What a credit to our town to have this much going on!
Enjoy …
Monday – Sunday, Nov. 14-20
Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine at Lightner Museum
Contemporary Chronicles of St. Augustine explores the urban fabric of St. Augustine through large-format photographs, hand drawn maps, and interactive photographic flip books. The project seeks to define St. Augustine through the residential streets and neighborhoods that have long been inhabited by the people that help support the city as a premier tourist destination. Through interactive sequential images, visitors to the exhibition will uncover the overlooked aspects of everyday life in America’s oldest city. 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. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Bouke de Vries: War & Pieces at Lightner Museum
This exhibition of London-based Dutch artist Bouke De Vries’ War & Pieces has been described as a “masterwork” by art critics. The monumental artwork, crafted from thousands of fragments of porcelain, re-imagines the decorative centerpieces that adorned seventeenth- and eighteenth-century banquet tables. War and Peices will be on exhibit through December 31. 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. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts at Lightner Museum
Handstitched Worlds: The Cartography of Quilts invites viewers to read quilts as maps, tracing the paths of individual stories and experiences that illuminate larger historic events and cultural trends. Spanning the nineteenth to the twenty-first centuries, the exhibition brings together 18 quilts from the collection of the American Folk Art Museum, New York, representing a range of materials, motifs, and techniques—from traditional early American quilts to more contemporary sculptural assemblage. This exhibit is on display through January 20. 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. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Audrey Hope: Disappointed Tourist at Lightner Museum
For her first solo museum exhibition, Audrey Hope presents a selection of collages, photographs, and mixed media sculptures. Titled Disappointed Tourist, the series is a deeply personal meditation on nature, religion, personal trauma, and creativity. In Disappointed Tourist, Hope addresses several expansive themes—the complicated relationship between nature and travel, desperation in creativity, and the magical capacity objects have for representation. This exhibition is on display through January 20. 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. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2874 www.lightnermuseum.org
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever Returns to IMAX!
Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira) and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. Check show times – all 3:30 p.m. shows are in 3D. Showing through November 21. Tickets are $14 Adults; $13 Students/Seniors/Military; and $11 Children 3-12. World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater – One World Golf Place, St. Augustine. www.worldgolfimax.com
Monday & Tuesday, Nov. 14 & 15
Nancy Hamlin-Vogler: Swimming in the Infinite
The St. Johns Cultural Council presents an Art in Public Spaces exhibition featuring the contemporary mixed-media paintings of St. Augustine artist Nancy Hamlin-Vogler. On display through November 15, the exhibit is free and appropriate for all ages. The Rotunda Gallery is open from 8 a.m.-5 p.m. St. Johns County Administration Building, 500 San Sebastian View, St. Augustine. 904-808-7330 www.historiccoastculture.com
Monday – Saturday, Nov. 14-19
Erin Kendrick, The Hotelsmen Exhibition
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum Artist Residency alumna Erin Kendrick (Jacksonville, FL) will exhibit a new body of work that reflects her recent research into the connections between the Negro Baseball League’s Cuban Giants who played in St. Augustine in the late 1920s, and staff at the Hotel Ponce de Leon (built in 1888, now the centerpiece of Flagler College). Admission is free. Open Monday- Saturday from 10 a.m.-4 p.m. 48 Sevilla St., St. Augustine. www.flagler.edu/information-for/community-members/arts–culture/crisp-ellert-art-museum
Tuesday, Nov. 15
Dolphin Walk on Vilano Beach
Join a Park Naturalist for an informative walk on Vilano Beach to learn about dolphins from 4:30-5:30 p.m. Register here for this walk. For more information and to reserve your spot, contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us. Meet at Vilano Beach Pavilion, 2750 Anahna Dr., Vilano Beach. stjohns-county-fl/catalog/index
Tuesday – Sunday, Nov. 15-20
Fantastic Florida at St. Augustine Art Association
The natural beauty of the Sunshine State shines here! This vivid display explores a wide range of artistic interpretations of Florida’s wild side from the plants and animals to the wilderness and waterways. The Fantastic Florida Show is on display both in-gallery and online through December 30, 2022. Admission is free and gallery hours are Tuesday through Sunday from 1-4 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org
Wednesday, Nov. 16
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
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. Pay what you will, all seating is general admission. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.firstcoastcomedy.com
