St. Augustine Guest Houses

Foxfire
2018-11-30 19:30, 2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-12-02 14:00, 2018-12-06 19:30, 2018-12-07 19:30, 2018-12-08 19:30 (America/New_York) | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
A beautiful glimpse into the lives of a Southern Appalachian family, Foxfire follows Annie Nations, an indomitable Appalachian widow of 79, living on her mountain farm with the acerbic ghost of her husband Hector. Her tranquility is threatened by a brash real estate developer who wants to turn her land into a vacation resort and by concern over her son Dillard, a country singer who has come home with two stranded children because his wife has run away.
Shows will take place Thursday-Saturday at 7:30pm and Sundays at 2pm.

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-12-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-06 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-08 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Visit the Old City Farmers Market for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s even fresh seafood in season. The farmers market is always a lot of fun for the whole family with live entertainment and much more. The Old City Farmers Market takes place every Saturday morning at the St. Augustine Amphitheater on A1A South in St. Augustine. 8:30am to 12:30pm on Saturdays, Admission is Free.
www.staugustinefm.com

64th Annual Christmas Parade
2018-12-01 09:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
St. Augustine’s 64th Annual Christmas Parade ushers in the holiday season with floats, festive decorations and plenty of fun. Lots of local organizations participate in this event, making it one of the largest parades in Northeast Florida. Holiday season decorations adorn all the entries, from floats to marching bands to antique cars and horses and carriages. Even Santa joins in the spectacle, as visitors and locals alike come down to the historic district to watch the procession. The parade begins at the Mission Nombre de Dios and ends at the Castillo de San Marcos.

Colonial Night Watch
2018-12-01 09:00 - 20:00 | Castillo de San Marcos, 1 S Castillo Dr, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The St. Augustine Garrison, The Colonial Quarter and the Castillo de San Marcos present The Colonial Night Watch – a beloved annual event recreating the historic night watches of garrison towns. The all-day event will begin with a flag-raising ceremony at the Castillo de San Marcos then continues with reenactors at the Colonial Quarter showing audiences what life was like for these Spanish, French, British and Native American people. The event is free and open to the public. A full schedule of events can be found on the website below.

“Messiah” Favorites and Carols of Mystery
2018-12-01 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
The holiday event, titled Miracles: “Messiah” Favorites and Carols of Mystery is sponsored by The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The concert is presented by the University of North Florida Chorale and Chamber Singers under the direction of Dr. Cara Tasher.
This event combines popular selections from Handel’s “Messiah” interspersed with three settings of the famous “O Magnum Mysterium Text”. Audience participation in the singing of the Christmas carols at the finale of the concert is welcomed and encouraged. This event at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is family friendly.
This event is proudly sponsored by The Friends of the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2018-12-02 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-12-09 10:00 - 14:00 | Salt Air Farmers Market, 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland, 32080
This is a frendly market along A1A in Marineland with fresh seafood, local produce, sauces & dips, honey, empanadas, artisan bread & pastries, local artists and more. This is every Sunday 10-2:00.

moe.
2018-12-02 19:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Do yourself a favor – go see moe. They are firing on all cylinders.” – Live Music Daily
moe. is the preeminent progressive rock band on the music scene today. With 20 years of touring and just as many albums under its belt, the quintet of Al Schnier and Chuck Garvey on guitars and vocals, Rob Derhak on bass and vocals, Jim Loughlin on percussion and vibes, and Vinnie Amico on Drums, continues to push the standard for performance art.
Critical acclaim and a solid national and international fan base has built a dedicated following that grows each year. Whether touring across the globe, headlining music festivals, or sharing the stage with such celebrated acts as the Allmans, The Who, or Robert Plant, among others, what keeps moe. at the forefront of the music scene is not only the energy and vitality of their music and songwriting, but the showmanship in which it is delivered.
From its humble, inconspicuous beginnings as a local bar band in Buffalo in the late 1980s, to headlining Radio City Music Hall two years straight on New Year’s Eve, moe.’s journey has been one of hard work, perseverance, and dedication. Their music is clever, melodic, refined; their performances are entertaining, mesmerizing and epic. Critically acclaimed for its songwriting and studio work, the group’s 2001 studio album, Dither, was awarded four stars by Rolling Stone. 2003’s Wormwood received four stars by Blender Magazine. Their two latest efforts, The Conch and Sticks & Stones, received rave reviews including Rolling Stone, Paste, and Blender magazine. In honor of their 20th Anniversary, the band released Smash Hits, Volume 1. Billed as a “Young Person’s Guide to moe.,” the album features band and fan favorites – some recast in new recordings that showcase the band’s ongoing evolution.
The band continues to tour extensively: from San Fran to Amsterdam, from Tokyo to Toronto, from Chi Town to Bean Town, from Austin to Atlanta, playing and packing venues large and small, or intimate and grand. Long a featured act at music festivals, they have performed at Lollapalooza, Bonnaroo, Langerado, and Vegoose, to name a few; yet made time to promote and perform at their own festivals – Summer Camp, Snoe.down, and moe.down.
By all accounts, for this “legendary jam band,” as Rolling Stone magazine recently described them, it would be best to keep your eyes on this band and your ears tuned in to their music. Witness history in the making. This is welcome news for the moe. faithful and the band’s ever-expanding fan base. Yet – even better news for the world of rock and roll – moe. has finally come into their own.

