Tours available during Nights of Lights

Exciting tour options available during this year’s Nights of Lights Celebration:

Nights of Lights Tours -  The City of St. Augustine shines a little brighter during Nights of Lights. There are several tours available that make the holiday experience even more brilliant during this special time of year.

Through January 31

Nights of Lights Sunset Sail See the Nights of Lights from aboard the Schooner Freedom’s daily sunset cruise on Matanzas Bay. The two-hour cruise departs from the St. Augustine City Marina at 4:15 p.m. and are priced at $45 per adult; $35 per child (ages 2-12); under 2, free. All cruises include complimentary soda, water, beer and wine. 111 Avenida Menendez, 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com

Through January 31

 Nights of Lights Boat Tour Take a boat from Vilano Fishing Pier at 6:30 p.m. or 8 p.m. for a 1-hour tour through the Bridge of Lions, and along the Bayfront and Fort. Tickets are $39 weekdays and $49 weekends. You may BYOB if you like and dress warmly. 254 Vilano Road. 904-332-7194 www.JaxWaterTours.com

Through January 31

Lights, Carriage and Holiday ‘Cheer’ Step aboard an old-fashioned horse-drawn carriage and meander the historic streets of St. Augustine while enjoying the spectacular Nights of Lights display! Indulge in a bottle of delicious boutique wine (red or white) and souvenir Tasting Tours wine glasses while enjoying the sparkling view and intriguing history. The group tours are up to 8 guests max per carriage. $49 per person. The schedule is Sunday - Thursday 6 and 7 p.m.; Friday - Saturday 6, 7, 8 and 9 p.m. Private tours for two are also available. This tour starts at Isabela's Bar Cuba, 19 Cuna Street. 904-325-3911 www.thetastingtours.com

Through January 31

St. Augustine Vintage Car Nights of Lights Tours Celebrate the holidays and see St. Augustine’s fabulous Nights of Lights on a relaxing and romantic ride in a comfortable electric vintage car replica. Tours begin and end at the Villa Zorayda Museum. Tickets are $15 per person (maximum of six passengers per tour). Call for reservations and times. 83 King St. 904-430-3542 www.staugustinevintagecartours.com

Through January 15

Gold Tour’s Private Nights of Lights Tours See the world-renowned St Augustine lights on a tour aboard a quiet electric tour bus. Travel the narrowest and quaintest streets of the ancient city to see all the lights and historic buildings up close. These narrated tours last 45 minutes and accommodate a maximum of 7 passengers. Reservations are required. Tour times vary. $15 per person, $80 for the whole bus. 31 Orange St. 904-325-0547 www.staugustinegoldtours.com

Through January 5

Santa’s Big Red Christmas Train See St. Augustine’s spectacular Nights of Lights aboard Ripley’s Big Red Christmas Trains. The tours start from Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and include magic lightseeing glasses, snow, family friendly-movies and marshmallow roasting. The tours are Sunday – Thursday 6 to 8 p.m. and Friday and Saturday 6 to 9 p.m. Friday and Saturday nights include holiday classic movies on the Big Screen like Frosty, the Grinch, Rudolph, etc. Tickets are $8 adults and $4.50 for kids. 19 San Marco Avenue, 904-824-1606 www.ripleys.com/RedTrains

Through January 4

The Holly Jolly Nights of Lights Trolley Explore St. Augustine’s famous Nights of Lights in the comfort of the Holly Jolly Trolley. Tours depart nightly 6 - 8 p.m. (and later on weekends). Complimentary hot apple cider and homemade cookies, visits with Santa, and magical viewing glasses. Stops at the Old Drugstore and the Colonial Quarter. Weekend tickets (Friday & Saturday) $12 adults and $4 children; weekday tickets (Sunday – Thursday) $9 adults and $4 children. Tours depart from the Visitors Information Center, 10 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. FREE parking and shuttle to the tour is available from the Old Jail, 167 San Marco Ave.; the Welcome Center, 27 San Marco Ave.; and the Welcome Center 1700 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd. 904-829- 3800. www.trolleytours.com.

