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SUMMARY:Tap Classes for All Ages
DESCRIPTION:April 7-May 12\nTHREE DIFFERENT CLASSES! \nSaturday Mornings at Limelight Theatre\nGrades K – 2: 10-10:50 a.m. (Parents may observe during LAST class only.)\nREGISTER: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/34666/pr/64922 \nUpper Elementary & Middle School: 11-11:50 a.m. (Parents may observe during LAST class only.)\nREGISTER: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/34666/pr/64923 \nHigh School & Adult: 12-12:50 p.m.\nREGISTER: https://web.ovationtix.com/trs/store/34666/pr/64924 \nTaught by tap instructor Missy Schmotzer. This class is designed for the actor. Learn the basic and most popular steps used in musical theatre choreography\, how to break them down and put them together for a quick routine. Actors will gain confidence in basic tap steps needed for quick learning in an audition setting. These classes do not culminate in a recital. \nStudents must provide their own tap shoes. Dance or athletic clothes\, no baggy pants. Hair secured off the face.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/tap-classes-for-all-ages/
LOCATION:Kidzfactory at Limelight Theatre\, 11 Old Mission Ave\, Saint Augustine\, FL\, 32084\, United States
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SUMMARY:Romanza Festivale of Music & The Arts
DESCRIPTION:A fabulous showcase of art and music in America’s Most Romantic City featuring more than 60 events and exhibits by dozens of organizations and creative businesses.\nDaily events include music and dance performances\, concerts\, art shows\, dramatic productions and much more at locations throughout the city.\nMany events are free.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/romanza-festivale-of-music-the-arts/
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SUMMARY:Marineland Sunset Kayak Ecotour by Ripple Effect Ecotours
DESCRIPTION:Join Ripple Effect EcoTours for an eco-adventure at sunset! Your guide will lead your group through beautiful waterways\, while explaining the importance and vitality of this ecosystem. Keep your eyes peeled for playful dolphins\, beautiful wading birds\, and even manatees. You never know what you might see. Cost of this trip is $55 for adults and $45 for children 15 or under. This cost includes passes to Marineland Dolphin Adventure and all kayaking equipment. Please visit us at www.rippleeffectecotours.com to make a reservation or give us a call at (904) 347-1565.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/marineland-sunset-kayak-ecotour-by-ripple-effect-ecotours/
LOCATION:The Town of Marineland Marina\, 101 Tolstoy Lane\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32080\, United States
CATEGORIES:Educational,Family
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SUMMARY:Youth Bake Sale
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, May 12th from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Shores United Methodist Church\, the S.W.A.G. Youth Group will be hosting a Bake Sale fundraiser to support their youth ministry activities\, summer field trips and winter retreats. There will be a smorgasbord of baked goodies to buy: Muffins\, Nut Breads\, Pies by-the- slice\, Dessert Bars\, Cookies\, Donuts\, Cupcakes\, Brownies\, and pretty much anything with chocolate in it. Stop by for dessert! There will be coffee\, bottled water and other refreshments for sale for those who’d like to be served cafe style. Bring your family and mix and mingle with new friends while trying our delicious desserts.\nThe Bake Sale is located in the Christian Education Building\, #B and there is plenty of free parking. The church is located at 724 Shores Blvd. between the golf course and Hartley Elementary. Taylor Lowery is the Youth Director. For more information\, call 797-4416 or visit www.shoresumc.org.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/youth-bake-sale/
LOCATION:Shores United Methodist Church\, 724 Shores Boulevard\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32086\, United States
CATEGORIES:Community,Family,Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:Thespian\, Arrested: A Comedic Documentary
