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This week in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the Beaches, October 21 – 27
Oct 23rd
Monday – Sunday : October 21 – 27
Flavors of Florida’s Historic Coast – More than 20 outstanding restaurants offer “Chef’s Choice” prix fixe (fixed price) three-course dining showcasing their chef’s talents and the rich culinary heritage of 
Florida’s Historic Coast. Intriguing lodging options and enticing cultural events combined with this special dining program make October an exciting and flavorful time to visit St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra and The Beaches. www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com
“Gravity” at the IMAX Theater – “Gravity” is a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and unforgiving realm of deep space on the biggest screen in Northeast Florida at the IMAX Theater, World Golf Hall of Fame. See the biggest movie of fall staring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Adults $13, Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website for showtimes. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Ordinary People – A colorful, folksy art presentation featuring some of St. Augustine’s first colonists. The exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. www.StAugustine-450.com
Art Dorks Rise’ Art Exhibit at space:eight gallery – ‘Art Dorks Rise’ is a group show of 30 internationally-acclaimed artists exhibiting 30 pieces of original work. The show runs through November 30. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
A Victorian Halloween at Villa Zorayda Museum – Enjoy period decorations from the late 1800’s – early 1900’s along with the more traditional Halloween decorations at Villa Zorayda Museum. See the ghost of Franklin Smith, architect and builder of the house, as he writes a letter to his beloved wife, Laura. The museum is open Monday – Saturday 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission including audio tour is $10 adults, $4 children 7 – 12, seniors and military receive $1 discount. 83 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com
Monday – Saturday: October 21-26
St. Augustine Spanish Wine Festival – The oldest city’s outstanding Spanish culinary heritage will be celebrated with this City of St. Augustine 450th Celebration Legacy Event. The festival features the very best in Spanish foods and wines presented at a variety of special events and restaurants. Oct. 21: VIP kickoff luncheon at First Coast Technical College; Oct. 22: Blessing of the Wine at the Cathedral Basilica’s West Courtyard; Oct. 23 & 24: Private wine tastings at various outstanding St. Augustine restaurants; Oct. 25: Cava Reception and Wine Dinner at the beautiful River House; and Oct. 26: Grand Tasting at the Visitor Information Center. http://staugustinespanishwinefestival.com
Tuesday – Sunday: October 22 – 27
The Tasting Tours “Corks and Forks” Celebrates Pink! – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come hungry to stroll St. Augustine’s brick lined streets on this guided 3-hour food and wine tour and The Tasting Tours will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast Cancer Awareness! Tours are Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $79 pp all inclusive. Tours depart from The Gifted Cork, 64 Hypolita Street. 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com
12th Annual Tactile Art Show – This popular show at the St. Augustine Art Association features “touchable” art created in partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. The exhibit will be located in the Art Association’s gallery through October 27. 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
Tuesday: October 22
Fall Women’s Exchange Luncheon – Enjoy a special luncheon in the gardens of the historic Pena-Peck House. Doors to the Gift Shop open at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon is served at noon. Tickets are $25 and include $5 fun money for shopping. Reservations are required in advance. 143 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-829-5064 www.PenaPeckHouse.com
Music Masters — EMMA and Flagler College host a Music Masters lecture and recital series from 7 – 8:30 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College. 74 King St., St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
Salt Air Farmer’s Market – Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Find an array of fresh, organically-grown produce and other yummy things. 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine. 904-814-9886 www.marinelandmarina.com
Wednesday: October 23
Marineland Kayak Adventure – Begin your day from 10 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. with a kayak adventure by Ripple Effect Ecotours. All levels of kayaking experience will find enjoyment. If this day is not the best for you, then pick another day and we’ll be ready. All costs include passes to Marineland Dolphin Adventure, the finest kayaking equipment and the best guided service at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger. 101 Tolstoy Ln., St. Augustine. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market – Farmers’ Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
Thursday: October 24
The South: Where Is It? – Dr. John Shelton Reed and William Rand Kenan Jr. Professor Emeritus of Sociology, University of North Carolina, will present “The South: Where is it?” at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Ponce Hall, 74 King Street. The lecture is part of the speaker series Race and the South: St. Augustine in Context, presented by the Flagler College Ideas and Images program marking the 50th anniversary of the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The lecture is free and open to the public. 904-819-6282 www.flagler.edu/our-community
Friday: October 25
Paddle Pellicer Creek from Faver-Dykes – A local favorite tour guided by Ripple Effect Ecotours. Start from Faver-Dykes State park at 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. with a leisure paddle along the twisty path to relaxation and educational awareness of this beautiful Aquatic Preserve; one of the last remaining natural watersheds that flows into an estuarine system without major man-made alterations. A portion of the proceeds goes directly to the Friends of Washington Oaks for park improvement projects. All costs include the finest kayaking equipment and guided service at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger.
