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April 2020
Crisp-Ellert Museum presents “The First Annual Mullet Film Festival”
The Crisp-Ellert Museum will open its May/June exhibition on May 15. The First Annual Finger Mullet Film Festival is dedicated to nurturing an experimental art and film culture in St. Augustine by providing an inspired platform of the best national and international short films alongside a burgeoning local and regional culture of time-based creators and story tellers. Our goal is to discover, cultivate and screen new local narratives as a means of generating critical discussion and empowering community collaboration. Summer…
Find out more »May 2020
Crisp-Ellert Museum presents Flagler Student Art Show
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is presenting a showing of artworks created by Flagler College graduating seniors who have majored in Visual Arts. The show will include paintings, drawings, sculpture, video and mixed media. This museum will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday, May 1 and from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, May 2. There is NO admission charge.
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plain air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association Presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »AGOSA – First Friday Art Walk
AGOSA, an eclectic group of 26 galleries and museums, sponsors the First Friday Art Walk in St. Augustine. Members of AGOSA display outstanding collections of the work of local, regional, national and international artists. First Friday Art Walk events have developed into a major attraction for locals and visitors alike. Enjoy strolling and feasting on the many different styles of art in the galleries during First Friday Art Walk. Free parking is available at San Sebastian Winery and shuttles are…
Find out more »Headline Event: Sposi Cantanti
Sposi Cantanti requests the honor of your presence to celebrate the beautiful marriage of music and passion at their Romanza Headlining Concert LOVE AND MARRIAGE: THE BLISS AND AGONIES OF THE HEART Sposi Cantanti (the Singing Spouses) is an American vocal ensemble comprised of three professional, classically trained, yet versatile singing married couples from across the country. Sposi Cantanti presents skillful and passionate performances of both traditional and original arrangements of music from varied genres, including opera, operetta, art…
Find out more »Headline Event: Sposi Cantanti – the Singing Spouses
Lisa Lockhart, Soprano and Artistic Director, has gathered an amazing cast of vocalists to present the opening Headline Show for Romanza 2020. Sposi Cantanti, the Singing Spouses, will appear on Friday evening, May 1, in a performance entitled Love and Marriage: the Bliss and Agonies of the Heart. The cast includes: Shannon Kessler-Dooley, Soprano: known for her lyricism and expressiveness, Ms. Dooley’s most recent operatic credits include: Rosalinda in Die Fledermaus with Opera Wilmington,…
Find out more »Sposi Cantanti, the Singing Spouses, Feature Warren and Clark
Two extraordinary musicians will join the cast of Sposi Cantanti on May 1 at Ancient City Baptist Church. Leila Warren, violinist, is a 5th grader at Ponte Vedra Rawlings Elementary School and has been playing the violin for seven years. She currently studies with Dr. Simon Shiao. She was the youngest finalist in the nine-state Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition and the youngest student to win the Grand Prize at the Brass Ring student competition in Jacksonville. She has appeared…
Find out more »Latin American Festival on Francis Field: Unidos en la Música
KICK OFF AND ANTICIPATE CINCO DE MAYO with authentic Cumbia flare as two-time Latin Grammy nominee, Celso Pina headlines Unidos en la Música! Local musical performers include Baba Caiman, LPT and Taller Balance! Bring your whole family to experience a day filled with Latin Music, Dance, Workshops, Art, Games, Food and Beverages on Francis Field. LEARN TO DANCE with some of the best as Salsa Kings & Mario Che and Jeannette Dance offer free Latin Dance Workshops throughout the entire day.…
Find out more »Crisp-Ellert Museum presents Flagler Student Art Show
The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum is presenting a showing of artworks created by Flagler College graduating seniors who have majored in Visual Arts. The show will include paintings, drawings, sculpture, video and mixed media. This museum will be open from 10 am – 4 pm on Friday, May 1 and from 11 am – 2 pm on Saturday, May 2. The museum can be reached by calling 904-826-8530. The website is: crispellert@flagler.edu. There is NO admission charge.
