Celebrating the Holidays in St Augustine is a great time to be sure. Not only do we have Nights of Lights, but this week is our kick off to the season. Saturday is the 60th annual St Augustine Christmas Parade at 10am. A wonderful time for the family to enjoy floats, marching bands, cars, horses, and the arrival of Santa. There is also the 40th Annual British Night Watch Grand Illumination Parade on Saturday evening. You are invited to join in this unique Public Participation Parade @ 8pm, where everyone is encouraged to join in and march behind the British Redcoats as they secure St. Augustine. The Parade shall conclude at Government House with Muskets firing Volleys of Joy, followed by Christmas Caroling in the Plaza.
What else is going on, you ask? Well…. we have Wednesday is FREE admission from 6 to 9 p.m. at the St Augustine Lighthouse during Luminary Night! The celebration takes place amidst the flickering glow of over 1,500 luminaries spread through the light station grounds. Friday is First Friday Art Walk and Saturday is the First Saturday Sunset Celebration at Vilano Beach Town Center. Bethany Groves is the entertainement with vendors, crafts, raffles and more. Plus… Caroling at the Pier and the awards for the Dressing of the Palms. The Limelight Theatre will stage “Miracle on 34th Street The Musical” on the Matuza Main Stage Dec. 5, 2014 through Jan. 4, 2015. Don’t miss Daryl Hall and John Oates at the Amphitheatre on Saturday and to top it all off is the Gamble Rogers Festival is at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall this weekend. There are just a couple more things for you to do this weekend. I’ll see you around town!!!
Looking for your favorite band or bar? We try to get as much information on the different bars, pubs and taverns around St Augustine so that you can find just what you are after. Let us know if your favorite is not listed and we’ll see what we can do to get it for you. Send your emails to miabain173@gmail.com
Not looking for Music or Karaoke? How about Football, Soccer, Hockey, Basketball, Baseball or some other sport? There is something for every interest. Here are a few places to find your favorite game.
A1A Ale Works, 1 King Street – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer, Rugby, Hockey
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – SEC, NFL, NBA, Soccer
Jackson’s Garage Bar, 223A W. King St – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
Prince of Wales Pub, 54 Cuna St – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
World Famous Oasis, 4000 A1A S – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
Burger Buckets, 3 Cordova St. – NFL, SEC, NBA, Baseball, Soccer
Here’s this weeks “Locals” Lineup of great music and other happenings in and around town!
Vilano Beach / Old Town St Augustine / The Island (Anastasia Island)
At the St Augustine Amphitheater, Ponte Vedra Concert Hall and Colonial Quarter Stage:
Saturday, December 6 – St. Augustine Amphitheatre – Daryl Hall & John Oates with Mutlu – 2014 was a big year for Daryl Hall and John Oates, as they were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. Starting out as two devoted disciples of earlier soul greats, Daryl Hall & John Oates are soul survivors in their own right. From the mid-’70s to the mid-’80s, the duo would score six #1 singles, including Rich Girl (also #1 R&B), Kiss on My List, Private Eyes, I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do) (also #1 R&B), Maneater and Out of Touch from their six consecutive multi-platinum albums—’76’s Bigger Than Both of Us, ’80’s Voices, ’81’s Private Eyes, ‘82’s H2O, ‘83’s Rock N Soul, Part I and ‘84’s Big Bam Boom. The era would also produce an additional five Top 10 singles: Sara Smile, One on One, You Make My Dreams, Say It Isn’t So and Method of Modern Love. Doors 6:30PM | Starts 7:30PM
Saturday, December 6 – Ponte Vedra Concert Hall – The 1st Annual Gamble Rogers Fest at Ponte Vedra – The First Annual Gamble Rogers Fest at Ponte Vedra will feature food trucks, art booths, musical memorabilia, a raffle for a variety of must-have treasures and a stunning lineup of live music. Among the acts that will perform are Michael Jordan, The Rubies, Sam Pacetti, Carlos and Carlos, Flagship Romance, Wild Shiners, The Willowwacks, Amy Hendrickson and closing out the bill, the phenomenal threesome originally from the Florida Panhandle but currently wowing audiences in and around Charlottesville, VA – The Currys. Doors 12:30PM | Starts 1:30PM
MUSIC LISTINGS
Tuesday, December 2, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – Open Mic Night with Smokin’ Joe 8:00pm
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Service Industry Night – Happy Hour Pricing for F&B, Lodging, Travel – Come early, stay late.
