Confessions of the Corazon: A Night of Storytelling

“Confessions of the Corazon” returns to the Corazon Cinema and Cafe with Gabriella Saho as our featured storyteller, on September 26th. David Fussell will be our special guest host.

Gabriella is a creative service specialist. She recycles, resales, repairs, renovates, restores, removes, invents, improves and instructs materials into art.

According to his Tale Tellers of St. Augustine bio, it states: “David Fussell, a fifth generation Florida Cracker and fifth generation Wiregrass Georgia Cracker, tells yarns and rhythms of Cracker life through personal experiences and learned lore of Florida’s past. With wit, wisdom, humor, and laughter the Cracker South comes alive; fifty years of storytelling from the front porch.”

The event is all ages and is $5 (cash only) for each person. There is room for 10 storytellers each time and it is first come, first served. Sign up by purchasing one item and there are free refills on most beverages. Sign up at 5:00 p.m. and the stories begin at 5:30 p.m. Each storyteller receives six to eight minutes of stage time. The featured storyteller gets 10 minutes of stage time and 50% of the proceeds from the door.

After each event, the current featured storyteller draws the name for the following month’s storyteller.

If you are an artist, bring in your works and sell them. Let’s hear your elevator pitch. “Confessions” is perfect for all artists, authors, comedians, writers, poets, influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, actors, storytellers, etc.

We look forward to seeing you at the event and hearing your stories. Please mark your calendars, set your timers, bring some pals and join us on a great night of storytelling. All are welcomed.

Confessions of the Corazon: A Night of Storytelling

“Confessions of the Corazon” returns to the Corazon Cinema and Cafe with Kathy Kniery as our featured storyteller, on September 26th. According to her Tale Tellers of St. Augustine bio, it states:

Kathy is a recently transplanted Illinoisan. After 30 years of serving in public and private schools as a library/media specialist and sometimes social studies teacher, she gave up cold weather and snow for sunshine and ocean breezes. It was not a hard choice. Now retired she is focusing on the favorite part of her former career: storytelling. Kathy is also learning more about her favorite hobbies, photography and graphic arts.

Retired educator and storyteller and a fan of the CUBS! East Palatka, FL 32131
Learn more about Kathy at her website: www.storytellerkathy.com
Telephone: 309-825-8482 E-Mail: [email protected]

The event is all ages and is $5 (cash only) for each person. There is room for 10 storytellers each time and it is first come, first served. Sign up by purchasing one item and there are free refills on most beverages. Sign up at 5:00 p.m. and the stories begin at 5:30 p.m. Each storyteller receives six to eight minutes of stage time. The featured storyteller gets 10 minutes of stage time and 50% of the proceeds from the door.

After each event, the current featured storyteller draws the name for the following month’s storyteller.

If you are an artist, bring in your works and sell them. Let’s hear your elevator pitch. “Confessions” is perfect for all artists, authors, comedians, writers, poets, influencers, content creators, entrepreneurs, filmmakers, actors, storytellers, etc.

We look forward to seeing you at the event and hearing your stories. Please mark your calendars, set your timers, bring some pals and join us on a great night of storytelling. All are welcomed.

Mommy and Me Mondays

Join us for a morning of play of winter wonderland activities! Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet other parents and learn about ways to play with your child to best promote their development. Play groups will be facilitated in our new location by our occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech language pathologist. You are welcome to bring your own toys, yoga mat, and any questions you may have. Dads are welcome too! This play group is targeted for babies 0 months – 18 months of age and is free of charge!

12 Sprays of Christmas

Join the Oil Girls for 3 different workshops to create great stocking stuffers or a little something for yourself for health and wellness. All classes include admission to the festival.

12 Sprays of Christmas – Create 12 home fragrances with all your favorite scents of the season without the artificial chemicals of commercial home sprays.

Time: 11:30am / 4pm

Price: $32

Therapeutic Bath Sugar/Salt Scrubs – Create that spa experience at home using essential oils and simple household ingredients. Soften skin and exfoliate. Choose from 8 different scents. Makes great teacher gifts!

Time: 12:30pm / 3pm

Price: $20

doTERRA Rollerball Make & Take – Learn the basics of essential oils and how to make your own blends to support your own health challenges. Learn how to use essentials oils in everyday wellness. Price includes 2 rollerball applicators of essential oils. Additional rollerballs may be purchased during class.

Time: 2pm

Price: $15

Makers, Food, Music & Community

We are thrilled to announce our new location and our partnership with the Friends of St Augustine Amphitheatre to bring our community a day full of music, creativity, food and fun! The 3rd Annual St. Augustine Makers Fest™ presented by F.O.S.A.A will be held Sunday Dec 9, 2018 at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The event which runs from 11am-5pm serves as a principal fundraiser for the St. Augustine Public Montessori School, a 501c3 non-profit and St. Johns County Public charter school. Admission is $5 for adults, kids FREE!

Local artisans will be showcasing their amazing crafts and leading in-depth workshops.

This year we introduce Making Worlds where making station crafts are separated into Paper World, Textile World and Nature World under the big top of the Amphitheatre. Our stations provide making opportunities for Makers of all ages to create a quality craft that can be given as a gift or kept for yourself. We have even added a few tall tables this year for Makers over 5ft tall.

To get your making on, make sure to take advantage of our 25% off ticket discount presale, by visiting Simple Gestures (Anastasia Blvd near the Lighthouse) starting Nov 16. OR visit our booth at the Nov 27 Tuesday Night Market or Dec 1 Saturday Market. Tickets are also used for food and beverage purchases. Tickets will also be available for purchase on the day of the event. (Please note no discount or presale is given for admission fee)

We are so excited about our workshop offerings this year. Work in-depth with a local artisan to learn a new skill or brush off an old one. Click on the link below to see what is offered this year and register for your spot. Pre-registration includes admission to the festival. You can register on the day of the event if space permits, but you’ll miss out on this great deal!

Our entertainment this year is going to be spectacular! A special visit from The Venardos Circus, many local bands you love, and some young performers as well are spread over 2 stages.

Make sure to visit our Cardboard Gingerbread Forest, selfie-spots, and 3 community art projects.

Mommy and Me Mondays

Join us for a morning of play! Take advantage of this free opportunity to meet other parents and learn about ways to play with your child to best promote their development. Play groups will be facilitated in our new location by our occupational therapist, physical therapist and speech language pathologist. You are welcome to bring your own toys, yoga mat, and any questions you may have. Dads are welcome too! This play group is targeted for babies 0 months – 18 months of age and is free of charge!