fbpx
Two smiling women stand in front of a colorful background with the text Appreciating Art through Books. A book cover titled How Art Can Change Your Life is displayed beside them. Their names, Susan Ziel and Janet Brendel, are shown below.

Appreciating Art Through Books

Join us for this series of art book talks by Janet Brendel and Susan Ziel that uses non-fiction, biography, and autobiography to examine the “backstory” of noteworthy artists and their […]

Read more »
A colorful flyer for the Amelia Island Book Festival on February 28, 2026, at Fernandina Beach Middle School, featuring six author portraits and event highlights including book signings, author Q&A, kids’ zone, and food trucks.

Amelia Island Book Festival

Join the Amelia Island Book Festival as they celebrate their 25th anniversary! The festivities include a star-studded lineup of authors including Claire Cook, Ashley Elston, Mary Alice Monroe, Philipp Meyer, […]

Read more »
A promotional poster for the 2026 Amelia Island Book Festival’s “Evening with the Authors” fundraising gala, featuring author photos, event details, location, a QR code for tickets, and a teal and white color scheme.

An Evening with the Authors

An Evening with the Authors is the Amelia Island Book Festival’s annual fundraising gala welcoming celebrated authors to Amelia Island. Celebrating their 25th anniversary, this year’s event is a Hollywood […]

Read more »
A vintage-style poster for Melodrama Dinner Theatre shows a sinister villain in a top hat and cape pointing at a shocked woman. Below, a table displays wine, grapes, cheese, and a candle. Text promises food, fun, and laughter.

Melodrama Dinner Theatre – Whispers in the Vines or We Need No Riesling for Wine!

Blue Fire Theatre presents: A Melodrama Dinner Theatre and Show. March 28 & 29 – 7:30 pm for the dinner theatre. April 3 -7:30 pm & April 4 – 2:30 […]

Read more »
A smiling elderly woman stands outside a brick building. Event details for An Evening of Courage, Resilience and Strength with Auschwitz Survivor Sora Vigorito at Atlantic Rec Center Auditorium are displayed alongside her photo.

Holocaust Survivor to Share Her Story in Amelia Island

The Chabad Jewish Center of Amelia Island invites the community to a powerful evening of remembrance and resilience as Holocaust survivor Sora Vigorito shares her remarkable life story at the […]

Read more »
Four people wearing festive Hello 2024 glasses and crowns smile together outdoors at night. They are dressed warmly, and colorful holiday lights and a Christmas tree appear in the blurred background.

Looking Ahead: What’s to Come on Amelia Island This Year

A new year on Amelia Island brings a fresh calendar filled with reasons to make your first visit, or a return visit to refresh and rediscover.  From signature festivals to […]

Read more »
A smiling woman stands in front of a welcome to Florida sign. The image also shows the cover of the book Backroads of Paradise by Cathy Salustri, with palm trees and a road on the cover.

Literary Luncheon: “Backroads of Paradise”

Florida Focus Luncheon with author Cathy Salustri & Amelia Island Writers Retracing the original routes from the 1930s Florida Writers Project Guide, Cathy Salustri rekindles our notions of paradise by […]

Read more »
A man and a humanoid robot stand on a city street, facing each other and taking photos with cameras. The text above reads The Artist & AI. The Story & Song logo is in the bottom right corner.

The Artist & AI

The Artist and AI with Bill McKenna, Logan Pierson, and Paul Fishwick Artists are among the first to experiment with these new technologies. Our own local artists, Bill McKenna and […]

Read more »
Two acoustic guitars with necks crossed in an X shape, shown in a black and white illustration.

Acoustic Guitar Music Jam

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 […]

Read more »
A promotional poster for the 25th Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival features a close-up of a violin, two musicians with instruments, and the text “Meet the Musician.”.

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival: Meet the Musician

Two extraordinary talents come together for an evening of conversation and connection. Violinist Anne Akiko Meyers, a Grammy Award winner and “Wonder Woman of commissioning” (The Strad), is a returning […]

Read more »
A navy blue fabric with white stitched patterns, a needle with thread, a thimble, and a metal ring. Bold text on the fabric reads “MINDFUL STITCHING.”.

Mindful Stitching – Shashiko

Learn the ancient Japanese art of Shashiko Learn about the principles of mindful stitching. You don’t need any sewing experience or creative background to participate. This class is all about […]

Read more »
Two people sit on rocks outdoors surrounded by autumn leaves and trees, playing string instruments. The person on the left holds a banjo, and the person on the right holds an acoustic guitar. Both appear to be making music together.

