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JACKSONVILLE 2013 FESTIVAL GUIDE Springing the Blues • No Meat March • RAM • Rock of Ages • Grape & Grain • Roller Derby free monthly guide to entertainment & more | march 2013 | eujacksonville.com 2 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly contents MARCH 2013 festival guide page 4-13 festival listings art +theatre page 4 surfing the blues page 28 art events page 6 festival survival guide page 29 garden month at cummer page 6 blues in the schools page 30 theatre events page 8 shrimp festival page 31 rock of ages page 9 natural life music festival page 10 welcome to rockville music page 11 springing the blues band competition page 33 sound check page 12-13 out of town festivals page 34 featured music on the web page 35-39 music events dish page 34 the great guitar gathering www.eujacksonville.com page 14 what’s brewing page 15 grape & grain exchange on screen page 16 dish update page 40 movies eu staff page 17 sweet theory page 41 veer! publisher William C. Henley page 18-19 no meat march page 41 exposure web series page 42 copiii-the 1st entry managing director Shelley Henley life + stuff page 20 grow your own creative director page 22 on the river Rachel Best Henley page 23 eco events on the cover copy editors page 24 race: are we so different? Bonnie Thomas Erin Thursby page 25 family events Photo provided by the Natural Life Music Kellie Abrahamson page 26 fashion week Festival. Read more about the Natural Life page 27 a great day in lavilla music editor food editor Music Festival and other festivals in the area Kellie Abrahamson Erin Thursby page 32 one spark & beyond on pages 4 through 13. page 32 riverside arts market contributing photographers Richard Abrahamson page 32 roller derby Fran Ruchalski Dennis Ho contributing writers showing you Faith Bennett Rick Grant Shannon Blankinship Regina Heffington Jon Bosworth Dick Kerekes who’s making Ashley Choate Cody Mattox Aline Clement Alexandra McClain the racket in the Adelaide Corey-Disch Liza Mitchell Jack Diablo Anna Rabhan Katie Gile Madeleine Wagner garage next door sales Suzanne Rose Mike Yochem Saturdays @ 10 pm Published by EU Jacksonville Newspaper. P.O. Box 11959, Jacksonville, FL 32239. Copyright 2012. Repro- duction of any artwork or copy prepared by EU Jack- sonville is strictly prohibited without written consent of Sundays @ 6 pm the publisher. We will not be responsible for errors and/ or omissions, the Publisher’s liability for error will not exceed the cost of space occupied by the error. Articles for publication are welcome and may be sent to info@ entertainingu.com. We cannot assume responsibility for unsolicited manuscripts and photographs. For in- formation concerning advertising phone 904-730-3003 or email [email protected]. eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 3 2013 FESTIVAL GUIDE Butterflies, barbecue and bluegrass, oh my! There is more springing up this season than the flowers, with a festival fit for every occasion. Springtime is the perfect time of year to celebrate art, music, food and families. Grab your lawn chair and sunglasses, and explore everything this Spring has to offer. COMPILED BY LIZA MITCHELL SURfiNG THE Blues 2013 Fun, Sun and Surf! BY REBECCA AUSTIN Nothing is much better than having rays of sun and white sandy beaches in your backyard, while listening to world-class blues musicians play--and watching professional and amateur surfing. The Surfing the Blues event is held in conjunction with the 23rd George’s Music Annual Springing the Blues Festival, thereby combining Jacksonville’s surf and music culture. Springing the Blues is one of the biggest free music festivals on the East Coast. Adding this surfing contest to the mix, hosted by the Florida Surfing Association, is sure to bring together an assortment of people, fashion and life surrounding the art and sport of surfing. Competitive surfing is continually evolving; it’s hard to keep up with what events are going on and where. However, somehow Surfing the Blues seems to always keep the momentum go- ing with decent waves every year and a stack full of fun for all ages. Being a competitive surfer myself, surfing contest after contest can get a bit tiring with inconsistent waves, especially in Florida. Whether a professional or amateur, many talented surfers travel from all parts of Florida to come surf this event. To many non-Floridians, the East Coast isn’t known for having the biggest, or even consistent, waves, yet somehow the most talented and world-class surfers come from Natural Life Festival right here in our own backyard. Some professional surfers that have been involved with this event in the past are (to name a few) Justin Quintal, Asher Nolan, Ryan Briggs, as well as brothers Cody and Evan Thompson, who travel all around the world for the best waves, yet