Amelia Island

Historic Trolley Tour
2025-01-31 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-31 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-30 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-30 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-29 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-29 11:00 - 13:30, 2025-01-28 13:30 - 15:00, 2025-01-28 11:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York) and 8 more dates | Anchor Trolley & Transport, 1 N Front Street, Ste 3, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
EXPLORE THE OLD TIME CHARM OF AMELIA ISLAND!
Get to see the historic downtown Fernandina Beach, Old Town, the Silk Stocking District, and parts of the north end of Fernandina Beach with our trolley tour! What better way to take in the beautiful historic sights than on an old fashioned trolley?
Our Amelia Island historic tours take you to the best spots with a smooth and delightful ride. Take in the sights of Victorian-era architecture and visit charming little shops. This tour will take you on a journey back in time! Book online today!

Festival Storytelling Workshop: “Cooking Up Stories”
2025-01-31 10:30 - 12:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Can you remember a time when someone close to you shared a story that moved you, made you laugh, took you back to your childhood kitchen, or blew open your heart?
Telling stories is as natural and vital as eating a meal or taking a breath! This workshop welcomes everyone: writers curious about the oral word, those who want to explore their personal experiences and those who simply love stories.
As we focus our attention, we are often surprised and always refreshed by a wellspring of stories that enrich our lives – personally, professionally, artistically, and spiritually. So join us if you’d like to cook up some tasty and satisfying stories!
“Cooking Up Stories” is a Storytelling Workshop hosted by Connie Regan-Blake, one of America’s most celebrated storytellers. She has captivated the hearts and imaginations of people around the globe with her powerful performances and workshops. Entertaining audiences in 47 states,18 countries, and 6 continents she brings the wisdom, humor, and drama of stories to main-stage concert halls, libraries, and into the corporate world.

Sankofa: American Beach Looking Back At The History To Go Forward
2025-01-31 10:00 - 14:00 | A. L. Lewis Museum, 1600 Julia Street, American Beach, FL, 32034, United States
The A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach is proud to present the tempoary exhibition Sankofa: American Beach Looking Back At The History To Go Forward, sponsored by Bing Kegler.
The American Beach Resort opened ninety years ago on January 31, 1935. This special show celebrates ninety years of hope, pride, joy and despair in the faces, the voices and the memories of the inter-generational American Beach residents with rare photos, video and documents will open on January 31, 2025.

Festival Performance: Bing!
2025-01-30 19:30 - 21:00 | The Courtyard Springhill Suites, 2700 Atlantic Ave., Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Jason Woods performs “Bing!” formerly known as “The Near Disaster of Jasper and Casper.”
This is an off-Broadway show written by Jason Woods, an award-winning actor who performs all ten roles himself.
Stage and Cinema Off Broadway Review: “I don’t know if super-talented performer and writer Jason Woods is familiar with this particular theater tune but his very well-written, very funny, totally transporting and effectively heart-tugging solo show, The Near Disaster of Jasper & Casper, more than proves that magic, adventure and transformation are possible on a seemingly bare stage.”

Cumberland Coastal Tour
2025-01-30 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-29 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-28 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-27 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-25 14:00 - 15:30, 2025-01-24 14:00 - 15:30 | FL
The Cumberland Coastal Tour (90 minutes) is a narrated tour along Amelia and Cumberland Islands. When the tide is right, the boat’s Captain may treat you to a journey up Beach Creek for a view of the Dungeness mansion ruins. Either direction you go, expect our captains to share some fascinating history of the local area.
*Please note: This cruise is scheduled intermittently throughout the year. Please check our calendar or contact us directly for specific dates and availability.

“How to Save Your History & Write Your Life Story” with Guest Speaker Vic DiGenti
2025-01-28 15:00 - 17:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Everyone has a story to tell. Too often, these stories and personal histories are lost unless they’ve written a biography or memoir. But it’s not easy, and new writers may wonder how and where to start, what to include, and what to leave out.
Award-winning author Vic DiGenti works as a ghostwriter, biographer, and publisher. He’s written 12 biographies and family histories for clients and will share practical information based on his past and most current books on how to leave a lasting legacy.

Robert McDuffie, violin, and William Ransom, piano - Chamber Music Festival
2025-01-27 19:00 - 21:00 | Prince of Peace Lutheran Church, 2600 Atlantic Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034, United States
Celebrate Mozart’s 269th birthday on January 27, 2025, with the dynamic and multifaceted violinist, Robert McDuffie. He is joined by pianist and Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director, William Ransom, who is known as a compelling and engaging artist that excels at creating exciting collaborations.
Robert McDuffie
Emmy Award-winning violinist Robert McDuffie enjoys a dynamic and multifaceted career. While appearing as soloist with renowned orchestras on five continents, he has also shared the stage with eclectic musicians such as R.E.M. bassist Mike Mills and Rolling Stones pianist Chuck Leavell. Philip Glass dedicated his Violin Concerto No. 2, The American Four Seasons to Mr. McDuffie and he has performed it more than 100 times around the world. Mike Mills composed Concerto for Violin, Rock Band and Orchestra for him. This year, he received an Emmy award for A Night of Georgia Music with Mike Mills, Chuck Leavell, rock band and the McDuffie Center for Strings ensemble, which is currently airing on PBS stations across America. Mr. McDuffie is the founder of both the Rome Chamber Music Festival in Italy and the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings at Mercer University in his native city of Macon, Georgia.
William Ransom
Pianist, Artistic Director, master teacher, editor, and judge for international competitions, William Ransom has appeared around the world as soloist with orchestras, recitalist, and chamber musician. He regularly collaborates with leading musicians including Yo-Yo Ma, Richard Stoltzman, David Shifrin, William Preucil, Stephen Isserlis, Cho-Liang Lin, Robert McDuffie, and members of the Emerson, Tokyo, Cleveland, Juilliard, American, St. Petersburg, Borromeo, Parker, Ariel, Lark, Dover, Dali, and Attacca String Quartets. Ransom is the Mary Emerson Professor of Music at Emory University where he is founder and Artistic Director of the Emory Chamber Music Society of Atlanta. A graduate of The Juilliard School, in the summers, Ransom is Artistic Director of the Highlands-Cashiers Chamber Music Festival and for a decade was an artist-faculty member at the Kamisaibara Pianists Camp in Japan. In 2016 he was named Artistic Director of the Juneau Jazz & Classics Festival and also one of Musical America Worldwide’s “30 Musical Innovators”. Recently, he was appointed Artistic Director of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

Restaurant Week Closing Dinner
2025-01-26 18:00 - 21:00 | Salt Restaurant, 4750 Amelia Island Parkway, Fernandina Beach, 32034, United States
Finish up an amazing Restaurant Week with a fabulous evening of taste at the Lowcountry Meets Florida Closing Dinner at The Ritz Carlton, Amelia Island.
Be among the first diners to enjoy the ambiance of Salt’s new dining room and lounge experience!
Menu: New Era Dinner is a decadent three-course menu from Chef Okan.

Island Art Association - Critique Group
2025-01-25 12:00 - 14:00 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
An open discussion and critique group meets on the last Saturday of each month at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. All mediums are welcome. Artists may bring works in progress to receive the group’s support and views.
Story & Song’s Bistro offers a breakfast and lunch menu.

StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha
2025-01-25 10:30 - 11:30 | Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture, 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034
Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming!
StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in!
Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can’t wait to see you!
