Artistic and cultural entertainment

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

ART

Marianne Lerbs Painting Series “Menagerie”
Taylor & Taylor
125B King Street, St. Augustine
Phone: 904.687.1630
http://www.lerbs.com

“Menagerie” is a word used to describe animal figures other than horses, in the old carrousel figures. But make no mistake, There is no intention of making “cutesy” in these images. A collection of impressions loosely inspired by antiqued archetypical zoomorphic figures is no strange subject matter for artist Marianne Lerbs. The works are contemporary, both old and new in a fresh revision of the mythical entities.
Now through Friday, November 04, 2011
9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

Photography by John Sevigny
Florida School of the Arts, Palatka
5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka
Phone: 312-4300
http://www.sjrstate.edu/pressreleases/johnsevigny.html
Event Pricing: Free
As part of the visiting artist series, Florida School of the Arts will present a gallery exhibition for photographer John Sevigny. Sevigny’s documentary photographs focus on a variety of subjects, revealing the movement and struggle of people in search of survival in a bleak landscape of an impoverished Mexico. His portraits peel back prejudices to expose the honor and humanity of those rarely seen but who are often defined in politically-charged discourse north of the border.
Now through Friday, October 07, 2011
8:30 – 4:30

The P.A.ST.A. fine arts gallery`s featured artist for the month of September will be local artist Maricarman.
The show entitled : ” With All Colors ” will feature the artist`s work in acrylics. Born in La Mancha Spain, her work still bears a Spanish influence, but the contrast of a quiet relaxed lifestyle and bright light of St. Augustine are now her primary influence. The subject matter will consist of still life, figurative and paintings of Spanish villages. The show will open on September 2nd, coinciding with the first Friday art walk from 5 to 9:00 p.m. and will run through the month of September. The gallery is open seven days a week, Mon.- Fri. 12 to 4:00 p.m. and Sat.& Sun. 12 to 5:00 p.m. and is located at 214 Charlotte St., St. Augustine.
904-824-0251.

New Works

Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
48 Sevilla Street, St Augustine
Phone: 904.826.8530
www.flagler.edu/crispellert
Event Pricing: Free
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is pleased to present their upcoming exhibition in September featuring new work by fulltime and adjunct faculty in the Art and Design Department of Flagler College. The exhibition opens on Friday, September 2 from 5 until 9pm and will be on view through September 30.
Now to Friday, September 30, 2011

Molting-It’s a Process
Mixed Media Painting Exhibit By Kathe O’Donnelly
Hospitality Gallery -Center For Spiritual Living
1795 Old Moultrie Rd., St. Augustine, Florida
Phone: 904-825-3600
Paintings inspired by Joseph Campbell’s Myth & Spirit plus a retrospective of past paintings. Gallery open Tuesday-Thursday 10-5. Sundays 9:15-11:30.
Now through October 30

David Ouellette Contemporary Paintings
Enamels and Oils on Canvas
Renowned artist, David Ouellette will exhibit a collection of original pieces in
the Rotunda Gallery located in the St. Johns County Administration Building.
St. Johns County Administration Building
500 San Sebastian View, St Augustine
Phone: 904.471.9980
Event Pricing: Free
Now through Friday, October 21, 2011
8:00am-5:00pm M-F

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Call to Florida Artists
Broward County 100 S. Andrews Avenue, Sixth Floor, Fort Lauderdale, FL
Phone: 954-357-7457
http://www.broward.org/arts
Event Pricing:
The Broward Cultural Division’s Public Art & Design Program is seeking to commission a Florida artist or artist team to create an integrated mosaic tile artwork for the entryway to the Susan B. Katz Theater, sited within the Pembroke Pines River of Grass ArtsPark.For more information and to apply, visit: http://www.broward.org/ARTS/PUBLICART/Pages/calls.aspx
Now to Friday, September 23, 2011

EVENTS
AN EVENING WITH PEDRO MENENDEZ
Fountain of Youth Archeological Park
11 Magnolia, St. Augustine
Phone: 904.829.2874
http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com.
Meet the Founder of St. Augustine, Florida as he discusses his life and times in a fascinating, first person portrayal. This special appearance and talk takes place at 7 p.m. Friday, September 09, 2011

