| Tuesday – Sunday : November 12- 17 | | New World in the Eyes of Explorers Exhibit – This intriguing exhibit of images of the New World and its indigenous peoples and animals provide a fascinating look at the first encounter between the peoples of the Old World and the New World – an epic event that changed the world forever. The exhibit is located in the St. Augustine Visitors Information Center and is open from 8:30 a.m. – 5:30 p.m. 10 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. www.StAugustine-450.com Art Dorks Rise’ Art Exhibit at space:eight gallery – ‘Art Dorks Rise’ is a group show of 30 internationally-acclaimed artists exhibiting 30 pieces of original work. The show runs through November 30. 228 West King St., St. Augustine. 904-829-2838 www.spaceeight.com Viva Florida Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association – Florida’s 500th Anniversary year concludes with this popular exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association Gallery. The exhibited works celebrate the sights and structures, beaches and byways, flora and fauna, history and happenings that are uniquely Florida. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine St. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org Holiday Shoppes and Creations -The popular Holiday Shoppes return to the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach — and this year holiday craft workshops and classes are included in a new week-long format! Monday through Wednesday, classes and workshops focusing on homemade decorations and gift ideas will be conducted. Then, Friday through Sunday, the 19th Annual Holiday Shoppes Boutiques will transform the center into a mini-mall featuring 23 hand-picked boutiques from throughout the country– each brimming with unique gift ideas for the entire family. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. www.ccpvb.org |
| Tuesday- Friday: November 12 -15 | | Form and Feelings Art Exhibit – The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach hosts the works of Joyce Gabiou & Richard McRae in an exhibition called “Form and Feelings.” Admission to the gallery is free and open 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org The Chess Project Exhibition – The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College will host artist Lee Walton’s “The Chess Project,” an exhibition that is the tangible manifestation of the artist’s pursuit to master his hobby. Admission is free. The Museum is open to the public Monday – Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/crispellert |
| Tuesday: November 12 | | Salt Air Farmer’s Market – Marineland Marina hosts the Salt Air Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Find an array of fresh, organically-grown produce and other yummy things. 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine. 904-814-9886 www.marinelandmarina.com Hotel Ponce de Leon 125th Anniversary Community Lecture – Dr. Michele Gregoire presents a lecture titled “Community Intersections: Florida School for the Deaf and Blind’s Music Education Programs and the Hotel Ponce de Leon, 1891 – 1916.” The presentation is part of the commemorative events celebrating the 125th Anniversary of the opening of Henry Flagler’s Ponce de Leon Hotel and takes place at 10 a.m. in the Flagler Room at the former Hotel Ponce De Leon, now Flagler College. Tickets are $5 per person. Active military personnel may attend at no charge. The lecture will last approximately one hour and will be followed by a coffee and pastry reception. 74 King St., St. Augustine. 904-819-6282 www.ponce125.com |
| Wednesday: November 13 | | Farmer’s Arts and Crafts Market – Farmer’s Market located at the ocean-side St. Johns County Pier Park on St. Augustine Beach, featuring selections of fresh produce, plants, baked goods, fine art, jewelry and more! Open 8 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. rain or shine. 350 A1A Beach Blvd. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.com |
| Thursday: November 14 | | Evenings at Whitney – At 7 p.m., The Whitney Lab Lohman Auditorium at Marineland will host Dr. Jonathan I. Bloch who will discuss the impact of ancient global warming on the size of horses. Dr. Bloch is Associate Professor, Department of Geological Services, Anthropology and Zoology at the University of Florida. 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine. 904-461-4000 www.whitney.ufl.edu |
| Friday – Sunday: November 15 – 17 | | Shadows of the Past Tour – Take a night-time guided tour of the Fountain of Youth Archeological Park to experience the eerie beauty of the Timucua burials, an Indian Village, and the Menendez Settlement field by moonlight.Tours start at 8 pm. Tickets are $25 per person. 11 Magnolia Avenue. http://www.fountainofyouthflorida.com/nighttours.html |
