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contents AUGUST 2010
feature
page 4-8 dog ownership 101
page 7 summer tips for pets
page 8 the secret lives of dogs
page 11 interview with jaguar mike thomas
arts + culture
page 9 the art of yvonne lozano
page 20 art events
page 21 artist profi le: crystal fl oyd
page 22 loretta swit interview
page 23 theatre events
life + stuff
page 12 family events
page 13 on the river: springs
page 13 have kid, will travel: mosh
page 14 prague getaway
page 15 casablanca inn + eco tour
page 24 local bookshelf
page 24 reading strange
dish
page 15 st. augustine eats
page 16-17 summer dining options + tips
page 18 dish update + events
page 19 hidden gems: jimmy john’s
page 19 eat up downtown
music
page 27 sound check
page 27 spotlight: chicken & whiskey
page 28 blackwater music festival
on the cover
“Bike Adventures” 11”x14” mixed media on canvas
by Yvonne C. Lozano. To learn more about Yvonne
read the interview with her on page 9.
page 30 jacksonville music video revival
page 29-33 music events
page 33 album review: s. carey
page 34 yourjax music fest
page 35 upcoming concerts
on screen
page 36 august movies
page 37 special showings
page 38 view from the couch
page 38 netscapades
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photo by rachel henley
DOG OWNERSHIP 101
Kids are home from school for the summer, spending more time playing at friends’ houses – friends who have
dogs. Families are taking vacation time and those backyard barbecues might be more fun with a dog to play
fetch with. Summer could be the best – or worst – time to get a dog. BY ANNA RABHAN
People may have more free time during the summer to devote
to getting a new pet settled in. On the other hand, they
may be lulled into thinking they have more time than they will
come fall. In a study by the National Council on Pet Population Study
involved and fi nd that a dog would be a perfect fi t, decide next what
kind of dog is best.
THE BEST DOG
had already required several surgeries. The lesson here is twofold.
First, patience, whether getting a dog from a shelter, rescue organization
or a breeder, is key. Second, don’t think that by buying a dog
from a pet store you are “rescuing” a puppy mill dog. You would only
add to the problem by being part of the demand.
Should you decide to get your new friend from a shelter or
and Policy, in which researchers surveyed people surrendering their
rescue organization, do your research. You would be giving a dog a
pets to shelters across the country, 25 percent of people surveyed
cited incompatibility with their family’s lifestyle as the reason for
It makes sense to make the decisions of whether or not to
get a dog and of what kind of dog to get simultaneously, as many of
the considerations involved in the two decisions are the same. For
new lease on life and providing a “forever home” for a dog who never
asked to be in such straits in the fi rst place. There are wonderful
dogs of all ages, breeds, temperaments and backgrounds just wait-
surrender and 15 percent cited the family’s preparation (or, rather, example, if you’re in an apartment and will be for some time and also ing for responsible, loving humans. On the other hand, some rescue
lack thereof) and expectations. In adopting a pet into your family,
don’t have the time to care for a dog, the best decision is to not get
one. However, the apartment dweller who has time to take his dog to
dogs have never experienced a responsible, loving human and may
have special physical or psychological needs because of it. These
you are essentially making a promise to that animal to provide for his dog parks and on walks may decide that many types of dogs would dogs need heroes too, but capable heroes, not another human who
needs and care for him for the rest of his life. Understanding what’s
involved in doing so is the fi rst step to ensuring that the promise is
be fi ne, just not a Great Dane. Although breed doesn’t necessarily determine
a dog’s personality, there are some unavoidable truths about
certain breeds that you must consider, along with grooming needs,
“feels bad” and wants to try. The dog will likely end up right back
where he started. Realize that most shelters and rescue organizations
require an adoption fee at minimum and have varying requirements
kept.
possible health issues and other factors, when choosing a dog. For for ownership. They want to ensure that their dogs will fi nally fi nd a
example, if combing a dog’s coat is not something you would enjoy good home. A good place to start looking for a shelter dog is www.
DECIDE
There are three closely related questions to answer when de-
doing, don’t get an Afghan Hound.
WHERE TO ADOPT
aspca.org/adoption/shelters. The ASPCA’s shelter fi nder will point
you toward local shelters, including Jacksonville’s Animal Control,
the Jacksonville Humane Society (www.jaxhumane.org) and other,
smaller shelters. While First Coast No More Homeless Pets isn’t
a shelter, they do have a list of resources on their website (www.
ciding to bring a dog into your life. You will need to decide whether or
fcnmhp.org/resources/directories_links.html) that includes contact
not you should get a dog in the fi rst place, what kind of dog it should
information for shelters as well as other useful resources. Usually,
be and where to get it from. Remember that 40 percent of people
dogs cared for by rescue groups, some of which are breed-specifi c,
surveyed in the NCPPSP study decided, after the fact, that they were
will be in a foster situation rather than a group shelter. These organi-
in over their heads where their new pet was concerned. Clearly, not
zations will also have varying requirements and fees. A place to start
enough people examine the question of suitability carefully, honestly
is www.petfi nder.com, where you can search for rescue organiza-
and thoroughly.
tions (and shelters) or call up a list of adoptable dogs in your area
and see the contact information for the custodial organization. Visit
THE BEST HOME
the shelter or foster location and the dog you’re considering adopting
more than once. Take all family members to see the potential new
addition to make sure she is compatible with everyone. This might
be more possible with rescue organizations than with shelters. Some
shelters limit the number of visitors and some don’t allow children
below a certain age to interact with the dogs. These should be questions
you ask when researching shelters and rescue organizations.
When deciding whether or not to get a dog, educate yourself
about the commitment involved in both time and effort. Really examine
the fact that your dog will need exercise, training, socialization
and affection. Those things require time. Exactly how much time will
depend on whether you choose a puppy or an older dog and what
breed you choose. If we assume a dog who is middle-of-the-road
in age, size, energy level, grooming needs and training experience,
the dog might require roughly 14 hours a week of your time and attention.
That averages out to about two hours a day. Depending on
your lifestyle, that may seem like a lot or it may not. If it seems like a
lot, rethink the decision of getting a dog. Going forward with it would
be selfi sh and unfair to the dog. If, however, you honestly examine
your schedule, your lifestyle, your fi nances, and all the other factors
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The question of where to get your canine companion is, of
course, tied to what kind of dog you’re interested in. According to the
Humane Society of the United States, 8-10 million cats and dogs enter
shelters in this country each year and 25 percent of the dogs are
purebred. Surely, the kind of dog you want is waiting at a shelter or
rescue organization near you. Still, some people have their reasons
for wanting a dog with strictly documented origins. They may want a
show, competition or fi eld dog, or they may have fears of unknown
health or behavioral problems in getting a shelter dog. In those
cases, a responsible, professional breeder may be appropriate. Avoid
getting a dog from a pet store, Craigslist or the classifi eds. There is
much controversy about puppy mills and these sources, so anyone
thinking of getting a dog should defi nitely research the subject. “The
bottom line,” says the Humane Society of the United States, “is
that responsible breeders do not sell their puppies to pet stores... .”
One Southside woman, who wishes not to be named, tells the story
of her precious pooch as a cautionary tale. She and her husband
wanted a Lab and looked at breeders, but none of the breeders they
contacted were expecting litters for months. Rather than wait, the
couple got their dog from a local pet store. The store claimed that
the dog would be purebred and would come with papers. The couple
received the dog, but not the papers. They loved the dog so much,
though, that they didn’t press the issue. The sweet puppy they got
has allergies and severe hip dysplasia and by the age of 10 months
BREEDERS
Signifi cant research is necessary when using a breeder as
well. Start with recommendations and referrals from responsible
dog owners rather than relying on a breeder’s self-description. If
you don’t know anyone to ask, try the American Kennel Club (www.
akc.org). The AKC conducts inspections of their registered breeders

so you can be assured that no AKC-registered breeder is actually a
puppy miller in disguise. Additionally, their website contains good
information on what to look for in a breeder. Also, join a web forum
for the breed you’re considering. There’s one for just about every
breed, like www.lab-retriever.net/board for Labs or www.spoiledmaltese.com
for Maltese. These are people who love the breed and can
suggest breeders for investigation. Even if you’re not looking for a
breeder, you’ll want the support of groups like these after your new
friend comes home. When you’ve found two or three breeders you’re
comfortable with, the AKC recommends that you visit the kennel and
view the dogs. Ask lots of questions, but also watch how the breeder
and dogs interact with each other. Do the dogs seem to love their
master or fear him? If a breeder doesn’t ask you questions in return,
think carefully about your choice. Responsible breeders want to
make sure their dogs go to responsible owners. Finally, realize from
the start that you will have to be patient when getting a dog from
a breeder. Knowledgeable, responsible breeders do not constantly
breed their dogs, so the next litter may be well in the future. Also,
you will have to wait about nine weeks after your dog is born before
you can take her home. Consider this time a golden opportunity to
educate yourself, to prepare and to investigate all that you will need
to care for your new dog.
PREPARE
While awaiting your dog’s arrival, busy yourself with research
on dog ownership. Good books to read are The Puppy Whisperer by
Paul Owens and Terence Cranendonk and Be the Pack Leader by Cesar
Millan with Melissa Jo Peltier. Read the dog ownership information
on reputable websites such as the AKC’s, the ASPCA’s and the
Humane Society’s sites. Watching television shows isn’t a bad idea
either, especially to introduce kids to what it means to own a dog.
Shows like Dogs 101 can introduce kids to different kinds of dogs
and their needs. While shows like The Dog Whisperer and It’s Me or
the Dog deal more with correcting behavior, the concepts of what a
dog needs to be healthy and whole (like exercise, discipline and affection)
and of training using praise and rewards are useful ones for
kids to understand. It might even be instructive to watch these shows
with your kids and discuss where the owners of dogs with problematic
behavior went wrong and what they should have done instead.
photo by richard abrahamson
YOUR DOG’S HEALTH
Your dog will need stuff and services, so secure them before
he comes home. You’ll need to fi nd a vet and an emergency care
facility. Start at the American Animal Hospital Association (www.aahanet.org),
which holds its member hospitals and veterinarians to high
standards. Ask around about people’s experiences with area vets
and, when you have your short list, go visit them. The staff and veterinarian
should have no qualms about answering your questions and
giving you a tour. Michael Bredehoeft, DVM, of Switzerland Animal
Hospital near Fruit Cove (www.switzerlandanimalhospital.com), says
that people should look for a solid reputation, updated equipment and
the vet’s participation in continuing education. He says that one thing
a lot of people don’t consider is price. “Most people assume that
every veterinarian provides the same service and the same quality …
and I know from experience that that is just simply not the case.” Dr.
Bredehoeft was Chief of Staff at a local emergency hospital for fi ve
years and got to see the end result of the work of many vets. “Most
of the time it would refl ect on the pricing, so the ones that were
cheaper … typically have more problems, probably because they
ended up spending less time on the animal.” The majority of veterinary
expenses will be incurred within the fi rst year of your dog’s
life and will include immunizations, spaying or neutering (absolutely
essential for your pet’s health and for not adding to the population of
unwanted pets) and blood work. Acute veterinary care can be expensive,
so investigate and seriously consider pet insurance. Again, use
web forums to see what people are saying about the different options
out there. Petplan (www.gopetplan.com) and VPI Pet Insurance
(www.petinsurance.com) seem to be the major players. The AKC
also offers pet health insurance. Find out if the company you’re considering
covers congenital health problems. Hip dysplasia is a very
common congenital malady in dogs and one that many plans don’t
cover. If you already have a pet and are unable to afford its care,
First Coast No More Homeless Pets is a fantastic community resource
offering free or low-cost veterinary services, including spaying and
neutering. Visit their website (www.fcnmhp.org) to fi nd out about
these services or about how to donate. With the prevalence of fl eas,
ticks and mosquitoes in the warm Southeast, fl ea and tick prevention
and heartworm prevention are essential. Most veterinarians prefer
that you get those medicines from them, but often online sources
can be less expensive. Look into sites like www.entirelypets.com and
www.discountpetdrugs.com. As far as ongoing care for your pet, Dr.
Bredehoeft says that heartworm prevention, fl ea prevention, annual
checkups and annual blood work are the most important things you
can do for your dog “to pick problems up early before they become
chronic and clinical.”
MICROCHIPPING &
COLLARS
You’ll want to do what you can to prevent your dog from being
lost or stolen, as are between fi ve and ten million pets each year. Pet
theft is so prevalent that the best policy is to treat your dog like a
child and provide constant supervision. Things happen, though, and
if someone has left a gate open or a board has fallen off the fence
overnight, your neighbors will know where the dog belongs if he’s
wearing his collar and tags at all times. Collars come off, though,
and microchipping, at between $50 and $70 for the implant and
registration, is your best bet for a happy homecoming. Consult your
vet about microchipping options. Again, keep in mind that one of the
services First Coast No More Homeless Pets offers at a discounted
rate for those in fi nancial distress is microchipping.
THE EDUCATED PET
Use this time to scout and choose training classes too. The
importance of training cannot be overstated. The NCPPSP study
shows a direct correlation between lack of training and relinquishment
of dogs to shelters, with 96 percent of relinquished dogs having
photo by rachel henley
received no training at all. Jane Hawley, Pet Training Instructor with
PetSmart, calls it “blending families.” Dogs who exhibit behaviors
that don’t blend well with the family situation, such as barking, aggressive
behavior and not playing well with children, are often given
up. “But if we can train the dog to mind the owner and train the
owner to communicate with the dog, then … [it’s] likely they won’t
be given up.” Use what you’ve learned from your reading to begin
training at home, especially if your puppy can’t be with other dogs
until he’s had his last round of immunizations, but a class will give
your dog socialization and the experience of obeying the commands
of someone other than just you. PetSmart (www.petsmart.com) and
some private dog parks in the area, such as Dog Wood Park (www.
jaxdogs.com), offer training classes. There are also a huge number
of private trainers in Jacksonville. Investigate their experience and
whether their specialty is normal obedience training or correcting
behavior problems. Choose someone whose training philosophy
and methods you’re comfortable with. For example, Hawley says,
“[We] do behavior-modifi cation, positive-reward-based [training] …
to teach the dog to make right decisions – motivating them through
the praise and through the treat, of course, and then modifying their
behavior so that they’re actually making the right choices. Behaviors
that are rewarded are more likely to continue.” Don’t neglect to ask
around and see what people say about any trainer you’re considering.
Remember, though, that training is ultimately your job. Training
classes will end, but your work in training and obedience with your
dog never should.
photo by anna rabhan
In addition to the needs of the family, consider the needs of the
dog when thinking about the extent and type of training you’ll provide.
Dogs may get anxious or even destructive if their intelligence
and energy isn’t properly channeled, so think in terms of training for
discipline (sit, stay, etc.), but also training for stimulation and fulfi llment.
Border collies were born to herd and have amazing energy and
stamina, for example, so consider agility training or Frisbee training
(neither of which has to be competitive) or even some basic sheepdog
training so that the dog may be less likely to nip at your children
while attempting to herd them. There are organizations, classes and
web forums for literally anything you could want to train your dog in
and, many times, those same private dog trainers you look into for
obedience training will offer specialized types of training.
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FEEDING YOUR DOG
What you feed your dog is also important to research in light of the discovery of melamine in dog
food from China and similar scandals. Susan Thixston runs a site (www.truthaboutpetfood.com) dedicated
to informing the public about recalls and major changes in the pet food industry. You could call her an
industry watchdog! The thinking these days in dog food is to stay away from corn, wheat, soy and byproducts,
but no matter what you end up feeding your pet, make an effort to know where the food comes from,
what’s in it and how it will affect your dog. Start at www.dogfoodanalysis.com and www.dogfoodadvisor.
com and ask that forum you’ve joined what people are feeding their dogs and why. Part of researching food
is fi nding out what your new dog’s ideal weight is and how much to feed him. Make sure you have a good
handle on what plants and human foods are toxic to dogs too (www.entirelypets.com/toxicfoods.html).
BASIC EQUIPMENT
Your dog will need some basic equipment, including food and water dishes; a leash and collar;
grooming equipment, including nail clippers, ear cleaner, a doggie toothbrush and toothpaste, a brush, and
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photo by anna rabhan
soap-free dog shampoo; poop bags; toys; a crate; and a car safety restraint. You could go all out for these
things, but try your luck at yard sales or on Craigslist, especially for the more expensive items such as the
crate.
FENCING & DOG PARKS
If possible, fence your yard. If you have a fence, make sure it is in good repair and can contain your
dog. If a fence is not feasible, look into dog parks. There are free community dog parks, which you can
locate on municipal parks websites such as www.jacksonvillebeach.org/index.aspx?nid=92 or on sites
like www.dogparkusa.com. There are also a few private dog parks in the area that offer memberships like
Dog Wood Park and Julington Creek Animal Walk (www.jcaw.com/walk/home.html). Dog Wood’s manager,
Cheryl Dunakin, says that when looking for a membership dog park, “You’d want to bring your dog to a dog
park that has basic rules and regulations, and it’s nice when it’s staffed. Not all dogs are suited to go to the
dog park for whatever reason – some may not be social with other dogs and some may not be social with
people. That’s one of the advantages of going to a private park or one that’s monitored – the staff can kind
of weed those dogs out. It just makes it a safer environment and more enjoyable for both the people and
pets.”
DOGPROOFING
In preparation for your dog’s homecoming, don’t forget to dogproof the house. Anything that can be
chewed, swallowed or broken should be moved. Even if you get down on all fours to do this, you will have
missed something, so keep a close eye on your pooch as he explores and remove things from his reach
that he shouldn’t have. Before your new dog comes home is a good time to get in the habit of closing toilet
seats, securing trash cans and not leaving food or utensils toward the front of counter tops. Many problems
and dangers can be avoided by properly utilizing a crate. Baby gates are another tool to keep yourself and
your dog safe. Meal preparation time, for example, can be dangerous for a human. Dogs are sure to come
running when the fridge opens, and approximately 80,000 people a year are injured in falls having something
to do with their pets. Your dog is at risk too. Falling knives, dishes on the edges of countertops that
can easily be pulled off and hot stove burners are just some of the dangers of the kitchen. Simply blocking
access to the area while you are preparing meals is a safety measure you can take for both you and your
pet. Baby gates are also something that you may fi nd at yard sales or consignment stores.
GET EXCITED!
Finally, involve the whole family in the preparations for your dog’s homecoming. Just like with a child,
all caregivers need to agree on how a dog’s discipline will be approached. Children need to be taught how
to play with a dog and how not to. Jane Hawley says, “Supervision is always paramount with a dog and
a child.” Aside from accidents resulting from the dog’s behavior, such as jumping, she says, “The type of
play that children like to do is running. A dog will chase a child that runs and likely could hurt the child.
Children have a tendency to pull things out of the dog’s mouth …” This is why she recommends training
any children in the dog’s life, as well as training the dog. Knowledge can empower your child to seek a
good relationship with the dog by teaching the child how to care for and train a dog and how to be a responsible
pet owner.
THE BIG DAY
photo by daniel goncalves
Do not plan to bring your new dog home on a day that will be otherwise busy for your family. This
is not a day to run your new friend home, stick her in a room and leave for the rest of the day. If possible,
plan to have no plans for a signifi cant stretch of time, which will allow your new dog to adjust to you, your
family, the home, and her new environment and routine while being left in gradually increasing increments
of time. This may mean that you spend your vacation time at home this year, but it will be worth it when
you end up with a well-adjusted companion for the next 16 years. Take all the necessary payment and paperwork
with you to pick up your new friend. Also remember to bring a leash and collar, the vehicle safety
device you will be using, a soft blanket or towel if your passenger will be holding a puppy newly separated
from its siblings, a water bowl and extra water if it will be a long trip, and, of course, poop bags.

