1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 2 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Fernandina Beach Photography Club” July 2 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Fernandina Beach Photography Club” Join us for this conversation series, where we feature local artists whose work is currently on exhibit in the Story & Song Art Gallery. The Fernandina Beach Photography Club was founded in 2007 as an independent offshoot of The Island Art Association, The founding members — William Raser, Roger Moore, Walter Peterson, Steve Leimberg and […] $20
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Origami with Serey Andree July 3 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Origami with Serey Andree Explore the Japanese art of paper folding. Free for kids ages 6-12. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Free
4:30 pm - 6:00 pm “Caro’s Comet” Book Launch Party July 3 @ 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm “Caro’s Comet” Book Launch Party Join us to celebrate the release of “Caro’s Comet: The Celestial Cinderella!” This children’s book is based on Robin Pullen’s original musical (a Semifinalist for the 2024 National Music Theatre Conference), which celebrates the first female to discover a comet, Caroline Herschel. You will get to meet and greet with the author, illustrator (Bill Ivins), […] Free
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 4 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation July 4 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation Valerie Brandt leads us in a FREE session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.” If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total […] Free
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group July 4 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group Thank you for joining us the first Thursday of every month for lively discussions about a variety of fiction titles. This time we will be discussing the novel, Horse by Geraldine Brooks, based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington. Free
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales July 5 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales Join us for a delightful afternoon tea with captivating readings by actor Ron Kurtz on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month! Indulge in a scrumptious selection of sweet and savory treats crafted by the Story & Song bistro, perfectly paired with enchanting stories.
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha July 6 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 9 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Portable Pocket Gardens w/ Susan Dahl July 10 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Portable Pocket Gardens w/ Susan Dahl If you love nature and gardening this is the workshop for you! Art instructor Susan Dahl will show attendees how to create a pretty portable pocket garden in a tin in honor of summer. Seats are limited; RSVP today! Free
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 11 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle “Dance & Jazz Party” Charter Cruise Presentation July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle “Dance & Jazz Party” Charter Cruise Presentation Join world-renowned drummer/bandleader, Les DeMerle, and his wife, vocalist Bonnie Eisele, as they present an exciting program outlining their fun, upcoming exclusive charter cruise sailing the Caribbean on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship from Nov. 10 through Nov. 17. This free event will include a Happy-Half-Hour Meet and Greet 5-5:30 pm with Les and Bonnie […]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle Dance & Jazz Party Cruise Presentation July 12 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Les DeMerle Dance & Jazz Party Cruise Presentation Join world-renowned drummer/ bandleader Les DeMerle and his wife, vocalist Bonnie Eisele, as they present an exciting program outlining their fun, upcoming exclusive charter cruise sailing the Caribbean on Holland America’s Nieuw Amsterdam ship November 10-17. This free event will include a Happy Half-Hour Meet and Greet (5-5:30 pm) with Les and Bonnie, plus their […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha July 13 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Opera Fantastique July 13 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Opera Fantastique Amelia Island Opera co-founders Victoria Isernia and John Tibbetts take you through the heart of France as they present an unforgettable fusion of French classics and the stirring melodies of Victor Hugo’s masterpiece, “Les Miserables.” Vive la musique!. Cash bar available. $35
3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Get Closer: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt July 14 @ 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm Get Closer: A Tribute to Linda Ronstadt Backed by her 7-piece band, Debbie Rider looks and sounds just like Linda Ronstadt as she performs all of her greatest hits. Cash bar available. $35
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau July 15 @ 10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau New to Fernandina? Want to get involved in the community? All women, including new and current members, are invited to join the Women of Nassau's monthly coffee get-together at Story & Song. This event is FREE with light refreshments. No RSVP needed. (3rd Monday of every month) Free
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 16 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Poetry Canteen July 16 @ 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Poetry Canteen Join us the 3rd Tuesday of each month for Amelia Island’s Poet Laureate Nola Perez and friends as they gather to share their love of poetry, reading their own works or favorites of others. There will be a five-minute “open mic” format to read your work! See you there! Free
