Historic Coast Culture’s Farm‐to‐Fork Chef Series
Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council Overview
Food is a major part of understanding any culture or region. On Florida’s Historic Coast, the culinary scene reflects 450 years of its coastal location and diverse heritage. From the original Spanish settlers, British colonists and the Greeks and Minorcans who emigrated here, visitors can savor a fascinating array of local culinary tastes and farm‐to‐table dishes. Visitors can experience everything from fine dining and quick eats to food festivals, in‐town and farm‐tasting events and culinary classes. Vision
Today, farm‐to‐table Culinary is one of Florida’s Historic Coast’s key cultural assets that offers cultural travelers even deeper experiences while they are visiting.
To showcase St. Johns County’s farm‐to‐table restaurants and farms, the St. Johns Cultural Council is creating a series of Farm‐to‐Fork Chef Dinners.
Each will feature a top local chef from a farm‐to‐table restaurant and a local farm(s).
The Chef Series will include both “In‐Town Dinners” at unusual places and “Farm Dinners” in rural settings. These culinary events will also feature local artisans, farm‐to‐table produce, local seafood and/or meats, farm‐to‐table desserts as well as local spirits.
Each event will be unique, with a theme chosen by the Chef(s) for the location. These tastings will feel like an intimate dining experience where 30‐40 guests can speak one‐on‐one with the Chef(s) as well as local artisans and farms.
Tickets for these events are $125 each.
See www.HistoricCoastCulture.com/culinary for more culinary events on Florida’s Historic Coast.
Historic Coast Culture’s Farm‐to‐Fork Chef Series
Showcasing St. Johns County’s farm‐to‐table restaurants and farms Presented by the St. Johns Cultural Council
You are invited to the Inaugural Historic Coast Culture’s Farm‐to‐Fork Dinner “Captain’s Catch” at Urban Asado® in St. Augustine November 1, 2018, 6pm to 9 pm Featuring
Chef Michael Lugo of “Michael’s Tasting Room”, and Chef Matt Brown of Collage & Blackfly
Two top local chefs come together to collaborate on a fisherman’s catch menu, complete with a multi‐ course meal, Spirits from the St. Augustine Distillery, wine, local produce from a St. Johns County farm(s) and special desserts. The costar of the dinner is the “Experience Grilling®” with amazing wood fire Urban Asado® Grills. The event takes place at the Urban Asado® Home Goods Store on the river, right next to local fishing boats. The night’s fresh catch will be walked from the fisherman’s boat to our Chefs. During the intimate dinner, each chef will talk about their culinary creations. In addition, the event will also feature local artisans and farm‐to‐table produce from the local farm(s).
Come savor Historic Coast Culture’s local flavors from top local chefs and “Experience Grilling®” at this unique Farm‐to‐Fork experience.
Urban Asado® 150 Riberia Street, Unit C St Augustine, FL 32084 Tickets for these events are $125 each.
Today, 450 years of farm‐to‐table culinary arts is a key cultural asset on Florida’s Historic Coast, giving cultural travelers the opportunity to savor unique local flavors from local chefs during their visit.
See www.HistoricCoastCulture.com/culinary for more culinary events on Florida’s Historic Coast. Circulation Unique Date Outlet Topic/Title Outlet Type /Audience visitors/month URL
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July 24, 2018 Fun Things To Do in August JULY 24, 2018 BY JOE TALENTINO Summer Movie St. Augustine – Aug 1, 2018 Ripley’s Believe It or Not! and the Colonial Oak Music Park have teamed up again to provide the free Summer Movie Series at the Colonial Oak Music Park. The movie begins at 8:30 p.m. this time it’s CARS 3 Colonial Oak Park | Music by the Sea Concert – Aug 1, 2018 Music by the Sea concert series takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. The concerts take place “rain or shine,” but may occasionally have to be canceled if the weather is severe. St Johns County Pier | www.sabca.org Concerts in the Plaza – Aug 1, 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. The series includes 14 weeks of two-hour concerts held every Thursday from The Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 7:00pm, from May 31 through August 30. Plaza de la Constitución | St Augustine | http://www.citystaug.com/concerts/ First Friday Artwalk St Augustine – Aug 3 , 2018 From 5 – 9 p.m. on the first Friday of every month, the Art Galleries of St. Augustine feature new exhibits, refreshments and live music at more than 20 galleries. The event is held rain or shine inside the member galleries and is a free, self-guided walking tour (tour maps available at participating galleries). Plus, FREE Art Walk Trolleys and Trains provided by St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys, provide free transportation throughout downtown for the art walk. Various venues | www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.org Old City Farmer’s Market – Aug 4, 2018 Saturdays from 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | www.staugustinefm.com Concerts in the Plaza – Aug 8, 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. The series includes 14 weeks of two-hour concerts held every Thursday from The Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 7:00pm, from May 31 through August 30. Plaza de la Constitución | St Augustine | http://www.citystaug.com/concerts/ Music by the Sea Concert – Aug 8, 2018 Music by the Sea concert series takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. The concerts take place “rain or shine,” but may occasionally have to be canceled if the weather is severe. St Johns County Pier | www.sabca.org Old City Farmer’s Market – Aug 11, 2018 Saturdays from 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | www.staugustinefm.com St. Augustine Night Market – Aug 14, 2018 The market takes place at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre from 6-9 p.m. and meets the demand for locally made goods and gifts. The Night Market hosts up to 90 vendors specializing in handmade crafts and goods. The Night Market also features live entertainment and activities. The Night Market is free to enter and open to all ages. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | www.staugamphitheatre.com Concerts in the Plaza – Aug 15, 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. The series includes 14 weeks of two-hour concerts held every Thursday from The Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 7:00pm, from May 31 through August 30. Plaza de la Constitución | St Augustine | http://www.citystaug.com/concerts/ Music by the Sea Concert – Aug 15, 2018 Music by the Sea concert series takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. The concerts take place “rain or shine,” but may occasionally have to be canceled if the weather is severe. St Johns County Pier | www.sabca.org Movie in the Park – Aug 18, 2018 St. Johns County Parks and Recreation for Movie in the Park at Veterans Park from 8-10 p.m. Bring the entire family along with your lawn chairs and blankets. Veterans Park, St. Augustine | www.sjcfl.us/recreation Nocatee Farmer’s Market – Aug 18, 2018 Nocatee Farmer’s Market takes place from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. every third Saturday. This free family-friendly event has over 80 local vendors selling everything from produce, crafts, jewelry, herbs, unique foods and more. Free face painting will be available for the little ones, along with bounce house. Nocatee Farmer’s Market | 245 Little River Rd., Ponte Vedra. | www.nocatee.com Old City Farmer’s Market – Aug 18, 2018 Saturdays from 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | www.staugustinefm.com Umphrey’s McGee – Aug 18, 2018 The music of Umphrey’s McGee unfolds like an unpredictable conversation between longtime friends. Its six participants—Brendan Bayliss [guitar, vocals], Jake Cinninger [guitar, vocals], Joel Cummins [keyboards, piano, vocals], Andy Farag [percussion], Kris Myers [drums, vocals], and Ryan Stasik [bass]—know just how to communicate with each other on stage and in the studio. A call of progressive guitar wizardry might elicit a response of soft acoustic balladry, or a funk groove could be answered by explosive percussion. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | 904-209-0367 | www.staugamphitheatre.com Music by the Sea Concert – Aug 22, 2018 Music by the Sea concert series takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. The concerts take place “rain or shine,” but may occasionally have to be canceled if the weather is severe. St Johns County Pier | www.sabca.org Concerts in the Plaza – Aug 22, 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. The series includes 14 weeks of two-hour concerts held every Thursday from The Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 7:00pm, from May 31 through August 30. Plaza de la Constitución | St Augustine | http://www.citystaug.com/concerts/ Rick Springfield – Aug 25, 2018 With guests Loverboy, Greg Kihn and Tommy Tutone. Over the past four decades, Rick Springfield has worn many hats as an entertainer and performer. The creator of some of the finest power-pop of the ‘80s, Springfield is a Grammy award-winning singer, songwriter, and musician who has sold 25 million albums and scored 17 U.S. Top 40 hits including “Jessie’s Girl,” “Don’t Talk to Strangers,” “An Affair of the Heart,” “I’ve Done Everything for You,” “Love Somebody” and “Human Touch.” Springfield has toured for over 40 years, hand-delivering the hits to millions of fans worldwide via his dynamic live shows. His concerts are legendary with their rock heavy, high energy full band sets. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | 904-209-0367 | www.staugamphitheatre.com Uptown Saturday, St. Augustine – Aug 25, 2018 From 5 – 9 p.m. every 4th Saturday of each month, experience live music, refreshments, new exhibits, book signings and much more at the galleries, antique stores and unique shop on St. Augustine’s San Marco Avenue between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission Nombre de Dios. The Mission Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING. San Marco Avenue | 904-823-9263 | www.floridashistoriccoast.com Old City Farmer’s Market – Aug 25, 2018 Saturdays from 8:30 PM – 12:30 PM at St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Shop for fresh produce, baked goods, hand-crafted items and plants directly from the producers. There’s always live entertainment and there is fresh seafood in season. St. Augustine Amphitheatre | www.staugustinefm.com Music by the Sea Concert – Aug 29, 2018 Music by the Sea concert series takes place every Wednesday evening from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. at the St. Johns County Pier on St. Augustine Beach. The concerts take place “rain or shine,” but may occasionally have to be canceled if the weather is severe. St Johns County Pier | www.sabca.org Concerts in the Plaza – Aug 29, 2018 Concerts in the Plaza, St. Augustine’s summer-long music series, returns for its 28th season serving up some of the best musical entertainment in northeast Florida. The series includes 14 weeks of two-hour concerts held every Thursday from The Gazebo in the Plaza de la Constitución starting at 7:00pm, from May 31 through August 30. Plaza de la Constitución | St Augustine | http://www.citystaug.com/concerts/ http://iknowjax.com/2018/07/fun-things-to-do-in-august-3/
July 28, 2018 Entertainment & Life Arts Notes By Charlie Patton
NATURE & WILDLIFE EXHIBIT IN ST. AUGUSTINE The ninth annual Nature & Wildlife Juried Exhibition will open Tuesday at the St. Augustine Art Association, 22 Marine St., St. Augustine. The exhibit, which has $5,000 in prize money including a $2,000 best in show award, will continue through August 27. For more information go to www.staaa or call (904) 824-2310.
