This Week in St. Augustine
Wednesday, January 29, 2014
Monday - Sunday : January 27 - February 2
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"We the People" at the IMAX Theater - The
Documentary Film "We the People" opens at The IMAX Theater at World
Golf Hall of Fame. This is a story of America's founding documents and
the people who wrote, shaped and tested them. The magnificent
buildings, monuments and memorials of Washington DC, archival imagery
from America's great museums and dramatic reenactments of key events
come alive through the immortal words of Washington, Madison, Jefferson,
Lincoln. and Martin Luther King Jr. This IMAX theater features the
largest 3-D screen in the Southeast. Adults $13,
Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website
for show times. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfimax.com
Nights of Lights - Selected by National
Geographic Traveler in 2011 and 2012 as one of the ten best holiday
lighting displays in the world, St. Augustine's Nights of Lights feature
millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the
Nation's oldest city through February 2.
Tracing its origins to the Spanish tradition of displaying a white
candle in the window during the Christmas holidays, the spectacular
lighting reflects the city's 449-year history and illuminates the
beautiful setting for lasting holiday memories. www.NightsofLights.com
Historic Spanish Ships in St. Augustine - Full-sized
replicas of 16th century Spanish ships are open for tours at the St.
Augustine Municipal Marina. The Nao Victoria is a replica of the first
ship to sail around the world. In 1522, it was the only member of
Ferdinand Magellan's five-ship fleet to complete the first
circumnavigation of the globe. El Galeón, the larger of the two ships
is an exact replica of the famous galleons that played such an important
role in the creation and maintenance of the Spanish Empire. It is
similar to the galleon that brought Pedro Menendez to Florida where he
founded St. Augustine in 1565. The Nao Victoria will be in port
through February 8. Through July 15, El Galeón will be docked at the marina. The ships are available for tours beginning at 10 a.m.
daily. Admission to the Nao
Victoria is $10 for adults; $5 for youth. Admission to El Galeón is $15
for adults; $8 for youth, for both ships, admission is $20 for adults;
$10 for youth. 111 Avenida Menendez 904-824-1606 www.staugustine-450.com
Journey: 450 Years of the African-American Experience
Journey: 450 Years of the
African American Experience covers the long and storied history of
African-Americans in St. Augustine. The story of African-Americans
begins in St. Augustine with the first Africans both free and slave
among founding colonists in 1565. The exhibition is designed for
cultural and heritage visitors interested in the full history of America
and its beginnings and comprises four themes: Genesis of the
African-American Experience; Fortress of Freedom; Breaking the Chains;
and Crossroads of Change. Tickets are $5 for adults; $4 for seniors; $3
for youth 7-12; under 7 free. Free admission for military in uniform.
Located at the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center, 10 West
Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.Journey2014.com
"Little Picture Show" Exhibit - Through January 31, Lost
Art Gallery presents an exhibition of art from classical to
contemporary, featuring small and affordable works in a variety of
mediums including oil on canvas, oil on copper, etchings and watercolors
by European and regional artists. 210 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-827-9800 www.lostartgallery.com
For a complete list of
eco/kayak, food, and history tours and other events taking place on
Florida's Historic Coast this week, visit Florida's Historic Coast Events.
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Monday - Thursday: January 27 - 30
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'Playbook' Art Exhibit at space:eight Gallery - Through January 30th, space:eight
will host 'Playbook,' an exhibition of new works by Roswell, GA, artist
George Long and Brooklyn artist Mario Schambon. The new series of
works is pulled and pushed from a very diverse set of feelings and
adventures fueled by desires, hunger and thirst. space:eight Gallery is
open Monday - Thursday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. After hours by appointment. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838
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Monday - Friday: January 27 - 31
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Celebrate Art 2014: 7th Annual Juried Artist Member Exhibition - The
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hosts the 7th Annual Juried Artist
Member Exhibition. Admission to the gallery is free and open 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org
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Monday - Saturday: January 27 - February 1
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"The Object Tells a Story: African-American Folk Art from Florida" - The
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum new exhibition "The Object Tells a Story:
African American Folk Art from Florida" brings together a selection of
works by four well-know African-American vernacular artists from
Florida: Alynne Harris, Mary Proctor, Ruby C. Williams and Purvis
Young. Interspersed throughout the exhibition will be objects lent by
members of St. Augustine's African American community, including
paintings, quilts, dolls and ceramics, along with artwork created by
students from Ketterlinus and Osceola Elementary Schools during recent
workshops with Ruby C. Williams at Fort Mose Historical State Park. The
Museum is open Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and Saturdays from 12 - 4 p.m. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530
http://readme.readmedia.com/
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Tuesday: January 28
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Dinner with Artist Laura Lacambra Shubert - From 6 - 9 p.m.,
join artist Laura Lacambra Shubert for an exclusive dinner party at
Restaurant Medure. This event which includes a private exhibition, wine
and an exquisite dinner, is a fundraiser for the Friends for the Arts,
an affinity group of The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra. Tickets are
$125 per person with very limited seating (purchase tickets online).
