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Springing the • No Meat March • RAM • Rock of Ages • Grape & Grain • free monthly guide to entertainment & more | march 2013 | eujacksonville.com 2 MARCH 2013 | 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 music page 11 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 & 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 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 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. The artists will use the 500- the historic 1881 Callahan Train Depot and nearby year-old art form of chalking to express the rich 1856 Florida Railroad bed. The event kicks off at history of the Oldest City. The event is free. www. 1 pm Friday with the opening ceremony and rais- staugustinechalkwalk.com ing of the flag and will continue with live music, Festival Guide kids’ activities and art and crafts. There will be a March 23 THE 24th ANNUAL METRO PCS SEA- featured exhibit of historic photographs of the 75th FOOD FESTIVAL is the unofficial opening of the anniversary of the pulp mills. The Railroad Days beach season, beginning at noon Saturday, March A What-to-Bring Survival Kit BY REBECCA AUSTIN Parade will begin at 11 am Saturday with live mu- 23 at the SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. sic, a classic car show and an exhibit of classic The free event offers live music with the Dirty Grin- Tip: All supplies should fit into your trunk, and if they do not, then you probably packed steam engines, tractors and trains in the depot, as gos, the Top Secret Band, The Yankee Slickers, too many clothes. well as model trains in the annex. Visit the West Who Rescued Who, Toots Lorraine, The Steepwa- Nassau Historical Society for more information at ter Band and Sons of Bill. There will also be fresh www.wnhsfl.org. seafood, a festival marketplace, a surf contest and Tent- Unless you are a pansy and don’t like dirt and nature plenty of family fun. wwwgreatatlanticmusicfest. March 22-24 PASEO PASTEL: ST. AUGUSTINE com Hammock- The ideal place to nap, sleep, pass-out and get rid of your hangover CHALK WALK FESTIVAL will feature the works of more than 70 artists on the sidewalks between (continued on page 8) Gas cooker- A hangover is always better with coffee and a good breakfast! Plus, your neighbor probably won’t bring one, so you will be known forever as a life saver. Kettle- Take some tea bags with you if you don’t like the jitters of coffee and want something to warm you up and settle your head and stomach. Blues in the Schools Sleeping bag, blankets & pillows- Because after dancing your ass off, BY LIZA MITCHELL it will feel good to lay down for a few hours or until the next band plays. Growing up in a musical, Chicago household, bluesman Fruteland Jackson was immersed in Some beer- When I say “some” I mean more than you think you need. Running out is no fun! blues culture from an early age. He cut his teeth on the Motown classics - known in his house as ‘I woke up this morning music’ – and received his first guitar from his Uncle Woodrow at the age of Hat-You never know what the weather will turn into, and the last thing you want is a burned 12. head the first day. Sunscreen is a must, too! “He was the first bluesman I ever saw. Once when I was really little I heard him yelling in the front room, and I ran into the kitchen and told my mother something was wrong with Uncle Wood- Lots of toilet paper- No one likes to use the port-a-potty after the first day, so row. She said, ‘He’s not screaming. He is feeling pretty good’. I crept back up to the front and make it easier on yourself and just go in the woods--if there aren’t real bathrooms. And even stared at him. I believe I was imprinted then,” Jackson says. those may run out of paper. “Little did I know it would come back and sting me, and I would get so deeply involved in this kind of music. I went on with my life only to come full circle and start appreciating the music that I Toothbrush & toothpaste- A commonly forgotten thing, probably because grew up on. Music hits you where you live.” of all the times our mothers told us to pack them. Today, the renowned , storyteller and educator shares the ABCs of blues music in a series of programs designed to expose children to this rich and storied art form. The George’s If you must play your own music rather than listening to the music you paid to Banjo- Music Blues in the Schools program was founded by Jackson, who was awarded the Blues Foun- hear, remember that banjos are way cooler than guitars. dation’s Keeping the Blues Alive for his educational outreach efforts. Water Jug- You can buy these lifesavers at the Dollar Store. Plus, you won’t want to be “I come from a family of preachers and teachers. Being able to package information and rep- resent comes easier for me. I’m a communicator in that regard,” says Jackson, noting that he was a litterbug with all your water bottles on top of all your beer cans. less than eager to share the “whiskey, drinking and cheating” kind of blues when he was initially Festival Ticket- Forgetting this is a mistake that will make you feel really dumb. approached about presenting a children’s program years ago. “I said they were too little to have the wherewithal to understand blues, so let them go on Sunglasses- Day or night, they will be both a sun and hater blocker. with their lesson,” he says. “I called a friend of mine, and he said ‘stick with Leadbelly and you can’t go wrong, but whatever you do, don’t sing ‘Hoochie Coochie Man’.” Sandals and Slip-ons- I have found flipflops that people have forgotten or lost “This is one of the things that we do each year before the festival, and the schedule is com- every time I go to festivals. Slip-on shoes are comfortable after walking all day and easiest to pletely booked,” says coordinator Lisa Hines, who is the wife of the festival’s title sponsor, George sleep in if you pass out. I often have gone barefoot and regretted it after the second day. Hines of George’s Music. “All in all we have 11 presentations, and we are very happy to welcome Fruteland Jackson back. He is really celebrated as a blues artist and the founder of the Blues in the First Aid- As a nurse’s daughter, I have learned you never know what is going to hap- Schools program.” pen where you are, especially if you are somewhere you have never been before and plan on Hines said each presentation is tailored to the particular age the children. For the youngest being a wild child in nature. Take differently sized bandages and cotton pads, plus bug spray, students, Jackson will teach the basics of the blues in the “ the Blues” program. “Blues peroxide and antibiotic ointment. Ibuprofen or another analgesic is good, too. is the music of expression. When I go and talk to second and third graders, they don’t really care when W.C. Handy was born. They just want to hear some woogie and grooves that sort of Clothes- Make sure to check the weather the day before, so you pack the right rags. jump into the body and make you tap your foot without telling it to,” Jackson says. The older elementary school students will receive instruction in “Blues 101” which combines Cash- I cannot stress how important this is. You will need it at some point for things you history, culture, education and music. High School programs are more intensive, because they forgot and things you want. Don’t bring big bills but have an assortment with you, and don’t are customized specifically for student musicians. Hines says these become an interactive jam keep it in the tent. It’s safest in your car. session.“We educate the kids while they don’t know they are being educated, because we are playing music in between”. ID- Even if you don’t look like a youngin, it’s wise to carry. After 13 years of sharing the blues, Jackson welcomed the milestone of teaching one million There will be food on-site, but seeing as not everyone can live off festival food like students fortunate enough to receive the gospel of the blues from someone who considers himself Food- equally fortunate to spread the wealth. grilled cheese and gyros, take a few things that are easy to cook up. “I enjoy the back and forth. I enjoy teaching as well as I enjoy performing. There is some- Raincoat- They may not give out free ponchos when it’s raining. Trash bags are versa- thing special in the human need for music. It has a power. It puts us in a frame of mind and envi- ronment, so we can do better what we want to do,” he says. “Blues can let you know that you are tile for this, too. not alone, that someone has been where you’re going, and that everything is going to be alright.” Waterproof, disposable cameras- The last thing you want to do is lose Blues in the Schools begins with a session at Fletcher High School and targets Beaches your nice camera with all those memories. I have learned this the hard way. Plus, film gives elementary through high school students, including those attending the Boys and Girls Club of Jacksonville Beach, before concluding the program at San Jose Episcopal School in Mandarin. the pictures a wholesome feeling. More Beer (& other things of that nature)- If you’re going to The 2013 Blues in the Schools Programs indulge, you should procure what you want in advance. Intoxicants can be scarce, and it March 18--10:40 am at Fletcher High School would sure suck to buy the wrong thing from the wrong person. March 19--9 am at Discovery Montessori School Paint & Glitter- Nothing is better than having a paint party and throwing glitter in March 19--12:30 pm at St. Paul’s Catholic School (K-4) March 19--1:30 pm at St. Paul’s Catholic School (5-8) the air. It isn’t just because I’m a girl, either. I have gone to festivals hardly knowing anyone, March 20--9 am at Neptune Beach Elementary (K-2) but once we brought out the paint and started painting each other, we instantly all became March 20--10 am at Neptune Beach Elementary (3-5) friends and shared a beautiful moment creating art on one another. March 21--8:30 am at Beaches Episcopal School March 21--3 pm at Boys and Girls Club of Jacksonville Beach String- For towels and banners--add some string to tie up between trees, and you have March 22--8:45 am at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School (K-2) yourself some walls for privacy. It’s easy to decorate your campsite with your Pink Floyd, March 22--9:45 am at Jacksonville Beach Elementary School (3-5) Grateful Dead and Led Zeppelin banners while drying your towels; genius, I know. March 22--TBA at San Jose Episcopal School

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50 YEARS OF SHRIMP, PIRATES & FUN April 26 – RAPID MEDIA’S 8th ANNUAL REEL PADDLING FILM FESIVAL showcases the best paddling films of the year in 10 categories, as well Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival as food and beverages from Sweetwater Brewing Company. It is held at 7 pm Friday, April 26 at the Museum of Science and History, 1025 Museum It started back in 1964 as a competitive race between shrimp Circle. Featured musicians include Larry Keel & boats and their captains. Now, the Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival has Natural Bridge, Sol Driven Train and Dangermuffin. evolved to become a full-fledged weekend celebration. The event is designed to encourage the explora- On May 3, 4 & 5, the Shrimp Festival will commemorate 50 years of tion and appreciation of our waterways. A $10 fun, along Centre Street in the quaint seaport village of Fernandina Beach suggested donation at the door will benefit the St. on beautiful Amelia Island. The Golden Anniversary will feature a variety Johns Riverkeeper. Tickets are available at Subaru of children’s activities, live entertainment, fine arts and crafts and much, of Jacksonville, 10800 Atlantic Blvd. or at www. much more. Furthermore, guests can treat themselves to their favorite rivercitychallenge.org. feast of the sea, celebrating all things shrimp – catching them, cooking them, eating them and even drawing them. Shrimp pie, shrimp quesadil- April 27 RIVER CITY CHALLENGE and ECO-FEST las, fried shrimp, boiled shrimp or shrimp pizza are just a few of the Enjoy a day chock full of free family-friendly en- dishes prepared by local citizens. tertainment featuring national recording artists, an The Southeast Tourism Society has named the Isle of Eight Flags interactive KidZone, vendor market, a newly added Shrimp Festival a Top-20 event for the past 11 years. This year is sure to Eco-Village, awesome local food from a variety of live up to that distinction. Jacksonville food trucks, and tasty libations from SweetWater Brewing Co. Following the 3-mile and Festivities Begin Friday Night 8-mile races on the Southbank of the St. Johns River, there will be an Outdoors Expo featuring a Catch fantastic bargains during the Downtown Merchants’ Sidewalk Sale variety of workshops and demonstrations through- all day Friday. The festival officially kicks off at 6 pm on Friday, May 3, when out the day. This is all to benefit North Florida Land food booths, entertainment and activities open at the Riverfront and Kids’ Fun Trust and St. Johns Riverkeeper. Friendship Foun- Zone only. The Opening Ceremony officially starts the festivities at 6:30 pm on tain on the Southbank, http://www.rivercitychal- the Riverfront Stage, followed by the Miss Shrimp Festival scholarship pageant, lenge.org music and a pirate invasion, with fireworks scheduled at 9:45 pm. April 27 A TASTE OF ST. AUGUSTINE This signa- Fine Arts & Crafts and Antiques and the “Best Decorated Shrimp Boat Parade and Contest” on Sunday will ture food festival serves up exciting “tastes” from entertain guests at the Riverfront. Contests include Little Pirate, Pirate- over 20 of St. Augustine’s famous restaurants. On Saturday, May 4 from 9 am to 7 pm and Sunday, May 5 from 10 in-Training and Best Beard on Saturday and a Shrimp Ice Cream Eating Restaurants will compete for the prestigious TOS- am to 5 pm, visitors can enjoy the works of more than 300 award-win- Contest on Sunday. Get with the spirit of the festival, and entertain the tA (Taste of St. Augustine) awards, with categories ning artists and craftspeople. All participating exhibitors are fully juried to family in the Kids’ Fun Zone with activities for all ages and entertainment including Best Family Dining, Best Ethnic, Best Up- qualify for entry into the show. provided by Rick Hubbard’s Kazoobie Show, JuggleSTUFF and Pirate scale and Best Dessert, as well as the ever popu- Selected as a Top 200 Outdoor Art Festival in the U.S. by Sunshine School. Also, tighten the wooden leg and join the YMCA 5-K run on Sat- lar “People’s Choice.” A live music festival all day, Artist Magazine, the festival also boasts an excellent showing of fine an- urday morning. Later, bring the crew to the Putt-Putt Tournament at Main special children’s area and a culinary marketplace tiques and collectibles, with approximately 75 booths.. Beach on Saturday night. add to the fun. Don’t miss a Race to the Taste 5K - which takes place during this event (http://www. Food and Music Pirate Parade racetothetaste.org). St. Augustine Amphitheatre on A1A South, http://epicbh.org Seafood and shrimp dishes abound, all prepared with a local flair Join the locals for the Pirate Parade, presented by Residence Inn, and flavor by dozens of civic and charitable organizations from the Fer- Amelia Island, to be held on Saturday, April 27 at 11 am as it takes over April 27-28 The 3rd annual WELCOME TO ROCK- nandina Beach and surrounding Nassau County. The treats for the taste Centre Street to the theme of “The Year of the Golden Shrimp.” Creative VILLE has grown into a two-day event held along buds are rivaled only by musical performances that will fill the seaside air craftsmanship will abound in the imaginative floats and unique entries the St. Johns River at Metropolitan Park. Head- with the sounds of , pop, rock, folk and country. vying for “Best of Parade” honors. liners include , Lynyrd Skynyrd, and the return of . Also acts Family Fun There are truly memories to be made for everyone at this storied include , , Papa festival. For a complete listing and schedule of events for the 50th Annual Roach, , , See colorful pirates swordfight, loot and plunder in the streets after Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival, presented by Publix, visit www.shrimp- and many more. Two-day general admission tickets they invade the festival by a pirate shrimp boat. A “Blessing of the Fleet” festival.com. are $99.50 with single day tickets for $54.50 plus service fees and are available at www.welcometo- rockvillefestival.com or TicketMaster outlets.

April 27 THE JOSEPH A. STRASSER BUTTERFLY March 30-31 The 45th ANNUAL MANDARIN ART end event at St. Francis Field behind the St. Au- and a raffle with a huge variety of prizes. The event FEST is a family event that teaches the importance FESTIVAL returns Easter weekend, hosted by the gustine Visitor Information Center. The festival wel- is a fundraiser awarding $1000 in scholarship of preservation and conservation from 10 am to Mandarin Community Club. As a local not-for-prof- comes The Corbitt Brothers Band, The Lee Boys, monies to local high school students intending to 4 pm at Tree Hill Nature Center, 7152 Lone Star it, the Mandarin Community Club is the founding Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, JJ Grey and Mofro study art in college. www.artguildoforangepark. Road. The event features a butterfly house, live organization of the Mandarin Art Festival. A Green and Swamp Cabbage, as well as award-winning com music, free children’s crafts, food and drinks and Market will also be held in Billiard Park, adjacent barbeque from seven regional and national cham- closes with a live butterfly release at 3:30 pm if to the club grounds at 12447 Mandarin Road. Call pions. Arts and crafts, kids’ rides and activities will April 20- 21 JACKSONVILLE FINE ARTS FESTI- weather permits. A free shuttle to off-site parking 268-1622 for information. also be on hand. Tickets are $2 for adults from 4 VAL is produced by the Avondale Merchants As- is available. www.treehill.org pm to 10 pm Friday, 11 am to 3 pm Saturday and sociation, Inc. This annual premiere juried outdoor April 5-7 Three days of free, live blues on the 11 am to 6 pm Sunday. Tickets are $5 from 3 pm art festival is for the enjoyment and education of May 1-4 THE SUWANEE RIVER JAM will feature oceanfront is just around the corner with the ap- to 10 pm Saturday. Children 13 and under are free. the community’s patrons, artists, guests, as well three days of live music at the Spirit of the Suwan- proach of the 24th ANNUAL GEORGE’S MUSIC www.rhythmandribs.net as for the enhancement of cultural arts in the Jack- nee Music Park in Live Oak. Performers include SPRINGING THE BLUES FESTIVAL. As Florida’s sonville area. Enjoy food from Avondale’s finest Sheryl Crow, Easton Corbin, Florida Georgia Line, Largest Free Outdoor Blues Festival, this inter- April 6-7 More than 100 artists nationwide will restaurants, kids activities and live entertainment Rodney Atkins, Randy Houser the Eli Band nationally recognized musical event celebrates transform historic San Marco into a booming out- at Boone Park in the beautiful Avondale neighbor- and more. Single day tickets range from $40-$50. America’s indigenous music form with three days door gallery during the 14th ANNUAL SAN MARCO hood of Jacksonville. www.shoppesofavondale. www.suwaneeriverjam.com of blues performers from all over the . ART FESTIVAL, held from 10 am to 5 pm at 1971 com Featured artists include the Cedric Burnside Proj- San Marco Boulevard. Original artwork, paintings, May 3-5 THE GAMBLE ROGERS FOLK FESTIVAL ect, Zac Harmon, EG. Kight, The Lee Boys, Vic- sculptures, photography, glass, wood, jewelry, col- April 20- 21 AN EPIC CELEBRATION OF SPRING brings the best in folk and Americana music to- tor Wainright and the Wild Roots, Kim Simmonds lage and mixed media pieces will be on display and FLOWER AND GARDEN EXPO Growers, nurseries gether at this annual three-day celebration of the and Savoy Brown and more. Families can enjoy for sale. The event is free and open to the public. and artisans from around the state offering shop- music, stories and dance that made Gamble Rog- arts and crafts, kids’ games and rides, the South’s Call 561-746-6615 or go to www.artfestival.com. pers every item to make your garden all it can be. ers famous, held at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. best barbecue, Florida seafood, a 5k Beach Run This year’s show will feature a wide array of horti- On Friday, enjoy the First Friday Art Walk hosted by and Walk and the Surfing the Blues surf contest. April 6 The 4th ANNUAL ART & ABOUT event will culture including olive trees, aquatic plants, herbs, various galleries in downtown St. Augustine and www.springingtheblues.com be held from 10 am to 5 pm at the Orange Park ferns, succulents, citrus, African violets, anthur- featuring festival performers. A stage will set up at Community Hall. The event features art and mu- iums, bamboo, colorful flowering plants, butterfly the city marina located at the base of the Bridge of April 5-7 RHYTHM AND RIBS FEST brings the sic and will celebrate the Guild’s 40th Anniversary. plants, native plants and more plus gardening ac- Lions. On Saturday and Sunday from 1 to 10 pm, best bands and BBQ together for an outdoor week- There will be many KidTivities to entertain families cessories and art. Also enjoy food, music and fun. performers will take to several stages throughout

8 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly the day at the Amphitheatre. Tickets will be avail- and guests can enjoy the Fleet and Best Decorated able for single venue shows and in a variety of Shrimp Boat Contest and Parade on Sunday. The packages, including an all-access weekend pass. complete schedule of events is available at www. For more information, call 904-794-4163 or go to shrimpfestival.com. www.gamblerogersfest.org. March 8-9 Get your knees up and get ready for the May 3-5 THE ISLE OF EIGHT FLAGS SHRIMP 3rd annual SWAMPTOWN GETDOWN MUSIC FES- FESTIVAL celebrates its golden anniversary along TIVAL at the Okefenokee Fairgrounds in Waycross, Centre Street in historic, downtown Fernandina GA. The festival is a celebration of music from all Beach. What started as a competitive race be- over the South-east with Country, , Blue- tween shrimp boats and their captains in 1964 has grass, Americana, Jam and everything in between, evolved into a premiere weekend event with family with Chroma, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Freddy’s activities, live entertainment, arts and crafts and Finest, The Forty-Fives, Emily Morris, Dixie Wreck delectable feasts from the sea (from shrimp ques- adillas to shrimp pie). Pirates will roam the streets (continued on page 11) Natural Life Music Festival BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON

There are lots of music fests that cater to adults. If you’re looking for something more family-friendly, look no further than the 2013 Natural Life Music Festival. Community First Credit Union, founder of the always fun Community First Saturdays program and the upcoming Com- munity First Hale & Hearty 7k, recently signed on to be the title sponsor of the event for the next three years. The annual concert and crafting festival is a wonderful opportunity for music lovers of all ages to get outside, listen to some great tunes and create something beautiful. And, best of all, it’s free! The festival is the brainchild of Patti Hughes, creative force behind the Jax-based, boho- chic retailer, Natural Life. Soon after opening the home-based operation, Hughes began giving back to her community by hosting “Crafternoons,” regular neighborhood gatherings that includ- ed craft stations, silent auctions and family-friendly activities. The proceeds from these events benefited the Children’s Home Society and proved to be a big hit with community. From these humble beginnings, the Natural Life Music Festival was born. Now in its second year, the festival will feature musical performances by some pretty big names in the indie folk world, thoughtfully chosen by Tib Miller of Flying Saucer Presents. The line-up includes Martin Sexton, Field Report, Swear & Shake, Lera Lynn, Sugar & the Hi-Lows and Henry Wagons. For many of these artists, their appearance at the Natural Life Music Festival is one of their last stops before performing at later this month, so this your chance to see them live (and for free) before the Austinites do. In addition to live music, the festival will feature Hughes’ Crafternoon activities on a much larger scale. The purchase of a reasonably-priced punch card gets you access to a ton of fun crafts and activities, including T-shirt tie-dying, frisbee spin art, leather stamping, recycled art and much more. If you’d prefer to buy homemade creations rather than make them yourself, the event’s Artisan Market is the place for you. Local artists and artisans will be on hand selling their wares and Natural Life (the retail store) will hold a sample sale, offering plenty of discount- ed goodies. No festival would be complete without lots of yummy food to nosh on. The Natural Life Music Festival will serve up local fare with an emphasis on healthy options and organic ingredi- ents. Expect delectable delights from The Hyppo, Bistro AIX, Olive My Pickle, Pele’s Wood Fire, Grassroots, Le Petite Cheri Cupcakery, Sweet Pete’s and many more. Just like the Crafternoons that inspired this event, the Natural Life Music Festival is all about giving back to the community. The fest aims to raise funds for local charities benefiting children in need and will donate all of the proceeds this year to the Children’s Home Society Buckner Division. So not only do you get an afternoon of free music and awesome crafts, you also get to do some good. It’s a win-win! The Natural Life Music Festival will be held on Sunday, March 10th from 11 am to 6 pm at Metropolitan Park. This event will take place rain or shine, so prepare accordingly. For more information, visit www.communityfirstnaturallifemusicfestival.com.

