NOVEMBER
November 16 Eric Johnson Performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall Eric Johnson has been long hailed as one of the world ’ s preeminent electric guitarists . For Johnson , the creation of sublime music has always been about the journey inward . Over the years , his unwavering devotion to perfecting his art has become as legendary as his attention to the instruments he plays . Doors open at 7 p . m .; performance at 8 p . m . Admission is $ 53 and $ 43 . 1050 A1A North , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www . pvconcerthall . com
November 17 Lightner After Hours Kick off the weekend in style in the Lightner Museum ’ s Grand Ballroom Gallery for this monthly social held the last Thursday of every month from 6-8 p . m . This event is free and open to the public . Music and refreshments are provided . A $ 5 donation per drink is suggested . 75 King St ., St . Augustine 904-824-2874 www . lightnermuseum . org
November 17 Evenings at Whitney Lecture Presented by Whitney Laboratory for Marine Bioscience , this lecture is titled Consequences of Climate Change for the Temperate - Tropical Ecotone . Dr . Candy Feller , senior scientist at the Smithsonian Environmental Research Center , will talk about leveraging history to understand the present and predict the future for mangroves and salt marshes along the coast of Florida . The lecture is free and open to the public . Reservations are not necessary . The lecture starts at 7 p . m . at Lohman Auditorium on the Whitney Laboratory campus . 9505 Oceanshore Blvd ., St . Augustine 904-461-4000 www . whitney . ufl . edu
November 17 Galactic Performs at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall proudly welcomes seminal New Orleans-based funk and jazz jam band Galactic with special guest The Hip Abduction . A quote from New Times Broward-Palm Beach described the band , “ Wherever it goes , the New Orleans-based group carries the spirit of Mardi Gras with it , and any venue is instantly turned into a block party on Bourbon Street .” Doors open at 7 p . m .; performance at 8 p . m . Admission is $ 27 and $ 24.50 . 1050 A1A North , Ponte Vedra Beach 904-209-0367 www . pvconcerthall . com
November 18 Surf Illumination This free holiday event takes place 4-8 p . m . at the St . Johns County Pier Park and features a ceremonial lighting of the holiday tree , pictures with Santa , live entertainment and many children ’ s activities , including face painting , balloon animals a bounce house and more . 350 A1A Beach Blvd ., St . Augustine Beach 904-347-8007 www . sabca . org
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