Category Archives: Arts & Culture

History Museum showcases life of Stetson Kennedy at 3rd on 3rd Program this Friday

Media Release Amelia Island Museum of History October 13, 2020 The Amelia Island Museum of [...]

Two Across – A review

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter October 12, 2020 Last Saturday night, I went [...]

Arts & Crafts On The Porch: October 25

Submitted by Jo-Ann Leimberg October 9, 2020 Do you know of “Front Porch Beads”?  I [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephen Mintz October 10, 2020   Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

“A Seat at the Table” . . . a chair-ity event to support the Island Art Association – October 10 – Nov 14

Island Art Association Submitted by Marla McDaniel October 7, 2020 Island Art Association (IAA) presents [...]

Discover Some of Florida’s Haunted History

Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Media Release October 8, 2020 October and the coming of [...]

City honors Jazz Festival once again

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2020 Local jazz icons [...]

Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP on Oct. 6 host Healthy Living: The Isle of Sarabay

Media Release Jacksonville, Fla., Oct. 5, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation and AARP are hosting [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com October 3, 2020 Editor’s note: We thank Steve Leimberg for [...]

“Under the Stars” at Amelia Musical Playhouse – Amelia Blues Project

Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release October 3, 2020 The Amelia Blues Project will perform Under [...]

Reading is an ideal experience in quarantine

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter September 29, 2020 While it didn’t get [...]

“2 Across” opens at Amelia Community Theatre

Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Submitted by Linda McClain September 29, 2020 This season’s shows [...]

“New Normal” at Story & Song Bookstore

Story & Song Bookstore Press Release Submitted by Mark Kaufman September 28, 2020 With an [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Hal and Kirsten Snyder September 26, 2020   Editor’s Note: Kirsten and Hall Snyder [...]

Crescendo Amelia at Amelia Musical Playhouse September 25

Media Release September 22, 2020 Crescendo Amelia will host an outdoor concert at AMP on [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Patrick Golden September 19, 2020 Editor’s Note: Patrick Golden and his wife moved to Amelia [...]

Free online Chamber Music Festival concert Sunday, September 20

September 18, 2020 – Media Release On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com September 12, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New [...]

Teen Musical Cabaret at AMP September 11 & 12

AMELIA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE September 11, 12 at 8 p.m. Twenty talented teens take the stage [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Eric Linden September 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy Eric’s photo. Eric’s [...]

Amelia Community Theatre announces its 40th season

Amelia Community Theatre Submitted by Linda McClane September 4, 2020 To order tickets click here.  [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mary Anne Sharer August 29, 2020 Editor’s Note: Mary Anne Sharer discovered the beauty [...]

Highlighting African American women who fought for women’s suffrage and other rights

By Peter Schorsch Takeaways from Tallahassee Newsblog August 29, 2020 In the Reconstruction era between [...]

ACT live streaming The Book of Will until August 29

The ACT website: https://www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org [...]

Fall theater arts educational programming for adults & children available at Theatre Jacksonville

Theatre Jacksonville Press Release CONTACT: Sarah Boone, Executive Director, at (904) 396-4425 or [email protected] JACKSONVILLE, [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com August 22, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New [...]

Timucuan Exhibit at Fernandina Beach Library: Virtual Tour Available Now

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library MEDIA RELEASE August 18, 2020 Discover the beauty of [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Kirsten and Hal Snyder August 16, 2020 “An unusual number of Swallow-tailed Kites have [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Priscilla Footlik August 8, 2020 Editor’s Note:  Over the years, we have posted a [...]

Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Amelia Musical Playhouse

Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release August 5, 2020 The award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar [...]

History Museum announces September programs

Joshua Whitfield, Curator Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Leann Coleman August 1, 2020   Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, an intense [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Darryl Stair July 25, 2020 Editor’s Note: Darryl Stair is a semi-pro photographer from [...]

AMP offers Musical Cabaret Under the Stars July 25 at 8 p.m.

  Press Release July 22, 2020   [...]

When the pandemic is over, what will life be like?

