Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Spring 2018 Feb-May | Page 16

February 23 Owl and Sunset Symphony The Stetson Kennedy Foundation and St. Johns County Parks & Recreation will present a sunset owl talk at the Beluthahatchee Park. Enjoy a sunset while learning about the park’s unique history while listening to nature’s symphony. Hopefully owls will join in. Bring your lawn chair. Admission is free and the talk is from 6-8 p.m. Beluthahatchee Park, 1523 State Road 13 N., Fruit Cove 904-209-0348 [email protected] www.co.st-johns.fl.us/Calendars+/Recreation.aspx February 23 The Expendables with Through the Roots and Pacific Dub at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre Backyard Stage California surf rock band The Expendables will perform their 10 th Anniversary release album in its entirety live from the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Joining The Expendables will be special guests Through the Roots and Pacific Dub. Doors open at 6 p.m., and the performance is at 7 p.m. Admission is $20 and $16.50. 1340 A1A South, St. Augustine 904-209-0367 www.staugamphitheatre.com February 23 George Winston at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly announces that beloved melodic folk pianist George Winston will be live at the concert hall. Doors open at 7 p.m., and the performance is at 8 p.m. Admission is $48.50 and $43.50. 1050 A1A North, Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www.pvconcerthall.com February 23 GTM Research Reserve State of the Reserve 2018 This event hosted by GTM Research Reserve is intended to explore the ways in which we make decisions as individuals and communities while the science to inform those decisions continues to be investigated. There will be a panel that will provide an opportunity to discuss this quandary as it applies to the coastal changes Northeast Florida has experienced in recent years, including impacts from Hurricanes Matthew and Irma. The event will have three main components: a morning plenary and panel discussion, an afternoon series of scientific presentations and an evening poster reception. Admission is free, and the event begins at 9 a.m. 505 Guana River Rd., Ponte Vedra Beach 904-823-4500 www.gtmnerr.org February 23-25 Cathedral Festival One of the area’s largest festivals features rides, games, bingo, a silent auction, food, beverages, fireworks and local bands playing each day. The festival takes place at the Mission Nombre de Dios beginning at 5 p.m. on Friday and noon on Saturday and Sunday. Fireworks go off Saturday at 9 p.m., weather permitting. See the website for the entertainment schedule. General admission is $5. 101 San Marco Ave., St. Augustine 904-824-2806 www.thecathedralfestival.com February 24 Mardi Gras 5K on the Beach The race begins at 9 a.m. at St. Johns County Pier Park. The route takes runners through Anastasia State P