St. Augustine Guest Houses

Improv Gym – a workout for your brain
2019-02-21 19:30 - 21:00 (America/New_York) | North Shores Community Center, 120 Meadow Ave., St. Augustine, 32084
At the Improv Gym, you’ll do reps that make your smile sweat! Work out your brain cells in a team environment where everyone wins through purposeful, cooperative play. Think quicker on your feet, practice being in the moment, and, make your brain stronger by playing!
All improv levels welcome from seasoned improvisers to first timers.
North Shores Community Center in Vilano Beach
120 Meadow Ave.
St. Augustine, FL 32084
For more information about improv events, shows and classes in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com.

Butterfield Gallery February 2019 Feature Artist, Sydney McKenna’s Atmospheric Oil Paintings
2019-02-21 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-20 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-19 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-18 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-17 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-16 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
An Artist Talk, First Friday February 1st, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear Sydney explain her motivation behind the magnificent cloud paintings she is recognized for.
To stand in front of one of Sydney’s paintings, the viewer is connected back to every moment he/she has been awed by the sky above. Her inspiration becomes ours, to contemplate and appreciate anew. Sydney McKenna’s Florida landscape paintings express the state’s atmosphere in a unique and poignant way. Especially sensitive to the subtle color shifts that occur in the vaporous skies of the South, these original oil paintings are created in the classic technique of the Old World; using thin layers of oil paint to build up a subtle luminosity, unifying classical style with contemporary themes.
Sydney explains her fascination this way, “Over the years of painting clouds I have grown to see quite a bit of symbolism in the water cycle. The fact that it can transform itself, rise into the heavens and move around the world through the skies, is somewhat miraculous; as if the clouds are the ‘spirit form’ of water. They have come to remind me of the spark of life; a lifting of the physical, into the spiritual…. I was recently intrigued by an article describing life systems in cloud formations. This thought makes me aware that the world we experience is really a collision of a multitude of worlds.”
Sydney began her painting career in the Sarasota area in the mid- eighties as a mostly self-taught watercolor artist and gained quick success, winning awards and exhibiting in Sarasota Art Galleries. After obtaining a degree in Visual Arts from Eckerd College in St. Petersburg, Florida and making the switch to oil painting in 1996, she attended a semester of graduate studies in fine art at Cortona, Italy through the University of Georgia. Sydney then returned to the United States, where she relocated to St. Augustine and operated the Sydney McKenna Gallery from 1997 to 2013, and is one of the original founding members of Butterfield Gallery. She sees St. Augustine as the perfect combination of her two favorite locales: European architecture combined with the lush Florida environment.
Sydney McKenna’s paintings are widely held in both corporate and private collections, have been featured on many magazine covers, and have awards and recognitions to numerous to mention. She has grown to become one of St. Augustine’s premier artists.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-02-21 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

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-21 10:00 - 19:00 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A three day event that includes speakers, a field trip day, free screening of indigo documentary, luncheon and public art project. Speakers are free and open to the public. Please see website for details on other events.

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-21 | Flagler College, 74 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The symposium is intended to provide an opportunity to investigate the rich history of St. Augustine and the Southeastern United States through the lens of the indigo trade and the repercussions of slavery and colonialism. It will feature speakers, tours, films and other activities.

Murder By Death and J Roddy Walston & The Business with guest Jonny Fritz
2019-02-20 19:00 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
As trailblazers of the early 2000s indie-Americana style, the Louisville, KY-based quintet Murder By Death finds a way of taking tried & true rock-and-roll and knocking it slightly off axis, into tottering revolutions of something eerie, emotional, immediate, lush, and uniquely theirs. They’ll be joined on the stage by road warriors J Roddy Walston & The Business and alt-country artist Jonny Fritz (formerly known as Jonny Corndawg). The concert will be performed on the Backyard Stage. Day-of tickets to the event are $28.

