St. Augustine Guest Houses

Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show
2020-02-08 10:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Honoring James Wray, a beloved local personality who loved cars, BBQ, and helping others, this two day event will feature a Kids Cookoff & SCA Steak Cookoff, a BBQ Competition, Car Show, and Cornhole Competition. You’ll also find plenty of delicious food and fantastic music as well as a raffle, vendors, and a kids zone. The event will be open on Friday from 5-10pm and Saturday from 10am-5pm. Entrance to the event is free, so come out and support the legacy of a man who loved giving to his community.

Midnight in the Garden of Indigo Batik Exhibit
2020-02-08 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-09 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-10 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 11:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-12 11:00 - 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Cindy Wilson’s indigo batiks are featured in February at Butterfield Garage Gallery
Friday February 7, 2020, at 6:00pm Cindy will present an artist talk explaining her process, and experiences of working with indigo.
The show, titled Midnight in the Garden of Indigo results from Cindy’s focus in 2019 learning to use indigo dye for batiks. The infinite shades of blue, and the extreme lightfastness of indigo intrigued her, and indigo research and dye vats soon took over her studio. Dying with indigo requires both science and art. The results are batiks that have an other worldly feel, a haunting stillness, and though the images are beautiful, they reveal an incomplete visual story. These monochromatic images will encourage the viewer to see the familiar in a new light as well.
Cindy’s batiks are known for the high level of detail and painterly quality she is able to express with the medium. A long background of drawing has guided her work. Cindy uses a tjanting tool from Indonesia to apply hot wax much in the same way as an artist uses a quill to lay down ink. Layer by layer the liquid wax seals the color she wants to preserve, before the next dye is applied. Her process of building colors directly on the fabric is unique, and creates the depth of color seen in her batiks. “Balancing the technical process while keeping a feel of spontaneity is my overall focus as I work on a piece” Cindy explains.
During the past five years, Cindy’s work has caught the attention of both jurists and collectors. She has been included in numerous regional shows and her batiks grace the homes of many collectors around the country. She teaches her technique in classes at The Bascom Center for the Arts in Highlands NC, as well as locally.
A short history of indigo and its role in St. Augustines past, plus A hands on demonstration of batik and the indigo dying process will be presented Saturday Feb 22, at Butterfield Gallery.

Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits
2020-02-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-12 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Expressions of the human form bring personality to this exhibit. Drawing studies, formal portraits, daily life and other figurative works are presented in 2D & 3D media.
The Humanly Possible: Figures & Portraits Art Exhibition opens on Friday, February 7, at 5pm; Free and open to the public. Meet the artists, enjoy refreshments, music and art, and join us for the Awards Presentation at 7pm!
22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084 | Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat, 12-4pm; Sun, 2-5pm; Closed on Mondays | Free Admission
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Proceeds support the artists and the art programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

Figures & Portraits
2020-02-08 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-09 14:00 - 17:00, 2020-02-11 12:00 - 16:00, 2020-02-12 12:00 - 16:00 | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
People come in all shapes and sizes, from different backgrounds and walks of life. The Figures and Portraits Art Exhibition at the St. Augustine Art Association celebrates our humanity through formal portraits, gesture drawings and anatomical studies, daily life and more. The artwork is on display February 7 – March 1; Free Admission. Gallery Hours: Tue-Sat 12-4pm; Sun 2-5pm, closed on Mondays.
First Friday Art Walk Opening Reception: February 7, from 5-9pm; awards at 7pm. Refreshments, live music and of course, art!
All artwork is for sale unless noted otherwise. Art sales benefit the artists and programs of the St. Augustine Art Association, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit arts organization founded in 1924.

Bahamian Family Fundraiser
2020-02-08 18:00 - 21:00 | The White Room, 1 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Attend this event for a great cause that is raising money to benefit four Bahamian families who lost their homes to Hurricane Dorian. This event will include a silent auction and live music as well as traditional Bahamian cuisine and delicious drinks. Tickets will include one drink and one meal. Attire is casual, island dress. Come on out and help us raise money for a great cause.
MUSIC BY SAILOR JANE AND THE SWELL ACOUSTICS
-Silent Auction
-Bahamian Cuisine (made fresh by our local Bahamian refugees)
-Conch salad made fresh on-site
-Island drinks featuring Gully Wash, Goombay Smash, and Kalik
Tickets are $20 and include 1 drink ticket and Bahamian cuisine.