2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Front Porch Beading July 17 @ 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm Kids Hobby Hour: Front Porch Beading Front Porch Beading with Fran Peters Let’s get beading! Come and spend the afternoon making unique works of jewelry art you can wear home! Free for kids ages 6-12. Class size is limited to 20 participants. Reserve your seat TODAY! Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Cinema & Conversation July 17 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Cinema & Conversation On the 3rd Wednesday of the month, join us to watch a film chosen for its meaningful theme, and stay for a facilitated discussion after. Free and open to all. Free
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 18 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha July 20 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 23 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 25 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon July 26 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon Join us for a delightful summer afternoon as we learn about awakening our sense of smell through the scent of lavender. Pam James, Pelindaba Lavender & Elise Perlstein, author of Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance will be presenting. We’ll explore the fascinating history of aromatic plants, the mind-body connection, and the value of lavender […] $35
12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon July 26 @ 12:30 pm - 2:00 pm Annual Lavender Harvest Luncheon Join us for a delightful summer afternoon as we learn about awakening our sense of smell through the scent of lavender. This event features Pam James from Pelindaba Lavender & Elise Perlstein, author of Scent: A Natural History of Fragrance. We’ll explore the fascinating history of aromatic plants, the mind-body connection, and the value of […] $35
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha July 27 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Brazilian Fantasy”-The Story Of Jazz” Part 3 With Les DeMerle July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “Brazilian Fantasy”-The Story Of Jazz” Part 3 With Les DeMerle “Brazilian Fantasy” will showcase the work of composer Antonio Carlos Jobim who wrote many popular Bossa Nova standards including, “The Girl From Ipanema,” “One Note Samba” and “Desafinado” plus groovin’ hits from Stan Getz, Astrud Gilberto, Sergio Mendes and more. Living and studying music and dance in Brazil for a year, vocalist Bonnie Eisele’s deep […] $35
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm “The Story of Jazz: Part 3” – Brazilian Fantasy July 27 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm “The Story of Jazz: Part 3” – Brazilian Fantasy Get swept away in this Brazilian Fantasy with the Les DeMerle Band, featuring vocalist Bonnie Eisele, with the music of Antonio Carlos Jobim and others! Cash bar is available. Come have fun! And don't miss the final performance of this series on August 17: "Bebop, Blues, & Beyond." $35
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios July 30 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios August 1 @ 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm Event Series Drop-in Art Studios Bring your own supplies to the Island Art Assoc. on Tues and Thursday to paint with a group. No registration, just show up. Any Medium Painting. Tuesdays with Diane Withrow and Thursdays with Chris McCall. $5
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation August 1 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation Valerie Brandt leads us in a FREE session of Yoga Nidra followed by the soothing sounds of her “singing crystal bowls.” If you haven’t tried it, but you’ve been feeling the need for calm and peace in your life, please join us! Yoga Nidra is a meditation and conscious relaxation practice intended to induce total […] Free
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group August 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group Thank you for joining us the first Thursday of every month for lively discussions about a variety of fiction titles. This time we will be discussing the novel, Horse by Geraldine Brooks, based on the remarkable true story of the record-breaking thoroughbred, Lexington. Free
3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Tea & Tales Join us for a delightful afternoon tea with captivating readings by actor Ron Kurtz on the FIRST FRIDAY of every month! Indulge in a scrumptious selection of sweet and savory treats crafted by the Story & Song bistro, perfectly paired with enchanting stories.
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island August 2 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Book Signing with Lizzette Harris at The Shops at Omni Amelia Island Join us for book signing with local children’s book author Lizzette Harris. As an added bonus, Marcus the Westie will be making an appearance too! Lizzette Harris is the author of Marcus Finds Fantastic Flavors and Good Morning, Amelia Island. She’s a mom, a wife and a writer with a Westie dog, and calls Charlotte, […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha August 3 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha Join us at the store for a magical StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha, our beloved and very talented Director of Children’s Merchandise and Programming! StoryTime is every Saturday at 10:30 am in the store. No RSVP needed. Just come on in! Dive into fantastical worlds, meet dynamic characters, and let your imagination soar! We can't wait to […]