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »Ximenez-Fatio House Museum Hosts Plein Air Artists
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and the National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Florida will host a variety of Plein Air artists on the grounds of the museum on Tuesday, May 5, beginning at 11 am. The outdoor painters will revel in the day at the 200-year-old property as part of events to celebrate arts and culture in St. Augustine. Plein Air art is a French expression which means painting “in the open air”. The…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas entitled “Cox and Box”. Act 1 is a presentation of a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnard. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Due to their schedules, their landlord, unknown to…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »Headliner: Romanza Dance Kaleidoscope
GET YOUR TICKETS ROMANZA FESTIVALE PRESENTS KALEIDOSCOPE OF DANCE VI Kaleidoscope of Dance VI will be staged at Lewis Auditorium on Wednesday evening, May 6, and will feature a variety of dance styles performed by the amazing dancers who live on the First Coast of Florida. The entire lineup will be announced soon but the show will include favorites from past years – the Ponte Vedra Ballet, Flamenco Perspectives and FloArts Dance. The show is chaired by…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men,…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »Young Performers Recital
St. Augustine’s young performers will have two opportunities to showcase their talent during Romanza Festivale. The first recital will be on Thursday, May 7 and the second on Tuesday, May 12, both at 4:30 pm in the chapel of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Local teachers and music studios will present their most advanced students giving them an opportunity to perform for their peers and for their enthusiastic fans. The public is welcome to cheer on the young performers in this delightful…
Find out more »Live in Lincolnville: West African Drumming Circle
The beautiful courtyard at St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church will come alive on Thursday evening, May 7, at 7 pm with the sounds of intricate rhythms as the West African Drumming Circle extends an invitation to all to join in creating these incredible sounds together. Everyone is invited to bring a drum or rhythm instrument or to choose one brought by the Circle and join in the fun. The West African Drumming Circle has enlivened St. Augustine wherever they…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men, rents…
Find out more »Live in Lincolnville: The St. Augustine Dixieland Combo Plays Jazz
The St. Augustine Concert Band has formed several topnotch ensembles to play gigs around town. Romanza has been fortunate enough to engage their Dixieland Band to entertain in Lincolnville on Thursday evening, May 7. Members of the combo are: Natalie Arter, Greg Turn, Taylor Phillips, Jim Jenkins, Robbie Zukauskas, Jim Bradner and “Doc” Jerrold. Jazz has always been a musical style that is genuinely American. It has deep roots in the New Orleans Dixieland jazz tradition, a tradition that speaks…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men, rents…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Orchestra in Concert
The St. Augustine Orchestra will present its spring concert on Friday, May 8, 2020, at 8 pm in the Lightner Museum Antique Courtyard. The title of the concert is “A Symphonic Salute” and it will feature a variety of popular and patriotic music. The orchestra’s concerts are very popular with St. Augustinians and they regularly sell-out the available seating in the Lightner Museum. Please reserve your seat in advance, as seating is limited and often sells out. We’re sorry we can’t guarantee…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe…
Find out more »Chamber Music Series: The North Florida Women’s Chorale in Concert: “Visions”
The 45-voice North Florida Women’s Chorale, conducted by Kerry Fradley, will open the Romanza Chamber Music Series with a concert entitled “Visions”. John Rutter, pre-eminent British composer, recently published the work “Visions” for women’s chorus and violin and the NFWC will be premiering this music in NE Florida during this concert. The solo violinist will be Judy Steinmeyer, a Jacksonville favorite, with Kathleen Vande Berg as accompanist. Along with music about dreams and visions, the Chorale will sing some of…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men, rents…
