Cultural events through April 13th

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

Limelight Theatre presents BAREFOOT IN THE PARK
11 Old Mission Road, St. Augustine Phone: 904-825-1164
http://www.limelight-theatre.org
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Neil Simon’s romantic comedy, BAREFOOT IN THE PARK, will be onstage at the Limelight Theatre through April 11. Performances will be Thursday through Saturday at 7:30 P.M. and Sunday matinees at 2 P.M. There is a special Terrific Tuesday performance (2 tickets for the price of one) on March 22. The story takes place in a miniscule 6th floor apartment in Greenwich Village where stuffed-shirt Paul and free-spirit Carrie are newlyweds adjusting to each other and married life.
Thursday, April 08, 2010 to Sunday, April 11, 2010
Th-Sat: 7:30p.m. Sunday: 2:00p.m.

Evenings at the Whitney Laboratory Lecture Series
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: 904 461-4000
http://www.whitney.ufl.edu
Event Pricing: Free
Ocean Acidification: The Other Shoe for Climate Change. What could happen, what is likely, and what should we be doing?Andrew Stamper, D.V.M. Sea World
Thursday, April 08, 2010
7.:00p.m.

Evenings at Whitney – ” Ocean Acidification”
9505 Ocean Shore Boulevard, St. Augustine Phone: 904-461-4000
http://www.whitney.ufl.edu
Event Pricing: Free
Evenings at Whitney lecture series welcomes Andy Stamper, a veterinarian who’s research at The Seas focuses on water quality and how it pertains to animal health. This background has triggered a concern about the phenomenon of decreasing pH happening in the world’s oceans, known as “Ocean Acidification”.
Thursday, April 08, 2010
7p.m.

Dot Wilder Jazz Duo w/Josh Bowlus at Studio 9, European Bistro in St. Johns Town Center
10274 Buckhead Branch Dr., Jacksonville Phone: 904-309-7850
http://www.dotwilderjazz.com
Event Pricing: free
The Dot Wilder Jazz Duo w/Josh Bowlus, wonderful jazz pianist and Dot Wilder vocals, will be performing at the eclectic Studio 9, European Bistro, in the St. Johns Town Center (behind Dilliard’s on Buckhead Branch Dr…one of the Town Center streets…right next to West Elm… Thursday, April 8th from 8-11pm….European Bistro fare, wine and wine-based liquors in a very comfortable, but stylish new place…it’s beautiful!In addition, Josh Bowlus is an amazing pianist! Beautiful sound…beautiful ideas. 904-309-7850 more info :jassgirl@aol.com 904-608-7472
Thursday, April 08, 2010
8:00-11:00pm

Movie Night: “Oh My God”…1 Filmmaker, 23 Countries, 1 Question:What is God?
1795 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine Phone: 904.825.3600
http://www.CSLstaugustine.org
Event Pricing: $5.00 CSL Members, $7 Non-members
Hay House and the Center for Spiritual Living will be offering an exclusive screening of “Oh My God?”. Award-winning filmmaker, Peter Rodger, set out on a global quest to understand why the concept of God has become so politicized. The result is a stunningly beautiful film featuring inviting faces and personalities who are a touching reminder of the melting pot that we call humanity … and the mystery that we have given many names.
Friday, April 09, 2010
7:00 pm

THE PONCE DE LEÓN MUSTER
11 Magnolia Avenue , St. Augustine Phone: 1-877-352-4478
http://www.floridalivinghistory.org/
Event Pricing: Adult:$9.00, Child (6-12):$5.00
The first, annual Ponce de León historical muster will be held on April 10, 2010, in St. Augustine, Florida. Hosted by the living history group, La Compañía de Juan Ponce de León / The Company of Juan Ponce de León (c. 1513-21), this heritage Event will feature interpretations and demonstrations on the life of Don Juan, his companions, the early Spanish explorers and settlers of Florida and the Caribbean, and the Native Americans they encountered.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10a.m. to 5p.m.

St. Augustine Art Association Art and Craft Festival
Francis Field, Castillo Drive
www.staaa.org
904-824-2310
More than 150 artists will exhibit a variety of media including oil paintings, watercolors, pottery, leather, photography, sculpture, jewelry, wood, textiles, and more. A KidZone, festival paint-out, art demonstrations, live entertainment, and food vendors will be available. Admission is $1 per person.
April 10-11 from 10a.m. to 5p.m.

