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This Week in St. Augustine and Ponte Vedra

June 20, 2016 By

 

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June 20, 2016 

Monday – Sunday, June 20 – 26 
 
America’s Parks Exhibition
Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council, this exhibition portrays the wondrous beauty of America’s diverse landscapes. It also includes juried works of the Castillo de San Marcos and Fort Matanzas from the Find Your Park Plein Air event held during National Park Week in April. This exhibition is free and will be held on the Lightner Museum’s mezzanine level, overlooking the historic pool area, through August 31. Please enter through Café Alcazar entrance. The museum’s hours are 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. daily with the last admission at 4:30 p.m. 75 King Street, St. Augustine. 904-808-7330  www.stjohnsculture.com
New Work – Fresh Off the Easel Multi-Artist Exhibition
In an effort to keep things fresh this summer, Cutter & Cutter Fine Art has encouraged many talented artists to send in their newest original works, which will be part of this exhibition through July 31. In addition to the many incredible examples of Cutter & Cutter’s well respected and highly sought after artists, there will be art from new names to the gallery, including the very talented Cynthia Packard. Gallery hours are Sunday to Thursday 10:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m.; Friday and Saturday 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Admission is free. 25 King Street, St. Augustine 904-810-0460 www.cutterandcutter.com
IMAX 3D Warcraft
From Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures comes WARCRAFT, an epic adventure of world-colliding conflict based on Blizzard Entertainment’s global phenomenon. Shows through June 23. Admission is $13 for adults; $12 for students/seniors/military; $10 for children (age 3-12); free for children under 3.  Visit the website for show times. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfIMAX.com
Monday, June 20  
 

Full Moon Sail Aboard the Schooner Freedom
Go on a 75-minute sail aboard the Schooner Freedom and enjoy the sound of the wind and waves beneath the magical glow of the full moon on St. Augustine’s Matanzas Bay. Features live music by a local musician. Bring a picnic. Tickets are $40 per person; reservations required. The tour departs from the St. Augustine Municipal Marina at 8:45 p.m. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine 904-810-1010 www.schoonerfreedom.com

Monday – Friday, June 20 – 24 
 
Between Here and There Exhibition at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
See the Shannon Estlund exhibition focusing on the individual’s relationship to place, titled “Between Here and There,” at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. The artist, a Jacksonville native, works between painting, sculpture and site-specific installation. Estlund’s paintings pay particular attention to un-idealized natural places that are “readily accessible but often overlooked.” The paintings reference these spaces through a combination of lushly saturated color often juxtaposed with works that have a muted, more somber palate. The museum is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Admission is free. 48 Sevilla Street, St. Augustine. 904-826-8530 www.flagler.edu/news-events/crisp-ellert-art-museum/upcoming-exhibitions
Monday – Saturday, June 20 – 25 
 
Jo Sinclair & Donald Martin Exhibit
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach features the Jo Sinclair & Donald Martin Exhibition in the Main Gallery through July 16. Admission to the gallery is free. Cultural Center hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614  www.ccpvb.org

First Coast Pastel Society Member Exhibition
The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach features the First Coast Pastel Society Member Exhibition in the Scene Gallery through July 16. Admission to the gallery is free. Cultural Center hours are Monday to Friday 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Saturday 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. 50 Executive Way, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-280-0614 www.ccpvb.org
Tuesday, June 21 
 
Pecha Kucha Night
In honor of the steamy summer season ahead, Pecha Kucha St. Augustine is pleased to present Volume 9: Hot and Bothered at Paper Root Clothing. Join us for an evening of thinking and drinking and celebrating great ideas and stories. Doors open at 6 p.m.; presentations at 7 p.m. 225 W. King St., St. Augustine 503-957-5708 www.pechakucha.org/cities/st-augustine
Tuesday – Sunday, June 21 – 26 
 
