Isle of Eight Flags Shrimp Festival Parade

Location
Downtown Fernandina

Open mic night at the Florida House Inn with Terry Smith.

Location
Florida House Inn

FRIDAY, May 4, 2012 – (No Fine Arts & Crafts or Antiques Displays on Friday)

6:30: OPENING CEREMONY
7:00: MISS SHRIMP FESTIVAL 2012 SCHOLARSHIP PAGEANT
8:30: MUSICAL ENTERTAINMENT, Riverfront Stage
9:30 pm: INVASION OF THE PIRATES, Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River
9:45 pm: FIREWORKS DISPLAY, Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River

6:00 pm – 10:30 pm
-RIVERFRONT FOOD COURT OPEN, South Riverfront Lot
-LIVE MARINE SEA CIRCUS & SHRIMP AQUARIUM DISPLAY, Sponsored by The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service
-OFFICIAL T-SHIRT SALES and SPONSOR BOOTHS OPEN , Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River
-KIDS FUN ZONE AND FOOD BOOTH OPEN, library Parking Lot between N. 3rd and N. 4th Street

Location
Foot of Centre Street

Location
Green Turtle Tavern

Dogg Brothers perform at the Florida House Inn.

Location
Florida House Inn

7:00 am – 10:30 am: Breakfast Buffet
Eat in or Take out at St. Peter’s Episcopal Church, 801 Atlantic Avenue in Fernandina Beach.

Location
St. Peters Episcopal Church

18th Annual Shrimp Festival 5K Run/Walk and 13th Annual Katie Caples Memorial 1-Mile Youth Run.

FOR INFORMATION CALL THE YMCA at (904)261-1080. MAIN BEACH at Atlantic Ave. at North Fletcher Ave.

Location
Main Beach

9:00 am – 6:00 pm
FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW: OVER 300 JURIED ARTISTS AND CRAFTSMEN, Centre Street, North and South 2nd, North and South 3rd, North 4th Streets

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW, South 4th, 5th, 6th, & 7th Streets and North 6th Street

KIDS FUN ZONE, GAMES, FACE PAINTING, SAND ART, ROCK-CLIMBING WALL, FOOD BOOTHS,
BUNGEE FUN, PONY RIDES, CARICATURES, LIVE ENTERTAINMENT & LOTS MORE FAMILY FUN, SCHOOL ART DISPLAY, Library Parking Lot between North 3rd Street and North 4th Street

PIRATE INVASION AT NOON, Riverfront Stage and Marina

RIVERFRONT STAGE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPONSOR ACTIVITIES, Foot of Centre Street – South Parking Lot and 2nd and Centre Streets

LIVE MARINE SEA CIRCUS & SHRIMP AQUARIUM DISPLAY, Sponsored by The University of Georgia Marine Extension Service, Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River

9:00 am – 8:00 pm
SHRIMP! FOOD! MORE FOOD! DOZENS OF FOOD BOOTHS OFFER A VARIETY OF SEAFOOD
AND OTHER DELICACIES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL AREA, Riverfront Food Court, Every Intersection along Centre Street, and Kids Fun Zone

Location
Historic Fernandina

8:00 pm, 4th Annual Shrimp Festival PUTT-PUTT Doubles Tournament. Pre-register by Email at aaron@aaronbean.com

6 North Fletcher Avenue – (904) 261-4443

7:00 pm Player Open Practice, Shotgun at 8:00 pm, Main Beach

Location
Main Beach

Will Persall performs live at the Florida House Inn for your evening entertainment.

Location
Florida House Inn

1:00 pm BLESSING OF THE FLEET and BEST DECORATED SHRIMP BOATS AND OTHER WATERCRAFT PARADE AND CONTEST, Riverfront Stage and Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River

10:00 am – 5:00 pm
SHRIMP! FOOD! MORE FOOD! DOZENS OF FOOD BOOTHS OFFER A VARIETY OF SEAFOOD
AND OTHER DELICACIES THROUGHOUT THE FESTIVAL AREA, Riverfront Food Court, Every Intersection along Centre Street and Kids Fun Zone