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – $5 Burger Night
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Wes Talton Solo (acoustic) 12pm – 3pm
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – 2-4-1 Manager Specials from 4-7pm!
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Island Tea Tuesday and Swing Dancing 7:45pm-10pm, Open dancing 10pm
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Walt Kulwicki (acoustic) 1-5pm, Bacon & Eggs (acoustic), 5-8pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – David Dowling (Folk) 1pm; John Dickie (Acoustic) 5pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Mike Howard (acoustic folk classic rock) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Trivia Night 7-9pm Downstairs…with Trivia Nation, Quarter Beer Night 10-12pm Upstairs with DJ CEP – 25 Cent Drafts
Taberna del Caballo, 37 St George St, Trivia Night 7pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St –Mark Hart 5pm, Those Guys (Classic Rock) 8:30p
Wednesday, December 3, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – Craft Beer Day! Check out our monthly Craft Beer Specials!
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Damn Dirty Duo (Acoustic) 7:00pm, Open Darts at 8:00pm
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – Beat the Bartender Game (Win Free Beer) 8pm
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Greg Pieper (piano) 12pm – 3pm
The Cianti Room, 60 Charlotte St – Fermin Spanish Guitar (Spanish Guitar) 3pm – 6pm
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – 1/2 OFF HUMPday Specials 4-7pm!
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Kraroke featuring DJ Rob St. John 9pm
Meehan’s Irish Pub, 20 Avenida Menendez – Jesse Evans (Acoustic) 9pm
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Lorrie & Jonny of the Red River Band (acoustic) 1p-5pm, Doug & Wade (acoustic), 5-8pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – Nathanial Good (Acoustic) 1pm, Bret Blackshear (Acoustic) 5pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Gary Campbell (acoustic) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Southern Seafood Boil w live music by the Falling Bones (rhythm and blues) 5:30pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Trivia with Will Smith 7pm
Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St – Sam Williams (Acoustic) 7pm
Taberna del Caballo, 37 St George St, Open Mic 8pm
Tempo, 16 Cathedral Pl – Open Mic Night (with Tommy Martin) 6:30-10pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St – Jim Carrick (folk) 1-4:30p, Mark Hart (60s, 70s, Jimmy Buffett) 5pm, Matanzas (Southern rock) 9:00p
Historic Pub Crawl – 23 Orange Street – 5pm – “Drink in the History” of St Augustine on this all inclusive tour. Click Here for more info!
St. Augustine Beer Experience – 1 King Street – 5pm – Like going to a beer festival with no lines. Experience nearly 20 beers. Click Here for more info!
Pirate Pub Crawl – 135 Avenida Menendez – 7pm -Drink with a famous pirate while she regales you with adventurous tales from the golden age of piracy. Click Here for more info!
Spirits w Spirits – A Paranormal Pub Crawl – 54 Cuna St – 8:00pm – A real paranormal investigator will take you on a fun-filled paranormal investigation of some of St. Augustine’s haunted bars and taverns. Learn to use real paranormal equipment. Click Here for more info!
Thursday, December 4, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – Trivia Night with Gina 7:00pm
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Steak night & Karaoke with Mr. Natural at 7:30pm
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – Irish Seisuin – A Night of Traditional Irish Music – $3 Harp & Guinness
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Greg Pieper (piano) 12pm – 3pm
Creekside Dinery, 160 Nix Boatyard Rd – Henry Joe Solo (Covers) 5:30p
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – Kill The Keg Thursday – $2 select pints 7pm ‘til it’s gone.