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 20, 2020 Lockdown has been a [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Suanne Z. Thamm July 18, 2020 Update: This morning the chain saw structure headed [...]

Author of “Lions in the Water” to appear at Book Loft – August 15

July 14, 2020 Lions in the Water – Available Now Off Amelia’s shores, Jed Salvador [...]

Hail and Farewell to History Museum Archivists

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2020 The Amelia Island [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 11, 2020 Editor’s note: This amazing photo was taken by [...]

Fernandina Beach proclaims Gullah Geechee week July 25 – August 1, 2020

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 8, 2020 On behalf of [...]

Lions in the Water

Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 8, 2020 In writing columns for the [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Lyn Pannone July 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: Lyn Pannone captured this magnificent photograph on [...]

Jacksonville Symphony continues streaming in July

Jacksonville Symphony Media Release July 1, 2020 Since the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 27, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]

A vanishing way of life

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 25, 2020 Emily Dickinson wrote “there [...]

Nassau BOCC declares Gullah/Geechee Nation Appreciation Week July 25-August 1, 2020

From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 25, 2020 6/23/20 @ [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Sara Sands June 20, 2020 105 paddlers participated in the 2nd annual Cross The [...]

Some background on the Juneteenth national holiday

Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 18, 2020 Recently news media [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephen Mintz June 13, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]

Island Art Association opens its doors

Island Art Association Press Releases Submitted by Marla McDaniel June 13, 2020 “Island Art Gallery [...]

Upcoming History Museum programming

June 11, 2020 Media Release Watch our programs via Twitch! Our upcoming 3rd on 3rd [...]

Home movies

By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 11, 2020 Perhaps you’re like me. [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Carollee Addams June 6, 2020 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]

Art Contest for International Horseshoe Crab Day

From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 4, 2020 ​The County [...]

Noelle Almond – Corner Artist for June at Plantation Artist’s Guild & Gallery

Plantation Artists’ Galery Press Release June 3, 2020 PAGG (Plantation Artists’ Guild & Gallery) is [...]

Peaceful “Vigil of Lament and Hope” held in Fernandina Beach

Photos by Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 1, 2020 Editor’s Note:  A “Vigil of Lament [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Kathie Kirts May 30, 2020 Editor’s Note:  Kathie and her family spent a beautiful [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Ed Richtsteig May 17, 2020 Editor’s Note: Ed Richtsteig moved from Batavia, Illinois and [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By  Richard Wetzel May 9, 2020   Editor’s Note: As the Seven Seas Explorer headed [...]

Registration now open for Theatre Jax “Creative Connectivity for Kids” summer camp

Theatre Jacksonville Media Release May 8, 2020 JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (May 8, 2020) – Registration is [...]

Story & Song will celebrate Shrimp Festival this year regardless!

Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro MEDIA RELEASE April 29, 2020 It’s such an important [...]

A COVID-19 story

Alexandra R. Lajoux April 26, 2020 My COVID-19 Story Recently someone asked how I’ve been [...]

Meridian Waste Announces Earth Day Coloring Contest Winners

Meridian Waste Media Release CHARLOTTE, N.C. (April 22, 2020) Meridian Waste, an integrated, non-hazardous solid [...]

Jacksonville Symphony guarantees musicians and staff salaries through end of season

Jacksonville Symphony Press Release April 21. 2020 Jacksonville Symphony President & CEO Steven Libman announced [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Mark Tomes April 26, 2020 Editor’s Note: Mark Tomes is a recent returnee to [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com April 18, 2020 “We are truly all in this together [...]

Study Shows 2020 Concours Week Provides Boost for Amelia Island Economy

Amelia Island Convention & Visitors Bureau Media Release April 15, 2020 AMELIA ISLAND, Fla. (April [...]

Amelia Island revealed . . .

By Ron Pfeffer April 11, 2020 Editor’s Note: Ron and Janet Pfeffer retired and moved [...]

Jacksonville Symphony to stream concerts through end of April

JACKSONVILLE SYMPHONY Press Release April 8, 2020 Although the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts [...]