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 9 Alice in Chains welcome to rockville BY LIZA MITCHELL

Monster’s Energy Welcome to Rockville is showing some to love to its hometown with two days of live music along the banks of the St. Johns River. The vast lineup pays tribute to the city’s rock ‘n roll pedigree with a lineup featuring Lynyrd Skynyrd, Shinedown and the first local performance by Limp Bizkit in over a decade. The bill also includes Alice In Chains, Stone Sour, 3 Doors Down, Three Days Grace, , , , Buckcherry, Undead, Skillet, All That Remains, Device featuring from Disturbed, Asking Alexandria, , Filter, , , , , Otherwise, , Non- point, Red, Young Guns, Thousand Foot Crutch, Gemini Syndrome, Girl On Fire and more. The festival will be held April 27 and 28 at Metropolitan Park. Two-day general admission tickets are $99.50 plus service fees. Single day general admission is $54.50 plus service fees. Visit www.welcometorockvillefestival.com or Ticketmaster locations for tickets and information. Monster’s Energy Welcome to Rockville is produced by Jacksonville native Danny Wimmer of Danny Wimmer Presents. The festival is entering its third year and has grown into a two-day event that Wimmer hopes will put Jacksonville on the map as a live music destination. The deci- sion to grow Rockville into two days of live music on the river came on the heels of two success- ful sell-out years. “When you are trying to create a festival experience, you have to create a weekend experi- ence. It’s easier for people to commit to a weekend than it is to a one-day. It makes it work for someone coming in from Orlando, Tallahassee or Pensacola,” Wimmer says. “Jacksonville has so much rock culture built into it. We want to keep growing this event as a staple event that will represent Jacksonville and compete with any other festival out there.” Wimmer knew he could draw the crowds when took on the more daunting challenge of booking two of the city’s most notorious natives on a single bill. Lynyrd Skynyrd and Limp Bizkit both hail from Jacksonville and have both become part of the city’s lexicon. The idea took shape last year as Wimmer was watching the show. “I was talking to Limp Bizkit, and they weren’t ready yet to play the states. We always tried to find some element of Jacksonville in there, and I was watching last year, thinking how can I get Limp Bizkit and Lynyrd Skynyrd on the same show?” he says. “They are part of Jacksonville’s culture and some of the biggest name artists that Jacksonville has launched. Jacksonville is really being represented in this show, and people are really buying into this Jacksonville rock culture.” As a concert promoter, it’s up to Wimmer to book bands that will sell tickets. But he must also follow the protocol established by the various cities to maintain the integrity of his events. When he caught wind of the recent ordinance proposed, and later dropped, by Jacksonville City Councilman Don Redman to limit live music in Metropolitan Park, he opted to be proactive rather than reactive. He joined other promoters to meet with city officials to preserve the venue for his festival and for music fans citywide. His team showed up en masse to the council meetings to show their willingness to help generate a solution that will benefit both sides of the issue. There is now a committee that the city and promoters are working on to figure out the right decibel level. “We are working with Councilman Redman to try and figure out solutions for the neighbor- hood that’s being affected by the sound and while it’s been dropped, we are working to figure out how we can help change traditions. Maybe we end at 10 o’clock rather than 11 o’clock,” he says. “What is really important to us is creating awareness for a city like Jacksonville. This does bring a lot of people into the city, and they get to experience what Jacksonville is all about. We are a city on the coast. We’re right on the river. This is a great way to show off how beautiful Jacksonville really is.” Support from fans and local radio stations 104.5 and X102.9 are helping to spread the word. The response from the Skynyrd and Bizkit camps has been positive, and while the fans are not mutually exclusive, Wimmer says the design of the show caters to the respective cultures. “It’s cool to see their two logos side by side,” Wimmer said. “I’m hoping that people, especially being from Jacksonville, walk away being very proud having a multi-day festival in their back- yard. It’s 11 hours of non-stop music. We’re going to keep investing in talent and keep trying to grow this thing.” Regarding the opportunity for fans to witness a Lynyrd-Bizkit mashup, Wimmer is not will- ing to confirm or deny, but he is open to the idea. “I’m never going to say never,” he laughs. “Crazier things have happened.”

10 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly and many more. Participating vendors specialize available at www.floridastateparksorg/folkfest and in a variety of arts and crafts, unique handmade toll free at 877-635-3655. soaps, incense, clothing and jewelry. Grab a bite of gator tail at the food vendors, and take a look May 23-26 Downtown Jacksonville sets the stage at some of the custom-lasered creations avail- for the JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL with per- able, or request one of your own. Expect nightfall formances on multiple stages with BWB featuring to bring a lively experience that usually culminates Rick Braun, Kirk Whalum and Norman Brown, in a campfire picking session. Advance weekend Euge Groover, Poncho Sanchez, Gerald Albright passes are available for $40. Children 12 and un- and Gregory Porter. The festivities also include the der are free. www.stgdfest.com Jacksonville Jazz Competition, May 23 at the . Enjoy live jazz on the Swingin’ May 10- 11 FUNK FEST provides positive en- Stage on Monroe Street between Main and Ocean, tertainment along with food and fun. This year’s the Groovin’ Stage at Hemming Plaza and the entertainment will consist of Kem, Keith Sweat, Breezin’ Stage at the Jacksonville Landing. Stroll Whodini, Jill Scott, Salt & Pepa, SOS Band, Lisa through the Art in the Heart of Jacksonville exhibits Lisa and Cult Jam. General admission for 2 days in Ceramics, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, Jew- is $65 and 1 day $40. VIP tickets are available. elry, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture and Wood. Metropolitan Park, http://funkfestconcerts.com Enjoy a trip through the Jacksonville Jazz Fest Hall of Fame, and take in the up-and-comers at the May 24-26 The best regional and national folk Youth Jazz Talent Showcase, a live talent compe- artists join the FLORIDA FOLK FESTIVAL at the tition open to young jazz singers and musicians. Culture Center State Park in White The winner will receive a savings bond toward their Springs. The weekend event will include traditional continued music education, school tuition or pri- crafts, workshops, folk dancing, food, a folklife vate lessons. Finalists will perform at the Jackson- area, Seminole Camp, a banjo and fiddle contest ville Jazz Festival on Saturday, May 25. Winners and a children’s area. Adult admission is $20 for a will be selected by a panel of music adjudicators single day ticket, $40 for a weekend pass. Admis- who specialize in the art forms of traditional and sion for children ages 6 to 16 is $4 for all three contemporary jazz and blues. Preferred seating days, and 6 and under are free. Information is and VIP packages are available at 630-3690.

photo by fran ruchalski George’s Music Springing the Blues Band Competition BY LIZA MITCHELL

Organizers of the George’s Music Springing the Blues Festival are hosting a competition to give local rock and blues bands a chance to perform in front of hundreds at their oceanfront event. The winning band will perform at 1:30 pm, Saturday, April 6, on the festival’s West Stage. The 23rd annual festival will be held April 5-7 at the SeaWalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The competition is open to all bands in the blues or rock genres. Participating artists are asked to submit an entry form available at any George’s Music store, along with a demo CD, performance DVD or website with a link to music samples or live performances. The deadline for entries is March 24, and the winner will be announced that week. “We’re looking for great blues or blues-based rock talent with live performance experience, good stage presence and a tight sound,” says Alan Friedman of George’s Music. “We’re asking the artists to submit a CD or DVD of some of their material, as well as their current performance schedule.” Friedman says the live performance aspect is a valuable tool for the judges to determine how well a band commands the stage and engages the audience. “We’ve had a diverse group of winners over the years. It’s really about the combination of musical talent and strong stage pres- ence. It helps to have a website and online video content that we at George’s can view to see in action,” he says. “A few years ago, the Rocco Blu Band did a great job getting their fans to rally for them on our Facebook page. That certainly helped them stand out in the crowd.” “It’s an amazing opportunity for the winning band. They will have the chance to perform in front of many hundreds of people, and it could open the door to future performances just as it has for past winners,” Friedman says. Last year’s winners, the Parker Urban Band, performed at the annual Springing the Blues press conference in February at George’s Music Superstore in Jacksonville Beach and will open this year’s festival on the main stage. “We’re featuring the winning band in an outstanding live environment, where they’ll be per- forming in front of a huge audience who came to see and hear great music. We want to give local talent a great stage to perform on, and if we can wow the crowd at the same time, then we’re really happy.” George’s Music has locations at 912 S. Third Street in Jacksonville Beach (270-2220) and 8151 Blanding Blvd in Jacksonville (777-9393). For the full performance lineup, visit www. springingtheblues.com.

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 11 Get Outta Town! Spring & Summer Music Fests

The First Coast is home to many not-to-be-missed festivals, but to experience some of the biggest names in music over the course of one long, unforget- table weekend, a major road trip (or plane ride) is in order. Below you’ll find a list of the most impressive spring and summer music festivals and a brief look at some of the acts performing. BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON

pandroids, Krewella, Delta Spirit, Flosstradamus, Savannah Stopover Music Tennis, Robert Randolph & the Family Band, Festival (Savannah, GA) March 7-9 Surfer Blood , Chelsea Light Moving, The Whigs, , Turbo Fruits, Ben Sollee, Country (Austin, TX) Mice, Cheyenne Mize, Yip Deceiver, Henry Wag- South By Southwest March 8-17 ons, Little Tybee, Field Report, Talk Normal and Midlake, Delta Rae, Murder By Death, Surfer Roadkill Ghost Choir Blood, Ra Ra Riot, Brendan Benson, Tego Calde-

ron, Thee Oh Sees, The Airborne Toxic Event, BUKU Music & Arts Project Hawthorne Heights, Swear & Shake, The Rock- (, LA) March 8-9 etboys, Man or Astro-man?, Shout Out Louds, , Porter Robinson, Big Gigantic, SBTRKT, Foxygen, He’s My Brother She’s My Sister, Alt-J, Avicii, STS9, Primus 3D, Passion Pit, Kendrick Of Mice & Men, Chris Carrabba, Futurebirds, Lamar, Lettuce, Alt-J, , , Cold War Kids, , , Major Lazer, Best Coast, Datski Dawes, Dead Prez, Charlotte Church, The Joy Formidable, Charlie Mars, Los Lonely Boys, Ben Sollee, , Ed Kowalczyk, Middle Zach Deputy’s Disc Jam (Live Oak, Class Rut, Pyyramids, Akron/Family FL) March 8-10 Zach Deputy, Legendary JC’s, funkUs, Green- sound, Herd of Watts, Morning Fatty, Love Chunk Festival (Miami, FL) March 15-24 , , Dirty South, Eric Prydz, SnowBall Festival 2013 (Vail Loco Dice, Luciano, Pretty Lights, Afrojack, Avicii, Valley, CO) March 8-10 , , Fatboy Slim, , Pretty Lights, STS9, Big Gigantic, , Knife Party, , Tiesto, Azealia Porter Robinson, Portugal, The Man, Datsik, Ja- Banks, Faithless, Sleigh Bells, Snoop Lion, Boys

12 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly photo by fran ruchalski

Noize, Crystal Castles, deadmau5, Hot Chip, Major Lazer, Thievery Corporation, Yeasayer

8th Annual Jazz in the Gardens (Miami, FL) March 16-17 Kenny “Babyface” Edmonds, Fantasia, Ne-Yo, Monica, Earth, Wind & Fire, Charlie Wilson, New Edition, Najee, Rachelle Ferrell, Mary Mary

Suwannee Springfest (Live Oak, FL) March 21-24 Old Crow Medicine Show, Jerry Douglas, Peter Rowan, Keller & the Keels, Donna the Buffalo, The Travelin McCourys, Jim Lauderdale, The Mosier Brothers, Grandpa’s Cough Medicine, Whetherman

Savannah Music Festival (Sa- vannah, GA) March 21-April 6 Della , Steep Canyon Rangers, Charles Bradley, Old Crow Medicine Show, The Wood Brothers, Dr. John, Sea Wolf, The Wailers, Keller Williams & the Travelin’ McCoys, Ana Moura, Joy Kills Sorrow, The Deadly Gentlemen, Emmy- lou Harris & Rodney Cromwell, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Tab Benoit,

Vans (Various cities, check out www.vanswarpedtour.com for loca- Austin Psych Fest (Austin, TX) April Hangout Music Fest (Gulf Shores, Light Social Hour, The Whigs, Yo Mama’s Big Fat tions) March 28-August 4 26-28 AL) May 17-19 Booty Band , Go Radio, The Story So Far, Stick Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, , Black Tom Petty & the Heartbreakers, Kings of Leon, Mountain, Man or Astro-man?, The King Khan Trey Anastasio Band, The Shins, The Black To Your Guns, Hawthorne Heights, The Black Governors Ball Festival (New Dahlia Murder, VersaEmerge, Forever the Sick- & BBQ Show, , Quintron & Miss Crowes, , Public Enemy, Kendrick Pussycat, The Warlocks, Elephant Stone Lamar, Slightly Stoopid, Passion Pit, Bloc Party, York, NY) June 7-9 est Kids, Man Overboard, Attila, Goldfinger, The , Kings of Leon, Guns N’ Roses, , Summer Set, Big D & the Kids Table, Motion Gov’t Mule, moe., , Dirty Projectors, Grouplove, Toots & the Maytals, The Breeders, Pretty Lights, The Avett Brothers, Grizzly Bear, The City Soundtrack, , We Came As Ro- Stagecoach 2013 (Indio, CA) April xx, Cut Copy, Beach House, Kendrick Lamar, The mans, Reel Big Fish, Beebs & Her Money Mak- Best Coast, Jason Isbell & the 400 Unit, Anders 26-28 Osborne, Twenty One Pilots, Delta Rae, The Bright Lumineers, Animal Collective, Edward Sharpe & ers, The Wonder Years, , Toby Keith, Hank Williams Jr., Trace Adkins, Jeff the Magnetic Zeros, Young the Giant, Feist, Thiev- , Never Shout Never, August Light Social Hour Bridges & the Abiders, Roger McGuinn, Old Crow ery Corporation, Bloc Party, Beirut, Of Monsters Burns Red, , Bowling For Soup, Medicine Show, Maggie Rose, Commander Cody, and Men, Crystal Castles, Yeasayer, Best Coast, 3OH!3, Ace Enders, Kevin Seconds The Steel Wheels, Alissa Griffith, Lady Antebel- 2013 Dirty Projectors, Portugal. The Man, Dinosaur lum, Dierks Bentley, Rodney Atkins, Dwight Yo- (Columbus, OH) May 17-19 Jr, Holy Ghost!, , Alt-J, Deerhunter, String Break Festival (Brooks- akam, Marty Stuart, Justin Townes Earle, Robert , Alice in Chains, Smashing Pump- Swear & Shake, Roadkill Ghost Choir ville, FL) April 11-14 Ellis, Zac Brown Band, Darius Rucker, Lonestar, kins, Bush, , Stone Sour, Three Day’s Grace, The Original Dukes, Robin & Linda Williams, The Don Williams, Tanya Tucker, Riders in the Sky, Papa Roach, Cheap Trick, Bullet For My Valentine, 9th Annual Greencards, Chatham County Line, The David Florida Georgia Line Lamb of God, Skillet, , Buck- Mayfield Parade, Black Lillies, Honeycutters, cherry, Halestorm, , Asking Alexandria, Festival (Hunter Mountain, NY) June 6-9 The Sauceboss, The New 76’rs, Big Cosmo New Orleans Jazz and Pop Evil, Black Veil Brides, , & Friends, Widespread Panic, Gov’t Thousand Foot Krutch Mule, Primus, Dispatch, The Avett Brothers, The

Coachella Valley Music & Heritage Festival (New Orleans, LA) Lumineers, Gary Clark Jr., Deer Tick April 26-May 5 Sasquatch! Music Festival Arts Festival (Indio, CA) April 12-21 Fleetwood Mac, Billy Joel, (George, WA) May 24-27 Taste of Blur, The Stone Roses, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Mod- Band, Maroon 5, , , Mumford & Sons, The Postal Service, Sigur Ros, est Mouse, Lou Reed, Jurassic 5, Passion Pit, Widespread Panic, Daryl Hall & John Oates, B.B. Vampire Weekend, The xx, The Lumineers, Arctic Festival (Hunter Mountain, NY) June 13-15 Tegan & Sara, Band of Horses, Beach House, King, Frank Ocean, Willie Nelson, Little Big Town, Monkeys, Edward Sharpe & the Magnetic Zeros, Lady Antebellum, Willie Nelson, Trace Adkins, Metric, Of Monsters & Men, Japandroids, Stars, Jeffrey Osborne, Patti Smith, Ben Harper, Band Cake, Primus, Bloc Party, Andrew Bird, Dropkick Billy Currington, Montgomery Gentry, Hunter Johnny Marr, Aesop Rock, Alt-J, Jello Biafra of Horses, Andrew Bird, Maze, Los Lobos, Trom- Murphys, Built to Spill, Alt-J, Black Rebel Motor- Hayes, Gloriana, Justin Moore, Blackberry Smoke & the Guantanamo School of Medicine, Purity bone Shorty & Orleans Avenue, Aaron Neville, Dr. cycle Club, Tallest Man on Earth, Solange, Dirty Ring, The xx, The Postal Service, Sigur Ros, John, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Galactic, Bet- Projectors, Japandroids, JJ Grey & Mofro, Holy New Order, Hot Chip, Grizzly Bear, Moby, De- ter Than Ezra, , Cowboy Mouth, Ghost!, Shout Out Louds, Surfer Blood, Torche, 2013 Bonnaroo Music and Tab Benoit, Anders Osborne, Dirty Dozen Brass scendents, Yeasayer, Franz Ferdinand, Violent Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Radical Face, Akron/ Arts Festival (Manchester, TN) June Femmes, Spiritualized, Portugal. The Man, Bat Band Family, Suuns, Seawolf 16-17 for Lashes, Major Lazer, Dropkick Murphys, Paul McCartney, Mumford & Sons, Tom Petty & FOALS, Theophilus , The Wombats, Red Suwannee River Jam (Live Oak, FL) 15th Annual the Heartbreakers, Bjork, , Pretty Lights, Hot Chili Peppers, Nick Cave & the Bad Seeds, May 1-4 R. Kelly, Wu-Tang Clan, The National, The Lum- Vampire Weekend, Social Distortion, Wu-Tang Sheryl Crow, Eli Young Band, Easton Corbin, Ran- Bowling and Music Festival ineers, Kendrick Lamar, Nas, Grizzly Bear, John Clan, Pretty Lights, Eric Prydz, The Lumineers, dy Houser, Rodney Atkins, Florida Georgia Line (Las Vegas, NV) May 25-27 Oates, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, St. Vincent, Dead Can Dance, La Roux, The Gaslight An- Devo, Black Flag, , The Damned, Passion Pit, The xx, Animal Collective, Portugal. them, The Faint, Dinosaur Jr., OMD, The Air- Subhumans, Lagwagon, Bouncing Souls, The The Man, Cat Power borne Toxic Event Funshine Music Festival (Tam- Casualties, Swingin’ Utters, U.S. Bombs pa, FL) May 3-5 Train, , Cheap Trick, Summerfest Milwaukee (Milwau- Wanee Festival 2013 (Live Oak, Good Old War, , Roadkill Ghost Wakarusa Music & Camping kee, IL) June 26-July 7 FL) Choir, REO Speedwagon, Styx, Ted Nugent, New Jason Aldean, Jake Owen, Thomas Rhett, New April 18-20 Found Glory, Chris Carrabba, Bad Books, Gary Al- Festival (Mulberry Mountain, AR) May 30- Kids on the Block, 98 Degrees, Boyz II Men, The Allman Brothers Band, Widespread Panic, lan, Kix Brooks, The Wallflowers, Josh Thompson June 2 Rush, Tim McGraw, Brantley Gilbert, Love & Theft Gov’t Mule, Tedeschi Trucks Band, Michael Widespread Panic, Dispatch, STS9, The Black Franti & Spearhead, Robert Randolph & the Crowes, Snoop Lion, Umphrey’s McGee, Yonder Family Band, Leon Russell, Tower of Power, Les Purple Hatters Ball (Live Oak, FL) Mountain String Band, Of Monsters & Men, Grou- Pickathon (Happy Valley, OR) August 2-4 Claypool’s Duo De Twang, Steel Pulse, Black- May 10-12 plove, SOJA, Rebelution, Galactic, , Feist, Andrew Bird, Sharon Van Etten, The Devil berry Smoke, Galactic, Dirty Dozen Brass Band, Lettuce, DubConscious, Greenhouse Lounge, Emancipator, Papadosio, Delta Rae, Langhorne Makes Three, Shabazz Palaces, Foxygen, Yel- The Lee Boys, Flannel Church Catfish Alliance, Trial By Stone, Sir Charles Slim, The Motet, Shovels & Rope, The Bright lowbirds

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 13 What’s BrewingBY REGINA HEFFINGTON, the jax brew bitch

