Calendar of Events for St Augustine

Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers
Saturday July 03 2010
Event Type: Art
Cost: Members Free, Non-Members $10

Artist Paul Rogers teamed with legendary jazz musician Wynton Marsalis to create the book Jazz ABZ, which highlights through poetry jazz greats from A (Louis Armstrong) to Z (Dizzy Gillespie).  Each portrait and poem is evocative of the particular musician’s sound, and each work of art alludes to song titles, artifacts, and other markers of the time, including artistic references to well-known artists who were particularly inspired by jazz music.  This exhibit will also include selected poems by Wynton Marsalis and is a must-see for jazz fans and poets of all ages. 
 
For more information, call (904) 356-6857.

Florida Sea Turtles Presentation at Little Talbot Island SP
Saturday July 03 2010 2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Event Type: Talks_Presentations
Cost: Free

Florida Sea Turtles

Little Talbot Island State Park

Saturday, July 3rd at 2:00 p.m.

Join a park ranger and learn about the lifecycle of the sea turtle and the importance of these creatures. The program will take place at pavilion ten on Little Talbot Island. No reservations are necessary and the program is free with regular park admission.

The Rocky Horrow Show at Limelight Theatre
Saturday July 03 2010
Event Type: Theater
Cost:

Back by popular demand, the Limelight Theatre's original cast returns to present Richard O'Brien's cult rock and roll horror-comedy.  Audience participation is encouraged at this live performance, but please no props from home - prop packages will be made available prior to the show.  The horror begins at 7:30 p.m. both nights.  The show will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights through July 10 with a special 11 p.m. performance on July 3.  Tickets are $25 each.  The Limelight Theatre is located at 11 Old Mission Avenue in St. Augustine.  For more information and reservations, call 904.825.1164 or go to www.Limelight-Theatre.org  .

WILD DREAMS - DISCOVERING HENRY FLAGLER
Saturday July 03 2010
Event Type: Theater
Cost: $12 for adults and $6 children

See Henry Flagler brought to life in this critically-acclaimed performance by Paul Jellinek.   Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at the San Marco Theater across from Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in St. Augustine.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 children. For more information, call 904.429.0280.

JUDITH RYAN WILLIAMS WILDLIFE AND NATURE ART EXHIBIT
Saturday July 03 2010
Event Type: Talks_Presentations
Cost: Free

See this exhibit featuring work from more than 100 artists from across the country.  The exhibit, through August 29, includes two and three-dimensional representational art in an array of media and sizes, all depicting nature in its many beautiful forms.  Admission to the exhibit is free. The St. Augustine Art Association Gallery is located at 22 Marine Street.  Hours are Tuesday-Saturday, noon to 4 p.m. and Sundays, 2 to 4pm.  For more information, call 904.824.2310 or visit www.STAAA.org .  

TWILIGHT AT IMAX
Saturday July 03 2010
Event Type: Film
Cost:

See The Twilight Saga: Eclipse on a screen six stories high during this special engagement at the World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX theatre. This highly anticipated third installment in the The Twilight Saga and the event film of the summer looks amazing on IMAX.  For show times and tickets, go to www.WorldGolfIMAX.com  

WALK FOR OUR TROOPS
Saturday July 03 2010 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost:

Join an old-fashioned parade featuring marching troops, bands, civilians, vets on motorcycles and a BBQ with hamburgers, hot dogs and apple pie. The proceeds provide care packages for area military men and women actively serving abroad. The event takes place from 10 a,m, to 1 p.m. at the St. Augustine Shores entrance on US 1 South in St. Augustine. For more information call 904.347.2299 or visit www.WalkForOurTroops.com. 

2ND ANNUAL INDEPENDENCE DAY FESTIVAL
Saturday July 03 2010 1:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost: Free; art sessions $40

Celebrate our Nation's founding at this day that is full of activity on the grounds of Ripley's Believe It or Not! Museum.  Enjoy arts and crafts exhibits, music and foods, lots of kid's activities and games with prizes. You can even take an art class with artist John Koehler. The fun all takes place from 1 to 7 p.m. at Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum grounds, 19 San Marco Avenue. Admission to the grounds is free, art sessions are $40 per person. For more information, call 904.824.1606.