CALM CRATING & POTTY
TRAINING
When you get home, take the dog to the spot you want her to use for
elimination and encourage her to potty. Then, confi ne the dog in one room
with you while you play with her. As she relaxes and becomes curious, gradually
increase her range until she has explored the areas of the house where
she will be allowed and seems comfortable with the surroundings. This may
not all happen on the fi rst day. It is important in the fi rst few days that the dog
not be traumatized in her new home, so remind kids that screaming, running
through the house and slamming doors are not acceptable. The homecoming
day and week should be a calm, peaceful time of adjustment for all involved.
Introduce your new dog to her personal space. Dogs need, and instinctively
appreciate, a nest or den, whether it’s a blanket, a dog bed or a crate. It’s a
place they can go to feel safe and to rest where they won’t be disturbed. It
bears repeating that new owners should seriously consider crate training.
Research the concept and you will quickly discover the benefi ts to your san-
HOT DOG!
The Jacksonville Humane Society’s fi ve tips
to protect pets from summer heat
Never leave your pet in the car. The inside of
a car can heat up to 120 degrees in just a few
minutes. Dogs and cats left in cars can quickly
become overheated. Even if you are running
a quick errand, your pet can still suffer a heat
stroke if left in the car. Leave your pet at home
where they can stay cool. If you have to transport
your pet for some reason, never leave the
animal alone in the car.
Exercise pets in the early morning or evening
hours. Although it is still important for your pet
to get plenty of exercise in the summer, remember
that the heat can cause hyperthermia (elevated
body temperature) and even heat stroke
in animals. Signs of hyperthermia include
heavy panting, drooling, unsteadiness and vomiting.
To prevent heat stroke, limit exercise to
the early morning and evening hours.
Keep pets off hot asphalt and sand. Asphalt
and sand can get very hot very quickly. Not
photo by daniel goncalves
only can the hot asphalt or sand burn your pet’s
paws, it can also lead to hyperthermia. One
of the ways pets release heat is by sweating
through their paw pads, but hot asphalt can
limit a pet’s ability to cool itself by sweating.
Walk dogs on the grass and keep walk times to
a minimum during the summer. If you take your
pet to the beach or pool, make sure to bring an
umbrella to provide your pet with some shade.
Protect your pet’s skin with sunscreen. Remember
that pets can get sunburned, so put
sunscreen on your animal’s nose and ear tips.
This is especially important in pets that have
white fur and pink skin. Try to limit your pet’s
exposure to sunlight to no more than 30 minutes
at a time.
Ensure your pet has ample hydration. Pets
can get dehydrated very quickly, so it is important
to make sure they always have plenty of
clean, fresh water, especially in the hot summer
ity, your home, your dog’s safety and your good relationship with your dog.
Locate your pooch’s personal space in a quiet, but not isolated, part of the
house, away from especially hot, cold or drafty areas. This is where your dog
will rest when she can’t be supervised, which may eventually be for extended
periods of time while you are at work, so it should be a comfortable place with
happy associations. Remember to praise and reward when you are crate training.
Your dog’s crate is not a place for punishment, so please take the time to
learn how to properly crate train.
THE ADVENTURE
photo by daniel goncalves
You know that a child needs food, water and shelter to survive physically
but needs more to thrive mentally and emotionally. A child needs exercise,
socialization, mental stimulation and education, discipline, and love and
affection. Raising and caring for a dog is not so very different. Remember that
simple comparison and you can expect to enjoy many happy, tail-wagging
years with your dog.
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photo by rachel henley
months. If you take them to the beach, make
sure your pet does not drink saltwater because
it can make them very sick.
“Summer is a great time to enjoy the outdoors
with the family pet,” says Broadhurst. “Owners
just need to remember to keep their pets cool
so they can enjoy all the fun summer has to
offer.”
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ROUTINES & CONSISTENCY
Now that you have a new, furry family member, keep a consistent routine. Daily walks, consistent
potty and meal times, and a schedule of play, socialization, training and rest will convince your dog that he
is a member of a stable, well-adjusted pack and encourage him to be stable and well-adjusted as well. Follow
through with training for the same reason. “Training becomes a lifetime process,” says Hawley. “The
communication that we train [people] to have with their dog – it’s not something you would do just one
time or infrequently.” That’s why she points to lack of consistency as the biggest mistake people make in
training their dogs. “[The dog] might respond for a while, but when you really need them to come, if you
haven’t been training them consistently, they may not come under a strong distraction. But the more consistent
you are, the more likely they are to respond to you.” Likewise, be consistent with discipline. Decide
before you get your new dog what is acceptable and unacceptable in your home and resolve to stick to
those rules. “Sometimes” is not a concept your dog will understand, so stick to “always” or “never.” For
example, if you defi nitely do not want your dog on the couch when guests are over, resolve that the couch
is always off limits to him and stick to that. Thinking that you’ll sometimes allow your dog the “treat” of
sitting on the couch will only teach him that being on the couch is acceptable. Think long-term when determining
the rules of your household. You might think it cute for your four-week-old Great Dane to cuddle with
you on the couch, but he will not be that small for long. You need to consider how you will feel about him
taking up the entire couch at 160 pounds!
EXERCISE & SOCIALIZATION
Anyone who has witnessed the aftermath of a long car trip with young children can understand that
you cannot pen that energy and expect that it won’t explode at some point. Dogs, like children, need exercise.
Some are content with daily walks and some need vigorous activity like running, swimming or chasing
a ball. The difference between a child and your dog is that your dog can’t say, “Mommy, I’m bored,” or ask
to go out and play. Save yourself and your dog a lot of frustration and follow through with regular exercise.
“When [dogs] get to go out and run around with other dogs,” says Dunakin, “it stimulates the mind and
body. It’s a great thing for them.”
The same goes for socialization. Think of those horrible stories of discoveries of children who’ve
been locked away in basements for years. Among their many problems are that they can’t relate to other
people and are nervous, anxious and even destructive when forced to do so. It is no wonder that a dog who
encounters very few people or other dogs and has little experience with the world outside his home and
yard frequently becomes aggressive toward people or other dogs and is fearful, nervous and unpredictable
in new situations. Socialization is imperative to your dog’s psychological well-being (and to the safety of
the people and dogs he might encounter). Untrained and unsocialized dogs clearly become unmanageable.
Take your dog out into the world and introduce him to other humans of all ages, races, heights, shapes,
to people wearing all kinds of different clothing and doing a variety of activities, to people in wheelchairs,
walking with canes or crutches. Introduce him to and allow him to play with all kinds of other dogs as well.
Teach him to accept the nail clippers and the electric razor. Take him walking on sidewalks and trails; take
him to the beach and the dog-friendly café. (The article on page 17 recommends a few dog-friendly area
eateries.) Take him on car rides and let him experience fi reworks, crowds and the vacuum cleaner. In other
words, the more life experience your dog has, the less likely he is to become rattled and unpredictable when
presented with a new situation such as an unfamiliar child or a jogger passing by on the sidewalk.
Exercise, socialization, training, discipline and affection are all part of the adventure of owning a dog.
Explore the world with your canine companion and enjoy helping him discover his skills and capabilities.
Watching his personality develop and knowing that you helped shape it is just one of the many joys of sharing
your life with a dog. The loyalty and licks you’ll be rewarded with are priceless!
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photo by rachel henley
photo by richard abrahamson
IMAGINARY HEROES
The Secret Lives of Dogs BY MADELEINE PECK WAGNER
Yoshi is a supermodel, Lola a
living meatloaf, Lulu runs a tanning/
nail salon in New Jersey, Murphy is
really a racehorse, and Tyler was a
gentleman about town, and occasionally
a space explorer or mountaineer.
The list could go on and on, and
devolve into the specifi cs of how Lulu
runs a New Jersey-based business
from Florida (lots of video conferencing
and headset wearing), where
Yoshi retired after she gave up the
beautiful life, and Murphy’s training
schedule.
Elaborate, fanciful and completely
absurd, the imaginary lives
of dogs might say more about their
owners than they do about the canines.
Nonetheless, the satisfaction
derived from constructing and narrating
these secondary/tertiary lives
deepens the relationship between
pets and their people and friends
even. These stories become touchstones
of humor and compassion,
and even fi ll the awkward silences.
Like when Grandmother visits and
though silently condemns your decorating style, chances are she’ll thaw (at least slightly) for a
charming little dog.
*It’s worth noting that cats too have alternate lives, but these tend towards dictatorships,
assassination plots and Michelin-starred chefs. Don’t ask, cats are just natural oligarchs.
At this point, a personal disclaimer is in order; the above mentioned astronaut was my dog.
He died in July and with him, his considerable list of accomplishments... or attempts at greatness.
Like most dogs, Tyler had a huge heart and a ton of courage- not always, but when it was needed.
I like to think that though he was with us for only six years (we got him as a four or fi ve year-old
rescue) they were the years he was supposed to be with us; that, although we rescued him, he
protected us.
Statistics show that pet owners live on average four to fi ve years longer than non-pet owners,
and among these, dog owners seem to benefi t the most. Dr. Deborah Wells, a psychologist
from Queens University, Belfast UK, postulates “It is possible that dogs can directly promote our
well-being by buffering us from stress, one of the major risk factors associated with ill-health. The
ownership of a dog can also lead to increases in physical activity and facilitate the development of
social contacts, which may enhance both physiological and psychological human health in a more
indirect manner.”
Then there’s the unconditional love part. No person is likely to give one a standing ovation
every time he or she walks in the door. But the dog will. He (or she) will cheer you on, be your
biggest and best supporter, each time, every time... even if it sometimes comes with a little excited
pee. Truly there is no better feeling than seeing your Boston Terrier so excited to see you, and
one of your close friends, that he greets her with excited leaps, and a little “leak,” on her brandnew
designer jeans... well, maybe not the best feeling, but an awesome memory.
Archaeological evidence suggests that dogs have been domesticated for tens of thousands
of years, in fact some genealogical testing suggests that humans began selectively domesticating
wolves about 12,000 years ago. At Bonn-Oberkassel, a burial site located in Germany, archaeologists
have found joint human and canine interments dating to 12,000 BCE, while Danger Cave in
Utah has remains about 11,000 years old, and the Mesolithic site (5,250-3,700 BCE), Skateholm
in Sweden, also has evidence of deliberate dog burials.
Evidence of burial sites certainly reinforces evidence of the bonds that must have grown
naturally out of the shared business of survival. But the idea of a pet, of an animal kept, fed, and
protected just for the pleasure of its company, wasn’t something that entered culture-by-way-oflanguage
until about 1,000 CE. The word “pet” itself fi rst came into use in Old Northern English
and Scottish language at about this time. Of course, this overlooks etymological evidence possibly
found in non-Western cultures, but for the purpose of this article, will serve as an example.
The percentage of animals that can be effectively domesticated is incredibly small, and of
these, the ones humans can form bonds with and bring into the home, even smaller. Because humans
are hard-wired to love and be loved, pets can fulfi ll the role of child, companion and friend.
Even in those leading lives of epic adventure, lives that have been recorded by poets and sung by
bards, the love and role a dog plays cannot be underestimated:
“Then as Ulysses knelt beside it, the old dog stirred. Slowly it lifted its head and stared
through very weak eyes. Moments later the old dog whined, and its thin tail began wagging feebly.
Argus had recognized his master! And a tear rolled down Ulysses’ face as the now happy dog
closed its eyes for the last time.”
This passage is one of the most famous in all of literature. So touching, carved reliefs of the
scene have been found on ancient Roman sarcophagi. Again and again human history is fi lled
with stories of incredible animals, and dogs especially, whose loyalty, bravery and humor echo
down the ages. It seems that the bond humans share with their animals is unquantifi able, yet so
integral a part of being human, it lingers in our oldest and most precious myths.
And sometimes these stories are smaller- simply about a tiny mountaineer exploring the
Sangre de Cristo mountains; an epic that will be quietly sung.

GLOWING WITH GOODNESS
The Artwork of Yvonne Lozano BY MADELEINE PECK WAGNER
I’ve known Yvonne Lozano since she was
a student. I’ve had the pleasure of watching her
work grow, change, and, I remember when she
began her current suite of autobiographical work.
Lozanos is perhaps best known for the
mural painted on the side of the Reddi-Arts building,
where she fused her technical knowledge of
outdoor painting with her personal icons. Working
on the mural through summer 2009, winter,
and early spring, she was a fixture on Hendricks
Avenue. People responded in an overwhelmingly
positive manner to the piece, there were posts
and pictures on Facebook, and everyone who
talked about it lit up. The mural features two little
girls balanced on super-sized paint tubes on either
side of a huge, hopeful tree. Bright, simple,
and optimistic, the mural completely energizes
that part of San Marco, because it feels good to
look at.
Based on her childhood memories,
Lozano’s paintings are the visual counterpart to
the stories she used to tell about growing up.
Blue-collar but not poor, her parents are natives
of Colombia, who immigrated to New Orleans
before she was born. Though the family moved to
Jacksonville when she was 9, in her heart, Lozano
still considers herself a New Orleanian. And
it’s these NOLA memories that most permeate the
artist’s work. Well, that and the starring role her
best friend from childhood, Snoopy--a black and
white ‘mixed breed,’ plays in many of her paintings.
Chosen to illustrate this month’s cover,
Will Henley (our publisher), says of the work, “In her work, I see the face of every dog I have ever
loved.” It’s the perfect observation because it captures the love Lozano herself feels not just for
Snoopy, but for all of her pets, and by extension, most pet owners feel for their own four-legged
charges.
Classically trained in studio art at Jacksonville University, after getting her start at Douglas
Anderson, Lozano says the real impetus for the childhood-based work that has now spanned
about a decade, came from Professor David Lauderdale. “At the time I was doing work that was
very grounded in realism: figures, studies of trees, and landscapes. He challenged me to work in
a different way saying, ‘you don’t have to work on canvas.’” Though she continued to work on a
flat picture plane (wood, canvas, paper) that idea, that she need not be constrained by art history,
took hold, and she began mining her personal history for subject matter. “I know the most about
myself,” she explains, “and I am more about feelings than analysis.”
Around the same time she was talking with Lauderdale about bucking tradition and finding
a singular voice, an aunt in Colombia
died. Though they weren’t close, the
artist says she was flooded with memories
of a simple woman who spent
her day making tamales in her small
mountain village. “She would spend
hours stirring and stirring a big pot of
masa, as a treat, she’d freeze coconut
milk into ice cubes for us kids…and
I thought she just glowed with goodness.”
That quest for simplicity pervades
Lozano’s deceptively straightforward
works. Her pieces, which often directly
relate to specific memories, encompass
universal truths…both the perfection
and hardship of growing up; how those
challenges can become some of the
best times. In The Box, Lozano recalls
that most memorable childhood toy: a
discarded large appliance box. Featured in Box are the three most recurrent figures in her work,
Lozano herself, her sister Alex, and Snoopy, they’re tumbling around the interior of the container
lost in an adventure.
Adults are often absent from her work and it reinforces the elaborate, intricate, ongoing fantasies
children construct when no one is looking. It also touches on an issue many kids deal with:
divorced parents who work a lot. Though she credits her mother with really holding things down,
and dealing with the day-to-day struggle of raising two daughters, she remembers her father’s
visits as “time made special by simple humble actions, good cooking, and silly stories.”
It’s this joy that pervades Lozano’s work; the ability to distill simple moments, and to preserve
those epic adventures that once seemed so important, with Snoopy by her side.
For 13 years, Snoopy was more than the family dog, he was Yvonne and Alex’s partner in
crime, their third musketeer. Born on the kitchen floor when Lozano was 4, he died in her arms
when she was 17, and the bond they shared pervades every piece he’s been featured in since.
Outlined with thick black lines (like all of Lozano’s characters), Snoopy is featured wearing sunglasses,
plopped into a bike basket, staring down an aggressive crab (for the whole story, visit
www.yclart.com and learn a lesson about Lake Pontchartrain), or just being with his people.
Happy only the way a dog can be, remembered the way a beloved pet always is. Snoopy: a
talisman of hope, a lesson in unconditional, slightly sloppy love, a symbol of every good dog.
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WANT TO BE LIKE MIKE ?
Getting to Know Mike Thomas, #80 from the Jaguars BY BRENTON CROZIER
EU: What was your initial impression of
Jacksonville?
MT: It’s pretty cool. It’s nice to have the water
around and obviously the stadium is downtown;
that’s a good thing. I’m used to the big
city so it’s a little different out here, a little
more country and being so close to the ocean.
photo by daniel goncalves
Mike Thomas may have quietly, even unknowingly, restored faith in the Jacksonville Jaguars last
season. The Jags had a great draft in 2008 and they got solid play from many in the draft class, but
Thomas was different. He was a skill player that delivered, provided some of the most memorable
fl ashes of the season and is the type of young player that makes you feel like they are really building
something good. In talking to him, you get the sense that excelling, being “the guy,” has always come
naturally. He takes a surprisingly pragmatic approach to football, but never gives the impression that
he is disinterested or not going to work as hard as everybody else.
I asked Mike what one thing people would be the most surprised to fi nd out about him and he
didn’t have an answer. And besides his size, which you can fi nd in the stat sheets, I found the biggest
surprise to be how much he understands the player/community relationship. He doesn’t speak in
insincere terms about how much he loves it here because of what Jacksonville has to offer, but rather
because it is home to his football team and he recognizes how much the community needs the franchise.
This, to me, feels like a real buy-in. We spoke with Mike about his personal predilections, the
Jacksonville community and, most certainly, football.
EU: How important is it for you to get involved
in the Jacksonville community?
MT: I think it’s key. First of all, it’s a blessing
to even be in this position. I think that’s our
duty as well- to be in the community and give
back and to show people that we care and that
it’s not all about the money. Why not use your
position to get out there and help some people
out?
EU: How much of a concern are ticket sales
for the players?
MT: I don’t think we put too much emphasis on
it. Of course, us winning will defi nitely improve
that, but I think right now all we can do is kind
of encourage. It’s gonna go how it’s gonna go.
If we play our part and win, it will defi nitely fi ll
up.
EU: Do you think it’s getting better?
MT: Yeah, I think that people are realizing the
area and the community might suffer a little
from us being gone. We love having every bit
of support. We feed off of the crowd.
EU: What was the biggest surprise about the
NFL?
MT: It wasn’t what everyone made it out to
be. It was just football at the end of the day. It
wasn’t too fast- for me it wasn’t. A lot of people
coming in were saying that the adjustment
could be kind of crazy. But it wasn’t that bad
for me. There’s a lot that goes into it as far as
studying and being prepared, but at the end of
the day it’s football. I think a lot of people misinterpret
that because it’s on a bigger stage.
EU: What are your expectations for this year?
MT: I’ve got big expectations. I want to be
everything I can be. As long as I’m out there
giving it 110% in practice, it will transfer to the
fi eld. I think the yards, the catches, all that stuff
will come. I never set specifi c goals for myself.
That’s how I approach it. That’s how I handle
my business.
EU: Do you have a pre and post game ritual?
MT: Before the games, I always make sure to
get some prayer time in and just kind of zone
out. I talk to God a little bit, talk about what
we’re going to do this game. Just try to picture
it and visualize it. And then I go out there and,
most the time, it happens. Afterwards, you just
thank God again for being injury free and you
move on to the next.
EU: Fill in the blank: If I weren’t a professional
football player, I’d be an ______.
MT. Actor. I’m very comedian-like. I have
some attributes about me that would make a
good comedy movie.
EU: Favorite down time activities?
MT: We like to go to the movies a lot. I’m kind
of like a movie critic.
EU: What is your biggest guilty pleasure
movie?
MT: I’d probably have to pick that Twilight
movie.
EU: Do you have a nickname?
MT: They call me Money Mike. I got that name
in college. And they just call me Mike T besides
that.
EU: We were throwing around Mr. T.
A: Mr.T. Yeah. (EU: Not the type of confi rmation
we were looking for to move forward with his
new nickname.)
EU: What’s the one thing that you would want
the Jacksonville community to know about
you?
MT: Regardless of my stature, my size, I’m going
to go out there and give it my all. I’m going
to work hard and I’m dedicated to it. I want this
team and this town to enjoy the playoffs and
the Superbowl. Let’s have some fun and do it
together.
I believe him. Mike was pleasantly laid
back and focused a lot of his pre- and postinterview
thoughts on his family. He even
brought his little brother, whom he refers to as
his “little big brother” along. After spending
time with him, there is no doubt that this really
is a Gene Smith type of guy. Find out more
about Mike, interact with him and participate in
his many contests on his Facebook and Twitter
pages.
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FAMILY EVENTS
August 6- 8 JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR
DREAMCOAT The FSCJ High School Summer Musical Theatre
Experience presents Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. Tickets: Adults/$20, children 12 and under/$12,
FSCJ Faculty, staff and students/$10, seniors and military/$15.
Friday & Saturday, August 6-7 at 8 pm and Sunday, August 8 at
2 pm. Florida State College at Jacksonville (11901 Beach Blvd)
646-2222, www.artistseriesjax.org
August 7 FAMILY SATURDAYS Each Saturday, parents and
children will learn about a topic relating to nature and the environment
in the “outdoor classroom” of Tree Hill Nature Center.
Family Saturdays has these important goals: To spend time with
family in a natural setting; To increase knowledge of Florida’s
native fl ora and fauna; and To become more aware of ways to
help our environment. $5/family (non-members), free/members.
10 am. Tree Hill Nature Center (7152 Lone Star Rd) 724-4646,
www.treehill.org
August 12- 15 BEACH MARINE GONE FISHIN’ TOURNAMENT
& MARINE EXPO The event will feature over 50 marine related
vendors and craftsmen in a festival-like setting, several boat
dealers and the Salt Life Kid’s Dock Tournament. For a $10 entry
fee, each kid accompanied by an adult will receive bait and a Salt
Life shirt and will fi sh for some great prizes. Beach Marine, Jacksonville
Beach, 465-4552, www.takeakidfi shing.org
August 13 THE WIGGLES WIGGLY CIRCUS Everyone loves a
circus and the Wiggles are proud to bring their ‘Wiggly Circus’ to
the theatre stage. Like all great circus-inspired shows the Wiggly
Circus has acrobats, clowns, gymnasts, dancers, trapeze
artists and more. Of course you’ll see Sam, Jeff, Anthony and
Murray and the world famous Wiggly dancers, as well as Wiggly
friends Wags the Dog, Dorothy the Dinosaur, Henry the Octopus
and Captain Feathersword. Tickets: $43.50/regular admission,
$78.50/VIP admission. 6:30 pm. Florida Theatre, 355-2787,
www.fl oridatheatre.com
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August 14 ART FOR TWO ON SATURDAYS AT THE CUMMER
The Cummer hosts a morning of fun for children ages three to
fi ve and their favorite adult. Participants of Art for Two will spend
an hour together creating masks decorated with lively African
colors and patterns and exploring the galleries. 10:30 am to noon.
Members/$10 per pair, per class; Non-members/$15 per pair. Cummer
Museum of Art & Gardens (829 Riverside Ave) 355-0630,
www.cummer.org
August 13-14 TOUR DE PAIN This race series is designed to test
your ability to run three different races in a twenty-four hour period.
Your time in each of the three events will be added together to
determine your place for the Tour de Pain. If that doesn’t appeal to
you, just pick one race and sign up for that one individually. 4 Mile
Beach Run- August 13th at 7:30 pm, 5K- August 14th at 7:30 am,
Mile Sizzler- August 14th at 4:30 pm. For more information contact
1st Place Sports at 731-1900 or visit www.1stplacesports.com.
August 21 ART ADVENTURES ON SATURDAYS Classes for children
ages six to 12 in painting, printmaking, collage and construction
with changing themes. In this class participants will construct
a mask using traditional African colors and patterns.10 am to noon.
Members/$10 per class, Non-members/$15 per class. Cummer
Museum of Art & Gardens (829 Riverside Ave) 355-0630, www.
cummer.org
August 15 BFAST KIDS TRIATHLON Beaches Fine Arts Series
announces the 2010 BFAST Kids triathlon. This is a swim, bike
and run race for kids ages six to13. Every child will receive a race
t-shirt, a goodie bag and a medal refl ecting the name and year of
the race. Prizes will be awarded to 1st, 2nd and 3rd place fi nishers
for each age group and gender division. $35 registration fee. 7am.
Fetcher High School (700 Seagate Ave, Neptune Beach) 247-6570,
www.bfasracing.org
August 15 CELEBRITY YAPPY HOUR Pooches and their owners
are encouraged to dress as their favorite celebrity. Guests will enjoy
no sales tax back to school shopping
Students and parents, get your school supply list ready because now is the time to do your back-to-school shopping. Friday,
August 13 thru Sunday, August 15 is a sales tax-free weekend. From backpacks to binders, loading up on classroom gear can
add up fast. The National Retail Federation has just released its annual Back to School survey. This year, the average American
family (with children in grades K-12) will spend $606.40 on clothes, shoes, supplies and electronics. During the sales tax holiday,
Floridians will not pay sales tax on books, clothing and footwear that cost $50 or less, as well as school supplies that cost
$10 or less. www.fl gov.com
THE WIGGLES, August 13 at the Florida Theatre
live music, a pet expo, games and contests, prizes, drink specials
and more. Yappy Hour is a free event for dog owners and their dogs.
It takes place each month on the third Sunday. 4- 7 p.m. The Jacksonville
Landing, 353-1188, www.jacksonvillelanding.com
August 18 SUMMER SWING As part of the National Family Golf
Month, golfers play nine holes on Dye’s Valley before heading back
to the TPC Sawgrass Clubhouse. Once back families enjoy lawn
games, live music and a down home barbeque on the Event Lawn.
TPC Sawgrass (110 Championship Way) 273-3235
August 21- 22 JAZOO’S BIRTHDAY AND BACK TO SCHOOL BASH
Join Jazoo and friends as he celebrates his birthday and the upcoming
school year. There will be cupcakes (while supplies last),
birthday games, music, prize drawings and more. Jacksonville Zoo
and Gardens 370 Zoo Parkway, 757-4463, www.jacksonvillezoo.org
August 21 KIDGITS KARNIVAL The end of summer Kidgits Karnival
will be held at the Avenues Mall in Center Court. Event is free
for Kidgits members. Membership is $5/year; sign up at the mall
or online. 1 pm. Avenues Mall (10300 Southside Blvd) 363-3060,
www.simon.com
Thru September 12 THE CHRONICLES OF NARNIA: THE EXHIBI-
TION Step through the wardrobe and into the world of Narnia. This
magical exhibition based on the blockbuster fi lm series and fi ctional
children’s classics by author C.S. Lewis is hailed as the near-perfect
visitor experience. The exhibit combines original fi lm costumes,
set drawings and props from The Lion, the Witch and the Wardrobe
and Prince Caspian with newly-created educational interactives, videos
and interviews with scientists so that visitors can consider the
surprising similarity between our world and that of Narnia. MOSH,
396-6674, www.themosh.org
SPORTS
August 21 JACKSONVILLE JAGUARS VS. MIAMI Preseason home
opener against the Miami Dolphins. Single game tickets range from
$40 to $260. Season and group tickets are also available. 7:30 pm.
EverBank Field (1 Stadium Place) 633-2000, www.jaguars.com
JACKSONVILLE SUNS BASEBALL
The Jacksonville Suns will be home to take on the following opponents:
August 2- 6 Birmingham Barons
August 12- 16 Carolina Mudcats
August 31- September 2 Tennessee Smokies
Look for special promotions such as Matinee Monday, Fifty Cent
Family Feast Night, Businessperson Special and Thursday Night
Throwdown. Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 358-2846, www.
jaxsuns.com

