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Concerts in the Plaza 2012 drawing to a close
Aug 26th
Series concludes with Labor Day afternoon concert
When the last musical notes drift out of the Plaza on Labor Day afternoon, the 2012 Concerts in the Plaza will conclude and will do so counting a very successful 22nd season. The weekly music series, offered free to the community and visitors, runs each year from Memorial Day to Labor Day offering a wide variety of musical entertainment to the community. The series has been called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” and it’s easy to understand why when sitting under the majestic oaks of the Plaza de la Constitución enjoying quality musical entertainment surrounded by friends and family.
The two-hour concerts are on Thursdays starting at 7:00pm except for the concluding concert on Labor Day which is set for the afternoon from 1:00pm until 5:00pm. A cancellation necessitated a scheduling change for the Labor Day concert with Jazz Piersonified & Friends stepping in to fill the vacancy . The remaining 2012 schedule features:
August 16 Rob Ellis Peck & Friends – acoustic R&B / classic rock,
August 23 The Mike Hart Band – blues, jazz & rock,
August 30 Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards – original Americana folk,
September 3 Jazz Piersonified & Friends – jazz standards.
Parking
On street parking, free after 5:00pm, is available near the Plaza, and parking is available, $10 per entry, at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility at The VIC, a short walk to the Plaza.
Rain? What rain?
Every attempt is made to go on with the show, so even with this season’s rainy summer only one concert was cancelled, although some have started a few minutes late. As is often said: The only way you’ll know if a concert is cancelled is to be there.
Need to know more?
Concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza. Complete schedule and maps to the Plaza and The VIC are available 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
Music by the Sea begins next Wednesday
May 7th
The 10th season of Music by the Sea concert series begins Wednesday May 9, 7:00pm-9:00pm at the St. Johns County Pier Park and continues each Wednesday through September 26. The series, produced by the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association, features a wide variety of music and, prior to each week’s concert, a local restaurant makes dinner appetizers available. The concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating.
2012 Schedule
Concerts in the Plaza prides itself on providing a wide variety of entertainment by showcasing the best in regional musical talent. For many of the series’ most faithful followers, a highlight of the weekly concerts is the chance to become reacquainted with some favorite performers. Some bands have been playing the series season after season while others have joined the roster in more recent years guaranteeing a wide variety of entertainment all summer long.
All concerts are scheduled for 7:00pm-9:00pm, except Memorial Day and Labor Day which are scheduled for 1:00pm-5:00pm. For a printer friendly schedule, click here.
May 28
St. Augustine Jazz Society presents
The Bill Doyle Quintet
Kenny Mackenzie & Friends
May 31 The Driftwoods
June 7 Bob & Joline’s Friends of Mine Band
June 14 Big Pineapple
June 21 Mid-Life Crisis
June 28 Lightly Salted
July 5 The Ancient City Brass
July 12 The Grapes of Roth
July 19 Ancient City Slickers
July 26 The Company
August 2 The Falling Bones
August 9 The Rick Arcusa Band
August 16 Rob Ellis Peck & Friends
August 23 The Mike Hart Band
August 30 Lonesome Bert & The Skinny Lizards
September 3 The St. Augustine Jazz Society presents
John Thomas Group
ET Swing & Friends
For a schedule of each week’s entertainment and participating restaurant, click here.
