Known locally for her evocative watercolors of Florida’s natural and cultural resources, Rosamond Parrish will share her experiences and expertise during this Romanza Festivale event. Hosted in the Voorhees Mission House at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church, this Friday afternoon 'visit' will include complimentary refreshments alongside a presentation of Ms. Parrish’s art.

As a part of 2023 Romanza Festivale, the St. Augustine Community Chorus will take to the stage of Ancient City Baptist Church with a concert “Five Centuries of Song.” From Mendelssohn and Mozart to Rutter and Brahms, this evening of classical music is a ticketed event with varying prices for guests (see below).

The 2023 Great Race of antique vehicles begins in St. Augustine on June 24, 2023, and ends in Colorado on July 2, 2023. There will be multiple opportunities for residents and visitors to view many of these antique cars. The most important will be on Saturday, June 24, at Francis Field, from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. when the participating vehicles gather for the start of the rally. 

With their instruments in hand, the musicians behind the Trio Rodin will be entertaining audiences in St. Augustine as a part of the 2023 Romanza Festivale. Each of these talented individuals is a well-educated master of their craft. This event will include performances of compositions by Bruch, Mozart, and Schumann.

Dulcinea Early Music Consort, with special guests, Harmonie Coalesce, present a concert of music from the Renaissance, Baroque, and Modern eras, on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m., at the Memorial Presbyterian Church.

Romanza Presents ...

On Wednesday, May 7, 2025, from 10:00 to 11:00 a.m., the Romanza Festivale presents five St. Augustine Tale Tellers, each relating tales about St. Augustine's history, at the St. Augustine Historical Research Library.

Tale Tellers Robin Mahonen, Drew Sappinton, David Fussell, Ted Miller, and Chip Kirkpatrick bring to life the people of early and colonial St. Augustine, relating tales few have heard.

Part theatrical production, part art exhibition, part book signing, “The Courageous Women of Mose” event will be hosted at the St. Augustine Waterworks on June 3, 2023 at 2:30 p.m.

While the military history of Fort Mose is a major focus of the events at Fort Mose Historic State Park, the story of the African-descended women who lived at El Pueblo de Garcia Real de Santa Teresa de Mose has fallen to the background — until now.

The Romanza Festivale presents "Romanza Cubana with Raquel Rubi," on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 7:30 to 9:00 p.m., at the St. Augustine Waterworks.

In this special concert for Romanza, soprano and music educator Raquel Rubi sings Cuban songs from a variety of that coutry's musical genres, such as Zarzuela Romanzas (lyric-rich compositions), and songs of the "Trova Traditional Cuban," as well as fusions of more recent composers.

The Romanza Festivale and First Coast Opera present a free concert featuring Soprano Avery Boettcher and First Coast Opera's Director, Curtis Tucker, on Wednesday, May 10, 2023, from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m., at the Ancient City Baptist Church. Their performance will be followed by a staged version of the 18-minute opera, "Bon Appetit!" featuring soprano Robyn Marie Lamp as Julia Child.

Teacher and soprano soloist, Dr. Raquel Rubi, presents a fun musical program for children and adults, on Monday, May 8, 2023, from noon to 1:00 p.m. at the Ancient City Baptist Church.

This performance includes students who are taking classes in Dr. Rubi's studios. They will sing, perform on various instruments, and dance. This event is both educational and a fun performance for all.