Who doesn’t look forward to spring? Shaking the effects of historically chilly months from your limbs, you are ready to get out and enjoy the weather–take in a festival or two–and Craft Beer and Bottle-Sharing Get-togethers maybe dance and sing, if you are so inclined or talented. If you’re a craft beer novice interested in learning more, or if you just want to taste unique Heck, even the animal kingdom has “springing heifers”--signifying that time right before a beers, join Green Room Brewing every Saturday starting at 2 pm. A rep from Broudy’s will join us female cow births her first calf. The owners of these heifers excitedly anticipate this time, most to share some great craft beer, inform us about new stock and to hand out cards good for 50% off often in the spring, all giddy with finding out whether their herd has been increased by another bombers. A similar event is held every Sunday at Brewer’s Pizza starting at 2 pm (except on March 3, bull or heifer. which starts at noon). Both of these weekly tastings are free. They just ask that you purchase a pint This season, there are many opportunities to get out and enjoy what the Greater Jackson- or food item off of the menu and help support these business for sharing their space. For more info, ville area has to offer in great food, beer and activities. Consider the following your “Farmers’ email [email protected]. Almanac” of venues from which you can choose your harvest of fun and excitement. Springfield Brew Crew tasting to benefit Springfield Animal Care and Rescue Club. Saturday, March 16, 7 – 11 pm at CK Events Center, 3rd and Main in Springfield. Hosted by Marc Wisdom, the Beer Guy. At this event you will have an opportunity to taste several rare and vintage brews as Intuition Ale Works wells as other great beers that you will not want to miss. Tickets are on sale now. Visit jaxbeerguy. Bold City Brewery com. With the month of March comes a great March is a busy time for special events at the holiday, especially for drinking, and to celebrate brewery, and they will also be hitting the road to St. Patty’s day they’ll be brewing the Bold City attend beer festivals. Craft Beer Dinners Irish Red Ale to tap on Thursday, March 7 at 3 Every Tuesday Tap Room Tunesdays 7:30-10 pm Engine 15 Brewing Co. craft beer dinner on Wednesday, March 20 at Gas Full Service Restau- pm. Bold City will also have their 5th Annual St. Sat, Mar 9 Braided Light Dance Project perfor- rant located in St. Augustine, FL. 6 beer and 5 courses. $65 per person. For reservations call (904) Patrick’s Day Flip Cup Tournament coming up mance 6-9 pm 217-0326. Saturday, March 16 at 7 pm. Bold City Brewery Sat, Mar 9 after-party (All runners Bold City Brewery craft beer dinner at Whole Foods Market on Friday, March 22. For reserva- is doing it a day early, so you can get your livers get one free beer starting at 1 pm.) tions call (904) 288-1100. prepped and ready for the real St. Patty’s day on Sat, Mar 16 St. Patrick’s Day celebration 1-10 Sunday the 17th. pm (See below.) Jax Vegan Drinks! Sign-ups have begun, so get your 5 person Tues, Mar 19 Pecha Kucha 6 pm All Jacksonville-area vegans, vegetarians, flexitarians, and No Meat March enthusiasts are team together and get to practicing. Wed, Mar 20 ImpactJAX/One Spark social 5:30 pm invited to join the inaugural Jax Vegan Tuesday, March 12, 6–10 pm. Chef Jeff, the owner of the . Teams of 5 (over 21, of course) Fri, Mar 22 Bold City Brigade fundraiser Salty Fig, is making a custom vegan/vegetarian menu just for this special event. Also, the bar will . Each team will choose a team name Saturday, March 16 St. Patrick’s Day celebration, have custom, vegan cocktails, vegan-friendly wines and craft beer. Happy hour drink specials from . $25 per team 1-10 pm. Intuition Ale Works will be tapping two are from 4–7 pm including 2/1 draft beers. Salty Fig proudly serves local Jax microbrews on tap: . Sign up and pay by Friday, March 15 limited-release Irish brews: The Redman Irish Red Bold City Brewery, Green Room Brewing, Intuition Ale Works and Pinglehead Brewing Co. . Each person on the winning team will receive a Ale and a Milk Stout. Counter to its mischievous, Bold City $25 gift certificate and some SWAG! Irish folklore namesake, The Redman is a smooth On Saturday, March 23, the brewery will be open and enjoyable Irish red. Malty and lightly hopped, this brew is perfect for any drinking session. St. Patricks Day at 1 pm. $1 from every pint sold will be donated St. Patricks Day Street Fest in 5 Points Sunday, March 17. Margaret Street will be closed Who can beat the leprechaun? The PRS to Foundation Fighting Blindness. Firewater Tent off to cars. Live music all day and night. Guinness, Killian’s and Green Beer will be served on the Running Club, in conjunction with Intuition Ale Revival will be playing at 7 pm. street, with a food court and liquor bar. Works, is proud to be present the inaugural Just in time for St. Patrick’s Day, Irish Red Ale and the Luck O’ The Ryerish, a version made Intuition Luck of the Kiwi 5K on the day before with rye malt, have been tapped and are now flowing at A1A Ale Works, Seven Bridges Grille and St. Patty’s Day, Saturday, March 16, at 6:30 pm, Brewer’s Pizza Brewery and Ragtime Tavern Seafood and Grille. Celebrating their 3rd Anniversary on Sunday, starting and finishing at Intuition Ale Works, 720

March 3, starting at 12 pm. Come out for a day King Street, 32204. of bottle sharing, Pinglehead randalls, live music, For those familiar with the Bold City Race raffles, special menu items and a limited tapping Series, the course is very similar: a four loop Road Trip to Gainesville to benefit K9’s for European Street in Riverside Come celebrate of Pinglehead’s Ambitious Monk, aged in Palm course with each loop getting progressively Warriors – Saturday, March 30, 10 am-6 pm. WET MONDAY! (otherwise known as Dyngus Day Ridge Reserve Whiskey Barrels. Also, every Tues- shorter in distance. There will be a leprechaun Your ticket will include your round-trip ride on 2013) This is the Polish celebration recognizing day till March 19 is “Tuesday Infuse-Day” where racing, and any runner who beats the leprechaun the Jax Brew Bus, beers on the way to and back, the end of Lent. There will be a special Polish the crew will infuse Pinglehead Beer with some gets a free, annual membership in the PRS Run- lunch, dessert, beer, tour and a pint glass to keep menu, Polish Beer, Pussywillows, Squirt Guns new flavors through a randall. ning Club and a PRS Running Club Nike Singlet. at Swamp Head Brewery, your first beer at Tall and POLKA!!! It is Monday, April 1st starting at 5 All runners are encouraged to stick around after Paul’s/Alligator Brewing, a bag full of goodies pm at the Park Street location. Engine 15 Brewing Company the race for post-race food and refreshments, and and all taxes and gratuities! Tickets are $100 per all finishers 21 and up get one free beer courtesy person. K9’s For Warriors is dedicated to provid- Jax Beer Week The second annual Jax Beer Wed the 6th Florida Beer Co.’s Pint Night: Gas- of Intuition Ale Works. Portions of the proceeds pras Porter, Devils Triangle IPA , Swap Ape Imp ing service canines to our warriors suffering from Week will take place April 1 – 6. Festivities will in- will benefit the Jared Bynum Memorial Scholar- post-traumatic stress as result of conflicts and clude brewing collaborations, local beer nights at IPA ship at Landon Middle School. For more informa- Wed the 13th Hop Slam Tapping Party war after 9/11.For reservations email regina@ your favorite craft brew pubs and a grand tasting tion visit www.prsrunningclub.com. jaxbewbitch.com. For more information visit jax- Downtown on April 6th. http://beerweekjax.com Wed the 20th River Keeper Red Ale Tapping Party Wednesday, March 20 ImpactJAX/One Spark Wed the 27th Pinglehead Brewery’s Pint Night: brewbitch.com. social 5:30 pm Tap ‘N’ Run 4K Beer Run April 13, 2 – 6 pm. Tap Beers included Pinglehead Red Ale, Moon Dance Intuition Ale Works will be hosting a social Stout and a brewer’s choice beer to be an- Amber Wave tapping party at Engine 15 ‘N’ Run combines a ridiculous running race – a for ImpactJAX (the young professionals arm of Brewing Co. Wednesday, March 20. Proceeds 4k with 3 beer chugging stations* along the race nounced! the Chamber) and One Spark, a festival that’s For Jax Beer Week (April 1 – 6) Engine 15 will from the tapping party will go to the St. Johns course, a full beer at the Finish Line, crazy cos- happening in Downtown in April. Folks can come Riverkeeper. The Amber Wave is a red hoppy ale tumes, great times with friends and unbelievable have their On-tap Takeover featuring 51 one their and learn more about both of these organizations. own specialty beers, Friday, April 5. which will be around 7.7%. Thanks to Engine 15 athleticism. JAM Active has teamed up with some A nominal entry fee gets you two free beers, food, Brewing Company, Ed Stansel and Roger Bull of rad bars in Jacksonville to create this awesome live music and the chance to win raffle items such Amber Waves Jax for allowing me to assist with day of racing and community enjoyment! *chug Green Room Brewing as a gallon growler of brew. this special brew. This is Ed Stansel’s original stations = 5-6 oz. of beer per station New tappings every Tuesday and Thursday homebrew recipe. Roger Bull suggested these In addition to being a part of an awesome and live music on Fridays and Saturdays. Broudy’s Liquors hops: Columbus, Simcoe, Summit and Chinook. and unique racing experience, all participants will Come to the Conservacion Patagonica Fund- A new beer cellar at the Cobblestone location to Four types of grains were used. We brewed this receive a sweet Finisher’s medal (that doubles raiser on Wednesday, March 13, starting at 4:30 be finished soon, hopefully before St. Patrick’s Day. on Monday, February 10 at Engine 15 Brewing as a bottle opener…no, really), the equivalent of pm. This event will benefit the future National Co. with Luch Scremin and Sean Bielman. This over two beers and a Tap ‘N’ Run t-shirt to com- Park of Patagonia. -Ping Pong Tournament at 4:30 year will produce about 3 barrels. Last year they memorate your amazing accomplishment. Visit pm. 1st place gets $50 prize -180 Degrees South SweetWater Brewing Company produced only 1 barrel. tapnrun.com/jacksonville. movie showing at 7:30 pm - Raffle called at 9 pm. Starting on March 21, SweetWater Brewing Co. Over $900 worth of amazing prizes donated from will kick off their “420 Month” that runs through Other events will be surfacing soon, so you can also check out my website at www.jaxbrewbitch.com local businesses, restaurants, musicians and art- April 21, which will include tons of promos lead- and sign up for the Hypnotic Hop, my weekly newsletter giving you the latest scoop on the Jacksonville ists! $5 per ticket or $20 for 6, available for sale ing up to 4/20. Plans will include a big party at craft beer scene. I give away something to one of my subscribers each week just for reading. It may be at Green Room. Lynch’s Irish Pub and the LAID Clothing launch. beer, movie tickets, ya never know. I’m on facebook and , too!

14 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Grape & Grain Exchange

BY REGINA HEFFINGTON

As I walked down the sidewalk toward this new establishment, I noticed a couple of musical performers in the Balis Park gazebo, entertaining a small group of people. Later, I saw those talented individuals I refer to as “Pyrogyra” - performers specializing in fire. Very entertaining to watch! Entering Grape & Grain Exchange, there was a healthy crowd enjoying what the wine, liquor & beer establishment has to offer. Near the back of the room was the cooler section filled with beer, so I headed there directly, but slowly, as I was so full from my Maple Street Biscuit Company dinner. As we stood next to a great selection of craft beer at very reasonable prices, manager Ford came up to us, introduced himself and explained that we could select anything from the cooler, and they would provide a glass for you from which to drink. Of course, you can take your selections home without opening them, too. There is no extra fee for opening your beer selections and accepting a glass. There is a corkage/bottling fee assessed for the wine and liquor, however. While there, some friends arrived and we shared and enjoyed:

Birra Kuasapa - $3.50 Kuasapa is an Italian beer, inspired by the American Pale Ale, where American hops meet Euro- pean ones, creating a very intriguing aroma. Strong and decisive, the Kuasapa lends itself to combi- nations with extremes like blue cheese or raw fish.

Great Divide Brewing Company Claymore Scotch Ale - $2.09 Named for a medieval Scottish sword, Claymore Scotch Ale is a tribute to the legendary “Wee Heavy” beers of Scotland. This malty, deep-ruby beauty features lots of caramel sweetness, a re- served hop profile, and a subtle warming character. Unlike its namesake, this beer only requires one hand, but it’ll still make you feel like nobility. - Note: 7.7% ABV Pair it with pot roast and roasted vegetables, seared lamb shank with white beans or bread pud- ding.

Parting the crowd like Moses does water, my friends Maria and Heidi made their appearance at the Grape & Grain Exchange. Maria had been wanting me to try the place, and she was so right about how unique and interesting it is. She introduced me to two of the owners, Bob Smith and Jackson Somphonphakdy (the third owner, Anthony Norton, was not there that evening). Mike was kind enough to show me the portion of Grape & Grain Exchange which will be referred to as “The Speakeasy.” This snazzy lounge will be open to the public, and memberships will be avail- able providing preferred seating and discounts in both “The Speakeasy” and in the store/bar up front. Other friends arrived and they decided to share:

Meantime Brewing Company Old Smoked Bock - $ 11.35 Made for the Rare Beer Club with Munich and smoked malts and with Perle and Spalter hops. The color is a deep, clear amber with a medium high carbonation. Note: 6.5% ABV

Stone Brewing Company Smoked Porter - $4 So you think you don’t like dark beer? Prepare to believe. This is no ordinary porter. And if you are already among the enlightened who appreciate a fine, ebony-hued ale, we think you will find Stone Smoked Porter to be a poignant addition to your repertoire. This beer pours a gorgeous, deep mahogany crowned by a creamy head. Dark, smooth and complex, with rich chocolate and coffee flavors balanced by a subtle smokiness, this brew is equally delicious with meats or fine chocolates. Note: 5.9% ABV & 53 IBUs

I took a small sample of each - the Meantime Old Smoked Bock was excellent, and being able to get a bomber of the delicious Stone Smoked Porter for $4? Outstanding! (Did I mention I was still full from the Maple Street Biscuit Company?) My thanks to Bob, Jackson and Ford for being such gracious hosts and for establishing a fun and exciting new venue within the his- toric San Marco community. The Grape & Grain Exchange is located at 2000 San Marco Boulevard. Call them at 396-4455 or go to www. grapeandgrainexchange.com. sunday bloody sundays GGX recently boasted on Facebook “You’ve asked and we’ve For more information of the tasty brews we sampled: listened. GGX will now be open on Sundays from 10am-8pm. Great Divide Brewing Company www.facebook.com/greatdividebrew Stop by for a little hair of the dog like a mimosa or bloody Meantime Brewing Company www.meantimebrewing.com mary!” Stone Brewing Company www.stonebrew.com

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 15 Mar 6 Ad Hoc Dinner Ponte Vedra Beach res- ville Dishcrawl! Explore four Atlantic Beach taurant Aqua Grill is now taking reservations. restaurants to taste the local food just steps Call 285-3017 for pricing and reservations. from the sand! 7 pm. Tickets are $45, avail- able at www.dishcrawl.com/jacksonville. Mar 8 Festivals of Speed Amelia Island Dish Update Luxury Lifestyle Cocktail Reception To kick Mar 15 Spring for the Arts This popular where to eat, drink & be merry by erin thursby off the weekend in the proper spirit, car col- Jacksonville event enables Cathedral Arts to lectors, sponsors and those enthusiasts who provide over 1,000 students with free after- are in town for this incredible weekend will school classes in visual art, drama, dance all be invited to attend their Luxury Lifestyle and music. Attendees will enjoy fine wine, Cocktail Reception at the resort. Smooth jazz cocktails, gourmet food, dancing and live Looks like Jacksonville has sandwich Just opened on the Southside: Taste Food Studio on Touchton Road, in the former loca- will fill the air as guests enjoy handcrafted music from KTG Entertainment. The heart of shop fever. Jimmy John’s has opened eight cocktails from a premium-brands open bar the extravaganza is a live auction with many locales in the past three years. Jersey Mike’s tion of Urban Flats. Expect locally sourced but and indulge in sumptuous, themed food one-of-a-kind packages up for bid. Tickets has opened four restaurants in under a year globally inspired cuisine. displays. Luxury lifestyle displays will fea- are available to purchase for $125 per per- (the fifth is slated to open soon on University While Chef Tom Gray’s new St. Johns West), and Which Wich Superior Sandwiches Town Center restaurant isn’t expected to open ture the finer things in life including fashion son or $75 for young professionals (35 and has opened a shop on Southside. The Which until the end of the year, it does have a name: displays, fine jewelry, unique timepieces, col- under). 6:30 pm. , Wich franchise owners are planning to expand Moxie Kitchen + Cocktails. lectable artwork, exotic travel destinations and www.capkids.org even further with two more by the end of 2013. The First Coast now has a food tour called much more. Fine wine & spirit tastings will also Dishcrawl. It’s neighborhood-specific, with take place with names like Opus One, Caymus, Mar 23 The 24th Annual Great Atlantic the first Crawl in Atlantic Beach (see the food Far Niente, Remy Martin Luis XIII Cognac, Ma- Music & Seafood Festival This free festival Jazz Tasting events below for details). All the locations will callan Scotch as well as many others. For the offers live music, fresh seafood, a festival with Mama be in walking distance of one another. Check Blue out www.dishcrawl.com/jacksonville for more cigar connoisseurs among us, a cigar smoke marketplace, a surf contest, and rides and info, and sign up to follow them on Twitter if featuring fine cigars and cognac will take place games for the entire family. National, regional you’d like regular updates. on the terrace overlooking the ocean. In keep- and local acts round out this year’s lineup. ing with the charitable theme, a live & silent It’s more of a music event than a food event, Saturdays Riverside Arts Market Under the auction will take, place benefiting Spina Bifida but there is seafood to be had. Starting noon Fuller Warren Bridge on Riverside Avenue. of Jacksonville. 8 pm-11 pm, Omni Amelia at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach, RAM is opening up once again, after its usual Island Plantation, www.festivalsofspeed.com www.greatatlanticmusicfest.com hiatus. Get local food, produce and art at this fantastic weekly market. 10 am-4 pm, www. Mar 12 Vegetarian Dinner Ponte Vedra Mar 31 Easter Brunch Come enjoy a buffet riversideartsmarket.com Beach restaurant Aqua Grill is now taking of fresh salads, pastries and hot side items reservations. Call 285-3017 for pricing and while your gourmet entrée is prepared. The Mar 5 Jazz Tasting with Mama Blue $5 to reservations. café will offer more than 10 breakfast choic- taste five wines and enjoy amazing music! es, including Shrimp and Grits, Kentucky Hot Blue Tuesdays with jazz artist Mama Blue. 6 Mar 13 Cobblestone Dishcrawl in Atlantic Brown, and Banana Stuffed French Toast. pm. Three Layers (Springfield), www.three- Beach Find something new, or devour a 10:30 am-3 pm, MOCA Jacksonville, www. layersacoffeehouse.com classic. Be the first to experience a Jackson- mocajacksonville.org

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16 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Sweet Theory BY ERIN THURSBY

atie Riehm, owner and proprietor of Riverside’s K Sweet Theory, opened the business because of two things: a passion for baking and her own allergies.

Says Riehm: “I’ve always had a dairy allergy, then I decided to eliminate eggs. I enjoyed the challenge of baking with not-so-typical ingredients.” There are plenty of others with the same needs: vegans who go animal-product free, folks with allergies and people with dietary restrictions. Riehm “saw that larger cities had baked goods like this” and thought, why not Jacksonville? As evidenced from the pastries’ fast disappearance from their cases, there’s certainly an untapped market for it. I sought out the bakery myself because of a health-ordered diet: no dairy, no soy. Having been on the diet for a month, I lamented the lack of ready-made baked goods. Then I discovered Sweet Theory. I’ve eaten ersatz in the past, however this bakery takes purity to the next level, all without including ingre- dients I can’t pronounce. Even my husband, who doesn’t “I’ve always had a dairy put up with any fakery in his bakery, cautiously sampled a giant cookie sandwich. Pronouncing it “decent” he de- allergy, then I decided to voured the whole thing and didn’t let me have a bite. So what do they put in their goods? Coconut milk eliminate eggs. I enjoyed and fat replaces milk and butter. Eggs aren’t as essential as you might think to the baking process, so they’re cut the challenge of baking with out as well. Flour is used, but they do have gluten-free options every day. Generally though, all their treats are not-so-typical ingredients.” free from eggs, dairy, soy and peanuts. They use all-natu- ral or organic ingredients wherever possible. There’s enough that’s gluten-free on their menu that they were featured on glutenfreejackson- ville.com. According to the blog, anything gluten-free is “made in a designated gluten-free area with designated utensils.” The bakery case is small and demand is high, so if there’s something very specific you’re hunting for (like their savory gluten-free biscuits) it’s a good idea to call ahead. They generally have cupcakes, they can’t keep their doughnuts on the shelves, and the cookie sandwiches are yummy. There’s always something delish to delight you, fresh from the oven!

Sweet Theory Baking Co. 1243 King St. (904) 387-1001, Tue-Sat 9 am - 6 pm

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 17 No Meat March

Ever wanted a reason to try the whole “vegetarian thing” out? You’ve probably heard about the health benefits of being vegetarian or have been curious about what to do with quinoa and lentils. Maybe you’ve always wondered what your grocery store bill would be like without the pricey meat. Truth is, unless you go all in, one meal here or there won’t give you the insight you want. No Meat March is a challenge. It is a pledge to go without meat for 31 days and be able to honestly say whether or not you have ever tried being a vegetarian. You will be able to answer for yourself questions like, “Does it make you feel better?”, “Does removing the meat course from your lunch and dinner entrée leave you hungry, or surprisingly satisfied?”, “What is your grocery bill like?” and “What meat do you miss most, or not at all?” Take the pledge with the Girls Gone Green this month at www.nomeatmarch.com and click on the Jacksonville tab for a full schedule of events in our area. Find out if you can handle the challenge. Worst case scenario, your favorite lunch spot gets the boot for 31 days. Best case scenario, you’ve been missing out on better food, a healthier lifestyle, more affordable cooking for your family, and you’ve added a few years on to your life. The benefits may just outweigh the cost. Give it a try on March 1st, and use this Survival Guide to help get you through the next 31 days. BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP

No Meat March Survival Guide

Know where to 1 shop & Go Local! Locate your area farmers’ markets and all natural grocery stores in order to stock up on fresh seasonal items each week. After talking with the experts you won’t run out of ideas to make great healthy foods all month long.

Riverside & Downtown Riverside Arts Market Every Saturday under I-95, 715 Riverside Ave., 10 am-4 pm King Street Farmers Market Every Wednesday at King and Forbes St., 10 am-2 pm Jacksonville Farmers Market 365 days a year, 1810 W. Beaver St., dawn-dusk Grassroots Natural Market 2007 Park St., www. thegrassrootsmarket.com Southside & Suburban Areas Native Sun 10000 San Jose Blvd. and 11030 make your pledge known! Baymeadows Rd., www.nativesunjax.com 2 Eating is very social, so the more people surrounding you who Whole Foods 10601 San Jose Blvd., www. participate in No Meat March, the more fun you’ll have. Let your friends wholefoodsmarket.com Fresh Market 12795 San Jose Blvd., www. and family know you are taking the challenge, and see who will try it thefreshmarket.com with you. Here are some ideas to make NMM fun for groups.

Jacksonville Beaches· Sunday Vegetarian Potluck Potlucks are a great way to try out new Beaches Green Market Every Saturday, 301 Florida recipes and to see what other people are cooking. Make it all vegetarian Blvd., Neptune Beach, 2-5 pm friendly so that you can sample and try everything. This is a great way BioMax Natural Foods 299 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach to expand your palate. Fresh Market 13493 Atlantic Blvd., Jacksonville Beach, www.thefreshmarket.com Lunch Dates See what office co-workers and friends are participating in NMM and start utilizing the NMM restaurant guide to try some new For a great list of Vegan recipes, check out the Girls lunch spots. Share your favorite meals with friends, so we all know Gone Green website, www.thegirlsgonegreen.com, where to go. or my personal favorite, the Post Punk Kitchen, www. Use Social Media Let us know how you feel. No Meat March is a theppk.com, created by Isa Chandra Moskowitz, for all challenge, so spread the word about your accomplishment. Yes, post you need to know about cooking and eating during No Meat March. your food pictures, and tell us about them. It is a journey, so there will be highs and lows, but it is worth sharing!

18 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly try new menu items using this 3 restaurant guide  Here is the real challenge; you can’t order the same exact thing you always order from all the same     restaurants you always go to. NMM is about trying something new. You’ve gone to the farmers’ markets and stocked up on fresh local food to keep yourself satisfied at home, now learn about the  restaurants offering a great NMM menu. Make it a mission to try new recipes and new venues all month to keep it exciting.

