Butterfield Garage November Feature Artist and Handbag Designer Karen Victoria
2019-11-28 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-29 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-30 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Conversation will be First Friday November 1, at 6pm. Karen will engage in a lively free wheeling conversation to explain how and where her inspirations evolve from.
Karen Victoria has spent decades devoted to personally designing and expertly crafting top tier handbags. She has displayed her creations at Butterfield Garage for almost 20 years.
A long line of admirers regularly stop by Butterfield to see what new creations have arrived, so they can add to their collections. Bags may be made from tapestries, leather, upcycled fur or whatever captures her imagination. Karen’s eye for materials, and her perspective as as a designer is fed by a life full of adventures and changing directions. As you browse her creations, you can almost hear the stories each bag has to tell. No two are alike, yet they each have the uncompromising care and craftsmanship of a Karen Victoria made bag.
On First Friday expect Karen to share a few stories of her life as a free-spirited woman. (Hint: there are boats, jousting and pirates involved). You will learn a little something about materials and craftsmanship that go into her handbags and have the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind bags that will be admired everywhere you go.
Karen’s sewing skills have been honed since childhood, when at 7 she was allowed to use her mom’s treadle sewing machine. Expert sewing knowledge has served her over the years; she has done custom leather work, sails and canvas work, eventually leading her to creating custom purses. The inspiration for uniquely made handbags began with designing bags for medieval festivals, ornate tapestry purses with velvet, fringe and tassels. As she began showing in Art & Craft shows her designs shifted to appeal to a more contemporary customer, which leads to the handbags hanging in Butterfield Garage today.

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-11-28 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-29 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-11-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-03 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
For over 20 years artist and woodworker Lenny Ruel has been hand-crafting scaled replicas of St. Augustine’s historic buildings and monuments. His enchanting “Tiny Town: St. Augustine” display at the St. Augustine Art Association is a local holiday favorite, and every year Lenny adds something new to the village of over 50 iconic replicas that include the Lightner Museum, Cathedral Basilica, Castillo de San Marcos, and Treasury. “Tiny Town” is a must-see for the whole family!
TINY TOWN: ST. AUGUSTINE HOLIDAY VILLAGE at the St. Augustine Art Association – 22 Marine St., St. Augustine, FL 32084
Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat | 12-4pm | Sun | 2-5pm | Closed on Mondays and Holidays | FREE ADMISSION

Lightner After Hours
2019-11-28 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Guests are invited to enjoy live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine, while they browse the fine art on display at this supremely elegant museum. This free monthly social event is open to the public. Donations are appreciated. Visitors may enter the beautiful and unique historic Lightner Museum at the Granada Street entrance (with blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (GROUP)
2019-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
GROUP CARRIAGE RIDES
Group rides can accommodate up to 12 guests – with wine and souvenir glasses. MAY be driven by Santa himself! Bring your friends…
​or make new ones! Join us for the SOCIAL event of the season! Approximately 45 minutes.
Ride Includes:
​~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
​Price: $49 – $59 per person
(6 person minimum to depart. Does NOT have to be within the same party/booking)

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (PRIVATE)
2019-11-28 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-29 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-11-30 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-01 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-02 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-03 18:00 - 21:00 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
PRIVATE RIDES
Private carriage for TWO with wine and souvenir glasses. Enjoy a romantic ride on your own or share a private ride with two additional friends
​(can accommodate up to 4 guests).
Approximately 45 minutes.​
Ride Includes:
~ VIP Boarding
~ Complimentary bottle of wine
~ Millions of dazzling lights and numerous holiday displays
~ Souvenir wine glass ​
Age Recommendation: 21+ years
​(must show ID to consume alcoholic beverages)
Price: $169 couple ride
(additional guests $40 per person – additional wine and glasses included)​​

Bare Your Soul Story Night
2019-11-29 19:00 - 22:00 | Bokeh Bar Gallery, 137 King St #103, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A night for you to come and tell your story. Whether you are a seasoned veteran that pontificates on a professional level or the idea of speaking in front of people makes you weak in the knees THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU!
Presented by Bleeding Tree Entertainment and STA ALL DAY
BARE YOUR SOUL Come out and take a turn sharing your story. You can get personal or give us a sneak reading of the next great american novel.
If you have some spoken word we want to experience it! “All are invited to share. Come as you are.”
7-10 pm (Sign ups beginning at 7)

54th Annual St. Augustine Festival of Art
2019-11-30 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-01 10:00 - 17:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Mark your calendars for the 54th Annual St. Augustine Festival of Art! Thanksgiving Weekend, Nov. 30 & Dec. 1. Gates open at 10am.
Discover & shop thousands of original works of fine art, from paintings and pottery to handbags and jewelry, sculptures, and other one-of-a-kind creations. Enjoy live music and entertainment produced by the Gamble Rogers Folk Music Festival, artist demos, food & drinks, pet amenities, and the popular downtown Nights of Lights! Hands-on arts & crafts at the Hyundai Kids Art Zone and prize drawings for the whole family make the St. Augustine Festival of Art a fun start to the holiday season!
This two-day event supports the programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization and gallery founded in 1924, to promote artistic excellence and provide a supportive environment for artists in the community.

The Rescue of Santa Claus
2019-11-30 14:15 - 15:45, 2019-12-01 14:15 - 15:45 | Black Raven pirate ship, 111 F Avenida Menendez, St Augustine, FL, 32084
Every Saturday and Sunday on our 2:15 departure time, the crew of the Black Raven and her passengers will have to rescue Santa Claus from the Evil duo Captain Hook and Blackbeard! Santa joins the crew until he is kidnapped by those evil pirates! The kids will learn swordfighting and have their faces painted as we gear up for the big sea battle to save Santa and restore Christmas for all the children. Once saved, all the children will get a present from Santa. Pictures are welcome so bring your camera!

Villa Zorayda Museum’s Candlelight Tours
2019-11-30 18:00 - 20:00 | Villa Zorayda, 83 King Street, St. Augustine
Join the Villa Zorayda Museum this upcoming Holiday Season for their 10th Annual “Candlelight Tours” of the Museum which are offered on select evenings during St. Augustine’s “Nights of Lights” Celebration. The Villa Zorayda Museum showcases beautiful Christmas decorations for the Holidays. A spectacular Christmas Tree decorated in the colors of the Zorayda – red and gold – is located center stage in the central “Court of Lions”. Over 100 candles are aglow throughout the Museum as docents lead you on your tour of the historic former home. These specialty tours have become one of the most popular things to do during St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights Celebration.
Candlelight Tours typically last about 1.5 hours and include an in depth overview of the history of the Villa Zorayda, its previous owners, and the art and antique collection inside. The Museum features the priceless antique collections of both previous owners, Franklin Smith and A.S. Mussallem. It was built in 1883 by Smith and it set a precedence for architecture in St. Augustine during the GIlded Age.
Refreshments of homemade Christmas cookies and punch, included with Select Candlelight Tour Dates.
Reservations are highly recommended as space is limited. Please call the Museum at 904-829-9887.

Every Christmas Story Ever Told
2019-11-30 19:30, 2019-12-01 14:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Every Christmas Story Ever Told (and then some!) is a play made up of three actors who decide to forgo the Charles Dickens classic and perform, well, every Christmas story ever told. Enjoy Christmas tradition from all over the globe as well as renditions of every Christmas carol ever sung. Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays. There will be no shows on Thanksgiving Day or the following Friday.
Regular admission tickets are $27. Tickets are $17 for the Preview Night showing on Thursday, November 21.