DESCRIPTION:Hilarity ensues when Shari\, drama teacher\, is arrested for being a Thespian. This is a comedentary (comedic documentary) of a true and wild story about unjust arrest. \nYou can’t make this stuff up! This is a story that begs to be told not just orally\, or in writing\, but in theatrical form. \nThe events of the play are true\, with just the right amount of artistic license. The story feels like a Seinfeld episode\, but instead of it being “a show about nothing\,” the show is about how being in the wrong place\, at the wrong time\, can lead to dire consequences. However\, be prepared to laugh at verbal\, physical\, and situational comedy! \n“It’s all about the people\,” said playwright Shari Little\, a St. Augustine resident encouraged by friends to write a play about her unjust arrest more than 20 years while taking her drama students to a state Thespian event in Miami.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/thespian-arrested-a-comedic-documentary/
LOCATION:Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center\, 102 ML King Ave\, St. Augustine\, FL\, 32084\, United States
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Live Entertainment
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SUMMARY:Auditions: Heathers The Musical
DESCRIPTION:Heathers The Musical\nMusical/Dramatic Comedy \nAuditions from 2-5 p.m. Saturday\, May 12 \nSHOW DATES\nJuly 20-August 19\, 2018\nPreview: July 19\nTerrific Tuesday: July 24  \nNominee of a 2014 Off Broadway Alliance Award for Best New Musical\, Heathers The Musical is a hilarious\, heartfelt\, and homicidal new comedy! \nDirected by Bradley Akers \nREQUIREMENTS \nBring sheet music or a digital track of a contemporary musical theatre song and be prepared to sing \nActors are expected to prepare and present a monologue\, after which cold readings will be held from selected scenes.  \nHeadshots and resumes are REQUIRED. Just a quick cell phone photo is fine\, but needs to be printed and submitted with resume.  \nRehearsal schedules will be determined by cast availability.  \nPlease bring a list of conflict dates for rehearsals. \nPerformers cast in the show must be available for all performances.\nPerformances are 7:30 p.m. Thursday\, Friday and Saturday evenings; and 2 p.m. Sunday afternoons. One Terrific Tuesday performance at 7:30 p.m. the first Tuesday of the run. \nROLES\n*All actors should be 18 and older to audition \nVERONICA SAWYER – 17. She burns to be both cool and kind\, but doesn’t know yet how to be both at the same time. Fierce sense of right and wrong\, keen sense of ironic humor. Thinks she’s an old soul\, but she’s still innocent enough to be blindsided by love/hormones (or shocked by cruelty). Voice: High belting required\, up to Ab. Must have dynamic and stylistic range.\nJD – 17. He is darkly charismatic\, compelling\, attractive\, charming on the outside yet very damaged on the inside. Keen smarts and strong inventive comedy. Voice: Strong\, confident belt to at least an Ab\, A preferable; wide emotional range. \nHEATHER CHANDLER – 17. Richest\, hottest\, most magnetic\, cruelest girl in town. Relishes power and wields it like a scalpel – no fear\, no patience\, no mercy. Voice: Strong belt to F or higher preferred. Mezzo for chorus. NOTE: In certain choral songs Chandler can switch parts with her other Heathers as needed.  \nHEATHER MCNAMARA – 17. Beautiful\, innocent\, stupid\, can be mean on command if Heather Chandler orders it\, but actually quite vulnerable and fearful. Voice: Strong belt to Db\, D preferred. Soprano for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Mac and Duke can switch vocal parts as needed. \nHEATHER DUKE – 17. Whipping-girl of the 3 Heathers. When she finally becomes Queen Bee she wields power like a bulldozer. Alto for chorus. Voice: Strong belt to C\, D preferred. Alto for chorus. NOTE: in certain choral songs Heather Duke and Mac can switch vocal parts as needed. \nMARTHA DUNNSTOCK – 17. Nicknamed “Martha Dumptruck”\, the opposite of hot\, confident\, or popular. Huge and beautiful soul\, optimistic even in the face of rejection. Voice: Strong belt to E or F\, wide vocal expression. \nRAM SWEENEY – 17\, Linebacker. Big\, insensitive to the feelings of others\, ruled by appetites. Voice: Strong Baritone\, belt to G\, some Falsetto useful. \nKURT KELLY – 17. Quarterback and Captain. Big\, chiseled\, rude\, entitled\, cocky. Mean\, thinks he’s the brains in the friendship with Ram. Voice: Tenor\, strong belt to Ab or A\, some Falsetto. NOTE: in certain songs Ram and Kurt can switch choral assignment if\, say\, Ram sings higher than Kurt. \nRAM’S DAD / BIG BUD DEAN / COACH RIPPER – 40 to 45. Ram’s Dad: Former football player turned suburban Dad\, has never outgrown his glory days in high school. Hates