Find out more »Cancelled: HAWKE presents the 26th Annual “Dine on the Wild Side”
A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men, rents the…
Find out more »The Young-Peiskee Duo Concert sponsored by EMMA
The Young-Peiskee Duo, Sarah Jane Young, flute and Galen Dean Peiskee, piano, has performed both internationally and throughout the United States. Founded in 2014, this flute and piano ensemble was featured in the EMMA Concert Guild Classical Music Series. Exploring repertoire from all over the world, the ensemble has performed a wide variety of works including standards, lesser-known works and newly commissioned music. In June of 2018, Young-Peiskee Duo performed a program featuring music composed entirely by women composers. They…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »A Classic Theatre and First Coast Opera present “Cox and Box”
First Coast Opera and a Classic Theatre are joining forces to present a delightful double bill of two short operas. First is “Cox and Box”, a classic musical farce with music by Arthur Sullivan of Gilbert & Sullivan fame and book by F.C. Burnand. The plot concerns two men – James John Cox who works all day and John James Box who works all night. Taking advantage of their schedules, their landlord, unknown to either of the men, rents the…
Find out more »Music at Grace Celebrates Beethoven’s 250th Birthday Anniversary
Celebrate the 250th year of Beethoven’s birth by joining faculty from the University of North Florida for an afternoon of chamber music by one of the world’s greatest composers. Repertoire includes Violin Sonata No. 8 in G Major, Piano Trio in E-flat, Op. 1, and Cello Sonata No. 5 in D. This program offers works from all three of Beethoven’s major style periods. The performers in this UNF trio are Aurica Duca, violin; Nick Curry, cello; and Michael Mastronicola, piano. This is a…
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” Poster Exhibit in the Ringhaver Student Center in Flagler College
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »Chamber Music Series: the Boathouse Cello Choir
The Boathouse Cello Choir formed in 2011 when a group of amateur cellists started meeting in the dock house at Epping Forest Yacht Club in Jacksonville, FL. While the view was spectacular, expansion of the group eventually required a move to a larger rehearsal space. The BHCC is an eclectic group in that they play everything from classical to rock & roll, often including lots of crowd-pleasing pop tunes. They try hard to present sedate concerts, but to the thrill…
Find out more »Organ Crawl
Ray McDonald, the Director of Music and Organist at Memorial Presbyterian Church, will invite attendees to join him in the choir loft for an examination of the inner workings of their amazing Aeolian-Skinner organ. This organ, the largest in St. Augustine, has been refurbished recently and pipes and digital stops have been added. People will be invited to join Mr. McDonald in the organ chamber and can view the pipes – large and small. He will explain the inner workings…
Find out more »Live in Lincolnville: The Old City Drum Corps
Old City Drum Corps consists of local musicians trained in military marching, choreography and eighteenth century period music, who form a professional fife and drumline designed to bring the St. Augustine community together through history and music. Michael Scott Thomas is the guiding force in this group. They have recently received grants from the St. Johns Cultural Council and the St. Augustine Beach Civic Association for authentic uniforms. Join in on the fun at the St. Cyprian’s Church Courtyard. The…
Find out more »Lincolnville Live! Outta Sight Band in Concert on the Commons
The beautiful courtyard, the Commons at St. Cyprian Episcopal Church in Lincolnville, will keep the beat going on Monday, May 11, with a performance by the Outta Sight Band from the Florida School of the Deaf and Blind at 8:00 pm. These talented young musicians, supported by faculty members, Jim Carpenter, Elizabeth Roth and Bill Sabo, will bring their special brand of music to Festivale from 8 – 9 pm. Bring a chair, a beverage of your choice and sit…
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »Ximenez-Fatio House Museum Hosts Interpretive Dancers
