose and the famous Whiteway Deli at Whiteway corner. Cottage-By-The-Sea (401 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, 246-8411) is crammed with everything To top off these lists of little delights, I discovered some truly remarkable gifts at prices more rea- Christmas, and it’s good stuff, straight out of the Niemen Marcus catalogue. I especially dug their collection sonable than any mall, or even Target, could accommodate. My favorite store overall was easily Einstein’s of funky Christmas stockings and ornaments. Kitsch-Inn. They are the only place in town where you can get an Uglydoll or a sushi shower curtain, and Hibernia (108 1st Street, Neptune Beach 249-7321) carries handcrafted wood furniture, but they’ve got they also have the best novelty stocking stuffers and collectible toys in town. From smart ass gifts to plenty of more portable items that make for singular gifts. (Scarves pictured at the header of the article.) Simpsons chess sets, they have it all. Get a Jesus or Sigmund Freud action figure, or pick up a wallet that Know somebody that’s into Yoga, incense and metaphysics? Stop by Colbalt Moon (217 1st Street, looks like it’s made of bacon. Neptune Beach, 246-2131) to get them everything from candles and yoga mats to nifty statues and medita- To get outside of the box in other sides of town, we also highlighted a variety of shops on the South- tion CD’s. I’m also a fan of theirs because they carry Betsey Johnson clothing. side, the beaches, and even downtown. So take your pick, but if I were you, I’d avoid the mall. Folks at The Bookmark (299 Atlantic Boulevard, Atlantic Beach, 241-9026) will be able to help you pick out exactly the right book as a gift. The people at The Bookmark don’t just look up books in their computers like mindless drones; they actually know books. There’s a beautiful selection of journals, note cards and book southside marks. For only $30 you can buy a child a cuddly talking bear that reads ‘Twas the Night before Christmas.’ For humidors and Macanudo cigars, you can’t go wrong with Aroma’s (4372-101 Southside Blvd, 928-0524). They’ve got a selection of state-of-art lighters from Colibri of London ranging in price from about $30 to $130. The Xtreme 2 lighter ($59.95) is waterproof, windproof, includes a compass and has a belt clip. You can even buy the M-Stick lighter with a built in 128MB memory stick for $125. Cigars go from about $2 a stick to $200. For a super premium tobacco cigar, go for the Grey Cliff brand ($16-$29). Remember, the best stocking stuffers are the cigars that come in sealed tubes, because they’ll keep longer than the ones pack- aged in plastic. Look for the Romeo y Julieta and Monte Cristo brands for good mid-range priced cigars (from about $6 to $10). The Southside location will be having a 20% off sale on the 16th of December. Future Computers (4372-203 Southside Blvd, 641-6841) has stocking stuffers for your tech geek as well as larger items. They can order interesting computer shells and have a large screen 42-inch plasma TV ($1299) you can hook up to any computer or use as a TV. If you know a computer geek with a penchant for golf, a great smaller item is the USB Docking Ball ($13.99). You can also gift a laptop owner with a USB IRDA ($39.99) to light up their laptop. Everything Future Computers sells comes with a one- year warranty. For somebody who seems to have everything, or for a gadget afi cionado, try picking a gift at The Spy Shop (3633 Southside Blvd. 565-1004). Stuff a stocking with a Dr. Pepper or a Miller Lite that is re- ally a secret storage container. Cameras hidden in glasses, cell phones and even cute little teddy bears are also available. The best gadget gift was the De-FIB-ulator, a truth/lie probability indicator ($79.95) which determines the anxiety level of the person speaking. It’s not as accurate as a lie detector, but it can be great fun at parties. Also, it hooks up to a cell phone. At Delcher’s Leather Crafts (9861-1 Beach Blvd., 641-5191) you can get raw leather goods and leather working kits from $7 (knife sheath) to $55 (handbag kit). Delcher Carter himself will be happy to impart leatherworking tips as he shows off his pet parrot, Rambo. PRIVATE GALLERY

16 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper addition to Avondale specializes in contemporary UNDERWOODS clothing for men and women by a variety of the most popular name brands in the world. R. Roberts Gallery Find an exquisite col- lection of contemporary original artwork that is both tasteful and stylish. Let their experts put your purchase in a Larson-Juhl custom frame and bring any wall to life. Chico’s Specializing in women’s clothing and their own brand, the Travelers Collection, they always have jewelry, fashion accessories, and fra- grance diffusers, but at holiday time you can also fi nd candles, ornaments, and stocking stuffers. J Ashley Boutique Designer fashions and high-end women’s clothing must be a profi table business in Avondale. This boutique has business, formal, and casual attire as well as a variety of fashion accessories. Denham’s Vineyard Vines casual and evening women’s clothing is one specialty of this boutique. From fashion accessories to entire outfi ts, this boutique has a wide variety of designer fashions. Hope Jewelers Find elegant home accents, crystal, fi ne jewelry, and high-end gifts. From TIARA briefcases to diamond rings, they have something for a very specifi c set of budgets. Burns Florist Seasonal decorations and fl oral made with real or synthetic fl owers. downtown Avante` Salon Featuring Aveda salon and beauty products, they specialize in bath products, cosmet- ics, and skin and hair care products year-round. Check out their name brand gift sets for the holidays. Looking for a gift on the sweeter side? Try the Shugar Shack (31 West Adams Street, 232-2882). Gottahaveit This store showcases a wide variety of seasonal home décor, slogan throw pillows, de- To make the perfect chocolate choice, you’ll have the help of a certifi ed confectioner who personally signer home accents, and gifts by Woven Moments. makes all the chocolates herself. She also sells the popular chocolate encrusted popcorn in large tins. If Byrdie’s This eclectic novelty store features chandeliers, statuettes, knickknacks, and various seasonal you’ve got out of town relatives, the Shugar Shop is happy to ship via the downtown UPS. and year-round décor items. They are loaded with unique gift ideas. For gifts that run the gamut, you’ll want to shop at the JMOMA Gift Shop (333 North , Hayden’s Haberdashery 366-6911 x211). GOTTAHAVEIT Brighten the golf course with this store’s Men, if you’re shopping for woman, try (203 North Laura Street, 356-7711). They sell Tiara selection of men’s clothing. From designer Paisley’s Bath and Body handcrafted products, yoga carriers, jewelry (mostly costume), clothes and bow ties and fashionable reading glasses shoes. to casual clothes and outfi ts fi t for the club- house, this is an Ortega man’s outfi tter. Croatia Boutique Peruse a avondale spectacular variety of décor and furniture (St. Johns Avenue between Edgewood and Dancy Streets) imported from Medjugorje, Croatia; you’ve Most Stores Are Open Monday – Friday 10 am – 5 pm never seen a collection of home and garden décor like this in your life. They are fi lled Avondale Gift Boutique Avondale gets a little more upscale and their prices follow that scale. Up. This with wrought iron furnishings, marble and shop has a nice courtyard and is right across the street from the neighborhood watering hole, so send the granite tops, statues, and leather furniture. husband over there while you peruse the Christmas ornaments, seasonal décor, Waterford Crystal, Lamp Woodward Accessories Spe- Berger products, and a wide variety of home accents. They even have some great gourmet food items to stuff cializing in antiques, accessories, fi ne in a stocking or give to someone at work. linens, artwork, garden décor, hats, small Blair Woolverton Featuring designer clothing and high-end fashion accessories, this is one of the clas- furnishings, and KBME Fine Millinery. sic Avondale boutiques, especially for outerwear and seasonal accruements. Peterbrooke Chocolatier An Peggy McAteer Get a gift certifi cate for a professional photography sitting and leave the custom fram- absolute Jacksonville classic, you really should get everyone on your list a little something from Peterbrooke ing and matting to them. on the side because their chocolates are delicious and they show that you know what you’re doing when it The Kennel Shop Pamper your pooch the Ortega way with a variety of animal toys, leashes, designer comes to warming hearts in this town. Their fi ne chocolates and fresh made candies are known all across dog dishes, and novelty accessories that let a “best friend” know that they are loved. North Florida. From their chocolate covered pretzels or popcorn to the cherished gift certifi cates, you can Armour Featuring the largest selection of Diesel watches, clothing, and accessories in town, this new make anyone feel like a kid in a… well a candy store. Hobbie Horse Children’s Boutique This enormous store is a grandmother’s dream. Featuring a wide variety of children’s items, everything they have is cute, stylish, and designed just for today’s kids. From plush toys and baby gifts to designer outfi ts and kid’s furniture, they have everything that sweet dreams are made of. Bonnie Nuit Browse a healthy selection of women’s intimate apparel, lingerie, and bath and body accessories. Every woman wants some- thing from a store like this. Open Road Bicycles This standard bike shop is an Avondale staple. They have every kind of bicycle accessory and all of the gear to ride, including some pretty nice bikes. Shirk Thompson Fine Shoes It will never cease to amaze me the affi nity that women have for fi ne designer shoes, handbags, and purses, but this store has a stunning array of just that. Yours Truly Antiques Find everything you would expect from a small antique store. It is cozy and quaint and smells like many genera- tions of style have passed through its showroom. Selling old toys, Lionel Trains, glassware, rugs, watches, jewelry, lighting, silver, and artwork, COWFORD TRADERS

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 17 antique lovers will love everything in this store. Marilyn Foster Oriental Rugs and Antiques One of Jacksonville’s oldest businesses, Marilyn Foster did business downtown for many years before being one of the staple retailers in Avondale. This store is now among the longest established shops in Avondale. They have an exquisite selection of imported Asian rugs, antique tea sets, fi ne china, artwork, and some furniture. Art Gallery the Frame Shop This peculiarly named store has more traditional original artwork, with impressionist and realist oil paintings. They also do custom framing for your selected work of art. Cowford Traders Originally White’s Bookstore, a classic Jacksonville institution, this store slowly morphed into a quaint little shop to pick up delightful gifts. From locally crafted home accents to name brand décor and glassware, you can fi nd one-of-a-kind greeting cards and a variety of novelty gifts here for very reasonable prices. Willie’s Featuring an exquisite selection of designer children’s clothing, seasonal outfi ts, fashion acces- sories, and jewelry. This is the kind of store that fashionable kids love. Hooshang Oriental Rugs From their delightful selection of nutcrackers to their array of imported Asian rugs and decorative vases, bring the exotic fare of Asia into your home. Basket Case to the Rescue Basket Case is known for their terrifi c gift baskets loaded with novelty gifts, toys, home accents, and various party favors as well as humorous slogan merchandise.

san marco shopping district (The strip along San Marco Boulevard between Hendricks and Naldo Avenues) Most Stores Are Open Monday – Friday, 10 am – 6 pm

