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2 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly for the bibliophile While the unusual format of The Guernsey Literary and Potato Peel Pie Society has garnered the most attention (it’s all told through letters and a few diary entries) it’s the spirit of this book that will catch you. It begins just after WWII, with the correspondence of a female humor writer who eventually starts writing to the inhabitants of one of the English Channel Islands, located between France and England and captured by the Germans during the war. But the story isn’t just about WWII and it’s impact. It’s about how the written word can lift and connect us. self-help for the man-hungry Thrice married Steve Harvey dains to give women advice on getting a man in his best-seller, Act Like a Woman Think Like a Man. As usual it’s up to the woman to do the work. You might want to ask yourself--how many self-help books are out there for men on how to get a woman? If you are looking for a man and need to revisit this sort of thing, his advice isn’t bad, it’s just a bit trite. (Don’t have sex immediately, give a man what he needs so he doesn’t stray, etc.) for design lovers with a taste for the whimsical Doorbells of Florence is more than just pictures of doorbells in Florence. Although that by itself would make a charming coffee table tome, each picture is accompanied by the author’s fi ctional account of the people he imagines are the owners of the doorbell. It’s quirky and beautiful in the same way the fi lm Amelie was. The stories are short, perfect for putting down and picking up between summer activities. summer for zombie fans with a literary bent The title is Pride and Prejudice and Zombies. It is what it sounds like. Take a beloved Jane Austen novel, add an author with a sense of humor and a penchant for reads zombie mayhem. In between the romance of Mr. Darcy and Elizabeth, expect the bodies to Grab your sunglasses and bathing suits, and pile up, as Elizabeth now has combat training to deal with the zombie horde invading the relax with a good book this summer. quaint English countryside. for a mystery novel summer reading material lover Why not grab a classic if you’re into the murder mystery genre? It’s surprising that Summer in Florida brings out the reader in me. Whether it’s the sweltering many who love reading mysteries on their beach towel haven’t picked up Murder on the days--so hot you just can’t bear the thought of moving, or the afternoon Orient Express or Death on the Nile. Even though Agatha Christie is a bit dated these days, it’s part of her charm. She published rains, nothing makes me want to pick up a book more than this season. over 80 books in her lifetime. We suggest you stick to the early ones, fi rst published Here, for your reading pleasure I’ve assembled best-sellers, off-beat books from the 1920s through the 1940s. and classic reads that just might whet your reading appetite. by erin thursby » continues on page 4 »

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 3 » continued from page 3 » for a new Western in library fun for tots tweens & teens the old style by erin thursby If you’re looking for something for your kids to do in the Eventually, you’re going to run out of heat of summer, the library is a cool and free place for them Louie L’amour books. When you do, check to have fun. out Trail Hand: A Western Story. Instead of “I don’t know if it’s the economy, but we’ve had a concentrating on “updating” the genre, the tremendous response to our summer programs,” says Keith author simply tells the tale of a loner driving Hayes, the Senior Librarian in the Children’s Department at cattle. When one of the other hands with the Main Library. a grudge convinces the boss the loner is The Library has defi nitely expanded their programs for responsible for some cattle rustling, it’s up to kids through age 18. Two or three years ago, most of their programs focused on preschoolers. While there are still lots him to fi nd the real culprits before the posse and lots of preschool age activities and learning programs catches up to him! to choose from, there are now more programs available for other age groups. School aged kids from can participate in the library’s to feel good about art, reading and activities programs. For ages 12 and under, there’s the summer reading program, which encourages kids photo by daniel goncalves humanity again to read through tracking the amount they read and prizes. Setting goals and benchmarks helps to keep kids There are good people doing good reading during the summer, which Hayes believes is critical. “During the summer to save the river, learn Japanese paper crafting and more, depending on which things for others every day. Most of those we encourage kids to keep reading…it’s a time for fun reading…it doesn’t have Wednesday the teen attends. things aren’t as sensationalistic as the to be a classic, it can even be a graphic novel, which we have a large section of There are multiple preschool and toddler story hours throughout the week, murder on the 6 o’clock. That’s why you here.” but not everything in the library is about sitting down to read. On Thursdays at the For every 30 minutes that the kids read they get to put a sticker on a time might feel the need to pick up Three Cups of Main Library they have a toddler “Power Hour,” a music and movement program , which is about the instinct for altruism- tracker table. As another incentive they get to add a “leaf” to a giant “reading with live guitar and singing. Tea tree.” For every 15 hours they read, they get a free book to keep. The 15 hour -and it‘s a true story. When Greg Mortenson “We’ve really got something for everybody,” says Hayes. readers also get an entry into a drawing they have for random prizes. While the Main Library offers plenty of options for a hot summer day, check fell ill after attempting to climb the second The often overlooked tween group (ages 9-12) has something to do at the in with your local branch to see what sort of programs they have for the summer. tallest mountain, he was nursed back to Main Library every Thursday afternoon at 2 pm. There are alternate themes each We’ve mentioned just some of the programs available. And, it’s not just for kids health by Pakistani villagers. In return, he week: improv, journal making and fashioning art from recycled materials are just either. There are adult programs as well! promised to help them build a school. But some of the activities for tweens. Check out the library’s website at http://jpl.coj.net/ for more and programs he built more than just one school--he’s still Teens also get their own slice of the pie on Wednesdays at 3 pm through at your specifi c branch. You can also ask the librarian at the desk if they have a building them. August 10th. Ages 12-18 are welcome to come design a graphic novel, work paper schedule for the month.

friday 5 o’clock whistle talks starting a bookclub Using the Jacksonville Public Library by erin thursby In June the Beaches Museum & History Center started a new program called “Friday 5 O’Clock Whistle Talks.” This program brings authors, artist, noted personalities and other Those with a thirst for disc on Amazon.com, but if you’re a creative souls together. Every Friday from 5 pm - 6:30 pm you can hear their stories and you like interacting with humanit experiences. Relax and enjoy complimentary refreshments and stimulating conversations join a book club. with others. Guests are invited to come, listen, learn and share. Each week a new topic will While you can start a book be introduced. Donations are graciously accepted. The Beaches Museum & History Center is conventional way (a la posting n located at 380 Pablo Ave, Jacksonville Beach. For more information call 241-5657 or www. corkboard at your local market) excellent local resource: Jackso bm-hc.com. System. They’ve got a bunch of clu July 10 – Grahl Barkoskie Neitz, author, Cabbageberries, Duck Feathers & The Tides already established, but you can July 17 – , author, your own. Go to the web addres John Oberheu The Manatee That Flew bookbunches.html for resources July 24 – Cynthia Enuton, author, Angel in a Fur Coat and more. The library has a list July 31 – Bill Reynolds, author and publisher, Jetty Man series copies of, that way everyone in t August 7 – , author, without having to buy it. You can Eileen Erikson Kamille’s Birthday Circus includes materials on the variou Karen Putzke, author, Midnight Cow start discussions, reviews, impo Lara Lombardo, illustrator Different branches have dif (a portion of proceeds goes to Autism Foundation) from Children’s and Teen clubs, Club, which focuses on racy adu August 14 – Larry Levy, author, Harry the Hungry Frog Webb-Wesconnett Branch. Som August 21 – Connie Martin, author, Florida Ghosts & Pirates to a particular genre such as Sc August 28 – , author, Fiction or African-American auth Vic DiGenti Windrusher You can check their list of September 11 – Bill Kerr, author, Mark of the Devil at http://jpl.coj.net/progs/jpl/boo September 18 – Mary Kohnke, author, Murder in Ponte Vedra html or, better yet, give your loca call to see if they have a club de September 25 – Bill West, author, Blue Texas If not, you can ask about startin

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book swapping by erin thursby

Book lovers have a few problems. One is where to store their books (there never seems to be enough shelf space) and the other is how to get new books without spending a bunch of money. Getting to the library regularly enough not to turn books in late can sometimes be a issue. Book swapping helps solve those problems, both by getting rid of old books you won’t read again and by giving you new books. Of course, it can’t be guaranteed that you won’t come home with more books!

why book swap? the friendly swap Besides the reason obvious to most bibliophiles (more books to read!) If you’re less apt to use the internet for book swapping, there there are other benefi ts to book swaps. It’s greener to swap books (or give are a few ways to go about it. The classic swap is informal and them away) than to let that forgotten romance novel lie in a landfi ll. You can friendly. Many people don’t give their books more than a couple of eliminate some of the clutter in your home and get organized by getting those reads, and are happy to give them to others-- especially if those pages out the door. others bring them books in exchange. You can talk books with A less tangible benefi t is that you can gain new friends and have friends, family and co-workers and ask about exchanging books. interesting conversations. You can build relationships through book Make sure both parties know the terms of the swap. For example, swapping, whether it be over the internet or just by discussing a mystery you’ll give the book back when finished, or it’s a straight-up paperback you’ve just swapped with a co-worker. exchange. When you swap books through sites such as http://bookmooch.com, you have the option of giving your books to a charitable organization, while still being able to exchange those books for books you want. book swap party

On a grander scale, you can throw a book swap party. Invite book swapping on the ‘net friends and ask them to bring books they wish to exchange. If you’re worried about guests only bringing books with low quality writing, The idea of book swapping isn’t new, but application of the internet to just include a line on the invite: “Bring at least one book you won’t be book swapping is less timeworn than the concept. reading again but you think someone else might enjoy.” As the host, You post what you have to swap and then someone who is interested you’ll want a separate, sturdy table to hold all the books. Avoid any lets you know. You mail the book to them. For each one you send out, you mishaps by making sure that you serve food and beverages before accumulate “points,” basically a token allowing you to request a book from people go for the books. another reader, who will mail it to you. Many people who throw a book swap party combine it with a On http://bookmooch.com/, you receive partial points for every book board game swap party. I’m opposed to it, but it’s popular because you post, and one point for mailing a book out. You also get partial points even those who shave their book collections on a regular basis for leaving feedback. Shipping cost is acknowledged. You get two points for through donation might have an old board game they can bring. It’s sending a book to another country. also a good choice when you have a mix of bibliophiles and those The best feature, in my opinion, is the book wish list. You keep a list of that aren’t as enthused about reading. book titles that you wish to read and the system ﬂ ags them and sends them when they become available and when you have enough points. Most book swapping sites work in the same way as BookMooch, with a few variations. For instance, www.paperbackswap.com might ask commercial book swap for donations later on, but you get two free book credits just for signing up. Here in Jacksonville the quick book swap fix is at the two PaperbackSwap also has more info on shipping costs-- most of the time, it Chamblin’s Bookmine locations Downtown and off of Roosevelt in costs less than three dollars to send a package weighing less than a pound the Lakeshore area. Other used bookstores often have the same sort within the U.S. and if your package weighs less than 13 ounces, you can of program, but Chamblin’s is the best known. Bring a box of titles mail it from home. you’re through with and you can earn credits toward buying other The sites work not only as a way to read more books, but also as a books. They might not accept everything you bring. If they have too way to connect socially with others who love to read. While there are other many copies of the book or if it’s in bad condition, they might reject sites out there, BookMooch and PaperbackSwap are the best and most your book. Bring a box of different kinds of books and you’ll be sure established. to go home with a few titles that are new to you!

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 5 not just for kids

Like any good American kid, you probably spent a good portion of your weekly allowance at the comic shop. Whether you were reading the adventures of Archie and Jughead or watching Spiderman sling his web around New York City, comic books no doubt played a role in your childhood. But comic books aren’t just for kids anymore. Even before the success of summer blockbusters adapted from the pages of 300, Sin City and Watchmen, there have been comics and graphic novels written for adults with grittier art and more mature themes. by jack diablo

“Even as far back as the 30s, comic books didn’t think twice about a hero killing a criminal,” says Timothy Grubbs, an employee at Universe of Superheroes. “The 1950s was one of the darkest eras of the most buy comics with the intention of hoarding them forever in cardboard boxes, there are also still comic book industry, when EC Comics published a large line of horror and crime comics.” Just as movies speculators out there who collect and preserve their books with the intent to sell them when the value and television began to display more graphic scenes, comic publishers followed suit. “The 80s brought on of heir investment increases. Publishers cashed in on this trend in the 90s by printing multiple covers, great stories like and new creators like Frank Miller who told stories that incorporated a great Watchmen referred to as variants, of the same book. The completists would feel the need to own every single one and deal of violence. Some parts of the industry has always been adult-oriented, it just depended on whether the speculators and collectors would be willing to shell out more money for the limited runs. It’s a practice it was at the periphery of the newsstands where they were ignored or it took center stage as some of the that continues to this day, even though resale values rarely meet expectations. best-selling comics of the era.” Another option for satisfying your need for comics are trade paperbacks and graphic novels. Although And there’s more to the medium than muscle-bound heroes in tights and capes. “Comic books sometimes synonymous with each other, trade paperbacks are usually collections of reprinted issues from are just like any other form of entertainment. Superheroes are simply the biggest genre in the industry,” a particular story arc, while graphic novels are written to be published as one complete story. Nowadays you can fi nd older, more rare stories reprinted at an affordable price instead of shelling out big bucks to track down what you want. Of course, they aren’t as collectible as vintage books but they do allow more people to at least read and enjoy the stories and art. They can also save you money as you can buy a story you know is going to be good rather than fi nding out as the individual issues come out. If you haven’t peeked inside a comic book lately, you may want to give it a shot. You just might be impressed at what you fi nd.

explains Grubbs. “You can easily fi nd comics dealing with horror, science fi ction, romance, high adventure, westerns and a dozen other genres. If you can watch it on television or at the movie theater, there’s probably a comic book out there with a similar theme.” In fact, some TV shows continue on in comic form after the program is cancelled. Season eight of Buffy the Vampire Slayerr is a prime example of a successful crossover into the comic book arena. But there is still a corner of the market reserved for the children. Books like Star Wars: Clone Wars and Sonic the Hedgehog are based on popular franchises targeted to younger audiences. There are even titles available for youngsters who might not even be reading yet such as Owly, a comic about a cute cartoon owl and his animal friends. No matter which genre you prefer, there is no better place to purchase your comics than your local comic shop. It seems like a no-brainer, but these days, comics can be found at bookstores, gas stations and news stands. But only at a comic shop will you fi nd a staff that is passionate about the craft and able to make recommendations based on your own preference. Lately, several publishers have begun to put some of their catalogue on the internet in digital form. Marvel Comics has a large selection of back-issues available on its website that can be accessed for a monthly fee, while Vertigo allows you to read the fi rst issue of many of its most popular titles. Although convenient, it doesn’t offer the same satisfaction as reading an actual comic book. As Tim puts it, “It just doesn’t have the same feel as holding a paper pamphlet in your hands.” One of the main draws to buying comic books is their collectibility. There are collectors who seek out rare editions and completists who are obsessed with owning the entire set of a particular run. While

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he days of cracking open a book be a thing of I doubt it, but the way we read is changing printed page to 1s and 0s. Digital technology is g the book, magazine and newspaper industry urchasing to delivery. Let’s start with the current game changer, zon’s Kindle. As thin as a pencil, the Kindle n electronic book reader that allows you to wnload books from the Kindle store. You can do is wirelessly, day or night, and you don’t even ave to be connected to the Internet. 300,000 available books plus newspapers and magazines means no more waiting for the bookstore to open. The thought of reading books on a digital approaching literacy screen doesn’t sound appealing until you hold the Kindle in your hand. My brother by katherine stevens brought his over so I test drove it for a while. A little top heavy, it’s about as thin and light as It’s something we often take for granted. The ability to pick up a magazine and skim a Newsweek. At those dimensions, it’s amazing through it, to understand road signs, to enjoy a letter or an email from a friend or to fi ll out a job to think you can store 1,500 books on a single application. To a lot of us it comes as second nature. To breathe, to eat, to read. Easy as that. Kindle. A few will say “I look at a computer all day, why would I want to look at another one But to others, who suffer from illiteracy, it can be a daily challenge. when I am relaxing with a book”. The screen is engineered for reading so it’s easy on your eyes. A 2003 study by the National Assessment of Adult Literacy said that approximately You can even change the size of the text. 128,000 adults in Duval County read at the most basic literacy level. That’s the bad news. The From a book seller’s standpoint, you can’t compare the economies of selling digital books good news is that Jacksonville is on top of it. There are many free programs and resources to paper books. Consider for a moment the cost of printing, storing, transporting and displaying available to help curb illiteracy, which improves the quality of life for our citizens. 10,000 copies of a best-seller. A lot. Now consider the digital equivalent. A computer hard drive The Jacksonville Public Library is probably the fi rst place you would think of. Their Center can store a single book and distribute 10,000 copies for basically nothing. Every time a person for Adult Learning (CAL) has provided uninterrupted literacy services since 1985. They offer downloads a book there is a small transfer cost, but that’s pretty much it. classes in basic reading, writing, math and English language instruction for adults functioning The Kindle is a luxury between the third and sixth grade level. CAL’s role is to help adults with limited literacy reach item at $400-500 a piece, but their goals. competition will soon drive “Usually this means increasing an adult’s reading skills until they qualify for classes at the hardware costs down to a price community college,” says Karen Wishart, the Literacy Program Supervisor for CAL. “In other most people can afford ($99 cases it means helping someone improve their conversational English skills so they have greater iPhone anyone?). The Kindle employment options. At all times we try to focus on the learner’s goal, whatever that may be.” will do to the publishing industry But success takes patience and perseverance. what iTunes did to the music “The most challenging aspect at the center is to help students understand that becoming industry. Turn it on its head. literate takes time,” says Wishart. “When an adult learner has gotten that job they wanted Audible.com, the leader in because their reading or math skills have improved…then you know you are doing what you digital audiobooks, is another need to do.” player in the future of reading. Another revered program on the First Coast would be Learn to Read (LTR) Jacksonville. Demands on personal time are LTR is a non-profi t organization that has been changing the quality of lives since 1969. What more intense than ever. Many started out as one classroom in a small house has turned into a growing entity, with several people multitask, choosing to classrooms, a computer lab and bookshelves galore. What’s special about LTR is its dedication “read” in the car, jogging or to adult education. waiting at the dentist. Time “When people hear about Learn to Read they think of children,” says Larissa Buchholz, the savings aren’t the only advantage Program Coordinator at LTR. “But we want to promote adult literacy, to try to help the family as of audiobooks. They allow a whole through the adults, the mothers and fathers.” people to experience reading in LTR offers multiple classes a week, including one-to-one tutoring, ESL classes and basic an entirely different dimension. reading classes. They provide services for adults starting at the age of 16 and beyond. Each Imagine listening to Malcolm year they teach around 500 students and their numbers are increasing. As of right now they Gladwell read his latest book or Sherlock Holmes being read in a British accent. have 60 people on a waiting list for tutoring. Similar to e-books you load on a Kindle, you can store more audiobooks on your iPod One of their students, David Ortiz, has been coming to LTR for two years now. He takes than you can pack in a suitcase. Technology isn’t just reducing the amount of space required to two classes a week and works as the activities coordinator at Harley Davidson. warehouse books and stock shelves, it’s reducing home and personal storage requirements too. Says Ortiz, “I’ve picked up a lot...I have a little more to go, but what I got I use to help Let’s look further into the future of reading. I point you to a Wired Magazine article by myself accomplish my goals.” Clive Thompson referencing people who are creating a HTML-like markup language for books: And accomplishing goals is really what these programs are about; one of their main aims “Imagine a world where there’s a URL for every chapter and paragraph in a book—every being to increase literacy awareness throughout Duval County. sentence, even.” Thompson envisions a world where people link to favorite passages of books Because of high demand both the Center for Adult Learning and Learn to Read are in a Facebook status update or a text message. While this is far off, technology will enable us continually in need of helpful teachers and volunteer tutors (summertime’s the perfect time to to have every word ever written online, searchable and linkable. The possibilities of sharing are lend a hand!). Classes take place year-round and are free and open to anyone in the community. endless. “It is always the right time to learn what you might have missed before,” says Wishart. More people are reading the news and blogs on mobile devices than ever and that number “We are here for you and our job is to help you succeed. I have a student who at 73 years old is is set to increase over the coming years. Thanks to the iPhone and PalmPre we can access learning to read. She says that if she can do it then anyone can.” any news, anywhere. Reading CNN.com with your mobile device allows you to “email this to a friend, bookmark this, share this on Facebook or Twitter this.” Soon we’ll come to expect and demand this of the books we read. for more information on classes or volunteering: Imagine a world without printed books, newspapers or magazines. No more dog-earing pages to mark your spot. No more loaning a favorite book to a good friend. No more highlighting Center for Adult Learning: (904) 631-2426 an important paragraph. Is this what we have to look forward to in the future, no printed books? Learn to Read: www.ltrjax.org Not a chance. Printed books won’t go away anytime soon. There’s something comforting about curling up with a good a book, and you sure won’t be taking your $400 Kindle on the pool float with you this summer.

