AROUND TOWN JULY 2022

AROUND TOWN JULY 2022

JULY 1 Red, White, & Swing: Crescendo Amelia Patriotic Show Join us for an Independence Day celebration featuring our full 18+ piece orchestra, dancers, singers, and entertainers. Show starts at 7:30pm, two 45-minute sets with a 15 minute intermission. All Ages Cost $35 7:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m Sadler Ranch 869 Sadler Road Contact: Dennis Negrin dennis@ Crescendoamelia.com. (904) 878-0037

JULY 1, 2, 8, 9, Amelia Musical Playhouse presents “Anything Goes!” Come on a cruise this summer with a big rollicking musical Anything Goes! telling the whirlwind story of Reno Sweeney, a nightclub singer with bad luck in love, as she helps young businessman and former flame, Billy Crocker win the love of the winsome debutante, Hope Harcourt aboard the deck of the S. S. American ocean liner. Age Range: Teens, Adults, Seniors Cost $25 7:30 p.m to 10:00 p.m. Amelia Musical Playhouse, 1955 Island Walkway. (904) 277-3455. ameliamusicalplayhouse.com

JULY 2 An Evening of Story and Song with Tricia Walker If you haven’t yet been introduced to Tricia, you’ll definitely want to mark your calendars for this show. One of Tricia’s albums, “The Heart of Dixie,” speaks to her Mississippi roots, growing up in the civil rights era. She’ll touch your heart and soul with some of her original songs, including “What a Wonderful Day,” her tribute to breast cancer survivors. Southern style never had it so good! Cost: $25 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 6,7,8 Kayak Summer Camp Regardless of experience, our fun, professional and personable guides are there to teach skills, and share with the next generation of kayakers. Get a sense of adventure and wonder about kayaking with outdoor fun for kids. Cost $175 Day 1 and 2: 9:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. Day 3: 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. Registration required by calling (904) 557-5307 or by booking online. Amelia Island Kayak Excursions, 3 South First Street. ameliaislandkayak.com

JULY 8 Lavender Luncheon Pam James, owner of Pelindaba Lavender Amelia Island, discusses the language of lavender for therapeutic purposes, personal care, cooking, home use and more during a lavender-themed luncheon. Cost: $35 Ticket includes lunch, program, and gift from Pelindaba Lavender. 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 9 Artrageous Artwalk On the second Saturday of each month, participating galleries host art events and open houses during the second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk to showcase their resident artists. Locals and tourists alike can enjoy the various types of art that each gallery has to offer as well as meet the artists. Photography, pottery, copper, metal, fused, as well as stained glass, watercolors, acrylics, oils and batik are just a few of the varied media folks can expect to see. 5 p.m. to 8 p.m Eleven Participating Galleries on Amelia Island

JULY 9 Walking The Wrong Way Home Arlene Filkoff, Sinda Nichols, Erica Villanueva, and Sue Weiner bring to life the characters in “The Red Shoes”, “Charlie”, and “Picking Up Puppies”, stories from Mandy Haynes’ book Walking the Wrong Way Home. 6:00 p.m. Cost $15. Limited seating, RSVP. (904) 556-3645. Shady Ladies Art Studio, 819 South 8th Street.

JULY 13 The Essence of Life - Conversation with author Jodie Baudek. Jodie Baudek will forever be the little angel on your shoulder talking you through life’s many challenges. She pours love, gratitude, inspiration, and self-confidence into others. After starting her career decades ago as a teacher in various healing arts; she now shares her passions & knowledge by leading the next generation to greatness. Free and open to all. 3:00 p.m. Seating is limited; open to those fully vaccinated, masks optional. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 15 Conversation with author Deb Rogers Jamie is a Florida woman. She wears cutoffs, thrives in humidity, and has been slapped by palm fronds more times than she can count. After making headlines for an outrageous crime she never meant to commit, Jamie avoids jail time through a community service placement at Atlas, a wildlife refuge for rescued monkeys. But secrets lurk among the three beguiling women who run the refuge. As Jamie ventures deeper into the offbeat world and rituals of Atlas, her summer is soon set to become material for an even stranger Florida headline than she ever could’ve imagined. 4:00 p.m. Seating is limited; open to those fully vaccinated, masks optional. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 16 An Evening of Rhythm and Prose Mandy Haynes brings the narrator of her new novella, Oliver, to life through a mixture of reading and storytelling with the help of Gene Janicke and his ukulele. Be transported back to the summer of 1972 and find out what makes Oliver so special. Cost $10 7:00 p.m. Limited seating, RSVP. (904) 556-3645. Shady Ladies Art Studio, 819 South 8th Street.

JULY 20 Cinema, Conversation, & Chow Books aren’t the only medium to talk about. Join us to watch a film chosen for its meaningful theme, and stay for a facilitated discussion after. Event is free, optional heavy hors d’oeuvres and beverage of choice available at 5:30 p.m. for a cost of $15. 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Seating is limited; call to make reservations. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601- 2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 20 Everyone has a story. What’s yours? Using techniques from How to Tell a Story - The Essential Guide to Memorable Storytelling from The Moth, participants will have the opportunity to bring in story ideas, and get coaching to bring their story to life. We will spend the first hour “crafting” the story, and the second hour “telling” the story. This workshop is open to adults of all experience levels. 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 22 The Story of Jazz World-renowned drummer Les DeMerle will showcase the era of bebop and swing in the second of a three-part series with music and stories of legendary artists. Cost: $30 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 26 Literary Luncheon with Madeline Martin New York Times bestselling author of The Last Bookshop joins us to celebrate the release of her latest work of historical fiction, The Library Spy. Ava thought her job as a librarian of the Library of Congress would mean a quiet, routine existence. Instead, she finds herself in Europe working undercover as a spy gathering intelligence. As the battle rages, she and her colleague Elaine connect through coded messages and discover hope in the face of war. Purchase tickets online. $35 ticket includes program, lunch, and one signed book. $25 ticket includes lunch and program. 12:30 p.m. to 2 p.m. 2 pm Book signing open to public. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

JULY 28 L. Moore Aesthetics 5 Year Celebration Join L. Moore Aesthetics for their five year celebration, which includes Skincare & Treatment Specials, refreshments, and information on exciting new treatments. Hosted by L. Moore Aesthetics and Emjecting. 5-8 p.m. 1815 S. 8th Street. Call (904) 222-6053 for more information.

JULY 29 Neighbor Nite Make new friends and exchange tips about goods and services while enjoying live entertainment, wine and beer at happy hour prices, and complimentary nibbles. Free and open to all. 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Seating is limited; open to those fully vaccinated, masks optional. Story and Song Art Gallery, 1430 Park Avenue, (904) 601-2118. storyandsongbookstore.com

For more Amelia Island events, please visit ameliaislander.com/calendar.