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The Best of Friends: Three Literary Friends Who Changed MKR's Life

An author/historian discusses the friendship of two important St. Augustine authors.

The Best of Friends: Three Literary Friends Who Changed MKR's Life

(904) 829-5064

On St. George Street next to the Cathedral courtyard.
143 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Ann McCutchan's book, The Life She Wished to Live: A Biography of Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, was released in 2021. Described as comprehensive and engaging, the book examines the life of the tough, ambitious Rawlings, her writing style, accomplishments, and challenges. 

The lunch and learn event on Saturday includes a tour of the Peña Peck house, a buffet picnic lunch, and a talk with Ann McCutchan, a trained classical clarinetist and accomplished author. McCutchan's prior books have been about music, composers, and the Space Coast.

The Best of Friends: Three Literary Friends Who Changed MKR's Life

(904) 829-5064

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143 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Craig Smith

From reggae to rock sounds, this acoustic guitar-playing singer keeps crowds engaged.

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Craig Smith is an Iowa-born reggae cover song performer with loads of vocal juice and a great guitar sound. Having started gigging near his hometown of Davenport, Iowa when he was 19 years, old, he is now based in the Jacksonville Beach area. Rooted in the early influences of Jimmy Paige and Jimi Hendricks, or more contemporary guitarists such as Jack Johnson or Dave Matthews, Smith's sound is an extensive cover list of crowd-pleasing favorites.

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The Friendship of Zora Neale Hurston & Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

An author/historian discusses the friendship of these two important St. Augustine authors.

The Friendship of Zora Neale Hurston & Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

(904) 829-5064

On St. George Street next to the Cathedral courtyard.
143 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Anna Lillios, author of Crossing the Creek: The Literary Friendship of Zora Neale Hurston and Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings, discusses these two women and what is known about their complex friendship.

The Friendship of Zora Neale Hurston & Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings

(904) 829-5064

On St. George Street next to the Cathedral courtyard.
143 St. George Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Juneteenth Concert: Marcus Roberts and the Modern Jazz Generation

St. Augustine Music Festival's 2024 Juneteenth Concert features "Rhapsody in Blue."

Juneteenth Concert: Marcus Roberts and the Modern Jazz Generation

(904) 342-5175

Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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The St. Augustine Music Festival (SAMF) presents their fourth Juneteenth Concert on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at 7:30 p.m., at Lewis Auditorium.

Marcus Roberts will perform with the Modern Jazz Generation, featuring Jason Marsalis on drums and Rodney Jordan on bass. They will perform Marcus Roberts' program, From New Orleans to Harlem, which includes songs by Duke Ellington, Thelonious Monk, Jelly Roll Morton, and Fats Waller. 

Juneteenth Concert: Marcus Roberts and the Modern Jazz Generation

(904) 342-5175

Across from the Lightner Museum
14 Granada Street
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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20th Annual Pugsgiving

Celebrate all things pug at this annual fundraiser for pug rescue.

20th Annual Pugsgiving

At Southern Oaks Inn.
2800 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Pug Rescue of Florida and Georgia present the 20th annual Pugsgiving on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from noon to 4:00 p.m. at Southern Oaks Inn. This is the largest fundraiser of the year for pug enthusiasts.

20th Annual Pugsgiving

At Southern Oaks Inn.
2800 N. Ponce De Leon Blvd.
St. Augustine, FL 32084

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Cam Wheaton

Sharing simple steps to a flourishing music career with enthusiasm.

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It sounds easy to have the ingredients to fulfill the dream of a music career. But, not so much. Cam Wheaton makes it look easy, but of course, it has not been for him.

Wheaton is a serious singer-songwriter, and creates stories of love and inevitability, of trucks and small-town girls; he shares his dreams of a new truck and a new girl, cryin' in the rearview mirror, and 40-hour work weeks.

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Teriyaki Madness

Made-to-order rice and noodle bowls with sauces and meats galore.

Teriyaki Madness, an Asian fusion eatery, specializes in customizable bowls packed perfectly for on-the-go.

Select a protein of chicken, beef, or tofu and add a base of white rice, brown rice, fried rice, or noodles. All meals come with stir-fried veggies. Try the most popular bowls: chicken teriyaki, spicy tofu, orange chicken, and teriyaki salmon. Get any meats, bases, or sauces as a side.

Customers wanting something on the smaller side can get an appetizer such as the chicken eggrolls, edamame, chicken potstickers, and crab rangoons.

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

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St. Augustine Brewery Tours

This brewery tour shares the secrets of the craft and the history of the Ancient City.

St. Augustine Brewery Tours

(904) 465-2976

The walking tour starts at Dog Rose Brewery

Fridays - Sundays at 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.

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St. Augustine Brewery Tours offers outings steeped in history and local craft beer.

St. Augustine Brewery Tours

(904) 465-2976

The walking tour starts at Dog Rose Brewery

Fridays - Sundays at 1:00 & 5:00 p.m.

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Matthew Logan Vasquez at Café Eleven

A celebrated indie artist known for the songs, "Red Fish" and "Same."

Matthew Logan Vasquez at Café Eleven

(904) 460-9311

Just one short block from the beach.
501 A1A Beach Blvd
St. Augustine, FL

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Cafe Eleven presents Matthew Logan Vasquez on Thursday, May 30, 2024, at 8:00 p.m.

Renowned for his role as the frontman of Delta Spirit and his collaborations with Middle Brother and Glorietta, Vasquez persists in his musical journey, consistently delivering chart-topping hits.

His solo endeavors, including Solicitor Returns, Does What He Wants, and Light'n Up, have propelled his career forward, attracting a dedicated following worldwide.

Matthew Logan Vasquez at Café Eleven

(904) 460-9311

Just one short block from the beach.
501 A1A Beach Blvd
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Indira Yoga Pure Flow

A transformative experience healing the mind and body.

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Indira Yoga Pure Flow encourages zen through a holistic journey and practice. By going beyond the stillness of the body, the studio teaches individuals the mental and physical endurance one practices when doing yoga.

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