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Verlon Thompson

Verlon Thompson's guitar wizardry is not to be missed.

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Verlon Thompson’s guitar wizardry is not to be missed, and he brings his sound to St. Augustine for a rare and stunning performance. 

Reflecting his three decades as a storytelling troubadour on the road, and as a songwriter of the pros, Thompson’s guitar and vocals are mesmerizing. From online guitar lessons to songwriting workshops to extreme songwriting,  as well as live performances, Verlon’s generosity to the world of  musicians is inspiring. 

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It Starts With Me: Panel Discussion

Guests can engage in a panel with scholars and honor the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

It Starts With Me: Panel Discussion

(904) 824-1191

102 M.L. King Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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"It Starts With Me" is a community panel discussion and event on Monday, January 16th, 2023, from 1:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. at the Lincolnville Museum.

Honoring the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King and providing an insightful conversation on oppressive systems, a panel of scholars opens the conversation to the public.

Some of the panelists for the event include Floyd Philips, President of the Friends of Lincolnville, The City Commissioner, and others.

It Starts With Me: Panel Discussion

(904) 824-1191

102 M.L. King Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Ovico Gallery Open House

Ovico Gallery holds Open House events in honor of Black History Month.

Ovico Gallery Open House

(904) 789-2039

Across from Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club
2802 N. 5th Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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On three days during Black History Month — Thursday, Februrary 9, Saturday, February 18, and Sunday, February 19, the Ovico Gallery invites the public to an open house event. At each event guests may enjoy food and drink and tour the gallery of art that was created by Nigerian artist, Chike Onuorah. 

Food and beverages will be served at each of the three events. New works by the artist will be unveiled at the happy hour open house on Thursday, February 9, and there will be a live, virtual session with the artist on both Saturday and Sunday, February 18 and 19, 2023.

Ovico Gallery Open House

(904) 789-2039

Across from Royal St. Augustine Golf and Country Club
2802 N. 5th Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Lewis Brice

Making headlines and topping the charts with his music, Lewis Brice continues to amaze fans throughout the country.

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Drawing from R&B and Southern-Style Rock, Lewis Brice creates songs filled with soul.

Brice's music has been hailed by Rolling Stone for its emotional lyrics and featured on Sirius XM, Country Billboards, and MusicRow's Country Breakout Radio Chart. 

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Presley & Taylor

This sister duo performed at the CMA festival for many years and have songs ranking at the top of country music charts.

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Experimenting with traditional country music and adding a contemporary spin to their lyrics, Presley & Taylor have expanded their fanbase and performed with legendary musicians.

The Hardrock Cafe, Margaritaville, the CMA Festival, and others welcome the singer-songwriter duo often and recognize their contributions to the music industry.

Songs such as "Everybody Sees It" and "Don't Even Know Your Mama" ranked at the top spots on the CMT 12-Pack Countdown. 

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Douglas D. Arrington

Douglas D. Arrington plays guitar, harmonica, and fiddle, and sings a wide variety of songs.

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Sailor, traveler, singer — Douglas D. Arrington returns to St. Augustine each winter, performing at various venues and enjoying music jams with many other talented denizens of Northeast Florida. During other parts of the year, Doug performs regularly in and around Everett Washington, as well as in varous cities he visits, from the U.S. to Australia.

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Spectacular SpeakEasy Casino Night Benefit for Epic-Cure

Guests can enjoy a night of casino-based games and support a local organization.

Spectacular SpeakEasy Casino Night Benefit for Epic-Cure

(904) 217-0077

24 Cathedral Pl, Ste 111
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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To raise funds for removing food waste, improving the climate, and educating children and veterans, Epic Cure is hosting the SpeakEasy Casino Night at the Treasury on the Plaza on Sunday, February 19, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Guests can support Epic-Cure and enjoy a night filled with casino-based games such as Craps and Blackjack. Guests can also choose from a selection of Hors d'oeuvres, wine, and other beverages.

Spectacular SpeakEasy Casino Night Benefit for Epic-Cure

(904) 217-0077

24 Cathedral Pl, Ste 111
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Island Donuts

A family owned and operated donut shop on St. Augustine Beach.

Island Donuts

(904) 217-0286

400 A1A Beach Blvd.
St. Augustine Beach, FL 32080

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Owned and operated by two local families passionate about sweet treats, Island Donuts is a go-to spot for locals and tourists. Serving gourmet and freshly made donuts, it also offers classic breakfast sandwiches, coffees, and teas.

Choose from a wide donut selection — glazed, Boston cream, cinnamon roll, strawberry frosted, salted caramel, s'mores, red velvet, cookies 'n cream, and raspberry-filled. Seasonal flavors such as pumpkin and peppermint bark are available.

It's open daily from 6:00 a.m. until they sell out (or 1:00 p.m.).

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St. Augustine boasts a number of fine dining establishments with menus to please the most discriminating palate.

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Enjoy as taste of old St. Augustine at one of these restaurants offering authentic tapas, paella, gazpacho soup, and much more.

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Hear live music from local, regional, and national musicians in St. Augustine's restaurants, bars, pubs, and lounges.

