Category Archives: Arts & Culture
Four Local Writers, Three Crime Stories and One Special Event
Amelia Island Writers presents a special event – When Crime Meets Truth and Imagination – [...]
It’s Time for Wildflowers — and Magic
By Lauri deGaris This time of year, there is no surer sign of spring [...]
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Mar
Local Actress/Film Producer Nominated for Award
By Wilma Allen This Sunday, Amelia Islander Sinda Nichols will be rubbing elbows with stars [...]
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Feb
A Tale of Whales, Healing and the Beach Lady
By Lauri deGaris I am grateful to have known The Beach Lady of American Beach, MaVynne [...]
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Feb
Bill Birdsong: Through His Lens, He Teaches a Love of Nature
By Dylan Bailey In the realm of photography, there are those who capture moments, [...]
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Feb
Is This Your Year to Write a Book?
Has anyone ever said to you, “You should write a book about that?” Is 2024 [...]
Feb
How to Pitch Your Novel
The Amelia Island Writers are presenting a free workshop on pitching an idea for a [...]
Feb
“Billy” Star is Only Second Girl in the World
Julia Taylor is appearing as Billy in “Billy Elliot the Musical” (BETM) in Fernandina Beach, [...]
Feb
The Big Spring Book Sale Is Coming in March
The Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library’s Spring Book Sale will be held March 20-23 [...]
Feb
Billy Elliot, the Musical, Coming to ACT Next Month
Amelia Community Theatre opens “Billy Elliot: The Musical” on Feb. 9 at 207 Cedar St. [...]
Jan
A New Book for a New Festival of Stories and Songs
By Wilma Allen Release of the new book, “Life on American Beach: Voices from Within,” [...]
Jan
Up Close and Personal: A Rush to Watch Whales Near Shore
By Lauri deGaris In my mind, few things are more exciting than receiving news about [...]
Jan
Renowned American Impressionist Eric Jacobsen to Host Workshop
By Dylan Bailey In the art world, the name Eric Jacobsen holds a significant place. [...]
Jan
‘Once Upon a Time in Florida’ Literary Luncheon
By Marla McDaniel From editor and writer Jacki Levine and the University of Florida [...]
Jan
‘Becoming Dr. Ruth:’ Many Laughs for People of a Certain Age
Jill Dillingham of Amelia Musical Playhouse, first gave the script of “Becoming Dr. Ruth” to [...]
Jan
Amelia Chamber Season to Start with ‘Rhapsody in Blue’
By Wilma Allen Pianist William Ransom will take the stage Sunday, Jan. 14, at 5 [...]
Jan
Pelorus Jack: Part Two of a Whale of a Story
This article is part of a series of 10 appearing every other Monday in the [...]
Dec
La Boheme Coming to Amelia Island Stage
By Wilma Allen La Boheme, among the most popular operas of all time, will be [...]
Dec
Winter Solstice: a Universal Celebration
By Lauri deGaris December 21, 2023, marks the astronomical beginning of winter. Mother Earth’s north [...]
Dec
New Story-telling Festival Headlined by Carl Hiaasen
By Wilma Allen If he’s as funny on stage as he is on the page, [...]
Dec
Symphony Bus Trips Available Again
Amelia Residents in Action for the Symphony for many seasons co-sponsored bus transportation to Jacksonville [...]
Dec
Miracle on 34th Street: A Live Radio Play at ACT
Santa gets his day in court as Amelia Community Theatre presents “Miracle on 34th Street: [...]
Nov
Oh, Peg Leg Pete! Your Future Hangs in the Balance
By Mike PhillipsThe Fernandina Beach Historic District Council was surprised to find Peg Leg Pete [...]
Nov
Have You Noticed? Amelia Is Becoming ‘Music Island’
By Wilma AllenGoogle “Music City” and you will find Nashville, Tennessee. Google “Music Island” and [...]
Nov
Dickens on Centre Plans Just Keep Getting Better
By Dylan Bailey Dickens on Centre, an enchanting holiday event on Amelia Island, has been [...]
Oct
Symphony Ensemble to Focus on Harp and Violin
By Julia McDermott A performance by Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra musicians, punctuated with an intermission and [...]
Oct
Commentary: The Wise Know What They Don’t Know
By Linda Hart Green I don’t like to admit I was a know-it-all in school. [...]
Oct
Library Book Club to Discuss Woolf Classic
The Friends of the Library Book Club will discuss Virginia Woolf’s classic novel “To the [...]
Oct
A Spooky Opera at Disco Witch Brewing
By Wilma Allen If you’re an opera buff thirsting for music close to home, [...]
Oct
Baskets: Nature’s Gift to Hold Nature’s Harvest
By Lauri deGaris It is time to gather the gifts of summer, it is time [...]
Oct
The Language of Trees Gladdens Human Hearts
By Linda Hart Green I grew up with “sand between my toes,” as my parents [...]
Oct
ACT’s 43rd Opens With a Classic Family Comedy
Amelia Community Theatre opens its 43rd season with the family comedy “Over the River and [...]
Sep
Got Empty Shelves? The Fall Book Sale is Coming Up
Dust off your backpack, carry-all or little red wagon: the Friends of the Fernandina Beach [...]
Sep
Arts Alive Is Cranking Up in Nassau Schools
By Wilma Allen Starting next week, hundreds of local kids will be raising their paint [...]
Sep
Bartram Garden Club to hold ‘Welcome Back’ Meeting
The Bartram Garden Club is holding a Welcome Back Coffee and Tea at the GFWC [...]
