WEEKLY ACTIVITIES IN ST. AUGUSTINE
Monday through Monday: January 14 - 21
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Nights of Lights - St.
Augustine's famed Nights of Lights illuminate the nation's oldest
city's historic district with the gentle glow of more than three million
tiny white lights, providing a luminous setting for an exciting agenda
of holiday events and fun through January 31. www.NightsofLights.com
2013 Annual Figure & Portrait Show -
Through Jan. 27, expressions of the human form and face lend
personality to this exhibit. Artworks may include gesture drawings,
academic figure studies, formal portraits or busts and people in groups
rendered in any style or material. The St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine is open Tuesday through Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is Free. www.staaa.org
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 on display through February 15. 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
Dressing of the Palms
- Complementing Nights of Lights, the Dressing of the Palms in the Town
Center at Vilano Beach features holiday decorations adorning over 200
palm trees along Vilano Road and Coastal Highway in Vilano Beach.
Through January. Free. Vilano Beach Town Center 260 Vilano Road, St
Augustine Phone: 904-540-0402 www.VilanoBeachFL.com
"The Meanies" Art Exhibit at Space Eight - Exhibition
of mixed-media creations by artist Jordie Hudson. Titled "The Meanies,"
the exhibit takes place at the Space Eight Gallery, 228 W. King St., in
St. Augustine. Info: www.spaceeight.com; 904-829-2838
Water Taxi Nights of Lights Tours - Board
the Horizons II for a relaxing Nights of Lights tour from the water.
Tickets are $39 on weeknights and $49 on weekends. Tours depart from
Vilano Beach Fishing Pier, 298 Vilano Road, Vilano Beach. www.jaxwatertaxi.com
904-322-7194
Nights of Lights Wine and Carriage Tour - Step
aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage and meander the historic
streets on this 45 minute tour. While enjoying the spectacular light
display, indulge in a bottle of delicious boutique wine (red or white).
Tours depart from Isabella's Cuban Bar at 19 Cuna Street, at 6, 7 and 8
p.m. on Friday and Saturday and at 6 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $46 per
person - Adults only! 904-386-5482 www.thetastingtours.com
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
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Tuesday: January 15
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Hotel Ponce de Leon 125th Anniversary Community Lecture - A
presentation by John Blades titled "Amazing Things About Henry M.
Flagler Very Few People Know," this presentation is part of the
commemorative events celebrating The 125TH Anniversary of the opening of
the Ponce de Leon Hotel. Takes place at 7 p.m. at the Lewis Auditorium
at Flagler College, 14 Granada St. in St. Augustine. Admission is
free.
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Thursday: January 17
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Sonny Landreth Concert - Blues
artist Sonny Landreth performs at 8 p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert
Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets are $35. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399
Wildlife Boat Ride - Celebrate
the end of the outdoors aboard St. Augustine Eco Tour's Explorer boat
for a fun time on the Matanzas River. A naturalist will provide details
about marine wildlife and ensure this experience is a highlight to the
start of 2013! Tours depart at 10 a.m., noon, 2 and 4 p.m. Cost is $35
per person. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
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Thursday through Sunday: January 17 - 20
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Humana Challenge Weekend Honoring Bob Hope - Enjoy
the World Golf Hall of Fame's "Bob Hope: Shanks for the Memory" exhibit
while watching the Humana Challenge, formerly the Bob Hope Classic, in
the Bob Hope Theater. Plus, there will be a scavenger hunt with a Human
Challenge Prize Pack going to the winner. Active and retired military
receive free admission to this event. Admission to the Hall of Fame,
located at 1 World Golf Place off I-95 exit 323 in St. Augustine, is
$19.50 adults; $18.50 seniors; $10 for students age 13 and over; and $5
for children ages 5-12. www.worldgolfhalloffame.org904-940-4000
St. Augustine Film Festival - The
3rd Annual St. Augustine Film Festival featuring 19 films will take
place on the Flagler College campus and at The Epic Theatre. The films
from Spain, Greece, Germany, France, Cameroon, India and the United
States include six comedies, four thrillers, one musical, one dance
film, two 3D animated films for kids, two documentaries and one
skateboard film. A St. Augustine Film Fest FAST Pass is available for
$45 general admission and $40 for seniors and students for admission to
all the openings, films and parties for this festival. Online advance
tickets are $7 for general admission $5 for seniors; and $3 for Flagler
College students, staff and faculty. www.fliff.com.