West King Wednesday
Every third Wednesday of the month, small businesses of West Augustine collaborate to share the community and culture of West King Street businesses. Live music, artists, and more are showcased from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. West King Street, St. Augustine. www.westaugustinenewsconnection.com
Saint Augustine Blue Hour Twilight Photo Tour
Every third Wednesday of the month, Saint Augustine Photo Tours leads photo enthusiasts of all levels to photograph the after twilight “Blue Hour”. This is when the sunset is just below the horizon and the city lights come on. Take in the Bridge of Lions reflected on the Matanzas Bay, and photograph the Cathedral Basilica in its glory. Instruction for low light photography without a tripod is what make this tour a must for those looking to expand their portfolio of stunning images. $59 per person. Meet at the grassy area between the Bridge of Lions and the Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine. www.saintaugustinephototours.com
Paramore Performs at The AMP
Gates open at 6:30 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $37-$97. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 16 & 17
Honoring the Historic Footprint of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Warriors at Fort Marion, 1875-1878
Special events will take place to remember and honor the Cheyenne and Arapaho warriors imprisoned at Fort Marion (Castillo de San Marcos) from 1875-1878. The events feature memorial ceremonies, remembrances, and educational sessions. Throughout the two days of events, educational sessions will be presented and will include topics on the history of the Cheyenne and Arapaho Tribes, the long-lasting impacts and intergenerational trauma of imprisonments and assimilation efforts, Native American prisoner-of-war burials in St. Augustine, and the importance and impact of art in recording and preserving Tribal heritage. educational sessions take place Wednesday, 1-4 p.m. and Thursday, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at Ringhaver Student Center, 50 Sevilla St. St. Augustine. Dorothy FireCloud, NPS Native American Affairs Liaison, will close the events with a keynote address. On Thursday, November 17 at 7 p.m. in Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium, 14 Granada Street. Lewis Auditorium will open at 6 p.m. on a first-come, first-served basis for security screening before the program which is free and open to the public. www.flagler.edu/castillo
Wednesday & Sunday, Nov.16 & 20
Yoga on the Lawn at Ximenez-Fatio House Museum
Enjoy yoga on the lawn at the historic Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. This one-hour vinyasa flow is perfect for all levels. Bring a beach towel or mat and water. Free parking behind the museum is available, but limited. Access the parking lot from Cadiz Street. Instructor will contact you by phone if class is canceled due to weather. Practice gets underway at 8 a.m. and lasts approximately one hour. Cost is $15 and registration is required. 20 Aviles St., St. Augustine. www.pilatesyogaloft.com
Thursday, Nov. 17
J.E. Mooney Book Launch Event for “Throwaway Boy”
Set in St. Augustine, Florida and Dahlonega, Georgia, “Throwaway Boy,” author J.E. Mooney’s second book, explores the complicated yet beautiful relationship of Ricky Plyer and Christina Spear. This official book launch will take place 4-6 p.m. at Casa de Vino 57. Admission is free, autographed copies of the book will be available for purchase. 57 Treasury St., St. Augustine. www.jemooneybooks.com
Night Market at Coconut Barrel
From 5-8 p.m. on the third Thursday of the month, come enjoy fresh food, live music, craft shopping & fun at the Coconut Barrel Artisan Market. 3175 U.S. Highway 1 South, St. Augustine. ww.coconutbarrel.com/pages/farmers-market
Josh Ford & The GrooveBender at the Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch Josh Ford & the Groove Bender at The Oak at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
Cole Swindell – Back Down to the Bar Tour at The AMP
Doors open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $44-$74. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Thursday & Friday, Nov. 17 & 18
True Crime Tour
The Madness + Malice True Crime Tour is a new tour for mature audiences developed with the help of a retired law enforcement professional to give a gripping, gritty, and accurate insight into some of St. Augustine’s chilling crimes and murders! Tours are st 8 p.m. on Thursday and Friday. Tickets are $35 per person. Tours depart from 76 Spanish St., St. Augustine. www.anightamongghosts.com
Thursday, Friday & Sunday, Nov. 17,18 & 20
Trout Creek Kayak Trips
Come explore Trout Creek with a St. Johns County Naturalists. Participants will paddle the creek out to the St. Johns River and learn about the unique history and diverse wildlife of the area. Tours are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Residents providing own Boat: $20 per person; Non-residents providing own boat: $30 per person. Rental of equipment is an additional $20 per person. Pre-registration is required for a trip, but does not guarantee your spot. Space on a trip is allocated on a first come, first served basis. Pre-register here. Contact Kelly Ussia at kussia@sjcfl.us or 904-209-0335 for more with questions.
