St. Augustine Guest Houses

Butterfield Garage May Featured Artist, Laura O’Neal
2019-05-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-04 11:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00, 2019-05-05 11:00 - 2019-05-06 17:00, 2019-05-06 11:00 - 2019-05-07 17:00, 2019-05-07 11:00 - 2019-05-08 17:00, 2019-05-08 11:00 - 2019-05-09 17:00, 2019-05-09 11:00 - 2019-05-10 17:00 (America/New_York) | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage May Feature Artist Laura O’Neal Presents STAND TALL, An Artist Talk, First Friday May 3, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear about Laura’s process, as she takes the viewer beyond the surface imagery to the intention within.
Laura has been an artist with Butterfield Garage since 2011. Prose and lyrics often accompany her colorful whimsical paintings. Her art is expressive, and reflect her growth as a person and an artist. There is a meaning and depth to discover beyond the surface.
“STAND TALL”, the title of her exhibit, is intended to “… inspire the viewer to think about their connection to the Earth and of being grounded; happy where you are in this present moment. Then, to encourage the viewer to lift heads high and seek to align themselves with that which is higher and greater. Lastly, to receive that magic. I hope you smile!”
Laura says “I have always written prose and lyrics as a way to inspire the visual. The words I write, however, have become much more valuable over the last couple of years.” “My word-swirl forms the energy-body of the piece. Words make their way into the background and sometimes the foreground. I believe words are very powerful and can even have the ability to co-create. Sometimes those words in your head are best left in the background. Through obscuring the negative dialogue, a space (in the head as well as the canvas) can be cleared so that a vibrant LIFE can emerge, rich in color!
My pieces sometimes seem “busy” because I sense the energy that is happening all around us on so many levels. The thing I like most about my work is its duplicity. At first the viewer may notice the whimsical nature and the bright colors. Sometimes a patron may take the step further; to actually read the poetry and then understand that this seemingly fun little piece actually has something profound to state.
I have enjoyed playing around with my new creations and their exaggerated lengths. As an artist, we spend chunks of time in solitude, so these characters have actually come to life for me, and have provided me wonderful, humorous company. These pieces represent being grounded; with feet on the Earth and being “down to Earth” while traveling along on that lofty path of ASCENSION.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-05-03 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 more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

Gamble Rogers Music Festival
2019-05-04, 2019-05-05 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Love the local musicians? Well, here’s your chance to listen to all of them during this three-day event that features local, regional, and national music groups. This event is to commemorate a recording artist, Gamble Rogers, who passed away by trying to save a drowning swimmer in 1991.

Unnecessary Farce
2019-05-04, 2019-05-05, 2019-05-06, 2019-05-07, 2019-05-08, 2019-05-09 | Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL, 32177, United States
Come out and watch the River City Players of Palatka perform the show Unnecessary Farce! Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In a cheap motel room, an embezzling major is supposed to meet his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taking the money, who’s hired a hitman, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Tickets range from $10-20.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | ALL BOOKS & COMICS, 1395 US HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, 32084
It’s here! The greatest day of the year!
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book that they’ll love.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY aka The Best Day of the Year!
Featuring
• FREE Comics from Major and Independent Publishers (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
• LIVE COS PLAYERS from “Costumers with a Cause”
• Don’t forget our super sale!
• BOGO ON BACK ISSUES AND USED BOOKS
• BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF ON GRAPHIC NOVELS
• BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF ACTION FIGURES
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Exhibition – Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle
2019-05-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-05 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-06 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-07 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-08 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | 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.

Nao Santa María in St. Augustine
2019-05-04 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-05 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.

