Folio Weekly Artist Exhibition to have Flagler flavor
Aug 24th
The Folio Weekly Invitational Artist Exhibition that opens Aug. 24 at the Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens in Jacksonville will feature work from
both Flagler College students and professors.
both Flagler College students and professors.
Over 750 submissions were received from the Folio’s Call to Artists and a jury selected 50 to be shown at the Cummer through Dec. 2.
Among the 50 artists selected from the more than 750 submissions received were Flagler College fine arts major Brianna Angelakis, 2012 graduate Denise Liberi and associate professors Leslie Robison Patrick Moser, who also serves as the chair of the college’s art department.
“I am honored and delighted to be included in the show at the Cummer Museum with my exceptional colleague Leslie Robison and two of our incredible BFA students Denise Liberi and Brianna Angelakis,” said Moser. “We have all worked hard to cultivate a challenging, interdisciplinary culture in our BFA program and it is rewarding to see such a positive reflection of our efforts.”
The exhibit opens with a gala featuring live music and hors d’oeuvres from 6-8 p.m. Aug. 24 in the Stein Gallery. Tickets are $5 and museum members are free.
The exhibit continues at the museum through Dec. 2.
The Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens is at 829 Riverside Ave. in Jacksonville, Fla. For more info, call 904-899–6027. Tickets will be free for members, and $5 for non-members.
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Flagler College is an independent, four-year, comprehensive baccalaureate college located in St. Augustine, Fla. The college offers 24 majors, 29 minors and two pre-professional programs, the largest majors being business, education and communication. Small by intent, Flagler College has an enrollment of about 2,500 students, as well as a satellite campus at Tallahassee Community College in Tallahassee, Fla. U.S. News & World Report and The Princeton Review regularly feature Flagler as a college that offers quality education at a relatively low cost; tuition is $23,690, including room and board. A relatively young institution (founded in 1968), Flagler College is also noted for the historic beauty of its campus. The main building is Ponce de Leon Hall, built in 1887 as a luxury resort by Henry Flagler, who co-founded the Standard Oil Company with John D. Rockefeller. For more on Flagler College, visit www.flagler.edu.
This Weekend in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra, & The Beaches: August 24 – 26
Aug 23rd
| Saturday: August 25 |
| Walk on the Wild Side at Anastasia State Park
A 2.5 mile Ranger-led walk that starts at 9 a.m. is a leisurely stroll through the Maritime Hammock, marsh, dunes and shore
 line at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A, St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid park admission. For more information, call 904-461-2033
Marineland Guided Kayaking Ecotour All levels of experience are welcome on this guided kayaking adventure through the peaceful estuary of Marineland. Cost is $55/adults, $45/children 15 and younger. Price includes free general admission to Marineland Dolphin Adventure! Tour starts at 9 a.m. at 101 Tolstoy Lane in St. Augustine, directly across the street from Marineland. 904-347-1965. www.rippleeffectecotours.com
6th Annual Papa Jim Dinghy Regatta A family fun SPAR Sailing event In memory of lifelong St. Augustine sailor Jim Hartley that benefits SPARS Youth Sailing Programs. All ages and all classes of boats welcome! The Captain’s meeting is at 3 p.m. and the race starts at 3:30 p.m. at the Pavilion on Salt Run at Anastasia State Park on A1A in St. Augustine. An oyster roast and pot luck follows. Entry fee is by donation. www.SparsSailing.org
Mark Allen Performs at the Pioneer Barn Comedian/magician Mark Allen performs at the Fort Matanzas Pioneer Barn, located at 259 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine. The show is rated “G” and starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $12. 904-824-8874.
Uptown Saturday Night Live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more from 5 to 9 p.m. at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. Free parking at the Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Avenue.904.823.9263. Preschoolers can sing and dance along as they help Kiki, Shout, Marina and Twist solve everyday challenges at this live performance. The show will take place at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 C A1A in St. Augustine. Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50. For more information, visit www.StAugAmphitheatre.com
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| Saturday & Sunday: August 25-26 |
| Dolphin Boat Trip
See dolphins in their natural habitat by joining the Naturalists of St. Augustine Eco Tours on a 1.5-hour boat ride. This 12-mile voyage features dolphins – you might even get to hear the sounds they make – and other amazing sights including shorebirds, salt marsh habitats, and more! Special rate: $35/adults and $30/kids ages 3-12. Call 904-377-7245 to make reservations or visit www.staugustineecotours.com to learn more.
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| Sunday: August 26 |
| Shaken, Not Stirred, James Bond 50th Anniversary Party
The Tini Martini Bar at Casablanca Inn will host a James Bond 50th Anniversary Party. Watch Bond movies, mingle on the verandah, sip signature ‘Bond’ martinis, dine on complimentary hors d’oeuvres and consider wearing a Bond costume that might win first prize – a weekend at the Casablanca Inn! Shaken Not Stirred takes place from 5 p.m. at the Casablanca Inn, 24 Avenida Menendez in St. Augustine. Admission is free. 904-829-0928 www.CasablancaInn.com
Kenny Wayne Shepherd Concert: Young blues guitarist Kenny Wayne Shepherd will perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $37.50 in advance and $40 at the door. Doors open at 7 p.m. 904-209-0367. www.pvconcerthall.com |
| Local Resident Specials |
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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 freeto 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. |
Source: Visitors and Convention Bureau
American Artist Road Trip
Aug 22nd
AART is an artful look at American Life through Art and the creative people who fuel it. Checking out the back roads of our landscape for quirky stories and Art related topics.
The creator and host, Russ Wright has been a Painter/Photographer for over 35 years. His approach is to bring forth interesting and genuine topics related to art and Artists in America.
The creator and host, Russ Wright has been a Painter/Photographer for over 35 years. His approach is to bring forth interesting and genuine topics related to art and Artists in America.
