FOREVER PLAID: PLAID TIDINGS

*NEW PERFORMANCES ADDED TO REGULAR SHOWTIMES*

December 7 - January 6

Sun., Dec. 30 at 7:30pm

Sat., Jan. 5th at 2:00pm 

The Forever Plaid boys are back in action when the heavenly Rosemary Clooney calls on them to add a little of their posthumous harmony to the world. Christmas classics delight as well as audience favorites featuring the Rockettes and the Chipmunks!

This holiday show is truly heaven-sent!

Limelight Theatre >>>

Regatta of Lights in St. Augustine

The HOLIDAY REGATTA of LIGHTS is a spectacular and colorful parade of boats held on the St. Augustine bay front just north of the Bridge of Lions. 

This event reflects the maritime roots of the “Oldest City” and is in keeping with St. Augustine’s historical seaborne image and rich nautical heritage.

The Regatta is hosted by The St. Augustine Yacht Club.

The 2012 Regatta will be held Saturday December 8th, at 6:00 pm. Saint Augustine Bayfront, Avenida Menendez, Saint Augustine, FL 32084.

Sailboats, trawlers, shrimp boats and many other vessels parade, decorated with the festive lights of the season in celebration of the holidays. Entry is encouraged for all powered craft both private and commercial.

A post-parade  Reception and Awards Ceremony is  held at The St. Augustine Yacht Club for Captains and Crews of the boats.

All are invited  to St. Augustine’s downtown area to enjoy the City’s Nights of Lights and to experience the HOLIDAY REGATTA of LIGHTS.

Best of the World 2013

The National Geographic Traveler editors present the new year's 20 must-see places and one of them is St. Augustine, Florida!

If you haven't visited yet make it a New Year's promise for 2013.

Read more here >>.

The Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine's Bed and Breakfast Inns

19th Annual Bed and Breakfast Holiday Tour

December 8 & 9, 2012

St. Augustine, Florida

1:00pm-5:00pm each day 

Its that time again in St Augustine! The holiday season is absolutely magical in the oldest city. One of the most popular holiday events of all is the Annual Holiday Tour of St Augustine's Historic Inns. Always on the second weekend of December - take the opportunity to tour all of St Augustine's beautifully-decorated inns - half of them on Saturday and half on Sunday between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. At each inn not only will you be mesmerized by each one's striking holiday decor, but you will also be treated with a taste from many St Augustine restaurants. 

Always supporting a different theme each year, 2012 supports "The Twelve Days of Christmas" 

Tickets on sale at http://staugustinebandbtour.com/

Events in december

Nights of Lights (Voted by National Geographic as one of the Top Ten Places in the World for Holiday Lights)
November 17 – January 31
Downtown St. Augustine

Santa’s Big Red Christmas Train Tours
November 18 – January 5
170 San Marco Ave.

The big red Christmas Train transports riders through St. Augustine’s magical Nights of Lights.
58th Annual St. Augustine Christmas Parade
December 1, 2012
Downtown St. Augustine

British Nightwatch Opening Concert
December 1, 2012 – 10:00 A.M.
Francis Field
St. Augustine, FL 32084

Candlelight Tours of Villa Zorayda
December 3, 5, 15, 21, 22, 27, 29, 30
83 King St.
St. Augustine, FL

Explore the beautiful Villa Zorayda, decorated for the Holiday season.
44th Annual Garden Club Tour of Homes
December 2, 2012
12 – 5 P.M.
St. Augustine, FL
$20.00 (Almost sold out)

Luminary Night at the St. Augustine Lighthouse
December 5, 2012
81 Lighthouse Ave.
St. Augustine, FL

See the lights of St. Augustine from the top of the lighthouse! Enjoy holiday music and cider and don’t forget the camera!

