The Dark Knight Returns to World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® THEATER

Limited Showings of “The Dark Knight” at the IMAX Theater at the World Golf Hall of Fame in St. Augustine.

The World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater is one of the selected theatres for the upcoming re-release of its 2008 the summer blockbuster, “The Dark Knight,”. A special engagement of the film will begin Friday, Jan. 23 and tickets will be available to the public on www.wgv.com and in the theater box office beginning Friday, Jan. 9.

Heath Ledger as the Joker
Directed by Christopher Nolan, the film’s huge commercial and critical success has spurred talk of possible Oscar nominations for its director, producers and cast – most specifically, for the late Heath Ledger and his edgy performance as the Joker. Additionally, to date, “The Dark Knight” has grossed approximately $512 million domestically and $440 million internationally, including more than $55 million in IMAX.

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“The Dark Knight” features six sequences filmed with IMAX cameras (including the opening six minutes), which marks the first time ever that a major feature film has been even partially shot using IMAX cameras – a revolutionary integration of 35 mm and IMAX film formats.

Running approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, “The Dark Knight” is rated PG-13 for intense sequences of violence and some menace.

Advance tickets available Friday, Jan. 9, 2009 at www.wgv.com Film runs Friday, Jan. 23 through Sunday, Feb. 22, 2009

World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX Theater
World Golf Village
I-95, Exit 323, St. Augustine, Fla.

904-940-4123 or www.wgv.com

The 2D World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater offers unique movies and entertainment enhanced by state-of-the-art, specially-designed cinematic technology. Located at World Golf Village, the 300-seat IMAX Theater is the largest IMAX screen in Northeast Florida, housing an 80-foot-wide by six-story-high screen to show a variety of entertaining and educational movies throughout the year.  For tickets, film descriptions and show times, call 904-940-IMAX or visit www.wgv.com.

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Christmas Movies at World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX in December

World Golf Hall of Fame IMAX® Theater to Feature Two Holiday Family Favorites
“The Polar Express” and “Santa vs. the Snowman”

The Polar Express
An inspiring 90-minute animated holiday adventure based on the Caldecott Award-winning book by Chris Van Allsburg, The Polar Express tells the story of a boy battling with the belief of Santa Claus’ existence. The film takes audiences on the boy’s extraordinary journey to the North Pole with the train’s conductor (voice of Tom Hanks) where he receives an extraordinary gift only those who still believe in Santa can experience. Ticket prices for the special engagement film are $10 for adults, $9 for military, seniors and students and $8 for children 3-12.

Santa vs. the Snowman
This movie tells the story of a lonely Snowman who at first is swept away by the magical wonders of Santa’s Village, only to become jealous of Santa because he is adored by children everywhere. An all-out, riotous battle for Christmas ensues, with the Snowman and his minions squaring off against Santa and his elf army for the rights to be Santa and receive all the love, good tidings and friendship the jolly man in red has all to himself. Tickets to the 35-minute film are $8 for adults with discounts for military, seniors, students and children.

The two holiday films will screen at the IMAX theater through Wednesday, Dec. 24. Tickets to both films can be purchased at the theater box office or on-line at www.wgv.com.
A complete film schedule as well as additional ticket information can be obtained on-line at www.wgv.com or by calling 904-940-IMAX (4629).

St. Augustine Region Farmers Market

December 13, 2008
8:30 am	to	12:30 pm

There will be produce, music, food, crafts arts and more available! Come join us this Saturday at the St. Augustine Region Farmers Market from 8:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.

St. Augustine Amphitheatre parking lot
1340 A1A South, St. Aug.
www.staugamphitheatre.com/farmers.php

Evenings at Whitney with Roger T. Hanlon - St. Augustine, FL

December 11, 2008

Roger T. Hanlon, Ph.D. will be the speaker at the December 11th Evenings at Whitney lecture. Hanlon is a recognized expert in the field of adaptive coloration or camouflage. His work on octopus and cuttlefish has been featured in the New York Times, on the PBS program Nova and a variety of other natural history TV channels. The title of his presentation is The octopus: nature’s most spectacular color change artist. Hanlon is a Senior Scientist at the Marine Biological Laboratory in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. He became interested in cephalopods when he encountered an octopus on a coral reef in Panama in 1968. Its body patterning and changing coloration intrigued him, and he is still working to understand its brain and behavior.
Nearly all animals have some sort of adaptive coloration or camouflage, mostly as a primary defense against predators. But the octopus and its fellow cephalopods may be the ultimate adaptors. A distinguishing feature of cephalopods is that individual animals can change their appearance with a speed and diversity unparalleled in the animal kingdom. Moreover, some squids, octopuses and cuttlefish can show 30-50 different appearances. During his Evenings at Whitney lecture, Hanlon will discuss how and why these strange but beautiful creatures achieve such astounding behavior.

