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.
The Lost Art Colony of St. Augustine &
9th Annual Tactile Art Show
Sculpture, textured wall art, textiles, mixed media, interactive art appealing to the senses especially the blind
St. Augustine Art Association
22 Marine St.., St. Augustine
Phone: 904-824-2310
Event Pricing: free
Through October 28, 2010
Business Planning Workshop Series
Kenon Hall, St Augustine
Phone: 904-460-1251 or 904-471-8891
Event Pricing: $99 for the 4 part series
This is a four part series offered by SCORE in conjunction with Flagler College and The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce designed to assist small businesses create a viable business plan. The series would be ideal for artists and others in the cultural area to insure their plans make good business sense and is profitable. The 4 sessions will be on October 6, October 20, November 3, and November 17. Advanced registration is required.
Wednesday, October 6 to Wednesday, November 17, 2010
6-9 PM
Wood Sculpture by Joseph Segal
Florida School of the Arts at SJRCC – Palatka
5001 St. Johns Avenue, Palatka
Phone: 386-312-4300
http://www.floarts.org
Event Pricing: Free
Segal generally works with wood beams and tries to use salvaged timbers when possible. “I like the fact that beams are geometric forms that were harvested from trees which are unprocessed.” he said. adding that while he seeks to preserve the history of the material in the finished piece, his goal is to acknowledge characteristics that seem to be at odds but share some essential properties.
Thursday, October 7 to Friday, November 19, 2010
Gallery hours 8:30a.m. – 4:30p.m.
St. Johns County Agriculture Fair
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 SR 207, Elkton
Phone: 904-471-1965
http://www.stjohnsfair.com
Event Pricing: $5
St. Johns County once again celebrates it’s rich agricultural heritage when the 7th Annual St. Johns County Agricultural Fair returns to the fairgrounds October 19-24. Our kids have worked very hard on their 4-H Projects this year and everyone’s invited to come support their efforts & join in on the fun & festivities!
Tuesday, October 19 to Sunday, October 24, 2010
9-5p.m.
Morning Brew
SJC Administration Bldg.
500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-471-9980
Event Pricing: Free
Morning Brew is a mixed media show of artwork by Flagler College Alumni. Artists include: Katie Day, Dustin Miller, Carolyn Denman, Tara Ferreira, Seth Ferreira, jayson Earl, Zach Thomas, Scott Smith, Cheryl Joy Miner, Tom Kiernan, Christine Applewhite and Kristina Cancelmi.
Through January 19, 2011
8a.m.-5p.m.
Friday Flick at the Unitarian-Universalist Fellowship
Unitarian Universalist Fellowship
2487 A1A South, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-471-2047
Albert and David Maysles’ documentary about door-to-door Bible Salesmen struggling to make their quotas, is one of the greatest of all American films, and an insightful film about work-how it defines you and what it takes out of you.
Friday, October 22, 2010
7p.m.
Pumpkins and Scarecrows and Spiders too. Oh My!
Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach
50 Executive Way, , Ponte Vedra Beach
Phone: 904-280-0614 ext 204
Event Pricing: member $30 non-member $40.
It is a day of art making to ring in the festive season. This day of fun will launch your child’s imagination into the 3-D mode of art making…using clay, paper, and found objects.
Friday, October 22, 2010
9:00 am.-2:00 pm
Antigone Onstage at Flagler College Auditorium
Flagler College Auditorium
14 Granada Street, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-826-8600
http://www.flagler.edu/theatre
Event Pricing: $10
Flagler College’s Theatre Arts department will perform Sophocles’ play “Antigone.” Andrea McCook,associate professor at Flagler, is overseeing the production. Centering on the conflict between the need for law and order in the political arena versus the obligation and duty to familial and cultural heritage, the play has been the subject of philosophical debate for over 2,500 years.
Friday, October 22 to Sunday, October 31, 2010
Fri/Sat at 7:30p.m. Sundays at 2p.m.
Florida’s Haunted Trails at FL Ag Museum
7900 Old Kings Road, Palm Coast
Phone: 386-446-7630
http://www.myagmuseum.com
Event Pricing: $8 per person
Florida’s Haunted Trails will take place on the last two Friday and Saturdays of October, 22&23, 29&30. Wagon rides along the haunted trails. This year’s features include haunted houses, Mugwump, carnival games, thaunted farm, storytellers, face painting, headless horsemen and the sacariest stuff imaginable.foold an drink will be available.
Friday, October 22 to Saturday, October 30, 2010
6p.m. until 10p.m.
Ancient City Kids Day!
Downtown-Special Events Field, Castillo Dr.
Phone: 904-829-2273
Entertainment, activities for kids, contests, games, and more. Performances by The Dance Company, Kaylee Rose, and Penguin Teeth. Fun for the whole family. Coordinated by EPIC Community Services.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
11a.m. to 3p.m.
Night in Old Havana at Lightner Museum
Lightner Museum
75 King Street, St. Augustine Phone: n/a
http://www.jslofstaugustine.org/fundraising.php
Event Pricing: $175 per person.
Mingle, sip cocktails, sample authentic Cuban drinks, courtesy of Karma, a new Ponte Vedra Beach restaurant during the Junior Service League’s A Night in Old Havana. Food provided by Cafe Alcazar will include Spanish paella, chicken, pork, rice, and plantains, with a fresh seafood raw bar courtesy of The Seafood Shoppe. Music will be provided by The Copa Kings from Orlando.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
7:30p.m.
