Barbara's Blog

Friday and Saturday: February 5 - 6

WILD DREAMS - DISCOVERING HENRY FLAGLER

See Henry Flagler brought to life in this critically-acclaimed performance by Paul Jellinek.   In Wild Dreams, Henry Flagler tells the story of his development of St. Augustine as a world class resort destination, his work with John D. Rockefeller, the expansion of his empire to the Keys - even the story of his three marriages. Performances are Friday and Saturday nights at 7 p.m. at the San Marco Theater across from Ripley's Believe It or Not Museum in St. Augustine.  Tickets are $12 for adults and $6 children. For more information, call 904-429-0280.

ST. PHOTIOS SHRINE DEDICATION ANNIVERSARY
Join the annual pilgrimage celebrating the feast of the patron of the St. Photios Greek Orthodox National Shrine in St. Augustine.  The dedication begins on Friday with Great Vespers with Blessing of the Loaves and a reading of the Archdiocesan Encyclical. On Saturday Orthos and Divine Liturgy take place at the Shrine Chapel at the St. Photios Chapel, 41 St. George Street at 8 a.m. The National Shrine Day Feast takes place at the Casa Monica at 12:30 p.m. Tickets to the feast are $50 per person. For more information email info@StPhotios.com.

Friday, Saturday and Sunday: February 5-7

LIMELIGHT THEATRE: LADY DAY AT EMERSON'S BAR & GRILL
Experience Lanie Robertson's musical re-creation of Billie Holiday's nostalgic story.  The show highlights Holiday's entertaining no-nonsense, chatty, profane and funny artistic style. The show will be performed on the Matuza Main Stage at Limelight Theatre, located at 11 Old Mission Road in St. Augustine. Show times thru February 28 are Tuesday through Saturday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday 2 p.m. matinees only.  Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors and $20 for students and military. For more information, visit www.limelight-theatre.org

Saturday: February 6

EMMA CONCERT: SPANISH BRASS
Help the Spanish Brass celebrate their 20th anniversary at the Flagler College Auditorium, 14 Granada Street  in St. Augustine. The Spanish Brass was created in 1989 by five Spanish musicians and quickly gained world renown for its performances, educational activities and creative collaborations. Their program will feature works by J.S. Bach, de Falla, Albeniz and others. The performance takes place at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22 per person. For more information, visit Emma Concerts.  
 

 
FAVER-DYKES STATE PARK - A DAY IN OLD FLORIDA
Want to see what life was like in a 16th century Spanish camp or a 17th century Florida trapper trading camp? Join the Friends of Faver-Dykes State Park on Saturday for a day-long event in the park.  Hands-on living history activities include pine needle basketry, indigo dyeing, and a demonstration on the art of mullet net knitting.  Minorcan Clam Chowder, hot dogs, barbecue and baked goods will be available.  Additional activities include children programs, a birding walk, an estuary walk and a Native American program.  Live music and storytelling performers are scheduled throughout the day.  Hours are 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is $5 per vehicle (up to 8 people).  For more information, call 386-446-6783.