Dickens’ A Christmas Carol
Presented by the Ancient City Theater
Fort Matanzas Pioneer Barn
259 San Marco Avenue

St. Augustine Community Chorus Christmas Concert
December 15 and 16
8:00 P.M.
38 Cathedral Place

Winter Wonderland at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
November 23 – December 21:
5:00pm – 10:00pm  Monday – Friday
2:00pm – 10:00pm  Saturday & Sunday
December 22 – January 6:
2:00pm – 10:00pm  Daily

Holiday Hours:
December 24 (Christmas Eve)     2:00pm – 10:00pm
December 25 (Christmas Day)     5:00pm – 10:00pm
December 31(New Year’s Eve)    12:00pm – 5:00pm
January 1      (New Year’s Day)     2:00pm – 10:00pm
Nightly Snowfall (Times & Location)
7:00pm – Over the Ice Rink & Over the Elf Village
8:00pm – Over the S’more Pit
9:00pm – Over the Ice Rink & Over the Elf Village

Read more about St. Augustine here >>

A Tribute To The World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, Florida

The World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine, Florida is a very special place for those of us devoted to the game of golf.

The World Golf Hall of Fame & Museum provides an extensive look at the game of golf through stories, artifacts, videos, art and photography of its members within 75,000 square foot exhibition space. Guests have the opportunity to enhance their visit with an audio tour guide that tells “behind the scenes” stories from Hall of Fame members themselves. Admission includes two-day access to the museum, a round on the 18-hole natural putting course and a shot on the Challenge Hole.

World Golf Village Resort possesses two of the Jacksonville areas favorite golf courses. Located in beautiful St. Augustine, FL, the golf courses feature challenging and rewarding holes that provide great play for all skill levels.

King & Bear

Home to the renowned “King & Bear” golf course, a one of a kind design by Hall of Famers — Arnold Palmer & Jack Nicklaus, our course is the only design collaboration by these two great, and its where we earned our status as the most exciting and storied Jacksonville golf facility.

Slammer & Squire

Not to be outdone by the famous King & Bear, our second course is anything but a second thought. Built in 1998 through a unique 3-way design collaboration between legendary golf course designer Bobby Weed and design consultants Sam “The Slammer” Snead and Gene “The Squire” Sarazen, our “Slammer & Squire” course is an example of what Jacksonville golf should be.

Watch these videos that describe the Golf museum and have fun listening to the acceptance speeches of the 2012 Inductees including Phil Mickelson, Sandy Lyle and Dan Jenkins

Visit the World Golf Hall of Fame if you get a chance. You will love it.

Read more >>

The 38th Annual British Night Watch

In the City of Saint Augustine to be held on Saturday Evening, The 1st of December 2012 at 8 o'clock PM.

The British Night Watch is an Historic Reenactment commemorating the British Period of St. Augustine, 1763 to 1783. The main feature of the event is the British Night Watch~a Grande Illumination Parade, which is a reenactment of the ceremony used on special occasions and Holidays.

Every night, the town was secured by guards marching by lantern light to lock the gates, but on special occasions, it was made festive by involving the entire population in a candle or lantern lit parade that ended with volleys of muskets, singing, and much merriment.

For a history of this event, click on the History tab to the left. An encampment of British Troops, period Sutlers (vendors), and various Historic Persons is held in Francis Field, just west of the Parking Garage.

Gather in the Plaza de la Constitucion at 7 p.m. The parade starts at 8 bells from the St. Augustine Government House circling Plaza then proceeds down St. George Street to the St. Augustine to the City Gates. Participation is free.

For more information see www.britishnightwatch.org

St. Augustine's Winter Wonderland

Bring the whole family to enjoy St. Augustine's Winter Wonderland which features a real ice skating rink, ice slide, Elf Express train rides, The Elf Village, sleigh rides and SNOW!  There are even scheduled visits from Santa.  Adults arewelcome to relax and enjoy refreshments in the Igloo Lounge (21 and up only). 

St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340 A1A St. Augustine.Open 5 to 10 p.m., Monday through Friday and 2 to 10 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday until December 21, then 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. daily through January 6.

Admission is free and activities costs vary.

Step into a Winter Wonderland this Holiday Season at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre!

Outdoor ice skating, snow every night, an Elf Village and Elf Express Train, carriage rides, Reindeer games, a s’mores pit and appearances by Santa will be some of the winter-themed offerings this year during the fourth annual Winter Wonderland at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.

