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Come celebrate the trees of our city at Francis Field. The City of St. Augustine’s Annual Arbor Day Celebration will take place at Francis Field on Castillo Drive at noon on January 18th. There will be a tree planting and special guest, Smokey the Bear! Free saplings will be given out to those in attendance.
Call 904.825.1004
Do you enjoy the good things in life – and especially good chocolate? In that case, you want to purchase tickets to this delicious event at the Lightner Museum on Feb 2nd. Experience a evening sampling eats from local restaurants and shops. The evening will include entertainment, live and silent auctions, contests and raffles.
Tickets purchased until January 6 for $15, tickets purchased after January 6 are $18. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Saturday, Feb. 2, 2008 at Lightner Museum, 75 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Call 904.819.3945 for more information.
The largest wildlife art and nature event in the nation will be held in downtown Charleston from February 15-17, 2008. It’s time again for the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition to take over Charleston. This much anticipated event for wildlife artists and photographers and fans, attracts more than 35,000 people with exhibits, lectures, shopping and activities. Naturalist Jack Hanna returns to host several presentations and the International Center for Birds of Prey will host daily demonstrations and much much more. Visit the Southeastern Wildlife Exposition website at www.sewe.com for ticket and event information.
Blues Fans and Music Lovers make sure to mark your calendars for this year’s musical blues event February 8-17, 2008. The 18th Annual Southern Comfort Lowcountry Blues Bash will take place in Charleston during 10 Days and includes 45 Artists, 80 Shows Plus Three Open All-Star Blues Jams Blues Legends, Veterans, And Promising New Talent…
Artists Include: Eddie Shaw & The Wolf Gang, Creole Zydeco Farmers, Avec Jockey Etienne, Clifford Curry, Studebaker John & The Hawks, Sharrie Williams & The Wise Guys, Tinsley Ellis, Johnny Rawls, Drink Small, Daddy Mack Blues Band, Alberta Adams, Big Bill Morganfield, Wanda Johnson, Robert Lighthouse, Shrimp City Slim, The King Bees, Michael Pickett, Harper, Eric Culberson, Juke Joint Johnny, And Many More National, Regional, And Local Acts. Our Talent Line-Up Will Surprise The Seasoned Blues Fan And Blues Newcomer Alike.
www.bluesbash.com
Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from 5 to 9 p.m. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer attendees a complimentary shuttle service to most of the galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every 30 minutes. For more information, call 904.829.0065 or visit www.staugustinegalleries.com.
Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street, St. Augustine, FL 32084
Hours: 5 to 9 p.m.
Friday, Jan 4, 2008
Read our previous story about the First Friday Art Walk