St. Augustine Guest Houses

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-21, 2019-02-22, 2019-02-23 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The symposium is intended to provide an opportunity to investigate the rich history of St. Augustine and the Southeastern United States through the lens of the indigo trade and the repercussions of slavery and colonialism. It will feature speakers, tours, films and other activities.

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-21 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-02-22 09:00 - 2019-02-23 19:00, 2019-02-23 09:00 - 2019-02-24 19:00 (America/New_York) | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A three day event that includes speakers, a field trip day, free screening of indigo documentary, luncheon and public art project. Speakers are free and open to the public. Please see website for details on other events.

Butterfield Gallery February 2019 Feature Artist, Sydney McKenna’s Atmospheric Oil Paintings
2019-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-22 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-26 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-27 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-28 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk, First Friday February 1st, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear Sydney explain her motivation behind the magnificent cloud paintings she is recognized for.
To stand in front of one of Sydney’s paintings, the viewer is connected back to every moment he/she has been awed by the sky above. Her inspiration becomes ours, to contemplate and appreciate anew. Sydney McKenna’s Florida landscape paintings express the state’s atmosphere in a unique and poignant way. Especially sensitive to the subtle color shifts that occur in the vaporous skies of the South, these original oil paintings are created in the classic technique of the Old World; using thin layers of oil paint to build up a subtle luminosity, unifying classical style with contemporary themes.
Sydney explains her fascination this way, “Over the years of painting clouds I have grown to see quite a bit of symbolism in the water cycle. The fact that it can transform itself, rise into the heavens and move around the world through the skies, is somewhat miraculous; as if the clouds are the ‘spirit form’ of water. They have come to remind me of the spark of life; a lifting of the physical, into the spiritual…. I was recently intrigued by an article describing life systems in cloud formations. This thought makes me aware that the world we experience is really a collision of a multitude of worlds.”
Sydney began her painting career in the Sarasota area in the mid- eighties as a mostly self-taught watercolor artist and gained quick success, winning awards and exhibiting in Sarasota Art Galleries. After obtaining a degree in Visual Arts from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and making the switch to oil painting in 1996, she attended a semester of graduate studies in fine art at Cortona, Italy through the University of Georgia. Sydney then returned to the United States, where she relocated to St. Augustine and operated the Sydney McKenna Gallery from 1997 to 2013, and is one of the original founding members of Butterfield Gallery. She sees St. Augustine as the perfect combination of her two favorite locales: European architecture combined with the lush Florida environment.
Sydney McKenna’s paintings are widely held in both corporate and private collections, have been featured on many magazine covers, and have awards and recognitions to numerous to mention. She has grown to become one of St. Augustine’s premier artists.

Improv Gym – a workout for your brain
2019-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 | North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine, 32084
At the Improv Gym, you’ll do reps that make your smile sweat! Work out your brain cells in a team environment where everyone wins through purposeful, cooperative play. Think quicker on your feet, practice being in the moment, and, make your brain stronger by playing!
All improv levels welcome from seasoned improvisers to first timers.
North Shores Community Center in Vilano Beach
120 Meadow Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
For more information about improv events, shows and classes in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com.

Girls’ Weekend
2019-02-22 08:00 - 2019-03-17 17:00 | Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Time to get your girls together and see this hilarious show on the stage at Limelight Theatre! The show follows a group of women who tell everyone they’re going to a cabin for book club. However, after the third case of wine comes through the door, it becomes clear there will be more stewing than reviewing. As bottles tip up, secrets spill out and men sneak in. It’s all the fun drama and uproarious comedy you and your girls will love (and may just recognize!).

Ripcord
2019-02-22 19:30 - 2019-03-03 14:00, 2019-02-23 19:30 - 2019-03-04 14:00, 2019-02-24 14:00, 2019-03-01 19:30 - 2019-03-10 14:00, 2019-03-02 19:30 - 2019-03-11 14:00 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Presented by A Classic Theatre, Ripcord is a new comedy from Pulitzer-prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. The hilarious play follows two roommates from hell in an assisted living center, and their rivalry will have you in stitches. Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 7:30pm. Sunday performances will take place at 2pm. Tickets to the performances are $20 per person.

Fashion & Beauty Expo
2019-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Grab a girlfriend or two or three and join us for a fun day of Fashion & Beauty!!
Share this post or event for a chance to win 10 FREE raffle tickets for all the amazing giveaways donated by the vendors!!
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to our Fashion & Beauty Expo Expo featuring 70+ vendors at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort February 24th from 10am-3pm. We hope to see you there!
-Featuring over 70 Vendors
-Free to the public. Indoor event.
-First 50 guests receive FREE Swag bags
-Shop unique fashion in one space
-Try the latest beauty products
-Charity raffle

Fashion & Beauty Expo
2019-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 | The Renaissance Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Calling all fashion mavens, lovers of haute couture, and connoisseurs of all things beautiful! The Fashion & Beauty Expo is back at World Golf Village. Presented by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Expo will feature more than 70 exhibitors showing off their gorgeous wares, and it will offer promotional bags to the first 50 guests. In addition to the fashion, accessories, and cosmetics on display, there will also be a charity raffle. The expo is free and open to the public.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
On the last Sunday of the month, Ancient City Poets hosts an Open Mic Poetry night at Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Share your own poems or read some of the poetry you love in a supportive environment. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to come and add their names to the signup sheet. The mic will be turned off at 4:30 p.m. to allow guests to enjoy a half hour of getting to know each other.

