This Weekend in St. Augustine
Wednesday, October 31, 2012St. Augustine Weekend Activities
November 2-4, 2012
Women's Exchange Fall Luncheon
Enjoy a very special
luncheon in the Gardens of the historic Pena-Peck House. Presented by
the Women's Exchange, the luncheon includes a special Christmas Shop.
Doors to the Christmas Shop open at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon is
served at noon. Tickets are $25 and include a $5 coupon for shopping.
The Pena-Peck House is located at 143 St. George Street in St.
Augustine. For menus and additional luncheon dates, visit the The Women;s Exchange Facebook Page or call 904-829-5064.
First Friday Art Walk
Enjoy the latest
exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St.
Augustine art galleries. Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157
King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free
round-trips to the heart of the art district - or go on your own
self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m.
Don't miss the award-winning gown created from Whetstone chocolates and
candy wrappers by fashion designer Dragana Bubic. This amazing gown will
be on display at Whetstone Chocolates on King Street; meet artist
Colby Trenkelbach at Rembrandtz; see the latest works by Claire J.
Kendrick at the Worley Faver Gallery, 11 A Aviles Street; and don't miss
the opening of the new Jacksonville Watercolor Society Exhibit at the
St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, 21 Marine Street. For more information on Art Walk, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com
Gamble Rogers Family Legacy Concert
This Gamble Rogers
Folk Festival legacy concert features talented youthful voices. Each
young star will perform with one of their parents, demonstrating how the
musical legacy is passed from one generation to the next. The concert
takes place at the Lohman Auditorium at Whitney Lab, on A1A at
Marineland. Doors open at 6:30 and the concert starts at 7 p.m. Advance
tickets are $15 and $20 at the door. 904 794 4163
HEART with special guest Shawn Colvin
HEART with special
guest Shawn Colvin will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340
A1A S at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29 to $79. Doors open at 6:30 p.m.
904-471-1965.www.staugamphitheatre.com
Hundred Waters and Le Blorr
Le Bloor and Hundred
Waters open St. Augustine's exciting new concert and music venue, The
Standard. Located at 200 Anastasia Boulevard, tickets are only $10 More
details can be found at The Standard's Facebook Page or by calling 321-412-6191.
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| Saturday and Sunday: November 3 & 4 |
Sailing excursion with St. Augustine Eco Tours
Escape the hustle & bustle of modern life with an excursion on
a 27' catamaran that plies the picturesque waters of the Matanzas
River. Small groups mean each person has a front row seat to take in the
beautiful scenery of the nation's oldest city on this 2-hour sail.
Possible wildlife sightings include dolphins and shorebirds. Afternoon
and evening departures seven days/week. $45/adults and $35/kids. Call
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| Saturday: November 3 |
Ancient City Auto Show
The
Ancient City Auto Club of St. Augustine will hold their 28th annual
auto show, once again on the beautiful, tree-shaded campus of the
Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. All vehicles are welcome and
first through third trophies will be awarded in 28 classes. Come and
enjoy the DJ, trivia, door prizes, and camaraderie as well as a huge
collection of old and new vehicles on display. Vehicle preregistration
is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Spectator admission is
free. A shuttle to the historic district of the nation's oldest city
will be running throughout the day. Download the flyer and registration
forms at http://local.aaca.org/ancientcity or call 904-687-3894
Historic Weapons Demonstrations at Fort Matanzas
Take
the National Park Service's ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience
daily military life at Fort Matanzas - the 18th century Spanish fort
that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 12:30 p.m.
until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish
muskets and cannons at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas
National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island
approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For more information,
call 904.471.0116
Evening Nature Program At Anastasia State Park
Park
rangers or volunteers present outdoor open-air programs on topics
ranging from bird watching to star-gazing. Program begins at 7 p.m.
Admission to the park, located at 1340 A1A South in St. Augustine, is
$8 per vehicle. 904.461.2033.
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| Sunday: November 4 |
National Symphony Orchestra of Cuba Performs Free Concert
The National Symphony
Orchestra of Cuba will perform a free concert as part of its first U.S.
tour since the Castro Revolution. For more than 50 years, the National
Symphony Orchestra of Cuba has been instrumental in introducing Cuban
and Latin American music to the international classical music community.
Presented as a gift to the City of St. Augustine and St. Johns County
from the University of Florida and its partner organizations, the
concert will take place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The gates
open at 3 p.m. and admission will be on a first-come, first-served
basis. For more information please visit www.staugamphitheatre.com
Have a plated
candlelight supper with spirits from St. Augustine's Gilded Age. Diamond
Lil' and Ida Alice Flagler make appearances and tell their fascinating
St. Augustine stories in this interactive dinner theatre at the Dow
Museum of Historic Homes, 149 Cordova Street. The fun begins at 6:30
p.m. and tickets are $59 per person. 904-823-9722 905-501-1253
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