Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2015-Jan 2016 | Page 36
JANUARY
January 8 - February 28
First People Exhibit at the St. Augustine Art Association
The St. Augustine Art Association’s opens First People, a special
art and archaeology exhibition of Native American artifacts
discovered in St. Augustine. The exhibit runs through February
28. The gallery reception is 5 - 9 p.m. on the 8th. The gallery is
open Tuesday - Saturday noon - 4 p.m. and Sunday 2 - 5 p.m.
Admission is free. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. 904-824-2310
www.staaa.org
January 11
Olate Dogs perform at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
America’s Got Talent Season seven winners the Olate Dogs
will perform at 8 p.m. (gates open at 7 p.m.) at the Ponte Vedra
Concert Hall. This high-energy fast-paced canine theatrical act
is filled with acrobatics and humor. Tickets are $75 for VIP tickets
(First two rows seating with a meet & greet photo op with the Olate
Dogs) and $32 for all other seats. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra
Beach 904-209-3751 www.PVConcertHall.com
January 8
John Sebastian at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Lovin’ Spoonful singer/songwriter John Sebastian performs at 8
p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. A
Woodstock veteran with nearly 50 years of great hits to his credit,
John Sebastian’s music continues to be heard everywhere - in
movies, on television, in cover versions and samples. He is not
only a master musician, writer and performer, he remains one of
the best ambassadors of American music. Tickets for this seated
show are $36. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach.
904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
January 15
Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue
and New Brass Band Concert
The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall hosts Trombone Shorty & Orleans
Avenue, a funk/rock/jazz/hip-hop band. Trombone Shorty’s first
album, Backatown, was released in 2010 and was nominated
for a Grammy. His 2011 album, For True, topped Billboard’s
contemporary jazz chart for 12 weeks. New Brass Band lives and
breathes the culture of New Orleans, infusing funk, rock, jazz and
hip-hop into a custom-made enhancement of second-line brass
tradition. The concert begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.)
Tickets are $42, general admission, standing room only. 1050 A1A
North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
January 9
First Coast Opera: La Vie Parisenne
First Coast Opera presents a fully-staged performance of
Offenbach’s lively and tuneful comic operetta, Le Vie Parisienne.
Curtis Tucker, Conductor and Nelson Sheeley, Stage Director at
the Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $35.
14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-417-5555
www.firstcoastopera.com
January 10
EMMA Concert Performance:
Andrew Sords, Violin & Eriko Izumida, Piano
EMMA Concert Association presents two of the most exciting
young performers in the world of classical music at 2 p.m. at
the Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. Violinist Andrew Sords
has been described by global critics as “utterly radiant” and
“exceptionally heartfelt and soulful.” Pianist Eriko Izumida
has been an active soloist, collaborative pianist, and chamber
musician, having performed extensively throughout the U.S. and
Asia with numbers of artists including the Cleveland Orchestra
members. Tickets are $35 ($5 for students) and may be
purchased in advance on the website. 14 Granada St.,
St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
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January 16
EMMA Concert Performance: Poulenc Trio
EMMA Concert Association presents The Poulenc Trio, the most
active touring piano-wind chamber music ensemble in the world
at 7:30 p.m. at the Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. Since
the Trio’s founding, they have exhibited a strong commitment
to commissioning, performing and recording new works from
living composers, greatly expanding the repertoire available for
the oboe, bassoon and piano, with 20 new works written for and
premiered by the group. Tickets are $35 ($5 for students) and
may be purchased in advance on the website. 14 Granada St.,
St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com
January 22 - 31
The Grapes of Wrath at Limelight Theatre
Enjoy this production of John Steinbeck’s classic The Grapes of
Wrath. This play is a family classic by John Steinbeck. Desperately
proud, but reduced to poverty by the loss of their farm, the Joads
pile their few possessions on a battered old truck and head west for
California, hoping to find work and a better life. Performance times
are 7:30 p.m. Thursday - Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday. Tickets
are $25; $22 seniors; $20 student and military. 11 Old Mission Ave.,
St. Augustine. 904-825-1164 www.limelight-theatre.org
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