The Ximenez-Fatio House partners with the St. Augustine Art Association and area musicians for an ongoing event during Nights of Lights in St. Augustine.
The 100 Years of Music Exhibit will feature 14 artists decorating 13 mantelpieces in the circa-1798 house located on the oldest platted street in the continental United States, Aviles Street.
Artists are members of the St. Augustine Art Association, which was founded on January 18, 1924, in the Ximenez-Fatio House during a gathering.
To celebrate the anniversary, the 14 artists will transform the historic fireplace mantels with stunning displays inspired by a century of music (1924-2024), an extraordinary blend of art, history and music.
The holiday tour is available Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. (last tour leaves at 4 p.m.) Cost is $25 per guest. Reservations can be made online at ximenezfatiohouse.org or at The Fig Tree Gift Shop on the historic property, 20 Aviles St.
The Saturday concerts will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. in the courtyard and are free and open to the public.
Donations will be accepted for the Historic Preservation and Restoration Campaign of the original coquina structure, the 226-year-old Ximenez-Fatio House.
Selected artists are: Judy Vance (Ximenez General Store), Doni Dowie (Entrance Hall), Diana Mier Patterson (Dining Hall), Susan Miller Kiehn (Guest Parlor), C. Avery St. Jean (Soldier’s Room), Frances Thomas (Sea Captain’s Room), Barbara Betus (Owner’s Office), Leigh Slayden (Owner’s Parlor), Georgia Taylor (Owner’s Bedroom), Dani & Amiah Ratcliff (Family Room), Deborah Lightfield (Frail Lady’s Room), Angela Gaudioso Klein (Tourist’s Room), Lora Batorsky (Naturalist’s Room) and Anonymous Artist (Historic Detached Kitchen).
Concert Schedule
Dec. 7: JIM-I-IN Duo, ’50s and ’60s sing-along favorites with guitars and banjo.
Dec. 14: Rich Pascucci, classical guitarist, sponsored by St. Augustine Town Committee
Dec. 21: Carter Hetz Duo, FSU music major, jazz saxophonist and piano
Dec. 28: Peyton Lescher, Flager College music student, guitarist and ballad singer
Jan. 4: Torrey Kingry and Debbie Rider, guitar singing duo of classic country and other favorites
Jan. 11: Mary Jane Ballou, classical harpist
Jan. 18: Rich Kuncicky, classical guitar instrumentalist
