Weekend Roundup for Jan. 14, 2016

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Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue

The Ponte Vedra Concert Hall presents Trombone Shorty & Orleans Avenue with New Breed Brass Band Friday, Jan. 15. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Tickets for the general admission standing room only show are $42. The Concert Hall is located at 1050 A1A N., Ponte Vedra. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall or St. Augustine Amphitheatre box offices or visit www.pvconcerthall.com.

Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook

The Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra presents Tapestry: The Carole King Songbook with conductor Michael Krajewski and guest vocalist
Liz Callaway. Performances take place Friday, Jan. 15 and Saturday, Jan. 16 at 8 p.m. at the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts, 300 Water St., Jacksonville. Call the box office at (904) 354-5547 or visit www.jaxsymphony.org to purchase tickets.

Retro Game Night at MOSH

Take your game night to a new level with Giant Jenga, Clue, Battleship, Candy Land, Twister, video games in the planetarium, and more at MOSH’s Retro Game Night presented in partnership with GAAM (Games Arts And Music). Dress up in your best retro outfit and enjoy free nostalgic snacks, $1-$2 pizza and cash bar while you play your favorite childhood board games from 7 to 11 p.m. Tickets are $5 and free for MOSH Members. Must be 21 years or older. For more information, visit http://www.themosh.org/event/retro-game-night/#sthash.Z5HXWTcA.dpuf.

Nocatee Farmers Market

Nocatee’s monthly Farmers Market invites the community to enjoy a day of fun with the Cruisin’ Car Show! This event will feature a classic car show by Sunshine State Chevelles, highlighting a variety of vintage cars of all makes and models Along with family-friendly theme, the market includes over 80 local vendors. Free face painting by Chet’s Creek Church will also be available for little ones, along with free crafts. The Farmers Market takes place from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. at Farmers Market Field, 100 Marketside Ave., Ponte Vedra Beach.

Financial class for women

Join Denise Hagan, Financial Advisor, Saturday, Jan. 16 from 2-4 p.m. at the Anastasia Island Branch Library, to learn about how you can increase the focus on your life’s financial goals and have the confidence that you’re moving in the right direction to reach them. This program is specifically geared towards women. The library is located at 124 Seagrove Main St., St. Augustine Beach. For more information, call (904) 209-3730.

Shen Yun

Shen Yun returns to Jacksonville with an all-new 2016 show, Saturday, Jan. 16 and Sunday, Jan. 17 at the UNF Fine Arts Center. For tickets, call 888-974-3698 or visit www.shenyun.com/jacksonville.

GTMRR Guided Beach Exploration

On the third Saturday of the month from 8:30-10:30 a.m., join the GTM Research Reserve interpretive guide for a beach walk at the Guana south beach location. For more information, call (904) 823-4500 or go to https://gtmresearchreserveexplorations.eventbrite.com to reserve a spot online. The event is free.

The Poulenc Trio

EMMA Concert Association presents The Poulenc Trio Saturday, Jan. 16 at 7:30 p.m. in the Lewis Auditorium at Flagler College, 14 Granada St., St Augustine. Tickets are $35.00 ($5 for students) and may be purchased in advance at www.emmaconcerts.com, by phone at (904)797-2800, or at the door. The box office opens one hour before the performance.

‘Honkey Tonk Angels’ at The Alhambra

Alhambra Theatre & Dining presents “Honkey Tonk Angels” Jan. 5 through Feb. 7. Hear 31 of your favorite songs performed including, “Stand by Your Man,” “Coal Miner’s Daughter” and “Harper Valley PTA.” The theatre is located at 12000 Beach Blvd., Jacksonville. For more information or to purchase tickets, call (904) 641-1212 or visit www.alhambrajax.com.

‘Cotton Alley’ at Players by the Sea

“Cotton Alley” will be performed at Players by the Sea on select nights through Jan. 30. The Thursday through Saturday curtain is at 8 p.m., and the Sunday curtain (Jan. 24) is at 2 p.m. The theater is located at 106 Sixth St. N, Jacksonville Beach. For more information, call (904) 249-0289 or visit www.playersbythesea.org.