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This Week in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Sept 16-22
Sep 20th
Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at the IMAX Theater – Two thrilling films, one GIANT experience – Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D! Purchase any full-priced ticket to one documentary and get the second for only $1. Check the website for the daily show schedule at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Ignorance is a Choice Art Exhibit – Artist Donny Miller’s Ignorance is a Choice exhibit on display at St. Augustine’s space:eight Gallery. Donny’s unique graphic style of pairing seemingly benign images with witty declarations about humanity is as much philosophic as it is artistic. Ignorance is a Choice runs thru September 27. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
Savory Faire First Thanksgiving Food & Wine Tour – Throughout September, the original “foodie” historical adventure tour, Savory Faire, explores fascinating, little-known facts about the First Thanksgiving in St. Augustine! The city was founded on September 8, 1565, and on that date a Feast of Thanksgiving was shared between the Spaniards and native Timucua Indians. This special 2-1/2 hour tour features tastes of the city’s cultural heritage. Tickets are $49. Reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
Ordinary People – This exhibit is a colorful, folksy 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
St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Fall Members’ Show – St. Augustine Art Association’s Annual Fall 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
Monday – Friday: September 16 – 20
Ideas and Images Present Artist Liz Rodda – The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College will host works of multi-media artist Liz Rodda, who uses sculpture and video as a means to investigate our notions of fate, personal control and the future. The artist considers each work a “psychological experiment.” The Gallery, located at 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine, is open 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Rodda’s exhibition will run through October 18. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert/upcoming-exhibitions
Tuesday: September 17
Hotel Ponce de Leon 125th Anniversary Community Lecture – Professor Catherine McFarland presents a lecture titled “The Aesthetic Movement in America” as part of the commemorative events celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the opening of Henry Flagler’s Ponce de Leon Hotel. The presentation takes place at 10 a.m. in the Flagler Room at the former Hotel Ponce De Leon, 75 King Street. Admission is $5 per person. 904-819-6282 www.ponce125.com
Wednesday: September 18
Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market – Farmer’s Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Features selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
Full Moon Sail – St. Augustine’s Schooner Freedom sails through the calm waters of Matanzas Bay lit by the glow of the full moon. This memorable sailing excursion is from 8:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. and departs from the City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Complimentary beer, soda and wine are included in the $35 ticket. 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com
Music By The Sea Concert Series 2013 – Live concert with the band Beach St. a Go-Go playing classic rock and roll takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, 350 A1A South. Admission is free and local restaurant Cafe 11 will offer signature dinners for $10. For comfortable seating, bring a folding chair. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org
Thursday: September 19
Backwaters Kayaking Trips from Faver-Dykes State Park – A guided kayak tour that explores the coastline of Princess Place Preserve and Pellicer Creek, one of the cleanest and most pristine waterways in all of Florida. The tour departs at 9 a.m. from Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Fayer-Dykes Rd., St. Augustine. Tickets (which include park admission, guide service, kayak and gear) are $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger.
904-347-1565 www.RippleEffectEcotours.com
“Talk Like A Pirate Day” – Ahoy! International Talk Like a Pirate Day comes to the St. Augustine Pirate and Treasure Museum, 12 Castillo Drive. Lots of costumed pirates including Drake – who burned the town to the nubs in 1586, and Jake – the title character from the popular children’s television series will be on hand. Plus, there will be the worldwide debut and author signing of Pat Croce’s latest pirate book Sir Francis Drake. Sword fights, a panoramic group pirate photo, live music, a “landing” of the pirate ship W.M.S. Revenge and a special day-long, pirate themed menu at the Taberna del Caballo round out the day. Open 9 a.m. – 8 p.m. daily, admission is $12.99 for adults; $6.99 for children ages 5-12; under 5 free. 888-991-0933 www.ThePirateMuseum.com
A Conversation with Andrew Young – The first in a lecture 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. Dr. Young’s lecture will take place on Thursday, Sept. 19, 7 p.m. in the Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. Each event is free and open to the public. 904-819-6282 flagler.edu/our-community
The Search for Jellyfish – At 7 p.m., The Whitney Lab Lohman Auditorium at Marineland, 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., will host National Geographic Emerging Explorer Dr. Kakani Katija Young who will share the exploration challenges, accidental encounters and (painful) lessons learned in the search for jellyfish. 904-461-4000 www.whitney.ufl.edu
Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse – At 7 p.m., enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the Lighthouse! The $25 admission 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., St. Augustine. 904-829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org
Asian Autumn Moonrise Celebration at Washington Oaks Beachside – See the sunset and moonrise from Washington Oaks Gardens State Park’s unique coquina rock beach. From 7:45 – 8:30 p.m., Park Service Specialist Joe Woodbury tells Moon Festival stories, and provides samplings of green tea and moon cakes. Entrance to Washington Oaks, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., is $5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $2 per person on bicycle applies 386-446-6783 www.FloridaStateParks.org
Friday and Saturday: September 20 & 21
Sea Your History Weekend: Tap Into Your Past – Friday from 3-6 p.m., St. Augustine Lighthouse archaeologists unlock the secrets of long-lost shipwrecks and take visitors behind the scenes on the Lost Ships Tour. Beginning Saturday at 9 a.m., work with traditional wooden boatbuilders to build a boat from centuries gone by. From 2- 4 p.m., there’s a book signing with Dr. Patrick McGovern from the University of Pennsylvania. Then beginning at 5, Dr. McGovern will present his story “Uncorking the Past.” He will explain how he used molecular biology to re-construct King Midas’ funerary feast. Tickets to Dr. McGovern’s presentation at the 5 p.m. reception and ancient beer samples are $14.75. A ticket to Friday’s Lost Ship Tour, which includes admission to the Lighthouse, is $24. Saturday morning and afternoon events are included in the general admission price of $9.75 for adults and $7.75 for seniors over 60 and children age 12 and younger. 904-829-0745 www.staugustinelighthouse.org
Friday – Sunday: September 20 – 22
Wizard of Oz 3D – Relive the timeless children’s tale about a Kansas girl’s journey over the rainbow with the re-release of “The Wizard of Oz: An IMAX 3D Experience.” Tickets are $13 adults; $12 seniors/students/military and $10 children 3-12. Check the website for show schedule. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Saturday: September 21
Old City Farmers’ Market – Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Open 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South.
904-471-3733.
Guided Beach Exploration Guana South Beach – Join GTM Research Reserve volunteers from 8:30 – 10:30 a.m. for a beach walk at the Guana South beach location on A1A, 1768 Ponte Vedra Blvd., South Ponte Vedra Beach. Learn about the animals that call the beach home as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. There is a $3/per vehicle parking fee.
904-823-4500 www.gtmnerrbeachexploration.eventbrite.com
10th Annual Endless Summer Run/Walk – Annual 10K cross country run through Anastasia State Park, 1340 A1A South, and some of the area’s most beautiful terrain begins at 7:30 a.m. on the beach. The 5K Beach Walk is a low-tide event on a beach loop course. Registration begins at 6:30 a.m. at the park’s Island Beach Shop and Grill . Pre-registration through September 20 is $20; $25 on the day of the event. 904-461-2035 www.endlesssummerrun.org
City Walks Pet Friendly Tours – Bring your pooch to join City Walks for a FREE Pet Friendly Tour of St. Augustine’s Historic District. The tour departs at 10 a.m. from Tour Saint Augustine’s office at 4 Granada Street. Pets must be leashed and reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
Sea Turtle Talk and Walk at Washington Oaks – Join Park Ranger, Steve Alexander from 9 – 10 a.m. for this illuminating sea turtle program at Washington Oaks, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. Assist with the sea turtle patrol and learn about the various sea turtle species found in our area, their habits, habitats and more. The program is included with regular park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, up to eight people; $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $2 per person on bicycle applies. 386-446-6783 www.FloridaStateParks.org
Nocatee Farmer’s Market – Featuring more than 70 vendors, Nocatee Farmer’s Market takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 245 Little River Rd., Ponte Vedra. www.nocatee.com
Tour de Chocolate & Vino – Explore the history of chocolate and enjoy the best selections St. Augustine has to offer on this special tour presented by St. Augustine City Walks, 4 Granada Street. The tour includes a bottle of water at the start, all tastings, tips at the restaurants visited and a lot of delicious chocolate. The tour starts at 2 p.m. from Tour Saint Augustine Inc. reception office. Reservations required ($49). 904-825-0087 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
Photography Challenge Event – Photographers, from beginners to professionals, compete to take the best photo at three designated locations within Washington Oaks Gardens State Park, 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd. Maps can be obtained from the Ranger Station or from volunteers in the main parking lot. There is no cost to compete. Park admission is $5 per vehicle; $2 per pedestrian/bicyclist. 609-247-8146; e-mail washingtonoaksphotoentry@gmail.com www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks
Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour – Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in the State of Florida with burials starting during the First Spanish Period (1565-1763). Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 16 Cordova St., St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com
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
EMMA Concert: Paul Whiteman’s Historic 1924 Aeolian Hall Concert – Famed conductor Maurice Peress brings his meticulous re-creation of Paul Whiteman’s historic 1924 Aeolian Hall Concert to St. Augustine. The performance takes place at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets are $40. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine.
