Romanza Week 2012: A Celebration of Spanish St. Augustine!

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AUGUSTINE, FL MAY 14 20, 2012

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Romanza Week 2012
A Celebration of Spanish St. Augustine!
music dance theatre art cuisine
Celebrating the Bicentennial
of the Constitution of Spain
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MAY 1420, 2012 ROMANZA WEEK / 1
Romanza Week is sponsored by Romanza-St. Augustine,
Inc. and by LaPrensa, Florida Times-Union, Nissan of
St. Augustine, Columbia Restaurants, Digital Press, the
Fountain of Youth, Casa Monica Hotel, SAIRA, Historic
City and others.
Romanza-St. Augustine is dedicated to promoting the
creative energy of the Nations Oldest City through high-
quality performing arts and cultural events that showcase
the rich cultural diversity and romantic splendor of
St. Augustine. Romanza attracts local, regional and
international audiences by featuring headliners and
an exceptional cast of regional and emerging stars.
Venues include traditional auditoriums as well as
a collection of unique historic and cultural spaces
most within comfortable walking distance.
Fall in Love again ... with St. Augustine ...
where the arts embrace the sea.
Welcome to Romanza Week 2012
A Celebration of Spanish St. Augustine!
Romanza Week is an annual multi-day, multi-arts celebration
centered in beautiful, historic downtown St. Augustine, Florida.
More than three dozen organizations band together to produce
over 50 shows and exhibitions in a week-long extravaganza during the week of
May 14-20, 2012 that will include music, dance, theatre, art and cuisine.
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2 / ROMANZA WEEK MAY 1420, 2012
BY RAPHAEL COSME
The cities of Cdiz,
Spain and St. Augustine,
Florida, will join together
to celebrate the 200th
anniversary of the Spanish
Constitution of 1812.
In 1783, the British
released the Florida
colonies back to Spain in
St. Augustine. The French
revolution caused a wave
of liberalism to spread
over Europe. French
armies, under Napoleon,
overran much of Spain and
Joseph, brother of Napoleon, was set to be King over the partially
conquered realm. During this period the delegates to the National
Assembly (Cortes) met at Cdiz in 1809-1813 and adopted the
so-called liberal Constitution of 1812.
At the same time, St. Augustines city council proposed that a stone
and coquina obelisk be constructed in the plaza as a symbol of
the new constitution. Mayor Geronimo lvarez and Mr. Eusebio
Maria Gomez introduced to the council the estimated cost for
construction of the obelisk in the amount of 168 pesos. It took
many weeks to raise the money to invest in the project.
On June 21, 1813, the council approved construction of an
obelisk 30 feet high containing a tablet carved with the liberalist
constitution inlaid on the east side. A budget was also approved for
the construction materials, daily wages for laborers and wages for
the master builder totaling 168 reales daily. In the end, the project
took more reales than were originally planned.
Later in 1813, the obelisk was erected and the plaza was named
La Plaza de la Constitucin. The names of all personnel involved in
the construction of the Constitution Monument are: Don Fernando
HI STORY
The Last Monument
Tho obolisk in St. Augustino's Plaza do la Constitucion
is tho last romaining monumont in tho World to tho
Spanish Constitution ol 1812.
continued
Celebrate Lincolnville!
2ND ANNUAL
SPRING FAIR
Saturday, May 19 10am6pm
OLD-FASHIONED FAMILY FUN!
Great local music,
food from local vendors,
arts, crafts & more!
FREE PARKING PICNICS
PLAYGROUND
Directions: South on MLK Ave.,
turn right on Cerro St., left on Riberia St.,
follow to the end at Eddie Vickers Park.
- CONTlNE THE FN -
LINCOLNVILLE FARMERS MARKET
Sunday Same Location 11am4pm
ST. AUGUSTINES
LOCAL RESTAURANTS
de la Maza Arredondo-Council, Don Francisco Robira-Council, Geronimo
lvarez, Ciscopoly, Jos Bermudez Reyes, Jos Maria Duarte, Juan de
Estralgo, Eusebio Maria Gomez, Martin Hernandez, Antonio Lopez, Ignacio de
la Pazuela, Francisco Rosado, Rossell, Jos Sanchez and Benjamin Seguyer.