   No Meat March   Restaurant Guide    The following restaurants will make it easy to stick with the No Meat March pledge. They offer a variety of vegan and vegetarian choices, likely items you have declined in the past. Here’s FIDDLER ON the time to expand your palate! *NMM - The following restaurants offer a special No Meat THE ROOF March menu. *V - The following restaurants/café’s are 100% vegetarian or vegan. March 2 Riverside / Avondale 7:30 p.m. Harpoon Louie’s 4070 Herschel St., www.harpoonlouies.net *NMM Sweet Theory Baking Co. 1243 King St., 387-1001*V Mossfire Grill 1537 Margaret St., www.mossfire.com O’Brothers Irish Pub 1521 Margaret St., www.obrothersirishpub.com Bagel Love 4114 Herschel St., www.bagellovejax.com Sun-Ray Cinemas 1028 Park St., www.sunraycinema.com European Street Café 2753 Park St., www.europeanstreet.com

San marco Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts San Marco Deli 1965 San Marco Blvd., www.sanmarcodeli.com High Tide Burrito 1538 Hendricks Ave., www.hightideburrito.com 904-276-6750 or www.THcenter.org European Street Café 1704 San Marco Blvd., www.europeanstreet.com Green Erth Bistro 1520 Hendricks Ave., www.green-erth-bistro.com

downtown / Springfield Chamblin’s Uptown Café 215 N. Laura St., www.chamblinbookmine.com Burrito Gallery 21 E. Adams St., www.burritogallery.com Indochine 21 E. Adams St., www.indochinejax.com Pho- A Noodle Bar 117 W. Adams St., www.phoanoodlebar.com Uptown Market 1303 N. Main St., www.uptownmarketjax.com The Pipe & Drums of BLACK WATCH Sabor Do Brasil 100 E. Forsyth St., 633-9028 March 22 - 7:30 p.m.

Jacksonville beaches Classic Live: Roy’s Restaurant 2400-101 3rd St. S., Jax Beach, www.roysrestaurant.com *NMM Buddah’s Thai Bistro 301 10th Ave. N., Jax Beach, www.buddhathaibistro.com *NMM Pink Floyd Dark Side Mellow Mushroom 1018-2 3rd St. N., Jax Beach, www.mellowmushroom.com of the Moon Delicomb 1131 3rd St. N., Jax Beach, www.delicomb.com April 13 - 7:30 p.m. Taco Lu 1183 Beach Blvd., Jax Beach, www.tacolu.com European Street Café 5500 Beach Blvd. and 992 Beach Blvd., www.europeanstreet.com Soup’s On 645 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, www.soupsonjax.com Mallory Lewis & st. augustine Present Moment Café & Market 224 W. King St., www.thepresentmomentcafe.com *V Lamb Chop The Floridian 39 Cordova Street, www.thefloridianstaug.com April 20 - 3 p.m. The Manatee Café 525 Florida 16 #106, www.manateecafe.com

When in doubt, remember that almost every other country on earth supports a very large The Nelson Brothers vegetarian population. Ethnic restaurants will never let you down when searching for a delicious vegetarian meal: Indian, Thai, Chinese, Mediterranean, and even Sushi. For a more Matthew & Gunner Nelson complete restaurant guide in your part of Jacksonville, visit www.vegjax.com. Ricky Nelson Remembered

*If your favorite restaurant doesn’t have a veggie item on the menu, you should ask. Supply May 11 - 7:30 p.m. will meet demand, and small business owners should know that their business is being avoided for its lack of options. Ad paid for by Clay County Tourist Development Funds

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 19 grow your own How Florida-Friendly Landscaping and HOAs Can Work Together

BY ALINE CLEMENT

fter reading my November column about Florida-Friendly Landscaping, a friend asked me how he could implement the apractices in his neighborhood, which was restricted by Homeowners’ Association (HOA) covenants. He had read about a law that he thought allowed him to do anything he wanted in his yard as long as it was “Florida-Friendly.”

While Florida statutes support homeowners who wish to make their yards more Florida-friendly, the law does not suppress the HOA approval process for requesting exceptions to existing covenants. My husband and I live in such a neighborhood, so I told my friend about the process we went through to get approval from our HOA board when we wanted to make changes to our traditional landscape plan several years ago. To set the stage, we created a map of our yard as it looked at that time. Then, we made a new map with the proposed changes, so our board members could visualize what it would look like. We attached a list of the nine Florida-friendly principles as documentation to support why we felt the changes were necessary. You can read about the principles at www.solutionsforyourlife.ufl.edu/hot_ topics/lawn_and_garden/fyn.html. Raised veggetable bed with a path in the backyard In the front yard we wanted to increase the size of the ornamental beds and add some new beds and a fountain along the walkway to our front entry. We planned to install some natives as well as decorative grasses and drought-tolerant plants among the existing azaleas and hollies. In the backyard our biggest change was to eliminate all the St. Augustine grass. We thought

New beds along front walk

this might be a major drawback to getting HOA approval, but since we left much of our front lawn untouched we encountered no objections. We planned to build a raised vegetable bed just outside the kitchen door. Stepping stones would surround this bed and extend to other parts of the backyard. This would not only help define the different areas of the new garden, but also provide a convenient pathway to get to each area. Again, wherever we added new plants, we tried to ensure they were both drought-tolerant as well as attractive to birds and butterflies. We included in the plan a compost area as well as rain barrels, trellises, and a fountain next to a swing shaded by flowering vines. Everything we did was in support of the Florida-friendly practices. By following the approval process required by our HOA covenants and answering questions from our board members, we ensured there would be no unexpected barriers to implementing our new landscape plan. With board approval, we installed our new garden gradually over the next few years. If you’d like to learn more about how Florida-friendly landscaping and HOAs can work together, you can attend a meeting on Tuesday, March 19 at 9 am at the Duval County Extension Office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue. Call 255-7450 for more information or to reserve your seat.

Aline Clement is a master gardener with the Duval County Extension Service and the University of Florida/IFAS.

20 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 21 On the River March is River Month!

Okay, every month should be River Month. However, Mayor Alvin Brown has is- sued a proclamation that March is St. Johns River Month. With the onset of spring, March is critical to the river for implementing river-friendly practices in your home and yard. It is also the best time of year to get out and explore the St. Johns River. Truth is, what we do in our yards and homes matters to the St. Johns River. Over-fertilizing and the use of pesticides creates the dreaded summer algae bloom, causing foul odors, fish kills, and a loss of river revenue and access for weeks. Over- watering harms the river in the same way and also depletes the Floridian Aquifer below. Because 50% of household water usage goes toward keeping our Florida lawns looking trim and green, learning how to be river-friendly will go a long way to protecting the St. Johns River. BY SHANNON BLANKINSHIP

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MARCH 2 Community Day at the Cummer MARCH 5 River Friendly Landscaping and Na- Museum of Art & Gardens Community Day will tive Plants Workshop Learn from Bob Chabot, include a plant and rain barrel sale, information Director of Horticulture for the Jacksonville Zoo, about river-friendly practices and open access and Jake Ingram, retired landscape architect, to the museum to see Jim Draper’s exhibit Feast about how to make your yard river-friendly. Cum- of Flowers honoring natural Florida. Cummer mer Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Museum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., Ave., 6:30-8 pm. Free. www.cummer.org/pro- 10 am-2 pm. Free. www.cummer.org/programs- grams-events/calendar-of-events/st-johns-river- events/calendar-of-events/community-day-plant- keeper-lecture-native-plants-garden-design sale-featuring-st-johns-riverkeeper-rain-barr MARCH 9 Irrigation Workshop with Duval Coun- MARCH 2 River Hunt at Community First Sat- ty Extension Office Duval County agricultural staff urday This River Hunt will take you along the is offering an irrigation class on water-saving Northbank Riverwalk in downtown Jacksonville techniques, tuning up your irrigation system and and walk you all the way to the Cummer Museum low-volume irrigation for gardens. Free water sav- of Art & Gardens along the St. Johns River. Find ings kit to the first 50 registrants. 1010 N. McDuff what is river-friendly and not river-friendly along Ave., 9 am-noon. Cost: $5. Registration required the way. Community First Saturday, Northbank with Becky at 255-7450 or [email protected] Riverwalk, Coastline Dr. & S. Liberty St., 10 am-2 pm. Free. www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/ MARCH 16 St. Johns River Celebration Cleanup river-hunt- The 18th Annual St. Johns River Cleanup & Cel- ebration is Jacksonville’s kick-off event for the MARCH 2 Family Day River Boat Trip Come Florida Great American Cleanup. Dozens of clean- aboard with us as we cruise into the Ortega River up sites will be located throughout the city includ- from the Riverside Arts Market. This boat trip is ing city and state parks in the beaches, Riverside, designed so your whole family can learn about downtown and all throughout Duval County. Find the ecology of the river through hands-on activi- the site closest to you! No registration necessary. ties. Kids ages 5+. Riverside Arts Market, 715 8-11 am. Free. www.coj.net/departments/neigh- Riverside Ave., 9 am-11 am. Suggested donation borhoods/environmental-quality/clean-it-up,- $15/adults, $10/children. www.stjohnsriverkeep- green-it-up/st--johns-river-celebration.aspx er.org/events/river-boat-trip-1 MARCH 16 River(side) Cleanup In partnership MARCH 2 7th Annual First Coast Air Potato with the 18th Annual St. Johns River Cleanup, St. Round-Up Don’t be a couch potato. Volunteers Johns Riverkeeper and Riverside Avondale Pres- are needed to help rid our natural areas of air po- ervation have added more than 12 new cleanup tato vine and other invasive plants. Invasive spe- locations in Riverside alone. Each major park cies smother our native plants and are one of the and every Riverside merchant corridor will have greatest ecological threats to natural communities centers where people can grab a bag and do their in Florida. Grab your garden gloves and head over part to prevent trash from reaching the St. Johns to any of the nine work site sites in Jacksonville River. Street teams will be scouring our neighbor- including Hanna Park, Jacksonville University, hood blocks and roads as well, so watch out! Jacksonville Zoo and Tillie Fowler. Email or call Pick up trash bags and gloves at any of these Emily Montgomery at 823-2291 or emily.mont- check-in sites: Derby on Park Street (1068 Park [email protected]; 9 am-12 pm. Free. St. in 5 Points), Kickback’s Gastropub (910 King

22 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly BROUGHT TO YOU BY eCO eventS

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CReAte A RiveR FRienDLY YARD Use less fertilizer and chemicals, and plant na- tive or drought-tolerant plants to reduce runoff and help prevent algal blooms and fi sh kills A BRUSH WITH NATURE, March 21-23 at Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens in the St. Johns. ALLOW OnLY RAin DOWn the DRAin Keep gutters and storm drains free of litter, March 2 & 3 Ever walk through the wilderness wondering what’s edible? You can answer lawn clippings, leaves, fertilizers and chemicals. Storm drains lead directly to the river. that question by taking this Wild Foraging class, lead by the appropriately named Green Clogged drains also contribute to problems with fl ooding. Deane. The class convenes at 9 am on both days in Port Orange at Spruce Creek Park, 6250 Ridgewood Ave. Please make reservations via email to [email protected]. Include date SLOW it DOWn Redirect downspouts to discharge water onto grassy areas, gardens desired, number of people and contact information. Class size is limited to assure personal or beds where it can soak into the ground instead of running off of driveways and side- attention. Young people eleven and under are no charge. Club rates and private classes are walks into storm drains. also available. The class is usually around four hours long. Cash payment is accepted on-site. For more info, go to www.eattheweeds.com. inStALL A RAin BARReL Rain barrels conserve water and help prevent runoff that can wash fertilizers and chemicals down storm drains and into our waterways. March 11 The Sierra Club, Northeast Group will show the movie, Bag It-Is Your Life Too USe WAteR WiSeLY Install low-fl ow fi xtures in our houses or businesses, fi x leaks, Plastic? at 6:30 pm at the Lakewood Presbyterian Church, rear of the Education Building. and water lawns and plants only when needed. 2001 University Blvd. W. Popcorn provided. Please bring your own cup for refreshments to reduce waste in the landfi ll. Free. All welcome. www.fl orida.sierraclub.org/northeast. PLAnt A tRee Trees reduce stormwater runoff by capturing and storing rainfall, im- prove air quality, reduce heating and cooling costs, provide wildlife habitat, increase prop- March 20 This is the fi rst of three workshops that will set the stage for any business to learn erty values and beautify the neighborhood. about reducing commercial energy usage and how it can save both the Earth and money. From 4 pm-6 pm. This workshop is brought to you by the City of Jacksonville, through its Learn more River Friendly tips by visiting www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/river-friendly. American Reinvestment and Recovery Act Energy Effi ciency Conservation Block Grant formula funds and by the U.S. Green Building Council North Florida Chapter as the education provider. During River Month, take advantage of all the great event opportunities to learn about the Everbank Center Auditorium, 2nd Floor, 301 W. Bay St. Free, but seating is limited. You must St. Johns, explore the St. Johns, and protect the St. Johns by making some changes in reserve your seat at www.usgbcnf.org. your daily actions. March 21 The local Ixia Chapter of the Florida Native Plant Society (Duval, Nassau & Clay) will host “Creating Habitat for Pollinators with Native Plants.” This is a very popular public meeting. No RSVP or reservation is required. Public meeting room of the Regency Square Public Library at 9900 Regency Square Blvd. at 6 pm. www.ixia.fnpschapters.org. St. in the King Street District), Bold Bean Coffee conservation and fertilizer use. Cummer Mu- (869 Stockton St.), Open Road Bicycles (3544 St. seum of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave., March 21-23 Each spring, a select group of accomplished southern artists is invited to partic- Johns Ave. in Avondale). Also, bags and gloves 6:30-8 pm. Free. www.cummer.org/programs- ipate in A Brush With Nature, an en plein air event at the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. are available at any of our Riverside Parks: Me- events/calendar-of-events/st-johns-riverkeeper- The arboretum is Jacksonville’s special place, where residents and tourists can recon- morial Park, Willowbranch Park, Boone Park and lecture-living-river-friendly-life nect with memories of days gone by, back when the outdoors was a greater part of everyday Riverside Park. No registration needed. Commu- life. Children can once again run wild through pine forests, while people and animals watch nity Service hour slips available, 9 am-noon. Free. MARCH 30 River-Friendly Bike Tour Join us for myriad lizards navigate through the underbrush. Here we can easily recall tales of the wonders www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org/events/st-johns-river- a river-friendly bike tour of Riverside, and see of squishing through muddy creeks studded with knobby cypress knees, skipping stones, and celebration/ or http://www.riversideavondale. some great examples of local residents living the lying fl at in the tall grass, watching hawks soar overhead. We marvel in the wonders of the org/index.php?id=44 river-friendly life! Get a behind the scenes tour natural world that seem so far away from our vibrant city. of the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens for an Have you visited the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens? The arboretum is home to 13 MARCH 15 Rain Barrel Workshop with the exclusive garden tour of their new installation of different ecosystems planted with indigenous trees, shrubs, and other plants for the enjoy- Duval County Extension Offi ce Duval County native plants and organic gardening practices. ment of visitors and the animals that call this place home. Our amazing arboretum is a place Extension is offering a Make & Take Rain Barrel Riverside Avondale Preservation, 2623 Herschel to wander and to wonder, to step away from the concrete world of the city and into the amaz- Workshop. Learn about how rain barrels help cap- St., 9:30 am-Noon. $10 or $40 to rent a bike. ing world of nature. ture rain in order to water your lawn and garden. Registration required with e2ride Bike Tours at During A Brush With Nature, you have the unique opportunity to interact with working 1010 N. McDuff Ave., 10 am-noon. Registration 945-1571 or www.e2ride.com artists and to experience art in the making as the painting comes alive! You can learn more required with Becky at 255-7450 or beckyd@coj. about the Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens on guided nature walks along the park’s four net. Cost: $45. ALL MONTH LONG miles of trails, see artists’ demonstrations, enjoy live music, food offerings, and watch chil- Philips Garden Store, Trad’s Garden Center, Earth dren engaging in their own en plein air (outdoor painting) experiences. There’s something to MARCH 26 Maintaining a River-Friendly Yard Works Garden Center, Refl ections of Nature, and interest everyone. Workshop Hear Matt Eaton of North Florida Ir- Native and Uncommon Plants are local nurseries A Brush With Nature indulges the artist and naturalist in all of us. For more information rigation, Eric Lycke, landscape architect with committed to helping you fi nd river-friendly prod- on this special event, visit www.abrushwithnature.org. Also visit the arboretum’s website at Haskell, and Jimmy Orth, Executive Director of ucts and plants. Make some changes this March www.jacksonvillearboretum.org. St. Johns Riverkeeper, discuss how to live the that will help the St. Johns River and prevent that River Friendly lifestyle with a focus on water summer algae bloom.

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Invite You To A photo by richard abrahamson Special Preview Are We So

Stop By And Register To Win Different? RACE BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON

Every person is unique, a one-of- a-kind combination of their ancestry, personal experiences and culture. The 204 Laura Street ∙ 356-1655 Museum of Science and History’s newest exhibit, “RACE: Are We So WH ILE QUAN TITIES LAST | LIMIT ONE PASS PER PER SON | N O PUR CH ASE NEC ESSARY Different?,” examines the topic of race from scientific, historical and IN THEATRES MARCH 15 cultural perspectives, giving guests new insight into how we think about the differences and similarities among people. Developed by the American Anthropological Association in col- laboration with the Science Museum of Minnesota, “RACE” is the first nationally traveling exhibition of its kind. The exhibit is made up of three main themes: the everyday experience of race and racism, the science of human variation, and the history of how race evolved in the United States. Each topic is explored through interactive displays, historical artifacts, compelling photos and multimedia presenta- tions. The exhibit also has several feedback stations scattered amongst the displays, giving guests a chance to share their own experiences and read responses from other visitors. Truthfully, my children (ages 10, 8 and 22 months) are a bit young for the “RACE” exhibit, but the older kids did seem to gain some new insight as a result of our recent visit. My son, for instance, never considered that the use of American Indians as sports mascots may be photo by richard abrahamson offensive or demeaning, and my daughter found the Science of Skin display fascinating, going back time and again to examine her own skin under the microscope. The baby, too, was not left out of the fun, thoroughly en- tertained by the puppets and books located near the center of the exhibit in the Resource Cen- ter. The more “wordy” displays were often passed over by my children in favor of those that had a more interactive element. The Independence of Traits Game, for instance, was a huge hit with my kids. The display asks guests to guess who, among a bank of photos, possesses the same blood type, fingerprint patterns and height. A series of buttons light up the photos to indicate which people share those traits, shattering common conceptions about race types. The kids also enjoyed the feedback stations, stopping each time they encountered one to share their opinions and experiences. “RACE: Are We So Different?” will be on display at MOSH through April 28th. The mu- seum is open Monday through Thursday from 10 am-5 pm, Fridays from 10 am-8 pm, Satur- days from 10 am-6 pm, and Sundays from noon-5 pm. Admission is $10 for adults and $8 for children (ages 3-12), seniors and active military. For more information, visit www.themosh.org or call 396-MOSH.

24 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly St. Augustine family events Easter Parade

