Entertainment in St Augustine this week

Barbara Golden, Communications Manager for the St Augustine, Ponte Vedra and the Beaches Visitors and Convention Bureau, informed local Historic City News reporters about the following entertaining events for our St Johns County readers.

St. Augustine Art Association Annual Honors Show – Features new works by artists who have won awards at association exhibits during the previous three years. The gallery is located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine and is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org

Dog Days Art Exhibit – Opening reception for artist Sarah Emerson’s Dog Days exhibit is from 5-11 p.m. at St. Augustine’s space:eight Gallery, 228 West King Street, St. Augustine. Dog Days refers to the belief that these days of summer inspire evil. Emerson uses a candy-like palette to depict battlefields, natural and manmade disasters, barren landscapes inhabited by forest creatures and much more. Dog Days runs thru July 26. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com

Man of Steel: An IMAX 3D Experience – An alien infant is raised on Earth, and grows up with superhuman abilities. He sets out to use these abilities to guard his adopted world. Daily showings are at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-840-4133 www.worldgolfimax.com

Tuesday: June 18

Tuesday Night at the Movies featuring “Play It Again, Sam” – The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and WJCT’s Electro Lounge present Tuesday Night At The Movies featuring “Play IT Again, Sam” from 1972 starring Woody Allen, Diane Keaton, and Tony Roberts. The gates at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach, open at 6:30 p.m. and the movie starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 at the door. 904-209-0399
www.pvconcerthall.com

Wednesday: June 19

The Birthplace of Freedom Lecture Series – The Fort Mose Historical Society presents a series of lectures to coincide with the June 22 anniversary of the Battle of Bloody Mose. This first lecture features actor and playwright James Bullock who will present a dramatizations entitled, “Two 16th Century African Heroes of the Exploration of the New World” at 7 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College. Admission is free. 74 King St., 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose

Music By The Sea Concert – Live concert with the band Rob Peck & Friends playing classic southern blues takes place from 7-9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd. Admission is free and local restaurant South Beach Grill will offer signature dinners for $10. For comfortable seating, bring a folding chair. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org

Free Movies By The Bay – Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions and the St. Augustine Municipal Marina present free movies each Wednesday and Friday throughout the summer. The family fun feature, Angles in the Outfield, will be shown at 8:30 p.m. at the Marina behind Bayfront Mini Golf, 111 Avenida Menendez. Bring beach chair and blanket for comfortable seating by the bay. 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys

Thursday – Saturday: June 20 -22

St. Augustine Music Festival – Seventh annual festival features free, world-class classical music concerts including beloved baroque masterpieces and world premieres by new composers, plus riveting solo performances, lilting chamber works and energetic orchestra pieces. Each evening ‘s performance has a different theme: June 20 – Back to Bach; June 21 – Musica Nocturna; June 22 – Mozart and More; June 27 – Grace and Beauty; June 28 – Piano Spectacular and June 29 – Summer Music. All concerts are free and begin at 7:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Cathedral Basilica, 38 Cathedral Place. For complete details on the festival and scheduled musical performances, go to www.StAugustineMusicFestival.org

Thursday: June 20

Concerts in the Plaza – Free live concert with MidLife Crisis playing classic Rock and roll favorites from 7-9 p.m. in St. Augustine’s historicPlaza de la Constitucion, 1 King St. Bring a blanket or chair. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com

Marine Mammal Research and Conservation Efforts – Dr. Gregory Bossart, Chief Veterinary Officer at the Georgia Aquarium, details his current work with dolphins as sentinel species and their relation to humans and our environment. The presentation begins at 6 p.m. at the Whitney Auditorium, 9505 Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. Admission is free. 904-471-1111; www.marineland.net

Friday, Saturday & Sunday: June 21 – 23

“75 Years of Fins & Grins” – Special activities, programs and giveaways highlight Marineland’s 75th anniversary. A fundraising activity or party will be thrown, with tickets sold as a fundraiser for the 501(c)(3) Marineland Dolphin Adventure, on Saturday, June 23, with special activities leading up this event on Friday and through the weekend. 9600 Oceanshore Blvd. 877-298-5994; www.marineland.net

Saturday & Sunday: June 22 & 23

Solarium Tours – Following a $2.3 million restoration, the magnificent Solarium of Henry Flagler’s Hotel Ponce de Leon is now open for public tours. Closed for decades, the Solarium was one of the outstanding amenities of the hotel when in opened in 1888. Now Flagler College, the former hotel was one of the world’s most exclusive destinations during America’s Gilded Age. The Solarium is a fourth floor parlor above the Rotunda and boasts a breathtaking panoramic view of the city. The 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Solarium tours, which include the hourly Historical Tours of Flagler College, are $18 per person. Flagler College is located at 74 King St. Reservations are required. 904-823-3378 legacy.flagler.edu

Through the Keyhole – Enjoy an afternoon of sipping tea and playing Victorian Parlor Games above the Spice and Tea Exchange, 59 Hypolita. St. Augustine, The fun begins at 2 p.m. Cost $25.00 www.2ghouls.com 904-671-5010

Saturday: June 22

Battle of Bloody Mose Anniversary Commemoration – Exciting re-enactment of the 1740 Battle of “Bloody Mose” which forced the British to retreat from Spanish Florida. From 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. living history demonstrations, guided tours, food vendors, and music will be provided. Then, at 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. the Spanish and British forces will reenact the “Bloody Moosa” battle. The event is weather permitting. It all takes place at Fort Mose State Park located at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $2 per person.
904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose

National Polinators Day at the GTM Research Reserve – from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the GTM Research Reserve Environmental Educations Center, 500 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach, will host a programming that celebrates important pollinators like bees, birds, butterflies, and bats! Families can enjoy presentations by leading polinatoir experts, a pollinator-friendly plant sale, samples of honey from around the world, meet the 2013 Florida Honey Queen Susannah and see a working beehive. http://gtmnationalpollinatorday.eventbrite.com

Colonial Crew Revue Debut – Unique, audience-immersive musical and comedy show debuts at the Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George Street, St. Augustine. Performing on the Colonial Quarter’s stage beneath the stately Colonial Oak, the 8 p.m. show features the Picolata Players who share their music, magic and zany stage performances in a one-of-a-kind tribute to the history of St. Augustine. Tickets are $29.99 adults and $14.99 children and include complimentary snacks, draft beer, wine and soft drinks. 1-888-991-0933 www.colonialquarter.com

Full Moon Fever at the Conch House – The Conch House Lounge Deck hosts a monthly moonlight luau with a show by Prince Pele’s Polynesian Revue from 8 – 11 p.m. weather permitting. Free Leis for all and a limited Polynesian food menu available. $5 cover charge. The Conch House is located at 57 Comares Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-8646
www.conch-house.com/fullmoon

Piercing the Darkness – Lee Weaver portrays three different St. Augustine Lighthouse keepers who tell the story of the Oldest City from their perspective. Performance begins at 6:30 p.m. at Leroy’s Cafe Dinner Theater, 2555 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine. Tickets are $30 and include dinner and a complimentary glass of wine. 904-217-4624

Sunday: June 23

Murder in The Old City – A murder mystery in the nation’s oldest city, combined with great dining, creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this five-star dinner theatre experience at the Raintree Restaurant are $39.95 (adult beverages served separately). Dinner is served at 6 p.m. (5:30 p.m. arrival suggested) and the show begins at 7 p.m. The Raintree is located 102 San Marco Ave. in St. Augustine. 904-824-7211