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Interview: Story & Song Bookstore Bistro

By Dylan Bailey I was given the opportunity to interview Donna Kaufman, who is the [...]

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27
Jan
Amelia Community Theatre Presents “Clue”

It’s a dark and stormy night in 1954, as invited guests arrive at the foreboding [...]

27
Jan
Restaurant Review: The Old/New Crab Trap Is a Delight

By Dylan Bailey The Crab Trap, at 31 N. 2nd St., was long a staple [...]

10 Comments

19
Jan
More Than a Concert: A Bridge for Peace

The 22nd season of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival continues with a timely performance on Tuesday, Jan. [...]

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07
Jan
No More Crepes, but a Good New Restaurant

Editor’s Note: The author is our new restaurant and culture writer. Think that’s an odd [...]

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22
Dec
Chamber Music Festival Opening Is Coming Up

The 22nd season of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival will open on Friday, Jan. 13 with a [...]

22
Dec
Exhibit of Amelia Excavations — Plus Lecture on Big Talbot Digs

Stories Underground highlights significant archaeological excavations on Amelia Island, from crude 19th-century explorations of native burial [...]

1 Comment

06
Dec
A Big Saturday Coming Up

Dec.10 in Fernandina Beach will be big. Not only will both the Market Place farmers [...]

2 Comments

06
Dec
It Came from the Attic: A Community Show and Tell Event

For lovers of old objects and photographs, the joy comes more from the story behind [...]

06
Dec
Arts and Culture Celebrates with More Public Art

Arts and Culture Nassau recently celebrated its 15th anniversary in front of a new public [...]

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04
Dec
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Holiday Comedy at ACT Opens Dec. 2

This December, Amelia Community Theatre returns full of good cheer to Pemberley, the Darcy estate [...]

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28
Nov
It’s Time to Think About Dickens Again

“Dickens on Centre” once again will be a highlight of the season. A Victorian-themed celebration [...]

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16
Nov
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Lewis Museum to Reopen, Grandly, on American Beach

After a two-year hiatus, the A. L. Lewis Museum at American Beach, formerly the American Beach [...]

07
Oct
ACT
ACT Season to Open With a Witty Family Clash

By Linda McClane Amelia Community Theatre kicks off its 42nd season on Oct. 7 with [...]

03
Oct
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A Challenge to Create Ian Memories

A Note from the Editor Mike Phillips – Hurricane Ian Memories Mike Phillips – Observer [...]

28
Sep
Kristin Harmel
Popular Author at Book Fair Luncheon

Kristin Harmel Comes to Amelia Island The Amelia Island Book Festival luncheon, 11 a.m. Oct. [...]

27
Sep
Visiting Writers at Story & Song Sept. 27

Amelia Island Writers present Multi-Genre Writing Tuesday, Sept. 27, 4-6 p.m., Story & Song Bookstore, [...]

25
Sep
Book Festival Supporters Meet a “LumberJill”

Kristine Ochu, author of Campfire Confessions Recently Amelia Island Book Festival supporters joined in a [...]

25
Sep
Fall Is the Time for Community Events
September 10, 2022

As summer fades into fall, local events return. Here is a sampling from the Amelia [...]

History Museum programs scheduled for July

June 28, 2022 [...]

28
Jun
Anything Goes at Amelia Musical Playhouse

Anything Goes Jun 30 – Jul 10 Come on a cruise this summer with a [...]

19
Jun
Coming to the Cummer on June 25

Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens 829 Riverside Avenue Jacksonville, Florida 32204Phone: 904.356.6857   This exhibition [...]

19
Jun
Celebrate Juneteenth this Sunday!

Source:  Wikipedia Juneteenth — June 19th — is also known as Emancipation Day, Freedom Day, [...]

18
Jun
Happening at the History Museum

Amelia Island Museum of History | 233 South 3rd Street, Fernandina Beach, FL 32034   [...]

10
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .

May 28, 2022 [...]

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28
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Brett Lupfer May 21, 2022 Editor’s Note: Brett Lupfer is a professional photographer/videographer who [...]

21
May
Amelia Community Theatre Names New Artistic Director

May 16, 2022     Amelia Community Theater has announced that its new managing artistic [...]

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16
May
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents the 21st Season Final Concert – Beer & G-Strings – Musical Fireworks

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Press Release May 12, 2022   BEER & G-STRINGS – [...]

12
May
AMP presents “The Color Purple”

May 9, 2022 The Color Purple May 19-22, 26-29 THE COLOR PURPLE is an inspiring [...]

09
May
Amelia Island revealed . . . A look back

By Bill Birdsong May 6, 2022 First Posted June 30, 2018 Editor’s Note: The Fernandina [...]

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07
May
Theatre Jacksonville announces its 103rd season

Press Release May 3, 2022 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (April 19, 2022) – For the first time [...]

03
May
Jeff Black performs at Story & Song May 7

May 2, 2022 [...]

02
May
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents an Afternoon of Family Fun on May 7

      May 2, 2022 “The Legend of Peer Gynt” — An Afternoon of [...]

02
May
AMP presents a special program for Mother’s Day this year

April 29, 2022 [...]

29
Apr
Cummer Museum of Art & Gardens Presents the Mighty Oak Music & Makers Festival April 30

Press Release April 27, 2022 April 25, 2022 — JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — The Cummer Museum of [...]

27
Apr
‘FAST and LOOSE’ Oil & Acrylic Workshop – May 21

Island Art Association Press Release Submitted by Ginger Bender April 25, 2022 “FAST and LOOSE”  [...]