March 1 – 3 St. Augustine Seafood Festival March 9 Dog Lovers Day This fun-filled, FREE This festival will feature seafood, arts and outdoor event will entertain several thousand crafts vendors, live music, dancing, face paint- First Coast families and their pets at Adventure ing, games, rides, kids zone, contests, raffles Landing, create awareness of the ongoing and more. No pets or coolers allowed on fes- problem of the overpopulation of pets, and tival grounds. Hours are, Friday, 3pm to 9pm; hopefully provide many homeless pets a per- Saturday, 10am to 9pm; and Sunday, 11am manent home through our Pet Adoption F+air. to 5pm. Francis Field, 25 W. Castillo Drive, St. Adventure Landing, 1944 Beach Blvd (U.S. 90) Augustine, www.lionsfestival.com Jacksonville Beach, 246-4386 www.adven- turelanding.com March 1-June 30 DinoTrek Grand Opening Celebration Experience a trip back in time to March 9 GATE River Run The Gate River Run see 21 life-like, animatronic creatures that is the largest 15K race in the United States roar, snarl and move with realistic ferocity. Go and will once again serve as the USA 15K through a huge iron Jurassic Park-like gate Championship with America’s top Olympic the Atlantic Coast Choir and theatre students the revitalization of Downtown. Mark your cal- and follow the path to a foggy moat, cross the athletes competing for $85,000 in prize money. from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts. endars Jax2025 Community Meeting. 6- 8 pm. moat on a floating dock, enter a heavily wood- Featured events include the 15K, The Florida The Museum of Science & History, 396.MOSH, Prime Osborn Convention Center, jax2025.org ed area where the Dinos are kept. Jacksonvillle Times-Union 5K for Charity, the Adidas Junior themosh.org Zoo and Gardens, jacksonvillezoo.org. River Run, and the Brooks Rehabilitation Chal- March 19 Pajanimals Live: Pajama Playdate lenge Mile. The 15K begins at 8:30 am. Arrive March 16 10th Annual Walk 4 Epilepsy/Sei- Filled with lively music, interactive dance fun March 2 Community First Saturdays The early, traffic will be heavy. There will also be zure Disorders The purpose of the Walk-a- and silly adventures all set in the cozy, comfy Saturday event features family-friendly activi- a 3 Day Runner’s Expo, 12 live bands on the thon is to raise awareness and funds for a wide environment of the Pajanimals world. This fun ties in Downtown Jacksonville. Enjoy the St. course, Publix post race celebration and 120 variety of services for area residents suffering and nurturing show is designed to introduce Johns River and participate in activities of kegs of Miller beer. Jacksonville Fairgrounds, from epilepsy and other seizure disorders. The kids and families to their first theater experi- health and wellness. From 9 am to 5 pm on the gate-riverrun.com EFOF is seeking corporate sponsorships and ence. $41/$31. Florida Theatre, 355-2787, first Saturday of each month, October through teams, along with individuals, to participate in floridatheatre.com June, the event offers yoga, tai chi and other March 9 – 10 68th Annual Orchid Show Dis- the organization’s largest fund-raising event of fitness classes along the river. Community First plays by hobbyist from the Jacksonville Orchid the year. The Walk-a-thon will begin with regis- March 22 Yo Gabba Gabba Live Get the Sillies Saturdays also provides bike tours, eco-tours Society as well as several neighboring societ- tration at 8:00 am. Memorial Park, 1620 River- Out! Yo Gabba Gabba will perform live. Tickets on the St. Johns River and self-guided tours ies from northeast Florida. In addition there side Ave, 731-3752, www.EpilepsyFLA.org. range from $23 to $43 plus additional fees of of Downtown attractions. While there is ample will be displays by ten Commercial growers. $10. 6 pm. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, www. free parking Downtown, participants are en- Trophies will be awarded to displays and indi- March 16 – 17 Confederate Garrison The staugamphitheatre.com couraged to visit the event by boat, bike, board vidual orchids both on the hobbyist and com- Florida Department of Environmental Protec- and Riverwalk. Food vendors, including some mercial levels. There will be plants available for tion’s Fort Clinch State Park host visitors to March 23 St. Patty’s Day 5K and 10K The of Jacksonville’s popular food trucks and local purchase and all you need to grow them. 10 interact with living historians to experience life Annual 10K and 5K will start and run to- restaurants, will offer a variety of cuisine and am – 5 pm. Free. Presented by the Jacksonville in the fort as it was in 1861. Soldiers in period gether near the entrance of the cemetery. The the Finish Line Bar will serve craft beer and Orchid Society at the Garden Club of Jackson- costumes involved in firing demonstrations, course runs through oak and magnolia trees wine with café seating along the river. The next ville, jaxorchidsociety.org/show.htm marching drills, cooking and daily activities. and is about 90 percent shaded. Entry fees Community First Saturday will take place April $6 per vehicle park entrance fee plus $2 per range from $20 to $30. Proceeds benefit the 6. Northbank Riverwalk in Downtown Jackson- March 10 Cowboy Jamboree Mosey on down person fort admission. Sat, 9 am-5 pm and Springfield Improvement Association. 8 am. ville, communityfirstsaturdays.wordpress.com to Jacoby Hall for a real, live Cowboy Jam- Sunday, 9 am-12 pm. Fort Clinch State Park, Evergreen Cemetary, 4535 Main Street, http:// boree with special guest Frank Oden. 2 pm. 277-7274, www.FloridaStateParks.org www.1stplacesports.com March 2 - December 21 The Riverside Arts Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, 354-5479, + Market Every Saturday thru December 21st, www.jaxsymphony.org March 16 Jax4Kids Family & Camp Expo March 23 Breakfast with the Easter Bunny from 10 am to 4 pm, more than 100 juried Connect with everything for Kids from Babies Simon Kidgits Club members are invited for artists showcase the city’s creative side, from March 10 I Never Saw Another Butterfly The to Teens including Summer Camps, Daycares, breakfast with the Easter Bunny. There will be handmade pottery, paintings and jewelry, to Jacksonville Children’s Chorus presents a Health, Safety, Education, Resources and games, giveaways, Easter Egg Hunt and more. silk-screened shirts and unique accessories. musical memorial and songs from the Jewish more. Safe Kids child safety area, Child ID’s, Held in the Food Court. 8:30 am to 10 am. RAM’s expansive Farmer’s Market features faith. 6:30 pm. Guest artists are the Jackson- Speech and Hearing Screenings, and a huge Orange Park Mall, 269-9413, simon.com local produce, as well as artisan breads, gour- ville University Orchestra with the support of interactive play area for kids of all ages includ- met spreads, fresh cheeses and other tasty the David A. Stein Foundation. $18-30. Jacoby ing the STARLAB® Planetarium, Lego Creative March 30 The Jacksonville Breeze Season treats. The Market’s three stages present ex- Hall at Times-Union Center, www.jaxchildren- Play area, Jaxon DeVille, Jaguars Roar, huge Opener Legends Football League is a women’s ceptional live entertainment. At the end of the schorus.org indoor and outdoor children’s play area, free 7-on-7 tackle league. For Northbank Riverwalk, under the Fuller Warren caricatures, airbrush tattoos, balloons, face the season opener of the Legends Football Bridge, http://riversideartsmarket.com March 14 PBS Host Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. painting, bounce houses, chair massages for League, the Jacksonville Breeze will host the From the hit PBS series “Finding Your Roots,” Mom and Dad, Giveaways to the first 500. Free Steam for “College Night”. The LFL will March 2-10 FAME! Set in Manhattan at La- Dr. Henry Louis Gates, Jr. will present a lively admission, free parking, and all activities are be offering student and military discounts at guardia School of the Arts, FAME! will take you discussion on individual lineage and American free. 9 am to 2 pm. Jacksonville Fairgrounds the ticket window with proof of ID. Tickets are on the journey young artists, both visual and History, addressing research, DNA analysis Expo Center, www.jax4kids.com available at Ticketmaster or call 1-800-745- theatrical, must face while trying to achieve and poignant family stories. Dr. Gates’ discus- 3000. Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, their dreams. March 2 and 9 at 7:30 pm and sion will be held at the University of North March 17 Yappy Hour St. “Paw”ty’s Celebra- www.LFLUS.com March 3 and 10 at 2 pm. $7.Jewish Commu- Florida Lazzara Performance Hall at 7 pm. E- tion Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with your dog nity Alliance, 8505 San Jose Blvd, 730-2100, tickets for this lecture are required and free to as Yappy Hour returns to The Jacksonville March 31 St. Augustine Easter Parade Fea- ext. 223, www.jcajax.org the public. 620-2117, www.unf.edu/lectures. Landing. There will be contests, prizes for you tures marching bands, floats, drill teams, and your pooch, Pet Expo, raffles, and more. clowns, the Easter Bunny, the Royal Family and March 5 Aesop’s Dinosaur Fable An original March 16 Family Cultural Day Bring your Don’t forget to wear green! 2 pm to 5 pm. the city’s carriage horses wearing hats donated musical production adapted by the Bits ‘N favorite doll to MOSH to celebrate cultural Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188, www.jack- by nationally- recognized women. The parade Pieces Puppet Theatre from Aesop’s well- diversity through the eyes of a child! From 11 sonvillelanding.com begins at 3 p.m. at the Mission of Nombre de known tale of the Grasshopper and the Ant. am to 4 pm. MOSH will feature special tea Dios and winds through downtown St. Augus- In this rollicking tale, the moral lesson, “It’s times, culturally-diverse doll collections and March 19 Measuring Change: How Will We tine. Trophies will be presented in four catego- perilous to procrastinate,” plays out engaging theatrical, vocal and musical performances in Know We Did It? More than 14,000 Jackson- ries. 904-829-2333, floridashistoriccoast.com young audiences in a creative way. Tickets $8. support of the exhibit, RACE: Are We So Differ- ville residents responded to the Jax2025 sur- 10:15 am. Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts, ent?. Featured performers include musicians vey, with the majority of respondents stating See EU’s festival guide for more family friendly Orange Park, 276-6815, www.thcenter.org from First Coast Community Music School, they would like community efforts focused on activities.

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 25 Designer Lisa Kaminsk Designer E Marie Designer Janie G. Couture Jacksonville Fashion Week BY EMILY MOODY

Launched in 2011 by Tiffany Hager and Cristina Farrell, Jacksonville locations across the city, coordinators have secured a gorgeous location Fashion Week is set for its next event on March 27-30, 2013. This multi- that will house the entire event. The Museum (4160 Blvd Center Dr.) is the event fashion production will highlight local, national and international perfect space to host a slew of jam-packed functions for the organization designers and models to nurture them to the next level, and it will also at the end of March. showcase trends in fashion photography, makeup and hair. This four- So, for all you lovers of style, grab your tickets to one event or day weekend will allow designers, models, stylists, boutique owners multiple (tiered ticket levels available) and support an uber-fashionable and buyers to mix, mingle and share ideas and inspiration, all with the four days in our city! common goal of growing the industry in Jacksonville. More Info: jaxfashionweek.com, jfw2013.eventbrite.com, www. This year, as opposed to years past where events were in various museumandgardens.com

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Phoenix Taproom Goozlepipe & Guttyworks cars for both the market and the restaurant. 325 W. Forsyth St (Downtown) 910 King Street (Riverside) Sold. The owner of the Burro Bar and Construction continues on this $1.5 million Latitude 30 Shanty Town sold the Phoenix Taproom, project. This property, combined with their Haydon Burns Library (Downtown) which will more than likely fund a new Kickbacks property, leaves the owners with Latitude Global, Inc. has allowed its letter venture. ownership of 40% of this Riverside block. of intent to lease the old library expire. No word yet on their downtown intentions. Scott McAllister Safe Harbor Seafood Billiards-Bar-Hookah Lounge-Beer Pong-Darts Post and King (Riverside) Market Mellow Mushroom “Home of North Florida’s The owner of Loft, Rogue and Garage, 4378 Ocean St (Mayport) 3601 St. Johns Ave (Avondale) Largest Beer Selection” Scott McAllister, has just purchased a new Safe Harbor Seafood Market released plans to Mellow Mushroom has filed plans for their 1825 University Blvd. N · Jacksonville, FL 32211 property on Post and King. There is no build a much larger restaurant next to their famed new location in Avondale. Their doors are Located Halfway Between word yet on his intentions. market. Parking will be available for up to 1000 expected to open in June. Arlington Expressway & Jacksonville University

26 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly A Great Day in Lavilla By Alexandra McClain

The Lavilla Project is a movement put together by Jacksonville artists. Everyone from musicians to poets and photographers to writers has gathered together in hopes of creating history and a chance to re- vive Jacksonville’s artist culture. The idea for the project began with recreating a classic picture taken in Harlem, . A Great Day in Harlem was taken in 1958 of famous African-American Jazz musicians, artists and poets who were influential during the era of the Harlem Renaissance. The picture depicts a rich part of history and culture in the art community. Cyntoria Thomas, a local educator, proposed the original idea by posting the picture to Facebook. She had previously seen A Great Day in Harlem while visiting the African-American Museum in Charlotte, NC. She tagged a few people and suggested recreating the picture with a few local artists. The picture would be titled A Great Day in Lavilla, representing Jacksonville’s own artist community. It would be a way to spring- board a true movement in reviving the city’s artists’ culture. Of those whom she tagged was Anthony “Ahynte” Heard, a Spoken Word artist, and Christopher White from the Katz Downstairz. “Cyntoria put it online, and I caught onto the vision,” says White. “The rest is history.” Thomas, Heard and White reached out to the many artists and friends they each knew in hopes of informing as many people as possible about the project. Artists were contacted and gathered for a meeting of dedicated people all looking to contribute in whatever way they could to the project. The Lavilla project brings different artists together. “We have a lot of good artists, but everyone is so spread out,” Thomas says. “No one really knows what’s going on.” Thomas blames the lack of awareness. M People can’t appreciate what they don’t know about. There seems to be a lot of hidden talent in Jackson- 3 ville. “There’s so much talent in Jacksonville, but not enough proper marketing,” Heard says. “This move- A 1 ment helps bring the artists to the forefront. It gives people something tangible and makes them aware.” R 0 Jacksonville is sometimes said to have the “crabs in a barrel” syndrome, where artists work against C H 2 each other instead of working together to build each other up. However, the Lavilla project was created to counteract this. Jacksonville was once known as the “Harlem of the South,” which is something the Lavilla Project seeks to restore. “This is a platform for artists to grow,” says Lady G., local Spoken Word artist. “This proj- ect will show people what our city is capable of.” The Lavilla Project is intended to create awareness about what’s happening in the city’s own backyard. Join us for a full month of special events, including: speakers, “At this point, it’s going to take more than just the picture,” says Ill Clinton, local musician and pro- demonstrations, workshops, exhibits, a fashion show and a garden ducer. In order for the movement to really work it takes the whole community. “The city would have to get concert that all pay tribute to The Cummer Gardens. involved,” he says. For more information and reservations, call Kim Pomar at The picture was revealed during February’s artwalk Downtown at the Carling. The Lavilla Project won’t just end with the revealing of the picture though. The artists are working together to have the picture (904) 899-6038 or visit www.cummer.org. commissioned and hung in one of the local museums. “We want this to be an actual part of history,” says 829 Riverside Avenue Heard. They are also currently working on putting together a collaborative that includes different Jacksonville, FL 32204 genres of music. There have even been plans to create an artist district along with planning for an urban 904.356.6857 arts festival coming this summer. www.cummer.org For anyone interested in being part of the Lavilla Project please feel free to contact Cyntoria Thomas at 887-3737, Anthony Heard at 458-7576, or Christopher White at 651-5290 for more information.

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their works. Featuring student performances by Jacksonville University Division of Music from 6-9 pm. Southlight Gallery, 6 East Bay Street, 2nd Floor, www.southlightgallery.com art events March 8, 5-7 pm JOY Meet the Artist Celebra- tion with Oil Painter, Anna Miller at her show self-described as “Joy.” Anna is a Ukrainian fine art painter and Art Institute Professor. She was also chosen as the Artist of the Month at the Cummer Museum. Jen Jones Art, River- place Tower ~ Plaza Level Gallery, 1301 River- place Blvd., www.jenjonesart.com

March 23, 10 am - 4 pm PONTE VEDRA HOME AND ART TOUR See five beautiful homes locat- ed in Ponte Vedra Beach. Experience how each homeowner incorporated art and color into the design and furnishings of their home. This self- driving tour enables you to start and finish at March 2 - April 26, 8 am-7 pm ROAD TO any home on the tour according to your sched- CANAAN by Randy Akers The Underground ule. Ticket includes admission to tour “Fantasy Railroad was a secret network that helped fugi- Farm,” a haven for exotic animals and habitat tive slaves escape to Canaan (the North and for endangered species located in Ponte Vedra. ) in the early and mid-1800’s. These $30. 904-280-0614, www.ccpvb.org paintings refer to the controversial tale of slave quilts used as codes, maps, and a means of Thru April 6 ELLEN DIAMOND: A CONTEM- communication in the transportation network PORARY IMPRESSIONIST Features the bold Lois Greenfield Photography at Thrasher-Horne of the Underground Railroad. The shape and canvases of Ponte Vedra artist Ellen Diamond. location of the quilted fragments were thought Mrs. Diamond. Lee Adams Florida Artist Gal- MOCA Jacksonville (366-6911. www.mocaja- to the essential ecosystems that have existed to have played a role in providing safe direc- lery. Thru April 6 LOIS GREENFIELD Photos cksonville.org) in Florida for thousands of years. As a collab- tions to fugitive slaves. These paintings do not of internationally celebrated photographer Lois Thru March 10 PROJECT ATRIUM: IAN BO- orative effort, historians, biologists, ecologists, copy the quilt codes, but rather are references Greenfield are on display in Resonating Fields. GOST Bogost, noted video game designer, crit- philosophers, taxonomists and writers will pro- for visual content. This series uses encaustic Greenfield is the world’s leading photographer ic, researcher, professor and a founding part- vide essential material as anchors for the pic- (pure beeswax mixed with oil paint and damar of dance and her work is truly spellbinding. In ner at Persuasive Games, has created a game torial narratives. Thru April 14 CULTURAL FU- crystals) and humble, recycled and scavenged the Jack Mitchell Gallery. Galleries are open to accompany the Slow exhibit that explores SION: EARTHA WHITE AND NINAH CUMMER art materials (canvas, denim, paper, wood, M-F from 10 am-4 pm, Thur. until 7 pm and questions of time and audience participation in As part of the Fusion initiative; The Cummer paint) are chosen as homage to the time period through intermission during all performances. the museum environment. Thru April 7 SLOW: presents an exhibition of archival material that and culture. Jaxport Gallery, 2831 Talleyrand The Thrasher Horne Center for the Arts, Orange MARKING TIME IN PHOTOGRAPHY AND FILM documents the legacies of these two important Ave., www.jaxport.com Park, 276-6750, www.thcenter.org These artists and works engage photography, community leaders. Thru April 27 THE TSAR’S film and video to explore questions of time and CABINET: TWO HUNDRED YEARS OF RUS- Thru April 28 NURSERY RHYMES An exhibi- duration. A combination of still photographs, SIAN DECORATIVE ARTS UNDER THE RO- tion of original illustrations and manuscripts of films, and video works, the exhibition explores MANOVS This exhibition features extraordinary classic nursery rhymes. Tue – Fri 10 am-3 pm, multiple approaches to the topic. Participating objects that have been drawn from the finest Sat, 10 am-4 pm. Karpeles Manuscript Library artists include: Eve Sussman, Kota Ezawa, collection of Imperial Russian porcelain and Museum, 101 W. 1st St, 356-2992 Sam Taylor-Johnson, Chris McCaw, Idris Khan, decorative arts in the United States. The exhibit James Nares, and David Claerbout. March 5- of 160 pieces highlights the prolific production Thru May 11 PICASSO An exhibition featuring April 28 SCULPTOR MICHAEL AURBACH The of craftsmen and artists under the Romanovs. dozens of Picasso originals, including many that Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville and The selected pieces were used publically and have never been seen previously in the United the UNF Department of Art and Design pres- privately by the Tsars from the mid-18th cen- States. This impressive collection showcases ent the sculptural work of artist and educator tury to the early 20th century. the Spanish cultural flavor and artistic traditions Michael Aurbach. Aurbach, a sculpture and introduced in 1565 when Don Pedro Menen- drawing professor at Vanderbilt University, also March 1 - 20 THE CATHEDRAL ARTS PROJ- dez de Aviles came ashore here with soldiers. will have a companion exhibition at the UNF ECT JJAC is Proud to Sponsor a Wine & Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 7 - 12 - $5; Kids Gallery on campus during the same dates. Cheese Reception at ArtWalk on March 6, 6 & Under - Free; Family of 4 - $20; Military in The University Gallery will host a free recep- 5:30-8 pm. New art will be on display, created Uniform - Free; Flagler College Student with ID tion to meet the artist from 5-7 pm on March by elementary and middle school students - Free.The exhibition will be at the Visitor Infor- 5 in the UNF Gallery of Art, located on the from Duval County. These budding artists are mation Center, 10 Castillo Dr., Saint Augustine, UNF campus. In conjunction with the exhibi- participants of the Cathedral Arts Project. 904.825.1000,| staugustine-450.com tion, Aurbach will discuss his creative process March 26 - April 5 The 2013 BRUSH WITH behind his sculptures during a lecture at 7 pm. NATURE PLEIN AIR PAINTINGS Limited time March 5 – April 8 ICONIC PALMS Atlantic Thru June 30 THROUGH OUR EYES 2012: March 7 at MOCA. March 14, 7 pm Q & A Ses- sale and showcase of the works from the Beach resident, Melinda Bradshaw is display- 20/20 PERFECT VISION Jacksonville’s longest sion: What’s The Big Idea? March 15, Noon Jacksonville Arboretum & Gardens. March 22 ing her photographic renditions of Florida palm running visual art exhibit showcasing works by Lunch & Learn: Session 4. March 23 - July 7 - April 23 THE JACKSONVILLE WATERCOLOR trees. First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, 241- African-American artists, “Through Our Eyes” PROJECT ATRIUM: SARAH EMERSON, March SOCIETY SPRING SHOW. These exhibits will 6928, www.firststreetgalleryart.com features 20 artists and includes gallery talks, 22, 7-9 pm Members’ Preview, March 23, 2 be in the Juice Gallery in the Wells Fargo Tower art classes and collaborations with musicians pm Inside Project Atrium Lecture with Sarah Downtown. www.jenjonesart.com March 6, 5 - 9 pm FIRST WEDNESDAY ART and poets. The exhibit, conceived and curated Emerson WALK - ARTSY AMBITION As part of this by Lydia P. Stewart, runs through June 13 in March 1-31 THE HIGHWAY GALLERY - SALE month’s theme, visit young professionals the Ritz Theatre and Museum, 829 N. Davis The Cummer Museum of Art and Gardens Digital billboards throughout the city will dis- groups in Hemming Plaza to learn how to get Street, 632-5555. www.ritzjacksonville.com (356-6857, www.cummer.org) play this rotating public art project along with involved with the Downtown community. As Thru April 7 JIM DRAPER: FEAST OF FLOW- advertising. The Highway Gallery – a city wide always, enjoy great live music, wonderful art- JACKSONVILLE JAZZ FESTIVAL’S ART IN THE ERS Jacksonville artist Jim Draper’s newest public art campaign – will feature imagery work and delicious food across the urban core, HEART DOWNTOWN series, “Pascua Florida: Feast of Flowers,” - one image per day - by architect and artist rain or shine. Hemming Plaza, downtownjack- Calling ALL artists! Showcase your work at celebrates the 500th anniversary of the first Cameron McNall, momentarily transforming sonville.org Art in the Heart Downtown art show during European engagement with Florida, the first- the space. The project explores the visual the 2013 Jacksonville Jazz Festival. Mediums named area which is now the United States. mechanisms of how text and images are used March 6, 6 to 9 pm YOUNG PROFESSION- include: Clay, Digital, Drawing, Fiber, Glass, The exhibition and its related programs serve to create the different “voices” of outdoor ad- ALS Highlighting University of North Florida’s Jewelry, Mixed Media, Painting, Sculpture and as a contemporary investigation and response vertising. www.floridamininggallery.com ArtSpace at Southlight: Printmaking Students & Wood. Visit jaxjazzfest.com for more info!

