Friday: November 11


MARK ALAN COMEDY/MAGIC SHOW AT OLD FLORIDA MUSEUM PIONEER BARN
Celebrate Veteran's Day at the Pioneer Barn with Comedian/Magician Mark Alan. A hilarious family show you will be talking about for weeks. The doors open at 6 p.m. and guests can enjoy a patriotic musical tribute before the show begins. The Pioneer Barn at Old Florida Museum is located at 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $8 for adults and $5 children. For more information, call 904.824.8874 or visit http://www.fortmenendez.com/.


Friday, Saturday and Sunday: November 11-13


DEARLY DEPARTED AT LIMELIGHT THEATRE
Enjoy this hilarious comedy that pokes fun at a Bible-belt funeral. When the Turpin family makes plans to put Dad to rest, they literally put the FUN back in Funeral! Show times are Friday and Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20. For more information, visit http://www.limelight-theatre.org/, or call 904.825.1165.


VETERANS DAY AT WORLD GOLF VILLAGE
To celebrate Veterans Day and honor the armed forces, the World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum welcomes all veterans and their dependants to the museum with complimentary admission for the weekend. And, all members of the armed forces and their dependants will receive complimentary admission to the museum throughout the month of November, starting on Veterans Day. The World Golf Hall of Fame is located at 1 World Golf Place at World Golf Village located at I-95 Exit 323. The World Golf Hall of Fame is open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday and from noon to 6 p.m. on Sunday. Valid military ID is required to receive complimentary admission. For more information, visit http://www.worldgolfhalloffame.org/.


CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS HONORS VETERANS WITH FREE ADMISSION
Enjoy a visit to Castillo de San Marcos with the family - for free. In honor of our Nation's military veterans, the National Parks Service is offering free admission to the Castillo de San Marcos for the weekend. The Castillo is open from 8:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Historic Spanish Military weapons demonstrations take place at 10:30 and 11:30 a.m. and at 1:30, 2:30 and 3:30 p.m. For more information, visit www.NPS.gov/casa.


WASHINGTON OAKS STATE GARDENS WEEKEND
Come celebrate the improvements to the Washington Oaks Historic District. On Friday there will be free admission to the park and a Veterans Day Observance will begin at 10:00 a.m. with music performed by the Matanzas High School Jazz Band and singer Jimmy Lopez. At 11 a.m. there will be a moment of silence in observance of our country's veterans and at 1 p.m. there will be an inaugural tour of the Historic District Interpretive Panels. On Saturday at 10 a.m. the Friends of Washington Oaks will celebrate the restoration of Mrs. Louise P. Young's Greenhouse and at 11 a.m. there will be an orchid workshop and plant clinic. On Sunday from 2 to 4 p.m. the Tim Rippey Benefit Concert will take place. A special silent auction fundraiser will take place throughout the weekend. Other activities on this special "Washington Oaks Weekend" include a Friends Bake Sale, food from JT's Seafood Shack, a youth area featuring patriotic and planting activities, tours and the gift shop will be open. Admission to the Park on Friday and Saturday is free. The Benefit Concert tickets on Sunday are $15 which includes park admission. For more information, visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/ or call 386.446.6783.


Friday and Saturday: November 11 - 12

VETERANS DAY ECO ADVENTURE!
The kids are off school so join us on our 1.5 hour Eco Tour boat ride in the estuary that's sure to keep everyone entertained - underwater microphones & more! Guides provide educational information on local marine life including dolphins and shorebirds! Veteran price is $35 with ID. For more information, call 904.377.7245 or visit http://www.staugustineecotours.com/.


Saturday: November 12


PIONEER BARN AT OLD FLORIDA MUSEUM PRESENTS THE BEST OF BOTH WORLDS
Enjoy a musical tribute to some of the greatest vocalist of all times when Florida's Hottest Musical duet, Kevon Re'Monte and Trey Dees perform live at the Pioneer Barn. Ladies love them, music buffs marvel at the accurate vocal abilities of these two artists as they exhibit visual and vocal impressions of The Righteous Brother, Marvin Gaye, Engelbert Humperdinck, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones, Lou Rawls, and many other great performers. The show starts at 7 p.m. at the Pioneer Barn at Old Florida Museum, located at 259 San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for children 6 -12. For more information, call 904.824.8874 or visit http://www.fortmenendez.com/.

