Art

FantaSea – July 1-31, P.A.St.A. Fine Arts Gallery, St. Augustine, Florida. Featuring the work of Marie DeCosta; opening reception, July 4. (904) 824-0251; www.pastafineartsgallery.com.

Kirk Varnedoe Collection – July 2-September 14, Jepson Center for the Arts, Savannah, Georgia. Exhibit in honor of the late Savannah native and Museum of Modern Art curator, featuring contemporary artists from the Telfair Museum’s permanent collection, including Jasper Johns, Chuck Close, Frank Stella and Richard Avedon. (912) 790-8800; www.telfair.org.

Scalpel to Sketch: the science and beauty of medical illustration at Mayo Clinic – July 10-September 28, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville. This exhibit examines the role that medical artists and their illustrations play in advancing the study and practice of medicine. (904) 356-6857; www.cummer.org.

Sydney McKenna: Evaporation – July 11-August 16, Cultural Center at Ponte Vedra Beach (Florida). Featuring the watercolors of artist McKenna; opening reception, July 11. (904) 280-0614; www.cpvb.org.

On the Map – July 17-September 15, Women’s Center of Jacksonville. Exhibit includes landscapes, seascapes and some landmarks from the region. (904) 722-3000.

Fifty Years of the Daytona 500 – Through July 5, Halifax Historical Museum, Daytona Beach, Florida. In honor of the 50th running of the Daytona 500, the exhibit reflects on the history of the race. (386) 255-6976; www.halifaxhistorical.org.

Stellers Gallery Annex – Through July 11, Stellers Gallery Annex, Neptune Beach, Florida. Featuring the impressionistic paintings of Central Florida painter Peter Pettegrew. (904) 247-7200.

New View: The Many Faces of the St. Johns River – Through July 13, Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens, Jacksonville. Exhibit includes contemporary views by students from Douglas Anderson School of the Arts and views by master painters from the museum’s permanent collection. (904) 356-6857; www.cummer.org.

Panoramas – Through July 30, First Street Gallery, Neptune Beach, Florida. Featuring the Florida photography of Steve Vaughn. (904) 246-8138; www.firststreetgallery.com.

Memories of World War II: Photographs from the Archives of The Associated Press – Through August 17, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach, Florida. Featuring more than 130 black-and-white images culled from images gathered by 200 reporters and photographers during World War II. (386) 255-0285; www.moas.org.

Carly, So Far: Works by Francie Bishop Good – Through August 31, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. The Florida-based photographer’s series of images of her niece from age 7 into young womanhood. (904) 366-6911; www.mocajacksonville.org.

Civitates Orbis Terrarum: Recent Works by John Bailly – Through August 31, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Miami-based artist’s series of drawings, which combines hand-drawn text, maps of ancient cities and figurative elements to create bold compositions. (904) 366-6911; www.mocajacksonville.org.

Making Marks: Jacksonville Drawing Invitational – Through August 31, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Featuring a wide range of works of prominent area artists, as well as emerging talents. (904) 366-6911; www.mocajacksonville.org.

New Installations by Chris Natrop – Through August 31, Museum of Contemporary Art Jacksonville. Featuring the large-scale free-form paper works of the Los Angeles artist. (904) 366-6911; www.mocajacksonville.org.

Great Masters of Cuban Art: 1800 to 1958 – Through September 1, Museum of Arts and Sciences, Daytona Beach, Florida. Featuring more than 90 large-scale paintings by such Cuban artists as Leopoldo Romañach, Esteban Valderrama, Antonio Sanchez Araujo, Evelio Garcia-Mata and Oscar Garcia-Rivera. (386) 255-0285; www.moas.org.

Music

Music by the Sea Concert Series – July 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, St. Augustine Beach (Florida) Pier Pavilion. Annual May-September concert series. (904) 347-8007; http://staugbchcivicassoc.com.

Summer Concerts in the Plaza – July 3, 10, 17, 24, 31, Plaza de la Constitucion, St. Augustine, Florida. Annual concert series is held each Thursday through Labor Day. (904) 825-1004; http://plazaconcerts.com.

Sounds on Centre – July 4, Centre Street, Fernandina Beach, Florida. Concert series features Instant Groove. www.downtownfernandina.com.

A Little Light Music – July 6, St. Simons Island Lighthouse lawn, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Featuring music by Crystal & the Cruizers. (912) 638-4666; www.saintsimonslighthouse.org.

Summer Jazz Concert Series – July 13, SeaWalk Pavilion, Jacksonville Beach, Florida. (904) 247-6100, press 3; www.jacksonvillebeach.org.

Jazz in the Park – July 13, 27, St. Simons Island (Georgia) Lighthouse. Concerts feature Rob Denty (July 13) and Johnny Eason (July 27). (912) 262-6934; www.goldenislesarts.org.