HISTORY OF HOTEL ALCAZAR AND THE LIGHTNER MUSEUM DISCUSSED The August Educator’s Tour at the Lightner Museum, 75 King St., St. Augustine, will be at 10 a.m. Wednesday. It will take a look at the history of the Hotel Alcazar, built in 1887 by Henry Flagler, and the Lightner Museum, which now occupies three floors of the former hotel. After the tour, guests will be invited to participate in the antique mechanical music demonstration that begins at 11 a.m.
APEX DOES ‘AS YOU LIKE IT’ At 8 p.m. Thursday and Friday, the Apex Theatre Studio’s The Bard Bus will present William Shakespeare’s romantic comedy “As You Like It” from the Backyard Stage at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. Apex’s streamlined version of the comedy lasts only 80 minutes and reimagines the story as taking place in the swamps of Palm Valley. General admission tickets, which are $10, can be purchased at the box offices at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre.
‘THE OWL AND THE PUSSYCAT’ IN ST. AUGUSTINE There will be staged readings at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday and 2 p.m. Sunday, August 5, of “The Owl and the Pussycat” at the Corazon Cinema and Café, 36 Granada St., St. Augustine. Tickets are $25, with proceeds going to support First Coast Opera. They can be purchased at firstcoastopera.com or by calling (904) 417-5555. Broadway actress Annie Gaybis and First Coast Opera artistic director Curtis Tucker will do the staged reading of Bill Manoff’s comedy. Send items for Arts Notes to [email protected]. http://www.jacksonville.com/entertainmentlife/20180728/arts-notes-amelia-island-chamber-music-festival-will-have- three-superstar-performers-in-2019
Orlando Sentinel & South Florida Sun Sentinel August 1, 2018 Free weekend concerts coming to St. Augustine in September
Jason Isbell and The 400 are part of a benefit concert at the Sing Out Loud Festival next month in St. Augustine. (Amy Harris/Invision/AP)
Anne DunlapContact ReporterOrlando SentinelContact Anne at [email protected] or @osannedunlap on Twitter. Music takes over St. Augustine for four weekends in September in a celebration of local, regional and national singers, songwriters and musicians. The Sing Out Loud Festival features hundreds of free performances and an array of music genres, including indie pop, soul, pop rock, Americana, bluegrass and alt-country. It runs the weekends of Sept. 1-2, 7-9, 14-16 and 21-23 at various locations around St. Augustine. The lineup includes performances by Against Me!, Rising Appalachia, The Mountain Goats, Leftover Salmon, American Aquarium, War On Women, The Weepies, Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, David Dondero and Leah Song. The Sept. 22 Main Showcase — featuring Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, The Decemberists and Lucero — is a benefit for the Betty Griffin Center, which works to end domestic violence and sexual abuse in St. Johns County. For a minimum donation of $25, concertgoers can buy reserved seating or standing pit tickets at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. Proceeds from the donation ticket will go to the center. “The musical diversity and incredible talent coming to perform at this festival speaks volumes about the festival and St. Augustine’s ever-growing reputation within the music industry as a fantastic place to play live,” said Ryan Murphy, director of the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division and coordinator of the Sing Out Loud Festival. Since Sing Out Loud began in 2016, organizers estimate it has attracted 25,000 fans and featured more than 600 performers. It is presented by Community First Credit Union and produced by the St. Johns County Cultural Events Division, the St. Johns Tourist Development Council and the St. Johns Cultural Council. For more information, including lineups, locations and benefit tickets, go to singoutloudfestival.com http://www.orlandosentinel.com/entertainment/os-et-music-festival-st-augustine-20180731-story.html http://www.sun-sentinel.com/features/os-et-music-festival-st-augustine-20180731-story.html
August 2, 2018
THE HEARD Sing Out Loud reveals huge lineup for 2018 including Jason Isbell and the Decemberists Posted By Matthew Moyer on Thu, Aug 2, 2018 at 2:37 pm
Photo via Jason Isbell/Facebook Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit St. Augustine's Sing Out Loud Festival has announced the lineup for its third annual event and it's bigger than ever this year. The sprawling festival takes place over every weekend in September at venues large and small across the city of St. Augustine, and it's completely free.
Headliners for this year include: Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Decemberists, Against Me!, Lucero, The Mountain Goats, Rising Appalachia, American Aquarium, The Hirs Collective, The Pauses, Amigo the Devil, David Dondero, War On Women, and Rising Appalachia. Full lineup can be found here.
