18th Annual Tactile Art Show
2019-10-27 | 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.

St Augustine Songwriters Festival
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.

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-10-27 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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, 2019-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-08 11:00 - 17:00 and 4 more dates | 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.

Historic Lincolnville Festival
2019-11-08 19:00 - 23:00, 2019-11-09 12:00 - 23:00, 2019-11-10 13:00 - 18:00 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
To start off the three-day Historic Lincolnville Festival, join the community for Jazz Music at the center. The weekend will be centered around African American Educators. There will be food, dancing, kids activities, and tours and it is one of the best events of the year in downtown St. Augustine!

Friday, November 8 is the only day of the festival which there is a $20 per ticket fee. Saturday, November 9 and Sunday, November 10 are both free and open to the public.
Either way, all three dates are ones that you should attend, so don’t miss out on this opportunity to enjoy food, drink, plenty of activities and more all while soaking up the history that is Lincolnville.

Meet The Artist: J. Scott Nicol Veterans Weekend Celebration!
2019-11-09, 2019-11-10, 2019-11-11 | Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery, 9 King St., St. Augustine, 32084
J. Scott Nicol, “America’s premiere painter of books”, will be in the gallery this weekend to help us honor our Veterans and their service to our country!
The Meet the Artist schedule is:
Saturday, November 9, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Sunday, November 10, 1-4PM & 7-10PM
Monday, November 11, 12-5PM
Join us for live painting, interview panels, and the opportunity to meet the artist himself and discuss his works. Check out J. Scott Nicol’s work and process by visiting https://jscottnicol.com/
Only At The Phillip Anthony Signature Gallery
9 King St. Saint Augustine, FL 32084
About J. Scott Nicol:
As “America’s premiere painter of books”, Nicol uses books as the vehicle through which he expresses his emotions. Creating his art is a painstaking process of research, intricate composition, and detailed painting. So far, Nicol has created over 50 paintings encompassing over 250 books.
His artwork is in galleries throughout the country and purchased by art collectors around the world. These paintings can touch people in a very deep and meaningful way and he finds it gratifying to receive compliments on the detail and realism. Nicol believes the true reward is in the process of making art. Taking a blank canvas and transforming it with oil paint and brush into books that not only tell the story of his life but of our collective popular culture.

(Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon
2019-11-09 19:00 - 22:00 | The Corazon Cinema and Cafe, 36 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The Adventure Project presents the summer edition of (Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon – a show that features a variety of troupes showcasing improv comedy that’s smart and from the heart! Our summer edition of (Unscripted) Comedy from the Corazon includes …
* genNOW – game style improv a la Whose Line is it Anyway?
* It’s All About Amy – the unscripted story of a St. Augustine woman’s life named, you guessed it, Amy
* Tiny Town – St. Augustine secrets revealed via YOUR suggestions
Come hungry and thirsty as the Corazon Cinema & Cafe has a bar, and, a full menu.
Show: 7 p.m.
$10 advance/$15 at the door
For more information about improv shows, events and classes in St. Augustine, please visit: www.adventure-project.com.

MOOD THE SHOW
2019-11-10 19:00 - 2019-11-11 00:00 | paper root, 225 West King Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Join us for MOOD THE SHOW, a night of hair and inspiration, on November 10th at 7PM at Paper Root. Mood is a platform for international artists from different backgrounds to come together for one night and celebrate their love of the craft. Founded and hosted by Push Push Salon, Mood is powered by The Salon People and set to showcase some of the most respected hairdressers and educators from multiple hair care brands, including AVEDA, Sebastian, Arrojo, L’Oreal, Cruxe and more.
The show will feature 30-minute demos from each artist offing an up-close view of their techniques and look. We want active learners, engaging interactions, and we want the audience to feel free to be as close as they want. Along with live demonstrations, there will be artist booths where attendees can meet and greet with their favorite artists and learn about their passions and ways to connect for future educational opportunities.
We are also very proud to offer Push Push Academy tool center where attendees can shop the latest tools from combs, clips, brushes, and our newest carry all utility bag. So join us for a night of hair and inspiration and enjoy the show!
