St. Augustine Guest Houses

18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-19, 2019-10-20, 2019-10-21, 2019-10-22, 2019-10-23, 2019-10-24, 2019-10-25, 2019-10-26 and 1 more date | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
In partnership with the Florida School for the Deaf and Blind, the St. Augustine Art Association presents an art show like no other. This unique exhibit showcases “touchable” art and includes pottery, sculpture, fiber art, wall hangings and mixed media, all with Braille labels and audio guides. The opening reception of the exhibit as well as an awards ceremony will take place during October’s First Friday Art Walk, and the exhibit will be on display throughout the month.
Admission to the exhibit is free and open to the public.

Saint Benedict the Moor Blues Fest
2019-10-19 12:00 - 22:00 (America/New_York) | St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church, 86 M L King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Blues Fest at St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church is all about good music and good BBQ – two things we can definitely get behind. The musical line-up includes the Ken Jensen Blues Ensemble, the Brent Byrd Band, the Duffy Bishop Band, and JW Gilmore & The Blues Authority, just to name a few. Come out to try beef brisket burgers, gumbo, pulled pork, BBQ ribs, and lots of side dishes. There will be plenty of beer and other beverages, and guests are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. All proceeds will benefit the church.
Admission:
Tickets to this event are $5

Confessions of the Corazon: A Night of Storytelling
2019-10-24 17:00 - 18:30 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
“Confessions of the Corazon” returns to the Corazon Cinema and Cafe with Gabriella Saho as our featured storyteller, on September 26th. David Fussell will be our special guest host.
Gabriella is a creative service specialist. She recycles, resales, repairs, renovates, restores, removes, invents, improves and instructs materials into art.
According to his Tale Tellers of St. Augustine bio, it states: “David Fussell, a fifth generation Florida Cracker and fifth generation Wiregrass Georgia Cracker, tells yarns and rhythms of Cracker life through personal experiences and learned lore of Florida’s past. With wit, wisdom, humor, and laughter the Cracker South comes alive; fifty years of storytelling from the front porch.”
The event is all ages and is $5 (cash only) for each person. There is room for 10 storytellers each time and it is first come, first served. Sign up by purchasing one item and there are free refills on most beverages. Sign up at 5:00 p.m. and the stories begin at 5:30 p.m. Each storyteller receives six to eight minutes of stage time. The featured storyteller gets 10 minutes of stage time and 50% of the proceeds from the door.
After each event, the current featured storyteller draws the name for the following month’s storyteller.
If you are an artist, bring in your works and sell them. Let’s hear your elevator pitch. “Confessions” is perfect for all artists, authors, comedians, writers, poets, influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, actors, storytellers, etc.
We look forward to seeing you at the event and hearing your stories. Please mark your calendars, set your timers, bring some pals and join us on a great night of storytelling. All are welcomed.

St Augustine Songwriters Festival
2019-10-25, 2019-10-26, 2019-10-27 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Sure you know the songs. You sing them in the car and at work. Some songs make you laugh, some make you smile, and some make you cry. Just a simple note or familiar lyric can fast track you back to that first back seat kiss or first hardwood floor dance. Songs create life long memories. What if you could hear it from the creator and learn the inspiration that brought the song to existence? Find out or meet who the song was written about or for. The St. Augustine Songwriters Festival will feature today’s hottest hit songwriters, legends of yesterday and the shining stars of tomorrow. All at the fantastic stages scattered about the beautiful town of St. Augustine.

Bare Your Soul Story Night
2019-10-25 19:00 - 22:00 | Bokeh Bar Gallery, 137 King St #103, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A night for you to come and tell your story. Whether you are a seasoned veteran that pontificates on a professional level or the idea of speaking in front of people makes you weak in the knees THIS NIGHT IS FOR YOU!
Presented by Bleeding Tree Entertainment and STA ALL DAY
BARE YOUR SOUL Come out and take a turn sharing your story. You can get personal or give us a sneak reading of the next great american novel.
If you have some spoken word we want to experience it! “All are invited to share. Come as you are.”
7-10 pm (Sign ups beginning at 7)

Noel Coward’s classic Blithe Spirit
2019-10-25 19:30 - 22:00 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
In this spirited classic, Charles Condomine is a temperamental writer, who is haunted (literally) by the spirit of his first wife, the vivacious Elvira, after she is mistakenly summoned during a seance, by “Happy Medium” Madame Arcati. Charles suddenly finds himself in the middle of a most otherworldly love triangle, between Elvira and his second wife Ruth, as both women vie for his affections. Elvira, however, is determined to have Charles all to herself, even if it means finding a way for him to join her in the afterlife! A hilariously ethereal theater experience!

The Golden Age of Hollywood
2019-10-26 18:01 - 23:02 | Tringali Farm, One mile South of 206 on US 1 South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Take a step back in time at the Junior Service League’s 37th Annual Gala: The Golden Age of Hollywood.
This black-tie celebration will be held on October 26, 2019 at the Tringali Barn from 6:02 -11:01 pm. Immerse yourself in the glamour and charm of Old Hollywood while enjoying an entertaining cocktail hour with dinner, full open bar, and dancing to follow music provided by ProShow DJ Service. The night will also include charitable gambling and an impressive silent auction showcasing local artisans and businesses. All proceeds benefit the Junior Service League of St. Augustine and its charities. This will be an evening to remember. Tickets are $125 per person and available for purchase starting August 1, 2019.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-10-27 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.