| Saturday & Sunday: November 16 -17 | | St. Augustine Half Marathon Weekend – Put on your running shoes and participate in a foot-race that suits your running level. On Saturday, the EXPO and packet pick up opens at Francis Field. The St Augustine’s Kids Race starts at 10 a.m. on Saturday. Then on Sunday at 7 a.m., the St. Augustine Half Marathon begins; 7:05 a.m. the 10K Run starts; and 7:10 a.m. St. Augustine 5K Family Run begins. Award Ceremonies follow. The events Expo is located at Francis Field where each race starts and ends. 29 West Castillo Dr. 305-716-1111 staugustinemarathon.com Arts and Crafts Festival at St. Augustine Beach Pier – A seaside display of fine art and crafts along with live music and lots of great food! The event takes place from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. on Saturday and 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. on Sunday at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park. Admission is free. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 352-344-0657 www.tnteventsinc.com |
| Saturday: November 16 | | Old City Farmers Market – Features locally grown fresh produce, baked goods, plants and more. Takes place 8:30 a.m. to noon at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South. 904-471-3733 Photography Challenge Event – Photographers, from beginners to professionals, compete to take the best photo at three designated locations within Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. Maps to the featured locations can be obtained from the Ranger Station or from volunteers in the main parking lot. Each month, park volunteers will select the winning photo, which will then be displayed at the Visitors Information Center kiosk and the park’s gift shop. There is no cost to compete. Park admission is $5 per vehicle; $2 per pedestrian/bicyclist. 6400 North Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast. www.floridastateparks.org/washingtonoaks Nocatee Farmer’s Market – Featuring more than 70 vendors, Nocatee Farmer’s Market takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. at 245 Little River Rd., Ponte Vedra. www.nocatee.com Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tour – The Tolomato Cemetery is the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida with graves from the First Spanish Period (1565-1763). Visitor access is limited to the 3rd Saturday of each month when docents provide guided tours. Admission is free and donations are encouraged. The cemetery will be open from 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 16 Cordova St., St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com Civil Rights & Black Heritage Tour – St. Augustine Black Heritage Tours Inc. will offer a FREE historic walking tour at 5 p.m. Learn about St. Augustine’s historic role in Black History and events leading up to the Civil Rights act of 1964. Tours depart from the Tour Saint Augustine office, 4 Granada Street and encompass several blocks over the course of an hour. Space is limited and advance reservations are required. 904-825-0087 www.StAugustineBlackHeritageTours.com |
| Sunday: November 17 | | Lincolnville Farmer’s Market – Eddie Vickers Park hosts the farmers market with farm-fresh vegetables, meats, fish, cheese, bread, treats, arts & crafts, prepared food, jewelry, picnic areas, playground and more! Every Sunday 11 a.m. – 3 p.m. 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine. www.LincolnvilleFarmersMarket.com Discover the Birds of Anastasia – Led by an Anastasia State Park volunteer, this fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. From 8:30-10:30 a.m., observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds, and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails, and other areas. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes and a field guide if you have one. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill pavilion inside the park. The program is included in regular admission of $8 per vehicle with 2-8 occupants, $4 single-occupant vehicle, and $2 bicyclist or walker. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. 904-461-2035 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia “Forgotten Graveyards” A Tolomato Talk – The Tolomato Cemetery Preservation Association will host a talk by Dr. Kathy Deagan on “Forgotten Graveyards” 3 p.m. at Bishop Baker Hall at the Cathedral Parish School. Admission and parking are free. 259 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.tolomatocemetery.com “Check, Please” at the Raintree Restaurant – A theatrical performance of “Check, Please,” combined with great dining, creates a memorable and enjoyable evening of entertainment. Tickets to this dinner theatre experience in the upstairs dining room of 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. 102 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-824-7211 www.raintreerestaurant.com |
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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.
