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Free events, no tickets needed with free parking at The Amp, venues include Colonial Park (no free parking) for the Kickoff and the balance at The Backyard at the AMP.  Click here for the schedule of entertainment, dates and time to be announced.  (as with all events, subject to change and check when weather is questionable)

(Note:  The Kacey Musgraves required tickets, but is sold out) 

 

Hosted by Premier Bride Magazine of Northeast Florida at World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort from 1-4 p.m., this expo will have any wedding vendors in attendance. Tickets are $8 and $12. 500 S. Legacy Trail,

St. Augustine 904-551-2713 www.premierbrideexpo.com

9/18 Wine Wednesday — Renaissance Resort World Golf Village

9/19 – 9/21 Jacksonville Quilt Show – Prime Osborn Convention Center

Between 400-500 quilts from all over the United States are entered, judged and displayed for the public to view during the 3 days of the show; 9am-5pm. Cash prizes total over $8,000. In addition to looking at beautiful quilts, visitors can shop for quilting supplies at 70 vendor booths or buy a ready-made quilt at the Quilt Sale Table! Demonstrations on quilting techniques are held throughout the day.  www.quiltfestjax.com   Check the Show Info for ticket prices.

Note:  The St. Augustine Piecemakers Quilt Guild will be at the Prime Osborn show. Their fundraising project is a quilt that consists of a Bear’s Paw pattern which will be raffled in September.  Raffle tickets are $1 each and are available at the Wednesday morning St. Augustine Beach Farmer’s Market and at the Prime Osborn show, 9/19-21.  The funds raised are used to fund the guild’s charitable work. Approximately 120 quilts are made by the members yearly then donated to several St Augustine charities, including the Betty Griff House, St. Gerard’s and the Alpha Omega House.

9/20 IMAX / WGV Special Event

Join us for a special Dinner & Movie Event featuring Ad Astra
Doors open at 5:30 P.M. and movie starts at 7:00 P.M. Friday, September 20

Enjoy an evening under the stars at the IMAX Theater.  Start with a dinner on our Southwest Veranda overlooking the golf course, then make your way to the theater to grab your concession package and experience the film Ad Astra. Limited seating is available for the event.

Movie Club Member pricing is $35.00 per ticket.
General Admission pricing is $40.00 per ticket.

Member must show valid membership card at registration or be required to pay an additional $5.00 at the door. No refunds or exchanges available for special events.

9/20 – 9/22 Ancient City Con – Renaissance WGV

Join Northeast Florida’s premier convention with classic gaming, cosplay, artists, vendors and more from 1-8 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday and noon-6 p.m. Sunday at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort. Admission is $35 for a weekend pass. Daily tickets are also available.  500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine www.ancientcitycon.com/home.html       Show schedule.    Gaming schedule.     Vendors/Artists / booth numbers – map out your visit    Attendees are welcome to dress up in costume or cosplay. We feature cosplay guests, costume related panels, and a cosplay contest.

The photo below may be a bit hard to read, so click here to see the full size celebrity lineup online.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 9/20 Renaissance Resort WGV Friday Night Live – Artists

9/21  Neil Berg’s ’50 Years of Rock and Roll’ – 7:30-10:00 p.m.

EMMA Concert.   Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street , St. Augustine, FL 32084   BUY TICKETS

 And … 

EMMA needs your support. We hope you will join us at our Rock & Roll Gala on 9/21 from 4:30-6:30pm in The Solarium at Flagler College prior to the opening concert featuring Neil Berg’s “50 Years of Rock and Roll.” Bring a friend, ask a neighbor, make it a family event,  tickets are just $60 and include elaborate hors d’oeuvres, cash bar, and entertainment by DJ Bill Jones. This event is an important fundraiser for the EMMA Guild, which supports arts and music programs in schools throughout St. Johns County. For more information or to purchase tickets, contact Tina at tinavg@me.com.

