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Festival of Stories & Songs Preview

Performer, humorist, and storyteller Walt Belcher regales us with stories about Florida wrangler Morgan Bonaparte “Bone” Mizell, a lanky cowman who could out-ride, out-shoot, out-rope, out-talk,, out-prank and out-drink anyone […]

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A smiling woman stands in front of a beach background. Next to her are four books with coastal themes. Large text reads “Sandy Malone.”.

Author Event: “Christmas on Jekyll”

Author event with Sandy Malone You’ll want to visit our neighboring island to the north, Jekyll Island, after listening to nationally-known wedding planner Sandy Malone talk about the fifth book […]

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Three men stand indoors by a window, holding string instruments—a double bass, a viola, and a violin. They pose casually against a textured wall with soft natural light shining in.

Sounds of the Season: Salt Commemorative Dinner

In celebration of the 25th Anniversary of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, join us for an exclusive evening offering guests a rare opportunity to meet the Grammy and Emmy-winning ensemble […]

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Anchor Trolley ghost tour

Ghosts, Graves, and Grits: A Southern Gothic Amelia Island

There’s a certain chill in the Amelia Island air that has nothing to do with the weather. Maybe it’s the sea breeze drifting through the moss-draped oaks, or the way […]

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Green Turtle Tavern Live Music Downtown

Great Venues for Live Music on Amelia Island

Music makes the world go round. Check out these live music venues on Amelia Island that will feed your soul.

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Flyer for the Amelia Island Book Festival’s Southern Soirée event, featuring authors Martha Hall Kelly, Madeline Martin, and Victoria Benton Frank. Includes event date, time, and location details, along with author photos, book covers, and a QR code for ticket purchases.

25th Amelia Island Book Festival Southern Soirée, Fall Literacy Fundraising Event

Join us for a Southern Soirée as we celebrate The Amelia Island Book Festival’s 25th anniversary. We are delighted to welcome authors Martha Hall Kelly, Madeline Martin, and Victoria Benton […]

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Cookbook & Chef Conversation

Join us for a flavorful afternoon celebrating local shrimp and the culinary stories of Amelia Island. Enjoy a lively conversation with a featured chef, sample recipes from The Amelia Island […]

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“An Evening of Story & Song” with Charlotte Morris

Genuine, honest and straight-from-the-heart music with a purpose best describes Charlotte Morris, who took the music industry by storm two years ago with her second album, Wild Child. Cash bar […]

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Acoustic Guitar 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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Story & Song

Author Event: “If I Were God …”

Author event with Bob Maguire Join God on a journey of truth and humor while embracing life’s uncertainties and resisting the urge to claim ultimate knowledge, when Bob Maguire talks […]

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Two smiling musicians, a man in a suit and a woman in a blue dress, sit together at a Steinway piano. Text reads: Mimi Zhang & David Mach, FOUR HANDS PIANO. Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture.

Four Hands Piano with The Echo Duo

Mimi Zhang & David Mach, founders of the St. Augustine Piano Academy, are an award-winning piano ensemble to have received prizes in two preeminent international piano duo competitions.

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An illustration of a typewriter with paper curling out sits on a beach background. Text reads Amelia Island Writers. Four inset photos show groups of smiling people. Logos for Story & Song and Amelia Island Book Festival are at the bottom.

Amelia Island Writers

“Negotiating Book Contracts” with Jan Yager, Ph.D.: What authors need to ask. You finally got that long awaited publishing deal, now what? In this program learn what to ask and […]

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A smiling woman with blonde hair and glasses holds up a childrens book titled IM NOT YOUR TURKEY! by Colleen Hodge. The book cover features illustrated turkeys and food items.

“I’m NOT Your Turkey!”— The Play

St. Michael’s Academy students bring to life the whimsical new play “I’m NOT Your Turkey”—based on the original book by local author and St. Michael’s librarian/media specialist, Colleen Hodge. Follow […]

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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 woman in a black sequined dress sings into a microphone on stage, with a drummer playing a red drum set in the background. Stage lights shine on them, and a Jazz sign is visible on the drum kit.

Les DeMerle Birthday Bash

Join us for an unforgettable JAZZY PARTY with a champagne toast featuring the Les DeMerle Jazztet with Bonnie Eisele, Doug Matthews on Keyboard, Paul Tafoya on Trumpet, and Ajax McDonell […]

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Jax Symphony’s Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou

Story and Song is delighted to welcome Dr. Nathaniel Efthimiou, Assistant Conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony and Music Director of the Jacksonville Symphony Youth Orchestra to our island! He has […]

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Flyer for the Fernandina Beach Library Fall Book Sale with dates, times, location, and a list of book categories. Background has colorful rectangles and book icons. All proceeds benefit the Fernandina Beach Library.

Fall Book Sale

The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Fall Book Sale will be held November 5-8 at the Peck Center Gym where thousands of books will be on sale, all sorted […]

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Colorful flyer for the Island Art Associations art show Song Lyrics, featuring a pink guitar, musical notes, and event details. Gallery display runs October 7–November 29, 2025, opening reception October 11.

Art Walk and Nouveau Art Show

Join us for the monthly Art Walk and our new Art Nouveau Gallery exhibition reception at the Island Art Association.

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Promotional flyer for a kids storytime event with book readings. Details three dates and locations in Georgia and Florida, features cartoon book covers, and highlights that the event is free and includes fun activities and inspiring stories.

Magical Storytime with SparkStar!

Join The Book Loft for a reading of The AWEsome Wonders of Your World. This interactive picture book takes kids on a global adventure with SparkStar, a galactic pup guide. […]

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Promotional image for the Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs featuring Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. holding a guitar and Anne Rutherford smiling, with a microphone and red stage curtains. Text reads: “Bits & Pieces.”.

Festival Finale: “Bits & Pieces” w/ Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. & Anne Rutherford

Two dynamic voices. Two unique styles. One unforgettable afternoon. Bits & Pieces pairs two celebrated musical storytellers—Rev. Robert Jones, Sr. and Anne Rutherford—for an evening that weaves music, narrative, and […]

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Promotional image for the Amelia Island Festival of Stories & Songs featuring headliners Andy Offutt Irwin and Carmen Agra Deedy, with their photos over a scenic view of Amelia Island.

Festival Headliners: Andy Offutt Irwin and Carmen Agra Deedy

Get ready for an unforgettable evening of laughter, reflection, and pure storytelling brilliance! Our headliner showcase brings together three of the most celebrated voices in contemporary storytelling—each with a unique […]

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Festival Storytelling – Amelia Island: Where The Wild Things Are

One of the many things that unites us as a community is our respect for and love of nature. From the beaches to Egan’s Creek, sea turtles to right whales, […]

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A smiling woman, Carmen Agra Deedy, poses with her hands on her cheeks in front of two childrens books, Carina Felina and The Peanut Man. Text reads: Festival StoryTime with NY Times Bestselling Author Carmen Agra Deedy.

Festival Children’s StoryTime: Carmen Agra Deedy

Join us for an exciting StoryTime with Carmen Agra Deedy, renowned storyteller and host of the Emmy‑winning children’s television show Love That Book! Deedy is the author of 16 cherished […]

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A smiling man and woman pose with a ukulele in front of a wall with hanging tools. Text reads Keep to the FUNNY Side with a wrench graphic and a circular logo in the lower right corner.

Festival Performance: Keep to the Funny Side

Welcome to a night of comedy that will have you grinning, giggling, and then downright belly-laughing. A dynamic married duo with stories, songs, and side-splitting charm—Anne Rutherford and Norm Brecke […]

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