Halloween 2013 in St. Augustine, Florida

When it comes to selecting the perfect place for ghostly fun, it’s difficult to find a more haunted location than the Nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, Florida. With nearly 450 years of history, ancient narrow streets, two cemeteries with graves dating back hundreds of years, a brooding Spanish fortress and endless stories of roaming spirits and things that go bump in the night, it’s the place to be for all things other-worldly.

Despite daylight’s warm Florida sun and beautiful Atlantic beaches, every night of the year features ghost tours and spooky encounters. But when Halloween approaches, that’s when the spirits really get busy.

Downtown Halloween parade: 

Ancient City Tours will host the annual Halloween costume parade and trick or treating in downtown St. Augustine. Registration will begin at 1:30 p.m. at the clock tower next to the Visitor Information Center, 10 W. Castillo Drive. Parade begins at 2 p.m., with a procession down Saint George Street to the Plaza de la Constitucion for the costume contest. Trick or treating will be from 3:30 to 5 p.m. Admission is free. Go to www.ancientcitytours.net.

ANCIENT CITY TOURS PRESENTS

Halloween in St Augustine 2013

What were the burial rituals ages ago and just what was Dr. Weeden’s claim to infamy? You’ll find out in the cottage.

October 25 & 26, November 1 & 2 Times 7:30-8:00-8:30-9:00-9:30 October 31 7:30 & 9:00 Price. $15.00 6 and under free.

CALL: (904) 827-0807 6 Cordova Street Next to Tolomato Cemetary

http://staugustineghosttours.net/halloween-2013/

Great White Shark 3D and Tornado Alley 3D at the IMAX Theater

Two thrilling movies, 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

Documentary Film Ticket Prices:
Adults: $8.50
Seniors/Students/Military: $7.50
Children (3-12): $6.00
Adult Double Feature: $12.00
Child Double Feature: $10.00

Hollywood Film Ticket Prices:
Adults: $13.00
Seniors/Students/Military: $12.00
Children (3-12): $10.00
*Children under the age of 3 are free.

Ticket prices are subject to change. Ticket refunds and exchanges will be offered only in the event of a show cancellation.

Great White Shark 3D

The Great White: An iconic creature at the top of the oceanic food chain. Unchallenged in this position for millions of years, its existence is now threatened.

Monday, September 2 – Saturday, September 7shark
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM
Sunday, September 8 – Thursday, September 12
12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM
Friday, September 13

12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Saturday, September 14

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 15

2:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Monday, September 16 – Wednesday, September 18
11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM
Thursday, September 19
12:00 PM, 2:00 PM

Tornado Alley 3D

Follow Storm Chasers star Sean Casey & scientists of VORTEX2, the largest tornado-research project ever, on their missions to witness the birth of a tornado.

Monday, September 2 – Thursday, September 5tornado-alley

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM

Friday, September 6 – Saturday, September 7

10:00 AM, 12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM, 7:00 PM

Sunday, September 8

2:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Monday, September 9 – Saturday, September 14

11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 6:00 PM

Sunday, September 15 – Wednesday, September 18

12:00 PM, 3:00 PM, 5:00 PM

Thursday, September 19

11:00 AM, 3:00 PM

4th of July Pig Roast Aboard El Galèon

4th of July Pig Roast Aboard El Galèon

The Tasting Room presents their annual 4th of JulyPig Roast. Enjoy beer, wine and swine while watching the fireworks from the deck of El Galèon which is located at the St. Augustine Marina. 

The pig roast takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. followed by St. Augustine’s spectacular fireworks show.

Tickets are $80 per person.

Call  904-810-2400

Limelight Theatre Presents: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

Limelight Theatre Presents: Do Black Patent Leather Shoes Really Reflect Up?

Sponsored by

Mr. & Mrs. Scott Bartosch

May 31 ~ June 30

It’s Catholic school in the 1950s, and Eddie Ryan is navigating his school years and beyond while dealing with puppy love, patron saints, and sex education. This coming-of-age musical has him questioning his faith while finding himself.

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

Tours of El Galeón in St Augustine, FL

Step back in time aboard El Galeón, a unique replica of the 16^th Century Spanish galleons, while it makes its United States debut in four locations during its very special visit to Florida.