Date & Hours

The 6th Annual Winter Wonderland at St. Augustine Amphitheatre is open from:

November 23, 2012 to January 6, 2013

November 23 – December 21:

5:00pm – 10:00pm  Monday – Friday

2:00pm – 10:00pm  Saturday & Sunday

December 22 – January 6:

2:00pm – 10:00pm  Daily

Holiday Hours:

December 24 (Christmas Eve)     2:00pm – 10:00pm

December 25 (Christmas Day)     5:00pm – 10:00pm

December 31(New Year’s Eve)    12:00pm – 5:00pm

January 1      (New Year’s Day)     2:00pm – 10:00pm

Nightly Snowfall (Times & Location)

7:00pm – Over the Ice Rink & Over the Elf Village

8:00pm – Over the S’more Pit

9:00pm – Over the Ice Rink & Over the Elf Village

*Snowfall lasts for 5 minutes at each location

For more information, please contact our box office at (904) 209 – 0367

The Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley

Get into the Holiday Spirit on The Holly Jolly Holiday Trolley, Holiday Nights of Lights Trolley Tour. Guests of all ages delight at the festive wonderland of the Historic District glittering with over 2 million lights. View the lights with complimentary glasses.

Highlights of The Holly Jolly Nights of Lights:

♦ Enjoy caroling from the Trolley
♦ Get your picture taken with Santa
♦ Hot apple cider and Homemade Cookies
♦ See the Festively Decorated Historic District
♦ Complimentary magical viewing glasses

“An annual tradition
for thousands, and is sure
to be one of your favorite
holiday outings.”

Read more and buy tickets here:
http://www.nationsoldestcity.com/2012/11/the-holly-jolly-holiday-trolley-2

19 TH ANNUAL NIGHTS OF LIGHTS IN ST. AUGUSTINE FLORIDA

ST. AUGUSTINE’S NIGHTS OF LIGHTS 2012 RETURNS TO FLORIDA’S HISTORIC COAST WITH SURF ILLUMINATION, WINTER WONDERLAND AND FESTIVAL OF TREES. 

St. Augustine’s famed Nights of Lights will sparkle to life at 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, November 17 when the flick of a switch will illuminate the nation’s oldest city’s historic district with the gentle glow of more than three million tiny white lights, providing a luminous setting for an exciting agenda of holiday events and fun through January 31. 

Nights of Lights continues to gather praise from travel leaders worldwide:

• Last year, National Geographic declared St. Augustine one of the Top 10 Places in the World to view holiday lights. 
• Also in 2011, the American Bus Association named the annual spectacle one of the Top 100 Events in the U.S. 
•  In 2009, AAA called St. Augustine one of the 12 best places in the U.S. and Canada to experience holiday cheer 

Along with the lighting of the beautiful historic city, Vilano Beach and St. Augustine Beach will provide displays to be enjoyed by all. Vilano Beach is celebrating holiday coastal living with an inaugural event called “Dressing of the Palms” as palm trees along Vilano Road and A1A are decorated in whimsical holiday array. St. Augustine Beach will light-up on Saturday, December 1, during the Surf Illumination, where there will be a festive atmosphere, the official holiday lighting, and a visit from Santa. The St. Johns County Convention Center at the World Golf Village is the setting for dozens of beautifully decorated Christmas Trees and Holiday Wreaths. From November 30, through December 10, visitors can vote for their favorite display, or bid on one of the entries through a silent auction. 

 

In addition, on November 23, Winter Wonderland returns to the St. Augustine Amphitheater with even more fun than before. Outdoor ice skating, a giant Ice Chute, carriage rides, fun for all ages and snow each evening – guaranteed through January 6. For more information, visit www.WinterWonderlandFL.com

 

During the nearly 250 years when St. Augustine served as the capital of Spanish La Florida, the residents marked the holiday season with a single white candle burning in a window at each home. 