Johnny’s Restaurant & Bar, 3009 N. Ponce de Leon Blvd – Rockers & Rock Band Jam with Fre Gordon, Smokin’ Joe & Derek White 9pm
Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave – Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical (Community Theatre) 7:30pm Tickets are $15 for adults, discounts available. For reservations and information, please call 904-806-0454.
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Country Music Night with DJ Eric Beer & Whiskey Specials
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Dewey Via (classic rock, classic country, southern rock) 1p-5pm, Lorrie & Jonny of the Red River Band (acoustic), 5-8pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St –Redfish Rich (Acoustic) 1pm, David Dowling (Acoustic) 5pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Bob Patterson (Americana Acoustic Roots) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Ladies drink free 10-midnight, Guys all you can drink $10
Prince of Wales Pub, 54 Cuna St – Amy Hendrickson (Bluesy Soul) 3-6
Red Frog & McToads Grub n Pub; 5545 A1A South – Free Bingo 7:30pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Ladies Night with DJ Josh 9pm
Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St – Stu Weaver (Acoustic) 7pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St – Jim Essery (Acoustic) 1-4:30p, Open Mic 5pm, Matanzas (Southern rock) 9:00p
White Lion Pub, 20 Cuna St – Open Mic Night (with Amy Hendrickson) 9pm
Historic Pub Crawl – 23 Orange Street – 5pm – “Drink in the History” of St Augustine on this all inclusive tour. Click Here for more info!
Friday, December 5, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – Jesse Cruse (Acoustic) 8:30pm
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Red River Band (Country) 9:00pm
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Bull & Crown Publick House, 53 St George St – Michael Jordon (Acoustic) – 6pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Greg Pieper (piano) 12pm – 3pm
Café Sol, 8 Aviles Street – Marianne Lerbs (Latin) 7-10pm
Creekside Dinery, 160 Nix Boatyard Rd – Henry & The Seahawks (Covers) 5:30p
Florida Cracker Café, 81 St George St – Mark Briggs (Acoustic) 5pm
Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club at Gypsy Cab Corner Bar, 828 Anastasia Blvd – Laff 4 Less Contest Finals (Comedians) 8pm
Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave – Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical (Community Theatre) 7:30pm Tickets are $25 for adults, discounts available. For reservations and information, please call 904-806-0454.
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Ladies’ Night with DJ Rob St. John
Meehan’s Irish Pub, 20 Avenida Menendez – Caleb Joye (Acoustic) 9pm
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Bo Griner (Acoustic) 1-5pm , Dewey Via (classic rock, classic country, southern rock) 6 -10pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – Nathaniel Good (Acoustic) 1pm, Charlie Simmons (Acoustic) 5pm; A Dam Shame (Covers) 9pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Gary Campbell (Acoustic) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Live Music 5-8pm with Vinny Jacobs Upstairs, Free Munchies 4:30-6:00, Trivia with Troy…Trivia Nation 7-9pm Downstairs Dj.CEP 10pm-2am Upstairs
San Sebastian Winery “Cellar Upstairs”, 157 King St. – Mojo Roux (Cover Band) 7-11pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Amy Vickery (Acoustic) 4pm, DJ Equivalent (Party) 9pm
Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St – Donny Brazile (Acoustic) 7pm
Taberna del Caballo, 37 St George St, – Fermin Spanish Guitar (Spanish Guitar) 8pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St –Mark Hart & Jim Carrick (60s, 70s, Jimmy Buffett) 5pm, Hooch (Country) 8:30p
Historic Pub Crawl – 23 Orange Street – 5pm – “Drink in the History” of St Augustine on this all inclusive tour. Click Here for more info!
St. Augustine Beer Experience – 1 King Street – 5pm – Like going to a beer festival with no lines. Experience nearly 20 beers. Click Here for more info!
Pirate Pub Crawl – 135 Avenida Menendez – 7pm -Drink with a famous pirate while she regales you with adventurous tales from the golden age of piracy. Click Here for more info!
Spirits w Spirits – A Paranormal Pub Crawl – 54 Cuna St – 8:00pm – A real paranormal investigator will take you on a fun-filled paranormal investigation of some of St. Augustine’s haunted bars and taverns. Learn to use real paranormal equipment. Click Here for more info!
