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Good Morning, St. Augustine!

This is the Old City Lowdown where we celebrate the nation’s oldest coolest city one email at a time. Today’s newsletter is hyper-focused on the awesome lineup of fall events taking place in and around the Old City this weekend and I hope you enjoy.

Get out, enjoy the sunshine, and support our local businesses that make this town so special!

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In today’s edition:

• Flagler Crossing Grows 🏘️ 

• AB heads to Graet Goods 👗 

• Action-packed weekend in STA 🎃 

Thanks for taking the time to read. We appreciate you. Now, let’s get to the Lowdown.

-James Foote
Publisher | Old City Lowdown

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Fri • 76 🌡️ 70 | ⛅️ | 💧20% | 🍃 NE 18mph

Sat • 78 🌡️ 70 | ⛅️ | 💧24% | 🍃 NE 17mph

Sun • 76 🌡️ 70 | 🌧️ | 💧45% | 🍃 NNE 18mph

🚛 SJC hires supplemental emergency debris removal contractor to aid in Hurricane Milton cleanup efforts (St. Johns County)

🏘️ Flagler Crossing Phase II is set to begin construction this month, adding 180-units to the existing 330-units in Phase I (Jacksonville Business Journal)

💸 St. Augustine Neighborhood Grant Program application acceptance period has been extended through Oct. 31 (City of St. Augustine)

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Featuring Graet Goods | by Ansley Bates

Check out the video and go see her in person tonight at the show with other local designers, Snakebird Vintage and Mumu Vintage Shop.

You won’t want to miss High Contrast: A Runway of Opposites tonight at Spinster Abbott’s at 61 San Marco Ave. Doors are at 7PM and the show kicks off at 8PM. Afterwards, DJ Papidisco will host a live vinyl dance party to cap the night off.

See you at Spinsters!

— AB

🎃 Creatures of the Night: Trick-or-Treating at the Zoo 👉️ Register
📆 Oct 18-20 | 5:30PM-8PM
📍 St. Augustine Alligator Farm | 999 Anastasia Blvd

🎸 St. Benedict the Moor Blues Fest 👉️ Tickets
📆 Oct 18-20
📍 St. Benedict the Moor Catholic Church | 86 MLK Ave

🚔️ Tricks & Treats at the Beach PD 👉️ Info
📆 Fri, Oct 18 | 5-7PM
📍 St. Augustine Beach Police Dept | 2300 A1A S

🍬 Trunk or Treat at Osceola Elementary 👉️ Info
📆 Fri, Oct 18 | 5:30-7PM
📍 Osceola Elementary School | 1605 Osceola Elementary Rd

👚Vintage Fashion Show at Spinster Abbott’s 👉️ Info
📆 Fri, Oct 18 | 7PM
📍 Spinster Abbott’s | 61 San Marco Ave

🏃 Jail Break 5k 2024 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 8AM
📍The Old Jail | 167 San Marco Ave

🪦 Pinehurst & San Sebastian Cemeteries Restoration Day 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 8AM-12PM
📍 711 Pearl St

🍅 St. Augustine Amphitheatre Farmers Market 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 8:30AM-12:30PM
📍 The Amp | 1340C A1A S

🧑‍🌾 Fall Days at the Farm at Wesley Wells Farm
📆 Saturdays in Oct | 8:30AM-12:30PM
📍 2680 Ada Arnold Rd

🏄️ Surfboard Swap at The Surf Station 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 9AM-1PM
📍 The Surf Station (main store) | 1020 Anastasia Blvd

🐦️ Vilano Vibe-Rations 👉️ Tickets
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 10:30AM-6:30PM
📍 Vilano Beachfront Park | 2725 Anahma Dr

🎨 Exclusive Reception with Mario Della Penta & the Cast of Maddie 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 6PM
📍 Art Box 137 | 137 King St

🤠 65th Annual Cracker Day 👉️ Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 9AM-4PM
📍 St. Johns County Fairgrounds | 5840 SR 207 (Elkton)

😆 Improv Spooktacular 👉️ Tickets & Info
📆 Sat, Oct 19 | 7:30-9:30PM
📍 Third Space Improv | 200 Malaga St

🤣 Whose Ancient City is it Anyway 👉️ Tickets & Info
📆 Sun, Oct 20 | 5-6:30PM
📍 Third Space Improv | 200 Malaga St

🌽 The Maze at Sykes Family Farm 👉️ Tickets & Info
📆 Thru Oct 27 | Times Vary
📍 5995 Brough Rd (Elkton)

