Loving Beethoven Interactive Exhibition
2020-03-10 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-11 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-12 10:00 - 16:00, 2020-03-13 10:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
In 2020, the world will celebrate Ludwig van Beethoven’s 250th birthday anniversary. The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach, in partnership with MIMMA (Interactive Music Museum in Malaga, Spain) is paying tribute to this milestone thanks to the traveling musical installation Loving Beethoven. The interactive music installation will be at the Cultural Center from March 6, 2020 to May 26, 2020.
At the end of June, 2019, Cultural Center Director Donna Guzzo visited the museum in Malaga, Spain to start discussions with the MIMMA Director, Miguel Angel Piedrola. After the visit to MIMMA, Guzzo requested the collaboration with MIMMA to develop a program that will showcase music-related activities and host the exhibit in the United States at the Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach. The interactive nature of the MIMMA exhibits, with galleries full of musical instruments where the public is encouraged to touch and try, is one of the traits the Cultural Center is looking to replicate during the exhibit in Florida.
“Loving Beethoven ties together the Cultural Center’s mission and the Center’s outreach program Sound Connections® Music Therapy perfectly. We are thrilled to be working with Miguel Angel Piedrola and MIMMA on our first collaborative, international project.”
– Executive Director Donna Guzzo

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2020-03-10 14:30 - 17:00 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Throughout this 6-week introduction class, students will explore the basic concepts of improvisation in a warm, safe and supportive environment. The class is designed to build self-confidence and explore creativity using the fundamentals of improvisation. Designed for both actors and non-actors, it will expose students to:
* Being – and reacting – in the moment.
* Accepting and building on gifts from other classmates.
* Embracing – and using – failure.
* Co-creating with others (listening, communicating, giving & taking focus).
* Thriving in an unscripted environment.
Students leaving this course will have a working understanding of the basic fundamentals of improvisational theater as well as an increased appreciation, and comfort, with being on stage without a script.
Start Date: Tuesday, March 10
End Date: Tuesday, April 14
All classes are 2:30 – 5:00 p.m. at Limelight Theatre
Early Bird Registration available through March 3: $155
Regular Registration available March 4 – 9: $175
Got questions? Call 904-825-1164 or email hello@adventure-project.com.
For more information about improv events, clases and shows in St. Augustine, please visit The Adventure Project at www.adventure-project.com.

Military Appreciation Day & Concert at THE PLAYERS 2020
2020-03-10 17:00 | TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
The PLAYERS Championship has a long-held tradition of honoring women and men in uniform, and the 2020 tournament is no exception. On Tuesday, March 10, the Championship will hold Military Appreciation Day. The Military Appreciation Day Ceremony will take place on the 17th hole at 5pm, followed by a concert at 5:30pm from the Grammy-winning duo The Chainsmokers. Both the ceremony and the concert are free to any Tuesday ticket holder. Stadium passes for Tuesday are $45.
In addition, The PLAYERS will provide all career military (active duty, Reserve, military retirees, and dependents) with complimentary admission to the tournament all week long. An exclusive hospitality tent, The Patriots’ Outpost, will be set up as well.
Visit here to purchase your Tuesday Stadium Passes.

Night Market at The Amp
2020-03-10 18:00 - 21:00 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Meeting the demand for locally-made goods and gifts is the Night Market, taking place the second and fourth Tuesday of each month from 6pm to 9pm. The Night Market showcases over 50 vendors specializing in handmade crafts, goods and art and features fantastic dinner options, a full bar and live entertainment! The Night Market is open to the public with free admission and free parking!

Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes
2020-03-10 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Southside Johnny’s story is one of resilience, perseverance and making music for the love of music. It leaves you with a strong feeling of respect. Even though his friends Bruce Springsteen and Jon Bon Jovi achieved more fame, Southside Johnny’s unmatched dedication will be remembered forever. The singer-songwriter and the front man of Southside Johnny and The Asbury Jukes is known for influencing what critics call the “New Jersey sound,” but if you ask him about it as I did, he would tell you that this sound does not exist. He believes every musician has his or her unique sound.
Emerging from the New Jersey Shore music scene of the mid-1970’s, co-founded by Steven Van Zandt (later of the E Street Band and The Sopranos), the Jukes’ classic R&B sound, driven by soulful guitar and blistering horns, propelled hits like “I Don’t Want to Go Home,” “Having a Party,” “The Fever,” and “Talk to Me” up the charts. Rolling Stone Magazine voted Hearts of Stone one of the Top 100 albums of the 1970s and 1980s.
Presented in partnership with Florida Theatre.

THE PLAYERS 2020
2020-03-11, 2020-03-12, 2020-03-13 | TPC Sawgrass, 100 Championship Way, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL, 32082, United States
Experience the best in golf and a world-class venue all in one – THE PLAYERS Championship is back in 2020! Guests are welcome to attend each day of the championship including the practice rounds. Daily ticket prices vary. Stadium passes on practice days are $45 for Tuesday (Military Appreciation Day and Concert) and $25 for Wednesday. Tournament day tickets begin at $65 for Thursday, $70 for Friday, $70 for Saturday, and $65 for Sunday. Captain’s Club passes, which include VIP seating and drinks, are available for Thursday through Sunday for $250 per day.
Parking passes are required, and can only be purchased online and in advance.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Saturday, March 7

FanShop Preview Weekend: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Course closed to the public

Sunday, March 8

FanShop Preview Weekend: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Course closed to the public

Monday, March 9

Practice Day for professionals
Course closed to the public

Tuesday, March 10: Military Appreciation Day

Gates open at 7:30 a.m.
Practice Day for professionals
Military Appreciation Ceremony on Hole 17 at 5pm followed by a concert featuring Grammy award winning duo The Chainsmokers

Wednesday, March 11

Gates open at 7:30 a.m.
Practice Day for professionals
PGA TOUR Tailgate: 5-8pm in the parking lot of the PGA TOUR Superstore located at 4906 Town Center Pkwy #300, Jacksonville, FL 32246

Thursday, March 12

Gates open at 7:15 a.m.
First round of competition begins at approximately 7:40 a.m. (threesomes off of No. 1 and No. 10)

Friday, March 13

Gates open at 7:15 a.m.
Second round of competition begins at approximately 7:40 a.m. (threesomes off of No. 1 and No. 10)

Saturday, March 14

Gates open at 8:00 a.m
Third round of competition begins at approximately 8:50 a.m., depending on the size of the cut (twosomes off No. 1)

Championship Sunday, March 15

Gates open at 7:15 a.m.
Church Service at 7:00 a.m., Stadium Village
Final round of competition begins at approximately 7:50 a.m., depending on size of the cut (twosomes off No 1)
Closing ceremony on Clubhouse Lawn immediately following play

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-03-11 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.

Ancient Dunes Trail Hike
2020-03-11 10:00 - 11:00 | Anastasia State Park, 300 Anastasia Park Rd, St. Augustine, 32080
Led by a park volunteer, this hike introduces you to the various ecosystems of Anastasia State Park, including the ancient dune system and the maritime hammocks. Though the tour is only a mile long, it is the most demanding hike in the park as its trails are sloping. It is recommended that participants wear comfortable walking shoes, and bring binoculars, a camera, drinking water, bug spray, and sunscreen. The tour will meet at the Hilltop Picnic Area near the parking lot. It is free with park admission.

