This Week in St. Augustine
Tuesday, October 01, 2013
Monday - Sunday : September 30 - October 6
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Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at Word Golf Hall of Fame 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 show schedule. One World Golf Place,
St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
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
Wood & Landscape Art Exhibit
- 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 and it is open daily from 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 - Thursday: September 30 - October 3
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Wizard of Oz 3D - Relive
the timeless children's tale about a Kansas girl's journey over the
rainbow with the re-release of "The Wizard of Oz: An IMAX 3D
Experience." Tickets are $13 adults; $12 seniors/students/military and
$10 children 3-12. Check the website for show schedule. One World Golf
Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
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Monday - Friday: September 30 - October 4
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Liz Rodda Clockwise Exhibit
- 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". Admission is
free. The Museum is open to the public Monday - Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The museum is closed when classes are not in session. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert
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Monday: September 30
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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 right here 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 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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Tuesday - Sunday: October 1 - 6
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Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast
- More than 22 outstanding restaurants offer "Chef's Choice" prix fixe
(fixed price) three-course dining showcasing their chef's talents and
the rich culinary heritage of Florida's Historic Coast. October is an
exciting time to dine at St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches. www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com
The Tasting Tours "Corks and Forks" Celebrates Pink!
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Come hungry to stroll St.
Augustine's brick lined streets on this guided 3-hour food and wine tour
and The Tasting Tours will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast Cancer
Awareness! Tours are on Tuesday through Sunday at 1:30 pm. Tickets are $79 pp all inclusive. Tours depart from The Gifted Cork, 64 Hypolita Street. 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com
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Tuesday: October 1
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Salt Air Farmer's Market - Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Find an array of fresh, organically-grown produce and other yummy things. 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine. 904-814-9886 www.marinelandmarina.com
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Wednesday: October 2
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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
Tidal Creek Exploration by Kayak at Marineland - Go kayaking with Ripple Effect Ecotours from 9 - 11:30 a.m.
Explore tidal creeks made naturally with dynamic habitats and abundant
wildlife. Guides are professional, very knowledgeable and passionate
about your guided ecotour. All costs include passes to Georgia
Aquarium's Marineland Dolphin Adventure and the finest kayaking
equipment at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger. 101
Tolstoy Lane, Marineland. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Adventure EcoTour
- Step off land and onto a stable research boat and leave the work up
to St. Augustine Eco Tours. Boats cruise at safe and steady speeds that
allow the best of both worlds--wildlife sightings and a great breeze!
A highlight to any trip includes marine mammal sightings by resident
dolphins or manatees. Tours depart at 11:30 a.m., 3:30 & 5:30 p.m. from St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez. 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
Lightner Museum Curator Tour
- 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. Admission is $10 adults; $6
for active duty military; $5 college student and youth ages 12-18; under
12 are free. 75 King St., St. Augustine.
Fashionable Lunch
- The Fashion Trendsetters present unique fashions and jewelry for the
sophisticated mature woman from Rochelle's Boutique. The 11:30 a.m.
luncheon, at the Casa Monica Hotel's 95 Cordova Restaurant, includes
champagne or mimosa, choice of appetizer, entree, dessert and coffee or
tea for $23.75. Reservations suggested.
904-810-6810, 95 Cordova St., St. Augustine.
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Thursday - Sunday: October 3 - 6
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"Gravity" at the IMAX Theater - "Gravity"
is a heart-pounding thriller that pulls you into the infinite and
unforgiving realm of deep space on the biggest screen in Northeast
Florida at the IMAX Theater, World Golf Hall of Fame. See the biggest
movie of fall staring Sandra Bullock and George Clooney. Adults $13,
Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website
for showtimes. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com
Spamalot at the Limelight Theatre - The Monty Python-inspired musical comedy "Spamalot" comes to St. Augustine's Limelight Theatre. Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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Thursday: October 3
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"Racial Identity in the American South"
- Dr. James Cobb, Spalding Distinguished Research Professor, University
of Georgia, will present "Racial Identity, and Reality in the American
South" at 7 p.m.
