St. Augustine Guest Houses

Last Sunday of the Month Poetry Reading
2021-04-25 14:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | ArtBox, 137 King Street, St Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Get on the sign up list and share a poem or just soak in the spoken word scene at St. Johns County’s longest running monthly poetry reading series
hosted by Ancient City Poets with support from the St. Johns Cultural Council. Browse old-fashioned book fair featuring local authors. Sign up starts at 2:30 pm. Emcee Chris Bodor will call up the first 15 readers on the list at 3:00 pm. Outdoor art patio at 137 King Street in the San Sabastian Art District.

Florida Chamber Music Project
2021-04-25 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Ponte Vedra Concert Hall is pleased to announce that the Florida Chamber Music Project (FCMP) have confirmed two Spring 2021 limited-capacity performances with distanced seating on Sunday, April 25 and Sunday, May 23. Enhanced safety measures and protocols are in place, including contactless digital ticketing and face covering requirements. Tickets for the Florida Chamber Music Project performances will go on sale today, Thursday, April 1 at 12:00pm online at Ticketmaster.com. Please note, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office remains closed at this time.
Currently in their eighth season, the Florida Chamber Music Project will perform works by Piotr Szewczyk and Edvard Grieg on April 25 at 3pm, celebrating Contemporary Classical and Music of the Romantic Era. On Sunday, May 23 at 3pm, FCMP presents Mozart Prokofiev and Bartok, celebrating music of the Masters and Romanian Folk Dances.
“We are pleased to be able to perform again at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall,” said Pardue. “These difficult times make music even more important.”
The Florida Chamber Music Project provides live classical music in an intimate chamber music setting for residents of St. Johns County, St. Augustine, Clay County and the surrounding areas of Jacksonville and Northeast Florida. The primary purpose of the Florida Chamber Music Project is to foster and encourage the presentation of classical chamber music; to present and sponsor presentation of classical chamber music by highly qualified professional musicians; to increase awareness of classical chamber music in the State of Florida in general and in North Florida in particular and to provide educational institutions with
opportunities to educate students of all kinds concerning the nature and value of classical chamber music and its performance.
Tickets for Florida Chamber Music Project go on sale Thursday April 1 at 12:00pm online at Ticketmaster.com. Please note, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Box Office remains closed at this time. Tickets are sold in pre-configured pods (groupings) ranging from two to six seats per pod. Each pod is at least six feet from one to the next, and all seats within the pod must be purchased together.
Additionally, all tickets are digital. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Box Office will be open on Fridays from 10:00am-6:00pm and Saturdays from 8:30am-12:30pm, and will only accept payment via debit or credit card.
EVENT: Florida Chamber Music Project
VENUE: Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
DATE: Sunday, April 25, 2021 and Sunday, May 23, 2021
TIME: Doors 2:00pm / Show 3:00pm
TICKET PRICES: $12.50 – Student Ticket, Reserved Seating $25.00 –Reserved Seating
WEBSITES: www.flchambermusic.org | www.pvconcerthall.com
LOCAL CONTACT: Amy Rankin, Media Contact for FCMP | (904)334-6574
Ryan Hall, Marketing & Promotions Specialist rhall@sjcfl.us / (904) 205-3753

Thursday Golf Clinics at St. Johns Golf Club
2021-04-26 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-04-29 09:00 - 10:00, 2021-05-03 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Johns Golf Club, 4900 Cypress Lakes Blvd., Elkton, FL, United States
Join Bea Mauricio for an exclusive Ladies Only Clinic with a special focus each week from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, contact Bea Mauricio at bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. 4900 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton

Business Networking Event
2021-04-27 10:00 - 12:00 | Luna Cafe, 525 FL-16 #130, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Building Community: A free monthly business networking meeting focused on the exchange of business information, ideas, and support.
New contacts and referrals
Visibility
Staying Current
Problem Solving
Sharing knowledge & Experience
Confidence & Morale
Fourth Tuesday from 10-12pm @ Luna Cafe
Hosted by Jacksonville Business Connections & Jodi Casella – Casella Sells Real Estate-Florida Homes Realty & Mortgage
https://www.facebook.com/events/172041860723384/

BFA & BA Senior Portfolio Exhibition: April 27-May 3, 2021
2021-04-27 10:00 - 2021-05-03 16:00, 2021-04-28 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-29 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-04-30 10:00 - 16:00, 2021-05-03 10:00 - 16:00 | Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, 32084
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum and Flagler College look forward to our bi-annual exhibition of work by B.F.A. and B.A. candidates in the Department of Visual Art. The exhibition will be on view Tuesday, April 27 through Friday, April 30, and Monday, May 3 from 10am until 4pm. Visitors from outside of the Flagler community can schedule their appointment via Eventbrite (https://www.eventbrite.com/e/exhibition-viewing-bfa-ba-senior-portfolio-tickets-149313305115).
Included in this semester’s exhibition will be video, painting, drawing, sculpture, and textiles by BFA candidates Kate Barker, Pia Barlotta, Justin Cottrell, Allison Davis, Amanda Marable, and Danielle Rohter, and BA candidates Jenny Barnes, Laura Mackie, Kate Gummere, and Johanna Mulvihill.