The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum and National Society of The Colonial Dames of America in The State of Florida will host presentations by interpretive ballet dancers on Tuesday, May 12 beginning at 11 a.m. The dance performances will include ballet and other movement styles pertinent to the romantic era of the Ximenez-Fatio House Museum. The Ximenez-Fatio House Museum will be open Sunday through Saturday during Romanza Festivale from 10 am – 5 pm for guided and self-guided tours. The Ximenez-Fatio House…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »“Songs and Poems of Augustine” presented by the Ancient City Poets with Sam Pacetti on Guitar and Vocals
Young Performers Recital
St. Augustine’s young performers will have two opportunities to showcase their talent during Romanza Festivale. The first recital will be on Thursday, May 7 and the second on Tuesday, May 12, both at 4:30 pm in the chapel of Memorial Presbyterian Church. Local teachers and music studios will present their most advanced students, giving them an opportunity to perform for their peers and for their enthusiastic fans. The public is invited to support and cheer on these young musicians through…
Find out more »Headline Event: “Mengele” starring Tim Marriott from the UK
Romanza and Compassionate St. Augustine are privileged to bring the extraordinary talent, Tim Marriott, and his production Mengele to Festivale 2020. Marriott, a UK citizen, is best known for seven series of BBC TV’s leisure center sitcom, The Brittas Empire, appearing in every episode as deputy manager, Gavin. Other TV credits include Allo Allo, Doctors, The Bill, An Actor’s Life for me and many others. His film credits include the forthcoming features: The Real Thing, Love Type D and Revelation. His play, Mengele, which he authored and…
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »A Walking Tour of Jewish St. Augustine led by Rabbi Shapiro
Compassionate St. Augustine and Romanza Festivale are pleased to announce that Rabbi Merrill Shapiro will lead a “Walking Tour of Jewish St. Augustine” as part of the events centering on discrimination and the Holocaust scheduled during the second week of Festivale. The poster exhibit, Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible? by Vad Yashem will open on Monday, May 11 and the dramatic production, Mengele, starring Tim Marriott is scheduled for two evenings – Tuesday, May 12 and Wednesday, May 13. Both of these…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »The Three Tellers present “Oldest City Tales: The Weaker? Sex” at the Corazon
The Three Tellers, Margaret Kaler, Jane Sims and Wayne Sims, return to the Corazon for the sixth year in a finely honed program co-sponsored by St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of the Arts and Corazon Cinema and Cafe. Margaret Kaler is a long-time member of Tale Tellers of St. Augustine who tells traditional, personal, historic and literary stories. The Storytelling Sims are humorists, historians and tandem tellers who tell stories of Florida, the South and Appalachia. “Oldest City Tales: The Weaker? Sex”…
Find out more »Chamber Music Series: RareSong – The First Coast Renaissance Ensemble
RareSong, a unique First Coast Renaissance Ensemble, will present the Wednesday, May 13 chamber concert. Since 2015, RareSong has searched out the music that would have been known to colonists, either at home or here in their new homes in Florida. RareSong is composed of seven professionally trained musicians singing and performing on recorders, viola da gamba, harpsichord and other historical instruments. The ensemble dresses in garb of the Renaissance era and often adds a little drama to their productions.…
Find out more »Headline Event: “Mengele” starring Tim Marriott of the UK
Romanza and Compassionate St. Augustine are privileged to bring the extraordinary talent, Tim Marriott, and his production Mengele to Festivale 2020. Marriott, a UK citizen, is best known for seven series of BBC TV’s leisure center sitcom, The Brittas Empire, appearing in every episode as deputy manager, Gavin. Other TV credits include Allo Allo, Doctors, The Bill, An Actor’s Life for me and many others. His film credits include the forthcoming features: The Real Thing, Love Type D and Revelation. His play, Mengele, which he authored and…
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »Chamber Music Series: Percussion!