Art Talk-Readings by The Jane’s Stories Press Foundation
River House
179 Marine St., St. Augustine
Phone: 209-3655
http://www.riverhousecoa.com
Event Pricing: Complimentary
Captivating presentations and demonstrations of art are held the 2nd Friday of the month 10:00 -11:30am at River House. Join us on Sept. 9th for readings by Jane’s Stories Press Foundation which was founded in 1999 to nurture new and established women writers, with special projects focused on women under 25, over 50, and women of color. The readers include: Kimmy Van Kooten, Anne Martin Fletcher , Leny Kaltenekker and Ama Reynolds. You won’t want to miss this event!
Friday, September 09, 2011
10:00-11:30 AM

THE “FOUNDING OF ST. AUGUSTINE” ANNIVERSARY
Mission of Nombre’ de Dios
San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
Phone: 1-877-352-4478
http://www.floridalivinghistory.org
Event Pricing: free
The 446th anniversary of the founding of the city of St. Augustine. Hosted by Mission Nombre de Dios and Florida Living History, Inc., this heritage Event will feature: the historical re-enactment of Admiral Don Pedro Menéndez de Avilés’ landing in 1565. A grand procession to the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum following the Mass of Thanksgiving, a lecture on the founding of St. Augustine by Dr. Michael Gannon will follow the Mass and procession. Contact us at info@companiadesantiago.org or (toll-free) 1-877-FLA-HIST (1-877-352-4478). Saturday, September 10, 2011

Distinguished Speakers Series
Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park
11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine
Phone: 904-829-3168

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Event Pricing: No cost
Learn about the archaeology, history and people of this important historical Site. Presentations for the 446th anniversary of the 1565 Founding of St. Augustine on the actual site. Speakers include: Dr. Kathy Deagan, Pedro Menendez, Ted Morris, Dr. Sam Turner and a Lifetime Achievement Award for Dr. Eugene Lyon at 3pm.
Sunday, September 11, 2011
11-3

Images of the Monument to the Spanish Constitution of 1812
Flagler Room, Flagler College
74 King Street, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-824-2872
http://staugustinehistoricalsociety.org/
Event Pricing: free
In recognition of the 200th anniversary of the Spanish Constitution of 1812, the Saint Augustine Historical Society offers a program of portrayals of the Constitution Monument by various artists and the media they used over the past two centuries. For more information, please contact the Saint Augustine Historical Society at (904)824-2872.
Tuesday, September 13, 2011
7 p.m.

FILM

WJCT Film Series
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
WJCT’s Electro Lounge will be presenting a Wednesday night film series for five weeks.Each movie will start at 7pm. Any dollar contributed over the requested $5 will be matched by an anonymous donor to WJCT and will be used to support 89.9 WJCT.
Movies in the series include:
“New York, New York”-September 7th
“Tommy”-September 14th
Tickets are: $5 at the door.

MUSIC

Friday, September 16th
The Driftwoods return to Creekside Dinery
for the mid-September get-together.
5:30 – 9:30 pm.

Friday, September 23rd
Lon, Lis and Rick return to The Reef
4100 Coastal Highway
St. Augustine, Fla. (904) 824-8008

Platters, Coasters, Drifters, Temptation Salute
ONLY 2 APPEARANCES IN SEPTEMBER
September 3rd and 17th, 2011 at 7:00pm
After being on the road, this exciting salute comes back to the Pioneer Barn. Star Lead singer for the Platters, Myles Savage will perform at Fort Manendez at Old Florida Museum, 259 San Marco Avenue.
Performances will include classic songs like “Smoke Gets in Your Eyes”, “Only You”, “My Girl”, “Up On the Roof”, “On Broadway” and many more! A buy one, get one FREE ticket deal is being offered for these two shows. Regular priced tickets can be purchased “day of” at the door.
259 San Marco Avenue St Augustine, FL 32084
CORNER OF SR16 & SAN MARCO AVENUE
FREE Parking
General Admission Seating
Doors open 30 minutes prior to any performance
Advance tickets are available for ALL Shows
RESERVATIONS CALL 904-824-8874

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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