 

As one of the most exciting events of Viva Florida 500, El Galeón: The Viva Florida 500 Voyage will bring the breathtaking majesty of a replica Spanish sailing vessel used in early Colonial times to four ports on Florida’s east coast.  

With information about 16th century European sailing techniques and technology, as well as important Florida history exhibits, El Galeón will tell the 500 year story since the arrival of Juan Ponce de León on the eastern shore of Florida. 

El Galeón is a 170 foot, 495 ton, authentic wooden replica of a galleon that was part of Spain’s West Indies fleet. The Viva Florida 500 Voyage will include calls at ports in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, Cape Canaveral and St. Augustine beginning April 15 and culminating June 3, as part of the state’s 500^th anniversary commemoration. VISIT FLORIDA is helping coordinate the tour along with Fundación Nao Victoria who are sailing the ships from Spain via Puerto Rico- following a similar path to that taken 500 years ago.

El Galeón will dock at the St. Augustine City Marina.  Tickets are $15 for adults/$8 for children; Children 5 and under are free when accompanied by a ticketed adult. 

The tours aboard El Galeón will take place at the St. Augustine Marina, 111 Avenida Memendez daily from 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.

StarTrek Into Darkness: An IMAX 3D Experience

Sneak Peek of Star Trek Into the Darkness starts at 8 p.m. at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine on Wednesday. The film will be shown till June 13 at the IMAX Theatre 904-840-4133.

Showtimes for ‘Star Trek Into Darkness:  An IMAX 3D Experience’

Wednesday, May 15, 2013 – Tickets on sale now!
8:00 PM, 11:00 PM

Thursday, May 16
1:00 PM, 3:50 PM, 6:30 PM, 9:40 PM

Friday, May 17
12:00 PM, 2:50 PM, 5:40 PM, 8:30 PM, 11:20 PM

Saturday, May 18 & Sunday, May 19
11:00 AM, 1:50 PM, 4:40 PM, 7:30 PM, 10:20 PM

Monday, May 20 – Monday, May 27
1:00 PM, 3:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:45 PM

Tuesday, May 28
12:30 PM, 3:50 PM, 7:00 PM, 9:45 PM

Synopsis

In 2013, pioneering director J.J. Abrams will deliver an explosive action thriller that takes Star Trek Into Darkness. When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. With a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction.

As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.
TICKETS

Romanza Week in St. Augustine

“Romanza” in Italian, is a love affair Here, Romanza is a love affair with St. Augustine. It’s a collection of unforgettable experiences in music, dance, visual arts, theater and cuisine, all steeped in this truly unique historical setting. 

“Romanza” in Spanish, is a love song a chorus of voices celebrating St. Augustine’s rich cultural legacy, natural and architectural beauty, unparalleled history and creative energy.

“Romanza” in Spanish St. Augustine means Music, Dance, Theatre, Art & Cuisine

Romanza attracts local, regional and international audiences by featuring headliners and an exceptional cast of regional and emerging stars. Venues include traditional auditoriums as well as a collection of unique historic and cultural spaces most within comfortable walking distance.

Celebration of art and music in the Nation’s oldest city features more than 50 productions and presentations by more than 30 organizations to celebrate St. Augustine’s “anniversary years.” Daily events include music and dance performances, concerts, art shows, fashion show, dramatic productions and much more at various locations throughout St. Augustine. Many events are free.

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Ponce de Leon Celebration: La Fiesta de la Florida

Saturday, April 6 – Sunday, April 7

This weekend-long revival of St. Augustine’s Ponce de Leon celebration begins with festivities at 10 a.m. on April 6 with a re-enactment on the bayfront of Ponce de Leon’s 1513 landing and naming of La Florida. A ceremony will follow at the Ponce de Leon statue at the east end of the Plaza de la Constitucion. Re-enactors representing 500 years of Florida history will appear during festivities continuing until 10 p.m.

The celebrations on both days will take place at the Ribera House, 22 St. George Street and Arrivas House, 46 St. George Street. Latin food, historic military demonstrations by the Historic Florida Militia, folkloric dancers from Hispanic countries and other live entertainment will be featured.

