3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Author Event: “Jekyll Island: Gem of the Golden Isles” December 30 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Author Event: “Jekyll Island: Gem of the Golden Isles” Having planned more than 500 weddings in the Caribbean after her own was nearly a disaster, then starring in TLC’s “Wedding Island,” author Sandy Malone will regale you with stories about Tally, the fictional character that stars in her four novels set on Jekyll Island. All titles will be available for purchase at the event. Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve in Paris December 31 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm New Year’s Eve in Paris Ring-In 2025 at the Les DeMerle New Year’s Eve In Paris show featuring The Dynamic Les DeMerle Band with Bonnie Eisele-vocals, Dr. Bill Prince-sax/clarinet/ flute and Doug Matthews-piano as they perform their exciting jazz arrangements to swing-in the New Year with a French flare. The show/ticket includes hors d’oeuvres, champagne toast at 6 pm when […] $65
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Mindfulness & Meditation January 2, 2025 @ 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 January 2, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group The Story & Song Fiction Book group meets on the 1st Thursday of every month. Enjoy Happy Hour prices for wine and craft beer and come enjoy the conversation! See upcoming S&S Book Group selections on our website.
5:00 pm - 6:30 pm Event Series Story & Song Book Group January 2, 2025 @ 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 January 3, 2025 @ 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 January 4, 2025 @ 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 […]
4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Danielle Dumont” January 7, 2025 @ 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm The Artist’s Studio: “Danielle Dumont” The Artist’s Studio Series is a conversation with artists about inspiration and the creative process. How do artists see? What motivates them to begin a new work? Why do artists need art. Why do we? Join us for a conversation with Danielle Dumont, a mixed media artist and licensed art therapist who blends creativity with […] $20
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “An Evening of Story & Song” with The Rough & Tumble January 10, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm “An Evening of Story & Song” with The Rough & Tumble Forming in 2011, songwriters and storytellers Mallory Graham and Scott Tyler spent 8 years full time in a 16ft camper with two big dogs, playing roughly 150 shows a year. At home at festivals, listening rooms, and house concerts across the country, their commanding stage presence, engaging performances and affecting songwriting will have you in […] $25
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha January 11, 2025 @ 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 […]
3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Author Event: “Who’s Better Than You?” January 11, 2025 @ 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Author Event: “Who’s Better Than You?” In story after story, actor Vinny Vella, best known for his role in Martin Scorcese’s “Casino,” regales us with the deeds and misdeeds of his life, as told to fellow actor Gary Morgan. This is a Complimentary Event! Free
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Event Series Cinema & Conversation January 15, 2025 @ 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
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha January 18, 2025 @ 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 […]
2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Sundays on Second January 19, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Sundays on Second Island Art Association hosts free Artist Encounters every third Sunday at 2:00 pm. Reservations are required. Registration will open on the third Monday of each month. Registration will be open for two weeks, then names will be drawn for the number of spaces available and registrants will be notified. Contact Alice at glassgirl445@gmail.com
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sharon Isbin, guitar, with the Pacifica String Quartet – Chamber Music Festival January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sharon Isbin, guitar, with the Pacifica String Quartet – Chamber Music Festival Hailed as “the pre-eminent guitarist of our time,” multiple Grammy Award-winner Sharon Isbin was named Musical America Worldwide’s Instrumentalist of the Year, the first guitarist in their 59-year award history. She joins forces with one of the most exciting String Quartets active today, the Pacifica, themselves winners of multiple Grammys. $60
10:00 am - 11:30 am Event Series Welcome Coffee with Women of Nassau January 20, 2025 @ 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
3:30 pm - 4:30 pm Event Series Poetry Canteen January 21, 2025 @ 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
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha January 25, 2025 @ 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 […]
12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Critique Group January 25, 2025 @ 12:00 pm - 2:00 pm Event Series Island Art Association – Critique Group An open discussion and critique group meets on the last Saturday of each month at Story & Song Bookstore Bistro from 12:00 noon-2:00 pm. All mediums are welcome. Artists may bring works in progress to receive the group’s support and views. Story & Song’s Bistro offers a breakfast and lunch menu.
