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This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, and The Beaches: June 15 – 17
0June 14, 2012
Friday: June 15
The Family Stone Concert
Funk legends The Family Stone will 
perform at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $46 and $56. www.PVConcertHall.com
Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 15-17
2012 Fountain Mercury King Buster 400
The premiere Southern Kingfish competition of the year – with over $175,000 in cash and prizes! The tournament kicks off on Wednesday with a children’s fishing outing from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina,111 Avenida Menendez. On Friday, the Junior Angler Tournament takes place noon to 3 p.m. On Saturday the main tournament takes place from 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. On Sunday, there will be an awards party with live music Friday from 1 to 6 p.m. For registration and more information, call 904.759.6588 or visit www.kingbuster400.com
Night Sights and Tales Tour
Be among the first to experience this new Gold Tour covering major St. Augustine sights at night and ghost tales, where appropriate. The tour covers the area between the Old Jail in the north and the National Cemetery in the south – nine miles in 90 minutes aboard a silent, comfortable all-electric bus. Tours are by reservation only and are priced at $20 per adult and $9 for children under 12. Call 904-325-0547 www.staugustinegoldtours.com
Summer Art Exhibit
See the new Summer Exhibit featuring pottery and stunning fine art by regional painters at Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St. Augustine. Owners Dena and Worley Faver can often be found in the gallery and you can watch Worley working on his latest creation. Gallery hours are 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Friday through Monday and by appointment on other days. Phone: 904-304-2310.
Bingo, The Musical at Limelight Theatre
Musical comedy about Vern, Honey and Patsy who have driven through a terrible storm in the name of their weekly obsession. Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. through July 1. All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org
Saturday: June 16
Family Day Kayak Trip Join Ripple Effect Ecotours on a kayak tour designed for all ages and skill levels on the Guana “Family Day” Kayak tours every Saturday morning from 9-11 a.m. during the month of June. The calm estuarine waters of the Guana River are teeming with life and there’s no better way to enjoy one of the best kept natural areas in Northeast Florida! High-quality kayaking equipment and professional kayak/naturalist guides make this kayak trip accessible for ages 6 to 80+ years. No experience is necessary. Discounted pricing of $50 for adults and $45 for kids includes free admission to the GTM NERR Environmental Education Center! Call (904)347-1565 or reserve online www.RippleEffectEcoTours.com
Vettes At The Village
Vettes at the Village returns for its 12th year at World Golf Village and will feature over 100 classic, late model and custom Corvettes around the Walk of Champions from 10 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. An awards ceremony featuring Best of Show and People’s Choice will follow the show. Free admission. It all takes place at World Golf Village, located off I-95 at Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information visit www.nfca.net
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Self-guided and docent led tours from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Tolomato Cemetery, an historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit www.tolomatocemetery.com.
Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park
Ranger-led bike ride and bird watch on Conch Island. Ride is 3 ½ miles and departs at 1 p.m. Anastasia State Park is located at 1340 A1A South on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid Park admission. 904.461.2033. http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
James Marvell of Mercy
Experience a visually enhanced musical trip to the 60′s when James Marvell of Mercy (“Love” can make you happy) performs at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez on San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Adults: $12 and Kids (3-12) $7 – period clothing from the 60′s encouraged. For more information call 904-824-8874.
Sunday: June 17
Free Zip for Dad!
Take Dad on a Father’s Day Adventure – zip lining over hundreds of gators and crocodiles at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park! Buy one ticket and Dad gets to zip for free on the Crocodile Crossing’s Nile River Course. Reservations and proper footwear required. Call 904-824-3337 x36 www.alligatorfarm.us
Faver-Dykes Kayak Tour
Take a break from the Hustle-Bustle and Kayak from Faver-Dykes State Park to the Princess Place Preserve. From 8-11 a.m., enjoy the serenity and seclusion of the great outdoors with s kayak trip from Faver-Dykes State Park to Princess Park Preserve located between St. John’s and Flagler Counties. Lush forests of Pine, Hickory, and Magnolia trees surround you as you paddle our Expedition kayaks through miles of undisturbed Northeast Florida marshes. A true gem of conservation and beauty and paddling with a certified UF Master Naturalist Instructor is certain to enlighten and enrich. Price: $55.00/person Phone: 904-347-1565 for reservations or online at www.RippleEffectEcotours.com.
