Monday - Sunday: June 24 - 30
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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. daily. www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
Tours of El Galeón - El
Galeón, a unique replica of the 16th century Spanish galleons that
sailed to and from newly-discovered Florida, will be open for tours at
the St. Augustine City Marina thru July 8. Tickets are $15 for adults/$8
for children; Children 5 and under are free when accompanied by a
ticketed adult. Tickets are available at Ripley's Red Train Ticket
booths and at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West
Castillo Drive. The tours aboard El Galeón take place daily from 9 a.m. - 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez www.floridashistoriccoast.com/listings/view/23303
St. Augustine Art Association Annual Honors Show - Features new works by artists who have won awards at association exhibits during the previous three years. The gallery
is located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine and is open Tuesday -
Saturday noon - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 5 p.m. Admission is free.
904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Dog Days Art Exhibit - Opening
reception for artist Sarah Emerson's Dog Days exhibit is from 5-11 p.m.
at St. Augustine's space:eight Gallery, 228 West King Street, St.
Augustine. Dog Days refers to the belief that these days of summer
inspire evil. Emerson uses a candy-like palette to depict battlefields,
natural and manmade disasters, barren landscapes inhabited by forest
creatures and much more. Dog Days runs thru July 26. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
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Monday and Tuesday: June 24 & 25
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Expedition Florida 500 - Stand
up paddle boarder and Mother Ocean CEO Justin Riney arrives at 3 p.m.
in St. Augustine as part of his Expedition Florida 500, a year-long,
one-man voyage along the coast of Florida to celebrate the state's 500th
anniversary. From 2 to 4 p.m., stand up paddlers, kayakers and
canoeists are welcome to join Justin as he enters Salt Run and continues
to the St. Augustine Lighthouse Park. Then from 4 to 6 p.m., there will
be a coastal clean-up at the Lighthouse Park area. On Tuesday at 10:45 a.m., Justin will arrive at the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, where he will be greeted with a Marine Combat Landing Salute
featuring drums, cannon and musket fire. The City of St. Augustine will
present an official proclamation. Participation is free with regular
admission. From 6 to 7 p.m., Flagler College will host of an evening "Question and Answer" panel discussion with Justin Riney, Flagler College marine scientists, and environmental educators at Kenan Hall 300 corner of Cordova St & Valencia St., St. Augustine. Admission is free. Then at 8:15 p.m., Justin Riney and his team will be featured guests on a fund-raising cruise aboard the Black Raven, departing from the St. Augustine Marina. Tickets are $25. http://staugmaritimeheritage.org
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Monday - Thursday: June 24 - 27
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Man of Steel: An IMAX 3D Experience
- An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman
abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted
world. Daily showings are at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, One
World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-840-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
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Tuesday: June 25
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Tuesday Night at the Movies featuring "Rear Window" - The Ponte Vedra Concert
and WJCT's Electro
Lounge present Tuesday Night At The Movies featuring "Rear Window" from
1954 starring James Stewart, Grace Kelly and Wendell Corey. The gates at
the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North, open at 6:30 p.m. and the
movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
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Wednesday: June 26
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The Birthplace of Freedom Lecture Series - Florida Living History, Flagler College and the Fort Mose Historical Society present
this lecture which features Dr. Sherry Johnson, Associate Professor of
History and Director of Academic Programs, Florida International
University. Her talk is titled "Life in Saint Augustine in the 1730s and
1740s as a Remote Military Town on the Spanish Frontier." It begins at 7
p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College in St. Augustine. Admission
is free. 74 King St., 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose.
Greek Landing Day Memorial - Hundreds
of Greeks, Minorcans and Corsicans arrived in St. Augustine on June 26,
1768, and went on to establish the New Smyrna Colony. St. Photios
Shrine will host a special proclamation and memorial commemorating those
colonists. Admission is free. The St. Photios National Greek Orthodox
Shrine is located at 41 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904.829.8205 www.StPhotios.com
Music By The Sea Concert Series 2013 - Live
concert with Steam the Band playing Motown Review takes place from 7-9
p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd.
Admission is free and local restaurant Napoli Italian Restaurant will
offer signature dinners for $10. For comfortable seating, bring a
folding chair. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org
Free Movies By The Bay - Ripley's
St. Augustine Attractions and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina
present free movies each Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer. The
movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Marina behind Bayfront Mini Golf,
111 Avenida Menendez. Bring beach chair and blanket for comfortable
seating by the bay. This Wednesday's Family Fun feature is Tangled.