This Chamber Music Concert is designed especially for school children although others are welcome to attend. Charlotte Mabrey, Darren Ronan and Ernie Ealum will demonstrate and explain explain rhythm and percussion, including the history of percussion and the individual instruments. They will demonstrate the following instruments: marimba, upright bass, cajon, hand drums, and small percussion (shakers, tambourine, etc.). Some of the students will get the opportunity to join in the fun and participate in playing the instruments and helping to “lay…
Find out more »Headline Event: “Shell Shock” starring Tim Marriott of the UK
Romanza and Compassionate St. Augustine are privileged to bring the extraordinary talent, Tim Marriott, and his production Shell Shock to Festivale 2020. Marriott, a UK citizen, is best known for seven series of the BBC TV’s leisure center sitcom, The Brittas Empire, appearing in every episode as deputy manager, Gavin. Other TV credits include Allo Allo, Doctors, The Bill, An Actor’s Life for Me and many others. His film credits include the forthcoming features: The Real Thing, Love Type D and Revelation. Shell Shock is a stage…
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »The Chamber Music Series: The Bartram Trail Mixed Chorus
The award winning Bartram Trail Mixed Chorus will present the Friday noon Chamber Music Concert. For the past eighteen years, Bartram Trail choirs have been under the direction of Ms. Barbara Mattingly. The choral groups regularly earn superior ratings in Florida Vocal Association adjudication. In 2018, the Honor Choir was chosen to sing in Manhattan Concert Production’s National Festival Choir in Lincoln Center’s David Geffen Hall and in 2019 to perform in Carnegie Hall. Bartram’s choral students have been privileged to…
Find out more »Romanza Young Performers Music Series: The St. Augustine Youth Chorus Sings “Animotion”
The St. Augustine Youth Chorus will perform the final concert of the “Young Performers Series”. Their performances are highly anticipated events in St. Augustine and are noted for their quality and beautiful vocal sound. The Youth Chorus, directed by Kerry Fradley, and accompanied by Mary Topping, will sing songs about the animals that make up a part of our wonderful world. The concert entitled “Animotion” will feature a touching song about a Hiroshima survivor from “Paper Crane” and a playful song,”Tiger…
Find out more »Mama Blue in the Gazebo, Folio Weekly’s Best Female Vocalist Winner
Mama Blue, the Sultry Sister of Soul, will be performing tonight with her incredible band. With her signature flower in her hair, Mama Blue (Sarah Sanders) exudes personal warmth and a classy style. She was chosen in November, 2018 by Folio Weekly as Best Female Vocalist. Mama Blue is a North Florida favorite and her performances have been greeted with raves in St. Augustine and surrounding venues. She is a graduate of the Douglas Anderson School of the Arts, has starred…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Concert Band in Concert
The St. Augustine Concert Band will present their final concert of the season on Friday evening, May 15 at 7:30 pm at the Pacetti Bay Middle School auditorium. The concert will feature great concert band favorites, all conducted by Maestro Geoffrey Magnani. The doors open at 7 pm for the 7:30 downbeat.
Find out more »“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »The Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out and Juried Exhibition
The St. Augustine Art Association presents the 4th Annual Plein Air Paint Out & Juried Exhibition in the nation’s oldest city from May 1 – 24. Artists from across the southeast region converge on the historic streets of St. Augustine from April 20 – 26, 2020 to capture the town’s allure on canvas and celebrate the time-honored tradition of painting en plein air. See paintings from start to finish, chat with the artists, experience the camaraderie of the local art scene, and maybe take…
Find out more »Chamber Music Series: Deux Saisons
Deux Saisons presents, Spanish & American Songs A modern take on a classic duo, the award-winning Deux Saisons is known for presenting concerts with a diverse collection of classical repertoire. Featuring soprano Keri Lee Pierson and classical guitarist Christopher Schoelen, this voice and guitar duo presents programs that engage and entertain all ages. Their repertoire includes works that range from old to new, harmonic to dissonant, rhythmic to melodic. Deux Saisons (French for “two seasons”) brings classical music to…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Community Chorus presents “Through Love to Light”
“SHOAH: HOW WAS IT HUMANLY POSSIBLE?” A Poster Exhibit in the Flagler College Ringhaver Student Center
The poster exhibit “Shoah: How Was It Humanly Possible?” will be displayed in the Ringhaver Student Center on the Flagler College campus from May 11 – May 31. The exhibit, presented through the collaboration of Compassionate St. Augustine, Flagler College and Romanza Festivale of the Arts, has been compiled by Yad Vashem, the World Holocaust Remembrance Center in Israel. The exhibition is scheduled to coincide with “Mengele”, a play written and performed by Tim Marriott on Tuesday and Wednesday evenings,…
Find out more »The St. Augustine Art Association Honors Young Artists
The St. Augustine Band in Concert at Anastasia Catholic Church
A Festivale Finale: Astralis Chamber Ensemble
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