904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
‘It’s About Time’ by St. Augustine Orchestra – Haydn’s “Clock Symphony,” Beethoven’s 8th Symphony, the Second Movement of Tchaikovsky’s No. 6 and other classical pieces with a “time” theme will be performed by the St. Augustine Orchestra under the direction of William McNeiland. Lightner Museum 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 and are available at the door. 25 Granada St., St. Augustine. http://staugustineorchestra.org/calendarevents-2/
Neko Case Concert – Neko Case, known for her solo career and contributions as a member to the Canadian Indie Rock group The New Pornographers, performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $35. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Whoo Gives a Hoot – Join Park Specialist Melissa Clauson at Faver-Dykes State Park campfire circle from 6 – 7 p.m. for an educational program all about owls. Learn about the three different owl species found at Faver-Dykes State Park, how they rule the night sky and how to identify their calls. After the program enjoy a few owl themed videos on the “big” screen around the campfire circle. The program is included in the regular admission ($5 per vehicle) to the park. 1000 Faver-Dykes Road, St. Augustine. Info: 904-794-0997 www.floridastateparks.org/faverdykes
Halloween Magic at Colonial Quarter – A special Halloween- themed Magic Show and a thrills and chills Picolata Players performance are scheduled at Colonial Quarter as part of the attraction’s Halloween celebrations. Mayhem de Magnifico and crew add some not-too-scary tricks to this kid-friendly Magic Show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
Fall Women’s Exchange Luncheon- Enjoy a special luncheon in the gardens of the historic Pena-Peck House. Doors to the Gift Shop open at 10:30 a.m. and the luncheon is served at noon. Tickets are $25 and include $5 fun money for shopping. Reservations are required in advance. 143 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-829-5064 www.PenaPeckHouse.com
Friday – Saturday: October 25 – 26
Creatures of the Night at the Alligator Farm – A great time and special treats await young ghosts and goblins at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm. Hours are 5:30-7 p.m. Admission is $9 adults, $7 children ($8 and $6 for Annual Pass holders). 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-824-3337 www.alligatorfarm.com
Friday – Sunday: October 25 – 27
Form and Feelings Art Exhibit – The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hosts the works of Joyce Gabiou & Richard McRae in an exhibition called “Form and Feelings” through November 15. Admission to the gallery is free and open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org
The Tasting Tours ‘Vittles and Vino’ Tour Celebrates Pink! – October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hop on board a Vittles and Vino VIP (horse drawn) Carriage Tour for a 3 hour food and wine experience in October and we will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast Cancer Awareness. Tours are Friday – Monday at 2 p.m. Tours depart from 100 St. George Street, Suite E. Tickets are $109 pp all inclusive. Call or text 904-325-3911 for more info or visit www.thetastingtours.com
Saturday – Sunday: October 26 – 27
St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Festival – The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park hosts a two-day Viva Florida 500 festival including live entertainment, the quick and dirty boat building competition, book signings, kid zone, old city maritime bar tending challenge, beer and wine tent and more. The festival will be open each day from 9 a.m. – 10 p.m. Tickets are Adults $12; Seniors (60+) $11; Children 6-12 $8; Children 5 and under and St. John’s County residents are free. The festival is a fundraiser for the St. Augustine Maritime Heritage Foundation and will support the completion of the 16th Century Longboat Chalupa. 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168 staugmaritimeheritage.org
Fiesta de Aviles and Running of the Bulls – The spirit, beauty and ambiance of Aviles Street, the oldest street in the United States, are celebrated in the 4th annual Fiesta de Aviles. At 3 p.m. on Saturday, the popular Running of the Bulls (humans in bull costumes) takes place and performances by Luis Mario Peral and His Latin Jazz, Lonesome Bert and the Skinny Lizards and James and Sylvia Kalal add to the festive Spanish atmosphere. On Sunday, Aviles Street shops, restaurants and galleries will compete in a Margarita Sunday competition with the winners selected by the voting public. Some of St. Augustine’s most popular artists will participate in a “plein air” exhibit in the courtyard of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. Fiesta admission is free. 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine.
Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings & Norton Baskin in Unguarded Moments –
St. Augustine’s “A Classic Theatre” presents an intimate look at the relationship of Pulitzer Prize -winning author Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings and her husband, Norton S. Baskin. The play was adapted for the stage by Deborah B. Dickey from the actual correspondence of this fascinating couple during their courtship and long separations. Featuring Nancy Grote as Rawlings and Kelly McTaggart as Baskin, the play will be performed at the Lohman Auditorium in the Center for Marine Studies at Marineland. General Seating is $20 per person. Performances are Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. 9505 N Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-829-5807 www.aclassictheatre.org
Haunted Trails and Corn Maze – The Florida Agricultural Museum hosts a wagon ride through the woods, magic shows, carnival games and a haunted house. Come in costume! The ride takes place 6 – 10 p.m. each day. Admission is $10; toddlers are free. 7900 Old Kings Rd. N, Palm Coast. 386-446-7630 www.MyAgMuseum.com
Saturday: October 26
Uptown Saturday Night – From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Ave., between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking. 904-823-9263
Old City Farmers Market – Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Takes place 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South.
