City announces extended shop hours

Visitor's Information Center
In an e-mail update from Cathy DuPont, Neighborhood Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs with the City of St. Augustine, Historic City News was informed that both the Visitor’s Information Center Gift Shop and the Spanish Quarter Gift Shop will have extended hours for the month of July.

Athena Restaurant

Athena Restaurant
Breakfast, lunch or dinner; one favorite spot for locals and downtown visitors is George Chryssaidis’ Athena Restaurant located on the Plaza at 14 Cathedral Place. Athena is known for good service, a cozy atmosphere and some of the best authentic Greek cuisine in St. Augustine.

No Refunds – The Art of Mitch O’Connell

Clown girl
The Gallery at Screen Arts has advised Historic City News of the art exhibit opening, ”No Refunds – The Art of Mitch O’Connell”, taking place Friday June 6, 2008 from 6 p.m. until Midnight. Live DJs will be spinning music for the duration. Refreshments to appease the American palate will be served. The show will run through July 31, 2008.

Water outage downtown

City of St. Augustine
In a media release from Cathy DuPont, Neighborhood Coordinator in the Department of Public Affairs at the City of St. Augustine, Historic City News was notified that along King Street, from Palmer Street to Sevilla Street, the City of St. Augustine Public Works Department will be making improvements to the water system.