Come celebrate the important role that marinas play in waterfront communities across the nation. The festivities are from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor located at 3070 Harbor Drive in St. Augustine. Enjoy educational and boat displays, contests, games and a raffle in which all proceeds benefit St. Johns Riverkeeper.
Saturday, Aug. 9, 2008
Camachee Cove Yacht Harbor, 3070 Harbor Drive, St. Augustine, FL 32084. Call 904.829.5676
St Augustine’s Popular First Friday Artwalk
This event is one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month from five to nine p.m. Enjoy exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries around town. Tours begin at Rembrandtz Fine Gifts for Fun People, 131 King Street. St. Augustine Sightseeing Trains and Old Town Trolleys offer participants a complimentary shuttle service to most galleries. Shuttles run on a continuous loop every thirty minutes. For more information about the event, please 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.
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Read our previous story about the First Friday Art Walk
Concerts in the Plaza in August – St. Augustine, Fl
It is said that The Concerts in the Plaza is the best way to spend a Thursday night in St. Augustine. This free concert series is now in its 18th year.
Concerts in the Plaza brings a variety of music to St. Augustine’s historic downtown all summer long – from Bluegrass and blues, jazz and country, swing and folk, to old time and popular rock. The concerts take place outdoors in the Gazebo in the historic Plaza de la Constitución.
All concerts are free of charge and those attending may wish to bring lawn chairs or blankets for seating.
For more information and directions to the Plaza de la Constitución, call 904.825.1004 or visit www.plazaconcerts.com.
- August 7: Power Play jazz, funk, rock & big band
- August 14:Skin & Bonz & The Big Hungry Boys old-time & bluegrass
- August 21: Funk Shui rhythm & blues / rock & roll
- August 28: Gatorbone newtime, original & folk
- September 1: 1:00pm-5:00pm St. Augustine Jazz Society presents: Jazz Personified The St. Augustine Jazz Society All-Stars
Changing of the Guard – St Augustine, Florida
Experience colonial time in historic downtown St. Augustine as soldiers guarding the town are dismissed for the night. Their replacements arrive to take over guarding Government House. The commander of the new watch puts the replacements through a drill before they are allowed to take over the post. The retiring soldiers are ordered to clear their weapons. The blasts of musket fire assured St. Augustine that the changing of the guard had taken place and the town was safe for the night. This traditional military changing of the guard takes place at 7 p.m. in front of St. Augustine’s Government House in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Government House Museum in Downtown St. Augustine at 7 p.m. Admission is Free
Call 904.825.1004 for more information.
Eat Up Downtown – Jacksonville, Florida
This popular event called “Eat Up Downtown” returns to Jacksonville. During the week of August 18 – 24 you get the opportunity to try out downtown restaurants for the affordable price of $25 per person. This is the perfect week to go out and eat – a lot!
Downtown Vision is for the second year dishing out exquisite cuisine at an affordable price during the second year of Eat Up Downtown, Downtown Jacksonville’s restaurant week. Participating restaurants provide a specially selected (prix fixe) 3-course dinner menu for $25.* There are no coupons to clip or tickets to buy. So, whether you’re in the mood for filet mignon or sushi, mark August 18 through August 24 on your calendar and reserve your seat to Eat Up Downtown! Pick your favorites from this list of participating restaurants below:
Participating Restaurants
- bb’s
Benny’s Steak & Seafood
Bourbon Bayou
Café 331
Café Nola @ MOCA
Chew
Hooters
Juliette’s Bistro
Koja Sushi
Mongo’s Flat Hot Grill
Plaza III Steakhouse
River City Brewing Company
Sake House
The Twisted Martini
University Club
Vito’s Italian Café
The Wine Bar – Southbank
The Wine Cellar
* Please note tax and gratuity are not included. Even so, it’s a great deal.
Please call the restaurants directly for reservations. For more information on Jacksonville’s first Downtown Dining Week, please call 904-451-3344, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. — 5 p.m.