Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2017 Feb-May | Page 14

February 16 Flagler Forum on Government and Public Policy - Carroll Doherty The guest speaker of this free forum hosted by Flagler College is Carroll Doherty , director of political research at Pew Research Center . He creates the center ’ s agenda based on trends in U . S . policy and political values . The lecture begins at 7 p . m . in Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College . 14 Granada St ., St . Augustine 904-829-6481 www . flagler . edu / news-events / community-events
February 16 Richard Thompson at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall welcomes renowned guitarist and songwriter Richard Thompson for a solo , acoustic performance . Named by Rolling Stone Magazine as one of the Top 20 Guitarists of All Time , Thompson is also one of the world ’ s most critically acclaimed and prolific songwriters . Doors open at 7 p . m .; performance at 8 p . m . Admission is $ 56.50 and $ 46.50 . 1050 A1A North , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www . pvconcerthall . com
February 16-March 2 The Great Wall , IMAX 3D Hollywood Film Starring global superstar Matt Damon and directed by one of the most breathtaking visual stylists of our time , Zhang Yimou , The Great Wall tells the story of an elite force making a valiant stand for humanity on the world ’ s most iconic structure . Visit the website for show times and admission . One World Golf Pl ., St . Augustine 904-940-4123 www . worldgolfimax . com
February 17 The Paul Thorn Band at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall welcomes Tupelo , Mississippi ’ s charismatic roots-rock singer / songwriter Paul Thorn and his band . His new album Too Blessed To Be Stressed stakes out new territory for the popular roots-rock songwriter and performer . “ In the past , I ’ ve told stories that were mostly inspired by my own life ,” said Thorn . “ This time , I ’ ve written 10 songs that express more universal truths , and I ’ ve done it with a purpose : to make people feel good .” Doors open at 7 p . m .; performance at 8 p . m . Admission is $ 35 and $ 30 . 1050 A1A North , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www . pvconcerthall . com
February 17-Opening Date Dream Big : Engineering Our World , IMAX Documentary Dream Big : Engineering Our World is the first film of its kind for IMAX ® and giant screen theatres that will transform how we think about engineering . From the world ’ s tallest buildings to underwater robots and a solar car race across Australia , Dream Big celebrates the human ingenuity behind engineering marvels big and small , and shows how engineers push the limits of innovation in unexpected and amazing ways . Visit the website for show times and admission . One World Golf Pl ., St . Augustine 904-940-4123 www . worldgolfimax . com