Lenten Concert Series
2020-03-11 12:30 | Memorial Presbyterian Church, 32 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A Lenten Organ Concert Series is offered at Memorial Presbyterian each year during the Wednesdays of Lent at 12:30pm. Guest recitalists come from across the community, the country, and the world to play Memorial’s 155-rank, over five thousand pipe, Aeolian-Skinner organ. Admission is free. Donations are appreciated.
In 1969, Reverend Dr. David Redding and organist Everett Eubanks approached two long-term members of the congregation about funding a new pipe organ for the congregation. Mr. and Mrs. Howard Johnson, closely tied to the Mellon family of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, provided the money necessary for the project. The church selected the Aeolian-Skinner Pipe Organ Company of Boston, Massachusetts, to install the new pipe organ. The new organ contained 90 ranks and over 5,000 pipes including the chimes from the old Roosevelt-Estey organ. In 1971, the organ expanded with two additional divisions: the Bombarde division above the organ in the casework and the Antiphonal division in the north balcony. The Aeolian-Skinner organ at Memorial Church represents one of the “American Classic Organs” produced by the company during this period. In 2000, R.A. Colby, Inc. of Johnson City, Tennessee, rebuilt the organ console adding new MIDI technology to the organ allowing the organ to be played remotely in six locations throughout the sanctuary.

904 Naturalist Series – Exploring the Life of Birds
2020-03-11 15:00 - 18:00 | St. Johns County Public Library System, Main Branch, 1960 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd., St. Augustine, 32084
In Exploring the Life of Birds, we will learn how to connect with and the language of 6 native Florida birds. The more you get to know the birds around you, the stronger your intuition becomes to interpret their language and tap into the story of the area around you. This event is free, but you must register for the entire program to attend. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

After School Art Program
2020-03-11 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)

World Golf Village Night Market
2020-03-11 16:00 - 19:00 | World Golf Hall of Fame, One World Golf Place, St. Augustine
On the second Wednesday of each month, World Golf Hall of Fame holds a night market from 4-7pm.
The market offers farm fresh produce, homemade and handmade products of all kinds, and food and beverage trucks. It also features a bounce house for the kids.
Admission to this event is free.

Flagler Forum presenter Melanie Saltzman on “The Future of Food”
2020-03-11 19:00 | Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. Augustine, Fla. – On Wednesday, March 11, in the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College,
Melanie Saltzman, reporter and producer for PBS NewsHour Weekend, will present a lecture
titled, “The Future of Food.” This event is free and open to the public.
In her role at PBS, Saltzman reports, shoots and produces on a variety of issues, including public
health, the environment and international affairs.
Saltzman graduated from New York University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast
Journalism and Global Communications. That same year, she was awarded a Fulbright
scholarship in Berlin, Germany. In 2015, she received a Master of Science in Journalism, with
concentrations in documentary video storytelling and interactive publishing, from the Medill
School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Some of Saltzman’s most notable work includes her production of two stories for NewsHour’s
Emmy-nominated “America Addicted” series on the opioid epidemic. She has also reported on
climate change and migration from the Marshall Islands, covered landmine victim assistance
programs in Cambodia and traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for solutions-based reports.
For more than 30 years, the Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy has invited
nationally-recognized journalists and commentators to St. Augustine to discuss issues of
importance in regional, state and federal government. All Forums take place in Lewis
Auditorium, 14 Granada St., at 7 p.m.
Forums are free and open to the public, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you
are a person with a disability and need reasonable accommodations, please contact Phil Pownall
at 904-819-6460. Sign Language Interpreters are available upon request with a minimum of
three days’ notice.
Call (904) 826-8617 or visit here for more information.

Forum on Government and Public Policy: Melanie Saltzman
2020-03-11 19:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
On Wednesday, March 11, in the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, Melanie Saltzman, reporter and producer for “PBS NewsHour Weekend,” will present a lecture at 7 p.m. titled, “The Future of Food.” This event is free and open to the public.
In her role at PBS, Saltzman reports, shoots and produces on a variety of issues, including public health, the environment and international affairs.
Saltzman graduated from New York University in 2010 with a Bachelor of Science in Broadcast Journalism and Global Communications. That same year, she was awarded a Fulbright scholarship in Berlin, Germany. In 2015, she received her master’s in journalism, with concentrations in documentary video storytelling and interactive publishing, from the Medill School of Journalism at Northwestern University.
Some of Saltzman’s most notable work includes her production of two stories for NewsHour’s Emmy-nominated “America Addicted” series on the opioid epidemic. She has also reported on climate change and migration from the Marshall Islands, covered landmine victim assistance programs in Cambodia and traveled to Kenya and Tanzania for solutions-based reports.
For more than 30 years, the Flagler College Forum on Government and Public Policy has invited nationally-recognized journalists and commentators to St. Augustine to discuss issues of importance in regional, state and federal government. All Forums take place in Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada St., at 7 p.m.
Forums are free and open to the public, but seating is on a first-come, first-served basis. If you are a person with a disability and need reasonable accommodations, please contact Phil Pownall at 904-819-6460. Sign Language Interpreters are available upon request with a minimum of three days’ notice.

