Story & Song
Press Release
October 1, 2018 4:00 p.m.
Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, opened by Mark and Donna Paz Kaufman eight months ago, has become known as a community gathering place, where neighbors and island visitors alike can meet, mingle, and find plenty to talk about over a cup of coffee or glass of wine. Their calendar of events (below) has something for every age and interest. All events are free and open to the public unless noted otherwise. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro is located at 1430 Park Avenue, the entrance to Amelia Park off 14th St. For more information, call 601-2118 or visit StoryandSongBookstore.com.
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 10 am
“Tuesday with TED” — Community conversation follows an enlightening and engaging TED talk
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 2 pm
“The Yearling” — Read-aloud by Ron Kurtz
Tuesday, Oct. 2nd, 3:30—5 pm
“Refugee” and “Grenade” book-signing by author Alan Gratz
Thursday, Oct. 4th, 5:30 pm and 7 pm
Story & Song Book Groups meet to discuss The Orphan Master’s Son
Saturday, Oct. 6th, 10:30 am
Story Time with Ms. Dearsha
Sunday, Oct. 7th, 4 pm
“Broadway Musicals” Community Sing-Along with Chris Platel
Monday, Oct. 8th, 5 pm
Publisher “Meet and Greet” for Book Groups
Tuesday, Oct. 9th, 5 pm
Poetry Canteen with Nola Perez and friends
Friday, Oct. 12th, 2 pm
“Be Well” series continues with Susan Caples and healing touch
Saturday, Oct. 13th, 10:30 am
Story Time with Ms. Dearsha
Sunday, Oct. 14th, 4 pm
“Writing on Water, Writing on Air” – Amelia Lifelong Learning presentation by visual artist and poet Clark Lunberry
Thursday, Oct. 18th, 10:30 am
“Being Present” – Mindfulness series resumes with Scott Woodward
Friday, Oct. 19th, 7 pm
“Cinema & Conversation”
Saturday, Oct. 20th, 10:30 am
Story Time with Ms. Dearsha
Sunday, Oct. 21st, Noon
“Y’all Means ALL: Voices of the New South” Literary Luncheon
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 2 pm
“Fascinating Lives” series continues with Donna Overly
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd, 7:30 pm
The Great American Read “Big Reveal” Watch Party
Thursday, Oct. 25th, 5:30 pm
City Commission Candidate Forum moderated by Larry Myers
Friday, Oct. 26th, 7:30 pm
“An Evening of Story & Song” with father-son duo Tim & Myles Thompson, with local mother-daughter duo Katie & Eden Rewa to open the show. $20 tickets available at the bookstore or by calling 601-2118.
Saturday, Oct. 27th, 10:30 am
Story Time with Ms. Dearsha
Sunday, Oct. 28th, 3 pm
“Trees and Compassion” – a free program in partnership with Amelia Tree Conservancy and Compassionate Fernandina, featuring a reading of The Lorax and artwork/photos by local children.