Mindfulness & Meditation October 2, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Mindfulness & Meditation Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Valerie Brandt leads us in a FREE 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 […] Free
Amelia Island Writers September 30, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL “Grown-Up Lessons from Children’s Book Authors” Our September program is a panel discussion facilitated by AIW Advisory Council Member, Linda Sexton. Hear stories of success and the challenges these authors have faced to advance their careers as authors. As part of this program, there will be a table for our members to display their published […]
Piano concert with Olena Blagulyak September 28, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Ukrainian concert pianist Olena Blagulyak presents a program that spans four centuries of keyboard music—from the refined elegance of French Baroque in François Couperin’s Ordre for harpsichord, to the mystical and rarely performed Forgotten Melodies, Op. 39, by Nikolai Medtner, featuring his more widely known Sonata Tragica. The second half continues with Stravinsky’s Three Movements […] $25
Island Art Association – Critique Group September 27, 2025 @ 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.
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha September 27, 2025 @ 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 […]
Author Event: “Shantyboat Stories” September 26, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Renowned Jacksonville artist Jim Draper felt like he needed to add another medium to his repertoire, and spent ten years attending a writers workshop in a dilapidated shantyboat on the Trout River. The result is his new book, “Shantyboat Stories,” that runs the gamut from southern gothic-inspired short fiction to creative non-fiction retelling of the […]
“We Are All Whalers” Book Discussion September 25, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am “We Are All Whalers” Book Discussion Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL “We Are All Whalers” by Dr. Michael Moore Join us as the Amelia Island Whale Ambassadors gather at Story & Song to discuss Michael Moore’s compelling book about the North Atlantic right whales, who give birth to their babies off of Amelia Island. The book can be purchased in advance through Story & Song via […]
Acoustic Guitar Music Jam September 21, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL 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 join other guitar players in a relaxed setting on the patio courtyard. Songs of the 50s, 60s and 70s and all genres. If you don’t […]
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha September 20, 2025 @ 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 […]
“An Evening of Story & Song with Mark Winters September 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Join us for an unforgettable concert with Mark Winters, the Texas-based rock singer-songwriter whose music is as inspiring as his journey—from rocket scientist to heartfelt performer. Known for his “rock with a positive vibe,” Mark blends bluesy guitar riffs, poetic lyrics, and a touch of science to create songs that move the soul and spark […] $25
Cinema & Conversation September 17, 2025 @ 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
Jacksonville Symphony Ensemble September 17, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Come and be serenaded by a lovely Ensemble from the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra! The sweet sounds of the harp and violin will soothe your soul. Cookies and tea provided. Admission is free. Please be reminded that we always graciously accept donations to defray the costs of performers. Please RSVP via the link. Free