With the nal defeat of Napoleon in 1814, Ferdinand VII was restored to the
Spanish throne. He quickly restored the absolute monarchy, revoked the
liberal Constitution of 1812, and ordered the destruction of any monuments
dedicated to liberalism. But in St. Augustine, the council only removed the
tablet from the plazas obelisk and hid it. When the Constitution was restored
in 1820, the tablet was placed back on the monument. According to council
records, the tablet was replaced with all the ceremonies and majesty that the
act deserved.
To read more of the St. Augustine 1812 Constitution Monument, visit
www.staugustine-450.com.
Additional information is available at the St. Augustine Historical Society
website at www.oldesthouse.org.
Mr. Cosme is a historian who specializes in Latin American history.
HI STORY
An Evening of Vaudeville
followed by Ballroom & Swing Dance
Friday, May 18 t 710 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) t $10
Art & Wellness Fair
Saturday, May 19 t 124 p.m. t Free Admission
British Invasion Concert
Beatles & British Rock Tribute performed by
Denny Laine
(formerly of the Moody Blues & Wings)
along with Falling Bones and Te Cryers
Saturday, May 19 t 710 p.m. (doors open at 6 p.m.) t $20
Artbreakers Music
and Art Festival
Presented by:
May 18 & 19, 2012
On the grounds of the Fountain of Youth
$25 weekend pass includes admission to all events!
Find out more at www.artbreakers.org
Helping cancer patients since 2007
Jeannie Blaylock will be
handing out Buddy Check 12 kits.
St. Vincents Mobile Mammography
Unit will be there all day.
Online Registration OPEN NOW 2012 National Underground Railroad Conference
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The North Florida Womens Chorale
Kerry Fradley, Director
Samuel Clein, Accompanist
presents
Canciones
Songs Celebrating Floridas Spanish Heritage
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Noon
Memorial Presbyterian Church
32 Sevilla Street
St. Augustine, Florida
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10 am 7 pm
SATURDAY
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Sunday & Monday
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128 Seagrove Main Street
St Augustine, Florida 32080
(904) 461-0060
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Week-long Exhibitions
10:00am4:00pm
MondaySunday, FREE
Phillip and Mark Estlund
Born of the Sun
Crisp-Ellert Art Museum,
Flagler College, 74 King St.
Assemblages by Mark Estlund,
sculptures and collage by Phillip
Estlund, and a collaborative project
created for the exhibition.
Information: (904) 826-8530.
PRESENTED BY: CRISP-ELLERT MUSEUM,
FLAGLER COLLEGE
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12 noon4:00pm, Tues.Sat.;
2:005:00pm Sun. FREE
3rd Annual International
Nature & Wildlife Exhibition
St. Augustine Art Association,
22 Marine St.
A juried exhibition of more than
100 works of art depicting the
wonders of nature. Artists from
across the country are represented.
Awards total approximately $5,000.
Information: www.staaa.org
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE
ART ASSOCIATION
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12 noon4:00pm, Tues.Sat.;
2:00-5:00pm Sun. FREE
War of 1812 Exhibit preview
22 Marine St.
Maritime painting preview of artist
Ronald Reillos War of 1812
Bicentennial Commemorative Maritime
Exhibition slated for July 2012. St.
Augustine Art Association North
Gallery. Information: www.staaa.org
ART ASSOCIATION
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
Monday, May 14
6:00pm, FREE
Romanza Week Kick-Off Event;
Rock Concert
Plaza de la Constitucin
Live music by Penguin Teeth
and the Florida School for the
Deaf and the Blind performance
troupe OuttaSight! Plus Miss
St. Augustine Donnalyn Ginpher.
PRESENTED BY: ROMANZAST.
AUGUSTINE, INC.
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7:30pm, $20
Cross Roads: Marjorie Kinnan
Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin
in Unguarded Moments
Flagler Room, Flagler College,
74 King St.
Letters adapted for the stage by
Deborah B. Dickey. Information:
[email protected].
Reservations: (904) 829-5807.
PRESENTED BY: A CLASSIC THEATRE
Tuesday, May 15
7:00pm, FREE
Bird Families of Coastal
St. Augustine Lecture
22 Marine St.
Presented by Monique Borboen,
Northeast Florida Audubon
Society. With a nod to Mothers
Day and Romanza Week this
charming and insightful talk
explores the lovable baby birds
and bird species encountered
in St. Augustine and how people
can help birds raise their families
successfully. The program is
part of the St. Augustine Art
Association Third Annual
Nature & Wildlife Exhibition.