9/21  Smithsonian Magazine Museum Day at the Hall of Fame (free with downloaded ticket) 

Receive free admission to the World Golf Hall of Fame as part of Smithsonian Magazine’s Museum Day. Be sure to register through the magazine’s website at www.smithsonianmag.com/museumday. The museum is open 10 a.m.-6 p.m. One World Golf Place, St. Augustine 904-940-4000 www.worldgolfhalloffame.org

9/21 Lightner Museum – Smithsonian’s “Year of Music” Museum Day (free admission with downloaded ticket – available as of 8/15)

Discover, learn, listen, and create! Search for musically inspired artifacts and artworks while exploring the museum galleries with a scavenger hunt specifically designed for Museum Day’s 2019 theme: Smithsonian Year of Music. Learn about and listen to vintage instruments during several gilded age music room demonstrations.  After the scavenger hunt and music demonstrations, come to the Mezzanine level overlooking the former Alcazar Hotel’s historic pool area to create your own music-themed craft. You’ll also want to explore our museum store where we have exciting musically inspired items.

Join the Lightner Museum and Smithsonian Magazine in celebrating “A Year of Music.” Museum Day’s annual celebration of boundless curiosity provides free admission for two people with Smithsonian Museum Day tickets. Participants are allowed to download one ticket per email address. The ticket provides free general admission for two on Saturday, September 21, 2019.

Tickets will be available to download from smithsonianmag.com on August 15, 2019. Registration through the Smithsonian Magazine website is required prior to entry to receive free general admission for two.

9/23 HorsePlay – Benefit – Game

Day – Golf Club at South Hampton 10am-3pm

Games available for play are Mahjong, Dominoes, Pennies from Heaven, Bridge, Rummicube and Board Games. All gifts will be given through gift cards and gift baskets.   For more information go to HorsePlayTherapy.org.  Must submit a check by September 10th.  For additional question contact jacaqphil@aol.com

 

 

9/26 New! 55+ Men’s Discussion Group Forming – 2^nd & 4^th Thursday – 10am

A new men’s discussion group is forming in the CR210 area. The group’s name is OMNI/ Older Men = New Ideas. The group is about living and enjoying a healthy retirement and to encourage meaningful conversation and fill a niche for men to just get together talk and listen to each other. With so many new people in the area, this is a chance to meet new people and welcome them to our community. Topics will be chosen by members and no political, religious or inappropriate topics will be tolerated.  Any male over the age of 55 is welcome and there is no charge. Faith Community Church, at 3450 CR210, St. John’s 32259. has graciously offered a meeting place and the group will meet on 2nd and 4th Thursday at 10 Am. First meeting will be Sept 12 and Sept 26th. Refreshments will be served, and there is no charge or expected donations. Reservations are not required, for more information, contact jacqphil@aol.com. Please do not contact the Church.

9/26 A Plan For The Future With Supportive Services – Ask Questions to a Panel of Specialists – Location: Westminster St Augustine (WGV)

Discover how your loved ones can enjoy an active and exciting lifestyle every day, plus the assurance of assisted living, nursing care, therapy and more. Get the answers to your questions from our panel of specialists including an elder law attorney, home health expert, palliative care representative and move manager. Enjoy a complimentary luncheon while learning about the benefits of choosing a Continuing Care Retirement Community like Westminster St. Augustine, offering a variety of supportive services to meet life’s changing needs. To R.S.V.P. by September 23, please call Caroline at (877) 225-8896.  Event location:  Westminster St Augustine (WGV) 235 Towerview Dr., St Augustine, FL 32092.

9/26-9/29 Jacksonville Home & Patio Show – Prime Osborn Convention Center

Show hours Thursday and Friday 11am-9pm; Saturday 10am-9pm; and Sunday 10am-6pm

Go to their website for more details, including speakers & celebrities, apprenticeship programs and some vendors hiring, road camper/rv, admission fees and more.  Hey Seniors 60+ – Thursday only – $5 – must purchase your ticket at the box office.  Regular adult price is $12.  Go to the site for children pricing.  Adults 13 & up $10 online (except for the senior Thursday pricing – at the box office only).

9/27 Helping Hands Meeting

Helping Hands will be meeting on Friday, September 27th at 10Am at Faith Community Church, 3450 CR210, St. Johns Fl. 32259 to work on Bags of Hope for our local breast cancer survivors in honor of Breast Cancer month. They will be distributed to Baptist Oncology and Flagler Hospital oncology.  This is the 5th year these lovely, motivational bags have been distributed. Members of the “Rippers” sewed them and they were than filled. All supplies are provided we just need a Helping Hand to fill them.