“An Evening of Story & Song” with Hungrytown

Joining us from the green hills of Vermont, songwriter Rebecca Hall and multi-instrumentalist Ken Anderson are known for music that feeds the soul. Lovely melodies and angelic singing are the […]

Read more »
A smiling man in a hat and blue shirt sits with a guitar and music equipment in front of a wall mural of wings. A banner reads Bill Ivins Acoustic Flashback with contact info and a photo of him holding a guitar.

Acoustic Flashback with Bill Ivins

Take a break by the sea with singer/songwriter Bill Ivins as he brings his signature “acoustic flashback” to our courtyard! Enjoy an afternoon of feel-good favorites and original tunes that […]

Read more »
Book cover titled The Isle of Eight Flags: A Paranormal History by Lou Garofalo, featuring eight flags in two rows and bold, spooky white and orange text on a dark green background.

Author Event: “The Isle of Eight Flags – A Paranormal History”

Author event with Lou Garofalo From the haunting echoes at Kingsley Plantation to the spectral residents of Bosque Bello and St. Peter’s Episcopal Cemeteries, this book uncovers the eerie side […]

Read more »
Event poster for The Prince Hall Masons of Nassau County at the Amelia Island Museum of History, featuring three portraits of Black men and event details for January 16, 2026, at 6 PM in Fernandina Beach, FL.

3rd on 3rd: The Prince Hall Masons of Nassau County

Founded in 1775 by Prince Hall, Prince Hall Freemasonry is the oldest continuously operating Black organization in the United States. Rooted in community service, leadership, education, and moral development, Prince […]

Read more »
Promotional graphic for a local fiction event at the Amelia Island Museum of History, featuring author R.D.G. Lover, book covers, and images of a historic building and the author. Event date: January 7, 2026.

Brown Bag Lunch: How Amelia Island Inspires Local Fiction

Have you ever wondered how writers find inspiration? Amelia Island’s landscapes, history, and atmosphere have long inspired artists and authors. Join us for a Brown Bag Lunch with local author […]

Read more »
children on beach

10 Reasons to Travel to Amelia Island in 2026!

We hope that you’ll choose Amelia Island to get that much-needed beach ‘fix’ in 2026. Here are 10 reasons you’re gonna want to start planning your visit.

Read more »
Book cover for Monster & The Daughter Who Loved Her: a true story by Linda Ford Ayres, featuring a vintage photo of two women looking at each other, with purple and yellow text overlay.

Literary Luncheon: “Monster & The Daughter Who Loved Her”

Luncheon with Author Linda Ford Ayres Psychotherapist Linda Ford Ayres was both victim and confidant of a severely emotionally disturbed mother. Rarely do we have the opportunity to experience mental […]

Read more »
Two smiling children sit at a table holding up handmade holiday cards—a Christmas tree and a snowman—with craft supplies around them. A decorated Christmas tree and fireplace are in the background. Text reads, “Kids Gift-Making!”.

Create, Make & Gift! Holiday Art Adventure with Susan Dahl

The holiday season is here! Join us for our second annual gift-making and wrapping workshop. There may even be a silly song or sing-a-long too! Plus a sweet treat and […]

Read more »
A woman in a striped dress sits on a rock playing a mandolin, while a man in a plaid shirt and cap stands behind her playing a guitar. They are outdoors, overlooking a scenic lake and hills under a cloudy sky.

An Evening of Story & Song” with Two Crows for Comfort

This two-time MCMA Roots Duo/Group of the Year from the prairie wonderland of Manitoba is known for their original music, spot-on harmonies, and funny stories that inspired their music. $25 […]

Read more »
Red and gold holiday-themed graphic with hanging ornaments. Text reads: Presenting a NATROM Holiday Revue. In the lower right corner is the Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture logo.

“NATROM” Holiday Revue

Nanette Autry’s Traveling Revue of Motown’s Holiday Revue performs timeless classics and soul-stirring spirituals. Ticket Cost: $25 Please purchase your ticket via the link.

Read more »
Close-up of people playing acoustic guitars, with event details: 1st & 3rd Sunday of the month, Let’s Jam!, 12-2 pm, Courtyard written over the image. Two guitar icons appear near the text.

Acoustic Guitar Music Jam

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 […]

Read more »
Two women wearing festive holiday sweaters and headbands—one with a Christmas tree, one with reindeer antlers—smile while holding flutes and sitting on a large red and white sleigh indoors.

Jacksonville Flute Duo

The Jacksonville Flute Duo is back with a festive program to celebrate the season! Enjoy an afternoon filled with holiday favorites, beloved Christmas classics, and heartwarming narration to help your […]

Read more »