Annual Honors Show at the St. Augustine Art Association
The St. Augustine Art Association’s Honors Show features award-winning artists from the past three years who present new works in this season finale through July 10. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday noon – 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 – 5 p.m. Admission is free. 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Wednesday, June 22 
Music by the Sea Concert
Free weekly concert at the St. Johns County Pier features a wide variety of musical genres. The seaside concerts are 7 – 9 p.m. This week’s featured performer is Catch the Groove. Starting at 6 p.m., La Strada will offer dinners as an option for concert goers. All dinners are priced at $10 or less. Concert goers are encouraged to car pool or ride the shuttle from the St. Augustine Beach City Hall. The pier is located at 350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.sabca.org
Summer Movie By the Bay

Ripley’s St. Augustine Attractions presents this free summer movie series at the St. Augustine Municipal Marina.  All movies begin at 8:30 p.m. This week’s movie is The Goonies. 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. 904-824-1606 www.facebook.com/saintaugustineripleys
Thursday, June 23 
Roots Reggae Concert Event Featuring Rebelution with Special Guests The Green and J Boog, Stick Figure, and Through the Roots at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
Originally formed in Santa Barbara, Calif., in 2004, Rebelution’s strong DIY mentality, relentless touring and deep connection to its fan base has led them to be one of the best-selling reggae artists on the planet. Special guests The Green, Jerry “J Boog” Afemata, Stick Figure and Through the Roots perform along with them. Doors open at 4:20 p.m.; show starts at 5:20 p.m. Admission is $38 day of show; $32.50 in advance. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. The John Dickie Trio will perform beginning at 6 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Zoso, the Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
If you missed Led Zeppelin live in the 1970s or are looking to relive the “Hammer of the Gods” phenomenon, you must experience Zoso – The Ultimate Led Zeppelin Experience. Zoso embodies Page, Plant, Bonham and Jones in their spirit, tightly wound talent and authenticity. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Admission is $28 day of show; $25 in advance. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
Concert in the Plaza
From 7-9 p.m. every Thursday night through September 1, enjoy a live free concert under the oak trees in St. Augustine’s Plaza de la Constitución. This week’s performance features The Rick Acrusa Band. Bring a chair or blanket for seating. Corner of Cathedral Pl. and King St., St. Augustine. 904-825-1004 www.plazaconcerts.com
Friday, June 24  
 
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. The Evans Bros. will perform beginning at 6 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Community First Night Owl Cinema Series Featuring Minions
Community First Credit Union and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre proudly announce the return of the family friendly Community First Night Owl Cinema Series. The series is free and open to all ages, with free parking and concessions available for purchase. The films are projected on a giant 18-by-32-foot screen on the St. Augustine Amphitheatre stage. This week’s event features Minions. Doors open 7 p.m.; movie starts 8 p.m. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Friday – Saturday, June 24 – 25  
Apex Theatre Studio Presents Broadway Classic Into the Woods at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Apex Theatre Studio will host its regionally celebrated musical theatre intensive at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The presentation features local high school and college students starring in Stephen Sondheim’s hilarious and stirring Into the Woods, a thoughtful and entertaining exploration of classic fairy tales. Performance times are Friday and Saturday 8 p.m.; doors open 7 p.m. and Saturday 2 p.m.; doors open 1 p.m. Tickets are $25 adults; $20 students and seniors. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-3744 www.pvconcerthall.com
Friday – Sunday, June 24 – 30   
IMAX 3D Independence Day: Resurgence
We always knew they were coming back. After Independence Day redefined the event movie genre, the next epic chapter delivers global catastrophe on an unimaginable scale. Shows through June 30. Admission is $13 adults; $12 students/seniors/military; $10 children ages 3-12; free for children under 3. Visit the website for show times. One World Golf Pl., St. Augustine 904-940-4123 www.worldgolfimax.com

