Happening today in Romanza Week

Tuesday, May 15

“ROMANZA WEEK”, Monday-Sunday, May 14-20, 2012, clusters over 50 shows and exhibitions in a single week to highlight the remarkable living culture of the Nation’s Oldest City.

This weeklong extravaganza builds to a “Monumental 1812 Constitucion Parade and Celebration” that on Saturday May 19 that commemorates the Bicentennial of Spain’s Constitution, and the only remaining monument to it in the whole world – right here in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion.

10:00am–4:00pm
Monday–Sunday, FREE
Phillip and Mark Estlund
“Born of the Sun”
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, Flagler College, 74 King St. Assemblages by Mark Estlund, sculptures and collage by Phillip Estlund, and a collaborative project created for the exhibition.
Information: (904) 826-8530.
PRESENTED BY: CRISP-ELLERT MUSEUM, FLAGLER COLLEGE

12 noon–4:00pm, Tues.–Sat.;
2:00–5:00pm Sun. FREE
3rd Annual International
“Nature & Wildlife Exhibition”
St. Augustine Art Association,22 Marine St.
A juried exhibition of more than 100 works of art depicting the wonders of nature. Artists from across the country are represented. Awards total approximately $5,000. Information: www.staaa.org
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION

12 noon–4:00pm, Tues.–Sat.;
2:00-5:00pm Sun. FREE
“War of 1812” Exhibit preview
St. Augustine Art Association,22 Marine St.
Maritime painting preview of artist Ronald Reillo’s “War of 1812” Bicentennial Commemorative Maritime Exhibition slated for July 2012. St. Augustine Art Association North Gallery. Information: www.staaa.org
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION

7:00pm, FREE
“Bird Families of Coastal St. Augustine” Lecture
St. Augustine Art Association,22 Marine St.
Presented by Monique Borboen, Northeast Florida Audubon Society. With a nod to Mother’s Day and Romanza Week this charming and insightful talk explores the lovable baby birds and bird species encountered in St. Augustine and how people can help birds raise their families successfully. The program is part of the St. Augustine Art Association Third Annual Nature & Wildlife Exhibition. Reservations required. (904) 824-2310.
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE ART ASSOCIATION

7:30pm, $20
“Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan
Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin in
Unguarded Moments”
Flagler Room, Flagler College,74 King St.
Letters adapted for the stage by Deborah B. Dickey. Information: aclassictheatre@hotmail.com.
Reservations: (904) 829-5807.
PRESENTED BY: A CLASSIC THEATRE

7:30pm, $25 for two
“Piercing the Darkness – The
St. Augustine Lighthouse Keepers,”
Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre at Limelight
Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave.
A one-man play written and enacted by Lee
Weaver. Tickets & information (904) 825-1164.
PRESENTED BY: LIMELIGHT THEATRE

8:00pm–Midnight, FREE
“Open Mic” Night hosted
by Smokin’ Joe
Ann O’Malley’s Deli and Pub, 23 Orange St.
Enjoy live music, a fun atmosphere, cold beer and great sandwiches. Free first-round draft to performers. Information: (904) 825-4040 or
www.annomalleys.com.
PRESENTED BY: ANN O’MALLEY’S DELI AND PUB