 

Today, the Nights of Lights continues that happy tradition in a grand style that reflects the city’s 446 years of history. In addition to the enjoyment that comes from strolling the ancient streets lit by the glowing lights or enjoying thenightly reflection of lights on the waters of Matanzas Bay, both visitors and residents can enjoy a wide range of memorable events. For a complete list of Holiday Events, visit www.NightsofLights.com.

Saint Augustine, Florida is one of the Top 10 places to see Holiday Lights

Saint Augustine, Florida is according to National Geographic one of the Top 10 places to see Holiday Lights.

"Photograph by John Coletti, Getty Images  Once under Spanish rule, this 16th-century city fetes its heritage. Single white candles once flickered from colonists’ windows; during Nights of Lights, the 144-square-block historic district twinkles with two million bulbs (each white, per city ordinance). November 19-January 31."

Read more here >>

Tips for visiting Saint Augustine, Florida >>

This weekend St. Augustine: Pirates invade oldest city for 2012 Pirate Gathering

Avast there, me Hearties! In pirate-speak, this means listen up! And you’d better, because America’s Oldest City is now being put on notice that invasion is imminent as pirates from the far corners and seven seas plan to converge on St. Augustine from November 9 – 11 for the 2012 Pirate Gathering.

A complete event schedule and more information on the 2012 Pirate Gathering is available at www.pirategathering.com. Tickets for the Buccaneer Bash are also available for sale online at the website.

Ancient City Auto Show

The Ancient City Auto Club of St. Augustine will hold their 28th annual auto show, once again on the beautiful, tree-shaded campus of the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind. All vehicles are welcome and first through third trophies will be awarded in 28 classes. Come and enjoy the DJ, trivia, door prizes, and camaraderie as well as a huge collection of old and new vehicles on display. 

Vehicle preregistration is $15 in advance and $20 the day of the show. Spectator admission is free. 

A shuttle to the historic district of the nation's oldest city will be running throughout the day. 

Download the flyer and registration forms at http://local.aaca.org/ancientcity or call 904-687-3894

Boeing-Boeing

High-flying fun comes to Saint Augustine's Limelight Theatre with this classic farce, directed by Gary Cadwallader, which tells the hilarious tale of a Parisian bachelor who juggles romances with three air-hostesses in the swinging 60's. 

Opening Night with champagne reception is Friday October 26.

Located at 11 Old Mission Avenue, performances will take place through November 18 on Thursdays, through Saturdays at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm 

Tickets are priced at $25 for adults; $22 for seniors; and $20 for students and active-duty military.

For info: 904.825.1164 - limelight-theatre.org

Bicentennial Commemoration Of The Spanish Constitution of 1812

Celebrate the 200th anniversary of the naming of St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion with a full day of educational and inspiring activities. Hosted by the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine along with the Puerto Rican Bar Association, the festivities will begin with a moot court competition. Legal scholars will debate the constitutionality of the Puerto Rican Territory within the context of the United States.

The competition will be held in the Alcazar Room in the Lightner Museum located at 75 King St. from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. At 2 p.m., an Ecumenical Prayer Service will take place at the Cathedral Basilica located at 38 Cathedral Place. The Most Reverend Felipe J. Estevez, Bishop of St. Augustine, will preside as leaders of various faith traditions throughout the area ask for blessings on all nations and peoples of the world. 

City of St. Augustine Vice-Mayor Leanna Freeman will speak at the event along with the Consul General Garrigues and clergy from numerous area churches. The Chancel Choir of the Cathedral, under the direction of Dr. Bernard Sans, will provide music, including a metrical version of the Te Deum in English. All events are free and open to the public.

https://sites.google.com/site/staugustine450/News/celebrating-200-years

Annual Greek Festival

St. Augustine's fascinating Greek Heritage is celebrated by Holy Trinity Greek Orthodox Church with a delicious assortment of Greek foods, pastries and beverages along with nonstop entertainment with live Greek music by the Hellenic Band and performances by Greek dance troupes.

On Saturday at 9 a.m. there will be a Ready, Set, Go Greek-Fest Run. 