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve – Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net, collecting species of fish, crabs and more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the Reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 gtmnerrfamilyseine-eorg.eventbrite.com/
John Fogerty Concert – John Fogerty, Grammy Award winning singer, songwriter and guitarist, performs at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. A member of both the Rock & Roll and Songwriters Hall of Fames, he has sold more than 100 million records earning 18 Gold and 10 Platinum albums. The show begins at 8 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.). Tickets range from $39.50 – $79.50. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Salt Run Challenge at Anastasia Water Sports – Presented by Anastasia Water Sports, Year Two of the Salt Run Challenge features spirited competition paddlers and rowers of stand up paddle boards, canoes, kayaks, rowboats, or any vessel that is human-powered. The competition at Anastasia State Perk includes a 1-mile race at 11 a.m. and a 2-mile race at 1 p.m. with an advance registration fee of $15 ($20 the day of the event). There will also be a .5 mile kids’ race at noon (advance registration $5 and $10 the day of the event) and a Halloween costume contest at 2:30 p.m. Participants are encouraged to race in costume. A limited number of kayaks and stand up paddle boards available at no charge to registered competitors who request them in advance. Proceeds from the race will be donated to Pink up the Pace. Participants and spectators will pay the regular park entrance fee of $8 per vehicle with 2 – 8 occupants, $4 per single-occupant vehicle, or $2 per bicyclist/walker. The event is from 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. 850 Anastasia Park Road, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Anastasia State Park Fall Fun Festival – The Fall Fun Festival include a pumpkin carving and painting contest. Bring your pumpkins at 5 p.m. to be on display and visitors can vote on their favorites. The winners will be announced at 8 p.m. Trick-or-treat down the nature trail from 5 – 6 p.m. From 6 – 9 p.m., the Friends of Anastasia will be selling fall- or Halloween-inspired treats as well as hosting their 3rd Dogs and Jam event. Costumes are encouraged for your dogs too. Local musicians will be playing various instruments. Anyone can bring instruments to join the jam out session. The festival is included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour – St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. will offer a FREE historic walking tour at 5 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in Black History and events leading up to the Civil Rights act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office, 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com
Halloween Comedy at Colonial Quarter – The Picolata Players add some spooky spice to their usual comedy hi-jinks in their Saturday night performances. All shows begin at 8 p.m. under the stately Colonial Oak at the Colonial Quarter. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to 15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
Sunday: October 27
Lincolnville Farmer’s Market – Eddie Vickers Park hosts the farmers market with farm-fresh vegetables, meats/fish, cheese, bread, treats, arts & crafts, prepared food, jewelry, picnic areas, playground and more! Every Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine. www.LincolnvilleFarmersMarket.com
Family and Friends Kayak Day at Guana – Be a part of the National Estuarine Research Reserve from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m., a special place for you and a coastal habitat for an array of wildlife. Ripple Effect Ecotours will provide an interpretative kayaking adventure for your entire family and group of friends. Then explore the GTM NERR Educational Center. All levels of kayaking experience are welcomed. The cost is $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger that includes all kayaking equipment, passes to the Educational Center and guided kayak tour. 450 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
‘It’s About Time’ by St. Augustine Orchestra – At 3 p.m., Haydn’s “Clock Symphony,” Beethoven’s 8th Symphony, the Second Movement of Tchaikovsky’s No. 6 and other classical pieces with a “time” theme will be performed by the St. Augustine Orchestra at Christ Episcopal Church. Tickets are $10 and are available at the door. 400 San Juan Dr., Ponte Vedra. http://staugustineorchestra.org/calendarevents-2/
ODDtoberfest Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure – From 8 – 11 p.m., Ripley’s Ghost Train Adventure Tours kick off ODDtoberfest with musical entertainment, ghost train tours, Ripley’s Haunted Castle investigations and a special late night showing of the “Ricky Horror Picture Show.” Admission is free to guests who purchase a ticket for any of the ghostly experiences. (This evening event show is ages 18 and older only.) Bring a blanket or chairs for the movie. 19 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/staugustine/
“Check, Please” at the Raintree Restaurant – A theatrical performance of “Check, Please”, combined with great dining, creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this exciting dinner theatre experience in the upstairs dining room of the Raintree Restaurant are $39.95 (adult beverages served separately). Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. arrival suggested) and the show begins at 7 p.m. 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com
Local Resident Specials
NOTE:
St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth (special events excluded), the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, City Walks History Mystery Murder Evening Tour and the Hotel Ponce de Leon Legacy Tours at Flagler College. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery are free to everyone. Also, admission is free to everyone at the Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed). Many other local attractions offer discounted admissions to St. Johns County residents with valid ID.
