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Music in Jax 

‘09 Summer In The City Independent Hip- 

Hop Festival (B-Boy Battles) Aug. 1, 12-4pm. 

Summertime in the City B-Boy Battles presented by 

HIP HOP HELL, The Main Ingredients Crew and 

NUFSED. Admission: Free. Riverside Arts Market, 

Riverside Ave. at Interstate-95 (904) 554-6865, 

www.fuseboxfunk.com 

‘09 Summer In The City Independent Hip-Hop 

Festival (Pizza Party): Aug. 1, 12- 4pm. Free keg 

from Shantytown Pub (while it lasts), cheap pizza 

slices, live mural paintings, rotating DJs, bicycles 

and skateboards and Red Bull and hip-hop product 

giveaways. Admission: Free. TSI BBB Complex, 1520 

N. Main St. (904) 424-3531, www.fuseboxfunk.com 

‘09 Summer In The City Independent Hip Hop 

Festival (Grand Finale Blowout): Aug. 1, 10pm 

-2am. Live performances by Grizlea, Mr. Al Pete, The 

Elevated Hip Hop Exp., Heavy Flow, The N Word, 

Dr. Sam Beckett, Dope Sandwich, Steadfast, and 

many more. Admission: $5. Shantytown Pub, 22 W. 

6th St. (904) 798-8222, www.fuseboxfunk.com 

The Manor: Aug. 1, 8pm. The Manor will be rocking 

Jack Rabbits with The Incredible Sandwich. 

Admission: $10. Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave. 

(904) 398-7496, www.jackrabbitsonline.com 

Bay Street: Aug. 1, 7pm. Admission: Free. Ragtime 

Tavern & Seafood Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd. 

(904) 241-7877, www.ragtimetavern.com 

Danny G and the Backdoor Visitors: Aug. 1, 9pm 

Doozer’s Pub, Jax’s only underground punk venue 

is hosting Danny G and the Backdoor Visitors, No 

Fuego, LaserHead and more. Admission: $5. Doozer’s 

Pub, 7636 N Main S. (904) 738-8922, 

www.myspace.com/doozerspub 

The Blazed & Confused Tour: Aug. 2, 6pm. 

Blazed & Confused Tour will be rolling through 

with performances by Slightly Stoopid, Stephen 

Marley and Micky Avalon. Admission: $37.50. St. 

Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 State Rd. 207 

(904) 794-7287, www.stjohnsfair.com 

Bread and Butter: Aug. 2, 7pm. Admission: Free. 

Ragtime Tavern & Seafood Grill, 207 Atlantic Blvd. 


Cracker: Aug. 2, 8pm. Alt-Rockers Cracker will 

be coming to Jack Rabbits with Gringo Starr. 



Maxwell: Aug. 2, 8pm. R&B crooner Maxwell is 

playing at the Times Union Center. Admission: $36 - 

$126. Times Union Center, 300 W. Water St. 

(904) 630-3900, www.musze.com 

Shining Through: Aug. 3, 8pm. Shining Through are 

bringing their indie-rock to Jack Rabbits.Admission: 

$10. Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave. (904) 398- 

7496, www.jackrabbitsonline.com 

Montauk: Aug. 3, 7pm. Montauk and Hydra Melody 

will be rocking The Pit for FREE. Admission: Free. 

The Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd. (904) 223-9850 

www.myspace.com/brewsterspit 

Emery: Aug. 4, 7pm. Emery will be headlining at 

Murray Hill Theatre w/ Maylene and the Sons of 

Disaster, Secret and Whisper, Closure in Moscow and 

Kiros. Admission: $12 - $15. Murray Hill Theatre, 

932 Edgewood Ave. S. (904) 388-3179 

www.murrayhilltheatre.com 

Radio City Confessions: Aug. 4. Murray Hill 

Theatre (Café). Radio City Confessions will have 

an acoustic set in the café. Murray Hill Theatre Café, 

932 Edgewood Ave. S. (904) 388-3179 


Ampline: Aug. 4, 9pm. Ampline, Atomic Garden 

Schwaray and SPP will be playing at Doozer’s Pub. 

Doozer’s Pub, 7636 N. Main St. (904) 738-8922 


Thrash & Burn Tour 2009: Aug. 4, 3:30pm. 

Featuring Devil Driver, Emmure, Despised Icon, My 

Children My Bride, Veil Of Maya, For The Fallen 

Dreams, Oceano, Periphery, Thy Will Be Done and 

His Name Was Iron. Admission: $20 - $23. Plush, 

845 University Blvd. N. (904) 743-1845, 

www.plushjax.com 

John Nolan: Aug. 4, 8pm. John Nolan of Straylight 

Run and Taking Back Sunday fame will be playing 

Jack Rabbits with guests O’Brother. Admission: $10 

Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave. (904) 398-7496 

www.jackrabbitsonline.com 

Soulo & Deron Baker: Aug. 5, 12, 19, 26, 6pm. 

Soulo & Deron Baker will be performing at Urban 

Flats. Admission: Free. Urban Flats, 330 A1A N. 

(904) 280-5515, www.urbanflats.net 

Awesome New Republic: Aug. 5, 8pm. Jack Rabbits, 

1528 Hendricks Ave. (904) 398-7496 


Will Pearsall: Aug. 5, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Mark Williams Band: Aug. 6, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Deron Baker: Aug. 6, 21, 7:30pm. Admission: Free. 

Urban Flats, 330 A1A N. (904) 280-5515 

www.urbanflats.net 

Sun City Carnival Tour: Aug. 7, 7:30pm. Kenny 

Chesney is coming to town with Miranda Lambert and 

Lady Antebellum. Admission: $25 - $80. Jacksonville 

Veterans Memorial Arena, 300 A. Phillip Randolph 

Blvd. (904) 630-3900, www.kennychesney.com 

The Bill and Bob Show: Aug. 7, 28, 7:30pm. 

Admission: Free. Urban Flats, 330 A1A N. 

(904) 280-5515, www.urbanflats.net 

Too Proud To Beg: Aug. 7-8, 9pm. Admission: Free. 



Sons Of Bill: Aug. 7, 8pm. Sons of Bill will be 

playing Jack Rabbits. Admission: NA. Jack Rabbits, 

1528 Hendricks Ave. (904) 398-7496, 


Blac Waldo: Aug. 7, 8pm. Blac Waldo is bringing his 

experimental grooves to TSI. Admission: $5. TSI, 333 

E. Bay St. (904) 424-3531, www.clubtsi.com 

Jackson Browne: Aug. 7, 7pm. Jackson Browne will 

be coming to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre with 

his band. Admission: $37.50 - $69.50. St. Augustine 

Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S # C . (904) 471-1965 

www.staugustineamphitheatre.com 

John Earle: Aug. 8, 1, 22, 29, 7:30pm. Admission: Free. 

Urban Flats, 330 A1A N. (904) 280-5515, 


Davilla 66: Aug. 8, 8pm. Davilla 66 and The Jacuzzi 

Boys will be hitting up Jack Rabbits. Admission: $10 

- $15. Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave. 


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Saltwater Grass: Aug. 8, 10pm. Local reggae rock 

mainstays Saltwater Grass will be playing at 

Landshark Café. Landshark Café, 1728 3rd St. N. 

(904) 246-6024, www.myspace.com/landsharkcafe 

Shai Hulud: Aug. 8, 8pm. Metalcore band Shai Hulud 

will be ripping apart The Pit. The Pit, 14003 Beach 

Blvd. (904) 223-9850, www.myspace.com/brewsterspit 

American Aquarium: Aug. 9, 8pm. Alt-Country band 

American Aquarium perform at Jack Rabbits. Jack 

Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks Ave. (904) 398-7496 


Acoustic Duo: Aug. 9, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Daniel Foundation Charity Bash: Aug. 9, 1pm. 

Featuring Lies of Autumn, Rottred and others, all to 

benefit the Daniel Foundation. Admission: $15 - $20. 



Battle For Planetfest 2009: Aug. 10, 24 & 25, 7pm. 

The best locals will be vying for a spot at PlanetFest 

‘09. Admission: $8-$10. Jack Rabbits, 1528 Hendricks 

Ave. (904) 398-7496, www.jackrabbitsonline.com 

Donavon Frankenreiter: Aug. 11, 8pm. Donavon 

Frankenreiter will be bringing his signature brand 

of acoustic soul to Freebird. Admission: $20 - $25. 

Freebird Live, 200 1st St. (904) 246-2473, 

www.freebirdlive.com 

Glorious Gunner: Aug. 11, 8pm. Glorious Gunner, I 

Am The Unicorn, The Subtle Way, Mozart Season, All 

In Honor and Halloway will be playing Jack Rabbits. 



Vann Hardin: Aug. 12, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Southern Fried Funk: Aug. 13, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Matt Collins: Aug. 13, 7:30pm. Admission: Free. Urban 

Flats, 330 A1A N. (904) 280-5515, www.urbanflats.net 

Naddy and the Hangovers: Aug. 14, 9pm. With Tyrone 

Askins and Idols End will be performing at Doozer’s 

Pub. Admission: $5. Doozer’s Pub, 7636 N Main St. 

(904) 738-8922, www.myspace.com/doozerspub 

Retrokatz: Aug. 14-15, 9pm. Admission: Free. 



Counting Crows: Aug. 14, 7pm. They will be bringing 

their signature 90s pop to St. Augustine. Admission: 

$40-$60. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S # 

C. (904) 471-1965, www.staugustineamphitheatre.com 

Almost Famous: Aug.14, 7:30pm. Almost Famous 

will be performing at Urban Flats. Admission: Free. 



Judas Priest: Aug. 15, 6:30pm. 80’s Metal masters 

Whitesnake will be rocking Admission: $42 - $65. 

St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S # C . 

(904) 471-1965, www.staugustineamphitheatre.com 

Murray Hill Theatre’s 14th Anniversary Show: 

Aug. 15, 1pm. Featuring Second Thief, Don’t Sigh 

Daisy, Radio City Confessions, Burning Regret, 

Ocean Is Theory, Twisted Affliction, Chasing Ghost, 

A Jasey Project, The Healing Process, Formatta, 

Quiet Science, Doubting Benefit, Red Letter Bullet 

and more. Admission: $10. Murray Hill Theatre, 

932 Edgewood Ave. S. (904) 388-3179 


Blizzard Of Ozz: Aug. 15, 8pm. Ozzy Osbourne 

tribute band: Blizzard of Ozz will be bringing the 

Crazy Train to The Pit. Admission: $15 - $20. 



Mozart, Schubert, Fauré: Aug. 16, 6 pm. 

Admisson: Free. Craig Hall/Good Shepherd, 

1100 Stockton St. at Park, Riverside. (904) 387-5691, 

www.goodshepherd23.org/MusicCMS.html 

Ron Perry Aug. 16, 7pm. Admission: Free. Ragtime 



Pericles: Aug. 16, 8pm. Dominican punks 

Pericles will be taking The Pit by storm. The Pit, 

14003 Beach Blvd. (904) 223-9850, 


Vega Under Fire: Aug. 18, 8pm. Vega Under Fire, 

Goodnight Anthem, We Still Dream and Hands 

High will be rocking Jack Rabbits. Admission: $10. 



Sister Hazel: Aug. 19, 8pm. Gainesville’s Sister Hazel 

will be performing at Freebird Live. Admission: $20 - 

$25. Freebird Live, 200 1st St. (904) 246-2473 

www.freebirdlive.com 

Matt Still: Aug. 19, 7pm. Admission: Free. Ragtime 



Braxton Adamson: Aug. 20, 7:30pm. Admission: Free. 



Ever So Klever: Aug. 20, 9pm. Doozer’s Pub, 

7636 N. Main St. (904) 738-8922 


Toots Lorraine and the Traffic: Aug. 20, 7pm. 

Admission: Free. Ragtime Tavern & Seafood Grill, 

207 Atlantic Blvd. (904) 241-7877 

www.ragtimetavern.com 

Poison The Well: Aug. 20, 8pm. Admission: $12. 



Oversized Load: Aug. 21-22, 9pm. Admission: Free. 



Crosby, Stills & Nash: Aug. 23, 7pm. Classic rock 

& folk veterans Crosby, Stills & Nash will be 

performing at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Don’t 

miss forty years of creative musical partnership. 

Admission: $56 -$86. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 

1340 A1A S. # C. (904) 471-1965, 


grabbing the painting off the wall and walking out the front door. 

Corporate Thieves: Aug. 23, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



DCOI: Aug. 24, 8pm. Admission: $8- $10. With Toe In The 

Trigger, Endangered Feces and The Wastdist will be coming 

to The Pit .The Pit, 14003 Beach Blvd. (904) 223-9850, 


Domenic Patruno: Aug. 26, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Vessels of Energia Aug. 26, 9pm. Doozer’s Pub, 7636 N. 

Main St. (904) 738-8922, www.myspace.com/doozerspub 

Jimmy Ray: Aug. 27, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Rebelution: Aug. 27, 8pm. Laying down reggae vibes 

with Iration at Freebird Live. Admission: $15. Freebird 

Live, 200 1st St. (904) 246-2473, www.freebirdlive.com 

Pete Dearing: Aug. 27, 7:30pm. Admission: Free. 

Urban Flats, 330 A1A N. (904) 280-5515, 


King Of The Hill 2009: Aug. 28, 8pm. Jacksonville’s 

premier Battle of the Bands: 16 – 20 bands will 

compete for the honorary title as King of the Hill, 

as well as many prizes. Admission: $10. Murray Hill 

Theatre, 932 Edgewood Ave. S. (904) 388-3179 


Freeze Frame: Aug. 28-29, 9pm. Admission: Free. 



O.A.R.: Aug. 28, 7pm. Jam Band O.A.R. and 

Brett Dennen will be coming to St. Augustine 

Amphitheatre. Admission: $34. St. Augustine 

Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S # C. (904) 471-1965, 


Derrick DLP: Aug. 30, 7pm. Admission: Free. 



Theater in Jax 

Forever Plaid: Aug. 1, 2, 4-9, 11-16, 18-23, 25-30, 

Various Performance Times. This musical is about 

a 1950s guy group “The Plaids” that were killed 

tragically in a bus accident and were granted a 

reprieve through divine intervention in order to 

perform one final show. Admission: $42 - $49. 

Alhambra Dinner Theatre, 12000 Beach Blvd. 

(904) 641-1212, www.alhambradinnertheatre.com 

Dora The Explorer Live: Aug. 4-5, 7p.m., 10:30am 

(8/5/09 only) Nickelodeon’s Dora the Explorer returns 

to the stage as everyone’s favorite Latina heroine in 

“Search for the City of Lost Toys.” Admission: $21 - 

$41. Times-Union Center, Moran Theater, 300 Water 

St. (904) 632-3373, www.artistseries.fccj.org 

Mystery Dinner Theatre: “Murder Hits A High 

Note”: Aug. 16, 6 p.m. A murder mystery set in a 

‘50s prom where a high school principle drops dead. 

Admission: $36.95. Dave & Buster’s, 7025 Salisbury 

Rd. (904) 296-1525 

Sports in Jax 

Jacksonville Suns vs. Huntsville Stars: Aug. 1-5, 

Various performance times. Admission: $6.50+. 

Baseball Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 Philip 

Randolph Blvd. (904) 633-6100, www.jaxsuns.com 

Jacksonville Suns vs. Carolina Mudcats: Aug. 17 

-21, Various Performance Times. Cheer on the Suns 

in this five game series. Admission: $6.50 +. Baseball 

Grounds of Jacksonville, 301 Philip Randolph Blvd. 

(904) 633-6100, www.jaxsuns.com 

Jacksonville Jaguars vs. Tampa Bay Buccaneers: 

Aug. 22, 7:30 p.m. Watch the Jags take on the Bucs 

in this preseason scrimmage. Lets start the season off 

with a bang. Admission: $50 - $260. Jacksonville 

Municipal Stadium, One Stadium Place (904) 633- 

6100, www.jaguars.com 

Jacksonville Suns vs. Chattanooga Lookouts: 

Aug. 28 – 31, Various Performance Times. Come 

out and see the Suns defend their home from the 

Lookouts. Admission: $6.50+. Baseball Grounds 

of Jacksonville, 301 Philip Randolph Blvd. 

(904) 633-6100, www.jaxsuns.com 

Standup in Jax 

Don “DC” Curry: Aug. 1, 8 p.m., 10 p.m. Don “DC” 

Curry is coming to the First Coast at The Comedy 

Zone. Admission: $20 - $25 The Comedy Zone, 

3130 Hartley Rd (904) 292-4242, 

www.comedyzone.com 

Henry Cho: Aug. 6-8, 8 p.m., 10 p.m. (8/8/09only) 

Henry Cho performs at The Comedy Zone. 

