Happenings

First Saturday of each month, Jun. 6 – Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009 – Sand Sculpting Classes at St. Augustine Beach – Local Phone: 904-501-1253 – Email: Melissa@citgateproductions.com – Website: http://www.50thBeachBirthday.com Come learn about the art, techniques and tools to make great sandcastles. In preparation for the City of St. Augustine Beach's 50th Birthday sand sculpting contest on November 7, there will be sand sculpting classes for kids of all ages the first Saturday of every month through October. These family-fun instructional sessions take place on the first Saturday morning of each month on the beach in front of Ocean Trace on St. Augustine Beach. Location: St. Augustine Beach, FL Directions: Ocean Trace entrance to the Beach Hours: 10 a.m. to Noon Admission: Free and open to the public Last Saturday of each month through Saturday, November 27, 2010 – Jacksonville Pipes & Drums – website: www.culhanesirishpub.com – Phone: 904-249-9595 A 10 piece band, the brilliant "Jacksonville Pipes & Drums" perform the last Saturday of each month. If you like Celtic, Irish and Scottish music, you must not miss this fun event. Bring the kids. All ages welcome. Location: Culhane's Irish Pub and Restaurant, 967 Atlantic Blvd., Atlantic Beach, FL 32233 Time: 7:30 p.m. Admission: Free Continuing now through Sunday, Jul. 5, 2009 – St. Augustine Art Association Honors Show – Local Phone: 904-824-2310 – Website: http://www.staaa.org Take the opportunity to see works by some of the area's best known artists. This exhibit of works by artists who have won awards in St. Augustine Art Association shows during the previous three years. Location: St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Noon to 4 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 2 to 5 p.m. on Sundays Admission: Free Continuing now through Thursday, Oct. 15, 2009 – Coral Reef Adventure at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre – Website: http://www.wgv.com Explore the undersea on the six story-high IMAX screen at the World Golf Hall of Fame. This film follows the real-life expedition of ocean explorers and underwater film makers through the islands and sun-drenched waters of the South Pacific to document the health and beauty of coral reefs. From the dazzling underwater seascapes of Australia's Great Barrier Reef and the mysterious deep ocean corals of Fiji to the azure skies above Tahiti and shark-filled canyons off isolated Rangiroa, the film takes viewers on an adventure deep below the ocean's surface to visit flourishing reefs and their inhabitants. Location: World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, Exit 323 off I-95 Wednesday, Jun. 24 – Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009 – Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen at IMAX Theatre – Website: http://www.wgv.com Bring the kids to experience the sequel to the highly successful big-screen adaptation of the Transformers toy line. Optimus Prime and the rest of the Autobots return for the live action. Location: World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, Exit 323 off I-95 Admission: $12.50 for adults, discounted tickets for children, military, seniors and students. For show times and additional information, visit the IMAX section of the above website. Friday, Jun. 26 – Sunday, Jun. 28, 2009 – 23rd Annual Greek Landing Day Celebration – Local Phone: 904-829-8205 – Website: http://www.StPhotios.com Celebrate the 241st anniversary of the arrival of the first colony of Greeks in North America. Hundreds of Greeks, Menorcans and Corsicans arrived in St. Augustine on June 26, 1768 and went on to establish the New Smyrna Colony. St. Photios Shrine serves as a memorial to those Greek colonists by witnessing the Orthodox Faith and promoting the Hellenic culture. Location: Colonial Spanish Quarter and St. Photios Shrine, St. George Street Admission: Free Saturday, Jun. 27, 2009 – Fort Matanzas Nature Explorations – Local Phone: 904-461-0116 – Website: http://www.nps.gov/foma Be a part of this National Parks Service Nature Series at Fort Matanzas National Monument. These ranger-led walks are part of a series of excursions, each exploring a different habitat or ecosystem at Fort Matanzas. Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument Directions: Approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. Hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free Saturday, Jun. 27, 2009 – Uptown Saturday Night! – Local Phone: 904-824-3152 Experience a favorite end-of-the-month event - The galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley's Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine's Uptown San Marco Shopping District remain open during this special evening. Meet-the-artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere – plus, great food provided by the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for the event. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association. Location: San Marco Avenue Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Wednesday, Jul. 1, 2009 – Music by the Sea Concert Series – Local Phone: 904-347-8007 – Website: http://www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Bring your chair and enjoy live Country and Classic tunes performed by Restless Kind while enjoying local flavors from The Pizza Garden. Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Concert is free, and feature dinners are under $10 Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009 - - Local Phone: 904-825-1004 – Website: http://www.plazaconcerts.com Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy bluegrass and beyond performed by The Driftwoods. Location: Plaza de La Constitucion, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Thursday, Jul. 2, 2009 – Freedom Trail Tours – Local Phone: 904-825-1194 – Other Phone: 386-986-4121 – Website: http://www.accordfreedomtrail.org Embark on a narrated tour of St. Augustine's Civil Rights Landmarks – Freedom Trail. Featuring the many sights and homes of the people that participated in St. Augustine's pivotal role in the Civil Rights movement of 1964. Location: Tour departs from Excelsior African American Cultural Museum, 102 M. L. King Avenue, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Admission: Donations of $15 for adults and $7 for students Friday, Jul. 3, 2009 – First Friday of every month – First Friday Art Walk – Local Phone: 904-829-0065 – Website: http://artgalleriesofstaugustine.com Join one of St. Augustine's most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries – plus, great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. Location: Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street, downtown St. Augustine Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Friday, Jul. 3, 2009 – World Golf Village Fireworks – Local Phone: 904-940-4123 – Website: http://www.wgv.com Enjoy one of the largest fireworks displays in Northeast Florida as the World Golf Village celebrates Independence Day. Bring blankets or lawn chairs (no coolers please) and find a spot around the Walk of Champions to enjoy the show. Location: World Golf Village, Exit 323 off I-95 Hours: Fireworks shoot off at 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free Saturday, Jul. 4, 2009 – 4th of July Top of the Lighthouse – Local Phone: 904-829-0745 ext. 207 – Website: http://www.staugustinelighthouse.com Celebrate the 4th of July at the top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse with a magnificent view of the skyline and the fireworks. This memorable event begins with a sunset view. Then when darkness sets…… spectacular fireworks! Location: St. Augustine Lighthouse Tower, 81 Lighthouse Avenue, St. Augustine, FL Directions: Located on Anastasia Island Admission: Tickets are $40 per person and space is limited. Saturday, Jul. 4, 2009 – St. Augustine's Fourth of July Celebration – Local Phone: 904-825-1005 Have a blast at one of the East Coast's largest fireworks shows! The spectacular fireworks burst above the ancient Castillo de San Marcos and reflect in the waters of Matanzas Bay. The 20-minute show includes a stirring soundtrack of great patriotic music. Best vantage points located along the bayfront between the Castillo and the Bridge of Lions. Location: Downtown St. Augustine Hours: Blast off is at 9:30 p.m. Admission: Free Tuesday, Jul. 7 – Friday, Jul. 24, 2009 – Limelight Theatre – The Drawer Boy – Local Phone: 904-825-1164 – Website: http://www.limelight-theatre.org Enjoy a production of Michale Healey's touching story of how lives can be changed from the earliest days and even the deepest hurts can be healed. Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Rd, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on July 7, 9, 10, 18, 23 & 24, and at 2:30 p.m. on July 19th. Admission: $20 per person Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 – Music by the Sea Concert Series – Local Phone: 904-347-8007 – Website: http://www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Bring your chair and enjoy live Classic Rock tunes performed by Midlife Crisis while enjoying local flavors from Sea Oats Cafe. Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Concert is free, and feature dinners are under $10 Wednesday, Jul. 8, 2009 – Sunset/Full Moon River Cruise – Local Phone: 904-819-8190 Take a cruise on an old fishing boat on the Intracoastal Waterway for a spectacular view of the sunset and moon rise from the water. Cap's on the Water provides this tour during the full moon of each month. Location: Cap's on the Waterfront Restaurant, 4325 Myrtle Street, St. Augustine, FL Directions: approximately 5 miles north of Vilano Beach, off A1A - Turn right at the Castle Hours: Tickets go on sale at 5:30 p.m. on a first-come, first-serve basis. Boat departs at 7 p.m. Admission: $10 per person Thursday, Jul. 9, 2009 - - Local Phone: 904-825-1004 – Website: http://www.plazaconcerts.com Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you enjoy big fun music performed by the Ancient City Slickers. Location: Plaza de La Constitucion, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Friday, Jul. 10 – Sunday, Jul. 12, 2009 – Kingfish Challenge – Local Phone: 904-824-8322 - Other Phone: 904.669.0490 - Website: http://www.acgfa.com/kingfishchallenge Chase the big ones in this exciting competition that offers cash and prizes for the biggest catch. Registration is limited to 400 boats. Friday is the Junior Kingfish Challenge, Tournament Registration and the Captain's Meeting. Fishing days are Saturday and Saturday. There will also be a fish fry and awards on Sunday Location: St. Augustine Municipal Marina, 111 Avenida Menendez, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Check the website for more information Saturday, Jul. 11, 2009 – Historic Weapons Firing Demonstration – Local Phone: 904-471-0116 – Website: http://www.nps.gov/foma Take the National Park Service's ferry to Rattlesnake Island and experience daily military life at Fort Matanzas – the 18th century Spanish fort that guarded the southern approach to St. Augustine. Authentically clad re-enactors will demonstrate Spanish muskets and cannons at the fort. Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument, Crescent Beach, FL Directions: Approximately 17 miles south of St. Augustine on A1A Hours: 10:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Boat leaves on the half-hour Admission: Free Saturday, Jul. 11 – Tuesday, Jul. 28, 2009 – Limelight Theatre – Rounding Third – Local Phone: 904-825-1164 – Website: http://www.limelight-theatre.org Enjoy a sportingly fun production of Richard Dresser's story that puts two fathers – complete opposites – in charge of coaching a little league team. Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Rd, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Show times 7:30 p.m. on July 11, 16, 17, & 25, and 2 p.m. on July 12 & 26. Admission: $20 per person Saturday, Jul. 11 – Monday, Aug. 24, 2009 – St. Augustine Art Association "Off the Wall" – Local Phone: 904-824-2310 – Website: http://www.staaa.org Take advantage of this opportunity to see and buy popular local artists' works. This fun show features works that have been previously exhibited at the SAAA gallery. Location: St. Augustine Art Association Gallery, 22 Marine Street, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Tuesday to Saturday 12 to 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 to 5 p.m. Admission: Free Wednesday, Jul. 15, 2009 – Music by the Sea Concert Series – Local Phone: 904-347-8007 – Website: http://www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Bring your chair and enjoy live Reggae, country and classic rock and roll performed by Bush Doctors while enjoying local flavors from Purple Olive. Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Concert is free, and feature dinners are under $10 Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 – Avett Brothers at St. Augustine Amphitheatre – Local Phone: 904-824-1565 – Website: http://www.staugamphitheatre.com North Carolina's Avett Brothers play acoustic music that has roots in traditional folk and bluegrass, but also captures the high spirits and no-boundaries attitude of rock & roll. Their live performance and their views on staying true to their music have launched them into a new level that other indie folk artists seldom see. Between 2007 & 2008 they topped Billboard Magazine's Heatseekers at #1and have charted on the Top Independent Albums at #10. They have been described as "Folk-Punk, Grungegrass, Indie Roots, and Alt Country. Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL Directions: Anastasia Island Hours: Gates open at 6:15 p.m. - Concert starts at 7:15 p.m. Admission: $17 - $27 - tickets available at www.Ticketmaster.com Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 - - Local Phone: 904-825-1004 – Website: http://www.plazaconcerts.com Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you listen to pop and rock from the 60's and 70's performed by The Company. Location: Plaza de La Constitucion, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Thursday, Jul. 16, 2009 – The Offspring at St. Augustine Amphitheatre – Local Phone: 904-824-1565 – Website: http://www.staugamphitheatre.com Rock out at the Amphitheatre as one of the most popular punk-style bands in the US performs live. Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL Directions: Anastasia Island Hours and Admission: Consult website for more information Saturday, Jul. 18, 2009 – "Are You Afraid of the Dark" Marathon – Anastasia Island Branch Library – Website: http://www.sjcpls.org/content/anastasia-island-branch Large Meeting Room. Think Goosebumps, only better!! Everyone is invited to join us for spooky episodes every month this summer (June, July, and August!)! Snacks will be provided by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and the episodes will be projected onto our 14-ft. wide screen, purchased for us by our Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library! All children under the age of 10 MUST have a parent or guardian in the library for the duration of the program. Hope to see you there and bring your friends! Hours: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Special Note: The last "Are You Afraid Of the Dark" summer marathon will be August 8, also from 2:00 - 4:00 P.M. at the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Sunday, Jul. 19, 2009 – Moe & RatDog at St. Augustine Amphitheatre – Local Phone: 904-471-1965 – Website: http://www.staugamphitheatre.com Enjoy an entertaining evening of musical fusion of backgrounds (progressive rock, jazz, and blues) and talents that produce an electrifying performance by two great bands, Moe and RatDog. Location: St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine, FL Directions: Anastasia Island Across the Bridge of Lions on Anastasia Island Hours and Admission: Consult website for more information Wednesday, Jul. 22 – Wednesday, Aug. 5, 2009 – Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince at IMAX Theatre – Website: http://www.wgv.com See Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince bring the Hogwarts back to the giant screen. Harry Potter's sixth year at Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry is colored by two truths: Lord Voldemort is wreaking havoc