8 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly other local writers local literature to check out Round out your summer reading list and Carol O’Dell (Nonfiction/Memoir; caring support local authors by anna rabhan for aging parent) – www.home.comcast. net/~cdodell Did you know that there is a thriving community of writers right here in North Florida working hard to write, publish, promote and sell their work for you to read? The Florida Writers Association alone boasts over 900 members, not to mention all of the Jon Gordon (Nonfiction/Motivational) genre-specifi c writers groups active in Florida. Read about a few of these local authors – www.jongordon.com to fi nd out more about your writing neighbors. Jane R. Wood is the author of a series of children’s books that feature the three Lucy Bebe Tobias (Nonfiction/Travel) Johnson kids and their exciting adventures as they discover Northeast Florida. She – www.lucytobias.com initially wanted to write a book for kids during her teaching career after she discovered a lack of suitable reading material for seventh-graders who were reading below level. “The goal was to write a book for kids that was educational as well as Terri Ridgell (Romantic Comedy) – www. entertaining, on a reading level that was a little bit lower but looked like an older taridgell.com kids’ book.” Her efforts to promote literacy have turned into a third career for this Mandarin resident. She has used her education background to develop resources (Romantic Suspense) such as vocabulary lists, discussion questions and correlations to Florida Sunshine Linn Random State Standards. After her fi rst book, she formed her own publishing company, Florida – www.linnrandom.com Kids Press, Inc., in order to self-publish her second and third books, Adventures on Amelia Island: A Pirate, A Princess, and Buried Treasure and Trouble on the St. Johns June Weltman (Young Adult Mystery) River. Adventures on Amelia Islandd is one of the selections in the Accelerated Reader – www.juneweltman.com program, and both books received the coveted Mom’s Choice Award for 2009. Wood’s books are available on Amazon and at her own website, www.janewoodbooks.com. Victor DiGenti Just as Jane Wood wanted to help struggling young readers, creative nonfi ction Jeannine Auth (Children’s Fiction; based on fact) – www.morningtidepress.com writer Deborah Hansen wanted to help families experiencing diffi cult times by writing her book Broken Strings: Wisdom for Divorced and Separated Families. The teacher, character educator, court mediator, freelance writer, business owner and single parent Frances and Hugh Keiser (Children’s says, “This was a way for me to pass along the lessons [I learned] so that other people Fiction) – www.sagaponackbooks.com wouldn’t have to make the same mistakes.” Hansen is owner of JDC Educational Enterprises, Inc. and, among her many tasks, administers Duval County’s character Shannon Greenland (Teen Action/ education program, writes curricula and helps clients who are also local writers and Adventure; Adult Suspense) – www. artists market their products. She founded and leads a group of freelance writers who meet, says Hansen, “…to help each other, support each other, to nurture each shannongreenland.com other, along with the more traditional things that writers groups do like critiquing.” Hansen’s book is available on Amazon and at her own website, www.home.comcast. Gerald Robison (Christian; offering net/~debrhan48. Local artist Nancy Iris says, “I’ve read this book; I’ve been through 20% discount to EU readers) – www. these things. [This book] needs to be read … it’s wise, it’s real.” CatandDogBookstore.com For a bit of summer excitement, check out Victor DiGenti’s fantasy/adventure series, featuring feline protagonist Windrusher. After a long career in broadcasting, DiGenti served as executive director of a nonprofi t organization that worked for the Mary Anna Evans (Mystery) – www. welfare of feral, abandoned and homeless cats. During that time, many cats found maryannaevans.com their way into his home and intrigued him with their intelligence. “And then one day,” DiGenti says, “I read a newspaper article about a cat that’d been lost and found its way (Mystery) – www. Jane Wood home over a long distance and it got me to thinking … about the book that eventually Mary Kohnke marykohnke.com became Windrusher.” His second and third books, Windrusher and the Cave of Tho- hoth and Windrusher and the Trail of Fire, were picked up by Ocean Publishing, a local traditional publishing house that also bought the rights to Windrusher. He got a rare Steve Berry (International Thriller) – www. celebrity endorsement from actress and animal advocate Betty White. His books have steveberry.org also won several awards, including the Cat Writers Association’s Cat Litter-ary Award for outstanding novel. The judge for that award said, “The author describes a fi re and makes the reader feel it, smell it, see it: Wow! That’s a page-turner.” Like many local Bonny Barry Sanders (Historical Fiction; authors, DiGenti has chosen to give back to the community. He joined the Florida Poetry) – www.bonnybarrysanders.com Writers Association (www.fl oridawriters.net) in its infancy, looking for advice on issues such as getting an agent, and is now FWA regional director for Northeast Florida. He is Teri Youmans Grimm (Poetry) – Find it at also president of the Ponte Vedra Friends of the Library (www.friendspvlibrary.org). His www.upf.com or on Amazon books are available on Amazon, through Ocean Publishing at www.ocean-publishing. com and through his own website, www.windrusher.com. Visit area libraries and bookstores and ask for selections by local authors. There Mary Jo Trenkler (Poetry) – www. are also lots of great “author talks” around town. The Friends of the Library frequently rhymecreek.com invites authors to speak at its programs. Google “Friends of the Library” for your local chapter. The Beaches Museum & History Center (www.bm-hc.com) has tons of Also check out local authors on www. author talks scheduled, and don’t forget about festivals such as the Florida Heritage Book Festival (www.fhbookfest.com) in September as opportunities to discover floridawriters.net and www.floridaauthors. local authors. Might you live next door to a 21st century Hemingway? Better get that wetpaint.com autographed copy now, and happy summer reading!

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 9 how can you get your pitch read by agents, book editors and ﬁ lm producers? Attend the writers workshops at UNF

UNF Division of Continuing Education has partnered up One of the most exiting things they have to offer is with the Florida Writers Association to give the First Coast a the Book & Film Deal Connection. It’s a unique chance for three-day conference from August 7-9. There are three areas conference attendees to pitch their work in the form of a of focus: screenwriting, fi ction and non-fi ction, each with logline featured in a Pitch Book that will be submitted to particular workshops. You are of course, allowed to attend all agents, book editors and fi lm producers who have already the workshops. Besides workshops on specifi c subjects such as agreed to accept the submissions from conference writing effective dialogue, internet marketing, genre writing and attendees. Conference attendees are urged to attend the For those who want to be successful writers, the road is long and more, they also offer critique workshops, where you can submit Submitting Your Written Pitch to the Book & Film Deal the learning curve is steep. But you can shorten that curve by learning part of your work for notes and critiques from paid authors. Connection Workshop on Sunday afternoon at 3 pm. from writers who’ve already been down that road and have become Panelists and speakers include Steve Berry, N.Y. times Leaders of the workshop will answer your questions paid writers. That’s why the UNF 2009 Writers Conference is such an bestselling author of The Charlemagne Pursuit, The Alexandria about submissions and hand out submission forms and opportunity for a burgeoning writer looking to hone their craft. Link, The Venetian Portrayal and many more. guidelines.

Steve Berry

If you cannot attend the Sunday workshop, you can obtain submission guidelines and forms from the conference director via email. Writers will have two weeks to refi ne their pitches/loglines and make submissions in the requested format to the conference director via email. Each attendee may submit one written pitch/logline in either of the three categories: fi ction, non-fi ction or screenwriting. If writers would like to submit more than one pitch, there is a $25 charge for each additional pitch and can be paid at the time of submission. August 21, 2009 is the deadline. The conference director will compile all written pitches/loglines into a Pitch Book and send to book and screenplay agents, book editors and fi lm producers. If representatives and buyers like your pitch, you’ll be invited to submit your work.

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To sign up, or for more info, go to www. unfwritersconference.com or call 620-4244. Early registration is $249 (through July 10) and regular registration is $299 (through July 31).

10 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly read green this summer

Many of us are torn between lazing away a summer weekend on the beach or the patio with a good book versus doing something that we, or our family members, might consider “useful.” Why not kill two birds with one stone? This is your summer to ﬁ nally get a handle on all that green stuff people keep talking about. No, not the weeds in your yard – the environment! And since there’s something for everyone in the green reading category, get the whole family involved. Start with this list that, while short, includes some of the green must-reads but also some surprises, such as green ﬁ ction. by anna rabhan green classics

Rachel Carson’s 1962 Silent Spring concentrates on pollution and is said to have been the spark that ignited environmental consciousness. There are many other venerable green classics, but some more modern selections are destined to be classics or at least must-reads. An Inconvenient Truth: The Planetary Emergency of Global Warming and What We Can Do About It by Al Gore is one of those books you felt like you should have read when it came out so you’d know what all the fuss was about. Now’s your chance. Read Eco Barons: The Dreamers, Schemers, and Millionaires Who Are Saving Our Planet by Edward Humes as the who’s who of the green movers and shakers. Getting Green Done by Auden Schendler attempts to get us to stop talking about the environment and start doing, and You Are Here: Exposing the Vital Link Between What We Do and What That Does To Our Planet by Thomas M. Kostigan attempts to motivate by bearing witness. green your kids

Educate and motivate the kids on a local level with Trouble on the St. Johns Riverr by Jane R. Wood. Kids at several schools where Wood’s books are read have formed “Greenies” clubs like the characters do in her book. Wood says, “Kids get excited when … they can take it from an academic level and make it into action.” So don’t be surprised if your kids want to go visit the places, such as the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, mentioned in the book. For younger kids, the Pelican Pete series by locals Francis and Hugh Keiser is a great way for kids to discover nature through the eyes and adventures of an animal they’ll surely love. Think it’ll be tough to get your teen to read green? Put MySpace/Our Planet: Change is Possible in her hands. Sure, it’s a how-to for environmental stewardship, but it was written about teens, for teens, by teens – on character. Bernd Heinrich’s Summer World: A Season of Bounty will make you want to take the MySpace! book outside and read it while lying in the grass. If you’re into biographies, Douglas Brinkley’s The Wilderness Warrior, filled with old-school conservationism Teddy Roosevelt-style, is set for show me the greenbacks release on July 28. If you’re at the Jacksonville Public Library picking up all these great books, check out their For the reader convinced that “green” refers to the money and economics involved, there green focus. Stacie Bucher, JPL’s Marketing Communications Manager says, “We’re doing what’s are some great selections out there. Winning the Oil Endgame by Amory Lovin has a couple called ‘Year of the River,’ and for an entire year we’ll be doing programming about the ecology of years on it but is commendably comprehensive. A Declaration of Energy Independence of the river.” Bucher also says the libraries are partnering with the St. Johns Riverkeeper to by Jay Hakes, former head of the Energy Information Administration, focuses on what our present exhibits, author visits and more. Visit the library and browse their great green selection. leaders can, and perhaps should, do on our behalf. Strategies for the Green Economy by Joel You’ve got your reading cut out for you! And if your family complains about you lounging around Makower concentrates on how the individual company can position itself in the context of green with your books, just tell them you’re learning how to save the planet. Then ask, “What are you commerce, while The Ecology of Commerce by Paul Hawken is a great suggestion for those who doing?” fear all this green talk is somehow anti-capitalist. Not so, says Hawken, who recommends a mere shift in perception of the goal of business. follow up on your green reading with home, green home these great green sites Building, architecture and design buffs should check out Jennifer Roberts’ Good Green If you’re an eBay shopper, visit this green boutique. Homes. Not only does it serve as a primer for green building with its glossary of terms and www.worldofgood.com description of best practices, but all the gorgeous photographs prove that beautiful design and www.ecomomalliance.org Want to change the world, Mom? Start here! green living aren’t mutually exclusive. If, after your maiden voyage to the farmers market, you’re www.nrdc.org/health/foodmiles/default.asp Beginning localvores: Start with this list of looking for some practical advice on what to do with the overwhelming bounty you scored at seasonal produce and buy locally. ridiculously good prices, try Eugenia Bones’ Well-Preserved: Recipes & Techniques for Putting www.gogreeninitiative.org What better way to green your kids than to start in their . And if your batches aren’t so small, try co-op shopping Up Small Batches of Seasonal Foods school? with a friend or neighbor next time. If you’ve got your programmable thermostat installed and trained yourself to remember your reusable bags on shopping trips and you’re wondering where www.environmentalcareer.com Get in on all those great green jobs. to go from here, read Green, Greener, Greenest: A Practical Guide to Making Eco-Smart Choices www.usgbcnf.org See what green builders in North Florida are up to. a Part of Your Life by Lori Bongiorno. It’s a great, comprehensive guide for greening your life www.pickensplan.com Get to know one of the titans of green business. – everything from what you eat to home improvement. www.barackobama.com/pdf/issues/EnvironmentFactSheet.pdf What does the big guy in the White House think about the environment? green fiction and nonfiction www.localharvest.org Find local food co-ops and farmers markets near you. www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org The Riverkeeper’s website has all kinds of practical advice There’s no shortage of green fiction and narrative nonfiction these days. Try the exciting for how to have a river-friendly yard and other green things you can do. Zodiac: An Eco-Thriller by Neal Stephenson, especially if you like Clive Cussler’s Dirk Pitt eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 11 more park to play in for atlantic beach by anna rabhan

Commissioner Sylvia Simmons, were also needed to complete the purchase. Even the site assessment was donated by Heilman & Associates. Warren K. Anderson Jr., President of Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute declares that “all of these efforts were essential to preserve this spectacular property for future generations to enjoy.” Marsh Fest, one of the fundraisers that contributed to the park, is a production of the Marsh Preservation Society, which donates all proceeds to coastal and parks projects such as River Branch Preserve. The festival offers nature and kayak tours, food, musical entertainment and more, plus the chance to make your donation. The Marsh Preservation Society is planning another Marsh Fest, probably in November, to celebrate the acquisition of the new park land and to raise funds for infrastructure projects, such as a dock and canoe launch. If you’d like to know more about the Society, contact Executive Director Maria Mark at 707-3584. The North Florida Land Trust managed to secure a conservation easement on the Buckman-Pritchard property, so that it will never be a target of development. These areas need to be protected, and for good reason. According to U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service wetlands biologist Tom Dahl, Florida has lost at least 45% of its wetland acreage – land that fi lters contaminants, such as industrial waste and stormwater Would you be impressed if your city increased the size of its recreational area by more than fi ve times runoff containing oil and pesticides, preventing those contaminants from leeching into the groundwater we – in one shot? That’s exactly what Atlantic Beach has done with the addition of River Branch Preserve to eventually drink. Wetlands also have an amazing ability to retain storm and fl oodwaters, thus protecting the the Atlantic Beach Parks Department. surrounding area from fl ooding. The Land Trust now serves seven counties and so far has helped protect What makes it even more impressive is the incredible amount of time, effort and participation almost 1,000 acres in Northeast Florida. It relies on contributions from supporters who can get more involved in achieving this civic feat. Discussions for purchase of the Buckman-Pritchard Trust lands that information at www.northfl oridalandtrust.org. have become River Branch Preserve began in 2001. Six years later, a grant fell through and the city came As a result of tremendous community effort, Atlantic Beach, which previously had 65 acres of parks, up short on the million-dollar price tag. Purchase of the property was then made possible by donations now includes over 400 acres. The new park land offers canoeing and kayaking opportunities, with hiking, from the River Branch Foundation (Johnson & Johnson heiress and J. Johnson Gallery owner Jennifer fi shing, and camping available at adjacent Tide Views Preserve and Dutton Island Preserve. In fact, the Johnson Duke’s organization) and the Public Trust Environmental Legal Institute (www.publictrustlaw. three properties were already connected by a canoe trail, which is well-marked and may be extended in the org). Proceeds from fundraisers, along with gifts from private donors such as former Atlantic Beach future. Atlantic Beach’s Assistant City Manager, David Thompson, says that while the new area must currently be accessed through either Tide Views Preserve or Dutton Island Preserve, “long term we would like to add some access along that side of the Intracoastal Waterway so that people would be able to go straight to the marshes or the water access to put in kayaks or canoes.” The district commissioner has approved the concept and the city submitted it to the state for approval on Saturday, June 20. The City Manager’s offi ce is also concentrating on extending the boardwalk from Tide Views out into the water. “At low tide reaching the docks and amenities is very diffi cult,” says Thompson. “We’re proposing to run a dock attaching to the existing boardwalks out to the deeper water so there would be access at low tide, high tide and all the time. You’d be able to fi sh off of it and there would be a canoe launch.” Many former and current Atlantic Beach and Jacksonville offi cials, as well as dozens of volunteers, fi nally saw their dreams realized and their hard work pay off at a ribbon cutting ceremony on May 8. Atlantic Beach Mayor John Meserve said, “The acquisition of the Buckman-Pritchard Trust land on the Intracoastal Waterway is a signifi cant acquisition for increasing conservation land in Atlantic Beach. Those 350 acres of marshlands will protect the environment and provide a ‘marsh experience’ for those in canoes and other shallow watercraft.” So what do visitors to the area of the new park think? Jimmy, a Jacksonville resident, says, “Well, I didn’t know about all that [went into its creation] but it’s a real nice park. I’m surprised how quiet it is here so close to Atlantic [Boulevard] … I’ll probably come back to do some fi shing and look at the birds. There’s a lot of [birds] here.” He’s certainly right about that! EU saw a couple of different kinds of woodpeckers, heard tons of different songbirds and saw a variety of water birds and even an owl! The new land, River Branch Preserve, as well as Tide Views Preserve and Dutton Island Preserve are located along the Intracoastal Waterway between Dutton Drive and Begonia Street. Visit the Atlantic Beach website, www.coab.us, for directions and more information.

Protect yourself while enjoying Florida’s parks:

Due to the recent heavy rains, the mosquito population in Northeast Florida has exploded. A recent Department of Health press release states that, the mosquito population has erupted into huge swarms. Community mosquito control units have been overwhelmed with requests for control measures, and anyone who has spent any time outside recently can tell you that it can be quite uncomfortable to go without protection these days. Mosquito bites can be painful and itchy, but they are also a serious health concern. In fact, says the Department of Health, ”These swarms carry the risk of potentially deadly diseases that can be passed to both humans and animals.” Such diseases include West Nile and encephalitis. So does that mean you can’t get out and enjoy all that Florida has to offer this summer? Not at all, but you should take the following precautions recommended by state health offi cials: Avoid being outdoors during ito feeding time (dusk and dawn). Wear clothing that covers most of your skin (long pants and long-sleeve shirts). Use insect repellents. State health offi cials recommend DEET-containing products, but try a good plant-based repellent fi rst. If it works, you’ve protected yourself and avoided unnecessary exposure to a chemical. If not, you have the option. Eliminate areas of standing water, which is where mosquitoes lay eggs. Check fl owerpot drain pans, birdbaths, gutters, garbage cans and other items which may have collected water.

12 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly summertime at area theme parks

Jacksonville is situated near some of the best theme parks in the country. On top of that, we are treated to great deals simply because we’re Florida residents. It almost isn’t fair to the tourists, is it? This time of year isn’t ideal for park hopping: it’s hot, gas prices are soaring and with all those paying-full-price tourists making a bee-line to Orlando, traffic is worse than usual. Still, theme parks are working to woo us out of our homes with terrific summer deals and grand openings of their newest attractions. Here’s the rundown on what you can see and how you can save at nearby parks this summer. by kellie abrahamson wild adventures DISTANCE: Approximately 120 miles (2 hours) WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE: Orlando may be the theme park capitol of the USA, but we do have other options. Closer by a few miles and with far less trafﬁ c is Valdosta, Georgia, home to Wild Adventures, a 170-acre water and theme park boasting over 100 rides and attractions, including nine coasters, daily shows and a zoo with hundreds of animals to meet and observe. Included in the price of admission is access to Splash Island, a water park that lets you cool off by taking a lazy ride down “Paradise River” or by dropping down one of the many massive slides.

WHAT’S HOT: Splash Island underwent a major facelift during the off-season and is now home to a brand new attraction, the Wahee Cyclone-- a 45 foot funnel that sends parties of four swirling down into a pool. The renovated water park also offers themed dining and upgraded amenities like larger showers and changing rooms. Wild Adventures has new shows, including magic from Aaron Radatz, the amazing antics of the Hollywood Stunt Dogs and a wet and wild look at tiger cubs in Tiger Splash Bash. Finally, Wild Adventures is famous for their summer concert series and this year is par for the course. The park will also host Chris Tomlin (July 18), The Country Rat Pack (July 23) and Foreigner (August 15).

COOL SUMMER DEALS: The get the best value by purchasing season passes. For $69 you get unlimited admission to the park until January, and that includes their annual fright fest Phobia. Additionally, season pass holders will get three “Bring a Friend” days throughout the summer, allowing SeaWorld’s new fl ying roller coaster, Manta them to bring a friend or family member to the park for free. For other benefi ts and even more deals, check out www.wildadventures.com. COOL SUMMER DEALS: There are way too many Disney deals out there for us to go over in this piece. You can search through them all at http://disneyworld.disney.go.com. One thing I will remind you of is Disney’s 2009 policy of letting people in for free on their birthday. If you happen to be a summer baby universal orlando resort make plans to head to the Happiest Place on Earth to celebrate! DISTANCE: Approximately 140 miles (2 hours 20 minutes) WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE: The 1999 addition of a second park, Islands of Adventure, and a revamping of some of Universal Studios more dated rides has given new life to the resort. You can still seaworld ride the movies at Universal Studios, but the additions of Revenge of the Mummy: The Ride and The DISTANCE: Approximately 145 miles (2 hours 25 minutes) Simpsons Ride take the experience to the next level. Islands of Adventure is home to some of the best No longer simply the home of Shamu and his buddies, SeaWorld now coasters in Florida and has even more movie-themed attractions. WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE: has a ton of rides and shows and two other parks to visit. Four coasters have popped up since the WHAT’S HOT: The big news is the grand opening of Universal Studios’ new coaster, the Hollywood Rip park opened in 1973 and their family-friendly attractions and animal exhibits have made SeaWorld the Ride Rockit. This music-inspired thrill ride is scheduled to open early this summer and will allow riders seventh-most visited amusement park in the US. to choose their own soundtrack and purchase a music video of their experience. We’ll give you the Orlando got its fi rst “fl ying roller coaster” this year when SeaWorld opened Manta, an complete scoop as more info becomes available! WHAT’S HOT: impressive new attraction that has riders strapped to the bellies of metal rays, going 56 mph along COOL SUMMER DEALS: Florida residents get the best deals at Universal. You can pick up a 2-Park 3,350 feet of track. Season Pass for less than $100 and have access to both parks all year long. Residents can also make SeaWorld is giving Florida and Georgia residents a chance to visit 2 parks for a mini vacation out of it and get 2 day/2 park passes plus two nights at a hotel near the park for as low COOL SUMMER DEALS: the price of one. Buy a ticket to SeaWorld and get into either Aquatica or Busch Gardens Tampa for free. as $69 per-person, pre-night. More information about Universal Orlando’s Florida resident offers can be And, if you’re a fan of fast food and cheap theme park tickets, head to Wendy’s for their exclusive deal found at www.universalorlando.com. that will get you adult admission for the kids’ price and a second visit free. Check out www.seaworld. com for more ways to save. disney world DISTANCE: Approximately 150 miles (2 hours 30 minutes) busch gardens tampa WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE: Hands down the most popular recreational resort on the planet, Disney DISTANCE: Approximately 215 miles (3 hours 30 minutes) World boasts four theme parks and two water parks and is home to Mickey, Minnie and the rest of It’s the furthest away, but Busch Gardens is the place to go if you have Walt’s famous friends. With rides suitable for young kids and thrill-seekers alike, it’s a great place for WHY IT’S WORTH THE DRIVE: an animal lover in the family. Made famous for its zoo-quality exhibits, the park features more than the whole family to visit. The massive 25,000 acre site has enough to see and do to keep you and your 2,000 different animals in addition to its roller coasters, shows and attractions. Numerous guided tours, brood busy for a week and never ride the same attraction twice. educational programs and animal expeditions are available to those who want a little learning with their WHAT’S HOT: Downtown Disney is now home to a new attraction: Characters in Flight. This relaxing fun. Busch Gardens is also just across the street from their water park, Adventure Island. addition takes up to thirty people 400 feet in the air in a massive helium balloon. Downtown Disney Kids will love exploring Jungala, Busch Gardens’ newest family attraction. You can also also recently opened a dinosaur-themed restaurant and new shops that let you design your own WHAT’S HOT: get a glimpse at what goes bump in the African night during a Serengeti Night Safari, an after sunset souvenir t-shirts. New attractions include an American Idol-themed show (Hollywood Studios) and a tour that will cost you around $60 but includes dinner and one wild adventure. Ratatouille movie experience (Epcot). Epcot is also playing host to some terrifi c tribute bands during their Sounds Like Summer concert series including Slippery When Wet: A Tribute to Bon Jovi (June 29 COOL SUMMER DEALS: Again, participating Wendy’s restaurants are offering deeply discounted - July 8), 52nd Street: A Tribute to Billy Joel (July 9 - July 17), Sounds of The Supremes: A Tribute to tickets for Busch Gardens, so take advantage of that. Florida residents can also buy 2 day/2 park The Supremes (July 18 - July 26), 2U: A Tribute to U2 (July 27 - August 2) and Petty Theft: A Tribute to tickets and gain free admission to Adventure Island. There are more ways to keep costs down at www. Tom Petty (August 3 - August 9). buschgardens.com.