Reservations required.
(904) 824-2310.
ART ASSOCIATION
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LATIN BEAUTY AND MUSIC
On Sunday, May 20, the closing celebration for Romanza
Week will take place at the Fountain of Youth with Latin
Beauty and Music, featuring salsa, Latin jazz, mariachi
and The Beauty Queens of Latin America.
Miss Mundo Latina United States is a beauty pageant
that advances and supports todays Latin-American young
ladies in the Central Florida region. The contestants who become part of Miss
Mundo Latina United States display character in their everyday lives, both as
individuals who participate in the competitions to advance their careers, personal
and humanitarian goals, and as women who seek to improve the lives of others.
Featured performers will include Latin jazz guitarist Luis Mario Peral and his
jazz combo; Eli Magic Sound, a salsa band from Orlando; the Mariachi Charros
de Mexico band, also from Orlando; and the Hispanic American Youth Group
of Deltona. See page 20
FEATURE
EVENT
Fort Menendez &
The Pioneer Barn
An Exciting
Source For
Entertainment!
Celebrate Romanza Week
May 1420, 2012
7:30pm, $20
Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin in
Unguarded Moments
74 King St.
Letters adapted for the stage by Deborah B.
Dickey. Information: aclassictheatre@hotmail.
com. Reservations: (904) 829-5807.
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7:30pm, $25 for two
Piercing the Darkness The
St. Augustine Lighthouse Keepers,
Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre at Limelight
Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave.
A one-man play written and enacted by Lee
Weaver. Tickets & information (904) 825-1164.
PRESENTED BY: LIMELIGHT THEATRE
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
HISPANIC AMERICAN
YOUTH GROUP
OF DELTONA (HAYGD)
The Hispanic American Youth
Group of Deltona (HAYGD)
was founded in October
2003 on the principles
that the future of the world
is dependent upon the
leadership qualities of todays youth. The program exposes members to
college tours, workplace tours and cultural activities with the guidance of
adult volunteers.
HAYGD has been selected to perform at the 500th Anniversary
Celebration of the discovery of Florida by Juan Ponce de Leon. Guests of
this event will include the Queen and King of Spain. HAYGD auditioned for
this event and was selected by judges as the Multi-Cultural Folkloric Youth
Group for the authenticity and diversity of their folkloric dances. Appearing
in Latin Beauty and Music, Sunday, May 20. See page 20
Sisters of
St. Joseph
Stained Glass
Gallery Show and
Silent Auction
SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
STAINED GLASS STUDIO
2745 Industry Center Road
St. Augustine, FL 32084
(904) 669-5388
A reception and a
special presentation by
Freedom Rider J. T. Johnson
regarding his work and
interaction with the late
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Proceeds will benet the
SSJ Stained Glass Studio
FRIDAY, MAY 18, 2012
5:00-7:00PM PPLL
www.ssjstainedglass.com
259 SAN MARCO AVE
ST AUGUSTINE U FLORIDA
(904) 824-8874
www.FortMenendez.com
8:00pmMidnight, FREE
Open Mic Night hosted
by Smokin Joe
Ann OMalleys Deli and Pub,
23 Orange St.
Enjoy live music, a fun atmosphere,
cold beer and great sandwiches.
Free rst-round draft to performers.
Information: (904) 825-4040 or
www.annomalleys.com.
PRESENTED BY: ANN OMALLEYS
DELI AND PUB
Wednesday, May 16
8:00am12:30pm, FREE
Beaches Farmers Arts &
Craft Market
St. Augustine Pier Park and Pavilion,
350 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine Beach
Live Music, arts, crafts, jewelry, local
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
produce and seafood, prepared foods
and fair trade goods displayed by 60-
80 vendors. A unique and enjoyable
and enjoyable shopping experience.
Information: 904-347-8007.
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE BEACH
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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5:009:00pm, FREE
Music by the Sea Soul Operation
St. Augustine Pier Park and Pavilion,
350 A1A Blvd., St. Augustine Beach
An evening of Rhythm and Blues
by the blue, blue sea. Family friendly.
Bring your coolers, towels/blankets
or beach chairs. Local restaurant
South Beach Grill will make pre-
concert signature meal available.
Information: (904) 347-8007.