FINE ARTS AND CRAFTS SHOW, Centre Street, North and South 2nd ,North and South 3rd, North 4th Streets

ANTIQUES & COLLECTIBLES SHOW, South 4th, 5th, 6th &, 7th Streets and North 6th Street

KIDS FUN ZONE, Library Parking Lot between North 3rd Street and North 4th Street

NASSAU COUNTY PUBLIC & PRIVATE SCHOOLS ART DISPLAY, North 4th Street in front of Library Building

RIVERFRONT STAGE ENTERTAINMENT AND SPONSOR ACTIVITIES, Foot of Centre Street – South Parking Lot and 2nd and Centre Streets

LIVE MARINE SEA CIRCUS & SHRIMP AQUARIUM DISPLAY, Foot of Centre Street at the Amelia River

Location
Historic Fernandina Beach

The Fernandina Beach Parks & Recreation Dept. is co-sponsoring this series. Lectures will begin at 7pm in the Peck Center. There is no charge to attend.

Invasive Plants – Tuesday March 13
Maia Maguire of Sea Grant will discuss invasive plants in our area.

Saving the Sea Turtles – Tuesday April 10
Mary Duffy, Amelia Island Sea Turtle Watch, Inc., will reveal the intriguing practices of these endangered reptiles that visit our beaches every year.

Bobcats - Tuesday May 8
Park Ranger Ft. Clinch State park will present info about WANF’s 2012 Critter of the Year, the bobcat

Location
Peck Center

City Commissioner Tim Poynter will conduct a Town Meeting the second Wednesday of every month at the Café Karibo restaurant located at 27 North 3rd Street at 7:00 PM downstairs in the Pub Courtyard (weather permitting/dress accordingly).

Location
Cafe Karibo

SUSTAINABLE FERNANDINA MEETING
2:00 PM
CITY HALL CHAMBERS
204 ASH STREET

Location
City Hall

Open mic night at the Florida House Inn with Terry Smith.

Location
Florida House Inn

PRESENTED BY: FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FRIENDS!

FEATURING 140 TALENTED PEOPLE FROM NASSAU COUNTY!

Tickets are $15, on sale at FBMS Main Office or Amelia Awards, (817 8th St.) Open seating so come early for a good seat!!

Location
Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

A Community Flea Market will be held at Deerwalk each second Saturday of the month, just west of Amelia Island.

Set-up is at 7 a.m., the Market opens at 8 a.m. and lasts until 3 p.m.

There is NO CHARGE for vendors to set up

Contact Joe or Mary Johnson (JOE’S PRODUCE) at 904-993-5702 for more information as they are in charge of the Community Flea Market.

Location
Deerwalk Shopping Center

Artrageous Artwalks are held the second Saturday of each month. This is when our local art galleries welcome you with specials and extended hours in historic Fernandina Beach, Florida.

Location
Historic Fernandina

When Gretchen and her long-time accompanist (now husband) Barry Walsh accepted our
invitation to perform here, we were absolutely thrilled. Believe us when we say, “You won’t want to miss this performance!”

Doors open at 7:15 pm; show at 8.

A $15 donation to the artist is requested.

Location
Burns Hall at St. Peter's Parish

PRESENTED BY: FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FRIENDS!

FEATURING 140 TALENTED PEOPLE FROM NASSAU COUNTY!

Tickets are $15, on sale at FBMS Main Office or Amelia Awards, (817 8th St.) Open seating so come early for a good seat!!

Location
Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

PRESENTED BY: FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FRIENDS!

FEATURING 140 TALENTED PEOPLE FROM NASSAU COUNTY!

Tickets are $15, on sale at FBMS Main Office or Amelia Awards, (817 8th St.) Open seating so come early for a good seat!!

Location
Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

Concert in the Park: String Cheese Fling

Philip Pan, violin
Aurica Duca, violin
Clinton Dewing, viola
Christopher Rex, cello

Light classics and popular favorites
Amelia Park Concert Pavilion

Free Concert/No Ticket Requir

Location
Amelia Park Concert Pavilion

Fifth Annual Nassau Humane Society Golf Tournament at Long Point

Monday May 14 at 1:00 PM

Four person handicap scramble, captains choice
(your team or we will pair you)

Entry fee $150 per player, which includes golf, cart, treat bag, heavy hors d’ oeuvres, wine, cash bar, SILENT AUCTION and one guest for evening festivities at the new clubhouse at Long Point! Additional guests are invited to the reception for $40 per person.