904 Naturalist Series – Circles of Place
2019-02-20 12:30 - 15:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join Park Naturalist AyoLane Halusky to learn about the diverse environment that surrounds us and become a 904 Naturalist. There will be four programs with each one comprised of six classes held over three weeks. The second program is focused on the Circles of Place. Use your observation skills, artistic senses, and patience to create a deeper connection with the habitats around you. Participants must be able to attend all six classes. This program is free and open to adults ages 18 and up. For more info, contact AyoLane Halusky at ahalusky@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0348.

Nocatee Farmers Market
2019-02-20 10:00 - 14:00 | Nocatee Town Center, Ponde Vedra Beach, FL, 32081, United States
Open air market featuring local vegetables, fruit, flowers, baked goods and custom creations of talented artists. Live music, local performers and demonstrations take this market beyond the norm.

Saltwater Fishing 101
2019-02-20 09:00 - 11:00 | Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Learn the ins and outs of saltwater fishing in Florida. Ever wonder what to put in your tackle box, how to measure your catch, or how to clean what you’ve caught? Please note that all participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License. This is a free license from FWC. This program is free, but you must RSVP on Eventbrite to attend.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-02-20 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.

An Evening with Dawes
2019-02-19 20:00 | Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Based in Southern California with a roots-rock sound that connects them invariably to the past, Dawes creates music for the modern age – the relationships that fill it, the politics that divide it, and the small victories and big losses that give it shape. Forward-thinking and boundary-pushing, the band has evolved and electrified, the grooves have deepened, the amps have grown louder. This show will be performed on the Amphitheatre’s Backyard Stage. Day-of standing room tickets are $39.

SJCA Program: Swallow-tailed Kites and Other Imperiled Species with Dr. Ken Meyer
2019-02-19 18:30 - 20:00 | St. Johns River State College, 2990 College Drive, Room C-116, St. Augustine, 32084
Join the St. Johns County Audubon Society for its monthly meeting where Dr. Kenneth Meyer of the Avian Research and Conservation Institute (ARCI), based in Gainesville, Florida, will return to discuss his fascinating work on Swallow-tailed Kites and other species.
Since its formation in 1997, the ARCI has focused on applied ecological studies of rare and imperiled birds in the United States and Latin America. It gathers the scientific data that makes conservation happen!

Beginner’s Acrylic Art Classes
2019-02-19 10:00 - 12:00 | Palencia Neighborhood, 654 S Loop Pkwy, Saint Augustine, FL, 32095, United States
Anyone can paint!! I will show you different techniques and how to find joy in the act of painting. Depending upon the needs of each class, I will teach about color, composition, and light and shadow, as well as exploring lots of cool painting techniques. Each student will start working on the same project and then we will branch out so that each student works on their own individual project, with my guidance.

GTM Research Reserve Lecture
2019-02-19 10:00 - 11:00 | Marineland Dolphin Adventure, 9600 North Oceanshore Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
The Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve has partnered up with Marineland Dolphin Adventure to offer a free lecture on the third Tuesday of each month designed to inform the public about the natural world. Topics will range from wildlife and conservation to coastal ecosystems and more. Registration is not required, but space fills up fast, so it is suggested.nat

Book Reading and Signing by Marie Marquardt
2019-02-17 16:00 - 18:30 | W.B.Tatter Studio Gallery, 501 Anastasia Boulevard, Saint Augustine, 32080
The W.B.Tatter Gallery will host a book signing for Flight Season, Marie Marquardt’s newest book.
From Marie Marquardt, the author of Dream Things True and The Radius of Us, comes a story of two teenagers learning what to hold on to, what to let go of, and that sometimes love gets in the way of our plans.
Marie Marquardt, is a Scholar-in-Residence at Emory University’s Candler School of Theology. In addition to Dream Things True, Radius of Us, and Flight Season, she has co-authored two non-fiction books and written many articles on immigration. She has been interviewed about immigration on National Public Radio, Public Radio International, Voice of America, NBC, and BBC America, among many other media outlets. She is the chair of El Refugio, a Georgia non-profit that serves detained immigrants.

