Entertainment in St. Augustine this weekend

St. Augustine Visitors and Convention Bureau Communications Director Jay Humphreys reported some great entertainment ideas for Historic City News readers to enjoy this weekend.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: September 24-26
THE CRUCIBLE ON STAGE AT LIMELIGHT THEATRE
In the Puritan New England town of Salem, Massachusetts, one girl’s plot to ensnare a married man explodes into a fever of paranoia, accusation and execution. Arthur Miller’s classic dramatization of the Salem witch trials cleverly framed McCarthyist America of the 1950s, and still rings with some relevance today. The show takes place through October 17 at Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine. Show times are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. matinees only. Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, call 904.825.1164 or visit www.limelight-theatre.org

Friday and Saturday: September 24-25
FLORIDA HERITAGE BOOK FESTIVAL
Get literary at this celebration of the authors and books that chronicle the ethnic, social, and historical heritage of the Sunshine State. The festival will feature a wide array of events and activities including workshops, readings, and book signings by popular authors. On Friday, writer’s workshops take place at the Casa Monica Hotel in historic St. Augustine, then the Literary Legends Awards Banquet takes place at the Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village from 6:30 to 10 p.m., where Carl Hiaasen, one Florida’s most entertaining authors, will be awarded the 2010 recipient of the Literary Legends Award. Banquet tickets are $75. On Saturday, Festival activities began at 9 a.m. at the Flagler College Auditorium where Carl Hiassen will deliver the keynote address. Next, the festival moves to the Ringhaver Student Center at Flagler College where panel discussions will take place from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will also be special Children’s Programs from 10:30 a.m – 3:30 p.m. All Saturday sessions are free and open to the public. For ticket prices and more information, go to www.fhbookfest.com or call 904.940.0194.

CAT IN THE HAT IN ST. AUGUSTINE
Celebrate the artistic legacy of Theodor Seuss Geisel, better known as Dr. Seuss, at a special exhibition at Loves’ City Gate Gallery, 1 St. George Street in St. Augustine. “The Art of Dr. Seuss” focuses on his private collection of paintings and sculptures created throughout his nearly 70 years of artistic innovation. The exhibit includes bronze sculptures of some of his favorite characters. This limited engagement will be open on Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. For more information, call 904.827.9006.

Friday: September 24
FUSED GLASS
Meet and greet popular fused glass artist Janet Mulligan from 6-8 p.m. at High Tide Gallery, 51 Cordova Street in St. Augustine. Glass demonstration and Q&A session. Free admission. 904.829.6831.

Saturday: September 25

SMITHSONIAN MUSEUM DAY
Take your family to a museum during this nationwide event, Smithsonian Magazine’s Annual Museum Day. Florida’s Historic Coast participating museums include The Colonial Spanish Quarter, located at 29 St. George Street in St. Augustine, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Government House Museum, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine; The Florida Agricultural Museum, located at 7900 Old Kings Road in Palm Coast, open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.: and the World Golf Hall of Fame, located at One World Golf Place, just off I-95 at Exit 323 in St. Augustine, open 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission to these museums is free for the day with a Smithsonian Museum Day ticket. To get your free ticket, visit www.smithsonian.com/museumday

ST. AUGUSTINE GARRISON AT FORT MOSE
Experience living history demonstrations conducted by authentic colonial Spanish re-enactors. The demonstration takes place at 11 a.m. at Fort Mose, located 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $4 per vehicle or $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 904.823.2232 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortmose.

BEGINNERS NATURAL WEAVING WORKSHOP.
Learn to weave natural materials into beautiful patterns from 9 a.m. to noon at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park in St. Augustine. The cost is $40 per person, all materials are supplied and you take your creations home! Call 904-829-3168 to register today or email veryhoppy@gmail.com.

UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT
A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association. Please call 904.823.9263 for more information.
Sunday: September 26

BEACHES UNPLUGGED CONCERTS
Enjoy local musicians performing a variety of music live on stage at this program that is a part of a series of free community concerts in Ponte Vedra. The concert takes place from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, located at 50 Executive Way. For more information, call 904.280.0614 or visit www.ccpvb.org .

WHEELS FOR LEE
Join St. Augustine Sertoma Club members from 1-6 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier at St. Augustine Beach for this special event to raise funds for a wheelchair accessible lift for Lee Hutchison. Lee is a biker who was paralyzed two months ago in an accident at St. Augustine Beach. For more information, call Sertoma Club president Bill Senecal at 904.545.2603.