“Nanette Autry: My Story, My Song ” May 24, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Fernandina Beach native Nanette Autry—beloved singer, musician, and founder of the Peck Ensemble and NATROM band—takes us on a journey through the songs and stories that shaped her life. From sacred hymns to soulful classics, this event is a moving chronology of the people, milestones, and moments that inspired her musical path. Come be part […] $25
“Secret of the Wolf Pendant” Book Launch with Pound Puppy Creator, Mike Bowling May 24, 2025 @ 1:30 pm - 3:30 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Meet Mike Bowling — Creator of Pound Puppies! at the Book Launch of The Secret of the Wolf Pendant Join us at Story & Song for a special appearance by Mike Bowling, beloved toy inventor, entrepreneur, and now author! Mike will introduce his debut novel, The Secret of the Wolf Pendant — a suspenseful, magical, […] Free
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha May 24, 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 […]
Poetry Canteen May 20, 2025 @ 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
Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau May 19, 2025 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL New to Fernandina? Want to get involved in the community? All women, including new and current members, are invited to join the Women of Nassau's monthly coffee get-together at Story & Song. This event is FREE with light refreshments. No RSVP needed. (3rd Monday of every month) Free
StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha May 17, 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: “On a Rising Swell” May 16, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Surf’s up at Story & Song! Join us for a free author event you won’t want to miss! Dan Reiter shares "On a Rising Swell"—a fascinating look at Florida’s Space Coast surf culture, filled with stories of legendary wave riders, board builders, and the community that shaped them. Whether you’re a lifelong surfer or just […]
Living in Our Maritime Forest: Film Screening May 15, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Discover the wonder and wisdom of Amelia Island’s maritime forests in this compelling short documentary written and narrated by Munsell McPhillips and produced by the Amelia Tree Conservancy. Living in a Maritime Forest delves into the unique ecology of our coastal woodlands, highlighting their resilience, complexity, and the vital role they play in our environment. […]
Wilderness of North Florida Parks with Kathy Stark May 14, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Discover the beauty of North Florida’s wild places with Kathy Stark—artist, author, and passionate nature advocate. Through her vivid watercolor landscapes and storytelling, Kathy brings the region’s parks to life in this engaging presentation. Kathy’s artwork will be on display in Story & Song’s Art Gallery Exhibit runs May 1 – July 31 Join us […] Free
Tuesdays with TED May 13, 2025 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Tuesdays with TED Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL On the 2nd Tuesday of the month, enjoy great community conversation facilitated by a local personality over a topic of interest following a brief TED talk. Free
Dive Into Shark Conservation with Sharks4Kids May 12, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Come learn about sharks with Chelsea Crosby who represents Sharks4Kids, a non-profit organization offering educational free programs and dynamic resources to teach kids about sharks and the importance of ocean conservation. Sharks4Kids aims to inspire the next generation of shark advocates and ocean stewards through education, outreach and adventure. • Perfect for children in kindergarten […] Free
NAMI Neighborhood Book Club May 12, 2025 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm NAMI Neighborhood Book Club Story & Song Centre for Arts and Culture 1430 Park Avenue, Fernandina Beach, FL Neighborhood book club is held the 2nd Monday every month March 10: “The Handmaid’s Tale” by Margaret Atwood. Facilitated by Laura Kujawski. April 14: “The Fury” by Alex Michaelides. Facilitated by Evelyn McDonald. May 12: “The Wind Knows My Name” by Isabel Allende. Facilitated by Shelly Hirshberg. June 9: Facilitated by Lynn White. Book TBD; candidate: […] Free