Admission: $15 - $17. The Comedy Zone, 3130 

Hartley Rd. (904) 292-4242, www.comedyzone.com 

John Witherspoon: Aug. 13-15, 8 p.m., 10 p.m. 

(8/15/09 only) Veteran comedian John Witherspoon 

performs his brand of comedy at The Comedy Zone 


Hartley Rd (904) 292-4242, www.comedyzone.com 

Pauly Shore: Aug. 21, 8 p.m., 10 p.m.; Aug. 22, 7 

p.m., 9 p.m. The Weasel is coming to Jacksonville 

on a weekend performance at The Comedy Zone. 


Hartley Rd (904) 292-4242, www.comedyzone.com 

Billy Gardell: Aug. 26 – 29, 8 p.m., 10 p.m. (8/29/09 

only) Blue Collar Billy Gardell is coming to the 

Comedy Zone for a 4 day performance. Admission: 

$10 - $18. The Comedy Zone, 3130 Hartley Rd. 

(904) 292-4242, www.comedyzone.com 

Jamie Foxx Aug. 28, 8 p.m. This triple threat, an actor, 

comedian and singer is coming to Jacksonville to 

bring the funny. Don’t miss it. Admission: $58 

Veteran’s Memorial Arena, 300 A. Phillip Randolph 

Blvd. (904) 630-3900, www.jamiefoxx.com 

Events in Jax 

Cruzin’ Car Show: Aug. 9, 12 -3pm. Hosted by 

Sunshine State Chevelles, Johnny Angels brings 

Cruzin’ Car Show with music by DJ Chris, door 

prizes, raffles and trophies. Admission: Free. Johnny 

Angels, 3546 St. Johns Bluff Rd. S. (904) 997-9850 

Cosmic Concerts: Aug. 14-15, 21-22, 8pm, 9pm, 

10:30pm. 3-D Laser light show to the music of classic 

rock, Led Zepplin and Metallica. Museum of Science 

and History, 1025 Museum Cir. (904) 396-MOSH 

www.themosh.org 

Intergalactic Bead & Jewelry Show: Aug. 15, 

10am-5pm. From professional designers to beginning 

beaders there’s something for everyone. Admission: 

Open to the Public. Morocco Shrine Temple, 

3800 St. John Bluff Rd. S. (888) 729-6904 

www.beadshows.com/index.jsp 

Art & Winefest 2009: Aug. 20, 6-9pm. Benefiting 

the Shands Jacksonville NICU, 2009’s Art & Winefest 

will showcase creations of Jacksonville’s most exciting and 

talented artists, along with hor d’oeuvres, entrees, desserts 

and a vast selection of wines. Admission: $35. Hyatt 

Regency Riverfront, 225 E. Coastline Dr. (904) 588-1234, 

www.969theeagle.com/artwinefest/artandwine09.html 

Health & Wealth Expo:Aug. 22-23, 9am-6pm (Sat), 

10am-5pm (Sun). 150+ exhibitors from across the 

U.S. offering products, services, opportunities and 

information concerning Health, Wealth and Recreation 

for the entire family!! Admission: Open to the Public. 

Prime Osborn Convention Center, 1000 Water St. 

(904) 630-4000, www.healthandwealthexpo.net 

Saturday Night Cruzin’ & Dance Party: Aug. 29, 

7pm. Dance in the street w/ DJ Dr. Doo Wop and the 

Soul Patrol. Admission: Free. Johnny Angels, 3546 St. 

Johns Bluff Rd. S. (904) 997-9850 

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Test Drive Your Seats! 

Every year the FCCJ Artist Series hosts their annual 

Test Drive Your Seats event where Patrons and ticket 

purchasers can come out to the Times Union Center to 

either buy season tickets or renew their subscriptions 

and then, quite literally, test out their seats. This 

year’s 12th Annual Test Drive Your Seats is happening 

Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Times-Union 

Center from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. 

For Season Ticket holders this fun event will feature 

exciting giveaways and radio stations on site as ticket 

holders get the opportunity to pick up their ticket 

packets for all of the new Broadway Season shows, 

or if they haven’t already, make their season tickets 

purchase! Buyers can then walk into the theater, sit 

down in their seats, and determine for themselves 

if sticking with tradition works best, or if trying 

something new for a change is what they are really 

looking to do. 

If the seats they have do suit their desires, they can 

simply take their tickets and leave, or they also have 

the opportunity to buy additional tickets for the 

season’s shows, including Oprah Winfrey Presents The 

Color Purple, A Chorus Line, The Wizard of Oz, and 

Grease starring Taylor Hicks! Two season ticket holder 

specials will also be available for additional ticket 

purchases, Mamma Mia! and Chicago! 

However, if the seats they have do not suit their needs, 

or if they are new season ticket holders and want the 

chance to simply try a few different spots out for wear, 

they can take their tickets back to the box office and 

turn them in for an exchange. 

This offers season ticket holders the added benefit of 

more control over where they will enjoy the wonderful 

Broadway productions, and the first hand experience 

of knowing exactly what they are buying. Whether 

they like to sit high in the balcony and get a great 

view from above, or sit front and center to see the 

expressions on the actors’ faces clear as day, the choice 

is theirs. Or if they don’t quite know just what they are 

looking for, the Test Drive Your Seats event gives the 

buyer the perfect chance to figure it out! 

Being a Season Ticket holder is not just beneficial 

for its great discounts it provides, with season ticket 

packets starting as low as $86.50 for all four shows [a 

steal!]. Season Ticket holders also have the opportunity 

to get the best seats in the house, buy tickets for all 

the shows before they go on sale, and always have the 

same great seats for all the Broadway shows. On top of 

that, they are offered easy ticket exchange for another 

performance, ticket insurance, and priority seating. 

With a season as great as the FCCJ Artist Series 2009- 

2010 Broadway Season, packed full of favorites across 

the board, there is no better time or reason to come out 

and Test Drive your very own season tickets! Come get 

in line for A Chorus Line, and go Over the Rainbow 

with the awesome opportunity that Test Drive Your 

Seats provides. 

Test Drive Your Seats is one day only at the Times- 

Union Center on Wednesday, September 16th 

from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. To order Season 

tickets by phone with Visa, MasterCard, American 

Express or Discover call the FCCJ Artist Series 

Box Office at (904) 632-3373 (toll-free outside 

of Jacksonville 1-888-860-BWAY) or online at 

www.artistseries.fccj.org. 

Providing the Voice Behind the 

Symphony - By: Virginia Chamlee 

Though the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra is often 

recognized for its instrumental talents, it’s safe to say 

that the voices often accompanying the music aren’t half 

bad either. The Jacksonville Symphony Chorus has been 

dazzling Jacksonville audiences with its vocal stylings 

since 1985, when it launched with a performance of a pair 

of Bach’s Cantatas. The Chorus has played a major role 

in several of the JSO’s most recent concerts, including 

performances of the music of Queen and Elton John on 

the Plugged In Series, as well as 2009’s opera Turandot, 

but this year marks another major accomplishment: its 

25th anniversary. 

You can make a lot of wonderful music in a quartercentury, 

but most of the real work for the Chorus 

happens off the stage. In the 2008-2009 season alone, 

each singer in the Chorus dedicated well over 142 hours 

of rehearsal time. The Chorus as a whole dedicated over 

17,040 hours to the community via the Symphony, 

not including the countless hours each member spent 

learning the music on their own. In addition to their 

faithful rehearsal schedule, many chorus members travel 

great distances (some live as far as 1½ hours away) just to 

attend each Tuesday’s rehearsal. When rehearsing for an 

especially important upcoming concert, practice often 

exceeds 25 hours a week. 

That is par for the course in the life of a choral singer, 

according to a recent story on CBS Sunday Morning, and 

their good works go far beyond the beautiful music. Of 

the 32 million adult choristers across the United States, 

78% volunteer in their community, compared to 50% of 

the general public. They also donate to charity at 2½ times 

the rate of the populous as a whole. And don’t forget the 10 

million children singers making joyful noises. 

Those who are bitten by the singing bug can look 

forward to Saturday, August 29th, when the Jacksonville 

Symphony Chorus will hold auditions. There are about 

135 chorus members dedicated to next season, and there 

is still room for several others. “It is wonderful to have new 

talent to join with the talented singers we have,” said Liz 

McAlhany, manager of the Symphony Chorus. “With 

the amount of voices we’ll need for Carmina Burana this 

fall, we would love to build up our numbers.” 

McAlhany says that a love for music isn’t the only 

benefit of being a JSO Chorus member: “When 

people come together and enjoy singing, there is such a 

special camaraderie. As volunteers, they are dedicating 

their time for the community and the Jacksonville 

Symphony.” Dr. Jon Carlson, director of the Jacksonville 

Symphony Chorus, agrees that the advantages of choral 

singing are numerous. “Chorus members get to interact 

with the greatest choral singers in Jacksonville. Not only 

do they share the fellowship and excitement of singing 

great choral music with a first-class symphony orchestra, 

but they get to make new friends and enjoy the discipline 

of becoming a first class symphony chorus.” 

Auditions for the Jacksonville Symphony Chorus take 

place on Saturday, August 29th, beginning at 9:00 a.m. 

at Jacksonville University’s Phillips Fine Arts Building. 

For an appointment, call the Jacksonville Symphony 

at (904) 354-5479, ext. 221. Audition information 

and membership application are available online at 

www.jaxsymphonychorus.org. 

Theater 

Clay County 

Thrasher-Horne Center for the Arts 

See Web site for dates & times. 283 College Dr. (904) 

276-6750, www.thcenter.org 

Duval County 

Alhambra Dinner Theatre July 29-August 30 

Forever Plaid. See website for times & pricing. 

12000 Beach Blvd. (904) 641-1212, 

www.alhambradinnertheatre.com 

Atlantic Beach Experimental Theatre 

See Web site for dates & times. 

716 Ocean Blvd. (904) 249-7177, 

www.abettheatre.com 

IMAX Theater World Golf Hall of Fame 

2D Theater open daily, year around. 

Fun for the whole family. (904) 940-4629, 

www.wgv.com/imax/imax_schedule.php 

MOCA Jacksonville Cinema Aug.13, 8 p.m. 

Downtown 81, Aug. 20, 8 p.m. Louise Bourgeois 

-The Spider, The Mistress & The Tangerine. 

Admission: $5 MOCA members, $7 nonmembers. 

$2 discount for dining in 

Café Nola @ MOCA before the show. 

333 North Laura St. (904) 366-6911, 

www.mocajacksonville.org/events/film 

Players-By-The-Sea Aug. 1, 6, 7, & 8, 8 p.m., 

Aug. 1 & 8, midnight. Hair: The American 

Tribal Love Rock Musical. Admission: $25. 

106 Sixth St. N. (904) 249-0289, 

www.playersbythesea.org 

Theatre Jacksonville See website for 

dates & times. 2032 San Marco Blvd. 

(904) 396-4425, www.theatrejax.com 

Theatreworks See website for dates & times. 

3304 Independent Sq. (904) 353-3500, 

www.theatreworksjax.com/intheatre.htm 

Times Union Center for the Performing Arts 

See Web site for dates & times. 

300 W. Water St. (904) 633-6110, 

www.jaxevents.com/timesunion.php 

Wilson Center for the Arts Aug. 4-5 Dora 

the Explorer Live! Search for The City of 

Lost Toys. See website for times & pricing. 

11901 Beach Blvd. (904) 646-2222, 

www.artistseries.fccj.org/peo 

Nassau County 

Amelia Community Theatre Aug. 7 - 8, 8pm & 

2pm (Aug.8th only). The Complete Works of William 

Shakespeare, Abridged. See website for times and 

pricing. 209 Cedar St . (904) 261-6749, 

www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org 

Fernandina Little Theatre See website for dates & 

times. 1014 Beech St. (904) 277-2202, 

www.ameliaflt.org/home.htm 

St. John County 

Limelight Theatre See website for dates & times. 

11 Old Mission Ave. (904) 825-1164, 

www.limelight-theatre.org 

Museums 

Clay County 

Black Heritage Museum Tours by reservation 

and hours by appt. Housed in one-room 1800’s 

schoolhouse. Admission: Free; Donations accepted. 

Longmire Ave. at Hunter-Douglas Park. 

(904) 282-4168 

Clay County Historical & Railroad Museum 

Sun. 2 p.m.-5 p.m.; closed holidays. Historical artifacts 

and pictures. Suggested donations: $2 adults, $1 children 

915 Walnut St. (904) 284-9644, 

www.claycountyhistoricalsociety.org 

Middleburg Historical Museum Sun. 

2-4 p.m. Tours by appointment Admission: free. 

Donations accepted 3912 Section St. (904) 282-5924 

Duval County 

Beaches Museum & History Center Tues.-Sat., 10 

a.m.-4:30 p.m. Admission: $5 adults, $4 seniors, $3 

children 6-17, free under 5 and members 380 Pablo 

Beach Ave. (904) 241-5657, www.bm-hc.com 

Cummer Museum of Art & Garden Tues., 

10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Wed.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat., 10 

a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., 12-5 p.m. Closed Mondays and 

holidays $5 members & non-members. Check Web 

site for events & ticket pricing. 829 Riverside Ave. 

(904) 356-6857, www.cummer.org 

Jacksonville Fire Museum Mon.-Fri., 8 a.m. 

-5 p.m. Housed in 1902 Fire Station, 700 artifacts 

include 1902 hose-driven steam engine Admission: 

free. 1460 Gator Bowl Blvd. (904) 630-0618, 

www.jacksonvillefiremuseum.com 

Jacksonville Maritime Museum Mon.-Fri., 10:30 a.m.-3 

p.m.; Sat.-Sun., 1-5 p.m 1015 Museum Cir. # 2 

(904) 398-9011, www.jacksonvillemaritimemuseum.org 

Jacksonville Museum of Contemporary Art 

Aug 1, Drawdown: The MOCA Drawing Marathon. 

Eight hours. Paper. Graphite. Creativity. Stamina. 

It’s a drawing throwdown for the last artist standing. 

Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat., 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Thurs.,10 a.m. 

-4 p.m.; Sun.,12-4p.m. 333 N. Laura St. 

(904) 366-6911, www.mocajacksonville.org 

Jacksonville Historical Center Every Thurs. 1:30- 

3:30 p.m. Merrill House Tours Mon.- Fri., 10 a.m-5 

p.m. 1015 Museum Cir. (904) 398-4301, 

www.jaxhistory.com 

Karpeles Manuscript Library Museum Tues.-Sat., 

10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Mon. 

and holidays. 101 W. 1st St. (904) 356-2992, 

www.rain.org/~karpeles/jaxfrm.html 

Museum of Science and History Mon.-Fri., 10 

a.m.-5 p.m.; Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 1-6 p.m. 

Hands-on live and planetarium. Admission: $9 

adults, $7.50 active military & seniors (55+), $7 

children 3-12, free to child under 3, $1 planetarium 

show and extreme science show. 1025 Museum Cir. 

(904) 396-6674, www.themosh.org 

The Mandarin Museum Tues. Thurs. & Fri, 

1-4 p.m.; Sat., 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Mandarin Store 

& Post Officer, 1st & 3rd Sat., 1-3 p.m. Exhibits 

of local history of Mandarin. Reservations required 

11964 Mandarin Rd. (904) 268-0784, 

www.mandarinmuseum.net 

Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum Aug 1, 8 p.m. Ritz 

Jazz’n Jam. Admission: $10. Aug. 6, 7 p.m. The Art of 

Spoken Word. Admission: Free. Aug. 13, 5 p.m.-6:15 

p.m. Amateur Night Auditions. 829 N. Davis St. 

(904) 632-5555, www.ritzlavilla.org 

Nassau County 

Amelia Island Museum of History Mon.-Sat., 10 

a.m.-4 p.m.; Sun., 1-4 p.m. closed on holidays Guided 

8 Flags Tours: Mon.-Sat., 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Admission: 

$7 adults, $4 students and military Spoken history 

museum that caters to a variety of interests and age 

levels. 233 S. 3rd St. (904) 261-7378, 

www.ameliamuseum.org 

St. Johns County 

Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Mon.-Fri., 9 

a.m.-5:30 p.m.; excluding special events. Visual and 

performing arts center with a focus on educational 

opportunities. 50 Executive Way (904) 280-0614, 

www.ccpvb.org 

The Mona Lisa remained missing for two years before being obtained by Italian police…

Lightner Museum Daily, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Permanent 

collection includes Victoriana, Louis Comfort 

Tiffany pieces. Admission: $10 adults, $5 children 

12-18, $6 adults 10 or more, free for children 

under 12. 75 King St. (904) 824-2874, , 

www.lightnermuseum.org 

Old Florida Museum Wed. - Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Hands-on museum of old Florida pre-European to 

1900. Admission: $6 adults, $5 children 254-D San 

Marco Ave. (904) 824-8874 or (800) 813-3208, 

www.oldfloridamuseum.com 

Oldest House Museum Complex Daily, 9 a.m.-5 

p.m. Guided tours every half hour until 4:30 p.m. 