Free Virtual Diabetes Empowerment Education Program!
2021-04-27 13:00 - 15:00, 2021-05-04 13:00 - 15:00 | online
Free Virtual Diabetes Empowerment Education Program!
Have fun while learning how to manage diabetes and prevent complications.
Location: Online Live Webinar (Connect using a computer or tablet – must have a video camera)
When: Tuesdays, March 30 – May 4, 2021 from 1:00 – 3:00 p.m.
For people 60 years and up.
Registration: Please call, Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 or (877) 784-8486
Sponsored by NEFAHEC, ElderSource and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC) a non-profit organization, works in partnership with ElderSource to improve the health and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. The programs listed are offered at no charge. The service area includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties.

Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market
2021-04-28 08:00 - 12:00, 2021-05-05 08:00 - 12:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Every Wednesday, from 8am-noon, enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Wednesday St. Augustine Beach Pier Farmers Market.
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. They support local economy, increase market opportunities for farmers and small businesses, and provide access to an assortment of local and regional sourced products.

Wild Edibles and Medicinal Plants Guided Walks
2021-04-29 10:00 - 12:00 | Vaill Point Park, 630 Vaill Point Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Enjoy a hike with St. John’s County Naturalist AyoLane Halusky and discover many edible and medicinal plants that could be right in your backyard. Learn how to identify these plants as well as learn their various edible and medicinal uses.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2021-04-29 11:00 - 12:00 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Let your littles explore the library and be captivated by creative storytelling. Toddler storytime is held in the large meeting room at Main Library. Join Mr. Andy and Mrs. Marcia for singing, dancing and great stories. Toddler storytime is aimed at children ages 1-3, but all are welcome to come and join in the fun. Free.
Every Thursday, 11am, 11:30am

Healthy Eating Every Day Program
2021-04-29 13:00 - 15:00 | online
Join the free Healthy Eating Every Day Program to learn the right balance of foods for optimal health!
Location: Online Live Webinar or by Phone (Connect using a computer, tablet, or telephone)
When: Thursdays, April 1 – July 1, 2021 from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m.
For people 60 years and up.
Registration: Please call, Northeast Florida AHEC at (904) 482-0189 or (877) 784-8486
Sponsored by NEFAHEC, ElderSource and the State of Florida, Department of Elder Affairs. Northeast Florida Area Health Education Center (NEFAHEC) a non-profit organization, works in partnership with ElderSource to improve the health and well-being of adults ages 60 and over. The programs listed are offered at no charge. The service area includes Baker, Clay, Duval, Flagler, Nassau, St. Johns, and Volusia Counties.

Coconut Barrel Farmers Market
2021-04-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
From 4-7 p.m. every Thursday come enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Coconut Barrel Artisan Market. 3175 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine www.coconutbarrel.com/pages/farmers-market

Coconut Barrel Farmer’s Market
2021-04-29 17:00 - 20:00 | Coconut Barrel, 3175 US Hwy 1 S, Saint Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Every Thursday Evening from 5-8 pm. Enjoy Food, Music, Shopping & Fun! The Artisan Market will also have extended hours. Come join the fun! See you at The Barrel!

Wild Edibles
2021-04-30 10:00 - 12:00 | Canopy Shores Park, 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States

The St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2021-05-01 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market

Saturday Golf Clinics at St. Johns Golf Club
2021-05-01 09:00 - 10:00 | St. Johns Golf Club, 4900 Cypress Lakes Blvd., Elkton, FL, United States
Morning clinics with a special focus from 9-10 a.m. at St. Johns Golf Club. Learn top tips from the pros to drastically improve your scores, identify the most common faults seen on the course and work on the best fixes for them. From beginner to seasoned veteran, all skill levels are welcome. The cost for this clinic is $15 per person (cash or check preferred). To register, email bmauricio@sjcfl.us or call the pro shop at 904-209-0350. 4900 Cypress Links Blvd., Elkton

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2021-05-01 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