Thursday – Sunday, Nov. 17-20
St. Augustine Scavenger Hunt
Search for clues and solve puzzles with your own group of family and/or friends on a St. Augustine Scavenger Hunt with The 13 Keys Scavenger and Mystery to find 13 locations throughout the nation’s oldest city. Choose from a History Hunt, Haunted Hunt, or a Lovely Hunt and have a blast learning more about St. Augustine while exploring. The Scavenger hunts take place between 2:30 and 4 p.m. every Thursday through Sunday and depart from 76 Spanish St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25 per person. www.thethirteeenkeys.com
Friday, Nov. 18
I-Vibes at the Colonial Oak Music Park
Catch I-Vibes at The Oak at 7 p.m. Admission is free. Food and drink available for purchase. 21 St. George St., St. Augustine. www.thecolonialoakmusicpark.com
The Last Waltz featuring Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards & More at The AMP
The Last Waltz Tour 2022 features a star-studded lineup led by Warren Haynes and Don Was with Jamey Johnson, Kathleen Edwards, Anders Osborne, Dave Malone, John Medeski, Cyril Neville, Terrence Higgins, Bob Margolin, Mark Mullins & The Levee Horns (featuring the original horn arrangements of Allen Toussaint). Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $49.50-$149.50. 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Friday & Saturday , Nov. 18 & 19
Quackery: The Dark Side of Medicine
Join the tour that focuses on a time in history when the most outrageous, ridiculous, and downright deadly treatments were preformed, all in the name of medicine. Tour times 7 and 8:30 p.m., Friday and Saturday nights only. This tour is not for the squeamish or faint of heart. Adults only 18 and older. Reservations are required. Tickets are $24.95 per person. Space is limited so book your tickets in advance . 3 Aviles St., St. Augustine. 904-342-7730 www.smhmuseum.com
Saturday, November 19
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 S., St. Augustine. 904-315-9252 www.theamp.com/farmers-market
Endless Summer 5K and 10K Run
This event features a 5K beach run/walk and 10K cross country run in Anastasia State Park at 7:30 a.m. The registration cost for the 10K is $50 and 5K is $40. Registration is available in advance through the website. 300 Anastasia Park Rd., St. Augustine. 904-687-5939
Super Scenic 150-Mile Garage Sale
Spend the day shopping along the A1A Scenic & Historic Coastal Byway during this 150-mile garage sale from Ponte Vedra to Daytona Beach. The event is from 8 a.m.-2 p.m. and features community sites and more than 100 stops. Visit the website for a list of the participating locations. 904-425-8055 www.scenica1a.org
Beach Exploration at the GTM Research Reserve
Join GTM Research Reserve docents from 9-11 a.m. for a beach walk! You will learn about the animals that call the beach their home, as well as seashells and other interesting facts. This is a “Beaches 101” experience that the entire family will enjoy. The hike will begin at the Visitor Center where you will learn about the different habitats on our beautiful seashore. The group will then walk across the street to the beach for this salty adventure! Parking for this event is located in front of the visitor center. There is no fee for this lot, but registration is required. www.gtmnerr.org/events
13th Annual McKenzie’s Run
For more than a decade, McKenzie’s Run has been raising awareness about The McKenzie Noelle Wilson Foundation’s local and global programs, while promoting unity. Help the cause to create great futures and empower the lives of young people in our community by running or walking with us. Starts at 8:30 a.m. at The Stadium Course at TPC Sawgrass, 5387 Palm Valley Road, Ponte Vedra Beach. www.bgcnf.org/events/mckenzies-run
Puerto Rican Day Parade
Every year the Puerto Rican and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce and its communities come together to celebrate the Desfile & Carnaval Puertorriqueño De La Florida, USA. This year’s Parade will take place on the anniversary day of the Discovery of Puerto Rico from 11 a.m.-10 p.m. at the St. Johns County Fairgrounds. The event will include live music, great food, fun and games for everyone. Free admission. 6840 S.R. 207, Elkton. rumba1069.iheart.com
Nocatee Farmer’s Market
Open 10 a.m.- 1 p.m., this market offers a wide variety of selections including the freshest locally grown produce and herbs as well as homemade jams, jellies, home-baked goods, hand-stitched quilts, plants, art, and pottery items.Nocatee Station Field, 400 Nocatee Center Way, Ponte Vedra. www.facebook.com/NocateeLiving
Huguenot Cemetery Guided Tour
Tour the first cemetery in St. Augustine dedicated for Anglo-American civilians. The Huguenot Cemetery was a Protestant burial ground from 1821-1884. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 3 Cordova St., St. Augustine 904-829-6451 www.memorialpcusa.org/visitors/huguenot-cemetery
Tolomato Cemetery Guided Tours