Admission: $8 adults, $7 seniors/military, $18 

families, $4 students (age 6-18 & college), free 

children under 6 . 271 Charlotte St. (904) 824-2872 

www.staugustinehistoricalsociety.org/oldhouse.html 

St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum 

Daily, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Tower, Museum, Grounds & 

Audio Tour: $9 adults, $8 seniors 60+, $7 children 

6-11yrs Museum, Grounds & Audio Tour: $7.50 

adults, $6.50 seniors 60+, $5.50 children ages 

6-11yrs 81 Lighthouse Ave. (904) 829-0745, 

www.staugustinelighthouse.com 

Spanish Quarter Museum Daily, 9 a.m.-5:30 p.m. 

Living history exhibits, costumed interpretation. 

Admission: $6.95 adults, $4.25 students 6-17, $16.95 

family, free military & $5.95 seniors (62+), St. Johns 

residents free, group rates and packages available. 53 

St. George St. (904) 825-6830, 

www.historicstaugustine.com 

Galleries & Exhibits 

8th Street Art Gallery Artists Devin Wilson & Ray 

Castro 39 E. 8th St., Jacksonville. (904) 993-7258 

Avondale Art Gallery Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Variety of art by various artists on display. 

3545 St. Johns Ave., Jacksonville (904) 389-6712, 

www.theavondalegallery.com 

Butterfield Garage Art Gallery Art Walk First Fri. 

of every month 5-9 p.m. Various artists on display w/ 

monthly featured artist 137 King St., St. Augustine 

(904) 825-4577, www.butterfieldgarage.com 

Cousart Studios Various artists on display w/ new 

exhibits monthly 32 Avenida Menendez, St. 

Augustine (904) 826-3323, www.cousartstudios.com 

Dawson Gallery Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sat., 10 

a.m.-4 p.m. Gallery features a splendid ensemble 

of original etchings, oils and watercolors. Family 

artwork displayed along with local artists. 4444 

Hendricks Ave. (904) 731-9211, www.dgjax.com 

European Art Garage Tues.-Fri., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; 

Sat., 11 a.m.-4 p.m. This working gallery features 

European artist Reet London’s oils, acrylics, murals, 

and abstract mixed media pieces as well as featured 

artists. 3821 Hendricks Ave., Jacksonville (904) 399- 

2773 www.europeanartgarage.com 

First Street Gallery Third Thurs. of every month 

Art Walk Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-6 p.m.; Sun., 11 

a.m.-5 p.m. Contemporary American fine art and 

handcraft, feat. the work of more than 100 local, 

regional, and national artists 216-B First St., 

Neptune Beach (904) 241-6928, 

www.firststreetgalleryart.com 

Gallery at House of Stereo Fine Art Gallery feat. 

beautiful paintings, sculpture, glass art, wood bowls, 

art furniture & photography. 8780 Perimeter Park 

Ct., (904) 642-6677, www.houseofstereo.com 

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after Perugia tried to sell it to an Italian art dealer in Florence for 500 £. 

Artist: Robert Clinton 

What is your favorite medium 

to work with? 

Right now my favorite medium is black india ink 

on white canvas. I like the high contrast of the black 

and white and the immediacy and permanence of 

the ink. I also like letting the ink drip or bleed to 

create interesting effects. Another thing that I like 

is to make images for t-shirts by hand drawing 

them or screen printing. I have fun coming up 

with goofy ideas for me or my friends to wear. 

Where do you get your 

inspiration? 

A lot of inspiration comes from looking at antique 

photographs. At a flea market I found an album 

of photos ranging from the 1930’s to the 50’s. 

When I look through it, some people stand out 

more than others. Even though I know absolutely 

nothing about them, their physiognomy sparks 

ideas or emotions and I like trying to capture those 

ideas through their expressions. Really, it could 

be anything that I’m looking at that reminds of 

something and then I have an idea or an image 

to work with. I try to write all my ideas in my 

sketchbook so I can always come back to them. 

Sometimes I come back to them and they’re so 

ridiculous that I don’t know why I wrote it down in 

the first place. 

What environment do you like 

to work in? 

I like sketching in public places that have a lot of 

people, because seeing different people gives me 

different ideas. I’ll either sketch what a person looks 

like or an idea that they make me think of. When 

I’m painting I like to listen to whatever type of 

music I feel like would go along with the type of 

picture I’m painting. 

Have you been influenced by 

other artists or art movements 

in history? Please elaborate. 

I’ve always like Caravaggio for the dark background 

and realism of the figures he painted. I like how 

Francis Bacon’s paintings are dirty or grimy looking. 

He uses such bold brush strokes to the point that 

his pictures are almost abstract, but you can tell 

the subject matter. I admire the ability to make 

something recognizable out of a few simple lines. 

Do you make your living as an 

artist or do you do it for fun? 

I’ve just started getting my stuff out there, so I’m 

trying to get to the point that I can make a living as an 

artist. Right now I work at an arts and crafts store to 

pay the bills. At least I get a discount on my supplies. 

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August 2009 

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Misconceptions Release Date: 8/06/2009 

In the comedy movie Misconceptions, from the same studio that 

brought you the 2009 Best Foreign Language Oscar winner, 

Departures, tells the story of a religiously conservative, married 

southern woman receives a message from God instructing her to 

act as a surrogate mother for a married gay couple; a Jewish doctor 

and a black dance choreographer. All hell breaks loose when the 

black man shows up unexpectedly at her deep-south home to 

micro-manage her pregnancy, and refuses to leave. Staring in this 

comedy are Orlando Jones,Sarah Carter, Sam Ball and David 

Sutcliffe Directed By: Ron Satlof, Rating: R 

District 9 Release Date: 8/14/2009 

Academy Award winner Peter Jackson (Lord of the Rings trilogy) 

produced District 9 through his WingNut Films production 

banner. Neill Blomkamp makes his feature film directing debut 

with District 9, which he also co-wrote. The movie District 9 

was shot in South Africa and depicts a fictional world where 

extraterrestrials have become refugees in South Africa. Curiously 

District 9 has a release date of August 14, 2009. August was, until 

last summer, notoriously and typically the month that movie 

studios reserved for movies they expect to bomb at the summer 

movie box office. All eyes, will be on District 9 and how well it 

does or does not do at the movie box office. Directed By: Neill 

Blomkamp, Rating: R 

It Might Get Loud Release Date: 8/14/2009 

Who hasn’t wanted to be a rock star, join a band or play electric 

guitar? Music resonates, moves and inspires us. It Might Get Loud 

isn’t like any other rock’n roll documentary. Filmed through the 

eyes of three different generations, audiences get up close and 

personal, discovering how a furniture upholsterer from Detroit, a 

studio musician and painter from London and a seventeen–year– 

old Dublin schoolboy, each used the electric guitar to develop their 

unique sound and rise to the pantheon of superstar. Rare discussions 

are provoked as we travel with Jimmy Page, The Edge and Jack 

White to influential locations of their pasts. Directed By: David 

Guggenheim, Rating: PG 

Movie 

Trivia 

The Perfect Getaway Release Date: 8/14/2009 

Cliff and Cydney are an adventurous young couple celebrating 

their honeymoon by backpacking to one of the most beautiful, 

and remote, beaches in Hawaii. Hiking the wild, secluded trails, 

they believe they’ve found paradise. But when the pair comes 

across a group of frightened hikers discussing the horrifying 

murder of another newlywed couple on the islands, they begin 

to question whether they should turn back. Unsure whether to 

stay or flee, Cliff and Cydney join up with two other couples, and 

things begin to go terrifyingly wrong. Paradise becomes hell on 

earth as a brutal battle for survival begins. Directed by: David 

Twohy, Rating: R 

Taking Woodstock Release Date: 8/14/2009 

Elliot Tiber played an unexpected but pivotal role in making 

the 1969 Woodstock Music and Arts Festival into the famed 

happening it was. Tiber was the part-time manager of the Catskills 

motel and had become the local town’s issuer of event permits, 

granting himself one annually for a small music festival. When 

he heard that the planned Woodstock concert had had its own 

permit denied by a neighboring town, he called to offer his own. 

Soon half a million people were on their way to Tiber’s neighbor’s 

farm in White Lake, NY, and Tiber found himself swept up in 

a generation-defining experience that would change his life, and 

American culture, forever. Directed by: Ang Lee, Rating: R 

The Time Traveler’s Wife Release Date: 8/14/2009 

Based on the best-selling book, The Time Traveler’s Wife is about 

a love that transcends time. Clare has been in love with Henry 

her entire life. She believes they are destined to be together, even 

though she never knows when they will be separated: Henry is 

a time traveler, cursed with a rare genetic anomaly that causes 

him to live his life on a shifting timeline, skipping back and 

forth through his lifespan with no control. Clare desperately 

tries to build a life with her one true love. Directed by: Robert 

Schwentke, Rating: PG-13 

Inglorious Basterds Release Date: 8/21/2009 

During World War II a group of Jewish-American soldiers 

known as “The Basterds” are chosen specifically to spread fear 

throughout the Third Reich by scalping and brutally killing 

Nazis. The Basterds soon cross paths with a Jewish teenage girl 

(whose family was exterminated by the Nazis) who works at 

a movie theater in Paris - owned by a kind old lady who has 

taken her in which, is targeted by the soldiers. The girl finds 

herself in a unique situation when an infatuated German war 

hero persuades his superiors to screen their latest propaganda 

film at her theatre. Will she seek revenge? Directed by: Quentin 

Tarantino, Rating: R 

The September Issue Release Date: 8/28/2009 

The September 2007 issue of Vogue magazine weighed nearly 

five pounds, and was the single largest issue of a magazine ever 

published. With unprecedented access, the movie The September 

Issue, tells the story of legendary Vogue editor in chief Anna 

Wintour (the real life person whom Meryl Streep’s Oscar 

nominted character in The Devil Wears Prada was based), and her 

larger-than-life team of editors creating the issue and ruling the 

world of fashion. Directed By: RJ Cutler, Rating: NA 

August - Museums in Movies 

1. What museum is the main backdrop for 2006’s Night at the Museum? 

2. What movie involves a fight scene at the Guggenheim Museum in NY? 

3. What New York museum has been featured in Ghostbusters II, Dressed to 

Kill, When Harry Met Sally, I Am Legend and Rocky? 

4. What museum has been the focal point of the three following movies: How to Steal a Million, Band of Outsiders and 

The Da Vinci Code? 

5. Vertigo features which San Francisco museum? 

6. In Woody Allen’s movie, Manhattan, which portion of the American Museum of Natural History is 

a feature player? 

7. Istanbul’s Topkapi Museum is the set of which daddy of all museum heist movies? 

8. Los Angeles’ Temporary Contemporary Museum is featured in what 90’s Comedy? 

1. The American Museum of Natural History 2. The International 3. The Metropolitan 4. the Louvre 5. Palace of Fine Arts 

6. the planetarium 7. Topkapi 8. LA Story 

In 2000, 3 masked thieves robbed Stockholm’s Swedish National Museum…

What Do You Care About? 

By Ken Deutsch 

There are a lot of things you don’t care about. 

You don’t care about the quality of the voice 

you hear over your cell phone. Land lines sound 

much better and don’t drop calls, but these 

devices are disappearing. They just don’t do as 

much, and they tether you to your home. 

You don’t care about the quality of the music 

you hear on your iPod. Even though the MP3 

format loses up to 90 percent of the musical 

information, you can now download what 

you want to hear, organize it and listen when 

you’re ready. 

You don’t care about the size of your TV screen. 

Sure, some are willing to shell out thousands 

of dollars for a big HD screen, but a lot of us 

are just as happy to watch entertainment on our 

cells or PDAs. 

You don’t want to read hard news in print. 

Studies show that most people under 30 never 

pick up a newspaper, and even those over that 

age get their information elsewhere, mostly 

because they like it delivered the same day it 

happens. I’m not passing judgment here, I’m 

just noting trends! 

So what do you care about? Immediacy! 

Convenience! You want your news now, not 

at 6:30 p.m. when the three major networks 

broadcast it. You want to hear Rush Limbaugh 

as a podcast after his show is over. You demand 

weather, stock reports and sports scores 24 

hours a day, not just at the top of the hour like 

on radio. And most of all, you want to hear 

your music right now, Jack! 

This inability to satisfy the consumer’s desire 

for immediate gratification might be the reason 

that stock in Clear Channel, one of the largest 

broadcast owners, is now selling at about $3 

a share, down from $50 five years ago. It is 

the same reason network newscast viewership 

declined by about a third over the last ten years. 

It’s why the New York Times had to borrow 

$250 million to keep its doors open. It is no 

longer about linear presentation. (“Now it’s 

time for the news!”) It’s about instant access. 

With some notable exceptions, old media like 

newspapers, terrestrial radio and TV, don’t 

understand what you care about, or maybe they 

just can’t figure out how to deliver it. 

Ken Deutsch writes about travel and technology for 

several publications. 

Construction 

They’re building homes across the street. Still. 

Every day. Forever. 

It begins at seven when my alarm clock, a tractor, 

goes off. BEEP, BEEP, BEEP, BEEP. 

Did you know that tractors beep when they move? 

I myself did not. They’re like Fisher-Price toys 

from hell. 

I also didn’t realize how much shouting goes into a 

house. The foreman, great grandson of Bam-Bam, 

gives direction over the saw blades. 

“Leo … Leo! Hey, LEO! It’s over there … No, 

there… LEO!…” 

As a man, I am supposed to know about erectionof 

houses. But for some reason I never understood 

drill bits or power saws or what are those things … 

jobs. I’m the guy who gets so confused in Home 

Depot that a clerk finds him cowering in the fetal 

position behind the two-by-fours… 

“It’s going to be all right, sir. Just slow down and 

tell me how long you’ve been lost.” 

I can’t even assemble boxed furniture without 

drawing blood. If I were in charge across the street, 

the whole crew would be huddled around a giant 

foldout paper. 

“Okay, insert Part D into Hole G. Has anyone 

seen Part D? They forgot to include Part D, didn’t 

they? I knew it!” 

Then someone would hawk up a loogie. 

Fortunately, the homes across the street are in 

better hands. Well, if you don’t mind living in a 

domino. Tract homes are getting so scrunched 

together that when people say they’ve got a yard, 

they mean it literally—three feet. 

“Seven hundred grand, you say? I see … 

How much for a house where I don’t hear the 

neighbors peeing?” 

It’s a good thing Frank Lloyd Wright is dead, 

because he would definitely commit suicide. 

The plot across the street used to be a creek. For 

you youngsters, that’s a place for a thing called 

trees. The problem with tract houses is that they 

hardly ever turn back into creeks again. So it goes. 

Construction guys aren’t big on the concept of 

“other”. They have no problem discussing personal 

issues in the middle of traffic. 

“Oh, yeah?! Well, if you didn’t bleep up the 

windows, then we wouldn’t bleepin’ be having 

this conversation.” 

“Bleep off.” 

“Why don’t you—” hawking up a loogie—“while 

you’re looking for a JOB.” 

Not a model exit review. 

Leo, thank God, was not fired. He continues to 

do an excellent job ignoring the foreman. Leo 

drywalls to the beat of his own drummer, pausing 

to rub (for good luck) his Buddha belly. Which 

begs a question: How does one labor in the sun all 

day and still manage a belly? How much beer does 

that take? 

Don’t get me wrong. I hate these men. I do. But 

somehow I will miss them when they’re gone. All 

the yelling and thumping and cursing have come 

to represent … progress. No matter how lost I get 

in the Home Depot of life, they will be here at 

seven sharp to wake me up. 

“LEO! It’s over there. No, THERE. Leo…” 

That must be what it’s like on your deathbed—you 

miss even the people you don’t like. Sometimes I 

get choked up thinking about it. Excuse me while 

I hawk up a loogie. 

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Gift Card Per Visit). 14333 Beach Blvd. Ste. 101 

Big T’s Steakhouse - $5 Off w/ $20 Purchase. 

13500 Beach Blvd. #46 

Healthy Way Café (Hodges) - Free Smoothie With 

Entree After 5PM. Buy 1 Entree, Get One Half Off After 

5PM. (1 Deal Per Visit) 13500-39 Beach Blvd. 

Jacksonville Smile Center - 25% Off Any Service 

During Your First Visit. 14054 Beach Blvd. Ste. 10 

Bagels-R-Us - $1 Discount for a Baker’s Dozen of 

Bagels 14185 Beach Blvd. #4 

Basha Mediterranean Cuisine - Buy 1 Gyro 

Dinner, Get 1 Half Off. 13799 Beach Blvd. #1. 