On April 7, the festivities begin on St. George Street at 11 a.m. with a performance of “Dancing With the Sun” by the pre-Columbian dancers Xochitalpan. The day’s entertainment includes Lucero Bernal with traditional Mariachi-style music; Latin American folkloric groups Raices de Colombia, Fuego Flamenco; Raices de mi Tierra Puerto Rico; San Patricio Mexican Dancers and Belly Flamenco Dancers; “Taste of the Fuego Flamenco”; Blue Lotus belly dancing; guitar performances and special appearances by Don Juan Ponce de Leon (portrayed by Fr. Gilbert Medina) and Miss Ponce de Leon (portrayed by Raisa La Rosa, the reigning Miss Mundo Latina).

Free admission to all events. 

For information call 904-460-2741.

St Augustine Blessing of the Fleet

Blessing of the Fleet

Sunday, March 24 

The annual Blessing of the Fleet is conducted in Matanzas Bay following 11 a.m. Mass at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. Scheduled to begin at noon from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina, the blessing is for both pleasure and commercial craft. Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club on behalf of the City of St. Augustine and now sponsored by the St. Johns Tourist Development Council, the ceremony dates back to 1946 and is a Palm Sunday tradition in the oldest city. 

The actual blessing follows a procession from the Cathedral to the city yacht pier with participants including clergy, members of the Knights of Columbus and members of the Easter Festival Royal Family and Entourage. 

For information, call The St. Augustine Yacht Club at 824-9725 or go to www.sayc2000.com.

Grand Muster and Torch Light Parade

Grand Muster and Torch Light Parade Saturday, March 23

The annual St. Augustine Garrison’s Spanish Colonial Grand Muster will include an encampment from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. across from the City Gates, with the ceremony and torch light parade at 8 p.m. down Saint George Street. Spanish Soldados will demonstrate military arts and civilians will portray everyday life of the period at the encampment. The parade and celebration will include with Changing of the Guard at the City Gates and posting of new sentries. 

The parade will proceed down St. George Street to the Plaza de la Constitucion for the blessing of the flag at the Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine. 

The parade will conclude at the Governor’s Palace with a salute of musket fire honoring the Governor. 

The public is invited to the free event.

St. Augustine Chalk Walk

Saturday and Sunday
March 23-24 The St. Augustine Chalk Walk

Paseo Pastel will be from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. March 23 on the sidewalks near the Visitors Information Center, 10 W. Castillo Drive. 

Paseo Pastel is the Spanish custom of a casual promenade or walk. More than 70 chalk artists will create a sidewalkgallery of art. On March 24, a public stroll will be until 4 p.m., with sidewalk washing to begin a 4 p.m. Spectators are invited to view the sidewalk chalk art. 

Go to staugustinechalkwalk.com

Matchbox Twenty Concert

Five-time Grammy Award nominee Matchbox Twenty performs at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340 A1A in St. Augustine.

Sunday, March 17, 2013

Gates 6:00pm | Starts 7:00pm

Pre-sale tickets for all dates will be available to members of the matchboxtwenty.com community from tomorrow, November 13th, through Thursday, November 15th. All remaining tickets will then go on sale to the general public beginning Friday, November 16th. For full details and ticket availability, please see www.matchboxtwenty.com/events. Matchbox Twenty will also be teaming up with Tickets-for-Charity for these dates to offer fans access to some of the best seats in the house, while benefiting great causes at the same time. Every ticket purchased through TicketsforCharity.com creates a donation to charities supported by Matchbox Twenty, as well as causes fans themselves can choose to benefit. For more information on Tickets-for-Charity visit www.ticketsforcharity.com

Matchbox Twenty recently concluded a major Australian tour, thanking their fervent fan following for also catapulting “NORTH” to a #1 chart debut. The band received rave reviews for their live shows including Sydney’s Music Network which hailed, “…one of the world’s best groups are still having infectious fun and branching out over their long and glorious career.” The Australian dates followed a pair of sold out London shows including this year’s iTunes Festival 2012.

