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First Friday Art Walk Friday November 06 2009
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Old City Web Services and the St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains, in conjunction with AGOSA (Art Galleries of St. Augustine) sponsor the free First Friday Art Walk Gallery Tour Train Shuttle Service
On the first friday of every month, the specially-marked Red Train makes a loop between Catch 22 Gallery, 5 Cordova St., and the San Sebastian Winery, making stops at the downtown Art Galleries. The train completes its loop every 30 minutes from 6 to 9 p.m. The train tour guide offers exhibit information and points out the galleries.
Participating galleries provide a detailed map of the route. Parking is available at the San Sebastian Winery on King Street just east of U.S.1, and throughtout the city.
First Friday art walks are sponsored by AGOSA, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine. Participating and member galleries remain open until 9 p.m. the 1st Friday of each month, when new openings, new art, and old friends can be seen and met in downtown St. Augustine.
Historic Weapons Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos
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Historic Weapons Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos Friday November 06 2009
Event Type: Parks_Recreation
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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.
Elvis Perkins at Cafe Eleven Friday November 06 2009
8:00 PM - 11:00 PM
Event Type: Music
Cost: $12
Elvis Perkins
Friday November 6th, 2009 - $12
Known for a wide range of dynamics and eclectic instrumentation, they
have frequently drawn comparisons to Leonard Cohen, Neutral Milk Hotel,
Buddy Holly and The Band. In writing, Perkins prefers the poetic to the
polemical; his lyrics often have a whimsical quality, their melancholy
aspects counterbalanced with an undercurrent of hope. He repeatedly
returns to images of sleep and dreams and flight, as if we might all
wake up at once and find ourselves in a far better place.
In Other Words: A Conference of Literary Magazines, Ind Publishers and Writers 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
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In Other Words: A Conference of Literary Magazines, Ind Publishers and Writers Friday November 06 2009
7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Event Type: Talks_Presentations
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OTHER WORDS: A CONFERENCE OF LITERARY MAGAZINES, INDEPENDENT PUBLISHERS, AND WRITERS Presented by the Florida Literary Arts Coalition, Flagler College, and Jane's Stories
Michael Waters and University of Tampa Press writers: Jordan Smith, Jenny Browne, and Peter Meinke
Friday, Nov. 6th Flagler Room, 7:30 p.m.
Michael Waters is the
recipient of fellowships from the National Endowment for the Arts and
the Fulbright Foundation, Individual Artist Awards from the Maryland
State Arts Council, and four Pushcart Prizes.
Jordan Smith is the author of five collections of poetry—An Apology for Loving the Old Hymns (Princeton University Press), Lucky Seven (Wesleyan University Press), The Household of Continuance (Copper Beech Press), For Appearances (University of Tampa Press), winner of the Tampa Review Prize for Poetry, and The Names of Things Are Leaving (also Tampa Press). His poems have also appeared widely in journals including Poetry, The Paris Review, and Salmagundi. He is Professor of English and Chairman of the department at Union College in Schenectady, N.Y.
Jenny Brown is the author of The Second Reason (University of Tampa Press, 2007), At Once (UT Press, 2003) and the chapbook, Glass (Pecan Grove, 2000). She is also the editor of Provide and Protect, Writers on Planned and Unplanned Parenthood (Wings Press, 2005). A former James Michener Fellow at the University
of Texas at Austin, she currently teaches creative writing at Trinity
University in San Antonio, Texas.
Peter Meinke has
published seven books of poems, two books of short stories including
The Piano Tuner, which received the Flannery O’Connor Award. His work
has appeared in Poetry, The Atlantic, The New Republic, The New Yorker
and dozens of literary magazines; and has received numerous awards,
including two NEA Fellowships.
Kayaking and Dolphins at Marineland Friday November 06 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.
BLUE GRASS AT THE BEACH Friday November 06 2009
6:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type: Community
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The Flagler Beach CRA presents:
BLUE GRASS AT THE BEACH
Featuring: NEW RIVER BLUE GRASS BAND with Dough Armstrong
November 6, 2009
From 6-9 pm by Veteran’s Park
3rd Annual Flagler Beach Chili Cook Off Contest
Call 517-2040 or 931-7111 for registration and rules information or go to website at www.cityofflaglerbeach.com, Seasonal Events page.
Special Treat!! The Antique Car Clubs in the near vicinity will be “Cruising in” and showing off their beautiful cars.