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 13 some? Prove it and go the distance. For more information, please call Cathy Fitzpatrick (904)

s 366-6911 ×212. Advanced registration is required. www.mocajacksonville.org

Thru September 30 Africa’s Living Arts This exhibition features beautiful handcrafted and factory printed textiles that tell stories of Africa’s heritage, politics and social values using color, pattern and form to explore the traditional art of communication through adornment and display. Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum, 829 N. Davis St., 632- 5555

July 1 First Wednesday Art Walk - Art In Motion: Cars & Cycles Downtown Jacksonville 5-9 pm rain or shine. Get your motor running at Hemming Plaza with a display of classic Chevelles from ‘64 to ’72 and swing to the sounds of The 77-d’s on the stage, check out the Chrome Bike Show at The Jacksonville Landing, view a Mosaic at the AT&T Tower, a 16-panel collaboration by local artists of the Downtown riverfront, plus art by Moises Ramos, Adrian Pickett and Scott Morris and music by Melody Jackson. Take a break from the July heat at Snyder Memorial with a dueling pianos performance. Head to the Florida Theatre for Uncommon Music, a showcase for local musicians with all proceeds benefiting the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation. This year’s concert features Will Pearsall, Amy Hendrickson & The Prime Directive, Christina Wagner and Badlands Trio. After that you can celebrate the start of Independence Day weekend with red, white and y art event blue martinis at the J-Bar in the Omni Hotel. www.downtownjacksonville.org l Thru August 1 The Roar of the Race Down the Beaches A 1923 Simplex Piston Ring Special winner is on display at the Beaches Museum & History Center, 380 July 1 - 31 The River As We See It - Artifacts & Photographs Environmental Services, Inc. u Pablo Ave, Jacksonville Beach. This award winning Vintage Car is in its glory, and UNF Coastal Biology present this exhibit of artifacts and photographs of the St. Johns River. j carefully maintained to perfection. Info: 241-5657 www.bm-hc.com. Opening July 1 Downtown Art Walk 5 - 8 pm at the Main Library Downtown. Thru August 2 The exhibit features 21 quilts created by the A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts July 3 St. Augustine Art Walk First Friday of every month from 5 - 9 pm, Tours begin at Rem- women of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. The quilts are designed with innovative pattern variations, re- brandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street, St. Augustine, (904) 829-0065 or www.stau- interpretations, and abstract designs that are rooted in tradition, but still hold an original artistic gustinegalleries.com expression. Thru August 9 Paul Jenkins: Works from Jacksonville Collections The exhibition features 18 paintings by Paul Jenkins. Jenkins is an important figure in post-World War II Ameri- Saturdays Riverside Arts Market The Riverside Arts Market (RAM) is Jacksonville’s spectacular can Abstraction and has received international acclaim for his painterly explorations of color, new riverfront artists’ market. Beneath the sheltering expanse of the Fuller Warren Bridge struc- form, and light. The Cummer will host a family night with live music, art making, and a variety of ture, this huge all-weather weekend artists’ market has over one football field’s covered area hands-on experiences inspired by Paul Jenkins: Works from Jacksonville Collections on July 7, 4 and will feature up to 150 artists displaying their wares, accompanied by musical entertainment, to 9 pm. For more information on Camp Cummer, Middle School Art Camp, Art Adventure Satur- street performers, food vendors, and a fresh produce market. The market will be open every Sat- days, and Lectures, Classes & Programs for Adults visit www.cummer.org. The Cummer Museum urday until December 19. Riverside Arts Market is located on Riverside Avenue as it passes un- of Art & Gardens, 829 Riverside Ave, 356-6857 derneath the Fuller Warren Bridge. There is plenty of FREE parking in the Fidelity National parking deck next to the arts market and immediately across the street. www.riversideartsmarket.com Thru August 30 Balance and Power This exhibit features 19 installations and examines both the early days of video art and current practices in an attempt to understand the complex relationship Bank of America’s Museums on Us (MOU) This program offers Bank of America cardholders between the issues of performance, surveillance and power. Included are works by some of the free access to some of the nation’s finest cultural, recreational and educational institutions on earliest practitioners such as Bruce Nauman and Vito Acconci, large-scale installations, newly the first full weekend of every month. For the launch of its 12th season, the program is being commissioned pieces, and Jordan Crandall’s new film, Homefront. July 30 Artist Forum: Show expanded to Jacksonville for the first time. In Jacksonville, participating museums include the Your Stuff Night Join David Engdahl, David Ponsler and Enzo Torcoletti and other members of Museum of Contemporary Art and the Museum of Science and History. MOU’s 12th season the Northeast Florida Sculptors Group for the second open forum and discussion of the state of launched in May and runs through December 2010. Upcoming MOU summer weekends include: 3D art in Northeast Florida. 6:30 -8 pm. Free admission. MOCA- The Museum of Contemporary July 4-5 (Fourth of July weekend), August 1-2 and September 5-6 (Labor Day weekend). Art, 333 North Laura St. Info: (904) 366-6911 or www.mocajacksonville.org. If you have an art event you would like to have listed in EU Jacksonville, please send infor- July 31 through August 1 Reception on Sunday, Drawdown: The MOCA Drawing Marathon mation to: [email protected] by the 20th of the month prior to the event. August 2. Eight hours. Paper. Graphite. Creativity. Stamina. It’s a drawing throwdown for the last artist standing. Here’s the deal. Come to MOCA’s Education Center studios in the dark of night on Friday. Draw. Draw. Draw. Leave your best stuff at sunrise. Go home and collapse. The MOCA elves retrieve your magnum opuses, artfully curate them and pin them up for public display in the Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida Education Gallery. You come back fully rested with your friends, prospective patrons, etc. on Sunday for a light reception and viewing through August 1. Do you believe in the power of art and caffeine to prove to the world that your creative vision is awe-

jacksonville short film/video contest

Student and emerging film makers in North Florida are invited to submit original Short Films in 5 – 10 minutes length on the theme of MOCA’s current exhibition “Balance and Power: Performance and Surveillance in Video Art.” The films selected will be shown as part of an exclusive show to be featured during a screening at MOCA on August 5 at 7 pm. The films can be in any genre of film and need to relate to the theme of the exhibit “Balance and Power: Performance and Surveillance in Video Art.” Themes of the films can relate to topics such as privacy rights, invasion of privacy, technology access – positive and nega- tives, self broadcasting, voyeurism, the joy and or fear of being watched, cyber stalking, surveillance, government invasion into private lives, the power of new media: You Tube, Facebook and MySpace, and other related topics. This call for entries is open to any currently enrolled high school, college student, or recent graduate (within the past 2 years). The work must be original work and not use any unauthorized copyrighted material or music. The entry needs to be submitted on DVD and include credits identifying the crew and it’s pets on parade!! cast. Please include with the DVD: Name, email and phone number; photocopy of the stu- A juried art show for emerging artists ages 4 - 17 dent’s ID; title of the work, length of the work, synopsis (summary) of the story, and artist statement from the student. All artists ages 4-17, residing in the USA are eligible to submit artwork. “Pets on Parade” The entries will be evaluated on the following criteria: meets the guidelines (length and will showcase animal sculptures or animal pictures in any media. The works of art will theme), aesthetic merit, production values, uniqueness, significance of the message, sto- be able to be viewed August 8 - September 5 with a special artist reception on August 8 rytelling skills, and entertainment factor. Deadline for entries is July 22 by 5 pm and should from 2 pm – 4 pm at The Art Center, Inc., 111 E. Bay St. Fees are $5 per entry. Prizes will be sent to Ben Thompson, MOCA, 333 N. Laura St., Jacksonville, FL 32202. www.mocaja- be awarded. For an Application and additional info, please visit www.blogromthecenter. cksonville.org blogspot.com or contact The Art Center, Inc., 355-1757.

14 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly being for the beneﬁ t

Ordinarily, artists show their work to get noticed. Musicians play their songs on stage to gain fans. But occasionally, they lay it all out there to help someone else, and recently the effort has been directed toward Brian Hicks, a true friend of Jacksonville’s arts and music community. by donald henry dusinberre

In the last few months, a series of benefi t shows called Stop Brian Cancer have organized local citizens, artists and musicians alike, to directly help another human by offering fi nancial and emotional encouragement. Hatched by a few of Brian’s close friends- including Jason Lewis, Joe Parker and Jon Bosworth- the idea for Stop Brian Cancer was a perfect fi t for its benefactor, and the idea quickly bloomed into a multi-faceted movement. “We initially worked on the idea as a series of music shows,” says Jon Bosworth. “But [visual] artists came out of nowhere to participate, which took us by surprise. At the fi rst benefi t show, the art sales ended up beating the proceeds from the music, so it was natural for us to make art an integral part of the shows to make art an integral part of the shows to follow.” A bandmate of Hicks’ in Tropic of Cancer, Jason Lewis knew that there was “a large community of both artists/musicians and art and music lovers who wanted to be involved in helping painting of Brian Hicks by Jimmy Pines Brian. In terms of bringing people together for a larger cause, through art and music, I think it is sort of natural.” Truly, there is no more fi tting way to raise support for a man like Brian Hicks than with music and art. Believe it or not, few people in Jacksonville have escaped the infl uence of Brian Hicks in some way. Having earned degrees in Jazz Music and Graphic Design from UNF, Hicks has been in numerous bands, from rock to jazz to experimental music. Until recently, he has been a part of virtually every Downtown Art Walk and frequents countless art and music shows. “He has always had a keen sense of what humans can bring to a project and an unprecedented affi nity for an individual’s creativity,” says Bosworth. In addition to the benefi t shows with local bands and artists donating their creative output, the Stop Brian Cancer movement has placed donation jars in a number of restaurants and bars in Riverside and Downtown. “I wanted it to be as inclusive as possible,” says Lewis. “If someone could only donate $5 but wanted to be a part of it, then I wanted their positive energy.” They also created the Resurrection of Booga B, a Facebook group whose page is full of photos, updates of Hicks’ progress, well wishes and information about upcoming Stop Brian Cancer events. The page has even hosted an online art auction, which Bosworth says, “is the fi rst auction ever done on Facebook, as far as we know.” So why is it important to help out a guy like Brian Hicks? “The creative work of artists and musicians has gone largely unappreciated in this town, but... the same work would be far more appreciated by the audiences and media in New York or San Francisco,” says Bosworth. “Brian Hicks is one of the few artists here who can take “Hear the Voices” by Steve Gilliland that New York or San Francisco perspective and apply it to the arts in Jacksonville.” It is in that spirit that the Stop Brian Cancer movement continues. Although Jacksonville doesn’t have the fl air or magnitude of New York’s arts community, we’ve got just as much substance. “I have no doubt that each person will associate the artwork they bought with helping out Brian,” says Lewis. “It just makes it a very personal experience, having that connection between the art and the donation to help out a friend like Brian.” When asked about the goals and challenges of organizing the movement, Lewis said, “Getting people to come to a fundraiser, or even just an art opening or concert, can be a daunting task. But you defi nitely get a synergy when you combine the three events. I feel like people’s positive thoughts and prayers are as important as the money we were raising.” Music and art are best enjoyed with feeling, and helping people is a great feeling. Jacksonville should be proud to be the home of a substantial patron of the arts in Brian Hicks as well as a community of artists small in number but great in spirit. To learn more about the Stop Brian Cancer movement and become more involved, visit the Facebook page at www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=74714266096. There you will fi nd a list of establishments with donation jars and information on upcoming events.

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 15 where to have a blast this july 4th

Go Fourth & Rock at the City of Jacksonville’s Freedom, Fanfare and Fireworks. Enjoy ice skating and family activities at the Veterans Memorial Arena. Hours for ice skating are July 3 Noon - 9pm, July 4 at 10 am - 5 pm & July 5 at 10 am - 4 pm. Freedom Ride 2009 will begin at Adamec in Baymeadows at 2:30 pm and end at Metropolitan Park. Add some stars and stripes to your vessel and enter the Boat Decorating Contest. Judging will take place at 4 pm from Metropolitan Park to The Jacksonville Landing. There will be a free concert at Metro- politan Park featuring Grammy Award winner Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo along with Grammy Award winner Richard Marx. Music begins at 5 pm. This will all lead up to the Fireworks Spectacular on the Downtown Riverfront at 9:45 pm. Fireworks will be shot from river barges behind Metropolitan Park, the Hyatt Regency Jacksonville Riverfront and The Jacksonville Landing along with strobes on the Main Street Bridge and the Acosta Bridge. Fireworks can be viewed from the Northbank and Southbank of the St. Johns River.

Solomon Lodge No. 20 and the Scottish Rite of Jacksonville will host an Independence Day Celebration and Rally on July 4th at Confederate Park (956 Hubbard Street). Festivities begin There’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in the Nation’s Oldest City. Grab at 10 am and include guest speakers, a kid’s area, historical tours and carriage rides as well your lounge chairs and head to St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución for a concert as the Local Navy Band Southeast’s 1:30 p.m. performance, military and fl ag dedication cer- by The All Star Orchestra at 6 pm. Fireworks begin at 9:30 pm. The 20-minute display is emonies. choreographed to a stirring soundtrack of music delivered over an extensive sound system transforming the entire Bayfront into a theatre of sight and sound. There will be an all-American 4th at The Jacksonville Landing with live entertainment in the Courtyard from 11 – 2 am including the Navy Band Southeast Wind Ensemble 8 – 9:30 pm. Come celebrate our nation’s independence at the grand opening of The White Room’s Loft & Rooftop and enjoy the fi reworks from the best view in St. Augustine. There is a $50 Din- Come rock the night away with spectacular fi reworks, a fabulous view, and music at the Hyatt ner Package and $30 Party Package. After the fi re works dance the night away with Classic Regency Jacksonville Riverfront Deck Party 7 - 11:30 pm. VIP and general seating available. Blends’ DJs. The White Room is located on the waterfront at 1 King St. in downtown St. To reserve your seat, call 360-8621. Augustine. Call (904) 824-9056 for reservations.

Visitors of all ages can enjoy a trip to MOSH and end their evening observing the 4th of July World Golf Village will have Community Fireworks on Thursday, July 2. Guests are welcome fi reworks display from the museum rooftop. Admission is $10 per person and includes admit- to bring blankets or lawn chairs and fi nd a spot around the Walk of Champions for the fi re- tance to all exhibits, parking and rooftop viewing from 7 pm - 10 pm. works show, set to begin after dark. “Dinner and a Movie” packages are offered to comple- ment the fi reworks show will be available for pre-purchase at www.wgv.com or by calling The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens will have this year’s fi nal Summer Garden Concert 904-940-4010. Package includes an All-American buffet dinner at Fairways Café beginning Series with a performance by the St. Johns River City Band on July 4 from 7 to 10 pm to at 5:30 pm followed by a special showing of Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at the celebrate Independence Day. The concert will feature American Favorites to coincide with the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater. The package also will include free putting on the City of Jacksonville fi reworks. Guests are allowed to bring blankets, chairs, food and alcoholic Hall’s 18-hole putting course and two adult drink tickets. Prices are $35 for adults and $30 beverages or you can purchase food and beverages from TreeCup Café. Cost $10 per person, for children. www.wgv.com. free for children under three. www.cummer.org On July 3 the City of Daytona Beach will present Johnny Bulford and Darryl Worley in con- Celebrate Independence Day weekend July 3 to 5 at the Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens with cert, plus a special guest appearance by Jeff Gordon at the Oceanfront Bandshell and Park an old-fashion 4th of July Jamboree. The Knotty Pines Band will be performing an array of located on Daytona Beach. Red, White and Vroom will feature family from 3 -10 pm. The all-American music, fun summer games and prizes, visits from Jazoo, the Zoo’s friendly lion Johnny Bulford Band performs at 5:30 pm, Jeff Gordon, Nascar’s racing superstar, will make mascot, animal encounters and prize drawings. Burgers are also available for purchase on the a special appearance at 7:30 pm and for or the fi nale, Darryl Worley, will perform at 8:15 pm Great Lawn. Military personnel and their family members can receive 25% off regular admis- as a pre-celebration to July 4th. sion with a coupon from website. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens, 757-4463 www.jaxzoo. org/4thofjuly.asp The Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island will host a July 4th Beach Bash with fi reworks, movies on the beach, crab races, and an animal show. A twilight pirate treasure hunt and kite fl ying are It wouldn’t be the 4th of July without the Liberty Celebration at Jacksonville Beach. Fireworks a few more fun activities to take in over Fourth of July weekend at this luxury hotel. will be displayed from the Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier at 9:30 pm and can be seen for many miles up and down the Jacksonville Beaches. If you are a “townie” you may want to Partake in an All American Song Fest at the Bo Diddley Plaza in Gainesville on July 4 at 8 book a room or pack a late night picnic for after the fi reworks show since traffi c getting back pm. The concert will take the audience on a musical tour of American history and culture by to town usually moves at a snail’s pace. featuring songs written about America. www.gvlculturalaffairs.org

16 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly dish update + events

where to eat, drink & be merry by erin thursby

new Mellow Mushroom location at Jax Beach There’s a new Mellow Mushroom open in Jax Beach and I’m sure it’s going to be wildly popular. It’s located in a strip mall adjacent to the DQ on North 3rd Street. Their killer artisan pizzas with a hippie flair will be a hit, especially with their gigantic full events bar. Because it’s a Beaches location, they’ve made sure to have plenty of room at the Every Friday Sake Tasting- An introduction to Centers arts education programs. 5:30 pm- 7 pm bar. For those not familiar with the franchise, it was born in the 1970s in Atlanta, and Try the featured Sakes for 330 A1A North, Ponte Vedra www.ccpvb.org has since expanded throughout the South. Each has different, colorful murals, most of true Japanese Sake free to get an idea of what good Sake is all about which harken back to a more innocent, hallucinogenic time. There’s always something interesting to look at in a Mellow Mushroom location. This one features a giant bus then move on to the Sake available for purchase July 4 Backyard BBQ at Orsay All you can eat, inside the restaurant that’s been painted nearly every color available and hollowed out by the “Masu Cup.” When you learn what you $20. Barbecue at a fine restaurant in their lounge for seating. Don’t miss the train car graffiti mural or the vintage photo mural of Mellow’s like you can select from over 40 varieties to take or outdoors. Slow roasted pork shoulder with beginnings. As for me, I’ll come for the Philosopher’s Pie (Steak, Portobello Mushroom home. Circle Japan is a Japanese Grocery/Cafe, a sherry vinegar barbecue jus, potato salad Cap, Artichoke Hearts, Kalamata Olives, Provolone, Feta and Mozzarella Cheeses on an so you can also learn about food pairings or just dressed with creme fraiche & Pommery mustard, Oil and Garlic Base). check out all of their Japanese goods. 12192 raw oysters and fresh watermelon. Chef Brian Looking for a way to celebrate Bastille Day? I wasn’t. But now that I’ve heard Beach Blvd 642-7799 will be grilling burgers featuring locally raised, about Bistro de Leon’s month-long celebration of their restaurant’s First Anniversary free-grazing Duval County beef from Ashlin and Bastille Day, I’m reconsidering my position. All you’ve got to do is dine there in the Every Saturday thru December Riverside Arts Farms. From 4 pm- 9 pm 381-0909 www. month of July and you get a chance to win $100 dining certificate at the St. Augustine Located on Riverside Avenue as it passes restaurantorsay.com restaurant. On July 7, 14, 21 and 28, guests are asked to visit the Bistro’s website Market underneath the Fuller Warren Bridge, on the www.bistrodeleon.com to see if their ticket is one of the lucky ones! Two new farmer’s markets opened last month. If you know you won’t have time on Northbank Riverwalk. Get local, fresh produce. July 14 Ice Cream Social at the Goddard School the weekend to go to the Riverside Arts Market and you need fresh produce, head to the Over 150 artists, farmers and food vendors Join them for an ice cream social. Tour the St. Johns Town Center on Fridays. Starting at 3 pm, they have a small farmers market booths. 10 am- 4 pm. RiversideArtsMarket.com school and meet the wonderful teachers! Event is in the lot behind Dick’s Sporting Goods. You’ll recognize some of the vendors from free. From 10 am to noon and 2 pm- 4 pm 2280 other farmers markets in the area. Those that live in Mandarin can go to the Mandarin July 1 Wine Tasting Series at Zaitoon Village Square Parkway www.goddardschool. Farmers Market in the parking lot of Whole Foods on Sunday 2-6 pm. It opened at the Mediterranean Grill Monthly Wine Tasting will be com end of June. held on the First Wednesday of each Month from Westsiders rejoice! A La Nopalera will be opening its doors at St. Johns and 6 pm to 8 pm, $15, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. July 24 Italian American Anniversary Dinner/ Roosevelt. 40 (located behind Fresh Market in the Harbour Dance Come and enjoy our 58th annual The specialty market at Park and King, Olives & Oils, has sadly closed its doors. Village Shopping Center) www.zaitoongrill.com Anniversary Dinner Dance at the Italian American Rumor has it that a couple of experienced restaurateurs are looking into picking up Club. DJ Dennis Stoddard. Menu: Salad, Stuffed the space left behind by Bungalow at the Park. July 2 Calamari. Chicken Parmesan with side of For the newest in baked goods, head to Choux Bakery (2540 Oak Street) in Wine Tasting Fundrasier for Your Cultural Riverside. Darling cupcakes, muffins and other, larger sundries are available. Their Center For just a $20 tax deductible donation, jumbo Ravioli, NY Cheesecake & Coffee. Non- delectable looking website might convince you to go: www.chouxbakery.com. The word Urban Flats will provide a delicious sampling of Members Donation: $25 per person. 6:30 pm on the Jax Con blog is they plan to host evening events, notably something called Jazz flatbreads, desserts and great wine. Proceeds Italian American Club 2838 Westberry Road and Cupcakes. from this event will directly benefit our Cultural Jacksonville http://iacofjacksonville.com

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eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 17 basil thai and sushi where there’s thai heat and the sushi’s sweett by erin thursby

Basil Thai and Sushi is relatively new to the Southbank area, but it’s become popular as a lunch and dinner hotspot. It is an upscale Thai restaurant, so the prices for dinner entrees range from $17- 30, with some items labeled market price. Despite all the whining Jacksonvillians do because of high priced Thai places, the facts are these: higher priced Thai places get and keep a following here, as long their potions are good, their quality is great and they don‘t get above a certain point on pricing. Jacksonvillians like their Thai food with good wine and a posh atmosphere. The lower the price, the more probable atmosphere will be sacrifi ced. Their wine list isn’t just good because of the selection, it’s good because they have lots of by-the-glass options. I simply can’t fi nish a bottle of wine by myself, and if I take it home it ends up being used in cooking. I don’t fi nd their list to be overpriced. For example, the Chateau Ste Michelle Riesling is $20 a bottle and $5.50 a glass. While it isn’t the cheapest I’ve seen it for, it’s more than reasonable. I have seen it at $40 in some places and cringed, knowing what I would pay for it at the supermarket or wine store. Most of the bottles here go for $30-50 and by the glass are about $7-11 on average, and the prices seem fair. There are more upscale choices on the wine menu, so if you’re living it up and want to spend a couple of hundred or so on some Dom, you can. Or you can stay away from the bubbly and tackle a serious red or a Cabernet blend.