Helping Hands meets once a month on last Friday except November and December, for more information check out our Facebook page. HelpingHandsSt JohnsCounty or angiehclark04@gmail.com.  There are no dues, officers or stress. members come when they can and do what they can with what is donated.  We are thankful for our many community partners, 210 Storage for our units there., Faith Community Church, where we meet.  and all our members and supporters. What began in 2017 with 12 women has blossomed to over 100 participants, all who want to make this community a better place. Contact jacqphil@aol.com

9/27 AYCE All You Can Eat Italian Dinner 4:30-7:00pm Hosted by OLGC

Pasta-Meatballs-Sausage  Adult $15 includes salad bar, rolls & first beverage.  Kids 5 and under eat free; 6-12 $3, and 13-15 $7.  Drinks and Italian/American desserts available.  Take out dinners provided. Profits to aid our Veterans Support Group.   Hosted by Our Lady of Good Counsel.  5950 SR16, St Augustine, FL 32092

9/28  Uptown Saturday Night – last Saturday of the month 5-8pm

Uptown Saturday Night is the perfect event for fashionistas, art lovers and antique shoppers from  5-8 p.m. on the last Saturday of each month. Uptown Saturday Night takes place year-round and combines a festive party atmosphere with hospitality and special deals in the unique shops on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue, concentrated between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. Many participating shops also serve refreshments . The Mission Nombre de Dios provides free parking most months.

9/29 Cathedral Parish Beachside Ball 4-9pm Serenata Beach Club – To Benefit the Hurricane Relief in the Bahamas

All are invited to attend.  Enjoy the picturesque views of the ocean, casual beachside setting, and deliciously prepared cuisine while listening to the music of “Willy Nilly” a live band playing favorite songs from the 50’s, 60’s 70’s, Disco and Pop Rock.  Not a dance fan? Come and watch the Jags at Denver on TV – kick off scheduled for 4:30 pm.  Price includes 2 Cocktail tickets, food and music. There will be a raffle of several items throughout the evening: a diamond ring, a diamond bracelet are among the items.  General seating per person is $90; Reserved Seating: Table of 8 – $800.00, Table of 10 – $1000.00  Dress is Resort Casual Generous friends of the Cathedral, Don and Gloria Glisson, are hosting the event so the funds raised through ticket sales will directly benefit the Hurricane Relief in the Bahamas.  Click here for more info and to RSVP.

10/4,  11/1, 12/6  First Friday Art Walk  1st Friday of the Month

10/5 Handmade in the South Event – Renaissance WGV

Attend this event from 10 a.m.-3 p.m. at the World Golf Village Renaissance St. Augustine Resort where there will be more than 70 handmade and homemade creatives. Admission is free. 500 S. Legacy Trail, St. Augustine

www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com

10/5  Atrium Artists Series – Renaissance WGV – Lobby Area  11am-3pm

Meet, Greet & Shop with some of our talented local neighbors’ wares.

10/5, 11/2, 12/7   Saturday Morning Market – St Augustine Outlets 10am-1pm

The 1st Saturday of the month.  Located east of I95 off exit SR16 – at the St Augustine Outlets (across from the New Harley Davidson they are building).  You can find them on Facebook – Jacksonville Business Connections.

Saddle up and head over to the St. Johns County Fairgrounds for monthly barrel, pole and other timed speed horse events at 5 p.m. Admission is free for spectators. 5840 S.R. 207, Elkton 904-588-8017 www.sjchc.org

10/5 – 10/6 Datil Pepper Fall Festival – St Johns County Agricultural Center

Celebrate St. Johns County’s official plant, the Datil Pepper, at the UF/IFAS Extension St. Johns County Agricultural Center Saturday 9 a.m.-4 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-3 p.m. with vendors, a plant sale, an amateur Datil Pepper hot sauce contest and more. Admission is free. 3125 Agricultural Center Dr., St. Augustine 904-209-0430 http://sfyl.ifas.ufl.edu/stjohns

10/5 – 10/27  Sykes Family Farms Crop Maze – Elkton

Visit Sykes Family Farms where fall is in the air for this family friendly event with a corn maze, hayride, playgrounds, races and viewing of farm animals. The farm is open Friday 6-10 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 10 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $13 and is all inclusive. Admission for youth ages 2 and under is free. 5995 Brough Rd., Elkton 904-692-1370  www.sycofarms.com