Casino Night Gala for Ayla’s Acres Animal Rescue
2020-02-08 18:00 - 22:00 | River House, 179 Marine St., St. Augustine
Ayla’s Acres No-Kill Animal Rescue will hold it’s 5th annual gala, Shake, Rattle and Roll Casino Night, to raise funds for its Peter’s Friends Animal Resource Center project. Hosted by Loretta Swit of M*A*S*H fame, the event will take place Saturday, February 8, 2020, at the River House, 179 Marine Street, St. Augustine, Florida.
Shake, Rattle and Roll Casino Night will run from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. and feature Texas Hold ’Em poker, slot machines, Blackjack, Roulette, and Craps. The “funny money” winnings will go toward raffle tickets to win items donated by local businesses. A silent auction that includes travel, art, and intrigue will be part of the fun. The Purple Olive will cater heavy hors d’oeuvres. Dessert will be served, and beer and wine will be available. Live entertainment will be provided by Little Jake and Soul Searchers so guests can dance away the evening.
Tickets are $95. Tickets include a drink ticket (beer and wine), $100 in “funny money,” one raffle ticket, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dancing, and live entertainment. Tickets are available for purchase online at www.aylasacres.org or by calling 904-325-3554. You can also buy tickets at the Ayla’s Acres Thrift Shop located at 142 King Street in St. Augustine.

Heist at the Museum
2020-02-08 18:30 - 20:00 | Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
THE CARAVACA CROSS HAS BEEN STOLEN!!!
In 2002, during an archaeological investigation of the property of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, a fascinating discovery was made…a 17th century caravaca cross. The caravaca cross was first produced to celebrate the end of the Black Death in Europe.
Believed to be the only example of a caravaca cross to be found in North America, the cross is kept under lock and key, but it has disappeared!
Authorities have been called, and they believe the culprit and the cross are still somewhere within the museum. Help us discover the identity of the thief, in which room, and where in the room, they hid the cross.
Starting tonight at 6:30pm, and every Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights going forward, we will be hosting Heist at the Museum. Admission is $20 per person, and the game will last approximately ninety minutes.
This is the perfect event for birthday parties, bachelor/bachelorette parties, or just something different for a fun night out in downtown St. Augustine.
For more information, or to pre-purchase Heist in the Museum tickets, stop by or call or gift shop at (904)342-8887.

Noche de Festival
2020-02-08 18:30 - 22:30 | Founttain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Avenue, St. Augustine, FL, 32086, United States
Noche de Festival is a spectacular party showcasing the sights, sounds and tastes of St. Augustine’s Spanish heritage. Held in the Pavilion at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at 6:30pm.
Featuring Spanish tapas and sangria, traditional music and entertainment, and a dinner of Spanish paella prepared on site. Wear your finest Renaissance or cocktail attire.
Tickets: $60 — click on the event website link to purchase.
Part of Festival de San Agustin, a week long celebration of St. Augustine’s Spanish Heritage presented by The Historic Florida Militia.

Russian State Symphony Orchestra
2020-02-08 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
This orchestra has made a name for themselves in the musical world with their smooth sounding music and their wonderful presentation, and they are coming to St. Augustine. Buy your tickets to see them at the Lewis Auditorium before they sell out! Ticket prices are $40!

The Young Man From Atlanta
2020-02-08 19:30, 2020-02-09 14:30 | Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Avenue, St. Augustine, 32084
Danger waits just underneath the surface in Horton Foote’s powerful, Pulitzer Prize-winning drama of an aging couple still reeling from the death of their only child. The Kidders’ lives are turned upside down once again when a figure from their son’s past shows up in town. They deny, deflect and deceive in an effort to avoid the danger but can’t dodge the inevitable reckoning. How far will these grieving parents go to avoid the truths this young man from Atlanta might reveal?
Performances are at 7:30pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays, and at 2pm on Sundays.

