Kids Art Lab: Trade Beads
2019-12-19 15:45 - 16:45 (America/New_York) | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
This kid-friendly event encourages children to learn how to make their own works of art through hands-on activities. This event is sponsored by Friends at the SJC Public Library and is focused on trade beads. If you’re looking for the perfect way for your kids aged 5-11 to practice hands-on arts and crafts and leave with something they made entirely on their own, then this is it!

Admission
This event is free and open to the public.
For more info or to register, contact Ashley Brown at abrown@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0379.

NIGHTS OF LIGHTS WINE AND CARRIAGE RIDES (GROUP)
2019-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-21 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)
2019-12-19 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-20 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-21 18:00 - 21:00, 2019-12-22 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)​​

Every Christmas Story Ever Told
2019-12-19 19:30, 2019-12-20 19:30, 2019-12-21 19:30, 2019-12-22 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.

A Rockapella Holiday
2019-12-19 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
It’s time to get in the holiday spirit because this year the a cappella supergroup, Rockapella is coming to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall to perform their holiday spectacular show, “A Rockapella Holiday.” This holiday performance will feature light-hearted stylings of classic Christmas songs that are perfect for the whole family to sing along to. So grab your Santa hats and get ready because this will be one show you don’t want to miss.
Admission
$59.50 – Rows A through E
$49.50 – Rows F through P
$34.50 – All Remaining Rows
Doors open at 7pm and the show begins at 8pm.

Venardos Circus
2019-12-20, 2019-12-21, 2019-12-22 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
The Venardo’s Circus is coming back to St. Augustine for another year with its traveling troupe of performers in tow. Get ready to travel back in time at this can’t miss event. With a variety of fantastic performances including aerialists, acrobats, juggling, hand-balancing/contortion, comedy, daredevilry, magic, musical production and much more. This circus experience is sure to be a family-friendly event to please all ages so make sure you see it while it’s here!
Admission
General admission is $25.00 for adults, $15.00 for youth under 12, and babies in arms (two years and younger) with a paying adult are free. Special reserved seating is priced from $35.00 to $45.00. Visit here to purchase tickets and to view showtimes.

Sculptor Ron Vellucci at Butterfield Garage Gallery
2019-12-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-12-22 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk will be First Friday December 6, at 6pm. Ron’s enigmatic themes beg for explanations. It will be a treat to hear him describe the inspirations and process.
Working in wood, stone, metal and other natural materials, Ron creates beautifully executed, multi textured works of art that almost defy explanation. His highly conceptual work, combined with meticulous craftsmanship, commands attention. The viewer gradually sees beyond the surface beauty into the unexpected mystery of each piece. In Ron’s words, “My work celebrates the journey of the creative process, born from conceptual images, inspired by my imagination, and realized using the tactile, organic attraction natural materials. Throughout this process there is a continuing dialogue that takes place between the materials and the design, as well as a commitment to enduring craftsmanship. The process involves creating a fluid vocabulary, through a language of materials. The finished work offers the viewer my visual message, constructed from layers of tactile materials and subtle details.”
He often uses a variety of materials: metal, stone, fossils, found objects, light or digital imagery – but wood and metal are often the primary materials. Deciding what palette of woods to use, the grain direction and figure, subtle changes in natural coloration, decisions on relief relationships, overlays or inlays, contrasts in texture, color, or material, subtle or dramatic detailing… are just some of the decisions that take place throughout his creative process. These materials are merged seamlessly into a finely crafted final piece of work. It is through these sensitive relationships, conversations, and skillful executions that each piece is born. The closer you look at Ron’s wall sculptures, the more you will hear that “language of materials.”
Ron began creating these multi-material sculptures in the mid 70’s and quickly caught the attention of the art world. Numerous shows, exhibitions and commissions followed. He has been awarded grants to produce art in public places, and had his work published in several art magazines. After living in Texas and then Maine, Ron and his family moved to St. Augustine in 2004. His work has been shown in The Cultural Center of Ponte Vedra Beach, the St. Augustine Art Association, and can be viewed every day at Butterfield Garage Gallery.

Tiny Town: St. Augustine Holiday Village
2019-12-20 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-21 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-12-22 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

Horton’s Holiday Hayride
2019-12-20 19:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Get ready for the show of the season as the “rockabilly event of the year” comes to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Horton’s Holiday Hayride will include a performance by the Reverend Horton Heat, accompanied by special guests, The 5.6.7.8’s, the Voodoo Glow Skulls and Dave Alvin. This is sure to be an evening you will never forget, enjoy an evening of live musical performances at this not-so-average holiday event.
Admission
Tickets to this event are $35.
Doors open at 6pm, the show starts at 7pm

Saint Augustine Concert Band Winter Concert Series
2019-12-20 19:00 - 20:15 | St. Augustine Visitors Center, 10 W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
Include us in your holiday celebrations! The Saint Augustine Concert Band (SACB) will be performing three times in December, including at the festive Night of Lights! As always, the SACB has prepared at delightful mix of popular contemporary and classical works, including selections from The Messiah to the movie, Home Alone. Adding to the program, two of the performing ensembles will be featured at our concerts as well!
Friday, December 13, 2019. 7:30 PM Pacetti Bay Middle School
Sunday, December 15, 2019. 4:00 PM St. Anastasia Catholic Church
Friday, December 20, 2019. 7:00 – 8:15 PM Night of Lights
Information and tickets are available on our website: staugband.org/tickets

The Nutcracker Ballet
2019-12-21 13:30, 2019-12-21 19:00, 2019-12-22 13:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
With appearances by the Sugar Plum Fairy, the Mouse King, Clara, and Uncle Drosselmeyer, is there a more classic holiday tradition than watching a performance of The Nutcracker? We say no. So don’t miss out on this beautiful rendition of Tchaikovsky’s beloved holiday ballet. Featuring the talents of local dancers from the St. Augustine Ballet as well as two professional guest performers, this production will be a night to remember. The St. Augustine Ballet production is directed by Artistic Director Luis Abella.
Admission
Tickets start at $20 click here to purchase.

The Rescue of Santa Claus
2019-12-21 14:15 - 15:45, 2019-12-22 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
2019-12-21 18:00 - 20:00 | Villa Zorayda Museum, 83 King St., St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
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.