The Evenings at Whitney lectures occur on the first or second Thursday of each month depending on the speaker. They are always held at 7:00 p.m. in the Whitney Lab’s Center for Marine Studies. Monthly presentations include current science topics, plus subjects from on-going research programs at the Whitney Lab. Speakers are recognized experts in their fields who welcome questions and discussion. All lectures are free and open to the public. There is no charge for parking and reservations are not necessary. Please visit www.whitney.ufl.edu for lecture schedules or contact the Whitney Lab at (904) 461-4000.

The Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience is a biomedical and biotechnology research institute of the University of Florida. It is made up of eleven different internal labs that use marine organisms for basic biological research that can be applied to human health, natural resources, and the environment. The Lab provides training for future experimental biologists, educational programs for kindergarten through university level students, and monthly lectures for the general public. It is located at 9505 Ocean Shore Blvd., St. Augustine, on the border of Flagler and St. Johns counties. To learn more about the Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience visit their website at www.whitney.ufl.edu.

Handel’s Messiah - St. Augustine, FL

December 14, 2008

Enjoy the multitude of talent that the St. Augustine Community Choir presents in their annual performance of excerpts from Handel’s Messiah at the Cathedral Basilica located at 38 Cathedral Place.

Call 904.824.2806 for more information.

Uptown Saturday Night in San Marco’s Shopping District - St. Augustine, FL

December 27, 2008

This is one of the most popular events in the Old City — Uptown Saturday Night! From 5 to 9 p.m.,  galleries, antique stores and shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios in St. Augustine’s San Marco Shopping District stay open.  Mingle with artists and art lovers, enjoy live music, refreshments and other activities in a party-like atmosphere . The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for the event. The event is sponsored by the San Marco Avenue Merchants Association.

Call 904.824.3152 or visit our website www.getaway4florida.com for more information.

Santa’s Garden Celebration - St. Augustine, FL

December 13, 2008

Bring the entire family to meet Santa and Mrs. Claus in the beautiful setting of Washington Oaks Gardens State Park. The Santa Celebration takes place from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and features holiday activities for children including movies on a big screen, hands-on arts and crafts, and sing-alongs and a gingerbread house contest. There will be complimentary hot chocolate and peppermint white hot chocolate, plus food vendors, a holiday plant sale, wreath and ornament making, live entertainment and fresh Christmas trees for sale.

For more information please call 386.446.6783

3rd Annual Handa Cup Tournament

December 4, 2008 5:00 pm

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December 6, 2008 5:00 pm

Enjoy an international match-play competition at the final event of the 2008 The Legends Tour on the World Golf Village Slammer and Squire course. The Handa Cup tournament features some of the top players from the LPGA Legends Tour. Single day tickets are $10.

For more information visit our website www.thelegendstour.com!

First Friday Art Walk - St. Augustine, FL

December 5, 2008
5:00 pm	to	9:00 pm

Join one of St. Augustine’s most popular cultural events on the first Friday of every month. Enjoy the latest exhibits, music, entertainment and refreshments at over 20 participating galleries – plus, great food courtesy of the St. Augustine Independent Restaurant Association. Tours begin at Rembrandtz American Craft Gallery, 131 King Street. Galleries are open from 5 to 9 p.m. 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 please call 904.829.0065 or visit www.artgalleriesofstaugustine.com

Fall Arts and Crafts Festival Comes to St Augustine, Fl

FALL ART AND CRAFT FESTIVAL COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE
52nd Annual Event!

ST. AUGUSTINE, Fla. (Nov. 20) – The 52nd and largest edition of one of the Southeast’s favorite art and craft extravaganzas returns to St. Augustine on Thanksgiving Weekend, November 29-30. The Fall Art and Craft Festival will feature 160 of the finest regional artists, including jewelers, glass blowers, sculptors, woodworkers, gourd artists, potters, painters, photographers, textile batik artists and more, as well as jazz musicians and food vendors.

This juried festival is sponsored by the St. Augustine Art Association and serves as the primary fund raiser for this non-profit organization formed in 1924. Held at Francis Field, the festival takes place on both Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. Admission is only $1 and plenty of parking will be available at the adjacent Historic Downtown Parking Facility located on West Castillo Drive just off US 1. For more information, call 904.824.2310 or go to www.staaa.org.

Each evening after the festival closes, the historic district of the oldest city will be bathed in the holiday glow of more than two million tiny white lights that make up the festive Nights of Lights – the perfect setting for dining, shopping or just strolling through the picturesque streets of old St. Augustine. For more information, go to www.nightsoflights.com.

The Fall Art and Craft Festival is sponsored in part by a grant from the St. Johns County Tourist Development Council. For more details visit www.Getaway4Florida.com or call 1.800.653.2489.

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