Benny Goodman was an American jazz and swing musician, clarinetist and bandleader known as the “King of Swing”. His musical group’s sold-out 1938 Carnegie Hall concert has been called “jazz’s coming-out party” to the realm of “respectable” music, and, indeed, to the rest of the world.
The Jewish holiday of Passover begins this evening and lasts until April 2. It commemorates the Jews liberation 3,300 years ago from slavery in ancient Egypt and their birth as a nation under the leadership of Moses.
Historic City News reporters have been invited to welcome home about 26 Soldiers this afternoon from the 2153rd Financial Management Detachment, based in St Augustine, when they return from a nine-month deployment.
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Zelda Crafton reported to Historic City News that earlier this afternoon, storms brought hailstones the size of golf balls at her residence west of St Augustine.
Tour Saint Augustine Inc has announced to Historic City News that they will host the Center for Black Culture and Research from West Virginia University on March 25th and 26th.
Jesse Olbrich announced to local Historic City News reporters that there will be two special events this weekend that should be of interest to the community; tonight, 1740 Siege Night, and Saturday night, Garrison Grand Muster.
