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June 2: Drake's Raid re-enactment | StAugustine.com 29 May 2012, 8:36 am
June 2: Drake's Raid re-enactment | StAugustine.comEnglish raiders under the command of the infamous Sir Francis Drake will rampage through the streets of St. Augustine on June 2 in a re-enactment of the raid of 1586.
Conducted by Searles Buccaneers and St. Augustine’s Men of Menendez, the re-enactment provides an up-close look at what it was like for St. Augustine's residents to defend their city against overwhelming odds.
On June 6, 1586, Drake's 23 ships and 2,000 Englishmen attacked the city with cannon from Anastasia Island. The next day, they stormed through the streets and burned St. Augustine to the ground.
The re-enactment will feature a 16th century encampment from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park, 11 Magnolia Ave., from San Marco Ave., in uptown St. Augustine.
The encampment, which will be open to the public, will feature military drills and period skill demonstrations. St. Johns County residents with ID are admitted free.
At 7 p.m., a sacking and burning of the town re-enactment will begin at the City Gates on Saint George Street and will continue down to the Plaza de la Constitucion, between King Street and Cathedral Place.
Call the Fountain of Youth at 829-3168 or go to www.DrakesRaid.com.
Memorial Day Weekend Events in St. Augustine 25 May 2012, 11:30 am
Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday: May 25-28
40th Annual National Beach Paddle Tennis Championship
Watch or compete during this exciting championship. On Friday, the Mixed Doubles Tournament takes place at Treaty Park on Wildwood Drive off S.R. 207. On Saturday and Sunday, play continues at the Park and begins on the Beach and at Ron Parker Park. The tournament concludes with the Finals for all Divisions on the Beach. There will also be a Kids Tournament and Paddle Tennis Clinics conducted during the course of the weekend. Paddle clinics, the kid's tournaments and spectator admission are free. Entry fees for play varies. Check out our Facebook page at 40th National Beach Paddle Tennis Tournament. For more information, call 800-727-4656 or email paddletennissa@gmail.com.Memorial Day Weekend Sailing Aboard the Freedom
Freedom, St. Augustine's beautiful schooner, will be sailing daily throughout the Memorial Day Weekend. Trips depart daily from the City Marina at 12:15 p.m. for a two-hour sail and at 6:15 p.m. for a sunset sail. Plus, two additional excursions on Sunday - 2:45 p.m. two-hour sail ($35 for adults; $25 for kids ages 2-12. drinks included) and 8:45 p.m. 75-minute Twilight sail ($35 per person, drinks included). For reservations, call 904-810-1010.Men in Black III: An Imax 3D Experience at World Golf Hall of Fame
Will Smith and Tommy Lee Jones reprise their roles in the third installment of this popular Hollywood franchise. Agent Jay (Will Smith) travels back in time to 1969, where he teams up with a younger version of Agent Kay to stop an evil alien from destroying the future. Showing through July 2. The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX 3D Theatre is located at 1 World Golf Place, off I-95 Exit 323. For more information, visit www.WorldGolfIMAX.com .Saturday: May 26
Living History Days at Fort Mose
Experience living history demonstrations as volunteers in period dress offer visitors a fascinating glimpse into the past. Program is weather permitting.The demonstrations take place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Fort Mose State Park located at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $4 per vehicle or $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 904.823.2232 or visit www.floridastateparks.org/fortmoseUptown Saturday Night
From 5 to 9 p.m., 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. For more information, call 904.823.9263.Sunday: May 27
Colby Caillat & Gavin DeGraw Concert
Head over to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre for a soulful performance featuring pop/rock artists Gavin DeGraw and Colby Caillat. The St. Augustine Amphitheatre is located at 1340C A1A South in St. Augustine. The doors will open at 7 p.m., and the show will begin at 8 p.m. Tickets range from $27.50 to $57.50. For more information, visit www.staugamphitheatre.comMonday: May 28
Memorial Day Concert in the Plaza
Bring your chair and enjoy a special Memorial Day Concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion. From 1 to 4 p.m., sit and enjoy the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy live entertainment performed by St. Augustine Jazz Society. For more information about this free concert and the summer Plaza Concert Series schedule, visit www.plazaconcerts.com
Music by the Sea: 10th Anniversary Concert Tonight 23 May 2012, 6:31 am
10th Anniversary Concert Tonight - Special Start Time 6:30 pm
Our free Music by the Sea Concert Series celebrates it's 10th anniversary tonight with a very special concert loaded with surprises. Come early and stay late as tonight's show starts at 6:30 pm and will last until 9:30 pm - The concert will showcase classic rock from the 60's and 70's and will feature THREE different acts. "This show will include a couple of very special guests and will be a real treat for our patrons" according to Executive Vice President Bill Jones. "It's so exciting to be celebrating a decade of hard work and great fun at the Pier Park and Pavilion. This weeks signature meal will be provided by The Purple Olive. This year's concert series is sponsored by TD Bank and The Bailey Group. There will also be pre-concert fun and prizes as we welcome the WYRE - FM Skybox. WYRE will be broadcasting live from the Pier Park each Wednesday from 5 until 7 pm. Special thanks go out to General Manager Bob ONeil and the staff at the Hilton Historic Bayfront for their help with housing our bands. Click here for the complete Music by the Sea Concert and Restaurant Schedule.