The Festival takes place from 4 to 9 p.m. on Friday; 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Saturday and noon to 5 p.m. on Sunday at Francis Field behind St. Augustine's Historic Downtown Parking Garage on Castillo Drive.

Admission is $2, children under 12 are free. 

Tel.: 904.829.0504. 

www.stauggreekfest.com 

Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast Top Chef Cook-Off

More than a dozen chefs from restaurants along Florida's Historic Coast to compete Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off, A Benefit For Home Again St. Johns, Is This Friday!

Some of the top chefs from St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches will make culinary history when they compete at the Renaissance World Golf Resort, Convention Center and Beach Club for the title of Flavors Top Chef. The Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off is one of the featured events that take place during the Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast program which offers unique, delicious and affordably-priced prix fixe (fixed price) dining choices and enticing cultural events through the month of October.

Flavors of Florida's Historic Coast Top Chef Cook-Off will take place Friday, October 12 in the Atrium at the beautiful Renaissance World Golf Resort, Convention Center and Beach Club, from 5 to 7 p.m. The competition will feature more than a dozen chefs conjuring up their signature dishes for a panel of celebrity judges who will select the Best of the Best. In addition, everyone in attendance will sample the prix fixe dinners featured by Flavors participating restaurants in October. Ballots submitted by attendees will determine the Flavors People's Choice Award! Sponsored by the Renaissance World Golf Resort and The St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, proceeds from the event will support Home Again St. Johns, the primary organization responsible for meeting the needs of the homeless in St. Johns County.

Advance tickets for Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off are available online for $20 at www.HistoricCoastFlavors.com. Tickets are also available at the door for $25 per person.

First Coast News Weekend Anchor, Jessica Clark will emcee the Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off. Celebrity judges will be Chef David Bearl, Member of the American Culinary Federation and the Director of College Advancement at the First Coast Technical Institute; Phil Amato, Anchor and Host of Good Morning Jacksonville on WTLV; Jody Sutton, Director of Community Relations at World Golf Hall of Fame; and David Mariotti, Chairman of the VCB Board of Directors and General Manager, The Lodge & Club at Ponte Vedra Beach.

The restaurants chefs presenting at the Flavors Top Chef Cook-Off represent every part of St. Johns County from elegant Ponte Vedra Beach southward through Vilano Beach, World Golf Village, and to laid-back St. Augustine Beach. They include:

• 619 Ocean View and Augustine Grille (Sawgrass Marriott Resort)
• 95 Cordova (Casa Monica Hotel) - Aviles (Hilton St. Augustine Historic Bayfront)
• Beaches on Vilano - Donovan's Irish Pub - Kingfish Grill - Raintree Restaurant
• Rhett's Piano Bar and Brasserie - Mulligan's Irish Pub (Hilton Garden Inn Ponte Vedra Beach)
• The Tasting Room - The Reef
• Villagio Italian Grill (Renaissance World Golf Resort)

Local Resident Specials

NOTE: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Fountain of Youth (special events excluded), the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, Spanish Military Hospital Museum, and theHistoric Tours of Flagler College. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Wineryare free to everyone. Also, admission is free to everyone at the Authentic Old Drug Store, Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O'Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed).

NEW:  St. Johns County residents who purchase full-price admisssion to the St. Augustine Lighthouse ($9.50 adults; $7.50 seniors and children 12 and under; free for children under 44 inches in height) can now receive a pass good for free admission for an entire year!  The Lighthouse is now open until 6 p.m. on  Friday, Saturday and Sunday nights. Also, on the first Monday of each month, St. Johns County residents are admitted free to the Dow Museum of Historic Houses, 246 St. George Street, St. Augustine. 

NEW: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID now receive FREE admission to the Oldest Housein St. Augustine.

  

For more information on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, go to the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.FloridasHistoricCoast.com or call 1-800-653-2489

ANCIENT CITY TOURS: HALLOWEEN

October 26, 27, 28 & 31

ANCIENT CITY TOURS: HALLOWEEN 2012

Ever wonder where Halloween traditions came from or how the legend of St. Augsutine's Love Tree began? These and many other questions about Halloween haunts will be answered on these special Ancient City Tours. 

