This Week in St. Johns County

Monday – Sunday, October 19 – 25

Steven Dean Anderson Exhibit at Villa Zorayda
See the extraordinary art created by visually-impaired artist Steven Dean Anderson, an artist with unique vision. His art features St Augustine’s architectural history and celebrates the city’s 450th birthday. Plus, it marks the first time an artist has exhibited in the Villa Zorayda museum since its founding in 1933. The exhibit runs through October 31 and is included in the regular admission of $10 for adults; $4 for children. Located at 83 King St., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 829-9887 or visit www.villazorayda.com.

Obelisk Art 450
A temporary, international public art initiative of Compassionate St. Augustine, Obelisk Art 450 pays tribute to the 450th anniversary of the nation’s oldest city in 2015 and promote a legacy of compassion. This very first St. Augustine public arts exhibit features 25 artistically interpreted 8.5-foot tall obelisk replicas of the Monumento a la Constitución on St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitucion. Each of the 25 renowned artist’s obelisks demonstrates a storyline and the four foundational values to the monument originally dedicated in 1813. Freedom, Democracy, Human Rights and Compassion. Each obelisk will be located at a site in St. Augustine that related to the artist’s interpretation. For more details and obelisk descriptions and locations, visit compassionstaugustine.org.

Flagler College Gilded Age Fashion Exhibit
Join our tour to see a small recreated collection of men’s and women’s clothing from the beginning of the Gilded Age period. The exhibit is included in the $10 price of the daily Flagler College Legacy Tours at 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. Flagler College is located at 74 King St., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 823-3378 or visit www.flagler.edu.

Ripley’s Skeleton Scavenger Hunt
Find and photograph 11 skeletons placed throughout downtown St. Augustine by Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Upload the images to Ripley’s St. Augustine Facebook page, and become eligible to win prizes at a drawing on October 31. The skeletons are visible from the street at business locations near the Ripley’s Red Train route (maps available throughout the downtown area). www.ripleys.com/staugustine/halloween

Ongoing Special Tours
For a complete list of eco/kayak, food, history and other tours taking place on Florida’s Historic Coast this week, visit things-to-do/sightseeing tours.

Monday – Friday, October 19 – 23

“From Nature” Art Exhibit at The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
The Ponte Vedra Cultural Center presents “From Nature,” an exhibition featuring artists David Engdahl and Mary Williamson. Their works of art will be on display Mon.-Fri. 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. through October 23. Admission is free. Located at 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, call (904) 280-0614 or visit www.ccpvb.org.

Edgar Endress, “Finding Baroque” Exhibit at Crisp Ellert Gallery
This collaborative project between Flagler students and artist Edgar Endress (Associate Professor of Art, George Mason University) considers Spanish colonization in Florida, specifically the implementation of Baroque as the mechanism of cultural and religious dominance in the Spanish colonies. The project researches the Baroque through the icons of the historical dominant culture in St. Augustine. These visual and verbal forms are dynamic, porous, and permeable, incorporating the cultural perspectives and iconographies of the indigenous and African laborers and artisans who built and decorated Catholic structures. The exhibit is open during regular museum hours, Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is free. Located at 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine. http://www.flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum

Tuesday – Sunday, October 20 – 25

St. Augustine Art Association’s Tactile Art Show
Produced in association with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, this show features “touchable” art that is appealing and engaging for the blind and visually-impaired. This juried exhibition will be on display through November 1 and includes sculpture, assemblages, pottery, fiber art, reliefs, wall hangings and mixed media with Braille tablets and selected audio guides. The gallery is open Tuesday – Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 -5 p.m. Admission is free. Located at 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 824-2310 or visit www.staaa.org.

Tuesday, October 20

Vilano Beach Cleanup
Double Tree by Hilton St. Augustine invites everyone to participate in a Vilano Beach cleanup event. The purpose is to maintain the purity of the beach and to provide a safe atmosphere for tourism and local sea life. The cleanup begins at 5 p.m. at the Vilano Beach Pavilion, 20 Vilano Road. Supplies and refreshments provided. For more information, call (904) 825-1923.

GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture
This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 – 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office. The series is designed to inform the public about their coastal natural world. The lectures are free so space is limited and reservations are requested. Located at 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. Call (904) 823-4500 or visit gtmnerrmarinelandlecture.eventbrite.com.

Thursday, October 22

Tab Benoit Concert
Four-time Blues Music Awards Entertainer of the Year Tab Benoit performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. A three-time Grammy nominee, Benoit is known for his signature Bayou Blues sound. The concert begins at 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.). Tickets are $35 for the first 10 rows and $25 for all other rows. Located at 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, call (904) 209-0367 or visit www.pvconcerthall.com.

Thursday, October 22 – Sunday, October 25

“Threads of Silver and Gold” Women of the Panama Canal – A Classic Theatre
The Pioneer Barn at Ft. Menendez hosts A Classic Theatre’s production of “Threads of Silver and Gold,” an intimate and compelling portrayal of life in the Panama Canal Zone. Created in honor of the 100th anniversary of the opening of the Panama Canal, the story is told through the voices of women from the West Indies, England and the United States. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Fri. and Sat. (Oct. 22-24); 7:30 p.m. on Wed., Thurs. and Fri. (Oct. 28-30) and a 3 p.m. Sunday matinee (Oct. 25). Tickets are $20 each and are available at www.aclassictheatre.org or by calling (904) 501-5092. The Pioneer Barn is located at 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 824-8874 or visit www.oldfloridamuseum.com.

Friday, October 23

Marcia Ball and Guest Amy Speace at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Rollicking Gulf Coast musician Marcia Ball returns to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall with special guest Amy Speace. Ball’s piano playing and passionate, playful vocals fuse New Orleans and Gulf Coast R&B with Austin’s deep songwriting traditions. She is joined by Amy Speace, one of the most heralded singers and songwriters of her generation. Her “The Weight of the World” recorded by Judy Collins was named the #4 folk song of the decade. Tickets are $50 for the first 6 rows and $40 for all remaining rows. The show starts at 8 p.m. (doors open 7 p.m.). Located at 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, call (904) 209-0367 or visit www.pvconcerthall.com.

St. Augustine Organ Concert
At 7:30 p.m., The Preservation Society of Memorial Presbyterian Church hosts an organ concert in the church sanctuary. Guest organist, Dr. John D. Schwandt, is professor of Organ at the University of Oklahoma and Director of the American Organ Institute. Dr. Schwandt’s performance demonstrates the versatility of Memorial’s historic 155-rank Aeolian-Skinner pipe organ. The concert is free and open to the public (donations accepted). A dessert reception follows in the chapel. Located at 32 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. Call (904) 829-6461, for more information.

St. Augustine Orchestra “Saxophonics” featuring Joe Yorio
At 8 p.m., Guest Conductor Bob Moore leads the St. Augustine Orchestra featuring soloist Joe Yorio in their season opener in the Lightner Museum Cafe Alcazar and Antique Courtyard. Mr. Yorio is a Jacksonville University Adjunct Professor. Tickets are $20 Adults, $5 Students with ID, Children under 12 are free. Orders online are subject to a $2 handling fee. Located at 25 Granada St., St. Augustine. www.staugustineorchestra.org

Friday & Saturday, October 23 & 24

Creatures of the Night at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm
Trick-or-treating and fun await young ghosts and goblins at the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. Hours are 5:30-7:30 p.m. Special Alligator Feeding at 7:20 p.m. Admission is $9 adults, $7 children ($8 and $6 for Annual Pass holders). Located at 999 Anastasia Blvd., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 824-3337 or visit www.alligatorfarm.com.

The Christians at The Limelight Theatre
This adult play, The Christians, is a thought-provoking play which asks, “What does it take to be a Christian in today’s world?” Performance times are 7:30 p.m. Thursday – Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets are $25; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. Located at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org.

Friday – Sunday, October 23 – 25

Sykes and Cooper Farms Corn Maze
This award-winning nine-acre maze is sure to get your family pumped up for fall—there’s even a Spookley the Square Pumpkin maze for the kids. Located on SR 207 in Elkton, Sykes-Cooper Farm features a nine-acre corn maze, hayrides, a playground, and farm animals to see and meet. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. Fridays; 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturdays; and 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sundays. General admission is $9, seniors and active military $7, children 2 and younger admitted free. Located at 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton. sycofarms.com

Stone Soup at the Limelight Theatre
The KidzfACTory presents a one-act musical version of the old folk tale about three starving soldiers who use their cleverness to make a hearty feast. Performances at the Matuza Main Stage of the Limelight Theatre are 5 p.m. on Oct. 23; 11 a.m. on Oct. 24 & 25. Tickets are $10 adults; $5 children. Located at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org.

