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
Wednesday, February 2
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
Fishing 101
Learn the ins and outs of saltwater fishing in Florida. Please note that all participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License. This week’s lesson is about rules & regulations. $12 per person. Register for one or all of the classes here. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335. 603 Euclid Ave., St. Augustine
Thursday, February 3
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. For more information, visit www.thecolonialmusicpark.com.
Thursday-Saturday, February 3-5
I Lived Here As Well, a Woman’s Story
This special tour experiences at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum is told by the women who may have spent their entire lives in this house, yet never used the front door. Guests will be introduced to several women whose lives were restricted due to the color of their skin. The 60-minute tour takes place at 10 a.m. Thursday, Friday and Saturday mornings through March 12. 904-829-3575; 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine www.ximenezfatiohouse.org/ILHAW
Thursday – Sunday, February 3-6
A Shayna Maidel at Limelight Theatre
A powerful and poignant drama about two sisters trying to reconnect after years of separation brought on by the rise of the Nazis. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $22 for students. Performances run through February 6, Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. in the Koger-Gamache Black Box at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. www.limelight-theatre.org
Friday, February 4
First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Join a Ranger at 10 a.m. for a garden walk. Learn about the history of Washington Oaks while exploring the formal gardens. No registration required. Walk included with park entry fee of $5 per vehicle. 6400 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Palm Coast www.washingtonoaks.org
First Friday Artwalk
Join Art Galleries of St. Augustine from 5-9 p.m. for new exhibits, refreshments and live music at many participating galleries in the downtown area. 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. 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 www.thefirstparish.org
Friday – Sunday, February 4-6
Faces and Figures Exhibition at St. Augustine Art Association
Expressions of the human form bring personality to this exhibit. Be invigorated by the human visage in the form of various drawing studies, formal portraits, daily life and other figurative works. Each work of art is rendered and presented in 2D and 3D media and done by local and regional artists. Gallery Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays 1 to 4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine The Faces and Figures exhibit can be viewed in person and online at www.staaa.org.
Saturday, February 5
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
Guided Exploration Hike at GTM Research Reserve
From 9-11 a.m. visitors can learn about the cultural history of the Guana Peninsula as well as the natural biodiversity during a guided hike. Find out about the peninsula’s 5,000 years of human history, including how native peoples used estuarine resources, what European plantation life was like, and current efforts to learn about and save these resources. Meet at the GTM Research Reserve’s Trailhead Pavilion located west of the Guana Dam. Wear comfortable closed toe shoes. There is a $3 per vehicle parking fee. Reservations are required and space is limited. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach South.
Militia Muster at Fort Mose State Park
Experience free musket firing demonstrations from 9-11:30 a.m. at Fort Mose Historic State Park. Youth are welcome to participate in Junior Militia training using handmade wooden toy muskets. This program is free. Visitor Center admission is $2. 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine 904-823-2232 www.floridastateparks.org/parks-and-trails/fort-mose-historic-state-park
Drum Runner Series Barrel Racing at St. Johns County Fairgrounds
Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed horse events at 1 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www.sjchc.org
Shawn Colvin at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Doors open at 7 p.m., performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$63.50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com
Sunday, February 6
Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
Meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk from 8:15-10 a.m. This fun and informative walk is open to participants of all birding levels. Participants will observe a diverse variety of shore birds, marsh birds and hammock birds by walking the beach, boardwalks, nature trails and other areas. Dress for the weather and bring binoculars, water, comfortable walking shoes and a field guide. Meet at the Island Beach Shop & Grill pavilion located at the end of the main park drive. The program is free with regular park admission, which ranges from $8-$2. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine 904-461-2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Salt Run Paddle at Anastasia State Park
Join an experienced kayak guide for a nature paddle in Salt Run. This program is open to all levels of paddlers and children 9 and over with an adult present. Bring your own kayak or rent one from Anastasia Watersports. This program is free with regular park admission fee when you bring your own kayak. Kayak and paddleboard rentals are available at Anastasia Watersports with standard rental fees. Please register in advance by emailing Mary Mazyck at mary.mazyck@floridadep.gov. Regular park admission ranges from $2-$8. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine 904-461-2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
Billy Prine & The Prine Time Band Presents: The Songs of John Prine
“The Songs of John Prine” Tour celebrates John’s life in song, Billy will tell stories about or surrounding some of John’s most beloved songs before leading his band through his version of John’s timeless masterpieces. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $48-$68. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach www.pvconcerthall.com