Departing every 30 minutes beginning at 7 p.m. these tours get off to an auspicious start from the Ancient City office at 6 Cordova Street - next door to the infamous Tolomato Cemetery. 

Tickets are $15 each (under 6 free) and reservations are required. 

Call 904.827.0807  
www.staugustineghosttours.com 
or  
http://ancientcitytours.net/halloween/

Saturday: October 6 in St. Augustine

Pink Up The Pace 5K Walk/Run

Annual Pink up the Pace raises money to assist the uninsured and under-insured in the early detection of breast cancer and increase public awareness of the importance of early detection. The race starts at 8 a.m. from the corner of Orange and Cordova Street in St. Augustine.www.pinkupthepace.org

Historic Weapons Demonstrations At Fort Matanzas

From 12:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons.  Admission is free including the ferry ride from Rattlesnake Island. Fort Matanzas National   Monument is located at 8635 A1A at the south end of Anastasia Island approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine.  904.471.0116. www.nps.gov/foma.

Sunset Celebration At Vilano Beach Town Center
See a spectacular St. Augustine sunset cast from across the bay at the Vilano Beach Town Center, 75 Vilano Beach Road. This special event includes artistic performers, local arts and crafts and genuine Old Florida surprises. Dine on food samples from businesses along Vilano Road and see why Vilano Beach is the best-kept hidden treasure in the county. Floating docks near the pier allow for waterway transport from the mainland to the island - just as in the early Flagler days. The event is from 3:00 pm to dusk at the Vilano Beach Pier and Pavilion. Free to the public. www.vilanobeachfl.com  904.540-0402.

3rd Annual Hispanic Heritage Festival of St. Johns County

A celebration of Hispanic Heritage on Florida's Historic Coast. The Festival takes place from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Palencia Club, located at 600 Palencia Drive, St. Augustine and feature music, food and fun for the entire family. St. Johns County schools will be representing various Latin countries.  http://hhcsj.org/events.php  

   

We Ain't Skimpin' on the Shrimpin' Sea Monsters, Shrimp and Beer??

 Come and enjoy the delicious Low- country Boil and beer at the St. Augustine Lighthouse! Check out the new Sea Monsters exhibit and the upgraded Shrimping Exhibit. Don't miss the spectacular sunset from the top of the tower! Please join us for this fun filled evening under the stars! Tickets are $45 per person or $80 per couple. Space is limited.  Advanced ticket purchase required. Purchase them HERE: 904.829.0745

ST. AUGUSTINE CITY WALKS HALLOWEEN ORIGINS TOURS

October 1-31 

ST. AUGUSTINE CITY WALKS HALLOWEEN ORIGINS TOURS

Explore the stories of how many of our present day Halloween customs began... Bonfires, Jack-O-Lanterns, Costumes & Masks, Trick-or-Treating, and more! During the entire month of October, ALL of the St. Augustine City Walks' regularly scheduled evening tours will feature enchanting stories on the history, myths and legends of the Original Halloween, also known as Samhain- The Celtic New Year. Join one of their famous Historic Pub Crawls, Creepy Crawls, or History, Mystery & Murder tours for this special Halloween event! All tours depart downtown regularly, seven days a week. Special discounts available for online booking with all tours. 

For more information and to reserve your space visit www.StAugustineCityWalks.com or call 904.540.3476.

Of A Revolution (O.A.R.) will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre

Of A Revolution (O.A.R.) will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Friday, October 12th.

O.A.R. is a popular rock band from Rockville, Maryland. Their most recent release King is O.A.R.’s follow-up to their 2008 studio album All Sides, which debuted at #13 on the Billboard Top 200 and #3 on the Digital Album chart. The album provided many firsts for the band including their first Certified Platinum single “Shattered,” which in 2009 was the #6 best-selling Rock Song at iTunes and earned them an ASCAP Award as one of the Most Performed Pop Songs of the Year. With All Sides, the band’s cumulative album sales reached close to 2 million and they received the honor of being on Performing Songwriter’s list of the 100 Most Influential Independent Artists of the Past 15 Years. The release was the culmination of years of hard work creating music, traveling the country and performing for their legions of fans. Tickets will go on sale this Friday, July 27th at 10am at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box offices. Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks courtesy of the Amphitheatre on Friday morning while waiting in line for tickets. 

