Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 10

NOVEMBER November 14 2015 Super Scenic 72-Mile Garage Sale Shop ‘til you drop from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., on the 2015 Super Scenic 72-Mile Garage Sale! From Ponte Vedra south to Flagler Beach vendors, neighborhoods, schools and organizations are set up along 72 miles of A1A to offer a fascinating array of garage sale treasures. www.scenica1a.org November 14 Harvest Time at Fort Mose From 10 a.m. - 3 p.m., Florida Living History presents an 18th century historical interpretation focusing on harvest time in colonial Spanish Florida. Volunteers will illustrate the food and food ways of 18th century St. Augustine and Fort Mose - the first, legally-sanctioned free black settlement in the continental United States. Admission is free. Fort Mose Historic State Park, 15 Fort Mose Trail, St. Augustine. 877-352-4478 www.floridastateparks.org/park/Fort-Mose November 14 First Coast Opera First Coast Opera presents OPERA PARIS, selections from Puccini’s “La Boheme” and Verdi’s “La Traviata” at 7:30 p.m. at Lightner Museum. Tickets are $35. 75 King Street, St. Augustine. 904-417-5555 www.firstcoastopera.com November 14 Safari Soiree: 11th Annual St. Augustine Wild Reserve Fundraiser Beginning at 6 p.m., meet exotic animals, bid on jewelry and wildlife art in a silent auction and mingle with fellow wildlife advocates. At 7 p.m., enjoy a magnificent buffet dinner and cash bar. Wear your favorite safari outfit! It all takes place at the Slammer and Squire at World Golf Village. Proceeds benefit the St. Augustine Wild Reserve. Tickets are $75 each. Reservations requested. 2 World Golf Place, St. Augustine. 904-940-0664. [email protected] www.staugustinewildreserve.org November 14 - 15 St. Augustine Half Marathon Put on your running shoes and participate in a foot-race that suits your running level. On Saturday there will be a 10K run; a Family 5K Run and the St. Augustine’s Kids Race. Then on Sunday the St. Augustine Half Marathon begins. The events expo is located at Francis Field where each race starts and ends. 29 West Castillo Dr., St. Augustine. 305-716-1111 staugustinemarathon.com 10 November 14 -15 36th Lincolnville Festival Eddie Vickers Park (Little Links) returns to the roots of Lincolnville for this 2-day festival celebrating the area’s revitalization. One of the founding fathers of the Lincolnville Festival, internationally known jazz musician Doug Carn, is among the featured artists, joining several regional talents performing throughout the weekend. Features music, dancing, food, drinks, local vendors and fun activities for the children. 399 Riberia St., St. Augustine. 904-829-3918 e-mail [email protected] November 15 EMMA Concert Performance: Minneapolis Guitar Quartet EMMA Concert Association presents the distinctive and imaginative Minneapolis Guitar Quartet in concert at 2 p.m. at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. Performing since 1986 with imagination, artistry, and musical mastery, the Quartet has been hailed as “one of the major guitar ensembles in the world” (Soundboard Magazine). Tickets are $30 ($5 for students) and may be purchased in advance on the website. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com November 17 GTM Research Reserve Marineland Lecture This lecture series is held on the 3rd Tuesday of the month from 10 - 11 a.m. at the GTM Research Reserve Marineland Field Office. The series is designed to inform the public about their coastal natural world. The lectures are free so space is limited and reservations are requested. 9741 N. Oceanshore Blvd., Marineland. 904-823-4500 gtmnerrmarinelandlecture.eventbrite.com/ November 20 Surf Illumination at the St. Augustine Beach Pier Park This colorful and exciting event complements the seasonal lighting of A1A Beach Blvd. in St. Augustine Beach. The event, from 4 -8 p.m. at the pier, includes the ceremonial lighting of the Holiday Tree by the mayor, food and beverages offered by local restaurants and many local arts and crafts vendors providing convenient shopping for the holiday season. Santa, musical performers, face painting, bounce house and traditional carolers make it fun for all! 350 A1A Beach Blvd., St. Augustine Beach. 904-347-8007 www.thecivicassociation.org 11