10/5  Treasures In The Trunk Market

All types of vendors will be selling literally from their trunks!
Household Items, Vintage, Antiques, Crafts, Art and Direct Sales. When you are finished shopping outside, come inside to cool off and shop over 200+ local artisan storefronts. You will be sure to find more TREASURES! Eat lunch with our guest food truck, Weenie Panini. They will be serving their delicious gourmet Hot Dogs and Panini’s!  Hosted by Coconut Barrel (The Artisan Market) & Weenie Panini.  3175 US 1 South, St Aug 32086   907.484.8729

10/6  Hollywood Concert Orchestra “Night at the Oscars” 3-5:30pm

EMMA Concert.   Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084   BUY TICKETS

10/6  St. Augustine Food & Wine Festival – River House

This St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association festival takes place at the River House from noon-4 p.m. Enjoy culinary specialties from local restaurants and a beer garden as well as sample more than 100 wines.  Tickets are $85 at the door and $75 in advance. 179 Marine St., St. Augustine  904-540-3129 www.staugustinerestaurants.com/food-wine-festival

10/7 – 10/13  SAiRA Restaurant Week

More than 12 independently owned SAiRA member restaurants located throughout St. Augustine offer special prix fixe lunch and dinner menu experiences. Dinners are $35, and lunches are $20. 904-540-3129

www.staugustinerestaurants.com/restaurantweek

10/ 11 – 10/13 Volunteer for the St. Augustine Amateur!

The First Tee of North Florida is currently seeking volunteers for the 16th Annual St. Augustine Amateur at St. Johns Golf Club October 11-13, 2019. Each year, the St. Augustine Amateur welcomes elite amateur golfers from around the nation and internationally. Mix in some of the best local players and it results in one of the nation’s most prestigious amateur tournaments. Volunteers play an integral role in making the tournament a success year in and year out. If you have any questions about volunteering at the St. Augustine Amateur, please contact our Volunteer Coordinator, Bernadette Twardy at btwardy@flagler.edu.  Did you know that the proceeds from the St. Augustine Amateur benefit The First Tee of North Florida? Click here to learn more and sign up.  Below are the volunteer roles that make this tournament possible:

Organize / Stuff Players Bags; Player Registration; Scoring Tent; Driving Range Attendant; On-Course Scoring; Spotters; On-Course Refreshments; Volunteer Check-in

10/11 – 10/13  St. Augustine Greek Festival – Francis Field

Celebrate all things Greek – food, dancing, music and heritage – at this annual festival at Francis Field on Friday 4-10 p.m., Saturday 11 a.m.-10 p.m. and Sunday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. General admission is $5.  25 W. Castillo Dr., St. Augustine 904-479-6729 www.stauggreekfest.com 

Our Fall luncheon reservations start August 1st. The dates are
10-22, 10-25, 10-29, 10-31,11-5, 11-8 and 11-12.

They have a new website – very informative and great photos!  Check out their new website:  https://penapeckhouse.com/

Luncheons info: https://penapeckhouse.com/luncheons/

10/25 – 10/27 St. Augustine Songwriters Festival

Hear the stories behind more than 30 No.1 songs by the writers who wrote them as hit songwriters hit the town at the third annual St. Augustine Songwriters Festival. Songwriters are always behind the scenes, but not at this event. Visit the website for the performance schedule. Admission is free.  904-342-2857 www.staugustinesongwritersfestival.com

Where?   All at the fantastic stages scattered about the beautiful town of St. Augustine.  Schedule not posted as yet.

 

 

10/26 & 1027  NOCtoberfest (Ponte Vedra) 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOCtoberfest is an Oktoberfest style event being held in Nocatee (Ponte Vedra) Florida.  Live music, with headliner Sister Hazel, will take place during the entire festival.  The festival will have several German cities with different selections of German beer.  There will be over 10 food trucks, 40 vendors, a kids’ zone with inflatables, bounce houses, rock climbing walls and a 110 foot ferris wheel.  With the purchase of a ticket, you will have access to the festival for the entire weekend and you will receive a German Stein and a passport, allowing you to get a free t-shirt upon drinking a beer at each German City and having your passport stamped.

Saturday’s headliner will be Sister Hazel. The complete lineup will be announced soon. We invite you to enjoy live music at the Nocatee Stage, located next to the Nocatee Splash Park.  Sunday’s lineup will be announced soon.  Click here for the festival website.   Click here to order tickets.    We will be open from 12-10 on Saturday and 12-8 on Sunday.

