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Friday October 30 2009
12 EVENTS SCHEDULED FOR TODAY
Historic Weapons Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos
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Historic Weapons Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Parks_Recreation
Cost:
Historic weapons demonstrations will be presented at the Castillo de
San Marcos each Friday, Saturday, and Sunday at 10:30, 11:30, 1:30,
2:30, & 3:30. Rangers
and volunteers in Spanish colonial period uniforms will demonstrate the
weapons and relate the experiences of the colonial Spanish soldier of
1740s St. Augustine. Firing times are subject to change depending on
weather conditions and staff availability.
Guana River- Sunset Kayak Tour Friday October 30 2009
5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Event Type: Parks_Recreation
Cost: $50
Come and experience the Ripple Effect - a natural exploration of the
pristine waters of the Guana River in an extraordinary ambient twilight
sunset. Dolphins, bald eagles, and many other estuary dependent species
salute the sunset over the Guana River on this two-hour exploration of
the GTM Research Reserve. The stability of our glowing "firefly"
kayaks are the perfect viewing platform to relax, reflect and enjoy
these wonders of nature. No experience required. Cost for this event
is $50 per person and is appropriate for ages 12 and up. All kayaking
equipment, instruction, guided tour, and photos are included. Call
(904)347-1565 or register online.
Kayaking and Dolphins at Marineland Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Parks_Recreation
Cost: $50
Marineland and University of Florida's Whitney Lab, have partnered with Ripple Effect Ecotours to offer ecological kayak tours in one of the most productive ecosystems on the planet, the coastal estuary. Circumnavigate Jordon Island with a professional kayak/naturalist guide and enjoy one of the best kept natural systems in all of Florida. Enjoy beautiful panoramas of the Pellicer Creek, the Princess Place Preserve and Faver-Dykes State Park all nestled in 30,000 contiguous acres of "Real" Florida wilderness. Paddling clinic at the beginning of each tour with no experience required for ages 6 and up. $50 per person includes kayak tour with photos and admission into the Marineland Dolphin Conservation Center. Don't miss this opportunity to see the dolphins of Marineland, including 3 calves born this past year, and the chance to explore their native habitat in the Matanzas River on a kayak tour like no other! Call (904)347-1565 or reserve online.
Halloween Festival at the Old Florida Museum Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Community
Cost: $4
The Old Florida Museum is throwing their first Halloween
Festival. Events will be held on Friday October 30th from 6-9pm and Saturday October 31st
from 11-4pm. Featured events and activities will be spooky story
tellers, games, costume contests, candy, etc. Arts and crafts will be
on display Saturday only. Admission is $4 for ages 4 and up. Address is
259 San Marco Avenu, phone number is 824-8874.
The St. Augustine Community Orchestra's Special Halloween Program 8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
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The St. Augustine Community Orchestra's Special Halloween Program Friday October 30 2009
8:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Type: Music
Cost: $10
Subject: The St. Augustine Community Orchestra's first concert of the season. Where & When: There will be 2 performances:
Lightner Museum Cafe Alcazar 75 King St., St. Augustine Friday Oct. 30 at 8 pm
The Switzerland Community Church 2179 State Road 13, Switzerland, FL 32259 Sunday, Nov. 1 at 3 pm
Tickets: $10 at the door; free admission for children under 12 For more information log on to: http://saco-fl.awardspace.com
The St. Augustine Community Orchestra has prepared a lively Halloween program for children and their families. The program includes a menu of cheerful "fright music" selected by Director/Conductor John Bush who has provided leadership for the orchestra since 1995. This special Halloween program moves from the charmingly solemn music of Chopin's "Marche Funebre" to the fantastic music of "E.T.: The Extra-Terrestrial" by John Williams, and includes a seldom heard work for pizzicato strings by Ferde Grofe titled "Trick or Treat." In addition, a special rendition of Bach's "Toccata and Fugue" will be played by the orchestra's woodwind octet. It's music to put the whole family in a festive Halloween mood, so bring them all to enjoy this special Halloween program. Tickets are $10 at the door for adults; children under 12 are admitted free. No reservations are required.
The St. Augustine Community Orchestra has been in existence since 1961, making it one of the longest-running cultural entities in St. Augustine. It is made up of 50 or more volunteer and semi-professional musicians. Each year they perform four or more concerts in October, December, March, and May. The orchestra is supported in part by the St. Johns Tourist Development Council, by advertising in the concert programs, by individual donations and sponsors, and by the audience's admission fees and donations. Members of the orchestra also play for hire at various local and regional special events, donating their fees to support the orchestra. For more information, log on to http://saco-fl.awardspace.com.
Fifth Annual Crescent Beach Paint Out Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Food
Cost:
Artwork from the Fifth Annual Crescent Beach Paint Out will be on view October 31 from 5:00p.m. to 9:00p.m. at the Art Advocate Gallery during the next Uptown Saturday Night.
During the week long Paint Out, hosted each year by Island Fine Art, 36 plein air artists from throughout the state will paint local scenes and landscapes found in and around Anastasia Island and St. Augustine.
Once again, Island Fine Art is pleased to partner with the St. Johns Cultural Council (SJCC) in bringing the Crescent Beach Paint Out to the historic downtown area. Over 60 paintings from this year's event will be on display at the SJCC's Art Advocate Gallery located at 76-B San Marco Avenue in St. Augustine. A portion of the proceeds from the sale of artwork from this year's Paint Out will be donated to the SJCC in appreciation for their support.
The Art Advocate will also serve as a “wet room” during the weeklong paint out. Newly completed works will be arriving daily at the gallery for viewing. The public is welcome to stop by from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. each day to see the latest works of art.
Plein Air, a French term meaning "in the open air,” describes art works that have been painted outdoors with the subject directly in view rather than in a studio. Plein air artists capture the spirit and essence of a landscape or subject by incorporating natural light, color and movement into their works.
Artwork from the Crescent Beach Paint Out will remain on display and for sale through the end of November at Island Fine Art located at 6279 A1A South in Crescent Beach as well as the SJCC’s Art Advocate Gallery. For more information and a complete event schedule, visit www.crescentbeachpaintout.com or call 904-471-5808.
Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean at Flagler College Auditorium
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Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean at Flagler College Auditorium Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Theater
Cost: $10
Come Back to the Five and Dime, Jimmy Dean, Jimmy Dean Directed by Britt Corry Fri-Sun at 7:30p.m. Sun at 2P.m. Flagler College Auditorium 14 Granada Street www.flagler.edu
SACO Presents A Little Fright Music Friday October 30 2009
Event Type: Music
Cost: $10
The St. Augustine Community Orchestra presents: A Little Fright Music, "Cheerful fright music selected by director/conductor John Bush" 8:00p.m. $10 Adults, under 12 free Switzerland Community Church 2179 SR 13, St. Johns http://saco-fl.awardspace.com
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