still come back March 1-3 THE 32nd ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE District; vendors offer up Celtic cuisine and hand- to the good ole 904. Bringing big acts such as competitive surfers Piper Austin and Kayla Duren, LIONS SEAFOOD AND MUSIC FESTIVAL will fea- made crafts, and Scottish and Irish bands playing this event is about putting the talents of Jacksonville on the map. ture three days of fresh seafood, live music with both traditional tunes and modernized renditions of Surfing the Blues is a great event for new and old surfers alike who like to have fun, be- such bands as Kickin’ Grass, Ancient City Slickers ancient Celtic music appear live on stage through- cause, what is the point if you’re not? The best part about this contest is that the Jacksonville and the Stone Family Band, plus loads of family out the two-day festival. Artists include the Scots- Pier is a great location for consistent surf and fishing. Bring family, friends and those visiting fun at 25 Castillo Drive next to the Visitor’s Center. born Albannach, Ireland’s Dublin City Ramblers, from out of town; there is no reason not to enjoy a portion of the 1,350 miles of coastline around Festival activities include a Euro bungee, rock wall, and Jacksonville Beach’s own Rathkeltair and Florida. mechanical bull, mini Jet ride, slides, obstacle Spade McQuade & the Allstars. General admission The community of Jacksonville is the backbone of this event, bringing together local spon- course, funny-farm house, bounce house, bumper tickets are $5. Military and kids under 12 are free. sors and vendors as well as giveaways. With a massive, active fan base of those attracted to boat ride and a human hamster water ball. Vendors A $40 VIP package includes two days’ admission, the sport, The Jacksonville Pier area encompasses a diverse and positive vibe of the surfing will cook up delicious, fresh seafood concoctions, two free beers or glasses ofwine, a commemora- community. With a plethora of surf shops and surf equipment available around the beachside and crafters will be on hand to display their goods. tive t-shirt, tented VIP seating, restrooms and bar community, those who venture to this surfing event will have an opportunity to explore not only Admission is $2 for adults. Children 12 and under access. Festival hours are 11 am to 10 pm March the beach, but also the city. Surfing the Blues will be on the south side of the Jacksonville Pier the get in free. Festival hours are 3 to 9 pm Friday, 10 9 and noon to 6 pm March 10. Gates open at 11 first weekend of April (5th-7th). For more information go to floridasurfing.org, keyword Surfing am to 9 pm Saturday and 11 am to 5 pm Sunday. am. www.celticstaugustine.com the Blues, to find out about it or to sign up as a competitor and be involved in this great commu- www.lionsfestival.com nity event. March 9-10 THE 68TH ANNUAL ORCHID SHOW is March 2 NIGHT FEST AT THE ST. AUGUSTINE presented by the Jacksonville Orchid Society from LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM is a celebration of his- 10 am to 5 pm at the Garden Club of Jacksonville, toric preservation, community gatherings and fam- 1005 Riverside Avenue. The event will feature door ily outings from 5:30 to 9:30 pm at the St. Augus- prizes and a raffle, gardening tips, displays of the tine Lighthouse. Activities include boat building, a most exotic orchids and more. Admission is free. crafts tent, shipyard play area and a special pre- www.jaxorchidsociety.com. sentation on navigating by the stars. In addition, a local cooking contest will be featured with voting March 10 Founded by the Jacksonville-based not- by festival attendees. www.staugustinelighthouse. for-profit organization Natural Life for Children, the org 2013 COMMUNITY FIRST NATURAL LIFE FESTI- VAL benefits local children’s charities. The family- March 9-10 – THE ST. AUGUSTINE CELTIC friendly event will be held from 11 am to 6 pm at HERITAGE AND MUSIC FESTIVAL celebrates the Metropolitan Park and features live music from in- sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland die folk artists Martin Sexton, Field Report, Swear and Ireland at Francis Field on Castillo Drive. Find and Shake, Sugar and the Hi-Lows, Lera Lynn and the Celt in you as you take in the sights, sounds Harry Wagons. The event is free and open to the and tastes of centuries of European history. Celtic public. clans from around the world show their ancestral pride; Highland games athletes demonstrate their strength; the St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches (CONTINUED ON PAGE 8) through the streets of the Oldest City’s Historic 4 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 5 March 22-23 The West Nassau Historical Society the historic downtown parking facility and Visitor presents the 2013 RAILROAD DAYS FESTIVAL at Information Center.