The Snob Designer consignment shop specializing in like-new designer clothing, high-end fash- ions at second-hand prices, and fashion accessories by the world’s most exclusive designers. In the Kitchen Sign them up for cooking classes or fi nd them professional grade cutlery, practical cookware, and decorative tableware for the home. Reve Designer dresses and casual women’s clothing, including fun shoes by Yellow Box. WOODWARD ACCESSORIES Rosie True Featuring stylish casual clothing and contemporary designer fashions for the hip Myra et al Find fi ne linens by Pine Cone Hill and bath accessories by Bronnley, not to mention their woman. These are fashions from a very cosmopolitan boutique. healthy selection of throw pillows in a variety of styles and colors. They also carry NDI glassware and a selec- Miriams Specializing in fi ne and estate jewelry year-round, they also stock up on elegant and tion of home décor items. breathtaking gifts and fi nery during the holiday season. Lulus Everything you need to get ready for parenthood. Lulus has stylish designer maternity clothes, Duck Duck Goose High-end children’s boutique with designer outfi ts and matching sibling sets. children’s clothing and fashion accessories, and children’s furniture. Enjoy the assistance of a professional From fashion accessories to specialty dresses for specifi c events, this is THE children’s boutique in San interior decorator when designing your children’s room. Marco. Casablanca Featuring hair care products and skin care systems that are only available in professional Starbucks Coffee and coffee stuff. You know. salons. Casablanca has long been regarded as one of Jacksonville’s fi nest salons and their retail products are Mimis Featuring antiques, tableware, collectible fi gurines and stylish designer serving sets, Mimis certain to share that reputation. is a kitchen and gift shop to match any in the South. Underwoods Another Jacksonville institution, Underwoods is among the most reputable stores in Jack- Luna Women’s designer fashions, jewelry, and fashion accessories such as designer handbags. sonville for fi nding fi ne jewelry, china, silver serving sets, and collectible crystal. Some of the designer jewelry Karl’s Clothier Men and women’s fashions as featured in publications such as Harper’s Bazaar. is by David Yurman and Bernardaud. Specializing in elegant and more traditional tastes. Emly Benham Benham’s boutique is almost too chic for Jacksonville. Featuring stylish jewelry and Pick of the Crop Find fun and casual designer clothing and fashion accessories for women. high-end fashion accessories, you won’t fi nd designer shoes and handbags like these anywhere else in town. San Marco Petites Casual women’s fashions and seasonal designer clothing with everything you Anita’s Garden Shop Specializing in garden décor, this shop is the perfect place to outfi t the green need to accessorize. thumb on your list with Summer Classics outdoor décor and implements as well as seasonal decorations. The Beauty Bar Featuring gourmet candles, skin care products, bath and beauty products, and Circa Featuring gourmet candies by Goodness Gracie as well as fi ne china, lampshades, and home specialty, spa-quality creams and lotions. décor. Adler Interior design and home furnishings. From high-end home décor to elegant throw pillows Petal Another Avondale boutique specializing in designer fashion accessories, handbags, and purses. and lamps. Khakis Toys and Gifts For the fashionable mother, Khakis changed from educational toys to designer Gallery Framing Wall art and specialty offi ce art prints. From original works by local painters to baby bags, Bugaboo strollers, Zutano baby bags, and children’s plush toys and clothing. custom framing, they have your art situation under control. Lanny’s Just across the street from Khakis, next to Perk’s coffee shop, is Lanny’s. They specialize in Edwards of San Marco Knickknacks and collectibles that are crafty and cute, as well as pocket fi ne jewelry, watches, and fashion accessories. knives, pipes, walking sticks, fi ne pens, bookends, frames, and a selection of fi ne tobacco and cigars. Julia Claire Get your gift personalized. From monogrammed linens and bags to novelty items, station- Monograms and More Personalized gifts, custom screen printing, embroidery, and custom gifts ary, and picture frames, this quaint and contemporary store has some truly stylish implements you can take of exquisite quality. into your daily life. Peterbrooke Chocalatier Very literally some of the best chocolate products anywhere. Peter- brooke is a Jacksonville institution that we can be proud of. Every gift should come with a little Peter- ARMOUR brooke chocolate on the tag. It says a little extra something. Underwoods I’ll just list these crazy high-end brand names and if you know them, now you know where to fi nd them: Cellini, Ritani, Penny Preville, Leslie Greene, Elara, Mikimoto, Roberto Coin, and Judith Ripka. Bath & Linen Shop Fine linens by Nancy Koltes, bath and bedroom designs by Yves Delorme, and bedding by Scandia Down are just the beginning. This is Bed Bath & Beyond done San Marco style. Where else could you fi nd Armani Casa? The Grotto This exquisite wine bar and shop is a great place to get a shopping snack and a glass of wine. Pick up some gift certifi cates while you’re there and introduce someone new to a delightful hangout. Stellars Gallery Featuring museum-quality oil paintings and original artwork. Get your purchases custom framed. Even if the art is out of your league, take a walk through the gallery to see some beauti- ful original work displayed properly. Leila’s For casual designer women’s clothing and “delicious fashions,” hit up this fun San Marco boutique. Specializing in cutting-edge fashions and hip accessories.

18 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper of Built by Wendy women’s clothing and OnGossamer un- San Marco Bookstore Specializing in vintage gifts, especially derpinnings. rare and collectible books, new books, and even decorative and The Clothing Warehouse Specializing in wearable classic coffee-table literature. vintage clothing from the 1940s to the 1980s, this vintage The Wardroom Ltd. Showcasing seasonal décor, knick- clothing store is less novelty and is loaded with great deals knacks, personality gifts, frames, and one-of-a-kind home décor. on a great look. Find Western shirts and cowboy boots or The Write Touch One of my favorite stores in Jacksonville. enjoy rare and one-of-a-kind dresses, shirts, and leather This store has the best gifts for the savvy businessperson. From jackets. specialty writing implements and leather planners to fi ne offi ce dé- Boger’s Shoes Featuring a wide variety of brand cor and journals, The Write Touch gives a man style and a woman name shoes for every occasion as well as specialty foot- character. wear, this shoe store is a longtime Five Points staple. Impressions This gift-shop-of-all-gift-shops features gift Urbane New to the Five Points scene, this interior wrapping accessories, unique party supplies, greeting cards, and design store features contemporary furniture, seasonal Christmas card sets. décor, stylish home accents, and contemporary artwork. 5 Sisters Boutique Contemporary women’s fashions, “fl irty City Cycle Bicycles Find a wide range of bicycles skirts,” evening wear, and stylish fashion accessories. and match one to your needs. They also have sports cloth- ing and biker gear. European Bath & Body Gifts From gourmet soaps (I guess you would call them) to specialty fragrances, they have great gifts for people that like to pamper themselves fi ve points ALOHA PARADISE in the bath as well as Phyto Pro Hair Care gift sets and (Where Park Street crosses Lomax and Margaret) Most Stores Are Open Monday – Saturday 11am to 6pm designer lotions. Caribbean Connection A classic Five Points head Inertia Records/Heartworks Café & Gallery shop-turned-boutique. They have incense, band shirts, hair dye, belt buckles, body jewelry, Zippos, belts, and Your Five Points shopping should really start here if you want an authentic Riverside experience. From the fashion accessories. Shoes by Vans, pants by Dickies, vintage jewelry, and gift certifi cates for piercing and original Mark George artwork on the walls to their collection of rare CDs and vinyl, underground books, and tattoos. terrifi cally informed children’s books to freshly made vegan and gluten-free baked goods, they are the kind of Satu Showcasing a stylish selection of women’s contemporary fashions by Meltin Pot, fi ne Italian store you won’t fi nd on any other side of town. shoes, designer handbags, jewelry, and a selection of sunglasses, you can always fi nd cutting-edge seasonal Nanny’s Send the parties not interested in underground music and gluten-free baked goods over to fashions without going totally broke. Nanny’s, across Lomax Street, to shop for children’s clothing. From seasonal outfi ts to fashion accessories Wolfgang The male version of Satu, they have great casual clothes and underwear by American Ap- for children, it caters to a more traditional crowd. parel and Topless California as well as Robert Wayne shoes, Alife Streetwear, and a wide selection of Diesel Fans & Stoves The largest antique store in Riverside, as far as I can tell, they carry a huge array of fashions for men. antiques, collectibles, jewelry, décor, novelty items, home accessories and art by Jacksonville’s famous R. Rainbows and Stars This store is so gay. By that, I mean their merchandise is made for or about ho- Land, as well as fashions by Edge City. Various vendors use this store to sell their wares; you just have to see it. mosexual men and women. From novelty gifts and slogan Ts to home décor and collectibles, this store lets Midnight Sun Featuring a wildly eclectic selection of imported clothing, furniture, and various other you speak out or just buckle down and decorate. home décor items from Burma and around the world, this store is like the real version of Pier 1 Imports. Find hand-carved décor and housewares, as well as authentic musical instruments and even Burt’s Bees gift sets. Einstein’s Kitsch-Inn The best selection of kitsch and novelty gifts in town. From hilarious gag gifts whiteway and fun stocking stuffers to novelty action fi gures and a wide variety of pop culture gifts, this store is fun, affordable, and appeals to your more creative side. (The Intersection of Park & King Streets) Hypnotique This is the clubbers boutique. Come here for hipster clothing, retro fashion accessories, Most Stores Are Open Monday – Saturday, 10 am – 5 pm chic shoes, and stylish sunglasses. Gold Exchange & Jewelers of Jax This Five Points Carter’s Park & King Pharmacy Although they are known as a longtime neighborhood pharmacy CLOTHING WAREHOUSE staple sells fi ne gold and silver jewelry, diamonds, watches, that carries medical supplies, they usually stock up on some nice gifts and forget-me-nots around the and serious fashion accessories. But they also carry some holidays. nice fl asks, unique clocks, and elegant glass . One of Each Gifts Find a unique selection of novelty gifts, eclectic décor, knickknacks, seasonal Riverside & Village Wine Shop “Candy is candles, greeting cards, and housewares. Great stocking stuffers and not a huge price tag. dandy but is quicker.” Featuring a wide selection of Bloomers Lingerie Find designer name brand sleepwear by Camille Beckman, specialty undergar- vintage and every alcoholic beverage legal in the US, ments, slippers, housecoats, and casual intimate clothing for around the house. you can get the perfect gift for a connoisseur of fi ne liquor or American Beauty Florists Seasonal interior décor, Christmas ornaments, fl oral arrangements, and a plain old alcoholic. delightful plush toys and gifts. Lifestyles A gift and home furnishings gallery featuring Southern Antique Mall Antique chandeliers and furniture, elegant home décor from a contemporary home décor, greeting cards, home accesso- variety of eras, knickknacks, collectible dinnerware and glassware, and a whole lot more in their huge ries, eclectic interior design implements, candles, cookbooks, store. and some fi ne furniture. The Treehouse This children’s boutique features specialty and seasonal dresses, pajamas, outfi ts, Anomaly Contemporary fashions and the accessories fashion accessories and baby clothes for children of various ages. to complement them is their specialty. Many of their items Universe of Superheroes A fun adventure store fi lled with rare comics, serials, graphic novels, fan are crafted by local designers and available exclusively at this items, collectible fi gurines, and limited edition collectibles. store. Primrose Pet Boutique and Antique Mall From collectible glassware and novelty gifts to pet cloth- Nicotine Tobacco and Clothing Riverside’s skate ing and stylish leashes, this store offers a variety of gift ideas. shop also has an International selection of cigarettes and fi ne Fig Leaf A consignment shop is a great place to fi nd like-new name brand fashions for more af- cigars. From slogan stickers and skateboard clothing and fordable prices. This store is loaded with great clothing values. Located across from European Street accessories to stylish cigarette cases and ashtrays, this is an Café, it’s a little way up Park Street. authentically Five Points store. Antique Lily Next to Fig Leaf is this store that showcases antiques, home décor, furniture, and col- Edge City One of Five Points’ founding stores, they set the bar for eclecticism very early on in this lectibles. neighborhood. Featuring a stylish variety of designer fashions, including evening wear, casual outfi ts, and a BJs Park Street Antiques & More Antiques, home furnishings, décor, and a wide variety of an- huge selection of exquisite jewelry and fashion accessories, and the stylish creations of the store’s owner, tiques. Gunnel, there is plenty to look at here. Bungalow Artworks Gallery & Framing For shabby chic décor and contemporary home accents, Time Warp Vintage Five Points always has some sort of vintage clothing store, and this one has stuck go just a little further up Park Street. Original artwork, window decorations, sculptures, home décor, because of their exotic collection of fashions from every era. From this season’s popular Eaton caps (also glass and porcelain are some of the products they carry. known as “newsboy” caps or “thug” caps) and some novelty hats (they have fedoras) to shoes, faux fur European Street Café Pick out your basket and fi ll it with European candies, gourmet chocolates, coats, and even pleather jackets, these clothes will send you back in time. international grocery items, spices, fresh baked cookies, and sassy home accents and let them wrap it Aloha Paradise Find fun tropical clothes and beach wear in this kitschy souvenir store with real Florida up pretty with a gift certifi cate to their delightful restaurant. They also have an international showcase of fashions. They are the only place in town with fl ip fl op socks in a variety of styles, and their fl ip fl op and beers. sandal collection in general is impressive, but they also carry jewelry, sports watches, surf wear, and beach- Glenn Certain Studio – Floral Design Artists Even if they don’t have anything on your list (or themed décor. within your budget) their selection of contemporary seasonal décor, custom world-class fl oral arrange- Violet Find stylish and eclectic fashions and ensembles in this unique women’s boutique. Featuring a ments, and stylish home accents are worth a look. The store is beautiful and it’s displayed like a gallery variety of silk scarves, Antica Farmacista fragrance diffusers, sage roll-on perfumes, and vintage jewelry, of color and season. you can really look spectacular without compromising individuality. They are the area’s exclusive distributors

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 19 kids get the freedom of going mobile while parents get peace of mind thanks to a state-of-the-art GPS hot toys 2006 system that allows you to track your kid via the Inter- net. Another parental bonus is that they choose who their child can not call and, because it doesn’t have what your kids really want a text messaging feature or the ability to download games, kids can run up an enormous bill. Check the manufacturer’s web site, www.wherify.com, for by kelliE abraHamSoN [email protected] more info and where to buy. The last thing a kid wants to open on Christmas because of its durable design, the Kid-Tough Digital morning is a box full of tube socks. Instead of go- Camera will make a pretty good first camera for your ing the practical route why not give them one of the little shutterbug. I’ve personally seen this gadget in hottest new toys of the season? Come on, Mom! All the major chain stores in mass quantities so you the other kids will have them!! should have no trouble tracking one down.

