Weekend Roundup for Oct. 13, 2016

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‘In the Terrain of Water’
Stellers Gallery at Ponte Vedra will hold an opening reception for the gallery’s fall exhibition, “In the Terrain of Water,” featuring the work of Florida-based artists Henry Von Genk III, Thomas Hager and Jim Draper Friday, Oct. 14 from 6 to 9 p.m. Portions of the proceeds from the opening reception will benefit Art With A Heart In Healthcare. Stellers Gallery is located at 240 A1A N. The gallery is open Monday through Friday form 11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. For more information, call (904) 273-6065 or visit www.stellersgallery.com.

Owl Prowl

Join the St. Johns County naturalist for a new guided walk on Friday, Oct. 14 at Canopy Shores Park, 804 Christina Drive, St. Augustine. The walk be-gins at 7:30 p.m. Participants will get to learn about the creatures of the night, including the resident owls. Those who wish to attend should dress for the weather and bring a flashlight, bug spray and water. For more information, contact AyoLane Halusky at (904) 209-0348 or email ahalusky@sjcfl.us.

Beaches Oktoberfest

The Beaches Oktoberfest will take place Oct. 14-16 at the Seawalk Pavilion in Jacksonville Beach. The three-day, family-friendly festival boasts a large variety of German beer, daily performances by national performing acts, food trucks, a Ferris wheel, art and craft vendors, games, activities, a Kinderzone for kids and more. Gates open at 6 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 14 and 1 p.m. on Oct. 15 and 16. General admission entrance to the festival is free; VIP and unlimited sampling passes are available.

International Archaeology Day

The Beaches Museum & History Park will host International Archaeology Day Saturday, Oct. 15 at 10 a.m. Held in conjunction with the Archaeological Institute of America Jacksonville chapter, the event will enable children and adults to participate in mock digs and pottery making, have local arti-facts identified and more. A lecture on “Native American Travels and Travails in the Colonial Southeast” will take place at noon in the Beaches Chapel. The museum is located at 381 Beach Blvd. in Jacksonville Beach. For more information, call (904) 241-5657 ext. 101 or visit www.beachesmuseum.org.

Trail of Terror

The Jacksonville Jaycees’ Trail of Terror opens Saturday, Oct. 15 and will continue every weekend until Oct. 31. The outdoor trail featuring several haunted scenes will wind through the landscape of Paintball Adventures, lo-cated at 11850 Camden Road in Jacksonville. The event will also feature food trucks, a full bar, tarot card read-ings, a zombie paintball range and face painting. Gates open one hour prior to the first group, which will enter after sundown. Children under 13 must be accompanied by an adult. Closed-toe shoes are required. Tickets start at $13. For more information or to purchase tickets, visit www.jaxterror.com.

John Mayall concert

John Mayall will perform live in concert Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Ponte Vedra Concert Hall. Tickets are $44 for the first 10 rows, $39 for all remaining rows. Doors open at 7 p.m.; show starts at 8 p.m. Vedra Beach. For more information, visit www.pvconcerthall.com.

St. Augustine Record Fair

The Fall 2016 St. Augustine Record Fair, presented by local record store ToneVendor and the St. Augustine Amphitheatre, will be held Sunday, Oct. 16 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the St. Augustine Amphitheatre. The semi-annual St. Augustine Record Fair is a free, family-friendly event and is open to the public. Music lovers and collectors are invited to the St. Augustine Amphitheatre to shop thousands of music-related items including new and used vinyl records, CDs, posters, turntable equipment and supplies, memorabilia, collectibles and more. The amphitheatre is located at 1340C A1A S., St. Augustine. For more information, visit www.staugamphitheatre.com.