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Mouth-watering Italian dishes can be found at these restaurants in St. Augustine.

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St. Augustine offers locally owned steakhouses as well as several chain restaurants specializing in steaks.

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Local Chinese restaurants in St. Augustine offer all the favorites and some new flavors unique to the nation’s oldest city.

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Funkadelic Food Truck, now located at Dog Rose Brew Pub in St. Augustine.

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Asian Fusion restaurants mix Chinese, Thai, Japanese, and other cuisines from Asia.

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St. Augustine's restaurants include a host of barbecue options to please every palate.

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Several restaurants in St. Augustine offer delicious British food and pub meals.

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Enjoy a mouth-watering brunch at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

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St. Augustine boasts a wide variety of restaurants that specialize in burgers.

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Savor a bit of the bayou at any of these St. Augustine restaurants that offer Cajun and Creole cuisine.

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Enjoy the unique spicy sweet flavors of Caribbean cuisine at one of these restaurants in St. Augustine.

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Whether your favorite is latte, espresso, Americano, or iced, you'll find scrumptious coffee or tea at one of these St. Augustine shops.

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Find a great selection of Cuban cuisine at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

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You'll find a wealth of delicatessens and sandwich/sub shops in St. Augustine.

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Everything from mini-donuts and confectionary cookie dough creations to build-your-own or traditional doughnuts at one of these St. Augustine shops.

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St. Augustine offers a host of fast food restaurants for some quick and easy dining.

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From croissants to traditional French country dishes, St. Augustine offers some of the finest French cuisine around.

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These St. Augustine restaurants offer great German food — everything from sauerkraut and bratwurst to pretzels and kielbasa.

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A number of St. Augustine restaurants offer gluten-free options on their menus.

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St. Augustine offers some delicious options for traditional Greek food.

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Whether your favorite hot dog is Chicago, Cincinnati, or Coney Island style, you'll find something to love at one of these St. Augustine eateries.

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These St. Augustine shops serve up ice cream, Italian ice, sorbet, gelato, and frozen yogurt. 

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These St. Augustine restaurants serve up delicious Indian food, from curry to tikka to naan and tandoori.  

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Corned beef and cabbage is just one of many Irish specialties offered at these St. Augustine restaurants and pubs.

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From couscous and pastas to tapas and tabbouleh, delicious Mediterranean food is offered at these St. Augustine restaurants.

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St. Augustine offers a host of eateries that specialize in Mexican food.

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Pancakes and waffles are served at a variety of restaurants in St. Augustine, as diner staples, Southern specialties, and more.

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Find your favorite pizza — from New York style to Chicago deep-dished to vegan specialties — at one of these St. Augustine eateries.

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St. Augustine offers mouth-watering Polish food (like kielbasa, kaput kiszony, and smietana) at a couple of restaurants.

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Heroes, subs, pitas, salads, wraps, gyros and more can be found at any of these St. Augustine restaurants.

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Whether it's collard greens, pork, oxtail, or traditional soul food you're looking for, you'll find it at one of these St. Augustine restaurants.

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Delicious soups and salads are available at these St. Augustine restaurants.

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Serving everything from fried chicken to biscuits and gravy and corn bread to shrimp and grits, these eateries offer all the comfort of classic Southern food.

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These local spots are perfect for your favorite football, soccer, baseball, or basketball games.

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Here's a listing of the St. Augustine restaurants that offer mouth-watering sushi and sashimi.

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Tapas bars traditionally offer a wide variety of Spanish style foods as appetizers, from seafood to pork and vegetarian dishes.

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Cuisine from Thailand is usually a mix of sweet and sour flavors, with chicken, pork, seafood, and beef.

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St. Augustine has a number of restaurants that offer vegan meals, and a few that offer a plant-based menu.

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These St. Augustine restaurants serve fresh vegetable, vegetarian, and vegan dishes, many of these locally sourced.

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Weed Wrangle

Join a Naturalist and actively learn techniques to clean up the environment.

Weed Wrangle

Gloria Avenue
St. Augustine, FL 32080

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To remove dangerous weeds, plants, and trees from public parks,  Naturalist Will Pate is hosting the Weed Wrangle on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

Visitors are encouraged to partake in preserving some of the most delicate plants, and supplies are available on-site.

Long pants, closed-toe shoes, sunscreen, and water are recommended for this event.  Admission is free. 

To register, please click here. 

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Nature Journaling At Canopy Shores

Visitors can learn about journaling techniques while feeling closer to nature.

Nature Journaling At Canopy Shores

(904) 209-0333

804 Christina Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32086

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St. Johns County Parks and Recreation Department will host a nature journaling class on Friday, June 23, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. 

Guests can learn Nature Journaling techniques and immerse themselves in the scenic beauty of Canopy Shores. 

Canopy Shores spans a total of 33 acres and comes equipped with fitness equipment and a path for fitness activities such as walking, running, cycling, and hiking.

Nature Journaling At Canopy Shores

(904) 209-0333

804 Christina Drive
St. Augustine, FL 32086

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