🏴‍☠️ Shop Small St. Augustine | October 11, 2024

Good Morning, St. Augustine!

I’m James and this is the Old City Lowdown - a local newsletter that’s mooching power and internet from the sister- and brother-in-law (shoutout Bri & Wes for the hospitality).

Apologies for the late newsletter today as our “HQ” is still without power following Hurricane Milton. The last 36hrs have been a bit of a fire drill, but it was important to me to get this edition out before you clock out on Friday afternoon.

First, I hope you all are well following the storm this week. Wishing you a quick and easy cleanup, if any at all. And if you’re like me still without power, I hope those lights turn back on for you soon.

Secondly, I wanted to urge each of you to get out and support our small businesses this weekend if you are able to do so. Whether any of them incurred damage or not, many of them were closed for multiple days, losing out on a ton of vital revenue - especially during the slow season.

Please, please, please support the folks that make this town so special! Perhaps I’ll see you out and about over the weekend!

In today’s edition:

• Free Parking Downtown! 🅿️

• Music for the Matanzas TONIGHT 🎶

• Tons of free live music all weekend 🎸 

Thanks so much for subscribing - I truly appreciate it. Now, let’s get to the Lowdown.

-James Foote
Publisher | Old City Lowdown

Would you look at that! The 60’s are officially here!

Fri • 79 🌡️ 69 | ⛅️ | 💧7% | 🍃 NNE 16mph

Sat • 78 🌡️ 67 | ⛅️ | 💧24% | 🍃 N 11mph

Sun • 80 🌡️ 65 | ☀️ | 💧5% | 🍃 N 7mph

🅿️ Free Parking in St. Augustine this weekend!

The City of St. Augustine is suspending parking fees at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility and city-metered areas through the weekend. On Monday, October 14, fees will resume at the Historic Downtown Parking Facility but remain waived in metered areas due to Columbus Day. Parking enforcement resumes citywide on October 15.

All the more reason to get out and support local businesses this weekend!

❓️ Game Over Escape Rooms Expanding to Bartram Pointe

St. Johns County issued a permit for Game Over Escape Rooms on Oct. 8, approving a $300,000 build-out at Bartram Pointe shopping center, 175 Ranier Lane, Suite 5. This will be the sixth Florida location for the company, which operates nearly 70 locations worldwide in 28 countries, including Portugal, France, and Germany. (more info)

⚽️ Sporting JAX launches soccer access foundation

Sporting JAX has launched the Sporting JAX Foundation to expand soccer and sports access in underserved communities across Northeast Florida. The foundation focuses on youth soccer, mentorship for young women, community outreach, facility development, and educational initiatives, aiming to foster healthy lifestyles, leadership, and social inclusion. (more info)

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🎃 Music for the Matanzas
📆 Oct 11 | 6PM
📍 Genung’s Fish Camp | 291 Cubbedge Rd

🧛 The Dracula Ballet
📆 Oct 11-12 | 7PM
📍 Lewis Auditorium, 14 Grenada St

🍺 Spooky Paint-A-Pint with Orange Grove Pottery Studio
📆 Oct 12 | 3-6PM
📍 Ancient City Brewing | 3420 Agricultural Center Drive #8

🎉 Florida Bohemian Festival
📆 Oct 13 | 12-6PM
📍 Florida Agricultural Museum | 7900 Old Kings Road N

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From what I have seen, most if not all of the normal venues are hosting their scheduled acts this weekend. But, you might want to confirm with the establishment if you are making a special trip. Either way, let’s support these folks and all of our small businesses and local venues!

Friday, October 11

• Arnold’s | Boogie Freaks, 8:30PM-12:30AM

• Beaches at Vilano | Michael Chancellor, 5-9PM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Shyla Macaluso, 1-4PM | Colin Kosco, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 | Jolie, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park | Whalin, 7-10PM

• Conch House | Tabasco Bros, 4-8PM

• Crabby’s Beachside | Cody Criswell, 6-10PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. | The Taildraggers, 8PM

• Embassy Suites St. Augustine Beach | Lauren Gilliam, 5-8PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery | Burn Unit, 6-9PM

• Guy Harvey Resort | Whitecaps, 5-8PM (Surf Shack)

• Kingfish Grill | Mike Hynes, 6-9PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Tony Scozzaro, 1-4PM | Soul & Dagger, 6-9PM

• Marina Munch | Thick & Thin String Band, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Josh Worthy, 1PM (Backyard) | Michael Jordan, 9PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Scott Halls, 12PM | Jon Q., 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM

• No Name | TBA

• Oasis | Vinny Jacobs, 5-8PM

• Pesca Vilano | Dion & Collins Band w/ Robbie O, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Shine, 6PM | Lunar Thunder, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | Fond Kiser, 6-10PM

• Spinster Abbott’s | Brett Staska, 7-10PM

• St. Augustine Fish House & Oyster Co. | Dewey Via Band, 5-9PM

• Tradewinds Lounge | Heather Craig, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Live Stream, 8:30PM

Saturday, October 12

• Arnold’s | Cottonmouth, 8:30PM-12:30AM

• Beaches at Vilano | Bad Endings, 5-9PM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Banjo Brown, 1-4PM | Cason Caines, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 | Shyla Macaluso, 2:30-5:30PM | Bad Dog Mama, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak | Caravel Concert Series w/ Jonathan Lee & Chase Fouraker, 7-10PM

• Conch House | Vegas Gray Trio, 3-7PM

• Crabby’s Beachside | Jensey, 6-10PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. | Glass Camels, 8:30PM

• Fuzion 904 Eatery | Duffy Bishop Band, 6-9PM

• Guy Harvey Resort | Denny Blue, 6-9PM (Santiago’s)

• Kingfish Grill | Bethany, 6-9PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Rob Peck, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch | John Winters, 12-4PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Marshal Baily, 1PM (Backyard) | Dewey Via, 5:30 (Backyard) | Heather Craig Duo, 8PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Jon Q., 12PM | Jon Q., 4:30PM | Alan Dalton & Terry Campbell, 9PM

• No Name | Dharma, 10PM

• Pesca Vilano | DeeJay Natural, 6-10PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Soulo Lyon’s, 6PM | Madam, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | David Alexander, 6-10PM

• Sarbez! | Peyton Lescher, Lauren Woodall, No Parts, 8PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s | Kudzu, Zalongo, No Room To Talk, Noah Eagle | Starts at 9PM ($)

• Tradewinds Lounge | Elizabeth Roth, 1-4:30PM | Mark Hart, 5-8PM | Live Stream, 9PM

Sunday, October 13

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Jolie, 1-4PM | Craig Smith, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 | Wayne & Friends, 4-7PM

• Conch House | Chubby McG, 3-7PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co. | Dewey Via Band, 3:30-6:30PM

• Kingfish Grill | Bad Endings, 5-8PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Vinny Jacobs, 1-4PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Ian Kelly, 1PM (Backyard) | Jimmy Bragg, 6PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Adam Grayford, 12PM | Ashton Taylor, 4:30PM

• No Name | Adam Latiff, 1-5PM

• Pesca Vilano | Chillakaya, 5-9PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Shaney P's Miracle Extravajamza, 6-9PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | Caleb Joye, 6-10PM

• Trade Winds Lounge | Keith Godwin & The Rio Grande Band, 1-4:30PM | Crawford Boyd’s Acoustic Anomaly, 5-8PM | Mike Johnson & Brad Burns, 9PM

*Artists & times are subject to change. That’s showbiz, baby.

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