We’ve heard good things about their duck, both the basil crispy ($23) and the curry ($22). While Chilean Sea Bass is always good, it’s even better in a green curry Thai preparation ($27). Prices for these Basil Specialties stay the same for lunch and dinner. Sushi prices also stay the same for lunch or dinner. Their Thai food can reach the heat you crave, but the presentation and taste might strike some as slightly Americanized. While there is a little fusion ﬂ avor at Basil, it’s just good food. Your barometer of Thai genuineness will depend on your own experiences of Thai food and the particular regions you’re accustomed to. They do bring the heat, if you’re into that! On the spicy entrees, which include some sort of pepper in the recipe or the sauce, you have six levels heat to choose from, from mild at level one to Thai hot at level six. It can be a little difﬁ cult to get in during the dinner and lunch rush because it‘s so popular, but you can always take a seat at the bar and down a couple of glasses of good wine before your meal. Basil Thai and Sushi 1004 Hendrix Ave. 674-0190, call for hours ingredient secrets: basil

Basil is one of the most versatile herbs in the culinary arsenal. It can be found in a variety of cuisines, most notably in Thai and Italian cooking. The basil most people use is Ocimum basilicum, or Sweet Basil, but there are a dizzying number of different types of basil. There are over 60 varieties, with more being developed by herb growers. Lemon Basil, popular in Indonesia, can be used in salads and specialty ethnic preparations. As the name indicates, it has a lemon smell and fl avor, mainly because of natural chemical called If you’re looking for outstanding sushi in Jacksonville-- start at Basil Thai and citral that can also be found in lemongrass and Sushi. I’ll admit I was skeptical. Generally when a restaurant here tacks “and Sushi” to lemon verbena. Thai cooking uses several types of basil, including Thai Basil, a variety with purple stems the end of their name, I don’t have very high hopes for the quality or presentation of their and a stronger licorice characteristic than the common sweet basil. sushi. Coupling Thai and sushi isn’t anything new, it’s just new to Jacksonville. In St. While you’ll fi nd most basil in savory dishes, it’s become popular in desserts. In Asia, certain types Pete and Miami’s South Beach, it’s a tried and true concept. Here in Jacksonville it feels of basil have seeds that become gelatinous when soaked. These are made into sherbets or thick drinks. trendy because we’re not used to the idea. Opal basil leaves are sometimes mixed into sorbets at fi ne restaurants. Basil can also be incorporated Their Rainbow Roll is $14, a few dollars over what most places in the area charge, into fruit compotes. Most of the varieties used for this purpose aren’t the common Sweet Basil, but more but the their rolls are conspicuously excellent. For many people, it’s worth those dollars uncommon ones that have more of licorice fl avor profi le. to pay for that quality. Many basils have medicinal properties. Most are soothing to the digestive tract. Basil oil has I sampled their spicy tuna and their salmon sashimi. Instead of being encased in showed promise in killing bacteria which have become resistant to antibiotics. It’s also heart healthy. seaweed, the tuna spinach and crab salad was cradled in cucumber. On the plate, lines Holy Thai Basil (a different plant than Thai Basil) has been shown to have an effect on treating pain in of contrasting sauce add to the fl avor, one a ginger dressing, the other a sriracha chili. some studies, as well as helping to keep blood glucose levels steady in diabetics. Lunch is the time to get a deal for some of their Thai meals, since Phad Thai with Basil is one of the easiest herbs to grow from seed, although it must be watched for insect attacks tofu, chicken, beef or pork jumps from $9 at lunch to almost twice that at dinner ($17). and diseases. One way to help with the insects is to plant close with peppers and marigolds. Here in At the very least, you can use lunch as your recon mission before you take your girl (or Florida they do well. Like most herbs they need plenty of light and like well-drained soil. They will wilt if they don’t have enough water but they like the heat. guy) there.

18 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly

letter from the editor Dear Readers, The temperatures are rising and it’s time to find great ways to beat the heat during the sizzling summer months! Now is a great time to check out a local museum, take in a show at a theater, or explore your local library for some great summer reading. Along with the heat comes the need for extra caution...dehydration is a serious concern for everyone, especially parents. Take a look at the nutrition column on page 3 for more information on how you can help keep your kids safe during the hot days of summer and year-round. It’s time to celebrate Independence Day! Take a look at our listings of 4th of July events on page 11 for some fun celebrations you can enjoy with your family! This month our focus is on enrichment programs for children. Whether your kids’ interest lies with the arts or sports, you will find that there are many benefits of enrichment programs. See pages 6 and 7 for informative articles on this topic. We have an exciting contest for you this month. Thanks to Metro PCS, you can win a Dora the Explorer prize package including a two-night stay in a two- bedroom kid suite at the Nickelodeon Family Suites in Orlando! Look at the contest details to the left and enter your family today. Also, make sure you send in your nominations today for our Shining Stars recipients. Beginning in the September issue we will feature a student, a teacher and an athlete who go above and beyond. E-mail your nominations (200 words or less) along with your contact information to [email protected] for consideration. If you have any suggestions for things we can feature in Jax4Kids.com To Go, please e-mail your ideas to me at [email protected]! We hope you’re having a wonderful summer. Until next month, Alison Peters-Carlson Editor

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2 jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 visit us online jax4kids.com the experts dentistry nutrition Mouth Guards: Not Just for Football! Dehydration Dangers by Dr. Richard Carlson by Aurea Thompson, MSH, RD, CSP, LD/N Complete Family Dental & Orthodontics Board Certified Specialist in Pediatric Nutrition 904-262-8409 · www.jaxfamilydental.com Wolfson Children’s Hospital

Most people are surprised that more children’s teeth get knocked out during Let’s see...football, basketball, baseball, softball, soccer, wrestling, lacrosse, common sports other than football. The reason is because ALL of the football track, cross-country, tennis, rowing, swimming, horseback riding, gymnastics, players wear mouth guards but kids in sports such as basketball, soccer and and cheerleading. Did I forget anyone? In 2005, more than seven million athletes wrestling do not always wear them. It seems to be a tie between opposing participated in high school sports, and 44 million young athletes played in organized player’s elbows and heads as the main culprits. It also happens more in leagues each year in the United States. Keeping children properly hydrated is very practice than in games, so if you are on the field a good rule of thumb is put important to overall health, and living in Florida we understand how important this is. the guard in. All athletes need to maintain adequate hydration to replace losses during exercise. What type of guard should you get? Choose one that is comfortable for your Compared with adolescents and adults, school-aged children must be monitored more child to wear, they are more likely then to wear it. If a mouth guard feels closely to make sure that they are staying well-hydrated because children tolerate bulky or interferes with speech, then it is probably not appropriate for your temperature extremes less efficiently. Children also sweat less, which then decreases child. There are many options when choosing a guard, they vary in comfort, their ability to cool themselves. protection, and cost. The least expensive tend to be the least effective in Because children sweat less and do preventing oral injuries. Customized mouth guards can be provided through not acclimate as quickly to extreme your dental office. temperatures, they are at higher risk for Mouth guards are not just for boys! Sports such as soccer, basketball, dehydration. A two percent decrease in karate, skateboarding and baseball have equal number of girls loosing teeth. body weight from loss of fluids can lead If a tooth is knocked out, contact your dental office immediately! Time is of to a significant decrease in muscular the essence! Rinse the knocked out tooth in cool water. Do not scrub the strength and stamina. For example, tooth. If possible, replace the tooth in the socket and hold it there with clean for a 50 pound child: 50 x .02 (two gauze. If you can’t put the tooth back into the socket, place the tooth in a percent)= one pound of fluid loss = container of milk (water if milk is not available). Go to your dental office dehydration. immediately. The tooth has a better chance of being saved if you act within Thirst is not an accurate predictor of the first 30 minutes. fluid needs. Having children drink on a If your tooth is not implanted back into the socket quickly most of the time schedule, and scheduling fluid breaks the body starts thinking that it is a foreign object and will begin to reject it. during an athletic event, is the best way Replacing the tooth with an implant and crown is much more time consuming to prevent dehydration from occurring. and costly, so the quicker you can get the tooth back into the socket the Children should be provided water or better. a sports drink every 15 to 20 minutes during an athletic event. And an easy way to make sure that young children are re-hydrated after a game or athletic event is to weigh them before and after the event. For every pound lost during the event, 2-3 cups (16 to 24 ounces) of a sports drink should be consumed by the child. In the example above, for the 50 pound child who lost one pound of fluid during the game would need to replace that fluid with 16 to 24 ounces of a sports beverage such as Gatorade or Powerade. Children are better hydrated when they consume sports drinks compared to water because not only are sports drinks sweetened and flavored, they also contain sodium which stimulates thirst and further drinking. Sports drinks, such as Gatorade or Powerade optimally should have between 6-8 percent carbohydrate (14 to 19 grams of carbohydrate per 8 ounces, for example) to facilitate quick absorption of carbohydrate into the bloodstream. Drinks that are carbonated, contain caffeine, or are high in sugars are not recommended. And certainly children should avoid the “energy drinks” marketed to “improve performance and endurance,” “increase concentration” or “increase metabolism.” These contain significant amounts of caffeine and other unregulated additives that children don’t need. Also, remember that as great as sports drinks are at re-hydration after exercise, don’t allow your kids to drink sports drinks all day long when they are not exercising. Sports drinks contain sodium, sucrose and/or high fructose corn syrup. If they are just sitting watching television, they don’t need all the extra calories that sports drinks provide. Just think...a 20 ounce Gatorade has 34 grams of carbohydrates, or the approximate equivalent of two slices of bread! Be smart, and have a cool summer!

12620-3 Beach Blvd. Suite 202, Jacksonville, FL 32246 / 904 710-2020 / fax: 904 821-7636 / [email protected] jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 3 4 jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 visit us online jax4kids.com Children's international a positive attitude Encouraging a Financially summer villages Successful Future for Your Child One Parent’s Experience, One Child’s by Dawn Grant, Mental Training Expert www.dawngrant.com Adventure With the economy the way it is now, we are given a great opportunity to by Leslie Kaplan, PhD look within ourselves and see what our personal beliefs are about money. Last July, I put my eleven year old son on a plane to Denmark in the company of Are you the type of person who believes “I will never get ahead,” “I don’t three other kids and one college student from Jacksonville. He spent a month living deserve to be financially comfortable,” “If I got more money, I will just lose it with forty-eight other 11-year-olds from 12 different countries. The boy who returned all again,” “I’m not smart enough to be successful,” or anything else similar? to me was different...less shy, more mature, and possessing a global awareness As a mental trainer I regularly see adult clients with these types of beliefs. most adults lack. He had tried strange foods from other countries. He knew how Once the thought is planted, it is like a seed that grows and grows as it is to say things in languages I don’t know. He knew his way around a world map, fertilized with confirming information and repeated negative thoughts. With and made friends from Mexico, France, the Faroe Islands, Sweden and many other this reinforcement, one forms a strong belief system which creates negative places around the world. For the price of a month at sleep-away camp, my son had perceptions of one’s life and experiences. Where did the seed come from? For a life-changing experience in a country I’ve never visited. most people, it was planted in the mind as a young child, either because they heard it, saw it, or naively started to believe it. In regards to money and financial Children’s International Summer Villages (CISV) is a fifty-year old international, abundance, what is your child hearing, seeing, and potentially believing? nonprofit, non-partisan, volunteer-run organization focused on cultural diversity, leadership and peace education, with chapters in 60 different countries. CISV was If you are stressed about money, making negative comments about yourself created out of the aftermath of World War II by a child psychologist responding to and/or your financial situation; your children are seeing and hearing this a UNESCO proposal for a peace education initiative. Dr. Doris Allen felt that the and with their innocent minds are forming thought patterns which will affect route to peace was not through adults, but instead through children who are just their life and financial future. As a role model to your children it is best to old enough to carry their own culture and appreciate the culture of others, but who learn to manage your thought patterns more positively and productively. We are still innocent children without many habits and preconceptions. The program are each repeatedly faced with challenges in life; these are opportunities she created centers around summer “villages” like the one my son participated in. to learn and to improve on ourselves. But if a person continually finds the A village is kind of like summer camp, but instead of sailing and horseback riding, negative in themselves, situations and/or blames others; they will continue the children play carefully crafted games that teach them to respect each other and to experience mental anguish, stress, anger, frustration, and many other appreciate their similarities and their differences. unhealthy emotions, all of which lead to an unhealthy body and life experience. I was nervous about sending my son abroad without me, but the more I saw of As you are learning to manage your own feelings and thoughts, teach the organization, the more comfortable I became. During the three-day selection them to manage theirs. As you process, I was very impressed with the thorough interviews and the concern to make are learning to see the positive in sure that both the parents and the children understood what they were signing up for. situations, teach them to see the I liked the 1:3 adult-child ratio. I learned that CISV is a volunteer organization, and positives as well. The best thing that I would be asked to help support the village in Jacksonville at the same time that you can do to bring about a future my son was being hosted by families in Denmark, which created a kind of reciprocity of financial success for your child and cooperation between whole families, not just the children. I was startled to learn is to teach them how to manage that many of the Jacksonville volunteers had adult children who had participated long financial challenges in a creative ago, and they believed enough in the program to continue to volunteer their time. and positive manner. Tell yourself My son’s adult leader was a college student who had participated in a village when and your child things like: Every day she was 11, and wanted to give back. Her entire family had remained very involved I make good choices and I progress with the organization for decades. Other leaders are teachers who return year after toward financial freedom; You and year. Along with committed counselors, there is a host of junior counselors who are I deserve financial freedom; As 16-18, and have almost always been involved in CISV for a long time. more money flows into our lives, we will be able to live more freely And yet, it was still a leap of faith to watch my son walk through security at the airport. and contribute more generously; When Alex returned, I understood how powerful an experience it was for him. It You and I are smart and we are wasn’t until I honored my commitment to volunteer over the course of this year, successful in all that we do, no though, that I understood what makes CISV so special. The “games” are tested matter whether it’s big or small; and over time, and the same database of activities is used at all CISV events. They are so on. a blend of experiential learning and fun. Some of the activities focus on working cooperatively, like forming a “knot” of people by holding hands in a big cluster and About the Author then having to figure out how to untangle without letting go of any hands. Others are Dawn Grant has an obvious passion about obstacles to peace, such as the “rich/poor” game, which is a day-long activity for helping others and has been able to help thousands of people in which some kids are rich and others are poor. Everyone gets bread and water for make profound, positive life changes meals, but they have to work to earn “money” for anything else. Those few who are through her mental training and the rich can do very easy and fun work and get a lot of money, while those who are poor utilization of advanced techniques have to work hard and get little. After the exercise, they debrief and talk about how it of hypnotherapy. This impact has felt to be rich or poor and how it felt to watch their friends in the opposite situation. I drawn people hundreds of miles to experience private sessions and was also struck by my son’s enthusiasm for the activities. His primary mode of play has created the opportunity for her at home is electronic, like most boys his age, but at CISV, he was enjoying creative, to speak and train others worldwide. interactive, physical activities all day long. It isn’t just electronics that are absent; in As a Mental Training Expert, Dawn fact there are almost no material props at all. The kids use their imaginations and offers sessions in person and over each other to play. Each day consists of a careful mix of active and introspective the phone, motivational speaking to groups, and informative workshop activities, in both large and small groups. There is an arc to the month, starting with instruction. From the knowledge “get-to-know-each-other” activities and then moving to trust games, and finally the acquired over the years, Dawn has more serious “issues” activities. The whole thing is carefully structured, yet full of created a workshop series for children opportunity for play and creativity. called Positive Thinking, Power of the Story continued on Page 10 Mind for Kids.

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Artart Enhances Creativity, Encourages Imagination The primary goal of education, both inside and outside the classroom, is to help a child develop to his or her full potential. The Arts are crucial in a child’s development because they encourage skills that other content areas may not, explained Martha McManus, Education Programs Manager for the Cultural Council of Greater Jacksonville. Cultural experiences of all kinds can be found locally in Jacksonville and the surrounding areas, and the benefits these experiences hold for children are amazing. The Cultural Council has compiled reports and research which show that the Arts can build creativity, self- esteem and self-discipline. With the Arts, children can develop the capacity to imagine, as well as build skills in cooperation and group problem solving. Immersion in the Arts can also help young people appreciate and understand different cultures and cultural values. A 2001 report, Creativity, Culture, Education, and the Workforce, states, “The abilities to think creatively, to communicate effectively, and to work collaboratively are increasingly identified as necessary skills, along with the fundamental abilities to read, write and use numbers.” Start with a visit to a historic site, a museum, a science center or a theater. Visit the web site for whichever location you choose so you’ll be prepared with hours of operation, current events or displays, and other details. “All of these organizations provide a variety of learning opportunities not just for children but for adults as well,” said McManus. “I also encourage people to support them…we may have to pay a little extra to have these in our community, but that makes living here so much more worthwhile.” There are also things you can do with your family at home to enhance your children’s appreciation of the arts. Keep a variety of art materials on hand, including paper, pens, crayons, scissors, glue, beads, feathers, modeling clay and more. Explore books at the library to find ways to use these materials. Even if you don’t think you’re artistic, you can still paint or color with your child. Let your children discover their own ways to creatively express themselves. Encourage them to document observations about their world using a journal or a disposable camera. There are no limits to the possibilities! Your child can explore his or her creative side very easily here in northeast Florida! For more information, visit Jax4Kids.com and select the Arts and Classes Page!

academicsEarly Intervention May Prevent Future Academic Problems Special to Jax4Kids.com To Go Do your children look forward to attending school? Or do they find clever If parents feel that their child is not reaching his or her potential, they can ask excuses not to attend? Sometimes children who have difficulty getting out of about tutoring programs at school or consider enrolling their child in an after school bed on weekdays may not feel confident about their ability to be successful at learning program. school. Statements such as “Math is boring,” “I hate reading,” or “The teacher Kumon can help those who may be struggling and need to catch up, as well as did not explain this to me” sometimes mean, “I don’t understand” or “I have those who are seeking enrichment. The goal is for all students to study above problems with.” Children rarely admit that they are having trouble at school. their school grade and to always have opportunities to reach their full potential. Early intervention is important. Parents should ask about their child’s grade Kumon is an after-school math and reading program that helps children unlock levels and progress at parent-teacher conferences. Research shows that their potential to achieve more on their own. Through daily practice and mastery without intervention, reading problems in third grade are likely to persist into of materials, students increase confidence, improve concentration and develop high school. better study skills. Speak to your child’s teacher about his or her response to classroom routines. For more information about the locations of Kumon Math and Reading Centers Children can be quite creative when it comes to avoiding school difficulties. in Jacksonville, please visit www.kumon.com or call 1-800-ABC-MATH. Kumon Important information can also be gleaned from athletic coaches, music has 26,000 centers in 46 countries and more than four million students studying teachers, and supplementary education instructors. Each of these educators worldwide. brings a unique perspective to understanding your child’s response to learning.

6 jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 visit us online jax4kids.com sports An Amazing Asset for Children Much emphasis is placed on the importance of a classroom education, and rightly so. Sports are often limited to gym class, but there are many reasons why involving your child in an athletic activity can be beneficial in the long run. First, there is the benefit of personal fitness. A healthy lifestyle is built on the foundation of fitness. Regular activity helps children increase their stamina and develop muscular strength. Establishing a good routine of physical activity at a young age can help carry your children through to their adult years with healthy habits already in place. A child’s self image and confidence level can be greatly strengthened through athletics, whether it be team-based or on an individual level. With every victory, your child learns what they are truly capable of accomplishing; on the flip side, with every defeat, your child learns the importance a positive attitude. These can both help to mold and shape a young person’s character and personality. Knowledge is power, and learning about a physical activity or sport is great for children. Discovering the origins of the sport and learning the rules and other pertinent information can only help to enhance your child’s cognitive abilities. Motor skills can be greatly improved through athletics. Reflexes can be honed through practice and training. Knowing exactly the moment to swing a bat or a racket, understanding just the right angle to shoot a basketball, being able to anticipate how far to jump to reach a target...these are all ways in which concentration is key. A strong focus on a goal can help improve hand-eye coordination, body posture and more. If your children are participating in team sports, they will also come to understand the spirit of teamwork. When children function as a team to reach a common goal, they also sharpen their communication skills and learn to get along despite any differences they may have. They also become familiar with individual responsibilities and how they can contribute to an overall purpose. These are wonderful lessons that will continue to be used later in life, whether it be in future education endeavors or in the career field that follows. Children who participate in sports quickly learn that certain changes in their diet can affect their athletic performance. Athletic coaches, teachers and parents can take this opportunity to reinforce the importance of balanced nutrition, one of the most valuable lessons a child will carry throughout his or her life. With the proper guidance and education, children can use their nutritional knowledge to help battle against health problems like obesity, anemia and bulemia. Physical activity can produce lots of sweat! It stands to reason that young adults will learn the value of cleanliness and personal hygiene, important details that help them keep good personal habits throughout their lives. Athletic participation can present children with a number of outstanding opportunities, some of which have nothing to do with a uniform or a scoreboard. For more information on what’s available right here in northeast Florida, visit Jax4Kids.com and select the Sports Pages!