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Robert McDuffie, violin, and William Ransom, piano – Chamber Music Festival January 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Robert McDuffie, violin, and William Ransom, piano – Chamber Music Festival Celebrate Mozart’s 269th birthday on January 27, 2025, with the dynamic and multifaceted violinist, Robert McDuffie. He is joined by pianist and Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival Artistic Director, William Ransom, who is known as a compelling and engaging artist that excels at creating exciting collaborations. Robert McDuffie Emmy Award-winning violinist Robert McDuffie enjoys a dynamic and […] $50
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Festival Performance: Bing! January 30, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:00 pm Event Series Festival Performance: Bing! Jason Woods performs “Bing!” formerly known as “The Near Disaster of Jasper and Casper.” This is an off-Broadway show written by Jason Woods, an award-winning actor who performs all ten roles himself. Stage and Cinema Off Broadway Review: "I don’t know if super-talented performer and writer Jason Woods is familiar with this particular theater tune […] $35
10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling Workshop: “Cooking Up Stories” January 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling Workshop: “Cooking Up Stories” Can you remember a time when someone close to you shared a story that moved you, made you laugh, took you back to your childhood kitchen, or blew open your heart? Telling stories is as natural and vital as eating a meal or taking a breath! This workshop welcomes everyone: writers curious about the oral […] $35
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling: Historical Figures January 31, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling: Historical Figures Cora Newcomb will be presenting “Bringing American Women’s History into Focus – the Story of Laura Matilda Towne,” an American abolitionist and educator. Towne was the co-founder of the Penn Center on St. Helena Island, S.C., the first school in the US for newly freed slaves. After, Diane Johnson “Zora Listened! This performance utilizes a […] $35
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Festival Performance: “I Like This Town” January 31, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 9:30 pm Event Series Festival Performance: “I Like This Town” Kevin Kling, a nationally-known professional storyteller with a large following, partners with Grammy Award-winning singer/songwriter Jon Vezner to entertain attendees with a concert of stories and songs about small towns Opener: April Armstrong $45
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series StoryTime with Ms. Dearsha February 1, 2025 @ 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 […]
10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Festival Children’s StoryTime: April Armstrong February 1, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 11:30 am Event Series Festival Children’s StoryTime: April Armstrong This special StoryTime event is for children and families featuring nationally recognized storyteller, April Armstrong! Nationally recognized, award-winning storyteller, April Armstrong tells endearing folktales of wonder from around the world. Pourquois Tales offers inventive answers to the mysteries of the ages like Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (A tale from […] Free
1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Festival Children’s StoryTime: April Armstrong February 1, 2025 @ 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm Event Series Festival Children’s StoryTime: April Armstrong This special StoryTime event is for children and families featuring nationally recognized storyteller, April Armstrong! Nationally recognized, award-winning storyteller, April Armstrong tells endearing folktales of wonder from around the world. Pourquois Tales offers inventive answers to the mysteries of the ages like Why the Sun and the Moon Live in the Sky (A tale from […] Free
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling: Kitchen Talk February 1, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling: Kitchen Talk This event will mark the release and sale of the much-anticipated Community Cookbook, The Amelia Island Table: Celebrating Community with Stories & Recipes.. This collection of recipes submitted by the local community is a partnership of Story & Song Center for Arts & Culture and Barnabas Center, Inc. Afterward, a mix of home cooks and […]
7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series Festival Headliners: Bil Lepp & Rick Bragg February 1, 2025 @ 7:30 pm - 10:00 pm Event Series Festival Headliners: Bil Lepp & Rick Bragg Join us for an evening of storytelling and laughter with Master Storyteller Bil Lepp and Pulitzer Prize-winning author Rick Bragg. Bil, the “King of Tall Tales,” known for his appearances on the History Channel’s Man vs. History, crafts hilarious, heartwarming stories that explore life’s absurdities. Rick, author of All Over but the Shoutin’, captures the […] $55
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Performance: “Bits & Pieces” w/ Bil Lepp & Lil’ Rev February 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Performance: “Bits & Pieces” w/ Bil Lepp & Lil’ Rev Bil Lepp will perform “That Ain’t the Whole Plan” hilarious stories and tall-tales from Halfdollar, WV and beyond. Lil’Rev will perform “Scraps of Quilting Music: How Quilters Save the World”. An ode to the millions of quilters worldwide whose gifts of patience have kept us warm in the thick of winter, a piece of home […] $45
January 19, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm Sharon Isbin, guitar, with the Pacifica String Quartet – Chamber Music Festival
January 27, 2025 @ 7:00 pm - 9:00 pm Robert McDuffie, violin, and William Ransom, piano – Chamber Music Festival
January 31, 2025 @ 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Event Series Festival Storytelling Workshop: “Cooking Up Stories”
February 2, 2025 @ 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm Event Series Festival Performance: “Bits & Pieces” w/ Bil Lepp & Lil’ Rev