Amazing Allysen Interactive Playmate Doll By Playmates Toys, Inc. Retail Price: $99.99 “Barbie in The 12 Dancing Princesses” Let’s The Lowdown: She listens! She talks! She Dance! Barbie Doll shows emotion! She’s Amazing Allysen! The 20 inch By Mattel doll is basically a little blonde (or, if you decide to Retail price: $54.99 buy the ethnic version, brunette) robot who is pro- The Lowdown: What toy list would be complete grammed to recognize your child’s voice, remember without Barbie? This doll is a little different. The 15’ her favorite things and even play games. The little interactive dancing doll is based on the film Barbie wonder knows more than 100 words and speaks N.S.E.C.T. in “The 12 Dancing Princesses” and will dance to and “acts” like a 10 year old girl. Allysen and “Party By Tyco R/C music, teach your child new steps and copy her Packs” with things like cheerleading, slumber parties Retail price: $99.99 movements thanks to special bracelets and shoe ac- and tea time (all sold separately, of course) can be The Lowdown: Tech toys are big this year cessories with motion sensors. This Barbie is quite found at the usual toy retailers. and this one is no exception. The N.S.E.C.T. (which the battery hog, taking a total of 10 batteries, but if stands for “New Science of Experimental Combat your little girl loves ballet, it’s all worth it! Technology”) is a spider-like robot with the ability to maneuver over obstacles and even protect it’s self, if necessary (or if your child wants to hit the right button!). The intimidating looking toy features a grasping claw and a concealed suction cup cannon T.M.X. Elmo hidden under its wings. As an added bonus, kids By Fisher-Price can log onto the N.S.E.C.T. Force website (www. Retail price: $39.99 (if you can find it!) nsectforce.com) where they can play games, watch The Lowdown: After literally months of se- special training films and participate in contests. The crecy, Fisher Price unveiled the newest version of site will also point you in the direction of the nearest their hit toy Tickle Me Elmo on September 19 send- store where N.S.E.C.T. is sold. ing parents into a buying frenzy. Since then, the new doll; which laughs hysterically, rolling around on the Webkinz ground and begging for the tickler to stop; just won’t By Ganz stay on store shelves, leaving shoppers to track him Retail price: $10.00 Designer’s World down on online retailers like Ebay and Amazon. Here The Lowdown: My four-year-old is doing Secret By Hasbro Elmo can be purchased for anywhere between $80 Santa at the studio where she takes piano lessons Retail Price: $39.99 and $111. and Webkinz are on everyone’s list. Remember The Lowdown: Is your teen into Project Run- Wherifone GPS Locator Phone NeoPets? This is something very similar except you way? If so, this is a must-have. Hook the game up Kid-Tough Digital Camera By Wherify have to physically “adopt” a Webkinz plushy at a to a TV and you get to be a fashion designer. Create By Fisher Price Retail Price: $129.99 local retailer. Once you take it home, log onto the the looks, pick the models and present your line to Retail price: $69.99 The Lowdown: It was only a matter of time. Webkinz website (www.webkinz.com) and punch in the judges in Paris, New York, Milan and Tokyo all The Lowdown: Mommy and Daddy have a digi- Cell phone users are getting younger and younger the unique “secret code” that came with your stuffed without leaving your living room! The game is cool tal camera and now Junior can have one too. This and here is a phone made just for kids and their friend. Now you have a year’s subscription to Web- and educational, with players having to stay within a sturdy digital camera can stand up to toddler abuse parents (and apparently seniors, according to the kinz World where you can play with a virtual version certain budget and think in terms of business. All the like no other and is super easy to operate. The photo website, but that’s another article!). With this nifty of your new pet. This toy can’t be found everywhere usual suspects sell Designer’s World so you should quality could be better (640x480 resolution), but little gadget, which comes in five different colors, so be sure to log into the website for a store locator. have no problems picking up this one.

20 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper the megastars of tomorrow neurotic butterfly the disney channel machine hard rocking original/cover band at whitey’s by kelliE abraHamSoN [email protected] by Rick grant [email protected] Disney is the company that’s launched a Vanessa Anne Hudgens, who played the leading lady in the film, released her first album V thousand careers. Over the past decade we’ve Rhonda Peavy belts out hard rock originals in September. The sound, a mix of pop, R&B and seen superstars be born on the Disney Channel and cover songs in this new four-piece power band. dance, is extremely radio-friendly and her first from Britney Spears to Lindsay Lohan. Lately With her cohorts, Russell Sweet on lead guitar and single “Come Back to Me” is getting pretty regular the Mouse House has gotten particularly good at vocals, Tim Brown on drums and vocals, and Dan airplay. Vanessa took to the stage earlier this fall finding the most talented teens in the world and Rubel on bass and vocals, Rhonda delivered lead while touring with the Cheetah Girls and has done grooming them on their cable network to become vocals with an awesome force. She’s no wimpy live performances on “Good Morning America” and the next “it” boy or girl. These kids can sing, dance girlie-girl. I caught this iron-core outfit at Whitey’s “Live with Regis & Kelly”. and act and are gaining legions of fans ready last Saturday night. The place was packed when The lead male role went to Zac Efron, a young to buy their products, listen to their and I arrived. The band cranked out covers by Jet, actor best known for his appearances on the series watch their movies. Who are the megastars of Nickelback, Shinedown, , Fall Out Boy, Zeppelin, “Summerland”. In June of 2006, Efron was cast in tomorrow? Heart, Joan Jett, 3 Doors Down, 3 Days Grace, and the upcoming film version of Hairspray, opposite Seether, as well as a few originals. Amanda Bynes, Queen Latifah and John Travolta. Although all the band members are experienced Monique Coleman plays one of the relatively professional players, they are on the cutting-edge of minor roles in High School Musical but the appear- today’s sound, playing covers that not many bands ance, however brief, has made her a full-fledged play. Consequently, NB sounds fresh and new, not star. Monique was selected as one of Teen People’s like the typical worn out groups that play the same 25 hottest stars under 25 and has been featured in old stuff I hear on a weekly basis. For a new band, numerous international publications. Her participa- NB sounded well-rehearsed and tight. Cisco & the Bloozers, and Lyons. tion in ABC’s hit show “Dancing with the Stars” Rhonda Peavy is the former singer for Liquid Together this group sounds new and different. further thrust Coleman into the spotlight, especially Blue, which was another popular rock band that Rhonda is an aggressive performer and powerful when she made it all the way to the top four. Ex- performed throughout the Jacksonville area from singer. Her voice cuts through the mix with soul. I pect to see the triple threat in the up coming High 2001 to 2003. Rhonda studied music in high school remember Liquid Blue, and had covered them once, School Musical sequel. and college. She then performed in choirs, studios, but For Rhonda, this new group offers a hard rock Nearly the entire cast (Efron will be filming and live performances. Rhonda fronted Clockhouse, sound that allows her to use her vocal chops to the and can’t attend) will be taking their act on the road Code of Ethics, Brazen, and Liquid Blue. best advantage. Aly & AJ beginning November 29th. The High School Musical Guitarist Russell Sweet has played guitar all his There is always room for a hot new band that This pop duo consists of sisters Alyson and Tour will cover 40 cities and is expected to sell out. life. His influences include Frank Gamble, Michael has a fresh perspective. NB is winning new fans Amanda “AJ” Michalka. The girls, who are two The tour will make its way through Florida in late Angelo Batio, Joe Stump, and Jimmy Bruno. Early in everywhere they play. The band has performed at the years apart, have been studying acting since a December. young age and were singing and writing songs his career, Russell played in many musical groups. Ragusa , Monkey’s Uncle, and the Palace Saloon years before that. Alyson made her acting debut on Miley Cyrus and NB has allowed Russell to strengthen his stage in Fernandina, and they will be back at Whitey’s in the hit Disney Channel series “Phil of the Future,” Ashley Tisdale performance and showcase his intensive study with the near future. which allowed her to sing in a number of episodes, the major scale and various modes. Dan Rubel, the Whitey’s remains one of the best live rock sparking a public interest in the girls’ music. In bass player, graduated from the University of Florida clubs in the region, featuring the A-list groups from 2005 Aly & AJ released their first album Into the with a Bachelor’s degree in Jazz Performance. all over the Southeast. The annual Whitey’s Light Rush. The record reached Gold certification and Dan has been busy playing in various ensembles Parade will happen on Dec. 9, 2006. I will be one of has spawned six singles. in the region and is active in many studio projects. the judges out on that cold dock. I just couldn’t say Since then Amanda made her Disney Chan- Drummer Tim Brown studied drums during his high no to my friend Elaine. Last year the boaters went all nel debut in the film Cow Belles, staring alongside school years. He played five years with Mint Julep, out to decorate their boats with lights and a singing her sister. Aly & AJ’s second album, a Christian Matrix, South Creek, Rocket Science, Big Bad Wolf, Santa with a keyboard on his boat won the contest. holiday record called Acoustic Hearts of Winter was released on September 26th. The duo is up for an American Music Award for Best Contemporary Inspirational Artist of the Year (formerly “Best Christian Artist”). A third album, featuring original Hannah Montana (a.k.a. Miley songs by the talented duo, is scheduled for release Cyrus) on April 3, 2007. After growing up virtually out of the spotlight Aly & AJ will be performing at the Florida despite being Billy Ray Cyrus’ daughter, Miley Theater on November 30th. Opening for the sisters Cyrus has stepped into the limelight and is making are a group of five brothers known as B5. The a name for herself… well, actually, a couple names majority of the tickets for this highly anticipated for herself. Miley Cyrus plays Miley Stewart on the show have already been sold, so those looking to hit Disney Channel series “Hannah Montana”. In score seats should do so as soon as possible. the show Miley Stewart is a girl leading a double life. By day she’s an average girl but by night she’s High School Musical pop-star Hannah Montana. The series premiere of The year’s biggest Disney Channel event was “Hannah Montana” scored record ratings for Dis- the unveiling of High School Musical, a hit DCOM ney Channel and continues to build a fan base. (Disney Channel Original Movie) that earned the Miley’s own career in music is looking very highest ratings ever for Disney Channel original bright. The television show’s soundtrack, which programming. The film’s music even made his- features songs by Cyrus, was released on Octo- tory with the soundtrack becoming the first to ber 24th and managed to make it to number one make it to #1 the Billboard Top 200 not once, but two weeks in a row. Miley has also signed a solo twice. Everything High School Musical touched recording contract with Hollywood Records which has turned to gold, so it should be no surprise that will give her an opportunity to share her own many of the cast members are going on to bigger music, not just the stuff she sings as Hannah Mon- and better things (besides High School Musical 2, tana. Expect her first album in stores in January of of course). 2007.

