Events for May 2012
May 2
Brown Bag Lunch
The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to its next Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at noon. This month features Admiral Gene Kendall, USN (retired) discussing diversity efforts in the U.S. Navy from the 1960's through 2000. Kendall will discuss the issues that drove the turmoil and chronicle some of the landmarks and missteps to diversify the military. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (904) 261-7378, ext. 102.
May 3
Shrimp Festival Pirate Parade
Kick-off the 49th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival with the Pirate Parade along Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach! Get there early to snag a good spot. 6pm start.
May 4
Sounds on Centre
The Historic Fernandina Business Association proudly presents Sounds on Centre, a free community concert held the first Friday of each month (March - October) in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Taking place on Centre Street between Second and Front streets from 6 to 8pm, each free concert is another chance for friends to bring their chairs and their dancing shoes to enjoy a wide variety of local bands. For more information, call (904) 277-0717.
May 4 – 6
49th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Featuring three days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids area and activities, numerous food booths and of course, fresh, local Fernandina shrimp! Held in historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. For more information, call (904) 261-5841 or visit shrimpfestival.com.
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Fernandina Farmers' Market
Come find farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, specialty plants and more. 9am – 1pm. For more information, visit www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com.
May 5, 19
Story Time at the Museum!
The Amelia Island Museum of History invites you to Story Time at the Museum! Looking for something to do on Saturdays with the kids? Bring them to the museum for some reading and fun! Beginning at 10:30 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, the program will feature a different story geared toward 5 to 8 year-olds. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Alex at (904) 261-7378 ext. 102.
May 6
Match for a Cure
"Match for a Cure" is an afternoon of tennis at the resort's Racquet Park featuring tennis legends Chris Evert, Mats Wilander and Todd Martin. Beginner and advanced clinics will be followed by a special pre-match cocktail reception with the players. For more information or tickets, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.omniameliaislandplantation.com.
May 10
Women, Wealth & Wine
An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get insight to the questions you haven't thought of yet. Financial answers and ideas over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30pm. For more information, call (904) 305-2608.
May 12
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk
A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30 - 8:30pm. Thirteen participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (800) 226-3542, or visit ameliaisland.com.
May 12
Evening of Story and Song
Gretchen Peters, best known for having written "Independence Day," the Grammy-nominated song recorded by Martina McBride, will perform at Burns Hall in St. Peter's Episcopal Parish. A $15 donation to the artist is requested at the door. Advance reservations are suggested. Contact series hosts Mark & Donna Paz Kaufman
for reservations or more information at (904) 277-2664 or at mkaufman@pazbookbiz.com.
May 14
Drive for Success Inaugural Golf Tournament
Come hit the links and win fabulous prizes, while supporting Communities In Schools of Nassau County. Amelia River is known as the best course on Amelia Island for female golfers, and while men are encouraged to join, there will be a lot of reasons for the ladies to be a part of this tournament. 12 - 6pm. For more info, call (904) 321-2000 or visit www.cisnassau.org.
May 18
Third on 3rd
The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month. The presentations are on a variety of different topics, but each relate to the history of the island. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717 or visit www.ameliamuseum.org.
May 18 – 20
Wild Amelia Nature Festival
Experience the wild side of Amelia Island. With more than 25 seminars and experiences, the three-day festival offers something for everyone. Opportunities include a Segway tour of Ft. George Island, kayaking the marshes along Ft. Clinch State Park, and exploration of bird habitats by bike. The festival also offers programs designed specifically for children, including a Kids Niche with hands-on nature activities. There will also be an EcoExpo with green and nature-based exhibitors and a Silent Auction. For more information, call (904) 251-0016 or visit www.wildamelia.com.
May 23
Acting for the Camera… Two
Experienced in stage or film? Experience the art of film-making while fine-tuning your skills in a natural, normal sounding way. Taught by filmmaker, psychologist, and author Dr. Nadine Vaughan. Presented by FilmAmelia! Inc. Six Wednesdays beginning May 23 from 5:30 – 7pm. $90 for 6 classes, with scholarships available. 1525 Lime St. in the Police Department Community Room. Call (904) 491-0904 or email psychespace@earthlink.net.
MAY 25
8th Annual St. Michael Academy Golf Classic
Enjoy a great day of golf at Long Point Golf Club at Amelia Island Plantation to support St. Michael Academy. The day begins with practice time on the driving range, a lunch buffet, Captain's Choice Handicap Scramble with a shotgun start at 1pm, followed by an awards reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Golf is $150 per player, and the evening reception alone is $35. Call (904) 321-2102 for tickets.
May 28
ARIAS "Let Freedom Ring" Memorial Day Concert
Featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the concert will be held at the First Baptist Church on 8th Street. Doors will be open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. The concert will feature Fabio Mechetti, conducting, and will present a program centered around patriotic music.Tickets are $20 each, and will be on sale at convenient locations around the island. For more information on tickets, contact Pat Murray at (904) 321-4174.
Brown Bag Lunch
The Amelia Island Museum of History invites the public to its next Brown Bag Lunch Lecture at noon. This month features Admiral Gene Kendall, USN (retired) discussing diversity efforts in the U.S. Navy from the 1960's through 2000. Kendall will discuss the issues that drove the turmoil and chronicle some of the landmarks and missteps to diversify the military. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call (904) 261-7378, ext. 102.
