Island Art Association – Critique Group January 31 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Island Art Association – Critique Group Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL An open discussion and critique group meets on the last Saturday of each month at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. All mediums are welcome. Artists may bring works in progress to receive the group’s support and views. Story & Song’s Bistro offers a breakfast and lunch menu.
Festival Children’s StoryTime: Carmen Agra Deedy January 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 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 books for young readers, including The Rooster Who Would Not Be Quiet!, Martina the Beautiful Cockroach, Rita and Ralph’s Rotten Day, and the New York […] Free
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha January 31 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
Festival Performance: “A Mad, Mad Wonderland” & Tea Party January 30 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL You’re cordially invited to an utterly mad tea party—hosted by none other than award-winning actor and theatrical wizard Jason Woods! In Mad, Mad Wonderland, Jason performs all 10 roles in a hilarious, high-speed journey through Lewis Carroll’s classic. From the jittery White Rabbit to a Queen of Hearts with attitude (and maybe a touch of […] $50
Festival Workshop with Andy Offutt Irwin January 30 @ 10:00 am - 12:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL “Humor, Wit, Storytelling and Cognitive Connections for Deep and Enduring Learning and Serious Business” Workshop Want to make your stories unforgettable? Learn from one of the best. Nationally renowned storyteller Andy Offutt Irwin is bringing his signature blend of smarts and silliness to a hands-on workshop where humor takes center stage. Andy believes that laughter […] $35
Festival Concert: Rough Romance January 29 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL When Flagship Romance and The Rough & Tumble take the stage, it’s more than just a concert — it’s a heartfelt, harmony-rich journey through love, life, and beautifully told stories. Individually, these two husband-and-wife acts are known for leaving it all on stage. Flagship Romance (Shawn Fisher & Jordyn Jackson) brings powerhouse vocals, raw emotion, […] $35
Literary Luncheon: “Backroads of Paradise” January 24 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 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 bringing a modern eye to the historic travelogues. Ticket Options: $25 - Program & Lunch $50 - Program, Lunch & Book
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha January 24 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
The Artist & AI January 22 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 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 Logan Pierson, have used the technology of AI in their practice. We’ll learn about their use of AI, and from Paul Fishwick, we’ll take a […] $20
Cinema & Conversation January 21 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Cinema & Conversation Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 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. Free
Poetry Canteen January 20 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Poetry Canteen Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends as they gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work! See you there! Free
Mindfulness & Meditation January 19 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Valerie Brandt leads us in a session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.” If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total physical, […]