Much Ado About Women – St Augustine, Jacksonville & Beaches Concert
2019-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The North Florida Women’s Chorale will present a free concert, Much Ado About Women, on May 4, Saturday, at Noon, at Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St Augustine, FL 32084. A second performance will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 4 pm at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
This wonderful 35-plus member women’s choir prepares its 27th year-end concert with songs by and about women. Titled, “Much Ado About Women”, NFWC sings rich, moving songs of hope and encouragement for women’s roles in society. Selections include, “March of the Women”, a nod to the suffragette movement; a Shaker worker song, “I Will Be a Child of Peace”; and songs supporting family and each other with “Music in My Mother’s House” and “Rise Up”, respectively.
The chorus is celebrating its 13th year with director Kerry Fradley, accompanied by Kathleen Vande Berg as collaborative pianist. Kerry is also the founder and director of the St. Augustine Youth Chorus, chorus master for First Coast Opera, and a recipient of the ROWITA Award. Kathleen is currently organist/choir director at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, director of the St. Augustine Chamber Singers, and ROWITA Award recipient, as well.
In addition to singing, the NFWC also selects a community service project for each concert theme. Please join us in donating items for women (and others) that are undergoing cancer treatments as we fill Care Packages for Cancer Patients. You can find more details at our Website: http://www.womenschorale.org/
We hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday, May 4 and 5 at one of our two performances in St Augustine or Jacksonville Beach.

Geek Out Art Show Vol. 3; May the Fourth Be With You
2019-05-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Bokeh Bar Gallery, 137 King St #103, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Volume 3 will be embracing May the Fourth beginning Romanza St. Augustine Festivale!
From Noon until 5pm, $5 door cover and kids 10 and under are for FREE at Bokeh Bar Gallery!
Where artists, art connoisseurs, comic lovers, and just people looking for some all around fun can come together with a meld between a mini comicon and an art show!
With special performances by Ancient City Sirens!
With artists from all over Florida, bringing their love of comics and cult classics together to showcase their talents for people of all ages to enjoy.
Vendors, please fill out your form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedfkOqKb04qFWFv_f7bKSeFMg1Ki7jBclTbpicAfNXhB1DiA/viewform
Bring your little Tank Girls, Flashes, Wonder Women, Dr. Who’s and Supermen

The Three Tellers present “Oldest City Tales Visitors and Victims”
2019-05-08 12:00 - 13:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
The Three Tellers are coming to St. Augustine to perform at the Romanza Festivale for their fifth year! The storytellers include the three members, Margaret Kaler, Jane Sims, and Wayne Sims. Join this captivating bunch as they come together to share informative and entertaining stories of the Nation’s Oldest City.
There will be lunch offered before the performance at the Corazon Cinema & Cafe in Theater One.
Lunch begins at 11 a.m.
The show begins at noon.

Kaleidoscope of Dance
2019-05-08 19:30 - 21:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
From tap to ballet and ballroom dancing and much more, Kaleidoscope of Dance showcases the wide variety of styles that are being practiced here in St. Augustine. Part of the 2019 Romanza Festivale of the Arts, Kaleidoscope is the brainchild of Kathleen Vande Berg, musician and Romanza Festivale chair, and is directed by Judy Woodruff, dance instructor and choreographer at the St. Augustine Council on Aging (COA).
Participating local groups include the Florida School of the Arts Dance program, Fusion Performing Arts Academy, Honey Burton and William Brand, Matanzas Tap, Noise Complaint, North Florida Dance Association, Peru Dance, Rhythm Theory, St. Augustine Line Dancers, SJCCA Dance “The Collective” at St. Augustine High School, 3’N Motion, The Perla Ballet, Three Hearts Dance, World Ballroom and ballroom dance with Shawn White and partners.

The Trial of B.B. Wolf
2019-05-09 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A part of the Romanza Festivale of the Arts, The Trial of B.B. Wolf was composed by First Coast Opera Artistic Director Curtis Tucker. The Big Bad Wolf is finally on trial and ready to answer for some of the mischief he’s caused in his career – like destroying the property of the Three Little Pigs and murdering Little Red Riding Hood’s grandmother. Ultimately, B.B. Wolf’s fate is decided by a jury selected from the audience.
There will be one show at 12pm and one show at 4:30pm.