The 2013 tour celebrates Matchbox Twenty’s blockbuster album, “NORTH,” which exploded into the #1 position on the SoundScan/Billboard 200 after its first week in release earlier this year. Fueled by critical acclaim – as well as the hit singles, “She’s So Mean” and “Overjoyed” – the album’s unprecedented success marked the band’s first-ever chart-topper and #1 debut.

Matchbox Twenty’s fourth full-length studio recording and first all-new album in a decade, “NORTH” sees the band driving their pop-rock sound further forward, magnifying the indelible melodies, crafty lyricism, and glorious hooks that have defined their multi-platinum body of work. Matchbox Twenty – Rob Thomas, Paul Doucette, Kyle Cook and Brian Yale – lived together last summer in a house in Nashville where they collaborated on the new material before once again joining forces with the Grammy Award-winning producer Matt Serletic at his Emblem Studios in Calabasas, California. The result of their labors stands among the band’s finest, with songs like “Put Your Hands Up” and the top 10 sensation, “She’s So Mean,” marked by Matchbox Twenty’s instantly identifiable sonic approach and unadulterated high spirits.

In addition to more than 30 million records sold worldwide, Matchbox Twenty has also earned countless accolades, including five Grammy nominations, four American Music Award nods, the 2004 People’s Choice Award for “Favorite Musical Group.”

Tickets range from $39.50 to $75.

The Rainmaker

Limelight Theatre Presents: The Rainmaker

Richard Nash’s play about the Curry family and their hopes of a marriage and rain during the American Depression Era. Performance times are Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. 

All performances take place at the Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-825-1164

Tickets are:

$25 for adults
$22 for seniors and
$20 for students and military.

St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade

St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade, March 12th

Celebrate the coming of St. Patrick’s Day in the city of St. Augustine. St. Augustine St. Patrick’s Day Parade is on Saturday, March 3, 2013 at 10 a.m.
Every year, the city of St. Augustine puts on the biggest celebration of St. Patrick’s Daythat could rival other festivals around the U.S., and most notably the best International collaboration between Celtic music and arts in the country.

The parade, which takes place through downtown St. Augustine, celebrates all that is Celtic in tradition with performers from all over Europe and the U.S. Folk singers and artists will regale visitors with the traditional music of the Celtics along floats and entertainment.

Part of the Celtic Music and Arts Festival, the parade will begin at 10 a.m.  at Francis Field, 29 W. Castillo Drive, and follows the bayfront to the Bridge of Lions, takes a right down Cathedral Place, and returns to its origin via Cordova Street.

The St Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival 2013

The St Augustine Celtic Music & Heritage Festival 2013

March 9 & 10, 2013!

The sounds of the ancient Celtic peoples of Scotland and Ireland are as alive today as ever at the St. Augustine Celtic Music Festival, March 9-10, 2013 atFrancis Field on Castillo Drive.

Find the Celt in you as you take in the sights, sounds and tastes of centuries of European history. Celtic clans from around the world show their ancestral pride, Highland games athletes demonstrate their mind-boggling strength, the St. Patrick’s Day Parade marches through the streets of the Oldest City’s Historic District, and vendors offer up Celtic cuisine and hand-made crafts.

But the hands-down favorite of the St. Augustine Celtic festival is the music. Scottish and Irish bands playing both traditional tunes and modernized renditions of the ancient Celtic music appear live on stage throughout the two-day festival – arguably the best collaboration of Celtic artists assembled in the United States.

We’re talking Scots-born Albannach, Ireland’s Dublin City Ramblers, and Jacksonville’s Beach’s own Rathkeltair and Spade McQuade & the Allstars, attracting fans from throughout Florida and Georgia, Savannah to St. Augustine, Orlando and The Villages. Did you know that Celtic music had a profound impact on American bluegrass and country? Aye, so if you’re thinking about missing this one, yer talking oot yer fanny flaps.

Valentine’s Day in St. Augustine, FL

Spend Valentine’s Day in Romantic St. Augustine, Florida

St. Augustine is one of the most romantic city’s in the south and if you haven’t made plans for St. Valentine’s Day, then maybe a few days away from it all would be the perfect romantic idea.

