Cultural events through April 20th

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

Members Art Show at the Center for Spiritual Living
1795 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine Phone: 904.825.3600
http://www.CSLstaugustine.org
Event Pricing: FREE
The show is a collection of 8 CSL member artists from the local area and covers a variety of artistic styles including photography, Acrylic on Canvas, Watercolor, Pastels, Prints and Mixed Media. The show runs through the month of April, and is open to the public.
Monday, March 15, 2010 to Friday, April 30, 2010
Tuesday – Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Sunday 9:00 am – 12:00 pm

The Good Shepard Exhibit at PV Presbyterian Church
4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: 904-285-7241

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Event Pricing: Free
Bethel Gallery at Ponte Vedra Presbyterian Church is pleased and proud to offer a new ‘Shades of Grace Artist’ exhibition of “The Good Shepherd”, to be viewed from March 28th through May 23rd. Talented local artists are expressing their understanding of God’s provision for us through the theme of the Good Shepherd, with appropriate Old and New Testament biblical verses.
Thursday, April 01, 2010 to Sunday, May 23, 2010
M-F 9a.m. to 5p.m. Sunday: 9- noon

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.

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

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.

Jason Ricci and New Blod at Cafe Eleven
501 Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: 904 460-9311
http://www.cafeeleven.com
Event Pricing: $12
Blues, rock, funk, jazz fusion, Eastern, punk, carnival, psychedelic, performance art and more are all regularly attached descriptions of the band, Jason Ricci and New Blood.
Friday, April 16, 2010
8:30p.m.

Opera Noir, A Night of Mischievous Music at Limelight
11 Old Mission Road, St. Augustine Phone: 904-417-5555
http://www.firstcoastopera.com
Event Pricing: $20 at door, $17 advance
First Coast Opera presents: Opera Noir, A Night of Mischievous Music at the Limelight Theatre.Three shows only. Get your tickets early.
Friday, April 16, 2010 to Sunday, April 18, 2010
Fri and Sat at 7:30, Sun at 2p.m.

André Desjardins for his Premiere Exhibition
25 KIng Street, Saint Augustine Phone: 904-810-0460

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Event Pricing: Free
The essence of life emerges with every stroke of Desjardins’ brush. His thoughts are made real and hidden faces break free from the chaos of life. André’s passion for life and the stories he tells continue to evolve. Today, he devotes his time, energy, and passion to translating emotions into images. Desjardins has embraced the freedom that pigment and canvas provide, to develop his “Visual Emotionism” style (simultaneously expressionist and humanist) that fuses the figurative with the abstract. Join us in the gallery for Desjardin’s Premiere Exhibition on Friday & Saturday April 16 – 17, 2010 at Brilliance In Color located on 25 King Street in downtown St. Augustine, FL, Featuring: Painting Demonstrations, Sculpting Demonstrations and Catalog Signing Events.
Friday, April 16, 2010 to Saturday, May 01, 2010
11:00am – 10:00pm

Dot Wilder Jazz Duo w/Barry Greene, jazz guitar, at Tini Martini Bar/Casablanca Inn on Friday, April 16th
24 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine Phone: 904-829-0928
http://www.casablancainn.com
Event Pricing: free
Great place…come and spend the night, great Tini Martini Bar, great b & b 904-829-0928 www.casablancainn.com Dot Wilder, vocals w/the wonderful jazz guitarist, Barry Greene 5:30-9:30pm…..the view is spectacular…faces the bay!
Friday, April 16, 2010
5:30-9:30pm

Once on This Island at Murray Middle School
150 N. Holmes Blvd., St. Augustine
Event Pricing: $7 adults, $4 students
The Murray Players from the St. Johns County Center for the Arts at Murray Middle School present, “Once On This Island.”
Friday, April 16, 2010 to Saturday, April 17, 2010
7p.m.

Flagler College Writer’s in Residence Series: Poet, Christopher Buckley
50 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine Phone: 904-829-6481
http://www.flagler.edu
Event Pricing: Free
Poet Christopher Buckley won the 2009 Tampa Review Prize for Poetry for his winning manuscript, Rolling the Bones. He was a Guggenheim Fellow in Poetry for 2007-08 and received the James Dickey Prize for 2008.
Friday, April 16, 2010
5p.m.

Enter the Hoggis Concert at Cafe Eleven
501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Phone: 904 460-9311
www.cafeeleven.com
Event Pricing: TBD
Music Concert
Saturday, April 17, 2010
8:30pm

Bartram Bash at Alpine Groves Park
2060 State Road 13, St. Johns Phone: 904-522-1573
Event Pricing: Free
Sixth Annual Bartram Bash is a combined celebration of William Bartram’s birthday and Earth Day. Bike decorating contest, free orange juice, butterfly release, games, prizes, physical activities, information booths and a free hot dog lunch are part of the scheduled activities.
Saturday, April 17, 2010
9a.m. to 4p.m.

Keepers of the Coast- Annual Sea Turtle Festival
350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach Phone: 904 814-2172
http://keepersofthecoast.org/
Event Pricing: Free
Keepers of the Coast will host their 4th annual Sea Turtle Education Festival at the St. Augustine Fishing Pier Pavilion. Families will have the opportunity to learn about ocean conservation from local experts as they participate in hands-on activities forcused primarily on sea turtles and other coastal wildlife. Vendors, food, music, and more!
Saturday, April 17, 2010
10a.m. to 3p.m.

Celebrate National Poetry Month with Jane’s Stories!
10 Castillo Driver, St. Augustine Phone: 904-794-5445
http://janesstories.org
Event Pricing: FREE
Join Jane’s Stories as we celebrate National Poetry Month! Bring a favorite poem to share. There will be a sign up sheet, no slam or inappropriate language please, as children may be present. All ages welcome. You will have 3 – 5 minutes to read your original poem or share one from your favorite author. FREE! FUN!
Sunday, April 18, 2010
3:00 p.m. – 5:00 p,m.

Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach,”Beaches Unplugged”
Cultural Center at PVB, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: 904-280-0614

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Event Pricing: Free
The Beaches Unplugged is a series of free community concerts produced by VIP Productions. Each concert features up to 20 local musicians performing a variety of music including blues, jazz, Latin, classical, and more. Wine is served (donation) and coffee is provided from Fazzini’s Coffee and Tea.
Sunday, April 18, 2010
6-8p.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 20, 2010
7:30p.m.

Painting the Region Opens at County Administration Building
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine Phone: 904-471-9980
http://www.stjohnculture.com
Event Pricing: Free and open to the public
The beauty and talents of northwest St. Johns County will be showcased in Painting the Region, the latest Art in Public Spaces exhibit sponsored by the St. Johns Cultural Council in the St. Johns County Administration Rotunda Gallery from April 13 until July 9, 2010. The artwork is from The North Florida Land Trust’s collection of works created during Painting the Region, the week-long art event held during October 2009 in and around the Julington Creek area. An opening reception for the exhibit will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2010 from 8:30a.m. to 9:00a.m. The Men’s Chorus from Bartram Trail High School under the direction of Choral Director, Barbara Mattingly, will be performing at 8:45a.m., prior to the County Commissioners meeting. Light refreshments will be served.
Tuesday, April 20, 2010
8:30-9:00a.m.

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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