Shrink Rap
2020-02-08 19:30, 2020-02-09 14:30 (America/New_York) | Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach, 370A A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Has the country gone crazy, or is it just me? If you can relate to that question, then “Shrink Rap” might be just what the doctor ordered! St. Augustine playwright Amy Lauer Goldin’s new play is an original social satire that holds up a fun-house mirror to society and manages to skewer politics, the media, corporate America and a few everyday people just trying to navigate the minefield that we now call daily life. “Shrink Rap” runs January 31st through February 2nd, and February 7th through February 9th. All Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees starting at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20.
To purchase tickets, call (904) 295-4428 or info@beachartstudio.org.

Russian State Symphony
2020-02-08 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
EMMA Concert Association is partnering with the Russian State Symphony for a live concert performance. The Russian State Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1957 within the All-Union Broadcasting System. The orchestra’s first music director was Samosud. Later, such renown conductors as Aranovich, Shostakovich, and Rozhdestvensky were among the orchestra’s artistic directors until the early 90s when Maestro Polyansky took over the position of the artistic director and chief conductor.
At that time, the orchestra was known as the State Symphony Capella of Russia, the organization that also included a very well internationally recognized choral entity – the State Capella of Russia. The merger of these two independently run music organizations always fascinated Maestro Polyansky. It was up to him how to choose the right repertoire for both the orchestra and the choir, something he has been doing very successfully for several decades.
The States Symphony Capella of Russia, also known as the Russian State Symphony Orchestra, ranks among the finest Russian symphony orchestras of the 21 st century. The Orchestra is a frequent visitor of numerous international festivals in European countries and the Far East. Their recent tours have taken place in Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Croatia, South Korea and Taiwan. One of the music critics of “The Star” in Great Britain wrote: “While listening to the music conducted by Maestro Polyansky, one starts thinking whether there is a limit to perfection”. “The Symphonies by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff performed by the orchestra became a model of the highly respected tradition of interpretation and performance”, – Corriere Della Sera of Italy noted.
The Russian State Symphony Orchestra concerts mark strict performing discipline, flexibility of phrasing, rich and warm sound, nobility of expression, and skillfully balanced sound of orchestral groups. Another aspect marked in reviews is a close creative unity and mutual understanding between the orchestra and conductor, making it possible to realize most interesting and sophisticated artistic concepts. The orchestra’s upcoming seasons will feature major international tours to Japan, and the United States.
Tickets to this event are $40.

Midnight in the Garden of Indigo Batik Exhibit
2020-02-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-12 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-13 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-14 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Cindy Wilson’s indigo batiks are featured in February at Butterfield Garage Gallery
Friday February 7, 2020, at 6:00pm Cindy will present an artist talk explaining her process, and experiences of working with indigo.
The show, titled Midnight in the Garden of Indigo results from Cindy’s focus in 2019 learning to use indigo dye for batiks. The infinite shades of blue, and the extreme lightfastness of indigo intrigued her, and indigo research and dye vats soon took over her studio. Dying with indigo requires both science and art. The results are batiks that have an other worldly feel, a haunting stillness, and though the images are beautiful, they reveal an incomplete visual story. These monochromatic images will encourage the viewer to see the familiar in a new light as well.
Cindy’s batiks are known for the high level of detail and painterly quality she is able to express with the medium. A long background of drawing has guided her work. Cindy uses a tjanting tool from Indonesia to apply hot wax much in the same way as an artist uses a quill to lay down ink. Layer by layer the liquid wax seals the color she wants to preserve, before the next dye is applied. Her process of building colors directly on the fabric is unique, and creates the depth of color seen in her batiks. “Balancing the technical process while keeping a feel of spontaneity is my overall focus as I work on a piece” Cindy explains.
During the past five years, Cindy’s work has caught the attention of both jurists and collectors. She has been included in numerous regional shows and her batiks grace the homes of many collectors around the country. She teaches her technique in classes at The Bascom Center for the Arts in Highlands NC, as well as locally.
A short history of indigo and its role in St. Augustines past, plus A hands on demonstration of batik and the indigo dying process will be presented Saturday Feb 22, at Butterfield Gallery.

Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival
2020-02-09 12:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
The special event, to be held on February 9th, 2020 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., will feature over 80 wines and more than 20 of Jacksonville’s top restaurants. The event will be complimented by 40 plus local vendors, live art installations, five of the region’s hottest bands, plus more. Admission to the general public will be free and guests will be able to purchase food and beverage directly from restaurants.

Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits
2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Expressions of the human form bring personality to this exhibit. Drawing studies, formal portraits, daily life and other figurative works are presented in 2D & 3D media.
The Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits Art Exhibition opens on Friday, February 7, at 5pm; Free and open to the public. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, music and art, and join us for the Awards Presentation at 7pm!
22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, 12-4pm; Sun, 2-5pm; Closed on Mondays | Free Admission
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Proceeds support the artists and the art programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

Figures & Portraits
2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-12 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-13 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-14 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
People come in all shapes and sizes, from different backgrounds and walks of life. The Figures and Portraits Art Exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association celebrates our humanity through formal portraits, gesture drawings and anatomical studies, daily life and more. The artwork is on display February 7 – March 1; Free Admission. Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 2-5pm, closed on Mondays.
First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception: February 7, from 5-9pm; awards at 7pm. Refreshments, live music and of course, art!
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Art sales benefit the artists and programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

The Young Man From Atlanta
2020-02-09 14:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Danger waits just underneath the surface in Horton Foote’s powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of an aging couple still reeling from the death of their only child. The Kidders’ lives are turned upside down once again when a figure from their son’s past shows up in town. They deny, deflect and deceive in an effort to avoid the danger but can’t dodge the inevitable reckoning. How far will these grieving parents go to avoid the truths this young man from Atlanta might reveal?
Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-02-12 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, artisans and growers gather their goods at the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The market is a destination, a place that serves as a setting for the community and visitors to the area to gather and learn something new from a farmer, grower, producer or local artist. To build a community where we work and live. We support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provides access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

After School Art Program
2020-02-12 15:30 - 17:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
After School Art Classes for children and youth in elementary and middle school begin on January 8, 2020! The instructor Debra Weller, artist and educator, will lead the students on artistic adventures inspired by famous artists and movements. Projects incorporate a variety of mediums and techniques to encourage art appreciation and critical thinking, as well as allow the students to experiment with their own creativity.
• Art Classes for children and youth–appropriate for elementary and middle school ages
• New Themes each Month – classes meet on Wednesdays from 3:30pm-5:00pm at the St. Augustine Art Association
• Register Online at staaa.org
SPRING 2020 AFTER SCHOOL ART CLASSES & DATES
SURPRISING SELFIES (January 8, 15, 22, 29) Your good side…Perfect lighting… The right filter… The greats like Picasso, Frida and Rembrandt will show you how to take your selfie game to the next level! (Digital Art, Drawing, Sculpture, Mixed Media)
BLOSSOMING BOTANICALS (February 5, 12, 19, 26) Explore the wonderland of tropical botanicals that surrounds us everyday. Study the notes of Botanical Pioneers like Martin Johnson Heade and Georgia O’Keefe to create your own lush gardens. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking)
POP GOES THE ART (March 4, 11, 18*, 25) Push the limits of conventional art and design. Warhol, Lichtenstein, Britto and Harding didn’t think inside the box and neither will you! (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Digital Art) *Spring Break
INTERNATIONAL TRAVELERS (April 1, 8, 15, 22) Take a trip around the world–artsy adventures in Mexico, Australia, Africa and Paris await! Experience cultures rooted in art and storytelling, paint in the great outdoors, and create your own souvenirs. (Painting, Drawing, Sculpture, Printmaking, Mixed Media)

We “Heart” Art! Sip & Paint Night
2020-02-12 18:30 - 20:30 | ArtBox, 137 King Street, St Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
This Public Event is open to guests Ages: 18yrs to adult
PRE-REGISTRATION REQUIRED:
*Guests must reserve & pay for a seat in this class prior to arrival. We cannot register anyone for this class at the door.
**Check for your EMAIL CONFIRMATION to ensure you are registered correctly.
****Register by email or call studio during office hours.
*****Cancellation Policy stated below applies to this class and is strictly enforced.
ARRIVAL TIME:
*Doors Open 30 minutes before event start time for a ‘UnCorking’! Instruction begins PROMPTLY on time.
**Late Arrivals: No credit/refunds to late arrivals. Guests too late to catch up with class (more than 10 minutes) can complete their own unique masterpiece and finish by end of event.

