City officials are trying to find new ground in the debate about use of the Plaza de la Constitucion in the city’s center as a place for free expression. On Monday, city commissioners stated that they want a new policy for the Plaza that would allow free expression but keep the cheap sunglasses and flea [...]
July 14, 2009Read More
Fireworks, Hotel Deals, Concerts, Art Walk…And More! STAR-SPANGLED EVENTS SET FOR JULY 4TH IN ST. AUGUSTINE, PONTE VEDRA & THE BEACHES A spectacular fireworks show high above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflected in the waters of Matanzas Bay is just one of many memorable July 4th weekend events set for St. Augustine, [...]
July 2, 2009Read More
A Cultural Exchange & Shared Heritage with the Island of Abaco Bahamian Island Celebration The joyous, magical, colorful, musical Interactive Carnival of the Bahamas For the Junkanoo Scholarship Fund SATURDAY, MAY 16 1:00 to 7:00 pm Historic Plaza de la Constitucion City of St. Augustine, Florida An Event Sponsored by the Tourist Development Council & [...]
May 16, 2009Read More
Last Friday when I was having a coffee at “Hot Shot Bakery” in St. Augustine, waiting to head out to the town’s monthly Art Walk, I spoke with songwriter “Gypsy Drew” before he began entertaining the crowd at Anastasia Books. Drew is a Songwriter and Musician originally from Travis City, Michigan. who has [...]
May 5, 2009Read More
ST. AUGUSTINE – Jim sleeps on my couch, a product of my giving nature and admitted naiveté. I used to give a dollar to the homeless guy on the corner who consistently requests a specific amount of change – something like 24 cents rather than a quarter – outside the Lil’ Champ. Now my living [...]
April 15, 2009Read More
Friday, March 13th- – Food Not Bombs serves free food & great conversation…6:30(ish)pm…gazebo in the downtown plaza - Trinity Cafe grand reopening…four bands playing…7:30pm…located in court yard on King & St George St…if you know any emerging young musicians looking for a place to play contact Rayor via email ray@yitrinity.com – “The Woman Rebel” presented by Classic Theatre, [...]
March 13, 2009Read More
B&D remembered me when they needed to replace a guitar player. I auditioned with a few other pickers and ultimately got the gig. I toured with them for 12 years and am forever grateful for the run. As a musician, their deal let me play every arena, amphitheater, festival out there.
March 12, 2009Read More
Catch bad boys Penn and Teller live on the East Coast as they take their classic bits and combine those with amazing new material on a special-limited tour celebrating their 35 years as a team.
March 9, 2009Read More
Stuff to do Stuff to do Stuff to do Monday, March 2nd- house show downtown, 86 St. Francis Street, Apt 1… 8pm…featuring The Strangers, Lord Jeff, and Peppermint Junk Band Wednesday, March 4th (every Wed.)- open mic night at Rendevous (Spanish Street, downtown)…9pm Friday-Sunday, March 6th, 7th, 8th- - Harvest Of Hope Fest…St. Johns County Fairgrounds…a [...]
March 2, 2009Read More
Jim Sleeps on My Couch: The Then and Now of Homelessness in St. Augustine
ST. AUGUSTINE – Jim sleeps on my couch, a product of my giving nature and admitted naiveté. I used to give a dollar to the homeless guy on the corner who consistently requests a specific amount of change – something like 24 cents rather than a quarter – outside the Lil’ Champ. Now my living [...]
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