Whether you’d like to make sightseeing memories or relax in a comfortable hotel or bed and breakfast, you’ll have a Valentine’s Day to remember in St. Augustine.

Where to Stay?

For the cozy and romantic atmosphere many seek, consider one of St. Augustine’s, Bed & bbreakfast Old City House Inn.  Or if you are looking for the ultimate hotel getaway that has a great location in historical district, then consider Quality Inn Historic.

What to Do?

Romance is in the air in St. Augustine and one of the best things we recommend for Valentine’s Day is a carriage ride & tour through the Historic District or St. Augustine. Go back in time and relax, snuggle and enjoy seeing the history of Nation’s Oldest City.

Need something for your guest, friends or family to do on Valentine’s day?

A Ghostly Encounter professional Guides will take you through the Old City visiting some of their favorite haunts.  Tour begin in the Love Tree Cottage and then stroll the darken streets hearing stories of the long deceased residents who have not moved on, visiting (2) two cemeteries along the way and ending in the tour at the World Famous Love Tree to hear the legend of enternal love.

This is the only ghost tour in town that takes you into a Haunted building. For rates and more information, visit www.StAugustineGhosttours.net or call (904) 827-0807

The Perfect Dinner…

A wonderful fine dining experience is in order for this special day in St. Augustine, Florida.   Many fine dining establishments would be the perfect setting for celebrating your Valentine’s Day together or a lifetime of committment!

Local restaurants such as Old City House Restaurant would be excellent choices. Make Your Valentine’s Dinner reservations Today for only $69! Call 904-826-0113 or see VALENTINES DAY MENU.

Who to Take?

That special someone!

Approximately 141 million Valentine’s Day cards are exchanged annually, making Valentine’s Day the second most popular card-sending holiday after Christmas.

Valentine’s Day — History

Saint Valentine’s Day, commonly shortened to Valentine’s Day, is an annual commemoration held on February 14 celebrating love and affection between intimate companions. The day is named after one or more early Christian martyrsnamed Valentine and was established by Pope Gelasius I in 500 AD. It was deleted from the Roman calendar of saints in 1969 by Pope Paul VI, but its religious observance is still permitted. It is traditionally a day on which lovers express their love for each other by presenting flowers, offering confectionery, and sending greeting cards (known as “valentines”). The day first became associated with romantic love in the circle of Geoffrey Chaucer in the High Middle Ages, when the tradition of courtly loveflourished.

Picasso Art & Arena

An exhibition featuring dozens of Picasso originals, including many that have never been seen previously in the United States. 

This impressive collection showcases the Spanish cultural flavor and artistic traditions introduced into what would become the United States when, in 1565, Don Pedro Menendez de Aviles came ashore here with soldiers, artisans and craftsman to found the City of St. Augustine — the oldest, continuously- occupied European settlement in the continental U. S.

The exhibition will be 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 will be open 

9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday – Thursday; 

Friday and Saturday from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m.

www.picassoartandarena.com

904-825-1000

Limelight Theater Presents Lost in Yonkers

LOST IN YONKERS

January 25~February 17
Preview: Jan. 24 

Champagne Opening Night: Jan. 25
Terrific Tuesday: Jan. 29 

When Jay and his younger brother Arty are left in the care of overbearing Grandma Kurnitz and sweet but slow Aunt Bella, Jay must come to terms with his bleak life in Yonkers. After a tumultuous teenage year, will Jay learn to accept his comically dysfunctional family? Tickets are priced at $25 for adults; $22 for seniors; and $20 for students and active-duty military. 

The cast of Limelight Theatre’s production of Lost in Yonkers includes: 

Hazel Robinson as Bella 

Larry Hession as Eddie 

Christina Wahl as Grandma 

Chelsye Ginn as Gerta 

Alex Tupper as Arty 

Matthew Miller as Jay 

Kelly Rossberg as Louie 

Directed by Jean Rahner

Limelight Theatre 2013 Gala: Best of Broadway!

Sat., January 12, 2013

Pre-show Cocktail & Dinner 5:30pm Lightner Museum

The Best of Broadway 8pm

Flagler College Auditorium

The Limelight Theatre Board of Directors will hold a gala event Jan. 12 in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., downtown St. Augustine. Now in its 21st year, this event is the Limelight’s annual fundraiser.