Resort Fees - No Way! 22 May 2012, 1:19 pm
BetterWayToStay.comROMANZA - UPCOMING EVENTS 22 May 2012, 10:57 am
"Romanza"in Italian, is a love affair Here, Romanza is a love affair with St. Augustine. It's a collection of unforgettable experiences in music, dance, visual arts, theater and cuisine, all steeped in this truly unique historical setting.
"Romanza"in Spanish, is a love song a chorus of voices celebrating St. Augustine's rich cultural legacy, natural and architectural beauty, unparalleled history and creative energy.
"Romanza"in Spanish St. Augustine means Music, Dance, Theatre, Art & Cuisine
Romanza attracts local, regional and international audiences by featuring headliners and an exceptional cast of regional and emerging stars. Venues include traditional auditoriums as well as a collection of unique historic and cultural spaces most within comfortable walking distance.
Just finished:
Romanza Week (May 14-20, 2012) kicked-off four years celebrating St. Augustine as "the oldest continually occupied European Settlement in the Continental United States", leading up to the City's 450th birthday in 2015.
Over three dozen organizations presented over 50 productions & exhibitions in a week-long extravaganza to help kick off St. Augustine's Anniversary Years, 2012-2015.
What's Next:
Oct-Dec 2012 Ancient City Mosaic/450 Local Artists Exhibit Visitor Info Ctr
October 20, 2012 Spanish Constitution Celebration Government House
October 2012 Intl Spanish Wine & Food Festival Visitor Info Ctr & Promenade
And in 2013:
New World in the Eyes of Explorers
Spanish Royal Visit (Invited)
Ponce de Leon Mass & Celebration
Gathering & Healing Ceremony
Maritime Heritage Festival
Picasso Exhibit
Romanza, Street Fair, Taste of the Beach, Sea Turtle Festival, and an Anniversary! 17 May 2012, 7:26 am
Friday, Saturday and Sunday:
May 18-20
Romanza
Celebrate St. Augustine, the oldest continuously-occupied city in the continental United States, with a full weekend of colorful entertainment. Weekend highlights include Saturday's Fire of Flamenco, featuring Tampa Bay Flamenco, in the courtyard of the Columbia Restaurant on Hypolita Street (free admission). Also free on Saturday is Romanza's Spain Bicentennial Parade and Celebration featuring hundreds of costumed participants, live Latin music, Spanish dancers and dignitaries. The parade and celebration take place on St. George Street and in the Plaza de la Constitucion. Romanza ends on Sunday with Latin Beauty and Music at the Fountain of Youth Park. This event features Latin bands, Hispanic folk dancers, and the Latin Beauty Queens. Admission is $8. For more details and a complete listing of events, go to www.Romanzastaugustine.orgSaturday: May 19
Tolomato Cemetery Tours
Come explore the historic markers at the oldest extant cemetery in Florida. The self-guided and docent led tours are from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. TheTolomato Cemetery, an historic cemetery is located on Cordova Street, the site of an earlier Franciscan Indian mission (Our Lady of Guadalupe of the Tolomato) in St Augustine. Burials officially ceased in 1884. Visits are free of charge, but visitors are encouraged to offer a donation. All money goes to the preservation and restoration of the cemetery. For more information, visit www.tolomatocemetery.com
Romanza! Lincolnville Street Fair
Visit the Lincolnville Street Fair for music, art and more. Sponsored by Cyprian's Center for the Expressive Arts, this promises an artistic immersion into the cultural and history and arts that are a very important part of St. Augustine's Lincolnville neighborhood. www.FirstCoastOpera.com 904-829-8828
Sunday: May 20
Taste of the Beach
Take a nibble from the signature dishes of the finest restaurants in St. Augustine Beach at this annual 'taste-fest". The crowd and judges get to pick the coveted "Best of the Beach" restaurant at the end of the evening. Admission is free and taste tickets sell for $1 each. Sample the signature dishes of more than 15 of the island's favorite restaurants. The Taste of St. Augustine Beach takes place from noon to 6 p.m. at St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion located at 350 A1A Beach Blvd. For more information, call 904-347-8007 or visit www.thecivicassociation.org
Sea Turtle Festival
Grab the family and head to the downtown St. Augustine City Marina for a fun filled afternoon! Children can earn a prize for completing a series of education activities where they'll learn about sea turtles, birds, dolphins and more! Shoppers will love the unique selection of arts, crafts, and goods provided by local artisans where you can shop at individual vendor booths or try your luck in the silent auction. The Sea Turtle Festival takes place from noon to 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Marina, located at 111 Avenida Menendez (at the base of the bridge of Lions). For more information, visit www.keepersofthecoast.org.