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 21 of Randall Roman on guitar on vocals, Al Taylor on bass, Brent “Gutter” Tenzar on guitar, and Mark live music Balawender on drums. Together these experienced players are inventive, bold, and exhibit a savvy stage confidence. The band’s originals are diverse and shows calendar innovative, using a variety of rhythms from reggae to funk to blues to jazz. Wow, SP was a refreshing change to my tired ears. THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 23 Nimble Jim & The Ointment (NJTO) are pres- ently a duo with Michael Powell on vocals and Adam Open Mic w/Colleen Murphy Trade Winds Lounge, Lee on guitar. Michael told me they are gradually St. Augustine (829-8646) building a four-piece band with a female backup Gabriel Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) singer, Diana Gallamore. During NJTO’s tenure play- Gutterboy Cecil’s, Jax (744-5132) ing Thursday nights at Brewsters, they have won- over a loyal and growing group of core fans. The duo Blistur Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221) performs all original material delivered by Michael’s Nathan Holley Bukkets, Jax Beach (246-7701) high-quality voice. This ongoing project group writes songs that Cattle Decapitation Thee Imperial, Jax (475-0488) crossover many genres and cover subjects young Mariachi Guadalajara Jimadores, Jax (739-5828) people care about–romantic estrangement, the environment, peace, and personal freedom. ‘Cope’ Porcelain Black French Quarter, Jax (732-9550) speaks to the loneliness of going it alone Sugar Bear Aromas, Ponte Vedra (280-2525) “I’ve got all these pictures trying to make sense of it. Don’t know what to make of it. Don’t how I Nimble Jim & the Ointment Brewsters, Jax (223-9850) made it.” On ‘Tolerate Me’, Michael sings about go- The Druids Aromas, Jax (928-0515) ing through painful life changes, begging someone to Boogie Freaks Square One, Jax (306-9004) tolerate him again. ”Where do I look for the answers? So I sit Wes Cobb Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) alone in my bedroom....” Cornerstone The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) On ‘Gone’, the story continues “pack your things and go.” Yes, it’s breakup trauma that drives Those Guys The Oasis, St. Augustine (471-3424) smoking-hot original rock this set of songs. The sincerity of these songs nulli- Little Green Men West Inn , Jax (389-1131) fies their maudlin overview. Interestingly, romantic entanglement is respon- Mr. Natural Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) Nimble Jim & The Ointment with Sly Pounce sible for many hit songs and albums. Phil Collins wrote a hit album after his first divorce. Years later, THURSDAY-SAT., NOV. 23-25 by Rick grant [email protected] I interviewed him at Disney World because he had written the soundtrack for a Disney animated feature. Blue Sage Shoes Creekside Dinery, St. Augustine (829-6113) Just when I thought that there was nothing new nights. So he booked both bands for Saturday night Collins said that the breakup album purged him of happening in the Jax music scene, I was surprised to play alternate sets. When I arrived, I was blown his post-breakup depression and he now looks back to find two hot original bands at Brewsters last away by Sly Poonce’s high level of musicianship. on it as a milestone event. It also made him indepen- FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 24 Saturday night–Nimble Jim & The Ointment and Sly They looked punk–the lead guitarist and singer was dently wealthy. He now lives in Zurich, Switzerland Dang!, Rhinestone Corrina TSI, Jax (635-3024) Pounce. In the past, only cover bands played Brew- sporting a spiked Mohawk—however, they were (a tax haven) and has organized a reunion tour with sters, but adult attitudes are changing in the local playing sophisticated originals more in the Funk- Genesis. Bob Dylan’s now famous Blood on the Nate Holley Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) music scene. Audiences are younger and have more adelic bag with a raw punk overview. Nonetheless, Tracks album was his seminal breakup work, which Pili Pili Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) tolerance for all-original bands in clubs that previ- their music is quite eclectic with grabber hooks and is now considered one of his best albums. ously only booked cover bands. catchy melodies–reminiscent of Frank Zappa’s early Thus, there is nothing like a bitter breakup to Awesome You, Effed French Quarter, Jax (732-9550) Brewster’s owner, Bruce is trying new things work. stimulate the creative . Clearly, it has inspired Wes Cobb Band Twisted Sisters, Jax Beach (241-6453) and remodeling the club. He said that Sly Poonce is The SP lads came together in the summer Michael and Adam of Nimble Jim & the Ointment’s Lisa & the Madhatters Monkey’s Uncle, Mandarin (260-1349) hosting the Wednesday night Open Mic Nights and of 2005 in the hills of Berkshire County, Massa- songwriting venture. I’ll revisit them when they get Nimble Jim & The Ointment are playing Thursday chusetts. The four-piece power-grinder consists their full band together. Donovan Florida Theatre, Jax

Second Thief, In Loving Memory Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388-7807)

Bob & Joline Patterson Fiddler’s Green, St. Augustine

Wasteland CD Release Endo Exo, Jax (396-7733)

Silightly Stoopid, Pepper Plush, Jax (743-1845)

DASOTA Orchestra & Choir The Landing, Jax

Murphy Murphy Pizza Garden, St. Augustine (825-4877)

Jazz School Duo St. Johns Town Center, Jax

Brad Payne All-Stars Sports Bar, St. Augustine (827-9842)

Le Monde Quintet Aromas, Jax (928-0515)

Ace Winn Duo River City Brewing Company, Jax (398-2299)

Inner Demons Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496)

El Toro Loco Square One, Jax (306-9004)

Instant Groove Jazz Frisky Mermaid, Fernandina Beach (261-3300)

Oscar Barnett Latitudes Café, Jax Beach (247-6606)

Stu Weaver Outlet Mall, St. Augustine

McKenna Calico Jack’s, Jax (737-6300)

22 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper Rome can’t get any fatter. In the scale of his- Lorenzo & the All Stars West Inn Cantina, Jax (389-1131) tory, it was a short time ago that I was young, but even when I was young there was more expectation Matt Collins Pauly’s Pizza, Jax (727-9101) to be your own man. Stand on your own two feet. Radio 80 Aromas, Ponte Vedra (280-2525) Today you aren’t expected to do anything. You’re not even expected to excel or achieve. EU: Did living and performing in Jacksonville help FRIDAY-SATURDAY, NOV. 24-25 you launch your professional career, or make it more The Nomads Cliff’s at the Beach, Atlantic Beach (249-2777) difficult? JJ: It didn’t matter one way or the next. Jacksonville Livid Cliff’s, Jax (645-5162) is part of me. But Jacksonville is tricky. It’s not ven- Str8 Up Mercury Moon, Orange Park (215-8999) ues or people, but like any town, a music scene be- comes a scene when everything just falls into place. Spade McQuade Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) The talent, the venues, the whole thing. It’s sort of Crazy 88’s Dueling Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) like the Swampers and the whole Muscle Shoal thing. It was the right combination of artists, producers, and Boogie Freaks Ragtime, Atlantic Beach (241-7877) people given enough time to percolate. These days Mr. Natural Cheers, Mandarin (262-4337) everything moves so fast that it doesn’t have time to JW Gilmore & the Blues Authority My Place, Jax (737-5299) really make anything. A scene creates itself when it has all of those Don’t Tell Anne Fionn Maccool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) factors, and every now and then a new place gets its Out of Hand Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) chance. There’s the right mindset, the place, and the time. The factors all come together to make it happen Roger That, Trevor Tanner Lynch’s Irish Pub, Jax and it will never happen the same way again. Beach (249-5181) EU: How will your solo gigs at Café Eleven differ from Soulo A1A Aleworks, St. Augustine (829-2977) the band sets? JJ: No different, just me playing by myself. These Cland Bass Trio Simon’s, Jax (396-8088) songs are the stories of my life. They’re less about Gutterboy Seabreeze Lounge, Fernandina Beach the sound when I play alone, they’re stripped down to Steve Beck Band The Oasis, St. Augustine (471-3424) tell the stories. The band strikes a good balance these days, letting the stories and the music balance each Beam Roadhouse, Orange Park (264-0611) other, but these shows are more intimate. Cloud 9 Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221) EU: What songs are you especially looking forward to performing with the JSO? Sax of Soul Bourbon Street, Jax (641-8777) JJ: The whole first set is brand new off of the new re- Red River Band Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-8646) cord. I am looking forward to every one. Palestine is a lake out by Olustee and Lake Butler. I wrote a song Uncle Meat & the Bumblebee The Mill Top, St. about that and I’m really looking forward to getting Augustine (829-2329) got your mofro workin home and looking at the charts on that song. Pili Pili Caribbee Key, Neptune Beach (270-8940) SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 25 interview with JJ Grey of Mofro J.J. Grey w/Mofro & JSO Performing Arts Center, Jax Kenhe The Tree Steakhouse, Atlantic Beach (241-5600) by jon bosworth [email protected] Words in Red, MaleFactor Brewsters Pit, Jax (223-9850) I’m constantly asking bands from the South to less “civilized” because it’s rural. People think of it Strings of Fire Jimadores, Jax (739-5828) talk about the impact the South has on their music, as being ignorant. Also the South is synonymous My Own Sin Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) because I am so fed up with the presentation of the with racism, as though the North and other places South in the national media. To me, Jeff Foxworthy never had anything to do with that. Hollywood makes Curse Icon, Philler French Quarter, Jax (732-9550) and that whole Blue Collar Comedy thing is this ter- movies as though all racism is in the South, but their Jamski Luv Culhane’s Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (249-9595) rible confirmation of what the rest of the world thinks city was practically burned to the ground not too long Razed in Black, Leftoversound Eclipse (387-3582) about the South. In reality, the South has an amazing ago. It’s been a long time since any group burned a culture and a real depth of soul that you don’t see in city to the ground in the South. But they’re easy to Jimmy Parrish & the Ocean Waves Mongo’s, Jax other parts of the country. That is why an artist such pick on because they don’t fight back. They’re an Zoso-Led Zeppelin Experience Freebird Live, Jax as JJ Grey of Mofro is such a relief. easy target because they don’t have time to worry Beach (246-2473) He has a rich drawl and he speaks slowly and about what people in coffee shops in New York think deliberately. He is frank in his opinions and his music or say, and they don’t care. And I don’t care either. Aerial Tribe Pub Ragusa, Jax (443-7055) carries a sincerity that is rarely bred outside of the EU: The Tone of Black Water was very upbeat, with Too Many Shoes Bo’s, Jax Beach South. strokes of rock, blues, and even hip-hop, and cel- JJ isn’t your Larry the Cable Guy southerner, ebrated growing up in the swamp, and good southern NYHC Legensd, Murphy’s Law Thee Imperial, Jax although he would never betray the redneck in him cooking. The tone of your latest record, on the other (475-0488) by denouncing his affinity for people that grew up in hand, was more somber and had more of a country Bill Sabo Fiddler’s Green, St. Augustine the rural South. He is a Southern Gentleman, which bluegrass tone, remorseful about how the South is Wes Cobb Square One, Jax (306-9004) is something you don’t see much of these days. In changing. What can we expect from your upcoming addition to being a gentleman, he is also well spoken. release? Alpha Dog Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) When he talks, molasses drips hesitantly from his JJ: Let’s throw some anger in the mix. A record, to Lauren Finham Perks! Coffeehouse, Jax (388-6950) voice and the Florida is unashamed to drawl from his me, I want it to be like a good movie. It spans the mouth, but his answers are articulate and incredibly gamut of emotions. Any serious drama film, underly- Bliss Aromas, Jax (928-0515) intelligent. ing the whole movie, has a sadness to it, but there’s Nimble Jim & the Ointment, Sly Poonce Brewsters, I caught up with JJ as Mofro was getting ready comic relief. A record should always do that. This Jax (223-9850) to play in Jackson, Mississippi, after a successful set record is a little angrier at times. [It has] angrier the night before in Memphis, Tennessee. observations about losing somebody to drugs and Mike Shakelford The Homestead, Jax Beach (249-9660) the cultural shift away from accountability. Nobody is Indorphine, AWOL Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) EU: In what ways do you think the culture of the responsible for their own actions anymore, and drug South is misrepresented across the country? companies facilitate that. If you don’t want to pee, Anathallo, Shangrala Fuel, Jax (425-3835) JJ: (Laughing) There’s a lot. That is a question with the drug companies will make a pill to keep you from Stu Weaver Harry’s, Jax Beach (247-8855) a really long answer. The South has been viewed as peeing.

