St. Augustine Guest Houses

Unnecessary Farce
2019-05-02, 2019-05-03, 2019-05-04, 2019-05-05 | Larimer Arts Center, 216 Reid St, Palatka, FL, 32177, United States
Come out and watch the River City Players of Palatka perform the show Unnecessary Farce! Two cops. Three crooks. Eight doors. Go. In a cheap motel room, an embezzling major is supposed to meet his female accountant, while in the room next-door, two undercover cops wait to catch the meeting on videotape. But there’s some confusion as to who’s in which room, who’s being videotaped, who’s taking the money, who’s hired a hitman, and why the accountant keeps taking off her clothes. Tickets range from $10-20.

Exhibition – Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle
2019-05-02 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-03 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-04 09:00 - 17:00, 2019-05-05 09:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
A rare look at the works of pioneering artist Edgar Degas comes to St. Augustine’s Lightner Museum in Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist – Works on Paper by the Artist and His Circle. Edgar Degas, one of the leading lights of the 19th-century art scene, is best known for his enchanting paintings of ballet dancers on and off the stage. But little is widely known about the enigmatic artist’s life and personality. Featuring over fifty original works by Degas, The Lightner Museum offers unique insights into Degas’ inner world and the opportunity to see rarely exhibited works from the private collection of curator Robert Flynn Johnson.
Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist is on view at the Lightner from April 12 – June 16, 2019. Our limited-engagement showing is free for museum members or for $5 above the price of museum admission. For more information visit LightnerMuseum.org.

Nao Santa María in St. Augustine
2019-05-02 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-03 10:00 - 19:00, 2019-05-04 10:00 - 19:00 | St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez Slip 86, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The Nao Santa María is one of the most famous ships known to man. As one of the three ships that first came to America, the Santa María will be the most famous ship to grace St. Augustine’s shores. The visit consists of a guided tour through the 5 decks of the Santa María, where you can find informative panels with the history of the ship, ornamental elements of the time and talk with the crew to feel how to live the Spanish sailors 500 years ago.Tours will commence from 10am to 7pm each day. Tickets range from $5-$10.

Etcetera Fashion Show and Luncheon
2019-05-02 11:30 - 13:30 | Raintree Restaurant, 102 San Marco Avenue, St Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Join us for the Etcetera Summer Collection Fashion Show and Luncheon
Welcome Mimosa
Baked Salmon with a Champagne Cream Sauce/ Vegetarian when requested
Tea or Coffee
Reservations Limited.
Based in New York City, Etcetera’s mission is to offer a casual but elegant line of clothing styled with classic lines to meet the needs of women who demand quality.

Graphic Design Student Portfolio Showcase
2019-05-02 18:00 | Ringhaver Student Center, Flagler College, 50 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
On Thursday, May 2 at 6 p.m.in the Virginia Room of the Ringhaver Student Center on Flagler College’s campus, Flagler’s graphic design senior students will be exhibiting their portfolio work. There are 33 seniors exhibiting their graphic design portfolios and found inspiration in the number to make the theme an 80s theme – 33 years ago.
The senior portfolio is an accumulation of their undergraduate careers. The portfolios include projects from many areas of design – branding, advertising, web design, mobile apps, animations, packaging, environmental design, illustration and photography. This bi-annual show provides a platform for students to present their work to professionals, family, friends and the local community.
“Each student has created a body of work that represents who they are as a designer. Their design projects showcase their strengths and demonstrate how they’ve used creativity to solve communication problems. We have a talented group this semester,” said Natalie Stephenson, assistant professor of graphic design.
There were two portfolio classes this spring, taught by Assistant Professors Natalie Stephenson and Chris Smith.
Smith said, “Not only does the Portfolio Show offer our current graphic design students an inspiring preview of what to expect in the program, the event also serves as an effective means for industry professionals to come and take a look at potential new hires.”
Designers include: Dani Acevedo, Will Ashmore, Britain Brown, Karese Burrows, Kristin Busitzky, Emily Cadwallader, Marcus Chan, Maddie Cheney, Matthew Conner, Ellie Dawson, Genevieve Ehlers, Brittany Farley, Jackson Hall, Natalie Harris, Sarah Langston, Emily Lemp, Vincent Lendering, Caitlin Lopez, Sarah MacDonald, Lauren Mason, Travis May, Cammy McWilliams, Bethany Mincey, Mason Mushinski, Courtney Patterson, Chelsea Ray, John Roberts, Lisa Schweikert, Christian Seymour, Meghan Vargas, Lane Weinheimer, Sadie Weisberg and Sarah Weisman.
There will be musical entertainment and light refreshments.

Robert Flynn Johnson Lecture -“Chasing Degas: My Four Decades Collecting This Artist and His Circle”
2019-05-02 18:00 - 20:00 | Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Meet collector and curator Robert Flynn Johnson and hear the fascinating details of building his collection for the making of his Edgar Degas: The Private Impressionist exhibition. During more than 40 years as a professor and curator of collections with the Achenbach Foundation for Graphic Arts and the Fine Arts Museum of San Francisco, Mr. Johnson’s passion for collecting works by Degas grew to intriguing heights. Lecture attendees are bound to take pleasure in learning first hand how Degas’ artistic genius first captured Johnson’s attention and of the many adventures while tracking down works on paper by Degas and his circle of artistic colleagues. Tickets are $25 ($20 for Lightner Museum members). Reservations are required. For tickets and more information visit LightnerMuseum.org

Gamble Rogers Music Festival
2019-05-03, 2019-05-04, 2019-05-05 | Colonial Quarter, 33 St. George St, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Love the local musicians? Well, here’s your chance to listen to all of them during this three-day event that features local, regional, and national music groups. This event is to commemorate a recording artist, Gamble Rogers, who passed away by trying to save a drowning swimmer in 1991.

Romanza Festivale of the Arts
2019-05-03 - 2019-05-12 | Downtown St. Augustine, 29 West Castillo Drive, St. Augustine
Get your dancing shoes ready and grab a partner to move your body to the rhythm of this exotic festivale! Romanza Festivale will feature more than 60 events and exhibits by many organizations. Come and enjoy America’s Most Romantic City with your dearest love and dance the night away as the city celebrates art and music. This event will provide music and dance performances, concerts, art shows, and more. Some of the events are free and others require admission fees. Events will take place at different venues in St. Augustine. Check out the website for a full schedule.

Butterfield Garage May Featured Artist, Laura O’Neal
2019-05-03 17:00 - 21:00, 2019-05-04 11:00 - 2019-05-05 17:00 | Butterfield Garage Art Gallery, 137 King Street, St. Augustine FL, 32084
Butterfield Garage May Feature Artist Laura O’Neal Presents STAND TALL, An Artist Talk, First Friday May 3, at 6pm is an opportunity to hear about Laura’s process, as she takes the viewer beyond the surface imagery to the intention within.
Laura has been an artist with Butterfield Garage since 2011. Prose and lyrics often accompany her colorful whimsical paintings. Her art is expressive, and reflect her growth as a person and an artist. There is a meaning and depth to discover beyond the surface.
“STAND TALL”, the title of her exhibit, is intended to “… inspire the viewer to think about their connection to the Earth and of being grounded; happy where you are in this present moment. Then, to encourage the viewer to lift heads high and seek to align themselves with that which is higher and greater. Lastly, to receive that magic. I hope you smile!”
Laura says “I have always written prose and lyrics as a way to inspire the visual. The words I write, however, have become much more valuable over the last couple of years.” “My word-swirl forms the energy-body of the piece. Words make their way into the background and sometimes the foreground. I believe words are very powerful and can even have the ability to co-create. Sometimes those words in your head are best left in the background. Through obscuring the negative dialogue, a space (in the head as well as the canvas) can be cleared so that a vibrant LIFE can emerge, rich in color!
My pieces sometimes seem “busy” because I sense the energy that is happening all around us on so many levels. The thing I like most about my work is its duplicity. At first the viewer may notice the whimsical nature and the bright colors. Sometimes a patron may take the step further; to actually read the poetry and then understand that this seemingly fun little piece actually has something profound to state.
I have enjoyed playing around with my new creations and their exaggerated lengths. As an artist, we spend chunks of time in solitude, so these characters have actually come to life for me, and have provided me wonderful, humorous company. These pieces represent being grounded; with feet on the Earth and being “down to Earth” while traveling along on that lofty path of ASCENSION.

First Friday Artwalk
2019-05-03 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.

Help a Hound Charity Golf Scramble
2019-05-04 08:00 - 17:00 | Royal St. Augustine Golf & Country Club, 301 Royal St. Augustine Parkway, St. Augustine, 32084
Third annual help a hound charity golf scramble, benefiting Swamp Haven Rescue.
Saturday, May 4th
Royal St, Augustine Golf Club
7am open
8:30 shotgun start
$65 early bird special, $75 after March 1st
4 players per team
Ready to register or Have Questions?
Visit our website to register, www.swamphaven.org or call Carrie for
more information at 386-864-4700.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market
2019-05-04 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.

St. Augustine Flea Market
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:00, 2019-05-05 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.