ON THE RIVER
Cool Springs Edition
BY KELLY SAVAGE
Looking to cool off? Enjoy one of Florida’s most beautiful and unique natural resources and get
a break from the 100-degree weather by jumping into some springs!
There are 85 springs in the St. Johns River watershed and they contribute 20-30 percent of the
river’s fl ow. Springs are richly connected to our history and are a big draw to visitors. While you are
there, remember to enjoy the springs responsibly so they can be treasured for generations to come.
Here are just a few springs you can enjoy along the St. Johns. You can learn more about these and
other springs at www.stjohnsriverkeeper.org.
DE LEON SPRINGS
601 Ponce de Leon Boulevard
De Leon Springs, (386) 985-4212
8 am to sundown
Fee: $6 per vehicle, 2-8 people per vehicle; $4 for 1
person & vehicle; $2 pedestrians
Features: Restaurant, swimming, snorkeling, canoeing/kayaking,
hiking, boat tours, playground
SPRING PARK
Magnolia Ave. & Hwy. 17
Green Cove Springs
Open dusk to dawn
FEE: The park is free, the pool is $2/adults, $1/children,
under 2 free.
Features: Pool, pavilions, dock, restrooms, picnic
areas, playground
A short drive from Jacksonville (less than an
hour) off Highway 17 right on the St. Johns River,
this park is a gem! Three thousand gallons of 78 degree
water bubble up from the spring per minute, fi lling
a public swimming pool for the masses to enjoy.
The water then fl ows from the pool into a beautiful
stream that fl ows to the river. After your swim, have
a picnic in one of the big pavilions, let the kids enjoy
the playground, or get your fi shing pole and head out
on the city pier.
I take everyone who visits me to this park. It is
quintessential Florida. Go back in time while you enjoy
breakfast in the Old Sugar Mill, where they still make
their own fl our for their delicious pancakes. The best
part? They bring a pitcher of the batter to the table and
you make them yourself on your own tabletop griddle!
After you have a fabulous meal, jump in the spring,
rent a canoe or kayak, take a 50-minute boat tour,
or visit the visitor center. The center has photos and
displays about the history of the park that was once a
resort promising “a fountain of youth impregnated with
a deliciously healthy combination of soda and sulphur.” I have been to this park numerous times and
still have not done it all (and don’t seem to be getting younger either)!
BLUE SPRINGS STATE PARK
2100 W. French Avenue
Orange City, (386) 775-3663
8 am until sundown
Fee: $6 per vehicle, 2-8 people per vehicle; $4 for 1 person & vehicle; $2 pedestrians
Features: Camping/cabins, swimming, snorkeling, scuba diving, canoeing/kayaking, hiking, boat
tours, playground
Named for the color of the spring water against the limestone bottom, this spring is absolutely
beautiful. There is no cemented “pool” of spring water, just a natural fl ow from the springhead to the
St. Johns. The 72-degree water feels like heaven during a hot summer day. Bring your snorkel (or rent
one) and look for alligator gar and other fi sh! Other activities at the park including canoeing, camping,
and boat eco-tours on the St. Johns. Also, mark your calendar for the Annual Manatee Festival (Jan.
22- 23, 2011) when the park celebrates the return of its winter residents, the Florida Manatees. Last
year there were over 200 manatees in the spring! It is quite a sight.
Kelly Savage is the Community Outreach Director for the St. Johns Riverkeeper.
HAVE KID, WILL TRAVEL
A Rookie’s Ride Through MOSH
BY ALINA KODATT
Hi, my name is Alina. Maybe you have seen me around here the last couple of months,
writing about places in Jacksonville that I’ve explored with my daughter. Well, I think it’s about
time I offi cially introduced myself to you. I’m 31. I love to eat foreign food and people-watch. I
hate Swiss cheese and standing in line. I prefer the fall and winter months, though the beach and
fruit popsicles make the summer months more bearable.
I also love to write. More specifi cally, I love to write about exploring Jacksonville. You see,
when I moved here with my family two years ago, I couldn’t help but compare Jacksonville
to some of my former city homes: New Orleans, St. Louis and the California coast. Those are
pretty big hitters as far as cool places go. But instead of spending my time being frustrated with
what Jacksonville doesn’t have, I decided to explore what it does have and then share it with
you.
I’ve titled this column “Have Kid, Will Travel” because, though there are little hands to
sanitize and pounds of baby gear to lug, I’m bound and determined to have some adventure. And
if you choose to read, be warned: I’m the kind of girl who loves to wander and explore, usually
fi nding myself off the beaten path. Given the choice between a blockbuster tourist attraction or a
little-known but must-see locale, I’m probably going to visit the latter.
Of course, now that I’ve shared my personal manifesto with you, I must make myself
into a liar and admit I don’t have an offbeat, unusual attraction for you this month. The last few
weeks have been nothing short of insanely stressful in our house. Last Wednesday, I woke up
with double pink eye, a virus and a broken air conditioner. Within a couple of days, both of our
cars broke down. Then there was a big three-year-old birthday party thrown into the mix and a
plumber called to repair our only bathroom faucet. As you can imagine, these life events do not
make for eager explorers or adventure-seeking writers. On those days, “Have kid, will reluctantly
travel.”
What I was able to manage was a quick trip to MOSH with a friend and her two-year-old
daughter. I’d never been, and I fi gured it would be good to get to know this staple attraction since
it’s stood the test of time, having been around since 1941. With both of our girls strapped in
their strollers, we made our way to the planetarium for the fun, kid-focused show educating us
about the solar system.
Following the show, we met MOSH public relations director Kristi Taylor who gave us a
brief overview of the museum and explained that the planetarium is about to undergo a massive
renovation. The new upgrade boasts technology four times clearer than the best HDTV on the
market today. Needless to say, a trip back to MOSH is in order following the October 23 unveiling.
With the brief tour under our belt, we maneuvered our strollers through the masses of summer
camp kids and made our way through the exhibits. We oohed and ahhed over the Chronicles
of Narnia exhibit, our young girls mostly disinterested, having not yet seen the movie. We walked
through the extensive Jacksonville history exhibit, our girls defi nitely not interested despite our
pointing out pictures and interesting artifacts from our city’s history and pre-history.
We trekked through the Body Within exhibit, wide-eyed at the large, mechanical stomach
display and closed-eyed at the televisions broadcasting surgical procedures. (Or were those just
my eyes closed?) We marveled at the life-size whale feature in the Atlantic Tails and pressed our
faces close to the freshwater fi sh swimming in the tanks of the Water Worlds exhibit.
Then...(cue angels singing)...as if we’d reached the exhibit worth coming for, our girls lept
for joy at the very large, very fake tree in the Kids Space. They played princess at the tree top,
splashed toy boats in the aqua expo and arranged alphabet letters on the magnetic chalkboard.
MOSH visit redeemed, in their minds.
Ok, so maybe they were a tad young for the MOSH at two and three years old, but I looked
at this visit as an introductory, “Hi, nice to meet you” visit. As my daughter gets older, we’ll visit
the MOSH more and more, and soon enough we’ll stop to read the exhibits and become less
interested in the fake tree playground. I look forward to the MOSH hosting other exciting exhibits
that will capture her and my interest in new and exciting ways.
So was it the road less traveled? No. But it was a predictable, well-beaten path defi nitely
worth taking, and sometimes that is exactly what you need when everything else in life seems to
be falling apart.
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WHERE FLORIDA BEGINS?
Prague: There is someplace like home BY EMILY MOODY, PHOTOS BY STERLING POOLE
Although I’ve traveled all over the great United States and many
surrounding countries, I have never had the opportunity to venture
to Europe. That all changed a few weeks ago when I visited the
Czech Republic. After spending a much-too-short-but-thankful-foranything
fi ve days in Prague, I departed feeling energized as to what
Jacksonville is and CAN be in the future. Our city is a mere babe
compared to history that dates back to the 14th century in Prague,
so opportunity is endless.
Being in Prague got me thinking: “What would it take to attract
more tourism to Jacksonville?” Although this city seems far from
a “must see” on a trip to Florida, it should be a “can’t miss!” After
a little research, I was surprised to learn that Duval County had 2.6
million overnight visitors in 2009, which resulted in direct spending
of $893.5 million. Plus, when you take into account the indirect
spending associated with these tourists, we are looking at an
economic impact of $1.5 billion. I know it sounds like a long shot,
but what if, over the next 10 years, we could double those numbers?
What would it take to attract more people to Jacksonville?
AFFORDABLE, YET STYLISH
ACCOMMODATIONS
My friend Tom passed along a write-up he saw in the New York
Times about a lovely boutique hotel in Prague called Mosaic House.
I went to the website and learned this was the newest venture for
the Bohemian Hostel group. The owner, Mathias Schwender, opened
Sir Toby’s- the fi rst of the four places he now owns- back in 1999.
Schwender opened his fi rst hostel to fi ll a void because he “saw there
wasn’t a welcoming or inviting hostel” in Prague. He also wanted to
offer something for everyone, so each place has an assortment of
hostel rooms, private rooms and apartments to suit whatever traveling
budget one may have. I saw such a close correlation between the
resurgence and energy that is presently going on in Jacksonville, and
what Mathias saw 10 years ago in his own country.
After reading the inspiring story of how the hotels came to
be, I was even more inspired to cover his businesses. I secured
reservations with all four of the hotels within the Bohemian Hostel
group. Although each address has a distinct style, Mathias’ vision
permeates each of the stylish and interesting spaces. Mosaic House
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is a green hotel with the only water recycling system in the entire city
(they recycle shower water to reuse in the toilets). Delicately painted
branches adorn the walls of the rooms and Belushi, the cafe located
on the ground fl oor, has a tasty veggie burger. The following night at
Czech Inn was, hands down, my favorite! The color palette of black,
white and green kept the spaces feeling fresh and modern and so did
the lovely chandelier in the center of the room. Lauren, who works
the front desk, won the award for friendliest and most hospitable
employee that I interacted with. At Miss Sophie’s, I was treated to
a stylish apartment, complete with a kitchen. Mosaic House, Miss
Sophie’s and Czech Inn all boast gorgeous bathrooms and super
comfy beds, perfect for crashing out after a long day of sweating and
sightseeing during a hot Prague summer. I am now a super fan of the
Bohemian Hostel Group! If I ever return to Prague, you can guarantee
I will be czeching these places out again. (I had to slip in one cheesy
pun, right?)
After leaving, I could not help but think how perfect a few
places like this would be in Jacksonville. We are a great city perfectly
centered between Atlanta and Miami. I wish we had a handful of
boutique hotels to entice travelers to stay for a couple of nights on
their journey.
TOURISTS NEED TOURS
Since my trip was so short and I wanted to explore as much
as possible, I didn’t want to waste a lot of time constrained by tours.
However, if you wanted to commit to a time frame, there were some
super-cool tours (and tons of people taking them) of all sorts. It made
me wonder why Jacksonville didn’t have a tour of some sort. Granted,
we do not have as much history as the Golden City, but we have
plenty to start with.
From my experiences, it seems visitors are itching to learn more
about the area. There is some wonderful history behind Jacksonville
and we should be proud of it. Now all we need to do is fi nd people to
tell its story!
COME ON RIDE THAT TRAIN
I applaud Prague for the extreme cleanliness of the city, but also
for its mass transit system. The subway has three lines and it is easy
to fi gure out, even if you cannot read a lick of Czech. The aboveground
tram system runs quickly, and a day pass will only set you
back about one US dollar.
Jacksonville’s version of a subway is lovingly referred to as the
“skyway to nowhere.” I remember hearing stories when I was eight or
nine years old about the skyway being built parallel to JTB all the way
out to the beach. What a great idea! Fast forward 20 years, and it is
heartbreaking to see a progressive idea never take shape. Jacksonville
needs to step up its game in the public transportation sector. A huge
gripe that many residents have with this city is its lack of public
transportation. The city should think about reevaluating the needs of
residents. The suburban sprawl that Jacksonville is (unfortunately)
notorious for has caused so many to commute further to jobs. A plan
needs to be formulated soon so that in another 10-20 years, when oil
is even more of a dwindling commodity, our city will not be relying on
it so heavily.
GALLERIES
One thing I regret not having more time for are the endless
galleries and museums in Prague. Conveniently, though, an artist’s
collective was on the way back from an excursion to a killer fl ea
market. After a fi fteen minute walk from the subway, I was standing in
front of a giant white warehouse. The inspiring space, Karlin Studios,
plays host to 16 resident artists and an underground art publication.
Another day, half lost on a cobblestone side street, I stumbled upon a
great photography studio. Galerie Fotografi c may be tucked away, but
hosts a variety of Czech artists. I was lucky enough to view the works
of Prave Probiha, whose show focused on the lifestyles of residents
of prefab housing on the outskirts of the city.
In order for the arts community in Jacksonville to fl ourish, we
must embrace it. In my opinion, we are well on our way. It seems
a new place is popping up almost weekly. It is wonderful to see the
community support of Art Walk and Riverside Arts Market. Residents
and visitors alike should feel honored to explore the galleries of
Draper Studios, Threetwothree Modernism, Jane Gray, Dolf Studios,
Nullspace, Suite 106 and Southlight galleries, just to name a few.
SHOP ‘TIL YOU DROP
Since I happen to work in the fashion industry, it made sense
that I dedicate at least one of the fi ve days of my trip to shopping, ok,
I mean researching, boutiques. Prague has so many winding streets
and nooks that it tends to get a little overwhelming, but a handy
pocket map made navigating a bit easier. Out of the slew of stores
I stopped in, two really stuck out in my head. Leeda is a higher end
collection produced in Prague by two women. The fl agship store was
very minimalist with a few pieces of each style. Nakoupeno, on the
other hand, is a trendy little shop that fi lls its shelves with one-of-akinds
strictly from Czech designers.
Visiting boutiques in Prague boosted my confi dence for the
retail sector of Jacksonville. There were great stores, but I saw fi rst
hand that Jacksonville has equally cool places to shop. I felt an
immeasurable sense of pride in the unique shopping districts that dot
the city.
ENDLESS BEAUTY
In Prague, I did not care if I screamed “tourist.” I was snapping
pictures of everything from iron gates to street art. I was astounded
by the detail and craftsmanship involved in structures. From the
captivating beauty of the Vltava River to the panoramic views of the
city from the Prague Castle to the stunning architecture around every
turn, the city is undeniably breathtaking. I wondered if residents
tended to fall into complacency about their surroundings. As a visitor,
it is so easy to appreciate beauty that you do not get to see every
day, but do residents appreciate it?
Although Jacksonvillians may not overlook the mid-century
modern and Prairie School style, our city has some beautiful
buildings. The majority of Downtown was rebuilt after the fi re of
1901, so although the buildings have aged, ours are new compared
to European buildings. The appeal of newer, yet interesting, buildings
could work in our favor. If relishing in the glory of a city is not
your thing, mother nature is only a short drive away. The endless
beaches, freshwater springs and nature preserves will please your
inner treehugger.
THE SHORT OF IT
Let’s put Jacksonville on the tourist map and turn our existing
history into something even greater! Instead of dwelling on what
Jacksonville does not have, let the youth of our city work in our
favor. Citizens of today need to blaze a trail so that long after we
are all gone, visitors to sunny Jacksonville, Florida can experience
something incredible.
In retrospect, Jacksonville and Prague may not be as different
as one may think. Now if only I had some investors, I would open a
boutique hotel in the old Fuel space in 5 Points while simultaneously
organizing gallery tours and pub crawls on the JTA trolley. Then, I
would lobby the city to train the Downtown Ambassadors to provide
Downtown history tours. Well, enough dreaming, let’s get to work!
Helpful Links: www.visitjacksonville.com, www.jaxhistory.com,
www.futuraproject.cz, www.bohemianhostels.com, www.nakoupeno.
cz, www.leeda.cz, www.visitprague.cz, www.fotografi c.cz

Romantic Weekend Getaway
St. Augustine’s Casablanca Inn and Eco Tour BY ERIN THURSBY
When the charm of yardwork and duties of every day home life wear thin, sometimes a little
weekend getaway is just what Dr. Cupid prescribes. For Jacksonvillians, St. Augustine is a popular
spot for a short romantic getaway. Their B&Bs have competitive rates, and some even have great
last-minute or weekday deals. My husband and I opted to go on the weekend.
We stayed at the Casablanca Inn. Most people recognize this iconic hotel upon seeing a
picture, because the white pillars and frontage on Avenida Menendez is eye-catching. A stay at the
Casablanca includes a hearty breakfast served by a great staff, a parking spot close to the hotel (dear
indeed in historic St. Augustine) and a $15 credit at their Tini Martini bar, over looking the bay.
They’ve got quite a few packages worth looking at- stay for two nights till November 4 th and you
get a free Eco Tour for two complete with a bottle of champagne. There are lots of other romance
packages to choose from as well.
The Inn has three buildings on its grounds, the Main House, the Coach House and the Secret
Garden. The main house faces Charlotte Street. We were in the Coach House. While people most
often request the Main House, perhaps because many of the rooms have an excellent view of the
bay, I loved the Coach House. Not as many cars go by, so it feels restful and romantic. We relaxed on
our small porch facing the quiet brick street. The Secret Garden Suites are better for longer stays, as
they have kitchenettes and dining areas. As the name says, the suites are in a secret tropical garden
tucked away in a side street you would never fi nd without direction.
We enjoyed drinks at the Tini Martini bar, in the front of the Main House, people-watching as
horses trotted by, carriages and tourists in tow.
Zach McKenna has a passion for conserving wildlife and it shows. He runs St. Augustine
Eco Tours in the marina next to the Bridge of Lions. You can, of course, book a tour outside of the
Casablanca Inn’s deal. They have many different tours you can take on various vessels. You can
kayak, go on on a gorgeous catamaran or, like we did, hop aboard one of their rugged little research
vessels. Unlike most boats I’ve been on, it’s not a struggle to hear the guide, because the research
vessel’s engines are quieter and the ride fairly smooth, even when we ventured toward the sea waves.
While the main draw of the tour is the dolphins that frolic in the Matanzas, there’s no guarantee
that dolphins will appear. Most of the time they do, but you can’t force nature. We got very lucky and
saw several pods, including some tiny, just-born babies that were still learning how to swim properly.
The baby dolphins were awkward, unlike the graceful adults that sliced through the water with ease.
I always thought that dolphins knew how to swim by instinct, but Zach told us that it’s actually a
learned behavior, like walking is for humans.
Because it’s a research vessel, they do have some interesting equipment. The last two pods of
dolphins we encountered began talking to each other underwater, and thanks to the equipment, we
got to listen in.
Though dolphins are an exciting part of the tour, Zach McKenna is knowledgeable enough about
local fl ora and fauna that he can tell you about them as you encounter them. We saw several species
of birds in our travels. A fl ock of gorgeously pink spoonbills waded by the shore. He pointed out tiny
lady terns waiting on pilings for their suitors to bring them fi sh.
The next day, after a soak in our room’s hot tub and a super-comfortable night on a Sleep
Number bed, we walked Old Town, battling the heat and looking for places in St. Augustine to visit
besides the usual St. George Street haunts. There’s a lot more to St. Augustine than most tourists
hit, you just have to leave the beaten path by renting a scooter, taking a bike or being willing to walk
a little further. We hit a few antique stores we hadn’t been to before (a nautical antique store and a
hodgepodge booth-based store) and we scored some awesome Dat’l pepper hotsauce at one of St.
Augustine’s specialty hot sauce stores.
We had a romantic, relaxing time a world away from Jacksonville, though it took us less than an
hour to get there.
WEBSITES: casablancainn.com, www.staugustineecotours.com
LOW PROFILE EATS
Everyone who lives in Jacksonville and frequents St. Augustine knows about
the Columbia and Gypsy Cab Co. These are high profi le places that end up on
every tourista’s list of dining choices. But what about those places that aren’t
so mainstream? Places mostly locals haunt? We’ve gathered a few of St. Augustine’s
less spotlighted eateries for those of you looking for something new.
CASA MAYA 17 Hypolita St, St. Augustine, 823-1739
If you are in the historic district of St. Augustine, you might want to eat someplace a little different
than the standard tourist spots. Exploring side streets off the main drag can sometimes (but not
always) lead to culinary gold. Casa Maya is one such place. If you’ve parked in the public lot off of
Hypolita, you’ve probably seen it, next to a newish sushi joint. The cuisine is South American. It’s
reportedly pretty authentic and made of awesome. Pepitos, quesdadillas and guacamole (not premade)
are all on the menu.
Ned’s Southside Kitchen, photo by oliver dodd
NED’S SOUTHSIDE KITCHEN & DRIVE-THRU 2450 US1 S, St. Augustine 794-2088
Take a ride away from the historic district to Ned’s Southside Kitchen on US 1. Owned by Ned Pollack,
the genius behind Gypsy Cab Co., this casual eclectic restaurant has something for everybody
on the menu. Word has spread, and spread quickly, that Ned’s serves fantastic well-priced fare.
You might have a wait, as it’s popular with the locals, but the food is prepared fresh and fast. While
the menu does have New American fare such as Gouda cheeseburgers and BLT blackened shrimp
salad, it also has a Southwestern slant- you’ll fi nd burritos and nachos on the menu.
PRESENT MOMENT CAFE 226 West King St, St Augustine, 827-4499
Pleasing to the eye, the food at this raw food vegan restaurant is also pleasing to the tongue. Whether
you order a Sunlight “Burger,” a phenomenal carrot ginger juice or a delicious dessert parfait, you
might be surprised at what can be done with fresh, organic, all-vegan, uncooked ingredients. While I
wouldn’t take fussy eaters here, if you’re into the veggie lifestyle or you enjoy a little culinary adventure,
this is the place to go for artistically presented food that you’ve never tasted before.
THE PURPLE OLIVE 4255 A1A S #6, St .Augustine, 461-1250
In the realm of fi ne dining, seek out the Purple Olive. Chef-owned and tucked away in a strip mall on
A1A, you might not realize that they serve excellently prepared Continental cuisine. They don’t take
reservations (a consequence of being in a tourist-laden area) but they will do call-ahead tables. The
menu includes items such as veal marsala, blackened ahi tuna, fi let, herb rubbed tofu and more.
If you want a deal on entrees, (all under $12) come in for their early bird special from 5- 6:30 pm.
When not on the special menu, entree items are from about $16- 24, with most on the high side.
Closed Sunday and Monday.
THE SPANISH BAKERY 42 ½ St. George St, St. Augustine
Since the Spanish Bakery is near the beaten path of tourists in Old Town, you might expect to have
heard of it. But many people never go exploring and the Spanish Bakery is tucked behind main
buildings. If you can fi nd the Whetstone on St. George, it’s behind that. It’s only open in the morning
and early afternoon, so don’t wait ‘til after 2 pm to try and fi nd it. Bring cash (last time I was there
they didn’t accept plastic) and sit in their outdoor courtyard for a fi lling but affordable lunch. Two
people can eat there for under $20. Savor a bowl of picadillo, eat some pork empandas or grab a
loaf. Soups, sandwiches and lovely little cookies are also on the menu. For locals, it’s a source of
freshly baked breads.
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SUMMER EATS
The summer sun is shining down. It’s
time to go to the beach. If you don’t live
in the area, you might not know about
some of the new (and old) places to eat.
Here are a few of our summer dining
picks for the Beaches area. BY ERIN THURSBY
Mellow Mushroom, photo by daniel goncalves
TacoLu’s (1183 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, 249-8226) is
easy to miss as you pass it on Beach Boulevard. The parking lot
fi lls to overfl owing on the weekends. While it is casual and on the
cheap side, it’s also a stop for folks to nibble on scallop tacos
before they go bar hopping in Jax Beach. It’s ridiculously crowded
and you WILL be towed if you park in the wrong place.
Burrito Gallery Express (1333 3rd St. N, Jacksonville Beach,
242-8226) might be your alternative to TacoLu’s madness. It can
get crowded, but it doesn’t reach those levels. The place might
not be as interesting to look at as the Downtown Jacksonville
locale, but it does serve up the same burrito goodness. Plus, it’s
closer to the surf than TacoLu’s.
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For subs, the go-to place is, as always, Angie’s Subs (1436
Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach, 246-2519). It is a hole in the
wall, and sometimes it takes an age to get your grub, but locals
agree that their Peruvian Sub makes it all worthwhile.
Mojo’s Blues Kitchen (1500 Beach Blvd. Jacksonville Beach,
247-6636) often has evening entertainment and always has fab
barbecue. I love the sweet jalapeno corn bread and the smoked
corn. During the day, it’s an awesome place to get a full lunch, as
their platters are substantial.
Featuring local fl avor from a local brand, Salt Life Food Shack
(1018 3rd St. N, Jacksonville Beach, 372-4456) has a beachy
atmosphere and a good bar. All of these elements work to make
this perfect for Jacksonville Beach. The poke bowl is the item
I’ve come back for, but there’s a wide variety of beach-inspired
cuisine. While Salt Life exudes a casual-hip beach vibe, you’ll
see plenty of starch-shirted execs mixed in with the more casual
Salt Life, photo by erin thursby
Azuera, photo by erin thursby
diners. Prices are mid-range, about what you’d pay in a Ruby
Tuesday.
Sundog (207 Atlantic Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 241-8221) has been
a favorite of mine for a later-night bite. The burgers are tasty but
I come back for the spicy buffalo-style popcorn shrimp. This
bar/diner has outdoor seating in the Beaches Town Center, so
that you can people-watch if you like, and it’s about a block from
the surf. It doesn’t have a beach view, but I go to look out onto
the street and watch the night life. They’re also dog friendly if you
sit on their patio.
Really delish pizza is a staple of the Beaches area and everyone
has their fl avor. Newer to the Beaches on the pizza front is the
Mellow Mushroom (1018-2 N. 3rd St, Jacksonville Beach, 241-
5600), which, while a chain, is well-loved. They have a full bar,
gluten-free options and some tasty pie. Both Al’s (303 Atlantic
Blvd, Atlantic Beach, 249-0002) and Joseph’s (30 Ocean Blvd,

