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23rd season of Concerts in the Plaza draws to a close
Aug 28th
What’s been called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” Concerts in the Plaza concludes this week with one more Thursday night performance and then the traditional Labor Day afternoon closing show.
The weekly music series, offered free to the community’s visitors and residents each summer since 1991, runs each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day offering a wide variety of musical entertainment free of charge.
There are two more opportunities to enjoy the great entertainment in a great place for which Concerts in the Plaza has become known.
The last of the Thursday night performances is on August 29 from 7:00pm-9:00pm and features a regional favorite, Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards offering up their own original Americana folk.
Then, as it as done since its inception, the season concludes on Labor Day afternoon with a variety of performers hosted by the St. Augustine Jazz Society. The concert on Monday, September 2 runs from 1:00pm-5:00pm.
For more information, visit the Concerts in the Plaza’s web site at www.plazaconcerts.com.
Concerts in the Plaza is produced by the City of St. Augustine with support from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. For visitor information visit www.floridashistoriccoast.com.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Information on venues and musicians sought for Mumford and Sons
Aug 28th
It’s no secret that St. Augustine has a rich heritage of musical entertainment and a vibrant arts community. In fact, it was that aspect of the Nation’s Oldest City that in large part attracted the promoters of the Mumford and Sons to select St. Augustine as one of the few locations for the Gentlemen of the Road Stopover, September 13 and 14.
Because of the worldwide popularity of Mumford and Sons, it is certain that an international spotlight will shine on St. Augustine during the event’s two days, so local organizers are working to showcase these unique aspects of this unique city by promoting local musicians and the venues in which they perform.
Venues both downtown and in the beach communities will be promoted through the event’s primary website, www.GOTRstaug.com, to the thousands who will be St. Augustine for the event, for while the main Gentlemen of the Road event will take place on Francis Field, musically St. Augustine has something to offer everyone.
Performers and operators of live music venues throughout the area are encouraged to share information regarding activities scheduled for anytime from Thursday, September 12 through Sunday, September 15 for including in the promotions.
Contact Elizabeth Glasgow at eglasgow@sjcfl.us or 904.209.3753, and share activity details, including date(s), time, location and a brief description for inclusion in the entertainment guide.
Source: City of St. Augustine
Big Truck Show at Frontier Days
Jul 13th
We created the long overdue Big Truck Show at Cheyenne Frontier Days. Since 1897, Cheyenne has celebrated its Old West roots with this eye-popping festival. The centerpiece of this Western celebration is the world’s largest outdoor rodeo, which draws top professionals who compete for more than $1 million in cash and prizes. Complementing the daily rodeo action are behind-the-chutes tours, trick riding, and a wild-horse race. A Native American Village, an Old West town called “Wild Horse Gulch,” a saloon, square dancing, a chuck wagon cook-off, pancake breakfasts, and an art show carry through the frontier theme. Rounding out the program are a carnival midway, an air show, top-name entertainment, professional bull riding shows, and several parades that include antique carriages and automobiles. Cheyenne Frontier Days occurs each summer during the last full week in July, and so does our Big Truck Show.