Tour the oldest extant planned cemetery in Florida with burials from the First Spanish Period, 1565-1763. Admission is free, and donations are encouraged. Tours are from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 14 Cordova St., St. Augustine 904-257-3273 www.tolomatocemetery.com
Nights of Lights – Light Up! Night
The 29th Annual Nights of Lights festival begins with Light-Up! Night at 4 p.m. Showtime USA performs a variety of holiday favorites in front of St. Augustine’s City Hall, 75 King St. The All Star Orchestra takes the stage at 5:30 p.m. with swing and big band sounds at the historic Plaza de la Constitución Gazebo. The ceremony begins at 6:30 p.m. in the plaza, where the switch is flipped to illuminate the city. The concert continues after the ceremony until 7:30 p.m. King St. and Cathedral Place, St. Augustine. 904-825-1004 www.nightsoflights.com
Cruise-In St. Augustine Cruisers
Check out the classics during St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club Cruise-In. Held every 3rd Saturday of the month from 5-7 p.m. There will be music, door prizes and a 50/50 drawing! Cruise in and check it out! The Cruisers promote interest in various types of special auto activities, create good fellowship and sportsmanship among the members, and support charities. Classic Car Museum of St. Augustine, 4370 US 1 South, St. Augustine. www.ccmstaug.com
Vilano Beach Artisan Market Walk
The Vilano Beach Market Walk takes place from 4-8 p.m. along the sidewalks near the Vilano Beach Pier. Local artisan-made items, plants, home décor, datil pepper sauces, and much more. Free parking and admission. Vilano Beach Pier, 259 Vilano Rd., St. Augustine. www.vilanobeachfl.com
Cody Johnson with Randy Houser at The AMP
Gates open at 5 p.m., show starts at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $57.50-$132.50. St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Live from The Waterworks: A Gamble Rogers Concert Series
The St. Johns Cultural Council and Gamble Rogers Music Festival present a new concert series honoring the legacy of legendary St. Augustine performer Gamble Rogers. Jim Carrick and Charley Simmons with Charlie Roberts perform at the 1898 St. Augustine Waterworks, a venue that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Doors at 7 p.m.; show starts at 7:30. Ticket prices begin at $20. 184 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine. 904-808-7330 www.gamblerogersfest.org
Paul Reiser at The 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. www.pvconcerthall.com
During this festival of lights, downtown St. Augustine glows with holiday magic – from the ground to the rooftops. St. Augustine’s Nights of Lights features millions of tiny white lights that create a magical atmosphere in the Nation’s Oldest City, and it’s free of charge. From electric cart tours with the Grinch or a horse drawn buggy to a sightseeing train or a sailing vessel on the Bay, there are dozens of ways to enjoy a fun tour of celebrating this special time of year in Historic St. Augustine. Learn more here: www.floridashistoriccoast.com/blog/nights-of-lights-by-land-or-by-seailable
Each month, Anastasia State Park hosts an educational Bird Walk Program from 8:15-10 a.m. Open to participants of all birding levels, participants will observe a 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. 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 Photo: Jennifer Zelik
Unscripted Comedy in the Limelight – the Thanksgiving Edition
No script, only 2 chairs, 1 light, and YOU the audience! The Adventure Project presents the Thanksgiving edition of Unscripted Comedy in the Limelight – a show that features a variety of troupes showcasing improv comedy that’s smart and from the heart. This Thanksgiving edition features all homegrown talent from St. Augustine. Limelight Theatre offers beer, wine, and soft drinks as well as free parking. The show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10 advance/$15 at the door. 11 Old Mission Ave., St. Augustine. www.adventure-project.com
9th Annual Holiday Market in the South at Renaissance Resort at World Golf Village
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis at The AMP
Mannheim Steamroller Christmas by Chip Davis has been America’s favorite holiday tradition for over 35 years! Grammy Award winner Chip Davis has created a show that features Mannheim Steamroller Christmas classics in the distinctive Mannheim sound. The program celebrates the group’s recent anniversary of 35 years since the first Christmas album and includes dazzling multimedia effects performed in an intimate setting. Experience the magic as the spirit of the season comes alive with the signature sound of Mannheim Steamroller. Gates open at 6 p.m., show starts at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $29.50-$79.50. 1340 A1A S., St. Augustine. www.theamp.com
Paul Nelson Band at Café Eleven
Don’t miss the Paul Nelson Band performance 8-10:30 p.m. at The Original Café Eleven. General admission tickets are $20 advance / $25 day of show. 501 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. www.originalcafe11.com
Next Weeks Events!
Highlights of Happenings on Florida’s Historic Coast the first week in November:
