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2019-07-30 11:30 - 14:00 (America/New_York) | Renaissance Hotel by Marriott ~ 500 S. Legacy Trail ~ St. Augsutine, 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine, 32092
Join some of the brightest names in the culinary industry who will make predictions about what the coming year might bring to the table. The Womens Food Alliance lunch and Chef Panel is moderated by Lauren Titus, Editor of Edible Magazine. Event is at the Renaissance Hotel in World Golf Village. Panel will discuss “What it takes to find inspiration in the Kitchen” ~ “How to stay Creative” ~ “Translating global trends into local dishes” ~ “Educating diners on new ingredients & methods of presentation” etc. etc.
The Chefs are Kenny Gilbert, Rebecca Reed, Erika Dupree Cline, Nancy Slatsky and DeeAnn Hobbs. Lunch menu: Fried Watermelon Pickles & Semi-Soft Cheese ~ Chicken Paillard Salad ~ Red Velvet Cake with Cream Cheese Mousse ~ Blackberry Lemonade. Cost: $40/pp (inclusive of tax & gratuity).

From Asia to the Americas: the Art of Jean Wagner Troemel
2019-07-30 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-07-31 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-01 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-02 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-03 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-04 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-05 12:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-06 12:00 - 16:00 and 1 more date | St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Take an extraordinary journey through the art and travels of Jean Wagner Troemel! Selections include original oils, watercolors, alkyds, and mono prints representing Jean’s travels and adaptations of artistic movements. All artwork in the exhibition will be offered for sale with proceeds supporting the St. Augustine Art Association Jean Wagner Troemel Award in perpetuity. The exhibit will be on display at the St. Augustine Art Association starting July 20th, with an Art Auction ($ reservations required) and running through August 25, 2019.
About the Artist
Born in Alma, Michigan in 1921, Jean Wagner Troemel was a versatile and prolific artist whose prized works are included in collections worldwide. She specialized in landscapes and also produced over 600 portraits, many of historical figures. Troemel was an honored Fellow of the Royal Society of Art, London. Her works were shown in prestigious museums across the U.S. and throughout Florida, including the Mennello Museum of American Art, a subsidiary of the Smithsonian, which purchased five of her paintings in 2007. She was included in the World’s Who’s Who of Women and The Directory of American Portrait Artists.
A champion of the arts, Troemel founded the Winter Haven Ridge Art Association in 1950, the PAStA Art Gallery in St. Augustine, and served on the Florida Arts Group Board (FLAG). She spearheaded St. Augustine’s First Friday Art Walks and funded the Best in Show Award that continues to be presented monthly at the St. Augustine Art Association. Jean Wagner Troemel passed away on January 18, 2018, leaving behind an enduring and inspiring legacy of art.
GALLERY HOURS: Tuesday through Saturday, 12pm-4pm; Sunday 2pm-5pm; Closed on Mondays. Free Admission July 21-August 25, 2019.

Wednesday Pier Farmers Market
2019-07-31 08:00 - 12:00, 2019-08-07 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.

Music by the Sea Free Concerts
2019-07-31 18:00 - 21:00 | St Johns County Ocean Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach
Wednesday evenings are special for tourists and locals alike as the St Augustine Beach Civic Association presents the 17th season of Music by the Sea. This free, family friend event happens each Wednesday evening starting on May 7th and continues through September 11th. 19 weeks, 19 different bands featuring music from multiple genres of music including Jazz, Blues, Classic Rock, Country, Disco, Pop and Latin too. The event runs from 6 until 9 PM each Wednesday evening at the St Johns County Pier Park in the Pavilion. Each week a different local eatery provides optional food service with dinners priced at $10 or less. Patrons should bring their own blanket or beach chairs, pack a cooler and get ready to dance. There is a shuttle service available for most shows, please vist our website at www.freebeachconcerts.com for details.

Ripley’s Summer Movie Series 2019
2019-07-31 20:30 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Ripley Entertainment in St. Augustine is bringing back their popular Summer Movies Series at Colonial Oak Music Park on Wednesdays in June and July 2019. Family-friendly movies are shown at 8:30 p.m. every Wednesday from June 12 through July 31, 2019 (with the exception of July 3, 2019).
Guests should bring a chair or blanket to relax and enjoy these special movie showings, which begins on Wednesday, June 12, 2019, with a special screening of Smallfoot. Click here to view the full movie listing.
Ripley’s Red Train Tours will offer complimentary shuttles to the venue from the Visitors Information Center at Ripley’s Believe It or Not! Museum on movie nights. The shuttles run from 7:30 until 8:30 p.m., and will also return guests to their stop after the movie.
Admission to this event is free.

Toddler Story Time at the Main Library
2019-08-01 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

Night Under the Stars
2019-08-01 20:00 - 22:00, 2019-08-02 20:00 - 22:00 | St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton, FL, 32033, United States
Partnering with the Ancient City Astronomy Club, St. John’s Parks and Rec brings you this two-night event of gazing up at the starry night sky. Learn about the constellations and astronomy overall with your friends and family seeing as everyone and anyone is invited. The event is free but parking space is limited. Telescopes and binoculars will be available so that you can get an even closer view!

First Friday Garden Walk
2019-08-02 10:00 | Washington Oaks Garden State Park, 6400 N Oceanshore Blvd.,, FL
On the first Friday of each month, Washington Oaks Gardens State Park hosts a Garden Walk beginning at 10 a.m. The 45-minute walk is led by a park ranger and will educate guests on the history and variety of the beautiful formal gardens nestled within the maritime hammock of the park.
Fees for the event are listed below:
$5 per vehicle with up to eight people, $4 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2 for pedestrians/bicyclists.