904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys
Dinner and a Movie: Honeydripper - The
Gypsy Cab restaurant, 828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine, will be the
setting for dinner and a movie to help raise funds for the St. Johns
County Cultural Council. Written and directed by John Sayles and
starring Danny Glover, "Honeydripper" will be the featured film. Set in
1950 in rural Alabama, "Honeydripper" is about transition in the South
condensed into a cotton harvest weekend and events at the Honeydripper
Lounge. Movie tickets are $8. Dinner is extra and will be ordered from
the Gypsy Cab menu. Dinner service begins at 6:30 p.m. and the movie
starts at 7:45 p.m. 904-808-7330 www.stjohnsculture.com
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Thursday - Saturday: June 27 - 29
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St. Augustine Music Festival - Seventh
annual festival features free, world-class classical music concerts
including beloved baroque masterpieces and world premiers by new
composers, plus riveting solo performances, lilting chamber works and
energetic orchestra pieces. Each evening 's performance has a different
theme: Thursday - Grace and Beauty; Friday - Piano Spectacular
and Saturday - Summer Music. All concerts are free and begin at 7:30
p.m. at the St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. For
complete details on the festival and scheduled musical performances, go
to www.StAugustineMusicFestival.org
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Thursday - Sunday: June 27 - 30
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Limelight Theatre Presents: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
- A hysterical musical comedy set in a 1950s Catholic School.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2
p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Ave. in St.
Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for
students and military. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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Thursday: June 27
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Concerts in the Plaza - Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and Roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine's historic Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour - A
special Thursday night tour added to the Lighthouse's usual
Friday-Sunday Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives
participants an opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and
tour the Keepers' House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and
experiences of people who have visited, lived or worked at the
Lighthouse. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 children under 12. The
lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Ave. www.StAugustineLighthouse.org 904-829-0745
The Three Mrs. Flaglers at the Casa Monica - Meet
the three wives of Henry Flagler during a dinner theatre show in the
Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. "The Three Mrs. Flaglers" written by
and starring local actress Dianne Jacoby as she portrays each of his
wives -- Mary Harkness, Ida Alice Shourds and Mary Lily Kenan. The
dinner, re-created from the 1888 menu from one of St. Augustine's grand
hotels, starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows at 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $49 per person. 95 Cordova St. 904-810-6810
Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Efforts - Dr.
Gregory Bossart, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Georgia Aquarium,
details his current work with dolphins as sentient species and their
relation to humans and our environment. The presentation begins at 6
p.m. at the Whitney Auditorium, 9505 Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland.
Admission is free. 904-471-1111 www.marineland.net
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Thursday: June 27
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Concerts in the Plaza - Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and Roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine's historic Plaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour - A
special Thursday night tour added to the Lighthouse's usual
Friday-Sunday Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives
participants an opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and
tour the Keepers' House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and
experiences of people who have visited, lived or worked at the
Lighthouse. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 children under 12. The
lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Ave. www.StAugustineLighthouse.org 904-829-0745
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Friday and Saturday: June 28 & 29
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Colonial Crew Revue
- Unique, audience-immersive musical and comedy show debuts at the
Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine. Performing on the
Colonial Quarter's stage beneath the stately Colonial Oak, the 8 p.m.
show features the Picolata Players who share their music, magic and zany
stage performances in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the history of St.
Augustine. Tickets are $29.99 adults and $14.99 children and include
complimentary snacks, draft beer, wine and soft drinks. 1-888-991-0933 www.colonialquarter.com
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Friday: June 28
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Free Movies By The Bay - Ripley's
St. Augustine Attractions and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina
present free movies each Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer. The
movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Marina behind Bayfront Mini Golf,
111 Avenida Menendez. Bring beach chair and blanket for comfortable
seating by the bay. This Friday's classic film is Casablanca.