Platform Art:: (Urban) ART in Motion
Rose St., Lake Mirror, Lakeland Phone: 863.838.2262
http://www.PlatformArt.org
Event Pricing: $20 adult; $15 student
Multi-genre art-party: Art, Film, Fashion, Sound, Performance. Showcasing new works by emerging and established artists.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
6:30pm – 10:30pm+

A Night of Vaudeville in the Old City to benefit Artbreakers
93 King Street, St. Augustine Phone: 770-364-7333
http://www.artbreakers.org
Event Pricing: $20
Local talent performing Vaudeville style acts plus Terry Sylvester, lead singer of the Hollies and inductee into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame will be performing. Hors d’oeuvres, Wine, Sangria (homemade), and lots of fun & laughs. Tickets available at www.artbreakers.org or Sister2Sister store. Limited seating (60 ) so get your tickets now!
Saturday, April 10, 2010
5:30-7:30p.m.

Whitney Lab Open House
9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: 904-461-4052
http://www.whitney.ufl.edu
Event Pricing: Free
The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience will be having an Open House. Meet the scientists, go on a laboratory tour, see exhibits from the individual labs, get up close with some local marine animals, get a hands-on view of microscopic plants and animals, and enjoy some games for small children. Free admission and parking. T-shirts, hotdogs and drinks will be available for sale to benefit our K-12 educational programs.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
10a.m. to 2p.m.

Middle Eastern Dance Class
6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine Phone: 904-827-6900
http://www.sjcpls.org
Event Pricing: FREE
Join us for an afternoon of dance and culture with instructor Liz Rizzolo. This class is FREE and no previous experience is required! For more info contact 386-623-5049
Saturday, April 10, 2010
2:00 PM

Second Saturday Art Walk at Bartram Walk
Corner of State Rd. 13 (San Jose Blvd.) and Race Track Rd, St. Johns Phone: 904 962-1510
Event Pricing: Free
The public is invited to the Second Saturday Art Walk at Bartram Walk. The exhibition features more than 50 artists from the First Coast, with a unique intergenerational component that includes senior and student artists. The former Steller’s Gallery serves as the art hub, with this month’s art walk featuring plein air artists from Creekside High School and student art work from the Music as History program at Switzerland Point Middle School. There will also be live music and dance performed by Troop Saba at 4:30 p.m. at the gallery.Bartram Walk is located on the northeast corner of State Rd. 13 (San Jose Blvd.) and Race Track Rd. in St. Johns.
Saturday, April 10, 2010
3-7p.m.

The Choir of New College, Oxford
1150 North Fifth Street, Jacksonville Beach Phone: 904-270-1771

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Event Pricing: Free
Under the leadership of Dr. Edward Higginbottom, the Choir of New College, Oxford has achieved a worldwide reputation. The choir of 18 boys and 16 men has become renowned for its interpretations of Renaissance and Baroque music as well as music from folksong to Tavener and Part.
Sunday, April 11, 2010
4:00p.m.

EMMA Guild’s Annual Dinner Meeting
169 Marshside Drive, St. Augustine Phone: 904-797-2800

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Event Pricing: $25 per person
The EMMA Guild will hold its annual dinner meeting at the Marsh Creek Country Club on Monday April 12 at 6 pm. The Guild invites everyone to join the Guild at this special dinner meeting. The dinner is served at 7 pm, with the annual meeting following at 8 pm. Highlights of this meeting will be the induction of Judith Fegen as the Guild’s incoming President. For more information about the EMMA Concert Association, log onto emmaconcerts.com or call 904-797-2800.
Monday, April 12, 2010
6p.m.

Palaces in Paradise: Flagler’s Age of Opulence
14 Granada Street, St. Augustine Phone: 904-209-4226
Event Pricing: Free
Spend an evening with Henry Flagler, arguably Florida’s most influential citizen, and friends as they relive the Gilded Age in Florida.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010
7:00p.m.

My Friend Zelma at Limelight Theatre
11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine Phone: 904-829-5807
Event Pricing: $20
A Classic Theatre presents an original play written by Dr. Michael Gannon. Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, the famous Florida writer and author of The Yearling and Cross Creek, is being sued for invasion of privacy by her good friend, Zelma Cason. Performances on Tuesdays at 7:30 on March 30, April 6, 13 and 20 in the Limelight Theatre located at 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine.
Tuesday, April 13, 2010

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For additional details on the cultural events reported to Historic City News by St. Johns Cultural Council, visit their website at www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org