Jacksonville Smile Center - 25% Off Any Smile 

Center Service. 14054 Beach Blvd. Ste. 10 

Apna Indian Restaurant - 25% Off Dinner. 10769 

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4372 Southside Blvd. #101 

Abe’s Pizza (Southside) - Buy a Large or XL Deluxe 

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Dick’s Wings (Lakewood) - $1 Bud/Bud Lt Drafts, 

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| The BUZZ In... Jax / Atlantic / Ponte Vedra Beach | 

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Grab A Bite 

Hot Dog Hut: Come 

visit us and see why we’re 

voted Best Hot Dogs 

in Jax 2 years in a row. 

100%, all beef hot dogs with over 30 toppings 

to choose from, plus a wide variety of sausages. 

Best french fries & onion rings at the beach. 

1439 3rd St. (904) 247-8886. $ 

Ragtime: A good ole’ 

traditional tavern and 

seafood grill that features 

handcrafted beers, Cajun 

and fresh seafood, and the perfect atmosphere 

to socialize and relax. Live entertainment goes 

great with their brewed to perfection beers. 

207 Atlantic Blvd. 904-241-7877. $$$ 

Cabo’s Island Pizza: 

They not only serve some 

of the best gourmet pizza, 

burritos, calzones, and 

salads, but they also claim to be Jacksonville’s 

“only surf museum.” 798 3rd St. S. 904-246- 

0660. $ 

Elizabeth’s Tea Room: 

Tea for 2 or 42! Delicious 

lunches, wonderful 

homemade desserts and 

custom brewed teas in a relaxing atmosphere. 

Private area available for parties, showers and 

meetings. Try our traditional afternoon tea 

time. Visit us at elizabethstearoom.com. 

568 Atlantic Blvd. 904-270-1980. $$ 

Sundog Diner: Relaxed 

beach environment 

offering steaks, burgers, 

seafood and salads. Great 

spinach and crab dip! Enjoy the diverse mix of 

bands playing daily. See ad for list of artists this 

month. 207 Atlantic Blvd. 904-241-8221. $ 

Landshark Cafe: Grab a 

bite to eat at this laid back, 

local cafe. Enjoy live music 

and happy hour. Come 

enjoy the beachy atmosphere and the addition of 

a new outside deck. 1728 3rd St. N. 904-246- 

6024. $$ 

Cinotti’s Bakery: 

This bakery and deli 

is a product of family 

tradition that will not 

disappoint. Not only do they feature the best 

cakes, cookies, and breads, they also have a 

delicious deli selection perfect for any lunch 

break. 1523 Penman Rd. 904-246-1728. $ 

Happy Stefano’s: It’s 

an ocean side pizzeria so 

grab a slice and a drink 

and hit the beach. Also 

come enjoy our 2-4-1 happy hour Tues.-Fri. 

4-7 p.m. Visit us at www.happystefanos.com 

205 1st St.N. 904-246-9222. $ 

To have your business listed please 

contact us at buzz@iwantabuzz.com 

Elizabeth’s Tea Room 

Style: tea room 

Location: 568 Atlantic Blvd. 

Phone: 904-270-1980 

Web site: elizabethstearoom.com 

Open: Tues.-Sat. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 

For little girls, having “pretend” tea parties is 

the perfect way to spend the afternoon. Well at 

Elizabeth’s Tea Room, little girls can put away their 

teddy bears and plastic china and enjoy the splendor 

of a real tea party with their mother and playmates. 

Located on Atlantic Blvd. amongst the little shops 

and restaurants in Neptune Beach is a “quaint 

village tea room” called Elizabeth’s. Its beach-side 

location and relaxing atmosphere, make Elizabeth’s 

Tea Room the perfect place to take your daughter or 

best friend for a cup of tea and a light lunch. 

This small, yet accommodating restaurant (seats 45 

guests) features exotic teas, a mouth-watering lunch 

menu and an array of collectibles and antique gifts. 

Enjoy Elizabeth’s teas by the cup or by the pot. 

Choose from a wide variety of flavors – everything 

from Earl Grey to classic English teas. To get the 

full tea room experience, Elizabeth’s offers “Tea 

Trays.” Each three-tiered Tea Tray features fresh 

fruit, mouth-watering homemade scones, small 

appetizers, assorted sweets and of course, a pot of 

tea. Elizabeth’s Cream Teas are a must-try, served 

with their homemade scones and a zesty-creamy 

lemon curd. 

For something a little more filling, Elizabeth’s 

offers a gourmet lunch menu. Enjoy a steamy cup of 

soup, like their savory tomato basil, or a rich piece 

of quiche, like the tasty spinach and Feta or everchanging 

Quiche of the Day. 

Elizabeth’s also features fresh and colorful salads 

like the Spring Cobb Salad – filled with fresh greens, 

ham and turkey, assorted vegetables and hard-boiled 

eggs or the strawberry spinach salad – a flavorfilled 

mix of baby spinach, red onion, bacon, feta 

cheese and juicy strawberry. Elizabeth’s homemade 

sandwiches are also a must-try; Elizabeth’s offers a 

fresh egg or chicken salad Sandwich, a Spring Panini 

– filled with corned beef, Swiss cheese, onion and 

spicy mustard and a Turkey and Provolone served 

with a sweet Raspberry Mayonnaise. 

Elizabeth’s also offers a children’s menu featuring 

Child’s Tea Trays and kiddie-sized pb & j or turkey 

and cheese. 

For dessert, indulge in Elizabeth’s own Bread 

Pudding – served in a little teacup and topped 

with seasonal fruit or try one of their luscious 

gourmet cupcakes. 

Can’t get enough of Elizabeth’s Tea Room’s eclectic 

feel and euphoric ambiance – how about planning 

your next event at Elizabeth’s! Reserve Elizabeth’s 

Tea Room for your next baby shower, business 

meeting or bridge gathering, or host a “Princess Tea 

Party” for your daughter’s next birthday. 

Also, check Elizabeth’s Tea Room’s website for 

upcoming special events. In June, Elizabeth’s 

featured “A Midsummer Night Tea Party with the 

Fairies” for the little ones. 

For a relaxing experience filled with hot tea and 

good times with the kids or good friends, visit 

Elizabeth’s Tea Room – where they’ll “put the kettle 

on for you.” 

The heist was like something you see in the movies…

Museum Etiquette 

Museums are funny places, and depending 

on which one you visit, the rules can vary. 

I remember my aunt used to take me to the 

Museum of Natural History about once 

a year. But she didn’t take me alone—she 

took all 6 of my brothers and sisters as well. 

You get seven kids under one roof, with a 

sweet old lady who can’t quite keep up with 

them, and you’ve got yourself a disturbance. 

I doubt we would have cared too much 

about the rules of etiquette, and I distinctly 

remember breaking quite a few of them. It 

must not have been too bad, because we were 

never actually ‘thrown out.’ 

Obviously, a museum has a hushed atmosphere 

with art museums generally being the quietest. 

Just how hushed depends on the museum. 

Although there’s probably an exception for 

dinosaur exhibits. I can’t help but ‘roar’ when 

you see a dinosaur. I still do it to this day. It 

creeps some people out, but others (especially 

guys) seem to ‘get it.’ 

If you want to stare at something for an 

extended length of time, then stand back. 

The museum isn’t there just to entertain 

YOU. Other people paid. Other people want 

to see. I remember seeing a guy standing so 

close to a set of statues, that I almost thought 

he was part of the exhibit. 

If you want to converse with others, don’t 

overlook the fact that some people just want 

to be left alone. You say, “I love this piece, it 

reminds me of my grandmother’s kitchen.” 

Your ‘victim’ says, “hmm…” The hint is 

obvious; they don’t want to talk to you. You 

left a perfect opening for the person either 

to give their own opinion of the piece or 

to ask questions about your grandmother’s 

kitchen. In this case, they didn’t do either. 

Go bother someone else. 

If you bring children, be realistic about their 

interest. A five-year-old doesn’t understand 

the significance of art. He will be bored. 

A bored five-year-old equals annoyance to 

everyone else. Wait until the kids are at a 

proper age, and then introduce them slowly. 

Either they’ll like it or they won’t, so don’t 

force it on them. And by the way, just because 

your boy stares intently at the nude exhibits, 

that doesn’t mean he’s an art lover. 

Finally, leave your big bags in the car. Most 

museums will search them upon entering 

and leaving. Tying up the security line for 

two hours will upset quite a few people. 

I can guarantee you’ll get the stink-eye 

throughout the day every time one of those 

people recognizes you. 

including a speedboat getaway, machine guns, car explosions used as diversions and spike strips used as deterrents. 

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| The BUZZ In... San Marco / St. Nicholas | 

August 2009 

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Wine Professional 

Paige Collins, a representative for Republic 

National Distributing Company, loves her 

job. She sells wine and spirits to restaurant 

accounts in Jacksonville and the Beaches. 

Her accounts include some large, well-known 

establishments at St. Johns Town Center, other 

restaurants that have been successful for many 

years, and many newer accounts. We recently 

interviewed Paige about the business of selling 

wine and her personal tastes: 

How long have you been in the business? 

I’ve been with Republic National for eighteen 

months. Previously I sold restaurant supplies 

for Sysco Food Service, Inc. I really liked wine 

but didn’t know much about it. My customers 

recommended me to Republic National. I’ve 

learned a huge amount about wine and spirits 

every day since joining them. 

What is your favorite wine? (This took some 

thought.) I really am enjoying right now 

beautiful Oregon Pinot Noirs or crisp Italian 

Pinot Grigios for the summertime. If I can’t 

have that, a nice French Champagne will do. 

When you started drinking wine, what did you 

enjoy? Oddly enough, I started with big, hairy 

Cabernet Sauvignons. Many people begin 

with light sweet wines and grow into reds, 

but I loved Cabs right away. Later I learned to 

drink the lighter reds and whites, but I always 

prefer dry wines with some complexity. 

How do you help your restaurant clients? One 

of my most important duties is educating my 

customers. Many have good wine knowledge, 

but others rely on me to show them how a 

particular wine compliments their menu, is a 

good value for their customers and earns more 

profit for them. 

Do you have any advice for new wine 

drinkers? If you aren?t sure what you like, 

try light, slightly sweet wines like King 

Estate Pinot Gris. Gradually try drier wines 

until you are comfortable with them. Don?t 

drink White Zinfandel! (Paige tried it. It?s 

much too sweet for her.) 

After tasting wines all day with customers, 

when you go home to your fiancé, Mike, and 

start to relax, what is your drink of choice? 

I like a nice glass of wine at home. I really 

don’t drink beer at all. When we go out for 

cocktails, I’m a vodka fan. 

Any final words for our readers? Yes, please 

come to my wine tastings! I have tastings 

every week at many of my accounts, and if 

more people show up to taste wine, there will 

be more events available. Check out www. 

wineinjax.com and sign up for the weekly 

email newsletter to find my tastings. 


Players Grille: A familyfriendly 

sports bar and 

grill will keep the sports 

guru happy with over 

50 TV’s and a huge game room. Where the 

neighborhood meets. Trivia Thurs. nights 8pm. 

4456 Hendricks Ave. 904-448-6670. $$ 

Red Zone Pizza & 

Grill: Pizza, Pasta, 

Sandwiches, Burgers, 

Hot Dogs, Salads, and 

more! Daily Lunch Specials. Casual sports 

atmosphere with happy hour 4-7 and Texas 

Hold ‘Em every Thurs. & Fri. 3333 Beach Blvd. 

904-396-7886. $$ 

b.b.’s: Upscale bistro 

that serves an American 

continental cuisine 

with international 

influences. Check out the prix fixe menu. 

The Groovy Place to “b” in San Marco. On 

Hendricks Avenue next to Reddi Arts. Full 

service catering available for all occasions. 1019 

Hendricks Ave. 904-306-0100. $$$ 

Mudville Grille: Family 

friendly, sports-themed 

restaurant serving 

sandwich baskets, salads, 

wraps and seafood. A Real Grille in a Real 

Neighborhood! 3105 Beach Blvd. 904-398- 

4326. $$ 

Dick’s Wings: Get all 

your sports bar and grill 

favorites including over 

365 varieties of delicious 

wings. Casual comfortable atmosphere with 

burgers, wraps, salads, and sandwiches in 

addition to our famous wings! 1610 University 

Blvd. W. 904-448-2110. $ 

Mare’s Sweet Kabob: 

Serving Hookahs along 

with excellent cuisine. 

Indoor or sidewalk 

seating available. Mediterranean Cuisine open 

for lunch and dinner Mon-Fri. Lunch only on 

Sat. & closed on Sun. 1520 Hendricks Ave. 

904-399-4060. $$ 

The Southern Grill: 

Serving southern cooking. 

Pancakes, eggs, hash 

browns and grits are 

prepared for breakfast. Lunch features fresh 

fish, salads, soups and sandwiches. Open Mon. 

through Sat. 6:30 am to 2:30 pm. 800 Flagler 

Ave. 904-858-9800. $ 

Tidbits: An ideal 

restaurant for a quick 

and tasty lunch! Serves 

fresh fruits, pitas, soups 

and sandwiches. A local favorite for delivery, 

catering and a wonderful salad bar! 1076 

Hendricks Ave. 904-396-0528. $ 



Open Road Bicycles 

Style: bicycles 

Location: 4460 Hendricks Ave. 

Phone: 904-636-7772 

Web site: openroadbicycles.com 

Hours: Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m.-6 p.m., 

Sat. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Queen once belted out the lyrics “Bicycle, Bicycle, 

I want to ride my bicycle, Bicycle, Bicycle, I want 

to ride my bike…” Well, at Open Road Bicycles, 

with their large selection of quality bikes and 

their friendly and knowledgeable staff, you may 

walk out of their store with a new bicycle and the 

urge to sing these lyrics as well. 

With four locations throughout Jacksonville, 

including one on Hendricks Ave. in San Marco, 

Open Road Bicycles is Jacksonville’s only full 

service bike shop. 

Open Road Bicycles carries a wide variety of 

brand name road bikes, mountain bikes and 

family bikes for adults and kids. Whether you’re 

looking for a bike for your child to cruise around 

the neighborhood in, or you need something 

to conquer rocky bike trails on – Open Road 

Bicycles has something for everyone. 

Open Road Bicycles features all the names you 

trust for a durable, quality ride like Bianchi, 

Independent Fabrication, Lynskey, Raleigh and 

Specialized. Their welcoming staff can help to 

fulfill your every bicycle need; whether you’re on 

a budget or looking for a particular style, need 

parts to fix your bike or accessories to help you go 

the distance – Open Road Bicycles can steer you 

in the right direction. 

Still can’t find that perfect bike? Let Open Road 

custom build the perfect bicycle for you from 

Independent Fabrication. 

If you’re looking to enjoy a blissful bike ride 

without making the commitment of purchasing 

your own bicycle, Open Road Bicycles offers 

bike rentals. Rentals run for $25 a day / $100 

a 7-day week for road and standard mountain 

bikes and $50 a day / $250 a 7-day week for 

premium mountain bikes. Helmets, locks and 

clipless pedals are available with rentals for no 

extra charge. 

If you’re biking for exercise, let Open Road 

Bicycles help you keep track of your progress. 

Their web site, openroadbicycles.com, features 

an interactive, online Training Log. Create an 

account and in no time, you’ll be reaping the 

health benefits of bicycling! 

Open Road Bicycles also sponsors Weekly Bike 

Rides throughout San Marco. Rides range 

anywhere from 20-45 miles and are offered 

weekly in the evening (around 6 p.m.) and on 

Saturday mornings at 7:30. For beginners, it’s a 

great way to get into the bike riding scene. (Just 

remember to bring your helmet and turn your 

bike lights on!) 

Open Road Bicycles can also assist you in finding 

local biking clubs (like the North Florida Bicycle 

Club) and racing teams. 

So for all your bicycle needs – whether you’re a 

seasoned cyclist or just want to ride for fun – Open 

Road Bicycles has the tools (and knowledge) to 

help you embark on any biking expedition. 

Edvard Munch’s The Scream and The Madonna were stolen by force from Oslo’s Munch Museum in 2004…

Cozy Tea 

Style: tea room 

Cozy Tea offers an extensive Tea Menu; whether 

you like your tea hot or cold, with cream or sugar, 

Location: 1029 Park St. 

Cozy Tea has the means to serve you up the perfect 

Phone: 904-329-3964 

cup. Their Tea Menu features English and Indian 

teas alike, decaf and caffeinated teas. They also 

Web Site: cozyt.com 

serve teas with subtle hints of flavor, such as those 

with floral and citrus notes, teas with bolder 

Hours: Tues.-Sat. 10:30 a.m.-5 p.m. 

Sun. 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. 

flavors, like mint and chocolate and darker teas 

like Rooibus. 

Just ask the British, an afternoon cup of tea is the The tea is served in individual teapots and guests are 

perfect way to unwind after a hectic morning. allowed refills as if they were in their own kitchen. 