I Hear America Singing
2019-02-17 15:00 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
St. Augustine Community Chorus and the St. Augustine Orchestra present the I Hear America Singing concert. This event features folk and patriotic music and also music from famous American composers such as Gershwin, Berlin, Copeland, and Bernstein. Head out to Flagler’s Lewis Auditorium to hear your favorite classic jams sung and played live!

Arts & Crafts Festival at the Pier
2019-02-17 10:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-16 10:00 - 17:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Join some of the area’s most talented vendors as they showcase their jewelry, ceramics, stained glass, handmade soaps, and photography. Find the perfect birthday gift or get a huge head start on your holiday shopping. The event is free, so bring your family and friends along for the ride!

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-02-17 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.

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-02-17 10:00 - 14:00 | Salt Air Farmers Market, 101 Tolstoy Lane, Marineland, 32080
This is a frendly market along A1A in Marineland with fresh seafood, local produce, sauces & dips, honey, empanadas, artisan bread & pastries, local artists and more. This is every Sunday 10-2:00.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-02-17 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.

3 Blind Dates Celebrates Valentine’s Day
2019-02-16 20:00 - 22:00 | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
An unscripted romantic comedy, 3 Blind Dates follows 3 single ladies through a round of speed dating and the dates that occur as a result. The twist? The audience selects which speed dater goes on a date with each of the ladies!
And, be sure to bring your dating stories as they just might be used in the show! (Join us for a drink before the show to share your stories with the ladies of 3 Blind Dates.)
3 Blind Dates has appeared in the 2015 Colorado Improv Festival and the 2015 Boulder International Fringe Festival. The show won “Best Improv Form” in the 2015 Colorado Improv Awards. Its Florida debut was on Valentine’s Day 2016 to a standing room only audience in Jacksonville. Since then it has appeared to full houses in St. Augustine and Jacksonville. Created and directed by Amy Angelilli, 3 Blind Dates is a production of The Adventure Project and Mad Cowford Improv Comedy.
For more information about improv shows, events and classes in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com.
For more information about improv shows, events and classes in Jacksonville, visit www.madcowford.com.

Russian National Orchestra
2019-02-16 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Joined by world-renowned pianist George Li, the Russian National Orchestra will take to the Lewis Auditorium stage for another installment of the EMMA Concert Series. Hailed as one of the world’s top orchestras, the Russian National Orchestra was founded in 1990 by pianist and conductor Mikhail Pletnev, and they have performed in countries throughout Asia, Europe, and the Americas. Tickets to the event are $40 per person or $5 for children and students with ID.

Noche de Festival: Pedro Menéndez 500th Birthday
2019-02-16 18:30 - 23:00 | Fountain of Youth-Events Pavilion, 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine, 32084
The Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park and Historic Florida Militia will celebrate the 500th birthday of St. Augustine founder Pedro Menéndez de Aviles with the Noche de Festival gala on Saturday, February 16, 2019, from 6:30 to 11:00 p.m.
The evening will begin with a cocktail hour of Spanish tapas and sangria, accompanied by live traditional Spanish music and flamenco dancing.
Guests can watch their dinner being prepared by the world-renowned chef from Real Paella Catering. Beer and wine will be available with the meal. The night will end with dancing to the DJ music of Ancient City Sound Experience.

High Tea and Crafts
2019-02-16 10:00 - 14:00 | Shores United Methodist Church, 724 Shores Boulevard, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
The Sunset Circle at Shores United Methodist Church will once again hold a “High Tea & Crafts” on Saturday, February 16, 2018, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. This very popular, free event will allow participants to sample a variety of traditional tea sandwiches, desserts, coffee and tea AND to learn a new craft or two. Areas will be set aside for crafting different items that could be used as gifts. The event is free and reservations are appreciated but not necessary. Call the church at 797-4416 to save your seat!
Shores United Methodist Church is located at 724 Shores Blvd, between the Shores Golf Course and Hartley Elementary. Rev. Carolyn Westlake is the pastor. www.shoresumc.org
