From the Front Page of the St. Augustine Record 12/5/2012: City joins 19 other exotic places from around the world to make National Geographic Traveler magazine’s list By SHELDON GARDNERsheldon.gardner@staugustine.com Tell your friends from faraway to put a visit to St. Augustine on their bucket list, because National Geographic Traveler magazine editors announced this week

Friday: November 30 British Nightwatch Opening Concert The Opening event for the Annual British Nightwatch Celebration, this concert showcasing traditional Celtic recording artists Father, Son and Friends, will take place at 8 p.m. at Francis Field on Castillo Drive behind the Parking Garage.  Concert admission is $5, Children under 12 are free with a paying

Friday: September 21 Jethro Tull at St. Augustine Amphitheatre Thick as a Brick in its entirety performed by Ian Anderson and Jethro Tull (the first time since 1972), plus cuts from their latest release, Thick as a Brick 2. The show takes place at St. Augustine Amphitheatre, 1640 A A1A in St. Augustine. The gates

Saturday: August 25 Walk on the Wild Side at Anastasia State Park A 2.5 mile Ranger-led walk that starts at 9 a.m. is a leisurely stroll through the Maritime Hammock, marsh, dunes and shore line at Anastasia State Park, 1340A A1A, St. Augustine. Participation is free with paid park admission. For more information, call 904-461-2033

VCB event at “The Villages” November 7, 2012 That’s our Joe Finnegan (far left) at last year’s VCB Event.  The Visitors and Convention Bureau will be hosting another event at the Villages, Florida AKA “A Boomer Generation Retirement Mecca” on Wednesday, November 7, 2012 from 9am-4pm.  This one day event will feature an industry tradeshow,

Saturday: August 18 Beach Fest and Ocean’s Expo  Keepers of the Coast will host a Back to School Beach Fest from 2-5 p.m. on the beach just north of the St. Augustine Beach Pier. The festival will feature surfing lessons, a fun run and a beach clean up. From 6-10 p.m., the event moves to

Lots to do this weekend in the Oldest City!   Friday: July 6 First Friday Art Walk The latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries. Old Town Trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district from the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, or go

Friday, Saturday, Sunday & Monday: May 25-28 40th Annual National Beach Paddle Tennis Championship Watch or compete during this exciting championship. On Friday, the Mixed Doubles Tournament takes place at Treaty Park on Wildwood Drive off S.R. 207. On Saturday and Sunday, play continues at the Park and begins on the Beach and at Ron

Friday, Saturday and Sunday:  May 18-20 Romanza Celebrate St. Augustine, the oldest continuously-occupied city in the continental United States, with a full weekend of colorful entertainment. Weekend highlights include Saturday’s Fire of Flamenco, featuring Tampa Bay Flamenco, in the courtyard of the Columbia Restaurant on Hypolita Street (free admission). Also free on Saturday is Romanza’s

Friday: March 16 Experience Hendrix 2012 Tribute Tour Celebrate the music and legacy of Jimi Hendrix when the Hendrix Experience 2012 Tribute Tour visits St. Augustine. The tour offers a relevant way to convey the music of Hendrix live from the stage and this year the artists that are involved include longtime Hendrix bassist Billy Cox,