Saturday, December 6, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St –Slickwood (Jamgrass Roots, Acoustic, Folk, Rock) 8:30pm –
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Red River Band (Country) 9:00pm
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – Ken McAnlis (Irish) 8pm
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Bull & Crown Publick House, 53 St George St – Ian Kelly (Acoustic) – 6pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Greg Pieper (piano) 12pm – 3pm
Casa Maya, 22 Hypolita St – Marianne Lerbs (Latin) 7-10pm
Creekside Dinery, 160 Nix Boatyard Rd – Salt Driven Ride (Covers) 5:30p
Jackie Knight’s Comedy Club at Gypsy Cab Corner Bar, 828 Anastasia Blvd – Magician Mark Allan with Kristi Snyder (Comedians) 8pm
Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave – Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical (Community Theatre) 7:30pm Tickets are $25 for adults, discounts available. For reservations and information, please call 904-806-0454.
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Teachers Night (drink specials) and Live Band (Covers) 9:30pm
Meehan’s Irish Pub, 20 Avenida Menendez – Dave Berry (Acoustic) 9pm
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – John Winters (easy listening, classic rock) 1-5pm; Dewey Via (classic rock, classic country, southern rock) 6 -10pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – Donny Brazile (Acoustic) 5pm; Dave Berry (Acoustic) 5pm, A Dam Shame (Covers) 9pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Fermin Spanish Guitar (Spanish Guitar) 2:30p- 5:30pm, Rob Peck (Blues, rock) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Live Music from Seth & Jeff (of Catfish Jones) 5-8pm on the Ocean View Deck, Live Bands 10pm-2am Downstairs, DJ CEP 10pm-2am Upstairs
San Sebastian Winery “Cellar Upstairs”, 157 King St. – Sam Pacetti (Acoustic) 2-5pm; Mojo Roux (Cover Band) 7-11pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Johnny King (Acoustic) 12pm, Mitch (Acoustic) 4pm, DJ Equivalent (Covers) 9:00pm
Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St – Chelsea Saddler (Acoustic) 7pm
Taberna del Caballo, 37 St George St, – Colton McKenna (Acoustic) 6pm
Tempo, 16 Cathedral Pl – Fermin Spanish Guitar (Spanish Guitar) 9pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St – Elizabeth Roth (folk, rock, country) 1-4:30p, Mark Hart (60s, 70s, Jimmy Buffett) 5pm, Hooch (Country) 8:30p
Holiday Shopping & Wine Experience – 64 Hypolita St – 1pm – 3-3.5 Hour shopping spree and wine tastings ending with dessert. Partial proceeds to benefit needy family. Click Here for more info!
Historic Pub Crawl – 23 Orange Street – 5pm – “Drink in the History” of St Augustine on this all-inclusive tour. Click Here for more info!
Pirate Pub Crawl – 135 Avenida Menendez – 7pm -Drink with a famous pirate while she regales you with adventurous tales from the golden age of piracy. Click Here for more info!
Spirits w Spirits – A Paranormal Pub Crawl – 54 Cuna St – 8:00pm – A real paranormal investigator will take you on a fun-filled paranormal investigation of some of St. Augustine’s haunted bars and taverns. Learn to use real paranormal equipment. Click Here for more info!
Sunday, December 7, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – NFL Sunday Ticket & Beef on Weck!
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – Chase Ridman (Irish) 4-8pm
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Karaoke nightly 9pm
Bull & Crown Publick House, 53 St George St – Chase (Acoustic) – 5pm
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – Hospitality specials all night 8p-close!
Creekside Dinery, 160 Nix Boatyard Rd – The Driftwoods (Acoustic) 5:30p
Limelight Theatre, 11 Old Mission Ave – Miracle on 34th Street – The Musical (Community Theatre) 2:00pm Tickets are $25 for adults, discounts available. For reservations and information, please call 904-806-0454.
