Community activities and entertainment in St Johns County
Historic City News readers in St Johns County are invited to participate in and enjoy the many Independence Day Weekend activities. Here are a few you won’t want to miss —
| Thursday July 2, 2015 Don McLean | Jenni Reid The “American Pie” artist will perform “Vincet, (Starry Starry Night),” and many more of your favorite songs. A Jacksonville native will open the show. A great mix of voices to fill your night with music. Tickets $35 to $59, 8pm, Florida Theater 128 East Forsyth Street, Jacksonville 32202 For info: 904.355.2787 | floridatheatre.com |
| Thursday July 2 through July 17, 2015 Visual Melodies in Unrestrained Colors Anthony Whiting’s artwork will be on exhibition at the Cultural Center’s Annex Gallery. Free, Thursday – Friday 10am to 6pm and Saturday 9am to 5pm, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 For info: 904.209.0399 | pvconcerthall.com |
| Friday July 3, 2015 History is in Your Hands Leslie Robinson was chosen to “use a replica of the Monument to the Spanish Constitution of 1814 to represent ideas of freedom, democracy, human rights, and compassion in celebration of Saint Augustine’s 450th Anniversary.” She has invited the community to become a part of her design. All are invited to become be a part of history. Free, 5 to 8pm, Old Town Corner of Aviles & Artillery (across from Amiro Gallery) St Augustine 32084. For info: leslierobison.us | compassionstaugustine.org |
| Friday July 3, 2015 Fireworks WGV This is the biggest community display in north Florida. Make your plan to attend this event. Parking and viewing of the display will be centered around the Hall of Fame center. Free, Show to begin after sundown, World Golf Village 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine 32092 For info: 800.948.4653 | worldgolfhalloffame.org |
| Friday July 3, 2015 First Friday Art Walk Rain or shine, the First Friday Art walk is one of St Augustine’s most popular events. You can begin your art walk at any of the participating AGOSA galleries and pick up a free map. Enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries around town. Free, 5 to 9pm, various locations St. Augustine 32084 For info: 823.779.2781 | artgalleriesofstaugustine.org |
| Friday July 3 & Saturday July 4, 2015 The Captain and Maybelle There will be five separate performances for the massive crowd that will be downtown this holiday weekend. This famous side-show duo have a long history with Ripley’s. They will delight and entertain you with feats that are not always for the faint of heart. Free, Friday 2pm and 7:30pm and Saturday 2pm, 8pm, and after the fireworks, Ripley’s 19 San Marco Ave, St Augustine 32084. For info: 904.824.1606 | ripleys.com/redtrains | captainandmaybelle.com |
| Saturday July 4, 2015 Sunset Celebration Come commune with the locals and enjoy an afternoon on the pier. Live music will entertain as you browse the local arts and crafts and the many assorted vendors. This is not a bad location to watch the fireworks from as they explode over the downtown. Free, 4pm to dusk, Vilano Beach Pier 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine 32084. For info: 904.540.0402 | vilanobeachfl.com |
| Saturday July 4, 2015 Music in the Park This weather-permitting event is people getting together to make music and or enjoy the coming together of the music makers. Bring a picnic, bring your beach gear, and bring your voice or instrument. Park admission $8, vehicle with 2 to 8 occupants, $4, single-occupant vehicle, and $2, walker or runner, 6 to 9pm, Anistasia State Park 1349 State Road A1A, St. Augustine 32080. For info: 904.961.2035 | floridastateparks.org/park/anastasia |
| Saturday July 4, 2015 Fireworks Over the Matanzas The All Star Orchestra will be performing in the Plaza De La Constitucion. At 9:30pm, one of the largest fireworks displays on the East Coast bursts above the ancient fort and reflects in the waters of Matanzas Bay. Free, 6pm, Castillo de San Marcos 1 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine 32084 For info: FireworksOverTheMatanzas.com |
| Wednesday July 8, 2015 Maleficent This family-friendly movie will be shown on the bayfront. Ripley’s and the St Augustine Municipal Marina host a family-fun movie every Wednesday through August 5. There is a complimentary ride available from the parking garage to the marina and is provided by the Red Trains, pick-ups will begin at 7pm. Please bring a blanket or a chair for seating. Free, 5 to 8:30pm, St. Augustine Municipal Marina 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 32084 For info: 904.824.1606 | facebook.com/redtrains |
| Wednesday July 8, 2015 Music by the Sea This week’s singer, songwriter Billy Buchanan and Free Avenue has a soulful presence and will perform at Music by the Sea. With a dynamic stage presence Buchanan and the band will leave you filling fully entertained. Be sure and bring a blanket or lawn chairs for your seating. Free, 7 to 9pm, St. Augustine Beach Pavilion 350 A1A Beach Blvd, Anastasia Island 32080 |