25
Apr
History Museum will close for Shrimp Fest this weekend

April 25, 2022 Amelia Island Museum of History Press Release [...]

25
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lea Gallardo First posted in 2013 April 23, 2022   Editor’s note: This Sunday [...]

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23
Apr
Painting Figures & Faces with the Palette Knife – May 18

Island Art Ed Center Press Release April 19, 2022 [...]

19
Apr
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Zukerman Trio

Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release April 18, 2022 Friday, April 22nd at 7:30 PM [...]

18
Apr
History Museum schedules Spring Jail Break for May 5, 2022

Jail Breaks are trips and experiences designed exclusively for Members of the Amelia Island Museum [...]

17
Apr
4-H Summer Camps announced
April 16, 2022

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager April 16, 2022   Are [...]

American Beach hosts Mrs. B’s Fiber Art April 29 & 30

April 16, 2022 [...]

16
Apr
Music News from Jacksonville Public Media

April 16, 2022 GET TICKETS [...]

16
Apr
History Museum program on Florida’s Water Stories April 15

April 12, 2022 3rd on 3rd Lecture Friday, April 15, at 6pm This talk examines [...]

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12
Apr
Matilda the Musical opens at Amelia Community Theatre on April 14

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 11, 2022 Amelia Community Theatre presents [...]

11
Apr
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Presents Bluegrass Legends: The Gibson Brothers

AICMF Press Release April 12, 2022 Amelia Island, FL — The Amelia Island Chamber Music [...]

11
Apr
Arts in the Park Festival at Crooked River State Park – May 7

Arts in the Park Press Release April 10, 2022 Friends of Crooked River State Park [...]

10
Apr
Summer theatre camps at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release By Linda McClane April 8, 2022 Registration is open for [...]

08
Apr
Ukrainian egg dyeing at Shady Ladies Art raises money for Ukraine

Shady Ladies Art Press Release Submitted by Linda Hart Green April 6, 2022 Co-owner of [...]

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06
Apr
Sofia Talvik to perform at Story & Song on April 9

April 5 2022   [...]

05
Apr
Story & Song features Sofia Talvik April 9

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05
Apr
Theatre Jacksonville presents: “The Sweet Delilah Swim Club” beginning April 22

Theatre Jacksoonville Press Release April 4, 2022   JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (Mar. 31, 2022) – Beginning [...]

04
Apr
Amelia Island Opera Celebrates Leonard Bernstein in two May performances

Press Release April 3, 2022 By Bernstein: A Musical Celebration of his Life and Works [...]

03
Apr
FPAN announces Timucuan Science & History Symposium for April 28

Press Release April 2, 2022 We’re excited to be presenting some of our research during [...]

02
Apr
Free Outdoor Community Jazz Concert on April 2 at Amelia Park

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01
Apr
Story & Song presents “Composers for Peace” on April 2

  Russia’s invasion of Ukraine floods our screens every day with images of death and [...]

31
Mar
Suzanne Batchelor named April Artist of the Month by Island Art Association

Island Art Association Media Release Submitted by Ginger Bender March 31, 2022 Suzanne Batchelor is [...]

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31
Mar
All local artists are invited to participate

March 31, 2022 [...]

31
Mar
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival mourns the passing of Christopher Rex

Amelia Island Chamber Music Press Release March 24, 2022 Memorial Service Set for Saturday, March [...]

24
Mar
Author Talk: Tom Hitchcock

from The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager  March 24, 2022 The Nassau [...]

24
Mar
“Arts & Crafts on the Porch” – March 27

Media Release Contact:  Frances Peters francesapeters@gmail.com March 23, 2022 Subject:  Arts & Crafts On The [...]

23
Mar
New Amelia Island Art Gallery to support Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation – Grand opening April 1

Trinity Love Hoblit Foundation Press Release Submitted by Katherine Bows Taylor katherine@kbtaylormarketing.com March 23, 2022 [...]

23
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz March 19, 2022 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

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19
Mar
Metanoia Retreat presents April Open Mic at Story & Song

March 18, 2022 Press Release – For Immediate Release- April Open Mic at Story & Song [...]

18
Mar
Friends of the Library presents “Stories on Stage” at Story and Song on April 3

Friends of the Library March 17, 2022   To purchase tickets click here. [...]

17
Mar
Festival de la Familia – March 26

City of Fernandina Beach Submitted by Mary Hamburg Digital Communications Specialist www.fbfl.us March 17, 2022 [...]

17
Mar
Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Bill Birdsong March 12, 2022 Editor’s Note: William Birdsong was born in Jacksonville, Florida [...]

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12
Mar
FSCJ’s DramaWorks to present “The Mad Atlas of Virginia King,” a new script by FSCJ Professor Tim Gilmore

Press Release March 11, 2022  WHAT:           Florida State College at Jacksonville’s (FSCJ) DramaWorks will present [...]

11
Mar
AMP Presents Godspell March 31-April 3, April 7-10

Amelia Musical Playhouse March 21, 2022   Godspell was the first major musical theatre offering from [...]

11
Mar
New art exhibit opening at Fernandina Beach Library

Friends of the Library Submitted by Nancy Jordan March 10, 2022 “Art and Lure of [...]

10
Mar
The 2020 – A look back photo exhibit presents check to Arts Alive

Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery Press Release March 7, 2022 The 2020 – A Look [...]

07
Mar
Eggstra Special Decorating Class

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04
Mar
History Museum presents special events in April

March 3, 2022 [...]

03
Mar
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival presents the Danish String Quartet

Amelia Island Music Festival Press Release March 2, 2022 A Concert Dedicated to the Memory [...]

03
Mar
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