Sing Out Loud Festival 2008 takes place from Sept. 1 through Sept. 23 at venues throughout St. Augustine. More info on times and places for shows here. It bears repeating that this event is free and open to the public. Get our top picks for the best events in Orlando every Thursday morning. Sign up for our weekly Events newsletter. https://www.orlandoweekly.com/Blogs/archives/2018/08/02/sing-out-loud-reveals-huge-lineup-for-2018-including-jason- isbell-and-the-decemberists
August 3, 2018 Upcoming PV Auto Show promises to be a splash at Nocatee
By Drive staff Posted Aug 3, 2018 at 5:25 PMUpdated Aug 3, 2018 at 5:25 PM
With just five weeks until showtime, the 16th annual Ponte Vedra Auto Show presented by Fields Auto Group is shaping up to be a blue-ribbon affair. The St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce event will take place on Sunday, Sept. 9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Nocatee. The show, which is free to spectators, will feature up to 180 classic and new collectors’ cars all vying for the show’s 30-plus trophies, including a few additional special awards for Best in Show 70th Anniversary of the Porsche 356; Best in Show 50th Anniversary of the Suburu; Best in Show 40th Anniversary of the Mazda RX-7; and Best in Show 60th Anniversary of the Austin Healey. “The passion of car collecting with younger collectors has been growing at a steady pace; featuring these cars, we feel is a tribute to these young collectors,” said Toni Boudreaux, director of the chamber’s Ponte Vedra Beach division and show official. Racing legend and Brumos Porsche icon Hurley Haywood will be on site to sign his recently released book, “Hurley: From the Beginning,″ and hero cards, as well take pictures with show attendees. “Having Hurley Haywood join us this year is so exciting,″ Boudreaux said. “He is the iconic representative of American endurance racing with five victories at the Rolex 24 at Daytona; three victories at the 24 Hours of Le Mans; and two victories at the 12 Hours of Sebring. It’s truly our honor to have Hurley at the show and for auto enthusiasts to meet him.” This will be the event’s third year at the Nocatee, this year held for the first time at the Nocatee Splash Water Park within the northeast St. Johns County community. Chamber and Nocatee officials announced in April that as a result of the show’s increasing number of sponsors and entries, the event is moving from the Nocatee Town Center grounds to its new permanent location between the Splash Water Park and all-new Nocatee Spray Park. One thing that hasn’t changed is Fields Auto Group returns as presenting sponsor. “Fields Auto Group is proud to partner with the 2018 Ponte Vedra Auto Show,” said Garry Redig, vice president of operations of Fields Auto Group. “This will be an exciting event showcasing some of the best in the history of the automotive industry. We are looking forward to a great show at a spectacular new location in Nocatee.” In addition to having its brands represented, Fields will return with its Porsche Test Drive. Also back is the popular vintage motorcycle display. “We are thrilled to have Fields Auto Group as the presenting sponsor for what will be a very special event this year,″ said Isabelle Renault, president of the SJC Chamber. For more information on the show and car registration, visit pvautoshow.com or call the St. Johns County Chamber of Commerce’s Ponte Vedra Beach division at (904) 285-2004. The preregistration fee is $35 per vehicle.
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20 BEST WEEKEND GETAWAYS FROM EVERY USA REGION Posted On 14 Aug 2018
ST. AUGUSTINE, FL
If you want more to do on your Florida weekend getaway than just chill on the beach, St. Augustine is a good pick. This historic city was the first and longest-inhabited European settlement in Florida, boasting a history dating back to 1565. Fort Matanzas National Monument the Fountain of Youth Archaeological Park are good places to start learning about Florida’s settler history (or take a ghost tour for a spookier recounting). In addition, you can see white tigers and other rare rescued animals at the St. Augustine Wild Reserve or head out to St. Augustine Beach, just a short drive away. Book a hop- on, hop-off sightseeing pass to explore all of St. Augustine’s great attractions in a convenient manner.
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EU Jacksonville August 17, 2018 Music, Music News, Photos, Ponte Vedra
Photos by Kim Reed Visionary rock artist Todd Rundgren returned to the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall for the first time since his two sold-out shows in 2015. On Thursday, August 16, the concert hall hosted “An Unpredictable Evening with Todd Rundgren”.
Born and raised in Philadelphia, Todd Rundgren began playing guitar as a teenager, going on to found and front The Nazz, the quintessential `60’s cult group. In 1969, he left the band to pursue a solo career, recording his debut offering, the legendary Runt. But it was 1972’s seminal Something/Anything?, on which he played all the instruments, sang all the vocal parts, and acted as his own producer, that catapulted Todd into the superstar limelight, prompting the press to unanimously dub him ‘Rock’s New Wunderkind’. In 1974, Todd formed Utopia, an entirely new approach to the concept of interactive musicianship, and embarked on an extensive round of touring and recording. Standout Utopia offerings included Oops! Wrong Planet, Adventures in Utopia, and Oblivion. Along the way, Utopia combined technical virtuosity and creative passion to create music that, for millions, defined the term “progressive rock.” Rundgren’s myriad production projects include albums by Patti Smith, Cheap Trick, Psychedelic Furs, Meatloaf, XTC, Grand Funk Railroad, and Hall and Oates. Rounding out his reputation as rock’s Renaissance Man, Rundgren composed all the music and lyrics for Joe Papp’s 1989 Off-Broadway production of Joe Orton’s Up Against It (the screenplay commissioned by The Beatles for what was meant to have been their third motion picture). He also has composed the music for http://eujacksonville.com/2018/08/17/todd-rundgren-still-making- a number of television series, including Pee friends/ Wee’s Playhouse and Crime Story.