Its warmth is soothing, scent is invigorating and All of the elegant teapots, tea cups and china, 

makes for the perfect drink to sip on while reading along with the furniture, linens and décor were all 

a book or enjoying the company of friends. Well, collected over the years by Patel to accentuate the 

at Cozy Tea in Riverside, you can experience for laid-back vibe of the tea room. 

yourself the comfort of a hot (or cold) cup of tea. Cozy Tea also offers customers a scrumptious food 

Located in Riverside, nestled amongst the shops menu. For example, the Cucumber Tea Sandwich, 

and restaurants in Five Points, is a charming little filled with crisp cucumber and zesty cream cheese, 

place called Cozy Tea. Opened in November complements a warm cup of tea just perfectly 

2008 by owner Shika Patel, this English-inspired Othere offerings include grilled Paninis, fresh 

tea room was designed “to offer the experience of baked cakes and pastries. Fresh scones are also 

proper English tea room in a casual setting here tasty treats,- lightly sweetened and served with jam 

in Jacksonville.” Patel, who came from England, and homemade whipped cream. Customers also 

wanted to open a restaurant that encompassed the keep coming back for more of their hearty and 

atmosphere and vibe of the traditional tea room. flavorful Curry Chicken Salad. 

As you enter the tea room, you can’t help but leave If you can’t get enough of Cozy Tea’s aromatic 

your stresses outside the front door, as Cozy Tea’s teas, then check out their Gift Shoppe. Take home 

eclectic, country-cottage feel is rather relaxing. your favorite teas to brew at home or purchase tea 

There are only 10 tables in the restaurant, allowing accessories, mouth-watering chocolates and other 

patrons an intimate experience and exceptional fun gifts. 

one-on-one customer service. The tea room is So, if crowded restaurants and smoky bars 

decorated in cool, relaxing colors, such as mint aren’t your “cup of tea,” stop on into Cozy Tea 

green and periwinkle, as well as bold yellows and in Five Points – the perfect place to sit back and 

soft whites illuminated with beautiful over-head experience the soothing nature of the proper 

lighting. Cozy Tea is just that; cozy. 

English tea room. 


Moon River Pizza: A 

Funky, artistic, local 

pizza joint. Serves a large 

variety of northern style 

pizzas. Affordable carry out and casual dining 

with wine and beer. 1176 Edgewood Ave. 904- 

389-4442. $ 

West Inn Cantina: 

West Inn 

Modern Mexican cuisine 

Cantina including their famous 

corn chowder and 

roasted veggie enchilada. 3644 St. John’s Ave. 

904-389-1131. $$ 

Biscotti’s: A great 

Logo place for appetizers 

or afternoon coffee. 

Offering casual comfort 

and innovative cuisine with a personality of its 

own. 3556 St. John’s Ave. 904-387-2060. $$$ 

Pizza Palace: Provides 

a bohemian and artistic 

dining experience. Great 

location for morning 

coffee and breakfast. Located at Park and King St. 

Serving classic sandwiches, eclectic wraps, soups 

and salads. 2708 Park St. 904-381-4242. $$ 

Brown Brothers BBQ: 

Enjoy their old-fashioned 

southern BBQ with slaw, 

okra, beans, or collared 

greens. Authentic North Florida Pitt BBQ. 

Dine in or carry out. 1522 King St. 904- 

3889227. $ 

Hungry Howie’s: Don’t 

Logo let the idea of a franchise 

pizza shop fool you. 

Hungry Howie’s offers 8 

different flavored crusts as well a large selection 

of pizzas, baked subs, wings, salads and chicken 

tenders. Don’t forget to try one of their great 

desserts. 4162 Herschel. 904-384-0092. $ 

Perfect Rack Billiards: 

Not just a pool hall. 

Enjoy great food in a pub 

atmosphere. Appetizers, 

burgers, wings, hot sandwiches, and salads. Open 

every day at 4pm. Happy Hour M-F 4-7pm. 1186 

Edgewood Ave. S. 904-738-7645. $$ 

O’Brother’s Irish Pub: 

Sure to become a favorite 

hangout for locals and 

visitors alike. Authentic 

Irish Pub serving 16 beers on tap and a menu 

including Irish favorites such as Shepherds Pie, 

Guinness Mac & Cheese, and Irish Nachos. 

Great Beer and Great Food! 1521 Margaret St. 

904-854-9300. $$ 



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| The BUZZ In... Southside / Baymeadows | 

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Wild Wing Café: 

Sports bar containing 

big screen TVs, a full bar 

with daily drink specials, 

a menu with 33 different flavors of chicken 

wings, and live performances from local bands. 

4555 Southside Blvd. 904-998-9464. $$ 

CamiCakes Cupcakes: 

A bakery that exclusively 

specializes in the art 

of baking cupcakes 

that will make your mouth water. Enjoy the 

laidback atmosphere and the light Jazz and 

Motown music as you savor the 16 original 

delicious signature cupcakes. 9734-5 Deerlake 

Ct. 904-998-4611. $ 

Blue Bamboo: East meets 

Logo West in Blue Bamboo where 

they keep the best of Asian 

food roots, while adopting 

the level of service and atmosphere that is uniquely 

American. Blue Bamboo offers an ever-changing 

menu based on the freshest seasonal ingredients. 

3820 Southside Blvd. 904-646-1478. $$$ 

Wasabi Japanese 

Logo 

Steakhouse: Hibachi 

grill, sushi bar and bar 

seating available. This 

upscale restaurant puts a new-age look to 

classic Japanese style, including big screen TVs 

and performance cooking. Early bird special 

Mon.-Fri. 5-6 p.m., Sat.-Sun. 4-5:30 p.m. 

10206 River Coast Dr. 904-997-6528. $$-$$$ 

Mandaloun 

Mediterranean 

Restaurant: Family 

owned and operated 

restaurant brings a unique blend of authentic 

Lebanese Mediterranean cuisine, culture & belly 

dancing. 9862 Old Baymeadows Rd. 904-646- 

1881. $$ 

Giuliano’s Italian 

Restaurant: Everyone 

is welcome to come in 

and enjoy specialty pizza 

and other traditional Italian food. 9802-19 

Baymeadows Rd. 904- 646-1370. $$ 

Tropical Smoothie: In 

the mood for a healthy 

snack, an energy boost or 

just a tasty treat to tide 

you over until dinner? Come out to Tropical 

Smoothie on Southside and Baymeadows for 

your delicious, healthy alternative to fast food. 

Your body will thank you later. 8221 Southside 

Blvd. 904-646-9727. $-$$. 

Lemongrass Thai 

Logo Restaurant: Offering an 

extensive menu enjoyed 

by vegetarians and nonvegetarians. 

9846 Old Baymeadows Rd. 904-645- 

9911. $$$ 



Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant 

Style: Thai 

Location: 9822 Tapestry Park Cir. Suite 109 

Phone: 888-595-9577 

Web site: limeleafrestaurant.com 

Hours: Mon.-Thur. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. L 

5-9:30 p.m. D; Fri.-Sat. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. L 

5-10:30 p.m. D 

Wouldn’t it be nice to step outside your front 

door and walk right over to that hot new Thai 

restaurant you just heard about? Well, for residents 

of Tapestry Park’s Urban Village, it’s more than 

just wishful thinking, it’s a reality. Located in the 

midst of this “live, work, play” area is Lime Leaf 

Thai Restaurant, one of the newest, and tastiest 

Thai restaurants to grace the Southside area. 

For some, Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant is just a 

walk away, located in Tapestry Park (by Southside 

Blvd. and Gate Parkway); but for those of us who 

aren’t within walking distance, it’s worth the car 

ride. Lime Leaf is open for lunch and dinner and 

features an array of flavorful and authentic Thai 

appetizers, entrees and desserts. 

Start off your journey into this Thai wonderland 

with one of their savory appetizers. Lime Leaf 

offers crispy Coconut Shrimp, Crab Rangoon, 

zesty veggie and meat stuffed Spring Rolls and 

Egg Rolls (and for the vegetarians, they offer 

meat-less versions). Lime Leaf also features a 

delicious, and waist-slimming, soup and salad 

menu. Try their traditional Wonton soup, or 

signature Ginger Infused Salad – a refreshing 

blend of mixed greens, crispy wonton noodles, 

tomatoes, red onions and pickled cucumbers, all 

tossed in their house vinaigrette. 

For lunch, enjoy Lime Leaf’s Thai specialties like 

“The Amazing” – your favorite meat cooked in a 

peanut curry sauce and coconut milk, served over 

fresh steamed broccoli and spinach, the traditional 

Phad Thai – stir-fried rice noodles, meat, garlic, 

fried egg, bean sprouts and scallions, or the 

Cashew entrée – featuring your choice of meat, 

sautéed veggies, water chestnuts and cashews. 

For date night, the dinner menu differs slightly 

from the lunch menu, featuring different entrées 

and larger portions. Try their spicy Drunken 

Noodles – a fiery mix of meat, stir-fried rice 

noodles, eggs, veggies, jalapenos, cashews, 

scallions and Thai sweet basil, all served in a spicy 

chili sauce, or the Phad Seew – a simple yet tasty 

combination of meat, stir-fried wide noodles, egg, 

broccoli and snow peas. 

You’ll certainly want to save room for Lime Leaf’s 

exquisite dessert menu, so “doggie bag” half of 

your dinner and start getting your sweet tooth 

revved up. Choose from their Banana Spring 

Rolls – ripe bananas wrapped in wonton and fried, 

served with coconut ice cream, honey and sesame 

seeds, or try their Thai Sweet Rice, or Xango – a 

deep fried pastry shell stuffed with cream cheese, 

bananas and caramel served with rich vanilla bean 

ice cream and drizzled with chocolate syrup. 

For mouth-watering Thai dishes and desserts, ride 

(or walk) on over to Lime Leaf Thai Restaurant, the 

newest addition to the Southside Thai food scene. 

In 1990, two thieves dressed as police officers talked their way into Boston’s Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum…

Cigar Review 

SANCHO PANZA, DOUBLE 

MADURO - CERVANTES 

Wrapper: Connecticut Broadleaf 

Filler: Honduran, Nicaraguan, Dominican 

(Piloto Cubano) 

Binder: Connecticut Shade 

Manufactured In: Honduras 

Overall Score: 9 

Flavor: 9 

Draw: 8.5 

Appearance: 9 

Ash: 8.5 

Aroma: 9 

The Experience: Because Sancho 

Panza Double Maduro offers you a 

great value as well as a great cigar, 

you can enjoy it everyday. 

Source: www.cigarworld.com 

Beer Review 

Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy 

Country: USA (Wisconsin) 

Type: American Pale Wheat Ale 

Brewed By: Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Co. 

Alcohol %: 4.2% 

Serving Type: Bottle, draught 

Glass to Use: Pint Glass or Mug 

Burn: 8.5 

Consistency: 9 

Construction: 8.5 

Finish: 8.5 

Smoothness: 9 

Notes: While it warms up in the summer 

months, every brewery seems to be shoving limes 

into their products. Well, Leinenkugel came out 

with their summer pale wheat ale with no taste 

of lime, but lemon instead. Cool and refreshing, 

this seasonal beer is nice and smooth with a great 

natural citrus flavor. If you want to try a new 

brew for this last bit of the summer, reach no 

further than the Summer Shandy. 

By: Burton Cole 

Searching for celebrations in 

the heat of August 

The stretch between Independence Day picnics 

on July 4th and Labor Day picnics on September 

1st is basically the month of August. It’s just 

heat and no holidays. Or are there? 

Let’s delve a little more deeply into the offthe-beaten-path 

calendars. Somebody’s always 

declaring a day for some odd thing or other 

and we might as well celebrate. You know, to 

show respect… and to throw a party. 

Two such odd holidays are National Ice Cream 

Sandwich Day on August 2nd and National 

Watermelon Day on the 3rd. The origins of 

both are murky, but who cares? Celebrate 

appropriately, guilt free. Also note, August 10th 

is National S’mores Day, August 14th is National 

Creamsicle Day and August 30th is National 

Toasted Marshmallows Day. Hungry yet? 

August 5th is Work Like a Dog Day, which 

I refuse to celebrate in any way other than to 

look forward to Aug 6th, which is: Wiggle 

Your Toes Day. August 8th is Sneak Some 

Zucchini onto your Neighbor’s Porch Night. 

People who plant a couple zucchini end up 

with roughly 63,427 plants per square yard. 

Don’t get me wrong, I like the stuff but not in 

such an insane amount. This allows perplexed 

gardeners feel legit in dumping and running 

for one day. 

National Lazy Day on August 10th is an 

observance that has my full support… pretty 

much EVERY day. August 13th is Blame 

Someone Else Day. Hey, I didn’t create this 

holiday. I suspect my little sister. I always told 

Mom she did everything. 

One interesting holiday is August 15th, 

or National Failures Day. Mark Twain is 

attributed with saying, “Good decisions come 

from experience. Experience comes from bad 

decisions.” So celebrate your screw-ups, goofs 

and imbecilic ideas. Without them, you can’t 

be a success. Then again, it’s also National 

Relaxation Day, so if success isn’t your thing, 

put your feet up and forget it. 

August 17th is National Thrift Shop Day (don’t 

tell my wife), the 19th is Bad Poetry Day, or as 

my Uncle Tommy would recite, “Birdie, birdie 

in the sky, why’d you do that in my eye? I’m 

sure glad that elephants can’t fly,” and the 23rd 

is Ride the Wind Day while the 28th is World 

Sauntering Day, a couple more holidays that 

sound right up my alley. 

And lastly, the entire month of August is also 

known as National Catfish Month, National 

Picnic Month and Romance Awareness Month. 

There. Aren’t you feeling better about August 

already? If only we could turn one of those into 

a three-day weekend... 

If you don’t like this, write Burton Cole 

on Global Forgiveness Day (August 27th), 

Kiss-and-Make-Up Day (August 25th), or 

possibly on Frankenstein Day (August 30th) at 

burtseyevu@aol.com 

tying up the guard and stealing 13 items from the museum. 


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| The BUZZ In... Downtown / Springfield | 

August 2009 

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L. E. Levy: Author of 

Harry The Hungry Frog 

I’ve read that you are quite the foodie, and it 

shows in the book, “The Hungry Frog.” Do you 

have any aspirations to pursue a possible career in 

the restaurant business? Not at this time. I have 

always had a passion and enjoy cooking very much. 

But my cooking is mainly for family and friends. 

The most I ever cooked was for a Mandarin chili 

cook-off. 

Your debut children’s book, “Harry The Hungry 

Frog, Harry Ventures Out” is said to teach 

children about proper manners, but also to try 

new and different foods. Do you believe that this 

is an important aspect of a child’s development? 

Elaborate please… I think it is important that 

children explore different varieties of food from 

different cultures. Many kids today eat chicken 

and fries and that’s about it. My belief is to expand 

a child’s creativity and that can be done with food 

as much as with reading and imaginary play. It 

opens up the possibility of creating different tastes 

and flavors and can be very exciting. It also creates 

interaction in the kitchen and gets the kids away 

from the TV and electronic games. 

I hear this is going to be an ongoing series of books 

in the same vein. What values and situations can 

we look forward to seeing in the next installment 

of the Harry The Hungry Frog series? In all the 

books I try to encourage basic lessons of respect, 

courtesy and politeness. I really feel these are the 

building blocks to improving and creating strong 

character and personal relationships. Most of all I 

want kids and those that read to them to have fun 

with the books and the recipes at the end. I have 

already written several stories in which Harry goes 

to a Mexican restaurant, a Japanese restaurant 

and other places. I am actually working on a story 

where Harry judges a chili cook-off in preparation 

for the Chamber’s Mandarin Council’s Chili 

Cook-off in November. 

What inspired you to write a book that children 

can relate to? Was it hard to come up with the 

idea of characters and situations that would click 

with their mind-set? What do you like most about 

writing children’s books. My inspiration for my 

books and what gets me up everyday are my three 

daughters. I have always written mostly short 

stories and poems. After I sold my business, my 

daughter Lea brought me a story that she wrote 

about a frog that likes go to restaurants. I told her 

we should take it to the next level and with help 

from my other daughters and wife, the concept 

was born. I think reading to kids at schools and 

other settings is the most fun. They ask some of the 

greatest questions. 


Joseph’s Pizza: 

Offering many options 

for authentic Italian 

cuisine, Joesph’s Pizza 

continues the legacy that Joseph passed down. 

This includes using only fresh, all natural 

ingredients that go into these recipesthat are 

made from scratch every day. 7316 N. Main St. 

904-765-0335. $$ 

Burrito Gallery: Built 

Logo on the belief that dining 

should be an experience 

with great food at the 

center. It is the perfect place to go for lunch 

and dinner alike. 21 E. Adams St. 904-598- 

2922. $ 

Jackie’s Seafood: Open 

daily, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. 

weekdays and 11 a.m.- 11 

p.m. on weekends. A 

separate lounge is open Thur.-Sat., 4 pm - 2am. 