“Secrets of Spanish Florida” Documentary Screening
2020-02-12 19:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Come out and enjoy this documentary screening of “Secrets of Spanish Florida” which showcases the expedition of St. Augustine’s founder, Pedro Menendez. In conjunction with the city’s Festival de San Agustin, this screening will uncover depths of history that are not covered in textbooks. Be sure to tune into this screening for an inside-look at the true history of St. Augustine’s founding. There will also be reenactors on site to answer any question you may have. This family-friendly event is free and open to the public.

Valentine’s Day Weekend Tours
2020-02-13, 2020-02-14 | The TastingTours, 24 Cathedral Place, Suite 401, St. Augustine, 32084
Three fantastic ways to express your LOVE, on Valentine’s Day weekend, in St. Augustine with The Tasting Tours!
Carriage, Bubbly & Dessert
Enjoy a romantic carriage ride for two – along with a bottle of ‘bubbly’ and etched wine glasses. Then end the evening with a decadent dessert to savor on your special Valentine’s outing!
Food & Wine Pairing Event
Start with a special ‘bubbly’ toast and end with ‘sweets for your sweet’! Bring that special someone and join us for a 3 hour strolling food & wine pairing experience! Not to be missed!
GAL-entine Celebration
Girls just want to have FUN so we created a different take on the typical Valentine’s Day celebration – one that can be spent with your best GAL pals! Drink the best wine and savor the sweetest of sweets that St. Augustine has to offer!
Further details are located on our website at https://www.thetastingtours.com/special-valentine-tours.html or call/text 904-325-3911

Romantic Valentine’s Day Sunset Sail on Board Schooner Freedom
2020-02-14 16:15 - 18:15 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
View St. Augustine’s historic charms from a unique perspective. Enjoy a gorgeous two hour sail, look out for dolphins or cuddle with your special someone while sipping a cool drink. Passengers are more than welcome to help set sail and maybe even take the helm. We don’t have a set sailing path, we go where the wind takes us. Watch the sunset and enjoy the beauty of the St. Augustine skyline outlined with the golden hour glow. Music, wind in the sails, and the sunset-drenched landscape provide a perfect end to your day on the town or the perfect beginning to your night.
Includes complimentary soda, water, beer, and wine.
$55 Per Person
Based on availability
Receive $5 off per person when you pay by cash
All rates are subject to 6.5% Florida State Sales Tax

Pottery Workshop: Valentine’s Cups for Couples (& Singles)
2020-02-14 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Get creative with your partner or friends this Valentine’s Day – take a pottery class!
Local artist Herrick H. Smith leads a step-by-step 2-day workshop on hand-building techniques with soft slabs of clay to create textured cups. Working with the clay, and each other, you’ll learn design techniques and construction methods for porcelaneous stoneware while sipping on wine and munching on tasty charcuteries.
This is a “quick intro” class, fun for couples or friends. Wine, charcuterie, and all supplies are provided. Space is limited. $100 per couple or $50 per individual. For more details and to register, visit http://www.staaa.org/learn/workshops/

Valentine’s Day Romantic Moonlight Sail on Schooner Freedom
2020-02-14 18:45 - 20:15 | Schooner Freedom, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine
Come and join us this Valentine’s Weekend on the beautiful waters of Saint Augustine for the perfect celebration with your special someone. Our Romantic Moonlight Sail takes you out for a quiet evening onboard our 76-foot tall ship. Bring along a picnic basket, while we provide the wine so you and your loved one can listen to the sea and listen to our live musician serenade you as we sail away down the Matanzas. Call us at (904)-810-1010 to make reservations.
Blankets and hot chocolate provided on chillier evenings.
