St. Augustine Guest Houses

Butterfield Garage November Feature Artist and Handbag Designer Karen Victoria
2019-11-07 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-06 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-05 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-04 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-03 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-02 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-11-07 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

FIREHOUSE SUBS® Thanks Guests by Name – Special Offer
2019-11-07, 2019-11-06, 2019-11-05
To show appreciation to their loyal hometown guests, Firehouse Subs restaurants in Jacksonville, Florida – where the brand originated 25 years ago – will have the chance to redeem a special offer during the week of November 4-10, 2019.
Firehouse Subs will choose a different name each day of the week, and guests with that same first name can show their photo ID at any Jacksonville location for a free medium sub with any purchase. * The name of the day will be posted at FirehouseSubs.com/JacksonvilleName and on Firehouse Subs’ Facebook and Twitter accounts.
*Limit one per person, per visit. Valid in-restaurant only at locations in Jacksonville, Florida.

“Agents in Action” Fall Mid-Week Camp
2019-11-06 18:00 - 2020-02-12 19:30, 2019-11-06 18:00 - 19:30 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The children’s Exploring LIFE Program of Shores United Methodist Church is offering a new fall camp “Agents in Action.” An exciting Mid-week adventure in discovering what it means to live courageously every day as God’s Disciple! Children are introduced to 13 daily missions for God as his special agents.
Each Wednesday from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Christian Education Building, your child is invited to a time of Bible Stories, Games Galore, Crafts, Creative Art, Missions and more! Children will enjoy an evening meal of pizza, fruit, dessert and drinks. Plan now to have your child join “Agents in Action.” The program is for children in Pre-K4 to 6th grade and begins Wednesday, September 4. For more information, call the church office at (904)797-4416 or visit our website www.shoresumc.org. Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary.

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.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-11-06 08:00 - 12:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
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.

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.

Old Dominion “Make it Sweet Tour”
2019-11-03 18:30, 2019-11-02 18:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Come and listen to some sweet country music at the Amp! This fall, as part of their “Make it Sweet Tour” the country music band, Old Dominion is making a pit stop in little old St. Augustine, They’ve had a number of songs make the Billboard charts, including their album Happy Endings which debuted as Number 1 on the Billboard Country charts. They are critically-acclaimed which tells tales of their amazing sound and their obvious stage presence. Go down to The Amp to experience the one- of-a- kind band!
Admission:
$82.50 – General Admission Standing Pit
$72.50 – Level 100 and Level 200
$50.00 – Level 300 and Obstructed View
$39.50 – Level 300 & 304 General Admission
The gates open at 5:30pm, the show starts at 6:30pm.

Vilano Fest 2019
2019-11-03 18:00 - 22:00, 2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Vilano Beach Pier and Pavillion, 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Celebrate the beautiful Vilano Beach community with this delightful annual festival. The fun kicks off with great food and live music for the Sea Turtle Soirée on Saturday night, then the popular Tour of Homes all day on Sunday. The Soirée will feature hors d’oeuvres and drinks provided by The Reef and live music provided by the Ramona Band Trio. Transportation for the Tour of Homes will be provided by Old Town Trolley, and the tour features eight stops, including homes with amazing views of the ocean and of the Intracoastal, as well as of the city of St. Augustine.
Admission:
To purchase tickets to this event, click here.

Florida Chamber Music Project Presents: Franz Schubert
2019-11-03 15:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
In the midst of their current season, the Florida Chamber Music Project will be putting on a concert featuring Franz Schubert in early November. The goal of the Florida Chamber Music group is to raise awareness for the art of classical music worldwide and the showcase classical music well all-throughout the year. This showcase will be a reuniting of sorts between the Artistic Director Susan Purdue and her former classmate Pegsoon Whang, there will be fantastic sounds for varying instruments and feature songs by Beethoven and Mozart, to name just a few. You do not want to miss this!

Admission:
To purchase tickets to this event, click here.
The gates will open at 2pm and the show starts at 3pm.