Saturday, June 25 
Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 8:30-10:30 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net collecting species of fish, crabs and more. Learn about the animals and their roles in the habitat. Waders and boots will be provided. The program is included with regular admission to the reserve and takes place in the Environmental Education Center. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org
Free Historic Walking Tour
History comes alive as you saunter through the narrow brick streets of our nation’s oldest city for an up close and personal view of the city. Our licensed, professional guide will relate more than 400 years of St. Augustine’s past during this all-encompassing 1.5-hour history lesson. You’ll be intrigued and inspired as you hear tales of the Colonial Exploration Period, the opulent Henry Flagler Development Period, and the modern Civil Rights Movement and events that took place. This tour departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 4 p.m. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.staugcitywalks.com
Music at Grace Presents Soprano Allison McClain with Jackson Merrill on the Piano
Join Grace United Methodist Church at 5 p.m. for Music at Grace to experience a diverse evening of song, including Bach, Handel, Fauré, Schubert and more. Also featured are lesser-known composers such as Barbara Strozzi, the first female composer-publisher. Classic love poems and witticisms will be reflected in the piano accompaniment, and sacred Biblical texts are offered as the joy of music is celebrated. The program is free. 8 Carrera St., St. Augustine 904-829-8272 www.gracestaugustine.org
Uptown Saturday Night
From 5-9 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue, between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking.
Changing of The Guard
At 6 p.m., see history come to life when 18th century Spanish soldiers march down St. Augustine’s St. George Street to Government House where they perform authentic military drills before firing an exciting volley of musketry. The event features the St. Augustine Garrison. 48 Cathedral Pl., St. Augustine www.hfm.club/garrison/cog
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. Dewey Via will perform beginning at 6 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
Green Hands Sustainability Fest at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre
The St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, in partnership with Edible Northeast Florida Magazine and the US Green Building Council, present the inaugural Green Hands Sustainability Fest, a celebratory and educational festival highlighting the conservation and protection of Northeast Florida’s greatest natural resources. The Green Hands Sustainability Fest will feature local non-profit organizations, food trucks, live music and a screening of the documentary Tapped at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Gates open at 4 p.m.; Presentation of Tapped at 8 p.m. Admission is free. 1340 A1A South, St Augustine 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
Sunday, June 26 
Pet Friendly Food Tours
This special pet-friendly version of our original St. Augustine Food and Wine Tasting Tour is also a fundraiser for our local humane society. To help support this wonderful cause, City Walks Food and Wine Tasting Tours will donate $20 directly to the Humane Society for every furry friend that joins our St. Augustine Pet-Friendly Food Tour. Spend the afternoon sampling wonderful food and wine while visiting select eateries that welcome your pet. What better way to enjoy food, fun, history and companionship… all while supporting a great cause. This exclusive 2.5-hour walking tour departs at 2 p.m. from Tour Saint Augustine where our guests will enjoy complimentary San Sebastian wine and chocolates at check in. Tickets are $59 per human and, of course, free for their furry-companions. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.staugcitywalks.com
Green Hands Sustainability Soiree at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
The St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, in partnership with Edible Northeast Florida Magazine and the US Green Building Council, present the inaugural Green Hands Sustainability Soiree, an event highlighting the conservation and protection of Northeast Florida’s greatest natural resources. The Green Hands Sustainability Soiree will feature local non-profit organizations, a wine and cheese reception hosted by Whole Foods Market, live music and a screening of the documentary Tapped. Doors open at 4 p.m.; presentation of Tapped at 6 p.m. Admission is free.1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-3744 www.pvconcerthall.com
Music in the Box
On the last Sunday of the month, enjoy live acoustic music by some of the area’s best up-and-coming bands and musicians from 6-9 p.m. on stage at the Limelight Theatre. This month’s event features Tim Malchak and Stu Weaver. Admission is $5. Refreshments available for purchase. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
Summer Concert at Colonial Quarter
The Colonial Quarter is expanding its concert schedule on the Oak Stage to include free weekly offerings throughout the summer in June and July. Darrel Rae will perform beginning at 6 p.m. 33 St. George St., St. Augustine 904-342-2857 www.colonialquarter.com
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