Atlantic Beach, 270-1122) in Atlantic Beach
have outdoor seating, and people do dine with
their dogs. Joseph’s also has gelato to fi nish
off your meal.
Of course if you want to eat with an ocean
view, there are several super-swanky establishments
where you can dine on fi ne food and
gaze upon an azure horizon. 619 Ocean View
Restaurant (619 Ponte Vedra Blvd, Ponte
Vedra Beach, 285-6198) is pricey but worthwhile,
both for the panoramic view and the
food. It’s not on most folk’s radar, so you can
impress your date with your killer area knowledge
when you take her there. Inside the One
Ocean hotel, Azuera (One Ocean Blvd, Atlantic
Beach, 249-7402) sits right on the beach. The
menu changes from week to week, but the
high quality of the dining never does. Most
people opt for the posh-but-hip dining area
inside, however, there is outdoor seating available.
Post dinner, you can easily take a beach
stroll, as there is boardwalk access. The Casa
Marina Inn (691 1st St, Jacksonville Beach,
270-0025) has an elevated lounge over-looking
Jacksonville Beach. It’s a great aerial view. Order
appetizers whilst you imbibe an excellently
crafted cocktail. The deck outdoors can get
crowded around sunset, because that’s when
and where the view is spectacular.
On the not-so-swanky side, there’s always
Joe’s Crab Shack (6 Beach Blvd, Jacksonville
Beach, 249-6160). Joe’s might be a chain and
I’m not going to claim their food is stellar, but
they have one of best views of Jacksonville
Beach. Unlike some of the other view-worthy
eateries (Casa Marina, 619 Ocean View and
One Ocean) you can actually feel comfortable
eating here in a cover-up, after an afternoon
in the ocean. It is the sort of place you’d take
Sun Dog Diner, photo by daniel goncalves
your family as there is a convenient sandy play
pit you can place your kids to play while you
enjoy a meal.
An alternative to the tourist trap that is Joe’s
for good, casual family-style eats is Lulu’s
Waterfront Grille (301 Roscoe Boulevard N,
Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-0139). The view here
isn’t of the beach, it’s of the Intracoastal Waterway.
Kid’s entrees are generally under $5.
For adults, fried baskets of seafood are popular
here and they’re just over $10. There are also
other, more upmarket options if you’re not into
fried things.
Ponte Vedra has a different feel than the rest
of the Beaches. It takes a little more to search
out places to eat. In the bar category you can
try Salty Cantina (43 PGA Tour Blvd, Ponte
Vedra Beach, 280-0931) if you like Southwestern
food, and Pusser’s (816 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-7766) if you’re into
island-inspired Caribbean. Pussers features
an outdoor deck, and while it doesn’t sit on
the beach, it does have a water feature. You
can get a little more upscale with Urban Flats
(330 A1A, Ponte Vedra Beach, 280-5515)
where the focus is on wine and fl at-breads.
Restaurant Medure (816 A1A North, Ponte
Vedra Beach, 280-7766) is a fancy choice (it’s
one of Matthew Medure’s restaurants), but is
surprisingly affordable. Since the recession
hit, they’ve revamped their menu to feature a
variety of price points. There’s also a separate
bar/lounge area, so you can pop in for drinks
and an app. Palm Valley Fish Camp (299 N
Roscoe Blvd, Ponte Vedra Beach, 285-3200),
owned by Ben Groshell of Marker 32, isn’t the
typical fi sh camp (it’s not stuffed with animal
heads or mounted fi sh). Instead, it makes the
fi sh camp concept less down-home and more
Casa Marina, photo by erin thursby
affl uent, while still offering some choices at the
standard fi sh camp prices.
What ever your dining preference is, the
Beaches have your summertime cravings covered.
Those that live over the ditch are often
very passionate about their favorite haunt.
Whether you go mainly to drink, to surf or to
shop, there are plenty of fantastic food choices
for your refueling pleasure.
Dogs and Dining
People love their pooches at the Beaches.
Most of the places that have outdoor seating
are dog-friendly. Small and medium sized dogs
will have an easier time, because some restaurants
have policies against certain breeds or
dogs over a 100 pounds. Make sure you bring
a water container and always keep your dog
leashed (or in a carrier) when dining. Expect
that people will stop to say hello to your dog,
especially if it’s cute and small.
A few dog-friendly eateries:
Al’s Pizza (Atlantic Beach)
Joseph’s Pizza (Atlantic Beach)
Sundog (Neptune Beach)
Caribee Key (Neptune Beach)
Azurea (Atlantic Beach inside One Ocean)
Tips for a Bites on the
Beach
If you’re eating right on the beach, nibbling
between a dive in the ocean rather than in a
restaurant, you might want to consider these
tips:
--Put salt in your cooler. Sodium lowers the
EAT UP DOWNTOWN
Dine for $25 - August 9-22
Have you ever wanted to enjoy a fresh dining experience, but found the cost of a fi ne
three-course meal at a top-rated eatery a bit daunting? Discover that excellent eating can be
affordable.
Downtown Vision, Inc. is dishing out exquisite cuisine at an affordable price during the
fourth annual Eat Up Downtown, Downtown Jacksonville’s dining promotion.
This annual event is a great way to try new restaurants at a set, and reasonable,
price. Tempt your tastebuds with fi let mignon from Morton’s Steakhouse, sample Summer
Salmon from Café Nola or the fi re grilled Berkshire pork chops at the University Club with
their spectacular 27 th fl oor Southbank views.
This year, due to popular demand, Eat Up Downtown is extending to two weeks, Monday,
August 9 through Sunday, August 22. Each participating restaurant will offer specially
selected, three-course dinner menus for $25 per person and in addition a great meal, 50
lucky couples will receive advance screening preview passes to see the new fi lm, Eat, Pray,
Love starring Julia Roberts compliments of Downtown Vision. Visit www.eujacksonville.
com for complete details.
Each meal comes with dessert, something sweet and special to wrap your meal and
bring on that delightful moment that comes with your companion’s glance of appreciation.
American Cafe 353-4503
bb’s 306-0100
Basil Thai 674-0190
Benny’s Steak & Seafood 301-1014
Café 331 354-1999
Café Nola @ MOCA 224-0113
Casa Dora 356-8282
Charthouse 398-3353
Chew 355-3793
Chicago Pizza 354-7747
De Real Ting Cafe 633-9738
temperature of ice, so if you’re looking to cool
your soda down quick, add a bunch of salt.
--Eat a food that’s easy to handle. Casseroles
aren’t a great idea if you’re ordering or packing
a beach lunch.
--Sand is a factor. Try to gain some cover from
the wind or put your body between the food
and the sandy breeze. Lids and caps are your
friends.
-- Birds will pass the word. Don’t feed anything
unless you’re done eating. Otherwise you’ll be
swarmed by hungry gulls who will steal from
you.
--Stow your trash. Bring an extra bag for refuse.
Secure napkins and other light objects so
you won’t have to go chasing after them.
--Avoid over seasoning. Salt air tends to ramp
up your taste buds and you might notice that
things taste saltier. Pack salt so that you can
season at will.
Beaches Restaurant
Unoffi cial Dress Code
Post-sun and surf you might be hungry, but it
may seem too much trouble to change before
you dine. If you’re wearing a bathing suit, a
short cover-up, at least on the bottom (for
women) and a t-shirt (for men) are the minimum
you should be wearing. Men, if you’re
wearing a speedo, bottom cover-up is advisable.
Everyone should always wear shoes.
The higher the sun is in the sky and the closer
you are to the beach, the less you have to
wear, particularly if there’s outdoor seating and
the place is casual. If a place isn’t within walking
distance from the actual beach, the bathing
suit thing will be less and less respectable the
further you go from the sand.
Hooters 356-5400
Juliette’s Bistro 355-6664
Koja Sushi 350-9911
Morton’s Steakhouse 399-3933
River City Brewing Company 398-2299
Trellises Restaurant 634-4540
University Club 396-1687
Vito’s Italian Cafe 355-0064
The Wine Cellar 398-8989
Zodiac Grill 354-8283
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DISH UPDATE
where to eat, drink & be merry BY ERIN THURSBY
The bad economy isn’t just a drag- it’s an
edible opportunity. Because of it, even upscale
places such as Matthew’s are running specials
while still offering quality dining. This is your
chance to indulge in Matthew’s three-course
prix fi xe summer menu for $35. Start your meal
with a selection of delicious appetizers, soup or
salads. For your main course, select from chicken
parmesan with spinach and Parisian potatoes ‘al
Anglaise’, beef tenderloin tips served with roasted
garlic gnoochi, grilled fi sh with Boursin whipped
potatoes, or hand made pappardelle with duck
confi t and grilled summer vegetables. End your
meal with a wonderful souffl e’, crème brulee or
Chef Matthews’ signature molten chocolate cake
with fresh churned vanilla bean ice cream. Call
396-9922 to make reservations.
At Ocean 60 in Atlantic Beach, they’re running
a three-course early bird special every day
for $20 from 4- 6 pm. This time frame happily
rolls right through their happy hour, which ends at
7 pm.
Not every deal out there is available to
everybody, you have to know where to look or
where to sign up. The fi ne dining experiences of
Dwight’s, Marker 32, Bistro AIX have all had coupons
on www.groupon.com. You can often buy
gift certifi cates at half price but you have to check
back daily or sign up for updates. WBOB also offers
half priced gift certifi cates. Shula’s, Pusser’s,
The Melting Pot, North Beach Bistro and more are
part of the mix. You can either tune in or check
out what they’ve got to offer on www.1320wbob.
com/showcase.php. These online and radio offered
steals have become more and more pervasive.
Want to eat for a good cause? You don’t
have to wait for an event, just head to Orsay on
Park Street and order some oysters. They’re donating
25 cents to the Gulf Coast Oil Spill fund for
every Gulf Coast oyster sold.
The Raintree in St. Augustine has always
been a favorite for a post-date dessert. They’ve
revamped things with more outdoor seating, live
entertainment and new menu selections. Pricepoints
have come down a bit with specials ranging
from about $10- 16.
Fuo Hao Bistro in Five Points is closed.
Last month Crazy Egg opened on the corner
of Edgewood and Post.
Look for the wine and entertainment venue
Underbelly to start serving vegetarian lunches
soon.
Thursdays Affair in the Square San Marco
Square restaurants, bars, boutiques and shops
are all in on the affair. Stroll the square, enjoy live
entertainment, sample special cocktails and appetizers
at great prices, and shop late in an array
of specialty boutiques and shops only found in
the San Marco Square. 4pm- 9 pm
Fridays Sake 101 An introduction to Sake tasting.
5-8 pm Circle Japan, 12192 Beach Boulevard,
Suite 1, 710-5193.
Fridays St. Johns Towncenter Market 3pm- 8
pm, sjtcmarket.com
Saturdays Riverside Arts Market www.riversideartsmarket.com/
Saturdays Orange Park Farmers Market 10 am-2
pm www.orangeparkfarmersmarket.com/
Sundays Mandarin Farmers and Arts Market
Noon- 4pm, www.mandarinfarmersmarket.com
Wine Tasting Series at Zaitoon Mediterranean
Grill Held on the First Wednesday of each month
6 pm- 8 pm, $15, 13475 Atlantic Blvd., Ste. 40
(located behind Fresh Market in the Harbour Village
Shopping Center) www.zaitoongrill.com
August 4 Ice Cream Social to benefi t the Emergency
Services and Homeless Coalition of
Jacksonville For a $5 suggested donation, the
public can enjoy a frosty treat and support a good
cause. Donations go toward a 50/50 raffl e and
remaining proceeds benefi t ESHC’s advocacy
and awareness efforts in Clay, Duval and Nassau
counties. Noon- 2 pm. The Jacksonville Landing
www.eshcnet.org
August 9- 22 Eat Up Downtown Each participating
restaurant will offer a three-course fi xed
priced menu for $25. All you have to do is make
a reservation! For reservations, call the restaurant
of your choice directly. For more info and menus,
visit www.eatupdowntown.com or call 451-3344.
August 13 Toast to the Animals If you love animals
and you also love alcholic beverages, this
is the party for you. Eat gourmet, drink what you
please and know that your ticket price will help
the local Humane Society. Tickets for designated
drivers are available at a lower cost. 6- 9 pm,
$31-67, Omni Jacksonville, 245 Water St. www.
jaxhumane.org/events/toast-to-the-animals.
August 13 Island Hop Wine Dinner It’s always
a pleasure to dine at Roy’s, but it’s even more
pleasurable when they have a four course wine
dinner. Soy charred sea scallops, creamy polenta
cassoulet and beef with Maui onions are all on
the menu, each paired with a wine. 6:45- 9 pm,
$69.95 per person, not including tax and gratuity,
Roy’s 2400 S. 3rd St., Jacksonville Beach. www.
roysrestaurant.com
August 15 Mediterranean Cooking Class Series
Get into the kitchen at Azurea and learn from Chef
Ted Peters. It’s the fi rst class they’re offering.
Things kick off with canapes and champagne.
You’ll receive an apron, chef’s jacket, menu packet
and food to take with you. Learn how to create
a summer Mediterranean menu, wine parings and
menu planning. 1- 3 pm, $60, One Ocean Hotel
Resort & Spa One Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach,
www.oneoceanresort.com
August 28 Stir Fries, Curries and Sautes Gregarious
East-meets-West Chef Dennis Chan will
teach you the ins and outs of stir frying, making
curries and saute techniques. Includes lunch and
glass of wine or cocktail. 10 am- Noon, $38, Blue
Bamboo 3820 Southside Blvd, www.bluebamboojacksonville.com
August 30 The Gourmet Slice Traditional pizza
is a thing of the past. Learn the art of gourmet
pizza-making by combining fl avors you wouldn’t
normally think of putting on a pizza. From Asian
fl are to Mexican spice, put a twist on this all-time
classic and fall in love with it all over again. 6 pm,
$35, Publix Apron’s Cooking School 10500 San
Jose Blvd, www.publix.com