Father’s Day At The World Golf Hall Of Fame
Admission is free to everyone for Father’s Day. Activities include a self-guided tour through the museum highlighting past U.S. Open winners and their stories. Fathers will receive a special goody bag filled with gifts, coupons and certificates. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1 World Golf Place, off I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
Father’s Day Sailing Adventure
Why buy Dad another tie when you can take him sailing? He can go on a 12:15 p.m. 2-hour Day Sail or a 6:15 p.m. 2-hour Sunset Sail. Dad can hoist the sails, take the helm, or kick back and relax with a cool drink. Pack him a picnic with his favorite snacks. The Day Sail is $35 for Adults, $25 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free; the Sunset Sail is $45 for Adults, $35 for Kids ages 2-12, under 2 free. Complimentary drinks included. Reservations are recommended, call (904) 810-1010
An Evening With Tommy Roe
Highlight performances by Tommy Roe featuring his greatest hits, including “Dizzy” and “Sheila” at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. Gates open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $38 and $46.. www.PVConcertHall.com
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
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This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches
0May 16, 2012
Friday, Saturday and Sunday: May 18-20Romanza
Celebrate St. Augustine, the oldest continuously-occupied city in the continental United States, with a full weekend of colorful entertainment. Weekend highlights include Saturday’s Fire of Flamenco, featuring Tampa Bay Flamenco, in the courtyard of the Columbia Restaurant on Hypolita Street (free admission). Also free on Saturday is Romanza’s Spain Bicentennial Parade and Celebration featuring hundreds of costumed participants, live Latin music, Spanish dancers and dignitaries. The parade and celebration take place on St. George Street and in the Plaza de la Constitucion. Romanza ends on Sunday with Latin Beauty and Music at the Fountain of Youth Park. This event features Latin bands, Hispanic folk dancers, and the Latin Beauty Queens. Admission is $8. For more details and a complete listing of events, go to www.Romanzastaugustine.org
Friday and Saturday: May 18 & 19
Riding into History Motorcycle Concourse
For the 12th straight year,Riding Into History, one of America’s premier motorcycle events, returns to World Golf Village in St. Augustine. On Friday, at 10 a.m. there will be a Grand Marshall Historic Ride lead by National Champion Racer and Motorcycle Hall of Famer, Kevin Scwantz. Then on Saturday the gates to the Concours d’Elegance open at 10 a.m. The event will feature hundreds of classic American motorcycles along the Village’s Walk of Champions. Vendors, exhibitors and entertainment will be included. All proceeds will benefit Wounded Warrior Project. World Golf Village is located at I-95 Exit 323 in St. Augustine. For more information, please visit www.ridingintohistory.org
2012 Music and Art Breastaval
Enjoy art, health and music at the Fountain of Youth. Friday evening’s event begins with a Vaudeville performance followed by a Swing Band Dance; on Saturday afternoon the Breastaval features a Health Awareness and Art Show. Lots of art, music and kids activities. Then, on Saturday evening, enjoy entertainment by a mini-British invasion featuring Terry Sylvester performing favorite hits from the Hollies and Jimmy Laine performing hits from the Moody Blues and Wings. These fun music and art event benefits ArtBreakers, St. Augustine local charity assisting cancer patients. It all takes place at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park, 11 Magnolia Street, St. Augustine. For more information, visit .
www.artbreakers.org
Friday and Sunday: May 18 & May 20
Piercing the Darkness at Limelight Theatre
As part of Romanza Week, noted actor and playwright Lee Weaver will present Piercing the Darkness: St. Augustine Light House Keepers. This innovative production puts the beloved lighthouse at the center of the story of St. Augustine’s long history. Three lighthouse keepers from three different eras tell the story in dramatic and compelling fashion. Performances are Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20 each. For reservations, call the box office at 904.825.1164 or purchase tickets online at www.Limelight-Theatre.org
Saturday: May 19
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Come explore the historic markers at the oldest extant cemetery in Florida. The self-guided and docent led tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheTolomato Cemetery, an historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit www.tolomatocemetery.com
Low Tide Bike Ride at Anastasia State Park
Ranger-led bike ride and bird watch on Conch Island. Ride is 3 ½ miles and departs at 2:30 p.m. Anastasia State Park is located on A1A on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid Park admission. For more information, call 904.461.2033 or visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Kayak with St. Augustine Eco Tours
The most convenient kayaking location in town allows provide an opportunity to get a unique view of the Castillo de San Marcos, an up-close investigation of productive salt marsh habitats, and a little exercise! 10 a.m. to noon. $35 per paddler. Call St. Augustine Eco Tours at 904-377-7245
Romanza! Lincolnville Street Fair
Visit the Lincolnville Street Fair for music, art and more. Sponsored by Cyprian’s Center for the Expressive Arts, this promises an artistic immersion into the cultural and history and arts that are a very important part of St. Augustine’s Lincolnville neighborhood.www.FirstCoastOpera.com 904-829-8828
Sunday: May 20
Taste of the Beach
Take a nibble from the signature dishes of the finest restaurants in St. Augustine Beach at this annual ‘taste-fest”. The crowd and judges get to pick the coveted “Best of the Beach” restaurant at the end of the evening. Admission is free and taste tickets sell for $1 each. Sample the signature dishes of more than 15 of the island’s favorite restaurants. The Taste of St. Augustine Beach takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd. For more information, call 904-347-8007 or visit www.thecivicassociation.org
Sea Turtle Festival
Grab the family and head to the downtown St. Augustine City Marina for a fun filled afternoon! Children can earn a prize for completing a series of education activities where they’ll learn about sea turtles, birds, dolphins and more! Shoppers will love the unique selection of arts, crafts, and goods provided by local artisans where you can shop at individual vendor booths or try your luck in the silent auction. The Sea Turtle Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Marina, located at 111 Avenida Menendez (at the base of the bridge of Lions). For more information, visit www.keepersofthecoast.org.
Alligator Farm’s 119th Anniversary
Head over to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park to celebrate their 119th anniversary. The farm opened in 1893 and over the years has become a world class zoological park. In addition to their exciting exhibits, hundreds of nesting coastal birds are now on the property – perfect for photos! Plus, just mention Alligator Farm Day to the staff at the TouCantina snack bar and receive a free bag of popcorn! For more information, call 904.824-3337 or go towww.alligatorfarm.com
St. Augustine Chorus Performs Four Rebels with a Cause
Enjoy this enlightening performance which features works from composers that changed the way we think about music. Featured compositions include “In Ecclesiis” by Giovanni Gabrielli; “Chorus and Finale” (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg) by Richard Wagner; “Symphony of Psalms” by Igor Stravinsky and “Chichester Psalms” by Leonard Bernstein. The performance will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church located on Sevilla Street in St. Augustine. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.StAugustineCommunityChorus.org
Source: Jay Humphreys, Communications Director, St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors & Convention Bureau
