March is Minorcan Heritage Month in St. Augustine . The Minorcan presence along Florida’s Historic Coast is traced back to 1768, when Scottish speculator Dr. Andrew Turnbull cast his sight on an indigo plantation in New Smyrna. After years of strife and starvation, the Greeks and Minorcans working the plantation relocated to St. Augustine and have been an important part of the city’s cultural heritage since. During the St. Augustine City Commission meeting at 5 p.m. on February 28, the commission will proclaim March Minorcan Heritage Month. Click here to learn how you can experience more of St. Augustine’s Minorcan Heritage.
Monday, February 28 – Friday, March 4
Lenny Foster Photography Exhibition: “Where We Stand”
St. Johns Cultural Council presents an Art in Public Spaces exhibition featuring the fine art photography of Lenny Foster. “Where We Stand” provides a glimpse into the rich African American history of Florida’s Historic Coast. The exhibit is on display 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Monday- Friday, through April 22, 2022. Admission is free. St. Johns County Administration, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. For more information, visit their website.
Monday – Sunday, February 28 – March 6
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.
Faces and Figures Exhibition at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery
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 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine The Faces and Figures exhibit can be viewed in person and online at www.staaa.org.
Wednesday, March 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. This week’s lesson is about how to filet your catch. The sessions take place 9-11 a.m. at Usina Boat Ramp, 603 Euclid Ave., Vilano Beach. Reservations are required. Please note that all participants must have a Saltwater Shoreline License. Each session is $12 per person. Register for one or all classes here. For more info, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335
Improv Night @ Colonial Oak Music Park
First Coast Comedy veteran professionals have no plan and willingly dive headfirst into almost any challenge the audience will throw at them, resulting in unforgettably hilarious moments. This show is for everyone so bring the whole family because these improvisers ensure the show is always clean and never mean. Tickets are $10 in advance or $12 the day of the show. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine www.firstcoastcomedy.com
Wednesday – Sunday, March 2-6
The 25th Annual Palatka Spelling Bee presented by Flagler College at Lewis Auditorium
A riotous ride, complete with audience participation, The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee is a delightful den of comedic genius. Performances are Wednesday – Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets are $20 general admission, $5 for students. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.flagler.edu
Thursday, March 3
Jake Owen with special guests Conner Smith & Drew Parker at The AMP
Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39-$69. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.theamp.com
Rebecca Day & the Crazy Daysies at the Colonial Oak Music Park
Watch local and regional country music live at The Colonial Oak. This week Rebecca Day & Crazy Daisies perform at 7 p.m. at Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.thecolonialmusicpark.com/events.
Thursday-Saturday, March 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, March 3-6
Nocatee Kayak Trips
Join county naturalists for a beautiful guided paddle on the intracoastal waterway. Cost is: SJC Resident Providing Own Boat: $20 per person; Non-resident Providing Own Boat: $30 per person; SJC Resident Using a County Boat: $40 per person; Non-resident Using a County Boat: $50 per person. The tours are three hours each and depart from Nocatee Land, 2015 Nocatee Landing Trail, Ponte Vedra. Thursday tour starts at 10 a.m., Friday & Saturday at 11 a.m., and Sunday at Noon. Space on a trip is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Pre-register here. For more information, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335
August: Osage County at Limelight Theatre
A vanished father. A pill-popping mother. Three sisters harboring shady little secrets. This unflinchingly and uproariously play exposes the dark side of the Midwestern American family. Tickets are $27 for adults, $25 for seniors, and $22 for students. Performances run Thursdays – Saturdays at 7:30 p.m. and Sundays at 2 p.m. on the Matuza Mainstage at Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.limelight-theatre.org.
Friday, March 4
First Friday Garden Walk at Washington Oaks Gardens State Park
Join a Ranger the First Friday of every month for a 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 the first Friday of every month 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 Poetry Reading
Poetry readings by author Palmer Smith’s book, The Butterfly Bruises will take place at 5, 6 and 7 p.m. at the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum during First Friday Art Walk. Each reading will be followed by a Q&A and book signing. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine 904-829-3575 www.ximenezfatiohouse.org
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
Emmylou Harris & The Red Dirt Boys at The AMP
A 14-time Grammy winner and Billboard Century Award recipient, Emmylou Harris hits the stage with The Red Dirt Boys at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39.50-$74.50. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.theamp.com
Smoke Stack at the Colonial Oak Music Park
See Smokestack perform! One of Northeast Florida’s most prominent and up-and-coming bands! The show starts at 7 p.m. at Colonial Oak Music Park, 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.thecolonialmusicpark.com/events.
