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 [...]
Oct
Two Across – A review
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter October 12, 2020 Last Saturday night, I went [...]
Oct
Arts & Crafts On The Porch: October 25
Submitted by Jo-Ann Leimberg October 9, 2020 Do you know of “Front Porch Beads”? I [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephen Mintz October 10, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Oct
“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 [...]
Oct
Discover Some of Florida’s Haunted History
Florida Trust for Historic Preservation Media Release October 8, 2020 October and the coming of [...]
Oct
City honors Jazz Festival once again
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst October 7, 2020 Local jazz icons [...]
Oct
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 [...]
Oct
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com October 3, 2020 Editor’s note: We thank Steve Leimberg for [...]
Oct
“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 [...]
Oct
Reading is an ideal experience in quarantine
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter September 29, 2020 While it didn’t get [...]
Sep
“2 Across” opens at Amelia Community Theatre
Amelia Community Theatre Press Release Submitted by Linda McClain September 29, 2020 This season’s shows [...]
Sep
“New Normal” at Story & Song Bookstore
Story & Song Bookstore Press Release Submitted by Mark Kaufman September 28, 2020 With an [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Hal and Kirsten Snyder September 26, 2020 Editor’s Note: Kirsten and Hall Snyder [...]
Sep
Crescendo Amelia at Amelia Musical Playhouse September 25
Media Release September 22, 2020 Crescendo Amelia will host an outdoor concert at AMP on [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Patrick Golden September 19, 2020 Editor’s Note: Patrick Golden and his wife moved to Amelia [...]
Sep
Free online Chamber Music Festival concert Sunday, September 20
September 18, 2020 – Media Release On Sunday, September 20, 2020 at 2:00 PM EDT [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com September 12, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New [...]
Sep
Teen Musical Cabaret at AMP September 11 & 12
AMELIA MUSICAL PLAYHOUSE September 11, 12 at 8 p.m. Twenty talented teens take the stage [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Eric Linden September 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: We hope you enjoy Eric’s photo. Eric’s [...]
Sep
Amelia Community Theatre announces its 40th season
Amelia Community Theatre Submitted by Linda McClane September 4, 2020 To order tickets click here. [...]
Sep
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Mary Anne Sharer August 29, 2020 Editor’s Note: Mary Anne Sharer discovered the beauty [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
ACT live streaming The Book of Will until August 29
The ACT website: https://www.ameliacommunitytheatre.org [...]
Aug
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, [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com August 22, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New [...]
Aug
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 [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Kirsten and Hal Snyder August 16, 2020 “An unusual number of Swallow-tailed Kites have [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Priscilla Footlik August 8, 2020 Editor’s Note: Over the years, we have posted a [...]
Aug
Jesus Christ Superstar returns to Amelia Musical Playhouse
Amelia Musical Playhouse Press Release August 5, 2020 The award-winning production of Jesus Christ Superstar [...]
Aug
History Museum announces September programs
Joshua Whitfield, Curator Amelia Island Museum of History 233 S. 3rd Street Fernandina Beach, FL 32034 [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Leann Coleman August 1, 2020 Editor’s Note: A few weeks ago, an intense [...]
Aug
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Darryl Stair July 25, 2020 Editor’s Note: Darryl Stair is a semi-pro photographer from [...]
Jul
AMP offers Musical Cabaret Under the Stars July 25 at 8 p.m.
Press Release July 22, 2020 [...]
Jul
When the pandemic is over, what will life be like?
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 20, 2020 Lockdown has been a [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Suanne Z. Thamm July 18, 2020 Update: This morning the chain saw structure headed [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Hail and Farewell to History Museum Archivists
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst July 17, 2020 The Amelia Island [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephen R. Leimberg unseenimages.com July 11, 2020 Editor’s note: This amazing photo was taken by [...]
Jul
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 [...]
Jul
Lions in the Water
Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter July 8, 2020 In writing columns for the [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Lyn Pannone July 5, 2020 Editor’s Note: Lyn Pannone captured this magnificent photograph on [...]
Jul
Jacksonville Symphony continues streaming in July
Jacksonville Symphony Media Release July 1, 2020 Since the Times-Union Center for the Performing Arts [...]
Jul
Amelia Island revealed . . .
Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com June 27, 2020 Editor’s note: A native of Wildwood, New Jersey [...]
Jun
A vanishing way of life
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 25, 2020 Emily Dickinson wrote “there [...]
Jun
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 @ [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Sara Sands June 20, 2020 105 paddlers participated in the 2nd annual Cross The [...]
Jun
Some background on the Juneteenth national holiday
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst June 18, 2020 Recently news media [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephen Mintz June 13, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stephen H. Mintz, MD is a retired [...]
Jun
Island Art Association opens its doors
Island Art Association Press Releases Submitted by Marla McDaniel June 13, 2020 “Island Art Gallery [...]
Jun
Upcoming History Museum programming
June 11, 2020 Media Release Watch our programs via Twitch! Our upcoming 3rd on 3rd [...]
Jun
Home movies
By Evelyn C. McDonald Arts & Culture Reporter June 11, 2020 Perhaps you’re like me. [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Carollee Addams June 6, 2020 Editor’s Note: Carollee Addams moved to Fernandina Beach from [...]
Jun
Art Contest for International Horseshoe Crab Day
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager June 4, 2020 The County [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
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 [...]
Jun
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Kathie Kirts May 30, 2020 Editor’s Note: Kathie and her family spent a beautiful [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Ed Richtsteig May 17, 2020 Editor’s Note: Ed Richtsteig moved from Batavia, Illinois and [...]
May
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Richard Wetzel May 9, 2020 Editor’s Note: As the Seven Seas Explorer headed [...]
May
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 [...]
May
Story & Song will celebrate Shrimp Festival this year regardless!
Story & Song Neighborhood Bookstore Bistro MEDIA RELEASE April 29, 2020 It’s such an important [...]
Apr
A COVID-19 story
Alexandra R. Lajoux April 26, 2020 My COVID-19 Story Recently someone asked how I’ve been [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Mark Tomes April 26, 2020 Editor’s Note: Mark Tomes is a recent returnee to [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Stephan R. Leimberg unseenimages.com April 18, 2020 “We are truly all in this together [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Ron Pfeffer April 11, 2020 Editor’s Note: Ron and Janet Pfeffer retired and moved [...]
Apr
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 [...]
Apr