11/2  9th Annual Cascades Art and Craft Holiday Show

The 9th Annual Cascades Art and Craft Holiday Show at Cascades WGV (400 N. Legacy Trail, St Augustine, Fl, 32092) will be Nov 2, 2019 10am to 3pm. Free admission. All local artists: pottery, wood block prints, watercolors, quilted hand bags, soaps and lotions, jewelry, children’s books, wood art and more. This in an indoor event – rain or shine FREE ADMISSION.   All are welcome.

11/16 North Florida Floating Lanterns Festival – 5-9pm

Join us for the inaugural North Florida Floating Lanterns Festival presented by Jacksonville Magazine, an event that celebrates autumn and the season of being thankful. The sparkling 14-acre Crystal Lagoon inside the community of Beachwalk (new neighborhood on CR210 between I95 & US1) is the setting for the family-friendly festival.

Each ticket to the North Florida Floating Lanterns Festival includes admission for four, four floating water lanterns, and markers for writing messages on your lanterns. Each ticket provides admission for four attendees only and tickets must be purchased to gain entry to the festival site and parking area.  At approximately 7:30 PM—about two hours after the sun has set in the western sky—festival goers will be invited to launch their lanterns into the glimmering water.  The venue has limited capacity for people and vehicles—and we expect it to sell out.  Lantern packages are $25 in advance (for four people) and $40 after November 1 and at the event. They include four lanterns.  For ticket info, click here to reserve a lantern, click here for the event schedule.

11/17  7th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event – Renaissance WGV 10am-4pm

Jacksonville Business Connections invites you to our 7th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event featuring 150 vendors and crafters at the Renaissance World Golf Village Resort Nov 17th from 10am-4pm. We hope to see you there!

– Free to the public & Indoor event
– First 50 guests receive FREE swag bags!
– Kid friendly event – Character Meet & Greets To Be Announced
– Free Santa Meet & Greet – Nov 17th
– Charity Raffle at 7th Annual Holiday Craft & Vendor Event

Become a vendor or sponsor – https://www.jacksonvillebusinessconnections.com/holiday-application
Sponsors:
LuLaRoe Mandy Rachelle
Color street
Perfectly Posh

Vendors … so far :
Paparazzi – Lani Jewels
Homemade with the Pampered Chef
LILLA ROSE HAIRCESSORIES

11/20/19 to 4/26/20 Broadway in Jacksonville – 20/19-20/20 Season

The 2019/2020 Broadway in Jacksonville presented by FSCJ Artist Series has been announced.  Click here to go to a page where you can order tickets or learn more.  5 show package starts at $250.

2019:   11/20 – 12/1 2019 Wicked
2020:
1/14-19 Rent / 20^th Anniversary Tour
2/18-23 Bandstand
3/17-29 Hamilton (subscription week 3/17-22)
4/21-26 Anastasia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

11/28 Thanksgiving Buffet or Dinner – Renaissance WGV

Start planning today.  Reservations and menus for both meals will be available on 10/1/19; 904-940-8696.  (Will update once we get more info)

• The Buffet will be served between 11am – 3pm
• Dinner will be served between 5:30pm – 8:30pm

11/30 & 12/1 St. Augustine Art & Craft Festival – 10am-4:30pm Francis Field

The St. Augustine Art Association, with the support of many community volunteers, has been hosting the annual St. Augustine Festival of Art for over five decades.  Click here for more details at their website.  Thousands of original works of fine art,  from paintings and pottery to handbags, jewelry, sculpture, woodworks, glass and other one-of-a-kind creations.  Music!  Play – hands-on-activities for the whole family.  This event is fun for the whole family. $2 entry donation at gate, includes prize drawing ticket.

12/21 Beautiful – The Carole King Musical – 8pm – Times-Union Center

Tickets are now on sale for Beautiful – The Carole King Musical at the Times-Union Center.  See a trailer of the show – click here. You can buy tickets now, click here.    Beautiful – The Carole King Musical tells the inspiring true story of King’s remarkable rise to stardom, from being part of a hit songwriting team with her husband Gerry Goffin, to her relationship with fellow writers and best friends Cynthia Weil and Barry Mann, to becoming one of the most successful solo acts in popular music history. Along the way, she made more than beautiful music, she wrote the soundtrack to a generation.

12/18  Holiday Pops by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra – 7:30-10pm