Amelia Island Opera is set to present one of the most beloved operas of all time, Giacomo Puccini’s "Madama Butterfly," in concert on April 4 and 6, 2025. Puccini’s heart-wrenching tale …

Local artists Carol Winner and Chris Riley announce a new gallery in town - the Fringe Fine Art Gallery, 809 Beech Street. It is located in space formerly the home of Harlows Fashion Consignment and Fine …

Fernandina is famous for its booming shrimping industry in the early 1900s, but did you know another commercial fishing industry was making waves at the same time? Menhaden (or "pogy") fishing was a …

Get transported to the much simpler year of 1896 with Blue Fire Theatre. Visit a small Western town and the story of lost love, a “rehabilitated” scoundrel, a jilted woman, and a famed …

Fans of original music will gather to celebrate the third annual Songwriters Festival. Founded by music industry veteran Tammy Rogers King, Fernandina local and songwriter Sean McCarthy, and avid …

Amelia Community Theatre will present the beloved musical “Singin’ in the Rain ” for 11 performances between April 10 and 27 at 207 Cedar Street. The 1952 movie version is often …

Get ready for an exciting and interactive afternoon filled with music, fun, and creativity! The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival is thrilled to invite families to the free Family Concert: Musical …

Moved from Sunday to Saturday, the annual island car show was deemed a success. The weekend celebration welcomed thousands of passionate auto enthusiasts to The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island. …

The Amelia Island Museum of History announces its newest quarterly exhibit, "Fernandina and the Sea: The Story of a Shrimping Empire," opening Friday, March 21, at 6 p.m. The exhibit explores the …

Support Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library at the book sale from March 19-22. Choose from thousands of used books in many genres and categories, along with puzzles, CDs, DVDs, and LPs. The …

ARIAS (ARIAS, Amelia Residents In Action for the Symphony, an affiliate of the Jacksonville Symphony) is presenting a Spring Ensemble fundraiser, “On-Shore Winds,” March 14 at 6 p.m. Five …

With the likelihood of inclement weather and with a focus on maximizing guest safety and enjoyment, Hagerty Events has moved The Amelia Concours d’Elegance from Sunday, March 9, to Saturday, …

A large aircraft hangar at the airport on Amelia Island will be transformed into a live music venue on Saturday night, March 8. The best tools of modern performance production will create a …

The Amelia Island Dance Festival (AIDF) has announced the appointment of Linda Loftis-Vrooman as its new president, effective immediately. In a significant leadership transition, AIDF founder Susan …

This year's 2025 Amelia Island Book Festival kicks off on Friday, Feb. 28, with the Authors in School Program. AIBF​’s Authors in Schools (AIS) program has not only provided the opportunity …

The Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, founded in 2001, is dedicated to bringing the …

Local​ author Tom Hitchcock, author of seven novels, describes a life-changing experience reading John Doerr’s Pulitzer Prize-winning novel, “All the Light We Cannot See.” The …

The Amelia Island Jazz Festival 13th Annual Big Band Bash will be held on Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, 7-10 p.m., in the Main Ballroom at the Courtyard by Marriott. The evening includes music by the …

Amelia Community Theatre continues its 44th season with the Neil Simon comedy “Rumors.” Opening night is Feb. 7, with a preshow party at 6:30 p.m.

When Cheryl Wilson moved to Fernandina Beach in 2018, she was drawn to walks on the beach to clear her head and get some exercise. As she strolled on the sand, however, her eyes were drawn to shells …