Saturday, October 24

First Coast Arts and Craft Holiday Show
First Coast Arts and Crafts 4th Annual Summer event will be held from 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. at the Mark Lance National Guard Armory. There will be many unique items available for purchase. For additional information, contact Christy at gandaessentials@att.net. Located at 190 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. www.firstcoastcrafts.com

Grand Opening of Whitney Lab Sea Turtle Hospital
The public is invited to attend the grand opening of the new Sea Turtle Hospital at the University of Florida’s Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience at Maineland. The event is 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and features fun activities for the whole family. Not only will the new hospital provide care and treatment for injured and sick sea turtles, scientists there will conduct research on sea turtle diseases. Located at 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd, St. Augustine (Marineland). Call (904) 461-4000 or visit www.whitney.ufl.edu.

Fall Festival and Pumpkin Patch
Shores United Methodist Church presents its annual Fall Festival from 3-5 p.m. featuring food, games for kids, cupcake walk and bounce house. Plus, its Pumpkin Patch will be open weekdays 1-7 p.m. and 11 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Located at 724 Shores Blvd., St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.

Octoberfest
From 5 – 8 p.m., The Renaissance World Golf Village Resort host a German Beer Garden featuring fun entertainment, local craft beers, German wines and authentic German cuisine prepared by award-winning chef DeeAnn Hobbs. Tickets are adults $40; children $12. For reservations, call (904) 940-8696. Located at 500 South Legacy Trail, St. Augustine.

OceanWise Sustainable Seafood Fundraiser
The Friends of the GTM Reserve host “OceanWise”, their fifth sustainable seafood event to support and enhance programs in environmental education, stewardship of natural and cultural resources and scientific research projects at the GTM Research Reserve. The event will take place at the Environmental Education Center from 6 – 9 p.m. Tickets are $50 and will help fund ecological education programs for local youth. Located at 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach. Call (904) 823-4500 or visit www.gtmnerr.org.

Saturday & Sunday, October 24 & 25

Room on the Broom at the IMAX
Every Saturday and Sunday in October the IMAX at World Golf Village presents Room on the Broom. The witch and her cat are happily flying through the sky on a broomstick when the wind picks up and blows away the witch’s hat, then her bow, and then her wand. Is there room for the animals that that come to her rescue from a hungry dragon? Adults $13, Seniors/Students/Military $12, and Children 3-12 $10. Visit the website for show times. Located at One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. For more information, call (904) 940-4123 or visit http://www.worldgolfimax.com/.

Sunday, October 25

Music in the Box
Live acoustic music by some of the area’s best up-and-coming bands and musicians will be on stage at Limelight Theatre’s studio space the last Sunday of the month from 6 – 9 p.m. This evenings’s performer is Nicholas Williams “Whethermen.” Admission is $5. Refreshments available for purchase. Located at 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. Call (904) 825-1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org.

NOTE: St. Johns County residents with a valid ID are always admitted free of charge to the Oldest House, the Lightner Museum, the Ximenez-Fatio House, the Oldest Wooden Schoolhouse, City Walks History Mystery Murder Evening Tour, and the Hotel Ponce de Leon Legacy Tours at Flagler College. Every Thursday admission to the First Colony Exhibit at the Government House is also free to SJC residents. The daily tours and wine tastings at the San Sebastian Winery and St. Augustine Distillery are free to everyone. Also, admission is free to everyone at the Fort Matanzas National Monument, St. Photios Chapel, the Pena-Peck House, the Father Miguel O’Reilly Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios Museum (donations are welcomed). Many other local attractions offer discounted admissions to St. Johns County residents with valid ID.

For more information on events and activities in St. Augustine, Ponte Vedra & The Beaches, visit the Visitors and Convention Bureau website at www.floridashistoriccoast.com.