Tiki Bar available for a relaxing break from 

everyday life. Enjoy their fresh catch everyday. 

8132 Trout River Dr. 904-764-0120. $$ 

Zodiac Grill: 

This restaurant is 

a combination of 

Mediterranean food, 

hookahs and espresso. It has a fantastic and 

fulfilling buffet and a distinct flavor that sets 

it far and ahead of the competition. 130 W. 

Adams St. 904-354-8283. $$ 

Karlene’s Deli: Eat 

In, Take Out Delivery 

Breakfast/Lunch/Dinner/ 

Late Nite. Full Bar Daily 

Happy Hour. Catering On Line Ordering @ 

Karlenesdeli.comGreat Food Great Service!! 

2 Independent Dr. $ 

Chew Restaurant: 

A calming retreat 

from downtown, this 

restaurant offers a 

passionate and artistic serving of cuisine. Great 

food at a reasonable price, attentive service and 

thoughtful surroundings, its hard to pass up. 

117 W. Adams St. 904-355-3793. $$ 

Benny’s Steak & 

Seafood: Enjoy the view 

of the St. Johns River 

from the Landing while 

dining on a great selection of beautifully plated, 

fresh seafood. The menu has variety of delicious 

seafood, steaks, chicken and other entrées. 2 

Independent Dr. 904-301-1014. $$$$ 

Jacksonville Princess II 

Style: fine dining engagements 

Location: 1201 Riverplace Blvd. 

Phone: 904-738-9270 

Web site: jacksonvilleprincess.com 

How would you like to celebrate one of the biggest 

days of your life sailing along the scenic St. John’s 

Rivers in a private yacht, feasting on scrumptious 

food and enjoying the company of family and close 

friends ? The Jacksonville Princess II is the perfect 

place to set sail on your dream wedding or any 

other special occasion. 

Owned and operated by Bernard Santiago, the 

Jacksonville Princess II – private charter yacht is 

the premier venue for fine dining engagements 

and special events. The Jacksonville Princess II is 

docked downtown behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel 

on Riverplace Blvd. Guests of the Jacksonville 

Princess II are treated to a relaxing ride along the 

peaceful St. John’s River. 

Since planning the perfect event can often prove to be 

quite stressful, leave the cooking, cleaning, DJ-andphotographer-hunting 

up to the Jacksonville Princess 

II. The Jacksonville Princess II highly recommends 

Brooke Images and Shamar’s Entertainment for 

your music and photography needs. 

The Spirit of Hospitality Catering provides all the 

food and beverages for the Jacksonville Princess 

II. The Spirit of Hospitality, who also cater for 

the Windsor Parke Golf Club and St. Ephrem’s, 

offer a wide variety of heavy hors d’oeuvres, plated 

entrées, carved meats, salads and desserts. 

The Jacksonville Princess II offers delectable hot 

and cold hors d’oeuvres such as pork and chicken 

pot stickers served with a soy ginger sauce, ham 

and asparagus roulades, bacon wrapped scallops 

and assorted finger sandwiches, carving stations 

featuring honey glazed ham, Prime Rib and 

beef tenderloins, and plated entrees such as 

sesame encrusted pan seared Ahi Tuna filets, 

8 oz. Filet Mignon with a port wine demi, and 

cajun grilled chicken breast over dirty rice. 

They also offer luncheon and dinner buffets such 

as the “Hawaiian” Luau buffet featuring Hawaiianstyle 

pulled pork, Teriyaki chicken breast, steamed 

rice, sweet and sour steamed veggies, and assorted 

cookies and the “Princess” buffet featuring an 

appetizer of mini beef wellington, chicken quesadilla 

cones or mini crab cakes, Prime Rib or beef, potato 

encrusted salmon with orange marmalade, herb 

roasted new potatoes, honey glazed baby carrots 

and French baguette dinner rolls. Each buffet is 

served with fresh field green salad and a delectable 

assortment of mini desserts. 

All food served on the Jacksonville Princess II is 

priced per person, and they also offer the option 

of having cash alcohol cars at your event. 

Although their primary clientele is for weddings 

and private parties, the Jacksonville Princess II 

features cruises open to the public for special events 

and holidays ( such as 4th of July on the water). 

Instead of having your next big party or wedding 

indoors, why not enjoy the serene view of the St. 

John’s River aboard the Jacksonville Princess II? 

It’s the ideal venue for beautiful scenery, great 

food and an event you’ll never forget! 

Dick’s Wings Express: 

Now under NEW 

Management, with a 

new value menu to help 

your dining dollars go further. Dick’s Wings 

offers 365 varieties of buffalo wings & tenders. 

Ask about our 2-4-1 specials. 1004 Dunn Ave 

904-757-7727. $ 



Of the paintings stolen, there were 3 Rembrandts, 1 Vermeer, 1 Govaert Finck and Manet painting,…

1 bronze Chinese beaker, 5 Degas sketches and a bronze eagle from the top of a Napoleonic flag. 



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August 2009 

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Jacksonville’s Wealth of Choices 

Imagine the thunderous growl of a dinosaur, the crack of a Civil War musket heard across the battlefield or 

the high “C” of a trumpet solo and the toot-toot of a model train chugging by. How about the sweet smell of 

a formal garden, the texture of a sculpture and the chest-thumping bass line of a rock concert set to laser 

lights? The museums of Jacksonville offer the chance not only to see, but to hear, touch, feel and smell our 

world. Here is a tour of some of the local hot spots you might not be familiar with. 

MOCA 

The Museum of Contemporary Art (MOCA) is described as a place for the community to get 

together, interact and discuss ideas concerning art, according to director Debbie Broder. “The 

second floor holds our permanent collection,” she said. “It features four galleries, and we rotate 

those to portray the full scope of our collection.” With over 60,000 square feet in a historic 

building on Hemming Plaza downtown, this is where one can see the best in post-World War 

II art. In July, a “drawdown” was held in which aspiring artists pulled an all-nighter, creating 

personal masterpieces until the break of dawn. The next day, their works were put on display. 

Let’s see them do that at the Louvre! Two films coming up in August: “Downtown 81,” about 

graffiti artist, musician and poet Jean-Michel Basquiat, and “Louise Bourgeois-The Spider, 

the Mistress and the Tangerine,” a documentary chronicling the life of one of the early women 

in the modern art movement. Visit www.mocajacksonville.org for more details. 

Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum 

The cultural contributions of African Americans are celebrated at the 

Ritz Theatre & LaVilla Museum. “Jacksonville used to be segregated, 

and the LaVilla neighborhood was the center of that,” said Lydia 

Stewart, museum administrator. “We’re on the site of the original Ritz 

Theatre, which operated from 1929-1972, and we are not a renovated 

facility; we’re reconstructed.” The building boasts a 400-seat venue for 

performances, and there is an animatronic feature that focuses on the 

lives of James Weldon Johnson and his brother John Rosamond, both 

native sons of Jacksonville. These men co-wrote the “Negro national 

anthem,” “Lift Ev’ry Voice and Sing,” as well as hits like “Tell Me, 

Dusky Maiden.” Local artists also have paintings, photographs and 

ceramics on display. Visit the theatre and museum at 829 N. Davis St. 

downtown, or on the Web at www.ritzlavilla.org. 

MOSH 

Since 1941, the Museum of Science & History (“MOSH”) has been entertaining 

children and adults. A current highlight is “Dino-Roar,” a cave full of animated 

prehistoric creatures that do everything short of eating you. Morgan Black, media 

buyer/special events manager said, “Kids can see dinosaurs roar and hatch out 

of eggs, and they can actually move these dinosaurs with hand controls.” A short 

video can be found at www.themosh.org. 

MOSH has creatures that walked the earth, as well as those that swam in the 

oceans. “We have the Atlantic Tails exhibit that features reconstructions of 

indigenous underwater sea mammals,” said Black. “We try to focus on topics and 

creatures that have a lot of local interest.” MOSH is on the Southbank across from 

downtown, and make sure to inquire about its day camps and overnight camp-ins 

during which kids can sleep under a life-sized model of a whale. 

On the same site is the Alexander Brest Planetarium, home of Cosmic Concerts, a 

series of laser light and digitally recorded music shows under the 60-foot dome. Past 

extravaganzas have featured artists like Led Zeppelin and Pink Floyd in a complete 

audio-visual extravaganza. 

An authentic 1912 Rambler 73-400 Cross Country, on loan from a permanent display at...

Mandarin Museum 

But for just a moment, forget about the electronic world we inhabit in 2009, and ponder what 

life must have been like in the mid-1800s. People moved at a slower pace, and if they really 

had to get somewhere, they took a canoe, a horse or a steamship. During that time, Mandarin 

was a farming community at the southern end of Jacksonville that prided itself on its fruits and 

vegetables, a lifestyle preserved at the Mandarin Museum & Historical Society. There’s an oldtime 

post office, and the 1875 farm house at Walter Jones Historical Park will be re-opened in 

the fall for tours. Coming up in December is “Winter Celebration in Mandarin,” with hayrides, 

games and musical entertainment. Visit www.mandarinmuseum.net to learn more. 

Southern History 

Have you ever tried hardtack? It’s a concrete-like biscuit made of flour and salt 

that apparently doesn’t taste very good, but it kept the troops alive during the Civil 

War. You can try some at the Museum of Southern History at 4304 Herschel St. 

Most folks, however, don’t go there for the hard cookies; they go to do to research 

the war between the states, using the more than 6000 books housed there. Others 

like to look up relatives that fought in the Civil War, or view the collection of guns 

and other artifacts. 

“We have a battle flag brought down from Georgia for the battle of Olustee, which 

was won by the South,” said L. A. Hardee, a past president of the museum who still 

volunteers and sits on the board. “There were about 5000 troops on each side, and 

the National Automobile Museum in Nevada, was used in the 1997 blockbuster Titanic. 

Maritime Museum 

Lovers of all things nautical will want to visit the Jacksonville Maritime Museum on Southbank 

at the south end of the Main St. Bridge, by Friendship Fountain. “The most unique exhibit here 

is a 19-foot model of the USS Saratoga,” says Catherine Krueger, who described her job as “chief 

cook and bottle washer,” but is actually administrative director. “We had some model builders 

who were active in the museum, and it took them four years to build it.” This isn’t the largest 

museum in Jacksonville, but the 1800 or so square feet are crammed with historic navigation 

devices like sextons and chronometers, as well as ship-building equipment. 

“Jacksonville is no longer a big ship-building city,” she said, “but during World War I we built 

concrete ships. During World War II we built 32 Liberty Ships, which transported supplies and 

personnel for our war effort. At one point ships were being constructed here in 30 days, because 

we had to build them faster than the Germans could sink them.” For museum hours, go to 

www.jaxmaritimemuseum.org. 

The Cummer 

The largest fine art museum in Northeast Florida is in Jacksonville, on the banks of the St. Johns River, the Cummer 

Museum & Gardens. 

“Our museum has over 5500 permanent works of art in our American and European collections,” said Amy 

Chamberlin, associate director of marketing. “Then we have 2.5 acres of English and Italian gardens.” But this 

attraction is not just for adults; kids are invited too. 

“We have the Art Connections area where kids under five can see and touch artwork, which is not something that 

many museums offer,” she said. “Another kids’ activity is painting pictures of themselves on a computer screen. 

They can even create a work of art, print it out and take it home.” 

Beginning October 15 at Cummer, “Voyages to the New World: Jacques Le Moyne and Theodor de Bry.” In the 

mid 1500s, France sent René de Laudonnière on his second voyage to Florida, where he helped build a settlement 

on the St. Johns River at Jacksonville. In this group was Jacques Le Moyne de Morgues, an artist and mapmaker 

who documented the visit in watercolors, which were later transferred by de Bry to engravings that will be on 

display. And if you ever wanted your own “night at the museum,” you’ll have the chance this fall as Cummer will be 

offering overnight pizza parties, scavenger hunts and movies for the kids. Check it out at www.cummer.org. 

it was the largest battle fought in Florida.” 

Hands On Museum Young people can create their own art at the Hands 

On Children’s Museum. 

“We’re an interactive museum geared for children from 

one to twelve,” said Patrick Cronin, floor manager. 

This brightly colored, castle-shaped emporium at 

8580 Beach Blvd. has a dress-up area where kids can 

put on goofy costumes and tromp around a stage. 

They can reach out and touch an eight-foot box of 

cereal, watch puppet shows and play with scale model 

trains. There are a TV and radio station where kids 

can be the stars, a pretend-grocery store and even a 

post office run by kids. Check out the animated Web 

page, www.handsonchildrensmuseumjax.com, but uh, 

don’t try to eat the contents of the giant cereal box! 

A big part of the museum’s mission is the education of children. “Sometimes 

we have men dress up in Civil War outfits and the school kids can come 

over and fire some muskets,” said Hardee. 

The Museum of Southern History is also home to one of the flags that 

hung over Lincoln’s body after his assassination in 1865. Because these 

flags had to be made up in a hurry, they had the incorrect number of stars 

on them! Learn more about the museum, and the Civil War in general, at 

www.museumsouthernhistory.com. 

Although she never visited our city, actress and 

acting teacher Stella Adler said, “Life beats down 

and crushes the soul, and art reminds you that 

you have one.” So get your soul out there for a little 

tasting, smelling and touching at one of the many 

great museums in Jacksonville. 

Ken Deutsch also writes about technology and travel each month in his regular BUZZ 

column, “Where We’re Going.” 

Photo Credit: 

(Hales13) Mick Hales, View of Italian Fountain at Dusk or Dawn, April 2004. Photograph courtesy of Mick Hales, 

Greenworld Pictures Inc. on page 3 

Takashi Soga ( Japanese, b. 1952), Sea of the Ear Rings, ‘08, 2008, metal, 13 x 13 ft., Gift of Dudley D. Johnson in memory 

of Dudley D. Johnson, Jr. (1961-2004), AG.2008.3.1 


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August 2009 

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Dinner plates that once belonged to President John F. Kennedy are...

Unbreakable 

Who said records were meant to be broken? 

Baseball’s records have always held a special 

place in the game’s history, but they aren’t 

created equally. Many will be challenged and 

some will be broken, but there are plenty that 

will never be touched. 

Consider the triples record, for instance. The 

reason is obvious: triples were far more common 

early in the century when many ballparks 

didn’t have outfield fences. The career record 

for triples is 309, set by Sam Crawford, who last 

played when Woodrow Wilson was in office. To 

put that in perspective, a player would have to 

average 20 triples for 15 years just to come close. 

How many times has a player reached even 20 

in a season since 1960? If you’re checking, the 

answer is six times. And since 1950, how many 

players over the age of 33 have had a 15-triple 

season? That would be zero. 

Another record that is unattainable, because of 

the changes in the game, is the Innings Pitched 

Record. Before the turn of the century, some 

pitchers would start upwards of 70 games per 

season. In 1879, a pitcher named Will White 

threw 75 complete games for Cincinnati and 

amassed an incomprehensible 680 innings. A 

pitcher could start every other game, average 8 

innings per start, and still not sniff that one. 

Just for fun, C.C. Sabathia has thrown the most 

innings in 2007, 2008 and the first half of 2009 

combined, yet has only 622. Tim Lincecum has 

an NL Cy Young Award under his belt and just 

started the All-Star Game, and he’s thrown 501 

innings in his entire career. 

Of course those records were set before World 

War I. What about an unbreakable record 

that’s been set since World War II? This year 

Houston’s “Pudge” Rodriguez broke Carlton 

Fisk’s record for games caught in a career. 

But what about the single-season record for 

games caught? Randy Hundley, who caught 

a staggering 160 games for the Cubs in 1968, 

holds that one. Even Pudge, the all-time king, 

never caught more than 146 games in a season. 

In the modern era of giving superstars a sporadic 

off-day and resting players during a day game 

after a night game or half of a doubleheader, 

it is unfathomable to think Hundley’s record 

will be challenged. Last year, only 11 players, 

let alone catchers, even appeared in 160 or 

more games. Jason Kendall and Russell Martin 

caught a league-high 149 games; Martin only 

started 138 of those. 

The one record that will undoubtedly never 

be broken that is still fresh in our memories 

is Cal Ripken Jr.’s consecutive games streak of 

2,632. It ended in 1998, but it might as well be 

ancient history. Since 2000, only four players 

have played all 162 games in a season more than 

twice. San Diego’s Adrian Gonzalez owns the 

longest current streak, which is a mere 295, as 

of the All-Star Break. To catch Cal, he’d have 

to play every game from now until sometime 

in September 2023, when he would be 41 years 

old. In other words, Cal’s streak is safe, and 

always will be. 

Get In The Game TODAY! 

By: Trevor Hall 

JaxSport’s Adult Co-ed Spring Soccer season 

concluded July 5th, with some very exciting 

games. We saw a repeat champion, and two first 

time champions. 

