Calendar of Events for St Augustine

Jazz ABZ: An A to Z Collection of Jazz Portraits by Paul Rogers
Sunday July 04 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.

City of St. Augustine 4th of July Celebration
Sunday July 04 2010 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost:

Holidays are built around traditions and few holidays have more great family traditions than the Fourth of July: great food, outdoor band concerts, a day with friends and family, and of course, fireworks! They all come together in a grand celebration and there’s no better place to celebrate Independence Day than in the Nation’s Oldest City. 

Starting at 6:00pm one of the region’s most popular big bands, The All Star Orchestra, returns to the Plaza de la Constitución for a two-hour show filled with Big Band and Swing music along with all the traditional patriotic favorites. The All Star Orchestra’s performance from the Plaza’s Gazebo runs from 6:00pm until 8:00pm. The concert is free and those attending should bring lounge chairs for seating. 

Fireworks over the Matanzas, the highlight of St. Augustine’s traditional July 4th activities has become synonymous with celebrating Independence Day in the Nation’s Oldest City. The spectacular aerial display of pyrotechnics high over Matanzas Bay begins at 9:30pm.

The 20-minute display is tightly choreographed to a stirring soundtrack of great popular music delivered over an extensive sound system transforming the entire Bayfront between the Castillo de San Marcos National Monument and the Bridge of Lions into a theatre of sight and sound. 

Since July 4th falls on a Sunday this year, and many will have the following day off, it is expected that many people will remain downtown at the conclusion of the show for a late dinner or to visit the shops that have learned the value of extended hours after the fireworks. Given the choice between spending time strolling downtown with friends and family or sitting in traffic wasting gas, more and more people are taking their time.

Those attending Fireworks Over The Matanzas should remember two important safety rules that will be strictly enforced:  

• Alcohol is prohibited on public property, including parks, streets and sidewalks; and

• Possession of fireworks that explode or leave the ground is illegal and those found with such fireworks will be subject to a $100 citation or arrest and will have prohibited fireworks confiscated.

Garden Jazz Concert at Cummer Museum
Sunday July 04 2010 7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Event Type: Art
Cost:

Sunday, July 4, 2010, 7 to 10 p.m.

The St. Johns River City Band returns to The Cummer Gardens for an exciting evening of jazz, swing and patriotic music, dancing and fireworks on the river. Guests are allowed to bring blankets, chairs, food and alcoholic beverages.  Food and drink will be available for purchase from the TreeCup Café.

Tickets: $10 for Members and Non-members

Rain or Shine, no refunds.

Please call (904) 355-0630 to reserve tickets, or visit www.cummer.org/entertainment/concerts.cfm to pre-purchase tickets.

JUDITH RYAN WILLIAMS WILDLIFE AND NATURE ART EXHIBIT
Sunday July 04 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
Sunday July 04 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  

WILLIE GREEN IN CONCERT
Sunday July 04 2010 9:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Event Type: Music
Cost: $10

Blues legend and Eclipse recording artist Willie Green will perform two special July 4th concerts in St. Augustine.  Admission is free to his 2-6 p.m. show at the Lincolnville Summer Sunday Music Series at St. Benedict Shady Field, 100 M.L. King in Lincolnville (bring a chair) - food, drinks and family fun!  From 9:30 p.m. 'til closing, Willie and his Blues Project Band will perform at Café 11, 501 A1A Beach Boulevard in St. Augustine Beach.  $10 cover charge.  For more information, email otterrick7@aol.com

4TH OF JULY TOP OF THE LIGHTHOUSE
Sunday July 04 2010 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Event Type: Community
Cost: $40

Celebrate the 4th of July at the Top of the St. Augustine Lighthouse with a magnificent view of the skyline and St. Augustine fireworks! The spectacular event begins with the viewing of the sunset over the Atlantic. Then fireworks when darkness sets...... St. Augustine Lighthouse and Museum is located at 81 Lighthouse Avenue in St. Augustine. Tickets are $40 per person and space is limited. For reservations call 904.829.0745 ext. 207. For more information, visit www.staugustinelighthouse.com 

FIREWORKS FROM THE WATER
Sunday July 04 2010 12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Event Type: Community
Cost: $25 or $60

Get a close up look at St. Augustine's fireworks extravaganza from the waters of Matanzas Bay.  St. Augustine Scenic Cruise offers a Fireworks special aboard the Victory III for only $25 per person.  To purchase tickets, call Barbara at 904.824.1806 x210 or go to www.scenic-cruise.com .  The pirates of the Black Raven are offering an adults-only fireworks cruise for $60 per person (food included; cash bar onboard).  For details and tickets go to www.BlackRavenAdventures.com  or call 877.578.5050.

INDEPENDENCE DAY AT THE WHITE ROOM
Sunday July 04 2010 7:30 PM - 11:59 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost: $75

Enjoy dinner, dancing and a spectacular view of St. Augustine's fireworks from the renovated and upscale rooftop at The White Room.  Dinner and open bar from 7:30 p.m. until midnight, plus entertainment provided by Roaring Sounds Productions and DJ Brian Sullivan.  $75 per person.  For reservations, call 904.824.9056 or mail info@ocwhiteroom.com.  For photos and more information, go to www.whiteroomweddings.blogspot.com. 

4th of July "Walk for our Troops" Festival
Sunday July 04 2010 9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Event Type: Community
Cost:

Come one and all for free to view a Patriotic celebration and to have a great time at the Shores Pool ,Pier and Playground. Free Hot Dogs, Hamburgers and drink. A helicopter will land at the Riverview Club, Hummer on display, Fire Engine, Bloodmobile. Simulcast by WAOC. Military, civilian and commercial entries welcome (spots are filling fast). Sponsorships are for care packages for active St. Johns County troops serving overseas. 

Saturday, July 03, 2010 

9 AM to 1 PM 

Lincolnville Free Summer Music Series at St. Benedicts
Sunday July 04 2010 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Event Type: Music
Cost:

100 Martin Luther King Blvd., St. Augustine Phone: n/a

Event Pricing: Free

Music by Willie Green, BBQ, cookies/brownies and more family fun! Bring a chair to sit on.Fundraiser for Echo House. 

Sunday, July 04, 2010 

2-6p.m. 

4th of July with Soulo & Classic Blends
Sunday July 04 2010 9:30 AM - 2:00 AM
Event Type: Music
Cost: $10

Classic Blends will host an Independence Day party at OC White's downtown St. Augustine.The event starts immediately after the fireworks and will close at 2am. The party features entertainment from Soulo & The Beat playing Classic Rock, Reggae, Soul, R&B and more. Then dance the night away as DJ-HU & Classic Blends spin Dance, Top-40, Electro, Hip-Hop and more. Be sure not to miss a special set featuring the DJs and Band playing together featuring live versions of today's hits and special surprises.Classic Blends is a St. Augustine based event planning, design and production company offering many services unique to the area. They have produced many unique events in the area including the Spring Fling Fashion Shows, Battle Against Cancer Dodge Ball Tournament, Back 2 Old Skool Party, Halloween Slash and more.  Still spinning off the tails of our previous 4 smash events this year we will be creating the ultimate atmosphere to make this Fourth of July  celebration the most memorable event between The White Room and Classic Blends' ever! For More Event Details, exclusive music previews and more log on tofacebook/classicblendsor send an email to info@classicblends.com 

Sunday, July 04, 2010 to Monday, July 05, 2010 

9:30pm~2am