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Creating a Bee Friendly Garden The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Thursday, March 28, 1 to 2 pm in the Studios. Beekeeper Karen Wassmer will share her knowledge and experience about beekeeping, plants best suited for honeybees, and creating Celebrates Garden Month 2013 bee-friendly gardens. Karen is an active mem- ber of the Northeast Florida Honeybee Associ- ation and Jacksonville Beekeeper Association. The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens presents Garden Month 2013 by turning a week-long Members: $10; Non-members: $15 tradition into a month-long celebration this March. The Cummer will celebrate the historic gardens Floral Arranging Saturday, March 30, 1 to 3 the Cummer family designed over 100 years ago and that are listed in the National Register of p.m. in the Studios. Historic Places. Events throughout the month of March include a Free Community Day, Garden Instructor Ann Evans with Cypress Creative Floral Design will host an afternoon flower ar- Tours, a Garden Concert featuring the Noel Freidline Quintet, activities and classes for children and ranging workshop. The workshop will include adults, lectures, lunches, a Fashion Show and a Farm to Table Moonlight Dinner in the Gardens. all arrangement supplies, an introduction and Garden Month coincides with the Jim Draper: Feast of Flowers exhibition which commemorates the discussions on selecting the right flowers 500th anniversary of the first European engagement with Florida while studying the delicate balance and container, proper stem cutting, arrange- ment and caretaking, as well as handy tricks between man and nature. More information is available at www.cummer.org. and expert advice. At the completion of the workshop, each student will take home the masterpiece they create. Members: $100; Non- Special Programming members: $115; Active Docents: $50 Our Live Auction will again include opportuni- Farm to Table Dinner & Events ties for patrons to support art, gardens and Wednesday, March 27, 6 to 9 pm in the Cum- Art For Two: Ages 3 to 5, Watercolor in the education programs at The Cummer. mer Gardens. Featuring locally sourced and Gardens! Saturday, March 9, 10:30 am to St. Johns Riverkeeper Lecture Grand Benefactor Member: $1,250 one res- seasonal fresh foods that will showcase some Noon. Students will celebrate Garden Month Tuesday, March 5, 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the ervation, $2,500 per couple. Non-member*: of Jacksonville’s best chefs. The collaboration by painting in the Cummer Gardens. Members: Hixon Auditorium. “Native plants in Garden $1,300 one reservation, $2,600 per couple. between North Florida farms, local fisheries, $10 for pair; Non-members: $15 for pair Design” featuring Bob Chabot, Director of Hor- Patron Member: $500 one reservation, $1,000 artisans and some of the city’s most talented ticulture and Facilities at the Jacksonville Zoo per couple. Non-member*: $550 one reserva- chefs will make for an unforgettable dining Art Adventures: Ages 6 to 10, Watercolor in and Gardens and Jake Ingram of the Florida tion, $1,100 per couple. *Non-member pricing experience. Members: $150; Non-members: the Gardens! Saturday, March 23, 10:30 am Native Plant Society. includes a family membership to The Cummer. $160 to 12:30 pm. Students will celebrate Garden Free to the Public To make your reservation online visit: www. Month by painting in the Cummer Gardens. cummer.org/2013-cummer-ball. Members: $10; Non-members: $15 Garden Concert featuring Noel Freidline Classes for Adults Quintet Friday, March 8, 7 to 9 pm, Doors Lecture: “The Olmsted Garden” Drop-In Art: Ages 5 to 10 open at 6 pm. The Noel Freidline Quintet has Tuesday, March 19, 7 pm, Doors open at 6:30 and Children Every Tuesday, from 5 to 6 pm. Cost: $5 (no developed a signature sound. General Admis- p.m. in the Hixon Auditorium. Join Chief Cura- pre-registration required) sion: Guests may bring blankets, chairs, food tor, Holly Keris, for a discussion about the Excursion Into Wild Florida with Jim Draper and alcoholic beverages. Food and non-alco- much anticipated renovation of the Olmsted Explore natural Florida habitats with artist and holic beverages are also available for purchase Garden. This is a great opportunity to get the environmentalist Jim Draper. Each off-site that evening through TreeCup Café. Reserved inside track about the project before the im- excursion will highlight scenery and places Tables: Includes concert reservation and seat- minent unveiling. Seating is very limited; first that provide inspiration. Ages 13 and up. ing for 10. Limited number available. Food and come, first seated. Free to the Public. beverage not included. Members: $20; Non- Saturday, March 9, 9 am to 4 pm members: $25 Talks and Tea at The Cummer: The Cum- Willie Brown Trail – Theodore Roosevelt Area, mer Gardens Part 1 Wednesday, March 20 & 13165 Mt. Pleasant Road. Bring your own Jim Draper and Hope McMath “The Art of Thursday, March 21, 1:30 pm. Chief Curator lunch. Members: $100; Non-members: $115; Gardening Within the Natural Order” Holly Keris will share her knowledge of the Active Docents: $63 Tuesday, March 12, 7 pm, Doors open at 6:30 Italian and English Gardens. Space is limited, p.m. in the Hixon Auditorium. Join local artist, so please call 904.899.6038 to make your Saturday, March 239:30 am to 6:30 pm Jim Draper, and Director of The Cummer, Hope required reservation by March 18. Members Julington Durbin Creek Preserve, 13130 Bar- McMath, for an engaging discussion about the and Non-members: $6 tram Park Boulevard. Bring your own lunch. idea of being a participant versus a possessor Wine and light hors d’oeuvres will be served while tending and cultivating a garden. Seating Fashion Show & Luncheon at The Cummer after the outing. Members: is very limited; first come, first seated. Free to Friday, March 22, 11:30 am in the Terry Gallery $125; Non-members: $140; Active Docents: the Public. Preview the hottest Spring looks for men and $63 women as Krista Eberle Boutique presents Ni- Andrea Wulf Lecture “The Founding Garden- cole Miller and Timo Weiland. Also on display Art Fundamentals: Clay Hand Building ers” Wednesday, March 13, 11 am in the several organic or up-cycled pieces by local Tuesdays, March 5, 12, and 19, 5:30 to 8 pm Hixon Auditorium. In her latest book, Founding designers. Members: $65; Non-members: $70 in the Green Studio. Instructor Glendia Cooper Gardeners, award-winning historian and author specializes in vessels that are unique and Andrea Wulf looks at the lives of the founding “Discovering the Layers” Gallery Discus- decorated with illuminating colors. Partici- fathers and how their attitude to plants, gar- sions with Jim Draper Sunday, March 24, 1 pants will create at least two garden-inspired dens, nature and agriculture shaped the Ameri- pm. Join the Cummer for a talk with artist Jim projects involving coil and slab work. can nation. In a unique retelling of the creation Draper as he explores the many layers behind This is a three session class. All materials are of America, Ms. Wulf will share with us how his newest body of work, Feast of Flowers. provided. Ages 13 and up. Members: $110; plants, politics and personalities intertwined as Space is limited. Please call 904.899.6038 to Non-members: $125; Active Docents: $55 never before. Luncheon immediately following make your required reservation by March 22. in the Terry Gallery. Book signing following Members: Free; Non-members: Free with paid Yoga in the Gardens the lecture in the Loggia. Members: $65; Non- Museum admission Saturday, March 23, Friday, March 29 and members: $70 Saturday, March 30, 10:30 to 11:45 am. St. Johns Riverkeeper Lecture Certified yoga instructor Brittany Simpson will 2013 Cummer Ball & Auction Tuesday, March 26, 6:30 to 7:30 pm in the lead Mind/Body Yoga in the Cummer Gardens. Saturday, March 16, cocktails at 6 pm followed Hixon Auditorium. “Living the River Friendly Beginners are encouraged! This is a gentle by dinner and dancing. This black tie event is Life: Rain barrels, Irrigation and Fertilizers” yoga class focusing on breath awareness, the highlight of the social season! Join us for featuring Matt Eaton, North Florida Irrigation alignment and balance. Please bring your own an evening filled with art, live music by The and Jimmy Orth from St. Johns Riverkeeper. yoga mat and a towel. Tangee Renee Band, fine dining and dancing. Free to the Public. Members: $5; Non-members: $10

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 29 “hysteria”, while neglecting his young wife March 15 Lord of the Dance Lord of the Dance Catherine. When he undertakes treatment of created by Michael Flatley is a mesmerizing Sabrina Daldry, she and lonely Catherine strike blend of traditional and modern Celtic music and up a friendship that transforms their lives. dance. The action is played out over 21 scenes theatre events Players by the Sea, 249-0289, www.players- on a grand scale of precision dancing, dramatic bythesea.org music, colorful costumes and state-of-the-art staging and lighting. 8 pm. Times-Union Center, Thru March 17 DRIVING MISS DAISY The March 1 – 16 THE TRIANGLE FACTORY FIRE March 8 – 23 MOON OVER BUFFALO Charlotte 632-3373, www.artistseriesjax.org simple and moving story of Daisy Werthan, PROJECT A fire breaks out in the Triangle Waist and George Hay are an acting couple whose a well-to-do widow in Atlanta, and her driver, Factory in downtown NYC. In the space of repertory consists of Cyrano de Bergerac (“re- March 15 – 30 ONCE ON THIS ISLAND This Hoke Coleburn. Starring Michael Learned (from twenty-eight minutes the fire is under control, vised, one nostril version”) and Noel Coward’s is a captivating legend of romance between The Waltons). Read EU’s review on our web- but 146 people, mainly young immigrant girls, Private Lives. There seems to be some confu- a peasant girl and a rich city boy whom she site. Alhambra Theatre & Dining, 641-1212, have died. The Triangle Factory Fire Project sion as to which show is on tonight: Cyrano, saves from death. The family musical is a ca- www.alhambrajax.com uses eyewitness reports, court transcripts, and Private Lives or a disturbing mixture of the two. lypso-flavored re-telling of The Little Mermaid. other archival material, to create this new dra- Orange Park Community Theatre, 276-2599, Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, 249- March 1 – 4 GIANNI SCHICCHI The UNF Op- matic account of the historic fire and the social www.opct.org 7177, www.abettheatre.com era Ensemble and Orchestra present Gianni upheaval that followed. Theatre Jacksonville, Schicchi, a one-act, comic opera by Giacomo 396-4425, www.theatrejax.com March 8 – 30 THE RAINMAKER In Depression- March 20 - May 5 CRAZY FOR YOU This Puccini. Directed by the Dr. Krzysztof Biernacki era America, spinster-like Lizzie Curry’s family high-energy musical comedy tells a story of a and conducted by Dr. Simon Shiao. Saturday March 8 – 23 IN THE NEXT ROOM (THE VI- worries more about their daughter’s marital stage-struck Bobby, son of a New York banking 7:30 pm, Sunday 3 pm. Adults: $18/UNF Stu- BRATOR PLAY) A comedy about progressive prospects than the drought that is threaten- family, who is sent to Nevada to foreclose on dents Free with ID. UNF’s Robinson Theater, Dr. Givings who explores the use of a new ing their ranch. When a swindler arrives and a property that turns out to be a local theater. 620-2878, www.unf.edu/fineartscenter technology, electricity, in treating women with promises rain for $100, a chain of events has He falls head over heels in love with Polly, the Lizzie seeing herself in a whole new light. Fam- theater owner’s daughter. How things transpire ily-friendly. Limelight Theatre, St. Augustine, from that point on is a rollercoaster ride of 825-1164, www.limelight-theatre.org mistaken identity and plot twists, all mixed with a generous portion of Gershwin music, March 8 Broadway’s Leading Men Four lead- comedy and dance. Featuring classic Gershwin ing men from Broadway, one leading lady, songs such as ‘I Got Rhythm’ and ‘Someone and guest conductor Jack Everly present “The to Watch Over Me.’ AlhambraTheatre & Dining, Great White Way’s” greatest moments includ- 641-1212, www.alhambrajax.com ing music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, Stephen Sondheim and Rodgers & Hammerstein. 8 pm. March 22 3rd Battalion the Royal Regiments Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, 354-5479, of Scotland and the Band of the Scots Guards www.jaxsymphony.org & The Pipes and Drums of the Black Watch This performance will feature bagpipes, tra- March 9 THE SCREWTAPE LETTERS The ditional military marches, drum solos, Celtic magnificent theatrical adaptation of C.S. Lewis’ dancing and beloved songs. The event prom- The Screwtape Letters comes to Jacksonville ises a spectacular evening of pageantry and for two performances only. It is a provocative excitement for the entire family. Tickets start at look at spiritual warfare from a demon’s point $16. 7:30 pm. Thrasher-Horne Center for the of view. The book’s piercing insight into human Arts, Orange Park, 276-6815, www.thcenter. nature and the lucid and humorous way Lewis org makes his readers squirm in self-recognition made it an immediate success. 4 & 8 pm. March 22 – 24 You Say Tomato, I Say Shut Tickets are $39 - $59. Times-Union Center, Up! After 15 years of marriage, TV personali- 630.3900, www.screwtapeonstage.com ties and real-life-married-couple Annabelle Gurwitch (“Dinner and a Movie”, “Fired!”) and March 9 Creative Intuitions Braided Light Jeff Kahn (“The Ben Stiller Show”, “Forty Year Dance Project will perform a benefit concert Old Virgin”) have adapted their hilarious and with live music, craft brewed beers, a food often moving memoir, You Say Tomato, I Say truck, a silent auction, and lots of dancing. The Shut Up!, for the stage. Wilson Center for the event begins at 6 pm with live music by Jack- Arts, 632-3373, www.artistseriesjax.org son Vegas and Phillip Pan of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra. The dancers will present March 23 America’s Live: All an hour-long concert starting at 7:30 pm, and Stars Hosted by Jerry Springer, this live show the evening will finish off with more music features top fan-favorites, including this year’s and an open dance floor. Tickets $20. Intuition champion, The Olate Dogs, jazz vocalist Lan- Ale Works, 351-MOVE, www.braidedlightdan- dau Eugene Murphy, mentalist/mind-reader ceproject.org Eric Dittelman, magician Spencer Horsman, singer/ Tim Hockenberry and co- March 12 THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE This median/impressionist Dave Burleigh. 8 pm. New York Gilbert & Sullivan Players production Times-Union Center, 632-3373, www.artist- is your chance to get carried away by pirates. seriesjax.org The rich sounds of full orchestra, chorus, and legitimate vocal soloists resonate with clas- March 24 Gabriel Iglesias He delivers a sic elegance and power, while the company’s uniquely hilarious comedy experience. His vibrancy, energy and contemporary sense of high-octane show is a sure-fire hit: a mixture of humor keep the show alive and exciting to a storytelling, parodies, characters and sound ef- modern audience. 7:30 pm. Times-Union Cen- fects that bring all his personal experiences to ter, 632-3373, www.artistseriesjax.org life. 7:30 pm. Times-Union Center, 633-6110, www.jaxevents.com March 13 A CHORUS LINE This is the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put April 2 – 7 ROCK OF AGES In 1987 on the it all on the line. Winner of nine Tony Awards®, Sunset Strip, a small-town girl met a big-city including “Best Musical” and the Pulitzer Prize rocker and in LA’s most famous rock club, they for Drama, the singular sensation returns for fell in love to the greatest songs of the 80s. an all new tour. 7:30 pm. Times-Union Center, See story on page 31. Times-Union Center, 632-3373, www.artistseriesjax.org 632-3373, www.artistseriesjax.org

30 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Rock of Ages Rolls into the Times-Union Center April 2-7

BY KATIE GILE

Strutting wildly through the era of short shorts, lofty coifs and hard rock, Rock of Ages spins out the tale of defiant rock’s triumph over “the Man,” served over a bed of Aqua Net fumes. The show, which swaggers into the Moran Theater at the Times-Union Center April 2-7, is brought to life by a spectacular cast of actors, singers and dancers. Dominique Scott stars as big-city dreamer Drew, who works as a bar back at the infamous Bourbon Room in 1987 as he awaits his big break. Life imitates art for Scott, who moved to New York for the same reasons years ago. As the lead singer of his band, Domin8trx, he worked to make a name for them and support himself as a waiter until he joined the Rock of Ages tour in October 2011. “I honestly can’t think of a character more suited to me as a person,” Scott says. “We have everything in common.” Rock of Ages, which made its Broadway debut in 2009, features some of the best- known rock to grace the ‘80s, including music from Bon Jovi, Journey, Pat Benatar, , Styx, Guns ‘N’ Roses, Jefferson Starship and others. As performers take the stage in outrageous get-ups and skyscraping wigs, these recognizable pieces come to life with frequent breaks in what Scott calls the “fourth wall”--the audience’s invigorated response brings an entirely new dimension to the musical. “From the first song in the show that starts with this really nasty guitar lick, it’s wild,” Scott says. “It’s a lot like being at a rock show. [The crowd] screams a lot. They throw things to us onstage. They’re crazy.” While he says Rock of Ages is great for crowds that might have seen these bands perform live, it’s a thrill to see the younger set as well. The show is advertised with a 14+ age suggestion (for sex, drugs and Rock ‘n’ Roll), but Scott says seeing audience members who aren’t as familiar with the music is a gratifying experience. “It’s a really new, raw energy. They’re bright-eyed,” he says. “It’s loud and exciting. It’s a great place for an introduction to this music.” Scott says those who’ve heard the soundtrack or know the music, but haven’t seen it performed live, are missing out on the real experience that’s part comedy, part rock and a lot of improvisation. “Live performance isn’t perfect, and that’s what makes it so exciting,” he says. “You cannot translate what a show is like on any kind of playback media, even if it’s a live recording. There’s no comparison. We share two hours of live, electrifying entertainment.” As he continues to tour with Rock of Ages and to play with his band whenever possible, Scott’s spirits stay high, like his big-dreaming character. And life continues to imitate art for him, as he lives by the message of his favorite song from Rock of Ages, Journey’s ‘Don’t Stop Believin’’. “There’s a reason the show was written around it,” Scott says. “If you believe in yourself, and you work for what you want, that’s the way to happiness. It makes all the risks we take and the sacrifices we make worthwhile. No regrets.” For more information about the Rock of Ages tour, visit www.rockofagesontour.com. For tickets to the Moran Theater performances, visit artistseriesjax.org or call (904) 442- 2929. Prices begin at $32.

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 31 RAM Celebrates Five Years of

Roller Derby Speeds Art & Community BY KATIE GILE

Over 20 years ago, a Jacksonville optometrist boarded a free trolley to explore during a onto the Scene conference trip. Bound for downtown Portland, Dr. Wayne Wood found his eyes drawn to a man jug- gling fire in the street. BY ASHLEY CHOATE There, shrouded from Portland’s drizzly weather by the Burnside Bridge, was a collection of lo- cal vendors, artists, and the public, coming together for the love of the arts. Upon his return, Wood Since 2001, the presence of Roller Derby has expanded set the first gears in motion to create an artistic hub that Jacksonville could call its own. Thanks to from a handful of ambitious leagues in the Midwest to thousands the creativity and determination of numerous movers and shakers, the idea came to life when the of leagues across the United States, South America, Europe, Riverside Arts Market (RAM) opened in April 2009 under the Fuller Warren Bridge. and Asia. To say that the game exploded onto the sports At 10 am March 2, RAM will celebrate its 5th Anniversary with a parade, opening ceremony and scene would not be an exaggeration. Now, 12 years later, Roller Derby leagues exist in every major city and hundreds of tiny ones. performances by the Stanton Preparatory School Band and the United States Navy Band, among oth- So what, you may ask yourself, is so damn special about it? ers. The answer any player would give you: everything. For the past five years, RAM has established itself as a great performance space, farmer’s market, an The Roller Derby that most 40-somethings seem to remem- eclectic bazaar for local vendors selling handmade products, and as a unique place to go on Satur- ber from the 1960s was a brutal speed race that amounted to days. fist-fighting on roller skates. Certainly, there is some truth to that “If you can’t have fun at RAM, check your pulse,” says first RAM director Tony Alegretti. Alegretti memory, according to Richard Day, a former competitive freestyle says RAM has become something of a homegrown institution for the community and as a force for skater who helped coach some of the original men and women progress. From a bike valet and kayak docking, to eco-friendly requirements for product packaging, of Roller Derby. “They’d put on a hell of a show,” says Day, who keeping RAM green has been the plan all along. “There is an era of social consciousness and grati- then described some of the elaborate personalities a spectator tude for what we have. It’s that time,” says the current RAM director, Krysten Bennett. might see on the banked-track stage. He compared early Roller Derby to modern-day wrestling, with its elaborate showmanship and side-plots. “There were the good girls,” says Day, “the pretty girls everyone According to Bennett, the arts market has also become known as a small-business incubator. loved--the girls next door. And then there’d be the horrific, mean girl who was scarred and beat the shit With roughly 160 businesses setting up at RAM every Saturday, the market acts as a springboard for out of everyone.” local entrepreneurs. “Some of the vendors spend all week creating products to sell and are able to Ultimately, Day emphasized, it was a show, and the men and women during that age of Derby pay their mortgage by the end of Saturday,” Wood says. Alegretti says that in addition to companies played for money. The better the show, the better the payout. The more bloody noses, elbowed craniums that sell products at RAM, those looking for a boost should consider a sponsorship of the Arts Mar- and busted lips, the better. ket. Today’s Roller Derby is completely different. Different track, different rules, different players. Major Quickly filling this season’s dance card with community awareness, RAM is set to feature a change number one: the flat surfaces instead of the angled, banked-track surface. Have access to a morning yoga series, small business development education, and to highlight the “Save the St. large, flat surface? Got about 16 girls or guys who love to skate? If you said “Yes” to both questions, Johns” campaign, Bennett says. you can start your very own league. While roller rink floors are the ideal surfaces for most leagues, Looking to the more distant future of RAM, Wood, Bennett and Alegretti all hope to see it joined some play in parking lots, fair grounds or warehouses. Such changes have decreased costs and eased the startup process for new leagues, allowing the sport to spread rapidly. by other creative foci in Jacksonville. Some plans feature expansion toward Riverside Park and Five Major change number two: organizing and standardizing the game. In 2004, the United Leagues Points, while others imply the growth of those areas toward the bridge. Whichever pieces move on Coalition (ULC) sprung into existence. After a meeting of 20 young leagues in 2005, the organization’s the board, RAM has kindled community excitement in Jacksonville, and it’s not done yet. “We’re just name was changed to the Women’s Flat Track Derby Association (WFTDA), lovingly known as WIF-DA in beginning to find the possibilities under the bridge,” Wood says. derby circles. With the WFTDA as a cohesive force, modern Roller Derby began to move along different For more details about the grand opening, visit riversideartsmarket.com. lines, away from the gratuitous violence that its predecessor, Great-Grandma Roller Derby, embraced. Today, punching, elbowing, and face-smashing are strictly forbidden and sideline dramas are a thing of the past. That being said, much butt-kicking does still occur. The game is simply regulated. Safe blocking zones are established from the shoulder to the top of the elbow and from the hip to the top of the knee. Anything lower or higher results in a penalty, as well as any back-blocking (hitting someone in the back), which has been known to cause severe injuries. Full pads (knee, elbow, wrist, helmet, mouth- guard) must be worn at all times and gear is checked by sanctioned referees before every game. History and game play aside, Roller Derby is especially unique because of major change number three: the players. Whereas early Roller Derby involved almost exclusively professional skaters who ONE SPARK based their livelihood on the showmanship of the game, today’s game consists of skaters from ages 6 and up, from “fresh meat” (no experience) to professional skill levels. More than that, however, Roller Igniting Jacksonville’s Creative Fire BY JACK diablo Derby is primarily an adult, female-dominated sport. Of the the men and women who play Roller Derby, the average age is 31-years-old, with 28% of players above the age of 35. Additionally, a large majority This April, Downtown Jacksonville will be overrun by Creators in art, music, science, of the players (98%) are female, according to a demographic study conducted by the WFTDA in 2010. technology and more from around the world. For five days, they will showcase their projects Almost no other sport, with the exception of maybe golf, can boast this unique combination of and ideas in order to collect public votes that translate into funding to take their ideas to the player demographics. And let’s face it: Roller Derby is a lot more action-packed than your average golf next level. game. One male skater for the Magic City Misfits (an all-male league from the Mandarin Skate Station on One Spark 2013 is the world’s crowdfunding festival and the first of its kind. Think of Kori Rd.), Michael Dyer, described the game this way: “It’s like football and NASCAR at the same time.” Another skater, Lydia Cuevas, President of the Tri-County Rolling Militia (a league centered at the a mix between SXSW and a real-life version of Kickstarter. The concept for this ambitious, Orange Park Skate Station on Blanding Blvd.) also compared it to Nascar, except “on 8 wheels gripping game-changing event was conceived here locally as a means to connect people with ideas to the corner as you overcome centripetal force and push out onto the straight away.” the resources required to get them off the ground. From there it developed into a festival that Stephanie Ghentz of the Jacksonville RollerGirls (also from Mandarin Skate Station), described it not only showcases the wealth of undiscovered local talent but also establishes Jacksonville as “the most intricate and athletic sport that you will ever encounter.” as a progressive, forward-thinking city that provides a fertile breeding ground for ideas to Yes, folks. Jacksonville, alone, has three different leagues operating within the same general area. bloom. Each, however, has its own unique identity and role within the local dynamics of the sport. The Magic Attendees at One Spark will witness some of the brightest ideas and innovative con- City Misfits cater to the male skating crowd and are currently ranked 5th within the nation among the cepts the world has to offer. By casting their vote for the projects they want to see receive Men’s Roller Derby Association (MRDA) sanctioned leagues. The Jacksonville RollerGirls (JRG), as funding, they also control the allotment of a guaranteed $250,000 crowdfund. Whatever per- members of the WFTDA, represent the highest level of female competition in the area. The league is centage of the vote a project receives, they receive that percentage of the cash. Additionally made up of an All-Star Team known as the New Jax City Rollers, a B-Team known as the River City Rat Pack, and even a junior derby team known as the Duval Roller Dolls featuring skaters from ages 8 to 17. the public can contribute directly to projects in any dollar amount. In late January, Jaguars The Tri-County Rolling Militia (TCRM) focuses more on recreational gameplay, emphasizing a love of the owner, Shad Khan, announced that his venture capital firm, STACHE Investments, would have game without some of the pressure found at the highest levels of competition. The league embraces co- $1 Million on the ground to invest in promising business ideas. ed skating and junior skating and welcomes players from age 11 up. Every Wednesday at 8 pm at Skate One Spark will also feature an impressive lineup of guest speakers, ranging from Tom Station, 230 Blanding Blvd, is a recruitment night. Just ask to speak to a TCRM Roller Girl. Murphy, the former mayor of Pittsburgh who helped transform an abandoned industrial part Tri-County Rolling Militia will be opening their season shortly with a game against Orlando Derby of the city, to former drummer, Martin Atkins, who speaks on how to make it Revolution on March 3rd at 5:30 pm at the Orange Park Skate Station. Tickets will $12 at the door. The in the cutthroat music industry. next TCRM bout will be April 21st against Space Coast at the Blading Skate Station. For more informa- At night, the One Spark Entertainment District comes alive to showcase performers and tion visit www.tcrmrollerderby.com. to host VIP parties. JRG recently set up a tournament in Lake City and is keeping up the momentum in collaboration One Spark 2013 is your chance to engage and interact with “the next big thing.” Proj- with the Magic City Misfits. On April 20th at the UNF Arena the all-star New Jax City Rollers face the Alamo City Roller Girls, and the Magic City Misfits play the Carolina Wrecking Balls. Doors open at 5:30, ects include everything from blended learning schools, to music discovery apps, to epic art and the games begin at 6 pm. Tickets are $11 in advance. Details and tickets can be found at www. installations and more. If you’re of the mind that Jacksonville is a sleepy, boring town where jacksonvillerollergirls.com. nothing ever happens, attend One Spark 2013 and allow it to change your mind.

