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Monday through Sunday: February 11- 17

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

“Negro Y Blanco” Art Exhibit at Space Eight – Exhibition of black and white creations by artist Anthony Ausgang. Titled “Negro Y Blanco,” the exhibit takes place at the Space Eight Gallery, 228 W. King St., in St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com

Celebrate Art: 6th Annual Juried Artist Member Exhibition – Thirty-five of the area’s finest artists will present their juried works in this popular members’ exhibition. The galleries are free and open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org

Big Red Art Show – A celebration of the color red includes works that convey a range of moods and meanings with any variation of the spectrum’s hottest color. The St. Augustine Art Association Gallery is located at 22 Marine St. in St. Augustine and is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.staaa.org 904-824-2310

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 – “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

Planning and Painting in Paradise – The exhibition “Planning and Painting in Paradise: The Art and Architecture of the Hotel Ponce de Leon” will open at 5 p.m. This collection of art architectural drawings related to Henry Flagler’s beautiful hotel will be open through February 22 at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street in St. Augustine. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert

Monday – Friday : February 11- 15

Hotel Ponce De Leon Carrere & Hastings Blueprint Exhibit – In commemoration of the 125th anniversary of the opening of the Ponce de Leon Hotel, historically and culturally significant ephemera relating to the construction and early years of the Hotel Ponce de Leon will be on display through February 22. This exhibit includes original Carrere and Hastings and McGuire drawings and blueprints, photographs, a copy of an 1885 map, and construction documents. Additionally, the exhibit highlights a group of artists who made the Hotel Ponce de Leon their seasonal home during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Original artwork and other artifacts related to their time in Saint Augustine will also be displayed at Flagler College’s Crisp – Ellert Art Museum, located at 48 Sevilla St.,
St. Augustine. The museum is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free. www.ponce125.com 904-829-6481

Tuesday: February 12

Hotel Ponce de Leon Studios Lecture – Dr. Roger Bradley presents a lecture titled “The ‘Robber Barons:’ Neither Robber Nor Barons.” The presentation is part of the commemorative events celebrating The 125TH Anniversary of the opening of Henry Flagler’s Ponce de Leon Hotel and takes place at 10 a.m. in the Flagler Room at the former Hotel Ponce De Leon 74 King St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $5 per person for a single lecture, or $15 for four lectures. Active military personnel may attend at no charge. The lecture will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a coffee and pastry reception. 904-819-6282 www.ponce125.com

Tuesday through Thursday: February 12 – 14

The Sixties on Screen: Film Screening and Discussion – Visiting Flagler College scholars R. Barton Palmer and Murray Pomerance present screenings and lead discussions of three film classics from the 1960s. Feb. 12: Psycho; Feb. 13: Easy Rider; and February 14: Zabriskie Point. All screening take place at 7 p.m. at the Gamache-Koger Theatre, 50 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. www.flagler.edu
Wednesday: February 13
Eco Geek Series at the GTM Research Reserve – These 3-4 p.m. presentations focus on the latest technology used in environmental research. How Humans Have Used the Environment to Their Advantage will 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. 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org/index.htm

The Birthplace of Freedom – The Story of Fort Mose Lectures – Dr. Susan Parker, Director of the St. Augustine Historical Society, and Dr. Patricia Griffin, independent scholar and researcher, present discussions of the life of Africans in Spanish Florida. Dr. Parker’s talk is titled “Uncertain Freedom — Africans in Spanish Florida” while Dr. Griffin’s discussion is titled “The Odyssey of an American Slave”. The free lectures begin at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College, 74 King Street in St. Augustine. 904-823-2232 www.flagler.edu

Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 2nd Anniversary Celebration – Open house in honor of the loyal patrons and community as Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Celebrates its 2nd Anniversary of presenting quality performances. The evening’s events include live music by Tropic of Cancer, free food, and chances to win prizes. The celebration takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.PVConcertHall.com

Wednesday through Sunday: February 13 – 17

Limelight Theatre Presents Lost in Yonkers – Neil Simon’s coming of age tale about a young man who must come to terms with his bleak life in Yonkers. The production takes place Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Tickets are priced at $25 for adults; $22 for seniors; and $20 for students and active-duty military. www.limelight-theatre.org
904-825-1164

Thursday: February 14

Valentine’s Day Boat Ride – Romantic 90-minute boat ride in search of dolphins and wading birds departs of the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30, 2:30 and 4:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 each. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com

Valentine’s Day Astronomy – Experience the magic of the night sky with Park Services Specialist Joe Woodbury at Faver-Dykes State Park. View planets, galaxies, star clusters, and other beautiful objects on a clear night. The programm which includes hot chocolate and coffee, is from 7-8 p.m. at the Ranger Station and is included in admission ($5 per vehicle) to the park located at 1000 Faver-Dykes Road, St. Augustine. 904-794-0997 www.floridastateparks.org/faverdykes

Johnny Winter Concert – Blues guitarist, singer and producer Johnny Winter performs at 8: p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall located at 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets $44.50 & $36.50. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399

Thursday through Sunday: February 14 – 17

Valentine’s Day Weekend Vittles and Vino and Private Carriage Tours – Special informative and fun Valentine’s Day Vittles and Vino tour featuring more than 3 hours of carriage travel in St. Augustine with 4-5 food tasting stops, stops at 3-4 wine sampling venues and a bottle of wine to enjoy on the ride. Also, from Valentine’s Day thru February 17 there are private, 45-minute carriage tours for couples — including a bottle of wine to share, souvenir glasses, great scenery, history and romance! The tours are presented by The Tasting Tours. The Vittles and Vino tour is $99 and the private tour is $145.
904-386-5482 www.thetastingtours.com

