Arts & Culture

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

Cora Newcomb will be presenting “Bringing American Women’s History into Focus – the Story of Laura Matilda Towne,” an American abolitionist and educator. Towne was the co-founder of the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, S.C., the first school in the US for newly freed slaves. After, Diane Johnson “Zora Listened! This performance utilizes a […]

Kevin Kling, a nationally-known professional storyteller with a large following, partners with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jon Vezner to entertain attendees with a concert of stories and songs about small towns Opener: April Armstrong

This special StoryTime event is for children and families featuring nationally recognized storyteller, April Armstrong! Nationally recognized, award-winning storyteller, April Armstrong tells endearing folktales of wonder from around the world. Pourquois Tales offers inventive answers to the mysteries of the ages like Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (A tale from […]

This special StoryTime event is for children and families featuring nationally recognized storyteller, April Armstrong! Nationally recognized, award-winning storyteller, April Armstrong tells endearing folktales of wonder from around the world. Pourquois Tales offers inventive answers to the mysteries of the ages like Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (A tale from […]

This event will mark the release and sale of the much-anticipated Community Cookbook, The Amelia Island Table: Celebrating Community with Stories & Recipes.. This collection of recipes submitted by the local community is a partnership of Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture and Barnabas Center, Inc. Afterward, a mix of home cooks and […]

This year’s festival features not one, but four incredible headliners, each bringing their own unique flair to the art of storytelling. Prepare for an evening of laughter, inspiration, and unforgettable tales! First, meet Bil Lepp, the “King of Tall Tales,” whose laugh-out-loud stories blend humor and heart with a fresh perspective on life’s quirks. Known from […]

Bil Lepp will perform “That Ain’t the Whole Plan” hilarious stories and tall-tales from Halfdollar, WV and beyond. Lil’Rev will perform “Scraps of Quilting Music: How Quilters Save the World”. An ode to the millions of quilters worldwide whose gifts of patience have kept us warm in the thick of winter, a piece of home […]

Franz Liszt’s Tre Sonetti di Petrarca: A Lecture Recital featuring Dr. James Hall, tenor and Denise Wright, piano Speaker: Dr. James Hall, Associate Professor of Voice, UNF School of Music Join Dr. James Hall as he examines composer Franz Liszt’s famous settings of 14th-century poet, Francesco Petrarca’s settings of the Laura Sonnets. Historical context, musical […]

Get ready for an unforgettable Galentine’s Day! We’re bringing all the essentials: delicious appetizers, wine, and the hilarious & heartfelt storytelling of Kim Weitkamp! She’ll have us rolling with laughter and maybe even shedding a tear as we honor our strong connections as women.

The Amelia Island Genealogical Society is proud to host Andrew Thompson as guest speaker at the February Monthly Meeting as he presents "Lessons Learned from my African-American Genealogy Research: There is Something for Everybody." Mr. Thompson will review the best practices and lessons learned during his discovery of over 50 enslaved relatives.

The Artist’s Studio Series is a conversation with artists about inspiration and the creative process. How do artists see? What motivates them to begin a new work? Why do artists need art? Why do we? As a result of a flurry of prominent publicity in the 1970s and 1980s (including features in New York Magazine […]

Join us for "Decadent Desserts" with Jason Smith (aka “Lord Honey”)! “Lord Honey,” known for his glitzy wardrobe, colorful expressions, and award-winning recipes, presents his second cookbook, which focuses on decadent confections, using eight ingredients or less. Join us for a complimentary dessert from Jason’s book, too! Please RSVP on website.

Celebrate the 90th anniversary of Historic American Beach with 1930s music performed by the NATROM (Nanette Autry’s Traveling Revue of Motown) and Peck Community Ensemble. Cash bar available.

While we have many chapters in life, there are many new challenges in the story as you age. How do we stay active and positive amidst loss of our abilities and loved ones? Sandra Richmond joins us with her book, Milepost 75, part memoir, part travel guide, part best friend offering encouragement and quiet courage. […]