In the 2nd Division Recreational Championship, 

The Jacksonville Jaycees took home the crown, 

defeating Pizza Palace Two, 7-2. The Jaycees scored 

early and often, taking a 6-1 lead into halftime. 

The Jaycees had goals scored by Andy Stansfield, 

Aaron Gunter, Stacey Steiner, Maureen Murray 

and Marcel Lieuw. In the JaxSport Co-ed Soccer 

League, a female goal is worth 2 points. This was 

the first League Championship for the Jaycees. 

In the 1st Division Recreational Championship, 

Lillian’s Sports Bar prevailed in a back and forth 

battle. Lillian’s opened up a big lead, only to see La 

Nopalera Two storm back to tie the game. In the 

end, Lillian’s proved to be too much, taking home 

the trophy 10-6. Lillian’s was led by Nick Bigan 

and Luke Facemeyer, who both notched hat tricks. 

Joslyn May added two goals to help secure the 

victory. This was the first League Championship 

for Lillian’s Sports Bar. 

The Competitive Division Championship game 

proved to be a rematch from the last two seasons 

and the start of a rivalry. Pizza Palace, who has won 

the most Championships in JaxSport Co-ed Soccer 

History, took home the Championship two seasons 

ago. La Nopalera won the title last season and 

was looking to repeat as the League’s top division 

Champions. La Nopalera started hot, and stayed 

hot the entire game, constantly pressuring the 

normally stout Pizza Palace defense. The pressure 

proved to be too much, as La Nopalera romped to a 

8-1 victory. La Nopalera was led by a hat trick from 

Carlos Herrera, and goals added by Pedro Almoral, 

Jen West and Sonya France. This was the second 

league title for La Nopalera. 

Every season, JaxSport gives an award to the top 

scoring Male and Female from each division. The 

spring season’s Golden Boot Award winners for 2nd 

Division Recreational were Aaron Gunter from 

the Jacksonville Jaycees, with 8 goals, and Mary 

Sutherland from Pizza Palace Two, with 6 goals. 

The 1st Division Recreational Golden Boot Award 

winners were Luke Facemeyer from Mafia, with 16 

goals, and Ellen Fosse from Usual Suspects, with 

7 goals. The Competitive Division Golden Boot 

Award winners were Cameron Crandall from 

the Fury, with 20 goals, and Jen West from La 

Nopalera, with 9 goals. 

JaxSport would like to thank all the teams that 

competed during the Spring season. Everyone 

played hard and fair, and we hope to see you all 

in the upcoming summer season, which starts July 

26th. Starting next month, we will feature the 

“Player Spotlight” column, where we focus on one 

particular league participant and get down and 

dirty with that lucky person. Registration for our 

Summer leagues are currently underway; Co-ed 

Slow Pitch Softball, Co-ed Soccer, Co-ed 5 on 5 

Sand Volleyball and much more. We also take bus 

trips to various places, with our Labor Day Bus 

Trip to the Conch House being the most popular. 

Visit www.JaxSport.com to register, or find out 

more info on a particular league. 

on display at the Liberace Museum in Las Vegas. 



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| The BUZZ In... Orange Park / Fleming Island / Westside | 

August 2009 

22 


Whitey’s Fish Camp: 

Known for their catfish, 

Whitey’s offers their 

catch of the day, fish 

baskets, and pastas. Live bands on the deck 

every Friday and Saturday. 2032 CR 220 904- 

269-0661. $$$ 

Blu Grotto: Proud to 

Logo serve their customers the 

best in healthy Italian 

cuisine. It is a restaurant 

that cares about its customers and quality of 

life. Try their spinach calzone! 1811 Town Center 

Blvd. 904-278-7250. $$ 

Dick’s Wings: Dick’s 

Wings is the place to go to 

get the best wings in town. 

With 365 varieties, great 

specials and fun events like Tues. Trivia Night 

and Live Entertainment with Dave Massey on 

Fri. Nights, you won’t want to be anywhere else. 

1540 Wells Rd. 904-269-2122. $$ 

Moe’s Southwest 

Grill: Welcome to 

Moe’s! Offering quality 

Southwest cuisine for a 

price that won’t break the bank. Come in and 

try the new Phil E. Burrito, or any of your 

favorite menu items.1544 County Rd. 220. 

904-637-0080. $ 

Renna’s Pizza: Noted 

Logo as Jacksonville’s first to 

serve New York style 

pizza and now with 5 

locations conveniently located throughout 

Jacksonville and Orange Park. 6001 Argyle 

Forest Blvd. 904-771-7677. $ 

Bufflao’s Southwest 

Café: Known for their 

buffalo style chicken 

wings, this restaurant 

offers a fun casual dinning experience with a full 

bar separate from the main dining room. 6055 

Youngerman Cir. 904-778-1101. $$ 

Crystal River Seafood: 

Crystal River Seafood 

has a little something for 

everyone. They’ll give 

you a sea-faring experience that will shiver 

your timbers and leave your buried treasure. 

4453 Blanding Blvd. (904) 771-8922. $$-$$$ 

Kanki Japanese 

Steakhouse & Sushi 

Bar: Delicious food 

straight from the hibachi 

table. With plenty of space to accommodate 

all guests, from dates to larger private parties. 

Sushi and Cocktail Bars to satisfy any palate. 

2009 East-West Pkwy. 904-269-3003. $$$ 



Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q 

Style: barbeque 

Location: 4838 Highway Ave. 

Phone: 904-389-5551 

Web site: monroessmokehousebbq.com 

Open: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

Thur.-Fri. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sat. 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m. 

There’s nothing like spending an afternoon at a 

barbeque. The smell of fresh pork and corn roasting on 

the grill, stirring up an ic,ecold pitcher of sweet tea and 

singing along to your favorite songs on the radio. Well, 

at Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q, you can enjoy the 

delight of barbequing without having to spend the day 

outside sweating over a hot grill. 

Located on Highway Ave. in the Westside, Monroe’s 

Smokehouse Bar-B-Q is home of some the best 

barbeque in town. Monroe’s was opened after owner 

Keith Waller decided he wanted to “establish a BBQ 

brand and division that featured what had become a 

very popular catering food product” from his catering 

company, RSVP Caterers. 

Monroe’s family-friendly atmosphere makes it the 

perfect place to take the kids for a mouth-watering 

barbeque dinner. With country music playing in the 

background, reminding Waller of “the old days when 

nothing was rushed,” and pictures and mementos 

from the Monroe house adorning the walls, Monroe’s 

Smokehouse Bar-B-Q instills a “comfortable, downhome 

feeling” in its patrons. 

Monroe’s menu features an array of classic Southern 

barbeque fare. Monroe’s Smokehouse Bar-B-Q serves 

up everything from savory barbequed pork and chicken 

to home-style side dishes and dessert. 

For those with big appetites, Monroe’s Bar-B-Q Platters 

are the cure for any grumbling tummy. Each platter 

comes with your choice of meat, like their slow smoked 

pulled pork, plump turkey breast or hearty spare ribs, 

as well as two side dishes and a helping of crispy Texas 

Toast. Monroe’s also offers tasty sandwiches like the 

Chopped Beef Brisket, Open Faced Roast Beef or 

the Sloppy Monroe, as well as fresh salads and wings 

smothered in their signature Carolina vinegar-based 

BBQ Sauce. 

Monroe’s offers all of your favorite Southern-style side 

dishes, including zesty cole slaw, steamed collard greens, 

mac ‘n cheese, whole kernel corn and homemade potato 

salad. For dessert, try Monroe’s creamy Banana Split pie 

– it’s sure to satisfy your after-dinner sweet tooth. 

In keeping with the family feel, Monroe’s offer Family 

Dinner Specials, featuring their delicious entrées, side 

dishes and Texas Toast. With dinner specials ranging 

from $15 to $40, you can feed the whole gang without 

burning, or “smoking” a whole in your wallet. 

Planning a party or large event? Let Monroe’s do what 

it does best, and cater your special occasion. Whether 

you would like on-site catering or would instead like 

to hold your next event at Monroe’s, they are equipped 

to cater parties of anywhere from 5 to 10,000 guests. 

Their catering resume features events such as the 

Gatornationals Races in Gainesville, Downtown 

Jacksonville’s Art Walk, a party for Maurice Jones- 

Drew of the Jacksonville Jaguars and have provided 

food on the set of America’s Most Wanted. 

So, if you’re looking for home-style barbeque in a familyfriendly 

setting, head on over to Monroe’s Smokehouse 

Bar-B-Q – for the best barbeque in town. 

Comedian, Steve Martin is a trustee of the Los Angeles Museum of Art, and his personal collection of art includes...

Jewish Community Alliance 

Style: fitness, recreation, & education 

Location: 8505 San Jose Blvd. 

Phone: 904-904-730-2100 

Web site: jcajax.org 

Open: Mon.-Thu. 5:30a.m.-10p.m., 

Fri. 5:30a.m.-5p.m., Sat. 1-7p.m., 

Sun. 8a.m.-6p.m. 

Whether you’re looking to get in shape, learn a new 

sport, brush up on your culture, or find something 

to occupy your kids attention for a couple of hours, 

the Jewish Community Alliance has something 

for everybody. The JCA is a gathering place for all 

residents of Jacksonville’s communities. They have 

a diverse group of members that use the facility for 

everything from fitness equipment to early childhood 

development programs and summer camp. 

The Jewish Community Alliance is partnered 

with Brooks Rehabilitation to promote health and 

wellness to all those that need it in the Jacksonville 

community. The 85,000 square foot facility on San 

Jose Blvd. features a brand new, state-of-the-art 

fitness center, full court basketball gym, indoor 

track, group fitness studio, heated indoor swimming 

pool, outdoor pool, clay tennis courts, racquetball 

courts, saunas, steam rooms and a whirlpool. They 

provide a number of activities for people of all ages. 

The facility offers a number of fitness classes such as 

Yoga and Pilates, and senior exercising activities for 

older members of the community. Also available are 

organized sports leagues for youths and adults, as 

well as offer a wide range of sports like basketball, 

tennis, fencing, martial arts, soccer, racquetball and 

swimming right there on the premises. If you live an 

active lifestyle, the JCA has everything you could 

possibly want. 

However, the Jewish Community Alliance isn’t 

just a gym or sports complex. The organization also 

provides an invaluable service to the community. 

Although the facility is open for every person in 

Jacksonville to join, the JCA serves as a special 

meeting place and education center for Jacksonville’s 

Jewish population. The JCA provides cultural 

programs and activities that celebrate and strengthen 

their great history. There are education classes, a film 

series, and a theater program for children ages 5-17. 

As their Vision Statement states, the JCA provides 

“the place in the tradition of our heritage where 

all people come together throughout their lives, to 

enhance body, mind, and spirit, in an environment 

of fun, harmony and friendship.” 

Aside from all of these amazing services, the Jewish 

Community Alliance is a great resource for parents in 

the community as well. The JCA offers a number of 

programs specifically catered to improving the lives 

of children with early childhood development and 

pre-school classes providing enrichment programs 

in music, art, foreign language, and more. Over 

the summer, they host a day camp that provides 

children with activities ranging from arts & crafts, 

to exercises in team building and sports & recreation 

of all varieties. There are also a number of after school 

programs for older children like art and music lessons 

for additional enrichment, volunteer programs to 

get them involved in the community, even college 

counseling and SAT prep courses to help them with 

the transition into the next stage of their lives. No 

matter what the age, the JCA serves as a valuable 

resource to every generation of our community. 


The Blue Crab House: 

An entire restaurant 

dedicated to the taste 

of their succulent crab. 

Now offering a full bar, outdoor dining and a 

private party room. Try their excellent crab legs! 

3057 Julington Creek Rd. 904-260-2722. $$ 

GiGi’s Restaurant: 

Located inside the 

Ramada Inn. Location 

offers attractions such 

as the comedy club. Every Friday & Saturday 

is the most popular All-U-Can-Eat Prime Rib 

and Crab Leg Buffet! 3130 Hartley Rd. 904- 

262-3955. $$$ 

Woody’s: Southern 

BBQ served in a variety 

of combinations. Try 

their delicious banana 

pudding for desserts.9 locations conveniently 

located throughout Jacksonville and Orange 

Park to choose from! 9825 San Jose Blvd. 

904-880-9091. $$ 

Heirlooms Cafe´: A 

Logo culinary café and market 

offering café or terrace 

dining, take out market 

menu and full-service catering for corporate or 

personal events. Cooking classes also available! 

9545 San Jose Blvd. 904-880-2291. $$ 

The Loop: Try one of their 

specialty pizzas, healthy 

salads or their Loop n’ 

Cheddar burger and you 

can’t go wrong with the famous Tomato Bisque 

soup! 9965 San Jose Blvd. 904-262-2210. $$ 

Dick’s Wings: Come out 

and enjoy their great food 

and specials, such as Tues. 

Bike Night, Sun. Night 

Trivia and 365 varieties of wings to satiate your 

craving any day of the week. Watch NASCAR 

on their big screens. 10391 Old St. Augustine Rd. 

(904) 880-7087. $ 

Mandarin Ale House: 

Logo Housing 38 restaurants 

in Florida, The Ale 

House offers great food 

for a good in addition to their outstanding 

drink specials 7 days a week all day long! 

11112-19 San Jose Blvd. 904-292-0003. $$ 

Harmonious Monks: 

Dance on your chair, 

dance on the bar! Come 

for the party and stay for 

the food. Harmonious Monks has an array of 

foods that will satisfy any appetite. 10550 Old 

St. Augustine Rd. 904-880-3040. $$ 



the works of Picasso, O’Keefe, Diebenkorn, de Kooning, Kline, Twombly, Frankenthaler, and Hockney. 

Beer and Health 

The health benefits of moderate red wine drinking 

have been extensively studied. But several recent 

studies on beer suggest that it may be as, or even more, 

healthy if consumed in moderation. 

At base, of course, both contain alcohol and there 

is abundant evidence that it can have a variety of 

beneficial effects. 

Alcohol consumption has been associated with 

higher levels of HDL cholesterol (the good type). 

Drinkers also had lower levels of fibrinogen, a 

protein that promotes blood clots that can lead to 

stroke and thrombosis. 

Overall, several studies (such as one undertaken at 

the Institute of Epidemiology at the University of 

Muenster), suggest moderate drinking of beer helps 

reduce the risk of coronary disease. 

Alcohol lowers insulin levels, which aids in reducing 

the risk of atherosclerosis, or hardening of the arteries. 

But the benefits, according to varied studies, derive 

from more than just the alcohol. A Dutch study from 

the TNO Nutrition and Food Research Institute 

found a 30% increase in vitamin B6 among beer 

drinkers. Red wine and gin drinkers gained only half 

the increase. 

In the July 2001 issue of the European Journal of 

Clinical Nutrition, a study attributed the healthful 

effects of beer drinking to its folate levels. Folates are 

thought to help combat cardiovascular disease. 

A study undertaken at Harvard, published in the New 

England Journal of Medicine in 2001 concluded that 

moderate consumption helped preserve the mental 

abilities of older women. 

A recent study at Tufts University suggests that beer 

consumption, whether light or dark, can protect bone 

mineral density. Thinning of the leg bones is often a 

problem for the elderly. 

But what about the potential risks? Researchers are 

unanimous that pregnant or nursing women should 

not drink alcohol, since it can lead to Fetal Alcohol 

Syndrome. Alcohol can pass through the umbilical 

cord and through breast milk and affect the brain. 

Weight gain can be an issue. Beer has no fat, but 

alcohol and the residual sugars in beer do contain 

calories. A glass of beer contains between 150-450 

calories, depending on size and type. But that amount 

is lower by volume than apple juice or a similar glass 

of red wine. 

The key, again, is moderation. Excessive drinking 

has long been known to cause liver damage, and can 

stress kidneys. 

Beer has no caffeine but studies show that moderate 

coffee drinking helps alertness, a benefit at work 

and in driving. Heavy drinking obviously leads to 

less mental acuity and can increase the risk of traffic 

accidents as well as those around the home. 

Amount is everything. Moderate consumption can 

be relaxing, reducing stress, a factor in several health 

issues. Excess drinking leads to drawbacks that 

outweigh the benefits. 

Benefits derive from the alcohol, moderate amounts 

of B vitamins, helpful amounts of magnesium and 

selenium and other components. And beer is 90% 

water, which along with the alcohol helps flush 

kidneys. The brewing process and the alcohol also 

help kill bacteria in the water. 