weakness\, but capable of soul-searching when tragedy strikes. Also plays Big Bud Dean: JD’s single Dad. Big jolly personality that barely conceals the enormous rage bubbling just below the surface. Quite possibly a serial bomber. Also plays Coach Ripper: Stalwart\, man’s man; quick to defend his players. Voice: Baritone/Tenor – power Country/Gospel belt to Ab\, higher welcome. NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played Principal Gowan instead of Big Bud/Coach. \nMS. FLEMING / VERONICA’S MOM – 45 to 50. Ms. Fleming: Aging hippie teacher\, still yearning for the day the Age of Aquarius reaches Ohio. Hungry for the spotlight\, resentful of entitled youth. Also plays Veronica’s Mom: easygoing\, distant\, yet capable of laying down the law. Voice: Great belt up to C\, higher always welcome. \nKURT’S DAD / VERONICA’S DAD / PRINCIPAL GOWAN – 30 to 45. Kurt’s Dad: Straight-laced\, very conservative\, also former football player. A simple guy\, not book smart\, you’d be happy to share a beer with him. Also plays Veronica’s Dad: Easygoing and distant. Voice: Strong Baritone/Tenor — power Country/Gospel belt to G\, even higher better. Also plays Principal Gowan: Rumpled\, burned out\, hates conflict. NOTE: Sometimes this actor has played Big Bud/Coach instead of Principal Gowan. \nBOY 1 – Bitter Geek 16-18. A put-upon\, bitter geek. Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). \nBOY 2 – Blowdried Preppy 16-18. A blowdried 80’s preppy. Voice: Bass (up to E) or Bari (up to G#). \nBOY 3 – Hipster Dork 16-18. Thinks he’s Ducky from ‘Pretty In Pink.’ Voice: Bari (up to F#) or Tenor (up to A). \nGIRL 1 – Goth Girl 16-18. A sullen goth girl. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). \nGIRL 2 – Stoner Chick 16-18. A fuzzyheaded stoner chick. Voice: Belt to at least C# (a Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus). \nGIRL 3 – Young Republicanette 16-18. A tennis-playing\, uptight Student Council type. Voice: Belt to at least C# (Soprano up to high A/B is also a plus).
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/auditions-heathers-the-musical/
LOCATION:Limelight Theatre\, 11 Old Mission Avenue\, St. Augustine\, 32084
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SUMMARY:HAWKE Wildlife- Dine on the Wildside Dinner Fundraiser
DESCRIPTION:HAWKE Inc (Humane Association of Wildlife Care & Education)\, www.hawkewildlife.org a 501 c (3) non-profit rehabilitation and educational organization announces its 24th Annual “Dine on the Wild Side” Fundraiser Benefit to be held on Saturday\, May 12\, 2018. The ticketed event will be held and sponsored by the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park. The public is invited to this event\, a wild Saturday of fun and delicious food. There are no state or federal funds for wildlife rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife. HAWKE Inc.\, a professional facility since 1987\, cares for owls and hawks\, but has special facilities for difficult and endangered species with trained professionals to care for them around the clock. Extreme species such as eagles\, falcons\, bobcats\, and river otters need 24-hour care. Their goal is to release animals back to the wild\, giving them a second chance at life. Donations and fundraisers are the main support for HAWKE. Melanie Stage\, president of HAWKE\, reminds the public that the Alligator Farm is much more than a recognized zoo\, its natural wild bird breeding sanctuary. There are also many varied educational exhibits with the wildlife. You and your family will enjoy exclusive use of the entire park from 5:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. The event includes a guided boardwalk tour of the bird rookery where thousands of nesting\, wading birds\, herons\, egrets\, endangered wood storks and roseate spoonbills can be viewed and photographed with their young. You can sit down and eat while enjoying the music of the talented Jamies Defrantes. jamiedefratesmusic.com \nDiscounted Advance Dinner/Event Sale Tickets are only $35 for ages 12 & up\, $20 for ages 5-11\, and age 4 and under are free only if sharing food (no ticket). To include an all-day\, come-and-go park pass for the Alligator Farm with your ticket please send a stamped self-addressed envelope with your check\, or online purchase receipt\, To HAWKE INC. PO BOX 188 Elkton Fl 32033 by May 7th\, 2018. You can purchase an advance discounted ticket starting on April 16th at these locations: the St. Augustine Alligator Farm gift shop\, Music Matters at Riverside Plaza or at the St. Johns Vet Clinic Pet Store on US 1 North of Target. Advance discounted tickets are also available online\, via credit card\, starting April 12th\, 2018 at www.hawkewildlife.org. Advanced paid tickets will be ready and available at the door at 4:00 PM. \nEvent Tickets are available for purchase at the door beginning at 5 PM. Same day tickets are priced at $40 ages 12 & up; $25 for ages 5-11. Children ages 4 and younger free if share food (no ticket). Event Only tickets (NO Dinner Ticket) $25 for ages 12 & up; $10 for Children ages 5-11 and ages 4 & under free.