Friday & Saturday, March 4&5
Karen Hampton Exhibition: Origins at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
Karen Hampton’s Origins, will be on exhibition at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum. Hampton’s work utilizes hand-woven textiles, digital prints and embroidery on cloth, and hand dyed fabrics to consider her own lineage, and how these individuals are connected to Black American history within Spanish Florida, the United States, and the African Diaspora. At 5 p.m. on Friday, the artist Karen Hampton provide a walkthrough of her exhibition at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum, 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. On Saturday at 6 p.m. in the Flagler Room at Flagler College, 74 King St., Karen Hampton will join colleagues Dr. Kathleen Deagan, and Dr. Jane Landers in a panel discussion to contextualize where the Clarke-Garvin family fit into the histories of Spanish Florida and United State. For more information, visit www.flagler.edu/information-for/community-members/arts–culture/crisp-ellert-art-museum
Searle’s Raid on St. Augustine Reenactment
Experience a reenactment of the bloody pirate raid led by Robert Searle against the city and inhabitants of St. Augustine in 1668. On Friday at 4:30 p.m. is a call to arms and procession on St. George Street and Cathedral Place to the City Gate. From 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday there will be a historic 17th-century encampment with activities and demonstrations at the Oldest House Museum Complex, 14 St. Francis Street, St. Augustine. Learn more here.
Friday -Sunday, March 4-6
Miniature Marvels at St. Augustine Art Association Gallery
Experience a visually enthralling exhibit as you immerse yourself in a world of minuscule sights. The works in this exhibit are no larger than 12 inches and reveal little marvels in a vast range of mediums and subjects. The Miniature Marvels exhibit can be viewed in person at the Gallery, 22 Marine St., and online at www.staaa.org. Gallery Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.
17th Annual St. Johns All-County High School Art Show
The future of St. Augustine’s artists! All works of art are done by exceptional students in grades 9-12. The works in this gallery-wide exhibit are bold, daring, and visually compelling, showcasing our students’ immense artistic talent. The exhibit can be viewed in person at the Gallery, 22 Marine St., and online at www.staaa.org. Gallery Hours are Tuesdays through Sundays 1-4 p.m. Admission is free.
Saturday, March 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 of the GTM Research Reserve
On the first Saturday of the month 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.
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
Salt Run Paddle at Anastasia State Park
Join an experienced kayak guide from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. 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. A PFD (personal flotation device) is required to be worn at all times while on the water. Space is limited and advanced registration is required. Please email Mary Mazyck at mary.mazyck@floridadep.gov to reserve your spot. 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. Regular park admission ranges from $2-$8. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine 904-461-2033 www.floridastateparks.org/anastasia
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
Chocolate & Beyond 2022
The TASK (Teacher’s Aid for Students Knowledge) celebrated chocolate & Beyond event will take place from 2-4 p.m.at the Classic Car Museum of St Augustine. Guests will enjoy local culinary samples in the categories of Sweet, Savory, Frozen, and Coffee presented by some of the area’s greatest culinary artisans. Tickets are $25 adults and $15 for children Discounted admission to the Classic Car Museum for ticket chocolate & Beyond ticket holders. 4730 Dixie Hwy., St. Augustine 845-548-8141
Asleep at The Wheel at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Inspired by Western swing and honky-tonk country, Asleep at the Wheel has accrued 10 Grammy Awards. Doors open at 7 p.m., show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets are $40-$50. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. www.pvconcerthall.com
The Beach Boys at The AMP
As The Beach Boys mark more than a half century of making music, the group continues to ride the crest of a wave unequaled in America’s musical history. Gates open at 7 p.m., performance begins at 8 p.m. Tickets are $49-$109. The AMP is located at 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.theamp.com
Sunday, March 6
Guided Bird Walk at Anastasia State Park
Anastasia State Park will host an educational Bird Walk Program from 8:15-10 a.m. Meet the birds at Anastasia State Park on this monthly bird walk. 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
Rodney Crowell at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Rodney Crowell takes the stage at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall at 8 p.m., doors open at 7 p.m. Tickets are $39-$59. Ponte Vedra Concert Hall, 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra Beach. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com
