Saint Augustine's Romanza Festivale of Music and the Arts

St. Augustine’s Romanza Festivale of MUSIC and The Arts returns in 2024 with two weeks of daily events

featuring dozens of concerts, shows, exhibits and much more at locations throughout the city. 

Showcasing productions by dozens of St. Augustine’s talented Arts and Cultural nonprofit organizations.

Most events are FREE!

Schedule:

11:00am - 12:00pm - Stories told by the Florida Storytelling Troupe

The beautiful lawn of the Ximenez Fatio House will be the setting for stories told by members of the Florida Storytelling Troupe: Kathy Kniery, Rose van Der Berg, Kathy Duffy, Margaret Kaler and David Fussell on Saturday, May 4 at 11am.

Rose van der Berg is a dynamic storyteller and teaching artist who uplifts, amuses, and inspires all ages. Her stories explore the heart and humor of the human condition.

Kathy Kniery is a multi-talented storyteller who is spending her retirement years on two areas of interest: storytelling and storytelling-technology. As a folklorist, her catalog of stories includes historical figures, devils and demons, and feel-good characters.

Margaret Kaler has been telling tories about St. Augustine’s history since she worked in the Spanish Colonial Quarter in the late ’70s. She brings the past to life in her stories.

Kathy Duffy is a retired librarian who has found a new life through her interests in storytelling and medieval reenactments. Her storytelling repertoire ranges from lighthearted tales to grim and scary stories suitable for all audiences. She is an accomplished teller at festivals around the country.

David Fussell is a committed storyteller and humorist. From a deep love of his own Florida pioneer past, David spins yarns with wit, wisdom, humor, laughter and sometimes a sweet tear or two. He tell the tales that make history come alive.

Location: Ximenez-Fatio House Garden, 20 Aviles Street

12:00pm - 1:00pm - The North Florida Women’s Chorale presents “A Celtic Celebration”

Welcome to a program of lively Celtic music and singing! This concert will feature a variety of Gaelic songs which reflect a range of human emotions including love lost and won. The toe-tapping rhythms of the dance tunes are infectious and you will be captivated by many of the dance tunes sung by the 50-voice North Florida Women’s Chorale. The Chorale will be accompanied by traditional Celtic instruments - the fiddle, Celtic harp, guitar and drums.

The North Florida Women’s Chorale is conducted by Kerry Fradley, who has been the artistic director and conductor of the NFWC since 2006. Ms. Fradley has a Master’s Degree in Vocal Performance and Choral Conducting from Georgia State University and has a keen interest in researching, promoting and performing beautiful choral music written especially for treble voices. She is also the chorus master for First Coast Opera and is a recent recipient of the ROWITA Award (Recognizing Outstanding Women in the Arts.

Location: Ancient City Baptist Church, 27 Sevilla St

3:00pm - 4:30pm - Key of Seas from Flagler College

Select members of Flagler College’s Key of Seas, an ensemble which focuses on the art form of Cabaret, will be performing on Saturday afternoon, May 4, at 3pm, in St. Cyprian’s Episcopal Church. This audition ensemble performs a Cabaret show in the fall semester of each year, and sings primarily a cappella ensemble repertoire each spring semester. The performance at the Romanza Festival this year will be a collection of repertoire from the entire year.

Join the ensemble and guests in Voorhees Mission House after the concert for a social time to meet and greet the students.

Location: St. Cyprian's Episcopal Church, 37 Lovett St.

4:00pm - ACT presents Couples - a Musical

Join us for a delightful musical production celebrating relationships directed by Cliff Parrish!

The fun begins with the first act, from the musical The Apple Tree, This comic look at the relationship troubles facing Adam and Eve is adapted from Mark Twain’s Extracts from Adam’s Diary. We have several ACT favorites for this production, including Jason Whitfield (Lullaby of Broadway, Cox and Box-Penelope Ann’s Revenge), Anna Vera (Silent Sky, Salon de Paris), and Dexter McDaniel (The Immigrant, The Lifespan of a Fact).

Location: The WaterWorks, 184 San Marco Ave

7:30pm - 9:30pm - The EMMA Concert Association presents the St. Augustine Orchestra

The EMMA Concert Series presents the St. Augustine Orchestra on Saturday, May 4, 2024 in Lewis Auditorium from 7:30pm-9:30pm.

The concert is in conjunction with the Romanza Festivale of the Arts and features both classical and popular music from movies. More than 50 volunteer members will share their love of music.

St. Augustine Orchestra is one of St. Augustine’s longest running cultural entities. They’re a foundation of cultural, artistic and historic legacy in St. Augustine and St. Johns County.

Guided by the mission to expand awareness and music appreciation, the SAO approach is to provide quality live performances at an affordable cost to the community. They also provide outreach programs to seniors and youths, as well as offer educational opportunities to budding and prospective musicians.

Location: Lewis Auditorium, Flagler College

Date: May 3-19, 2024