This Week in St. Augustine
Wednesday, February 20, 2013
Monday through Sunday: February 18 -24
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Picasso: Art & Arena Exhibit - An exhibition featuring dozens of Picasso originals, including many that have never been seen previously in the United States. Both
famous and rare, these pieces were produced in different styles,
techniques and media; providing unique insights into one of Picasso's
main themes: bullfighting. The exhibition is at the Visitor
Information Center,10 Castillo Dr. in St. Augustine. Admission: Adults
$10; Seniors $8; Kids 6 & Under - Free; Kids 7 - 12 - $5; Family of 4
- $20; Military in Uniform - Free; Flagler College Student with ID -
Free. The Picasso Exhibit is open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday - Thursday;
Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
Big Red Art Show - A
celebration of the color red includes works that convey a range of
moods and meanings with any variation of the spectrum's hottest color.
The St. Augustine Art Association Gallery is located at 22 Marine St. in
St. Augustine and is open Tuesday through Saturday from noon to 4 p.m.
and Sunday from 2 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. www.staaa.org 904-824-2310
Edwin Augustus Moore Special Exhibit at the Lightner Museum - The
private collection of Edwin Augustus Moore paintings will be featured
as a special exhibit at The Lightner Museum through May 1. Moore was an
American painter, traveler, journalist, photographer and composer who
used St. Augustine for many of his landscape watercolor subjects. He
visited the ancient city in 1895 along with other members of his
artistic and eccentric family. The Lightner Museum, located at 75 King
Street, is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is adults $10;
Active military with ID $6; College students and young people 12-18 $5;
Children under 12 (with adult) free; St. John's County residents are
free. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Asian Vignettes Photographs by John Roppolo - "An
Asian Vignette" features photographs from a recent trip to Southeast
Asia, where Roppolo spent six weeks traveling throughout Laos, Cambodia,
Myanmar and Vietnam, experiencing the cultures and lifestyles of the
people. The Pasta Art Gallery, 214 Charlotte St. is open noon - 4 p.m.
Monday - Friday and 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Saturday - Sunday. 904-824-0251 www.pastaartgallery.net
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Monday - Friday : February 18 - 22
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Planning and Painting in Paradise - The
exhibition "Planning and Painting in Paradise: The Art and Architecture
of the Hotel Ponce de Leon" will open at 5 p.m. This collection of art
architectural drawings related to Henry Flagler's beautiful hotel will
be open through February 22 at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla
Street in St. Augustine. The museum is open 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday thru
Friday and noon to 4 p.m. on Saturdays. Admission is free. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert.
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Tuesday: February 19
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Hotel Ponce de Leon 125th Anniversary Community Lecture - A
presentation by Dr. Susan Braden titled "Entrepreneurs And Empires:
Henry Flagler and Henry Plant in Florida." 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. www.ponce125.com
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Wednesday: February 20
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An Evening With Chef Jeff - Nationally-acclaimed
culinarian, television personality and New York Times best-selling
author, Chef Jeff Henderson will be at the First Coast Technical
College, 2980 Collins Ave. at 7 p.m. Chef Jeff will feature his
rendition of how his "discovery" of food was the catalyst for
professional success, and will be followed by a signing of his
bestselling memoir, COOKED. Tickets are $20. 907-547-3386 www.fctc.edu
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Thursday: February 21
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Tommy Emmanuel Concert - Australian
guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, known for his complex finger-style
technique, energetic performances and effects on the guitar, performs 8
p.m. at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra
Beach. Tickets are $44.50 & $36.50. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399
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Friday: February 22
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Carl Safina at the Whitney Laboratory - Dr.
Carl Safina, acclaimed marine conservationist, host of the current PBS
series "Saving the Ocean" and president of the Blue Ocean Institute will
speak at 7 p.m. at the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at
Marineland. Dr. Safina's talk will focus on his international studies of
the marine environment and his views on the ethical implications of
science. Tickets are $10 each and due to limited seating, should be
purchased in advance. The Whitney Laboratory is located at 9505 Ocean
Shore Blvd. 904-461-4000 or www.whitney.ufl.edu
Vienna Boys Choir - The
world-renowned Vienna Boys Choir will perform at 7:30 p.m. at St.