Lady’s Day at the Raintree
2021-05-01 13:00 - 16:00 | Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Avenue, St Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for an afternoon of fun, fizz and fashion on Saturday, May 1st.
Fluff up your finest Derby Hat and celebrate the Kentucky Derby with Hopefull Handbags at the Raintree Restaurant in uptown St. Augustine!
After some welcome champagne on arrival, you will be treated to a Raintree favorite, their Salmon baked with a Lobster Champagne Cream Sauce, followed by their classic brownie bites dessert. You can continue in celebration mood during the afternoon with bottomless champagne on hand. Mint Juleps will, of course, be available (pre order please)
for just $5.
But hold your horses, there so much more! Everyone who wears their most imaginative millinery will be in the running for the first prize in the Best Hat Stakes. Trot around the vendors’ stands and peruse everything from jazzy jewelry and stylish apparel. There will also be fine fillies parading chic fashions. It will be an afternoon of galloping fun with your best girlfriends!
All net proceeds go directly to Hopefull Handbags which provides support and help to those who have suffered domestic abuse. In addition to giving them hope, we also give every victim a handbag filled with essential items.
If you care to bring a new or gently used handbag, we will pass it on to HH. For your kind donation, you will receive an arms’ length of tickets for our sensational prices.
Don’t be saddled with the shopping on Saturday, May 1. For just $75 our Ladies’ Day wins hoofs down! Join the winning connections at the Raintree on Saturday, May 1st. Everyone’s a winner.

Announcing the Ninth Annual Derby Run, a Benefit for Community Hospice & Palliative Care
2021-05-01 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Augustine’s Tringali Barn
Celebrate the 147th Kentucky Derby at St. Augustine’s Tringali Barn on May 1, 2021, from 5 to 8 p.m., with food, fashion and fun at the ninth annual Derby Run, a benefit for Community Hospice & Palliative Care. Derby Run proceeds support quality, compassionate Community Hospice care for St. Augustine and St. Johns County residents.
We are making necessary adjustments to enjoy this event in a safe fashion. For more information, contact Community Hospice & Palliative Care Foundation at 904.886.3883.

Vernon’s Sunday Brunch at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa
2021-05-02 11:00 - 14:00 | Vernon’s at Sawgrass Marriott Golf Resort & Spa, 1000 PGA Tour Boulevard, Ponte Vedra Beach, 32082
Beginning Sunday, May 2, Vernon’s First Coast Kitchen & Bar is bringing back its classic Sunday Brunch in a new way! Debuting with a refreshed menu, guests are invited to savor farm-to-table classics, like the signature Chicken & Waffles and Biscuits & Gravy, while celebrating the return with bottomless mimosas or a Sawgrass Bloody Mary. Join us from 11a-2p for an unforgettable Sunday full of live entertainment and treat yourself to our wide selection of sweet and savory items.
Please call (904) 285-7777 or visit OpenTable to make your reservation.

Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival
2021-05-02 11:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
The community is invited to join us on Sunday, May 2nd for the ultimate Cinco de Mayo celebration! The Inaugural Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival is a culinary experience and fundraiser featuring Mexican cuisine from over 10 restaurants and food trucks, as well as tequila stations, craft margaritas, local makers, games, live music, and more! A limited amount of General Admission Experience tickets as well as VIP Sip & Savor Passes will be available for purchase but are expected to sell out due to limited capacity.
The festival is a fundraiser for The Wagoner Foundation, Chemo Noir, Fur Sisters, The Jacksonville Jaycees, and several other Jacksonville nonprofits. It’s scheduled to take place on Sunday, May 2nd from 11am-8pm under the Fuller Warren Bridge at the Northbank Riverwalk Artist Square (same location as the Riverside Arts Market).
General Admission Experience Tickets: $15 NOW | $30 DAY OF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

ONE complimentary beer, craft cocktail or margarita
A wristband for access to purchase food and drink from all participating restaurants and beverage stations.
Souvenir Face Mask
VIP Sip & Savor Passes: $65 NOW | $95 DAY OF (LIMITED AVAILABILITY)

Access to the private VIP Experience Area
Sample a flight of top shelf tequilas
Sample craft cocktails & margaritas
Taste & vote on ALL the tacos from participating restaurants
Private restrooms & seating areas
Souvenir Face Mask + Cup
+ more
Capacity in this area will be limited & there will be two sampling time frames: 11:30am-2:30pm & 4:00 pm-7:00pm. (Please make sure when purchasing to double check your time slot)

COVID 19 SAFETY:

To ensure the health and safety of all guests, staff, and participants, the Jacksonville Taco & Tequila Festival has implemented the following COVID-19 mitigation protocols:
Face Coverings

Face coverings will be required upon entry and within the event site at all times, unless actively eating or drinking in a stationary position while maintaining physical distance from others.
Face Coverings Ejection Policy

The first time a staff member or security personnel identifies someone not properly wearing a mask, they will be reminded to put on their mask. The second time this occurs, they will be given a verbal warning and informed that if they are seen not properly wearing a mask for a third time, they will be asked to leave the event. The third time this occurs, the individual will be asked to leave the event.
Sanitation

Hand sanitizer stations and foot-pump hand washing stations will be placed throughout the event. In addition, there will be bathrooms with running water for hand washing.
All surfaces will be disinfected prior to the event.

During the event, cleaning crews will continue to sanitize high-touch surfaces with disinfectant.
Seating

Picnic tables will be spaced throughout the event so households can eat and drink among their group.
Bag Policy

Security will be checking all bags upon entry. Clear bags are strongly encouraged to speed up this process. No outside food or beverage is allowed into the event.
Health Screening:

By attending the Jacksonville Taco + Tequila Festival, the attendee is agreeing to the following health questionnaire:

Have you tested positive for COVID-19 in the last 14 days?
Have you had any of the following symptoms in the last 14 days?
Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath of difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore Throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea
Have you been in close contact with any individual who tested positive for COVID-19 in the past 14 days?
Do you have any reason to believe you or anyone in your household has been exposed to or acquired COVID-19?

If you have answered yes to any of these questions, you are not permitted to enter the facility.

For other questions or if you’re interested in volunteering or being a sponsor or vendor, please email JaxTacoFest@Gmail.com

Two British Farce Operettas on stage May 4-9 during Romanza Festivale
2021-05-04 19:30 | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
First Coast Opera and A Classic Theatre are collaborating to bring northeast Florida audiences an exciting new production which includes a world premiere! The two companies will present seven performances of Cox and Box and Penelope Ann’s Revenge, two British farce operettas, during the Romanza Festivale of the Arts in May. Show times are 7:30 p.m. May 4-8; and 2 p.m. May 8-9 at the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center in historic St. Augustine, Florida. Tickets can be purchased online at www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets
Composed by Arthur Sullivan, of Gilbert and Sullivan fame, Cox and Box is a Victorian farce in which two gentlemen unknowingly rent and live in the same apartment. When the landlord’s ruse is uncovered, Mr. Cox and Mr. Box discover that they share other things, including a past fiancée, Penelope Ann.
The story continues, ten years later, in Penelope Ann’s Revenge, a sequel by First Coast Opera Artistic Director Curtis Tucker and Nelson Sheeley, receiving its world premiere. In the new operetta, Penelope Ann returns to put the two men in their proper places. Apparent conflict turns to happy ending with a few topsy-turvyt wists throughout.
The cast consists of Tyler Putnam as Cox, Curtis Tucker as Box, Jason Whitfield as Bouncer, Sarah Nordin as Lydia and Catherine Ortega Spitzer as Penelope. Tickets $30 for adults, and are available at at www.aclassictheatrelorg/tickets. The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is located at 102 MLK Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
This project is sponsored in part by the Department of State, Division of Cultural Affairs, the FloridaCouncil on Arts and Culture and the State of Florida and the National Endowment for the Arts.
Seating is safely socially distanced, with a limited number of tickets available in advance for each performance. Face coverings are required.
IF YOU GO
When: 7:30 p.m. May 4-8; 2 p.m. matinee on May 8-9
Where: The Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center is located at 102 MLK Ave., St. Augustine, FL 32084.
Tickets: $30 for adults; $10 for students. Tickets are available at www.aclassictheatre.org/tickets

Cinco de Thrasho! Forsaken Profits Invade Saint Augustine May 5th
2021-05-05 16:00 - 21:00 | Treaty Park, St. Augustine
Forsaken Profits have announced Cinco de Thrasho tour dates for 2021. They will be touring Florida performing in Saint Augustine, Orlando, Cocoa and Jacksonville. Forsaken will be performing brand new material from their upcoming album that is scheduled for release later this year. Check out the tour flyer and dates below

May 5th – Saint Augustine – Treaty Skatepark
https://www.facebook.com/events/914749415993096/
May 6th – Orlando – Uncle Lou’s
https://www.facebook.com/events/559481025016640/
May 7th – Cocoa – The Crying Monk
https://www.facebook.com/events/456557702279019/
May 8th – Jacksonville – Rain Dogs.
https://www.facebook.com/events/885105069007934/