ROAD TRIP Tasting History in St. Augustine BY ANN SCHMIDT | AUGUST 19, 2018 0 SHARES
Carriage in St. Augustine Photo 1: Flagler College Photo 2: Peace Pie Shop An open invitation to a Women’s Food Alliance (WFA) event prompted me to go up to St. Augustine – and what a charming old city it is! The venue was the very cool Corazon Cinema and Cafe, so a leisurely drive up I-95 brought me to the nation’s oldest city, gorgeous with magnolia-lined cobblestone streets, whimsical wood cottages and the massive coquina stone Castillo de San Marcos guarding Mantanzas Bay. On North San Marco Avenue, I stopped at the Uptown Scratch Kitchen Food Truck, next to the DOS wine and coffee bar, for a local IPA and fish and chips. There, I checked out the latest edible Northeast Florida, always an excellent guide to the local scene. Quaint Inns St. Augustine is a town of charming bed-and-breakfasts, and I was lucky enough to stay at the 1904 Casa de Sueños in the historic downtown, where I could hear horse-drawn carriages clip-clop from my balcony overlooking Cordova Street. Their sister property, the 1791 St. Francis Inn, was turned into an inn in 1845 by Anna Marie Dummett, daughter of a sugar plantation owner. Its lush courtyard is perfect for an early-morning cup of coffee. Stay at one of the B & Bs where you can leave your car, because walking is the best way to get around. Henry Flagler’s railroad and opulent hotels turned St. Augustine into the winter resort of the Gilded Age, and are a big part of the city's charm. Wandering around the shaded and scented streets – jasmine and magnolia were in full bloom – I stopped at Flagler College, originally Flagler’s Ponce de Leon Hotel. A tour takes you around the public spaces: the dining room with Tiffany stained-glass windows and murals, the Grand Parlour lighted with Austrian crystal chandeliers, and the lobby with domed ceiling. The dining room makes a luxurious cafeteria for the college’s 2,500 liberal arts students, although the plastic ketchup bottles look out of place. The Casa Monica has been exquisitely renovated, and the Alcazar Hotel is the Lightner Museum, home to an eclectic collection that includes human hair art, Tiffany glass, salt and pepper shakers,and early typewriters. In the summer the last Thursday of the month, Lightner After Hours features music, drink and food in the pool area. St. Augustine Happenings I arrived at the Corazon Cinema for the WFA event. One of the oldest brick buildings in St. Augustine, this former cigar store and feed store has three small screening rooms, a cafe and lots of fun events and great movies on the calendar – one of my favorites, “Bringing Up Baby,” was scheduled for June. We started the evening with snacks and a Julia Child trivia quiz. Nancy Guarnieri, the chef from the St. Francis Inn, filled me in on the food truck scene, in particular those at Dog Rose Brewing Company. Cindy Stavely from the Colonial Quarter said business was excellent in the restored historic village on the north end of St. George Street. Like a mini-Williamsburg, it has interactive exhibits you can tour with guides for a fee. Colonial Oak Music Park is a hot spot for live music, drinks from the bar under a huge oak tree and local shrimp with datil buffalo sauce from St. Augustine Fish Company. Jennifer King from Rype and Readi, an agricultural group with a downtown farm market, was collaborating with Picasso, a chef and medium, on their upcoming night of wine and spirit, certainly a whimsical pairing! We visited another WFA member’s shop, Peace Pie. Maryrose LaCavera and her family started the business, serving the ice cream sandwiches with pie-flavored fillings, including key lime, blueberry cobbler and dozens more. The next day, at the Rype and Readi Downtown Farm Market, I picked up some datil hot sauce and Sebago heritage potatoes. Down the street is the St. Augustine Distillery Co., maker of small-batch whiskey, rum, gin and vodka, where a free 45-minute tour includes tastings. Originally an ice plant, it has a bar and restaurant upstairs. I drove over the Bridge of Lions to St. Augustine Beach, checking out new restaurants near O’Steen’s, the legendary fried shrimp house – Blackfly for seafood, GAS Full Service with locally sourced ingredients, and some impressive food trucks at surf shops. There’s a Wednesday Market at the St. Augustine Beach Pier, with local crafts, baked goods and a hippie vibe. A few days’ visit seems barely enough, so it’s good to know that it’s only a five-hour drive from Miami.
