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This Weekend – St. Johns County March for Babies
May 1st
St. Johns County 2014 March for Babies, scheduled for this Saturday, May 3, will not necessitate the closing of any streets, but vehicular traffic is asked to use caution when driving along the walk’s route for while participants will use sidewalks where available, the route includes some areas where there is no sidewalk.
The estimated 500-800 participants will begin the walk at Francis Field and continue east on W. Castillo Dr., south on S. Castillo Dr./Avenida Menendez, west on St. Francis St., south on Marine St., west on South St., north on St. George St., north on Cordova St., west on Orange St., and north on Riberia St. returning to Francis Field.
The walk is expected to conclude at approximately 10:30am.
Source: City of St. Augustine
St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches This Week
Apr 14th
Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience – Journey: 450 Years of the African American Experience covers the long and storied history of African-Americans in St. Augustine. The story of African-Americans begins in St. Augustine with the first Africans both free and slave among founding colonists in 1565. The exhibition is designed for cultural and heritage visitors interested in the full history of America and its beginnings and comprises four themes: Genesis of the African-American Experience; Fortress of Freedom; Breaking the Chains; and Crossroads of Change. Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; $3 for youth 7-12; under 7 free. Free admission for military in uniform. Located at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.Journey2014.com
El Galeón Tour – Tour a full-sized replica of a 17th century Spanish galleon. Docked at the St. Augustine City Marina, El Galeón Andalucia is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played an important role in the creation and maintenance of the Spanish Empire. Built in Spain, it is similar to the galleon that brought Pedro Menendez to Florida where he founded St. Augustine in 1565. The ship is available for tours beginning at 10 a.m. daily. Admission is $15 for adult; $8 for youth. 111 Avenida Menendez. 904-824-1606
“The Colors of Spring” Exhibit – Lost Art Gallery features the colorful works of Darwin Chaves. Rainbows are the pallet of this Peruvian-born artist. Rich in color and texture, Chavez paints his favorite beach scenes, streetscapes and gardens in acrylic on canvas. Through April 30. 210 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-827-9800 www.lostartgallery.com
Spring Members Show – The St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Spring Members Show features a broad array of artistic styles, media and subjects. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
And Much More!
Source: Visitors & Convention Bureau
