Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2015 - Feb-May | Page 12
February 21
Fountain of Youth: Cherokee History Presentations
From 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., native Cherokee historians describe how
their people interacted with the local Timucua for centuries before
the arrival of Europeans. The presentations take place in the
living history village of Seloy at the Fountain of Youth Park. Park
admission is $15 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children 6 - 12 applies (local
discount available). 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168
www.fountainofyouthflorida.com
February 28
World Sword Swallower’s Day at Ripley’s
Celebrate the 8th Annual World Sword Swallower’s Day at Ripley’s
Believe It or Not! Museum in St. Augustine. Death-defying sword
swallowers begin performing at 2 p.m. and at 2:28 p.m. an official
worldwide “swallow” takes place. The free sword swallowing
performances occur outside the museum. Regular admission
is required to tour the Odditorium. 19 San Marco Avenue, St.
Augustine. 904-824-1606
February 21
Al Di Meola Concert
Acclaimed American jazz fusion and Latin jazz guitarist/composer
Al Di Meola performs at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.) at the Ponte
Vedra Concert Hall. A bona fide guitar hero and musical prodigy,
Di Meola has three gold albums and more than $6 million in record
sales to his credit. Tickets for this seated show are $47 each for the
first 10 rows; $37 each for the remaining rows. 1050 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com
February 28
Noche de Gala
This special evening celebrates the 496th birthday of Don Pedro
Menéndez de Avilés - the founder of the City of St. Augustine.
The sixteenth century masked ball, Noche de Gala, features
a cocktail reception and dinner followed by dancing to
contemporary tunes. Gala attire is black tie or 16th century
costume. Noche de Gala begins at 6:30 p.m. with cocktails in the
Lightner Museum Ballroom followed by a procession to dinner
to the mezzanine level. Tickets are $195 per person. All proceeds
go toward the restoration of Lightner Museum. Reservations are
required. 75 King St., St. Augustine. 904-827-1888
www.staugustine-450.com/noche-de-gala-2/
February 22
Pop, Reggae and R&B Group Magic! at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Lively pop, reggae and R&B fusion group Magic! will perform at
8 p.m. at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Tickets are $22.50 General
Admission/ $25 Day of Show. Gates open at 7 p.m. 1050 A1A North,
Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0367 www.PVConcertHall.com
February 26
Leo Kottke at Ponte Vedra Concert Hall
Inventive twelve-string acoustic guitarist Leo Kottke will perform
at 8 p.m. (gate open at 7 p.m.) at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall.
Kottke, whose influences are drawn from blues, jazz, folk music,
and for syncopated, polyphonic melodies, has released over 40
albums throughout his musical career and earned two GRAMMY
nominations. Admission is $42 for the front 6 row seats; All
remaining seats are $32. 1050A1A North, Ponte Vedra
904-209-0399 www.PVConcertHall.com
February 27
The Doobie Brothers and Special Guest The Marshall Tucker Band
Four-time Grammy winning band The Doobie Brothers with
special guest The Marshall Tucker Band open the St. Augustine
Amphitheatre 2015 concert season at 7:30 p.m. (gates open at 6:30
p.m.). Tickets are $39.50 - $79.50. 1340 A1A South St. Augustine.
904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com
MARCH
March 5
Sunset/Moonrise at St. Augustine Lighthouse
Enjoy the sunset and moonrise from the top of the Lighthouse!
The $30 admission includes a champagne toast, provided by San
Sebastian Winery, hors d’oeuvres from The Reef and an informative
overview of the history of the St. Augustine Light Station. 81
Lighthouse Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-0745
www.staugustinelighthouse.org
March 6 - 8
34th St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
This northeast Florida favorite features delicious seafood,
affordable arts & crafts, a kids’ zone and outstanding live music,
including jazz on Friday night. The festival is open Friday 3 – 9 p.m.;
Saturday 10 a.m. – 9 p.m.; Sunday 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. at Francis Field.
Admission $3 adults; children 12 & under free. All net proceeds go
to benefit Lions Club charities. 25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine.
904-829-1753 www.lionsfestival.com