Meet The Artist & Live Paint: Edson Campos!
2019-11-03 13:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-02 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 Great Chowder Debate 2019
2019-11-03 12:00 - 16:00 | Conch House, 57 Comares Avenue, St. Augustine
The Annual Great Chowder Debate features over 30 local St. Augustine Restaurants competing for “Best Chowder” bragging rights in five different chowder categories: Minorcan Conch Chowder, Minorcan Clam Chowder, New England Clam Chowder, Seafood Chowder, and Non-Seafood Chowder. Patrons are welcome to vote for their favorite chowders to decide which wins the “People’s Choice” award. Proceeds benefit Big Brothers, Big Sisters of St. Johns County.
This event is free and open to the public, but tickets for chowder tastes will be sold for $1 each.

Vilano Fest 2019
2019-11-03 10:00 - 17:00, 2019-11-02 18:00 - 22:00 | Vilano Beach Pier and Pavillion, 260 Vilano Road, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Vilano Fest is an event that celebrates the history, future, individuality and togetherness of Vilano Beach. The event consists of The Sea Turtle Soiree on Saturday, November 2nd, which is a 1920’s themed party which takes place under a 200 foot lighted tent at the end of the Vilano Beach Pier with music by RAMONA Big Band and food catered by The Reef restaurant. On Sunday, November 3rd there is a Tour of Homes where all guests are transported by Old Town Trolley and features a variety of homes with amazing water views. This year we also have a ‘refreshment’ stop on tour where local restaurants including Beaches, Puccini’s and Everything Bagel will be serving up food along with music by Chelsea Saddler and Jim Johnston. This is the 3rd Annual Event, which draws people from all over the North Florida region including Jacksonville, Ponte Vedra, St. Augustine and in partnership with North Shores Improvement Association, proceeds are invested back into the community to help improve quality of life, lighting and walkability.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-11-03 10:00 - 14:00 | The Town of Marineland Marina, 101 Tolstoy Lane, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Something good has sprouted! Fresh seasonal produce ALL year long. At Marineland, just south of St. Augustine, Florida. Salt Air Farmer’s Market offers the freshest local produce and gourmet foods and artisan crafts. Whether you are looking for homegrown tomatoes, juicy watermelons, or creative local art, they have a wide assortment to choose from.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-11-03 09:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Flea Market, 2495 FL-207, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Come shop and enjoy yourself with an array of booths and vendors, fun things to do, fresh food, and plenty more at the weekly St. Augustine Flea Market.

Here Come the Mummies “Dark Matter Tour”
2019-11-02 20:00 | Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra, 32082
Come and listen to the eight-piece funk/rock band at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall! Having played huge festivals and opening for many great names in music, Here Come the Mummies is a notable band partly because of their unique look but mainly because of their talented musicians and interesting sound. Their music is unique, to say the very least. That being said, they have sold out huge events themselves over the years so don’t miss out on this show!
Admission:
$40.00 – Advance Purchase General Admission Standing
$45.00 – Day of Show General Admission Standing
The doors open at 7pm, the show starts at 8pm.

Twilight Tours at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
2019-11-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Have you ever wondered about the darker side of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum’s history?
This Halloween season, for the first time, we will be offering evening tours. However, these tours will not just be our regular daytime tours given at night.
These special tours will explore the House’s tragic past. Learn the details of some of the thirteen deaths which have occurred on our property, as well as the tales of some of our spookier visitors.
The Twilight Tours will take place on Tuesday, October 29th, Wednesday October 30th, Friday November 1st, and Saturday November 2nd, at 6pm, 7pm, and 8pm nightly.
Tours are $10 per person and last approximately 30-45 minutes. No reservations necessary but you welcome to prepay by calling or stopping by the museum. Gift Shop: (904) 342-8887.
Plan to join us for some haunting history.

Holiday Shopping Kickoff
2019-11-02 11:00 - 15:00 | WildHeart Boutique, 2769 US1 South, St. Augustine, 32086
Join us for homemade biscotti and cider for a most enjoyable shopping day! Start up your holiday shopping with special offers, free gift wrapping and a surprise gift with purchase (you’ll want to keep it for yourself)!
