A musician dressed as a chef, wearing a white chef hat and coat, plays an electric guitar next to a steaming pot with a large wooden spoon on stage.

“An Evening of Story & Song” with “The Sauce Boss” Bill Wharton

Bill “The Sauce Boss” Wharton is a legendary bluesman and an unforgettable showman, famous for literally cooking up a pot of gumbo on stage (that you’ll get to enjoy after […]

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Book cover for The Barbie Killer by Julia McDermott, featuring a woman’s mannequin-like legs in red high heels and a houndstooth skirt, with the tagline “Another doll for his collection.”.

Author Event: “The Barbie Killer”

Book launch with Julia McDermott in conversation with Linda Sexton A job transfer uproots a young family to a quiet Midwestern town where safety seems like a given. Instead, they […]

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Acoustic Guitar Music Jam

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 […]

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A smiling woman with short, spiky dark hair and a light streak stands against a white wall. She wears a yellow top, a beige vest, and layered necklaces, including one with a turquoise pendant.

30-Day Challenge with Syd Hap

Have you been thinking about starting a new habit, replacing an old routine, or perhaps trying something new? A 30-Day Challenge could be the answer to making progress. Join Donna […]

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The “Magnificent Exception”

Artemisia Gentileschi: “The Magnificent Exception” Join Dr. Debra Murphy, UNF Professor emerita, in celebrating Women’s History Month with lectures on three outstanding women artists. Artemisia Gentileschi, and Berthe Morisot and […]

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A collage with wine glasses, grapes, and a book titled Thats What Friends Are For by Wade Rouse, featuring two men, one holding a book. Text reads Wine & Words and Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture.

“Wine & Words”

Instead of his usual reading at Tea & Tales, local actor Ron Kurtz will be in conversation with Wade Rouse, best-selling author and podcaster of “Wine & Words,” about his […]

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A smiling man with curly hair sits next to a white piano keyboard. The text reads Julian Lawrence Gargiulo. The logo at the bottom right says Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture.

“High Culture in Low Doses” – Pianist With The Hair

Julian Lawrence Gargiulo, commonly referred to as “Pianist with the Hair” because of his distinctive look, is a renowned classical pianist, composer, and humorist who performs all over the world, […]

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A promotional graphic reads Behind the Scenes with Jason Woods. In the center, a man in a suit sits on a chair, smiling and laughing. Comedy and tragedy mask icons with laurel wreaths are on either side.

“Behind The Scenes” with Jason Woods

Go beyond the script as Actor, Jason Woods pulls back the curtain on the creative process of acting and directing. Learn about choices, subtext, and presence for film or stage; […]

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Promotional graphic for a Literary Luncheon with Jane Buyers, featuring Jane Buyers smiling in front of a city skyline and the cover of her book Eight Septembers.

Literary Luncheon with Jane Buyers

Eight Septembers: A Woman on Wall Street from 9/11 to Lehman A young banker in downtown Manhattan survives the terrorist attacks on 9/11 and continues working to help stabilize the […]

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A woman speaks to a seated audience in an art gallery. The graphic text promotes a UNF lecture series, The Grandes Dames of Impressionism: Berthe Morisot & Mary Cassatt, with Dr. Debra Murphy, featuring Impressionist art.

Grandes Dames of Impressionism

The grandes dames of Impressionism, Berthe Morisot and Mary Cassatt Join Dr. Debra Murphy, UNF Professor emerita, in celebrating Women’s History Month with lectures on three outstanding women artists. Artemisia […]

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A man in a suit holding a cello sits next to a large image of a cello with text that reads: MEET THE MUSICIAN with 25th Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival and the Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture logo.

AICMF: Meet the Musician

Beloved by Festival audiences, Grammy Award–winning cellist Zuill Bailey returns for an engaging evening of stories, insights, and music‑making memories. One of the world’s premier cellists, Bailey is known for […]

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A close-up of a stack of books with an open book on top. Overlaid is an Anne Lamott quote about the sacred experience of holding a printed book, comparing it to a cathedral, library, or holy space.

“From Writer to Author” Publishing Workshop

Is there a book in you? If you are interested in the publishing process, curious about independent publishing versus getting your book accepted by a publisher, and want to learn […]

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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 […]

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A smiling older woman in front of a retro microphone, with neon signs reading Poetry Canteen and event details: OPEN MIC Tuesday 3:30 - 4:30 pm on a colorful background.

Poetry Canteen

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. […]

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A film clapperboard with the text Movies With A Message in bold yellow letters on a black background, framed with a yellow border.

Cinema & Conversation

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.

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A woman holding a guitar.

“An Evening of Story & Song” with Ruth Wyand

The first thing you’ll notice is her guitar virtuosity, but within minutes you will also be captivated by her sense of humor, rich alto voice, and great lyrics. $25 per […]

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A man in a suit stands in front of a blurred background with a microphone. White text reads The Power of Speech with Steve Skolnick.

“The Power of Speech”

The Power of Speech with Steve Skolnick. In this new series, you’ll hear some of the most memorable speeches in history and have the opportunity to discuss their impact afterwards. […]

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A colorful retro-style flyer for “Down to Earth Strategies for the Indie Author” by Amelia Island Writers. Speakers include a marketing guy, bookstore gal, and tax guy. Event: Feb 24, 3-5PM at Story & Song Bookstore, free entry.

Amelia Island Writers

Join the Amelia Island Writers for their monthly meeting at Story & Song. Different topics and guest speakers each month to help authors. This month, we will be discussing “Down […]

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Logo for “NATROM: Nanette Autry’s Traveling Revue of Music,” featuring silhouettes of a woman singing and a musician playing saxophone, with a golden microphone on a purple and black background.

NATROM Concert

Nanette Autry and her Traveling Revue of Music celebrates Black History Month by featuring the works of prominent black artists and composers.

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A violin on the left and a man in a suit with a woman holding a violin on the right. Text reads: Meet the Musician with 25th Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture logo at bottom left.

AICMF: Meet the Musician

Join us for an intimate conversation with cellist David Finckel and pianist Wu Han, Musical America’s Musicians of the Year and two of the most distinguished figures in classical music […]

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Colorful book fair poster with a striped red, yellow, and white canopy, text reading “Rain Lily Montessori Book Fair,” and a stack of books on the right. Includes donation information and Story & Song logo at the bottom left.

Rain Lily Montessori’s Book Fair

Shop for a Cause! Join us at Story & Song as we host Rain Lily Montessori’s Book Fair on Valentine’s Day! During the event, 20% of all merchandise purchases will […]

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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 […]

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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, […]

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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 […]

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