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
6:309:30pm, FREE with
Lighthouse Admission: $9.50
adults, $7.50 seniors 60+,
$7.50, children 12 and under
Concert Under The Light!
St. Augustine Lighthouse and
Museum, 81 Lighthouse Ave.
Courtyard concert of amazing live
music. Information: (904) 829-0745.
LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
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7:00pm, $46.50
Wilco
St. Augustine Amphitheater,
1340 A1A S., St. Augustine Beach
Grammy-award-winning rock group,
featuring Jeff Tweedy, in concert.
Tickets: (800) 745-3000 or
www.staugamphitheatre.com
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE AMPHITHEATER
11 Magnolia Ave.
(off San Marco Ave.)
St. Augustine, FL
904.829.3168 800.356.8222
www.fountainofyouthorida.com
7:0011:00pm, FREE
St. Augustine Song Writers
Guild LIVE
Ann OMalleys Deli
and Pub, 23 Orange St.
DELI AND PUB
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30pm, $20
Rawlings and Norton S. Baskin
74 King St.
Letters adapted for the stage by
Deborah B. Dickey. More information:
[email protected].
Reservations: (904) 829-5807.
7:30pm, $10
Theater of the Mind:
The Lady Was A Spy
Limelight Theatre,
11 Old Mission Ave.
Tickets and information:
(904) 825-1164.
PRESENTED BY: TALE TELLERS
OF ST. AUGUSTINE
Thursday, May 17
6:009:00pm, FREE
Fine Arts Alive
Nissan of St. Augustine,
2755 U.S. Highway 1 South
Exhibition of art works by local
students. Guests may vote for
their favorite piece at $1 per
vote. Winners will receive a prize.
Proceeds to benet the arts in the
St. Johns County School District.
Information: (904) 547-7120.
PRESENTED BY: ST. JOHNS COUNTY
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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9:00pm, FREE
Rock Documentary Film Series
Flagler College, West Lawn
(if raining, Crisp-Ellert Art
Museum), 74 King St.
Sold Out Show explores bands
Heavy Metal Parking Lot and
Anvil: The Story of Anvil with
guest facilitators Sasha Gervasi,
John Heyn and Jeff Krulik.
Picnic-style outdoor lm
screening. Bring your own lawn
chair (under 24 high) or blanket.
Information: (904) 826-8530.
PRESENTED BY: CRISP-ELLERT ART
MUSEUM, FLAGLER COLLEGE
FIRST COAST OPERA
PRESENTS VIVA ESPANA,
A CELEBRATION OF
SPANISH MUSIC & DANCE
Arias from Operas, Flamenco
Guitar, Classical Ballet, Spanish
songs & Latin Dances these are
the ingredients that add up to a
celebration of Spanish Music &
Dance in Viva Espana on Saturday,
May 19 at 7:30 pm at Kirk Auditorium, Florida School for the Deaf and the Blind.
Culminating the Romanza week of cultural events, First Coast Opera offers a
varied show featuring singers from First Coast Opera, ballerinas from St. Augustine
Ballet Company, Fermin Flamenco Guitar, and dances by Jennifer Dournaux.
First Coast Opera singers Janet Rabe-Meyer, Regina Torres, Juan Unzueta,
Hector Gonzales-Toro and Pablo Pomales-Ojeda will thrill the audience with arias
from classical works including Manuel De Falla and Georges Bizets Carmen.
As well as singing in this production, Ms. Torres is returning to FCO to direct
her third show.
The St. Augustine Ballet, under the direction of Artistic Director, Luis Abella,
will perform excerpts from Paquita Suite, a classical ballet set in Spain,
choreographed in 1847 by the master Marius Petipa for the Imperial Ballet of
St. Petersburg, Russia. Dennis Fermin, an accomplished Flamenco guitarist, will
play several selections of classical Flamenco guitar, and accompany the band in
other selections. Choreographer/dancer Jennifer Dournaux teaches ballet and
Pilates at Abellas School of Dance, and has choreographed numerous acts for
Limelight Theatres Celebrity Cabarets. She will dance several Latin dances while
the FCO singers will sing popular Spanish/Latin songs such as Besame Mucho,
Perdia and Granada. See page 15
Friday, May 18
3:007:00pm, FREE
SACSPA Live Music and Art
Open House
St. Augustine Community School
of the Performing Arts (SACSPA),
214 San Marco Ave.
Live music with featured artist
Annette Danielson (founder and
director) with SACSPA faculty
and students; art sale; reception;
membership drive with prize
drawings. Information:
(904) 824-0664.