on much of Britain and teenage hormones are fully raging. In the film, Harry finds a mysterious potions book bearing the inscription, "Property of the Half-Blood Prince." He begins to explore its custom-made instructions and spells, excelling at creating the potions, but also learning about the ambiguity of magic. Professor Dumbledore also takes Harry on a journey through memory lane to unravel the mystery of Voldemort's past, and later, his immortality. This film is rated PG-13. Location: World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theatre, Exit 323 off I-95 Admission: For prices, show times and additional information, visit the IMAX section of the above website. Wednesday, Jul. 22, 2009 – Music by the Sea Concert Series – Local Phone: 904-347-8007 – Website: http://www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Bring your chair and enjoy live Rock and Roll performed by Mojo Highway while enjoying local flavors from Mango-Mango Restaurant. Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Concert is free, and feature dinners are under $10 Thursday, Jul. 23, 2009 - - Local Phone: 904-825-1004 – Website: http://www.plazaconcerts.com Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you listen to classic rock and R&B performed by Rob Peck and Friends. Location: Plaza de La Constitucion, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Saturday, Jul. 25, 2009 – "Middle Schoolers' Gaming Afternoon" – Anastasia Island Branch Library – Website: http://www.sjcpls.org/content/anastasia-island-branch Large Meeting Room. Teens in middle school (ages 11 - 14 ONLY) are invited to join us to be the guitarist, drummer, or vocalist with your friends as we play Rock Band 1 and 2 on our X-Box 360. Rock Band 1 and 2 will be projected onto our 14-ft. wide screen for large-scale performing! This screen was purchased by our Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library and the snacks will be provided by them as well. We hope to see you there! Hours: 2:00 – 4:00 p.m. Saturday, Jul. 25, 2009 – Fort Matanzas Nature Explorations – Local Phone: 904-461-0116 – Website: http://www.nps.gov/foma Be a part of this National Parks Service Nature Series at Fort Matanzas National Monument. These ranger-led walks are part of a series of excursions, each exploring a different habitat or ecosystem at Fort Matanzas. Location: Fort Matanzas National Monument Directions: Approximately 15 miles south of St. Augustine on A1A. Hours: 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. Admission: Free Saturday, Jul. 25, 2009 – Uptown Saturday Night! – Local Phone: 904-824-3152 Experience a favorite end-of-the-month event - The galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley's Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine's Uptown San Marco Shopping District remain open during this special evening. Meet-the-artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere – plus, great food provided by the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for the event. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association. Location: San Marco Avenue Hours: 5 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2009 – FLYP (Florida Library Youth Program) – Anastasia Island Branch Library – Website: http://www.sjcpls.org/content/anastasia-island-branch Large Meeting Room. Prepare to be dazzled by Magician Mark Alan's dazzling magic tricks all of which tie into books and reading! All FLYP events at our library branch are sponsored by the Friends of the Anastasia Island Branch Library. Don't forget to bring your reading log to this event to get it stamped for the days you've read or been read to so you can win a prize for every five days stamped! If you've not gotten your reading log yet, you can pick one up at the front desk after June 1 or at this event. Hope to see you there and in the happy reading! A full schedule of FLYP events is available here:  http://www.sjcpls.org/sites/sjcpls.org/files/media/2009SummerReads.pdf Hours: 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, Jul. 29, 2009 – Music by the Sea Concert Series – Local Phone: 904-347-8007 – Website: http://www.staugbchcivicassoc.com Bring your chair and enjoy live musical performance by Grapes of Roth while enjoying local flavors from LaStrada Italian Restaurant. Location: St. Augustine Beach Pier Pavilion, A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Concert is free, and feature dinners are under $10 Thursday, Jul. 30, 2009 - - Local Phone: 904-825-1004 – Website: http://www.plazaconcerts.com Bring your chair and enjoy an evening concert in St. Augustine's Plaza de la Constitucion while enjoying the cool breezes under a canopy of live oaks as you listen to Hawaiian Jazz performed by Big Pineapple. Location: Plaza de La Constitucion, Cathedral Place, St. Augustine, FL Hours: 7 to 9 p.m. Admission: Free Friday, Jul. 31 – Sunday, Aug. 23, 2009 – Limelight Theatre – The Foreigner – Local Phone: 904-825-1164 – Website: http://www.limelight-theatre.org Enjoy a night at the theatre by watching a production of the Larry Shue's American farce, The Foreigner. The story is of a shy man is who can't speak in front of strangers but they have no problems telling him everything. Location: Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Rd, St. Augustine, FL Hours: Show times are at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday, Fridays and Saturdays and at 2:30 p.m. on Sundays. Admission: $20 per person