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This Weekend at The Amp

• Oct 18 | The Revivalists w/ Moon Taxi | Tickets

• Oct 19 | Experience Hendrix | Tickets

Friday, October 18

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

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

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Faith Alene, 1-4PM | Shawn Ryan, 4-7PM

• Cafe Eleven | Big Bubble Rave, 8PM (Tickets)

• Casa de Vino 57 | Ivan Smith, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park | DogtoberFEST w/ One Good Ring, 7-10PM

• Conch House Marina | Jimmy Parrish & The Waves, 4-8PM

• Crabby’s Beachside | David Alexander, 6-10PM

• DJ’s Clam Shack | Josh Worthy, 6-9PM

• Dog Rose Brewing Co | Bryce Alastair Band, 8PM

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

• Guy Harvey Resort | Claire Vandiver, 6-9PM

• Kingfish Grill | Mike Hynes, 6-9PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Gary Douglas Campbell, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch | The House Cats, 5-8PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Colin Kosco, 1PM (Backyard) | Dewey Via, 5:30PM (Backyard) | Mike Cook, 9PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Jon Q., 12PM | Jon Q., 4:30PM | Blues on the Tracks, 9PM

• No Name | VersVtile, 10PM

• Pesca Vilano | Ramona + The Riot, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub | Josh Worthy, 11AM-1PM | Rambler Kane, 2-6PM | David Julia + Gabe Stillman, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Trae Pierce and the T Stones, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | Bret Blackshear, 6-10PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s | Annie Dukes, Kenny and the Jets, Graves B'hamala | 9PM

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

Saturday, October 19

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

• Beaches at Vilano | Supernatural, 5-9PM

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Damon Slaughter, 1-4PM | Mark Antonio de Villiers, 4-7PM

• Casa de Vino 57 | Wayne & Friends, 2:30-5:30PM | Jolie, 7-10PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park | Caravel Concert Series w/ Dewey Via Band, 7-10PM

• Conch House Marina | Highway One, 3-7PM

• Crabby’s Beachside | Smyrna Erb, 6-10PM

• DJ’s Clam Shack | Landfall, 6-9PM

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

• Fuzion 904 Eatery | Crab Creek Band, 6-9PM

• Guy Harvey Resort | Joe Downing, 6-9PM (Santiago’s)

• Kingfish Grill | Cheryl Watson, 6-9PM

• La Cocina at San Sebastian Winery | Vibe RW, 1-4PM

• Marina Munch | John Winters, 12-4PM

• Meehan’s Irish Pub | Baby Gray, 1PM (Backyard) | Smokin’ Joe, 9PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Gabby Samuels, 12PM | Jon Q., 4:30PM | Blues on the Tracks, 9PM

• No Name | John Phillips, 1-5PM | VersVtile, 10PM

• Oasis | Vinny Jacobs, 5-8PM

• Pesca Vilano | Paper City Hustlers, 6-10PM

• Pierre’s Pub | Chase Fouraker & Jonathan Lee, 2-6PM | Green With Envy, 7-11PM

• Prohibition Kitchen | Bad Dog Mama, 6PM | Marshal Horn and the Rock and Roll Cowboys, 10PM

• Salt Life Food Shack | JT Broyles, 6-10PM

• Shanghai Nobby’s | Unuzual Suspects, Doors at 8PM

• Spinster Abbott’s | Ghost Tropic, 86 Hope | 7-10PM

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

Sunday, October 20

• Bin 39 Wine Bar | Good Morning, 1-4PM | Brooke Garwood, 4-7PM

• Cafe Eleven | Toronzo Cannon, 8PM (Tickets)

• Casa de Vino 57 | Sage, 4-7PM

• Colonial Oak Music Park | Dave Matthews Tribute Band, 6-10PM (Tickets)

• Conch House Marina | Soundwavez, 3-7PM

• Crabby’s Beachside | Chris Canyon, 5-9PM

• DJ’s Clam Shack | Steve Scott, 1-4PM

• 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 | Smokin’ Joe, 1PM (Backyard) | Heather Craig, 6PM (Pub)

• Milltop Tavern | Michael Bo Griner, 12PM | Jon Q., 4:30PM

• Pesca Vilano | Chillakaya, 5-9PM

• Pierre’s Pub | The Space Heaters, 1-5PM | Joe Nash + Friends, 6-10PM

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

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

• Tradewinds 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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