\nFood includes: dishes donated by Ned’s Southside Kitchen; Gypsy Cab Company; salads from The Black Molly Grill. Beer and wine may be purchased from the snack bar. Please share this event on your Facebook and with friends! \nCall 904 692-1777 or helphawke@windstream.net for more information.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/hawke-wildlife-dine-on-the-wildside-dinner-fundraiser/
LOCATION:St. Augustine\, FL\, 32080
CATEGORIES:Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:Plant Nite – Terrarium Class at Ancient City Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Make your Nite special and become a VIP with promo code “PLANTPLAY40” – Get 40% off your ticket\,1st choice of plants and décor and much more! \nNOT A MASTER GARDENER?… NO PROBLEM!\nDON’T HAVE A GREEN THUMB?… IT’S ALL GOOD!\nTHERE IS NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! \nWHY A MATERIALS FEE? We’ll provide each guest with live plants\, premium containers and a variety of decorations to create an awesome terrarium. You provide the creative spirit and an open mind. \nPlant Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a gorgeous terrarium. We’ll guide you and your crew through two lively hours of creativity\, drinking\, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. Just remember: This isn’t your grandmother’s garden. \n*Keep in mind that some of the decorations and plants might be a bit different due to availability\, but your garden will still look fabulous!!! \nPlease arrive 15-30 minutes prior to start time\, especially if you have a large group. This will secure seating with your friends and allow you to order your drink before the event begins. *No food or drink is included with your ticket price\, and must be purchased at the restaurant. Please note: This is NOT A BYOB event. **Must be 21+ to enter event and purchase alcohol. This is an adult drinking and painting party. No children allowed. Help keep your artist from becoming a starving one – tips are not required\, but appreciated!
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/plant-nite-terrarium-class-at-ancient-city-brewing-co-2/
LOCATION:Ancient City Brewing\, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr #8\, St. Augustine\, 32092
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Educational,Featured,Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:Plant Nite – Terrarium Class at Ancient City Brewing Co.
DESCRIPTION:Make your Nite special and become a VIP with promo code “PLANTPLAY40” – Get 40% off your ticket\,1st choice of plants and décor and much more! \nNOT A MASTER GARDENER?… NO PROBLEM!\nDON’T HAVE A GREEN THUMB?… IT’S ALL GOOD!\nTHERE IS NO EXPERIENCE REQUIRED! \nWHY A MATERIALS FEE? We’ll provide each guest with live plants\, premium containers and a variety of decorations to create an awesome terrarium. You provide the creative spirit and an open mind. \nPlant Nite is invading bars and restaurants near you with everything you need to create a gorgeous terrarium. We’ll guide you and your crew through two lively hours of creativity\, drinking\, and laughing ‘til your cheeks hurt. Just remember: This isn’t your grandmother’s garden. \n*Keep in mind that some of the decorations and plants might be a bit different due to availability\, but your garden will still look fabulous!!! \nPlease arrive 15-30 minutes prior to start time\, especially if you have a large group. This will secure seating with your friends and allow you to order your drink before the event begins. *No food or drink is included with your ticket price\, and must be purchased at the restaurant. Please note: This is NOT A BYOB event. **Must be 21+ to enter event and purchase alcohol. This is an adult drinking and painting party. No children allowed. Help keep your artist from becoming a starving one – tips are not required\, but appreciated!