32 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly by kellie abrahamson Depressed?

short temper? sleep problems? low motivation? can’t concentrate? eating too much or too little? If so, you may qualify for a clinical research study being conducted by J. Mark Joyce, MD. There’s no cost to participate and those who qualify may receive study-related care and Crash the Satellites study drug along with compensation for time and travel. Local Music News First and foremost, we’d like to send our heartfelt congratulations to Crash the Satellites, Call to see if you qualify. who recently signed a record deal with Spectra Records! The band’s self-titled record will be released worldwide in May, but you can give it a listen at their website, www. Same-day appointments available. crashthesatellites.com. • Bridge of Lions Entertainment, the production company that recently brought acts like Badfish, the Supervillians and Pasadena to St. Augustine, will be hosting an album release party at the Standard on the 3rd in honor of their new compilation Call 904.281.5757 CD, Crossing the Bridge Vol. 1. The album will feature live tracks from all of the artists cnshealthcare.com the production company has hosted so far this year. • band Extremely ©2010, Clinical Neuroscience Solutions, Inc. Rotten will be celebrating their debut album, Grotesque Acts of Humanity, on the 9th with a face-melting CD release party at Burro Bar on the 9th. • Finally, if you frequent the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, you may want to look into the venue’s new Amphitheatre Choice Seating Program. Becoming a member gets you dibs on a premium seat all your own for the entire concert season, VIP parking, a private entrance line and more. Head over to www. staugamphitheatre.com and click on the support tab for more details.

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eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 33 the recent release of their debut record, On and Running. The band’s energetic live performances have wowed audiences and earned them a 2012 Music Award nomination for “Electronic Artist of the Year.” Stereo Telescope is currently on tour with Avox Blue and Andre Obin and will be at Underbelly on March 20th. Underbelly, www. facebook.com/jaxunderbelly

MARCH 21 Twenty One Pilots The new year has been good to Columbus, Ohio’s Twenty One Pilots. The duo’s single ‘Holding On To You’ is blowing up, MTV has bestowed upon them the title Artist to Watch and their major headlining tour is drawing massive crowds every night. With all this going on, not to mention their upcoming Matchbox Twenty appearances at all the major festivals, it’s safe to say the band will be a household name by the end of the summer. See them before your mom wants to this month at Jack Rabbits. New Politics and Five Knives will also perform. Tickets: $12. Jack Rabbits, 398-7496

MARCH 25 / The Waves Overhead tour, featuring Minus the Bear see u there and Circa Survive, will see the two co-headliners make a run through most of the contiguous United EU’s Featured Music Events States this month, including a stop at the Freebird on the 25th. The bands named the tour by combin- ing the names of their latest studio albums (Minus MARCH 5 Naughty By Nature Grammy Award- MARCH 17 Matchbox Twenty Orlando natives the Bear’s Infinity Overhead and Circa Survive’s winning hip hop group, Naughty By Nature, are Matchbox Twenty, upon reemerging from their ), both of which were released last in the midst of their spring 2013 tour and are second major hiatus, found themselves right back August. Blaine, Minnesota’s Now, Now will open. making their way to Jax this month. Made famous on the top of the charts with the release of their Tickets: $23. , 246-BIRD for their early 90s anthems ‘OPP’ and ‘Hip Hop fourth studio album, North, which hit shelves last Hooray,’ the original members of the trio reformed September. In addition to more than 30 million MARCH 26 Eric Clapton / The WallflowersRock in 2011 for their 7th album, Anthem Inc. See them records sold worldwide, the band has also earned ‘n roll legend Eric Clapton will headline a concert live at the Roc Bar on the 5th. Tickets: $12-$50. countless accolades, including five Grammy at the Arena on March 26th with special guest the Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 nominations, four American Music Award nods, Wallflowers. Clapton, the only three-time inductee and the 2004 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, has won 17 MARCH 8 Upclose with Amber Rubarth & Dave Musical Group.” Matchbox Twenty will perform at Grammys and was #2 on ’s list of Eggar Atypical Arts and the Florida Theatre have the St. Augustine Amphitheatre March 17th along the “100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time.” Opening teamed up to present a very special concert event: with opener Matt Hires. Tickets: $39.50-$75. St. will be two-time Grammy winners, the Wallflowers, Upclose with Amber Rubarth & Dave Eggar. This Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 who are currently on tour in support of their sixth unique, live experience will have the artists and the studio album, Glad All Over. Tickets: $56-$96. audience sharing the stage for an intimate concert MARCH 20 Jake Shimabukuro In his young ca- Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 like no other. These two talented musicians (Rubarth reer, ukulele wizard Jake Shimabukuro has already is a gifted singer-songwriter, Eggar is a prodi- redefined a heretofore under-the-radar instrument, MARCH 28 Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys Hailing gy) will pool their talents for this unforgettable night been declared a musical “hero” by Rolling Stone, from Michigan, Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys are of music. Tickets: $30. Florida Theatre, 355-2787 won accolades from the likes of Eddie Vedder, giving a nod to American traditional music, while Perez Hilton and Dr. Sanjay Gupta, wowed audi- boldly taking their own songs in new directions. MARCH 8 Pablo Ziegler’s Classical Tango Quar- ences on TV, earned comparisons to Jimi Hendrix Distinct vocals, tight harmonies, instrumental tet Latin Grammy Award winner Pablo Ziegler and and Miles Davis, and even played in front of the expertise and creative arrangements are all es- his Quartet return to take the tango to levels of Queen of . Yeah, he’s that good. See for sential characteristics of their unique sound. The sophistication and refinement undreamed of by yourself on the 20th when Shimabukuro returns to group focuses on the original tunes of Lindsay Piazzolla. St. Paul’s by-the-Sea Episcopal Church the Florida Theatre. Tickets: $30. Florida Theatre, Lou Rilko, which include true-life tales of bank- in Jacksonville Beach Beaches Fine Arts Series, 355-2787 robbing aunties, moonshinin’ grandpas, and 270-1771, http://www.beachesfinearts.org/ celebrations of love, life and nature. See the band Stereo Telescope Boston-based electro-duo, Ste- live at E-Street on the 28th. Tickets: $12. European MARCH 14 Pinback San Diego indie rock main- reo Telescope, have been making waves since Street Listening Room, 399-1740 stays Pinback are currently touring in support of their latest great offering Information Received, the band’s fifth studio album. The band returns to the First Coast on March 14th and will be ac- Two great shows, one great price companied by comedian/musician/aspiring au- thor/occasional actor JP Incorporated, previously The Florida Theatre is giving music lovers the opportunity to check out two stellar known as Pleaseeasuar. Catch this must-see tribute acts for one low price this month. Fans of 70s rock, this is your chance to relive the show at Freebird Live. Tickets: $15. Freebird Live, glory days! 246-BIRD On March 13th -based band Get the Led Out will take to the historic stage. Dubbed by the media as “The American Led Zeppelin,” these talented musicians sell out Tierney Sutton Band On March 14th the Church shows on a regular basis, leaving audiences feeling like they just witnessed an actual Led of the Good Shepherd will transform into a hip, Zeppelin show. Their mission to bring the studio recordings of “the mighty Zep” to life on the Jazz club (complete with cocktails!) when Tierney big concert stage has been deemed a success by hardcore fans across the country. Sutton and her band perform. The three-time Then, on March 22nd, Gary Mullen & the Works will transport you to Queen’s heyday Grammy nominee is often described as “a sing- with a phenomenal rock n’ roll show complete with dynamic lighting, special effects and all er’s singer,” but just as often, she is described the pomp and showmanship Freddie Mercury and company were famous for. as a “musician’s singer,” who uses her voice like You can experience one of these concert events for $35, or you can check out both for an instrument. Tickets: $25. Church of the Good just $65. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.floridatheatre.com or call Shepherd, 387-5691 355-2787.

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MARCH 9 The Secret State / Subterranean / Homefield Advantage Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Chris Potter Times-Union Center- Moran Theatre, 632-3373 (hed)p.e. / Saint Diablo Brewster’s Megaplex- Roc Bar, 233-9850 RickoLus / Masseyvibe Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 1964: The Best Beatles Tribute Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Bluemingrass / Donna Frost / John Longbottom / Pine Forest School of the Arts Riverside Arts Best Friday Market, 554-6865 Blondfire Kopecky Family Band / Leagues Underbelly, Lunch www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly Siblings (when they get along) have a natural tendency to work well together in music, Extremely Rotten Burro Bar, www.facebook. and LA’s Blondfire is no exception. Bruce and Erica Driscoll write catchy dance music to- com/burrobar Downtown gether that you may have recently heard in a Honda Civic commercial or may see live at the Copper Into Steel 1904 Bar, 356-0213 Longineu Parsons / Edward Waters Jazz En- Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. semble Jazzland Café, 240-1009 The duo’s Brazilian-American upbringing has surely influenced their sound, particularly Adler & Hearne European Street Listening Room on Bruce’s end. There is a hint of Bossa Nova influence underneath Erica’s sweet vocals. (Beach Blvd), 399-1740 Happy Hour 3-6 ‘Where The Kids Are,’ their most known track, has made its way into television commer- Humanzee Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augustine), cials and programs as well as to iTunes ‘ number one spot on the Alternative chart. The 342-5264 Food & Drink Specials music video preluding all of that success is full of fireworks, flashing lights and young kids doing precious things (like wearing capes and playing in spaghetti); naturally it’s a recipe MARCH 10 for reblogs. Other songs off of their debut album, Young Heart, with Warner Brothers strike 2013 Natural Life Music Festival: Martin Sexton similar chords with listeners and explore the same themes in lyrics and music. Songs like / Field Report / Swear and Shake / Sugar and ‘Hide and Seek’ and ‘Walking with Giants’ are equally sweet, playful, and dance-worthy. the Hi-Lows / Henry Wagons Metropolitan Park, 353-3309 Rocking DJs on Fri. & Sat. Live shows from Blondfire do feature a backing band led and chosen by Bruce, though he Sparks the Rescue / Rookie of the Year / Jim- and his sister are the only constants. Together they have opened for bands like Foals and from 9:00 till? mie Deeghan / Tidewater / Ronnie Winter / current tour mates, AWOLnation, but not without drawing in a crowd of their own, as they Rival Summers Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 are sure to do during their time in Florida. LA Guns / Ozone Baby / Scarkrow / Rosco Caine The March show is a perfect opportunity to dance to quality alternative pop and to experi- / November / Everything New Brewster’s Mega- ence the excellent facility that is the still fairly new Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Blondfire plays plex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 DANCING March 16th at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with AWOLnation. - BY FAITH BENNETT The Howling Wind / The Rommels Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Basshouse Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 3 Pint Harmony Ann O’Malley’s (St. Augustine), 825-4040 Call for information for The Cusses / Cloudeater Burro Bar, www.face- Beebs & Her Money Makers / Fusebox Funk The JK Wayne Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 book.com/burrobar Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 PRIVATE PARTIES Christopher Martin / Royal Mosiah / Mr. Melody MARCH 11 Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 MARCH 8 Pale Fire Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar from 10-300 people Drew Nelson European Street Listening Room Sister Hazel Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Tallahassee / Bread & Circus / Charlie Shuck (San Marco), 399-1740 Stellar Kart / Abandon / 7eventh Time Down / Underbelly, www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly Judy Collins / Ledfoot Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, Raising Ebenezer Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Rockville Rumble 2013: Down Theory / Manna 209-0346 Pablo Ziegler Quartet St. Paul’s By-the-Sea Epis- Zen / Kostic Law / Doc Moccasin Jack Rabbits, Greg Bates Whiskey River, 645-5571 copal Church, 270-1771 398-7496 Long Miles The Standard (St. Augustine), (321) Upclose with Amber Rubarth & Dave Eggar 412-6191 Florida Theatre, 355-2787 MARCH 12 Join Us For All Sumilan 1904 Bar, 356-0213 Slippery When Wet Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Orgy / Vampires Everywhere / Davey Suicide Joy Dennis / Algebra Blessett / Cece Teneal The David Lane Band / Tommy Harrison Group / Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 Cuba Libre Bar, 399-2262 Dirty Automatic Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Vices Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Mount Moriah / Chelsea Saddler / Outlaw Son The Noel Freidline Quintet Cummer Museum of Kishi Bashi / Elizabeth & the Catapults / Four Giants Games Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Art & Gardens, 899-6038 Families Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 BUY & SELL PLAZA Bronze-Age 17 H.D. 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36 march 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Lisa Loeb & Nine AWOLNATION / Blondfire / Mother Mother Ponte Stories at the Florida Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 Theatre, March 15 Crash the Satellites / Tuffy / The Lifeforms Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Look Right Penny / Malaya 1904 Bar, 356-0213 Rising Up Angry / Manna Zen / Artilect / Sac- rifice to Survive / Running Ramped Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 The Heavy Pets / S.P.O.R.E. Freebird Live, 246- BIRD Pam Affronti / Hannah Aldridge / Tyler Childers Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 Larry Mangum / Elaine Mahon / Mike Campbell European Street Listening Room (Beach Blvd), 399-1740 Fear Buile Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 Sovereign Vine Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augus- tine), 342-5264

MARCH 17 ASG The Standard (St. Augustine), (321) 412- MARCH 16 Matchbox Twenty / Matt Hires St. Augustine 6191 Miranda Lambert / Dierks Bentley Jacksonville Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Dublin City Ramblers Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Country Mice / Real Job / Personnes Underbelly, 249-9595 Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company St. Au- www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly gustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 MARCH 13 (continued on page 38) Chris Tomlin Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Get the Led Out Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Echo Base / / Reverie / Thinguins Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Rockville Rumble 2013: Nocturnal State of Mind / Effen / Wake the Living / Prideless Jack Rab- bits, 398-7496

MARCH 14 Pinback / JP Inc. Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Third Day St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Your 33 Black Angels / The Veldt Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar Aaron Carter / Jenni Reid / Patrel / Nikki Florez Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Tierney Sutton Band Church of the Good Shep- herd, 387-5691 Wil Maring / Robert Bowlin European Street Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740 RAM River Stage March Scuttered Bruce Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 RAM’s 5th Anniversary Season begins March 2. All visitors are invited to help kick off RAM’s 5th Anniversary Season by marching in the Opening Day Parade, which will begin at 10 am, MARCH 15 Lisa Loeb & Nine Stories Florida Theatre, 355- winding its ways through the Market as it makes its way to the River Stage led by Stanton 2787 College Preparatory’s Marching Band. The entertainment for the month is below. The market Frank Hannon / Faster Pussycat Brewster’s is open every Saturday thru December 21st, from 10 am to 4 pm. Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 Juan Siddi Flamenco Theatre Company St. Au- March 2: Stanton Prep Marching Band (10:30 - 11:10); Navy Band TGIF (Featured Artist; gustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 11:30 - 1:00); Antique Animals (Featured Artist; 1:30 - 3:30) Prime Trees Freebird Live, 246-BIRD March 9: Bluemingrass (10:30 - 11:30); Donna Frost (Featured Artist; 11:45 - 1:00); John Convalesce / Refuge / xHONORx / After Me the Longbottom (Featured Artist; 1:15 - 2:30); Pine Forest School of the Arts (2:45 - 3:30) Flood / Skyburner Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 March 16: Pam Affronti (10:30 - 11:30); Hannah Aldridge (Featured Artist; Noon - 2:15); Ty- Take One Car / Ruffians / A Brilliant Lie Burro ler Childers (2:30 - 3:30) Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar General Tso’s Fury / Nightswim / Running March 23: Garrett on Acoustic (10:30 - 11:15); Braided Light Dance Project (11:30 - Rampant / Garrett on Acoustic Jack Rabbits, 12:15); Shawn Lightfoot and the Brigade (Featured Artist; 12:45 - 2:30); JesseCarole Mon- 398-7496 toya (2:45 - 3:30) The Fritz / Lucky Costello 1904 Bar, 356-0213 March 30: Jacob Creel (10:30 - 11:15); Mark Williams and Blue Horse (Featured Artist; 7th Street Band Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augus- 11:45 - 2:15); Eric Bowden (2:30 - 3:30) tine), 342-5264 Bay St. Band Mojo No.4, 381-6670

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eujacksonville.com | march 2013 37 Jax Pipes & Drums / Dee Mac / Road Less Trav- MARCH 23 eled / JK Wayne / Dune Dogs Culhane’s (Atlantic Matt Pryor / Chuck Ragan / Rocky Votolato / Beach), 249-9595 Jenny Owen Youngs Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 The Wonder Years / Fireworks / / Theatre Jacksonville Presents: MARCH 18 Misser Brewster’s Megaplex-The Pit, 233-9850 Backwoods Payback / Whiskey Dick Burro Bar, Otep Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 www.facebook.com/burrobar Becoming the Archetype / Rejoice the Awaken- Sleeping with Sirens / Conditions / Danger Kids ing / Second Thief / Reveal Renew / Shallow / Lions Lions Brewster’s Megaplex- The Pit, 233- Addiction Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 9850 America’s Got Talent Live: All Stars Times- Adrenaline Mob Brewster’s Megaplex- Roc Bar, Union Center- Moran Theatre, 632-3373 233-9850 Garrett on Acoustic / Shawn Lightfoot & the Periphery / of Mind / The Winter The Brigade / Jesse Carole Montoya Riverside Arts Standard (St. Augustine), (321) 412-6191 Market, 554-6865 Rockville Rumble 2013: New Day / Bleeding In Baker the Bomb Maker Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Stereo Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Augustine), 342-5264 The Dough Carn Organ Trio Jazzland Café, 240-1009 MARCH 19 Radical Something Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 MARCH 24 Chelsea Grin / Attila / Betraying the Martyrs / Emperor X Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/burrobar By Christopher Piehler Within the Ruins / Buried in Verona Brewster’s Tony Furtado The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 in collaboration with Scott Alan Evans Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 JK Wayne Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 Ottmar Liebert / Luna Negra Ponte Vedra Con- cert Hall, 209-0346 MARCH 25 The Rocket Summer / Don’t Sigh Daisy / Seven Minus The Bear / Circa Survive / Now, Now Springs Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Peach Kelli Pop / Wet Nurse / Queen Beef / Mental Boy Nobby’s Tavern (St. Augustine), 825- MARCH 26 SPONSORED BY 4959 Eric Clapton / The Wallflowers Jacksonville Vet- erans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 MARCH 20 Loma Prieta/ Nisroch / Captive Bolt / YTH MN- Directed by Roxanna Lewis Jake Shimabukuro Florida Theatre, 355-2787 STRY / Goodtime Boys Burro Bar, www.facebook. Natty Vibes / Danka / Soundrise Freebird Live, com/burrobar 246-BIRD Rockville Rumble 2013: Tree of Life / R-Dent / MARCH 1 THRU 16, 2013 Chunk! No, Captain Chunk / Handguns / State Trees Setting Fires Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Champs / City Lights Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc FRIDAY & SATURDAY AT 8pm | THURSDAYS AT 7:30pm | SUNDAYS AT 2:00pm Bar, 233-9850 MARCH 27 BOX OFFICE (904) 396-4425 | www.theatrejax.com Honor Society / Simple as Surgery / Junior Ritz Chamber Players: Spring Concert Times- SPONSORED IN PART BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA, DEPARTMENT OF STATE, DIVISION OF Union Center- Jacoby Hall, 632-3373 CULTURAL AFFAIRS, THE FLORIDA COUNCIL ON ARTS AND CULTURE, THE NATIONAL Doctor / Sam James / Una Jensen Jack Rabbits, ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS, THE CITY OF JACKSONVILLE, AND THE CULTURAL COUNCIL OF GREATER JACKSONVILLE, INC. 398-7496 Family Thief Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/bur- MARCH 28 robar Indigo Girls / The Shadowboxers Florida Theatre, Stereo Telescope / Avox Blue / Andre Obin Un- 355-2787 derbelly, www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly Lindsay Lou & the Flatbellys European Street Listening Room, 399-1740 MARCH 21 America Florida Theatre, 355-2787 MARCH 29 Twenty One Pilots / New Politics / Five Knives Pat Benatar & Neil Giraldo / Brynn Marie Florida Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Theatre, 355-2787 Caravan of Thieves The Original Café Eleven, Tribal Seeds / Stick Figure / The Maad T-Ray 460-9311 Freebird Live, 246-BIRD / Memphis May Fire / Letlive / Adema / Nerver Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, Issues Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 233-9850 Joshua Bowlus Trio European Street Listening Kitty Pryde Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Room (San Marco), 399-1740 Splinters Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 King of Prussia Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/ Chillula Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augustine), 342-5264 burrobar The 77 D’s Mojo No.4, 381-6670