904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
Castillo de San Marcos by Candlelight – Candlelight tours take place at the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument on the third Saturday of the month. Weather permitting. Advance tickets are $8 per adult ages 15 and older; $4 per child 5 – 15; and free for children 4 and younger. 1 South Castillo Dr. St. Augustine. 904-829-6506 www.nps.gov/casa
Full Moon Fever at the Conch House – The Conch House Lounge Deck hosts a monthly moonlight luau with a show by Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue from 8 – 11 p.m. weather permitting. $5 cover charge and free leis for all. 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine.
904-829-8646 www.conch-house.com/fullmoon.html
Sunday: September 22
Backwaters Kayaking Trips from Faver-Dykes State Park – This guided kayak tour explores the coastline of Princess Place Preserve and Pellicer Creek — one of the cleanest and most pristine waterways in all of Florida. The tour departs at 11 a.m. from Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Fayer-Dykes Rd., St. Augustine. Tickets (which include park admission, guide service, kayak and gear) are $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger.
904-347-1565 www.RippleEffectEcotours.com
“Check, Please” at the Raintree Restaurant – A theatrical performance of “Check, Please” combined with great dining create a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this exciting dinner theatre experience in the upstairs dining room of the Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Ave., 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. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com
“The Good Vibes Summer Tour” Rebelution with Collie Buddz & Zion – Rebelution along with Collie Buddz and their longtime collaborators Zion-I perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. (gates open at 6 p.m.). Tickets are $30.50 – $33 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.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
This weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and the beaches, November 9 – 11
Nov 8th
Rickie Lee Jones Performs at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Rickie Lee Jones will entertain with her musical style, a unique blend fusion of folk, jazz, and R&B,at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, located at 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $46 and $56. PVConcertHall.com
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: November 9, 10 & 11
5th Annual Pirate Gathering
Three days of jollification and history in the nation’s oldest city. Celebrate the “Golden Age of Piracy” through exhibits, living history demonstrations, a privateer parade, theives market, pirate battles and a Buccaneer Bash Ball. Admission for the encampment is “a buck-an-ear”. The Pirate Gathering encampment and main activites take place at Francis Filed, located on West Castillo Drive in St. Augustine. pirategathering.com
Veterans Day at the World Golf Hall of Fame
The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum will celebrate Veterans Day when veterans and their dependents will receive free admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame. All guests will be able to enjoy a special scavenger hunt. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1 World Golf Place, located at I 95 Exit 323. WorldGolfHallofFame.org
Saturday: November 10
Sixth Annual Compassion 5K Run /Walk
The “Compassion 5K” is an “out-and-back” style course with rolling changes in topography. This event will raise money to help ease the financial burden of families living with crisis. This 5K starts at 8 a.m. from 49 Shores Boulevard in St. Augustine. Registration is $25. compassion5k.org
The Dressing of the Palms
Be there when dozens of Vilano Beach palms will be judged on the basis of the holiday decorations they display. Palms have been “adopted” by local businesses and residents who then use their imagination to come up with entertaining holiday decorations for each. The judging takes place at 5:30 p.m. at the Vilano Beach Town Center. For details, call 904.910.8386.