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/plant-nite-terrarium-class-at-ancient-city-brewing-co/
LOCATION:Ancient City Brewing\, 3420 Agricultural Center Dr #8\, St. Augustine\, 32092
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Educational,Featured,Fundraisers
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SUMMARY:The Paul Thorn Band with guest Heather Lee & Jordan Wynn
DESCRIPTION:“This is the culmination of my whole life in music\, coming back to my gospel roots\,” says Paul Thorn about his newest album\, Don’t Let the Devil Ride. “My message on this record is ‘let’s get together’—I want to help lighten your load and make you smile.” \nThe son of a preacher man\, Mississippi-raised Thorn spent much of his childhood in church\, participating in multiple weekly services with his father as well as at neighboring African American congregations\, where he became entranced with the music whose infectious spirit is captured on the new album. Don’t Let the Devil Ride collects soulful songs originally cut by black southern gospel groups\, and features guests Blind Boys of Alabama\, the McCrary Sisters\, the Preservation Hall Jazz Horns\, and Bonnie Bishop. \nThe album was recorded at three temples of sound: the Sam C. Phillips Recording studio\, whose namesake gave another son of Tupelo his start; at FAME Studios in Muscle Shoals\, where Thorn worked as a songwriter for legendary producer Rick Hall early in his career; and at Preservation Hall\, where horn players from the celebrated jazz venue lent songs a New Orleans vibe. The new release marks Thorn’s first time recording gospel music\, after a dozen albums in roots-rock mode\, though his upbringing has previously been reflected in his creation of a body of strikingly original songs. In his own songwriting\, Thorn often addresses the foibles of human relationships\, although he doesn’t favor the sacred over the profane. \nAs an accomplished painter\, former professional boxer\, and seasoned skydiver\, Thorn has never shied away from new challenges\, but cutting a gospel record was just like going home. Thorn’s father Wayne was a bishop in the Church of God of Prophecy\, a Pentecostal denomination\, and Thorn was just three when he began singing and playing tambourine at services. Congregational participation was valued more than skilled soloists\, and Thorn also found a showcase for his talents at Saturday night “singings.” But his most memorable musical experiences were at an African American branch of his father’s church\, the Okolona Sunrise Church of Prophecy. “There might be ten people playing the tambourine\, but the rhythm was locked in\, and they’d let me play bass. I loved the Appalachian gospel of my parents’ church\, but it was a treat to play with those musicians. They worshiped in a different way and the music was different\, and I feel blessed to have been in that church setting.” \nThorn’s parents wouldn’t allow him listen to secular music at home (in his teens\, he had to hide his only two LPs – Elton John and Huey Lewis – from his father)\, so he listened at friends’ houses to Kiss\, Peter Frampton and the bawdy “chitlin’ circuit” comedy albums that he credits with inspiring the dark sense of humor that pervades his lyrics. But gospel music remains Thorn’s most abiding musical touchstone\, the sounds that first stirred his soul. \nThorn possessed the ability to charm an audience right from the start. Not only with his music\, but with the stories he tells from the stage. “Showmanship is a dying art that I learned from watching Dean Martin on TV when I was a kid\,” Thorn explains. “He could tell little jokes and then deliver a serious song\, then make you laugh again. And he would look into the camera like he was looking right at you through the TV. That’s what I want to do — make people feel like I’m talking directly to them.” \n“Collaborating and curating are at the heart of all that we do. Whether it’s writing music\, raising children\, or working with our community\, our goal is to honor those who have come before us by inspiring those who surround us.” Husband and wife\, Heather Lee & Jordan Wynn\, have been creating and performing music together for more than 10 years. \nPresented in partnership with Flying Saucer Presents.
URL:https://www.staugustineguesthouse.com/event/the-paul-thorn-band-with-guest-heather-lee-jordan-wynn/
LOCATION:Ponte Vedra Concert Hall\, 1050 A1A North\, Ponte Vedra\, 32082
CATEGORIES:Arts & Culture,Community,Concerts,Live Entertainment,Music
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