JOHN FOGERTY AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
Get over to the Amphitheatre to enjoy a performance by rock legend John Fogerty. Best known as the lead voice for Creedence Clearwater Revival, Fogerty will perform at 7:30 p.m. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340 A1A on Anastasia Island in St. Augusitne. Tickets are $37 to $77. For more information, call 904.209.3759 or visit http://staugamphitheatre.com/.


VITTLES AND VINO VIP CARRIAGE TOUR
Step aboard an old-fashioned horse drawn carriage and meander the historic streets in true southern comfort. Then tantalize your taste buds with a delicious 3.5 hour food and wine tour where you will learn where the local foodies dine, taste farm-fresh ingredients that inspire local chefs, sip glorious boutique wines and explore the beautiful downtown district! This food, wine and carriage experience is the only way to trulytaste the best that St. Augustine has to offer! Tickets are $99 per person. Tours depart from 6 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Must be 21 or older to participate. For more information, visit http://www.thetastingtours.com/carriage-tours.htm, text or call 904.325.3911.


Sunday: November 13


BIRD WALK AT FORT MOSE HISTORIC STATE PARK
Come meet the birds at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Led by a park volunteer, this fun, informative walk is open to the public and to birders of all levels. We'll view the rookery and search for marsh birds and migrating warblers. The walk takes place form 8:30 to 10:30 a.m. Please dress for the weather and bring binoculars and a field guide if you have one. Walk and park entrance are free. Fort Mose is off of US Highway 1, one mile north of SR 16 at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. For more information, visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/, or call 904.823.2232.

LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS MARKET
St. Augustine's newest fresh market offers farm-fresh vegetables, meats/fish, cheese, bread, treats, arts & crafts, prepared food, jewelry and more. Plus there are picnic areas and a playground! The Market takes place every Sunday at 399 Riberia Street in Lincolnville from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.lincolnvillefarmersmarket.com/


POPPIN PEPPER PALOOZA
Be brave and pop a pepper. Or just have fun watching as others celebrate one of St. Augustine's favorite culinary delights the Datil Pepper. This first time chocolate-dipped Datil Pepper eating contest will take place at 4 p.m. on the Hot Shot Bakery Deck and in the Villa Zorayda Parking Lot at 8 Granada Street in St. Augustine. Registration is $10 per person and starts at 3 p.m. Judging is at 5 p.m. There will be lots of prizes, entertainment and food. Proceeds will go to The Boys and Girls Clubs of St. Augustine. For more information, visit http://www.hotshotbakery.com/
 or call 904.824.7898.

Ahoy there maties! Your patchless eye does not deceive nor your trusty spyglass (what today we may call a one-eyed telescope). The SS Amelia Gingerbread Pirate ship is scheduled to dock in the lobby of the Ritz Carlton on Amelia Island on Wednesday, November 23.

This gingerbread vessel is a tribute to the legends and lore of historic Amelia Island, ruled briefly by the privateer Luis Arly in the early 19th century. The towering gingerbread structure features a mast with sails and a crow's nest rising from the hotel lobby. Edible details include a gingerbread cannon armed with chocolate cannonballs, gingerbreak pirate captain, and a treasure chest overflowing with candied bounty. The ship is made from 1,200 pounds of sugar and 3,000 eggs. Twelve pastry chefs logged more than 350 hours in the creation of this masterpiece. The docking of this ship will be televised live with a children's chorus.



$49 per adult, $25 per child, ages 5 – 12, price is inclusive of gratuity. 6:30pm

Friday: November 4


WOMEN'S EXCHANGE LUNCHEON
Enjoy a very special luncheon prepared members of the St. Augustine Women's Exchange in the Gardens of the historic Pena-Peck House. The luncheon includes a special Christmas Shop. Doors to the Christmas Shop open at 10:30 a.m., and the luncheon is served at noon. Tickets are $25 and include a $5 coupon for shopping. The Pena-Peck House is located at 143 St. George Street in St. Augustine. For menus and more information, please visit the Women's Exchange Facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/PenaPeckHouse or call 904.829.5064


FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district - or go on your own self-guided art walk. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit http://www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com/.