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
St. Augustine Florida This week June 24 – 30
Jun 25th
Monday – Sunday: June 24 – 30
Picasso: Art & Arena Exhibit – An exhibition featuring dozens of Picasso originals, including many that have never been seen previously in the United States. Both famous and rare, these pieces were produced in different styles, techniques and media; providing unique insights into one of Picasso’s main themes: bullfighting.
The exhibition is at the Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. in St. Augustine. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 6 & Under – Free; Kids 7 – 12 – $5; Family of 4 – $20; Military in Uniform – Free; Flagler College Student with ID – Free. The Picasso Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
Picasso: Art & Arena Exhibit – An exhibition featuring dozens of Picasso originals, including many that have never been seen previously in the United States. Both famous and rare, these pieces were produced in different styles, techniques and media; providing unique insights into one of Picasso’s main themes: bullfighting.
The exhibition is at the Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. in St. Augustine. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 6 & Under – Free; Kids 7 – 12 – $5; Family of 4 – $20; Military in Uniform – Free; Flagler College Student with ID – Free. The Picasso Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily. www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
Tours of El Galeón – El Galeón, a unique replica of the 16th century Spanish galleons that sailed to and from newly-discovered Florida, will be open for tours at the St. Augustine City Marina thru July 8. Tickets are $15 for adults/$8 for children; Children 5 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are available at Ripley’s Red Train Ticket booths and at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive. The tours aboard El Galeón take place daily from 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez www.floridashistoriccoast.com/listings/view/23303
St. Augustine Art Association Annual Honors Show – Features new works by artists who have won awards at association exhibits during the previous three years. The gallery is located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine and is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. andSunday 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Dog Days Art Exhibit – Opening reception for artist Sarah Emerson’s Dog Days exhibit is from 5-11 p.m. at St. Augustine’s space:eight Gallery, 228 West King Street, St. Augustine. Dog Days refers to the belief that these days of summer inspire evil. Emerson uses a candy-like palette to depict battlefields, natural and manmade disasters, barren landscapes inhabited by forest creatures and much more. Dog Days runs thru July 26. 904-829-2838www.spaceeight.com
Monday and Tuesday: June 24 & 25
Expedition Florida 500 – Stand up paddle boarder and Mother Ocean CEO Justin Riney arrives at 3 p.m. in St. Augustine as part of his Expedition Florida 500, a year-long, one-man voyage along the coast of Florida to celebrate the state’s 500th anniversary. From 2 to 4 p.m., stand up paddlers, kayakers and canoeists are welcome to join Justin as he enters Salt Run and continues to the St. Augustine Lighthouse Park. Then from 4 to 6 p.m., there will be a coastal clean-up at the Lighthouse Park area. On Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., Justin will arrive at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, where he will be greeted with a Marine Combat Landing Salute featuring drums, cannon and musket fire. The City of St. Augustine will present an official proclamation. Participation is free with regular admission. From 6 to 7 p.m., Flagler College will host of an evening “Question and Answer” panel discussion with Justin Riney, Flagler College marine scientists, and environmental educators at Kenan Hall 300 corner of Cordova St & Valencia St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. Then at 8:15 p.m., Justin Riney and his team will be featured guests on a fund-raising cruise aboard the Black Raven, departing from the St. Augustine Marina. Tickets are $25. http://staugmaritimeheritage.org
Monday – Thursday: June 24 – 27
Man of Steel: An IMAX 3D Experience – An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted world. Daily showings are at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-840-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Tuesday: June 25
Tuesday Night at the Movies featuring “Rear Window” – The Ponte Vedra Concertand WJCT’s Electro Lounge present Tuesday Night At The Movies featuring “Rear Window” from 1954 starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Wendell Corey. The gates at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North, open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m.Tickets are $5 at the door. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Wednesday: June 26
The Birthplace of Freedom Lecture Series – Florida Living History, Flagler College and the Fort Mose Historical Society present this lecture which features Dr. Sherry Johnson, Associate Professor of History and Director of Academic Programs, Florida International University. Her talk is titled “Life in Saint Augustine in the 1730s and 1740s as a Remote Military Town on the Spanish Frontier.” It begins at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College in St. Augustine. Admission is free. 74 King St., 904-823-2232www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose.