First Coast Opera Opens with Cabaret Americanca
169 Marshside Dr. & 3125 Ag Center Drive, St. Augustine Phone: 904-417-5555
http://www.firstcoastopera.com
Event Pricing: Advance ticket: $20; at door: $25
Cabaret Americana will feature only American composers and include opera, art songs, and Broadway tunes. Director Regina Torres calls it an “informance” since it will tell the audience about the composers “who gave us pieces of their souls through words and music.” Returning FCO singers include Kimberly Lloyd, Janet Rabe-Meyer, Mani Cadet, Sean Stork and Stephen Mumbert. New to St. Augustine audiences will be Sarah Gilbert and Hansford Joiner. Join us for a wonderful evening!
Saturday, October 23 to Saturday, October 30, 2010
7;30 PM
OktoberFest, A Celebration of All Things German
Ponte Vedra Chamber Parking Lot
50 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach Phone: 90428523004
http://www.pontevedrachamber.org/oktoberfest/
Event Pricing: $25 per person
An evening of German Food, German Wine Provided by PRP International Wines and Sam Adams OktoberFest Beer Provided by Champion Brands plus a German oom pah band
Saturday, October 23, 2010
4 to 7 pm
St. Johns County/St. Augustine Datil Pepper Festival
St. Johns County Fairgrounds
5840 SR 207 , Elkton
Phone: 904-209-0430.
Come and enjoy the Datil Pepper Festival and taste St. Augustine’s best dishes from St. Augustine’s top local chefs. There will be Datil Pepper products, Datil pepper plants, a Professional Cook-Off & public tasting, and a People’s Choice Award. A portion of the proceeds will go to the Slow Food First Coast School Garden Grants program, with a goal of funding a school garden in every elementary school in St. Johns County.
Saturday, October 23, 2010
11a.m. to 3p.m.
The Driftwoods Bluegrass Band returns to Creekside Dinery
160 Nx Boat Yard Road
160 Nix Boat Yard Road, St. Augustine
Phone: 904-829-6113
http://www.creeksidedinery.com
Event Pricing: Free!
Sunday, October 24, 2010
6:00 – 10:00 pm
Beaches Unplugged Concert
50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach
Phone: 904-280-0614 ext 204
Event Pricing: free
Beaches Unplugged, a series of free community concerts professionally produced by VIP Productions, features up to 20 local Musicians. Limited seating so come early.
Sunday, October 24, 2010
6pm-8pm
Teen D.I.Y. Pumpkin Carving
Main Library
1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine
Phone: 904-827-6940
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library
Event Pricing: FREE
Forget about those boring Jack-O-Lanterns…Come make something frightfully awesome! We’ll provide the pumpkins, tips, and tools & you bring your best D.I.Y skills. We will be carving outside, so please dress for a mess!
Monday, October 25, 2010
4:30 PM
Candy Corny Family Film: Beetle Juice
St. Johns County Main Library
1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine
Phone: 904-827-6940
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library
Event Pricing: FREE
Beetle Juice! Beetle Juice! Beetle Juice! We dare you to say it three times! Join us for a candy corny family movie outside under the stars. Big screen, hay-bale seating, candy corny snacks and spooky fun for the whole family! Rated PG.
Monday, October 25, 2010
6:00 PM
Spooky Stories & S’mores
St. Johns County Main Library
1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine
Phone: 904-827-6940
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library
Event Pricing: FREE
The outside of the library is transformed into a spooky storyteller’s campfire and you’re all invited to the fun! Family-friendly spooky stories and songs chill up some frights, while make-your-own deluxe carmel apples and s’mores delight! Shrieks and treats for the whole family! This FREE event is sponsored by the Friends of the Library.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
6:00 PM
EMMA Music Masters Lecture/Recital
Markland House
102 King St., St. Augustine
Phone: (904) 797 – 2800
Event Pricing: $6
The title of her presentation is: “Just Give the Downbeat; Then You Can Leave”. She will discuss the skills and preparation needed to be an effective choir director; but as the title of her presentation indicates, there are many who believe that, once the downbeat is given, the choir can sing just as well without its director. She will show how the choir director’s musicianship, and knowledge of vocalization and the structure and composition of the music being sung is crucial to the quality of the choir’s overall sound.
Tuesday, October 26, 2010
7:30p.m.
It’s the Great Painted Pumpkin Charlie Brown
1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine
Phone: 904-827-6940
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library
Event Pricing: FREE
Celebrate the arrival of Halloween with the 1966 family classic, It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown! Kids can paint a little pumpkin pal to take home then snuggle up for an airing of this feel-good Halloween classic. Comfy pillow seating available or bring your own. Pumpkins and snacks provided by our Friends of the Library!
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
2:00 PM
Fright Night Movie: Company of Wolves
St. Johns County Main Library
1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, Saint Augustine Phone: 904-827-6940
http://www.sjcpls.org/content/main-library
Event Pricing: FREE
The story unfolds as young Rosaleen lies dreaming in her bed. A nightmare transports her back in time to a world of primeval forests and werewolves. She soon discovers what really happens when Little Red Riding Hood strays from the path in the forest. This frightening tale is not a fable for kids! Rated R.
Wednesday, October 27, 2010
5:45 PM
For information on the local music scene visit: http://oldcity.com/musicnews
For additional details on the cultural events reported to Historic City News by St. Johns Cultural Council, visit their website at www.stjohnsculturalcouncil.org
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