Jimmy John’s
Hidden Gem BY OLIVER DODD
The praise I’ve heard heaped upon this place is unbelievable. With all the excitement I encountered
about the opening of Jimmy John’s a few months back, you’d have thought Jacksonville was
getting its fi rst In-N-Out Burger. So what’s all the fuss and buzz about?
Subs and sandwiches. Just plain old subs and sandwiches? Well, not quite... Extraordinary
subs and sandwiches? Again, not quite...
Jimmy John’s has some particularly good subs and sandwiches. There’s no one thing to
point to. It’s evident upon fi rst bite that the quality of the ingredients used is higher than your typical
sub shop; fresh veggies, good meat in great quantity, and nice, fresh bread. Hey, a lot of the subs
and sandwiches have alfalfa sprouts on them which, despite their mild toxicity, take a sandwich to
a whole new level of deliciousness.
I guess some of the excitement is warranted. If you’ve lived with and loved Jimmy John’s
elsewhere then the absence of a JJ’s upon relocation to Jacksonville must have been profound. As
for myself, the most exciting discovery I’ve made is that they deliver and, being just down the street
from my offi ce, this makes them the perfect choice for a lunch meeting when nobody can be sacrifi
ced to go pick up the Chipotle order.
Jimmy John’s • 9823 Tapestry Park Circle • (904) 642-8188
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ART EVENTS
JOHN BUNKER
August 4 FIRST WEDNESDAY ART WALK: PET WALK! The Florida
Theatre will feature the 5th Annual PetWalk. View exhibits promoting
pet health, pet art, pet adoptions and pet safety. Pet Friends will be
at Hemming. Enjoy outside Pet Dining at Café NOLA @ MOCA with
your pet. The Downtown Dog Project at Bee Gallery in the Landing
will feature dog-focused works by painter and author Clair Hartman
and Chamblin’s Uptown will have a book signing. Springfi eld Animal
Care and Rescue will be at Central Fire Station. Enjoy local art, live
music and pet-friendly outdoor seating at London Bridge Eatery &
Pub. Don’t miss the Launch Party & Fashion Show at the Carling
from 5 - 8:30 pm brought to you by Love of Dresses. Jacksonville
Arts Collective at Suite 101 W. Adams St. will present musical performances
by students, volunteers and members from 5-8 pm and
founder, Jessica Pounds, will perform at 8 pm. ArtRumba at the
Southlight Gallery will feature performances by Flamenco Rumba
dancer; Kristelle Monterrosa at 7 and 8 pm, and highlight the fi ne art
of a Jacksonville favorite, Jim Draper. Pick up a map at the Downtown
Vision information kiosk at the corner of Monroe and Laura
streets or most any location on the Art Walk. Info: www.downtownjacksonville.org
or www.DTJAX.org by mobile phone.
August 6 ST. AUGUSTINE FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK A whimsical
display of artworks produced by the children from Summer Art Camp
will be featured during the First Friday Art Walk on the Wild Side at
the St. Augustine Art Association, from 5 to 9pm. The nature inspired
creations include recycled phantasmagorical animals, fi shy fabrications,
tiny townscapes, tribal masks, ceramics and more. More than
100 children of all ages have participated in the art camps, one of
which was interpreted for the hearing-impaired. First Friday Art Walk
is free and open to the public. Refreshments and live entertainment
will be provided. Free parking is available and free trolley service is
available throughout Downtown. St. Augustine Art Association (22
Marine St.) Info: 824-2310 or www.staaa.org.
August 6 JOHN BUNKER WITH FLOWER FORMS AT DARYL BUNN
STUDIOS Stellers Gallery at Ponte Vedra will host an opening reception
for fi ne art painter John Bunker on Friday, August 6 from 5:30
pm until 8:30 pm
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The exhibit will run through August. Bunker has been a prominent fi gure
in the northeast Florida arts community for more than 40 years.
Flower Forms will feature a retrospective and new works by Bunker.
Daryl Bunn Studios (643 Edison Ave.) Info: 356-6699.
August 14 THE METHOD TO MY MADNESS JURIED ART OPENING
There’s a Method to an Artist’s Madness when they create the works
you so admire. This show is meant to highlight the best of the best of
these methods. Whether it’s watercolor, photography, glass blowing,
drawing, printmaking, mixed media or sculpture, come see what a
creative mind and a skillful touch is capable of producing. 7- 9 pm.
TAC II (229 N. Hogan) Info: www.tacjacksonville.org
August 14- 15 ARTS ON STAGE A fi ne arts festival loaded with a
vast array of artists, live music on the Peabody stage, children’s
activities, wine tasting, great food and so much more! Plus, it’s FREE
admission and everything is inside where it’s cool. Peabody Auditorium
(600 Auditorium Blvd., Daytona Beach) Info: (386) 671-3460,
www.peabodyauditorium.org
August 17 WHAT IS ART? The Up & Cummers present the second
installment of What is Art? This installment will feature the Graphic
Design and Motion Graphics of AACE Impact Graphics. In addition
to the featured art, patrons will enjoy live music, food and beverages
provided by local chefs and restaurants, an introduction to the permanent
collection and gardens of the Cummer, and exclusive opportunities
to interact with the artists. 6:30- 8:30 pm. Tickets: $15/Up
& Cummers Members, $25/Non-members. Cummer Museum of Art
& Gardens (829 Riverside Ave.) Info: www.cummer.org or 899-6027
Art Exhibits
CUMMER MUSEUM Through August 8 JAZZ ABZ: AN A TO Z COL-
LECTION OF JAZZ PORTRAITS BY PAUL ROGERS Just a short time
left to see this exhibit. Artist Paul Rogers teamed with legendary
jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to create the book Jazz ABZ, which
highlights through poetry jazz greats from A (Louis Armstrong) to Z
(Dizzy Gillespie). Through September 12 COLLECTORS’ CHOICE:
WORKS FROM JACKSONVILLE PRIVATE COLLECTIONS A selection
of area collectors, both young and old, featuring 70 pieces from private
collections across Jacksonville, including porcelain, paintings,
photographs, works on paper, sculptures, African Art, ethnographic
objects and pottery. The exhibition not only showcases magnifi cent
works of art, it also explores why art is important and why people
collect. Admission to the Cummer is free every Tuesday from 4 to
9 pm. Parents should check out Drop-In Art on Tuesdays from 5- 6
pm where children ages 4 to 10 will have the opportunity to explore
the galleries or gardens and experiment with a different art process.
PAINTING BASICS WITH ALLISON WATSON Wednesdays, August
11 through September 15, 1:30 to 5 pm. This class is for beginning
and intermediate painters, as well as advanced students wanting
to advance into more intensive study of techniques. There will be
demonstrations in each class covering landscapes, still life, acrylic,
watercolor, mixed media, and color theory. For ages 13 to adult.
Members/$168, Non-members/$188, Active Docents/$84. Call for
reservations. ESPECIALLY FOR SENIORS TALKS & TEA August 18
or 19, 1:30 pm. Cummer Collection with seated gallery talk with tea
Mistology: The Art and Science Behind the Cocktail
Mistology: The Science Behind the Cocktail, an after hours event
hosted at the Museum of Contemporary Art - Jacksonville on August 12th,
will explore the entertaining and educational side of cocktail creation. The
event, brought to you by Canadian Mist Whisky, begins at 6 pm with an
interactive presentation from Canadian Mist’s Chief Entertaining Offi cer
(CEO) Tim Laird and Spirits Scientist Steve Hughes. Tim is the master at
mixing cocktails while Steve, a member of Mist’s Research and Development
team, spends his day dissecting cocktails in a lab. Together, they will
answer any and all of your bartending and science related questions. Not
only the how, but also the why.
After the presentation, attendees can apply what they learned
with hands-on demos. If you prefer to kick back and let others do the work,
there will be a bar staff on-site and plenty of appetizers to enjoy. The event
is open to anyone 21 years of age and older with admission ($8/members,
$10/non-members). All proceeds will benefi t MOCA Jacksonville. RSVP to
Phyllis Kelly at 1-800-268-7266 or email phyllis_kelly@b-f.com. For more information about the event, visit www.sciencebehindthecocktail.com.
Migration of the Paper Airplanes
reception immediately following. Seating is limited and pre-registration
is required. Members and Non-Members/$6, includes admission
to the museum and gardens. Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens
(829 Riverside Ave.) Info: 356-6857 (general), 355-0630 (class
reservations) or www.cummer.org
MOCA JACKSONVILLE Through August 15 CARRIE M. KEENE
WINNER OF MEMPHIS WOOD AWARD MOCA Jacksonville offers
the annual Memphis Wood Excellence in Teaching Award for
outstanding contributions to arts in education. This year’s winner
was Carrie M. Keene. MOCA is exhibiting Carrie’s personal work in
the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Education Gallery. Thru August 29
TRADITION REDEFINED THE LARRY AND BRENDA THOMPSON
COLLECTION OF AFRICAN AMERICAN ART Private art collectors
Larry and Brenda Thompson have collected works by celebrated artists
as well as artists who have been considered emerging, regional
or lesser known artists. The result is a collection that redefi nes the
landscape of American art, offering a more in-depth, inclusive understanding
of African-American artists and their aesthetic and social
concerns. Through Sept 12 WHITE HOT SUMMER In the spirit of a
hot Florida summer, this exhibition celebrates the sights, colors and
moods of the season. From brightly colored fl oral paintings to languid
and fl uid underwater photography, the works exude all aspects of the
summer. Curated by UNF Gallery Practices Class students. Museum
of Contemporary Art (333 North Laura St.) Info: 366-6911 or www.
mocajacksonville.org
Through August 18 JOYCE GABIOU The mixed media and collage
paintings of award-winning artist Joyce Gabiou will be on exhibit at
the Jewish Community Alliance. Joyce’s work is nonobjective, and
she uses lost and found papers, rice paper, hand-painted papers,
newspaper, watercolor paper or gallery wrapped canvas along with
glue and soft body acrylics in her collages. Vandroff Art Gallery of
the Jewish Community Alliance (8505 San Jose Blvd.) Info: 730-
2100 or www.joycegabiou.com
Through August 26 SOCIAL CONSCIENCENESS Local artist, Solomon
Dixon, will presented his works of oils and acrylics in the exhibition
“Social Conscienceness” at the Karpeles Manuscript Library.
The museum is open Tue- Fri, 10 am- 3 pm and Sat, 10 am- 4 pm.
Admission is FREE. Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum (101 W.
First St. at Laura St) Info: 356-2992
Through August 31 SUMMER ART EXHIBIT A variety of Jacksonville
artist with styles and techniques featuring abstract oil paintings,
acrylic paintings of water scenes, tattoo style paintings, paintings on
papyrus, photography and mixed media fi gurative paintings will be
on display. Artists include: Frank Judy, Will Kayser, Judith Patterson,
Suzanne Pickett and Chevez Williams. Admission is FREE. Gallery
1037 at Reddi-Arts (1037 Hendricks Ave.) Info: 398-3161 ext. 312.
Through September 30 TRIFECTA Three dynamic and talented local
sculptors: Enzo Torcoletti, David Ponsler and David Engdahl will be
on exhibit in the Haskell Gallery, Main Courtyard in the Jacksonville
Int’l Airport. David Engdahl also has a piece of work in the permanent
art collection of JAA: Migration of the Paper Airplanes located in the
Hourly Parking Garage.
Through October 2 DROPPING IN? The Beaches Museum & History
Center is celebrating the Jacksonville skate scene with an impressive
spread on Jacksonville’s skateboard history. Consisting of vintage
photos, videos and skateboard equipment, you will see the impact
Jacksonville had on the skateboarding industry, locally and nationally.
August 4- 28 FLORIDA LANDSCAPES Photography exhibit by
Michael Swims. There will be refreshments and free admission to the
museum at the “opening reception” August 7 from 2- 4 pm. Museum
hours: Tuesday- Saturday from 10 am- 4:30 pm. Beaches Museum
& History Center (380 Pablo Ave, Jacksonville Beach) Info: 241-
5657 or www.bm-hc.com
If you have an art event you would like to have listed in EU Jacksonville,
please send complete information to: info@entertainingu.com
by the 20 th of the month prior to the event.

A Crystal Clear Motivation
“Trust your taste and stay true to your vision” BY SHEA SLEMMER
There’s something unusual about the small works
that belong to Jacksonville native Crystal Floyd. Unpretentious
and intricate, they resemble fantastic landscapes that
could only be conceived through a love of research and the
natural world. In fact, Floyd admits to an “almost obsessive
desire to collect and catalog objects of inspiration” so it is
not surprising that she volunteers at the Museum of Science
and History so that she can explore their non-living and history
collections during her spare time.
On top of being a visual artist, Floyd has also helped
with the production of many exhibitions that have taken
place in Downtown Jacksonville among which include cocurating
shows at the Old Library Basement and 229 North
Hogan Gallery.
The following interview touches on Floyd’s strong
ties to the South and her thoughts on being a part of our
evolving art scene here in Jacksonville.
EU: Please tell me how long you have lived here and your
thoughts on being a working artist in Jacksonville.
Crystal Floyd: I was born and raised here in Jacksonville
and it will always be where my heart lies. That being said,
up until recently in the past several years, there hasn’t been
photo by ezra marcos
much widespread support for artists in this city. Luckily,
things have progressed to the point where some really creative and motivated people are now situated in
positions to encourage growth in the local art community. Because we are currently breaking ground toward
new movements in the art and culture of this city, there seems to be less elitism and almost a sense
of southern hospitality toward accepting many different forms of art and artists that are willing to step out
and express themselves in their chosen mediums. I have been interested in art for as long as I can remember,
but have really only just begun showing work over the past few years. I love that you don’t have to be
an established artist with 20 gallery shows under your belt to get a chance to display your work; I think it is
exciting to see that people are inspired and creating, regardless of their experience. Now that we have Art
Walk and an abundance of smaller, independent galleries, the opportunities for those artists to have their
work shown are greater and they are able to seen by a wider and more diverse audience.
EU: Tell us a little about your pieces. Would you
say you are primarily an assemblage artist, or a
sculptor? How would you describe your newest
works?
CF: I don’t think I could really be able to categorize
myself into one type of artist. I think the best way
to describe my artistic output is that it is very much
marked by attention defi cit. I don’t usually end up
doing one type of medium for long, because I love
to sew, paint, collage, take photographs, create
environments using plants, sculpt and build assemblages,
so I end up jumping around between them
for variety and to keep my interest. I would like to be
able to focus and really master a medium, but for
now, it’s been much more fun mixing it up a bit. I
have recently done some paintings and mixed media
collages inspired by educational illustrations from old
science books, but have some new pieces coming
soon that are assemblages involving minerals and
natural scenes, most likely with some humor mixed
in. No matter how hard I try, there usually ends up
being some sort of underlying tongue-in-cheek message
that sneaks into my fi nished projects.
EU: How would you describe the art market in Jacksonville? What do you think the residents of this city
are looking to put on their walls?
CF: Well, I think it’s pretty divided. I think there are a lot of people in Jacksonville who just want something
that matches their couch or duvet cover, but there seems to be an infl ux of people who are willing to invest
in pieces from local artists and see the potential in supporting their work. Rather than just being “safe” and
buying some cookie-cutter wall art from a home décor superstore, there seems to be more desire to have
one-of-a-kind works from local artists and a draw toward making living spaces more of an expression of
what moves the individual.
EU: If someone had just moved here and was looking to buy local art for their home, where would you
send them?
CF: Art Walk can be a good place to fi nd new art to buy, particularly at Nullspace Gallery, which has been
putting out some really solid shows. Otherwise, every other day of the month, I would probably tell them to
go wander through the shops and salons of Five Points, which regularly showcase work from local artists
and often at very reasonable prices.
EU: Thanks again for your time. Before you go, are there any artists in Jacksonville that you particularly
admire and would like to mention?
CF: There are a lot of amazing artists in this town, but working on projects alongside Shaun Thurston, Clay
Doran and Matt Abercrombie has really begun to push me as an artist in a much-welcomed sense. Jim
Draper has been an inspiration and I feel fortunate to have the opportunity to share ideas and just discuss
art with someone with his experience level and perspective. Otherwise, Scott Allen, Ryan Johnson, Mark
Estlund, Eric Gillyard, Madeline Peck and Josh Hoye, along with a lot of the artists involved in the AIGA
projects, are all fantastically talented contributors to the evolving culture in Jacksonville.
You can see more of Floyd’s work via her website: www.crystalfl oyd.com
ARTIST TIP: I have come to learn a few things about creating artwork lately that have really
helped motivate me to produce more work. So, my tips for other artists would be to trust your taste
and stay true to your vision and to put your ideas down on paper or whatever your medium may be,
regardless of whether or not it’s marketable or a new idea to you, because it may surprise you and
develop into something you didn’t even know you were capable of doing.
2010 ART UNLEASHED
This fabulous juried art show and silent
auction is a night of fun featuring fine art
by local and regional artists, a unique silent
auction, fabulous food, cocktails and live
music at the River Club. Art Unleased benefits
First Coast No More Homeless Pets.
The event will take place on August 26.
The main event is from 7 to 9:30 pm. Tickets
are $50 in advance and $55 at the door.
The Meet the Artists VIP Hour is from 6 to 7
pm. Tickets for this are $60 in advance and
$65 at the door and, in addition to the main
event, includes butlered champagne and a
chance to start priority bidding on all the
fabulous items.
You can purchase your tickets online at
www.jaxartunleashed.com or by calling 520-
7900. This event is being held at the River
“Unlikely Friends” by Maggie Joe Hilliard,
Club, 1 Independent Drive, 34th floor of the
the 2009 ARTunleashed 1st in show
Modis Building in Downtown Jacksonville.
The Mission of First Coast No More Homeless Pets is to end the needless killing of cats
and dogs in our community by offering free and low-cost spay and neuter programs. You
can get more information about FCNMHP at www.fcnmhp.org
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On the line with Loretta Swit
Brand-new comedy at the Alhambra BY DICK KEREKES
Given the opportunity to interview
Loretta Swit prior to her arrival from California
to star in the August 11th opening of
“Amorous Crossing,” a brand-new comedy
at the Alhambra Theatre & Dining, I jumped
at the chance.
Throughout its history, the Alhambra
has frequently featured celebrity guest performers,
including Morgan Fairchild, Mickey
Rooney, Betty Grable and Bob Denver. Because
I’m such a fan, I fi gured I was qualifi
ed to interview this two-time Emmy Award
winning star of M*A*S*H, who played “Hot
Lips” Houlihan, the most famous nurse in
television history, for eleven seasons.
Most of our readers probably know
Swit thanks to the wonders of syndication,
but you may not be aware of her extensive
background in theatre, so I focused on that
aspect of her career.
EU: Have you been to Jacksonville before?
Loretta Swit: No, but I have been to Florida.
I performed in Miami in the American premiere of “Passionate Woman” with Billy Green.
EU: You are well known for television, but you actually began as a stage actress, didn’t you?
LS: I am from the East Coast and trained as an actor and singer at the American Academy of Dramatic
Arts. TV opportunities were limited in those days. In 1967 I toured with the national company
of “Any Wednesday.”
EU: Is there one particular theatre experience that you enjoyed most?
LS: More than one and I could not really narrow it down to one. My signature piece right after
M*A*S*H was “Shirley Valentine” which I performed over 1,000 times. I received the Sara Siddons
Award for this in Chicago. [This award is given annually to one actor for an outstanding
performance in Chicago Theatre and Ms. Swit won in 1991. Past winners include a Who’s Who of
great performers with, among others, Myrna Loy, Bette Davis, Jessica Tandy, Brian Dennehy, and
Liza Minnelli]
I really loved “Shirley Valentine”, a one-woman play that is very challenging since you are
alone on the stage and playing several characters. I also loved “ Mame” and sort of grew up in it.
I did Agnes Gooch in Las Vegas. I had beautiful Mames. My fi rst was Celeste Holm and my second
Susan Hayward. Susan and I became great friends and she was a lovely woman. As I matured I
got to play the title role “Mame” and loved the part, the music, and adored its creator Jerry Herman.
“Same Time Next Year” was my Broadway debut and very challenging because you had to
age fi ve years in every scene, so there were costume and wig changes. Recently I did a stage
reading for a show we are going to mount next year called “One November Yankee”. Wow! That
will also have me playing three characters.
EU: Have you ever done any dinner theatre?
LS: Yes, but many of them are no longer operating. There was one in St. Charles, Illinois I did a
long time ago. The play was “Any Wednesday” and I understudied Sandy Dennis for the role. She
had replaced me in “Same Time Next Year”. Sandy and I fi nally did a movie together. Just recently
I was in “Cactus Flower” for three months at a wonderful dinner theatre in Overland Park Kansas
called The New Theatre.
EU: I read that in 1986 you wrote a book on needlepoint. Do you still needlepoint?
LS: I was approached by Doubleday to do a how-to book on needlepoint. I used to do needlepoint
to have a function to raise funds for various charities. I am especially into the humane world. You
are always trying to fi nd ways to raise money and that was a super way for me to be creative and
auction off an item to raise funds for all of my charities.
EU: Do you go to the theatre to see shows?
LS: I do go to New York to see plays. I have a lot of friends in the theatre and go out of way to
cheer them on. Angela Lansbury is a very dear friend of mine and I recently went to see her in “A
Little Night Music.” I am a good audience, no, a great audience! I know how diffi cult theatre work is
and I appreciate it, so I laugh and sing with all of them.
EU: You have the script for “Amorous Crossing,” so tell us, are we going to enjoy it?
LS: I think that “Amorous Crossing” will put smiles on the faces of audience all evening long. It is
not a slapstick comedy like say “Noises Off” but is light, breezy, charming and a lot of fun.
EU: Do you like friendly people? Then you are going to love Jacksonville folks; I know you have
a lot of fans in this city.
LS: Oh, I know I will. You know that we are in control of that, you and I. We get up every morning
and we have two decisions to make. We can have a wonderful adventure and a lot of fun or we can
let things get to us and be negative. It is our choice. I am going to Jacksonville and the Alhambra
with the attitude that this is going to be fabulous... and that is what will happen.
Thank you, Loretta, for sharing your thoughts with our readers. We are looking forward to the
premier of “Amorous Crossing” directed by Tod Booth and on stage at Alhambra Theater and Dining
beginning August 11th, for 6 weeks.