Greek Landing Day Memorial – Hundreds of Greeks, Minorcans and Corsicans arrived in St. Augustine on June 26, 1768, and went on to establish the New Smyrna Colony. St. Photios Shrine will host a special proclamation and memorial commemorating those colonists. Admission is free. The St. Photios National Greek Orthodox Shrine is located at 41 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904.829.8205 www.StPhotios.com
Music By The Sea Concert Series 2013 – Live concert with Steam the Band playing Motown Review takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. Admission is free and local restaurant Napoli Italian Restaurant will offer signature dinners for $10. For comfortable seating, bring a folding chair. 904-347-8007www.thecivicassociation.org
Free Movies By The Bay – Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina present free movies each Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer. The movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Marina behind Bayfront Mini Golf, 111 Avenida Menendez. Bring beach chair and blanket for comfortable seating by the bay. This Wednesday’s Family Fun feature is Tangled. 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys
Dinner and a Movie: Honeydripper – The Gypsy Cab restaurant, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, will be the setting for dinner and a movie to help raise funds for the St. Johns County Cultural Council. Written and directed by John Sayles and starring Danny Glover, “Honeydripper” will be the featured film. Set in 1950 in rural Alabama, “Honeydripper” is about transition in the South condensed into a cotton harvest weekend and events at the Honeydripper Lounge. Movie tickets are $8. Dinner is extra and will be ordered from the Gypsy Cab menu. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:45 p.m. 904-808-7330 www.stjohnsculture.com
Thursday – Saturday: June 27 – 29
St. Augustine Music Festival – Seventh annual festival features free, world-class classical music concerts including beloved baroque masterpieces and world premiers by new composers, plus riveting solo performances, lilting chamber works and energetic orchestra pieces. Each evening ‘s performance has a different theme: Thursday – Grace and Beauty;Friday – Piano Spectacular and Saturday – Summer Music. All concerts are free and begin at7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. For complete details on the festival and scheduled musical performances, go to www.StAugustineMusicFestival.org
Thursday – Sunday: June 27 – 30
Limelight Theatre Presents: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up? – A hysterical musical comedy set in a 1950s Catholic School. Performances are Thursdaythrough Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Ave. in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
Thursday: June 27
Concerts in the Plaza – Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and Roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine’s historic Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour – A special Thursday night tour added to the Lighthouse’s usual Friday-Sunday Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives participants an opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and tour the Keepers’ House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and experiences of people who have visited, lived or worked at the Lighthouse. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 children under 12. The lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Ave. www.StAugustineLighthouse.org 904-829-0745
The Three Mrs. Flaglers at the Casa Monica – Meet the three wives of Henry Flagler during a dinner theatre show in the Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. “The Three Mrs. Flaglers” written by and starring local actress Dianne Jacoby as she portrays each of his wives — Mary Harkness, Ida Alice Shourds and Mary Lily Kenan. The dinner, re-created from the 1888 menu from one of St. Augustine’s grand hotels, starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows at 7:30 p.m. The cost is $49 per person. 95 Cordova St. 904-810-6810
Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Efforts – Dr. Gregory Bossart, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Georgia Aquarium, details his current work with dolphins as sentient species and their relation to humans and our environment. The presentation begins at 6 p.m.at the Whitney Auditorium, 9505 Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. Admission is free. 904-471-1111 www.marineland.net
Thursday: June 27
Concerts in the Plaza – Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and Roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine’s historic Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour – A special Thursday night tour added to the Lighthouse’s usual Friday-Sunday Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives participants an opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and tour the Keepers’ House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and experiences of people who have visited, lived or worked at the Lighthouse. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 children under 12. The lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Ave. www.StAugustineLighthouse.org 904-829-0745
Friday and Saturday: June 28 & 29
Colonial Crew Revue – Unique, audience-immersive musical and comedy show debuts at the Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine. Performing on the Colonial Quarter’s stage beneath the stately Colonial Oak, the 8 p.m. show features the Picolata Players who share their music, magic and zany stage performances in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the history of St. Augustine. Tickets are $29.99 adults and $14.99 children and include complimentary snacks, draft beer, wine and soft drinks. 1-888-991-0933www.colonialquarter.com
Friday: June 28
Free Movies By The Bay – Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina present free movies each Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer. The movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Marina behind Bayfront Mini Golf, 111 Avenida Menendez. Bring beach chair and blanket for comfortable seating by the bay. This Friday’sclassic film is Casablanca. 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleysFree Community First Night Owl Cinema at the Amphitheatre – The Hunger Games is the featured film to be shown at 8 p.m. on the big screen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South. The free cinema is presented by Community First Credit Union and the Amphitheatre. Admission and parking are free and no tickets are required. A variety of concessions will be available for purchase. Gates open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Saturday & Sunday: June 29 & 30
Solarium Tours – Following a $2.3 million restoration, the magnificent Solarium of Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon is now open for public tours. Closed for decades, the Solarium was one of the outstanding amenities of the hotel when it opened in 1888. Now Flagler College, the former hotel was one of the world’s most exclusive destinations during America’s Gilded Age. The 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Solarium tours, which include the hourly Historical Tours of Flagler College, are $18 per person. Flagler College is located at 74 King St. Reservations are required. 904-823-3378 legacy.flagler.eduThrough the Keyhole – Enjoy an afternoon of sipping tea and playing Victorian Parlor Games above the Spice and Tea Exchange, 59 Hypolita, St. Augustine. The fun begins at 2 p.m. Cost $25.00 www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010
Saturday: June 29
Old Jail Paranormal Investigation – Join 2ghouls tours on an after hours investigation with EMF Detectors, real time IR cameras and motion sensor photography at one of the most haunted buildings in St Augustine – the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave. The investigation begins at 10:30 p.m. each evening. $80 per person. www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour – St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. will offer a FREE historic walking tour at 5 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in Black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office, 4 Granada Street, and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com
Kayak Tour of St. Augustine Shoreline – Join St. Augustine Eco Tours for a guided kayak tour through the habitat of amazing shorebirds, manatees and more along St. Augustine’s shoreline. The tour is from 10 a.m. to noon, and departs from the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Ticket are $40 for adults and $30 for children. 904-377-7245www.staugustineecotours.com
Uptown Saturday Night – From 5 – 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shop on St. Augustine’s San Marco Ave. between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING. 904-823-9263.
