FRIDAY, JAN 13  Shelter – A Photographic Exhibition“Shelter,” an exhibition of the exceptional photographs of Mark Ruwedel, opens with a reception from 5-9 p.m. at the Crisp-Ellert Art Museum at Flagler College in St. Augustine. A professor of photography at California State University in Long Beach, Ruwedel has spent more than 25 years photographing

Friday: January 6FIRST FRIDAY ART WALKEnjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at more than 20 St. Augustine art galleries.  Park for free at the San Sebastian Winery, 157 King Street, where sightseeing trains and trolleys offer free round-trips to the heart of the art district – or go on your own self-guided art

Friday and Saturday: December 16 & 17 CANDLE LIGHT TOURS OF VILLA ZORAYDA Explore the beautiful Villa Zorayda, decorated for the Holiday season, featuring a Christmas tree in the “Court of Lions”, decorated in the Villa’s traditional red and gold and a beautiful crèche nativity scene that that has been a Villa tradition since the

The St. Francis Inn is on Sunday’s tour and we are teamed with Meehan’s Irish Pub.  In addition, Lily and her soldier have agreed to “appear” that day as part of the “Ghosts of Christmas Past” theme! Tour St. Augustine’s historic Bed and Breakfast Inns, all decorated in Holiday finery. This year’s tour theme is

Friday: 2nd December 2011 4:00 PM Opening Ceremony – “Traitors to the Crown”  The British Night Watch Opening Ceremony will showcase the zeal and loyalty of the Garrison in 1776 St. Augustine, when upon receiving news of the Declaration of Independence, townsfolk gathered to declare their featly to George III and to protest by hoisting effigies of

BLACK FRIDAY NOV 25FAMILY BOATING EXCURSION Avoid the shopping madness by taking a cruise into the waters surrounding St. Augustine for a tour you’ll be talking about in years to come. Passionate Captains explain marine wildlife behavior.  Underwater microphones make for a unique experience as you listen for dolphins, snapping shrimp & more!  $35/Adults, $30/Kids 3-12. (There’s

  CASTILLO DE SAN MARCOS HONORS VETRANS WITH FREE ADMISSION FRI/SAT/SUN NOV 11-13 Enjoy a visit to Castillo de San Marcos with the family – for free. In honor of our Nation’s military veterans, the National Parks Service is offering free admission to the Castillo de San Marcos for the weekend. The Castillo is open

FRIDAY, SATURDAY, SUNDAY OCT 28-30THE PIRATE GATHERING Celebrate the Golden Age of Piracy in the Nation’s oldest city during the 4th annual gathering of pirate’s from all over the South. See a pirate mutiny, weapons demonstrations, sailor’s encampment, shop in the Thieves Market and hear stories of the high seas, history and sea shanties.   For more

GHOSTS AND GRAVESTONES FRIGHTSEEING ADVENTURESExplore the darker side of the Nation’s Oldest City.  Visit the site of the terrible tragedy that occurred in 1873 at the St. Augustine Lighthouse and on special October dates, Ghosts & Gravestones will include complimentary admission into Riot at the Old Jail, St. Augustine’s premier haunted house.  Tours are from

23rd ANNUAL ST. AUGUSTINE COLONIAL FOLK ARTS & CRAFTS FESTIVAL * SATURDAY & SUNDAY * OCT 8-9 See colonial craftspeople from throughout Florida demonstrate “Lost Arts” such as spinning, weaving, basket making, blacksmithing, pottery making and many other arts and crafts. Historical musical performances, children’s hands-on craft experiences, storytelling and much more show how entertaining