Local cultural events through May 30th

St. Johns County Cultural Council, the county’s designated local arts agency, periodically reports upcoming cultural events to local Historic City News reporters for the benefit of our readers.

ARTifacts
137 King Street, St. Augustine Phone: 904/829-0078
www.butterfieldtoo.com/home
Event Pricing: Free to public
Ar•ti•facts – the fragmented, discarded clues of past civilizations; remnants of tools, machines and perhaps even memories. Five accomplished artists working in a variety of mediums have joined together to reveal their unique visions of what happens when the past and present collide. Jim Christley unveils his pen and ink drawings of shipwrecks done in the manner of archaeological drawings including some wreck sites being worked on by the Lighthouse Archaeological and Marine Program (LAMPS) locally. Painter and photographer, Scott Waters will use aircraft parts and hulks from the Palm, Coast area as subjects. Jim Rivers constructs beautiful one-of-a-kind furniture from locally harvested fallen trees. Deane Kellogg and Barbara J. Cornett create whimsical, thought-provoking assemblages from found objects. The exhibition will run through the month of May. For additional information call 904/829-0078
Friday, May 07, 2010 to Monday, May 31, 2010
Opening reception 5p-9p
Roland Fleming Connection at SJC Pier Park
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach Phone: 904 347-8007
http://www.thecivicassociation.com
Event Pricing: Free
Dinner available from Purple Olive at 6p.m. Concert begins at 7p.m.Enjoy the sounds of Jazz Classics, Rock and roll and rhythm and blues by The Roland Fleming Connection.
Wednesday, May 19, 2010
7p.m.

Band Spring Concert at St. Augustine High School
3205 Varella Avenue, St. Augustine Phone: 904-547-8530
Event Pricing: $5
The Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School Band under the direction of Ryan Davenport will perform their Spring Concert in the St. Augustine High School Auditorium.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
7p.m.

“An Evening of Irish Tales & Tunes” at the San Marco Theatre
28 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine Phone: 904-471-0179
Event Pricing: $10
‘Twill be time for the wearing O’ the Green when Tale Tellers of St. Augustine presents THEATER OF THE MIND: STORYTELLING, May 20, 2010, at San Marco Theater in uptown St. Augustine. “An Evening of Irish Tales & Tunes” features Backintyme (Frank & Mary Lee Sweet) and The Storytelling Sims (Wayne & Jane) in a program of blarney, lore, and music.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
7:30p.m.

Creed at the Amphitheatre
1340 A1A South, St. Augustine Phone: 904-471-1965
.staugamphitheatre.com
Event Pricing: $55.50, $46.50, & $36.50
Creed is an American rock band from Tallahassee, Florida, that became popular in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The band disbanded in 2004 after three multi-platinum albums, selling 26 million records in the United States and an estimated 35 million records worldwide.
Thursday, May 20, 2010
7p.m.

A Step Back In Time as Seen Through the Eyes of The Three Mrs. Flaglers’
95 Cordova, St. Augustine Phone: 904-940-0194
www.fhbookfest.com
Event Pricing: $35 or $25 in advance
A one women play, in three acts, tells the story of Henry Flagler’s tremendous accomplishments during the glorious Gilded Age, as seen through the eyes of his three captivating wives.Portrayed by Dianne Jacoby. Hors D’oeuvres and Cocktails. (Cash Bar)
Thursday, May 20, 2010
4-6p.m.

Caribbean Calypso Night at the White Room
1 King Street, St. Augustine Phone: 904-824-3195
Event Pricing: TBA
Slip on your favorite tropical shirt, board shorts, and flip flops! Enjoy an evening of calypso cuisine, casino gaming, and a silent auction all while dancing to the sounds of steel drums and island music.For the benefit of Caring Hands-Caring Community.
Friday, May 21, 2010
7-10:30p.m.

Live Painting Demonstration at Zhanras Art and Eats
108 Anastasia Blvd. , St. Augustine Phone: (904)823-3367
http://http://www.studio172.net
Event Pricing: Free
French-Caribbean artist, Francoise, will do a live painting demonstration at Zhanras Art and Eats on Friday May 21 and Saturday May 22 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. Patrons are invited to watch the artist do a painting demonstration. Francoise is known for her vibrant colorful caribbean style paintings. For more information, go to http://www.studio172.net. Zhanras Art and Eats is located at 108 Anastasia Blvd (Just East of the Bridge of Lions) St. Augustine, Fl 32084. http://www.zhanras.com/
Friday, May 21, 2010 to Saturday, May 22, 2010
6-9p.m.