British Cannon Dedication – Dedication ceremony at Oglethorpe Battery Park on Oglethorpe Blvd. in St. Augustine’s Davis Shores. The battery of three replica British cannons of the type that fired on St. Augustine from that location during a 30-day siege of the city in 1740. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m. Admission is free. www.450military.org
Sunday: June 30
Murder in The Old City – A murder mystery in the nation’s oldest city, combined with great dining, creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this five-star dinner theatre experience at the Raintree Restaurant are $39.95 (adult beverages served separately). Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. arrival suggested) and the show begins at 7 p.m. The Raintree is located 102 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-824-7211
Local Resident Specials
NOTE:
St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth (special events excluded), theXimenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, and the Legacy Tours at Flagler College. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery are free to everyone. Also, admission is free to everyone at the Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and theMission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed). Many other local attractions offer discounted admissions to St. Johns County residents with valid ID.
For more information on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com or call 1-800-653-2489.
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
This Week: February 18 – 24
Mar 2nd
Monday through Sunday: February 25 -March 3
Picasso: Art & Arena Exhibit – An exhibition featuring dozens of Picasso originals, including many that have never been seen previously in the United States. 
Both famous and rare, these pieces were produced in different styles, techniques and media; providing unique insights into one of Picasso’s main themes: bullfighting. The exhibition is at the Visitor Information Center,10 Castillo Dr. in St. Augustine. Admission: Adults $10; Seniors $8; Kids 6 & Under – Free; Kids 7 – 12 – $5; Family of 4 – $20; Military in Uniform – Free; Flagler College Student with ID – Free. The Picasso Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
Coalition for the Visual Arts Exhibition –The showcase of works of the Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts will be displayed at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. The exhibition runs through March 22 from 6 – 8 p.m. The gallery is free and open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 904-280-0614; www.ccpvb.org
Edwin Augustus Moore Special Exhibit at the Lightner Museum – The private collection of Edwin Augustus Moore paintings will be featured as a special exhibit at The Lightner Museum through May 1. Moore was an American painter, traveler, journalist, photographer and composer who used St. Augustine for many of his landscape watercolor subjects. He visited the ancient city in 1895 along with other members of his artistic and eccentric family. The Lightner Museum, located at 75 King Street, is open daily from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Admission is adults $10; Active military with ID $6; College students and young people 12-18 $5; Children under 12 (with adult) free; St. John’s County residents are free. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Asian Vignettes Photographs by John Roppolo – Through Feb. 28, “An Asian Vignette” features photographs from a recent trip to Southeast Asia, where Roppolo spent six weeks traveling throughout Laos, Cambodia, Myanmar and Vietnam, experiencing the cultures and lifestyles of the people. The Pasta Art Gallery, 214 Charlotte St. is open noon – 4 p.m. Monday – Friday and 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. Saturday – Sunday. 904-824-0251 www.pastaartgallery.net
Monday February 25
Sunset/Moonrise at The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St. Augustine – the top of the Lighthouse! This special event includes a champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d’oeuvres from The Reef and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station, 81 Lighthouse Ave. Admission is $25 for non-museum members and $20 for members. Advance ticket purchase required.
Info: www.staugustinelighthouse.org; 904-829-0745.
