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.

Uptown Saturday Night
Experience a favorite end-of-the-month event from 5 to 9 p.m. June 25th in galleries, antique stores and shops along San Marco Avenue, between Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios. Refreshments contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides free parking. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association.

“The Battle of Bloody Mose” Commemoration
Fort Mose Historic State Park, St. Augustine
Phone: 1-877-Fla-Hist 1-877-352-4478
Event Pricing: museum admission $2.00 for adults
The second annual “Battle of Bloody Mose” is a heritage event with interpretations and demonstrations of military and civilian life in Spanish Florida during the War of Jenkin’s Ear (1739-1743)
Saturday, June 25, 2011
10:00 am-4:00 pm.

Second Annual “Evening of Vaudeville in the Old City”
A musical event, under the stars will feature new acts and a performance by Terry Sylvester from “The Hollies”. Fountain of Youth Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine Phone: 904-377-2431
www.artbreakers.org
Event Pricing: $20.00
Friday, June 24, 2011 7 pm

St. Augustine Sculpture Garden Opening Celebration
Lakeside View Park, next to the St. Augustine Beach City Hall & Police Department on SR-A1A
St. Augustine Beach Phone: 824-4493
http://www.st-augustine-sculpture-garden.org
The Sculpture Garden is a valuable gift to the Community and is a new cultural landmark for this historic area. Admission is free to the public to visit and admire. Find a cool place under the trees and bring your blanket or folding chairs and your favorite summer dish. Some refreshments, cups and utensils will be provided. Come early so you can stroll through the park and enjoy the sculptures. Bring your music instruments for jamming in the park. Presenting: Words by Director of the St. Augustine Sculpture Garden, Thomas Glover. Words by the St. Augustine Beach Beautification Committee. Gypsy Latin Music by Maja Gitana and Classic Music by the Classic Quartet.
Sunday, June 26, 2011
5 pm – 9 pm

ART

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.
500 San Sebastian View, St Augustine
Phone: 904.471.9980
Event Pricing: Free
Tuesday, June 21, 2011 to Friday, September 23, 2011
8:00am-5:00pm M-F

Paintings presented by St. Augustine Community School of Performing Arts
Uptown Saturday Night
214 Suite 1, San Marco Ave., St. Augustine
Phone: 904-824-0664
Event Pricing: free
Saturday, June 25, 2011
7 p.m.

Annual Honors Show
St. Augustine Art Association
22 Marine Street, St. Augustine
Phone: (904) 824-2310

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New works by artists who have won awards in STAAA exhibits during the previous three years, including Honorable Mentions.
Now through Sunday, June 26, 2011

American Impressionism
Cutter & Cutter Fine Art of St. Augustine
25 King Street, St. Augustine
Now through Tuesday, July 12, 2011
call the gallery for hours.

Sam Kates Featured at Butterfield Garage Art Gallery
137 King St., St. Augustine
Sam Kates, a co-op member of the gallery, will be showing a body of work entitled Coastal Moments
Now through June 27, 2011

Uncommon Ground
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
50 Executive Way | Ponte Vedra Beach | FL | 32082
Uncommon Ground is a show that reveals the diverse aspects of art vs earth and life in living color, warmth and coolness; comparing the hardness of beauty made softer through art.
Now through July 8, 2011

FESTIVALS or EVENTS

Spoken Word Open Mic Poetry
Gifts for Living
215 West King Street, St. Augustine
Phone: 904.501.0043
http://www.bodor.org
Event Pricing: free
Please join host Ancient City Poets for their Last Sunday of the month poetry reading. Coffee, snacks and books by local poets will be available. The theme of the gathering will be “Love American Style” in celebration of the upcoming Independence Day weekend
Sunday, June 26, 2011
3:00 pm to 5:00 pm

MUSIC

St. Augustine Music Festival
Cathedral Basilica
38 Cathedral Place, St Augustine, 32084
Phone: 824-2806
Musicians from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra will be joined by nationally renowned artists to offer a variety of classical compositions. The free classical concerts at the Cathedral Basilica will be Thursday June 23, Friday June 24, and Saturday June 25. All concerts start at 7:30 p.m.
http://saintaugustinemusicfestival.org/

THEATRE

The Lives and Wives of Henry Flagler
The Raintree Restaurant
http://www.limelight-theatre.org
Event Pricing: 39.95 all inclusive, adult beverages seperate
Back by popular demand this lively production is an entertaining tale of the trials and tribulations of railroad magnate Henry Flagler. Seating is limited so make your reservations today.
Sunday, June 12, 2011 to Sunday, June 26, 2011
Sundays, Dinner at 6pm, Show at 7pm

Assassins
Limelight Theatre
11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Phone: 904-825-1164
http://limelight-theatre.org
Event Pricing: $25 for adults,
senior/military discounts
This twisted musical Sondheim plays out as a murderous carnival game where we meet various characters who have all attempted to assassinate a U.S. president.
Friday, June 17, 2011 to Sunday, July 10, 2011
Th-Sat: 7:30p.m. Sunday: 2:00p.m

A Pirate Variety Show
Pioneer Barn at Old Florida Museum
259 San Marco Avenue (Corn of SR16 and San Marco), St Augustine
A night of entertainment with pirates! See magic, sing songs, watch dancers, hear tales and more. All the pirate fun you can have without hitting the high seas. Just be cautious mattie, thar be pirates about!
Thursday, June 23, 2011
7:00 show start

St Augustine Community School of Performing Arts
Pioneer Barn in Old Florida Museum
Come support the youth of the boys and girls club of Northeast Florida and students of SACSPA in the Summer Production of “Broadway Revue”!
Friday, June 24, 2011
6:00pm

For information on the local music scene visit: http://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