Category Archives: Arts & Culture
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
Calm and Comfort in Stories and Songs
Story & Song Submitted by Mark Kaufman April 9 2020 From the safety of your [...]
Apr
Area churches to celebrate Easter (from a distance) with a different kind of hunt
Contact: Emma Cottrell [email protected] April 5, 2020 Area churches are helping the community feel more [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Lea Gallardo April 4, 2020 Editor’s Note: Lea developed a love of photography at [...]
Apr
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival announces cancellation of April 26 Zukerman Trio Concert due to Coronavirus crisis
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Contact: Dr. Joe Marasco Executive Director 904/261-1779 April 4, 2020 [...]
Apr
Amelia Island revealed . . .
By Joe Winston March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Joe moved to Amelia Island in 1994. [...]
Mar
Happy Piano Day!
Piano Day Amelia Island By Stéphane Pitois March 28, 2020 Editor’s Note: Stéphane Pitois [...]
Mar
So how are local arts and culture organizations coping?
By Anne H Oman Reporter-At-Large March 25, 2020 The Covid-19 virus has cost the nation’s [...]
Five Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Concerts Canceled Due To Coronavirus Outbreak
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release March 16, 2020 Fernandina Beach, FL—March 16, 2020—The [...]
Amelia Musical Playhouse update
March 16, 2020 Amelia Musical Playhouse is announcing the following cancellations: “Follies” performances on March [...]
Amelia Musical Playhouse to present “Jesus Christ Superstar” in April
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Easter Big Band Bash has been postponed
Media Release from Les DeMerle March 15, 2020 In light of the COVID-19/Corona outbreak the [...]
AMP Coronavirus response
March 14, 2020 Dear audiences, friends and performers, If you’ve felt any concerns about attending [...]
A Year of Remembrance: 400th Commemoration Special Programming
National Park Service Media Release Contact: Corinne Fenner, [email protected] 904-477-6606 March 14, 2020 This year [...]
Cummer Museum announces postponements, cancellations
Cummer Museum Media Release March 13, 2020 Dear Cummer Museum members and friends, We continue [...]
Upcoming program at American Beach Museum: March 28
March 12, 2020
County Extension Director Publishes New Book
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager March 3, 2020 3/2/20 @ [...]
World Renowned Violin Virtuoso Itzhak Perlman In Concert Thursday, March 19 at Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival
Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Media Release March 2, 2020 Fernandina Beach, FL—March 2, 2020—Internationally [...]
Amelia Musical Playhouse presents Sondheim’s “Follies” in March
February 25, 2020 Amelia Musical Playhouse proudly presents the musical Follies with music and lyrics [...]
Upcoming History Museum programs of note
MEDIA RELEASE February 18, 2020
Update on A.L. Lewis house destruction in American Beach
Submitted by Suanne Z. Thamm Reporter – News Analyst February 14, 2020 Community confusion and [...]
Timucuan Parks Foundation has received a Florida Humanities Grant to support historic speaker series
MEDIA RELEASE Jacksonville, Fla., Feb. 12, 2020 – Timucuan Parks Foundation, in conjunction with the [...]
Fernandina Library Hosts National African American Read-In
From The County Insider Office of the Nassau County Manager February 11, 2020 2/10/20 @ [...]
Explore Green Cove Springs on March 25 with other history buffs!
February 4, 2020
AMP announces next production: Check Please
January 17, 2020 Directed by: Sabrina Rockwell CHECK PLEASE follows a series of blind dinner [...]
ACT offers acoustic sessions
January 15, 2020
West Nassau Historical Society announces upcoming events
MEDIA RELEASE January 14, 2020 The West Nassau Historical Society is a registered 501c3 nonprofit [...]
AMP to present Mamma Mia!
$15 – $25 Tickets Directed by: Beth Perkins Choreography: Zoë Thompson Cast Donna Courtney Russell Tanya Deirdre [...]
AMP Presents: Dinner with Booker T
January 2, 2020 Written and performed by Darryl Reuben Hall DINNER WITH BOOKER T. is [...]
Community Foundation of Northeast Florida seeks grant application from local artists
The Community Foundation of Northeast Florida Press Release Submitted by Susan Datz Edelman (904) 356-4483 [...]
Sally Cummings Palette Knife Workshops at Island Art Association
December 3, 2019
AMP cleans up in regional theater award nominations
Amelia Musical Playhouse Media Release November 25, 2019 What a way to spend Thanksgiving week [...]
The Relevance of Race Film – 100 Years Later
Media Release November 8, 2019 Location: Jacksonville Public Library, Main Branch, 303 N. Laura Street [...]