Alligator Farm's 119th Anniversary
Head over to the St. Augustine Alligator Farm Zoological Park to celebrate their 119th anniversary. The farm opened in 1893 and over the years has become a world class zoological park. In addition to their exciting exhibits, hundreds of nesting coastal birds are now on the property - perfect for photos! Plus, just mention Alligator Farm Day to the staff at the TouCantina snack bar and receive a free bag of popcorn! For more information, call 904.824-3337 or go to www.alligatorfarm.com
St. Augustine Chorus Performs Four Rebels with a Cause
Enjoy this enlightening performance which features works from composers that changed the way we think about music. Featured compositions include "In Ecclesiis" by Giovanni Gabrielli; "Chorus and Finale" (from Die Meistersinger von Nürnberg) by Richard Wagner; "Symphony of Psalms" by Igor Stravinsky and "Chichester Psalms" by Leonard Bernstein. The performance will take place at 3:30 p.m. at Ancient City Baptist Church located on Sevilla Street in St. Augustine. For more information and ticket prices, visit www.StAugustineCommunityChorus.org
Free Day in Colonial Market: Saturday, May 12, 2012! 11 May 2012, 9:40 am
A Free Way to Spend Your Day!
May 12, 2012 - May 12, 2012
10:00 am - 4:00 pm
The Colonial Spanish Quarter living history museum will host a Colonial Market open to ALL TIME TRAVELERS on Saturday, May 12, 2012 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Looking for locally grown produce? Want to pet a little pig or Penny the goat? Do buzzing bees make better honey? Browse the wares of artisans who will be demonstrating and selling colonial crafts.Members of the living history community who have colonial crafts to demonstrate or sell are very welcome to set up and show the products of their efforts with visitors and guests. There will also be music and theatre troupes performing at the colonial market.
The event is free to the public with a suggested donation of $1.00 per person and just a short walk from the Visitors Information Center and municipal parking facility. For more information contact Catherine Culver at 904-825-6830.
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Music Lovers! Make Your Plans Now! 10 May 2012, 6:41 am
Head to www.staugamphitheatre.com for all of the details.
Stay with us the night of the concert and receive 10% off your stay and 20% off our delicious picnic basket! *
5/16 - Wilco - Tickets are $46.50
5/27 - Colbie Caillat and Gavin DeGraw - Tickets are $57.50 , 42.50, 37.50, and $27.50
6/8 - ZZ Top with 3 Doors Down and Gretchen Wilson - Tickets are $124.50, $74.50 and $49.50
6/29 - Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band - Tickets are $124.00, $79.00, $64.00, $49.00, & $29.00
7/1 - Boston - Tickets are $125.00, $69.50, $59.50, & $39.50
7/18 - 311 & Slightly Stoopid - Tickets are $55.00, $50.00, & $45.00
7/27 - Dukes of September - Tickets are $48, $68 and $88
7/28 - Yes with Procol Harum - Tickets are $75, $55, $45, & $35
8/25 - Fresh Beat Band - Tickets are $39.50 & $29.50
8/30 - Sublime with Rome, Cypress Hill and Pepper - Tickets are $49.50, $39.50 and $29.50
9/6 - Train - Tickets are $65, $59.50 and $39.50
9/21 - Jethro Tull's Ian Anderson plays Thick As Brick 1&2 - Tickets are $69.50, $59.50, $49.50, $39.50, $29.50
* You must mention the concert at the time of booking - 10% discount available for the night of the concert and any additional nights purchased at the same time for the same stay. Picnic Basket must be ordered at time of booking. No other offers or discounts may be used with these special concert deals.
