Thursday, June 10, 2010

Great Fun in St. Augustine at a Low Price





The Wednesday Market is held every Wednesday in the St. Augustine Beach Pier parking lot.

June 12

Transcendental Meditation: Learn about the benefits of this easy, natural and highly effective technique to reduce stress, improve clarity, creativity and inner happiness. This free introductory lecture by certified instructors Regine de Toledo and Richard Pinto begins at 10:30 a.m., at 835C Anastasia Blvd. Call 826-3838 or email StAugustineTM@bellsouth.net for information. Visit TM-Florida.org/library.html to view short videos. 
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Up and Comers Wednesday: A local talent showcase runs from 6 to 10 p.m. each week at Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St. Call 825-4040 or go to www.annomalleys.com.

Savory Faire culinary tour: A 2.5 walking tour beginning at 2 p.m. Wednesdays and Fridays will explore the historical and cultural influences on the tastes of St. Augustine throughout the centuries. From Tapas to desserts, journey from the first Thanksgiving to the present day culinary offerings of the city. Cost is $45 per person and includes one bottled water at the start of the tour, all tastings at five food establishments, and a special heritage recipe gift. Call 540-3476 or e-mail  Info@StAugustineCityWalks.com. 
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Free concert series: Music by the Sea concerts continue with local band Funk Shui performing classic rock ’n roll and blues music from 7 to 9 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier and Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. Barnacle Bill’s restaurant will sell dinners for $10 or less. Admission is free. Bring lawn chairs and blankets for seating. Call 471-1686 or go to www.staugbchcivicassoc.com for the complete schedule.
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St. Augustine boat tours: Discover St. Augustine’s majestic wildlife on an ecological boat tour for six guests or fewer. Enjoy the beauty of the Intracoastal Waterway as osprey, jellyfish, bottlenose dolphins and whatever swims or flies by are explained in detail by an onboard naturalist guide. Trips run throughout the day. Cost is $35 for adults and $30 for youth 12 and younger. Call Capt. Zach at 377-7245.
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Scrabble games: The Old City Scrabblers meet at 1:30 p.m. each Wednesday in the St. Augustine YMCA, 500 Pope Road. The club welcomes players of all levels and abilities. Regular and Super Scrabble games are played, following standard Scrabble rules. There is no charge to play or to join the club and participants do not need to be a YMCA member. E-mail Nancy at OldCityScrabblers@gmail.com or call 315-4267.
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Wednesday market: This Farmers’ Markets offers art, handmade and organic items, fresh fruit, veggies, bread and prepared food from local vendors from 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the St. Augustine Beach Pier on A1A Beach Boulevard. Free parking is available in the Pier parking lot.
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Concert in the Plaza every Thursday: Mid-Life Crisis will perform pop and rock classics from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Plaza de la Constitucion, between Cathedral Place and King Street, downtown St. Augustine. Guests can bring lawn chairs and/or blankets for seating. Coolers are permitted, but alcohol is prohibited. Admission is free, with free parking after 5 p.m. throughout downtown St. Augustine. For a complete schedule, go to www.plazaconcerts.com or call 825-1004.
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Bike night: The Paul Lundgren Band (www.paullundgrenband.com) will play classic rock from 7 to 11 p.m. at Mardi Gras Sports Bar, 123 San Marco Ave. There will be vendors and motorcycle displays throughout the night and a bikini contest at 10:30 p.m., along with Ladies Night from 7 to 9 p.m. For more information, call 823-8806.
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Black Raven Pirate Ship: Climb aboard St. Augustine’s pirate ship, docked in the city marina, and enjoy a swashbuckler’s tour — complete with pirate stories and activities on the open water. For details, call 1 (877) 578-5050 or go to www.blackravenadventures.com.
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Thursday, June 3, 2010

June Happenings in St. Augustine

  • Free Concert in the Plaza - Every Thursday Night 7:00 PM
  • Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy this afternoon Memorial Day concert with a performance by the St. Augustine Jazz Society. No alcoholic beverages are permitted in the Plaza. Call for more information.
    Music & Arts
    Place: Plaza de la Constitucion,gazebo, btwn. King St. & Cathedral

    • Friday - June 4 - FREE First Friday Artwalk
What a night to be with your friends.  Free trolley up and down King Street where over 20 art galleries are inviting you in - most offering wine and snacks and all showing great art.  Most of the galleries are world class - what a great night and all at no cost to you.  


  • Saturday June 5 - Historical Re-enactment of Drake's Raid
    Sir Frances Drake and his raiders return in an authentic re-creation of 1586 Sack of St. Augustine. The raid begins at 7:00 pm, however you can visit their encampment at Fountain of Youth Park to view their lifestyle, crafts, arms and armor from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm. 

Upcoming music events, including 7/2 - REO Speedwagon,7/17 - Ringo Starr. 

Check the bottom of the page for a link to tickets and Amphitheatre information.
  • Low Rates and a Comfortable Place to Stay so you can have an economical get away!  Don't you think you could use a fun weekend?