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I was thinking about ways to find out more information about going green, so I went to YouTube.com and found some great videos and websites. If you watch these videos and visit these websites you might learn more about saving the environment. And don’t worry, all of these videos are appropriate for kids! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t2A24Osp_2s This video is sponsored by the WWF, the World Wildlife Federation. It’s about saving the animals and the humans from global warming and extinction. I liked how they got British kids to narrate and draw the pictures in the video. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_kocZ-j-o3I This one is about a polar bear who uses a penguin on a stationary bike to power his lightbulb but he keeps having to feed it fish because it gets tired. It is short and really funny. It is by Animal Planet. You can find more by going to animal. discovery.com and searching on “creature comforts.” I liked the one about the elephant, the meercat, and the lions, though that one took a few tries to get. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5CeQCALESw&featur e=related It is a little creepy-looking but all the characters play a part in saving the environment from the old, old, lady to the kid. Sponsored by Climatechange. eu.com. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R445o3tT_ VA&feature=related This one is about having a green holiday and has a very powerful message. For example: Don’t buy wrapping paper! We use enough to cover Washington, DC every year! www.youtube.com/watch?v=G1XBSoovQtY This video shows many excellent ways to reuse a 2 liter water bottle. Plastic bottles don’t biodegrade, so if you throw one away in the regular trash, a million years later, it will be almost gone, but not quite, according to Scholastic News. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1SXUwk1PAoY Terracycle is probably the coolest company I’ve ever seen. They upcycle, meaning they take trash, clean and sanitize it a bunch of times, and turn it into products. I just bought a backpack, pencil case and lunch box made of Capri Sun pouches. They also pay schools two cents each for the donation of the empty pouches and other garbage. Sign up your school and get some cool supplies! Visit www.terracycle.net for more information. I hope you will enjoy these videos and discover how important it is to help the environment and how cool upcycling is now that you’ve seen these videos. Send me tips, send me ideas, send me links!

8 jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 visit us online jax4kids.com healthy kids, healthy jacksonville The Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition Special to Jax4Kids.com To Go

As parents, keeping our kids safe and healthy is our first priority. Childhood obesity is now an epidemic. According to the Center for Disease Control, “…in the combined years of 2003—2006, 16.3% of children and adolescents aged 2–19 years were obese, at or above the 95th percentile of the 2000 BMI-for- age growth charts” (www.cdc.gov/nccdphp/dnpa/Obesity). According to the 2006 Florida Youth Tobacco Survey, 27.9% of middle students and 28.4% of high schools students in Duval County were overweight or at risk for becoming overweight. One local group is working hard to prevent childhood obesity in Jacksonville. Started in 2003 as part of a health improvement effort led by Duval County Health Department in partnership with the City of Jacksonville, the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition is a broad-based consortium of people from the community interested in childhood obesity prevention and protecting the health of children. The Coalition includes physicians, public health officials, healthcare providers, university faculty, registered dieticians, business professionals, educators and school officials, parents and PTA representatives, YMCA and other youth-serving organizations, faith and community-based organizations, physical activity specialists, and concerned citizens. The group’s monthly meetings are open to the public. The Coalition’s mission is to reduce and prevent obesity in children through the promotion and advocacy of healthy and active lifestyles for children in Duval County. The Coalition works to educate parents, children, schools and the community about the importance of good nutrition, regular physical activity, and other sound habits such as limited screen time and adequate sleep, and the role they play in reducing obesity in children and preventing chronic diseases such as diabetes and heart disease. Among its activities, the coalition partners with the Duval County Public Schools through its District Wellness Committee and the School Health Advisory Council (SHAC). The group is directly involved in reviewing the District’s Wellness Policy and advocates for stronger school environment policies that do more to protect the health of children. In 2006, the group published a policy report offering evidence-based guidelines and recommendations about how to prevent childhood obesity in Jacksonville. It included a review of the national literature and measured the issues and looked at how they applied to our local community. Most recently, as part of a grant from the Blue Foundation, they have broadened into a Northeast Florida coalition and are looking at ways to expand their efforts on a grander scale. To that end, the Coalition is working on a community action plan that will provide additional recommendations and guidance to guide community action on childhood obesity. It is important for parents to know that the dangers of childhood obesity are real, and that the disease is now epidemic. There is an interested core of community members and professionals working on preventive measures at all levels, including physician’s offices, schools, playgrounds and parks. If you have concerns about childhood obesity, you can address questions and concerns to the Coalition. You can also work through your PTA, which is a powerful avenue for change in the schools. Parents need support in battling childhood obesity. It can’t be done on an individual level...it must be a community effort. One place to start is in the schools. Talk to your school about its wellness plan. Voice your concern about school lunches to the school and to your school board members. Encourage your child’s sports team to serve healthy snacks after games, and your scout group to teach kids to make healthy choices. Keep your eyes open for the Healthy Jacksonville Childhood Obesity Prevention Coalition’s recommendations which will include community-wide resources for good nutrition and healthy activities. Jax4Kids.com To Go will also continue to provide regular information on nutrition and resources for families.

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The series will take place at the Thursday, July 21, 6:30pm Teens and parents are welcome to join is, people are social beings, and Facebook is a social utility that helps people Duval County Extension office, 1010 N. McDuff Avenue. There is no cost. Focus the class on internet safety and how it communicate more efficiently with their friends, family and coworkers. will be on the teen brain; developmental relates to social networking websites. Handouts are provided. Each day, millions are using Facebook to keep in touch and leave comments. It transitions; positive discipline for teens; talking about sex, drugs, and alcohol; Main Library / 904-630-0673 is the modern day bulletin board. Post a question or comment and look to get an anger management; and building assets 303 North Laura Street / jpl.coj.net answer. As a matter of fact, Facebook is creating a search engine that allows you in youth. Instructor will be Stephanie It’s a Tween Thing - to ask a question and receive an answer from anyone who has an account, reads Toelle, who holds a masters degree in family and child development and is a Murder Mystery Program and responds to that question. In effect, they are creating a personalized version of Certified Family Life Educator. Monday, July 20, 4pm-5:30pm Google or Yahoo Answers. Duval County Extension Office Teens and Tweens are invited to 904-387-8850 / 1010 N. McDuff Ave. participate in a Murder Mystery Program. Even more than this, Facebook develops technologies that facilitate the sharing of duval.ifas.ufl.edu South Mandarin Branch / 904-288-6385 information through the “social graph,” the digital mapping of people’s real-world 12125 San Jose Blvd / jpl.coj.net JTA Summer Youth Pass social connections. 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One Parent’s Experience... continued from Page 5 I was also struck by the CISV culture. The leaders and even junior counselors are well-trained, often growing up in the organization. CISV promotes friendliness, mutual respect, peaceful problem-solving, and leadership. Rather than grouping together by age, the adults and teens are always scattered in among the 11 year olds, guiding them, modeling the games, and watching out for shy kids. They take their roles seriously, and after a lot of time in CISV this kind of empathetic leadership is natural, since even the 11 year olds are constantly mixed up into different groups all the time to create community and avoid cliques. Watching the kids walk in as strangers and out as friends, watching them stay engaged all day in healthy, active, people-centered events, and watching them learning about themselves, each other and the global world in which we live, all in a natural, playful way made me feel deeply satisfied to have found this program for my children and also proud to be a part of the organization. Children’s International Summer Villages is one of Jacksonville’s best kept secrets. There are only about 20 chapters in the entire US, and we are lucky to have a long-standing chapter in Jacksonville. For more information about CISV, visit http://jax.cisvusa.org.

10 jax4kids.com TO GO July 2009 visit us online jax4kids.com featured events listings independence day july 2009 celebrations WGV Community Fireworks Fourth of July Liberty Celebration Thursday, July 2. Fireworks kick off after dark. Saturday, July 4, 9:30pm Annie Wildflower Search World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-4123 Fireworks display from the Jacksonville Beach On stage through July 26 Monday, July 13, 10am to 11am 1 World Golf Place / www.wgv.com Pier beginning at 9:30pm. The musical, Annie, will be performed nightly Search for blooming native wildflowers. th City of Jacksonville Beach / 904-241-0600 at the Alhambra Dinner Theatre through July Reddie Point Preserve / 4499 Yachtsman Way 4 of July Jamboree Jacksonville Beach Fishing Pier 26. No shows on Mondays. Tickets range from www.coj.net Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5 www.jacksonvillebeach.org $42-$49 for dinner & show, $28 for show only. Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens / 904-757-4463 Alhambra Dinner Theatre / 904-641-1212 Day of Total Lunacy 370 Zoo Parkway / www.jacksonvillezoo.org St. Marys Independence Day Wednesday, July 15, 10am to 4pm 12000 Beach Blvd. / alhambradinnertheatre.com th Festival Saturday, July 25, will mark the anniversary 4 of July Sunshine Festival Saturday, July 4, 9am Friday, July 3 - Sunday, July 5, 10am-5pm Family Golf Month of Neil Armstrong’s triumphant walk on the th Fireworks display after sunset. July 1 - 31 Moon. The annual “Day of Total Luna-See,” Fireworks at 9pm on Saturday July 4 . St. Marys Historic District / 912-882-4000 406 Slammer and Squire at World Golf Village will celebrates this historic moment. St. Simons Island Pier Village / 912-262-0628 Osborne Street, St Marys offer a series of programs for family members MOSH / 904-396-7062 / 1025 Museum Circle Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island www.stmaryswelcome.com artdowntowngallery209.com www.themosh.org to learn and play golf together. Junior tees will Kiwanis Independence Day be set on each hole at the golf course, each Michael Cooper: Masked Marvels Go Fourth and Rock Festival Sunday of the month is Family Fun Day and Saturday, July 4, 10am - Fireworks at 9:45pm and Wondertales Saturday, July 4, 9am more. “Take Your Kids to the Course Week” Sunday, July 5, 10am-4pm . Wed., July 15 & Thurs., July 16, 11am Fireworks after sunset. July 6 through 12, allows juniors to play golf for City of Jacksonville / 904-630-3690 Michael Cooper, visual artist and mime, Kiwanis Independence Day Festival free with an adult and other various activities. Downtown Jacksonville / www.coj.net performs his Masked Marvels and Wondertales 912-674-8537 / Osborne Street, St. Marys World Golf Hall of Fame / 904-940-4123 Fireworks from the Rooftop www.smkiwanis.com 1 World Golf Place / www.wgv.com show at the UNF Fine Arts Center. Tickets are $10 for adults and $6 for students. Saturday, July 4, 7pm Stars and Stripes Freedom Florida Sea Turtles UNF Fine Arts Center / 904-620-2878 View the city fireworks from the MOSH rooftop. Festival Sunday, July 5, 2pm 1 UNF Drive / www.unf.edu MOSH / 904-396-7062 1025 Museum Circle / www.themosh.org Saturday, July 4, 10am-2pm Join a park ranger and learn about the Independence Day parade at 7pm. lifecycle of the sea turtle and the importance of Meet Peter Rabbit 4th of July Top of the Lighthouse Central Park, Fernandina Beach these creatures. The program will take place Friday, July 17, 11am Saturday, July 4, Dusk 904-753-4467 / shinybadgesball.com at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island. No Bring your camera and meet Peter Rabbit, a Watch fireworks from the top (children must be th reservations are necessary and the program favorite children’s storybook character. >44” tall to climb). Fireworks begin after sunset. St. Augustine’s 4 of July is free with regular park admission. Barnes and Noble / 904-886-9904 St. Augustine Lighthouse / 904-829-0745 Celebration Little Talbot Island / 904-251-2323 11112 San Jose Blvd. / www.barnesandnoble.com 81 Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine Saturday, July 4, 9:30pm Fireworks display above the Castillo de San 12157 Heckscher Dr. / www.floridastateparks.org www.staugustinelighthouse.com H.E.R.I. Curriculum Convention Marcos will begin at 9:30pm. Trail Walks Friday, July 17 and Saturday, July 18, 9am Flip Flops, Fun and Fireworks Downtown St. Augustine Monday July 6 & July 20, 9am to 10am Home Education Resources and Information, Friday, July 3 and Saturday, July 4, 12noon 904-825-1005 Guided leisure explorations of various trails in Inc. presents the 2009 Curriculum Convention, Fireworks display on Saturday at dusk. St. Augustine Bayfront Northeast Florida. featuring speakers, workshops, vendors and Downtown Flagler Beach / 386-986-6360 McGirts Creek Regional Park / 904-771-9031 more. HERI Member (incl. spouse) $15; Non- flaglerchamber.org 118th Street / www.coj.net HERI Member (incl. spouse) $25. Add $10 to rates if you register at the convention. Summer Family Series at Panera Prime Osborn Convention Center Bread 1000 Water Street / www.herijax.com Thursday, July 9, 16, 23, 30, 6pm Join Jax4Kids.com with fun for the entire Summer Splash Down family at select Panera Bread locations! See Friday, July 17, 6pm to 9pm back cover of this issue for Panera Family Participate in sack races, egg toss, water Night dates and locations. balloon toss, swimming games, and more! www.panerabread.com/jaxevents Refreshments will be served while they last. Clanzel Brown Park / 904-630-4100 Bones and Skulls 4545 Moncrief Road / www.coj.net Saturday, July 11, 2pm to 3pm Study and identify animal bones from local Dozing with Dinos Public Camp-In habitats. Sat., July 18, 6:30pm-Sun., July 19, 7:30am Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park / 904-573-2498 Spend a night at the museum this summer and 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard / www.coj.net sleep under the dinos. Campers will enjoy an Extreme Science show, taste Liquid Nitrogen Shark Teeth Ice Cream, rock out to a Dino-Rock Cosmic Saturday, July 11, 2pm Concert, and more. To reserve your spot call Join a park ranger for a discussion on the 396-MOSH, ext 230. different types of shark teeth that can be found MOSH / 904-396-7062 / 1025 Museum Circle on the area’s beaches. This program will take www.themosh.org place at the Ribault Club on Fort George Island Cultural State Park. No reservations Leaf Scavenger Hunt are necessary and the program is free. Saturday, July 18, 2pm to 3pm Fort George Island Cultural State Park A scavenger hunt that teaches about trees. 904-251-2320 / www.floridastateparks.org Tillie K. Fowler Regional Park / 904-573-2498 11241 Fort George Road, Ft. George Island 7000 Roosevelt Boulevard / www.coj.net Tonca’s Birthday Beach Walk Saturday, July 11, 10am to 2pm Sunday, July 19, 2pm Help MOSH throw a blow-out birthday bash Join a park ranger for a walk on the beach as for its beloved 125-pound alligator snapping they explain the importance of undeveloped turtle, Tonca. Activities, which will take place beach habitat, including many interesting between 10am and 2pm, include Tonca’s facts about sea creatures and common shells annual weigh-in, party games, and a birthday found in the area. The program will take place cake. at pavilion one on Little Talbot Island. No MOSH / 904-396-7062 / 1025 Museum Circle reservations are necessary and the program www.themosh.org is free with regular park admission. Little Talbot Island / 904-251-2323 / 12157 Trail Walks Heckscher Drive / www.floridastateparks.org Monday, July 13, 2pm to 3pm Guided leisure explorations of various trails in Nature Tales Northeast Florida. Monday, July 20, 1pm to 2pm Beach and Peach Urban Park Fact and fiction stories for all ages. 10015 Anders Blvd. / www.coj.net McGirts Creek Regional Park / 904-771-9031 118th Street / www.coj.net

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Close your pocketbook and experience these tales the way they were originally intended before heading out to see them on stage or on screen. by kellie abrahamson

on stage beauty & the beast “No entertainment is so cheap as (Wilson Center, July 23-26) Inspired by: traditional French fairy tale first published by Madame Gabrielle-Suzanne Barbot de Villeneuve reading, nor any pleasure so lasting.” The earliest published version of Beauty and the Beast varied somewhat from the story we - Lady Mary Wortley Montagu all know and love today, but the basics are the same: a beautiful maiden comes to cohabitate with a fearsome creature who treats her with nothing but kindness. As the two get to know each other, the beast’s appearance matters less and less to the girl until friendship turns to affection which turns to love. Upon declaring her love, the beast transforms into a handsome prince and the two live happily ever after. on screen This classic tale has been retold countless times in books, but it’s found life elsewhere too. There are at least a half dozen film versions of the story and four television shows were based on public enemies it as well. Multiple stage adaptations, including a late 1700’s opera, have sprung up all over the (July 1) Inspired by: Public Enemies: world. The stage show Jacksonville audiences will be treated to this month is a musical version based Disney’s celebrated 1991 animated adaptation. The show stars local high school students America’s Greatest Crime Wave and and is intended for children and adults alike. Tickets are $20. the Birth of the FBI, 1933-34 by Bryan Burrough

Bryan Burrough is a special correspondent at Vanity Fair and is the author of five books, including best sellers Barbarians at the Gate and Public Enemies: America’s Greatest Crime Wave and the Birth of the FBI, 1933- 34. The latter is considered one of the definitive tomes on the subject and was the inspiration for Michael Mann’s newest film. Burrough’s fascinating non-fiction book is about the 1930s crime wave that made John Dillinger, Bonnie & Clyde and Pretty Boy Floyd legendary and the efforts of the FBI agents charged with catching them. Public Enemies stars Christian Bale, Johnny Depp and Channing Tatum.

i love you, beth cooper (July 10) Inspired by: I Love You, Beth Cooperr by Larry Doyle

TV writer turned novelist Larry Doyle hadn’t intended to write a book when he started I Love You, Beth Cooper. The story began as a film treatment that, by Doyle’s own admission, wasn’t really going anywhere. Instead, the former Simpsons writer turned his tale of a high school valedictorian’s impromptu declaration of love into a novel, which, after winning praise from critics and a prestigious award, was adapted into a screenplay. Isn’t it funny how things work out? The film stars Hayden Panettiere as the title role. chicken little - an appalachian musical jamboree harry potter and the half blood prince (Jacksonville Library- Main, July 8-10) Inspired by: early African folktale The Sky Is ‘ (July 17) Inspired by: Harry Potter and the Half Blood Prince by JK Rowling Falling’ The sixth novel in the ridiculously popular Harry Potterr book and film series makes its way Also known as Chicken Licken, Henny Penny and Chicken Little, The Sky Is Falling is a fable to theaters this month. In it, Harry and his friends at Hogwarts must contend with both their that has origins reaching as far back as 6th century BC. In it, a chicken gets hit in the head with hormones and the impending battle with the evil Lord Voldemort. It’s already been announced an acorn and believes the sky is falling. Upon jumping to this conclusion, she makes her way to that the film adaptation will vary somewhat from the record-breaking novel (it sold nine million the King, telling all of her animal friends about the “emergency” along the way. copies the first 24 hours it was on shelves), but this should be of no consequence to diehard Chicken Little- An Appalachian Musical Jamboree is a Theatreworks production designed for fans, who will no doubt line up to see the flick regardless of any liberties the filmmakers may families with kids of all ages. The story is told with the help of live musicians playing toe-tapping have taken. Considering the film’s release was pushed back eight months to guarantee Warner tunes straight from the mountains. This fun stage show is free of charge, but it’s a good idea to Bros. a summer blockbuster, you can’t blame Pottermaniacs for being excited. Here’s hoping make reservations. the film is worth the wait!

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going online to get literate edition

Many of my yoke (book nerds) can’t get the same satisfaction out of the new digital book devices as the good ol’ fashioned experience of having volume in hand. It’s great technology, but there is a relationship that develops between book and reader that crosses all empirical senses, even taste if you’re feeling frisky. There is simply something enchanting about the way a book smells, the way it loses original shape from being left on the porch all privy to the elements and dog-eared to keep your place and of course there is that special thing about the way it feels going from page to page. It’s actually quite similar to a romantic relationship. Initial attraction to the concept and cover, peaks and valleys in storyline, then abandonment after you are done with it and it’s lost its original shape. Some people remain friends and courteously give it a place on their shelf, occasionally stopping to give it a thumb through and reference their favorite parts. Some end things a little more heartlessly, selling or trading the book, maybe even re-gifting it. I’m a space on my shelf kind of guy, I always have trouble severing these things. Anyhow, I’ve resisted the technology and have only used the internet as a means to purchase books . . . until recently. There are a number of fantastic websites for novice and ravenous readers alike, from sites that provide complete texts and free audio book downloads to sites that help perpetuate literature discussion and book lists if you’re needing some inspiration in your book selection.

www.readprint.com Find thousands on novels, poems and stories, all completely free on Read Print. They currently have the full texts of more than 8,000 books. From Aesop to Emile Zola, it’s all here and in easy- to-read format. No long download times or anything of the sort. Choose your author, select from their offered works and then go chapter by chapter reading to your heart’s content. Read Print provides a cost effective (see free) alternative to purchasing books, gives you the ﬂ exibility to comfortably lounge in your favorite coffeehouse with only a laptop in hand and is a fantastic alternative to mindless web surﬁ ng when you zone out at work. On to Chapter 2 of Through the Looking Glass by Lewis Carroll!

www.freeclassicaudiobooks.com The selection is limited, but what are you complaining about? It’s free! Free Classic Audio Books offers a number of celebrated classics for free consumption. Titles like Heart of Darkness and The Jungle are available in both mp3 and m4b formats, so that you can listen in your car on your iPod or wherever you feel like getting freaky with the classics.

www.anova.org Tackle some of the most formative works ever written with the The Foundation Access List. It starts with the ancient classic and takes you through those books considered masterpieces of the 20th century, discussing the ideas that played a seminal role in shaping civilization. You probably won’t ﬁ nd Dean Koontz, but this site provides you with the full texts of some of the most transformative works ever written. Yeah, it’s a bit heavy, but how else were you going to spend your break? Can you really stand to read Perez Hilton any longer?

www.manybooks.net Again, free is the magic word. Search through more that 24,000 eBooks to download to your PDA, iPhone or eBook reader. Many Books offers the ability to download in several format from PDF to PalmDoc, Sony Reader and everything in between.

www.bookmuse.com Start the hippest book club on the block with help from Book Muse. You’ll ﬁ nd discussion sparking questions, commentaries, author bios and tips for club leaders. One of the really cool aspects is that information is provided for readers of all ages.