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 23 Rick Arcusa Band Twisted Sisters, Jax Beach (241- Delbert–he was super-cool. 6453) “This new album came out a little bit country but it wasn’t necessarily intentional. I just write The Black Regiment, Kaiden Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388- songs, and let other people worry about how to 7807) classify them. But all my work is rooted in the past. Those Guys Pizza Garden, St. Augustine (825-4877) Lately I’ve been prolific and the creative juices are flowing. So, I’m in the studio fooling around with Nathan Holley Bukkets, Jax Beach (246-7701) new ideas and writing more material. I write about Open Mic w/Larry Broussard St. Johns Pizza Grill, what’s happening with me now so it’s no telling how Jax (287-9900) it will turn out when I’ve worked with other players, and they have added their little bits and pieces,” he Jose LeBron & The LeMonde Quintet Aroma’s, said. Ponte Vedra (280-2525) Our conversation covered many subjects but I stated that live was king and I much preferred live SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 26 recordings if they were recorded by a legitimate stu- dio using a van and splitters on the mikes. Those Guys Sunset Grill, St. Augustine (471-5555) “Yeah, I love playing live and I’ve tried to cap- Jan Crawford & Friends Cortesse’s Flamingo, St. ture that live excitement on a recording, the problem Augustine (825-6775) is, if I know it’s being recorded I suffer from angst and it usually doesn’t work out. However, I have one ‘3’ Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221) live album that I’m very proud of. It was recorded in David Milam Mellow Mushroom, Jax (997-1955) Norway. At the time, I had no idea that it was being recorded live, so I wasn’t worried about it. When El Toro Loco Mark’s Downtown, Jax (355-5099) I heard the cuts, I was amazed. It sounded really Bobby D Pizza Garden, St. Augustine (825-4877) great. Also, I’m proud of this new album which was not too stressful to record,” he said The Sundowners Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) Then I asked him if he had a new project in the Gary Campbell The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) down-to-earth music works. Of course, Delbert always has a new project Lovedrug Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) in various stages of development. Delbert McClinton live at the Florida Theatre “I’m playing around with ‘big black band’ music Ron Perry Ragtime, Atlantic Beach (241-7877) of the 1940s. I’m thinking about writing songs with The Impediments Creekside Dinery, St. Augustine (829-6113) by Rick grant [email protected] that groove with horn voicing and swing rhythms. This idea is in the early stages of development, but 3rd Bass w/Von Barlow The Casbah, Jax (981-9966) WHO: Delbert McClinton trating on writing music, then touring to support his it should come together fairly quickly once I get Christ Like Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388-7807) WHERE: The Florida Theatre latest project. Born in Lubbock, Texas, Delbert is more time in the studio. Now, I’m touring to support WHEN: Friday, December 1st genetically rooted in the Texas blues traditions, but Cost of Living. But when I get back home from that De Lions of Jah Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) his musical pallet is much more expansive. Delbert tour, I’ll have more time to get serious about this Sam Pacetti Fiddler’s Green, St. Augustine Delbert McClinton is unquestionably one of writes music that interests him at the time, irrespec- next album. Yes, I’m always thinking about the next our country’s greatest singer/. Like Bob Spade McQuade Fionn MacCool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) tive of its origins or genre. His music is “Delbertized” album. It just depends on my mood at the time, and Dylan, his work transcends genres and trends. At that is-- with his particular stamp of well written what crisis I’m dealing with–you know what I mean. Beneath These Words, Hand to Hand Brewsters Pit, 66, Delbert has accomplished many milestones lyrics, grabber hooks and hot grooves. I have a son , Clay McClinton who has joined the Jax (223-9850) and today he is considered an icon amongst his For me, listening to a Delbert McClinton album family business. I’m real proud of him. He’s getting Dave Massey Monkey’s Uncle, Mandarin (260-1349) peers. His background is steeped in blues and other is a special experience, like opening up a treasure ready to release an album and tour. So, as long as American roots music. Delbert’ latest album, Cost and marveling at its brilliant shine. So, when I had a I can have family ties, write songs, and play music, Michael Funge Culhane’s Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (249-9595) of Living comes off with hints of his flirtation with chance to chat with Delbert via telephone last week, I’m happy,” he said. Pili Pili Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) country music. For the past 18 years, Delbert has it was an exciting occurrence. He was charming How refreshing it was to chat with a musical lived in Nashville, and as one would expect, he has and we hit it off, since we are in the same age group icon who has no great expectations other than to Vagabond’s Dream The Sandollar, Jax (251-3001) many musician friends in Music City’s country mu- and I’ve always admired his work. Talking to Delbert practice his art and live each day as it comes. In that sic scene. was like talking to an old friend. It’s rare in the music respect, we have a lot in common. Two old farts liv- MONDAY, NOVEMBER 27 More significantly, Delbert is a down to earth business to encounter humility. Most musical su- ing in the moment and treating each day like it’s the regular guy who shuns the superstar label, concen- perstars suffer from frequent fits of self esteem. Not last. “Long may we run.” Aerial Tribe Square One, Jax (306-9004) Billy Bowers Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune Beach (241-8221)

Nolan Neal Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293)

Goliath Flores The Casbah, Jax (981-9966)

Mount Eerie Café Eleven, St. Augustine (460-9311)

Showbread, Our Finest Hour Murray Hill Theatre, Jax (388-7807)

Sam Pacetti The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329)

Vagabond’s Dream Trio River City Brewing Company, Jax (398-2299)

Pili Pili Aroma’s, Ponte Vedra (280-2525)

Out of Hand Fast Boys, Mandarin (268-9798)

Stu Weaver Harry’s, St. Augustine (824-7765)

Little Green Men Lynch’s Irish Pub, Jax Beach (249-5181)

The Hackers Hurricane Patty’s, St. Augustine (827-1822)

TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 28 Those Guys Hurricane Patty’s, St. Augustine (827-1822)

Erik Wink Spare Time Grille, Jax Beach (246-8099)

24 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper and think I’m weird, but I never really embraced that Second String Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune identity. Beach (241-8221) EU: What inspired the renaissance from The Micro- phones into Mount Eerie? Elderly Bros. The Oasis, St. Augustine (471-3424) PE: Well (laughing) the last album by The Micro- Matanzas Trade Winds Lounge, St. Augustine (829-8646) phones was called Mount Eerie and it seemed like a good stopping point for that project. It also seemed Matt Hall Aromas, Jax (928-0515) like a subject I wanted to talk about more. University All Star Jazz Combo Library, Ponte Vedra EU: What is the subject of Mount Eerie? Beach (285-5037) PE: I don’t really know yet. I have this vague idea that it’s this description of this feeling of a dark Vagabond’s Dream Duo Copeland’s, Jax (998-4414) mountain sort of looming over you. Which I think Ron Perry Fionn MacCool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) is a good way of conveying how a lot of things feel Christina Wagner & Friends Mark’s Downtown, Jax (355-5099) these days. Politically and emotionally. Like there’s a huge thing that no one is noticing. Much the Same, Glory of This Endo Exo, Jax (396-7733) EU: Something looming. Silver Lake Drive Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) PE: Yeah. Eerie. I really like that word, I think it’s a really rich word. Will Pearsall The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) EU: I get the sense that there is some spirituality in Jimmy Solari My Place, Jax (737-5299) your music. Not really religious, but spirituality in your presentation. Do you ally yourself with any kind Chuck Nash Your Place, Jax Beach (221-9994) of spirituality? Jose LeBron & The LeMonde Quintet Aroma’s, PE: No, I don’t, I’m actually kind of wary of religion. Ponte Vedra (280-2525) I guess the thing that I’m skirting around with all of Seth Ramsdill Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) these songs I write is this sort of idea of another world. A hidden world coinciding with our world. El Toro Loco Square One, Jax (306-9004) eerie eerie mountain talk Which I guess could be spiritual, but it could also be very… interview with mount eerie’s phil elverum EU: What was it like living in Norway? TUESDAY-WED., NOV. 28-29 PE: It was cool. It’s not that different than the Pacific Gene Nordan Mackenzie’s, Ponte Vedra (543-9143) Northwest. It’s kind of different, but not that much. by jon bosworth [email protected] It was weird to travel so far and then for things to be WHO: Mount Eerie with Thanksgiving, Jason An- releasing the album Mount Eerie. Then he moved to not that different physically, geographically. Moun- WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 29 derson, and Lightning Paw Norway. When he returned, his new musical vision tains and bays. The people all look pretty much the Olivia Newton John Florida Theatre, Jax WHERE: Cafe Eleven was Mount Eerie. The idea of Mount Eerie outgrew same. Economically it’s similar. But it was cool. It WHEN: Monday, November 27th the album and became Phil Elverum. I caught up was very cold and lonely and I made a few friends. Le Monde Trio Cortesses, St. Augustine (825-6775) with him in his hometown of Anacortes, Washington. EU: How has cold and the mountains impacted the Citing only Beat Happening and Eric’s Trip as The Cover Band Spare Time Grille, Jax Beach (246-8099) influences, Phil Elverum’s music, known currently way you write? as Mount Eerie, is one of those great lo-fi recording EU: How did you first get involved with Calvin and PE: I’m from a place that is cold. It doesn’t get super Fifth South Ocean Club, Jax Beach (242-8884) artists with layered tracks of a singular vision that the K Records crew? cold, but it’s not Florida. I guess I am just comfort- Mike Howard Creekside Dinery, St. Augustine (829-6113) creates a sort of dissonant repetition that haunts. It’s PE: Well, I was in a band here in Anacortes, Wash- able in that climate. I love this time of year when that haunting that really draws me into the music. ington with a friend of Calvin’s so we went down to everyone stays inside and works on their projects Dave Massey My Place, Jax (737-5299) One song isn’t a leap off of the last, each is a new Olympia to record our first album. I met him there and domestic things. But mountains I think the ap- Our Finest Hour Murray Hill Baptist Church, Jax invention, but hollowed out in a different way and then I ended up moving to Olympia to go to school, peal is that they’re inhuman. They’re one of those always with that separate but connected sound that so I just kinda forced myself onto them. places that you can see from afar, but people can’t Larry Magnum The Riverhouse, Orange Park only a four-track recording is usually capable of cap- EU: Are you an outsider or a hipster in your home- live, there so they’re pure. Trevor Tanner, Roger That Lynch’s Irish Pub, Jax turing. town? EU: What musicians would you like to turn more Beach (249-5181) Elverum performed and recorded as The Micro- PE: It’s a small town, so they don’t really have people onto? Wes Cobb Band Square One, Jax (306-9004) phones for more than three albums, all released on enough people to have all those different subcul- PE: I suppose my favorite band is Thanksgiving. I’m the hipster Washington label K Records, founded by tures, you know. Everyone is kind of equally an playing with them in Jacksonville. It’s their show, Crystal Stafford, Aerial Tribe Starlite Café, Jax (356-4444) actually, I’m just flying in to meet him and travel with Beat Happening and Tree People’s Calvin Johnson. outsider or equally normal. Well not really, I mean Vagabond’s Dream Duo River City Brewing him. Elverum called it quits as The Microphones after people probably see me walking down the street Company, Jax (398-2299)