Beginner’s Acrylic Art Classes
2019-02-26 10:00 - 12:00 | Palencia Neighborhood, 654 S Loop Pkwy, Saint Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
Anyone can paint!! I will show you different techniques and how to find joy in the act of painting. Depending upon the needs of each class, I will teach about color, composition, and light and shadow, as well as exploring lots of cool painting techniques. Each student will start working on the same project and then we will branch out so that each student works on their own individual project, with my guidance.

Lightner After Hours
2019-02-28 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).

BUTTERFIELD Garage GALLERY TURNS 20
2019-03-01 17:00 - 21:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
To celebrate the gallery’s 20th Anniversary, March’s First Friday will be a special event offering live music, champagne and creative hors d’oeuvres supplied by member artists. The public is invited to share in the excitement.
The gallery’s founder and fearless leader, Jan Miller, had a dream when she and her husband purchased the building in 1998, to establish a place for some of the area’s finest artists to exhibit their work, and feel free to experiment with mediums and approaches to their art, without the constraints of a traditional gallery. They renovated the entire building, using the second floor for long term rental apartments. Although they sold the building in 2014, Jan was determined to have the gallery continue, and now leases the space from the current owners.
Flooded in both hurricanes Matthew and Irma, the gallery and its’ artists persevered. It is a testament to the success of the gallery’s concept and Jan’s leadership that the group remained together during the major rebuild post-Matthew, and the additional repairs post-Irma.
The “Garage” was built in 1927. After purchasing the building in 1998 Jan and Max found the original neon sign still in working condition and “Butterfield Garage Art Gallery’ was born! Over the past 20 years Butterfield Garage has become recognized for its high level of professionalism and it’s exhibiting artists, and is the “go to” place to find quality local art and contemporary craft. As an artist-run gallery, Butterfield Garage offers direct accessibility and dialogue among artists, patrons and our Northeast Florida community. It hosts ongoing and changing exhibitions monthly, along with artist talks by member artists, contributing to the Art Spirit that is a big part of the ambience of St. Augustine.
Over the years, a total of 130 local artists have called Butterfield Garage Gallery home. A committee of member artists review applications and interview prospective new artists to ensure Butterfield’s standards of excellence are maintained, and it is considered a privilege to be selected into the group.
Now an amazing 20 years later, Butterfield Garage continues as a leader in St. Augustine for original art created by local professional artists. Boasting 32 artists and a wide variety of styles and media, including paintings, sculpture, handmade furniture, custom designed scarves and textiles, handbags, jewelry, mixed media, baskets, photography, mosaics, ceramics, wood crafting, batik art, and etchings.
Butterfield Garage artists invite everyone to come join in the celebration of their 20 years – and counting as a leading gallery in St. Augustine!

Butterfield Garage Gallery March Feature Artist is Jan Miller, Founder of the Gallery.
2019-03-01 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-03-02 11:00 - 2019-03-03 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk, First Friday March 1st, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear Jan speak of her long storied career in the arts, and see some of her newest works of whimsy.
Jan seamlessly combines leadership qualities with nurturing her own creative Art Spirit. While much of her early career was spent creating beautifully composed and rendered acrylic still life’s, Jan’s current work is filled with playfulness. Characters created out of gourds, imaginative hanging characters, all with the skill of a master painter.
Jan has been an exhibiting artist for over 45 years. She has won many awards, and her works hang in museums and corporate collections throughout the United States. Jan has also been an instrumental member of the arts community in St. Augustine. She was one of several artists who initiated First Friday Art Walks in St. Augustine, served in leadership positions with Art Galleries of St. Augustine (AGOSA), The Florida Artists Group, (a statewide professional artists organization) and is a recipient of the St. Johns Cultural Council’s ROWITA Award for her contributions to the arts in St. Augustine.
She says “I have worked to promote and nurture the amazingly talented and diverse art scene in St. Augustine by offering exhibition space to many of our most prominent artists and to network with other galleries in order to keep it vibrant, and to bring new and upcoming artists to the public.”
image: “Homage to Picasso” acrylic painted gourd by Jan Miller

St. Augustine Fashion Week
2019-03-02 - 2019-03-10 | The Assembly Room Events at Art in Motion, 283 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084
The most fashionable event of the year is back for Season 5! Throughout the week, STAFW will showcase some incredible local designers and bring in some serious design talent from the surrounding area. The week kicks off with The Lounge event hosted on March 2. On the Deck at Push Push Salon, there will be a VIP kickoff on March 6 and a special open-air designer showroom on the last day of the week. The event highlight will be two nights of Runway Presentations that will feature music, cocktails, designer meet and greets, a designer showroom, and stunning runway shows.
