Here's your local news at a glance for Friday, the 27th of February.
Good morning, St. Augustine.
The Celtic Music & Heritage Festival takes place at Francis Field March 14-15 and kicks off with whiskey tasting on March 13 at 6:30 p.m. Music, Highland Games and food vendors set downtown, while shuttles run on March 15 between 198 W.
King St. and the Visitors Information Center.
City officials expressed concern after the state installed a Frederick Douglass statue Tuesday in Anderson Circle (a state-owned site) without local review, having only learned of the plan five days earlier, bypassing standard procedures for placement in the Plaza de la Constitucion.
Florida’s measles cases have risen to 114 this year, including 3 in St. Johns County, as lawmakers plan to relax school vaccine requirements—an outbreak linked to Ave Maria University fuels statewide concerns, and health officials urge parents to verify vaccination records.
Styx with Cheap Trick Live
7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Tickets from $92 — Experience Styx performing their classic album Pieces of Eight in an electrifying rock show.
Women on Postage Stamps Luncheon
11 a.m. – 2 p.m. — Peña-Peck House - Woman's Exchange — $45 — Celebrate Women’s History Month with a buffet lunch and stories of extraordinary women honored on U.S. postage stamps.
Intro to Stand-Up Community Comedy
10 AM – 12:30 PM — Third Space Improv — $225.00 – $250.00 — Explore the art of stand-up comedy while making new friends and boosting your confidence.
MercyMe - Wonder + Awe Tour
7-8:30 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Ticket pricing varies — Experience an evening of powerful worship and music with MercyMe and friends.
Sip & Stitch Social
6-8 p.m. — Shanti Kava Bar — Pay what you can — Craft and connect with fellow fiber artists while enjoying drinks and a yarn swap.
St. Augustine Lions Seafood Festival
10 a.m. - 9 p.m. — Francis Field — Admission prices may vary — Indulge in seafood delights while enjoying live music and arts and crafts.
Godspell Musical Production
3:30 p.m. — Limelight Theatre, Inc. — $30-$35 — Experience a vibrant retelling of the Gospel of Matthew through beloved songs and dynamic storytelling.
Parker McCollum Concert
7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Prices Vary — Experience the authentic sound of country music superstar Parker McCollum live in concert.
Parker McCollum Concert
7-10 p.m. — The St. Augustine Amphitheatre — Prices Vary — Experience the authentic sound of country music superstar Parker McCollum performing live.
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