Florida's Historic Coast Calendar of Events Nights of Lights Nov 2016-Jan 2017 | Page 35

JANUARY JANUARY 2017 January 1-31 Nights of Lights of Lights Continues – www.nightsoflights.com January 1 Villa Zorayda’s Candlelight Tour Join the Villa Zorayda this holiday season for its annual Candlelight Tour. The museum is beautifully decorated for the holidays with a spectacular Christmas tree decorated in the colors of the Zorayda, red and gold. More than 100 candles are aglow throughout the museum as docents lead the tour by candlelight. The tour begins at 5:30 p.m. Tours last approximately 1 hour and 30 minutes. Admission is $15 adults; $7 children 7-12; free for children 4-6. This tour is not recommended for children 3 and under. Reservations required. 83 King St., St. Augustine 904-829-9887 www.villazorayda.com January 6 & 8 Puccini’s Madame Butterfly Puccini’s tragic cross-cultural love story remains one of the world’s most popular operas. Be transported to early 20th-century Japan through this production fully-staged at Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College on Friday at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday at 2 p.m. This story is sung in Italian with projected English supertitles. General admission is $40; students are $10. 14 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-417-5555 www.firstcoastopera.com January 6-29 2017 Black, White & Shades of Gray Exhibition The St. Augustine Art Association presents the Black, White & Shades of Gray exhibition. Back by popular demand, this juried exhibit is bold and sophisticated, featuring 2D & 3D colorless works of art of any subject or medium. The exhibition is free and open to the public. The gallery is open Tuesday to Saturday noon-4 p.m. and Sunday 2-5 p.m. 22 Marine St., St. Augustine 904-824-2310 www.staaa.org January 7 Tastes of Chocolate Holiday Tour Experience an indulgent walking tour of St. Augustine’s historic district and experience the most unique chocolate selections that our nation’s oldest city has to offer. Guests will explore unique culinary venues and foodie hotspots to sample delicious chocolate in all forms, including wine, sauces, toppings, dips, desserts and much more. This two-hour walking tour departs from Tour Saint Augustine at 1 p.m. The cost is $59 per person. Advance reservations required. 4 Granada St., St. Augustine 904-825-0087 www.staugcitywalks.com 35