in the Flagler Room of Ponce Hall. The lecture is part of the speaker
series Race and the South: St. Augustine in Context, presented by the
Flagler College Ideas and Images program marking the 50th anniversary of
the passage of the Civil Rights Act. The lecture is free and open to
the public. 74 King Street, St. Augustine. 904-819-6282 www.flagler.edu/our-community
Brian Wilson & Jeff Beck Concert
- Legendary music icons and Grammy Award winners, Brian Wilson
(co-founder of The Beach Boys) and Jeff Beck (Yardbirds), will perform
at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The show begins at 7 p.m. (gates open at 5:30 p.m.). Tickets range from $40 - $80. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-471-1965 www.staugamphitheatre.com
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Presidents Cup Weekend
- The World Golf Hall of Fame celebrates the 2013 Presidents Cup with
activities including a special scavenger hunt, a photo opportunity with
the Hall's Presidents Cup, and more! Open Monday - Saturday 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. and noon - 6 p.m. Sunday.
Adult admission is $19.50, $18.50 for seniors and $10 for students. For
this special week, residents of Illinois and PGA professionals will be
admitted free. 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.WorldGolfHallofFame.org
12th Annual Tactile Art Show
- This popular show at the St. Augustine Art Association features
"touchable" art created in partnership with the Florida School for the
Deaf and Blind. The exhibit will be located in the Art Association's
gallery. 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
'Art Dorks Rise' Art Exhibit at space:eight gallery
- 'Art Dorks Rise' is a group show of 30 internationally-acclaimed
artists exhibiting 30 pieces of original work. The opening party is on
the 4th from 5 - 11 p.m. at St. Augustine's space:eight gallery. The show runs through November 30. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com
The Tasting Tours 'Vittles and Vino' Tour Celebrates Pink!
- October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Hop on board a Vittles and
Vino VIP (horse drawn) Carriage Tour for a 3 hour food and wine
experience in October and we will donate $5 per ticket towards Breast
Cancer Awareness. Tours are Friday - Monday at 2 p.m.
Tours depart from 100 St. George Street, Suite E. Tickets are $109 pp
all inclusive. Call or text 904-325-3911 for more info or visit www.thetastingtours.com
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Washington Oaks Gardens State Park Garden Tour - Join Park Ranger, Cheryl Thomdike, on a 10 a.m.
guided walk through the formal Gardens to learn about the various
flower and plant species that the park has to offer. The tour is free
with 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
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 more than 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.
Colonial Quarter Magic Show - Magic, pirates, history and comedy combine in the family-friendly Colonial Quarter Magic Show each Friday at 8 p.m.
on the outdoor stage under the stately Colonial Oak. Led by "Mayhem de
Magnifico," audience members are both amazed and included in the
enchanted performance. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for kids 5 to
15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
ARTober Fest
- The harvest is in and that means it's time for another ARTober Fest, a
celebration of art and the artists who create it at Amiro Art &
Found Gallery. Stop by during the First Friday Art Walk from 5 - 9 p.m. 9C Aviles St., St. Augustine, 904-824-8460 www.amiroartandfound.com
Autumn Sunset Guided Ecotour - Ripple Effect Ecotours provides this one of kind guided adventure from 5:30 - 7:30 p.m.
into the National Estuarine Research Reserve, one of twenty-eight in
USA. Learn more about the importance for an estuarine system and coastal
habitats that are important for all life. You will find nature in
pristine condition using the finest kayaking equipment guided by a
master naturalist. No experience required. The cost is $55 for adults
and $45 for 15 years or younger; includes general admission passes to
Marineland Dolphin Adventure. 904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
City and Colour with The Paper Kites Concert - City and Colour brings a unique blend of folk, country and blues to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $32 in advance and $35 the day of the show. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
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St. Johns County Home & Garden Show - Plant clinics, horticulture workshops and demonstrations, garden boutique, tours and other garden tips for the home from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. - 3 p.m. on Sunday. Free Admission and Parking. St. Augustine Agricultural Center, 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-0430
Corn Maze at Skyes and Cooper Farms
- A 9-acre corn maze full of "cornfusing" twists and turns, "live"
entertainment including Jack, the loudest hee-hawing donkey around and
some more good ole family fun will be at the Sykes and Cooper Farms.
The hours are Friday 5 - 10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. - 10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission (cash only) is $9 general admission, children 2 and under FREE. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. 904-692-1370
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Saturday: October 5
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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.