PARENTS NIGHT OUT!
Entertain your kids with a safe and educational outing at the St, Augustine Alligator Farm while you and yours have a night on the town, From 6-10 p.m., kids ages 5-12 can enjoy pizza, drinks, hands-on animal presentations , twilight zoo tour, crafts, games and lots of fun! Admission is $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Call 904.824.3337 x29 for reservations.


FIRST FRIDAY BOOK SIGNING
Get artsy and literary at the same time at this Meet-the-Author event. Visit Worley Faver Gallery, 11A Aviles Street in St. Augustine, to meet author Dennis Smith, Jr. to find out about his new book The Trilogy of Swamp Hattie - the most evil ghost to ever haunt Florida's Historic Coast. 904.238.8900.

ANASTASIA STATE PARK CAMPFIRE PROGRAMS
Sit around the campfire and enjoy a natural/cultural program relative to the environment found at Anastasia State Park. The program which take place the First Friday evening each month, begins at 7 p.m. Anastasia State Park is located on A1A on Anastasia Island in St. Augustine. Admission to the park is $8 per vehicle up to 8 people, and $2 per additional passengers. Pedestrians and bicyclist admission is $2. For more information, call 904.461.2033 or visit http://www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia.


MALT SHOPPE MEMORIES AT OLD FLORIDA MUSEUM PIONEER BARN
Don't miss out on a fun evening of Doo-Wop and Oldies performed by Malt Shoppe Memories. This group of four friends recreates the old time sounds they listened to as youngsters on car radios and on Malt Shoppe jukeboxes. The show takes place at 7 p.m. in the Pioneer Barn at Old Florida Museum Fort Menendez, located at 259 San Marco Avenue. Tickets are $10. For more information, call 904.824.8874 or visit http://www.fortmenendez.com/.


Friday, Saturday and Sunday: November 4-6

FIFTEEN & FOREVER EXPO
Come learn about the most unique sites and services available for your Quincienara or Wedding on Florida's Historic Coast. This exciting Expo highlights the romantic settings of the Nation's Oldest City and the surrounding seaside venues as well as the many companies that offer services that make Florida's Historic Coast a favorite location for these lifetime celebrations. Admission to the entire three-day Expo is $25 per person, and includes the Friday night reception at 7 p.m.; on Saturday the tour of ceremony and reception sites from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. and the Fashion Show at 7 p.m. at Lightner Museum; and the Sunday Expo which takes place from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Casa Monica Hotel in St. Augustine. Admission to just the Sunday Expo is $10 per person. For more information about the Fifteen and Forever Expo, call 800-814-7529 or go to http://www.fifteenandforever.com/ .


Saturday and Sunday: November 5 & 6


ECO EDUCATION SAIL
Go on a relaxing two-hour sail into the Matanzas River and learn fascinating facts about the local environment including dolphins and more! Soak in the afternoon sun on either the 1:15 or the 3:45pm sail. Mention this ad and get $5 off each ticket! Call St. Augustine Eco Tours at (904) 377-7245 for reservations or visit http://www.staugustineecotours.com/ to learn more.

FIRST COAST OPERA PERFORMS GRANDI VOCI
Enjoy the opening season performance of First Coast Opera. Grandi Voce includes scenes from Italian Opera including Verdi, Puccini and Mozart. The performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at in the Flagler Room at Flagler College, 81 King Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Students with ID are $10. For more information, visit http://www.firstcoastopera.com/ or call 904.417.5555.



