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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
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| 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 activities 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
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| 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
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| 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
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| Sunday: November 11 |
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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
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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
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