OCTOBER
October 2 - November 1
St. Augustine Art Association’s Tactile Art Show
Produced in association with the Florida School for the Deaf and
Blind, this show features “touchable” art that is appealing and
engaging for the blind and visually-impaired. This juried exhibition
includes sculpture, assemblages, pottery, fiber art, reliefs, wall
hangings and mixed media with Braille tablets and selected audio
guides. 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
October 3
EMMA Concert Performance: Met Opera Rising Stars
EMMA Concert Association presents an exciting slate of the best and
the brightest of young opera singers at 7:30 p.m. at Flagler College’s
Lewis Auditorium. The Metropolitan Opera Rising Start Concert
Series offers opera fans a rare opportunity to experience remarkable
young artists on the cusp of extraordinary careers. Tickets are $40
($5 for students) and may be purchased in advance on the website.
14 Granada St., St. Augustine. 904-797-2800
www.emmaconcerts.com
October 3 & 4
Datil Pepper Festival and Cook Off with Home and Garden Show
Annual celebration of the spicy little Datil Pepper! On Saturday, local
restaurants participate in a cook off of recipes using the datil pepper
in appetizers and entrees. Judging is from 11:30 a.m. –
1 p.m. on Sunday. Vote for your favorite ‘pepper’ delight. Tickets are
$1 each. The Home and Garden Show takes place on Saturday and
Sunday. 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine. 904-209-0430
October 9 - 11
St. Augustine Greek Festival
Greek food and pastries await you at the 18th Annual St. Augustine
Greek Festival. Enjoy Greek food, live Greek music, traditionallycostumed Greek folk dancers, arts & crafts vendors, and a kid’s
center with games, rides, & more! Open Friday 4-9 p.m., Saturday 11
a.m. - 9 p.m., and Sunday, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Admission is $3 for adults
and free for those 12 and under. Free admission for active military
and their immediate family with ID. 29 W. Castillo Dr.,
St. Augustine. 904-829-0504 www.stauggreekfest.com
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