904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys
Free Community First Night Owl Cinema at the Amphitheatre - The
Hunger Games is the featured film to be shown at 8 p.m. on the big
screen at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South. The free
cinema is presented by Community First Credit Union and the
Amphitheatre. Admission and parking are free and no tickets are
required. A variety of concessions will be available for purchase. Gates
open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
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Saturday & Sunday: June 29 & 30
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Solarium Tours - Following
a $2.3 million restoration, the magnificent Solarium of Henry Flagler's
Hotel Ponce de Leon is now open for public tours. Closed for decades,
the Solarium was one of the outstanding amenities of the hotel when it
opened in 1888. Now Flagler College, the former hotel was one of the
world's most exclusive destinations during America's Gilded Age. The 11
a.m. and 1 p.m. Solarium tours, which include the hourly Historical
Tours of Flagler College, are $18 per person. Flagler College is located
at 74 King St. Reservations are required. 904-823-3378 legacy.flagler.edu
Through the Keyhole - Enjoy
an afternoon of sipping tea and playing Victorian Parlor Games above
the Spice and Tea Exchange, 59 Hypolita, St. Augustine. The fun begins
at 2 p.m. Cost $25.00 www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010
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Saturday: June 29
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Old Jail Paranormal Investigation - Join
2ghouls tours on an after hours investigation with EMF Detectors, real
time IR cameras and motion sensor photography at one of the most haunted
buildings in St Augustine - the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave. The
investigation begins at 10:30 p.m. each evening. $80 per person. www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010
Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour
- St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. will offer a FREE historic
walking tour at 5 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine's historic role in
Black history and events leading up to the Civil Rights act of 1964.
Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office, 4 Granada Street, and
encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited
and advance reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com
Kayak Tour of St. Augustine Shoreline - Join St. Augustine Eco Tours for a guided kayak tour through
the habitat of amazing shorebirds, manatees and more along St.
Augustine's shoreline. The tour is from 10 a.m. to noon, and departs
from the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Ticket are $40 for adults and $30 for children. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
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 Dios provides FREE PARKING. 904-823-9263.
British Cannon Dedication - Dedication
ceremony at Oglethorpe Battery Park on Oglethorpe Blvd. in St.
Augustine's Davis Shores. The battery of three replica British cannons
of the type that fired on St. Augustine from that location during a
30-day siege of the city in 1740. The ceremony begins at 10:30 a.m.
Admission is free. www.450military.org
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Sunday: June 30
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Murder in The Old City - A
murder mystery in the nation's oldest city, combined with great dining,
creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. 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. The
Raintree is located 102 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-824-7211
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Chef Adrianne Calvo
Miami Culinary Institute presents Chef Adrianne and Zonin
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| Chef Adrianne Calvo |
Never a dull moment in Miami including this hot summer June day when tourism slows down, the locals still come out to play and eat!
On this Tuesday evening, the Miami Culinary Institute presented cuisine by Chef Adrianne, a celebrated local chef in Kendall, and wine from Zonin, the largest private wine label in Italy, from the Piedmont region.
We learned about Chef Adrianne's background (raised as Cuban American in Miami) and her early start at the tender age of 12, what three items we can find in her fridge, and a cooking contest she won that helped fund the opening of her restaurant.
The menu varied from a tuna starter, to a southwestern sweet potato soup, to a goat cheese with fig marmalade and 24 hour braised prime beef short rib and dessert. Each course perfectly paired with wine--a romantic tango between food and wine. Will the marriage prevail? Read on!
Chef Adrianne's cookbook "Maximum Flavor" is an understatement for the explosion of flavors that tantalized the palate. Each course was a tease and progressively exceeded expectations in terms of aroma, texture and taste. Our favorite? Well...
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| Tuna, Ponzu Aioli, Truffle, Shaved radish and Jalapeno |
The surprise spicy taste in the tuna left us wondering which ingredient fulminated in this unexpected burst of hotness. The sauce or the aioli with the jalapeno?
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| Whipped Southwester Sweet Potato Bisque, Crispy Chorizo, Blue & Gold Tortilla |
The preparation for the antipasto (appetizer) held new trade techniques. We learned about the "smoking gun" literally. The tortilla strips are "smoked" with real hickory wood thus lending to a trifecta of southwestern aroma, taste and visual--the tortilla strips.
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| Closeup of smoking gun |
The dinner progressed to another one of my favorite gastronomical delights--goat cheese. Coated balls of goat cheese were flash fried and placed atop a bed of fig marmalade and jamon Serrano--another culinary highlight in marrying the sweet, the salty and creamy. The red wine paired with this first course was the Barbera d' Asti--absolutely divine The color is ruby-red with pale purplish highlights. The bouquet is full and intense, with scents of cherries and emerging spicy hints. The flavor is fresh and fruity, full-flavored and appealing, with a persistent finish. A great discovery and one that we will search for locally or order online.