Photo 1: Rype & Readi Market Photo 2: St. Augustine Distillery
The Womens Food Alliance From chocolatiers to cookbook authors to chefs, women in the culinary and hospitality industry in get together regularly to network, eat and drink and take part in events and workshops as members of this group founded five years ago by Leigh Cort. Her mission: to cultivate and advance networking, education and collaboration for women in the hospitality industry throughout Florida and Georgia, which she says “is continuing to explode with talent, creativity and passion. The knowledge, hard work, respect and fellowship that we share leads us to believe that more women in the industry could benefit from and contribute to the Womens Food Alliance.” Find out more here.
Food and Drink Events in St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market Every Saturday 8:30am-12:30pm St. Augustine Amphitheatre Labor Day Savory Faire Food and Wine Tastings Tour Sept. 3 City Walks Datil Pepper Festival Oct. 6-7 visitstaugustine.com http://ediblesouthflorida.ediblecommunities.com/things-do/tasting-history-st-augustine
CULTURE, TRAVEL by THE EDITORS | AUGUST 27, 2018 The Tide: Road-Trip-Worthy Events Around the State Debuts to Peruse NORTH
Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit will perform at the Sing Out Loud Festival. Photography by Sing Out Loud Festival
SING OUT LOUD FESTIVAL ST. AUGUSTINE SEPT. 1–23 At the Sing Out Loud Festival, one of the largest free concert series in North Florida, hundreds of national and local bands will take the stage in St. Augustine. Sway to the sounds of country, bluegrass, indie, pop, folk, rock and more at dozens of live music venues scattered across America’s oldest city, known for its Spanish colonial charm and spacious sandy beaches. Highlights include a show by indie duo Rising Appalachia and a performance on the final Saturday night by headliner Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, located on the edge of picturesque wildlife sanctuary Anastasia State Park. Last year, Isbell’s band won a Grammy award for best Americana album (shared with Isbell, who also took home the award for best American roots song). Their performance is the only ticketed event during the Sing Out Loud Festival, and for a minimum donation of $25, concertgoers score reserved seating or pit tickets. And it’s all for a good cause. Proceeds benefit domestic violence victims in St. Johns County. The Sing Out Loud Festival draws a crowd, so make sure you check the lineup and get there early. singoutloudfestival.com http://www.flamingomag.com/2018/08/27/the-tide-fall-2018/
SoCalPulse.com - Los Angeles August 28, 2018 Explore History in St. Augustine's Lincolnville Neighborhood By Lisa Kaylor on 08/28/2018, updated on 08/28/2018 Explore the old and the new in this historic neighborhood. Tucked into the southwest corner of St. Augustine, just past some of the historic city's most notable landmarks, is a neighborhood filled with Victorian homes and steeped in history. Lincolnville started life as Little Africa, a plot of land where freed slaves gathered to build homes and put down roots. It was renamed following Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation The intersection of King and St. George streets was the site of a violent protest in 1964. (© Don Barrett/Flickr, Creative Commons) "Blacks were not allowed to move freely about the city except to go to work," said Regina Gayle Phillips, executive director of the Lincolnville Museum and Cultural Center. But the neighborhood flourished. Residents opened restaurants, movie houses, real estate companies, grocery stores, dance halls, etc., and prospered, establishing a strong middle-class neighborhood. But along with the rest of the country, residents of Lincolnville became fed up with the Jim Crow laws and began organizing marches and sit ins. Dr. Martin Luther King frequently joined demonstrations with community members like Henry Twine, the head of the local NAACP, and dentist Dr. Robert Hayling."Dr. King was arrested in St. Augustine," Phillips said. As was Twine's wife, Katherine, numerous times. The jails were overcrowded, Phillips said, and holding pens were constructed from chain-link fence to contain the overflow. "(Katherine) had a sombrero she took with her wherever she went. She used to say she takes her shade with her because she never knew when she'd be arrested," Phillips said. "The hat became iconic. It's in the Civil Rights museum." Events that took place in St. Augustine during that time were pivotal in bringing about the passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which ended segregation. Today, the neighborhood offers much to explore, both old and new. It has become home to many artists and students of Flagler College. The Anniversary to Commemorate the Civil Rights Demonstrations (ACCORD) has placed historical markers at notable sites throughout the area, and the Florida Humanities Council developed an app of walking tours that leads users to various points of historical interest. Visit these places to get a taste of the past and a flavor for St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church operated a Catholic the present. School for blacks until desegregation in 1964. The school building sits in disrepair; the church continues to hold Mass. ©Don Barrett/Flickr, Creative Commons) LINCOLNVILLE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER The museum is a great place to start, as it is located in the former Excelsior School. This was the "colored school" from 1902 until 1928. Many of St. Augustine's notables were educated here, including NFL star Willie Galimore and civil rights leaders Henry and Katherine Twine. The museum includes exibits about life in the neighborhood and presents living history events. ACCORD MUSEUM ACCORD began in 2002 after Katherine Twine's death, to commemorate contributions to St. Augustine's civil rights movement. The museum was established in the former dental office of Dr. Robert Hayling, where many of the movement's planning sessions were held. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., attended several of them. It's also the beginning of the ACCORD Freedom Trail, which as markers posted throughout the community to tell the story of civil rights in St. Augustine. HAYLING FREEDOM PARK This park on Riberia Street honors Dr. Hayling's contributions to the Civil Rights Movement. It covers nine acres with gorgeous views of the San Sebastian and Matanzas rivers. On one end are the Let Freedom Ring Chimes—stationary chimes that can be played by visitors and are surrounded by granite and marble—and the Emancipation Proclamation Obelisk. BLUE HEN Before heading out to explore the historic trails, stop by the Blue Hen Café. Open for breakfast and lunch, it serves up southern cooking like biscuits and gravy and chicken biscuits. You can also try the blue crab quiche and barbecue pulled pork and grits. PRESERVED Located in one of the oldest houses in Lincolnville—built sometime between 1865 and 1885—this upscale restaurant serves dishes made from locally-sourced ingredients, like the seafood plateau that includes East Coast oysters and Mayport shrimp; and chicken sourced from Jacksonville's Black Hog Farms, served with Swiss chard, pearl onions and roasted grape tomatoes. PORCH FEST If you visit in November, stroll through Lincolnville during Porch Fest. More than 40 local musicians perform from six picturesque front-porch stages throughout the neighborhood. Snacks and drinks The Lincolnville Historic District is characterized by the Victorian homes that line its narrow streets. (©Ebyabe/Wikimedia are sold at the Corner Market. Don't forget the Commons) lawn chairs. LINCONVILLE FEST This fall festival celebrates the neighborhood's heritage with food, live music, dancing and family acitivies in Eddie Vickers Park. About 20 percent of the neighborhood's residents have been there since the '50s and '60s, and some will share their life experiences with visitors. https://www.wheretraveler.com/jacksonville/play/explore-history-st-augustines-lincolnville-neighborhood
FOLIO MUSIC Christina Sings Out Loud Local musician of Rain Dog Fame performs at Sing Out Loud Festival
story by JENNIFER MELVILLE With an unforgettable voice as huskily hypnotizing as a warm Southern summer evening, Jacksonville native Christina Wagner is a powerful presence in the NE Florida cultural scene. This pint-sized powerhouse knows how to draw a crowd. A singer and songwriter since childhood, Wagner's first professional performance took place at Thee Imperial in Downtown Jacksonville 17 years ago, when a friend dared her to get up onstage and sing a song with him. Since then, she’s performed all over the First Coast and is known to pick up the mic at Rain Dogs. Christina Wagner She’s also a strong proponent for the arts in Northeast Florida, Posted Wednesday, August 29, 2018 6:00 am booking and promoting rising talent and participating in cultural Folio A&E events like St. Augustine’s upcoming Sing Out Loud Festival. St. Augustine Amphitheater The nearly month-long celebration is held Sept. 1-22 at venues 1340 Highway A1A South throughout St. Augustine, featuring more than 200 local and St. Augustine, FL regional acts. Wagner will be performing along with Tim Barry,
Austin Lucas and Chuck Ragan as part of St. Augustine Amphitheatre’s Front Porch Showcase, Saturday, Sept. 22. Doors open at noon; Wagner’s performance commences at 12:15 p.m. She’s thrilled to participate in Sing Out Loud for the second time and looks forward to checking out other musicians and some comedians throughout the month. “There are just so many good acts. I’ll be like a kid in a candy store, just bouncing around,” Wagner laughs.“The older you get, the more you’re, like, ‘Oh, no, not a festival,’ you know what I mean?” Wagner jokes, “especially in Florida. You think of a bunch of people walking around, sweating their butts off. The way that they do it [at Sing Out Loud] keeps you moving around. Some of these are smaller, some of these are larger performances. It’s something I enjoy because you can go from venue to venue and it also makes you go into these different little pockets of these different stages that you might not have come across before.” The Sing Out Loud Festival website details a lineup schedule and venues, enumerating an eclectic mix of artists performing throughout the city. Jason Isbel & the 400 Unit, The Decemberists, Lucero, Iron Reagan, War on Women, Tim Barry and Southern Avenue are just a few of the seemingly endless acts scheduled. There’s something for fans of every genre. Wagner encourages Northeast Floridians to get out and experience the event. “The shows are free, it’s a good time of year, things aren’t brutally hot outside, and it’s nice to take a little day trip to St. Augustine,” she says, “It’s wonderful. You just have to experience it. You won’t be disappointed. There are restaurants. It’s kid-friendly. It’s like a little family trip.”Sing Out Loud is a dynamic celebration of all that this region has to offer. “It’s pretty incredible the amount of talent we have here,” Wagner says. “We have such a wide variety of different things, it’s exciting. I’ve been playing solo for 17 years around town and I’ve been able to be a part of it and watch it transform into what it is. It fluctuates sometimes, you know. You’ll have little pockets of dead time and you’ll have these glorious acts that come along. I think now it seems to be picking up more steam. In conjunction to a lot of the work that’s done with the St. Augustine Sing Out Loud Fest, we’re putting Northern Florida on the map.”Christina Wagner’s Sing Out Loud performance is one to put on your calendar. Her acoustic, alt-country, Americana