Fire, is receiving well deserved attention. Son of bies and music boxes. But still reflecting Lennon’s Chris The Oasis, St. Augustine (471-3424) sean lennon John Lennon and Yoko Ono, the focus of Sean feelings, and one of the album’s best songs, is Matt Rage The Brick, Jax (387-0606) Lennon’s life has always been music. With the help also a cover. Lennon turns Marc Bolan’s “Would of his father, Lennon learned to play piano at an early I Be the One” into a space age dream rock song Conrad Oberg London Bridge, Jax (359-0001) album review age. Often left to an empty house filled with pianos, with a glamorous guitar solo and heavy effects on Stu Weaver The Mill Top, St. Augustine (829-2329) he became accustomed to playing and began to his voice. This song stands out among the others. Fick, Yancy Clegg Jack Rabbits, Jax (398-7496) write songs. Lennon also adds a visual element to the His new album, Friendly Fire, was inspired album; each song is accompanied by a short film Bill Rice Applebee’s, Jax Beach by a romantic relationship that turned to tragedy a created by Lennon with amazing cinematography. Rebecca Zapen The Casbah, Jax little more than a year ago, after Lennon’s girlfriend These shot films differ in subject, including sword had an affair with his best friend, who subsequently fights and love scenes, but directly relate to - Sly Poonce Brewsters, Jax (223-9850) passed away, before Lennon could reconcile with tions felt in the songs, and all feature Lennon. The Lemonde Group Aromas, Jax (928-0515) him. This event influenced a maelstrom of emotions short films also feature such stars as Lindsay which are expressed on the album ranging from love Lohan, Asia Argento, and Carrie Fisher, just a few Cary Austin Whitey’s Fish Camp, Orange Park (269-4198) to sadness. The word “love” is used in pretty much among many friends of Lennon making an appear- Seth Ramsdill Ragtime , Atlantic Beach (241-7877) every song, being the spark of Lennon’s emotions ance in the films. and basis for his album. There is also the reoc- Already performing the album’s first single The Mike Miller Band St. Nick’s Lounge, Jax (396-3396) Artist: Sea Lennon curring theme that being the son of a rock and roll “Dead Meat” on The Late Show with David Letter- El Toro Loco Aromas, Ponte Vedra (280-2525) Title: Friendly Fire legend does not make his love life any easier, nor his man, Lennon has begun his North American tour, Chuck Nash Sun Dog Steak & Seafood, Neptune music career. hitting major cities in the U.S. and Canada. He also Release Date: 10.03.2006 Beach (241-8221) Label: Capitol Throughout the album, his voice has a familiar has plans to begin touring Europe. Friendly Fire sound, reminiscent of his father’s soft wispy tone, could be a classic to some, and a coaster Cloud 9 Fionn MacCool’s, Jax Beach (242-9499) as he almost breaks down in tears. And almost every Sean Lennon’s first album, Into the Sun, to others, but this album is out now, and is one of Pili Pili Fly’s Tie Irish Pub, Atlantic Beach (246-4293) was barely noticed when it was released in 1998. song is accompanied by guitar and the eerie sounds 2006’s great albums. Eight years later, Lennon’s second album, Friendly of an orchestra in the background sounding like lulla- -Ricky Ricardo Maldonado Dave Massey My Place Bar & Grill, Jax (737-5299)

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 25 upcoming shows forbidden broadway made fun of Barbara Streisand, Julie Andrews, Ethel Marie Osmond’s The Magic of Christmas Nov. 30, Times- Merman, Robert Goulet, Chita Rivera, Rita Moreno Union Center, 632-3373 and Carol Channing, just to name a few. The only two bits that I did not feel went over very well, were Alan Jackson Nov. 30, Veterans Memorial Arena, 630-3900 unf theatre review the one on Mandy Pantkin. He is known mainly to Los Lobos Nov. 30, Freebird Live, 246-2473 by dick kerekes [email protected] New York audiences and even though he won a Tony Toasters Nov. 30, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 for Che Guevara in Evita, that was back in l979 and Aly and AJ Nov. 30, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 he was relatively unknown Delbert McClinton Dec. 1, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 to most of the Jacksonville audience. The musical Cheryl Wheeler Dec. 1, Cafe 11, 469-9311 Wicked was parodied with Powerman 5000 - Bound - Hanging Tree Dec. 4, Freebird witches, but this show has Live, 246-2473 never been here. I know it was featured on the Disturbed December 6, Veterans Memorial Arena, 630-3900 Tony Awards but the Tony Crystal Gayle: A Country Christmas Dec. 7, Lazzara Awards do not draw a big Performance Hall, 620-2878 TV audience in this area. The many many The Hudson Falcons Dec. 7, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 costumes by Alvin Colt Unwed Sailor and Dark Romantics Dec. 8, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 were fabulous and were marvelously constructed J.J. Grey of Mofro Dec. 8 & 9, Café Eleven, 469-9311 since they had to be Johnny Winter Dec. 9, Freebird Live, 246-2473 changed from scene to scene often in split sec- Katt Williams Dec. 10, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 onds. Tony Bennett Dec. 12, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 All the music was from a piano masterfully Trachtenburg Family Slideshow Players Dec. 12, Jack played by Music Director Rabbits, 398-7496 A Broadway institution made its Jacksonville Kim Douglas Steiner. The it all about? Peter White Christmas Dec. 13, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 debut last Friday night at the UNF Fine Arts Center. performers, Danica Con- Four very talented singers, mimics and a terrific Forbidden Broadway has been spoofing Broadway nors, Craig Laurie, Leisa Mather and William Selby Ricky Skaggs Family Christmas Dec. 14, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 piano player, do almost l l/2 hours of bits and pieces shows and performers since creator/founder Gerard are all regulars with the show, performing either in from probably 20 Broadway shows in a hilariously The Original Sinners Dec. 14, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Alessandrini did his first show in January l982. The NYC or one of the touring. They all have excellent way. show is now at the Douglas Fairbanks Theater on voices and were wonderful comedians. Paleo/Adrian Seamonster Dec. 15, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 The cast gave us abridged looks in a satirical 42nd street, and it will probably be there as long as I first saw Forbidden Broadway in New York commentary of Annie, Chicago, West Side Story, Clay Aiken Christmas Concert with Jacksonville Symphone there is a Broadway. back in the early 90s. I had gone to see specific Lion King, Little Shop Of Horrors, Wicked, Hello Dec. 21, Times Union Center 354-5547 I know this is an after the fact review, but I have shows, found a Saturday night open and gave it a Dolly, Beauty And The Beast, Mama Mia, Les Mis- a feeling that now that this show has discovered try. I loved it, and could not wait till this show came Orange Park Dec. 22, Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 erables and The Phantom Of The Opera. There were Jacksonville and word of mouth gets out from those to town. As you have read, I was not disappointed. several others, but I could not write fast enough. Derek Trucks and Susan Tedeschi Dec. 27, Florida Theatre, 355-2787 in attendance, it may be an annual event. If you missed this show, you missed a good The talented performers impersonated and one. If you are in New York to see some shows con- The Wailers Dec. 28, Freebird Live, 246-2473 You say you never heard of this show? What is sider Forbidden Broadway as an interesting change Doodlebops Dec. 28, Times Union Center, 633-6110 of pace. As the program says; “As long as there is a Mofro Dec. 29-31, Freebird Live, 246-2473 Broadway, Forbidden Broadway will be there, poking, Rev. Billy Wirtz, Gunga Din Jan. 13, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311 prodding, teasing, pleasing, jeering and cheering but always with love.” Rod Stewart Jan. 13, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arean, 630-3900

Eric Johnson Jan. 13, Freebird Live, 246-2473

Styx Jan. 14, 2007, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Galactic Jan. 14, Freebird Live, 246-2473

John Mayer Jan. 25, Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 630-3900

Bill Gaither and Friends Jan. 26, Veterans Memorial Arena, 630-3900

Joe Bonamassa Feb. 09, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Kris Kristofferson and Rosanne Cash Feb. 25, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Catie Curtis Feb. 25, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311

Michael Franks March 1, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Kathleen Madigan March 6, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra March 9, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

John Gorka, Sam Pacett March 9, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311

The Beach Boys March 10, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

The Temptations and The Four Tops March 18, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Tom Rush March 22, Cafe Eleven, 469-9311