Local merchants/businesses and the Flagler Beach Museum will be open late for your convenience. Food fun and entertainment for all!!!!!! Bring a chair or a blanket and relax. Let us entertain you!
PASTA Art Gallery Exhibit Opening 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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PASTA Art Gallery Exhibit Opening Friday November 06 2009
5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type: Art
Cost:
SHIRLEY DE PASQUALE will be the Featured Artist at PASTA Art Gallery on Nov. 1-30.
The show entitled "Kaleidoscope of Color" explores the excitement of watercolor through a variety of subjects and themes.
Shirley has made a lifelong commitment to fine art and its universal language. She has been a member artist of the PASTA Art Gallery for ten years. She appreciates those who have awarded her work and receives pleasure from teaching weekly watercolor classes.
There will be an opening reception on Friday Nov. 6, from 5-9pm. Pasta Art Gallery: 214 Charlotte St. St. Augustine 904-824-0251 www.pastaartgallery.com
12th Annual HAWKE Dinner for the Birds 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
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12th Annual HAWKE Dinner for the Birds Friday November 06 2009
7:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost: $65
Help Yourself to Fine Dining while Helping Care for Injured Wildlife! The HAWKE Annual “Dinner for the Birds” set for Friday, November 6th, 2009
HAWKE, the Humane Association of Wildlife Care and Education, Inc. announces the 12th annual "Dinner for the Birds" to benefit HAWKE's mission of wildlife rescue, rehabilitation and environmental education. The dinner will be held at 7:00 pm on Friday, November 6th, 2009 in the private upstairs dining room of the famous Raintree Restaurant on San Marco Blvd. in St. Augustine, FL. In addition to the dinner, a "birds of prey" demonstration featuring "Hedwig" the Great Horned Owl, "Barney" the Barred owl and "Twiggy" the screech owl, some of HAWKE's permanent residents, will be given by HAWKE Curator and President Melanie Cain-Stage.
HAWKE depends on fund raisers and memberships to support the rescue and rehabilitation of hundreds of injured wild birds, mammals and reptiles each year with the goal of releasing healthy wildlife back to their natural habitat. There is no state or federal funding for wildlife rehabilitation and many centers in NE Florida have closed or are no longer accepting patients, so fundraisers like the Dinner for the Birds are critical for HAWKE's mission. Raintree owner Lorna MacDonald and General Manager Christopher Cantabene graciously host this annual event to show their support for wildlife rehabilitation.
The award-winning Raintree Restaurant, one of North Florida’s finest restaurants, will offer the following spectacular selection: Margarita Bruschetta Mixed Baby Green Salad Served with Sesame Soy Shrimp and Calamari Chicken Zingara - baked chicken breast, tarragon. port wine, topped with Prosciutto ham and Provolone cheese. Served with seasonal vegetables Bourbon Street Bread Pudding - served with vanilla ice cream and caramel Complimentary tea or coffee and a cash bar available for alcoholic beverages
The dinner is limited to 55 guests and has historically sold out very quickly, so call 904-692-1777 to check on availability and to make reservations. The donation of $65.00 per person includes gratuity and directly supports HAWKE's mission of rescuing and caring for injured wildlife in our area. Advance payment with reservations are required (no walk-up seating will be available) and a vegetarian dinner is available if requested with reservation. Your reservation must be confirmed by calling Melanie Stage at 904-692-1777 and sending a check to HAWKE Inc PO BOX 188 Elkton, FL 32033. You can also reserve your seat from the HAWKE website, www.hawkewildlife.org.
This is one of the rare opportunities you have during the year to make a needed contribution to a worthy cause and enjoy some of St. Augustine’s finest cuisine at the same time.
For more information on the dinner, please call 904-692-1777 or visit the HAWKE website at www.hawkewildlife.org.
A Writing Adventure in St. Augustine 2:40 PM - 4:30 PM
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A Writing Adventure in St. Augustine Friday November 06 2009
2:40 PM - 4:30 PM
Event Type: Talks_Presentations
Cost: $25
A Writing Adventure in St. Augustine Led by Glenda Gailey-Mershon, Leny Kaltenekker, and Kimmy van Kooten on an Old Town Trolley. 2-40p.m.to 4:30p.m. Reservations required. $25 each. Begins at Ringhaver Student Center. 904-377-1323 janesstories@mac.com
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