And the drum roll continued...the second course was climatic --braise short rib that melted like butter in the mouth. The boniato puree we learned is a white but slightly sweet potato from the Caribbean that I never tasted before. As one who has avoided the starchy potato, this creamy, fluffy slice of heaven was to be exalted and then the crispy kale for a crunchy texture to finish reminded me of an earlier comment made by the chef-- "You know you got it right when patrons liken your dish to sex. It's exhilarating, sometimes pleasantly unexpected flavors explode..." I quietly begged the chef for a second serving since I happened to be seated front and center. She granted my wish.
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| 24 Hour Braised Prime Beef Short Rib, Whipped Boniato Puree, and Crispy Kale |
As I mentally prepared myself for the likelihood of the "law of diminishing return", the dessert was equally enticing, indulgent and memorable. This bread pudding was not your ordinary household bread. No this bread pudding was prepared with the exquisite ingredient--the croissant and drizzled with a rich, dark chocolate Nutella, and vanilla bean gelato. A sweet Brachetto light and sweet wine topped off the marriage of sweet flavors.
Indeed the dishes seamlessly progressed in complexity and flavor and maintained harmony along with the wine--the perfect marriage between ingredients, food and wine.
South Beach, downtown Miami and Coral Gables are more often associated with gourmet restaurants--the glamorous east side. Kendall, the location of Chef Adrianne's Vineyard Restaurant and Wine Bar, is a far cry from restaurant mecca. Located in Southwest Miami, Kendall is mostly known as Suburbia-land meets Everglades. Chef Adrianne explained Kendall is where she lives and running a restaurant requires many long hours. Opening a restaurant close to where she lived seemed logical. Smart girl. Not only is she a talented chef, but she has intuitive business sense.
It's time for a field trip to Kendall for the full dining experience.
Salud!
Address:
11510 SW 147 Avenue
Miami, Fl 33196
Reservations:
(305) 408-8386 | (305) 408-8388
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Monday - Sunday: June 17 - 23
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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. Daily.
Tours of El Galeón - El
Galeón, a unique replica of the 16th century Spanish galleons that
sailed to and from newly-discovered Florida, will be open for tours at
the St. Augustine City Marina thru June 9. Tickets are $15 for adults/$8
for children; Children 5 and
under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. Tickets are
available at Ripley's Red Train Ticket booths and at the St. Augustine
Visitors Information Center, 10 West Castillo Drive. The tours aboard El Galeón take place daily from 9 a.m. - 6 p.m. at the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez www.floridashistoriccoast.com/listings/view/23303
St. Augustine Art Association Annual Honors Show - Features new works by artists who have won awards at association exhibits during the previous three years. The gallery
is located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine and is open Tuesday -
Saturday noon - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 5 p.m. Admission is free.
904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Dog Days Art Exhibit - Opening
reception for artist Sarah Emerson's Dog Days exhibit is from 5-11 p.m.
at St. Augustine's space:eight Gallery, 228 West King Street, St.
Augustine. Dog Days refers to the belief that these days of summer
inspire evil. Emerson uses a candy-like palette to depict battlefields,
natural and manmade disasters, barren landscapes inhabited by forest
creatures and much more. Dog Days runs thru July 26. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
Man of Steel: An IMAX 3D Experience - An
alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman
abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted
world. Daily showings are at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, One
World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-840-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
www.picassoartandarena.com 904-825-1000
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Monday: June 17
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Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour - A
special Monday night tour added to the Lighthouse's usual Friday-Sunday
Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives participants an
opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and tour the Keepers'
House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and experiences of people
who have visited, lived, or worked at the Lighthouse. Tickets are $25
Adults; $20 Children under 12. The lighthouse is located at 81
Lighthouse Avenue in St. Augustine. For tour times, reservations and to
purchase tickets go to www.StAugustineLighthouse.org or call 904-829-0745.
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Tuesday: June 18
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Tuesday Night at the Movies featuring "Play It Again, Sam" - The
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and WJCT's Electro Lounge present Tuesday
Night At The Movies featuring "Play IT Again, Sam" from 1972 starring
Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, and Tony Roberts. The gates at the Ponte
Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, open at 6:30 p.m.
and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the
door. 904-209-0399
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Wednesday: June 19
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500th Anniversary of Florida Celebration at Renaissance World Golf Resort - From
6 to 8:30 p.m. celebrate Florida's 500th Anniversary with farm-to-fork
Spanish tapas, live entertainment, and an appearance by City of St.