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GREASE THE COLOR PURPLE

The FCCJ Artist Series has announced its 2009 – 2010 Broadway Across America – Jacksonville/FCCJ Artist Series’ Broadway Season. Experience Broadway this 2009-2010 season with Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple, the Tony Award Winning A Chorus Line, The Wizard of Oz, Grease starring American Idol Winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel, and two subscriber specials including the Tony Award Winning Chicago and audience favorite Mama Mia!

Oprah Winfrey Presents THE COLOR PURPLE November 17-22, 2009 subscriber specials Oprah Winfrey Presents The Color Purple, a soul-stirring musical based on the classic Pulitzer Prize-winning novel by Alice Walker and the Oscar- MAMMA MIA! nominated fi lm by Steven Spielberg. It is the unforgettable and inspiring March 26-28, 2010 Over 40 million people all around the world have fallen in love with the story of a woman named Celie, who triumphs over tremendous odds characters, the story and the music that make the ultimate to fi nd joy in life, and her true inner beauty. Nominated for eleven Tony Mama Mia! feel-good show! Writer Catherine Johnson’s sunny, funny tale unfolds on Awards, is a landmark theatrical event. With a joyous The Color Purple a Greek island paradise. On the eve of her wedding, a daughter’s quest to GRAMMY-nominated score featuring jazz, gospel and blues, The Color discover the identity of her father brings three men from her mother’s past is capturing the hearts of young and old, and uniting audiences in a Purple back to the island they last visited 20 years ago. The storytelling magic of celebration of love. ABBA’s timeless songs propels this enchanting tale of love, laughter and friendship, and every night everyone’s having the time of their lives! With A CHORUS LINE more productions playing internationally than any other musical, Mama Mia! January 19-24, 2010 is a global smash! In an empty theatre, on a bare stage, casting for a new Broadway musical is almost complete. For 17 dancers, this audition is the chance of a lifetime. It’s what they’ve worked for - with every drop of sweat, every CHICAGO hour of training, every day of their lives. It’s the one opportunity to do what May 21-23, 2010 There’s never been a better time to experience , Broadway’s they’ve always dreamed -- to have the chance to dance. This is Chicago A Chorus razzle-dazzle smash. This triumphant hit musical is the recipient of six Tony , the musical for everyone who’s ever had a dream and put it all on the Line Awards, two Olivier Awards, a Grammy and thousands of standing ovations. line. Winner of nine Tony Awards, including Best Musical and the Pulitzer A sensational tale of sin, corruption and all that jazz, it’s no surprise that Prize for drama, this singular sensation is the longest-running American has wowed audiences from Mexico City to Moscow, from Sao Broadway musical ever. Come meet the new generation of Broadway’s Chicago Paulo to South Africa. And now it’s coming to Jacksonville! If you’re looking best. “A Chorus Line is back, and it’s thrilling!” - John Lahr, The New for your fi rst Broadway musical has everything you could want: Yorker. Chicago knockout dancing, an edge-of-your-seat story and one showstopper after another. If you loved the Academy Award-winning fi lm, nothing beats the THE WIZARD OF OZ live show, and if you are already intimately acquainted with the musical, February 23-28, 2010 experience that sizzle again, always delivers. Bring the entire family to experience the show the New York Times calls “a Chicago lavish stage production” with “colorful costumes, witty choreography, and cool lighting.” Journey back to simpler times with this musical celebration of the iconic 1939 MGM fi lm, as Dorothy, Toto and their friends travel tickets down the Yellow Brick Road to the magical land of Oz. You’ll know you’re not in Kansas any more from the moment the tornado touches down and Tickets to 2009-2010 FCCJ Artist Series season are on sale now with transports you ‘Over The Rainbow’ in this timeless production, featuring prices ranging from $86.50 to $278.50. New subscriptions may be ordered the classic songs and beloved characters you remember from your over the phone by calling 632-3373 or 1-888-860-BWAY or online at www. childhood. artistseries.fccj.org. Tickets to individual shows in the 2009-2010 season are not available GREASE starring American Idoll winner Taylor Hicks as Teen Angel for purchase at this time. Single-show tickets typically go on sale to the April 27-May 2, 2010 general public 6-8 weeks prior to opening night. However, season ticket Take a trip to a simpler time of poodle skirts, drive-ins, and T-birds. “Bad holders have the unique opportunity to purchase additional tickets before boy” Danny and “the girl next door” Sandy fall in love all over again to the they go on sale to the public. Broadway subscribers will also have the tune of your favorite songs: ‘Summer Nights,’ ‘Greased Lightnin’’ and ‘We opportunity to purchase other Artist Series events including dance, opera, Go Together,’ as well as additional songs from the hit movie: ‘Grease,’ off-Broadway, concerts and family Entertainment at the “Test Drive Your ‘Hopelessly Devoted to You’ and ‘You’re the One That I Want.’ So throw Seats Event.” For more information on the 2009-2010 season, or to order your mittens around your kittens and hand jive the night away with the online, please visit www.artistseries.fccj.org. Reservations for groups of show that’ll make you want to stand up and shout, “A-wop-bop-a-loo-bop twenty or more for individual shows can be made at this time by calling A-wop-bam-boom!” 632-3228.

34 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly est, there are classes for you at the Southeast’s oldest continually-producing community theatre. Through the use of theatre games, creative improvisation, and scene work, you will explore subtext, believability, and the importance of being in the moment. Text used will be provided by the instructor. Come prepared to have fun and try something new! Sundays 4:30-6:00 pm, Cost: $150 for eight weeks. Taught by Simone Aden-Reid . Theatre Jacksonville’s historic San Marco location, the Harold K. Smith Playhouse, 2032 San Marco Boulevard. 396-4425 or www.theatrejax.com.

July 17 - 25 TAPE From Stephen Belber, acclaimed playwright of The Laramie Projectt comes a high quality drama that is steeped with venom, deception and manipulation. July 17, 18, 24, 25 at 8 pm. Tickets $12 ($10 for seniors/students/military). Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre, 716 Ocean Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 249-7177 www.abettheatre.com.

July 19 MURDER HITS A HIGH NOTE Homicide detective Carol Barkenhoffer agrees to help chap- erone the prom for the high school where her boyfriend teaches. But when the Principal drops dead it’s up to Carol to ﬁ nd out who planned a “pitch perfect” murder. Murder Mystery Theatre-Dave and Buster’s Restaurant, 7025 Salisbury Rd. at 6 pm. 296-1525 (reservations required) www.mystery- players.com

July 29 – August 30 FOREVER PLAID Sparky, Jinx, Smudge and Frankie are The Plaids, a 1950s “guy” group (ala the Four Freshman) looking for their big break. Driving to their ﬁ rst big gig, the Plaids are hit by a bus and killed. Due to divine intervention, they are able to return to Earth for one ﬁ - nal show that allows them to tell the stories of their lives and perform some of the greatest hits from the 1950s. Alhambra Dinner Theatre 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambradinnertheatre.com

July 1 - 26 ANNIE Annie lives in an orphanage but yearns to ﬁ nd her long-lost July 31 MIKE EPPS Comedian and actor Mike Epps is currently on his own national comedy tour,

s parents and escape. Her luck changes when she is befriended by the billionaire Mike Epps: On the Edge. HBO is currently developing a half-hour comedy series based on Epps’ businessman, Daddy Warbucks. But the evil Miss Hannigan, her devious brother experiences growing up and he’s also scheduled to portray Richard Pryor in an upcoming bio pic. Rooster and his moll Lily are determined to spoil the fun. Alhambra Dinner Theatre But he is probably best known for his roles as “Day-Day” opposite Ice Cube in both Next Friday 12000 Beach Blvd., 641-1212, alhambradinnertheatre.com and Friday After Next. Tickets: $39.50 - $65.50. Times Union Center Moran Theater, 8 pm. www. jaxevents.com July 1 - 12 THE GREAT AMERICAN TRAILER PARK MUSICAL The ﬁ ctional neigh- borhood of Armadillo Acres, North Florida’s most exclusive manufactured housing July 31 - August 8 H community, is about to get a new resident: Pippi, a stripper on the run from her musical Hairr tells t ex. The play is set in our own neighboring municipality of Starke. Hippodrome 25 politically active, lon SE 2nd Pl., Gainesville, (352) 375-4477, thehipp.org of Aquarius ﬁ ghting Vietnam War and liv July 7 -24 THE DRAWER BOY A touching story of how lives can be changed and in New York City. A even the deepest hurts can be healed. It’s set on a farm in Ontario. There, Miles to balance their you Potter, an actor from Toronto, does research for a collectively-created theatre revolution with their piece about farming, interacting with the farms owners in unexpected ways. Lime- war and the conserv light Theatre, St. Augustine, 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org and society. One mu the draft, as his frien eatre event July 10-11 SUMMER SHORTS Jacksonville’s Ian Mairs and New Yorker Jac- ground in musical th

h quelyn Reingold present eight silly, sexy, summery plays. This evening of short genre of the rock m plays, with an average running time of six minutes, will amuse audiences with its a racially-integrated fast-paced format, tasty dialogue and a gallery of unpredictable characters which inviting the audience include a displaced queen bee, a trio of rabid chocoholics and couple of height- for a “Be-In” ﬁ nale. y t challenged romantics. The cast includes Florida Community College students and musical’s profanity, l well-known local actors, including Simone Aden Reid, Robert Arleigh White, Al depiction of the use Letson, Kevin Roberts, April Daras, Staci Cobb, Matt Mercurio, Johnathan Ross, of illegal drugs, u

j Tracy Selvig and Kasi Walter. The plays are under the direction of Florida Com- its treatment of munity College faculty member Ian Mairs. Early arrival suggested as seating is sexuality and limited. Doors open at 7 pm, show begins at 8 pm. Due to mature language and its nude scene subject matter, no one under 17 will be permitted in the audience. Free and open to the public. caused much FCCJ Wilson Center, 11901 Beach Blvd. For more information email [email protected] or comment and call 904-646-2222. controversy. After an off-Broadway July 10 - 26 PRIVATE LIVES Theatre Saint Augustine proudly presents Noel Coward’s Private debut in October 19 Lives, a giddy romp through the sunny side of the 30s. Private Lives follows divorcees Amanda at Joseph Papp’s Pu and Elyot who meet up accidentally at the same hotel in the south of France, each accompa- Theater and another nied by their new spouse. Throwing caution to the wind, they run off together only to ﬁ nd they in a midtown discot can’t live without -or- with each other. Featuring some of Noel Coward’s wittiest dialogue, the space, the show op show runs July 10-12, 17-19, 24-26 - Friday & Saturday at 7:30 pm and Sunday matinee at 2 Broadway in April 1 pm. Theatre Saint Augustine has a new space in the Ponce De Leon Mall (2121 US 1 South, for 1,750 performan St. Augustine). Last seen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with Gift of the Magi, Theatre Saint successful London Augustine is North Florida’s newest classic theatre company. Tickets are $12 for adults and $10 ran for 1,997 perfor for students and seniors. Call 904-797-6744 for more information or to buy tickets in advance. August 1, 6, 7,& 8 a www.theatresaintaugustine.com. 1 & 8 at midnight. T (students with valid July 11 – 28 ROUNDING THIRD Enjoy a sportingly fun production of Richard Dresser’s story 6 and midnight show that puts two fathers – complete opposites – in charge of coaching a little league team. Lime- by the Sea, 106 Sixt light Theatre, St. Augustine, 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org Beach, 249- 0289, org July 12 - August 30 ACTING FOR ADULTS TRAINING PROGRAM The Theatre Jacksonville Training Center is North Florida’s premiere learning facility for actors of all ages, with a staff of Read weekly theatre highly trained, working professionals. No matter your age, level of experience, or area of inter- eujacksonville.com. MIKE EPPS

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 35 The month kicks off with one of our favorite events. The Florida Theatre will host their annual Uncommon Music showcase to benefi t the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation on July 1st. This year Will Pearsall, Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive, Christina Wagner and the Badlands Trio will all perform in support of this terrifi c cause. We hope to see you there! • This month’s Spotlight band, Honey Chamber, released their debut album Bridge to Homesick last month. Celebrate with the band on July 3rd when they have their CD release show at Shantytown. • The 3rd also marks the one year anniversary of Landshark Café s grand opening. The milestone will be commemorated with live music from Grandpa’s Cough Medicine and Yankee Slickers. • Folk rockers, Don’t Sigh Daisy, are unveiling their new EP They Call it History on July 10th. The band and their fans will be at the Murray Hill Theatre that night to celebrate the release. • They split up two years ago, but on July 11th local hard rock group Burn Season will reunite to play at Freebird. No word on if this is a onetime thing or the start of something bigger so be sure to catch them while you can. • Area troubadour Patrick Bass will release his new record Better to Have Loved and Not Lost on July 24th. The CD release party will be that night at the Murray Hill Theatre. • A ska festival will be held on July 25th at The Pit and the guys of General Tso’s Fury thought this rare event would make a great reunion show. We agree. Be there and party like its 1995! • Marion Crane and Fit for Rivals will be joining forces on the 25th to celebrate the releases of their new CDs. The duel party will take place at Jack Rabbits and will also feature special guest Swansinger from Orlando. • Finally, see some of the best local bands battle it out at the Murray Hill Theatre’s annual King of the Hill contest. This month’s leg of the event will be on July 25th with performances by Scientist of the Week, Twisted Affl iction, Rockland Drive and more.

Sometimes good bands don’t come to us, so we have to go to them! get outta town! Here are a few road trip-worthy shows to check out this month: July 3 Julien-K / Combichrist Firestone (Orlando) July 4 Japandroids Drunken Unicorn (Atlanta, GA) July 10 Abe Vigoda / Talbot Tagora Sluggo’s (Pensacola) July 13 Sonic Youth Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA) July 14 Handsome Furs The Earl (Atlanta, GA) July 25 Hill Country Revue Masquerade (Atlanta, GA) July 28 Tori Amos Bob Carr Performing Arts Center (Orlando) July 29 Casper & the Cookies Caledonia Lounge (Athens, GA) July 31 My Favorite Highway / The Cab The Social (Orlando)

venue of the month the spotlight square one 306-9004, www.jaxnightout.com www.squareonejax.com 1974 San Marco Blvd., San Marco

Dance club, live venue, lounge and dining destination all rolled into one, Square One has a little something for everyone. The San Marco hotspot is the place to see and be seen on honey chamber Wednesdays when they host their part dance party, part art show “Are ‘Friends’ Electric?”. This month’s artist spotlight falls on local band, Honey Chamber. It’s a popular post-Art Walk event that’s not to Honey Chamber has been together in some form or another ever since the guys were in high school be missed should you want to rub elbows with about seven years ago. Infl uenced by the likes of Built To Spill, Guided By Voices, Billy Bragg and the who’s who of the Jax hipster scene. The Sebadoh, they season their sometimes laid-back, sometimes driving indie rock with a taste of the lounge has a full bar and serves up some of the South. Honey Chamber is made up of the Elliott brothers, Jeff and Zach, Thomas Tooke and Ryan best martinis around. Square One patrons can Ferrell. Every member is a songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. also order and dine on the fab fare of Thai Bistro Recently, Honey Chamber released their fi rst album, Bridge To Homesick, with the help of local upstairs. For a complete look at their nightly drink record label Infi ntesmal Records. Although the songs have been a part of the band’s repertoire for a specials and the restaurant’s menu, head over to while now, they are ecstatic to have something to show for all their hard work. their website. “We fi nished recording this album four months ago,” Jeff says. “We’re just trying to get the music out there as much as possible.” Exposure is the name of the game for Honey Chamber. They weekly happenings: play several shows a month at venues like Weird Wax, Shantytown and Eclipse and have sent their music to college radio stations around the region. “I’ve given away plenty of CD’s just because I Monday Soul on the Square with live performances by want people to hear it,” explains Zach of the band’s philosophy. Many, if not all of the tracks on are heartbreaking songs that singer Jeff Band of Destiny, DJ Dr. Doom spins Bridge To Homesick Elliott refers to as “anti-love songs.” “All those songs came from a certain period,” says Tooke, the Tuesday band’s drummer. “A crazy period,” Zach adds. “And I’m glad it’s captured.” But this band isn’t limited Hospitality Night with Aerial Tribe and Wes Cobb to singing about failed romance, painfully awkward moments and misery. “We got the heartache Wednesday out of our system,” Ferrell says in reference to the songs on the album and Jeff is quick to point out Are ‘Friends’ Electric? hosted by Shawn Gutz that, “A lot of the newer stuff is less anti-romantic.” They also would like to expand their sound to and Kid Chocolate with DJs Wes Reed and Matt incorporate some of their unique infl uences such as nineties shoegaze, 60s R&B and psychedelic rock. Caulder (indie, dance, electro, 80s, hip hop) With their new album still hot off the press, the band is already making plans to record an EP in Thursday Gainesville. They will be working with Rob McGregor who recorded Against Me!’s fi rst album. Having Ladies Night with a mix of live bands and DJs already recruited a signifi cant following, the band is looking to purchase a van to enable more out- Friday of-town shows. “We just need to get out of the city somehow,” says Zach. A possible Southeast tour Live music with local bands is on the horizon with a stop in Savannah for the Pyro Independent Music Festival on July 4th, where Saturday Honey Chamber will perform outside of Florida for the fi rst time. Ferrell sums up the band’s future Saturdays on the Square with DJ Jade (80’s, rock, - “It can go anywhere from here.” is available at Weird Wax as well as any Honey Chamber or Infi ntesmal hip hop, dance jams) Bridge To Homesick show. - JACK DIABLO

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July 1 Beres Hammond Plush, 743-1845 Josh Hoge Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Uncommon Music showcase: Will Pearsall / Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive / Christina Wagner / Badlands Trio Florida Theatre, 355-5661 Chroma TSI, 424-3531 The Bath Party Burrito Gallery, 598-2922 Rick Arcusa Band Jacksonville Landing, 353- 1188

July 2 Anthony Hamilton Florida Theatre, 355-5661 Classic rock quartet The Lonely H will be Jack Rabbits on July 6 Simpliﬁ ed / kLob Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 247-6636 July 8 Senate / Last November / Tragedy Hero Freebird Allen Shadd Trio European Street Listening Room Flying at Hendon / Caleb Lionheart Doozers Live, 246-BIRD (San Marco), 399-1740 Pub, 738-8922 Big Engine The Pit, 223-9850 Colt Ford / Williams & Merz Freebird Live, 246- Freshman 15 / Erickson / Kevin Renwick Jack Gemini Cricket Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 BIRD Rabbits, 398-7496 Don’t Sigh Daisy Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 National Dairy Shantytown, 798-8222 Little High Little Low / Renee Arozqueta / Event Horizon Endo Exo, 396-7733 Weaver and Caitlin Mellow Mushroom (Fleming Spider + Octopus / Elizabeth Cramer / Thomas Captain Hookk Box Seats, 908-7328 Island), 541-1999 Tooke Shantytown, 798-8222 International Bible Way Youth Choir Concert / George Aspinall Band Jacksonville Landing, 353- Ace Winn Band Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 1188 July 9 Razormaze / Tortured Existence Doozers Pub, July 11 July 3 738-8922 The Green Goblin Project / The Over Under Wells Of Elim / Convalesce Doozers Pub, 738- Perpetual Groove Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Doozers Pub, 738-8922 8922 Billy Bright and Wayne Chojo Jacques European Sickpalooza 2009: Mindslip / Kiss Army Tribute Amanda Overmeyer The Pit, 223-9850 Street Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740 The Pit, 223-9850 Tinsley Ellis Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), DJ Corey Fox / What About Me Landshark Café Trees Leave European Street Listening Room 247-6636 (Jacksonville Beach), 246-6024 (Beach), 399-1740 Innerfazed / Core Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 The Vampire Lezbos Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Fit for Rivals / Burn Season Freebird Live, 246- Honey Chamber Shantytown, 798-8222 Gemini Cricket / HotHands / Tuffy TSI, 424-3531 BIRD Captain Hookk Mellow Mushroom (Fleming Brandon Stanley / Ryan Shelle Jack Rabbits, Island), 541-1999 July 10 398-7496 Palmetto Catz / Blistur Jacksonville Landing, Hell Comes to Town / Hollow Leg Doozers Pub, Aerias / Supercollide / 2 Minute Wish Ocean 353-1188 738-8922 Club (Jacksonville Beach), 242-8884

July 4 Cummer: Summer Garden Concert Series: St. Johns River City Band Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, 899-6012 Wells of Elim / Forgetting November The Pit, 223-9850 Aeva Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Pat Benatar and Neil Giraldo Metropolitan Park, 630-0837 Chaos in Man / Sugar Red Drive Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Machine Critics / Bonehead Sally / Strykly Delk Ocean Club (Jacksonville Beach), 242-8884 Dismantled / Ego Likeness Edge 17, edge17. com Bay Street Band / 5 x 7 Band / Palmetto Catz / Freeze Frame Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188

July 5 Anniversary Club / Weekends / Coffee Project pool party, baby! Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Mike Pinto / The b Foundation Jack Rabbits, Make A Scene Downtown! has been bringing folks out to experience Jacksonville in a new 398-7496 way this past year. Their parties have gotten better and better and this July they’ll be a whole Wookie J & The Dubrockers Ocean Club lot wetter too. The city-sponsored event planners are putting together a series of pool parties (Jacksonville Beach), 242-8884 at Downtown hotels every other Thursday beginning on July 2nd The “Pool Splash Party” will Pat Plumlee / Chris Ricke Unitarian Universalist be from 5 to 8 pm and will feature live entertainment, good eats, drink specials, giveaways Church of Jacksonville, 725-8133 and a whole lotta fun. The parties will take place on the pool deck of the following hotels: Gypsy Highway Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188