The World Masters Professional American Rhythm, Smooth, and Showdance
2020-03-12 08:00 - 22:00, 2020-03-13 08:00 - 22:00 | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
First Coast Classic is hosting The World Masters Professional American Rhythm, Smooth and Showdance. Winners of the grand championship will qualify for Best of the Best in Ohio. There are three days of incredible dance skill that will make for an unforgettable show.
TICKETS

Day Sessions 1,3 & 5 – $ 25.00
Front Row Day Session 1,3 & 5 – $ 35.00
Evening Sessions 2, 4 & 6 – $ 45.00
Reserved Floor Seating Evening Session 2 Thursday – $ 50.00
Reserved Floor Seating Evening Session 4 Friday – $ 55.00
Reserved Floor Seating Evening Session 6 Saturday – $ 60.00

FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic
2020-03-12 10:45 - 11:45 | Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
You’re invited to a FREE Introductory Pole Walking Clinic where you will learn the history and the many amazing benefits of Fitness Pole Walking! After a brief demonstration of proper technique, you will have the opportunity to Pole Walk with a pair of the provided KeenFit Poles. Fitness Pole Walking is easy and fun for all ages and capabilities and will turn even a simple walk around the block into an effective efficient aerobic total body workout. CLINIC PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2020-03-12 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

Fort Matanzas Kayak Trips
2020-03-12 11:00 - 14:00, 2020-03-13 11:30 - 14:30 | Fort Matanzas National Park, 8635 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department has partnered with the National Park Service to bring you an exciting kayak trip! During this trip you will get to view the fort from a whole new perspective and paddle through the marsh to experience Southeast Intracoastal Waterway Park. Seats are limited. Register at the link below. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.

Creative St. Augustine – Enlightened Artists, Literary Locals, And Historic Heroes of The Ancient City
2020-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Art Historian Mallory O’Connor’s “Strangers in a Strange Land” will explore Florida’s art history and rich visual mythology. Beginning with Andre Thevet’s etching of the “Mythical Beast of the St. Johns River,” she will present images that span centuries of time. Her lecture attests to both the vivid imagination of the artists like Salvador Dali and equally flamboyant narratives centered on the Sunshine State. This is a free event but reservations are required.

Eric Johnson “Classics: Present and Past”
2020-03-12 19:30 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Eric Johnson has been traveling on a prolific odyssey over the course of more than four decades. Along the way, his creations have encompassed repertoire that cross pollinate genres which include rock, blues, jazz, fusion, soul, folk, new-age, classical and even country. Inevitably E.J. says it best himself in sharing. “It really boils down to the music and the song at the end of the day,” he explains. “If it doesn’t have that it gets boring for me. The most important thing for me is to grow musically and make a more expansive and meaningful artistic statement with every new project.”
As another decade turns, the guitarist, vocalist, composer, and multi-instrumentalist will release a new studio offering titled EJ Vol II. This album follows its predecessor from 2016 which was simply EJ, an all-acoustic collection of songs which showcased nine original compositions and four covers. His approach was deeply honest, intimate, personal and delivered with organic emotion. The touring which followed presented the rare opportunity for fans to enjoy the artist’s performances on both guitar and piano. With EJ Vol II, Johnson presents new repertoire that combines electric and acoustic arrangements. Additional detail on the upcoming album release will follow later this year.
Among Johnson’s many accolades are a Grammy award for “Cliffs Of Dover ” (a track from his Platinum certified Ah Via Musicom), lifetime induction into the Guitar Player Gallery of Greats, his listing among the “100 Greatest Guitarists of the 20th Century” by Musician. In his hometown of Austin TX, a city full of guitarists the readers of the Austin Chronicle have voted Johnson the city’s “Best Electric Guitarist” and “Best Acoustic Guitarist” in their yearly poll year after year. They also named him “Electric Guitarist of the Decade” and one of the top five “Musicians of the Decade”.
Throughout his career, Johnson has approached music as a healing force, a way to enhance a listener’s consciousness and conjure joy and inspiration. “That’s what I’ve always appreciated most about other artists,” he says. “Some artists inspire us to wake up and get back to the clarity of consciousness. With this record, I’m trying to do that too, because I appreciate it so much in other people.”

