Local Ballet Company Presents Snow White Performance on May 13th

The Saint Augustine Ballet is staging an all-new Snow White ballet on May 13 at Lewis Auditorium in Florida. Combining local dance students with professional ballet dancers, the performance tells the story of Snow White and her encounters with a magic mirror and a malicious queen. The programme includes animal characters and the Seven Dwarfs, making it the perfect introduction to ballet for younger audiences. The Saint Augustine Ballet is a not-for-profit organisation that was established in 2010 and provides performance opportunities for dancers from St Augustine and the surrounding areas. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: totallystaugustine.com

Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society’s 34th Annual Conference Set for St. Augustine in Late April

The Marjorie Kinnan Rawlings Society’s 34th Annual Conference will occur in St. Augustine on April 28-30, 2023, as announced by the St. Johns Cultural Council. The weekend will feature several programs about the Pulitzer Prize-winning author, including tours, lectures, and discussions. Visitors will also enjoy a wine and cheese reception, a banquet, a scenic river cruise of the Matanzas River, and a chance to watch a performance of the never-before-produced short play Color Struck, written by Rawlings’ friend and fellow writer Zora Neale Hurston. Rawlings had a second home in Crescent Beach, and she and her husband owned the Castle…

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Authorities Probe Threat Found on Bathroom Stall at Local High School

Law enforcement is investigating a possible threat to Bartram Trail High School in St. Johns County, Florida, after it was written on a restroom stall at the school. As a precautionary measure, there will be an increased law enforcement presence at the school next week. Officials are asking anyone with helpful information to come forward. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com

FHP Warns of Brushfire and Smoke in St. Johns County

The Florida Highway Patrol has issued a warning to drivers about a bushfire in St. Johns County. The fire is located near Interstate 95, and drivers are advised to use caution due to decreased visibility caused by fog and smoke, especially during nighttime and early morning hours. The SJC Fire Department is working to extinguish the fire. Drivers should reduce their speed and use low-beam headlights for increased visibility. CLICK TO READ SOURCE Images/Source: www.actionnewsjax.com