Leo Kottke March 29, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

Tom Jones April 9, Florida Theatre, 355-2787

26 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper by their teachers, parents or guardians prior to the show at the theatre’s request. The lucky would-be actors get to come on stage, don hats and placards culture & arts starting their role and get to utter lines as their re- NOVEMBER snow white spective dwarf. The result is sweet and amusing and manages to keep most of the young audience mem- 23-26 Weekend Art Activities for Children & Families JMOMA, Jax bers focused on the show instead of wiggling around 23-26 “Oklahoma” Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jax kid’s enchantment at alhambra in their seats. 23-27 Exhibit: Cesar A. Perales Jr. Energy Lab Art Gallery, St. Augustine My two little ones, who have never been to a by kelliE abraHamSoN [email protected] 23-30 “A Christmas To Die For” Professor Plum’s Playhouse, Jax play before, were no exception. My daughter Isa- Since my children were born, belle, born and raised on Disney, was familiar with 23-DEC. 2 “Picasso at the Lapin Agile” Amelia Community Theatre, Fernandina I’ve been diligent in taking them to Snow White before hand and was excited about museums and films to give them an seeing her on stage. She participated with gusto 23-DEC. 17 FCCJ Artist Series “Menopause The Musical” appreciation for creative endeavors. In when prompted and clapped enthusiastically when Performing Arts Center, Jax my quest to infuse art into their lives, the show was over. Before the play I feared Zeke, my 23-DEC. 20 Precious Objects Exhibition Cultural Center, Ponte Vedra I decided it was time for my two-year- two-year-old son, would get bored and may not be 23-JAN. 7 Bloom: Paintings and Constructions by Luis Cruz old and four-year-old to experience the able to sit still for the nearly hour-long production. Azaceta JMOMA, Jax theatre. Their first play was a school I was way off! The child was completely entranced 24 Annual Christmas Tree Lighting The Landing, Jax matinee of “Snow White and the Seven by play and sat quietly in my lap the entire time, just 24 Wreath Fundraiser MOSH, Jax Dwarfs” at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre taking it all in. Never did he stir, not even when his last week. The production, designed sister got up in the middle of the show to use the 24-26 Christmas Made in the South Convention Center, Jax for the youngest of audiences, will run potty. That, my friends, is the highest of praise. 24-JAN. 7 Holiday Planetarium Programs MOSH, Jax from now until April of 2007. 25 EMMA Concert Series: Richard Ormrod Flagler College, Of course, everyone knows St. Augustine the story of Snow White. The young Show Info 25 JSO with Mofro Performing Arts Center, Jax princess, deemed too beautiful by her “Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs” wicked witch of a step mother, is stuck 25 Classical Savion UNF fine Arts Center, Jax living in the forest with seven Dwarfs December 1, 8, 12, 15 25 Book Signing-Mayberry Momma Cookbook Inn on to keep her company. Banishment is January 24, 26 Charlotte, St. Augustine not enough for the Wicked Queen, who February 14, 16, 28 25-26 St. Augustine Art Association Art & Craft Festival goes to great lengths to kill the girl and March 2, 7, 9 Francis Field, St. Augustine once again be named fairest in the land April 11, 13 25-26 Craft Festival O’Connell Center, Gainesville (Dates are subject to change) by her magic mirror. Her plans, how- 26 Film Showing “Lassie” To Benefit No More Homeless Pets ever, are foiled by Snow White’s new Florida Theatre, Jax friends and true love’s first kiss. Open for seating at 10:00 26 Everglades “Currents of change” 6pm WJCT, Jax The Alhambra’s version of Snow Show begins at 10:30 st White and the Seven Dwarfs varies 26 21 Annual Jax Light Parade, St. Johns River, Jax from the Disney version most of us Brown bag lunches are welcome, apple juice will 27 ABET Kids Drama Workshop ABET, Atlantic Beach are familiar with, in that there is little be provided. $8.00 per person (tax not included) 28 Bayanihan Philippine National Dance Florida Theatre, Jax to no music and very few actors in the fecting her craft and is currently starring in the FCCJ For more information and reservations please 28 The Orchestra Concert JU Terry Concert Hall, Jax cast. This stripped down adaptation is perfect for the Artist Series’ production of Menopause the Musical. call (904) 641-1212. young target audience, whose attention spans may Eyler is terrific here, not quite frightening but nasty 28 Broadway Cares Equity Fights AIDS Fundraiser Brick Restaurant, Jax not be able to handle a full blown musical. The cast enough to make the audience love to hate her. Mat- is made up of five of the theatre’s regular actors. thew Jay Campbell, who plays the handsome prince, 28 Concert Band & Chamber Music Concert UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax Toni Triano, a veteran actor who has performed in and Henry Brewster, who plays both the huntsman 28 Jazz Pianist Lynne Arriale & UNF Jazz Allstars Library, Alhambra productions since 1988, plays the show’s and the palace guard, have relatively minor roles but Ponte Vedra Beach narrator and the brief but important role of the magic manage to shine. 29 Guest Artist Recital Jon Metzger-Jazz Vibraphone UNF Fine mirror. Dressed in khakis and a polo shirt, Triano The show itself is extremely fun and interactive. Arts Center, Jax moves the show along by directing the audience The audience is invited to provide sound effects and 29 Wolfson’s Art & Antiques Show Convention Center, Jax even serve as the sets. In the scene where Snow (more on that later) and reading from a massive 30 Feast of Carols UNF fine Arts Center, Jax storybook. Katie Scott, a fairly new addition to the White and the huntsman walk through the forest, theatre, but one that’s made a big splash recently in children with raised arms played the trees from their 30 JU Choirs Holiday Concert JU Terry Concert Hall, Jax their production of Oklahoma, plays the leading lady, seats. Over the course of the show the audience also 30 Holiday Hoopla-Live Music, Holiday Art Projects Cummer Museum, Jax Snow White. Her performance mirrors that of her plays the wind, birds in the trees and other forest 30 Marie Osmond’s The Magic of Christmas Performing Arts Center, Jax creatures. Children are invited on stage to play trees famous animated counterpart beautifully. Our an- 30 FCCJ Artist Series: Marie Osmond’s Magic of Chistmas tagonist, the Wicked Queen, is played by Patty Eyler, hiding Snow White from the Wicked Queen and the Performing Arts Center, Jax titular seven Dwarfs are also played by kids, selected a local actor who has crisscrossed the country per- 30-DEC. 14 Holiday Hoopla For Adults Cummer Museum, Jax 30-DEC. 24 “Christmas Carole” The Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jax

DECEMBER 1 JSO “Too Hot” Performing Arts Center, Jax 1 Grand Opening Reception The Art Center, Jax 1 The Sounds of Hope & Silent Auction FCCJ Wilson Center, Jax 1 Christmas in Avondale Main Strip Avondale, Jax 1-2 Bobby Hornton in Songs From a Christmas Gathering Thrasher Horne Center, Orange Park 1-2 “Greetings!” First Coast Theatre, Jax 1-10 St. Johns County Festival of Trees World Golf Village, St. Augustine 1-31 Visit With Santa Claus Adventure Landing, Jax Beach & Jax 2 San Marco Holiday Magic San Marco Square, Jax 2 JSO “Handel’s Messiah” Performing Arts Center, Jax 2 Book Signing: He Is the Word, Estelle Shrum-11-12:30 Backwater Bookstore, Orange Park 2 Jane Austin Society Meeting European Street, Jax

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 27 2 Breakfast With Santa MOSH, Jax 2 Soul Release Poetry Boomtown, Jax 2 Book Signing: He Is the Word, Estelle Shrum-2-3pm New Bible Bookstore, Jax st. augustine art & craft fest 2 2nd Annual Westside Community Fest FCCJ Cecil Center, Jax 2-3 The Jacksonville Beach Fine Art Show Latham Plaza, Jax Beach at francis field 2-3 A Home For the Holidays Pet Adoption Jax Zoo, Jax ture, and finally, the Northrop Grumman award for 3 Craft Craft Revolution-Fun ideas for Handmade Presents Anomaly, Jax by carol elliot [email protected] Best in Show complete the ten awards. 3 10th Annual Florida Telco Festival of Lights 5K Baptist Eye Institute, Jax Sean Dowie won Best in Show at the Spring Art 3 Sounds of the Holidays Sea Walk Pavilion, Jax Beach and Craft Festival 2006. He will once again exhibit his photographs of the real and vanishing Florida. He 3 38th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes-Garden Club Historic St. George St., St. Augustine uses a large format camera for clarity and texture. His mangrove against the Jacksonville cityscape 4 Faculty Recital UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax is an example of how he manipulates photography. 4 “Seussical” Theatreworks UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax Dowie lives in MacIntosh, Florida. 4-19 Santa at the World Golf Village World Golf Village, St. Augustine A family event, the Kid Zone will have free art 5 Music Department Holiday Showcase UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax activities for small visitors. Children’s clothing, and even children’s furniture with hand painted animals, 5 Auditions: “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof” 7pm Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine can be purchased at the Festival. Other exhibits in- 5 Winter Band Concert DASOTA, Jax clude animal sculptures made from nautical rope. 6 “Muder By Misletoe” Dave & Buster’s, Jax Since the artists plan nine months ahead, work 6 Luminary Night The Lighthouse, St. Augustine has already begun on the Spring Art and Craft Fes- tival 2007 which takes place the week after Easter 6 “The Santaland Diaries” Oasis Theatre MOCA, Jax instead of the week before as in prior years. “The 6-JAN. 1 First Coast Winter Lights Reynolds Yacht Club, Fall and Spring Festivals support all the programs we Green Cove Springs do,” says Westley. We have shows every month for 7 Crystal Gayle: A Country Christmas UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax local artists, both professional and non-professional, 7 JU First Coast Wind Ensemble Holiday Concert Terry Concert Hall, Jax who are judged, and learn to grow as artists.” Westley went on to say that the Festival is criti- 7 Holiday Hoopla-Live Music, Holiday Art Projects Cummer Museum, Jax Artists and craft artisans have traveled from all find great gifts,” adds Pahl. An onsite UPS store will cal to the SAAA mission to promote artistic excel- 7-8 DASOTA Winter Vocal Concert Riverside Presbytarian Church, Jax over the country to exhibit in the Fall Art and Craft package and ship your purchases. Also, you may lence to the community and to provide access to art. 7-JAN. 1 Plaza Ice Palace Downtown Community Plaza, Gainesville Festival, sponsored by the St. Augustine Art Associ- leave items at the SAAA booth while you continue “The artists and craft artisans as well as vendors 8 19th Great American Jazz Series UNF Fine Arts Center, Jax ation. Kevin Eagleton drives to St. Augustine from his to shop. Over 100 volunteers work the festival. They bring a creative energy to our town. We see tech- can easily be spotted by their red shirts with the niques, art objects, and aesthetic approaches we 8 Yuletide Swing-Rivercity Band Jacoby Hall, Jax home/studio in the Ocala National Forest for a return engagement. His showstopper glass wall pieces familiar lion’s head logo. don’t get to see every day.” 8 “Sounds of the Season” Chorale FCCJ South Campus, Jax and table décor were inspired by the old Venetian There is a wide range of prices. Jewelry, for The Crab King is a new vendor at the Festival 8 Nut Cracker Ballet Flagler Auditorium, Palm Coast glassmakers. Shao Lin Xia has a little longer drive. example, goes from $35 up to $10,000. Robert and this year, also the Hot Shot Bakery. Other food items 8 Holiday Slumber Party Story Time Barnes & Noble/San Jose, Jax He lives in LaPalma, California. A retired aeronautical Teresa Nilsson originals are in the $2,000 to $3,000 include hamburgers and hot dogs, Greek flame range. Bead work and glass go for less. Eagleton, foods, salads and soups in edible bread bowls. An 8-9 JSO “First Coast Nutcracker” Performing Arts Center, Jax engineer, Xia handcrafts unique model airplanes by transferring his computerized blue print designs to who was selected by the White House during the old fashioned ice cream soda shop offers sodas as th 8-9 Springfield Women’s Club Holiday Tour of Homes 210 W. 7 St., Jax recycled beer cans. Clinton administration to make handcrafted Christ- well as cool and creamy cappuccinos, attended by 8-9 “Greetings!” First Coast Theatre, Jax All 140 exhibitors come by invitation only. “This mas ornaments, has taken out some glass elements a soda jerk and a barista all in one. Assorted bever- 8-10 “Tiny Tim: A Christmas Carol Revisited” Orange Park is a high quality show,” says Pam Pahl, Festival that he incorporates in his art work so people can ages include fresh squeezed lemonade, also, glasses Community Theatre, Orange Park Chair. Pahl has been working the Festivals since the wear them as necklaces and pins. of wine from St. Augustine’s own San Sebastian 8-JAN. 1 Exhibit: Small Packages Block 27 Gallery, Jax SAAA took it over in 1998. It wasn’t always held Southern Living Magazine describes the Winery. Live music is once again provided by Doug Vincent Van Gourd line created by Beth and Steve Walker on steel drums. 9 San Marco Preservation Society Home Tour Historic Area, Jax at Francis Field. The City no longer wanted it at the Downtown Plaza so the people who were in charge Radtke as “both whimsical and exquisite.” Jackson- The Fall Art and Craft Festival opens Saturday 9 Holiday Dodgeball Tournament Jax Indoor Sports, Jax at the time gave it up. “The City offered it to us,” ville watercolorist Ted Head paints pets and portraits and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. The tiered park- 9 Regatta of Lights Bridge of Lions, St. Augustine comments Pahl. “We grabbed it because we needed in a realistic style that go beyond a photograph. ing garage next to the Visitors Center and adjacent 9 Mayor’s Holiday Festival for Senior Citizens Prime Osborn Center, Jax a major fundraiser.” From Brunswick, Georgia, William Temple reen- to Francis Field is now open to facilitate parking. acts his watercolors. Wearing a soldier’s busby, red The red train will also bring Festival goers from the 9 Soul Release Live Boomtown, Jax Not only will the exhibitors be traveling to the Festival, but festival goers are on the move as well. jacket and big boots, he marches around the Festival Downtown Plaza. A member of the American Associ- 9 Breakfast With Santa MOSH, Jax “People come from all over to attend. It is a huge grounds. ation of Museums, the St. Augustine Art Association 9 CattyShack Christmas CattyShack Wildlife Sanctuary, Jax destination event,” says Judy Westley, Administrator Awards are given by category: painting, two-di- is a chartered nonprofit organization operating upon 9 17th Annual Luminary & Christmas Tree Lighting Arlington for the SAAA. “Thanksgiving weekend is a perfect mensional miscellaneous, glass, pottery, woodwork, dues, gifts and donations. This Festival is made pos- Park Cemetary, Jax time to have this event. People are shopping for jewelry, photography and best booth. The C. Adrian sible through a grant from the Tourist Development Christmas gifts and the Fall Festival is the place to Pillars award, funded by Jeanne Krausz, for sculp- Council.