Saturday: November 5


HISTORIC WEAPONS FIRING DEMONSTRATION
Take the National Park Service's ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas - the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. From 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate historic weapons demonstrations at the fort. Admission is free. Fort Matanzas National Monument is located on A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine. For more information, call 904.471.0116 or visit www.nps.gov/foma.
ST. AUGUSTINE/FORT MATANZAS CRUISE
Go on a spectacular boating experience, including free coffee and bagels, courtesy of Everything Bagel, AND see the Spanish cannons firing from Fort Matanzas! This special 9 a.m. to noon cruise departs from the Vilano Boat Ramp with a USCG-certified captain in command. . Book individually at $30 per person, reservations required. Call Captain Mike at 352.246.3836. For more information, go to http://www.yachtoffun.net/


BIG RED: A FOOTBALL STORY
Head over to Wolfs Head Books, 67 San Marco Avenue, St, Augustine and from 2-4 p.m. meet Tom Sargent who will be autographing his book Big Red: A Football Story. In 1975, Tom was the football coach at Cooper High in Brevard County. Some of his players adopted Big Red as the team's mascot and...well you'll just have to get the book to find out. For more information, call 904.824.9357.


FIFTH ANNUAL EVERYWOMAN'S ART FESTIVAL
Shop for unique, one-of-a-kind art created by female artists from throughout the region. Features original paintings and prints, pottery and ceramics, beaded and semi-precious stone jewelry, glass art, hand-poured soaps and candles, beach kitsch, pet items and much more. The festival is from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion. For more information, call 904. 669.2260 or go to http://www.everywomansart.com/.


DOO-WOP MUSICAL SALUTE
Experience an exciting musical salute to The Platters, The Coasters, The Drifters and the Temptations at Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum. Performed by Myles Savage, former lead singer from The Platters, this salute features the all-time classic songs of these immortal groups. The show begins at 7 p.m. Tickets are $40 (limited time, buy one-get one free!) Reservations are required. To purchase tickets, call Fort Menendez at Old Florida Museum at 904-824-8874 or visit http://www.oldfloridamuseum.com/ for more information. Fort Menendez is located at 259 San Marco Avenue St Augustine, Florida.



Saturday and Sunday: November 5 & 6

FIRST COAST OPERA PERFORMS GRANDI VOCI
Enjoy the opening season performance of First Coast Opera. Grandi Voce includes scenes from Italian Opera including Verdi, Puccini and Mozart. The performances take place at 7:30 p.m. on Saturday and 3:30 p.m. on Sunday at in the Flagler Room at Flagler College, 81 King Street in St. Augustine. Tickets are $20 in advance and $25 at the door. Students with ID are $10. For more information, visit http://www.firstcoastopera.com/ or call 904.417.5555.



Sunday: November 6


26th ANNUAL GREAT CHOWDER DEBATE
Satisfy your passion for great seafood at the Conch House Marina's celebrated annual Great Chowder Debate. More than 30 area restaurants come together to compete to see who has the best chowder. Everyone can be a judge and savor an almost limitless variety - from local favorites like the Menorcan chowders to an assortment of New England chowders - made with clams, conch, lobster, scallops and crab and laced with secret concoctions of herbs and spices. The event starts at noon and runs throughout the day. All proceeds benefit the Shriner's Hospitals for Crippled Children. The Conch House Marina is located at 57 Comares Avenue. For more Information, call 904.829.8646.

Prisoners of War: Stolen Freedom
Come be a part of this program which honors our Nation's prisoners of war. The program will include posting of the colors by The Florida National Guard Mixed Services Color Guard, a performance of "A Patriotic Medley", a presentation of Essay Contest Winners and the premiere of "Prisoners of War: Stolen Freedom";a Remembrance Ceremony film, and a moving chorale Service Salute. It all takes place at Anastasia Baptist Church located at 1650 A1A South, St Augustine. Doors open at 1:30 p.m. and the program is free and is from 2:30 to 4:30 p.m. For more information, call 904-829-0381 or visit http://www.anyveteran.org/.


AL STEWART IN CONCERT
Hear All Stewart perform his 1979 hits "Year of the Cat" and "Time Passages," plus an astounding repertoire of other great hits, all at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Doors to the show open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29. The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is located at 1050 A1A North. Go to http://www.pvconcerthall.com/ or call 904.209.0399.