Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2015 - Feb-May | Page 6

February 3 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 February 6 - March 1 St. Augustine Art Association’s Figures and Faces St. Augustine Art Association’s Figures and Faces exhibit features expressions of the human face and form in a variety of styles and media that lend personality to this popular juried exhibition. 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 February 5 Glen Hansard Concert Academy Award-winning Irish singer/songwriter Glen Hansard performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. The songwriter behind Once, the movie and the musical, which won eight Tony Awards, Hansard will perform songs from throughout his career, including his latest release Rhythm and Repose. The show begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Tickets for this standing room only show are $35 each. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com February 7 School of the 16th Century From 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park harkens back to the 16th century with displays, demonstrations, training drills and interpretations. Regular park admission of $15 adults, $14 seniors, $9 children 6 - 12 applies (local discount available). 11 Magnolia Ave., St. Augustine. 904-829-3168 www.fountainofyouthflorida.com February 6 An Evening with Travis Tritt The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall hosts CMA and Grammy award winning country artist Travis Tritt. “An Evening with Travis Tritt” provides a rare opportunity to experience this multi-platinum artist in an intimate, solo-acoustic setting where his powerful voice and guitar are the subject of the spotlight. The concert begins at 8 p.m. (doors open at 7 p.m.). Admission for the 1st Four Rows $88; Rows E-H $78; all remaining rows $68. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach. 904-209-0399 www.pvconcerthall.com February 6, 7 & 8 Lee Weaver Portrays “The Witness” The Pioneer Barn at Fort Menendez hosts Lee Weaver portraying “The Witness” at 7 p.m. on Friday and Saturday, and 2 p.m. on Sunday. General admission is $20. 259 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine 904-824-8874 www.oldfloridamuseum.com February 6 – March 1 Julian Courtenay Hunt Benefit Sale Back by popular demand, this reprise exhibition features selected paintings by the late Julian Courtenay Hunt offered for sale to benefit the TOUCH St. Augustine Art Garden. Presented by the St. Augustine Art Association. 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 February 7 EMMA Concert Performance: Angele Dubeau & La Pieta Angele Dubeau and La Pieta make the music of the Baroque come alive in this 7:30 p.m. performance at Flagler College’s Lewis Auditorium. Tickets are $35. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-797-2800 www.emmaconcerts.com February 7 Middle Passage Ceremony A remembrance ceremony and historic marker installation celebrating the diverse settlement of St. Augustine and its African, European, and Native American cultural and religious heritage. Middle Passage is the designation given to the transatlantic journey to the New World made principally by Africans captured to be sold into slavery in the Americas. The remembrance ceremony takes place at noon at the Castillo de San Marcos and the historic marker dedication takes place at 3 p.m. at Mission Nombre de Dios, 27 Ocean Avenue, St. Augustine. www.middlepassageproject.org; [email protected] February 7 & 8 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 presentation takes 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