Festivals

Sunshine Festival – July 3-6, St. Simons Island, Georgia. Family festival includes carnival, live entertainment and food, with fireworks on July 4. (912) 262-6934; www.bgivb.com.

For the Family

Tonca’s Birthday Celebration – July 12, The Museum of Science & History, Jacksonville. A birthday bash, games and the annual weigh-in for Tonca, the museum’s alligator snapping turtle. (904) 396-6674; www.themosh.org.

Grand Canyon Adventure: River at Risk – Through October 31, IMAX Theater, World Golf Village, St. Augustine, Florida. The film focuses on a raft ride down the Colorado River, as well as such issues as conservation. (904) 940-4629; www.wgv.com.

Outdoors

Guided Tours on Segways – Ongoing, Ribault Club on Fort George Island, Jacksonville. Tours Wednesday through Sunday each week of a maritime forest trail, Kingsley Plantation, Mount Cornelia and the Ribault Club. (904) 251-9477; www.ecomotions.com.

Nature Walks at Fort Clinch State Park – Ongoing, Fernandina Beach, Florida. Guided walks each Saturday (weather permitting) around Willow Pond, through coastal maritime hammocks and to freshwater ponds. (904) 277-7274.

Okefenokee Kayak and Canoe Tour – Ongoing, Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, Folkston, Georgia. New moon (July 3) guided kayak and canoe paddle trips that begin shortly before dark; full-moon (July 18) paddles available for beginners. (912) 496-4472; ask for Steve.

Special Events

First Wednesday Art Walk – July 2, downtown Jacksonville. Self-guided walking tour of a variety of downtown art venues. (904) 634-0303; www.downtownjacksonville.org.

“Art”rageous First Friday – July 4, downtown Fernandina Beach, Florida. Evening of art, food and entertainment in the historic district. (904) 277-2717.

First Friday Art Walk – July 4, St. Augustine, Florida. Self- guided walking tours of St. Augustine art galleries. (904) 829-0065, (904) 824-2310; www.staugustinegalleries.com.

Gallery Walk – July 5, Canal Street, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. More than 100 artists featured, along with music and munchies. www.nsbfla.com.

Open House at the Seahorse Key Lighthouse – July 5, Cedar Key, Florida. A twice-a-year open house and visit to the island, provided by the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service. (352) 543-5600; www.cedarkey.org.

Cannons Across the Marsh – July 5, Fort King George Historic Site, Darien, Georgia. Artillery drills, musket firings and soldier’s life activities to commemorate Independence Day. (912) 437-4770; www.gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge.

North Beaches’ Art Walk – July 17, Atlantic and Neptune Beach, Florida. Self-guided tour of area galleries and businesses. (904) 241-6925 or (904) 249-2222.

World Golf Hall of Fame’s Putting Championship – July 19-20, 26-27, World Golf Hall of Fame, St. Augustine, Florida. Fifth annual amateur putting competition. (904) 940-4123, or visit the World Golf Village Web site at www.wgv.com.

Art Walk on Flagler – July 26, New Smyrna Beach, Florida. Stroll from river to ocean along Flagler Avenue to enjoy the artwork of residents and guest artists. (386) 428-1770; www.flaglergallerygroup.com.

Remembering the Centre St. Post Office – Through September 28, Amelia Island (Florida) Museum of History. A look back at Fernandina’s post office, which opened in 1910. (904) 261-7378; www.ameliamuseum.org.

Sports

Coke Zero 400 – July 5, Daytona Beach International Speedway, Daytona Beach, Florida. NASCAR stars rev it up under the stars in this classic race. 1-800-748-7467; www.daytona500.com.

Kingfish Challenge  – July 12-13, Municipal Marina, St. Augustine, Florida. Southern Kingfish Association event includes a fish fry. Registration required. (904) 824-8322; www.acgfa.com/kingfishchallenge.html.

New Bridge of Lions 5K Run – July 19, Castillo de San Marcos, St. Augustine, Florida. (386) 736-0002.

AT&T Greater Jacksonville Kingfish Tournament & Festival – July 22-26, Sisters Creek Park, Jacksonville. The annual event includes junior angler tournament, food festival and exhibit tents. Registration required. (904) 251-3011; www.kingfishtournament.com.

Theater

Little Shop of Horrors – July 30-August 31, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jacksonville. The popular musical about a plant with a taste for human blood. (904) 641-1212; www.alhambradinnertheatre.com.

The Sound of Music – Through July 27, Alhambra Dinner Theatre, Jacksonville. The ever-popular Rodgers and Hammerstein musical. (904) 641-1212; www.alhambradinnertheatre.com.

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