Season Begins Sat., Nov. 25 • See all dates below Amelia Island Opera and Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture are proud to launch a new annual concert series: Amelia Island Opera Concert Series at Story & Song. This series, generously sponsored by Paul Bosland, features versatile and intimate concerts in the Story [...]
Season Begins Sat., Nov. 25 • See all dates below Amelia Island Opera and Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture are proud to launch a new annual concert series: Amelia Island Opera Concert Series at Story & Song. This series, generously sponsored by Paul Bosland, features versatile and intimate concerts in the Story [...]
Season Begins Sat., Nov. 25 • See all dates below Amelia Island Opera and Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture are proud to launch a new annual concert series: Amelia Island Opera Concert Series at Story & Song. This series, generously sponsored by Paul Bosland, features versatile and intimate concerts in the Story [...]
You're invited to share your holiday story ... a memorable experience from any holiday. Your story only needs to be 500-700 words. There will be a vote taken, and the story that receives the most votes will be published in our community newspaper.
Love good wine, travel, learning about other cultures and food traditions around the world? Join us for an educational wine series at Story & Song with Sarah Karl, co-owner of Jacksonville’s McKarl’s Libations, in partnership with Wallace Pierson Travel. You'll travel to one European region during each session, learning about the wine and food, culture [...]
Join us for afternoon tea with readings by Ron Kurtz. Rachel will be preparing a selection of sweet and savory items to accompany the reading. $25
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. Our Holiday Series features Milk and Cookies, along with a holiday story. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
With Les DeMerle, Bonnie Eisele, and the band Let Les & Bonnie get you in the mood for Christmas with their unique take on some holiday classics.
Join other guitar players in an acoustic guitar jam. If you’re a beginner or an experienced musician, bring your acoustic guitar and some songs that you want to play and join other guitar players in a relaxed setting on the patio courtyard. Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s and all genres. If you don’t [...]
Joyce Tuten will explain the science of the greenhouse effect and global warming and what humans are doing to cause the climate to change. Short but information-dense, her presentation will bring to life the chain of events happening around the planet. And the solutions you can be a part of.
Valerie Brandt leads us in a session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her "singing crystal bowls." If you haven't tried it, but you've been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total physical, [...]
The Story & Song Book group meets the 1st Thursday of every month. Enjoy Happy Hour prices for wine and craft beer and come enjoy the conversation! Our December selection is Small Things Like These by Claire Keegan. See upcoming S&S Book Group selections here.
Front Porch Beading with Fran Peters The perfect holiday gift! A stunning collection of necklaces, pendants, bracelets and earrings, all made by local beaders who donate 100% of sales to local charities.
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. Our Holiday Series features Milk and Cookies, along with a holiday story. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
Stop by the store for a spread of fresh-baked cookies. All of these recipes are from the new Chocolate Chip Cookie Cookbook. You'll be surprised at the creative recipes! $12 for 3 cookies of your choice and a coffee drink or hot chocolate. We will be preparing the following cookies: “Everything But the Kitchen Sink” [...]
Nanette Autry’s Traveling Revue of Motown is a local group of singers and musicians whose spirituals will rock the house.
Singer/songwriter Bill Ivins entertains in the courtyard. Be prepared for an “acoustic flashback"!
Travel around the United States to bear witness to the many faces of the climate crisis with this distinguished professor at Rollins College. Reception with author to follow.
The Classical Music Group of Newcomers Club of Amelia Island invite you to learn the mechanics of voice and the timeless story of "La bohème" when Amelia Island Opera Company's three co-founders Victoria Isernia, Robyn Marie Lamp, and John Tibbetts discuss the mechanics of the human voice, explain how opera singers are able to sing [...]
On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, enjoy great community conversation. Facilitated by a local personality, over a topic of interest following a brief TED talk. This month, Mark & Donna Paz Kaufman will show a brief TED talk about the surprising ways that groups like Hamas and ISIS stay in power, and facilitate the [...]
Author Event with Major General Gregg Martin Major General Gregg Martin (US Army, retired) tells of his “forever war” with mental illness while serving as Deputy Commanding General of Third US Army/Army Central in the Middle East. Please note this is a combined event with our monthly "TED Talk". Reception to follow.
Eight young actors play 24 different characters in this classic holiday tale presented by ACT-ed, Amelia Community Theatre’s Education Program. • Adults $20 • Students $10
Eight young actors play 24 different characters in this classic holiday tale presented by ACT-ed, Amelia Community Theatre’s Education Program. • Adults $20 • Students $10
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. Our Holiday Series features Milk and Cookies, along with a holiday story. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
These four singer/songwriters will dazzle you with their lush harmonies, meaningful lyrics, comic banter, and instrumental talent. Long live the Queens!
Come and hear a cacophony of sound! Guitars strumming, banjos tuning, fingers plucking away at violin strings, until one fiddle takes charge and the courtyard erupts into music without a sheet of music in sight. Old Time music played at the FBOTJ (Fernandina Beach Old Time Jam) blends traditions brought to America by early European [...]
Author Event with Paula Blackman, in conversation with Kristine Ochu Set against the backdrop of Jim Crow, Night Train to Nashville will take you behind the curtain of one of music's greatest untold stories during the era of segregation and Civil Rights. Through the story of her grandfather, Paula Blackman explores how one city, divided into [...]
We welcome any ladies who are new to Fernandina Beach or who have lived here and are interested in meeting new people and getting involved in community. Everyone, including new and current members, are welcome to attend. Light refreshments served.
On the 3rd Tuesday of the month, Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work.
On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us to watch a film chosen for its meaningful theme, and stay for a facilitated discussion after. Free and open to all.
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. Our Holiday Series features Milk and Cookies, along with a holiday story. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
Enjoy the beautiful music of Sonofarious while sharing delicious savory and sweet treats prepared by our Bistro. A perfect way to enjoy the holiday season with friends and family.
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. Our Holiday Series features Milk and Cookies, along with a holiday story. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
with the Les DeMerle Band Ring in the new year when the clock strikes midnight in Italy while groovin’ to the sounds of the Les DeMerle Band, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele. $75 tickets include a champagne toast and heavy hors d’oeuvres: Caponata served on a crostini Arancini, a deep fried rice ball stuffed with cheese [...]
Author Kathleen Hannon spins a tale about a 17-year-old who hijacks a cryogenics lab in a desperate attempt to bring his father back to life. Reception with author to follow.
The Story & Song Book group meets the 1st Thursday of every month. Enjoy Happy Hour prices for wine and craft beer and come enjoy the conversation! See upcoming S&S Book Group selections here.
Join us for afternoon tea with readings by Ron Kurtz. Rachel will be preparing a selection of sweet and savory items to accompany the reading. $25
Join us at the store to listen to a story with Ms. Dearsha, our Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming. See Kids & Young Adults for details, featured books, and StoryTime info. See you Saturday!
Local celebrity Sean McCarthy swaps stories with songwriters and hitmakers with local roots and Nashville ties. $25 per person