28 november 23-29, 2006 | entertaining u newspaper diculous! But the guy is still heaving the ball all over the place, and he’s gonna have a tough job on his hands this weekend when the Steelers go to Balti- greetings more to face the upstart 8-2 Ravens. Steve McNair has done a great job there running that offense, and Brian Billick once again is coaching a tough group of limelight’s holiday production players. THE COLLEGE FOOTBALL JOCK We now know that Ohio State is in the BCS Na- tional Championship game, and it’ll be interesting to BY: TOM WEPPEL see who will be their opponent. It could be Southern Cal, who will host Notre Dame this weekend. It could be Michigan again, although there is controversy in talk about that. And then there is the possibility of JAGUARS either Arkansas or Florida getting in, depending on a Amazing what a difference a win can make on number of circumstances. Arkansas must beat LSU a team and a community. The Jags come off with a in Little Rock this weekend, which should be a nice nice 26-10 win over Tom Coughlin’s Giants. Their SEC contest. record is now 6-4, and they stand right in the middle And, of course the Gators must beat Florida of the wild card playoff hunt. And to think if the Jags State in Tallahassee on Saturday. This game is not had beaten the Texans twice, they would now be 8-2 as hyped as it has been in the past, for obvious and just one game from the Colts! reasons. The Noles aren’t even close to what we Anyway, the boys played some good ball on are used to seeing on the field. Questions abound Monday night, and the score should’ve been a lot as to what Florida State will be like in the future, but worse, like, say, 40-10. They coughed up two TD’s for now, they could totally salvage their season with they should’ve had. a win over the Gators. I’d say that’s a real reach. And so now, after a nice win, fans are happy Florida is solid in all aspects of their game. The feel- and relieved, when, a few days ago, it was the end ing is that Florida should come in and do the ‘Chop’ of the world. on the ‘Choppers! In the next two weeks, the Jags go on the road There are a number of other games with a lot to face the Buffalo Bills, and the Miami Dolphins. riding on the outcome. Maryland will host Wake For- Buffalo is a very dangerous team to mess with. They est, with the winner most likely coming here to face just got done beating the Texans in Houston, and Georgia Tech in the ACC Championship. Boston Col- Limelight Theatre Artistic Director Beth Lam- Matinees at 2pm and all Sundays at 2pm. Terrific they can play ball with anybody. Last week WR Lee lege is also still in the mix. bert is pleased to announce the cast for the holiday Tuesday (2 for 1) will be on December 19. Gift Cer- Evans caught 11 passes for 265 yards and two TD’s. Then you have the state ‘rivalry’ games that comedy Greetings! by Tom Dudzick. Described by tificates are available. The Limelight Theatre is located They have playmakers and they can win games, so always finish off the season, such as Ga. Tech/Geor- the Los Angeles Times as “a wonderful, wacky look in the Joukowsky Family Foundation Center for the Jacksonville needs to be wary of these guys. gia, Virginia/Virginia Tech, South Carolina/Clemson, at how cleverly a mixture of Christmas, Hanukkah, Performing Arts at 11 Old Mission Avenue, uptown David Garrard is applying solidly at QB. The Texas A&M/Texas, and Arizona St./Arizona. It always and New Age philosophy can...flick on the electricity.” St. Augustine. Box Office hours are 10-4pm Tuesday- running game is strong as well. The WR’s are al- makes for interesting fare to see who does what and The Limelight is eager to introduce this miraculous Saturday. Call (904) 825-1164. Visit the web-site at ways capable. And the Defense is shutting down how many fights will ensue from the outcomes. comedy to local audiences as it is fast becoming an www.Limelight-Theatre.org. other teams. Let’s see if the Jags can beat the Bills Tom Weppel talks trash on Thursdays from 7-8 alternative to the traditional “A Christmas Carol” in in the cold weather of Buffalo. p.m. on WIOJ-AM 1010, and on SportsAvengers. theaters across the country. com 24/7. The play centers around the very Catholic Gorski NATIONAL FOOTBALL LEAGUE family who are celebrating the holidays and expecting While there are five teams in the AFC with a a visit from their oldest son and his Jewish financee. record of 7-3 or better, there is only ONE squad with Amid petty family quabbles, mysterious miracles a record better than 6-4, and that’s the Bears. Chi- happen to confuse and ultimately brighten the holiday cago won two games in the Meadowlands, and now leaving the audience touched and en- they head to Foxboro to face a pretty good Patriots thralled. team. The Bears will be a stern test for New England, Director Jean Rahner has selected a talented and vice versa. That will be the marquee game of the cast for this family comedy. They are: Carol Mandel, weekend. Eddie Gantner, Stephen Pigman, and Cathy O’Brien Overall, though, the AFC easily is a better from St. Augustine, with Zack Bass of Jacksonville conference than the NFC, which is full of mediocre completing the newest Limelight family. play. Did anyone realize the 49ers and Falcons were Opening on December 14, the production will both 5-5? You’d never believe they’d both have equal run through January 7 with performances on Thurs- records, but that’s the case. day, Friday and Saturday at 7:30, selected Saturday So far this season, Ben Roethlisberger has SEVENTEEN interceptions! SEVENTEEN! That’s ri-

eujacksonville.com | november 23-29, 2006 29 NASCAR to show us, and I don’t think I’ll get a chance change, but not the basic mechanics of the sport. to watch “Heroes” even if it is the hottest thing since France has, and is, changing those so-called mechan- canned dirt. You know what worries me is how ABC ics, and that is what will drive me away and I think and ESPN are going to do the NASCAR races. I mean many other fans too. Gosh, I sound like a philosopher nascar news & notes they spent a ton to do it and they got to make their don’t I? And I don’t even mean to. Well that’s all for by RICHARD TEAGUE [email protected] money back somehow, and will we the fans have to the Socrates side of me this week and I hope to have pay the price? Rusty will be all right in the booth, but a some news next week about my new contract with doctor and a basketball player doing racing? Hmmm. the paper, and for now, if you need to contact me, you When TNT and Fox, along with NBC, spent all that dang golf cart through an airport terminal. John said Makes you wonder doesn’t it? Perhaps ESPN can can make it so at [email protected], and also giant (not just big) money for the television rights to you would think that FedEx, with all their money, could transform Chris’ “back back back……” to something make this so: If it ain’t NASCAR, It ain’t s**t! broadcast NASCAR races, I didn’t mind too much. come up with something along the lines of those UPS catchy for NASCAR, is he still with them? I used to The first few races that Fox/TNT did were strange with ones. I love that one with the kid and the father along love to watch ESPN, but in the past many years they no graphics on the cars, but they got their act together the fence and that one with the tire changer, heck I like have really turned me off to different sports and I and it improved somewhat. Then NBC took over and it seeing them several times, they’re great. wonder how they’ll treat racing. And ABC? Well, I just seemed to get better. Then for the next several years I don’t want to get started on commercials, be- loved the “Wide World” long ago, so maybe it won’t things went along well enough that I could live with it. cause it would take a whole article to talk about them be too bad. Now that NBC has dropped the hot potato multi-billion and I sure hope that next season will bring new ones, Yes the season is over and Jimmie Johnson is the dollar rights and ABC/ESPN have spent even bigger I want to talk about NBC. You know, I couldn’t help but Champion and like I said earlier, Hooray for Jimmie. bucks for the next few years, I’ll have to see how they think that there were only five or six cars in that race, He came so close two years in a row and now he has do racing. At Homestead Sunday, day and night, you but yea, I know, there were forty-three, but it didn’t won, so that’s the hard part, the first one. Like I was JACKSONVILLE could really tell that this was NBC’s last shot at send- seem that way. I guess NBC was doing the TNT thing telling John after the race last night, Johnson is in the ing a NASCAR race out over the airwaves. Or at least with “Drama” and showed Matt Kenseth and Jimmie field of drivers that I call the 21st Century Guys that John and myself thought so. Johnson for most of the 400 miles. John’s favorite will lead us there if we can put up with Brian France’s We sat there watching the race when the camera driver is Bill Elliott, and I think the only time we saw changes. So many of us old fans still long for the old help wanted. was following a couple of cars, and it wasn’t even his car with that fancy paint job was when Jimmie drivers, that raced back in the 60s and up, that have Johnson or Kenseth, then it backed up for a second or Matt happened to lap him or something. Matter of we are seeking a professional, enthusiastic person left or are leaving racing, but we have to accept these and went forward. Another camera shot came on fact, the only time you saw another car was when the to represent the area’s leading weekly entertainment new guys and their style of driving, which is called with the aftermath of a crash and we’re sitting there two Chasers were going by. publication. this is an exciting oppurtunity to deal progress. I remember when I loved boxing before Clay waiting to see what happened to Labonte. Nothing. Yea sure, they did show Junior and Kasey by directly with leading entertainment venues became Ali and changed that sport forever, and I real- Usually they got 3 or 4 and sometimes more camera themselves, along with a few shots of the front of the and businesses and to promote exciting ized that it was a new horizon I had crossed over to, new movie premiers. angles of an accident but not this time, and that’s field, but for the most part it was the #17or the #48 and also that he was the greatest fighter of ALL time. when I started noticing little things for the rest of the all race long. Don’t get me wrong, Johnson is my It’s happening in every sport these days. Look at race. Several more times when a caution came out, it driver and I’m happy as all get out that he is the new golf with Tiger and the way he has changed that game sales experience is preferred, seemed NBC did not have enough cameras to cover Nextel (formerly the Winston) Cup Champion, and I do and perhaps will set records that won’t be broken for who caused what, who was at fault, or show a bunch like to watch him race, but enough is enough. I want enthusiasm necessary. years to come-like the old guys did. All sports are of replays. Well they did get lucky when Kurt’s spring to see the field of cars and the rubbing and racing like that with new athletes and their different styles, (904) 730-3003 · rolled up to one camera’s position and I thought they going on with the leaders, the guys in the middle, and we have to adjust to them and enjoy the way things a locally and family owned business for over 25 years. where going spend the rest of the race covering the even the rear of the pack. Why just show the two guys dang spring. for the most of the race, it’s just leaving the other 41 On and on for the whole race it seemed to go like out. Man I had to watch the ticker on the top of the that. Either wrong camera positions or not enough screen more this race than before just to see where cameras, or it just might have been a different direc- Tony was and find out how far Jeff was back. Then, tor calling the shots. I think that it was a mixture of when Montoya got his initiation to the NASCAR Cup both. Because it was their last broadcast, and so far Series with the fiery spin, there were only a couple to travel with all the NBC stuff and staff, they said why of angles showing the crash. If this wasn’t their last do it? Hey why lug all this stuff down there and put all show, or if it had been Fox or TNT, you would have these people up in motels and spend all this money seen five or six different shots of it and plenty of com- when can do the job with LESS! Heck we ain’t doing it mentating about it but not this race. no more and here’s a chance to recoup some bucks. Even the pre-show was nothing but “Matt this” Plus, we can advertise the new hit show “Heroes” and “Jimmie that” and then throughout the race they nineteen times and not have to pay for it. Now if that showed pre-taped interviews with Rick and other team ain’t a win-win situation I don’t know what is. members, but I don’t remember seeing to much of Speaking about advertisements, let me interject Jack Roush, did you? Is something else going on at a little something right here about the few others that Roush Racing that we don’t know about beside crew were shown during the race when NBC wasn’t push- changes and Mark Martin leaving? One thing I noticed ing their shows. Who else out there is sick and tired when they were talking to Martin was that he didn’t of the FedEx commercial about “who does Denny call look too good, health-wise, and Jack didn’t seem after he wins another race?” I mean, come on FedEx. to be top-notch either. Has there been a bug going Then there’s that other one about, “what did Denny do round? Could that be the real reason for Mark to leave before he drove the #11 car”, yea right, hot rodded a his old friend for a Chevrolet? Well at least Ford kept him in the fold with an F150 ride for next year’s CTS. I guess it’s best that NBC doesn’t have any more

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