| Monday, January 3- Sunday, January 9, 2022 NIGHTS OF LIGHTS!  Nights of Lights has been listed among the top ten holiday light displays in the world by National Geographic. During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. Nights of Lights runs through January 31, 2022 and features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it’s free of charge. And, there are dozens of special tours and events that will make your Nights of Lights experience one to remember throughout the year. Be sure to post lots of pictures from these fun locations! Picturing a Nation: American Art from the Lightner Museum  Picturing a Nation is a major installation of American paintings and sculpture from the Lightner Museum’s permanent collection. From America’s great vistas and natural wonders, to intimate scenes of St. Augustine, Picturing a Nation presents a vibrant vision of America on a local and national scale through late-19th and early 20th century American art. The exhibition runs through September 30, 2022. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. www.lightnermuseum.org. Tom Schifanella: Faces of the Alcazar at Lightner Museum  Faces of the Alcazar presents a compelling glimpse of life behind-the-scenes at Henry Flagler’s Alcazar Hotel. Through large-format photographs, the exhibition documents fragmentary clippings from early-20th century motion picture magazines pasted to the walls of the Alcazar staff quarters by the immigrant staff who lived and worked at the hotel. The exhibition runs through March 7, 2022. Lightner Museum is open from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. daily and tickets are $17 for adults, $14 for seniors and students and $10 ages 12-17, under 11 are free. Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine. www.lightnermuseum.org Nights of Pints!  Coinciding with St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights, local St. Augustine breweries are hosting Nights of Pints with a passport for craft beer lovers and stops at local breweries. Purchase an official Nights of Pints shirt and receive one (1) pint at each participating brewery: Old Coast Ales, Ancient City Brewing, Bog Brewery or Dog Rose Brewing Company. Learn more at www.facebook.com/nightsofpints Monday -Thursday, January 3-6 Spider-Man: No Way Home at World Golf IMAX  For the first time in the cinematic history of Spider-Man, our friendly neighborhood hero is unmasked and no longer able to separate his normal life from the high-stakes of being a Super Hero. On screen through January 6, showtimes are daily at noon, 3:30 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are $14 Adults, $13 Seniors (aged 55+), Students or Military, $11 for Children (aged 3-12). 1 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. www.worldgolfimax.com Sing We Now of Christmas: Saint Anastasia Catholic Church Celebrates 12 Days of Christmas Join the fun with daily concerts, dance performances, sacred liturgies and events throughout the 12 Days of Christmas. Concerts are free, donations accepted. Performances are Monday 7 p.m., Pietro Ianotti renowned Classical Italian Pianist; Tuesday, The Dance Company Winter Spectacular excerpts; Wednesday, St. Augustine Ballet Nutcracker excerpts; and Thursday Epiphany Lessons and Carols. Saint Anastasia Catholic Church, 5205 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-471-5364 Monday, Wednesday & Friday, January 3, 5 & 7 Lighthouse Illuminations  Discover twenty-one uniquely decorated trees, each with a distinct theme, at this special after-hours event. Explore the Keepers’ house and grounds illuminated by lights and garlands, and enjoy a sensational view of the lighthouse’s night mark. Tickets are $19.95 for adults, $17.95 for children ages 12 and under. St. Augustine Lighthouse & Maritime Museum, 100 Red Cox Dr., St. Augustine. For more information regarding ticket availability and pricing, visit www.staugustinelighthouse.org. Monday – Friday, January 3-7 From River to Ocean: The 200th Anniversary Photography Exhibition  The 200th Anniversary Photography Exhibition titled “From River to Ocean” will be on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday, through January 3, 2022. Local photographers submitted photography depicting five districts throughout St. Johns County and photos were chosen by a panel to be part of this exhibit. A total of 24 photographers were chosen, with 44 photographs on view in this display. Admission is free. St. Johns County Administration, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine www.facebook.com Wednesday, January 5 Wednesday Pier Farmers Market  The Wednesday Pier Farmers Market offers oceanfront shopping at the St. Johns County Ocean Pier Park from 8 a.m.-noon. Approximately 60-80 vendors sell locally grown produce, baked goods, prepared foods, arts, crafts and more. 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine 904-315-0952 www.wednesdaypierfarmersmarket.com Thursday, January 6 Country Night at the Colonial Oak Music Park  Watch local and regional country music live at The Colonial Oak. Curated in collaboration with local country radio station, WQIK to present a hand-selected variety of North Florida’s Best Country Music every Thursday at 7 p.m. at Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialmusicpark.com The Fabulous Thunderbirds Featuring Kim Wilson with The 77d’s at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall  Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $38-$58. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com/events Friday, January 7 First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park  Join a for this monthly garden walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. The walk starts in the Garden parking lot at 10 a.m. and is approximately one hour. No registration required. Walk included with park entry fee of $5 per vehicle. For more information, visit www.washingtonoaks.org. First Friday Art Walk  Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries. For easy mobility downtown, patrons and visitors can enjoy the complimentary shuttle service that runs from 6-9 p.m. provided by Old Town Trolleys. To use this service, shuttle stickers may be picked up at any participating AGOSA gallery. Shuttles can be boarded at any of the following stops: in front of Butterfield Garage and ArtBox, the Lightner Museum, Aviles Street, as well as in front of Bold Art Gallery near Hypolita Street. Tour maps are available at participating galleries or online. 904-373-8697 www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com First Friday Artwalk Recital at Cathedral Basilica  The Cathedral Basilica of St. Augustine is proud to host free monthly concerts the first Friday of the month. Doors open at 5:30 p.m.. The performance begins at 6 p.m. and is open to all, free of charge. There will be a free-will offering. 38 Cathedral Place, St. Augustine 904-824-2806 To learn more, visit www.thefirstparish.org Friday & Saturday, January 7&8 Apex Theatre Studio’s The Bard Bus presents “Hamlet in 75” at The AMP’s Backyard Stage Apex Theatre Studio’s Bard Bus presents Hamlet in 75, a retelling of Shakespeare’s most famous tragedy set in the backwoods of Northeast Florida, live at the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Gates open at 6:30 p.m., performance begins at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $23. St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.theamp.com Holiday Traditions by Candlelight at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum  Held during the festive Nights of Lights, this family-friendly nighttime event will feature holiday stories of the 1800s. The 45-minute tours will begin at 6 p.m., 7 p.m., and 8 p.m. Tickets are $15 per guest. Ximenez-Fatio House Museum, 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/holiday2021 Friday – Sunday, January 7-9 Monochrome Exhibit at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery  A spin off the Black & White and Shades of Gray theme — works are in 2D or 3D in any style or medium.The catch? Color. Just one. As many shades as there are of blue, red, purple, yellow, green, etc. You get the idea. One color, many shades and tones. Admission is free. This exhibit will be on display through January 30. Gallery hours are Tuesday – Sunday, 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. www.staaa.org Saturday, January 8 St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market  From 8:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. shoppers stroll up and down the vendor-lined pathways of the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market, browsing more than 100 tents loaded with local produce, flowers, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts and more. Admission into the market is free. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/community/farmers-market Family Seining at the GTM Research Reserve  Hosted by the GTM Research Reserve, you’re invited to join docents from 9-11 a.m. to learn how to pull a seine net. Participants will collect fish and crabs as well as learn about their habitats and role in the environment. Waders and boots 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 Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam & Car Show  The Jimmy Jam BBQ Slam created to honor James Wray and to embody everything Jimmy loved – helping others, BBQ and car, kicks off on Saturday from 10 a.m. till 5 p.m. there will be a car show, BBQ Competition, a Corn Hole Competition, hay rides, music, a kids zone and more. Admission is free. St. Johns County Fairgrounds, 5840 SR 207, Elkton www.jimmyjambbqslam.com Living History Saunter  Join living history interpreters from the Historic Florida Militia as they present a timeline of St. Augustine’s colonial history from 5:30-8:30 p.m. The saunter begins at the north end of St. George Street and makes its way south to the Plaza. Interpreters answer questions related to St. Augustine’s history and pose for pictures. https://hfm.club/about/saunter/ Bob Saget “For Mature Audiences” Tour at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall  Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $45.50-$63.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com/events Sunday, January 9 First Look, The Artisan’s Market Outdoor Bougie Market  Explore this cool vibe Artisan’s Market featuring local art, trinkets, coffee, music, aromatherapy and from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free parking is available. Located across from the Old Jail at 162 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. www.firstlookartisans.com |
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Brian, you certainly do a lot of work to put together such a well done and informative column for all of us.
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You’re welcome, and thank you, Carole.