THEATRE EVENTS
Through August 8 CINDERELLA Only a few more
chances to see Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical
classic reborn with hallmarks of originality,
charm and elegance. Take the family to this fullscale
musical delight as it continues transporting
new generations to the kingdom of dreams come
true. Show times are 7:30 pm for evening shows
Tuesday through Sunday. Doors open at 5:45 pm
and the buffet starts at 6 pm. Alhambra also offers
Saturday and Sunday matinees. Executive Chef
Matthew Medure will add special kid-friendly fare
to the regular adult menu for which the new Alhambra
is quickly becoming known. Tickets: $35/ages
12 and under, $42/adults. Alhambra (12000 Beach
Blvd.), 641-1212, www.alhambrajax.com
Through August 22 THE DIXIE SWIM CLUB Five
southern women, whose friendship began on
their college swim team, meet every year at the
same beach cottage on the Outer Banks. Free from
husbands, kids and jobs, they catch up, laugh and
meddle in each others lives. A hilarious and touching
comedy about friendships that last forever.
Limelight Theatre (11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine)
825-1164, www.Limelight-Theatre.org
August 6 SAVED ON SUNDAY In this actionpacked
gospel play, Kendra Jones makes her
acting debut as Tasha Packard, a woman who
conceals her double lifestyle behind a counterfeit
Christian identity. Tasha’s teenage daughter, Erica,
played by Melissa Cobb, is openly defi ant and
disapproving. This multi-dimensional play contains
laughter, tears and suspense as a cast full of vibrant
characters help Tasha discover that salvation
is an everyday thing. The play is being presented
by Fulfi lling His Purpose Entertainment. 8 pm. Ritz
Theatre (829 N. Davis St.) 632-5555, 382-8331,
www.RitzLavilla.org
August 6 4TROOPS Four American soldiers
who have served on the front lines now come
together for a singular purpose: to sing on behalf
of all troops and veterans. In many ways, they are
transitioning from military heroes to our military
“idols.” 7:30 pm. Tickets: $18- $30. A portion of
the proceeds will be donated to the USO. Thrasher
Horne Center for the Arts (283 College Dr, Orange
Park) 276-6750, www.THcenter.org
August 11- September 5 AMOROUS CROSSING
Emmy Award winner Loretta Swit will star in the
world premiere of Mark Miller’s Amorous Crossing.
(Read EU’s interview with Ms. Swit on page 22.)
This romantic comedy is set aboard a cruise ship
en route to an island paradise. In particular, it focuses
on the hilarious complications involving two
couples. As their mutual honeymoons set sail, it is
discovered that the man and the woman of different
couples have been previously married to each
other. Alhambra Theatre & Dining (12000 Beach
Blvd.) 641-1212, www.alhambrajax.com
August 19, 27, September 3 MURDER IN THE
OLDE CITY The Limelight Theatre and Rain Tree
Restaurant present the dinner murder mystery
Murder in the Olde City. Set in 1880s St. Augustine,
this powerful tale of murder, scandal, love
and deceit is presented in an entertaining ‘you are
there’ style of staging. Enjoy a sumptuous sit-down
dinner and professional performers in full period
attire. Tickets: $35 all inclusive (adult beverages
extra). Dinner is served at 7 pm and show follows
at 8 pm. Tickets can be purchased at the Limelight
Theatre during their regular box offi ce hours
and at the Raintree Restaurant on the day of the
event. Raintree Restaurant (102 San Marco Ave,
St Augustine) 825-1164 (reservations), 347-5103
(info), www.raintreerestaurant.com
August 20 CEDRIC THE ENTERTAINER The popular
and portly comedian Cedric the Entertainer is
well-known for his inclusive brand of observational
comedy. He reached a wide audience as a cast
member of The Steve Harvey Show and as showcased
in the Spike Lee concert fi lm The Original
Kings of Comedy. BET lauded him with the Richard
Pryor Comedian of the Year Award in 1994. Times-
Union Center: Moran Theater, 633-6110, www.
jaxevents.com
August 26 AN EVENING OF HOPE WITH SARAH
PALIN Former Republican Vice Presidential Candidate
Sarah Palin is speaking on behalf of Heroic
Media. Heroic Media is a faith-based non-profi t that
provides helpline numbers that connect women
with pregnancy resource centers in an effort to
reduce abortions. Tickets begin at $50- $100.
Times-Union Center: Moran Theater, 633-6110,
www.jaxevents.com
auditions
While there may not be an abundance of theatrical
events happening in August, theatre companies
and other performance groups are busy preparing
for the upcoming season. Many groups are in the
FRIDAY MUSICALE INNAGURAL SUMMER FESTIVAL
The fi rst annual Friday Musicale Summer Festival will begin with
a concert on August 8 at 6 pm in the Friday Musicale concert hall. The
inaugural concert will feature Ukrainian pianist Anastasiya Naplekova
(pictured to the right) playing works of Chopin and Rachmaninoff. It
will also include a performance of the Saint-Saens “Sonata for Oboe” by
Cuban oboist Reinaldo Perez assisted by pianist Rodgin Arpon, and arias
sung by soprano Gabrielle Williams.
The second concert in the festival will take place August 27 at 7:30
pm also in the Friday Musicale concert hall. This concert will feature
the 2007 Friday Musicale Scholarship Winner violinist John Henry Kruer
(Eastman School of Music, Rochester, New York).
Friday Musicale presents over thirty concerts a year free of charge
to the community. The organization supports music education in Jacksonville through its annual
Outstanding Young Pianists performances for students from grades 5-12, educational outreach
in the community, and by awarding four-year college scholarships to exceptional instrumentalists
and vocalists from the Greater Jacksonville area pursuing degrees in music.
The Friday Musicale Summer Festival concerts are free and open to the public. Donations
will be gratefully received for the benefi t of the festival and of Friday Musicale’s scholarship programs.
Friday Musicale is located at 645 Oak Street. Call 232-2601 or visit www.fridaymusicale.
com for more info.
process of auditioning for performers in the coming
shows. We have listed some auditions that are
happening in August and also the contact info for a
few other groups if you want to look into additional
opportunities.
August 2 DRACULA Auditions Local actor and
emerging playwright Samuel Willis adapted this
play from the novel by Bram Stoker. Performers
are encouraged to arrive a few minutes early to
warm-up and should come prepared for a movement
audition and a cold reading of the script.
All performers must be willing to appear onstage
in various states of undress. Show runs October
15- 31 with Midnight performances. This material
is for mature audiences. Character breakdown is
available at www.playersbythesea.org. 7 to 10 pm.
Players by the Sea: Studio Theatre (106 6th Street
N, Jacksonville Beach) www.playersbythesea.org,
249-0289
August 25 danceWORKS Dance Company Auditions
Florida State College at Jacksonville’s Dance
department is auditioning students for their company
danceWORKS. Students in the Dance program
have the opportunity to study various levels
of ballet, contemporary and modern dance. Pilates
classes are also available. Intermediate dance skill
level required for auditions. 6 pm. Florida State
College at Jacksonville, South Campus (11901
Beach Blvd., Dance Studio, Bldg. R, Room 206)
646-2361 or e-mail danceprays@comcast.net
August 29- 30 THE ODD COUPLE (Female Version)
Auditions There are roles for six women and
two men ages 30 plus. Auditioners will be asked to
read from the script. Production dates are October
29, 30, 31, November 5, 6, 7, 12, 13, 14, 19, 20.
Auditions are on August 29th at 2 pm and August
30th at 7 pm. Orange Park Community Theatre
(2900 Moody Ave, Orange Park), 443-2633
You can contact the following groups to fi nd
out about additional audition and volunteer opportunities:
Theatre Jacksonville (2032 San Marco Blvd) 396-
4425, www.theatrejax.com
Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre (716 Ocean
Blvd, Atlantic Beach) 249-7177, www.abettheatre.
com
Stage Aurora Theatrical Company (5164-A Norwood
Ave) 765-7372, www.stageaurora.org
Alhambra Theatre & Dining (12000 Beach Blvd)
641-1212, www.alhambrajax.com
Theatre Alliance of Greater Jacksonville, www.
theatrealliance.ning.com
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WORLD’S FINEST BEACH
A Brief History of the Jacksonville Beaches BY ERIN THURSBY
Picking up World’s Finest Beach: A Brief History
of the Jacksonville Beaches, you might expect a
picture-heavy, nostalgia-laden sort of book, with references
mainly to the Beaches’ heyday and celebrities of
yore. While it does have pictures, can invoke a sense of
nostalgia and does a little name-dropping, this book covers
every era of the Beaches (not just its heyday), from
a little before white settlers discovered it, through the
2000s.
Author Donald J. Mabry is an alumni of Fletcher
Junior-Senior High School, class of 1959. Although he
no longer lives in Florida, he often visits. In the past he’s
taught at St. Johns River Community College. He has a
B.A. and Masters. He’s now the professor emeritus of
history at Mississippi State University.
The fate of Jacksonville and the Beaches are
intertwined, even if the Beaches do have some small
measure of independence from the City of Jacksonville.
Smartly, the author does delve into Jacksonville and
Florida history when it has a direct effect on the Beaches
area. He does the same when national history also
pushes the Beaches in one direction or another.
The Beaches started to be more populated when hotels were built in the 1800s. The area was a
haven during yellow fever epidemics and experienced its fi rst tourist boom in the 1880s through the
early 1900s. Hotels burnt and were rebuilt in a seemingly never-ending cycle, until someone got the
bright idea to build out of stone. The little details intrigue, like the fact that most people rented bathing
outfi ts when they came to the beach.
The rivalry between two bigwigs in Atlantic Beach during the late 1800s and early 1900s (Harcourt
Bull and W.H. Adams) helped spur growth and real estate. Throughout the book you’ll recognize
last names that are now part of everyday life here in Jacksonville and the Beaches because they’ve
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been used to name roads, parks or other areas. Stockton, Turner and Penman are
just a few of the local politicos or movers and shakers you’ll fi nd in the book.
Speaking of names, nomenclature of the Beaches has shifted. Ever heard of
Ruby Beach? The whys and hows of those shifts from one name to another are covered.
Sometimes it was for marketing, sometimes one area swallowed another, until
only old-timers recall the old names. The disappearance of these names often mark
an end of an era and the hope of something new.
Community, property, desegregation, the rise and fall of the old boardwalk,
fi res, marketing and Prohibition are all part of this absorbing image of Beaches history.
If you’ve even a passing interest in local history, this is a worthy book to read.
You can pick it up on Amazon, at the Beaches Museum & History Center in Jacksonville
Beach and at the Bookmark in Atlantic Beach.
reading strange
NOTHING’S WORSE THAN A CLOWN GONE BAD by erin thursby
If you have a taste for the utterly
absurd, Nothing’s Worse Than a
Clown Gone Bad is the book for you.
It’s self-published, so if you’re looking
for a copy you’ll probably have to
order it from Amazon.
Everybody on earth has been
genetically altered to look (and act)
like an old-school clown. When
clowns do drugs they “get serious”
with some “hard candy,” an illegal
drug called Obvious. Clowns are
mainly silly, harmless and incompetent,
but, as the title states- there’s
nothing worse than a clown gone
bad.
After you’re sucked into this
world, which I could only describe
as a clown noir universe, it’s then
explained HOW everyone in the
world got turned into clowns. It has
something to do with the second coming of Christ. You can read that again. Because I’m not
kidding.
As we follow a clown who has gone really, really bad (his list of crimes includes killing
mime babies with imaginary guns) we also learn that Almighty God is in debt. The Inter-Dimensional
Bank is foreclosing on God’s domain. While Satano (the clown incarnation of Satan)
tries to get clowns to destroy the earth, Jesus and God go on a journey to save creation.
If this sounds weird, well, it is weird. I don’t even like clowns. I don’t think most folks
do. Clowns aren’t exactly in fashion as amicable characters. The best known clown today is
probably the hard-drinking, cigar smoking Krusty the Clown from The Simpsons. In literature
and movies more often than not, clowns are evil or scary. I think reading Stephen King’s IT
may have ruined clowns for me. It was the TV movie of IT with Tim Curry leering splendidly
behind grease paint that put the fi nal nail in the lovable clown coffi n.
But reading There’s Nothing Worse Than a Clown Gone Bad, I started to remember why
I liked clowns as a kid. I dressed up as a clown several Halloweens in a row, mainly because
the religious school I went to deemed witches, vampires and monster-creatures as too pagan.
I didn’t dress as an evil clown. It didn’t even occur to me.
What changed? When did clowns get scary? Are they just scary because the perversion
of something that’s supposed to be innocent is doubly scary? This book got me asking deep
philosophical questions about clowns, the universe and the platypus.
The book does play with our “bad clown” perceptions. The main villain of the piece,
Sicko, is introduced on the fi rst fi rst page, and he’s bad from the beginning. By titling the
book as he has and introducing the bad clown early, the author makes us comfortable. Not
comfortable in the sense that we all love wicked clowns, but comfortable because there’s a
balance between the lighthearted clowns and the image of clowns we’re more likely to recognize.
There were times while reading this book that the grammar police-girl within rose to the
fore. This guy could use an editor who knows the difference between you’re and your. I know
that some of his misspellings and grammatical errors were part of the clown universe and
intentional, but when they so obviously weren’t intentional, they made me cringe.
That being said, this is a silly, strange and wonderful book. I was always entertained,
laughed a bit, groaned some (clown humor is not for everyone) and felt emotionally satisfi ed
when I fi nished.
Still, a word of warning. The very weirdness that charmed me entirely is sure to send
some normal people running for the hills. Hills that are not fi lled with people genetically altered
to look like clowns.

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local music news
Jacksonville’s new supergroup, The Moonies, will be playing their fi rst live show on August 6th at Underbelly. The band consists of Cameron Marie, Kevin Lee Newberry (Helios Eye,
Borromakat, the Druggs, Psychic Sisters), Cory Martin (I Hope You’re a Doctor) and Amanda Hood (Borromakat). Poisonous Ghost and Memphibians will also perform. This is the
afterparty for EU’s Music Video Revival happening earlier at the Five Points Theatre Local hip hop all-star Tough Junkie is releasing a new record on August 10th. For more info
or to pick up your copy, head over to www.toughjunkie.com. The Murray Hill Theatre, Jacksonville’s premier Christian venue, is celebrating their 15th anniversary with three days
of music and fun beginning on August 12th. Head over to page 28 for a complete look at the weekend’s events. Fit for Rivals has a huge show at Jack Rabbits on August 14th.
Rumor has it a record label or two will be in attendance to check out the band. Come out and show your support. Jacksonville Beach’s own Saltwater Grass is releasing their
new record this month. Celebrate with the band at Freebird on August 14th. After six years of rocking the River City, Shangrala is calling it quits. Their last show will be on the 20th at Jack Rabbits
with Sunbears!, Pilar and DigDog. You’ll be able to pick up their fi nal ep and a stellar Shang covers album featuring 12 local bands at the merch table. There will also be an art auction featuring some
of Jacksonville’s best and brightest. Best of all, 100% of the proceeds from the door, CD sales and art will benefi t Josh Kahle who is battling cancer. Great bands, great cause. Be there! Local jazz
combo Isaac Byrd, Jr. & Tribe Judah will be celebrating the release for their new record at the Murray Hill on August 28th. Guests Elisha “Atlas” Parris and A’Jaze will also be in the house. Finally,
Jacksonville’s Yonder Studios is hosting the Artists on the Rise Talent Contest each Saturday from 9 pm to 11 pm. Three artists will present original pieces during these qualifying dates and only one
from each night will move on to the semi-fi nals in September. Visit www.yonderstudios.com for details.
venue of the month
t-u center for the
performing arts
Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
300 West Water Street
www.jaxevents.com/timesunion.php, 633-6110
The Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts
is a three-stage venue that offers Jacksonville
residents a wide variety of entertainment options
on any given night. The Robert E. Jacoby
Symphony Hall is a 1,800-seat auditorium that
serves as the home of our Jacksonville Symphony
Orchestra. Across the hall is the 3000seat
Jim and Jan Moran Theater, where some
of the biggest names in music can be seen
throughout the year or where you can catch a
Broadway production from the Artist Series. On
the west side of the complex the C. Herman and
Mary Virginia Terry Theater seats 600 and is a
multi-purpose hall used for lectures and movie
screenings during past Jacksonville Film Festivals.
The Times-Union Center serves beer, wine
and snacks before productions and during intermission.
For a complete look at their upcoming
events, visit the venue’s website.
coming this month
August 12 Norah Jones
August 20 Cedric the Entertainer
August 26 An Evening of Hope
with Sarah Palin
August 28 Aaron Bing
get outta town
Sometimes good bands don’t come to us, so
we have to go to them! Here are a few road-tripworthy
shows to check out this month:
August 8 Lilith Fair Aaron’s Amphitheatre (Atlanta, GA)
August 11 Mayhem Festival: Lamb of God / 3 Inches of Blood Cruzan Amphitheatre (West Palm Beach, FL)
August 11 Arcade Fire Verizon Amphitheatre (Atlanta, GA)
August 13- 14 The Devil Wears Prada The Social (Orlando, FL)
August 20 Cypress Hill / Slightly Stoopid Hard Rock Live (Orlando, FL)
August 20 Miniature Tigers / The Spinto Band The Star Community Bar (Atlanta, GA)
August 21 Maroon 5 / V V Brown / Kris Allen Verizon Wireless Amphitheatre (Alpharetta, GA)
August 21 Scissor Sisters The Buckhead Theatre (Atlanta, GA)
August 25 The English Beat / Bad Manners / Chris Murray Variety Playhouse (Atlanta, GA)
August 26 Blackwater Music Festival: Spearhead, Slightly Stoopid Suwannee Music Park (Live Oak, FL)
August 27 Juliette Lewis & the Licks / Crash the Satellites / Morning Bell The Venue (Gainesville, FL)
August 31 Hot Hot Heat / Hey Rosetta! Masquerade, Hell Stage - Atlanta, GA
spotlight: chicken & whiskey
In this month’s Spotlight, yours truly fi nally gets down with a little
shameless self-promotion as I turn the light around upon myself and my
band, Chicken & Whiskey. I’ve been avoiding it thus far for obvious reasons
but in light of recent developments, it’s become a now or never kind of
thing, so here goes.
Chicken & Whiskey is a three-piece keyboard punk band for lack
of a better description. While it defi es most genre pigeon-holing, there is one
comparison that fi rst-time listeners seem to draw again and again. It seems
after every show someone approaches one of us to describe our sound as
“Mates of State, but harder.” At fi rst we were a bit put off by it, but we’ve
come to embrace it even though none of us actually listen to nor credit the
band as an infl uence. In essence, C&W is two pawn shop keyboards run
through a few distortion pedals played by Big Dunn and Chris Williams with
myself, Jack Diablo, on drums. We all sing, or yell and scream as it were.
The band itself formed more out of convenience than anything else. As a veteran of the Jacksonville music scene and leader of the
short-lived but stylistically similar band Roargan, C&W has and always will be Big Dunn’s brainchild. When the three of us all moved in
together, it only made sense to convert the living room into a practice space and, with the addition of Chris’ ability to turn BD’s simple
melodies into more complex constructs, we’ve been converting naysayers ever since.
The reason I chose this month to highlight Chicken & Whiskey is we will be playing our last show on August 8th at Lomax Lodge to
kick off our East Coast tour with our friends from Houston, Muhammadali. After the tour, we’ll be going on hiatus with the intention of reforming
and coming back stronger than ever. So, consider this your warning and last chance to watch us in action. We might even burn
some CDs this time.
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Blackwater Music Festival
Just west of here, down I-10 for a little under
80 miles, is the Spirit of Suwannee Music Park, a Michael Franti
lush, 500+ acre property that boasts everything an
outdoorsy type could want: cabins and camping,
swimming, canoeing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
It’s also home to some of Florida’s most popular
musical gatherings: Wanee Festival, Suwannee River
Jam, Springfest, Magnolia Fest, Bear Creek Music &
Art Festival. This year we can add one more to the list.
The Blackwater Music Festival, named after the river
that the park is situated on, is one Spirit of Suwannee
event you do not want to miss. The three-day musical
extravaganza takes place from Thursday, August 26th
to Saturday the 28th.
You might recall a similarly named music fest
that took place in St. Augustine not long ago. That’s
no accident. “Originally we had planned to take the
[JJ Grey &] Mofro Blackwater Sol Revue over there as
a two or three day festival,” Judy Van Zant, owner of
Freebird Live and co-organizer of this event, explained.
“When we started booking bands it sort of took on
its own life and went in a different direction than the
Blackwater Sol Revue had been going, so we talked with Mofro and just decided to do our own
festival.”
Together with Bear Creek Fest’s Lyle Williams, Van Zant has pieced together an all-star lineup
including STS9, G Love, Michael Franti & Spearhead, Slightly Stoopid, Toubab Krewe, Matt Grondin
Band and many more. Local favorites like Greenhouse Lounge, Son of a Bad Man, JJ Grey
& Mofro and Fusebox Funk will also be performing. Most of the acts scheduled have played the
Freebird before and all of them have Judy’s seal of approval.
“I like all the bands, which is a good thing,” she said. “Michael Franti & Spearhead are one
of my favorite bands. I’ve had Slightly Stoopid many times at the Freebird, I really like them. Rebelution.
Mofro, of course, is one of my favorites. The Lee Boys. Really, everybody [playing] are
bands that I like and that Lyle likes also.”
Those who have attended multi-day festivals know that listening to killer tunes is just half the
fun. If you truly want an unforgettable experience you need to camp. Thankfully, primitive camping
is included in the three-day fest passes, lightening the fi nancial load a bit. Campers are encouraged
to bring their own gear (but leave the illegal substances, weapons, pets and fi reworks at
home) and will have access to restrooms, ice, water, showering facilities and the park’s general
store. If you don’t feel like roughing it the park itself offers upgraded accommodations like RV
sites and cabins. You can contact the Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park offi ce at (386) 364-1683
for reservations or for more info.
Tickets to the Blackwater Music Fest aren’t cheap (see the handy “If You Go” box for prices),
but with all of the fantastic bands performing it’s sure to be well worth raiding your piggy bank for.
Still, if you’re looking to save a few bucks you might consider joining the Work Exchange Team.
Marketing fi rm Shimon Presents offers fans a chance to catch all of their favorite bands for free
in exchange for working three 5-hour shifts before, during or after the festival. In addition to free
entrance into the event, volunteers will also receive a festival t-shirt for all their hard work. Not a
bad deal. Visit www.workexchangeteam.com/blackwater for all the details.
Thanks to a stellar lineup and an unparallel location, the Blackwater Music Festival is sure to
be a great way for music lovers to wrap up their summer.
Blackwater Music Festival Schedule
THURSDAY
The Malah, Greenhouse Lounge, Perpetual
Groove, STS9
FRIDAY
Cope, Tea Leaf Green, Toubab Krewe, JJ
Grey, Disco Biscuits, G Love, Rebelution,
Michael Franti & Spearhead, Saltwater
Grass, Boombox, Thomas Wynn & the
Believers, Son of a Bad Man
If you go...
BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON
3 Day Festival with Camping- Advance: $160, Gate: $175
Thursday Day (No Camping)- Advance: $50, Gate: $60
Friday or Saturday Day (No Camping)- Advance: $75, Gate: $90
VIP Access- $300 (includes admission to the 3-day festival, camping, VIP parking, a
VIP laminate, artist-involved activities and access to the VIP tent with restrooms, cash
bar and festival merchandise)
Festival website: www.blackwatermusicfestival.com
Park website: www.musicliveshere.com
SATURDAY
Groundation, Zach Deputy, Lee Boys, The
Beautiful Girls, Galactic with special guest
Cyril Neville, Particle featuring Michael
Kang, JJ Grey & Mofro, Slightly Stoopid,
Darryl Hance, Snarky Puppy, Fusebox
Funk, Matt Grondin Band

SEE U THERE
EU’s Featured Music Events
Project 86
AUGUST 6
Marion Crane Local hard rock act Marion
Crane will be performing at the Sinclair on
Friday, August 6th. The band has been all over
the Florida music scene over the past year,
performing in Tampa, Orlando, Longwood,
Ocala, Summerfi eld, Daytona and, of course,
right here on the First Coast. Between the
recent addition of two new guitar players and
new tunes courtesy of their spring release,
Kamikaze, you’ll want to see what Marion
Crane has in store this month. Kaliyl and Guilty
Conscience will open the show. Admission for
the concert is free for attendees 21 and up,
$10 for everyone else. The Sinclair, 358-0005
AUGUST 7
School of Rock presents: Live Aid Remade
Watch out U2! Step aside Roger Daltrey! Channeling
the music and energy from one of rock
music history’s biggest concert events ever,
comes the next generation of talented rockers
stepping up to pay tribute to the historic
multi-city, multi-venue rock concert Live Aid.
The School of Rock All Stars is a touring group
comprised of the best students enrolled in the
58 School of Rock locations across the US.
Ranging in age and background, these amazing
up-and-comers will be playing songs from
some of the biggest music stars who graced
the stages at the original Live Aid. Tickets:
$12. Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Paramore
AUGUST 11
Walter Parks Originally from Jacksonville,
now living in Savannah, Walter Parks has created
his own atmospheric musical travelogue
through swampy southern blues, jazz, folk and
classical. Soulful vocal lows and highs rest
atop a beautifully over-driven vintage jazz guitar,
painting a sonic portrait of classic Americana
landscapes. Having performed thousands
of concerts all over the world from southern
honky tonks to the Glastonbury Festival to
Carnegie Hall and Madison Square Garden,
Walter returns to his First Coast roots this
month for a set at Café Eleven. Tickets: $10.
Café Eleven, 460-9311
AUGUST 12
Norah Jones Showcasing her superb release
The Fall, vocalist and prolifi c songwriter Norah
Jones brings her soulful sounds to the Times
Union Center on August 12! Norah’s stylish
blend of jazz and traditional vocal pop with
hints of blues, country and folk sets her miles
apart from her contemporaries. Over the years
the artist has been nominated for 18 Grammys
and has taken home 12- not a bad average
when you consider she’s only been a player in
the industry since 2002. Tickets: $59. Times-
Union Center- Moran Theatre, 632-3373
AUGUST 17
Project 86 Fans of Christian alt-metal act Project
86 will want to be at the Murray Hill Theatre
for their show on August 17 th . In addition to
rocking out for the Lord, the band will also be
recording a live CD that night, which means
your screams of adoration could be heard by
their fans all around the world. Rest you vocal
cords and be there early to catch opening acts
the Wedding, To Speak of Wolves, A Jasey
Project and Luminesce. Tickets: $10/advance,
$13/day of show. Murray Hill Theatre, 388-
3179
AUGUST 25
Josh Hoge Much like his hometown of Nashville,
singer Josh Hoge represents Music City’s
competing spirits of tradition and rebellion.
Blending a combination of smooth Southern
Norah Jones
soul and gritty R&B, this third generation musician
pulls inspiration from everything from
Jackie Wilson to Boys II Men. See Hoge live
at Jack Rabbits this month with guests Keaton
Simmions, Matt Duke and Joe Firstman. Tickets:
$8. Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
AUGUST 28
Aaron Bing This month experience one of the
greatest contemporary smooth jazz artists to
come along in decades. Accompanied by his
six piece band, Aaron Bing’s live show is a
combination of his heartfelt original ballads,
up-tempo instrumentals and incredible stage
presence. Bing’s concert at the Times-Union
Center on the 28 th is also the offi cial CD release
party his newest latest record, Rebirth.
Included with your ticket is a meet & greet and
signing after the show. Tickets: $30. Times-
Union Center- Moran Theatre, 632-3373
Matt Stillwell Matt Stillwell is best known as
a performer with a rowdy sense of fun. With
songs about moonshine, whiskey and ‘Dirt
Road Dancing’ front and center on his latest record
Shine, the singer/songwriter describes his
shows as “pretty big parties.” Fans, though,
will agree that his other tunes, poignant ditties
about loss and love, make his concerts not to
be missed events that will have you laughing,
crying and singing along. See Matt at Mavericks
on August 28 th . Mavericks Rock N’ Honky
Tonk, 356-1110
AUGUST 30
Phil Wickham With the multi-faceted sound of
a much older soul and shimmering melodies
that match the intensity of his heartfelt lyrics,
contemporary Christian artist Phil Wickham
can’t help but stand out in a crowd of cookiecutter
pop and angst-fueled rock. The talented
guitarist/vocalist is making his way to Jacksonville
to play a free show at the UNF Arena
on August 30 th . University of North Florida
Arena, 620-1000
SEPTEMBER 2
Paramore Paramore will jump-start the summer
as the headliner for the 2010 Honda Civic
Tour. The band will take the stage with the
infectious material off their gold certifi ed third
album, brand new eyes. Joining Paramore on
tour are Tegan and Sara, New Found Glory and
Kadawatha, making this one event you do not
want to miss. The 2010 Honda Civic Tour rolls
through the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on
September 2 nd . Tickets: $36.50. St. Augustine
Amphitheatre, 471-1965
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MUSIC EVENTS
AUGUST 1
Stevie Fingers Jacksonville Landing, 353-
1188
Plagues to Pass / Not Tonight Josephine Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
Dan Wall / Nyxe TSI, 424-3531
Galactoid / Disclosure Doozers Pub, 738-
8922
AUGUST 2
Me Verse You / Take Cover / The Silent Scene
Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
This Hideous Strength Doozers Pub, 738-
8922
AUGUST 3
The Subtle Way / Destruction of a Rose Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
Disclosure / The LivVers / Galactoid / Howl-
The Revival is Now
BY JACK DIABLO
The Jacksonville Music Video Revival
begins this month with the inaugural presentation
at the 5 Points Theatre during
First Fridays on August 6th. Since the last
update there have been several new and
exciting developments. For starters, Stay
Tuned Studios has signed on to be the
lead sponsor of the event. Stay Tuned Studios
offers fully-equipped and affordable
rehearsal and recording space for bands,
making them a perfect fi t for an event that
is focused on promoting local talent. We
are thrilled to have them on board!
Videos and feedback are rolling in
every day. As mentioned last month, due
to the volume of submissions, we will be
doing this event on a regular basis over
the next year. That means it’s not too late
to make and submit videos. While they
won’t air during the fi rst event, there is
still a chance they will be chosen to play at one of the future showings. There are now two
drop off locations for your convenience. Stay Tuned Studios located at 5570 Florida Mining
Boulevard South near the Avenues and The Letter Shop Downtown at 228 E Forsyth
will both be accepting videos. Please do NOT submit watchable DVDs but the original high
resolution QuickTime fi les.
Putting this event together has been a learning experience but also a lot of fun. Every
video that comes in gets me excited about the talented groups and individuals that call
Jacksonville home. I am eager to see what comes out of future collaborations now that the
music video movement is gaining momentum.
If your band doesn’t have a music video but would like to make one, send me an
email with your band’s contact information and a description of the kind of video you’d
like to make. I’ll post your info on my blog, www.jackdiablo.com, for potential fi lmmakers
to contact you. Filmmakers, if you are interested in helping out a local band, you can fi nd
them on the site.
Finally, after the curtains close, we will be hosting an afterparty across the street at
Underbelly featuring live music from Wild Life Society and an Infi ntesmal Records showcase.
Don’t miss out on all the fun and be sure to attend the Jacksonville Music Video
Revival.
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ing Man / Routine Scheme Doozers Pub,
738-8922
The Life to Come / Goodbye Soundscape
Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
AUGUST 4
Glorious Gunner / Asphalt Valentine / Mama
Kin / Modern Superstar Jack Rabbits, 398-
7496
Stevie Fingers Jacksonville Landing, 353-
1188
Ordain / Stockholm Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Gypsy Spit / Ceremony / Punch / Devout /
Rust In Piss Warehouse 8B, wambolt8b.wordpress.com
AUGUST 5
ZOSO Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
This or the Apocalypse / As Blood Runs Black
/ Oceano Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Go Away Ghost / The Grecian Urn / Tobacco
Pat Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
The Ride Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
Peter Dearing Band Whisky River, 645-5571
Grandpa’s Cough Medicine European Street
Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740
Ian Budha / 1984 City Hall Pub, 356-6750
AUGUST 6
Jacksonville Music Video Revival 5 Points
Theatre, 359-0047
The Street Legal Band Mellow Mushroom
(Jacksonville Beach), 241-5600
Marion Crane / Kaliyl / Guilty Conscience The
Sinclair, 358-0005
5 x 7 Band Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
New Politics / Funeral Party / Me & the Devil
Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Acadence / Nobody on Land / Konami Code
Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Other Trees / Airplains Doozers Pub, 738-
8922
Set Apart / Aglacia / Embracing Goodbye /
Seizing the Final Victory Murray Hill Theatre,
388-3179
Bear Crossing Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
War, Aug 31 at the Florida Theatre
Jacksonville locals The Dundies,
playing various venues this month
Skrilla Skrill / MuzikMasta / Top Gunna / No
Murcy Endo Exo, 396-7733
Moonies / Poisonous Ghost / Memphibians
Underbelly, 354-7002
Saved on Sunday Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum,
632-5555
MuzikMasta / Skrilla Skrill Endo Exo, 396-7733
AUGUST 7
The Senses / The Philters / The Painted
Souls / The Daileys Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
George Aspinall Band / Spanky the Band
Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
Hi Five Kids / Eightdays / Schizophonics The
Sinclair, 358-0005
School of Rock presents: Live Aid Remade
Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Stevie Stiletto / Jug or Not / The Senses /
The Philters / The Painted Souls Freebird
Live, 246-BIRD
Husky Burnette Doozers Pub, 738-8922
Loveloud / Sack The City / So Contagious /
Lillywhite Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179
A Fall to Rise / In Whispers / Rock and Roll
Chrome / Dissonant Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Sugar Bear Yesterdays Social Club, 387-0502
Katlyn Lowe /Sean Doyle / Victoria Zarlenga