Naturally, no single article or study should be taken 

as definitive. But, limited to one to two 12-oz glasses 

per day, most studies suggest the benefits far 

outweigh the risks. 


| The BUZZ In... Mandarin | 

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| The BUZZ In... Intracoastal | 

August 2009 

24 


Big T’s Grill & Tavern: 

See Jacksonville in a 

different light with 

photography of famous 

land marks in the area. Unique American 

dishes named after Jacksonville locations. Try 

their fresh A1A Chicken Pasta. 13500 Beach 

Blvd. 904-223-1744. $$ 

Jerry’s Sports Grille 

& Steak: A local sports 

bar that serves wings, 

beer and hosts plenty of 

entertainment on their many TV’s Watch your 

favorite game or race and enjoy trivia and live 

bands. 13170 Atlantic Blvd. 904-220-6766. $-$$ 

Basha Mediterranean Cuisine 

Marker 32: Eclectic 

American dishes are 

prepared and served 

to you in their elegant 

waterfront setting. 14549 Beach Blvd. 

904-223-1534. $$$$ 

Healthy Way Café: 

The first ever all natural 

& organic, fast casual 

restaurant franchise. 

Our menu consists of the 

finest organic foods available from meats and 

vegetables to breads and smoothies. 13500-39 

Beach Blvd.904-253-3360. $ 

Time-Out Sports Grill: 

Sports bar, with big TVs 

and great drink specials. 

Enjoy their delicious pizza, 

trivia or a game of beer pong! 13799 Beach Blvd. 

Style: Mediterranean 

Salad, the Tabbouleh – chopped parsley, tomato, 

onion and cracked wheat or the Fattoush – filled with 

Location: 13799 Beach Blvd. 

veggies and tossed in a light yet savory mix of olive oil 

Phone: 904-821-4747 

and lemon juice. 

Basha’s menu also features a wide variety of wraps – a 

Web site: none 

lunchtime favorite. Each wrap is served on fluffy pita 

Open: Mon.-Sat. 11:30 a.m.-9 p.m. 

bread and filled with fresh vegetables and tender meats 

(or hummus or falafel – for the vegetarians). Having 

Looking to add a little zest to your lunch life? Why not 

trouble deciding on which one to order? Customers 

try Basha Mediterranean Cuisine on Beach Blvd? A 

love the Phil’s Wrap – filled with Chicken Shawarma 

delicious break from your typical pizza slice or burger 

(a savory, marinated chicken), lots of veggies and their 

and fries, Basha serves up authentic Mediterranean 

signature garlic sauce. 

food at prices you cannot resist. 

From 11:30 a.m.-4:00 p.m., Basha offers a wrap Lunch 

Formerly located on Hodges Blvd. near Butler Blvd., 

Special – enjoy your favorite wrap with fries, hummus 

Basha Mediterranean Cuisine recently moved shop to 

or their house salad for only $6.95. 

Beach Blvd. (across from the Super Target) to provide 

their patrons more space and a fresh, new atmosphere. If a large and filling meal is what you’re seeking, Basha 

Mediterranean Cuisine has a large selection of hearty 

Basha, known for their excellent customer service, great 

Mediterranean entrées. Each entrée, served over a 

prices and of course, exceptional food, has become a 

bed of rice and steamed veggies, is sure to fulfill your 

favorite of Mediterranean food lovers in Jacksonville. 

appetite. Sink your teeth into their tender Chicken 

Serving up lunch and dinner, Basha Mediterranean Shawarma – shredded marinated chicken served with 

Cuisine offers hot and cold appetizers, fresh salads, garlic sauce or their delectable Kafta Kabob – grilled 

904-223-6999. $-$$ 

savory entrées and homemade wraps. 

ground beef, parsley, onion and classic tahini sauce. 

Basha Mediterranean 

Restaurant: Basha is 

back better than ever 

Start your Basha experience off right with one of their For that after-meal sweet tooth, Basha offers 

tasty appetizers. Whether you like it hot or cold – traditional Mediterranean desserts like Burma – a 

Basha offers a variety of appetizers to snack on while phyllo pastry twist filled with walnuts and Baklava or 

you anxiously await the arrival of your meal. Snack on rich Cheesecake slices. Basha also offers a nice wine 

with authentic Lebanese 

cuisine, including hummus, tabbouleh, falafel, 

grape leaves, shawarma, gyro, and kabobs. 

Basha is now serving beer and wine, including 

the authentic Lebanese beer, Almaza. 

Reservations are accepted for large parties. 

13799 Beach Blvd. 904-821-4747. $$ 

their homemade Hummus served with fresh pita bread, selection – the perfect complement to your dessert. 

their warm Warak Inab – grape leaves stuffed with 

For a pleasant escape from your typical afternoon 

ground beef and rice or the Falafel, a Mediterranean 

meal, head on over to Basha Mediterranean Cuisine 

staple – a mouth-watering mixture of deep-fried 

– for homemade, authentic Mediterranean dishes that 

crushed chickpeas, parsley, onion, garlic and spice. 

are sure to make you forget about that plain, old pizza 

For the light eaters, Basha Mediterranean Cuisine slice or hamburger. 

offers a fresh salad menu. Enjoy their popular Greek 

Beef O’Brady’s: A 

favorite sports bar that 

caters to everyone that 

serves the finest quality 

food of any sports bar. Noted for having the 

best wings in town served by the friendliest 

staff. 12630 Beach Blvd # 4. (904) 565-0050. $ 

Dick’s Wings & Grill: 

Dick’s wings on Beach 

and San Pablo offers 

great value with their .05 

cent wing specials and a great happy hour Mon 

- Fri. from 3-7 with $2 pints. Other events 

include Wii bowling, Trivia, and Texas Hold 

em. 14286 Beach Blvd #32. 904-223-0115. $$ 



Mount Horeb, Wisconsin, is home to the largest mustard museum in the world...

Art 101 

So, you might have been in this situation before: You 

take a date to a museum and have no idea what you are 

talking about. You want to come off as a cultured man who 

appreciates good art, but you have nothing to say. Well, I 

might be able to help you out a little bit in this situation. At 

the very least I’ll let you know how to differentiate what style 

of art you encounter. 

There are dozens of artistic styles out there, however, 

learning about a few art movements will get you started. The 

most common styles are Abstract, Cubism, Expressionism, 

Impressionism, Pop Art and Surrealism. 

Abstract artists commonly use color and shapes in their 

paintings to show emotion instead of showing objects exactly 

as they appear in real life. Jackson Pollock is the main artist 

that jumps to mind in the Abstract style of art. Most often 

it looks like the artist just splattered paint on the canvas, but 

there is a purpose to it. Pollock was attempting to get in to 

an automatic state of mind where the paint would flow onto 

the canvas in a stream of conscious application. Cubism, on 

the other hand, uses geometric shapes to break down reality 

and put it back together again. Neither style is meant to 

look realistic. There is a blurry line between Abstract and 

Cubism, because Cubism evolved into Abstract when they 

started to use brighter colors in 1914. Picasso is far and 

beyond the most famous of the Cubists. 

With Expressionism, the artist uses shape and color to express 

emotion. Some of these famous artists include Chagall and 

Kandinsky. The artist is able to capture emotion by twisting 

the reality represented in the painting. Expressionism is 

commonly confused with Impressionism, even though they 

are completely unrelated. Impressionism is known for its lack 

of detail. It is as if the artist glanced at an object only for a 

moment and then painted it. The paintings are traditionally 

in bold colors and are of iridescent landscapes. Monet and 

Renoir were the leading figures of this movement. 

Pop Art is just any every day item that is drawn in a brash 

and colorful way. The item is usually taken out of its normal 

context and shown either by itself or in combination with 

other objects for effect. Warhol is the most famous Pop artist 

and one of the most popular American artists. 

Lastly, Surrealist paintings are based on dreams and filled 

with familiar objects painted to look strange or mysterious. 

These artists painted in this way hoping to capture thought 

in its rawest form, without the framework of reality. Dali and 

Rousseau were the main proponents of this artistic style. 

These are definitely not the only styles of art out there, and 

you could quite possibly be blindsided and not know what 

to say. But, remember, good art is supposed to bring out 

certain feelings and emotions of its viewers. All you have to 

do is identify the emotions the art evokes in you and express 

them to your date. If you have trouble doing that, just watch 

her reactions and play off of them. Either way, you come off 

looking sensitive and knowledgeable. 

MONDAY: : Ocean 60 Restaurant & Martini 

Room (60 Ocean Blvd., Atlantic Beach; (904) 

247-0060) Wine Tasting: 6-7:30 p.m. There’s a 

new theme every week. Cost: $15. 

Web site: www.ocean60.com 

TUESDAY: North Beach Bistro (725-6 Atlantic 

Blvd. Atlantic Beach; (904) 372-4105) Tasting. 

6-8 p.m. Come join us at the North Beach 

Bistro Bar featuring four wines and a choice of 

Appetizer. Live music. Cost: $13per person. 

Web site: www.nbbistroatlanticbeach.com 

WEDNESDAY: Urban Flats (330 A1A S., 

Ponte Vedra Beach; (904) 280-5515) 4-7 p.m. 

Wine Tasting. Web site: www.urbanflats.net 

THURSDAY: 8/20: Hyatt Regency 

Jacksonville Riverfront (225 E. Coast Line 

Dr. (904) 588-1234). 6-9 p.m. Art and Wine 

Fest 2009 will bring together the different 

elements of fabulous art, food and wine from 

premier Jacksonville restaurants, entertainment 

and more for just one night! Proceeds go to 

the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) 

at Shands Jacksonville. Cost: $35 in advance 

and $40 at the door. Buy tickets online at 

www.969TheEagle.com. For more information 

please call (904) 244-1060. 

FRIDAY: 8/14: Florida Theatre. 6-9 p.m. The 

11th Annual “Toast to the Animals” wine 

tasting. Grab a glass and toast the First Coast’s 

furriest friends! Enjoy more than 100 varieties 

of wine, gourmet hors d’oeuvres and desserts 

at the fundraiser. Silent and live auctions will 

feature fabulous items. Tickets are available at 

www.jaxhumane.org or by calling (904) 725- 

8766. (Tickets for designated drivers are $30 

per person. Preview tickets are available for $65 

to taste premium wines starting at 5 p.m.). 

SATURDAY: Cork and Keg (Bartram Oaks 

Walk, on the corner of SR-13 and Racetrack 

Rd; (904) 287-4310) Tasting. 6:30-8:30 p.m. 

Web site: www.corkandkeg.com. 

SATURDAY: Total Wine and More (4413 

Town Center Parkway; (904) 998-1740) 12-6 

p.m. Tasting. Web site: www.totalwine.com 

SUNDAY: San Sebastian Winery (St. Augustine; 

(904) 826-1594) Winery tours & tastings 11 a.m.- 

6 p.m. Web site: www.sansebastianwinery.com 

housing 1,493 different varieties from Argentina to Switzerland and 48 of the U.S. states. 


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| The BUZZ In... Arlington / Regency | 

August 2009 

26 


Grinders Café: 

Whether it is breakfast, 

lunch or dinner, this 

diner does it all. Enjoy 

the home-away-from-home feel to this local 

diner that serves all of the classic American 

favorites that make their patrons feel like part 

of the family. 10230 Atlantic Blvd. 904-725- 

2712. $-$$ 

Cliff’s Bar and Grille: 

Not just your average 

grille, this restaurant 

entertains you with 

music, dancing, pool and darts. This bar 

should become your local watering hole. 3033 

Monument Rd. 904-645-5162. $-$$ 

Gene’s Seafood: 

Logo Jacksonville’s premier 

seafood restaurant. 

Gene’s is a home-grown 

eatery serving shrimp, gator tail, oysters, 

scallops, lobster and crab. Come for the good 

food, large portions and fast, knowledgeable 

service in a friendly atmosphere. 6132 Merrill 

Rd. 904-744-2333. $$ 

Chopper City Café: 

This motorcycle-themed 

restaurant offers burgers, 

wings, and chicken platters. 

Often a favorite of riders, Chopper City Café keeps 

rollin’ over the competition, no matter who it is. 

10400 Atlantic Blvd. 904-997-8229. $-$$ 

Lewey’s Crab House: 

Features Garlic Crab, 

Snow Crab and King 

Crab, all in convenient 

take out trays with sides of corn, potatoes, sausage, 

egg and shrimp. Come in for the lunch specials 

and sandwiches served daily. 1350 University 

Blvd. N. 904-762-1020. $$ 

Pauly’s Pizzeria: Pauly’s 

Pizzeria, serves a variety 

of pasta meals, fresh 

sub sandwiches, and 

even unique and delicious garlic knots. 9585 

Regency Square Blvd. N. 904-724-4847 $$ 

Fast Boys Wings: This 

Logo local wingery on Atlantic 

& Kernan is a family 

sports bar specializing 

in wings, sandwiches, and salads. Watch all 

sports while enjoying our award winning Pit 

Road Wings! 12220 Atlantic Blvd. 904-722- 

9464. $$ 

Walkabout Café & 

Eatery: Authentic 

Australian cuisine 

with fun and lively 

service, you won’t find another restaurant in 

Jacksonville like it. 13245 Atlantic Blvd. 904- 

221-8222. $-$$ 



Lewey’s Crabhouse 

Style: seafood 

Location: 1348 University Blvd. N. 

Phone: 904-762-1020 

Web site: none 

Hours: Mon.-Wed. 11 a.m.-10 p.m., 

Thur.-Sat. 11 a.m.-11 p.m. 

Steam ‘em, fry ‘em or just add a little garlic, 

everyone has their favorite way of preparing a nice, 

juicy crab leg. At Lewey’s Crabhouse in Arlington, 

you can enjoy fresh, succulent crab legs any way 

you like at prices that won’t leave you crabby! 

Located in the Arlington section of University 

Blvd., you’ll be sure to find good people, good 

service and great food at Lewey’s Crabhouse. 

Lewey’s features delicious Southern-style meat and 

seafood, homemade side dishes, and, of course, a 

wide-variety of crab entrées. 

Stop into Lewey’s on your break from the office 

or pick up dinner on your way home from work. 

And, for your convenience, you can even call 

ahead your order. Lewey’s practically bends over 

backwards to please its guests. 

For lunch, Lewey’s offers affordable lunch specials. 

For $8.99 or less, enjoy their crispy-fried lunch 

entrées (served with fries). You can choose from 

crunchy shrimp, chicken wings, Flounder bites, 

chicken tenders, ½ dozen oysters or fried crab. 

Their fresh fish sandwiches are also a must-try, 

available with Whiting, Grouper or Flounder. 

(Don’t worry. If fish isn’t your thing, they also have 

a zesty pork chop Sandwich.) 

Lewey’s also offers an array of Crab Combos. 

Their Crab Combos – a meal fit for a king – are 

served with boiled shrimp, steamy corn, potatoes, 

sausage and hard-boiled egg. Try a Lewey’s Crab 

Combo featuring all your favorite varieties of crab, 

including Snow, King or Dungeness Crab. 

If you’ve got more than one mouth to feed, 

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Aries (March 21- April 19) You are quite into 

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Huge egos are like huge asses. Both created by 

you and liked by no one. 

Taurus (April 20 – May 20) There are obvious 

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Gemini (May 21 – June 21) I do appreciate how 

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someone is making promises they can’t keep this 

month, and my friend The Moon is not down with 

that. I would straighten your act up, or something 

way un-cool is bound to happen to you. 

Cancer (June 22 – July 22) You notice lately 

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apologizing for things that aren’t your fault. 

Well quit it! It is time to be selfish. Self indulge 

this month and have fun. You’ll thank me for 

the stress free feeling that will come over you. 

Leo (July 23 – August 22) This month you 

may start getting curious how your mate has 

stuck with you and all your issues. Well expect 

them to jump ship soon. Either straighten up 

or keep what your doing and board the train to 

Dumpsville. Population you. 

Virgo (August 23 – September 22) I checked 

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“Check Back Later.” But actually it said that your 

online profile picture looks like crap and it’s time 

that you have one up to date from at least within 

the last year. 

Libra (September 23 – October 22) Hey Wimpy, 

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Scorpio (October 23 – November 21) If you 

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you keep it up, you may be hanging out with 

Leo in Dumpsville. 

Sagittarius (November 22 – December 21) 

You thought your last clever saying was so cool 

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aren’t laughing or smiling. Maybe you shouldn’t 

try so hard to fit in or impress people. This 

month don’t exactly lay low, but just don’t be so 

Nicolas Cage. Play it cool. 

Capricorn (December 22 – January 19) The 

early bird gets the worm’ should be your motto 

this month. If you are looking to get your flirt 

on with someone, you need to get in there early 

before someone with a little more experience 

or better looks beats you to him or her. Don’t 

mean to be rude, just honest. 

Aquarius (January 20 – February 18) Mix and 

match month is here Aquarius. Some of your old 

partners may be rekindling flames, and there are 

new people just waiting to meet you. This is a hot 

month for you. Stoke that fire. 

Pisces (February 19 – March 20) Again, get 

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iffy and making excuses. People could actually like 

you back, but you won’t know until you get the 

gusto to find out. So go get on the dance floor 

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