February cultural events planned

Please call ahead, as changing weather conditions may affect some events.

National Woman’s History Month Poetry
Saturday, February 27, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
Poet and prose writer Glenda Bailey-Mershon will be the featured reader of the sixth gathering the Heart Pour Sunday Matinee, a spoken word series hosted by Chris Bodor from the Outsider Writers Collective. Those interested in sharing a poem or two may sign up to read 15 minutes before start time or any time online at the Ancient City Poet’s web site: www.bodor.org The audience is invited to bring poems relating to women and women’s history, especially to the theme of “Festival of the Muses”. This event, dubbed “Red Silk Sheets and Broken Blossoms, kicks off a month of special readings and art presentations by local organizations in honor of Women’s History Month. Dates: 2/28/2010 12:00:00 AM – 2/28/2010 12:00:00 AM

Spanish Influence
Thursday, February 25, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
Find yourself immersed in a world of Spanish Art, specifically the studios of three of Spain’s most exciting and unique artists. Enjoy the delightful ambiance of an artist’s studio filled with the latest and greatest creations from Ramon Vilanova, M.D. Rubio, and Josep Domenech. Cutter & Cutter will celebrate this multi-artist exhibition at our Brilliance In Color gallery located at 25 King Street “on the plaza” in downtown St. Augustine. This exhibition is your chance to meet and get to know these three creative personalities. Dates: 2/26/2010 12:00:00 AM – 3/6/2010 12:00:00 AM

Give yourself the Gift of Inner Peace with Spiritual Master Ana of Grace
Saturday, February 20, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
1st. Session – The Infinite Power of Love Breaking Free from limitations2nd. Session – The Power of Anchoring your Highest Light ~ Embracing your Life’s purposeReceive an energetic transmission of Grace which returns you to a state of Peace ~ Pure Consciousnes.This liberating energy dissolves all that stands in the way of your spiritual growth, freeing you to move into a continuous experience of your Divinity.Leave with Inner Peace, Self Love and Joy. Dates: 2/21/2010 12:00:00 AM – 2/21/2010 12:00:00 AM

Encaustic Workshop (Paint in Wax)
Today, February 12, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
Learn to paint in Wax. All equipment and supplies included in this intensive workshop. No experience necessary. Bring your creativity or if you wish bring paper, fabric and other collage materials. We will stop for lunch, you can brown bag it or walk to one of the nearby cafe’s. Everyone goes home with finished work. Dates: 2/13/2010 12:00:00 AM – 2/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Book Sale
Today, February 12, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
A book sale will take place on Saturday, February 13th at the Southeast Branch Library from 10;00 AM until 4:00 PM. Many hardcover books will be available for only $1.00. Paperbacks will be priced as low as 10-50 cents! Come pick up a last minute Valentine gift for that special someone and check out the great selection! The sale is sponsored by FOLSE (Friends of the Library Southeast) and all proceeds will benefit the library. Dates: 2/13/2010 12:00:00 AM – 2/13/2010 12:00:00 AM

Movie, “The Marriage of Maria Braun”
Yesterday, February 11, 2010, 7:00:00 PM
With “The Marriage of Maria Braun,” we see one segment of what became the trilogy of films on that theme by renowned director Rainer Werner Fassbinder. From Maria’s wedding amid the gunfire of World War II, through her soldier-husband’s apparent demise and return, and her problematic immersion in postwar prosperity, the film explores three large questions:1. What are the consequences of willfully forgetting the past?2. What are the personal costs of upward mobility and rising affluence?3. What are the unintended impacts of American intervention in the world’s affairs? Dates: 2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM – 2/12/2010 12:00:00 AM

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For additional details on the cultural events reported to Historic City News by St. Johns Cultural Council, visit their website at www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org