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Festival Performance: Keep to the Funny Side
Friday, January 30 • 7:30 pm-9:00 pm
$45
Welcome to a night of comedy that will have you grinning, giggling, and then downright belly-laughing.
A dynamic married duo with stories, songs, and side-splitting charm—Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke light up any stage they share. With decades of combined experience, they blend quick wit, warm-hearted storytelling, and musical flair into performances that feel both timeless and delightfully unpredictable.
Anne—an award-winning storyteller, mandolin player, and five-time champion of the Northwest Folklife Liar’s Contest—brings vivid characters, Wild West mischief, and a sparkle that keeps audiences leaning in. Norm—a former award-winning teacher turned nationally touring storyteller—adds music, history, humor, and a contagious joy that draws listeners right into the fun.
Together, their chemistry crackles. Whether swapping tall tales, trading tunes, or weaving stories side by side, Anne and Norm deliver an irresistible blend of truth, lies, laughter, and heart. Their performances invite you to relax, lean in, and keep to the funny side of life—right where they shine brightest.
Venue: SpringHill Suites Amelia Island
Tickets: $45
Sponsored by the Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau
2027 Festival