Uncommon Music…For A
Common Cause
Local musicians are often rel-
Jordyn Jackson
egated to smoky clubs and sketchy
bars but on September 1st the Florida
Theatre will give a handful of these
neglected artists the opportunity to
perform on their grand stage. Uncommon
Music… For A Common Cause is
in its fourth year and is one event that
those who support local music should
plan on attending.
This year, Uncommon Music has
three diverse and remarkably talented
acts on the schedule. First up is the
John Earle Band, a three-piece from
Jax Beach who play original pop and
R&B songs, as well as Top 40 hits and
Motown classics. Next up is Jordyn
Jackson, a young jazz artist who pulls inspiration from the soulful sounds of New Orleans.
Last, but not least, are the Dundies, a folk-rock combo that’s often compared to Arcade Fire
and the Decemberists.
In addition to supporting the
hardworking local artists, Uncommon
Music does something else too: it
gives back. Proceeds from this event
will benefi t Art with a Heart in Healthcare,
a nonprofi t organization that
provides professionally guided, personalized
art experiences that enhance
the healing process and bring comfort,
joy and hope to patients and families in
crisis. Tickets to Uncommon Music are
just $10 but if you can’t attend you can
still make a donation through www.
wegive.org. For more information, visit
John Earle Band
www.fl oridatheatre.com.
/ Lis & Lon Williamson Riverside Arts Market,
554-6865
Carl Thomas / Charles Clark City Hall Pub,
356-6750
Bob Patterson European Street Listening Room
(Southside), 399-1740
AUGUST 8
Richard Braun & Richard Elliott / Matt Marshak
/ Jacksonville Mass Choir & Trio Sea
Walk Pavilion, 247-6100
Chicken & Whiskey Lomax Lodge, 329-4724
Hipp Street Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
LA Guns / Phil Lewis / Quasi Mojo / Rosco
Caine Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Back to School Teen Bash: Anca / Brisky
Plush, 743-1845
AUGUST 9
Sleeping Giant / Inhale Exhale / A Bullet For
Pretty Boy / The Abandoned Murray Hill Theatre,
388-3179
AUGUST 10
Rebels & Rogues / B.J. Barham / Joe Firstman
/ Carly Tanchon Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
The 2010 Coney Island Cockabilly Roadshow:
Viva Le Vox / Jason & the Punknecks Doozers
Pub, 738-8922
JB Scott’s Swingin’ All-stars European Street
Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740
AUGUST 11
Walter Parks Café Eleven, 460-9311
Justin Moore Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk,
356-1110
Park Street / Lucas Carpenter / Transparent
Things Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
AUGUST 12
Norah Jones Times-Union Center- Moran Theatre,
632-3373
Stereo Skyline / The Audition / Cash Cash /
Cady Groves / The Downtown Fiction Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
Evans Brother Band Whisky River, 645-5571
Finisher Doozers Pub, 738-8922
20WT / Outlaw Nation / Chillakaya Brewster’s
Pit, 223-9850
Kadets / AC Deathstrike TSI, 424-3531
Walter Parks European Street Listening Room
(San Marco), 399-1740
AUGUST 13
YourJax Music Showcase: Amy Hendrickson
& the Prime Directive / kLob / Goliath Flores
Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Conclave Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
We Still Dream / The Tried & True / Nottingham
/ Fight for First Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Routine Scheme Doozers Pub, 738-8922
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Switchfoot / Don’t Sigh Daisy / Quiet Science
Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179
Hotrod Hillbillies / The Rocketz Twisted Roc
Bar, 241-6453
Konami Code / Rusholme Ruffi ans The Sinclair,
358-0005
DeeDee Laux Three Layers, 355-9791
The IGive / The Prolegend Movement Café
331, 354-1999
Toots Lorraine and the Traffi c Sun Dog Diner
(Atlantic Beach), 241-8221
AUGUST 14
Fit for Rivals / Clara Vanum / Rice / Lenore /
Love Loud Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Mystery Band Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
albums
S. Carey - All We Grow (CD/LP)
Label: Jagjaguwar
Release Date: August 24, 2010
Subtlety is Carey’s weapon of choice. All We
Grow was composed, not written. Two years in the
making it is the result of the layering of multiple sessions,
something that has surely evolved over time,
sprouting from the seed of an original concept into
something that blooms before your very eyes, or in this case ears. As a touring
member of Bon Iver, the lines of similarity can be clearly drawn but Carey’s compositions
are more atomspheric and of course, he doesn’t have Justin Vernon’s signature
voice.
The overall tone of the album is very close to the Eluvium album released
earlier this year. I have to say that I’m fi nding a lot to appreciate in these composition-based
acts. They maintain a pop sensibility while incorporating elements and
instrumentation normally reserved for jazz or chamber music. Of course, there’s
some guitar, drums and plenty of electronic loops in the mix to keep it relevant.
While Vernon’s baritone makes Bon Iver immediately identifi able, Carey’s soft alto
soothes, nearly mesmerizing the listener and evoking a calmer state of mind.
As ambient-leaning as the album is, there are plenty of contrasting moments
where songs take a more traditional form. There’s a subtle dynamic that keeps the
album interesting and re-listenable, while remaining a record to put on when you’re
looking to wind down, drift away and escape the hustle and bustle of a busy day. It’s
defi nitely the kind of music to play while laying next to someone special when you
just want to chill out and enjoy the moment.
What is interesting is the lack of percussion this classically-trained jazz drummer
has omitted from his work. Nevertheless, All We Grow is well-conceived and
produced album that can appeal to anyone with the patience to fi lter through the
layers and appreciate the delicate complexity Carey seems to have mastered.
- BY JACK DIABLO
cd releases
AUGUST 3
Secondhand Serenade Hear Me Now
Arcade Fire The Suburbs
Mt. St. Helens Vietnam Band Where the
Messengers Meet
AUGUST 10
Dan Mangan Nice, Nice, Very Nice
Eli “Paperboy” Reed Come and Get It
Killola Let’s Get Associated
Street Sweeper Social Club The Ghetto
Blaster EP
Toadies Feeler
AUGUST 17
The Last Felony Too Many Humans
The Secret Handshake Night & Day
Joe Firstman Live at the Treehouse
Debutaunts Why Can’t We Have Fun
Saltwater Grass Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Throne Of Carrion / Vomikaust / Kalibur /
Otto’s Daughter Doozers Pub, 738-8922
15th Anniversary Bash: Between the Trees /
Sent By Ravens and 13 more Murray Hill Theatre,
388-3179
Otto’s Daughter Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Guttermouth The Ocean Club
Wild Card Yesterdays Social Club, 387-0502
The Pinz The Sinclair, 358-0005
The Dundies / Will Pearsall Riverside Arts
Market, 554-6865
Wilson Family Band European Street Listening
Room (Southside), 399-1740
Toots Lorraine and the Traffi c Sun Dog Diner
(Atlantic Beach), 241-8221
AUGUST 24
Katy Perry Teenage Dream
Dead Confederate Sugar
Royal Trux Cats and Dogs
Neil Hamburger Hot February Night
DJ Muggs Vs. Ill Bill Kill Devil Hills
The Showdown Blood in the Gears
The Devil Wears Prada Zombie EP
Jodi King Little Smile
August 31
Jarrod Gorbel Devil’s Made a New
Friend
The Contortionist Exoplanet
Papa Roach Time for Annihilation...On
the Record and On the Road
Terrible Things Terrible Things
AUGUST 15
Chamber Music Society of Good Shepherd
Church of the Good Shepherd, 387-5691
George Aspinall Band Jacksonville Landing,
353-1188
Death Defy Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Slow Form of Suicide Doozers Pub, 738-8922
AUGUST 17
Benjy Davis Project / Sons of Bill / The Jacob
Jefferies Band Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Trouble in the Wind / Vice Doozers Pub, 738-
8922
Project 86 / The Wedding / To Speak of
Wolves / A Jasey Project / Luminesce Murray
Hill Theatre, 388-3179
AUGUST 18
Jeffree Starr / Blood on the Dance Floor /
William Control / The Last of What’s Left
Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Dubtheorist TSI, 424-3531
AUGUST 19
Whole Wheat Bread Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
ZOSO / Hornit Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
MyChildren MyBride / We Came From Darkness
/ Advocate Murray Hill Theatre, 388-
3179
Chris & Jaymie Band Whisky River, 645-5571
The Bastard Suns / Eken is Dead / What
About Me Twisted Roc Bar, 241-6453
Tab Benoit Mojo Kitchen (Jacksonville Beach),
247-6636
Shoofl y European Street Listening Room (San
Marco), 399-1740
AUGUST 20
Shangrala / Sunbears! / Pilar / Dig Dog Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
The Street Legal Band Tom & Betty’s, 387-
3311
Dot Wilder Jazz Tini Martini Bar (St. Augustine),
829-0928
Little River Band Jacksonville Landing, 353-
1188
Finish it Off / One Less Atlantic / Sandlot / A
Jasey Project Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Barriers / Bass Line Bums Doozers Pub, 738-
8922
Kenzey / JFuller / Priscilla Couret / Cody
Lewis Murray Hill Theatre, 388-3179
AUGUST 21
Voltaire Café 331, 354-1999
X102.9 X-clusive Concert Jacksonville Landing,
353-1188
JoEveritt / Dig Dog / Single White Herpe Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
The Dielectrics Doozers Pub, 738-8922
King of the Hill: This Armistice / The Tell Tale
Heart / Come What May / Stella Murray Hill
Theatre, 388-3179
Erode / F.F.N. Nobby’s Tavern, 825-4959
Triple Shot Yesterdays Social Club, 387-0502
Colleen Herms / Mike Bernos / BayStreet
Band Riverside Arts Market, 554-6865
Crash The Satellites / Rickolus Lomax Lodge,
329-4724
Larry Mangum’s songwriter circle European
Street Listening Room (Southside), 399-1740
Mile Train Mellow Mushroom (Jacksonville
Beach), 241-5600
A Death Among Heroes Brewster’s Pit, 223-
9850

Don’t miss the Final Summer Jax Beach Summer Jazz
Concert at the Sea Walk Pavilion with R & R - Richard
Braun & Richard Elliott on August 8
AUGUST 22
Collie Buddz Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Hipp Street Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
Monster Party / Dead Southern Bishop Doozers
Pub, 738-8922
Tantric / Adema / Burn Halo / In Whispers
Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
S & M Band Sun Dog Diner (Atlantic Beach),
241-8221
AUGUST 23
Set Apart / Brighter Than A Thousand Sins
Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Kadets Nobby’s Tavern, 825-4959
AUGUST 24
The Pinz / Deception of a Ghost / Seven Story
Fall / The Air I Breathe / Finish it Off Jack
Rabbits, 398-7496
Controlled Storms Doozers Pub, 738-8922
AUGUST 25
Josh Hoge / Keaton Simmions / Matt Duke /
Joe Firstman Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
AUGUST 26
Mark Stuart / Rebecca Loebe European Street
Listening Room (San Marco), 399-1740
Trickle Down Whisky River, 645-5571
AUGUST 27
The Bay Street Band Jacksonville Landing,
353-1188
Faith / Fall of Envy / Bare Soul / Shotgun
Harbour / A New Decree Murray Hill Theatre,
388-3179
Smile Empty Soul Brewster’s Pit, 223-9850
Ace Winn Whitey’s Fish Camp (Orange Park),
269-4198
Media May! The Sinclair, 358-0005
Fleming Island Summer Concert Series: 5x7
/ Joe Senger Fleming Island’s Village Square
AUGUST 28
Aaron Bing Times-Union Center- Moran Theatre,
632-3373
The Street Legal Band Whitey’s Fish Camp
(Orange Park), 269-4198
Frontiers Freebird Live, 246-BIRD
Robin Rutenberg The Sinclair, 358-0005
George Aspinall Band / Little Green Men
Jacksonville Landing, 353-1188
The Embraced / The Rue Morgue Jack Rabbits,
398-7496
Isaac Byrd, Jr. / Tribe Judah with Elisha
“Atlas” Parris / A’Jaze Murray Hill Theatre,
388-3179
Rod Picott / Amanda Shires European Street
Listening Room (Southside), 399-1740
Android Lust Café 331, 354-1999
Matt Stillwell Mavericks Rock N’ Honky Tonk,
356-1110
AUGUST 29
Stevie Fingers Jacksonville Landing, 353-
1188
Frequency 54 / Dev Electric Jack Rabbits,
398-7496
AUGUST 30
Phil Wickham University of North Florida
Arena, 620-1000
AUGUST 31
Just Jazz Quintet European Street Listening
Room (San Marco), 399-1740
War Florida Theatre, 355-2787
SEPTEMBER 1
Uncommon Music Florida Theatre, 355-5661
Debutaunts Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
SEPTEMBER 2
Paramore / Tegan & Sara / New Found Glory
/ Kadawatha St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-
1965
Jeff and Vida European Street Listening Room
(San Marco), 399-1740
Switchfoot
MHT 15 th Anniversary Celebration
Bars come and go but the Murray Hill Theatre is here to stay. Fifteen years ago Tony
Nasrallah opened the Hill as a safe alternative to the bar and nightclub scene and today,
despite doubts from jaded naysayers, the venue continues to keep its doors open and its
youthful audience entertained each and every week. To commemorate their reign as the
longest-running live music venue and nightclub in Jacksonville, the Murray Hill Theatre
will host a weekend of good old fashioned fun this month.
The milestone weekend kicks off on the 12 th with a very special Reunion Swing
Night. Founding members DJ ManO’Light and swing instructor Sensei Young Smith will
resurrect this Murray Hill favorite. Tickets for this event are just $5. Then on the13th
award winning alt-rockers Switchfoot will perform along with locals Don’t Sigh Daisy
and Quiet Science. This show will bring fans of all walks of life so get your tickets today
for just $20 or try your chances at the door when they’re $25. Finally on August 14 th the
Hill will pull out all the stops for a massive concert event that you do not want to miss.
National recording artists Between the Trees and Sent By Ravens will perform with local
favorites Second Thief, Acadence, Coming This Fall and 15 more regional and local acts.
Cover for this colossal, day-long party are just $10 in advance and $15 on the day of
show. This is a great opportunity to see some of Jacksonville’s best positive acts all in
one place so take advantage of it.
Advanced tickets plus a limited amount of 3-day tickets at a cost of $30 will be
available for purchase online on Murray Hill Theatre’s website: www.mhtrocks.com. Visit
the website or call the event hotline for more information.
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YourJax Music Turns One
BY KELLIE ABRAHAMSON
Jacksonville’s only television show dedicated to local music is celebrating its one year
anniversary next month and is doing it in style. YourJax Music will host a showcase at Freebird
Live in Jacksonville Beach this month and then a day-long free festival at City Hall Pub
Downtown on September 5th.
YourJax Music is a weekly half hour program that airs on CW17 and features musical
performances and interviews with artists in and around the First Coast. The show is the
brainchild of host Jake McCain, a musician himself who also serves as the CW’s eMedia
Manager. The simple yet brilliant idea in hand, McCain and the CW then approached EU
about becoming sponsors and co-collaborators and the rest, as they say, is history. Approximately
30 episodes of YourJax Music have aired at this writing which translates to 15 hours
of programming consisting of 220 songs by 63 artists. Over a dozen of those featured have
signed on to rock out at the YourJax Music Fest in September.
Like the show itself, the festival will bring musicians from all genres to City Hall Pub’s
two stages. Acoustic artists, rock bands, hip-hop acts and blues men are all scheduled to
perform throughout the day. The impressive lineup includes Fusebox Funk, kLoB, the Tony
Smotherman Project, the iGive, Yankee Slickers, Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive,
Ace Winn, Goliath Flores, Wes Cobb, the Daryl Hance Band, Grandpas Cough Medicine,
Nate Holley, John Earle, Rosco Caine, Dan Reading, Charlie Walker and more. This is an
unparalleled opportunity to experience some of Jacksonville’s most talented musicians all in
one day, all for free. You can’t beat that! The YourJax Music Fest kicks off at noon on September
5th and continues with non-stop tunes until closing.
In anticipation of the festival, each episode of YourJax Music leading up to the event
will be hosted by one of the artists performing and will include fun, candid looks at their
lives and music. The schedule is as follows:
Aug 7 & 8 - kLoB
Aug 14 & 15 - The Tony Smotherman Project
Aug 21 & 22 - The iGive
Aug 28 & 29 - Yankee Slickers
The Repeat Offenders on set at the
CW17 Studios, photo by ezra marcos
If you can’t wait ‘til September to experience some great local music, head over to the
Freebird on August 13th for a sneak peek at what the Fest will bring. There you’ll get fi nd
the YourJax Music Showcase, a one night only event that will have three of our favorite acts
from the show performing live in concert. Multi-instrumentalist Goliath Flores will open,
starting the night off right with his exotic brand of mood music inspired by folk acts from
around the world. Next up is the always wildly entertaining kLoB. This fi ve-piece blends the
blues with funk and soul to bring audiences toe-tapping tunes that stay with you long after
the lights go down. Rounding out the evening will be Amy Hendrickson & the Prime Directive,
a band out of St. Augustine that defi es categorization. Since forming in 2009 this folky,
jazz-drenched, alt-rock experiment has blown minds at home and across the nation thanks
to their unforgettable live performances. They even earned a standing ovation at the Florida
Theatre last year when they opened for the Wallfl owers. Tickets for the YourJax Music
Showcase are $8 in advance and $10 the day of the show, a small price to pay for what will
ultimately be a phenomenal night of local music.
The River City is home to so many terrifi c musical acts and YourJax Music has only
scratched the surface with this, its fi rst year on the air. We look forward to assisting with
many seasons to come and are eager to give even more local artists the opportunity to step
into the spotlight and share their talents with the community. If you’re interested in being
one of the artists featured on the show you can email Jake McCain at music@yourjax.com
to submit an audition CD. You can catch YourJax Music on CW17 every Saturday at 10 pm
and on Sundays at 6:30 pm. For more information, visit www.yourjaxmusic.com.

