St. Augustine Guest Houses

6th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event
2018-11-18 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Jacksonville Business Connections is excited to host our 6th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event featuring over 140 vendors and crafters at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort November 18th from 10am-4pm
– Free to the public & Indoor event
– First 50 guests receive FREE swag bags!
– Kid friendly event – Character Meet & Greets – Winnie the Pooh (11-12pm), Olaf from Frozen (1-2pm), Minion (3-4pm)
– Charity raffle featuring products and services from our vendors. ALL proceeds benefiting local organization Project Balance
Vendors & Crafters – Online Application – http://www.jaxbizevents.com/holiday-application

Level 1 – Improv Basics: A 6-week class for grown-ups
2018-11-19 18:30 - 21:00, 2018-11-26 18:30 - 21:00, 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

Regatta of Lights 2018
2018-11-20 08:00 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Bayfront
Watch the beloved Nights of Lights take to the water when boats and ships sail past the St. Augustine Bayfront to show off their dazzling light displays. From sailboats to trawlers, from yachts to shrimp boats, the Regatta of Lights participants compete for awards for the best theme, most colorful, best in class and best overall. Hosted by the St. Augustine Yacht Club, it’s a dazzling sight for spectators along the bayfront between the Bridge of Lions and the Castillo de San Marcos.

Christmas Tour of Homes
2018-11-20 12:00 - 17:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
Presented by the Garden Club of St. Augustine, this walking tour gives participants a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to see these beautiful homes dating from the 1800s decorated with fresh wreaths, garlands, and floral arrangements. Rich with the charm and grandeur of the holiday season, this tour is a beloved annual tradition. What better way to get in the holiday spirit than admiring beautiful decor in beautiful homes?

Farmer’s Market at the Pier
2018-11-21 08:00 - 12:00, 2018-11-28 08:00 - 12:00, 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

Preschool Drama Class
2018-11-21 10:00 - 10:45, 2018-11-28 10:00 - 10:45 | Kidzfactory at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave, Saint Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Use body, imagination, and voice to explore and breathe life into popular pre-school stories. In this class we introduce many aspects of the theatre arts: acting, singing, costume & props building as well as building comprehension, confidence and trust through individual & team exercises.

Old City Farmer’s Market
2018-11-22 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-11-24 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-11-29 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-01 08:30 - 12:30, 2018-12-06 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

Salt Air Farmers Market
2018-11-25 10:00 - 14:00, 2018-12-02 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.

Get Gilded at the Lightner After Hours!
2018-11-29 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Come explore the Lightner Museum’s newest exhibit “America’s Castles”, on Thursday, November 29, 2018, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Showcasing collection pieces from the Gilded Age, a time of great wealth and industrialization in America, guests can simply peruse the ballroom gallery listening to the soothing sounds of local musician, Ramona or test their knowledge of history by trying an interactive gallery activity led by museum docents. At this free monthly social event, enjoy an early evening of refreshments, light hors d’oeuvres, and the elegant surroundings of this beautiful and unique historic museum during the Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.
This event is free and open to the public. Guests may enter at the Granada Street entrance to Café Alcazar(the entrances with the blue and white awnings, located across from the Corazon Cinema).
The Lightner Museum is a non-profit cultural institution sustained by the generous support of individuals, businesses, and sponsors. Donations are appreciated. For more information about our exhibits, events and programs please visit our website at lightnermuseum.org and follow us on social media @lightnermuseum.
Lightner After Hours is a held the last Thursday of each month, and is funded in part by the Tourist Development Council of St. Johns County.

Marc Broussard & His Band with guest Kristopher James
2018-11-29 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
“Few modern voices are as powerful as Marc Broussard’s soulful bayou-bred baritone.” – The Washington Times
“A blue-eyed soul singer with a broad, soulful voice nicely scraped around the edges. Somewhere between country and soul, he slipped through the crack which has left him coldly, and wrongly, underappreciated.” – The New York Times
Marc Broussard is an artist with a unique gift of channeling the spirits of classic R&B, rock and soul into contemporary terms. His father, Louisiana Hall of Famer guitarist of “The Boogie Kings,” nurtured Marc’s musical gifts at an early age, and the vibrant Lafayette, Louisiana music scene gave Marc the opportunity to practice his craft consistently from childhood through early adulthood. He still lives in Louisiana today.
After releasing a successful independent EP at age 20, Marc signed a record deal with Island Records. Marc’s song “Home” was successful on radio and catapulted him onto the national touring stage. His music has been placed in may TV shows and movies. Marc released multiple albums with major labels over the next 10 years, but has recently returned to his independent roots. Being an independent artist allows Marc to release more content and truly tap into his creative spirit.
Marc released a soul covers album, appropriately titled Save Our Soul 2, for charity on September 30, 2016 and donated 50% of the profits to City of Refuge. The live performance video of the acoustic version of “Cry to Me” from the album has garnered over 5 million views on YouTube.
Marc’s latest original release, Easy to Love, was released on September 15, 2017. The lead single off the album “Don’t Be Afraid to Call Me” was featured on “Rolling Stone Country” and has received significant airplay on “Sirius XM: The Highway.” Marc continues to tour in support of the album to sold-out crowds around the US and is constantly tapped to play Blues, Soul and Jazz Festivals.
From the “Friendly City” of Bradenton, Florida, alt-folk troubadour Kristopher James channels the balanced line of life, love, doubts and hopes in the same vein as “kindred musical spirit to artists like Gavin DeGraw and Amos Lee.” (Creative Loafing Tampa) “James calls to mind such notable acoustic singer/songwriters as Jackson Browne and Jason Isbell, and the growth he shows … continues to make the case that Kristopher James is perhaps the most interesting local musician on the scene.” (The Bradenton Times)

Foxfire
2018-11-30 14:00, 2018-11-30 19:30, 2018-12-01 19:30, 2018-12-02 14:00 | 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.

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.

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.

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.
