By Emily Hoover |gargoyle@flagler.edu
The most convenient store in downtown St. Augustine just got a little more convenient.
Carmelo’s owner Joe Tringali has owned the corner Shell for 20 years. He is adding Carmelo’s Pizzeria to the bistro and gas station, ideally on March 21.
By Lindsay Imwold | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Gala Menendez 2010 Assistant Director Janet Smith considered this year’s event a success.
The annual event celebrates the birthday of St. Augustine’s founder, Pedro Menéndez de Avilés. This year was his 491st birthday.
By Erica England | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photos by Erica England
Self-proclaimed “feely artist,” Trish Vevera escaped impressionism and abstract realism to explore abstract expressionism in her most recent paintings.
“I’m departing from what I’ve been doing in the past,” Vevera said.
By Lindsay Imwold | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Director Melissa Stuart has been involved with the Gala Menéndez for the past two years.
She’s been volunteering since 2008 and just became director about three months ago. The annual Gala Menéndez will take place on Saturday, Feb. 27, celebrating the 491st birthday of Pedro Menéndez de Avilés, founder of St. Augustine.
By Emily Hoover | ehoover@flagler.edu
Photo by Josh Weaver
Amy Hendrickson performs at Stogies, Rendezvous and Mi Casa Café. She gets airtime on Flagler College radio. She’s a celebrity in a town of struggling artists.
By Kaitlyn Teabo | kteabo@flagler.edu
Despite the inherent costs of the annual Nights of Lights, Travis Sheltra, owner of Pizzalleys on Saint George Street, believes it is just what this town needs.
By Lauren Belcher | CBelcher@flagler.edu
During the holidays, it’s no secret that people tend to spend more money.
Even us poor college kids find ourselves buying gifts for loved ones. This holiday, while you’re spending the money, think about where it’s going – or better, who it could be helping.
By Ashley Wermick | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Most residents of St. Augustine are familiar with the First Friday Art Walk, when art galleries downtown stay open late and showcase local artists. However, less people are familiar with Uptown Saturday Night.
By Kaitlyn Teabo | kteabo@flagler.edu
St. Augustine native Pamela Geiger expressed her artistic style with local scenery at the fifth annual Crescent Beach Paint Out.
The Paint Out allows the public to watch as over 30 of Florida’s “plein air” artists capture local scenes and landscapes. Plein air is artwork painted outdoors with the subject directly in view.
By Emily Hoover | gargoyle@flagler.edu
Photo by Josh Weaver
Next to the White Lion bar and grill, in a little blue historic house that used to be a toy store, three music lovers create music for the independent record label The Spot Records.
Founded in April 2009 by local punk rocker Joe Moody, producer Shaun Strong and self-described “numbers cruncher” Stephen Kussmaul, The Spot Records aims to organize local music, promote independence and reach out to artists all over the country.