Augustine's Cathedral Basilica located at 38 Cathedral Place. The
performance is part of the Cathedral's "Rejoice and Restore" campaign
leading up to the 2015 celebration of the city's 450th anniversary. www.thefirstparish.org
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Friday and Saturday: February 22 & 23
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Sea Your History Weekend: Connecting to Our Shared History-Genealogy, DNA Sampling in the Oldest City - Genealogy
is the theme of a special weekend presentation at the St. Augustine
Lighthouse & Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave. Friday from 3-6 p.m.
visitors can help Lighthouse archaeologists unlock the secrets of
long-lost shipwrecks. Saturday at 9 a.m., visitors can meet and work
with traditional wooden boatbuilding as they build a boat from centuries
gone by. At 11 a.m., a Smithsonian Presentation gives visitors an
opportunity to meet some of the people who make the Smithsonian the
world's leader in research and exploration. Weekend value pack which
includes all 3 events and 2 days at the Lighthouse is $25. www.staugustinelighthouse.org 904-829-0745
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Friday, Saturday and Sunday: February 22 - 24
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Coalition for the Visual Arts Exhibition - The
showcase of works of the Jacksonville Coalition for the Visual Arts
will be displayed at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50
Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. The exhibition opening will be
February 22 from 6 - 8 p.m. The gallery is free and open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org
28th Annual Cathedral Festival - One
of the area's largest festivals features midway rides, games, bingo, a
silent auction, mouthwatering food, beverages, a fireworks show and
favorite local bands playing each day. The festival takes place at the Mission of Nombre de Dios,
101 San Marco Avenue from 5 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. on Friday, Noon to 10:30
p.m. on Saturday, and Noon to 9 p.m. on Sunday. Admission for festival
grounds is adults $5; children 11-17 and adults 65+ are $3; children
under 10 and active duty military are admitted free. Tickets for rides
are $1 each (most rides take 4 - 6 tickets). http://thecathedralfestival.com
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Saturday: February 23
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Kayaking Old City Style - Guided 2-hour eco tour provides a unique perspective of the historic Castillo de San Marcosand
gorgeous views of the bay front. An interpretive guide identifies
wildlife along the way and explains local salt marsh ecology. No
experience necessary. Stable tandem kayaks make the paddle enjoyable for
all. The tour costs $40/paddler. Tours depart from St. Augustine City
Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez.
904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.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
hours tour departs at 1:30 p.m. from the Old Town Trolley Welcome
Center at 27 San Marco Ave. The tour cost is $60. 904-829-3800
Guided Nature Trail Hike at Washington Oaks State Park - Join
Park Ranger Amanda on a guided hike along the Bella Vista Nature Trail
from 11 a.m. - 12 p.m. at Washington Oaks State Park located at 6400 N.
Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, FL 32137. Stop along the way to discuss
the flora and fauna native to Florida and learn about the wildlife that
may be seen in the park. Admission to the park is $5 per vehicle and $2
for pedestrians or bicyclists. 386-446-6783 www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks
20th Annual RSVP Chocolate and Beyond - Savor
a parade of chocolate delicacies from many of the area's finest
restaurants and specialty shops at this annual event hosted by the
Retired and Senior Volunteer Program of St. Johns County. The event is
from 2-5 p.m. at St. Augustine's Ponce de Leon Mall, 2121 U.S. 1.
Tickets are $10 per person. 904-547-3945
Menendez Birthday Grand Procession - Colorful
and authentic 16th Century re-enactors, musicians and entertainers
stroll along St. George Street to Lightner Museum for the opening of the
Nocha de Gala, the 494th birthday celebration of St. Augustine's founder Pedro Menendez de Aviles.The procession begins at 5 p.m. at St. Augustine's City Gate located at Orange and St. George Streets. 904-669-1485.
Casa Monica Noche de Gala - Sponsored
by the Casa Monica Hotel, this is St. Augustine's most exciting social
event of the year. This sixteenth century masked ball celebrates the
494th birthday of St. Augustine's founder, Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés.
Noche de Gala features a cocktail reception
and dinner followed by dancing to contemporary tunes. Gala attire is
black tie or 16th century costume. Noche de Galatakes
place from 6:30 p.m. - 11 p.m. in the Lightner Museum Ballroom, 75 King
Street. Tickets are $195 per person, or $75 per person for just the
cocktail reception. All proceeds go toward the restoration of Lightner
Museum. Reservations are required. email nochedegala@casamonica.com
"It Was A Very Good Year" by Tony Sands - Tony
Sands presents his musical tribute to Frank Sinatra featuring the songs
that made "Ol' Blue Eyes" one of America's greatest entertainers.
Performances are 3 & 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez,
259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $12 for general
admission. www.fortmenendez.com 904-824-8874
Uptown Saturday Night - From
5 - 9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music,
refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the
galleries, antique stores and unique shop on St. Augustine's San Marco
Ave. between Ripley's Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Diosprovides FREE PARKING. 904-823-9263.
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Sunday: February 24
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Leo KottkeConcert - Blending
folk, jazz, and blues influences Leo Kottke performs at 8 p.m. at the
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North in Ponte Vedra Beach. Tickets
are $45 and $30. www.pvconcerthall.com 904-209-0399
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