Augustine founder, Pedro Menendez. There's even a Salsa & Sangria
making contest. Tickets are $20 + tax. Renaissance World Golf Resort,
500 Legacy Trail, St. Augustine. 904-940-8623
Kendrick Lamar with ScHoolboy Q, Ab-Soul and Jay Rock - Acclaimed
Top Dawg Entertainment artist Kendrick Lamar performs with ScHoolboy Q,
Ab-Soul and Jay Rock at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340
A1A. Gates open at 5:30 p.m., the show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets range
from $59.50 - $35. www.staugamphitheatre.com 904-471-1965
The Birthplace of Freedom Lecture Series - The
Fort Mose Historical Society presents a series of lectures to coincide
with the June 22 anniversary of the Battle of Bloody Mose. This first
lecture features actor and playwright James Bullock who will present a
dramatizations entitled, "Two 16th Century African Heroes of the
Exploration of the New World" at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler
College. Admission is free. 74 King St., 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose
Pig Roast & Movie Night - Bring
your chairs and blankets and kick back on the lawn at Ponte Vedra's TPC
Sawgrass, 110 Championship Way, for pig roast and movie night. The
perfect event to kick off summer & celebrate with the family. Dinner
will start between 6:30 - 7 p.m.; the movie, Despicable Me, will start just after sunset (around 8:30 p.m.). The cost is $35 adults; $8.75 for children 8 - 12. 904-543-5105 danielledavis@pgatourstpc.com
Music By The Sea Concert - Live
concert with the band Rob Peck & Friends playing classic southern
blues takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier
Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. Admission is free and local restaurant
South Beach Grill will offer signature dinners for $10. For comfortable
seating, bring a folding chair. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org
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Thursday - Saturday: June 20 -22
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St. Augustine Music Festival - Seventh
annual festival features free, world-class classical music concerts
including beloved baroque masterpieces and world premiers by new
composers, plus riveting solo performances, lilting chamber works and
energetic orchestra pieces. Each evening 's performance has a different
theme: June 20 - Back to Bach; June 21 - Musica Nocturna; June 22 -
Mozart and More; June 27 - Grace and Beauty; June 28 - Piano Spectacular
and June 29 - Summer Music. All concerts are free and begin at 7:30
p.m. at the St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. For
complete details on the festival and scheduled musical performances, go
to www.StAugustineMusicFestival.org
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Thursday - Sunday: June 20 -23
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Limelight Theatre Presents: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?
- A hysterical musical comedy set in a 1950's Catholic School.
Performances are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2
p.m. at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Ave. in St.
Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for
students and military. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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Thursday: June 20
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Concerts in the Plaza - Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine's historicPlaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Lighthouse Dark of the Moon Tour - A
special Thursday night tour added to the Lighthouse's usual
Friday-Sunday Dark of the Moon Tour. This is the only tour that gives
participants an opportunity to climb the St. Augustine Lighthouse and
tour the Keepers' House at night. Guides share paranormal tales and
experiences of people who have visited, lived, or worked at the
Lighthouse. Tickets are $25 Adults; $20 Children under 12. The
lighthouse is located at 81 Lighthouse Ave. www.StAugustineLighthouse.org 904-829-0745
The Three Mrs. Flaglers at the Casa Monica - Meet
the three wives of Henry Flagler during a dinner theatre show in the
Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. "The Three Mrs. Flaglers" written by
and starring local actress Dianne Jacoby as she portray each of his
wives -- Mary Harkness, Ida Alice Shourds, and Mary Lily Kenan. The
dinner, re-created from the 1888 menu on one of St. Augustine's grand
hotels, starts promptly at 6:30 p.m. and the show follows at 7:30 p.m.
The cost is $49 per person. 95 Cordova St. 904-810-6810.
Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Efforts - Dr.
Gregory Bossart, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Georgia Aquarium,
details his current work with dolphins as sentinel species and their
relation to humans and our environment. The presentation begins at 6
p.m. at the Whitney Auditorium, 9505 Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland.
Admission is free. 904-471-1111; www.marineland.net
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Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 21 - 23
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"75 Years of Fins & Grins" - Special
activities, programs and giveaways highlight Marineland's 75th
anniversary. A fundraising activity or party will be thrown, with
tickets sold as a fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) Marineland Dolphin
Adventure, on Saturday, June 23, with special activities leading up this
event on Friday and through the weekend. 9600 Oceanshore Blvd.