Tuesday: February 26
Ecology Boat Ride
Explore the Matanzas River aboard St. Augustine Eco tour’s Explorer boat while a certified Naturalist provides fascinating details about local marine wildlife. The tour departs from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, and costs $40 per person. Info: 904-377-7245;
www.staugustineecotours.com
Wednesday: February 27
Eco Geek Series at the GTM Research Reserve
These 3-4 p.m. presentations focus on the latest technology used in environmental research. Feb. 27: How To Assess the Value of the Environment. The presentations take place at the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Education Center, 505 Guana River Rd. in South Ponte Vedra. Participation is free with $3 per vehicle reserve admission. For more information and reservations, call 904-823-4500 ;
www.gtmnerr.org/index.htm
Jesse Cook Concert
Award-winning Toronto guitarist Jesse Cook performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $33.50 and $38.50 www.pvconcerthall.com; 904-209-0399
Friday: March 1
First Friday Art Walk
Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events from 5 – 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at San Sebastian Winery, 157 King St. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes.
Info: 904-829-0065; www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/
Swamp Stories
Return to the cracker days of old Florida with musician and entertainer Steven Shanholtzer, as he share his grandfather’s tales of Volusia and St. Johns Counties when wild hog hunts were common, and life was harder but so much simpler. His tales will bring laughter and learning. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Friends of the Library, and will be presented at the Anastasia Island Branch Library, 124 Seagrove Main St. at 2 p.m. Info: 904-209-3730; www.sjcpls.org.
Estuary Kayak Tour
Guided 2-hour eco tour provides an opportunity to paddle into one of the most productive habitats on earth, the salt marsh. Shorebirds foraging and resting, the nostalgic Castillo Fort, and a myriad of marsh grasses are just some of the sights along the way. No experience necessary. Stable tandem kayaks make the paddle enjoyable for all. The tour departs from the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, and costs $40/paddler. For reservations call 904-377-7245; www.staugustineecotours.com
Daryl Hall and John Oates Concert
Named the most successful duo of the Rock Era by Billboard Magazine, Hall and Oates have seven platinum and six gold albums to their credit. Theyperform at 8 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A in St. Augustine. Tickets priced at $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $34.50. Info: www.StAugAmphitheatre.com 904-471-1965
Loudon Wainwright Concert
Grammy Award-winner Loudon Wainwright performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $35 and $30. www.pvconcerthall.com; 904-209-0399
Friday and Saturday: March 1-2
Sea Your History Weekend: Oh My Stars!
How mariners navigate their ships by using the location of celestial bodies is the theme of a special weekend presentation at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave. Friday from 3-6 p.m. visitors can help Lighthouse archaeologists unlock the secrets of long-lost shipwrecks. Saturday at 9 a.m., visitors can meet and work with traditional wooden boatbuilding as they build a boat from centuries gone by. At 11 a.m., a Smithsonian Presentation gives visitors an opportunity to meet some of the people who make the Smithsonian the world’s leader in research and exploration. Weekend value pack which includes all 3 events and 2 days at the Lighthouse is $25. www.staugustinelighthouse.org 904-829-0745
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: March 1-3
‘As You Like It’
The Flagler College Department of Theatre Arts brings one of Shakespeare’s most beloved plays to the stage of the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. Show times are 7:30 p.m. March 1-2 and March 8-9; and 2 p.m. on March 3 and March 10. Tickets are $15 and can be purchased at the auditorium box office from noon – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Info: 904-826-8600.
“Negro Y Blanco” Art Exhibit at Space Eight
Exhibition of black and white creations by artist Anthony Ausgang. Titled “Negro Y Blanco,” through March 29 at the Space Eight Gallery, 228 W. King St., in St. Augustine. Info: www.spaceeight.com; 904-829-2838
What Could Be Exhibition
Artist Anna von Mertens’ What Could Be exhibition at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., in St. Augustine. The artist meticulously translates empirical data about subjects as far ranging as energy in nuclear explosions to auras in historical paintings into paintings and hand-dyed and hand-stitched fabrics. The gallery will host the exhibition through April 12. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Mon. thru Fri. 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sundays noon to 4 p.m. Info: www.flagler.edu/crispellert
Art Exhibit: Global Latitudes: Travels Near & Far
Through March 30, the St. Augustine Art Association hosts a visual travelogue of the places and diverse cultures lost and found on planet Earth. The gallery is located at 22 Marine St. and is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Info: http://www.staaa.org; 904-824-2310
32nd Annual Lions Club Seafood & Music Festival
This northeast Florida favorite features tons of delicious seafood, affordable arts and crafts, outstanding live bluegrass, country and folk music. Open Friday 3 – 9 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Francis Field, 29 Castillo Dr. Info: 904-829-1753 www.lionsfestival.com
Saturday: March 2
First Saturday Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration
Features a spectacular sunset across the bay — plus, dozens of market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more can be found on the pier! Activities are from 3 p.m. – dusk. Admission is free. Located at 115 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. Info: 904-540-0402; www.vilanobeachfl.com
First Saturday Nature Program at Anastasia State Park
Park rangers or volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from sea turtles to star gazing. Programs take place at open-air pavilions with one of the most beautiful scenic backdrops in Northeast Florida as inspiration. Program included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. Times vary throughout year. For more information, call 904-461-2035; http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas National Monument
From 10:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish cannons at this fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. Info: www.nps.gov/foma; 904-471-0116
Evening Nature Program at Anastasia State Park
Park rangers or volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from sea turtles to star gazing. Programs take place at open-air pavilions with one of the most beautiful scenic backdrops in Northeast Florida as inspiration. Program included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. Times vary throughout year. For more information, call 904-461-2035; http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Searle’s Sack of St. Augustine
Authentic re-enactment of Captain Robert Searle’s 1668 attack on St. Augustine. Searle and his privateers sailed from Jamaica to loot the silver ingots held in the royal coffers at St. Augustine. During the day, the Raiders will have an encampment set up at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and in the evening re-enactors will attack the city’s Spanish soldiers and colonial citizens. Beginning at the Plaza at 5 p.m. townspeople and soldiers will flee up St. George St. to the City’s historic gate at Orange and Cordova Streets where the skirmish continues. Info: 904.534.6168; www.Searlesbucs.com.