| Thursday July 9 to Sunday July 12, 2015 U. S. Women’s Open Championship Special events are planned during the championship week. Make your way to the World Golf Village and enjoy the game and it’s history. Admission is $19.5 for adults, $18.5 for seniors, $10 for students (13 and over) and $5 for children (5-12), Thursday to Saturday 10am to 6pm, Sunday noon to 6pm, The World Golf Hall of Fame One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine 32092 For info: 904.940.4123 | worldgolfhalloffame.org |
| Thursday July 9, 2015 Ancient City Slickers They call their brand of music “Big Fun.” This group of entertainers promises to delight the Concert in the Park patrons. Plan on attending this regular Thursday night summer event, and also don’t forget to bring your own lawn chair or blanket. Free, 7 to 9pm, Plaza De La Constitution, Cathedral Place and King St, Historic Downtown, St. Augustine 32084 For info: 904.825.1004 | plazaconcerts.com |
| Saturday July 11, 2015 Beach Clean-up Come lend a hand and help beautify our state park. The four mile stretch of beach is inhabited by multiple forms of wildlife. There will be trash bags supplied. Volunteers are encouraged to pre-register. Remember to take appropriate choices with your attire with comfortable walking shoes, sunscreen, gloves, hat, water and the like. Free, 8:30 to 10:30am, Anistasia State Park 1349 State Road A1A, St. Augustine 32080. For info: 904.961.2035 | floridastateparks.org |
| Saturday July 11, 2015 Barenaked Ladies The Barenaked Ladies ‘Last Summer on Earth Tour’ joins with the Violent Femmes and Men of Work front man Collin Hay for a music filled evening sure to keep you singing all week.This mix of artist under the stars is going to be fabulous fun.Tickets $38 – $78, 6:30pm (doors open 5:30pm,) St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340-A A1A South, St. Augustine 32080 For info: 904.209.0367 | staugamphitheatre.com |
| Saturday 11, 2015 Robert Kurson The best selling author will host a book signing, and a question and answer session. Come join this novelist as he focuses on his latest novel “Pirate Hunters.”Free, 3pm, Pirate and Treasure Museum 12 South Castillo Drive, St. Augustine 32084 For info: 904.819.1444 | thepiratemuseum.com |
| Sunday July 12, 2015 Muppets Most Wanted The muppets are the stars this week of the Community First Night Owl Cinema Series. Bring the family for this fun filled movie night. Free admission and parking, 8pm (gates open at 7pm,) St. Augustine Amphitheatre 1340-A A1A South, St. Augustine 32080 For info: 904.209.0367 | staugamphitheatre.com |
| Now through Monday July 15, 2015 Curator’s Choice Exhibition The works of six handpicked artists members chosen from the Celebrate Art juried annual artist member exhibition. Dawn Wolf (photography); Jan Bialka (still life); Gerry Bialka (sculptures), Miles Batt 2 (abstracts); Eve Albrecht (figurative works) and Aurora Ave (paintings). Free, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. The Cultural Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 For info: 904.280.0614 | ccpvb.org |
| Now through July 15, 2015 Memories in the Making An exhibition featuring works from participants of two Cultural Center outreach programs. The Memories in the Making program provides people living with early stage Alzheimer’s and Dementia a forum to express themselves through watercolor painting and drawing. See the progression of artist participants and read the stories of memories sparked by the experience. Free, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. The Cultural Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 For info: 904.280.0614 | ccpvb.org |
| Now through July 5, 2015 Hello Dolly Your last weekend to see this wonderful performance. A Jerry Herman & Michael Stewart musical with lyrics and music by Jerry Herman and a book by Michael Stewart, what else do we need to say about this wonderful family musical made famous by Barbara Streisand, Carol Channing and Louis Armstrong? Get your subscription “Before the Parade Passes By.” (Directed by Blake Osner). Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, St. Augustine, FL 32084 For info: 904.825.1164 | limelight-theatre.org |
| Now thourgh July 15, 2015 Curator’s Choice Exhibition The works of six hand-picked artists members chosen from the Celebrate Art juried annual artist member exhibition. Dawn Wolf (photography); Jan Bialka (still life); Gerry Bialka (sculptures), Miles Batt 2 (abstracts); Eve Albrecht (figurative works) and Aurora Ave (paintings). Free, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. The Cultural Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 For info: 904.280.0614 | ccpvb.org |
| Now thourgh July 15, 2015 Memories in the Making An exhibition featuring works from participants of two Cultural Center outreach programs. The Memories in the Making program provides people living with early stage Alzheimer’s and Dementia a forum to express themselves through watercolor painting and drawing. See the progression of artist participants and read the stories of memories sparked by the experience. Free, Monday through Friday 9am to 5pm. The Cultural Center, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach 32082 For info: 904.280.0614 | ccpvb.org |
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