COMMUNITY SCHOOL OF
PERFORMING ARTS
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5:007:00pm, FREE
Stained Glass Art Show
and Silent Auction
St. Joseph Ministries
Stained Glass Studio,
2745 Industry Center Rd.
Silent auction of gallery items plus
a reception with heavy appetizers
and a special presentation by
Freedom Rider J. T. Johnson about
his work and interaction with the late
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Proceeds
of the silent auction and art sale will
benet the St. Joseph Ministries
Stained Glass Studio. Information:
(904) 669-5388.
PRESENTED BY: SISTERS OF ST. JOSEPH
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6:0010:00pm, $10
Artbreakers, Music and Art Festival,
An Evening of Vaudeville followed
by Ballroom Swing Dance
Fountain of Youth, 11 Magnolia Ave.
Information: (904) 559-0043
PRESENTED BY: ARTBREAKERS
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
7:30pm, $20
Piercing the Darkness The St.
Augustine Lighthouse Keepers
Koger-Gamache Studio
Theatre at Limelight Theatre,
11 Old Mission Ave.
A one-man play written and
enacted by Lee Weaver. Tickets and
information: (904) 825-1164.
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8:00pm $10, children
under 12 FREE
Our Golden Anniversary: Past,
Present and Future
Lightner Museum, 75 King St.
50th anniversary concert featuring
works by Beethoven, Saint Saens,
Blake and Moore featuring James
and Sylvia Kalal, Spanish guitarists
and an appearance by the newly
formed St. Augustine Youth Orchestra.
[email protected].
COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
8:00pmmidnight, FREE
Live music with Rusty Bluegrass
23 Orange St.
cold beer and great sandwiches
DELI AND PUB
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8:3010:30pm, $25 adults,
$20 children 711
Dark of the Moon
Paranormal Tour
St. Augustine Lighthouse,
81 Lighthouse Ave.
Guests have the opportunity to
climb the Lighthouse and tour the
Keepers House at night. Enthusiastic
guides share paranormal tales
and experiences of people who
have visited, lived, or worked at the
Lighthouse. Advance reservations
required. Information: (904) 829-0745.
LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
ROMANZAS MONUMENTAL
1812 CONSTITUCIN PARADE
& CELEBRATION
The centerpiece of this years Romanza
Week is Romanzas Monumental 1812
Constitucin Parade & Celebration,
commemorating the Bicentennial of
Spains Constitucin and the worlds
only remaining Spanish Constitucin
Monument right in our Plaza! This free central event takes place Saturday,
May 19 and features a Grand Parade and Ceremony with Latin musicians, Spanish
dancers, dignitaries and hundreds of re-enactors. Come in a costume that represents
any aspect of St. Augustine heritage or culture and simply join in the parade!
See page 13
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LETTERS ADAPTED FOR THE STAGE BY
DEBORAH B. DICKEY
Cross Roads:
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings
and Norton S. Baskin
From their courtship
through their long separation
during World War II, the voices
of the beloved author,
Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings,
and her husband come alive
in the pivotal moments
of their relationship.
May 1416, 2012
7:30 pm Tickets $20
Flagler Room at Flagler College
74 King Street
Downtown St. Augustine
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MAY 16-ST
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MAY 18-RUSTY
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Saturday, May 19
10:00am6:00pm, FREE
Lincolnville Spring Fair
Eddie Vickers Park, 399 Riberia St.
Great local music, food from local vendors, arts, crafts and
more. Old-fashioned family fun. Free parking, playground
and picnic area. Information: (904) 829-8828.
PRESENTED BY: CYPRIAN CENTER
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12:00 noon, FREE
Canciones: Songs Celebrating Floridas
Spanish Heritage
Memorial Presbyterian Church, 36 Sevilla St.
30-voice womens chorale directed by Kerry Fradley
will sing songs with Latin and Spanish avors as well as
songs about many aspects of Floridas cultural heritage.
Information: (904) 806-7781.
PRESENTED BY: NORTH FLORIDA WOMENS CHORALE
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12 noon4:00pm, FREE
Artbreakers Music and Art Festival
Local artists and sculptors present Art in the Park, an
art show that will include interactive demonstrations. There
will be live music throughout the day including a concert
by the St. Augustine Community School of the Arts, and
the Health and Wellness Fair will provide information and
some health screening. Information: (904) 559-0043.