FREE COMIC BOOK DAY 2019
2019-05-04 09:00 - 16:00 | ALL BOOKS & COMICS, 1395 US HIGHWAY 1 SOUTH, SAINT AUGUSTINE, 32084
It’s here! The greatest day of the year!
Free Comic Book Day is an annual event founded on the belief that for every person out there, there’s a comic book that they’ll love.
FREE COMIC BOOK DAY aka The Best Day of the Year!
Featuring
• FREE Comics from Major and Independent Publishers (WHILE SUPPLIES LAST)
• LIVE COS PLAYERS from “Costumers with a Cause”
• Don’t forget our super sale!
• BOGO ON BACK ISSUES AND USED BOOKS
• BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF ON GRAPHIC NOVELS
• BUY ONE GET ONE 1/2 OFF ACTION FIGURES
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Marking History with St. Augustine’s Waterworks Building
2019-05-04 10:30 - 12:30 | Main Library, 1960 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
REGISTRATION REQUIRED. Ever wonder about the old brick building next to the Main Library and the carousel? Come learn about its history as the city’s first water works pumping station, as well as recent construction work undertaken to stabilize, rehabilitate, and restore significant building features. Jenny Wolfe, the Historic Preservation Officer for the City of St. Augustine, will give a presentation on this 1898 building at the Main Library and then guide attendees on a tour of the building. Please wear comfortable clothing and shoes appropriate for the tour as the Waterworks building is still under construction and is not air conditioned.
Construction work has been partially funded by Florida Bureau of Historic Preservation grants with matching funds provided by the City of St. Augustine as the property owner. Additional grant funds are being sought to continue work while the City considers potential future uses for the building. To register for the event, please call the Main Library at 904.827.6940 or register online at www.sjcpls.org. For more information about the Waterworks building, please contact Jenny Wolfe at 904.209.4326 or jwolfe@citystaug.com.

Much Ado About Women – St Augustine, Jacksonville & Beaches Concert
2019-05-04 12:00 - 13:30 | Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
The North Florida Women’s Chorale will present a free concert, Much Ado About Women, on May 4, Saturday, at Noon, at Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla Street, St Augustine, FL 32084. A second performance will be held on Sunday, May 5, at 4 pm at Palms Presbyterian Church, 3410 3rd Street South, Jacksonville Beach, FL 32250.
This wonderful 35-plus member women’s choir prepares its 27th year-end concert with songs by and about women. Titled, “Much Ado About Women”, NFWC sings rich, moving songs of hope and encouragement for women’s roles in society. Selections include, “March of the Women”, a nod to the suffragette movement; a Shaker worker song, “I Will Be a Child of Peace”; and songs supporting family and each other with “Music in My Mother’s House” and “Rise Up”, respectively.
The chorus is celebrating its 13th year with director Kerry Fradley, accompanied by Kathleen Vande Berg as collaborative pianist. Kerry is also the founder and director of the St. Augustine Youth Chorus, chorus master for First Coast Opera, and a recipient of the ROWITA Award. Kathleen is currently organist/choir director at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, director of the St. Augustine Chamber Singers, and ROWITA Award recipient, as well.
In addition to singing, the NFWC also selects a community service project for each concert theme. Please join us in donating items for women (and others) that are undergoing cancer treatments as we fill Care Packages for Cancer Patients. You can find more details at our Website: http://www.womenschorale.org/
We hope to see you on Saturday or Sunday, May 4 and 5 at one of our two performances in St Augustine or Jacksonville Beach.

May the 4th Be With You at Jacksonville Ice!
2019-05-04 12:00 - 14:00 | Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex, 3605 Phillips Hwy, Jacksonville, FL, 32207
May the 4th be with you on the ice! Celebrate Star Wars Day at Jacksonville Ice and Sportsplex May 4th from 12 pm – 2 pm! Dress as your favorite character and learn to be a galactic warrior, while enjoying ice skating with the whole family. Admission includes:
-Free Light Sabers for the first 125 Padawans (Ages 14 & Under)
-Character Meet & Greet
-Light Saber Training (Ages 14 & Under)
-Costume Contest
-Activity Page
-Ice Skating until 4pm
Pre-sale tickets are just $15 and are available online! Hurry, spots are limited!

Specials & Promotions

Geek Out Art Show Vol. 3; May the Fourth Be With You
2019-05-04 12:00 - 17:00 | Bokeh Bar Gallery, 137 King St #103, St. Augustine, FL, 32084, United States
Volume 3 will be embracing May the Fourth beginning Romanza St. Augustine Festivale!
From Noon until 5pm, $5 door cover and kids 10 and under are for FREE at Bokeh Bar Gallery!
Where artists, art connoisseurs, comic lovers, and just people looking for some all around fun can come together with a meld between a mini comicon and an art show!
With special performances by Ancient City Sirens!
With artists from all over Florida, bringing their love of comics and cult classics together to showcase their talents for people of all ages to enjoy.
Vendors, please fill out your form HERE:
https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSedfkOqKb04qFWFv_f7bKSeFMg1Ki7jBclTbpicAfNXhB1DiA/viewform
Bring your little Tank Girls, Flashes, Wonder Women, Dr. Who’s and Supermen
