This Week in St. Augustine
Monday, June 17, 2013
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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