Annual Fine Art Garage Sale at Butterfield Gallery in August
2019-08-02 11:00 - 2019-08-31 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
The Annual Butterﬁeld Garage “Garage Sale” opens on First Friday, August 2 and will continue throughout the month. This year the sale will be bigger and better than ever! 32 local artists offer high octane art at discounted prices.
Butterfield Garage is home to many of St. Augustine highly collected local artists. Member artists bring in their older work, art with slightly damaged frames, experimental work that has never been shown and even works of other artists from their own private collections… on display at Butterﬁeld at “garage sale” prices. With a wide variety of art mediums, including paintings, sculpture, photography, prints, textiles, glass, jewelry and more, This is always a fun time and a great opportunity to ﬁnd some real bargains….no early birds!

First Friday Artwalk
2019-08-02 17:00 - 21:00 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
On the first Friday of every month, St. Augustine’s art galleries welcome visitors to browse the latest art exhibits and enjoy refreshments and live entertainment at more than 25 participating galleries. For lovers of local art and culture, the First Friday Artwalk is a great way to celebrate both the start of a new month and the end of a long week. Spend your time hopping from gallery to gallery in the downtown area or jump on a complimentary shuttle and check out the galleries on the beach.
The monthly event takes place from 5 to 9pm, rain or shine, throughout historic downtown and even over the Bridge of Lions onto Anastasia Island and the beach. Galleries will put out refreshments, artists will be on hand to talk about their work, even musicians will fill the air with music. It’s a local delight that you don’t want to miss.
This creative event is sponsored by The Art Galleries of Saint Augustine, which is an artistic association of the diverse and eclectic art galleries located in the nation’s oldest city.

St. Augustine Amphitheater Farmers Market
2019-08-03 08:30 - 12:30 | St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine
Every Saturday the St. Augustine Amphitheater hosts the Farmers Market from 8:30 am to 12:30 pm. Stop by to explore local goods from vendors, including fresh produce, coffee, food trucks, handmade arts and crafts, plants, and more! Walk, shop, eat, and drink with your community to start your day.
Admission is free.
The market is green, so attendees are encouraged to bring reusable bags and containers for their shopping needs.
Please note, pets are not permitted at the Farmers Market.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-08-03 08:30 - 12:30 | 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.

Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
2019-08-03 09:00 - 11:00 | GTM Research Reserve, 505 Guana River Rd, Ponte Vedra
On the first Saturday of every month, from 9-11am, the Guana Tolomato Matanzas National Estuarine Research Reserve (GTMNERR) hosts a Guided Exploration Hike, where attendees can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula, as well as the natural ecosystem of the Reserve.
A GTM naturalist will lead the hike and teach about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples made use of the estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to save those resources.
The hike is free, but there is a $3 per vehicle parking fee at the reserve.
Please call (904) 823-4500 or visit here to reserve a spot on the tour.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-08-03 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-08-04 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.

Morning Market at St. Augustine Outlet Mall
2019-08-03 10:00 - 13:00 | St Austine Outlet Mall, 500 Outlet Mall BLVD, St Augustine, 32084
New to The Community!
Join Jacksonville Business Connections the for the Farmer’s Market at the St. Augustine Premium Outlet 1st Saturday of the month from 10am-1pm. (Market located in the parking lot of the Indoor Outlet)
Come shop farm fresh, homemade and handmade goods. We will also feature food trucks, kid-friendly fun and local vendors.
We are seeking vendors and sponsors! For additional details please check this application –
https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/outlet-appl…

Bikini Race 2019
2019-08-03 13:00 | Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, 3070 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL
Women are at the helm during this annual race for a good cause! Hosted by the St. Augustine Sailing Sisters, the Bikini Race is made up of crews that are at least 50% women and always have a woman at the helm. There will be a launch party on Friday night at Meehan’s Irish Pub, and the race itself will begin at 1pm on Saturday. Spectators will get the best views from the Vilano Bridge or Kingfish Grille. Awards and a reception will be held immediately following the race. Proceeds benefit the Betty Griffin Center.

Catch The Groove at Colonial Oak Music Park
2019-08-03 19:00 | Colonial Oak Music Park, At the north end of St. George Street. 27 St. George Street, St. Augustine, 32084
Are you a lover of good music? Do you love zesty sounds played by talented musicians? If smooth jazz and award-winning music suits your taste, then Catch The Groove is a perfect band for you. Their music, mainly jazz mixed and inspired with Latin flair and funky sounds, serves to make any of their shows colorful and lively. This August, they’re coming to the Colonial Oak Music Park to play and entertain all who wish to indulge in music for the soul. This concert is free and open to all ages so bring your family for a good time!

Salt Air Farmers Market
2019-08-04 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.

National Night Out
2019-08-06 17:00 - 20:00 | St. Augustine Beach Pier, 350 A1A Beach Blvd, St. Augustine Beach, 32085
In support of local and national law enforcement, join members of the St. Augustine community for neighborhood block parties, cookouts, festivals and other activities. This event is a nationwide event. Members of law enforcement, including police officers and firefighters will be available to demonstrate safety practices and give insight on what to do if someone needs help. There will also be food, live music, and entertainment for children. This event is free and all ages are welcome.
