Easter weekend entertainment

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys announced the following weekend entertainment activities to the local St. Augustine news desk at Historic City News; including a host of Easter weekend activities.

Friday: April 2
FIRST FRIDAY ART WALK
Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries – plus, great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. Self-guided walking tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com.

BIBLE STORY PAINTINGS
First Friday Art Walk will feature the opening of an exhibit called “Inspirations” at the St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street. The 12 paintings, each of which depicts a Biblical metaphor, were created by St. Augustine resident Don Trousdell who will be on hand to greet visitors from 5-9 p.m. These colorful paintings will be on display throughout the month of April. Admission is free. For more information, call 904.824.2310 or visit www.staaa.org.

NIGHT OWL CINEMA AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE
Head over to St. Augustine Amphitheatre to enjoy this fun, free outdoor movie, Breakfast at Tiffany’s. Audrey Hepburn stars as Holly Golightly, a socialite with an intriguing past in this highly-rated comedy based on the 1958 novella by Truman Capote. Showtime is 8 p.m. and concessions are available. For more information call 904.471.1965 or visit www.StAugAmphitheatre.com.

Friday and Saturday: April 2-3
WILD DREAMS – DISCOVERING HENRY FLAGLER
See Henry Flagler brought to life in this critically-acclaimed performance by Paul Jellinek. In Wild Dreams, Henry Flagler tells the story of his development of St. Augustine as a world class resort destination, his work with John D. Rockefeller, the expansion of his empire to the Keys – even the story of his three marriages. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at the San Marco Theater across from Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in St. Augustine. Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 children. For more information, call 904.429.0280.

Saturday: April 3
EASTER EGG COLORING AT RIPLEY’S
Free Easter Egg Coloring from noon to 3 p.m. at Ripley’s Believe It or Not Museum in St. Augustine. Kids bring their imaginations and Ripley’s supplies the rest including paper eggs, crayons, stickers, glitter and prizes for every kid who attends. At 3 p.m., boy and girls can compete in a “Best Dressed Easter Fashion Show.” For more details, call 904.824.1606.

Saturday and Sunday: April 3-4
KAYAKING AND DOLPHINS AT MARINELAND
Marineland, the University of Florida’s Whitney Lab and Ripple Effect Ecotours have partnered to offer ecological kayak tours of the estuary. Led by a professional guide, the kayak tours include panoramic views of Pellicer Creek, Princess Place Preserve, Faver-Dykes State Park, and the “real” Florida wilderness. Tours begin at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday and 2:30 p.m. on Sunday. No experience necessary – a paddling clinic begins each tour. The tours are suitable for ages 6 and above. The cost is $50 per person and includes admission to Marineland. For reservations, call 904.347.1565 or go to www.RippleEffectEcotours.com .

Sunday: April 4
ST AUGUSTINE EASTER PROMENADE
Participate in this annual event featuring locals and visitors alike promenading through the Plaza de la Constitucion in their Easter finery. Prizes are awarded for prettiest hats, largest family, family from farthest away, best-dressed animals and more. The promenade takes place at noon. For more information, call 904.824.4991.

52nd ANNUAL EASTER PARADE
Enjoy the spectacle of marching bands, floats, drill teams, clowns, the Royal Family and the city’s carriage horses wearing hats donated by nationally- recognized women. The parade begins at 3 p.m. at the Mission of Nombre de Dios and winds through downtown St. Augustine. Trophies will be presented in four categories. For more information, call 904.824.4991.

1959 photograph of Mrs. Charles Young from the Department of Commerce collection of the State Library and Archives of Florida