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Butterfield Gallery February 2019 Feature Artist, Sydney McKenna’s Atmospheric Oil Paintings
2019-02-25 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-24 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-23 11:00 - 17:00, 2019-02-22 11:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Campfire Conversations
2019-02-24 18:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Now & Zen Yoga Studio, 224 San Marco Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084, United States
Did you know?
* Loneliness rates have doubled since the ’80s.
* People are addicted to social media.
* Comparing our lives to everyone else’s highlight reels takes a toll on our self-esteem.
* One in four Americans have zero friends to confide in.
* Studies show that having poor social connections is as harmful as smoking or obesity.
Let’s combat this by having conversations that matter. At Campfire Conversations we’ll ask deep questions by candlelight and see what magical adventure we can create — together.
For more information about connection adventures in St. Augustine, visit www.adventure-project.com

Last Sunday Open Mic Poetry
2019-02-24 15:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | Corazon Cinema & Cafe, 36 Granada Street, Saint Augustine, 32084
On the last Sunday of the month, Ancient City Poets hosts an Open Mic Poetry night at Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Share your own poems or read some of the poetry you love in a supportive environment. Poets of all skill levels are welcome to come and add their names to the signup sheet. The mic will be turned off at 4:30 p.m. to allow guests to enjoy a half hour of getting to know each other.

Ripcord
2019-02-24 14:00, 2019-02-23 19:30 - 2019-03-04 14:00, 2019-02-22 19:30 - 2019-03-03 14:00 (America/New_York) | Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center, 102 ML King Ave, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Presented by A Classic Theatre, Ripcord is a new comedy from Pulitzer-prize winning playwright David Lindsay-Abaire. The hilarious play follows two roommates from hell in an assisted living center, and their rivalry will have you in stitches. Friday and Saturday performances will take place at 7:30pm. Sunday performances will take place at 2pm. Tickets to the performances are $20 per person.

Fashion & Beauty Expo
2019-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | The Renaissance Resort, 500 S Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Calling all fashion mavens, lovers of haute couture, and connoisseurs of all things beautiful! The Fashion & Beauty Expo is back at World Golf Village. Presented by Jacksonville Business Connections, the Expo will feature more than 70 exhibitors showing off their gorgeous wares, and it will offer promotional bags to the first 50 guests. In addition to the fashion, accessories, and cosmetics on display, there will also be a charity raffle. The expo is free and open to the public.

Fashion & Beauty Expo
2019-02-24 10:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Renaissance World Golf Village Resort, 500 South Legacy Trail, S. Augustine, FL, 32092, United States
Grab a girlfriend or two or three and join us for a fun day of Fashion & Beauty!!
Share this post or event for a chance to win 10 FREE raffle tickets for all the amazing giveaways donated by the vendors!!
Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to our Fashion & Beauty Expo Expo featuring 70+ vendors at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort February 24th from 10am-3pm. We hope to see you there!
-Featuring over 70 Vendors
-Free to the public. Indoor event.
-First 50 guests receive FREE Swag bags
-Shop unique fashion in one space
-Try the latest beauty products
-Charity raffle

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-02-24 10:00 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | 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
2019-02-24 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-02-23 09:00 - 16:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Uptown Saturday Night
2019-02-23 17:00 - 21:00 UTC | Between Ripley’s and the Mission Nombre de Dios on San Marco, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Last Saturdays Uptown Saturday Night – on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING.

904 Naturalist Series – Circles of Place
2019-02-23 12:30 - 15:30, 2019-02-22 12:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | 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.

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-23 09:00 - 2019-02-24 19:00, 2019-02-22 09:00 - 2019-02-23 19:00 (America/New_York) | 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.

Second Saturdays Family Seining
2019-02-23 09:00 - 11:00 (America/New_York) | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the second and fourth Saturdays of each month, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a family seining class – an opportunity for the whole family to learn how to use seine nets to collect various fish and crab. All necessary gear for seining is supplied by the reserve. The program is free, but reservations are required.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-02-23 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Fresh food, artisan goods, local arts and music, and community from vendors that set up each Saturday outside of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Come out to do your weekly shopping or just to explore everything that’s offered by area artisans and growers. No pets please.