July 6 July 2 - Omni Jacksonville Hotel Rooftop Deck (245 Water St.) featuring Ron Rodriguez & The Repeat Offenders The Lonely H Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 What About Me / SSP / Break on Through The July 16 - Hyatt Regency Jacksonville (225 E Coastline Dr.) Riverfront Pool Deck featuring Pit, 223-9850 Captain Hook July 30 - Crown Plaza Jacksonville (1201 Riverplace Blvd.) Riverfront Pool Deck featuring July 7 The Parkstreet Band We are the Union / Make your Move / Sugar Glyder The Pit, 223-9850 These events are a great way to network with area muckety-mucks or, at the very least, cool Dash Rip Rock / Flathead Fred Jack Rabbits, off after a busy day at the ofﬁ ce. For details, visit www.coj.net. 398-7496

38 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly Angelo Goderre / Henson Markham Unitarian Non-traditional bluegrass band The Avett Brothers Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 725-8133 will be at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 16 Gypsy Highway Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188

July 13 The Wallﬂ owers Florida Theatre, 355-5661 Trasher / Shitlist / Dissonant / Tortured Existence Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Convalesce The Pit, 223-9850

July 14 Emarosa / I See Stars / Broadway / Burden of a Day The Pit, 223-9850

July 15 The New Threat / Big City Bombers / False Arrest / Psycho Vision Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Brigand / Neural Implosion The Pit, 223-9850

July 16 St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Find Hank Williams III at Freebird Live on July 12 The Avett Brothers 471-1965 Stephen Simmons European Street Listening By Grace The Pangea Live, thepangealive.com Room (San Marco), 399-1740 Brantley Gilbert / Shawn Fisher & the Jukebox Benefi t Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 fl yingsnakes. / Civilization / Vomikaust / Vvltvre Duane Peters Gunfi ght Landshark Café Gypsies Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Larry Mangum / Charlie Robertson European Shantytown, 798-8222 (Jacksonville Beach), 246-6024 Fortitude / Suburban Lockdown / Talk Sick Street Listening Room (Beach), 399-1740 WAPE 95.1’s Battle of the Bands: Round 1 Trevor Hall Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Earth Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Katie Armiger Orange Park Mall, 269-2422 Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 Weaver and Caitlin Mellow Mushroom (Fleming Buff Clout / Antarctic / Victor! Fix The Sun / Papercutt Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Island), 541-1999 Pisces at the Animal Fair Shantytown, 798- Manna Zen / Echoes through Chaos / July 12 Captain Hookk Hyatt Regency Jacksonville, 588- 8222 Doublethink Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Hank Williams III / Assjack / Lucky Tubb 1234 State of Illusion / Untold Plush, 743-1845 Seasons After The Pit, 223-9850 Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Roscoe Caine Club Myth (Fleming Island), 264- Asteria / Running With Giants / Amber Rose Jax Beach Summer Jazz Series: Eric Darius July 17 9955 Ocean Club (Jacksonville Beach), 242-8884 / Four 80 East / Shilts Sea Walk Pavilion, 247- Hey Monday / This Providence / Friday Night Captain Hook West Inn Cantina, 389-1131 Sinister Moustache / Gollum / Junior Bruce 6100 Boys Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Little Green Men Jacksonville Landing, 353- Shantytown, 798-8222 Earth Empire / Red This Ever Jack Rabbits, 398- St Valentine’s Day Massacre /Twisted Affl iction 1188 Captain Hook Shellfi sh Grille & Lounge (St. 7496 / With My Bear Hands The Pit, 223-9850 Augustine), 940-4700 Ends of the Earth / In-Crowd Doozers Pub, 738- The Offspring St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471- July 18 WAPE 95.1’s Battle of the Bands: Round 2 8922 1965 Bulletproof Your Limousine / The Wastedist / Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 Last 2 Leave Ocean Club (Jacksonville Beach), Chris Duarte Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), Prison Orange Doozers Pub, 738-8922 242-8884 247-6636 Amen the Animal / Second Thief / Doubting » continues on page 40 »

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 39 Grateful Dead rhythm guitarist Bob Weir & his band Ratdog will jam at St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 19

July 19 Neverset / 32 leaves / Parabelle Jack Rabbits, The Angst / 4 Past Midnight Doozers Pub, 738- 398-7496 8922 Bob Weir & Ratdog / moe St. Augustine July 22 Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Collie Buddz / The Movement Freebird Live, Cantabo Domino / Brandenburg 5 Church of the 246-BIRD Good Shepherd, 387-5691 Paradise Daze / THC in the Sex Lounge Jack Ex Norwegian / Single White Herpe Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 Rabbits, 398-7496 Typeﬁ ghter / Little High Little Low TSI, 424- Out Of Hand Ocean Club (Jacksonville Beach), 3531 242-8884 San Jose Episcopal Handbell Choir Unitarian July 23 Universalist Church of Jacksonville, 725-8133 Rascal Flatts Jacksonville Memorial Arena, 353- 3309 July 20 Every Avenue / Valencia Jack Rabbits, 398- Ace Enders / The Gay Blades Jack Rabbits, 398- 7496 7496 Consider the Source / Grabbag Doozers Pub, Middle Class Trash / Teenage Rehab / 738-8922 Reﬂ ections Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Jason Anderson European Street Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740 July 21 Dredg / RX Bandits / Zechs Marquise Freebird Scream the Prayer: Haste the Day / The Chariot Live, 246-BIRD / Sleeping Giant and more Murray Hill Theatre, Echo Movement / Hours Eastly / Matt H Ocean 388-3179 Club (Jacksonville Beach), 242-8884

warping your summer

For the ﬁ rst time in recent memory the Vans Warped Tour will not be making a stop on the First Coast. This is a huge blow to people who dig getting ﬁ lthy, getting wasted and passing out due to heat exhaustion while listening to the biggest names in punk, emo and screamo music. We’re kidding… or are we? In any case, you can still catch the Warped Tour when it comes through the southeast later this month. Some of the bands performing this year include Anti-Flag, Bad Religion, Big D and the Kids Table, Bouncing Souls, Brokencyde, Flogging Molly, Less Than Jake, NOFX, Scary Kids Scaring Kids, Senses Fail, The Ataris, Underoath and literally dozens more. Here’s the Florida/Gerogia schedule:

Friday, June 24 - Central Florida Fairgrounds (Orlando) Saturday, June 25 - Cruzan Amphitheatre (Miami) Sunday, June 26 - Vinoy Park (Tampa) Tuesday, June 28 - Lakewood Amphitheatre (Atlanta)

Each venue charges a different price but generally speaking, tickets to the Vans Warped Tour are around $30. For exact amounts, a complete list of bands and a lot of information, head over to www.warpedtour.com.

40 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly shaggin’ the night away by erin thursby

Each Wednesday a group shacks and pavilions fi lled to the brim with shag dancers. of dancers get together at Cuba The base dance is easy enough for beginners to learn, but Libre, dancing to the Drifters, there are enough variations that experienced shaggers can layer Otis Williams and Maurice more involved dance stylings on that simple base. Williams and the Zodiacs. They Gonzalez says that personal adaptation is one of the reasons dance to R&B music that was he and a lot of other folks love shag. popular in the 40s through the “Once you learn the basic steps you can put your own little 60s. They are the shag dancers style to it. Everybody doesn’t dance the same…You put your of Jacksonville. personal style to the shag.” Tony Gonzalez, President Because it’s not as athletically demanding as swing, it of the First Coast Shag Club, attracts older folks. Most of the shaggers here in Jacksonville are explains the origins of shag: 40 or older, but like swing, they’re beginning to build a younger “It comes from the lindy hop, base. jitterbug and dances from the 50s. The South, they kind of slow it down, so it’s a Since its advent in the 90s, the First Coast Shag Club has slowed down version of swing dancing.” been growing. It experienced a recent coup when it won the The music, termed “Beach Music,” often follows a 4/4 blues shuffl e opportunity to host the Association of Carolina Shag Clubs’ 2009 structure. Many, but not all songs are about the beach, which can lead to obscure Summer Workshop at the Wyndham Jacksonville Riverwalk, July vintage b-sides. Although you might think the Beach Boys are the obvious choice 10-12. The event will actually be a giant party called Shaggin’ on for Beach Music, according to Gonzalez, they’re in the Surfi ng Music genre and the St. Johns. There will be Beach Music, shag instruction, dance they’re just not bluesy enough. Beach Music, he says “is a kind of groove you get vendors, special activities and even a riverboat dance cruise. in.” Those who are curious about the shag dancing phenomenon Originally from the Carolinas (it’s called the Carolina shag for a reason) the in Jacksonville can visit the club’s website at www.fi rstcoastshag. style of dancing spread throughout the South. com or they can head to Cuba Libre on a Wednesday night to The simplicity of shag dancing is one of the appeals. It’s a six step count see what it’s all about. The First Coast Shag Club offers free that sticks to a straight line. It doesn’t go all over the place (like the jitterbug) and dancing and lessons each Wednesday night at the Cuba Libre Bar it doesn’t take up a lot of space (like swing). Dancers move in a straight line. on Atlantic Boulevard and each Sunday afternoon at The Florida This economy of movement might be because the dance originated in tiny beach House Inn (Frisky Mermaid) in Fernandina.

Weaver and Caitlin Mellow Mushroom (Fleming July 29 July 31 Island), 541-1999 Regain the Heart / Condemned The Pit, 223- Whole Wheat Bread / Swordz / Crazy 9850 Carls / Store Bought Bones Landshark Café July 24 (Jacksonville Beach), 246-6024 Tater Famine / Nuclear Doodles Doozers Pub, July 30 Bolth / Elysium Doozers Pub, 738-8922 738-8922 Clinging to the Trees of a Forest Fire / Queef Radio City Confessions / All Left Out / We Still Embrace the Empire The Pit, 223-9850 Huffer Doozers Pub, 738-8922 Dream Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Roger Clyne & the Peacemakers Jack Rabbits, Pennies for a Plane Ride / Alas Babylon The Larry Mangum’s Songwriter’s Circle: Grant 398-7496 Pit, 223-9850 Peeples / Ray Odom The Florida House Inn Patrick Bass / Amelia / Samuel Sanders Murray Tab Benoit Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), (Fernandina Beach), (904) 261-3300 Hill Theatre, 388-3179 247-6636 Pathway to Providence / Shut Up and Dance / Shunda K / Heavy Flow / Tough Junkie TSI, 424- Grant Peeples European Street Listening Room Paint Me Irrational Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 3531 (San Marco), 399-1740 EDAN / DAHGA TSI, 424-3531 Rusholme Rufﬁ ans Shantytown, 798-8222 Weaver and Caitlin Mellow Mushroom (Fleming Bambi Shoots Backk Club Myth (Fleming Island), Yankee Slickers Club Myth (Fleming Island), Island), 541-1999 264-9955 264-9955 A1A North Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 Event Horizon Endo Exo, 396-7733 Lisa and the Mad Hatters Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188

July 25 The Sevilles / SPP / TONN Doozers Pub, 738- 8922 General Tso’s Fury The Pit, 223-9850 Ken Will Morton / Katie Grace Helow European Street Listening Room (Beach), 399-1740 Marion Crane / Fit for Rivals / Swansinger Jack Rabbits, 398-7496 King of the Hill: Scientist of the Week / Twisted Afﬂ iction / Rockland Drive Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Eric Culberson Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach), 247-6636 WAPE 95.1’s Battle of the Bands: Round Counting Crows 3 Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 upcoming shows

July 26 August 4 Emery / Maylene and the Sons of Disaster / Secret and Whisper / Kiros Kills and Thrills / The Greenery / Under Wraps Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179 Doozers Pub, 738-8922 August 7 Kenny Chesney / Miranda Lambert Jacksonville Memorial Arena, 353-3309 Sweet Low Down Ocean Club (Jacksonville August 7 Jackson Browne St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Beach), 242-8884 August 9 Summer Jazz Series: Brian Simpson / Jackiem Joyner / Michael Lington Rebecca Zapen Unitarian Universalist Church of Sea Walk Pavilion, 247-6100 Jacksonville, 725-8133 August 11 Donavon Frankenreiter Freebird Live, 246-BIRD Gypsy Highway Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188 August 14 Counting Crows / Michael Franti & Spearhead St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 July 27 August 15 Judas Priest / Whitesnake / PopEvil St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Socratic (Drive Thru) / My Getaway / Action August 23 Crosby, Stills & Nash St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Item / A Jasey Project The Pit, 223-9850 Sept 21 Smokey Robinson Florida Theatre, 355-5661 Sept 25 The Bangles Florida Theatre, 355-5661 July 28 October 4 Alan Jackson St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Republicorpse / Buff Clout / National Diary / October 24 Bonnie Raitt St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965 Chicken & Whiskey Doozers Pub, 738-8922

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 41 not your granddaddy’s bluegrass band

interview with the Avett Brothers by jack diablo

WHO: The Avett Brothers with Matt Butcher and the Revolvers WHERE: St. Augustine Amphitheatre WHEN: July 16th, 7:15 pm COST: $17 - $27

The Avett Brothers have been busy. Over the last couple years they have performed on Late Night with Conan O’Brien, topped the Billboard Top Heatseekers chart and toured with the likes of Dave Matthews Band and Widespread Panic. Their sound is classic with a modern twist, combining country and bluegrass with rock. Even as technology advances and has its effect on the music industry, the Avett Brothers hearken back to that familiar Southern sound. “I think there’s always been a lot of people out there that identify with roots music,” says Bob Crawford, the band’s bassist. And with so many different styles of music these days, many people are rediscovering classic sounds just as often as they discover new ones. Sticking to a speciﬁ c genre, Crawford believes, is less important these days, both in making music and listening to it: “I think people now more than ever enjoy several different genres of music. I feel like the lines of genre are getting blurred.” Perhaps the reason more and more people are identifying with the Avett Brothers’ music is because of the reaction against the electronic and synthesized music that comes out these days. You won’t hear any Korgs or Casios at an Avett Brothers show but you will experience banjo, upright bass and mandolin. As Crawford puts it, “Whenever you have an extreme of one thing, be it music, ﬁ lm, politics, whatever it is - when you have an extreme on one side, you are going to get a backlash. I think that’s just kind of a law of the universe in some way.” But for all the recent exposure and sold out shows, success hasn’t gotten the better of the band. “We do a really good job of keeping ourselves very insulated,” Crawford says about being on the road and listening to what others have to say about their music. “It’s nice to have people coming into the fold and listening to the music and it’s nice to have people say good things about it. But that’s kind of a byproduct. We’re thankful for it but it’s important not to pay too much attention to it. We’ve got a really strong core group of fans who’ve carried us all along.” And those fans are no doubt eagerly anticipating the release of their new album, I and You and Love, which is slated for an August release. “Listening to the new album, it is the most mature thing we’ve done,” says Crawford. The album will see the Avett Brothers experimenting with a full band set-up this go-around. But as opposed to a dramatic change of direction, they view it as a natural progression. “If you think about the rungs on a ladder and you think of the distance between each rung, the new album, I and Love and You, is about equidistant from Emotionalism, which is equidistant from Four Thieves Gone, which is equidistant from Mignonette.” And you can expect that the next album will follow suit. “I don’t think we’ve reached the end. I think we’ve got some more steps we can take.” Right now, the Avett Brothers are touring the country to promote the new album. You can expect to hear your favorites as well as new songs from I and Love and You. But Crawford tells EU that concert-goers can expect even more:“We’ve got a whole new batch of songs that are newer than the album coming out. This one’s not even out yet and we’re ready to do another one.” You can catch the Avett Brothers at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on July 16th with Matt Butcher and the Revolvers. The show starts at 7:15 pm and tickets range in price from $17 to $27.

web exclusive music reviews by jack diablo at ONLINE www.eujacksonville.com eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 42 good tunes always the second verse of ‘Gimme Shelter’ or point out the moment when Stephen Malkmus scratches his ear on ‘Summer Baby.’ All joking aside, recent advances in technology have allowed music that was recorded years ago to be manipulated and tweaked to realize its highest potential. fi nd a way back Bands like the Rolling Stones, Pavement and the Beach Boys are notorious for giving their albums the deluxe rerelease treatment. Recently, college rock band R.E.M. began by jack diablo releasing reissues of their albums to coincide with the 25th anniversaries of their initial release. So far they have released their debut, Murmur, and sophomore album, Reckoning Rereleasing classic albums is by no means a recent phenomenon. Each new form (see album review below). of media that comes out creates a demand for everything that came before it fi nd new You may remember when The Beatles released their albums on CD back in 1987. life with the latest technology. It is practically a given that at some point, every piece of Well, we’ve come a long way since then, baby, and Apple Corps / EMI plan on doing it recorded music will be digitized and available as an mp3. But what about when an album is all over again later this year with the promise of higher fi delity. It is unclear as of now rereleased on the very same format it was originally? whether or not digital media will be available. Reissues of both timeless and modern classic albums have fl ooded the market at an Last month, the Pixies released a box set that included fi ve of their early albums in increasing rate in recent years. The demand for repackaged goods is surprising, especially two separate editions. The Deluxe Edition contains a Blu-ray disc of all fi ve albums and in light of the price tag many reissues carry. You could be looking at as much as $200 for a DVD with a live performance and music videos for $175. Chump change compared to an “ultra-deluxe” version of that life-changing album. So just what could possibly be so the $450 price tag found on the Limited Edition, which adds 180 gram vinyl copies of the special about a CD that would make it worth so much money? albums, a hardcover book and a Giclee print to the Deluxe Edition. First of all, not all reissues boast such dramatic price points. Most, however, do cost Pearl Jam released a whopping four different versions of their seminal album, Ten. more than a regular album. More often than not they include bonus material in various The frugal fan can pick up the Legacy Edition, a two CD set, for around $20 or splurge for forms. Multi-disc sets typically feature the original material plus bonuses such as live the Super Deluxe Edition for as much as $200. performances, DVDs, books, etc. These packages are marketed towards the most fanatical It’s a trend that many fi nd frivolous, but enough are willing to fork out the dough to of fans who, upon learning of such an item, will develop an obsessive compulsion and stop own these collector’s items that a viable market remains. at nothing in order to possess it. Ultimately, whether or not shelling out extra bucks for an old album is worth the Audiophiles are also a target audience for remastered music. Using their high-end money is a personal matter. But reissues may offer music fans the opportunity to revisit analog home stereo equipment, they can now hear that cough from Keith Richards in or rediscover classic albums and expand upon the listening experience. albums

Album: Reckoning- Deluxe Edition Album: Grab What You Can Artist: R.E.M. Artist: Tough Junkie Label: I.R.S./A&M/UMe Label: Colemine Records Release Date: June 23, 2009 Release Date: June 9, 2009

Coinciding with the 25th anniversary of its initial release, R.E.M. is reissung their Tough Junkie’s initial foray into hip hop may have been akin to a kid with a sophomore album, Reckoning as a deluxe 2-CD set. The new version will include a chemistry set, crafting beats out of tape decks to accompany his rhymes the way an remastered version of the 1984 release as well as a live recording of their performance aspiring young scientist might mix the contents of test tubes to get a reaction. Junkie’s at the Chicago Aragon Ballroom. been getting a reaction here in Jacksonville for years, a positive one, and now after Still years away from realizing mainstream success with ‘The One I Love’ and years in the lab obsessing, perfecting, evolving, the rest of the world will be exposed to almost a decade before the seminal album Automatic for the People brought us one of Jacksonville’s best kept secrets. the likes of ‘Losing My Religion,’ Reckoning was recorded during R.E.M.’s days as The result of TJ’s sonic experimentation is Grab What You Can, his new album on cult heroes of the early alternative rock scene. Although critically acclaimed and Colemine Records. Even though it’s his “offi cial” debut, a neophyte Junkie is not. With highly successful for a college radio band, its original release was met with modest appearances on a whopping 43 albums under his belt, he has been making moves, commercial reception. educating himself, and fi nding new sources of inspiration all in preparation for this The band’s decision to reissue the album is nothing new. They gave their debut moment. Grab is the culmination of years of hard work, but it is only the beginning. album, Murmurs, the same treatment last year and it seems likely they will continue Junkie’s style is not easy to classify. It is at once underground, Southern, down this path in the future with their subsequent releases. unconventional, abstract and philosophical but without being pretentious or inaccessible. Regardless of your opinion of what R.E.M. has produced in recent years, the The style may vary slightly from track to track but it remains consistent in form and early stuff was ahead of its time and listening to Reckoning is akin to taking the pulse there is an undeniable thread of unity throughout. Expect syncopated beats and jazzy of early eighties alternative music. It is R.E.M. at their purest and although the style rhythms that share rather than compete with the vocals for the forefront. has been imitated and refi ned over time, the album’s relevance is still felt a quarter As a bonus, Tough Junkie has included samples from a host of sundry local century later. groups from Airport Factory to Elevated Hip Hop Experience to Face Eraser. A number The opening track, ‘Harbourcoat,’ shares a feel with fellow alternative pioneers, of guest appearances are made as well including Willie Evans Jr., Piasco Picasso, The Smiths, who began their infl uential takeover across the pond around the same J. Dash and many others. Soul and funk prevail as heard on Matt Amburgy’s organ time. The chorus to ‘(Don’t Go Back To) Rockville’ displays hints of The Grateful Dead accompaniment on ‘Even More Better’ and the samples in the standout track, ‘Every or The Byrds with a country rock swagger. In 1984, Rolling Stone called Michael Dream.’ Stipe’s lyrics on tracks like ‘So. Central Rain’ and ‘Pretty Persuasion’ “an impediment When he’s not rhyming, Junkie waxes philosophical on the music industry and the that will prevent R.E.M. from transcending cult status” but also notes that “following creative process between songs and even offers up a recipe for the “ill snack” of Honey them should be fun.” We all know how that turned out, eh? Buns and ice cream. If that doesn’t illicit a chuckle, ‘Splitting Wigs’ will split your sides Included on the second disc are eight songs from the album with eight more as TJ goes nostalgic by mentioning nearly every Duval rapper’s whack hairdo decisions. including their fi rst single, ‘Radio Free Europe’ as well as a cover of The Velvet Grab What You Can is truly a breath of fresh air. It’s anything but thuggish and Underground’s ‘Femme Fatale.’ The reissue will likely please old fans but as to whether refuses to follow the trends of hipster rap. It’s classic without being dated and innovative or not it will recruit any new ones, only time will tell. -- JACK DIABLO without being incomprehensible. Stop by Royal Treatment Records on Main Street and you just might catch TJ behind the counter as buy your copy. It’s also available on iTunes and at music stores almost everywhere. -- JACK DIABLO album releases Oneida Rated O, stellastarr* Civilized, Big D and the Kids Table Fluent In Stroll JULY 7 - Cass McCombs Catacombs, JULY 21 - Eyedea and Abilities By The Man The Satanic Satanist, Jordin Kiss Kiss The Meek Shall Inherit What’s JULY 14 - Miss Derringer Winter Hill, Sparks Battlefield Left, Bowerbirds Upper Air, Rachel Time and Distance Gravity, Adelitas Way, The Throat, Tantric Mind Control, Taylor Brown Susan Storm’s Ugly Sister Invincible, Sick Puppies Tri-Polar, La Coka Magnolia Electric Co. Josephine, Our JULY 28 - Phish Time Turns Elastic, and Other Saints and Superheroes, Nostra A Brand You Can Trust Lady Peace Burn, Burn, Portugal. Ashley Tisdale Guilty Pleasure

eujacksonville.com | JULY 2009 43 The Elevated Hip view Hop Experience from the couch on the tube