Shrink Rap
2020-02-08 19:30, 2020-02-09 14:30 | Art Studio of St. Augustine Beach, 370A A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach, FL, 32080, United States
Has the country gone crazy, or is it just me? If you can relate to that question, then “Shrink Rap” might be just what the doctor ordered! St. Augustine playwright Amy Lauer Goldin’s new play is an original social satire that holds up a fun-house mirror to society and manages to skewer politics, the media, corporate America and a few everyday people just trying to navigate the minefield that we now call daily life. “Shrink Rap” runs January 31st through February 2nd, and February 7th through February 9th. All Friday and Saturday shows start at 7:30pm, with Sunday matinees starting at 2:30pm. Tickets are $20.
To purchase tickets, call (904) 295-4428 or info@beachartstudio.org.

Russian State Symphony
2020-02-08 19:30 | Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, 32084
EMMA Concert Association is partnering with the Russian State Symphony for a live concert performance. The Russian State Symphony Orchestra was founded in 1957 within the All-Union Broadcasting System. The orchestra’s first music director was Samosud. Later, such renown conductors as Aranovich, Shostakovich, and Rozhdestvensky were among the orchestra’s artistic directors until the early 90s when Maestro Polyansky took over the position of the artistic director and chief conductor.
At that time, the orchestra was known as the State Symphony Capella of Russia, the organization that also included a very well internationally recognized choral entity – the State Capella of Russia. The merger of these two independently run music organizations always fascinated Maestro Polyansky. It was up to him how to choose the right repertoire for both the orchestra and the choir, something he has been doing very successfully for several decades.
The States Symphony Capella of Russia, also known as the Russian State Symphony Orchestra, ranks among the finest Russian symphony orchestras of the 21 st century. The Orchestra is a frequent visitor of numerous international festivals in European countries and the Far East. Their recent tours have taken place in Great Britain, Switzerland, Germany, Italy, Croatia, South Korea and Taiwan. One of the music critics of “The Star” in Great Britain wrote: “While listening to the music conducted by Maestro Polyansky, one starts thinking whether there is a limit to perfection”. “The Symphonies by Tchaikovsky and Rachmaninoff performed by the orchestra became a model of the highly respected tradition of interpretation and performance”, – Corriere Della Sera of Italy noted.
The Russian State Symphony Orchestra concerts mark strict performing discipline, flexibility of phrasing, rich and warm sound, nobility of expression, and skillfully balanced sound of orchestral groups. Another aspect marked in reviews is a close creative unity and mutual understanding between the orchestra and conductor, making it possible to realize most interesting and sophisticated artistic concepts. The orchestra’s upcoming seasons will feature major international tours to Japan, and the United States.
Tickets to this event are $40.

10th Annual Hot N’ Spicy Festival
2020-02-09 11:00 - 16:00 | Florida Agricultural Museum, 7900 Old Kings Rd, Palm Coast, FL, 32137
This year’s Hot N’ Spicy Festival welcomes participants to come and enjoy live music, activities, and of course a variety of our cities’ spiciest cuisine. This event will feature the spiciest dishes from local restaurants throughout town and you’ll be able to cool off with a refreshing craft beer afterwards. There will also be a kid’s zone with plenty of fun for the whole family to enjoy. Admission to this event is $5.

Jacksonville Food & Wine Festival
2020-02-09 12:00 - 20:00 | Riverside Arts Market, 715 Riverside Avenue, Jacksonville, FL, 32204, United States
The special event, to be held on February 9th, 2020 from 12 p.m. – 8 p.m., will feature over 80 wines and more than 20 of Jacksonville’s top restaurants. The event will be complimented by 40 plus local vendors, live art installations, five of the region’s hottest bands, plus more. Admission to the general public will be free and guests will be able to purchase food and beverage directly from restaurants.

Improv Basics: a 6-week class for grown-ups
2020-02-11 19:00 - 21:00 | 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, January 21
End Date: Tuesday, February 25
All classes are 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at Limelight Theatre
Early Bird Registration available through January 14: $155
Regular Registration available January 15 – 20: $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.

Wednesday Market at the Pier
2020-02-12 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.

After School Art Program
2020-02-12 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
2020-02-12 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.
