AROUND TOWN 2021
APRIL 1, 9, 11, 13 Plantation Artists Guild & Gallery From April 1 through April 9, the “Corner Show” will display PAGG’s Art Lovers’ group artwork. PAGG is thrilled to announce that the “2020 – A Look Back” photo retrospect will debut Friday April 9 through Sunday April 11 with free admission. After April 11, the “Corner Show” will feature some of the standouts till the end of the month. April 13 is the debut of the gallery show “Visions of the Past,” which will run through June. Masks required. 94 Amelia Village Circle in the Omni Amelia Island Resort shops. Hours: Mon 11-5, Tues 9-1, Wed thru Sat 11- 5, Sun 1-5. Visit paggart.com or call (904) 432-1750 for more information.
APRIL 2 Easter Story Walkthrough Experience the Easter story with your five senses in a COVID-safe, station-by-station, immersive half-hour journey through historic Jerusalem! 5:30 p.m. – 7:30p.m. Visit bit.ly/392QZRi to book your slot, and for more info. Families and all ages welcome! Free.
APRIL 5 Beginner Yoga 8-week course $119 for all 8 weeks, evening and morning workshops to choose. Starts 4/5 @ 7:15-8:30 p.m. or 3/30 @ 10:15-11:30 a.m. In studio class with 9 people maximum and social distancing. Learn yoga with safe, systematic and methodical progress and instructions. Common knee, neck, shoulder and back conditions are ok! In-studio only. Community Yoga + Wellness, 210 Beech Street. (904) 613-6345. cyoga-amelia.com
APRIL 8 Fairies on Parade The Bartram Garden Club’s featured topic will be fairy gardens and botanical arts designs featuring fairies. The meeting will preview and discuss preparations for the Bartram Garden Club’s fundraiser flower show and garden walk featuring fairy gardens at the Woman’s Club on May 7. Hospitality starts at 10 a.m. with the business meeting to follow at 10:30a.m. Program begins at 11 a.m. Located at GFWC Woman’s Club Inc., 201 Jean Lafitte Blvd. Masks required with socially distanced seating. Vsit www.bartramgardenclub.org for additional information, or contact Linda Broadrick at Linda.Broadrick@gmail.com or (904) 491-7759.
APRIL 9 Midori with Pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute Part of the 20th annual Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, this concert features violinist
Midori, a visionary artist, activist, and educator. A leading concert violinist for over 35 years, Midori regularly transfixes audiences around the world, bringing together graceful precision and intimate expression. Accompanying Midori is Lithuanian pianist Ieva Jokubaviciute, with her powerful and intricately crafted music. Concert will be held at Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Rd. Two shows, 3 p.m. and 7 p.m. $70. Please visit ameliachambermusic.org for more information.
APRIL 10 All That Jazz! Crescendo Amelia Big Band holds an outdoor concert series with monthly dates through July. Performances scheduled at Amelia Musical Playhouse outdoor stage, 1955 Island Walkway. Tickets online at crescendoamelia.com. Call (904) 878-0037 for more information.
APRIL 15 Sign & Sip The Book Loft invites you to join them and local author R.W. Herman for a Sip and Sign presentation in downtown Fernandina Beach from 4 to 6 p.m. Published by Giro di Mondo Publishing of Fernandina Beach. 214 Centre Street. Call (904) 231-8991 for more information.
APRIL 16, 17, 23, 24, 25 The Great American Trailer Park Festival There’s a new tenant at Armadillo Acres—and she’s wreaking havoc all over Florida’s most exclusive trailer park. When Pippi, the stripper on the run, comes between the Dr. Phil–loving, agoraphobic Jeannie and her tollbooth collector husband—the storms begin to brew. *Adult language is used during the show. Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway. $20 general admission, $10 students 7:30 p.m. - 9:30 p.m. Please call Jill at (904) 277-3455 or email info@ameliamusicalplayhouse.com for more information.
APRIL 16-18, 22-24, 25, 29, 30 The Importance of Being Earnest Performances are at 8 p.m. on April 16,17, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30. In-person tickets are $25 for adults and $10 for students, with socially distanced seating in the Main Stage theatre at 207 Cedar Street. Livestreaming tickets are $15 for individuals; $30 for households of 2-4 people; and $90 for a group of 5-10. Visit www. ameliacommunitytheatre.org or call (904) 2616749 for tickets.
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APRIL 17 Drive-Thru Tree Giveaway City of Fernandina Beach and Keep Nassau Beautiful will host a drive-thru tree giveaway from 8:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Meet at 1017 South 5th Street www.keepnassaubeautiful.org/news and events or call (904) 261-0165
APRIL 17 Household Hazardous Waste Collection Event Keep Nassau Beautiful and Nassau County Solid Waste Management will hold a free household hazardous waste collection for Nassau County residents from 8 a.m. to noon at the Nassau County Road Department at 86200 Gene Lasserre Blvd. in Yulee. A non-perishable canned food drive for Barnabas Food Pantry will also be held. For more information and directions, visit keepnassaubeautiful.org/news-and-events or call (904) 261-0165.
APRIL 18 Valentinea Lisitsa Part of the 20th annual Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival, Valentina Lisitsa is one of the most watched classical musicians on the Internet. With her multifaceted playing described as “dazzling”, Lisitsa is at ease in a vast repertoire ranging from Bach and Mozart to Shostakovich and Bernstein. The Amelia Plantation Chapel, 36 Bowman Road. Concerts at 3 and 7 p.m. Tickets $50. Visit ameliachambermusic.org for more information.
APRIL 21 An Intimate Conversation with David Baldacci Best selling author David Balducci joins us via ZOOM to talk about his latest thriller, A Gambling Man. Personalized and autographed copies available to all who register. Starts at 7 p.m. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro, 1430 Park Avenue. For more information, please call (904) 601-2118.
APRIL 22 Amelia Island Writers Lynette Najimy presents a program to help writers build their marketing platforms. Open to anyone interested in writing. 12:00 p.m.2:00 p.m. Story & Song Bookstore Bistro 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118 RSVP to jimlee. shobe@gmail.com. For more Amelia Island events, please visit ameliaislander.com/calendar.
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