The return of several reality shows kicks off on July 3rd with Fox’s Are You summertime in Smarter than a 5th Grader? starring Jeff Foxworthy. More returning reality series include Big Brother 11 (July 12, CBS), The Moment of Truth (July 19, the city Fox), Hell’s Kitchen (July 21, Fox) and The Real Housewives of Atlanta (July 30, Bravo). • On the scripted TV front, Independent Hip Hop Festival Showcases the Sci Fi Channel (rebranded “Syfy” as of July 7th) will bring back fan favorite Duval Artists by jack diablo Eureka on July 10. Also returning are HBO’s Entourage (July 14) and TNT’s Leverage (July 15). • Deserving of its July 31 - August 1 own mention is the recently canned ABC Entourage series Dirty Sexy Money. The final three What could possibly be better than an all- episodes will air beginning July 18. • New shows are also on the horizon this month. day celebration of independent hip hop music NBC kicks off The Great American Road Trip on July 7. The series pits seven families right here in Jacksonville? How about two against one another in a cross-country competition. • Also on July 7, ABC Family days? unveils its newest drama, 10 Things I Hate About You. The high school comedy is a This year will see the fourth annual Summertime in the City Festival grow from redux of the 1999 film of the same name starring Julia Stiles and Heath Ledger. • TNT’s its humble beginnings in the back of Burrito newest crime drama Dark Blue hits the airwaves on July 15. The show stars Dylan Gallery into a two-day extravaganza spread McDermott and centers on the lives of undercover cops. • , Bravo’s latest Miami Social out over four separate locations. The event docu-series, chronicles the comings and goings of young professionals who are all is organized by Hip Hop Hell Records, a business by day and party animals by night. The show premieres on July 14. • Finally, local company whose goal is to promote viewers will get to peek into the lives of those looking for love with not one but two new underground hip hop in Jacksonville. dating shows airing this month. First up is ABC’s Dating in the Dark (July 20), a series Summertime in the City is one of two marquis which gives new meaning to the term “blind date.” In it, six singles will mingle under events along with the Winter Freestyle the cover of complete darkness, getting to know the personalities of their prospective Massacre they put on each year. mates before being seduced by physical beauty. Then over on Fox, “real people” (read: You may know Ian Ranne from his other Paten Locke (aka Therapy) overweight) will get their chance at televised romance with More to Love, a show that ventures, Shantytown Pub and Royal Treatment Records, but Hip Hop Hell is his main passion. will have several plus-size ladies competing to earn the heart of one lucky Average Joe. What began as a production company putting together shows for local groups to gain exposure The series begins on July 28. has evolved into what will someday be a full-fledged record label. Says Ranne of the emerging label: “The idea originally was, as Hip Hop Hell we were always doing these shows and people would come and the shows would pack out but at the end of the dvd releases Coco Chanel day, they wouldn’t take anything home with them. So originally we were like, ‘We just need to get CDs so we’ve got merch at the shows’ and that’s where it kinda started.” This year’s festival JULY 7 will kick off an exciting string of events for the small but ever-growing project. Ian is working on Knowing (Rated PG-13) setting up hiphophellrecords.com, making sure the artists are available on iTunes and is currently Push (Rated PG-13) in talks to extend distribution to the Midwest. The Unborn (Not Rated) Hip Hop Hell plans to release two albums in conjunction with the festival. Paten Locke (aka Coco Chanel (Rated PG) Therapy) will release Gestapolis Noire. Locke is known for his role in Jacksonville groups, The ABs (formerly Asamov) and The Smile Rays. As a DJ, he has toured with the likes of Mr. Lif and JULY 14 Akrobatik. Also being released is Grizleh, a group project featuring the rapping of Blakhart with Grey Gardens (Not Rated) Dialectable Beats doing the production. The album release party will coincide with the first night The Haunting in Connecticut: of the festival held at Club TSI. Appearing with Paten Locke will be Willie Evans Jr. and Edan, an Unrated Special Edition (Not Rated) underground rapper from Boston known for sampling psychedelic rock. Horsemen (Rated R) Grey Gardens The second day will be an all-day affair beginning with a breakdancing competition at the Edge of Love (Not Rated) Riverside Arts Market. Hip Hop Hell will have booths set up while the dancers warm-up from noon to 2 pm. From 2 to 4 pm the Main Ingredients B-Boy Crew will host a two-on-two battle JULY 21 on the River Stage for a $500 prize. “Hopefully cats will come from Savannah and Orlando and Watchmen: Director’s Cut (Rated R) spend the whole weekend in Jacksonville,” Ranne comments. Coraline (Rated PG) Following the competition will be a pizza party at the BBB Complex at 1520 N. Main St. in Springfield. There will be a live DJ and pizza from Mellow Mushroom while artists including JULY 28 Shaun Thurston present a graffiti expo on a temporary wall. Then at 9 pm, the party moves to Fast & Furious (Rated PG-13) Shantytown for a concert with Mr. Al Pete, The Elevated Hip Hop Experience, Heavy Flow, Dope Dragonball: Evolution (Rated PG) Sandwich and a host of others. Miss March: Unrated Fully Exposed Summertime in the City looks to be one of the hottest events of the summer and will no Edition (Not Rated) doubt bring hip hop heads from across the Southeast to get a taste of the underground scene here in Duval.

44 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly lights! camera! 48 hours?

A weekend in the life of a 48-Hour Film team by elizabeth copley

7 pm Friday, June 5th- “Team 14B448 Jacksonville.com draws…fantasy,” announced Mac McDonald, Producer of the Jacksonville 48-Hour Film Project at the kickoff event at the Jacksonville Landing. I thought to myself, “Big challenge…here we go.”

41 registered teams drew one of 14 possible genres for this year’s Project. Once all the teams had drawn, we received the required elements to be used in everyone’s ﬁ lm: a disposable camera (the prop), Peter or Penny Dupree, Car Salesperson (the character) and “What did you do that for?” (the line of dialogue). I had joined the Jacksonville.com team on Tuesday, June 2nd as their screenwriter. On the walk back to the Times-Union from the Jacksonville Landing, my writing partner, Nick Shepherd (also our lead actor) and I talked over how one of our concepts would ﬁ t nicely into fantasy. We presented our idea to the team, talked through the details, then left to write.

9 pm- Nick and I were underway. I had reserved a hotel room so we could write in isolation. At midnight, we were tightening up the “beat sheet” and by 12:30 am, we were writing the actual script.

2 am, Saturday- We called Tracy, the director and Coulter, the producer, to meet us at the hotel with the actors for a table read at 2:30 am. I tweaked the script as the actors read their lines and made suggestions. We ﬁ nished at 3:30 am and had to begin shooting within the next hour – we had written night scenes into the story. Note to self: Leave out night scenes next year.

4:30 am- The entire Jacksonville.com team was at the Times-Union getting the equipment and actors ready for ﬁ lming. We headed to the parking garage and shot our ﬁ rst scene. We headed to our next scene’s location - daylight was quickly approaching in the east.

9:30 am- We took a break to eat breakfast and change clothes. I returned to my hotel room to shower and check out. I gazed longingly at the bed; the covers were never even turned down.

10:30 am- The rejuvenated team resumed shooting; editing began on the night scenes’ footage and conversation with the ﬁ lm’s music composer was underway.

3:30 pm- I’ve never seen so much Red Bull consumed by a group of people – we had all been awake over 30 hours at this point. Shooting and editing continued; music was being composed and the script was tweaked based on how a scene played out - I was waiting for the hallucinations to kick in.

5:30 pm- We ﬁ nished at the Times-Union building and headed to our location for the “romantic” scenes. The bed for those shots looked so inviting. The temptation to crawl in close my eyes was overwhelming.

9 pm- Tracy called it a wrap and we all (or so I thought) headed for home for much needed sleep. We would meet at 8 am Sunday morning to shoot the ﬁ nal scenes.

8 am, Sunday: Upon arrival, I discovered that our editor, Amanda, worked through the night editing and had begun incorporating the original musical score and sound effects. She did manage to grab a couple of hours sleep – on the fl oor next to her offi ce. That’s dedication! We shot our last scene at the Times-Union, then piled in my car and drove to an abandoned cemetery to shoot the fi nal scene, which, ironically, was the opening scene for the fi lm. As soon as we stepped out of the car and entered the cemetery, mosquitoes the size of Minnesota decided we looked like tasty morsels and swarmed us. Too bad we didn’t draw the horror genre. We wrapped up that shot in record time.

12 pm- We delivered the fi nal footage. Since post-production had been underway for several hours, fi nal editing went smoothly that afternoon. Kelly, our Director of Photography, added special effects; Amanda and Tracy pulled in the new footage, fi nished the music and remaining sound effects. There was excitement in the air as the fi nal product was coming to completion!

6 pm- Several of us went to the Landing to await the arrival of our ﬁ lm, The Last Soul. We sat on the Twisted Martini patio cheering each team as they made their way to the delivery station.

6:55 pm- 35 minutes to spare! Team 14B448 Jacksonville.com delivered the movie. Sighs of relief and tears of joy were shared by that wonderful, happy-to-be-sleep-deprived crew. 48 hours. Can’t wait ‘til next year!

Congratulations to the Jacksonville.com team for winning the Audience Choice Award and the prize for Best Editing! Visit www.48hourﬁ lm.com/jacksonville for a look at all of this year’s winners.

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MY SISTER’S KEEPER From the best-selling novel written by Jodi Picoult. Anna is ALL GOOD THINGS The scion of a New York real estate dynasty falls for a beautiful girl from the wrong not sick, but she might as well be. By age thirteen, she has undergone countless side of the tracks. When she disappears, a down-and-out detective tries to fi nd out the truth. Starring: surgeries, transfusions and shots so that her older sister, Kate, can fi ght the leukemia Kirsten Dunst, Ryan Gosling, Frank Langella, Jeffrey Dean Morgan and Lily Rabe. that has plagued her since childhood. The product of preimplantation genetic diagnosis, Anna was conceived as a bone marrow match for Kate - a life and a role G-FORCE Armed with the latest in high-tech spy equipment, a covert team of highly trained guinea pigs that she has never questioned… until now. Like most teenagers, Anna is beginning to discover that the fate of the world is in their paws. Tapped for the G-FORCE are guinea pigs Darwin, the question who she truly is. But unlike most teenagers, she has always been defi ned in squad leader determined to succeed at all costs; Blaster, an outrageous weapons expert with tons of terms of her sister - and so Anna makes a decision that for most would be unthinkable, attitude and a love for all things extreme; and Juarez, a sexy martial arts pro; plus the literal fl y-on-the-wall a decision that will tear her family apart and have perhaps fatal consequences for the reconnaissance expert Mooch, and a star-nosed mole Speckles, the computer and information specialist. s sister she loves. Starring: Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin, Abigail Breslin, Sofi a Vassilieva, Starring the voices of: Bill Nighy, Will Arnett, Kelli Garner, Zach Galifi anakis and Loudon Wainwright III. Joan Cusack. Rated PG-13 Rated PG

After saving the world with the TRANSFORMERS 2: REVENGE OF THE FALLEN G-FORCE Autobots, Sam Witwicky (Shia LaBeouf) is off to college. He hopes to leave his overprotective guardian, Bumblebee, behind and tries to keep in touch with his girlfriend Mikaela (Megan Fox). Adding to his stress, he begins to see visions in the Autobot language. As the Decepticons regroup to ﬁ ght our heroes on Earth, Sam ﬁ nds he’ll have more to deal with than meets the eye. Starring: Shia LaBeouf, Megan Fox, Josh Duhamel, Tyrese Gibson and John Turturro. Rated: PG-13 movie y ORPHAN The tragic loss of their unborn child has devastated Kate and John, taking a toll on both their marriage and Kate’s fragile psyche as she is plagued by nightmares and haunted by demons from her past. Struggling to regain some semblance of normalcy in their lives, the couple decides to adopt another child.

ul Almost as soon as they welcome young Esther into their home, however, an alarming series of events

j begins to unfold, leading Kate to believe that there’s something wrong with their new daughter. Concerned for the safety of her family, Kate tries to get John and others to see past Esther’s sweet facade, but her warnings go unheeded until it may be too late...for everyone. Starring: Vera Farmiga, Peter Sarsgaard, Isabelle Fuhrman, CCH Pounder and Jimmy Bennett. Rated R

THE UGLY TRUTH Abby Richter (Katherine Heigl) is a romantically challenged morning show producer whose search for Mr. Perfect has left her hopelessly single. She’s in for a rude awakening when her bosses team her with Mike Chadway (Gerard Butler), a hardcore TV personality who promises to spill the ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS ugly truth on what makes men and women tick. Starring: Katherine Heigl, Gerard Butler, Eric Winter, John JULY 1 Michael Higgins, Nick Searcy, with Kevin Connolly and Cheryl Hines. Rated R

ICE AGE: DAWN OF THE DINOSAURS The sub-zero heroes from the worldwide blockbusters Ice Age and Ice Age: The Meldown are back, on an adventure for the ages. Scrat is still trying to nab the ever-elusive nut (while, maybe, ﬁ nding true love); Manny and Ellie await the birth of their mini-mammoth, Sid the sloth gets into trouble when he creates his own makeshift family by hijacking some dinosaur eggs; and Diego the saber-toothed tiger wonders if he’s growing too “soft” hanging with his pals. With those creatures in starring roles, fans also get another dose of the vocal talents of Ray Romano, John Leguizamo, Denis Leary, and Queen Latifah, who all return from the previous two outings. Rated PG

PUBLIC ENEMIES This action-thriller is the story of legendary Depression-era outlaw John Dillinger (Johnny Depp) -- the charismatic bank robber whose raids made him the number one target of J. Edgar Hoover’s fl edgling FBI and its top agent, Melvin Purvis (Christian Bale). No one could stop Dillinger and his gang; no jail could hold him. His charm and audacious jailbreaks endeared him to almost everyone THE UGLY TRUTH -- from his girlfriend Billie Frechette (Marion Cotillard) to an American public who had no sympathy for the banks that had plunged the country into the Depression. But while the adventures of Dillinger’s gang JULY 31 thrilled many, Hoover (Billy Crudup) hit on the idea of exploiting the outlaw’s capture as a way to elevate FUNNY PEOPLE George (Adam Sandler) is a very his Bureau of Investigation into the national police force that became the FBI. He made Dillinger America’s successful stand up comedian who learns that he fi rst Public Enemy Number One and sent in Purvis, the dashing “Clark Gable of the FBI.’’ Rated R has an untreatable blood disorder and is given less than a year to live. Ira (Seth Rogen) is a struggling up-and-coming comedian who works at a deli and JULY 10 has yet to fi gure out his onstage persona. One night, these two perform at the same club and BRUNO Sasha Baron Cohen returns as the most openly gay person you have ever seen saying the most George takes notice of Ira. George hires Ira to be unexpected, offensive and hilarious things to various his semi-personal assistant as well as his friend. types of Americans. Sacha Baron Cohen as Bruno will Rated R talk dirty to a Pastor, ask a NFL player if he is allowed to date other members of the team and assume people are FUNNY PEOPLE gay at the Arkansas Gun Show. Rated R

I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER This is the story of a nerdy valedictorian who proclaims his love for the hottest and most popular girl in school - Beth Cooper - during his graduation speech. Much to his surprise, Beth shows up at his door that very night and decides to show him the best night of his life. Starring: Hayden Panettiere, Paul Rust, Jack T. Carpenter and Lauren London. Rated PG-13

JULY 17 ALIENS IN THE ATTIC This is an adventure/comedy HARRY POTTER & THE HALF-BLOODED PRINCE about kids on a family vacation who must ﬁ ght Voldemort is tightening his grip on both the Muggle and off an attack by knee-high alien invaders with I LOVE YOU, BETH COOPER wizarding worlds and Hogwarts is no longer the safe world-destroying ambitions--while the youngsters’ haven it once was. Harry suspects that dangers may even lie within the castle, but Dumbledore is more parents remain clueless about the battle. Will the intent upon preparing him for the ﬁ nal battle that he knows is fast approaching. Meanwhile, the students pint sized spacemen get the best of adolescent are under attack from a very different adversary as teenage hormones rage across the ramparts. Love is ingenuinity? Starring: Kevin Nealon, Robert in the air, but tragedy lies ahead and Hogwarts may never be the same again. Starring: Daniel Radcliffe, Hoffman, Doris Roberts, Tim Meadows and Ashley Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Jim Broadbent and Helena Bonham Carter. Rated PG Tisdale.

46 JULY 2009 | eu jacksonville monthly DR. STRANGELOVE SPECIAL MOVIE SHOWINGS summer movie classics at the fl orida theatre Enjoy great selections from cinematic history in the beautiful setting of one of Jacksonville’s own classics. Every Sunday, from June 21 through August 16, at 2 pm, the Florida Theatre will be the place for Summer Movie Classics. Tickets: $7 Single Admission; $40 Movie Card (Good for Any Ten Admis- sions). Info: 355-2787 www.fl oridatheatre.com July 5 Amadeus (Director’s Cut) 1984 (R) July 12 Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb 1964 (PG) July 19 The Caine Mutiny 1954 July 26 Oklahoma! 1955 (G) don’t forget to catch our not just for baby boomers fi lm series Enjoy free showings of Boomers’ favorite fi lms on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays each month at 5:45 pm in the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium. Info: 630-1741. weekly, web-exclusive movie July 9 Roman Holiday Vivacious Princess Ann escapes the boring demands of a royal tour only to be discovered by a worldly, witty American reporter in need of a good story. They share a fairy tale day of laughs and adventures among romantic Roman sites before coming to one of the most memo- rable, poignant endings in movie history. William Wyler directed Audrey Hepburn and Gregory Peck, reviews online at 1953. July 23 A Place in the Sun Based on a real-life tragedy, an ambitious young man takes a me- nial job in his uncle’s factory and aspires to join the affl uent, powerful set he meets there. As he begins his climb, he falls in love with a beautiful, wealthy young woman. The chemistry between the two leads to a powerful love story, but his working-class girlfriend has ideas of her own. George Stevens directed Montgomery Clift, Elizabeth Taylor, and Shelley Winters, 1951. eujacksonville.com moca summer fi lm series Café Nola will be hosting a special Summer series of fi lms hand picked by Café Nola staff. Each month will carry a theme and each night will feature a special menu as well as drink specials at the bar. Reservations are strongly suggested for dining at Café Nola. All fi lms start at 8 pm. $5 MOCA members/ $7 non-members; $2 discount for dining in Café Nola @ MOCA before the show. Museum of Contemporary Art, 333 N. Laura Street. The theme for July will be America. www.mocajacksonville. org July 9 Trouble the Water Winner of the Grand Jury Prize at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival, this astonishingly powerful documentary is at once horrifying and exhilarating. Trouble the Water takes you inside Hurricane Katrina in a way never before seen on screen. Filmed largely by a 9th Ward resident with a video camera, Trouble The Water weaves an insider’s view with in your face fi lmmaking. July 23 Examined Life: Philosophy is in the streets Accompany some of today’s most infl uential thinkers on a series of unique excursions through places and spaces that hold particular resonance for them and their ideas. Examined Life reveals philosophy’s power to transform the way we see the world around us and imagine our place in it. saturday morning fi lm series at the beaches museum & history center View and discuss a series interesting and provocative fi lms. The focus will be on “local history and personal lives.” Participate in this exciting program and exchange your observations and ideas about the fi lms. Discussions will be lead by Professor Harley Henry. Reservations required. Donations accepted, refreshments served. 10 am- 12:30 pm. Beaches Museum & History Center, 380 Pablo Ave, Jacksonville Beach, 241-5657 www.bm-hc.com July 11 A Lesson Before Dying (1999) July 18 The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962) July 25 Lone Star (1995)

July 11 Sensory-Friendly showing of Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs AMC Entertainment (AMC) and ASA have teamed up to bring families affected by autism and other disabilities a special opportunity to enjoy their favorite ﬁ lms in a safe and accepting environment on a monthly basis with the “Sensory Friendly Films” program. In order to provide a more accepting and comfortable setting for this unique audience, the movie auditoriums will have their lights brought up and the sound turned down, families will be able to bring in their own gluten-free, casein-free snacks, and no pre- views or advertisements will be shown before the movie. Additionally, audience members are welcome to get up and dance, walk, shout or sing - in other words, AMC’s “Silence is Golden®” policy will not be enforced unless the safety of the audience is questioned. This months movie, Ice Age: Dawn of the Dinosaurs will be shown at AMC Regency, 725-4614

July 13 Monthly meeting of the Leave ‘em Laughing Tent The evening’s screening, in honor of The Gathering (Scotland’s annual gathering of clans being held on July 25 and 26 in Edinburgh), the group will screen the Laurel & Hardy feature ﬁ lm Bonnie Scotland(1935). Pablo Creek Branch Library, 13295 Beach Blvd. (between Kernan and Hodges Blvds.), 6:30 to 8:30 pm. Info: Steve Bailey, 246-0312 www.leaveemlaughingtent.com

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