Lightner Learning Lab – Drawing Like Degas
2019-04-14 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Children aged 5 – 14 are invited to join Lightner Museum educators in exploring the portraits and self-portraits shown in our special Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibition. Educators will discuss portraiture alongside some of Degas’ favored drawing media. This informative talk will be followed by an enjoyable self-portrait chalk-drawing activity. Little Lightners (ages 5 – 9 accompanied by an adult) will meet from 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. and Lightner Leaders (ages 10 – 14) will meet from 2:00 – 3:30 p.m. Tickets are $5 for children with an additional $5 fee for parents living outside of St. Johns County. Reservations are required and space is limited. For tickets and more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

The Giver
2019-04-14 14:00 | Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Flagler College’s Theatre Arts students will perform a Theater for Young Adults classic coming of age story from the Lois Lowry novel, “The Giver.” The production will be shown from April 10 to 13 at 7:30 p.m. and April 14 at 2 p.m. in the Lewis Auditorium at 14 Granada Street. It is directed by Visiting Assistant Professor Leah Page.
“The Giver” is a coming-of-age story where the main character, Jonas, comes to realize the life he has known is not what he thought it was; it’s intended for young adult audiences. However, because of the complexities of adolescence and growing up, this story is one that can be enjoyed by all.
Page highlighted the process of bringing the production from beloved novel to stage, focusing on her decision to cast a female Giver in such an archetypal role: she strove to juxtapose the “Giver” character’s sincerity and support against the other adult female characters who may be seen as cold and distant. Page also spoke of her goal to focus on the evolution of the relationship between the Giver and Jonas.
She also foresees theater for young adults becoming more commonplace in a typical Flagler theater season, even if only every other year. In particular, Page said that students were naturally excited to work on this show, as it was widely read throughout middle schools across the country.
The book is a 1994 Newbery award winner and also adapted for the screen in the film of the same name starring Jeff Bridges and Meryl Streep.
The show is produced by special arrangement with The Dramatic Publishing Company of Woodstock, Ill. Tickets are $15 general admission, available online at tickets.flagler.edu. Tickets may also be purchased directly at the box office beginning April 8, Monday through Friday, 12-5 p.m., and one hour prior to curtain. Flagler faculty, staff, their immediate family, and Flagler students, may obtain one free ticket directly from the box office. Non-Flagler students may purchase a discounted $5 ticket with their identification.

Exhibition – Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle
2019-04-15 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-16 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-17 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-18 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-19 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-20 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-21 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A rare look at the works of pioneering artist Edgar Degas comes to St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum in Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle. Edgar Degas, one of the leading lights of the 19th-century art scene, is best known for his enchanting paintings of ballet dancers on and off the stage. But little is widely known about the enigmatic artist’s life and personality. Featuring over fifty original works by Degas, The Lightner Museum offers unique insights into Degas’ inner world and the opportunity to see rarely exhibited works from the private collection of curator Robert Flynn Johnson.
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist is on view at the Lightner from April 12 – June 16, 2019. Our limited-engagement showing is free for museum members or for $5 above the price of museum admission. For more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

Educator’s Talk – A Grand Tour: Degas and His Circle
2019-04-18 18:00 - 19:30 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Lightner Museum educator and art historian Alison Schaeffler-Murphy for a presentation focused on the significance of Edgar Degas as an artist. This special look at the artist’s life, body of work, and “who’s who” in his circle of friends will include a discussion of the commonality of trans-Atlantic crossings during the Gilded Age. Our Grand Tour concludes with a look at artwork he created during his visit to Louisiana in 1873. Tickets are $5 (free for museum members); reservations are required. For tickets and more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

Plein Air Paint Out
2019-04-23, 2019-04-24, 2019-04-25, 2019-04-26 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This exciting week-long, community-wide event invites artists to choose among the landmarks, hotels, buildings, open spaces, and cityscapes that reflect the culture and history of the nation’s oldest city. Artists participating in the Plein Air Paint Out will be positioned all over the downtown historic district in St. Augustine from April 23 to 30, 2019. Works that are selected from submitted works will be featured in a juried exhibition, “Where Art Meets History,” at the St. Augustine Art Association that will run from May 3 to May 26, 2019. Registration is $59.

Nao Santa María in St. Augustine
2019-04-23 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-04-24 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-04-25 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-04-26 10:00 - 19:00 | St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Nao Santa María is one of the most famous ships known to man. As one of the three ships that first came to America, the Santa María will be the most famous ship to grace St. Augustine’s shores. The visit consists of a guided tour through the 5 decks of the Santa María, where you can find informative panels with the history of the ship, ornamental elements of the time and talk with the crew to feel how to live the Spanish sailors 500 years ago.Tours will commence from 10am to 7pm each day. Tickets range from $5-$10.

3rd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out
2019-04-23 12:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-24 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-25 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-04-26 09:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The St. Augustine Art Association invites artists and art lovers to participate in the 3rd Annual St. Augustine Plein Air Paint Out! April 23-May 1, 2019.
ARTISTS: Be inspired by the Spanish architecture, coastal environment, small-town streets and Old World charm of historic St. Augustine, FL. Works produced during the Paint Out will be eligible for awards totaling $2500+ in cash and prizes by entering your artwork in the juried plein air exhibition, “Where Art Meets History” May 3-26, 2019, at the St. Augustine Art Association. Artists will enjoy exclusive painting locations and may sell artwork from the Wet Room. This is a great opportunity to connect with other Plein Air Artists and learn from the experts. Engage with the community who supports and celebrates artists working on location.
Register Now! For complete event details and artist registration, visit www.staaa.org/pleinair or call (904) 824-2310.
ART LOVERS: See artists working on location around downtown. Take in the Quick Draw competition, Nocturne Night or a demo. Visit the Wet Room at the St. Augustine Art Association throughout the event to see works in progress and completed paintings, and maybe even take home your own piece of original artwork! An exhibit of completed works from the Paint Out will be featured at the Art Association, May 3-26, 2019.
PAINT OUT ACTIVITIES INCLUDE:
• Quick Draw (Sunday, April 28, 2-5pm at the Lightner Gardens)
• Field Demos (Friday, April 26)
• Nocturne Night (Tuesday, April 30, 5-8pm)
• Artist Receptions
• Patron’s Preview and Awards Ceremony & More!

Lightner After Hours
2019-04-25 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).

Lightner After Hours – Celebrating Degas’ Circle
2019-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
While Edgar Degas did not commonly paint en plein air, his circle of friends certainly did! Join The Lightner Museum and The Saint Augustine Art Associations’ circle of friends during April’s free monthly social event. Guests will enjoy an early evening of cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and music by “Ramona.” Equally fun is a special opportunity to watch registered plein air artists painting live-happenings in our historic mezzanine area of the museum. Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance (with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema). Visitors wishing to view the Degas exhibition during our free Lightner After Hours event may purchase a $5 admission ticket in the museum gift shop that evening. For more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

Lightner After Hours: Celebrating Degas’s Circle
2019-04-25 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
While Edgar Degas did not commonly paint en plein air, his circle of friends certainly did! Join The Lightner Museum and The Saint Augustine Art Associations’ circle of friends during April’s free monthly social event. Guests will enjoy an early evening of cocktails, light hors d’oeuvres and music by Ramona. Equally fun is a special opportunity to watch registered plein air artists painting live-happenings in our historic mezzanine area of the museum.
Visitors wishing to view the Degas exhibition during our free Lightner After Hours event may purchase a $5 admission ticket in the museum gift shop that evening.
This event is free and open to the public. Attendees may enter at the Granada Street entrance (with the blue and white awnings) located across from the Corazon Cinema.