Level 1 – Improv Basics: A 6-week class for grown-ups
2018-12-03 18:30 - 21:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week course, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
*Being – and reacting — in the moment.
*Accepting and building on gifts from other classmates.
*Embracing – and using — failure.
*Co-creating with others (listening, communicating, giving & taking focus).
*Thriving in an unscripted environment.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage without a script.
Mondays, 6:30 – 9 p.m.
Nov 5 – Dec 10
$125 until 1 week before then $145
For more information about improv events, classes and shows in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-12-05 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Johns County Pier Park, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Shop and support local vendors every Wednesday at the St. Johns County Pier Park on St. Augustine Beach, featuring baked goods, hand-made gifts, jewelry and home décor.
The Market is sponsored by the Saint Augustine Beach Civic Association. Anywhere from 60 to 80 vendors participate each Wednesday morning year round from 8 AM until 12:30 PM. Vendors, most local and others from as far away as Orlando, Florida display an array of produce, prepared foods, local seafood, art, crafts, jewelry and fair trade goods. Vendors & artists provide a wide variety of goods with a heavy emphasis on home grown, hand picked, and hand crafted items that are unique. It’s shopping in the most beautiful setting in the world. Join the fun and shop local… shop Florida at The Wednesday Market
www.thecivicassociation.org

Lightner Museum Curator’s Tour
2018-12-05 10:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours on the first Wednesday of every month. Led by Curator Barry Myers, the tours feature a behind-the-scenes look at some of the unique treasures in the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection.
The tour is included with regular admission. $10 for adults, $6 for active-duty military, $5 for college students and youth ages 12 – 18, and free for anyone under 12.

St. Augustine Orchestra Christmas Concert
2018-12-05 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Ring in the holiday season with beautiful music in a stunning setting. The St. Augustine Orchestra’s popular annual holiday concert will feature holiday melodies to get people in the Christmas spirit, from Leroy Andersen’s Sleigh Ride to the contemporary Trans Siberian Orchestra’s arrangement of Wizard of Winter. The concert will take place in the Lightner Museum’s historic pool, now the Alcazar Cafe. Tickets to the event purchased at the door are $25. Pre-purchased tickets are $22.

Adult Craft: Holiday Cork Ornaments
2018-12-07 10:00 - 11:00, 2018-12-07 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Join us Friday, December 7th @ 10 am or 11 am for this fun holiday adult craft program! Choose from five holiday ornament cork designs including Santa, Angel, Owl, Snowman and Mouse. Reserve your space at one of these two programs now!
Please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 if you have any questions. Craft supplies provided by the Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine.

Butterfield Garage December Artist of the Month; Painter Sam Kates
2018-12-07 11:00 - 2018-12-31 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk, First Friday December 7th at 6pm. is an opportunity to meet the artist hear the behind-the-scenes view of his inspiration and processes
Sam Kates is a painter of coastal scenes reminiscent of old Florida. He describes his current style and techniques as “painterly realism,” full of detail to document his subjects but very dependent on light and shadows that give his works extraordinary depth and definition. While his pictures are composed on site and reflect actual scenes and boats, the paintings are created in the studio at his home in St. Augustine, FL.
Sam retired in 2002 after over three decades as a director of history, natural science and fine art museums and institutions in Florida, Tennessee and Alabama. While he is still called upon to jury and judge art shows and festivals, most of his time is now spent in the studio painting coastal scenes that are reminiscent of the old Florida that was still prevalent during the 1940-50’s when he was a child. He fondly remembers spending summers with his grandparents in New Smyrna Beach where huge sand dunes still exist and fleets of shrimp boats crowded the local docks.
Sketching trips to Cedar Key in 1957 inspired his first paintings of working boats and shorelines.
He has been an exhibiting member of The Butterfield Garage Gallery artist co-op for the past ten years and has also shown his paintings at other numerous venues, galleries and Art Festivals throughout the state. Sam was born in Orlando, Florida in 1940 and grew up in Gainesville. He is an alumnus of Florida State University.

Small Treasures
2018-12-07 11:00 - 2018-12-31 17:00, 2018-12-08 17:00 - 21:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage Is hosting A Small Treasures Show during the month of December. An opening Reception will be during First Friday Art Walk, December 7.
The 30 plus artists in the gallery will have smaller works of original art on display, many created specifically for this event. These unique pieces make art collecting and giving affordable, and supports our local artists.
Butterfield artists produce an eclectic mix of baskets, pottery, paintings, photography, jewelry, printmaking and more. The works will be on display the entire month of December, the gallery is open everyday from 11-5pm

First Friday Art Walk
2018-12-07 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at some 30 participating galleries. Galleries will set out food and wine as many artists are on hand to discuss their work. Explore contemporary and traditional in oils, pastels, sculpture, wood, and more from artists locally and across the country.
Rain or shine, the event takes place on the first Friday of every month from 5-9pm. Galleries are open throughout downtown and even onto Anastasia Island.
Old Town Trolleys and Ripley’s Sightseeing Trains provide complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries, including the galleries on St. Augustine Beach.

