Friends of the Main Library St. Augustine will host Fiesta 450! Prelude, a sneak peek of EMMA Concert Association’s upcoming event celebrating St. Augustine’s 450th birthday. Reservations are required for this very special program. Reservations can be made at the Reference Desk in the Main Library or by calling the Main Library at 904-827-6940.

Fiesta 450! Prelude will include a presentation by Joanne Everett, Chairperson of Fiesta 450!, about the history of EMMA, the upcoming season, and an overview of the September 6 event. Everett will also share a YouTube video of Ensemble Espanol. Director Gary Cadwallader will give a preview of the Fiesta 450! afternoon performance. Guests will then be treated to a musical performance including two singers and a keyboardist from First Coast Opera, and a narrative performance highlighting St. Augustine’s Spanish Heritage, presented by the Limelight Theatre.

Patrons of the Brown Bag program are welcome to bring their lunch. Beverages will be provided. For additional information, contact Friends President Toni Siriani, toni825@hotmail.com.