Night Fest at The St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum
A celebration of historic preservation, community gatherings and family outings from 4 p.m. – 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave. Night Fest begins at 4:30 p.m. with the 5k Walk and Fun Run starting at 5:30 p.m.. Then, at dusk, the French lens comes alive with light at the top of the tower. A special presentation on navigating by the stars will be presented via the Smithsonian Institutions Affiliates Program. A local cooking contest will also be featured with voting from attendees. Plus, there will be boatbuilding, a crafts tent and a new shipyard play area for children. Admission to Night Fest is only $5 per adults and $3 per child. Runners, museum members and holders of local Annual Pass will be admitted free. To register for the fun run/walk, go to www.jslofstaugustine.org To enter the cooking competition or for more information on Night Fest, call 904-829-0745 or go to www.staugustinelighthouse.org
5k Run at The St. Augustine Lighthouse
The Junior Service League’s 5K Run begins at 4:30 p.m. and the Fun Run follows at 5:30 p.m. Both runs begin and end at the Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave. This is the annual fundraising event for the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum. Night Fest will follow this event on the Lighthouse grounds. Info: www.jslofstaugustine.org; or www.staugustinelighthouse.org
Keb’ Mo’ Concert
American blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Keb’ Mo’performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $57.50 and $47.50. www.pvconcerthall.com; 904-209-0399
Tribute Extravanganza – Vegas Nights
Internationally-acclaimed celebrity tribute artists present a live concert tribute to famous musicians and celebrities of yesterday and today including Whitney Houston, Luther Vandross, Elvis Presley, Smokey Robinson, Aretha Franklin, The Blues Brothers, Garth Brooks, The Temptations, Rod Stewart, and many more. The giant show takes place at The Elks Lodge #829, 1420 A1A South in St. Augustine. General Admission is $35; VIP Front Seating $50. Doors open at 7 p.m. and the show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets available by calling 904-377-0995; or www.showclix.com/events/VegasNights. Info:
Sunday: March 3
Hot Foods N’ Spicy Blues Festival
This 3rd annual festival hosted by The Florida Agricultural Museum from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. will open with Linda Cole whose unique blend of blues and jazz was shaped by some of the artists she has performed with including the Count Basie Orchestra, Spyro Gryra, and Chuck Mangione. Miss Cole will be on state from noon – 1:30 p.m. Then from 2 – 4 p.m. Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton and the Ingredients on stage playing his signature Florida Slide Guitar Blues. Hot & spicy foods from area restaurants will be featured. The program benefits Feed Flagler Organization and donations of canned goods are welcomed. Admission is $5 per person. The Museum is located at 7900 Old Kings Rd. in Palm Coast. Info: 386-446-7630; www.MyAgMuseum.com.
Bruce Cockburn Concert
Canadian folk/rock guitarist Bruce Cockburn performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $30 in advance; $35 day of concert. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399
Murder in The Old City
A murder mystery in the nation’s oldest city combined with great dining creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this five-star dinner theatre experience at the Raintree Restaurant are $39.95. Dinner served at 6 p.m., show begins 7 p.m. Raintree Restuarant is located at 102 San Marco Ave. For reservations call 904-824-7211 after 1 p.m.
Local Resident Specials
NOTE: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth (special events excluded), theXimenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, Spanish Military Hospital Museum, and the Historic Tours of Flagler College. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery are free to everyone. Also, admission isfree to everyone at theAuthentic Old Drug Store, Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, thePena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed).
For more information on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com or call 1-800-653-2489
To submit events to be included on the VCB Events calendar and website, please submit details to FHCeventlist@gmail.com.
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