Meehan’s Irish Pub, 20 Avenida Menendez – Spaid McQuaid (Acoustic) 9pm
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Mark Hart (60s, 70s, Jimmy Buffett) 11a-2:30p, Dewey Via Band 3-7pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – Denny Blue (Acoustic) 1pm, Jim & Sharon Lamb (Acoustic) 5pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Amy Hendrickson (Acoustic) 12:30pm
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Raggae Sunday Live Reggae Band 10pm-2am Downstairs
Prince of Wales Pub, 54 Cuna St – Jon Bailey (Acoustic) 6pm
San Sebastian Winery “Cellar Upstairs”, 157 King St. – Vinny Jacobs (Acoustic) 2-5pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – John Winters (Acoustic) 12pm, Raychill (Acoustic) 4pm, Open Mic Night (Various) 8:00pm
Spy Global Cuisine & Lounge, 21 Hypolita St – Kevin Ski (Acoustic) 7pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Johnny King (Acoustic) 4pm, Henry Joe Solo (Acoustic) 4pm, Open Mic Night (Acoustic) 8pm
Taberna del Caballo, 37 St George St, – Ricardo Perez (Acoustic) 6pm
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St – Keith Godwin & The Rio Grand Band – 1-4:30p, Just Wade 5pm, Matanzas 8:30p
World Famous Oasis, 4000 A1A S. – NFL Sunday Ticket – All Day
Monday, December 8, 2014
Ann O’Malley’s, 23 Orange St – Thank you night! 50% off food & drink for Military, EMT, Firefighter, Law Enforcement, Teachers, Park Rangers 7:00pm
Arnold’s Lounge, 3912 N Ponce de Leon Blvd – Service Industry Professional’s Night featuring Karaoke with DJ Robby St. John at 9:00pm
Barley Republic, 48 Spanish St – Industry Night
Burger Buckets, 3 Cordova St – Monday Night Football – BOGO Beers from game time until close!
The British Pub, 213 Anastasia Blvd, Open Mic Night 9pm
Café Alcazar, 25 Granada St – Rick Kuncicky (acoustic) 12pm – 3pm
Chianti Room, 60 Charoltte St – Fermin Spanish Guitar (Spanish Guitar) 3pm-6pm
J.P. Henley’s, 10 Marine St – Trivia Night ($100 in giveaways) 6:30pm
Mardi Gras, 123 San Marco Ave – Service Industry/Military Service Night with DJ KC
Mi Casa Café, 69 St George St – Bo Grinder (Acoustic/folk/rock) 1-5pm, Laurel Norris (Acoustic) 5-8pm
Milltop Tavern & Listening Room, 19.5 St George St – Smokin’ Joe (Acoustic) 1pm, Adam Lee (Acoustic) 5:00pm
O.C. White’s, 118 Avenida Menendez, Mike Howard (acoustic folk classic rock) 6:30-10p
Panama Hattie’s, 361 A1A Beach Blvd, Wheel Night 4-6pm…Come Play “Spin The Wheel” and win prizes, Fifty Cent Wings & Fifty Cent Oysters…Oysters served Raw or Steamed
Red Frog & McToads Grub n Pub; 5545 A1A South – Free Trivia 6:30pm
Scarlett O’Hara’s, 70 Hypolita St – Karaoke with DJ Alex 9pm
Shanghai Nobby’s, 10 Anastasia Blvd – Free Pool….Karaoke….no cover….just awesome fun!!!
Tropical Tradewinds Lounge, 124 Charlotte St –Mark Hart 5pm, Dewey Via Band 8:30p
World Famous Oasis, 4000 A1A S. – Monday Night Football 8:30p
Historic Pub Crawl – 23 Orange Street – 5pm – “Drink in the History” of St Augustine on this all inclusive tour. Click Here for more info!
Spirits w Spirits – A Paranormal Pub Crawl – 54 Cuna St – 8:00pm – A real paranormal investigator will take you on a fun-filled paranormal investigation of some of St. Augustine’s haunted bars and taverns. Learn to use real paranormal equipment. Click Here for more info!
Contributed by Mia Bain
St Augustine Historic Walking Tours, LLC
904.392.7137
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