style, flavored with a Latin nod to her Costa Rican heritage, is unique and unforgettable.In addition to her performances, Wagner is well-known locally as the owner of Rain Dogs, an eclectic bar that's a cultural gathering place in 5 Points, Riverside. The hang-out destination where new talent is discovered and people of vastly different walks of life sit side-by-side; maybe they're interacting, getting to know how others live. Among the rotating art shows, comedy, trivia, poetry jams, open mic, occasional political events, and a jam-packed performance calendar, there are few other places that feel so authentically Jacksonville. “There’s something going on every night of the week,” Wagner says. “Just swing by. I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised.” Wagner loves living and working in Jacksonville’s urban core, drawing attention to First Coast artists and performers and encouraging others to get involved in the local arts scene, which changes and grows constantly. “Go support live and local music. Most of the shows are affordable and you’ll be surprised. There’s something going on all the time,” she explains. “The more people attend these shows, the more people are going to be inspired to start these shows. And when you go out and support these kinds of events, the more we’re going to be putting it on, the more people are going to be inspired, the more of a pool of talent we’ll have to pick from. It all starts with the support.”Christina Wagner, Tim Barry, Austin Lucas, Chuck RaganStarts 12:15 p.m. Sept. 22, St. Augustine Amphitheatre's Front Porch Showcase, singoutloudfestival.com, free. http://folioweekly.com/stories/christina-sings-out-loud,20440
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Have Gun, Will Travel among Tampa Bay artists joining Jason Isbell at Sing Out Loud Festival The monthlong St. Augustine concert series kicks off on Saturday. RAY ROA 0t Shae Matt Burke of Have Gun, Will Travel, which plays the Colonial Oak Showcase as part of Sing Out Loud Festival in St. Augustine, Florida on September 7, 2018.CHRIS SPIRES C/O GASPARILLA MUSIC FESTIVAL
Creative Loafing has not been shy about our appreciation for the hard work that the staff and volunteers at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre are doing. The seaside shed was a must-visit spot in our Summer Guide, and we even took a drive to see Paramore, Soccer Mommy and Foster the People bring their lone Florida stop to Anastasia State Park (FTP did, however, just announce a November show at Miami's House of Creatives festival). SUMMER GUIDE 2018 St. Augustine Amphitheatre concerts should be on your summer to-do lists Well, it looks like organizers — who recently reported an additional $1.2 million in revenue above what was expected from events this year — want some of the Tampa Bay area in their lives, too. The monthlong Sing Out Loud Festival takes place at multiple St. Augustine venues and kicks off this weekend with free shows by more than half a dozen bands including Mountain Goats, David Dondero, Al Riggs and The Weepies. Also included in the Sing Out Loud agenda are Bay area acts Have Gun, Will Travel (playing Sept. 7), Dave Decker and Kristopher James (both playing on Sept. 15). There's also a September 21 showcase at Nobby's which includes Dan Padilla, Navin Ave. andFlat Stanley. A trio of Florida-based CL favorites — Lauris Vidal (Sept. 8), Beartoe (Sept. 16) and Hot Water Music's Chuck Ragan (Sept. 22) — are also on the bill. Most every show is free-to-attend save for a September 22 showcase featuring Jason Isbell and the 400 Unit, The Decemberists and Lucero. CL will also be on hand September 20 when we participate in Sing Out Loud's "Perspectives on the Florida Music Scene" panel discussion. More info on Sing Out Loud's many activities is available via singoutloudfestival.com.
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The Sing Out Loud Music Festival Home»Art Perspectives»The Sing Out Loud Music Festival Posted By Arbus on Aug 30, 2018 | 0 comments Sept. 1 – 23 The Sing Out Loud Music Festival, the largest free music festival in St. Johns County, returns for four weekends this September. Hundreds of performances will take place at multiple music venues around St. Augustine in an epic celebration of local, regional and national singers, songwriters and musicians. In a convergence of musical genres as wide-ranging as folk-tinged indie pop, powerhouse soul, conscientious punk rock, bittersweet Americana, progressive bluegrass, alternative country and more, this year’s Sing Out Loud Festival carries on the tradition of presenting an exciting and eclectic mix of local, national and regional singers, songwriters and musicians. The initial artist lineup includes performances by Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, The Decemberists, Against Me!, Lucero, Rising Appalachia, The Mountain Goats, Leftover Salmon, American Aquarium, War On Women, The Weepies, Chuck Ragan, Tim Barry, Southern Avenue, The Commonheart, David Dondero, Leah Song, Al Riggs and hundreds more. The festival will be held between September 1 and 23 with performances at various locations around St. Augustine. Performances are free and open to the public, with reserved seating available for the September 22 Main Showcase featuring Jason Isbell and The 400 Unit, The Decemberists and Lucero at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. For a minimum donation of $25, attendees may purchase a reserved seat, guaranteeing their seat location or access to the standing pit during the showcase. Proceeds from the donations will go to the Betty Griffin Center to assist in their mission of working to end domestic violence and sexual abuse in St. Johns County. Visit www.singoutloudfestival.com and download the Sing Out Loud Festival app. https://arbus.com/the-sing-out-loud-music-festival/