MARCH 22 MARCH 30 The Pipes & Drums of the Black Watch Thrash- Bubba Sparxxx / Hard Target Brewster’s Mega- er-Horne Center, 276-6750 plex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 Yo Gabba Gabba Live! St. Augustine Amphithe- Rebecca Day Seven Bridges, 997-1999 atre, 471-1965 Jacob Creel / Mark Williams & Blue Horse / Eric Johnny Mathis Times-Union Center- Moran The- Bowden Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865 atre, 632-3373 Justin Acoustic Reunion / Mike Shackelford / Sunbears! / moyamoya / Juicy Pony Underbelly, Kent Lindsay European Street Listening Room www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly (Beach Blvd), 399-1740 Har-di-har Burro Bar, www.facebook.com/bur- Three Piece Band Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Augus- robar tine), 342-5264 House of Heroes / This Armistice / Stealing Bay Street Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), Vanity / Ryan Shelley Murray Hill Theatre, 388- 247-6636 3179 Linda Witsell & Friends Jazzland Café, 240-1009 RUN DMT The Standard (St. Augustine), (321) 412-6191 MARCH 31 Billy Currington Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk, Vampirates / Self Employed / 1322 Burro Bar, 356-1110 www.facebook.com/burrobar Watsky / Dumbfoundead Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Michael Funge Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249- One Night of Queen: Gary Mullen & the Works 9595 Florida Theatre, 355-2787 Hey Ocean! Phoenix Taproom, 634-8813 APRIL 1 Bang Tango / Psychostick / Kilo-Kahn Brewster’s Maroon 5 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 353-3309 Cloud 9 Culhane’s (Atlantic Beach), 249-9595 The Story So Far / Man Overboard / Tonight Paper City Hustlers Mojo Old City BBQ (St. Au- Alive / Citizen / The American Scene Brewster’s gustine), 342-5264 Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 Wes Cobb Mojo No.4, 381-6670 Josiah Leming 1904 Bar, 356-0213

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April 1 Maroon 5 Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 April 3 YES Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 3 Yo Mama’s Big Fat Booty Band / Love Chunk The Standard (St. Augustine), (321) 412-6191 April 4 Pierce Pettis The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 April 5 Lee Lessack Thrasher-Horne Center, 276-6750 April 5 Rhythm & Ribs: The Corbitt Brothers / The Lee Boys Francis Field (St. Augustine), rhythmandribs.net April 6 Rhythm & Ribs: Toots Lorraine / JJ Grey & Mofro Francis Field (St. Augustine), rhythmandribs.net April 7 Chicago St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 April 7 Rhythm & Ribs: Grandpa’s Cough Medicine / Swamp Cabbage Francis Field (St. Augustine), rhythmandribs.net April 9 Hymn for Her The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 April 11 Umphrey’s McGee Freebird Live, 246-BIRD April 12 Jason Miller / Lauren Elise / Shotgunn Redd Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk, 356-1110 April 13 Tab Beniot Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 247-6636 April 13 Classic Albums Live: Dark Side of the Moon Thrasher-Horne Center, 276-6750 April 13 The Cave Singers The Original Café Eleven, 460-9311 April 13 Chatham County Line Underbelly, www.facebook.com/jaxunderbelly April 14 Third Day / Colton Dixon / Josh Wilson St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 April 16 Weird Al Yankovic Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 19 David Benoit & Brian Culberts Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 April 19 Lewis Black Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 20 Carrie Underwood Jacksonville Veterans Arena April 20 Rock the Bridge Gala: The O’Jays Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 21 Fourplay Florida Theatre, 355-2787 April 25 Gwar / Wilson / Warbeast Freebird Live, 246-BIRD April 27 Welcome to Rockville: Alice in Chains / Limp Bizkit / Stone Sour Metropolitan Park, 353-3309 April 28 Welcome to Rockville: Lynyrd Skynyrd / 3 Doors Down / Shinedown Metropolitan Park, 353-3309 May 1 Janis Ian Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 209-0346 May 2 Celtic Woman Times Union Center, 632-3373 May 2 The Smashing Pumpkins St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 May 3 Styx / REO Speedwagon / Ted Nugent St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471- 1965 May 5 Donna the Buffalo Freebird Live, 246-BIRD May 7 Boz Scaggs Florida Theatre, 355-2787 May 11 Ricky Nelson Remembered Thrasher-Horne Center, 276-6750 May 11 Imagine Dragons St Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 May 17 Alan Jackson / Gloriana St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 May 17 Crosby, Stills & Nash Florida Theatre, 355-2787 May 19 Bryan Adams The Peabody Auditorium, Daytona Beach, (386) 671-3460 May 24 Sevendust / Pop Evil Brewster’s Megaplex-Roc Bar, 233-9850 May 26 Steve Martin & the Steep Canyon Rangers St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 May 31 Rosanna Cash / John Levethal Florida Theatre, 355-2787 June 9 Florida Theatre, 355-2787 August 7 Justin Bieber Jacksonville Veterans Memorial Arena, 353-3309 August 10 Blue Suede Shoes: The Elvis Bash Florida Theatre, 355-2787 August 16 Victoria Justice St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 September 13-14 Gentlemen of the Road: Mumford & Sons Francis Field (St. Augustine), www.gentlemenoftheroad.com

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chance Burt and Anton can save the act—both OLYMPUS HAS FALLEN When the White read complete movie onstage and off—if Burt can get back in touch House (Secret Service Code: “Olympus”) is reviews every week with what made him love magic in the first captured by a terrorist mastermind and the at eujacksonville.com place. Rated PG13 President is kidnapped, disgraced former march movies Presidential guard Mike Banning finds himself trapped within the building. Starring: Gerard March 22 Butler, Aaron Eckhart, Morgan Freeman, Angela ADMISSION Straight-laced Princeton Univer- Bassett, Dylan McDermott, Ashley Judd, Me- sity admissions officer Portia Nathan (Tina lissa Leo and Rick Yune. March 3 is back with other, unimaginably horrific plans Fey) is caught off-guard when she makes a that mean her last exorcism was just the be- recruiting visit to an alternative high school 21 AND OVER Straight-A college student Jeff ginning. Rated PG13 overseen by her former college classmate, the March 29 Chang has two best friends, Casey and Miller, free-wheeling John Pressman (Paul Rudd). G.I. JOE: RETALIATION The G.I. Joes are not who surprise him with a visit for his 21st PHANTOM Ed Harris plays the captain of a Pressman has surmised that Jeremiah (Nat only fighting their mortal enemy, Cobra; they birthday. What was supposed to be one beer Cold War Soviet missile submarine who has Wolff), his gifted yet very unconventional stu- are forced to contend with threats from within becomes one night of chaos, over-indulgence secretly been suffering from seizures that alter dent, might well be the son that Portia secretly the government that jeopardize their very and utter debauchery in this outrageous com- his perception of reality. Forced to leave his gave up for adoption many years ago. Rated existence. The film stars D.J. Cotrona, Byung- edy. Starring: Miles Teller, Justin Chon and wife and daughter, he is rushed into a classi- PG13 hun Lee, Adrianne Palicki, Ray Park, Jonathan Skylar Astin. Rated R fied mission, where he is haunted by his past Pryce, Ray Stevenson, Channing Tatum with and challenged by a rogue KGB group (led by THE CROODS A prehistoric comedy adventure Bruce Willis and Dwayne Johnson. JACK THE GIANT An ancient war is David Duchovny) bent on seizing control of the that follows the world’s first family as they em- reignited when a young farmhand unwittingly ship’s nuclear missile. bark on a journey of a lifetime when the cave THE HOST When an unseen enemy threatens opens a gateway between our world and a that has always shielded them from danger is mankind by taking over their bodies and eras- fearsome race of giants. Unleashed on the STOKER After India’s (Mia Wasikowska’s) destroyed. Traveling across a spectacular land- ing their memories, Melanie Stryder (Saoirse Earth for the first time in centuries, the giants father dies in an auto accident, her Uncle scape, the Croods discover an incredible new Ronan) will risk everything to protect the peo- strive to reclaim the land they once lost, forc- Charlie (Matthew Goode), whom she never world filled with fantastic creatures - and their ple she cares most about - Jared (Max Irons), ing the young man, Jack, into the battle of his knew existed, comes to live with her and her outlook is changed forever. Featuring voices of Ian (Jake Abel), her brother Jamie (Chandler life to stop them. Fighting for a kingdom, its emotionally unstable mother (Nicole Kidman). Nicolas Cage, Ryan Reynolds, Emma Stone, Canterbury) and her Uncle Jeb (William Hurt), people, and the love of a brave princess, he Soon after his arrival, she comes to suspect Catherine Keener, Clark Duke and Cloris Leach- proving that love can conquer all in a danger- comes face to face with the unstoppable war- this mysterious, charming man has ulterior man. Rated PG ous new world. Rated PG13 riors he thought only existed in legend—and motives, but instead of feeling outrage or hor- gets the chance to become a legend himself. ror, this friendless girl becomes increasingly InAPPropriate COMEDY Adrien Brody as a TYLER PERRY’S TEMPTATION: CONFES- Starring: Nicholas Hoult, Eleanor Tomlinson, infatuated with him. tough, no nonsense cop with a soft middle SIONS OF A MARRIAGE COUNSELOR A mar- Stanley Tucci, Ian McShane, Bill Nighy and and a flair for fashion; Rob Schneider in a riage counselor’s life become complicated Ewan McGregor. Rated PG13 dual role as both a sleazy, horny psychologist after she enters into an increasingly obsessive March 8 and a curmudgeonly porn critic, alongside his relationship behind her husband’s back. Star- THE LAST EXORCISM: Part 2 Nell Sweetzer DEAD MAN DOWN , the ac- enthusiastic counterpart Michelle Rodriguez; ring: Jurnee Smollett-Bell, Lance Gross, Kim (Ashley Bell) is found terrified and alone in ru- claimed director of the original “The Girl with Lindsay Lohan living out her fantasy of taking Kardashian, Vanessa Williams, Robbie Jones, ral Louisiana. Back in the relative safety of New the Dragon Tattoo,” makes his American the- an ultimate revenge on the salivating paparazzi Renée Taylor, Ella Joyce and . Orleans, Nell realizes that she can’t remember atrical. and star who haunt her. Rated R Rated PG13 entire portions of the previous months, only as two strangers who are irresistibly drawn that she is the last surviving member of her to one another by their mutual desire for re- family. The evil force that once possessed her venge. The film co-stars Academy Award® nominee Terrence Howard and Dominic Cooper, from a screenplay by J.H.Wyman (“Fringe”). Rated R special showings

OZ THE GREAT AND POWERFUL tells the origins of L. Frank Baum’s beloved character, Beginning March 8 OZ: THE GREAT AND light & sodas. Free to all. 2–4 pm. the Wizard of Oz. When Oscar Diggs (James POWERFUL IMAX 3D When small-time Pablo Creek Branch Library, 314-5801, http:// Franco), a small-time circus magician with magician Oscar Diggs pulls one flimflam leaveemlaughing.moviefever.com dubious ethics, is hurled away from dusty Kan- too many, he finds himself hurled into the sas to the vibrant Land of Oz, he thinks he’s fantastical Land of Oz. Don’t miss this IMAX The Citrus Cel Animation Film Festival hit the jackpot--fame and fortune are his for 3D experience. Check the website for times The festival celebrates animation as a cultural the taking--that is until he meets three witches, and also a selection of documentary films and commercial medium with three days of Theodora (Mila Kunis), Evanora (Rachel Weisz) showing regularly. The IMAX Theatre is screenings, parties and panels in Jacksonville. and Glinda (Michelle Williams), who are not located in the World Golf Village, One World Citrus Cel will act as a hub for students and convinced he is the great wizard everyone’s Golf Place, St. Augustine, 904-940-IMAX, professionals from the fields of animation, been expecting. Putting his magical arts to use wgv.com. design, illustration, and film, as well as add through illusion, ingenuity--and even a bit of to the growing cultural landscape of festivals wizardry--Oscar transforms himself not only March 10 Leave ‘em Laughing Tent and events in northeast Florida. Dripsblack and into the great and powerful Wizard of Oz but Jacksonville’s chapter of The International The Florida Theatre will be presenting the event into a better man as well. Rated PG Laurel & Hardy Appreciation Society (a.k.a. April 4–6 with all films, art exhibit, and speaker Sons of the Desert) presents a family-friendly programming to be held at the The Florida March 15 showing of Laurel & Hardy movies, including Theatre. For more info: citruscel.com THE CALL When veteran 911 operator, Jordan (Halle Berry), takes a life-altering call from a teenage girl (Abigail Breslin) who has just been Sun-Ray Spotlight abducted, she realizes that she must confront a killer from her past in order to save the girl’s March 16 at 7:15 pm CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON with Julie Adams Live! For life. another only-at-Sun-Ray experience, see the 1954 sci-fi classic CREATURE FROM THE BLACK LAGOON, as director Jack Arnold originally intended his “cosmic philosophizing” THE INCREDIBLE BURT WONDERSTONE classic to be seen–in glorious 3D. With an introduction by its star (not The Creature Superstar magicians Burt Wonderstone (Steve of course but the lovely Julie Adams who plays the Creature’s love interest, Kay) and Carell) and Anton Marvelton (Steve Buscemi) connection to Northeast Florida’s Silver Springs as a location for the historic shoot, B have ruled the Las Vegas strip for years. Fac- movie fans won’t want to miss the film Fangoria calls “one of the best monster movies ing cutthroat competition from guerilla street of all time.” Check the website for dates and times of Oscar nominated AMOUR, locally magician Steve Gray (Jim Carrey), whose cult made VEER!, and OZ: THE GREAT AND POWERFUL in 3D, all showing in March. Sun-Ray following surges with each outrageous stunt, Cinema, 1028 Park St,, sunraycinema.com even their show looks stale. But there’s still a

40 MARCH 2013 | eu jacksonville monthly Veer! Jacksonville on the Big Screen BY CODY MATTOX

Independent film has a knack for offering its creators problems that the idea of making it into a feature length film with help from investors; and sometimes become their own solution. When director Patrick Barry wanted to though significant funds were raised, Barry decided to max out his credit shoot his debut feature film, Veer!, on 16mm black & white film stock, pro- cards to reach the desired budget himself. duction couldn’t afford that financial commitment; this limitation gave Barry Though financing self-started projects can be trying, the actual produc- the inspiration to break the film up into black & white film and color video por- tion was a dream with the collaborations of Jacksonville artists. The designs tions. It is safe to say that this decision helps drive the narrative in an intrigu- for the film were done by local artist Chad Landenburger, and the soundtrack ing way, though I won’t spoil how, and it is this of triumph-through- featured local music acts Crash the Satellites, After the Bomb Baby, Juicy trial that helps give Veer! the bright spirit of independent cinema. Pony, Powerball, Christina Wagner and many others. Talent was also gathered Veer!, which made its debut at last year’s Jax Film Fest, is a Jackson- from other cities in Florida with Erin Nicole Cline (Tampa), James Nguyen ville-based project from Blue Llama Studios that flaunts the city as a potential (Orlando), and Corsica Wilson (Tallahassee) rounding out the major players in film production hub and a great pool of talent. The movie comes from the the cast, while giving the movie regional credibility. minds of the aforementioned Patrick Barry along with co-writer Jesse Gay All of the elements add up to a perfect little indie film with a great human who also stars as Jesse Sorensen, the wayward protagonist. All of the hard story, DIY sensibilities that provide an edge, and a fascinating look into a niche work began with a short film made in 2008, which was subsequently ac- world (pro-skateboarding), which isn’t often explored in a mature manner. cepted as one of only seven films into the Gen Art Film Festival for Emerging Veer! will be having a theatrical run at the Sun-Ray Cinema from March 1–7 Artists in . The success of a festival run gave Barry and Gay with a special Q&A from Patrick Barry on opening night. EXPOSURE A web series to watch

BY LIZA MITCHELL

Move over, primetime. A local production team is exposing audi- ences to an original, new series that is changing the way we watch television. Writers Dan Solomon and Janine Anzalone launched their lat- est project, “Exposure,” online and have generated thousands of views across the globe. Anzalone said she knew right away that the internet was the per- fect vehicle to launch the web series, “Exposure,” the story of a hungry, young actress, played by Anzalone, striking out on her own to make a name for herself in the industry. The restrictions were less rigid than “We have the potential to do the same type of work that’s being done traditional network television, the creative freedom was limitless, and everywhere else.” the potential for the show to reach an international audience was liter- “Exposure,” featuring Cindy Hogan, Kent Lindsey, Kevin Porter ally at their fingertips. and Jesse Malinowski, is aptly titled because it’s the hope of all artists “When we originally came up with the idea and concept for this that their work will be seen and enjoyed. It also describes the feeling of project, it was at a time when the web series was just getting noticed. vulnerability when one’s secrets are bared, and lies are uncovered. “All This was a medium that you could literally watch 24/7. There was no of the characters throughout the series have something that is getting set time that this was going to be broadcast, so people could constant- exposed that they don’t necessarily want exposed,” says Anzalone. ly be going to watch your show,” she says. “There are a lot of ways “When you watch the first series up until the end of the first season, to use the web for television purposes, and I really wanted to be on it you’ll kind of see how that all fit in.” because this is the new media, this is where television is heading.” Anzalone said there are significant advantages of web vs. network The first episodes went live on January 16 and in just four days television. There are opportunities for advertising and sponsorship to after going live with the first season, the series had over 1,200 views generate revenue. It also cuts costs for a studio to put something up as far away as Germany, Italy, Brazil and Mexico. “It’s great that it has online without the expense of buying airtime. Hosting a show on the actually gotten out that far so fast,” says producer Joe Anzalone, who web also offers more creative control regarding content and the length is also Janine’s father. of an episode. The first season features nine episodes ranging from Solomon, who directed the project, says the story follows Natalie seven to just under 16 minutes. as she tries to break free from her family and into the business. She “Our episodes can be whatever they need to be in terms of a time- leaves the comfort of her New York home and heads south for “Hol- frame based on the story that we need to tell,” she says. “It’s also a lywood East” in Jacksonville. When a big Hollywood film comes to really great way to be a little more widespread in terms of the audience. town, “it’s all about her trying to get on that film and all of the trials and It gave us a little more availability. We don’t have to just start local. It’s tribulations that go with that and the personal relationships with acting one stop and it’s out there. It’s fast TV.” coaches, casting directors and friends that are trying to get on the film The internet also provides the benefit of instant feedback that as well,” he says. broadens the way they can track the show’s progress in terms of view- The series was filmed in Jacksonville and features many recogniz- ership and ratings. Solomon says comments allow them to see what able landmarks including Jacksonville International Airport, Berkman is working and what people like or dislike about the show in real time. Plaza and the new City Hall. Solomon says the crew was thrilled at the It also put the spotlight on web TV as a viable and competitive creative outpouring of support they received throughout the process. market. “One of the underlying reasons we wanted to do a project of this “A lot of people hear ‘web series’ and think it’s a crappy little thing caliber here is to highlight Jacksonville as the big, little market that it is. with a couple of video cameras and bad sound,” Anzalone says. “I think The talent is here. The crews are here. We really wanted to draw some our production value is going to surprise people.” Check out the series attention to the people that are here, because they deserve it,” he says. at www.exposurewebseries.com.

eujacksonville.com | MARCH 2013 41 The Making of Copiii: The 1st Entry It’s All in the Screenwriting

BY E. H. DILLMORE

Copiii: The First Entry may have otherworldly elements, but the story is firmly rooted in time and place. We had the chance to sit down with L. Gustavo Cooper to find out more about the film, this time focusing on the setting and the development of main characters. One of the most important things for independent film creators to consider is the feasibility of their script. Cooper told us that a writer needs to know their limits. “I try to give myself the most logical locations while writing, thinking ahead of time, so I [don’t] write myself into a corner and then not make the movie,” he says. Throughout writing the script he was “constantly aware of whether I could make that location happen. You don’t write Jurassic Park and expect it to get made when you’re on a small budget.” While there won’t be any dinosaurs in this film, expect other elements of intrigue derived from the setting. Dispersion – With the growing Cooper says one the inspirations behind setting this film power of Catholocism and the in the South was the Southern Gothic genre of literature made Knights Templar, the Copiii Pierdere were reportedly wiped out in the famous by William Faulkner. He wanted to tap into the magical early to mid 1700’s. Reports of realism element of that world and the brooding atmosphere of some curse elements and rituals the genre. Cooper felt like the world of Faulkner complemented were spotted in , England, and the story of the cursed tribe of gypsies, the Copiii Pierdere. finally traveled to America in the late 1700’s. The Copiii Pierdere were TRAVEL & With film locations in St. Augustine and a haunted house blamed for women lost in childbirth, located in the historic neighborhood of Riverside, the film will and some believe legitimate mem- ENTERTAINMENT definitely be tapping into the spiritual undercurrents of North bers were present during the Salem Florida. Cooper said that he is constantly inspired by the Witch trials. oddities of Florida history: its history of slavery, the Timucua tribe, the city of Cassadaga which is famous for its spiritual energy and the mermaid tank in Weeki Wachee Springs. All of these elements have contributed to the setting of the film and given Cooper and his producer, Brian Jerin, a template when they are out scouting for locations. ENDS MARCH 4 AT 8:00PM Another important element of consideration for the film was casting the right actors. When asked about his directorial philosophy about casting, Cooper was to the point: “The actors need to embody what the story needs in the characters.” He says casting has been a collaborative effort with a talented actress This is the auction to meet your needs! Whether it’s a weekend named Courtney Gardner. He told us that she has “a great eye for talent, and I wouldn’t have been able to getaway, golfing, skydiving, canoeing, or just dining out, accomplish this without her.” The main characters of the film are a recently married couple who forgo the typical honeymoon trip and embark on a road trip adventure instead, visiting peculiar side-shows and cities, this auction has it all, including: a decision with unimaginable consequences. Cooper told us that his characters are “some of the most likable people you’ll ever know, which makes what happens to them all the more horrifying.” ‡+DPPRFN%HDFK5HVRUW Stay tuned as we continue to explore the world of Copiii: The First Entry in the next issue. In the meantime, follow the development of the film on Facebook (www.facebook.com/copiiithefirstentry). And ‡2FHDQ/RGJH don’t go out after dark. ‡0XVHXPDGPLVVLRQV]LSOLQH

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