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1:30, 2:30, 3:30, 6:30pm, FREE
Flamenco Dancer Exhibition: Fire of Flamenco!
Performed by Tampa Bay Flamenco
Columbia Restaurant, 98 St. George St.
Information: (904) 824-3341
PRESENTED BY: COLUMBIA RESTAURANT
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4:007:00pm, FREE
Romanzas Monumental 1812 Constitucin Parade
& Celebration with Latin music, Spanish dancers,
re-enactors and dignitaries.
Plaza de la Constitucin
PRESENTED BY: ROMANZAST. AUGUSTINE, INC.
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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St. Augustine
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ST. AUGUSTINE COMMUNITY SCHOOL
OF PERFORMING ARTS
214 San Marco Ave. Suite 1
St.Augustine, FL 32084
904-824-0664
www.sacspa.org
[email protected]
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:0010:00pm, $20 (premium
reserved seating, includes voting
rights), $10 (reserved seating),
$5 (general seating)
Performing Arts Alive
St. Augustine High School,
3205 Varella Ave.
Guests may vote for their favorite
entry. A nalist will be determined.
Proceeds to benet the arts in the
St. Johns County School District.
Information: (904) 547-7120.
PRESENTED BY: ST. JOHNS COUNTY
EDUCATION FOUNDATION
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7:0010:00pm, $20
Music and Art Festival British
Invasion concert
Local favorites The Falling Bones will
open the show with a Rolling Stones
tribute, followed by The Cryers, a Philly-
based band best known for its Beatles
covers. The concert will conclude with
Denny Laine, co-founder of Wings and
former member of The Moody Blues.
Information: (904) 559-0043.
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7:00pm, $8 adults,
$5 children 612
Comedy Magic with the
Amazing Mark Alan!
Pioneer Barn at Old Ft. Menendez,
259 San Marco Ave.
Half comedian, half magician and
100% amazing, Mark Alans Las
Vegas-style show is fast, funny and
lled with audience participation,
comedy mind reading, and hysterical
escapes. Rated G for all ages.
Tickets: (904) 824-8874
PRESENTED BY: PIONEER BARN
7:30pm, $20 adults,
$10 students with
valid ID
Viva Espana
Florida School for the
Deaf & Blind, Kirk Auditorium,
207 N. San Marco Ave.
A Celebration of Spanish Music
& Dance 5 First Coast opera
singers performing arias from
Carmen and works by De Falla;
Spanish art songs and lighter
works; amenco guitar; Latin
Dance and a special performance
of excerpts from the Paquita
Suite by the St. Augustine Ballet.
Tickets: (904) 417-5555
PRESENTED BY: FIRST COAST OPERA
& ST. AUGUSTINE BALLET
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MUSIC BY THE SEA
FREE CONCERTS
Wednesday, May 16
Music from 7pm-9pm
SOUL OPERATION
Motown and R&B
Dinner from 6pm on
by South Beach Grill
Bring a beach chair and a cooler
TASTE OF THE BEACH
Sunday, May 20
Noon6pm
Vote for your favorite
of 14 Island Restasurants
THE WEDNESDAY FARMERS
AND ARTS & CRAFTS MARKET
8am12:30pm
Enjoy fresh local produce and
unique handcrafted items
To promote and stimulate
interest in our beautiful
beach community
placing emphasis on
quality of life, art, culture
and community service.
ALL EVENTS
TAKE PLACE AT
ST. AUGUSTINE
BEACH PIER PARK
350 A1A BEACH BLVD
FOR MORE
INFORMATION
WWW.THECIVICASSOCIATION.ORG
(904) 347-8007
WWW.TALETELLERS.ORG
LIMELIGHT THEATER
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(904) 829-8711
[email protected]
Wednesday, May 16
7:309:30PM
$10 Donation
Te stories of four women spies
dating from the Civil War
to the Cold War
BACK BY
POPULAR DEMAND
Performed at the
ACAPULCO
MEXICAN RESTAURANT
12 AVENDIA MENENDES
DOWNTOWN ST. AUGUSTINE
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Salsa Dance Lessons
by Dancing with Victoria
Saturday, May 19, 2012
Half-hour Salsa Lessons
starting at 9:30pm
Dance the Bachata, Merengue & Salsa
all night long! Full Bar
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$
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QUESTIONS & RESERVATIONS | (904) 808-9933 | [email protected]
ST. PATRICKS DAY PARADE
proudly presented by:
www.celticstaugustine.com
FRANCIS FIELD t DOWNTOWN
ST. AUGUSTINE
MARCH
2013
www.romanza.org
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
6:30pm, $125 per person
An Evening of Culinary Excellence
Flagler College Dining Hall,
74 King St.
Enjoy a four-course dinner with wine
pairing. Purchase tickets online at
www.staugustinerestaurants.com
or at the Raintree Restaurant,
102 San Marco Avenue,
St. Augustine, (904) 824-7211.
INDEPENDENT RESTAURANT ASSOCIATION
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8:3010:30pm, $25 adults,
$20 children 711
Dark of the Moon Paranormal Tour
St. Augustine Lighthouse,
81 Lighthouse Ave.
Guests have the opportunity to climb
the Lighthouse and tour the Keepers
House at night. Enthusiastic guides
share paranormal tales and experiences
of people who have visited, lived, or
worked at the Lighthouse. Advance
reservations required. Information:
(904) 829-0745
LIGHTHOUSE & MUSEUM
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Folkin Up The 80s and
Kilt Night
23 Orange St.
DELI AND PUB
THE NORTH FLORIDA
WOMENS CHORALE
The North Florida Womens
Chorale, directed by Kerry
Fradley, is a 30-voice womens
choir. The choir will present
Canciones: Songs Celebrating
Floridas Spanish Heritage,
which will feature choral music
with Spanish and Latin avors
as well as songs about many
aspects of Floridas cultural
heritage. See page 13
PIERCING THE DARKNESS
The story of St. Augustine from 1513 to the present
told by three Lighthouse Keepers
at The Limelight Theatre
Tuesday, May 15 at 7:30 p.m. (tickets 2 for $25)
Friday, May 18 at 7:30 p.m (tickets $20)
Sunday, May 20 at 2 p.m. (tickets $20)
TICKETS: (904) 825-1164 | www.Limelight-Theatre.org
STARRING
Lee Weaver
Limelights
acclaimed
Man of La Mancha
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
9:30pm, $5
Latin Night!
Acapulco Mexican Restaurant,
12 Avenida Menendez
Start the night with a half-hour
Beginner Salsa Lesson led by
Victoria Lane, then enjoy
Latin dancing until ??
Full bar and DJ onsite.
Information: (904) 540-0025.
PRESENTED BY: DANCING WITH VICTORIA
Sunday, May 20
11:00am4:00pm, FREE
Lincolnville Farmers Market
Eddie Vickers Park,
399 Riberia St.
Live music from local artists,
food from local vendors, arts,
crafts and more. Information:
[email protected]
PRESENTED BY: LIFT UP LINCOLNVILLE
REVITALIZATION CORP
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12:00 noon6:00pm,
$1 per ticket
Taste of the Beach
St. Augustine Beach Pier
Park and Pavilion
An annual event featuring local
restaurants within the beach
community. Purchase tickets $1
each and use them to buy tastes
from each restaurant (usually $2-$5
per taste.) Soda, water, beer and
wine also available. Interactive piano
bar. Shuttle from Anastasia Square
to the Pavilion will be available
during the event. Information:
(904) 347-8007
CIVIC ASSOCIATION
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SAVE THE DATE FOR THE
2012 NUTCRACKER
Saturday, December 15
2p.m. & ?:30p.m.
Sunday, December 16
2p.m.
2012 Nutcracker
AUDITIONS
Ages 8 and up
Saturday,
August 18
Abellas
School of Dance
A CLASSIC
HOLIDAY
TRADITION!
FIagIer CoIIege Auditorium 14 Granada Street St Augustine, FL www.SaintAugustineBallet.com
Handcrafted metal art
Locally crafted jewelry
Handblown glass
Garden decor
Unique gifts & more
58 HYPOLITA STREET AT THE CORNER OF SPANISH
904-824-6322 [email protected]
www.metalartzgifts.com
representing local and national artist for over 12 years
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
2:00pm, $20
Piercing the Darkness The St. Augustine
Lighthouse Keepers
Koger-Gamache Studio Theatre at Limelight Theatre
A one-man play written and enacted by Lee Weaver.