Paddle Pellicer Creek from Faver-Dykes - A local favorite and guided by Ripple Effect Ecotours. Start from Faver-Dykes State park at 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
with a leisure paddle along the twisty path to relaxation and
educational awareness of this beautiful Aquatic Preserve; one of the
last remaining natural watersheds that flows into an estuarine system
without major man-made alterations. A portion of the proceeds goes
directly to the Friends of Washington Oaks for park improvement
projects. All costs include the finest kayaking equipment and guided
service at $55 for adults and $45 for 15 years or younger.
904-347-1565 www.rippleeffectecotours.com
Living History Day at Fort Matanzas National Monument - From 10:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors demonstrate life in the British Colonial Navy at this Spanish fortress that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Admission to Fort Matanzas National Monument is free including the ferry ride to and from Rattlesnake Island. 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-471-0116 www.nps.gov/foma Datil Pepper Cook-off Festival - The Datil Pepper Festival is a celebration of culture, tradition, flavor, and heat. The St. Johns County Agricultural Center will host a Datil Pepper Cook-off from 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. during the Annual Home and Garden Show. Chefs compete for People's choice and professional awards by presenting dishes using the datil pepper. Admission is free and tasting tickets are available at the event. There will be four awarded prizes to participating chefs. 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-0430 www.datilpepperfestival.com
Vilano Beach Sunset Celebration
- Features a spectacular sunset across the bay plus dozens of market
vendors, live music, local arts and crafts and more at the Vilano Pier.
260 Vilano Rd. Activities are from 3 p.m. - dusk. Admission is free. 260 Vilano Rd. St. Augustine. 904-540-0402 www.vilanobeachfl.com
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.
Sunset sailing aboard Sirenia!
- Feel your worries melt away on this 2-hour journey into the estuary
surrounding the nation's oldest city. Take in views of St. Augustine's
historic bayfront as a romantic sunset colors the sky. Your Captain
will do the work or let you try your hand at sailing, otherwise you can
relax as the world passes you by. Buy 1 ticket full price at $50/adult
and get $10 off 2nd adult ticket! The tour departs St. Augustine
Municipal Marina at 5:15 p.m., 111 Avenida Menendez 904-377-7245 www.staugustineecotours.com
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. The program is included in regular admission of
$8 per vehicle. Times vary throughout year. 1340-A A1A South, St.
Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/
Picolata Players at Colonial Quarter - Every Saturday evening at 8 p.m.,
the talented performance troupe Picolata Players takes the stage under
the stately Colonial Oak at the Colonial Quarter's outdoor theatre. The
hour-long Improve Sketch Comedy shows infuse merriment with the rich
Spanish Colonial history of St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 for adults
and $5 for kids 5 to 15. Under age 5 free. 33 St. George St., St.
Augustine. 904-599-2113 www.colonialquarter.com
EMMA Concert: Pianist Alexander Kobrin - Named the "Van Cliburn of Today" by BBC Russia, internationally-acclaimed Alexander Kobrin will perform at 7:30 p.m. at the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College. Tickets are $30. 14 Granada St. St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
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Sunday: October 6
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"Middle Passage" Commemoration - This special presentation from noon to 1:30 p.m.
on the north lawn of the Castillo de San Marcos is part of a nationwide
initiative to "remember the Africans who were brought to these shores
by ships in bondage...more importantly...to commemorate those who did
not survive this arduous trip we call the Middle Passage". This
90-minute event will feature dancers and drummers; a Native American
site cleansing and blessing; ancestral libation; a youth-oriented
flowers-into-the-water tribute; a historical statement; and remembrance
prayers by various faith groups. 1 South Castillo Dr. St. Augustine.
SAiRA Food & Wine Festival - From noon to 4 p.m.,
seventeen independently-owned St. Augustine restaurants will present
their signature dishes and tastings of more than 100 wines in a fun
atmosphere at the beautiful River House. Tickets are $45 in advance and
$50 at the door. Proceeds benefit THE PLAYERS Championship Boys &
Girls Club. 180 Marine St., St. Augustine. www.staugustinerestaurants.
"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, 102 San Marco Ave., 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. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com
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