This week’s cultural events

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

48 Shades next movie at Gypsy Cab’s Indie Film Series
828 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: 904 824 8244

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Event Pricing: $25, tax and tip extra
48 Shades is based on the Nick Earls novel, ’48 Shades of Brown’, a coming of age story about 16 year old Dan. He has to make a choice between going to Geneva with his parents or move in with his 24 year old aunt, Jacq and her sexy friend.Dinner menu includes chicken Marsala, seafood Creole, tortellini quattro, veggie du jour, salad, and desserts.Reservations are a must. Call 824-8244 Wednesday, January 27, 2010
6p.m. Buffet Dinner, movie at 7p.m.

Exhibit by Russian Artists, Michael and Inessa Garmash
25 King Street, St. Augustine Phone: 904-810-0460
http://www.lovesemporium.com/contact.php
Event Pricing: Free
Personal appearance and art exhibition featuring new original works from world-renowned Russian couple, Michael and Inessa Garmash.Artist appearance: January 29 & 30For more info, contact the Gallery at 810-0460. Friday, January 29, 2010
to Wednesday, February 03, 2010
Sun. – Thurs.:10:30a.m. to 6:30p.m. Friday/Saturday: 10:30a.m.-10p.m.

First Coast Opera presents Three-Penny Opera at Ponte Vedra High School
460 Davis Park road, Ponte Vedra Phone: 904 417 5555
http://www.firstcoastopera.com
Event Pricing: $25/$22 in advance/$20 groups
First Coast Opera presents Kurt Weill’s The Three-Penny Opera, featuring “Mack the Knife.” Friday, January 29, 2010
to Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:30p.m.

Betty Griffin House 20th Anniversary Dinner- “A Night of Entertainment”
500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine Phone: 904-808-8544
http://www.bettygriffinhouse.org
Event Pricing: $75/pp or $600 per table of 10
St. Augustine, FL- The 20th Anniversary of Betty Griffin House will be celebrated on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at the World Golf Village Renaissance Resort. This celebration recognizes 20 years for Betty Griffin House delivering quality services and protection to over 15,000 St. Johns County adults and children who desperately need help breaking the cycles of domestic and sexual abuse. This special semi-formal event will be a magical “Night of Entertainment” for all who attend. Come experience live music, belly dancing, zumba, drum and cymbalpercussionists and have your caricature painted by an artist…. And many more acts!Tickets are $75 per person or $600 for a table of 10. Call Kim Collins at 904-808-9984 to reserve your spot or table today. SEATS ARE GOING FAST!!!! Doors open at 6pm for cocktail/social hour and silent auction bidding. Don’t miss out on this incredible event!! It’s a time to dress up, party with your friends and family all while supporting the programs and services of this much needed cause for St. Johns County. Saturday, January 30, 2010 6-10pm

Classical Jam
14 Granada, St. Augustine Phone: 904-797-2800

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Event Pricing: $22, students $5
Internationally celebrated violinist Alexander Markov has been hailed as one of the most captivating musicians now before the public. Yehudi Menuhin wrote, “He is without doubt one of the most brilliant and musical of violinists . . . Alexander Markov will certainly leave his mark on the music lovers of the world and in theannals of the violin virtuosi of our day.” Mr. Markov made his New York debut recital at Carnegie Hall. The Gold Medal winner of the Paganini International Violin Competition, he has appeared as a soloist with some of the world’s most celebrated orchestras such as the Philadelphia Orchestra to name but one, and has shared concerts with such luminaries as pianist Martha Argerich. His program will include works by Ludwig van Beethoven, Niccolo Paganini, Pyotr Tchaikovsky and Tommaso Vitali. Saturday, January 30, 2010 8:00p.m.

House Concert with Small Potatoes
6713 Hidden Creek Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: 904-794-4163
Event Pricing: $15 Donation (for the musicians)
Gathering at 7p.m. with music beginning at 7:30p.m.The Chicago based folk duo of Jacquie Manning and Rich Prezioso say it has taken them years of careful indecision to develop a repertoire they describe as “celtic to cowboy” Superb musicianship and showmanship, award-winning songwriting, and a strong sense of tradition has made them, as Dirty Linen Magazine said, “one of the most polished, inventive, and entertaining shows on the circuit.” Saturday, January 30, 2010 7:30p.m.

Heart Pour – Black History Month Poetry
200 C B L Dr, St. Augustine Phone: (904) 824-5844
http://www.bodor.org
Event Pricing: free
Hosted by Chris Bodor, a member of the Outsider Writers Collective, Heart Pour Spoken Word occurs on the last Sunday of each month. For January 31st Black History is the theme and the featured reader is RA Hasan-Jones. If you would like to share a poem during the open mic please sign up with the host 15 minutes before start time on the day of the event or anytime on line at www.bodor.org Sunday, January 31, 2010 3 pm to 5 pm

Heart Pour – Black History Month Poetry
200 C B L Drive., St. Augustine Phone: 904 824-5844
http://www.bodor.org
Event Pricing: Free
Hosted by Chris Bodor, a member of the Outsider Writers Collective, Heart Pour Spoken Word occurs on the last Sunday of each month. For January 31st Black History is the theme and the featured reader is RA Hasan-Jones. If you would like to share a poem during the open mic please sign up with the host 15 minutes before start time on the day of the event or anytime on line at www.bodor.org Sunday, January 31, 2010 3:00p.m.

First Coast Opera presents Three-Penny Opera at Ponte Vedra High School
460 Davis Park Road, Ponte Vedra Phone: 904 417 5555
http://www.firstcoastopera.com
Event Pricing: $25/$22 in advance/$20 groups
First Coast Opera presents Kurt Weill’s The Three-Penny Opera, featuring “Mack the Knife.” Sunday, January 31, 2010 2:30p.m.

For information on the local music scene visit: oldcity.com/musicnews

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