Tickets also will be available at findmytix.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, at livenation.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000. 

SHOW: O.A.R. 

VENUE: St. AugustineAmphitheatre 

DATE: Friday, October 12, 2012 
TIME: Doors 5:00pm / Show 6:30pm 

TICKET PRICES: $32.50 in advance, $35 day of show

Big River at the Limelight Theatre

St. Augustine's Limelight Theatre brings the world of Huckleberry Finn to the stage in the multi-Tony Award-winning musical Big River.

Located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine, performances will take place through October 7 on Thursdays through Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. All tickets are $25 each. This Friday only, kick off the opening with a Hoedown beginning at 6 p.m. featuring tasty vittles, a DJ, dancing, wine and desserts. Huck Finn-inspired attire is encouraged. Tickets to the hoedown and show are $50 each.

More info about the Limelight Theater you can find here >>

Re-enactment And Special Mass Commemorating The 447th Anniversary of the Founding Of St. Augustine

Re-enactment And Special Mass Commemorating The 447th Anniversary of the Founding Of St. Augustine 

The Mission of Nombre de Dios traces it's origins to the founding of the City of St. Augustine, America’s oldest city, in 1565. 

On September 8, 1565, Pedro Menendez de Aviles landed and proclaimed this site for Spain and the Church. It was here that Menendez knelt to kiss a wooden cross presented to him by Father Francisco Lopez de Mendoza Grajales, chaplain of his expedition. 

It was on these grounds that Fr. Lopez would celebrate the first parish Mass and begin the work at America’s first Mission. It was at this sacred spot that the Spanish settlers would begin the devotion to Our Lady of La Leche that continues into the present.

The commemoration begins at 10 a.m.
Admission is free.

Labor Day Concert In The Plaza

For 22 years, residents and visitors have gathered in the Plaza de la Constitución for the summer concert series, Concerts in the Plaza for a variety of musical entertainment performing from the historic Gazebo.

"It's the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine"

The 22nd season of Concerts in the Plaza promises great music in a great place Thursdays at 7pm through August

Reminiscent of days gone by when friends and families would gather in the early evening to listen to music in the town square, Concerts in the Plaza brings a wide variety of musical entertainment to St. Augustine’s historic downtown all summer long. Bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, old time and popular rock: Concerts in the Plaza has something for everyone.

This year Concerts in the Plaza celebrates twenty-two years of great entertainment in a great place. The series has been called “the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine,” and it’s easy to understand why when sitting under the majestic oaks of the Plaza de la Constitución enjoying quality musical entertainment.

The concert season starts with an afternoon performance on Memorial Day and continues all summer long on Thursdays at 7:00pm and concludes on Labor Day with another afternoon performance. 

All concerts are free and attendees should bring lounge chairs for seating. Picnic dinners are popular, but alcoholic beverages are prohibited in the Plaza.

Before and After 1565: A Participatory Examination of St. Augustine’s Native American History

Through October 19, an examination of the rich history of the First Coast’s indigenous population, as well as the later history of Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos, on display at Flagler College Crisp-Ellert Art Museum located at 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine. The museum is open Monday through Friday 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free Admission

Artist Talks

Friday, August 31^st, 4:00 pm

Featuring Harrell Fletcher, Tara Stephens and Eileen Pagan

Opening Reception

Friday, August 31, 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm

Exhibition Information & Dates

August 31 - October 19, 2012

An examination of the rich history of the First Coast's indigenous population, as well as the later history of Native American internment at the Castillo de San Marcos.

Trolley Tour

Friday, August 31 and Art Walk, Friday, September 7^th and October 5^th

A special trolley tour will be lead through the city to various sites related to and aspects of Indigenous and Native populations in Saint Augustine, by experts on Native culture as well as Flagler students. This tour is free and open to the public.

