A Celebration of Art and History: 100 Years of Music

Description

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, Florida. 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., in downtown St. Augustine, Florida. The Saturday concerts will be held 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.