Washington Oaks State Gardens Plant Sale
The Friends of Washington Oaks will hold their Second Saturday plant sale from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Washington Oaks State Gardens, 6400 Oceanshore Blvd. (A1A) in Palm Coast. Visitors can also enjoy a garden tour of the park at 1 p.m. Regular park entrance fees apply during the event. 386-446-6780
Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang Concert
Blues legends Buddy Guy and Jonny Lang will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.00 to $69.50. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. Call 904-209-0367 or 800-745-3000. staugamphitheatre.com
Steve Forbert and Carrie Rodriguez
As part of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall “Saucer Series”,, Steve Forbert and Carrie Rodriguez will perform at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall located at 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $30 and $35. pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399
Saturday, Sunday, and Monday: November 10, 11 & 12
Veterans Day Weekend at Castillo de San Marcos
In honor of those that have served the US military, the National Parks Service is offering free admission to the Castillo de San Marcos.Built by the Spanish military between 1672 and 1692, the Castillo de San Marcos is the oldest masonry fortification in the U.S. Friday through Sunday visitors can experience living history during Spanish Military cannon firings. The Castillo de San Marcos is located on Avenida Menendez, overlooking Matanzas Bay in historic St. Augustine. NPS.gov/casa
Sunday: November 11
Old City Music Fest
The St. Augustine Market Place, located at 2495 SR 207 at I-95 in St. Augustine, will host a fun-filled day of relaxation and musical performances featuring Country and Southern Rock legends, Charlie Daniels Band, .38 Special, Gloriana, Craig Morgan and many more. This exciting day of great southern music, food and people will benefit the Wounded Warrior Project in their mission to honor and empower wounded service members. The Festival will take place from 1 to 10 p.m. (Market opens at 10 a.m.) Advance tickets are $29 – $89 per person. http://www.oldcitymusicfest.com
Meet & Greet at Anastasia State Park to Honor Veterans
To honor our nation’s Veterans, the Florida Park Service is granting free entry to all visitors for the day. Activities for the day include complimentary grilled hot dogs, roving displays about the Friends of Anastasia State Park and the park from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., and a guided bird walk from 8:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Anastasia State Park is located at 1340A A1A in St. Augustine 904-461-2033
FriendsofAnastasia.org
Free Admission to St. Augustine Lighthouse for Veterans and Active Duty Military
St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, will offer FREE admission to all Veterans & Active Duty Military from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. There will also be a Ceremony to Honor Veterans from 3 to 4 p.m. http://www.StAugustineLighthouse.org
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, 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 is free to everyone at the Authentic Old Drug Store, 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).
NEW: St. Johns County residents who purchase full-price admisssion to the St. Augustine Lighthouse ($9.50 adults; $7.50 seniors and children 12 and under; free for children under 44 inches in height) can now receive a pass good for free admission for an entire year! The Lighthouse is now open until 6 p.m. on Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Also, on the first Monday of each month, St. Johns County residents are admitted free to the Dow Museum of Historic Houses, 246 St. George Street, St. Augustine.
NEW: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID now receive FREE admission to the Oldest House in St. Augustine.
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St. Augustine – Coastal Happenings
Oct 21st
We thought we’d give you a few favorites when it comes to spooky transportation. For instance, the Haunted Hearse Ride, a comfortable cruise through haunted haunts that offers a chance to hear intoxicating tales while enjoying some of the areas finer ales on what may be the world’s scariest pub tour. Or maybe a wagon ride through spooky woods is more your style. In that case, you’ll want to check out the Florida Agricultural Museum in Palm Coast. Be on the lookout for headless horsemen, known to appear in these parts, and a host of otherworldly encounters. Read more.
Take a stroll through the locals’ favorite haunts
Ghost tales and ales abound on the Creepy Pub Crawls. And there are plenty of pedestrian haunted tours afoot in the Old City. Most wind through the city’s oldest streets, where lies the setting for some of the city’s oldest ghost stories. The truth of them fades into legend and myth. But one wonders, having stood the test of so much time, if some of these old ghost stories might just be true. Come see for yourself. Bring comfortable shoes. Read more.
Romance is just a paranormal part of life here in The Old City
Ghosts and goblins make great cupids. So say the many couples that have ventured together through the haunted streets of St. Augustine on the dozens of ghost tours and excursions. This is particularly true during the weeks around Halloween, when 450 years of history becomes 450 years of ghost stories. After all, the place has a long tradition of conquering, soldiering, razing and sacking. St. Augustine has no shortage of graveyards, some dating back to the 17th century. Add to that the ominous nighttime visage of the formidable Castillo de San Marcos, the narrow streets and the ancient architecture, and you have a veritable paranormal paradise. Otherwise known as the perfect place to take a date.
So as it turns out, horror breeds romance. Incidentally, chocolate also breeds romance, and there’s plenty of that here too. But that’s a different story. Blood curdling leads to cuddling. Just ask the tour guide engineer on the Ghost Train tour. Couples aboard his train tend to drift closer and closer together in direct proportion to how scary the tour is at any given moment. And then there are the moments he calls the Scream and Slide, when a person reacts to a frightening moment and slides across the seat at considerable velocity closer to his or her date. More often than you might expect, it’s the man sliding.
A horse-drawn carriage ride is a great way to experience the historic frights of the city at night. The open carriage makes for freer access to ghosts, orbs and other materials in the spirit world. The carriage also allows for freer movement, like the timeless move of putting your arm around your date. One typically finds less resistance to such moves when there are unknown apparitions about.
Throughout St. Augustine’s extensive history there have been rumors of ghosts and hauntings. So many, in fact, that one wonders just how long ghost tours have existed. Perhaps the first ghost tours appeared in the Spanish settlements, ostensibly created by a wise conquistador who recognized the advantages to playing hero in the face of fabled specters and phantoms.
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