Beaches Gallery Tour:Artists and Margaritas
240 A1A North, Suite 4, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: 904-273-6065
http://www.stellersgallery.com
Event Pricing: Free
Galleries from Atlantic Beach to Ponte Vedra Beach have united for the 7th Beaches Gallery Tour. Maps and Refreshments at each location. Henry VonGenk and Peter Pettegrew will be onsite painting at Stellers Gallery. Participating galleries include (from north to south):The Artistree, Archway Gallery and Framing, First Street Gallery, Chao Gallery and Framing, The J. Johnson Gallery, Beaches Historical Museum, Eclectic Galleries, Stellers Gallery, The Framing Establishment, and Village Arts.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
10a.m. to 5p.m.

Soul of a People: Writing America’s Story
6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine Phone: 904-827-6900
http://www.sjcpls.org
Event Pricing: FREE
On the 75th Anniversary of the New Deal, everyone is invited to watch this powerful new documentary by the Smithsonian Channel. St. Augustine’s own Stetson Kennedy will be on hand after the film’s screening to answer questions about his role and contributions to the WPA Federal Writer’s Project. An autographed copy of “The Book Lover’s Guide to Florida” and Kennedy’s revised edition of “Palmetto Country” will be given away as door prizes during this event.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
1:00 PM

FILM: “Soul of A People: Writing America’s Story”
6670 U.S. 1 South, St. Augustine, FL Phone: 827-6900
Event Pricing: FREE
St. Augustine’s own Stetson Kennedy will be on hand after the film’s screening to answer questions about his role in and contributions to the WPA Federal Writers’ Project. An autographed copy of “The Book Lover’s Guide” to Florida and Kennedy’s revised edition of “Palmetto Country” will be given away as door prizes during this event.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
1:00 P.M.

Charlotte’s Web at the Amphitheatre
1340C A1A South, St. Augustine Phone: 904-209-0367
http://www.staugamphitheatre.com
Event Pricing: Free
The movie, “Charlotte’s Web,” the live-action adaptation of the beloved children’s book about a special pig, will be shown. The film is rated PG.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
8p.m.

“Oh, What a Nite – A Black & White Party”!
50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: (904) 280-0614 x 202

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Event Pricing: $75: members, $100:non-members.
Featuring big band music, food from Matthews Restaurant, live auction, art exhibits and dancing. Special guest, Peter Rubino, nationally reknown master sculptor will be performing a symphony in clay or an extreme sculpting performance that will be offered for auction. Proceeds will benefit our art education programs. Tickets go on sale soon. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach is a 501(c)3 non-profit arts organization.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
7pm -11pm

Smithsonian Documentary featuring Stetson Kennedy
6670 US 1 South, St. Augustine Phone: (904) 827-6900
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/southeast-branch
Event Pricing: Free
The documentary is about the Federal Writers’ Project, under the Works Progress Administration (WPA) of newly elected President Franklin D. Roosevelt.St. Augustine’s own Stetson Kennedy, commentator in the film and local author, folklorist and social activist, will be on hand to answer questions afterward. Door prizes will be given away and light refreshments will be provided by the Friends of the Southeast Branch Library.
Saturday, May 22, 2010
1p.m.

Slow Food First Coast Screens, “Two Angry Moms”
4510 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: n/a
http://www.slowfoodfirstcoast.com
Event Pricing: Free
The film follows two concerned mothers who take action to improve the food their children are being served at school. The film not only focuses on what is wrong with school food, but also offers solutions and examples of how many school districts around the country are working to improve the nutritional quality of the food sold in school cafeterias. This film screening is free and open to the public.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
6p.m.

Chorus Solo Night at St. Augustine High School
3205 Varella Avenue, St. Augustine Phone: 904-547-8530

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Event Pricing: $5
Members of the chorus at The Center for the Arts at St. Augustine High School will be performing solo numbers.
Tuesday, May 25, 2010
7p.m.

Valerie WiseCracker at the SJC Pier Park
350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach Phone: 904 347 8007
http://www.thecivicassociation.com
Event Pricing: Free concert.
Dinner available from DECO at 6p.m.Florida bluegrass and folk music by Valerie WiseCracker at 7p.m.
Wednesday, May 26, 2010
7p.m.

KidzfACTory present: The Beatles Slept Here
11 Old Mission Road, St. Augustine Phone: 904-825-1164
http://www.limelight-theatre.org
Event Pricing: $10 adults, $5 children
Yeah! Yeah! Yeah! THE BEATLES SLEPT HERE is a magical mystery comedy/musical featuring the music of Liverpool’s famous “Fab Four”. Packed with hysterical Beatles references and puns, the cast of about forty local students is under the direction of Education Coordinator Kate Messenger.
Thursday, May 27, 2010 to Sunday, May 30, 2010
7:30p.m. Th-Sat, Sun at 2p.m.

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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