The gala evening will begin with a pre-show cocktail party from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at the historic Lightner Museum in downtown St. Augustine. The reception will include an open bar, hors d’oeuvres and a light dinner buffet. Guests also will have the opportunity to browse a wide variety of amazing items in the silent auction.

“A Tribute to Broadway,” directed by Gary Cadwallader with Shelli Long as Music Director, is produced by the Limelight Theatre Board of Directors and Limelight Theatre Executive Director Beth Lambert.

The show will begin promptly at 8 p.m. in the renovated Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, directly across the street from the Lightner Museum.

Donald and Janice Jones will be the emcees for the evening, and the live production promises to be fun and entertaining, with comedy and perhaps even a surprise in store for the audience.

A dessert and coffee buffet will be featured in the lobby during intermission, as well as another chance to bid on silent auction items. A 50/50 chance drawing will also be held that evening.

Tickets for the drawing are $10 each or three for $25 and are currently available at the Limelight Theatre Box Office through Jan. 11 (need not be present to win).

Tickets for pre-show party admission and reserved seating for the performance are $75 per person.

General admission tickets for the performance only are $40 per person.

Seating is limited. 

For reservations, call 825-1164 or go to www.limelight-theatre.org

125th Anniversary Tour of Hotel Ponce De Leon

125th Anniversary Tour of Hotel Ponce De Leon

Walk the same halls as did Andrew Carnegie, Thomas Edison and Henry Flagler during this special tour that commemorates the 125th Anniversary of Henry M. Flagler’s magnificent Hotel Ponce De Leon Hotel. Trumpeters will announce the arrival of guests as the gates open and the orchestra plays on the Loggia. 

Mingle with the guests and hotel staff and perhaps say hello to Mr. and Mrs. Flagler as they dine in the Hotel’s grand dining room, the Ponce de Leon Hall, 74 King St., St. Augustine. 

Tour hours are 9:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. Free admission. 

www.ponce125.com  

904-823-3378

St. Augustine Chocolate Tour

Every Saturday during the months of January and February

The tour is 2 hours long (includes time at the restaurants and the guided trolley tour).

Guided journey of chocolate revelation!

Learn the history of chocolate and chocolate formation while sampling truffles, pastries and gooey delights from the finest chocolatiers in all of St. Augustine. You’ll think you’ve won Willie Wonka’s Golden Ticket as you step aboard our confectioner’s trolley to visit a chocolate paradise.

Before the tour gets underway, chocolate will be thrust upon you as we tell you the story of Peterbrooke’s famous “chocolate popcorn” and how it started their adventure in chocolate. Your tour de force will take you to several houses of culinary creation beginning with the Aviles Restaurant at the Hilton Bayfront, where you will enjoy the chef’s pièce de résistance. Then, on to the Casa Monica Hotel, where you will enter the lobby of a historic Flagler hotel to sample their own unique chocolate invention, while on your way to Claude’s Chocolates just down the hall. Claude’s is a French chocolatier which specializes in Belgian truffles and creamy ganache. Here, sample the Chef’s masterpiece, while learning the “fine art” of artisan chocolates. Now you are on to the renowned Raintree Restaurant, where you will get a lesson in chocolate tasting from St. Augustine’s original Chocolate Family, Whetstone Chocolates. And, just when you think you have seen it all, the heavenly Warm Chocolate Dome Cake is a tantalizing treat to top the tour. Hordes of people marvel at the lovely old-world ambience at the Raintree; but nothing you have ever experienced will prepare you for this unique embodiment of chocolate. Even when your journey has ended, your chocolate indulgence does not…you will leave this trance with a sample of the finest Whetstone Chocolates to carry you home to your dreams.

When 

Every Saturday during the months of January and February

Times 

1:30pm

Where 

Departs from the Old Town Trolley Welcome Center at 27 San Marco Ave.

Length

The tour is 2 hours long (includes time at the restaurants and the guided trolley tour)

Cost

The tour is $60 per person.

For reservations and more information call (904) 829-3800