Tickets and information: (904) 825-1164.
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2:00pm, $10
Vegas Review with Kevon ReMonTe and Trey Dees
The Pioneer Barn at Old Fort Menendez
A tribute to some of the greatest vocalists of all times:
The Righteous Brothers, Marvin Gaye, Engelbert
Humperdinck, Nat King Cole, Elvis Presley, Tom Jones,
Lou Rawls and more. Tickets: (904) 824-8874.
PRESENTED BY: PIONEER BARN
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3:00pm, $10, children under 12 FREE
Our Golden Anniversary: Past, Present and Future
Ponte Vedra United Methodist Church,
76 S. Roscoe Blvd., Ponte Vedra Beach
Encore performance of the 50th anniversary concert,
featuring works by Beethoven, Saint-Sans, Blake and
Moore featuring James and Sylvia Kalal, Spanish
guitarists and an appearance by the newly formed
St. Augustine Youth Orchestra.
PRESENTED BY: ST. AUGUSTINE COMMUNITY ORCHESTRA
A CLASSIC THEATRE PRESENTS
CROSS ROADS: MARJORIE KINNAN
RAWLINGS & NORTON S. BASKIN IN
UNGUARDED MOMENTS
From their courtship through their long separation during
World War II, the voices of the beloved author, Marjorie
Kinnan Rawlings, and her husband come alive in the
pivotal moments of their relationship. Norton Baskin is
revealed not only as the charming southern gentleman
from Alabama, but as a wonderful storyteller in his own
right. He regales the author with his anecdotes of life in
St. Augustine and his service in India and matches her
wit and wisdom in their correspondence.
See pages 7, 8 and 10
Announcing Our
Birthday
C
elebration
C
oncert
May 18 th
8 pm
in the Lightner Museum
Performing
Aurelia
by Robert Moore
an original composition written for SACO
Guest appearances by :
St. Augustine Youth Orchestra
James and Sylvia Kalal, Spanish Guitarists
Encore Performance
May 20th at 3 pm
at PV United Methodist Church
Tickets $10.00 at the door
www.staugustineorchestra.org
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SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
3:15pm, $20 (advance); $25;
$5 (students)
Four Rebels with a Cause
Ancient City Baptist Church,
27 Sevilla St.
Featuring composers whose works
helped transform music. Giovanni
Gabrieli, In Ecclesiis; Richard
Wagner, Chorus and Finale
(Die Meistersinger); Igor Stravinsky,
Symphony of Psalms; Leonard
Bernstein, Chichester Psalms.
Information: [email protected]
COMMUNITY CHORUS & ST. AUGUSTINE
CHILDRENS CHORUS
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4:0010:00pm, $8 VIP $25
ROMANZA WEEKS Closing Event
Latin Beauty and Music Festival
featuring Miss Mundo Latina,
Chrisally Espinal and the Latin
Beauty Queens: Mariachi Charros
de Mexico; Luis Mario Peral playing
Latin Jazz; Hispanic American
Youth Group of Deltona; and
Eli Magic Sound from Orlando.
PRESENTED BY: ROMANZAST.
AUGUSTINE, INC.
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Live Music with Colton McKenna
23 Orange St.
DELI AND PUB
VISIT OUR SPANISH COLONIAL BOAT YARD
at the
FOUNTAIN OF YOUTH ARCHAEOLOGICAL PARK
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Romanza Week 2012
St. Augustine, Florida
WWW.ROMANZAWEEK.COM
Romanza Week Coming Events
by Romanza - St. Augustine, Inc.
Romanza and all our partners are proud to celebrate
St. Augustines Spanish Heritage as well as the creative energy
and diversity of our Citys living culture.
We are just beginning four years of celebrations
leading up to our wonderful Citys 450th anniversary
as the Nations Oldest City! Join the celebration:
2012: Bicentennial of Spains 1812 Constitution and the only
remaining Monument in the world to it... right here in St. Augustine!
2013: 500th anniversary of the discovery by Ponce de Leon
of North America, which he named La Florida. Also the
Ponce de Leon Hotel and the Flagler Era after 125 years.
2014: 50th anniversary of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and
the last staging ground - St. Augustine.
2015: The citys 450th as the nations oldest continuously
occupied European settlement.
For more information, please visit us at
www.RomanzaStAugustine.org
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