818 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 x 205 www.ccpvb.org
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Tuesday - Sunday: January 27 - February 2
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Portrait & Figure Show - The
St. Augustine Art Association hosts a juried exhibition of expressions
of the human face and form lending personality to a variety of styles
and media. The gallery is open Tuesday - Saturday noon - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St. St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
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Wednesday: January 29
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Farmer's Arts and Crafts Market - Farmers'
Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park featuring
selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and
more! Open 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
A Coquina Rock Beach Walk - From noon to 1:30 p.m.,
explore the second largest outcropping of coquina rock on the Atlantic
Coast with a park volunteer at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park.
Learn about coquina and discover the inhabitants of the rock, its
geological makeup and gain a better understanding of the beach
ecosystem. Regular park entrance fee of $5 per vehicle, up to
eight people; $4 per vehicle for single occupancy or $2 per person on
bicycle applies. 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. 386-446-6780 www.floridastateparks.org/
Keb 'Mo' Concert - Three-time Grammy Award-winning blues singer, guitarist and songwriter Keb' Mo'performs at 8 p.m.
at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. He has been described as "a living
link to the seminal Delta blues that travelled up the Mississippi River
and across the expanse of America." Tickets are $59.50 first 3 rows;
$49.50 for remaining rows. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach.
904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
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Thursday - Sunday: January 30 - February 2
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Limelight Theatre Presents "Butterflies are Free" - This
classic comedy features a blind man who moves to San Francisco to
escape his over-protective mother and soon meets a zany neighbor who
teaches him things he would have never learned from Mom. Performance
times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25 adults; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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Friday: January 31
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Steep Canyon Rangers Concert - Winners
of the 2013 Grammy for Best Bluegrass Album, Steep Canyon Rangers
perform at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall in Ponte Vedra Beach. The
concert begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) Tickets are $34 and $26. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
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Saturday: February 1
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Old City Farmer's Market - Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Located at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, Open 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Admission is free. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine. 904-471-3733
GTM Research Reserve Guided Cultural Hike - The first Saturday of each month at 8:30 a.m.
features a Guided Cultural Hike that focuses on the Guana Peninsula's
5,000 years of human history This 1.5 mile guided walking tour departs
from the Trailhead Pavilion located just west of the Guana Dam. The
programs are free. There is a $3 parking fee. 505 Guana River Rd.,
Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-823-4500 http://gtmnerr.org
School of the 16th Century - From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., The
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park steps back to the 16th century
with related displays, demonstrations, training drills and
interpretations. See weapons and cooking demonstrations and camp life.
Regular park admission of $12 Adults, $11 seniors, $8 Children 6 - 12
applies (local discount available). 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168 www.fountainofyouthflorida.com
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas - From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.,
authentically-clad re-enactors demonstrate Spanish cannons at this
fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission
is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. Fort
Matanzas National Monument is located at 8635 A1A, approximately 15
miles south of St. Augustine. 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma
Nature Program at Anastasia State Park - Park
rangers and volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from
sea turtles to star gazing. The program is included in regular
admission of $8 per vehicle. Times vary. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine.
904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/
Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration - A
celebration of a spectacular sunset across the bay featuring dozens of
market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more at the Vilano
Pier on the Intracoastal Waterway. Activities are from 2 p.m. - dusk. Admission is free. 260 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. 904-540-0402 www.vilanobeachfl.com
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Sunday: February 2
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Royal Family Transfer of Office - Colorful
transfer of royal duties from the 2013 Royal Family to the 2014 Royal
Family composed of heritage residents representing Queen Marianna, King
Carlos II and Princess Margarita Maria - the Spanish Royal Family of
1672, the year in which work began on the Castillo de San Marcos. The
event begins at 2 p.m. at the Isabella Gardens located at the corner of Hypolita and St. George St. in St. Augustine. 904-829-2333
Plaza Stroll Historic Walking Tour - St. Augustine City Walks presents a one-hour, free guided walking tour of the beautiful monuments in the city's historic Plaza de la Constitucion.
It's the perfect way to learn about all of the cultural influences that
have left their mark here, including explorers, entrepreneurs and
famous personalities. The free tour departs at 4 p.m. from the Tour St. Augustine office. Reservations Required. 4 Granada St. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineCityWalks.com
Love Letters at The Raintree Restaurant - A
smash hit on and off Broadway, Love Letters tells the story of the
bittersweet relationship between a staid lawyer and a lively, unstable
artist. Tickets to this exciting dinner theatre experience in the
upstairs dining room of 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. 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com
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