Timucuan Technology Workshop

September 21^st, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm

Nickelodeon's Fresh Beat Band Concert

The Fesh Beat Band Live in Concert Tour Presented by Nickelodeon features Kiki (Yvette Gonzalez-Nacer), Shout (Thomas Hobson), Marina (Tara Perry) and Twist (Jon Beavers) performing The Fesh Beat Band hits from season one, two and three of the Nickelodeon live-action music series that teaches preschoolers about music appreciation. Songs performed include "Here We Go", "A Friend Like You", "Bananas", and "Just Like a Rockstar" among others. 

The show will take place at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 C A1A in St. Augustine.

Tickets are $29.50 and $39.50. 

All St. Augustine, FL current events you can find listed here: http://www.nationsoldestcity.com/events-in-st-augustine

Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show

Holiday Isle Oceanfront Resort, 860 A1A Beach Boulevard at St. Augustine Beach, will host this summer's Perfect Wedding Guide Bridal Show featuring the best of St. Augustine wedding venues and services. 

The show takes place from 1 to 4 p.m. 

Admission is $8 in advance and $10 day of show. 

http://www.BrideandGroom.us Call: 904-366-3700

Lend Me A Tenor

Show Runs Friday July 20 through Sunday August 19

When a famed Italian tenor passes out prior to his performance, the manager persuades his assistant, an aspiring tenor, to take his place. When Il Stupendo comes to, two Othellos are chasing lingerie-clad women and this classic farce is at its finest!

Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm. All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue in Saint Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military.

For info: 904.825.1164 

WWW.Limeligth-theatre.org

Slightly Left of Center

Friday July 20 to Saturday September 1

More than 40 original artworks created and presented by the artist members of the Society of Mixed Media Artists (SoMMA), a membership organization that meets bi-monthly offering programs and demonstrations that will help introduce and educate members (and the public) in all forms of Mixed Media including Collage, Experimental, Encaustic, Abstract bringing together those who wish to share their knowledge and ideas and to help others in the never ending spectrum of Mixed Media. Light appetizers and wine will be offered free to the public. 

Opening Reception, Friday July 20 6pm to 8pm 

Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 

 For info: 904. 280.0614 ext 203 www.ccpvb.org

Lend Me A Tenor at The Limelight Theatre

Bring the family to see this play about a famed Italian tenor who passes out prior to his performance, the manager persuades his assistant, an aspiring tenor, to take his place. When Il Stupendo comes to, two Othellos are chasing lingerie-clad women and this classic farce is at its finest! Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 730 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904-825-1164

http://www.limelight-theatre.org/

Joe Cocker and Dave Mason to Perform at St. Augustine Amphitheatre in September 2012

Joe Cocker, and special guest Dave Mason, will perform at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre on Sunday, September 30th, 2012

Joe Cocker is an English rock and blues singer who came to popularity in the 1960s and is recognized by his gritty voice, his idiosyncratic arm movements while performing, and his cover versions of popular Beatles songs. He is the recipient of several awards, including a 1983 Grammy for his #1 hit “Up Where We Belong”, a duet with Jennifer Warnes. He was ranked #97 on Rolling Stone’s 100 greatest singers list.

Dave Mason is an English singer-songwriter, and guitarist who first found fame with the rock band Traffic. Mason’s best known song is “Feelin’ Alright”, recorded by Traffic in 1968 and later by many other performers, including Joe Cocker, who had a major hit with the song in 1969. “We Just Disagree”, Mason’s 1977 solo hit written by Jim Krueger, has become a staple of Classic Hits and Adult Contemporary radio playlists.

Tickets started selling this Friday, June 29^th, at 10 a.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre and Ponte Vedra Concert Hall box offices. Enjoy complimentary coffee and snacks courtesy of the Amphitheatre on Friday morning while waiting in line for tickets. Tickets also will be available at findmytix.com, all Ticketmaster outlets, at ticketmaster.com, or by phone at 800-745-3000.