Sep
Child Book Authors at Book Loft Sept. 2
Child book authors Frank and Rose Winn are a father-daughter team who will be at [...]
Aug
Book Fest: A Famous Chef and a Funny Southern Cook
The Amelia Island Book Festival guests for its 2023 fall luncheon are the celebrated French [...]
Aug
Fifth Annual Dance Season Set, Tickets Going Fast
By Wilma Allen Thanks to enthusiastic audiences and sold-out performances in its first four seasons, [...]
Aug
Only in Fernandina Beach: The Eclectic Band Sonofarious
Scott Kessler, Marcus Yew. Bottom: Brenda Kayne, Nora Wittman, Munsell McPhillips By Wilma Allen With [...]
Aug
Lecture on the Slave Ship Antelope
The Amelia Island Museum of History will host Dr. Jonathan Bryant’s presentation “Dark Places of [...]
Aug
Dolly Parton’s ‘9 to 5’ on Stage as Live Musical at ACT
By L. McClane Amelia Community Theatre opens “9 to 5: The Musical” on August 11 [...]
Jul
An Artist’s Tale: Finding Her Calling
By Dylan BaileyTricia Faulkner’s tale is an inspiring story of self-discovery, resilience, and artistic brilliance. [...]
Jul
Arts in the Marsh — Last-Minute Thrill
Are you looking for a unique arts experience surrounded by nature? Then you must visit [...]
Jul
Birdsong Photo Presentation Coming Up
The Amelia Island Museum of History will host Bill Birdsong’s presentation “Photography on Our Greenway” [...]
Jul
A celebration of Southern Grassroots Music
By Lauri deGaris Recently, a good friend of almost 40 years gifted me an LP [...]
Jul
Dance Superstar to Perform ‘The First Set’ July 13
By Wilma Allen If you’re looking for some world-class musical thrills and excitement this summer [...]
Jun
Dance Festival: Tap, Vocals and Jazz
Tap dancer and singer John Manzari is bringing his show The First Set to the [...]
Jun
Author Kevin Powers Coming to Book Loft
National Book Award Finalist Kevin Powers, author of “The Yellow Birds,” is coming to [...]
Jun
The Game’s Afoot at Amelia Community Theatre
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson travel to the moors of Devonshire for their latest case [...]
May
Aloha Bagel Is a Feast for More Than Your Eyes
By Dylan Bailey Aloha Bagel and Deli made waves when it opened its doors in [...]
May
Hofbrau Amelia: Real German? Ja! Recommended? Jawohl!
By Dylan Bailey Hofbrau Amelia is Fernandina’s only German pub and biergarten. My question now [...]
Apr
Art Auction to Support Police Good Works
The Fernandina Beach Police Foundation (FBPF) is holding a ticketed VIP art auction to benefit [...]
Apr
Author to Speak on Florida in WWII
A presentation called “War in Paradise: World War II in Florida” will be at 6 [...]
Apr
Casual Chamber Concert With a Norwegian Flair
Join the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (AICMF) 5 p.m. April 16 for a fun-filled [...]
Apr
Pulitzer-Winning ‘Proof’ Opens Here April 14
By Linda McClane The award-winning drama “Proof” opens April 14 at Amelia Community Theatre. The [...]
Apr
Review: New Cuban Bistro Off to a Delicious Start
By Dylan Bailey When I heard Amelia Island was welcoming another Cuban restaurant, I was [...]
Apr
Review: Fill Up at T-Ray’s
By Dylan Bailey On the corner of Beech Street and Eighth Street, lies an [...]
Mar
Daniil Trifonov, Acclaimed Pianist, Here April 1
The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival (AICMF) presents Daniil Trifonov, on Saturday, April 1 at 7:30 p.m. at [...]
Mar
Old Town Home Tour April 8, 10-4
By Jennifer Harrison Old Town Fernadina was the last Spanish town platted in the New [...]
Mar
Review: Wickedly Good Wicked BAO
By Dylan Bailey Down an unassuming street in Fernandina Beach, lives a restaurant you won’t [...]
Mar
Garden Club to Present “Down the Rabbit Hole” Flower Show
The Bartram Garden Club of Amelia will present Down the Rabbit Hole, a National Garden [...]
Mar
Review – Peach Cobbler Factory
By Dylan Bailey It’s always exciting when a new restaurant opens on Amelia Island. And [...]
Feb
How Fernandina Beach Came to Be Restored
The Amelia Island Museum of History will present a lecture by Buddy Jacobs on the [...]
Feb
Calling All Quilt-Lovers, ‘Quilts by the Sea’ Is This Weekend
The Amelia Island Quilt Guild’s triennial quilt show, Quilts by the Sea, will be this [...]
Feb
Restaurant Review: a Hidden Gem the Tourists Haven’t Found
By Dylan Bailey I have lived around the Amelia Island area for more than 15 [...]
Feb
A Bash to Kick Off Concours
CarCoterie hosts The Hangar, on March 4, as a kick-off to the widely attended Concours [...]
Feb
Interview: Story & Song Bookstore Bistro
By Dylan Bailey I was given the opportunity to interview Donna Kaufman, who is the [...]
Jan
Amelia Community Theatre Presents “Clue”
It’s a dark and stormy night in 1954, as invited guests arrive at the foreboding [...]
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 [...]
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. [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
Dec
A Big Saturday Coming Up
Dec.10 in Fernandina Beach will be big. Not only will both the Market Place farmers [...]
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 [...]
Dec