Winter Spectacular
2018-12-08 - 2018-12-09 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Filled with a variety of dance styles, characters, and holiday scenes, the Winter Spectacular kicks off the holiday season. The Dance Company of St. Augustine’s holiday production features its elite high-kick dancers, ballerinas, and acrobats, as well as other dancers and performers from the area. Combined with the dazzling costumes and stage settings, the Winter Spectacular is a local favorite for getting ready for the holidays. The Saturday performance begins at 7pm. The Sunday performance begins at 2pm.

First Coast Arts & Crafts Show
2018-12-08 10:00 - 17:00 | Mark Lance National Guard Armory, 190 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Holiday shopping done right! The show offers visitors a chance to browse a variety of handcrafted items, from jewelry and home decor to clothing, candles, artwork, and more. This event is a perfect opportunity to pick up unique holiday gifts and support the talented local artistic community. Local food vendors will also participate in the event. So come on out and have some fun and enjoy the local arts.

Holiday Open House
2018-12-08 12:00 - 19:00 | Willis Family Home, 740 S. Heritage Creek Way, St, Augustine, United States
A beloved annual event, every year, the Willis Family opens their home with spectacular holiday decor and festivity. Christmas trees throughout the home range from a Grinch tree and a Trains, Planes and Automobiles tree to a Star Trek tree and a gorgeous Nature Tree. Wreaths and other holiday ornaments line the walls and tables, and the outdoor displays look beautiful both in the daytime and at night. The event will benefit K9s for Warrior, and from 2-4pm, a puppy-in-training will be in attendance. Entrance is free, but donations for the charity are encouraged.

25th Annual St. Augustine B&B Holiday Tour
2018-12-08 12:00 - 2018-12-10 12:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
Get into the holiday spirit by touring over 20 festively decorated St. Augustine Bed & Breakfast’s on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday afternoon. As you make your way through the historical tour, enjoy tastings from local eateries at each location! Some of the local B&B’s include Agustin Inn, The Old Powder House Inn, Casa de Suenos Bed and Breakfast, Casablanca Inn on the Bay, and many more! This holiday tour is open and free for everyone!

Iris DeMent with guest Pieta Brown
2018-12-08 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Iris DeMent makes music that celebrates humanity’s efforts toward salvation, while acknowledging that most of our time on Earth is spent reconciling with the fact that we don’t feel so redeemed. Grounded in hymns, early country songs, gospel and folk, DeMent’s work is treasured by those who know it for its insight and unabashed beauty.” – NPR
Iris DeMent began writing songs at the age of 25. Beginning with her 1992 debut, Infamous Angel, which was hailed as “an essential album of the 1990’s” by Rolling Stone, DeMent released a series of stellar records that established her as “one of the finest singer-songwriters in America” according to The Guardian. The music earned her multiple Grammy nominations, as well as the respect of peers like John Prine, Steve Earle, and Emmylou Harris, who all invited her to collaborate. Merle Haggard dubbed her “the best singer I’ve ever heard” and asked her to join his touring band, and David Byrne and Natalie Merchant famously covered her “Let The Mystery Be” as a duet on MTV Unplugged. Her song “Our Town” is often immediately recognized as the song from the closing credits of Northern Exposure and “Let The Mystery Be” was featured in the opening scenes of the film Little Buddhaand then became the theme for the opening credits of the HBO series, The Leftovers. In 2012, DeMent released the album, Sing The Delta, which prompted NPR to call her “one of the great voices in contemporary popular music” and The Boston Globe to hail the collection as “a work of rare, unvarnished grace and power.”
DeMent recently released her sixth album, The Trackless Woods, an album that sets the words of Russian poet Anna Akhmatova to music. She was also honored with the Americana Music Association’s 2017 “Americana Trailblazer Award” for her tenacity in forging her own path in the music industry.
Hailed as a “self-styled poetess, folk goddess and country waif” by the BBC, Pieta Brown first came to international attention with her 2002 self-titled debut. Pieta has since been recognized by NPR for her “moody, ethereal” songwriting, applauded by The Boston Globe for her “mercurial voice” and has continued to gain wide-spread critical attention for both her singing and songwriting with each release. Wall Street Journal, American Songwriter, and Amazon have all included her albums in year-end, ‘best-of’ picks. And along the way she has shared stages with everyone from Emmylou Harris and JJ Cale to Neko Case and Richard Thompson, in addition to performing at major festivals like Bonnaroo and Mountain Jam. But maybe even more importantly, to a fiercely independent artist like Pieta, she has received praise and support from many of her fellow artists and mentors – Justin Vernon, Iris Dement, Mark Knopfler, Amos Lee, producer Don Was, and film-maker Wim Wenders to name a few.