Jo Sinclair Way of BEE-ing
2019-10-27 16:00 - 20:00 | W.B.Tatter Studio Gallery, 501 Anastasia Boulevard, Saint Augustine, 32080
On October 27th from 4-8, the W.B.TATTER Studio Gallery will present Jo Sinclair Way of BEE-ing.
Jo Sinclair has an interest in ancient art. Encaustics is the art of painting with beeswax, resin and pigments. The earliest evidence of this medium, the Roman Fayum Portraits, were used to adorn and thus identify the mummies of the Ancient Roman deceased in 200AD.
Using this art form, Jo has created the series called Way of Bee-ing.
Sinclair was inspired by the volunteer work of her husband Bo Sterk, artist/beekeeper, who had been volunteering throughout Caribbean for about 15 years, teaching and training the islanders in the best beekeeping practices for sustainable development. Since she is allergic to the bees, she decided to paint with the wax instead. Working with the beeswax reminds her of hours spent as a young child under the hot summer sun melting Crayola crayons with a small magnifying glass on the sidewalk. Yet now the process involves the adult artist at play. Today, as one of her mediums, she continues to BEE in the flow with the art of encaustic painting.
Bees Beyond Borders is a 501 3C non-profit (beesbeyondborders.org) founded by Bo Sterk, President, Florida Master Craftsman Beekeeper and President of St. Johns County Beekeepers. the mission is to provide bee biology and bee education and training in best practices of apiary management for sustainable development. With over 20 years of experience, Bo decided to start BBB in early 2019 due to major budgets cuts in governmental spending so he could continue his work with beekeepers throughout the Caribbean, especially in Haiti. Besides the raising funds for further mission work throughout the Caribbean, BBB is presently committed to raise monies to assist the affected beekeepers of the Bahamas for Bahamas Beekeepers Hurricane Relief Fund through CrowdRise or direct donations to Bees Beyond Borders 501 3C.
Come hear about Bo’s mission work, Bees Beyond Borders non-profit, and Bahamas Beekeepers Hurricane Relief Fund. It’s your opportunity to donate to “Save the Bees = Feed the People” during the opening reception event and through the following First Friday for “Way of Bee-ing”, encaustic mixed-media paintings by Jo Sinclair.
501 Anastasia Boulevard for more information call 904 9071270

Lightner After Hours
2019-10-31 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 November Feature Artist and Handbag Designer Karen Victoria
2019-11-01 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-02 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-05 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Conversation will be First Friday November 1, at 6pm. Karen will engage in a lively free wheeling conversation to explain how and where her inspirations evolve from.
Karen Victoria has spent decades devoted to personally designing and expertly crafting top tier handbags. She has displayed her creations at Butterfield Garage for almost 20 years.
A long line of admirers regularly stop by Butterfield to see what new creations have arrived, so they can add to their collections. Bags may be made from tapestries, leather, upcycled fur or whatever captures her imagination. Karen’s eye for materials, and her perspective as as a designer is fed by a life full of adventures and changing directions. As you browse her creations, you can almost hear the stories each bag has to tell. No two are alike, yet they each have the uncompromising care and craftsmanship of a Karen Victoria made bag.
On First Friday expect Karen to share a few stories of her life as a free-spirited woman. (Hint: there are boats, jousting and pirates involved). You will learn a little something about materials and craftsmanship that go into her handbags and have the chance to purchase one-of-a-kind bags that will be admired everywhere you go.
Karen’s sewing skills have been honed since childhood, when at 7 she was allowed to use her mom’s treadle sewing machine. Expert sewing knowledge has served her over the years; she has done custom leather work, sails and canvas work, eventually leading her to creating custom purses. The inspiration for uniquely made handbags began with designing bags for medieval festivals, ornate tapestry purses with velvet, fringe and tassels. As she began showing in Art & Craft shows her designs shifted to appeal to a more contemporary customer, which leads to the handbags hanging in Butterfield Garage today.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-11-01 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.

Meet The Artist & Live Paint: Edson Campos!
2019-11-02 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 13:00 - 17:00 | Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery, 9 King St., St. Augustine, 32084
Please join us in welcoming internationally-acclaimed neoclassical artist, Edson Campos, to The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery this weekend in Downtown St. Augustine! You will not want to miss this rare opportunity to ask questions about his work and see him paint live. It’s the perfect compliment to a romantic date night, reunion with friends, or downtown family outing! Locals and visitors welcome.
Check out his unrivaled, neoclassical work at www.edsoncampos.com
This weekend only at The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery in Downtown Saint Augustine:
Saturday, November 2, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Sunday, November 3, 12-5PM
Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery
9 King St. Saint Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 327-4080
About Edson Campos:
As a young child growing up in Rio de Janeiro, Edson enjoyed sketching and painting and eventually, through self-instruction, Edson grew to master various mediums: oil, charcoal, pencil, and airbrush, allowing him to demonstrate his internationally-acclaimed neoclassical talent in multiple forms. Believing that “beauty is essential to the well-being of the soul,” Edson is known for his sensual representations of the female form, which has led to his works being published in popular magazines, such as The Artist’s Magazine.

The Whole Staircase Film Series
2019-11-04 11:00 - 13:00 | St. Johns River State College, 2990 College Drive, Room C-116, St. Augustine, 32084
As part of a series celebrating 400 years of African American History and Culture, St. Johns River State College will be presenting, “By The People: The Election of Barack Obama”. It is a free event and it will be held in the campus library. Obviously, the history of Africans in America is a lengthy one, but this short film will highlight certain portions of it. Specifically paying homage to the arrival of Africans to the English colonies, this film is certain to serve as not only informational but as a film that is well put together and worth your time.

Curators Tour at The Lightner
2019-11-06 10:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On the first Wednesday of every month, The Lightner Museum offers special Curator Tours led by Curator Barry Myers. The tours include a behind-the-scenes look at some of the most unique treasures within the Lightner Museum’s eclectic collection. This tour will give participants the chance to learn more about the wonderful pieces that call The Lightner home.
Admission fees begin at $15.
