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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Gamble Rogers Folk Festival This Weekend

The Gamble Rogers Folk Festival was a huge hit last year with people coming from near and far for a wonderful weekend of music, food and fun. Make your reservations early.

• April 30, 2010 - Sunday, May 02, 2010

  Gamble Rogers Folk Festival 2010 - Downtown St. Augustine!

  Ralph Stanley & CMB, Loudon Wainright III, Greg Brown, Janis Ian, David Wilcox and over 70 more. Walk to all the Festival activities from Casa Yallaha.

• We fill up early for this event. Make your reservation early for the newest and largest St. Augustine Hostel Private rooms available.
  

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There's a lot going on This Weekend -

• Friday, April 30 - African Drum and Dance Lessons

On Fridays come and for West African Drum and Dance Lessons - Call Christian for information at 904 - 540-8770

• Canon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos - Plus 2nd Seminole War Re-Enactment (the fort in downtown St. Augustine)

Come experience a little piece of history as the cannons are fired every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year. Saturday and Sunday Indian re-enactors will present interpretations, displays and weapons demonstrations.

• Kayaking and Dolphins

  
  

  Marineland and the University of Florida's Whitney Lab along with Ripple Effect Ecotours will offer ecological kayak tours circumnavigating Jordon Island. Enjoy the panoramas of the Pellicer Creek, the Princess Place Preserve and Faver-Dykes State Park. A paddling clinic is offered at the beginning of each tour and no experience is needed. The cost is $50 per person, (ages six and older), which includes the tour, photos and admission into Marineland Dolphin Conservation Center. Call for reservations and more information.
  

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• April 30, May 1 & 2 - 8:30 PM - Dark of the Moon Tour - HAUNTED LIGHTHOUSE

Enter the lighthouse keeper's house and tower at night to hear paranormal tales

Call the St. Augustine Lighthouse for details - 904-829-0745

This Weekend - Jazz at the San Sebastian Wine

The San Sebastian Winery is just a few blocks from Casa Yallaha where you can take a tour with wine tasting or spend an evening enjoying live jazz, food and fun.

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Florida Birding & Fotofest this Weekend Plus More Fun Festivals

FLORIDA BIRDING & FOTOFEST Discover the region’s phenomenal bird life and the abundant natural habitats that sustain them with bird walks and boat and kayak trips to undisturbed areas. This event Featuring more than 110 exciting birding and outdoor photography events, the festival is guaranteed to excite nature lovers and outdoor enthusiasts of all ages. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine. A TASTE OF ST. AUGUSTINE Savor the unique tastes of St. Augustine during this flavorful event that showcases more than 30 area restaurants' signature dishes. All the fun takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, which will be transformed into a culinary marketplace offering the participating restaurants "signature tastes" as well as cookbooks, cooking equipment and other specialty food items. Throughout the afternoon and evening, restaurants are judged for the 'best of,' 'upscale dining', 'ethnic tastes', 'family dining', 'desserts', and 'The People's Choice Award'. Admission to the Taste of St. Augustine is $5 and taste tickets are $1 each with restaurants charging between 1 and 5 tickets per taste. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine ST. AUGUSTINE GARRISON AT FORT MOSE Experience living history demonstrations conducted by authentic colonial Spanish re-enactors from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Fort Mose State Park located at 15 Fort Mose Trail in St. Augustine. Admission is $4 per vehicle or $2 for pedestrians or bicyclists. For more information, call 904.823.2232 Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine HOME TOURS FOR THE ARTS The Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach and the American Society of Interior Designers (ASID) will host tours of four beautiful homes to raise funds for the Center's arts education programs. The tours, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., feature an ASID designer at each home who will answer questions about architectural features. Tour tickets are $30 each and may be purchased at the Cultural Center, located at 50 Executive Way, 904.280.0614. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine MUSIC AND HORSES AT THE MUSEUM The Florida Agricultural Museum will present a free "Open Jam" from 3- 6 p.m. featuring "Nothin' But Bluegrass and Gospel" music - all musicians are invited to participate. From 6-8 p.m., Cheryl Watson and the Watertown Band will perform (tickets are $5). Plus, beginning at 9:30 a.m., the Museum will feature a six-mile equestrian obstacle challenge and fundraiser. Riders will travel along trails to Princess Place and back. An awards ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. Entry fee is $25 for riders 18 and under; $35 for older. For information on the ride, call 386.437.3472. For details on the music event, call 386.446.7630. The Museum is located at 7900 Old Kings Road in Palm Coast. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine UPTOWN SATURDAY NIGHT Uptown Saturday Night takes place 5 - 9 p.m. in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley's Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association. Please call 904.824.3152 for more information. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine

Saturday and Sunday: April 24-25

SECOND SEMINOLE WAR Rangers, Native Americans and living-history volunteers will offer a glimpse at Florida's early territorial period. Presentations into the daily life of citizens; culture and life ways of the Seminole Indians; 19th century medicine; and the experience of the common U.S. Army soldier, will run from 9:30 am to 4:30 pm at the Castillo de San Marcos in St. Augustine. Historic Weapons Demonstrations of early 19th century cannon and musket firings will also be given throughout the day. Call 904.829.6506, ext 233, Note: In recognition of National Park Service Week, admission to the Castillo de San Marcos will be free of charge throughout the weekend. Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine

Sunday: April 25

ALICE IN CHAINS AT ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATRE Come hear the heavy metal and acoustic tunes from this Seattle-based rock band. The concert takes place at 7 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre located at 1340 A1A in St. Augustine at 7 p.m. Tickets are $29.50 to $49.50. For more information call 904.471.1965 Come Stay with Friends at Casa Yallaha - one of the most Affordable Places to Stay in St. Augustine RUBBER DUCK RACE The Relay for Life of St. Augustine presents its 5th Annual Rubber Duck Race from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier and Pavilion, 350 A1A Beach Boulevard, St. Augustine Beach. 904.307.6930

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See What's Happening in St. Augustine this week: Boatbuilding Demonstration 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

Event dates: From April 13th 2010 to April 15th 2010
Event Type: Exhibit

LAMP Boatworks – Traditional wooden boatbuilding at the Lighthouse, 9am to 12pm. Visitors are welcome to watch, ask questions, or lend a hand themselves under the direction of our volunteer boatbuilders.

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Dark of the Moon - Haunted Lighthouse Tour this weekend

Event dates: From April 17th 2010 to April 18th 2010
Event Type: Special

Dark of the Moon paranormal after-hours tour.
8:30 - 10:30 p.m. $25 per person. $20 members and children 7-12.
Call 904-829-0745 to make a reservation.

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Canon Firing at the Castillo de San Marcos (the fort in downtown St. Augustine)

Come experience a little piece of history as the cannons are fired every Friday, Saturday, and Sunday throughout the year.

St. Augustine Cruisers

The public is invited to this free event where you can see classics and street-rods on display. Music, door prizes and a 50/50 will also be part of this activity which is held on the 3rd Saturday of the month and is hosted by the St. Augustine Cruisers Car Club in the parking lot of the Ponce de Leon Mall.

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