Crosby, Stills
and Nash
UPCOMING CONCERTS
Sept 1 Uncommon Music Florida
Theatre, 355-5661
Sept 2 Paramore / Tegan & Sara
St. Augustine Amphithe
atre, 471-1965
Sept 5 Toby Keith / Jaron and
the Long Road to Love
St. Augustine Amphithe
atre, 471-1965
Sept 10 Shooter Jennings Free
bird Live, 246-BIRD
Sept 11 How Sweet The Sound
experience Jacksonville
Memorial Arena, 353-3309
Sept 14 Bassnectar Freebird Live,
246-BIRD
Sept 16 Gram Parsons Festival Okefenokee Fair Grounds, Waycross GA, 912-283-3742
Sept 21 The Black Crowes Florida Theatre, 355-5661
Sept 22 Lady Antebellum / David Nail St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965
Sept 25 Crosby, Stills and Nash Times-Union Center- Moran Theatre, 633-6110
Oct 1 David Bazan / Mynabirds Jack Rabbits, 398-7496
Oct 1 Brian Regan Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Oct 1 Widespread Panic St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965
Oct 8 Mike Epps and Friends Times Union Ctr, 633-6110
Oct 14 Jimmy Cliff Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Oct 15 The Flaming Lips St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 471-1965
Oct 15 Daniel Tosh Florida Theatre, 355-2787
Oct 15 Jerry Seinfeld Times Union Ctr, 633-6110
Oct 16 Joshua Adams Cafe Eleven, (904) 460-9311
Oct 16 Bellydance Superstars Times Union Ctr Perf Arts Terry Theater
Oct 17 George Jones Florida Theatre, 355-5661
Oct 21-24 MagnoliaFest Spirit of the Suwannee Music Park, 386-364-1683
Oct 26 Carrie Underwood Jacksonville Memorial Arena, 353-3309
Oct 27 Yo Gabba Gabba! Live Times-Union Center- Moran Theatre, 632-3373
Oct 29 Darius Rucker St. Augustine Amphitheatre, (904) 471-1965
Dec 3 Joe Bonamassa Florida Theatre, 355-5661
Dec 15 A Peter White Christmas; Rick Braun and Mindi Abair Florida Theatre,
355-5661
Dec 18 Gaither Homecoming Celebration Jacksonville Arena, 630-3900
Dec 22 Straight No Chaser Florida Theatre, 355-2787!
Jan 30 Merle Haggard Florida Theatre, 355-5661
Feb 9 Pink Floyd Experience The Peabody, Daytona Beach, 386-671-3460
Jerry Seinfeld
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AUGUST MOVIES
read complete movie reviews every week at eujacksonville.com
NOW SHOWING
CATS & DOGS: THE REVENGE OF KITTY GALORE
In the age-old battle between cats and dogs, one
crazed feline has taken things a paw too far. Kitty
Galore, formerly an agent for cat spy organization
MEOWS, has gone rogue and hatched a diabolical
plan to not only bring her canine enemies to heel
and make the world her scratching post. Starring:
Christina Applegate, Michael Clarke Duncan,
Neil Patrick Harris, Sean Hayes, James Marsden,
Bette Midler, Nick Nolte, Joe Pantoliano, Katt
Williams, Chris O’Donnell, Jack McBrayer, Fred
Armisen and Paul Rodriguez. Rated PG. www.
CatsandDogsmovie.WarnerBros.com
CHARLIE St. CLOUD Zac Efron is a young man
who survives an accident that lets him see the
world in a unique way through visits from his
dead borther. Starring: Amanda Crew, Donal
Logue, Charlie Tahan, Kim Basinger and Ray Liotta.
Rated PG-13. www.CharlieStCloud.com
DINNER FOR SCHMUCKS Tim (Paul Rudd) needs
the perfect guest to bring to his boss’ annual Dinner
for Extraordinary People, an event where the
winner of the evening brings the most eccentric
character as his guest. Enter Barry (Steve Carell),
a guy with a passion for dressing mice up in tiny
outfi ts to recreate great works of art. Rated PG-
13. www.DinnerforSchmucks.com
AUGUST 6
MIDDLE MEN In 1995 the world wide web was
a new found discovery. Based on the true story
of businessman Jack Harris who teams up with
Wayne Beering and Buck Dolby- the two brilliant
but troubled men who invented the way adult
entertainment is sold over the internet. Starring:
Luke Wilson, Giovanni Ribisi, James Caan,
Gabriel Macht, Peter Stormare, Rachael Taylor,
Kelsey Grammer and Laura Ramsey. Rated R.
www.MiddleMenmovie.com
THE OTHER GUYS Detectives Allen Gamble and
Terry Hoitz are punished misfi t partners ever
since an unfortunate run-in with Derek Jeter. Allen
and Terry idolize the city’s top cops, Danson and
Highsmith, but when an opportunity arises for
the Other Guys to step up, things don’t quite go
as planned. Starring: Will Ferrell, Mark Wahlberg,
Eva Mendes, Michael Keaton and Steve Coogan.
Rated PG-13. www.TheOtherGuys-movie.com
STEP UP 3D A tight-knit group of street dancers,
including Luke and Natalie, team up with
NYU freshman Moose and fi nd themselves pitted
against the world’s best hip hop dancers in a
high-stakes showdown that will change their lives
forever. Starring: Rick Malambri , Sharni Vinson,
Adam G. Sevani, Alyson Stoner and Harry Shum
Jr. Rated PG-13. www.MySpace.com/StepUpmovie
AUGUST 13
Julia Roberts in EAT, PRAY, LOVE
EAT, PRAY, LOVE When newly divorced Liz Gilbert
(Julia Roberts) embarks on a journey around
the world it becomes a quest for self-discovery.
In her travels, she discovers the true pleasure
of nourishment by eating in Italy; the power of
prayer in India, and, fi nally and unexpectedly,
the inner peace and balance of true love in Bali.
Based upon the bestselling memoir by Elizabeth
Gilbert, Eat Pray Love proves that there really is
more than one way to let yourself go and see the
world. Rated PG-13. www.LetYourselfGo.com
THE EXPENDABLES Sly “Lord Rambo” Stallone
leads a group of mercenaries to infi ltrate a South
American country and overthrow its ruthless
dictator. Barney Ross (Stallone) is the leader,
the sage and the strategist of this tight-knit band
of men who live on the fringe. On a reconnaissance
mission to Vilena, Barney comes to learn
who their true enemy is: rogue ex-CIA operative
James Monroe and his henchman Paine. Starring
Sylvester Stallone, Terry Crews, Jason Statham,
Jet Li, and Giselle Itie. Rated R. www.Expendablesthemovie.com
SCOTT PILGRIM VS. THE WORLD Meet charming
and jobless Scott Pilgrim (Michael Cera). A
bass guitarist for garage band Sex Bob-omb, the
22-year-old has just met the girl of his dreams,
Ramona Flowers (Mary Elizabeth Winstead). He
soon discovers, however, his new crush has the
most unusual baggage of all: a nefarious league
of ex-boyfriends who control her love life and will
do whatever it takes to eliminate him as a suitor.
Rated PG-13. www.ScottPilgrimthemovie.com
AUGUST 20
LOTTERY TICKET Kevin Carson (Bow Wow), a
young man living in the projects, wins $370 million
in a nationwide lottery. When his opportunistic
neighbors discover he has the winning ticket in
his possession, Kevin must survive their greedy
and sometimes even threatening actions over a
three-day holiday weekend before he can claim
his prize. Starring: Ice Cube, Brandon T. Jackson,
Naturi Naughton, Keith David, Charles Q. Murphy,
Loretta Devine, Terry Crews and Bill Bellamy.
Rated PG-13. www.LotteryTicketmovie.com
NANNY McPHEE RETURNS Emma Thompson
returns to the role of the magical nanny who appears
when she’s needed the most and wanted
the least in the next chapter of the hilarious and
heartwarming fable.The nanny appears at the
door of a harried young mother, Mrs. Isabel Green
(Maggie Gyllenhaal), who is trying to run the family
farm while her husband is away at war. She
soon discovers that Mrs. Green’s children are
fi ghting a war of their own against two spoiled
city cousins who have just moved in and refuse
to leave. Starring: Emma Thompson, Maggie
Gyllenhaal, Rhys Ifans, Maggie Smith, Asa Butterfi
eld and Ralph Fiennes. Rated PG. www.NannyMcPhee.com
PIRANHA 3D Don’t spill the popcorn! A hungry
clan of despicable Nemos with teeth are leaping
off the screen in 3D. Every year the population
of sleepy Lake Victoria explodes from 5,000 to
50,000 for Spring Break; a riot of sun and drunken
fun. But this year, there’s something more to
worry about than hangovers. An unlikely group of
strangers must band together to stop themselves
from becoming fi sh food for the area’s new razortoothed
residents. Starring a whole cast of noname
bait. Rated R. www.Piranha-3D.com
THE SWITCH Kassie (Jennifer Aniston) and Wally
(Jason Bateman) are best friends in this offbeat
comedy. She is a smart, fun-loving single woman
who decides a sperm donor is the best way to
have a baby. But a mishap that isn’t discovered
until seven years later rocks Kassie’s world
when Wally fi nally gets acquainted with her cute-
though slightly neurotic- son. Rated PG-13. www.
Miramax.com/TheSwitch
AUGUST 27
GOING THE DISTANCE Erin (Drew Barrymore)
meets Garrett (Justin Long) over beer. Their
chemistry sparks a full-fl edged summer fl ing, but
neither expects it to last once Erin heads home to
San Francisco and Garrett stays behind in New
York City. But despite the opposite coasts and
the nay-saying friends and family, the couple just
might have found something like love, and with
the help of a lot of texting, sexting and late-night
phone calls, they might actually go the distance.
Starring: Drew Barrymore, Justin Long, Charlie
Day, Jason Sudeikis, Ron Livingston, Jim Gaffi -
gan, Kelli Garner, Rob Riggle, Christina Applegate.
Rated R. www.Going-the-Distance.com
TAKERS A notorious group of criminals (Idris
Elba, Paul Walker, T.I., Chris Brown, Hayden
Christensen and Michael Ealy) continue to baffl e
police by pulling off perfectly executed bank
robberies. They are in and out like clockwork,
leaving no evidence behind and laying low in
between heists. But when they attempt to pull off
one last job with more money at stake than ever
before, the crew may fi nd their plans interrupted
by a hardened detective (Matt Dillon) who is hellbent
on solving the case. Rated PG-13. www.
WhoAretheTakers.com

JOAN RIVERS-A PIECE OF WORK
SPECIAL MOVIE SHOWINGS
July 30 JACKSONVILLE MUSIC VIDEO REVIVAL EU Jacksonville and Stay Tuned Studios are presenting
the fi rst Jacksonville Music Video Revival at the 5 Points Theatre on August 6 during First
Fridays in 5 Points between 5 – 7 pm. Be sure to stop in and see the collaboration of Jacksonville
musicians and fi lm makers as their music videos are shown on the big screen. There is no admission
charge and the videos will continue to play until 7 pm. Be sure to bring your program to Underbelly
(located across the street from the theatre, behind Anomaly) for the after-party with $1 draft beer and
live music from some of your favorite local bands.
5 POINTS THEATRE
Aug 1-12 THE GIRL WHO PLAYED WITH FIRE
Aug 6, 8 LET THE RIGHT ONE IN
Aug 6-12 JOAN RIVERS-A PIECE OF WORK
Aug 6-27 WINTER’S BONE
The 5 Points Theatre will be showing classic kids’ movies this summer on Fridays at 2 pm
and Wednesdays at 10 am, tickets are $5 for children and adults. Call 359-0047 or visit
www.5pointstheatre.com for more information.
Movies at Main Film Series Enjoy free showings of the movies you love on the 2nd and 4th Thursdays
each month at 5:45 pm in the Main Library’s Hicks Auditorium. August 12 - GHOSTBUSTERS,
August 26 - TOOTSIE. http://jpl.coj.net/progs/main/movies-at-main.html
August 14 Monthly meeting of the Leave ‘em Laughing Tent The theme of the August Tent meeting
will be “The M-G-M Years, Part II.” They will show a Laurel & Hardy clip from M-G-M’s early Technicolor
feature “The Rogue Song” (1930), followed by the feature “Nothing But Trouble.” Pablo Creek
Branch Library, 13295 Beach Blvd. (between Kernan and Hodges Blvds.), 4 to 5:30 pm. Info: Steve
Bailey, 246-0312 leaveemlaughing.moviefever.com
August 21 Monthly Buster Keaton Silent Film Showings Screenings will consist of Keaton’s The
Playhouse and Sherlock Jr. Pablo Creek Branch Library, 13295 Beach Blvd., 4 to 5:30 pm. Info: 246-
0312, www.busterkeaton.moviefever.com
Oct. 14-17 8 th Annual Jacksonville Film Festival The date has been announced for the Jacksonville
Film Festival. This year it will be held Oct 14-17. Keep checking the new website at www.jacksonvillefi
lmfestival.com for information as it becomes available.
Summer Movie Classics at the Florida Theatre
The Florida Theatre originally opened in 1927, as Downtown Jacksonville’s fi fteenth movie theatre.
Now it is the city’s last remaining example of 1920’s fantasy architecture, and is one of only four remaining
high style movie “palaces” built in Florida during this period. The Florida Theatre will present
classic movies on Sunday afternoons. Tickets are $7 for a single admission or you can purchase a
Movie Card for $40 allowing you 10 admissions. Movies are shown on Sunday afternoons at 2 pm.
Florida Theatre, 128 E. Forsyth St., 355-2787, www.fl oridatheatre.com. August 1- AIPLANE!, August
15- FIVE EASY PIECES, August 8- WAIT UNTIL DARK, August 22- BUTCH CASSIDY AND THE SUN-
DANCE KID, August 29- HARVEY, Sept 5- THE BIRDS.
IMAX at the World Golf Hall of Fame
The 300-seat World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater is the largest in northeast Florida at 6 stories high
and 80 feet wide with 12,000 watts of power. Opening Aug 11 through September 6 - TOY STORY
3: AN IMAX EXPERIENCE. Also opening Aug 11 - OCEAN WONDERLAND. Shot on the Great Barrier
Reef in Australia and in the Bahamas, Ocean Wonderland brings to you the amazing beauty of the
many varieties of coral and the immense diversity of the marine life thriving there. The mission of
the fi lm is to underline the crucial ecological role of coral reefs play in maintaining the well being of
our planet, and to point out and warn against the dangers that are destroying the world’s coral reefs.
Dolphins & Dinos Dollar Double Feature Weekend From 5 pm Friday, Sept 3 through Monday, Sept
6, enjoy a fi rst general run fi lm and the second is just $1 more! See the premiers of DOLPHINS &
WHALES narrated by Daryl Hannah and take an adventure back in time with DINOSAURS ALIVE.
Double feature promotion does not include Toy Story 3. IMAX at the World Golf Hall of Fame is located
at One World Golf Place in St. Augustine. For show times and special weekend activity information,
please visit www.worldgolfi max.com or call (904) 940-4133.
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netscapades
by brenton crozier
the potpourri edition
I’ve now felt that empty feeling that the writers on staff at Jeopardy must experience
when they hit a road block and can’t devise a theme for one of the columns of
questions. Well, with Jeopardy, would it be answers? Aren’t the contestants essentially
answering, even if it is with a question? Wow, that is one heck of a zany idea when you
think about it! My head already hurts and we haven’t even arrived at Double Jeopardy
. . . so does that make the first round Single Jeopardy? And furthermore, why do I feel
the need to write jokes that sound like Seinfeld rejects (at best)?
So the folks at Jeopardy present categories of questions that were apparently orphaned,
belonging to no one subject, no real theme. This mixed bag simply gets labeled
as “Potpourri.” Those poor little guys brought together for nothing more than their randomness
are only meant to be directionless filler and are a product of either sloth, creative
block or a general lack of caring. Maybe it’s the team members that are on their
last leg at Jeopardy that get the “Potpourri” category as a way to set them straight. Just
think of how they must be shamed by their co-workers. “So Ted, Potpourri eh? Sorry to
hear that. Yeah, they’ve got me on 20th Century Literature and African Despots.” Ouch.
So all this is to say, I have no core idea here, no central theme, no glue holding the
following websites together except that I think they are kind of cool and you just might
like them. But how compelling is that?
theoatmeal.com
Short attention span? If you already skipped to this part of the article, you’re going
to love the Oatmeal. This site is full of what it calls comics and also features quizzes.
The comics are creative, illustrative instructions and how-tos. Do you know how
to properly use a semicolon? Do you care? Well you’re going to love learning how with
drawings of party gorillas directing you onward! It’s not all so stodgy though. 10 Reasons
to Date a Unicorn and How to Choose a Banshee are just some of the other types
of comics and good ol’ fashioned fun you’ll find at the Oatmeal. Delicious and nutritious.
lostateminor.com
The creators of Lost at E Minor wanted to create a spot to showcase the best bits
of contemporary pop culture, from art and illustration to music and film. This site is
great because it feels like one of those things where educated, or at least interested,
people have done all the work for you. Whether you are looking for a source of discovery
or to sharpen up on trends in modern architecture and fashion, there is a lot of
stimulation packed into this extremely well-managed website. Go ahead, be the toast
(mmm, toast) of the next gallery gathering and show the hipsters what’s what at your
local coffeehouse.
cryingwife.com
Calling your website Crying Wife conjures up thoughts of abused or depressed
women. But this is not the case for this site, which could only be accused of abusing
the featured wife’s dignity. So the premise is simple. The site’s creator is the husband
in this relationship and he found that his wife reacted with extreme emotion to movies.
So instead of consoling her and sharing those tears of sadness and joy along with her,
he did the right thing and picked up his video camera. That’s right, the entire premise of
this site is watching this woman’s reaction to movies. From classics like Star Wars and
Lord of the Rings to the not-so-classic K-Pax and 2012, you’re given a front row seat to
mock this guy’s wife!
38 AUGUST 2010 | eu jacksonville monthly
tv talk
view from
the couch
The 62 nd Primetime Emmy Awards are later this month and we can’t wait. Our predictions for who will walk
away a winner come August 29 th are below. Take a look and see if they match up with your picks.
OUTSTANDING COMEDY SERIES
Modern Family- No other show was as consistently
hilarious.
OUTSTANDING DRAMA SERIES
Breaking Bad- No other show was as consistently
gripping.
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A COMEDY SERIES
Toni Collette (The United States of Tara) - Collette
plays seven different people, each one fl awlessly.
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A COMEDY SERIES
Steve Carell (The Offi ce)- Maybe if we fi nally
give him an Emmy, he’ll stay on as Michael Scott
after his contract is up next year.
OUTSTANDING ACTOR IN A DRAMA SERIES
Bryan Cranston (Breaking Bad)- I’d love to see
Lost’s Matthew Fox win, but Cranston was amazing
this season.
OUTSTANDING ACTRESS IN A DRAMA SERIES
Julianna Margulies (The Good Wife)- Solid series,
great performance all season from Margulies.
on the tube
PREMIERES Rubicon (AMC, August 1), Money Hungry (VH1, August 2), Shatner’s Aftermath (Bio, August
2), 18 to Life (CW, August 3), 19 Kids & Counting (TLC, August 3), Shaq vs. (ABC, August 3), The
Rachel Zoe Project (Bravo, August 3), Dark Blue (TNT, August 4), The Real Housewives of DC (Bravo,
August 5), Hording: Buried Alive (TLC, August 8), Bachelor Pad (ABC, August 9), Dating in the Dark
(ABC, August 9), Flipping Out (Bravo, August 10), Man vs. Wild (Discovery, August 11), Hard Knocks
(HBO, August 11), LA Ink (TLC, August 11), Keeping Up with the Kardashians (E!, August 15), The Spin
Crowd (E!, August 15), Weeds (Showtime, August 16), The Big C (Showtime, August 16), Melissa & Joey
(ABC Family, August 17), Big Lake (Comedy, August 17)
FINALES Sons of Tucson (Fox, August 1), The Bachelorette (ABC, August 2), Kathy Griffi n: My Life on
the D-List (Bravo, August 3), Friday Night Lights (NBC, August 6), Kourtney & Khloe Take Miami (E!, August
8), Holly’s World (E!, August 8), Last Comic Standing (NBC, August 9), Hell’s Kitchen (Fox, August
10), Pretty Little Liars (ABC Family, August 10), So You Think You Can Dance? (Fox, August 12), Boston
Med (ABC, August 12), Penn & Teller: Bull$hit (Showtime, August 12), Wife Swap (ABC, August 13), The
Whitest Kids U’Know (IFC, August 13), The Real L Word (Showtime, August 15), The Next Food Network
Star (Food, August 15), Scoundrels (ABC, August 15), Mary Knows Best (Syfy, August 19), Duel Survival
(Discovery, August 20), Army Wives (Lifetime, August 22), The Good Guys (Fox, August 23), The Hard
Times of RJ Berger (MTV, August 23), Hawthorne (TNT, August 24), Memphis Beat (TNT, August 24),
Burn Notice (USA, August 26), Royal Pains (USA, August 26), Whale Wars (Animal Planet, August 27),
Drop Dead Diva (Lifetime, August 29), Lie to Me (Fox, August 30), Huge (ABC Family, August 30), Breakthrough
with Tony Robbins (NBC, August 31), Rescue Me (FX, August 31)
SPECIALS Teen Choice 2010 (awards show- Fox, August 9), Lake Placid 3 (original telefi lm- Syfy, August
21), 2010 Miss Universe Pageant (NBC, August 23), Bonds of Silence (original telefi lm- Lifetime, August
23), The Wish List (original fi lm- Hallmark, August 28), The 62 nd Primetime Emmy Awards (award show-
NBC, August 29)
dvd releases
August 3
Kick-Ass (Rated R)
Diary of a Wimpy Kid (Rated PG)
The Ghost Writer (Rated PG-13)
Escape from New York (Rated R)
After.Life (Rated R)
August 10
Date Night (Rated PG-13)
Death at a Funeral (Rated R)
The Joneses (Rated R)
Letters to God (Rated PG)
August 17
The Last Song (Rated PG)
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A COM-
EDY SERIES
Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family)- All the
Modern men were terrifi c but Ferguson won us
over with his neurotic-but-oh-so-loveable character
Mitchell
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR IN A
DRAMA SERIES
Aaron Paul (Breaking Bad)- Again, we’d love to
see one of the Lost guys get the win, but who
can argue with Paul’s performance?
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A
COMEDY SERIES
Jane Lynch (Glee)- Sorry Gleeks, but Lynch
makes this show.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS IN A
DRAMA SERIES
Christina Hendricks (Mad Men)- Hendricks has
deserved a win in this category since season
one.
Temple Grandin (Rated PG)
Furry Vengeance (Rated PG)
August 24
The Back-Up Plan (Rated PG-13)
Lost: The Complete Sixth and Final Season (Rated
PG-13)
City Island (Rated PG-13)
Dorian Gray (Rated R)
August 31
Parenthood: Season 1 (Not Rated)
Why Did I Get Married Too? (Rated PG-13)
Harry Brown (Rated R)

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7-New heist drama starring Paul Walker
9-Location of the Jacksonville Video Music Revival
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13-Their farewell concert is August 20th at Jack
Rabbits
15-Jag’s Player #80 (two words)
16-Nickname of Loretta Swit’s M*A*S*H character
17-Scott Pilgrim star Michael _______
18-Showtime series returning August 16th
19-Name of Yvonne Lozano’s beloved
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10-Gypsy Cab Co.’s owner also owns this eclectic
eatery (also his fi rst name)
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