11th Annual Wahoo Challenge
2020-03-13 07:00 - 20:00 | Conch House, 57 Comares Avenue, St. Augustine
Kick off the Conch House’s tournament season with the 11th Annual Wahoo Challenge!
SCHEDULE
THURSDAY, MARCH 12

Captain’s Meeting: 6 – 8pm @ The Conch House Restaurant – Top Deck
Boat Registration
Calcutta Sign-Ups:
$500 – Single Heaviest Fish
$250 – Single Heaviest Fish
$500 – 2 Fish Aggregate
$250 – 2 Fish Aggregate
Raffles
Appetizers and Cash Bar

FRIDAY, MARCH 13

1st Day of Fishing Begins
Lines In: 7 am Lines Out: 5 pm
Weigh-Ins: 5 – 8 pm

SATURDAY, MARCH 14

2nd Day of Fishing Begins
Lines In: 7 am; Lines Out: 5pm
Weigh-Ins: 5 – 8pm

CANCELLED Whiskey Tasting – Celtic Music & Heritage Festival
2020-03-13 19:00 - 21:00 | Francis Field, W. Castillo Drive, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Kick off the Celtic Music & Heritage Festival with a Whiskey Tasting! The Tasting includes SEVEN fine Irish Whiskies and Scotches. You’ll savor different whiskies as you hear the background of each. You’ll also learn the history and facts about the different regions and the whiskies from the Jameson Brand Ambassador. Seating for this one of a kind event is limited. Be sure to get your ticket today!
The Whiskeys for Tasting Event will be:

Chivas Regal Mizunara Blended Scotch Whisky
Laphroaig Quarter Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Redbreast 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey
The Glenlivet 14 Year Cognac Cask Single Malt Scotch Whisky
Redbreast Lustau Edition Irish Whiskey
Yellow Spot 12 Year Old Irish Whiskey
Midleton Very Rare Irish Whiskey

Tickets are $50 (Whiskey Tasting Event Tickets Sold Separately – Not Included in the VIP Ticket Price)

Dark of the Moon Tour
2020-03-13 19:30 - 21:30 | St. Augustine Lighthouse, 81 Lighthouse Ave, St. Augustine
The Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour is the only tour that gets you into the Lighthouse at night. The Lighthouse offers two options for this experience, both of which include the option to rent EMF readers.
Ghost tour: This 1.5 to 2 hour tour includes a guided talk through the 1876 Keepers’ House and the 1874 St. Augustine Lighthouse tower. Your guide will share true tales from the history of our Light Station. Tours are offered year round on Friday, Saturday and Sundays and more days during peak times. Purchase a combo ticket with regular daytime admission and save on this tour. Expect larger groups during peak season and holidays.
Investigation Only: See for yourself why we are consistently ranked as one of the most haunted sites in St. Augustine! Investigation Only tours are offered on a more limited basis than the Ghost Tour, with fewer spaces available at each. Rent readers or bring your own equipment.
Space is limited! Purchase tickets online in advance to secure your spot.
On a Dark of the Moon Ghost Tour you not only hear spooky stories based on real history in the lighthouse at night, you also help the Lighthouse investigate our maritime past. Ghost Tours support both maritime archaeology and historic research discoveries at the Museum. Stepping up to shiver down your spine helps save our underwater heritage!