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Friday: January 18
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"Flight of the Butterflies 3D" Opening Night - Beginning
at 6:30 p.m., The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater will celebrate
the opening night of the IMAX documentary "Flight of the Butterflies."
The evening will include a presentation on butterflies by the University
of Florida and the Florida Museum of Natural History and "A Taste of
South of the Border" courtesy of the Colorado Burrito Company. The World
Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater is located at One World Golf Place, just
off I-95 exit 323 in St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfIMAX.com
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Friday and Saturday: January 18 & 19
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New Year's Rockin Trolley Tour - Take
a musical journey back in time aboard the New Year's Rockin' Trolley.
Featuring the most popular songs of each decade since the 1920's, the
trolley tours through the historic St. Augustine amid the dazzling
Nights of Lights holiday display. The Pink Lady hostess and
leather-jacketed conductor, characters straight out of Grease, lead
guests in singing and dancing their way through musical history. The
35-minute tours depart at 6 and 7 p.m. from St. Augustine Visitors
Information Center, 10 W. Castillo Drive. Tickets are $9 adults and $4
children ages 6-12. 904-829-3800
Sea Your History Weekend: The American Revolution - Patriots
and the Sea in a British Colony is the theme of a special weekend
presentation at the St. Augustine Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse
Ave. Friday from 1-3 p.m. and Saturday 9 a.m. -noon, there will be
special ship modeling presentations in the Anastasia Gallery. On Friday
from 3-6 p.m., join the Lighthouse archaeologists as they unlock the
secrets of long-lost artifacts from St. Augustine's Lost Ships while
children engage in the Science of Conservation with Lighthouse Education
Staff and Betsy Bowers, deputy director of museum education at the
Smithsonian Early Enrichment Center. On Saturday at 9 a.m., visitors can
meet and work with traditional wooden boatbuilders as they build a boat
from centuries gone by. From 11 a.m.-2 p.m., every 30 minutes, Betsy
Bowers will lead interactive hands-on, family activities that will bring
the past alive for children of all ages. Weekend value pack which
includes all Friday's Lost Ships Tours AND Saturday's Smithsonian Family
Experience is only $14 when purchased online. www.staugustinelighthouse.org 904-829-0745
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Friday, Saturday, Sunday: January 18 - 20
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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 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. Info:www.OldFloridaMuseum.com or 904-824-8874
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Saturday: January 19
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"Flight of the Butterflies 3D" Family Day - From
noon to 3 p.m., The World Golf Hall of Fame will feature a Family Day
to celebrate the first weekend opening of the IMAX documentary "Flight
of the Butterflies". Featured activities include a bounce house, face
painting, butterfly displays and a milkweed planting courtesy of the
Florida Museum of Natural History. The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX
Theater is located at One World Golf Place, just off I-95 exit 323 in
St. Augustine. www.WorldGolfIMAX.com
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
hour tour departs at 1:30 p.m. from the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center
at 27 San Marco Ave. The tour cost is $60. www.trolleytours.com/st-augustine/tour-chocolate.asp 904-829-3800
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
Nation's Oldest City Kayak Tour - Join
the guides at St. Augustine Eco Tours for a 2-hour paddling tour with a
unique perspective of the historic Castillo de San Marcos and views of
St. Augustine's bay front. The Interpretive Guide will identify wildlife
along the way and explain local salt marsh ecology. Tour cost is $40
for adults. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
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Sunday: January 20
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Happy New Year from Mark Twain - Robert
Gill presents a spellbinding impression of famed author Mark Twain and
includes the author's irreverent take on many subjects, along with an
assortment of reflections on the New Year. 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
Bird Walk at Fort Mose Historic State Park - Find
a variety of herons, egrets, wood storks, hawks and owls on this guided
tour of Fort Mose State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine.
Birders of all levels are invited. The event is weather permitting from
8:30 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. and is free; museum entry fee is $2 a person.
904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose
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Monday: January 21 (Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday)
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Free Entrance Day:Castillo de San Marcos - In honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day,the National Park Service is offering free admission to 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 Saturday
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.
Screening of "Crossing In St. Augustine" - There
will be a free screening of the Crossing St. Augustine, a documentary
about the Civil Rights Movement in St. Augustine. Rev. Andrew Young,
sent to St. Augustine by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., was brutally
beaten by police while leading a peaceful march in 1964, and returned to
tell the story 45 years later. The Documentary begins, "with the story
of a personal odyssey that will surprise, educate and inspire viewers".
The screening takes place at 2 p.m. at the Willie Galimore Community
Center, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine. http://www.idealist.org/view/volop/79Z6hcDn2gW4
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