May 3
Shrimp Festival Pirate Parade
Kick-off the 49th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival with the Pirate Parade along Centre Street in downtown Fernandina Beach! Get there early to snag a good spot. 6pm start.
May 4
Sounds on Centre
The Historic Fernandina Business Association proudly presents Sounds on Centre, a free community concert held the first Friday of each month (March - October) in historic downtown Fernandina Beach. Taking place on Centre Street between Second and Front streets from 6 to 8pm, each free concert is another chance for friends to bring their chairs and their dancing shoes to enjoy a wide variety of local bands. For more information, call (904) 277-0717.
May 4 – 6
49th Annual Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival
Featuring three days of arts and crafts, live entertainment, kids area and activities, numerous food booths and of course, fresh, local Fernandina shrimp! Held in historic Downtown Fernandina Beach. For more information, call (904) 261-5841 or visit shrimpfestival.com.
May 5, 12, 19, 26
Fernandina Farmers' Market
Come find farm-direct fruits and vegetables, organic products, specialty foods, gourmet baked goods, specialty plants and more. 9am – 1pm. For more information, visit www.fernandinafarmersmarket.com.
May 5, 19
Story Time at the Museum!
The Amelia Island Museum of History invites you to Story Time at the Museum! Looking for something to do on Saturdays with the kids? Bring them to the museum for some reading and fun! Beginning at 10:30 a.m. every first and third Saturday of the month, the program will feature a different story geared toward 5 to 8 year-olds. This program is free and open to the public. For more information, contact Alex at (904) 261-7378 ext. 102.
May 6
Match for a Cure
"Match for a Cure" is an afternoon of tennis at the resort's Racquet Park featuring tennis legends Chris Evert, Mats Wilander and Todd Martin. Beginner and advanced clinics will be followed by a special pre-match cocktail reception with the players. For more information or tickets, call (800) 745-3000 or visit www.omniameliaislandplantation.com.
May 10
Women, Wealth & Wine
An informal group of women who meet to discuss financial and related issues affecting us all. Come and ask the questions you have always wanted to ask and get insight to the questions you haven't thought of yet. Financial answers and ideas over a glass of wine. Begins at 5:30pm. For more information, call (904) 305-2608.
May 12
Second Saturday Artrageous Artwalk
A free event on the second Saturday each month in Historic Downtown Fernandina Beach from 5:30 - 8:30pm. Thirteen participating galleries offer a diverse selection of art. For information, call (800) 226-3542, or visit ameliaisland.com.
May 12
Evening of Story and Song
Gretchen Peters, best known for having written "Independence Day," the Grammy-nominated song recorded by Martina McBride, will perform at Burns Hall in St. Peter's Episcopal Parish. A $15 donation to the artist is requested at the door. Advance reservations are suggested. Contact series hosts Mark & Donna Paz Kaufman
for reservations or more information at (904) 277-2664 or at mkaufman@pazbookbiz.com.
May 14
Drive for Success Inaugural Golf Tournament
Come hit the links and win fabulous prizes, while supporting Communities In Schools of Nassau County. Amelia River is known as the best course on Amelia Island for female golfers, and while men are encouraged to join, there will be a lot of reasons for the ladies to be a part of this tournament. 12 - 6pm. For more info, call (904) 321-2000 or visit www.cisnassau.org.
May 18
Third on 3rd
The Amelia Island Museum of History offers a presentation on the third Friday of the month. The presentations are on a variety of different topics, but each relate to the history of the island. The event takes place in Baker Hall in the museum. Cost is $5 per person (free for members). For more information, call (904) 277-0717 or visit www.ameliamuseum.org.
May 18 – 20
Wild Amelia Nature Festival
Experience the wild side of Amelia Island. With more than 25 seminars and experiences, the three-day festival offers something for everyone. Opportunities include a Segway tour of Ft. George Island, kayaking the marshes along Ft. Clinch State Park, and exploration of bird habitats by bike. The festival also offers programs designed specifically for children, including a Kids Niche with hands-on nature activities. There will also be an EcoExpo with green and nature-based exhibitors and a Silent Auction. For more information, call (904) 251-0016 or visit www.wildamelia.com.
May 23
Acting for the Camera… Two
Experienced in stage or film? Experience the art of film-making while fine-tuning your skills in a natural, normal sounding way. Taught by filmmaker, psychologist, and author Dr. Nadine Vaughan. Presented by FilmAmelia! Inc. Six Wednesdays beginning May 23 from 5:30 – 7pm. $90 for 6 classes, with scholarships available. 1525 Lime St. in the Police Department Community Room. Call (904) 491-0904 or email psychespace@earthlink.net.
MAY 25
8th Annual St. Michael Academy Golf Classic
Enjoy a great day of golf at Long Point Golf Club at Amelia Island Plantation to support St. Michael Academy. The day begins with practice time on the driving range, a lunch buffet, Captain's Choice Handicap Scramble with a shotgun start at 1pm, followed by an awards reception with heavy hors d'oeuvres. Golf is $150 per player, and the evening reception alone is $35. Call (904) 321-2102 for tickets.
May 28
ARIAS "Let Freedom Ring" Memorial Day Concert
Featuring the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra, the concert will be held at the First Baptist Church on 8th Street. Doors will be open at 6pm, concert starts at 7pm. The concert will feature Fabio Mechetti, conducting, and will present a program centered around patriotic music.Tickets are $20 each, and will be on sale at convenient locations around the island. For more information on tickets, contact Pat Murray at (904) 321-4174.
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