Ancient City Cat Club Cat Show
2019-02-23 08:00 - 2019-02-24 17:00 (America/New_York) | Solomon Calhoun Center, 1300 Duval Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Ancient City Cat Club is back with their 4th annual Cat Show! Over 125 pedigreed and household pets alike will be judged in each of six rings each day. Spectators are welcome to walk through the benching area, admire the felines, and chat with owners about their cats. Vendors will be selling cat-related items throughout, and there will be a fundraising raffle as well as lunch and breakfast each day. Local rescue Wags & Whiskers will be on site with cats and kittens up for adoption. Tickets are $6 for adultsc

Try Hockey for Free Clinic!
2019-02-23 08:00 - 09:00 (America/New_York) | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
Have you ever wanted to play hockey? Now’s your chance with Jacksonville Ice’s Try Hockey for FREE Clinic in honor of Hockey Week Across America! The clinic is Saturday, February 23rd from 8-9 am for ages 4-9. There will be a guest appearance from Brian Ferlin, a former Boston Bruins NHL player! Learn the basics of ice hockey for the first time in a fun and safe environment. Register at TryHockeyForFree.com.

Deeper Than Indigo: Southeast Textile Symposium
2019-02-23, 2019-02-22 | 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.

Fire Pit Friday at Markland
2019-02-22 17:30 - 20:30 (America/New_York) | Markland Community, 2001 International Golf Parkway, St. Augustine, 32095
Markland invites you to bring your family, friends and realtor to Fire Pit Friday. Experience an evening at Markland enjoying the community fire pit, listening to live music with complementary appetizers and drinks.
Must RSVP by: February 21, 2019

Not in Your Backyard
2019-02-22 10:30 - 11:30 (America/New_York) | Anastasia Island Public Library, 124 Seagrove Main St, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
Take this chance to learn more about the plants that have taken over our little slice of Florida! St. Johns County Parks and Recreation has partnered with GTM Research Reserve for a lecture about invasive plant species in Northeast Florida. Seating for this event is first-come, first-served. This program is free. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335.alnts

Girls’ Weekend
2019-02-22 08:00 - 2019-03-17 17:00 (America/New_York) | Limelight Theater, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine
Time to get your girls together and see this hilarious show on the stage at Limelight Theatre! The show follows a group of women who tell everyone they’re going to a cabin for book club. However, after the third case of wine comes through the door, it becomes clear there will be more stewing than reviewing. As bottles tip up, secrets spill out and men sneak in. It’s all the fun drama and uproarious comedy you and your girls will love (and may just recognize!).

Work as Worship Conference 2019
2019-02-22 07:30 - 15:30 (America/New_York) | Anastasia Baptist Church, 1650 A1A, St. Augustine, FL, 32080, United States
On February 22, join thousands of Christian business professionals across the country for a 1-day live stream event to hear from experts on connecting your faith and work.
Last year WAW gathered with over 13,000 business professionals across the country for a full 1-day retreat to hear from experts, be encouraged, and discuss how to connect our faith and work.
We would love for you to be a part of our next Work as Worship Retreat here in St. Augustine!
Registration for Work as Worship is now LIVE! Visit workasworshipretreat.org to register today!

Cathedral Festival 2019
2019-02-22 - 2019-02-24 | Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Ave., St. Augustine
Now in its 34th year, the annual Cathedral Festival has become one of the most beloved events on the St. Augustine calendar – perfect for kids and kids at heart! Get ready for fun for the whole family with rides, games, raffles, food and art vendors, fireworks, and more. The festival lasts for three days with new and exciting events offered each day. Join in the silent auction on Sunday, fireworks on Saturday, even a delicious shrimp dinner to chow down on! Tickets to the event are $5 for adults $3 for children.