877-298-5994; www.marineland.net
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Friday: June 21
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Earth, Wind & Fire - Two-time Grammy Award winners and members of the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, Earth Wind & Fire perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $50.50 - $80.50. 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.com
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Saturday & Sunday: June 22 & 23
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Solarium Tours - Following
a $2.3 million restoration, the magnificent Solarium of Henry Flagler's
Hotel Ponce de Leon is now open for public tours. Closed for decades,
the Solarium was one of the outstanding amenities of the hotel when in
opened in 1888. Now Flagler College, the former hotel was one of the
world's most exclusive destinations during America's Gilded Age. The
Solarium is a fourth floor parlor above the Rotunda and boasts a
breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Solarium
tours, which include the hourly Historical Tours of Flagler College,
are $18 per person. Flagler College is located at 74 King St.
Reservations are required. 904-823-3378 legacy.flagler.edu
Through the Keyhole - Enjoy
an afternoon of sipping tea and playing Victorian Parlor Games above
the Spice and Tea Exchange, 59 Hypolita. St. Augustine, The fun begins
at 2 p.m. Cost $25.00 www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010
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Saturday: June 22
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Old Jail Paranormal Investigation - Join
2ghouls tours on an after hours investigation with EMF Detectors, real
time IR cameras and motion sensor photography at one of the most haunted
buildings in St Augustine - the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave. The
investigation begins at 10:30 p.m. each evening. $80 per person. www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010.
Battle of Bloody Mose Anniversary Commemoration - Exciting
re-enactment of the 1740 Battle of "Bloody Mose" which forced the
British to retreat from Spanish Florida. From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m.
living history demonstrations, guided tours, food vendors, and music
will be provided. Then, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Spanish and British
forces will reenact the "Bloody Moosa" battle. The event is weather
permitting. It all takes place at Fort Mose State Park located at 15
Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $2 per person.
Colonial Crew Revue Debut - Unique,
audience-immersive musical and comedy show debuts at the Colonial
Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine. Performing on the Colonial
Quarter's stage beneath the stately Colonial Oak, the 8 p.m. show
features the Picolata Players who share their music, magic and zany
stage performances in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the history of St.
Augustine. Tickets are $29.99 adults and $14.99 children and include
complimentary snacks, draft beer, wine and soft drinks. 1-888-991-0933 www.colonialquarter.com
Beach Ball at Marineland Dolphin Adventure - A
Beach Ball to celebrate the world's first oceanarium and its rich
history in the community takes place from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the
Marineland Dolphin Adventure, 9600 Oceanshore Blvd., Marinaland. The
evening will include hors d'oeuvres, dancing and entertainment by Zebbhi
Niyah Band. Tickets are $75 per person or $100 per couple. 404-581-4134
www.marineland.net/anniversary75.html
Full Moon Sail - St.
Augustine's premier tall ship, the Schooner Freedom, sails through the
calm waters of Matanzas Bay lit by the glow of the full moon. This
memorable sailing excursion is from 8:45 - 10 p.m and departs from the
City Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. Complimentary beer, soda and wine are
included in the $35 per person rate. 904-810-1010
Full Moon Fever at the Conch House - The
Conch House Lounge Deck hosts a monthly moonlight luau with a show by
Prince Pele's Polynesian Revue from 8 - 11 p.m. weather permitting.
Free Leis for all and a limited Polynesian food menu available. $5 cover
charge. The Conch House is located at 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine.
904-829-8646
Piercing the Darkness - Lee
Weaver portrays three different St. Augustine Lighthouse keepers who
tell the story of the Oldest City from their perspective. Performance
begins at 6:30 p.m. at Leroy's Cafe Dinner Theater, 2555 U.S. 1 South,
St. Augustine. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and a complimentary
glass of wine. 904-217-462.
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Sunday: June 23
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Murder in The Old City - A
murder mystery in the nation's oldest city, combined with great dining,
creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. 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. The
Raintree is located 102 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-824-7211
Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse - Enjoy
the sunset and moonrise from the most unique perspective in all of St.
Augustine - the top of the Lighthouse! This special event includes a
champagne toast, provided by San Sebastian Winery, hors d'oeuvres from
The Reef and an informative overview of the history of the St. Augustine
Light Station, 81 Lighthouse Ave. Admission is $25 for non-museum
members and $20 for members. Advance ticket purchase required. www.staugustinelighthouse.org 904-829-0745
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