This Week in St. Augustine
Wednesday, September 04, 2013
Tuesday - Sunday : September 3 - 8
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Ordinary People - This
exhibit is a colorful, folksy presentation featuring some of St.
Augustine's first colonists. The exhibit is open daily from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Visitor Information Center, 10 Castillo Dr. www.StAugustine-450.com
Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at the IMAX Theater - Two thrilling films, one GIANT experience - Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D!
Purchase any full-priced ticket to one documentary and get the second
for only $1. Check the website for the daily show schedule at World Golf
Hall of Fame IMAX Theater, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Ignorance is a Choice Art Exhibit - Artist Donny Miller's Ignorance is a Choice
exhibit on display at St. Augustine's space:eight Gallery. Donny's
unique graphic style of pairing seemingly benign images with witty
declarations about humanity is as much philosophic as it is artistic. Ignorance is a Choice runs thru September 27. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
Savory Faire First Thanksgiving Food & Wine Tour - Throughout
September, the original "foodie" historical adventure tour, Savory
Faire, explores fascinating, little-known facts about the First
Thanksgiving in St. Augustine! The city was founded on September 8,
1565, and on that date a Feast of Thanksgiving was shared between the
Spaniards and native Timucua Indians. This special 2-1/2 hour tour
features tastes of the city's cultural heritage. Tickets are $49.
Reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.staugustinecitywalks.com
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Wednesday: September 4
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Farmer's Arts and Crafts Market - Farmers'
Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A
Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Features selections of fresh produce,
plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com
Lightner Museum Curator Tours - Lightner
Museum curator provides a themed interactive tour designed to give
participants an opportunity to see acquisitions in operation rather than
just as static displays. The tour, which is included in admission,
takes place at 10 a.m.
on the second floor of Lightner Museum. $10 adults; $6 for active duty
military; $5 college student and youth ages 12-18; under 12 are free.
75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Music By The Sea Concert Series 2013 - Live concert with the band ET Swing playing jazz takes place from 7-9 p.m.
at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. Admission is free and local
restaurant By Design Catering Co. will offer signature dinners for $10.
For comfortable seating, bring a folding chair. 350 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org
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Thursday: September 5
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Backwaters Kayaking Trip from Faver-Dykes State Park - Guided
by master naturalists, this kayak tour explores the coastline of
Princess Place Preserve and Pellicer Creek -- one of the cleanest and
most pristine waterways in all of Florida. The tour departs at 9 a.m.
from Faver-Dykes State Park. Tickets (which include park admission,
guide service, kayak and gear) are $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years
or younger. 1000 Fayer-Dykes Rd., St. Augustine. 904-347-1565 www.RippleEffectEcotours.com
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Thursday - Sunday: September 5 - 8
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Ideas and Images Presents Artist Liz Rodda - The
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College will host works of
multi-media artist Liz Rodda, who uses sculpture and video as a means to
investigate our notions of fate, personal control and the future. The
artist considers each work a "psychological experiment." On Thursday, Flagler College presents a talk and reception featuring artist Liz Rodda at 7 p.m. in the Gamache-Koger Theatre in teh Ringhaver Student Center, 50 Sevilla St.. The opening reception is 5-9 p.m. on Friday at the museum. Admission is free for each event. Rodda's exhibition will run through October 18. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert
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Delicious Destinations at Ponte Vedra Inn & Club - Food
and wine sophisticates unite! The Ponte Vedra Inn & Club will host
northeast Florida's premier food and wine event -- Delicious
Destinations. On Friday evening from 7-9 p.m. meet celebrity chefs at a welcome reception. On Saturday evening from 7-10 p.m.,
the chefs will don their aprons and showcase their culinary talents for
all to see and taste. 200 Ponte Vedra Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach. 888-839-9145 http://
St. Augustine Art Association's Annual Fall Members' Show - St. Augustine Art Association's Annual Fall Members Show features a broad array of artistic styles, media and subjects. The gallery reception is 5-9 p.m. on Friday. 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 http://www.staaa.org
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President's Golf Tournament - Join
Flagler College President William T. Abare, Jr. at the TPC Sawgrass Dye
Valley course for an exciting tournament to benefit the college's
Athletic Scholarship Fund. $300 per player. 110 Championship Way in
Ponte Vedra Beach. www.flagler.edu/golftournament
First Friday Art Walk - From 5 - 9 p.m. on the first Friday
of every month. New exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments
are featured at over 20 participating galleries in St. Augustine. Tours
begin at San Sebastian Winery. Complimentary shuttle service to most
galleries is provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town
Trolleys. 157 King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-0065 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.