Friday through Sunday: February 15 – 17

The Secret –The Spanish Inquisition in Old St. Augustine – Could Jews, fleeing for their lives from Spain, have arrived with Pedro Menendez in 1565 when he founded the City of St. Augustine? This stunning new play by Lee Weaver features this possibility, along with the drama of an ocean crossing, Indian and pirate attacks, religious intolerance and an unforgettable love story. This one-person show covers 50 years in St. Augustine as one family struggles with both survival in the New World and the betrayal, secrecy and bigotry of the Spanish Inquisition. Performances times at the Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez, 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. on Sundays. Tickets are $20 for general admission; $15 for students and groups of 15 or more. www.OldFloridaMuseum.com 904-824-8874

Saturday: February 16

Salt Marsh Kayak Tour – Guided, two-hour tour takes participants into the Matanzas Bay estuary to learn about amazing creatures big and small. Kayaks depart at 10 a.m. from the St. Augustine City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. No kayaking experience is necessary. Tickets are $40 adults and $30 for kids. 904-377-7245 www.staugstineecotours.com

Castillo By Candlelight – Night tours by candlelight will be from 6 -9 p.m. at the Castillo de San Marcos, 1 South Castillo Drive. Revisit the events of the Second Seminole War from the eyes of a United States Army Sergeant. Admission is $8 per adult ages 15 and older; $4 per child 5 – 15; and free for children 4 and younger. www.nps.gov/casa
904-829-6506, ext. 233.

Great Backyard Bird Count – Saturday adventure for birders from novice to expert begin at the Anastasia Island Library, 124 Sea Grove Main Street in St. Augustine. From 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. participants will head out to count as many feathered friends as possible! Guides will offer suggestions on locations and will be present at many key birding sites. Last year, St. Augustine placed 5th nationally in this nationwide bird counting event. 904-209-3730 aibirdcount@gmail.com

Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour – The Tolomato Cemetery is the oldest extant planned cemetery in the State of Florida, with burials starting during the First Spanish Period (1565-1763). Visitor access is limited to the 3rd Saturday of each month when docents provide guided tours. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged. The cemetery will be open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. and is located at 16 Cordova Street in St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com

A Day in Old Florida at Faver-Dykes State Park – Faver-Dykes State Park hosts living history demonstrations including pine needle basketry, a 1700s Trapper Trader Camp, blacksmithing, a Timucua Native American display, and a mullet net knitting. Features an activity center where children can paint a natural habitat, dig archaeology, play Native American games, and a palm frond activity. There will be scheduled nature hikes (11 a.m., noon and 2 p.m.) and Ranger led kayak tours at 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.Reservations are required for the kayak tours and cost $10 per person (must be 12 years old or older). Food will be on sale, including pulled pork sandwiches, hamburgers, hot dogs, beverages baked goods and kettle corn. The Festival is from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. at Faver-Dykes State Park, 1000 Faver-Dykes Rd. in St. Augustine. Admission is $5 per vehicle. 386-446-6783 www.floridastateparks.org/faverdykes

St. Augustine Chocolate Tour – Guided journey to the finest chocolatiers in St. Augustine. Learn the history of chocolate while sampling truffles, pastries, and gooey delights. The 2 hours tour departs at 1:30 p.m. from the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave. The tour cost is $60. 904-829-3800
www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/tour-chocolate.asp

Dan Zanes & Friends with Special Guest Elizabeth Mitchell – This family-friendly concert will benefit North Florida School of Special Education and will feature Grammy award winner, Dan Zanes and Friends. Dan Zanes will be joined onstage by Elizabeth Mitchell, renowned children’s folk artist. This concert starts at 5 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets: Adults $30; Children 12 and under $20. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399

Saturday and Sunday: February 16 & 17

Arts and Crafts Festival at St. Augustine Beach Pier – A seaside display of fine art and crafts along with live music and lots of great food. The event takes place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park located on A1A in St. Augustine Beach. Admission is free. 352-344-0657 www.tnteventsinc.com

Sunday: February 17

Carolina Chocolate Drops Concert – Jazz and Blues will be preformed by the Carolina Chocolate Drops at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets $45 and $40. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com

Royal Knighting Ceremony – The 2013 Royal Family, composed of heritage residents representing Spain’s 1672 Queen Marianna, King Juan Carlos and Princess Margarita Maria, bestow knighthood on St. Augustine residents selected for their civic good deeds. The colorful event takes place at 2 p.m. at the Isabella Gardens located at the corner of Hypolita and St. George Streets in St. Augustine. 904-829-2333

Murder in the Old City – Set in 1880′s St. Augustine, this tale of murder, scandal, love and deceit enlists the dinner theater audience in judging the guilt of the accused. 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. Advance tickets can be purchased beginning at 2 p.m. daily at the Raintree, 102 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-824-7211

26.2 with Donna – On Sunday, approximately 12,000 registered runners from all 50 states and more than 20 countries worldwide will participate in the 26.2 with Donna, a race that is a certified qualifier for the Boston Marathon. The Full Marathon, Half Marathon and Marathon Relay will start at 7:30 a.m. from 200 ATP Tour Blvd. Runners and walkers will start the race at ATP Blvd. in Ponte Vedra Beach, FL., the home of the PLAYERS CHAMPIONSHIP. The route winds through four beautiful beach communities on historic coastal A1A, over the Intracoastal Waterway Bridge (just once!) on Butler Blvd., and finishes at Mayo Clinic. www.visitpontevedra.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, 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 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).

Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum and Red Train Tours will be offering discoutned rates to St. John’s County residents through February 8, 2013. Admission to Ripley’s Believe it or Not! Museum is $5 for adults and $3 for children ages 6-11. The Red Train tours will also extend this discount to residents for a one day pass on the Red Trains!

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

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