Author Kristin Harmel is featured on a poster for An Afternoon with Kristin Harmel at the Amelia Island Book Festival, scheduled for September 27, 2026, with moderator Savannah Carlisle and event details shown. Eiffel Tower background.

An Afternoon with Kristin Harmel

Join us for an afternoon with NYT bestselling author Kristin Harmel as she discusses her new book, Meet Me in Paris. Local author Savannah Carlisle will moderate the discussion. Meet […]

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A small antique shop with a pink door, surrounded by plants and benches, sits under a palm tree. ANTIQUES signs hang by the entrance, and a lamppost is on the left. The scene has a cozy, welcoming feel.

Alexis Vintiques Design

Antiques and uniques! A tiny shop with BIG ideas. Custom home furniture finished for your coastal home.

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Amelia Island Opera Masterclass

A donation-based masterclass for young singers with Amy Shoremount-Obra and collaborative pianist Dr. Dasom Kwon, offering a unique opportunity to experience the artistry and mentorship behind great singing. Donations Welcome […]

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Amelia Island Opera Recital

Featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Amy Shoremount-Obra, accompanied by pianist Felix Jarrar. $40 • Cash Bar available Click on link to register

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Lunch for Literature Lovers

Literature Lovers: “The 100 Year Anniversary of The Sun Also Rises” 2026 marks the 100-year anniversary of Ernest Hemingway’s 1926 novel The Sun Also Rises. Does it still hold up […]

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Two smiling women stand together indoors, one in an orange dress holding a purple book titled What Are the Chances? Both women are looking at the camera, and the woman on the right is wearing glasses and a floral dress.

Author Event: “What Are The Chances?”

“What Are the Chances? A Faith-Led Journey of Hope, Healing, and Hell on Earth” Join us in celebrating the release of the powerful debut memoir by local author Lynette Ebberts, […]

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The Power of Speech

with Steve Skolnick In this series, you’ll hear some of the most memorable speeches in history and have the opportunity to discuss their impact afterwards. Complimentary – No RSVP required

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Book cover showing a pilot standing by a MiG jet. Title: American MiG Pilot. Subtitle: Inside the Top Secret USAF Red Eagles MiG Squadron. Author: Rob Z-Man Zettel, Lt Col, USAF (Ret). Red Eagles squadron badge pictured.

Author Event: “American MiG Pilot”

with Rob Zettel Lt. Col. Rob ‘Z-Man’ Zettel, USAF (ret.) takes us inside the top secret “Red Eagles” MIG Squadron, launched after American pilots were outflown over Vietnam. Complimentary – […]

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Story & Song

Mother-Daughter Book Club

New! The Mother-Daughter Book Club will meet on the 3rd Wednesday of every month at 3 pm, beginning September 16. Open to daughters 18+ years old and their mothers. This […]

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StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha

Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! This special StoryTime will be held in […]

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A grayscale book cover shows a smiling man in a suit and woman facing each other. Text above reads Linda Ford Ayres. Title below says The Shape of Us. Faded faces form the background.

Literary Luncheon: “The Shape of Us”

Luncheon with Author Linda Ford Ayres Psychotherapist Linda Ford Ayres (“Monster & the Daughter Who Loved Her” 2025) has written a compelling dual-perspective memoir of the radical courage it takes […]

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Something’s Brewing

In partnership with St. Augustine’s First Coast Opera, Amelia Island Opera presents a delightful double bill pairing J.S. Bach’s “Coffee Cantata” and Gaetano Donizetti’s “Rita.” Cash Bar available

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Lavender Harvest Tea

Celebrate the Lavender Harvest with delicious sweet and savory treats with organic lavender teas. Learn about the soothing and healing nature of lavender with Pam James, owner of The Lavender […]

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Two smiling women stand in front of a colorful backdrop with the text Appreciating Art through Books. A book cover, Adventures in the Louvre, is displayed beside them. Their names, Susan Ziel & Janet Brendel, appear at the bottom.

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 […]

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Dr. Bill’s Brazz Quintet

Multi-instrumentalist Dr. Bill Prince, best known for performing with Les DeMerle’s band, has a band of his own. Groove to standards and original compositions. $25 tickets • Cash bar available. […]

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From A – Z: 26 Things to See & Do on Amelia Island this Fall

Fall looks good on Amelia Island. The summer heat begins to ease a bit, mornings feel a little cooler, and suddenly spending the day outside sounds like a good idea. […]

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Colorful nebula and star field in deep space. Bright stars, glowing clouds of gas and dust, and various hues of blue, pink, and purple create a vibrant, cosmic scene.

Galactic Art

Astronomer Jayme Fraser shares colorful photos of nebulae and distant galaxies while explaining their significance. Her presentation will leave you starry-eyed! Complimentary – No RSVP required

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Get Closer! A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt

Get Closer! A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt is coming back to Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture! Don’t miss this tribute to the iconic Linda Ronstadt. Since 2019, […]

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Les DeMerle Band “Band Bebop, Blues & Beyond” Show

Get Jazzed with us for “Bebop, Blues and Beyond” The Story of Jazz, Part 4 Saturday, August 29, 5 pm to 7 pm Story & Song Center For Arts & […]

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Trivia Nights on Amelia Island

Knowing stuff is fun. Showing others how much you know is even more fun. So why not test your knowledge of history, sports, pop culture, or really useless facts at […]

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Ghost Tours of Amelia Island

Bosque Bello Cemetery: Where Amelia Island’s History Lives On

Tucked beneath a canopy of majestic live oaks, cedars, and magnolias all draped in Spanish moss lies one of Old Town Fernandina’s most beautiful historic treasures. Bosque Bello Cemetery is […]

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Large, old tree with hanging Spanish moss shades historic gravestones in a quiet, green cemetery. Lush foliage fills the background, with weathered headstones scattered on the grassy ground.

4th Annual Graveside Chronicles Tour at Bosque Bello Cemetery

Mark your Calendars for October 10th, 2026! We’ll be putting on the 4th Annual Graveside Chronicles tour in Cooperation with the Amelia Island Genealogical Society! Graveside Chronicles is a guided […]

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Chit & Chat

Chit & Chat is a gathering of authors, writers, storytellers, and poets who love the gift of language, writing, and expression. It’s a time to meet, greet, and introduce ourselves […]

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