Wood & Landscape Art Exhibit Opening - The
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach will host the works of Gene
Roberds and Grant Ward. Grant specializes in turning wood and spinning
metal vessels using a lathe. Gene Roberds works include watercolors,
oil and acrylic, plus some photographs and drawings. Admission to the
gallery is free daily. The opening reception will be from 6-8 p.m. at the Cultural Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-280-0614; www.ccpvb.org
Sunset Kayak Tour - Hop
into a stable kayak and paddle into one of the most peaceful places to
experience the sunset - the salt marsh. One of St. Augustine Eco Tours
expert guides will lead this quiet journey through an area where
beautiful wading birds forage and roost. If you're lucky you might even
see an endangered sea turtle. The tour is from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. and departs from the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. The tour is $40 for adults. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
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Saturday: September 7
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Old City Farmers' Market - Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Open 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South.
904-471-3733.
Founder's Day and First Thanksgiving Celebration at Fountain of Youth - Opening at 9 a.m,,
Ponce de Leon's Fountain of Youth Archeological Park presents a day of
celebratory events marking the 448th anniversary of the founding of St.
Augustine. Throughout the day, the public is invited to visit an
authentic 16th century encampment featuring the Men of Menendez
portraying the original soldiers and civilians who founded the city. At
10 a.m., a waterfront cannon barrage salutes Menendez. At 12:15 p.m., a cannon volley will be fired and repeated on the hour from 1 to 5 p.m. At 1 p.m.,sixteenth
century reenactors present an accurate portrayal of the First
Thanksgiving Dinner, which occurred in 1565 at the present site of the
Fountain of Youth. Fifty-five years before the arrival of the Pilgrims
in New England, Spanish colonists sat down with Native Americans for a
Feast of Thanksgiving. The feast ends at 3 p.m. and will be followed by demonstrations of 16th century Spanish military and civilian life through 5 p.m. Admission is $12 adults; $8 children (6-12). 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168 www.fountainofyouthflorida.com
448th Anniversary of the Founding Of St. Augustine - Dozens
of authentic reenactors portray the 1565 founding of St. Augustine by
Pedro Menendez and his Spanish colonists. Colorful ceremonies and
presentations, including the landing of Menendez, are followed by a
special Mass of Thanksgiving celebrated by Bishop Felipe J. Estévez,
Bishop of St. Augustine at the Mission Nombre De Dios'
outdoor altar, a Grand Procession, and an inspiring talk about the
founding of St. Augustine by Dr. Timothy J. Johnson, Chairman of the
Department of Humanities at Flagler College. The commemoration begins at
10 a.m. Admission and parking are free. The Mission Nombre de Dios is located off San Marco Avenue at 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine. www.floridalivinghistory.org
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas National Monument - From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m.,
authentically clad reenactors 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. 8635
A1A S., St. Augustine. 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma
Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration - This
fun evening at the Vilano Pier features a spectacular sunset across the
bay plus dozens of market vendors, live music, local arts and crafts
and more. Activities are from 3 p.m. - dusk. Admission is free. 260 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. 904-540-0402www.vilanobeachfl.
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.
Evening Nature Program at Anastasia State Park - Park
rangers or volunteers present programs on various topics ranging from
sea turtles to star gazing. Programs take place at open-air pavilions
with one of the most beautiful scenic backdrops in Northeast Florida as
inspiration. Program included in regular admission of $8 per
vehicle. Times vary throughout year. 1340 A1A, St. Augustine.
904-461-2035 http://www.floridastateparks.
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Sunday: September 8
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Story Time Celebration - Washington Oaks Gardens State Park will host a Story Time Celebration. At 2:30 p.m.,
Frank and Mary Lee Sweet, also known as "Back in Tyme" will tell
stories and sing folksongs from the nineteenth century that tell how to
take care of all the things that live and grow on our planet. Celebrate
literacy as "Back in Tyme" uses the art of storytelling and the emotion
of music to illuminate Florida's history and folklore. Admission is $5
per vehicle. 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast, 32137 386-446-6783
www.floridastateparks.org/
St. Augustine Beach Sculpture Garden Concert - Have a picnic in the park and enjoy live music and the Sculpture Garden from 4 - 6 p.m. Admission is free. 2300 A1A South, St. Augustine Beach 904-824-4483 www.st-augustine-sculpture-
"Check, Please" at the Raintree Restaurant - A
theatrical performance of "Check, Please" combined with great dining
create a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. 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
Steely Dan Concert - Jazz/rock
icon Steely Dan bring their Mood Swings: 8 Miles to Pancake Day Tour to
the St. Augustine Amphitheatre,1340 A1A South. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets range from $52.50 to $99.50. 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.com
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