FOURSOMES ARE INVITED! Men, Women and Mixed Teams

Contact: Mike Clower at ClowerM@bellsouth.net or 904-261-2217

Please make checks payable to Nassau Humane Society. ALL PROCEEDS BENEFIT NASSAU HUMANE SOCIETY.

Location
Long Point Omni Amelia Island

Opening with Romance

Anne Akiko Meyers, violin
Andres Diaz, cello
Wendy Chen, piano
Christopher Rex, cello

Music of Bach, Beethoven, Brahms

7:30 pm
Tickets: $40

Location
Amelia Plantation Chapel at Omni Amelia Island

Open mic night at the Florida House Inn with Terry Smith.

Location
Florida House Inn

Natasha Paremski, piano; Philip Pan, violin; Catherine Cosbey, violin; Eric Wong, viola; Christopher Rex, cello; John Wieland, bass, and the Linden String Quartet.

COST: $50 per person (includes post concert champagne reception)

Location
St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Chopin in Paris: Un Voyage Musical Français I

Natasha Paremski, piano
Philip Pan, violin
Catherine Cosbey, violin
Eric Wong, viola
Christopher Rex, cello
Andres Diaz, cello
John Wieland, bass

Chopin Piano Concerto No. 1

7:00 pm, Friday
Tickets: $50
(includes post-concert champagne reception)

Location
St. Peter's Episcopal Church

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.

www.ameliamuseum.org
904-277-0717

Location
Amelia Island Museum of History

PRESENTED BY: FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FRIENDS!

FEATURING 140 TALENTED PEOPLE FROM NASSAU COUNTY!

Tickets are $15, on sale at FBMS Main Office or Amelia Awards, (817 8th St.) Open seating so come early for a good seat!!

Location
Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

Historic Preservation Matters – This first of its kind event in Fernandina Beach highlights historic preservation in our community.

There will be workshops, children’s programming, exhibits, and tours designed to
raise awareness of preservation and archaeology.

Events are free, with the exception of the
tours, and will be held at St. Peter’s. Advance registration and information can be found at
www.fbfl.us/HPMatters

Location
St. Peter's Episcopal Church

McDuffie Center Showcase: Young artists from the Robert McDuffie Center for Strings, Mercer University With Christopher Rex, cello and Elizabeth Pridgen, piano

The Robert McDuffie Center for Strings is a highly selective program that is a special institute within Mercer University’s Townsend School of Music. McDuffie Center students work with some of the nation’s renowned string musicians, receiving music instruction of conservatory quality.

Historic Nassau County Courthouse
11:00 AM
Free Concert/No Ticket Required

Location
Historic Nassau County Courthouse

Free concert presented by Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

Location
Historic Nassau County Courthouse

French Impressions: Un Voyage Musical Français II

Linden String Quartet;
Sarah McElravy, violin
Catherine Cosbey, violin
Eric Wong, viola
Felix Umansky, cello

Will Ransom, piano
Christopher Rex, cello

Music of Debussy, Saint-Saens
St. Peter’s Episcopal Church
801 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach
7:00 pm
Tickets: $30

Location
St. Peter's Episcopal Church

Part of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival. Tickets are $30.00 each. Featuring the Linden String Quartet.

Location
St Peter's Episcopal Church

PRESENTED BY: FERNANDINA BEACH MIDDLE SCHOOL AND FRIENDS!

FEATURING 140 TALENTED PEOPLE FROM NASSAU COUNTY!

Tickets are $15, on sale at FBMS Main Office or Amelia Awards, (817 8th St.) Open seating so come early for a good seat!!

Location
Fernandina Beach Middle School Auditorium

Beer & G Strings I: Music of Passion and Fire

Linden String Quartet
Elizabeth Pridgen, piano
Natasha Paremski, piano
Christopher Rex, cello

Music of Liszt, Rachmaninoff, Prokofiev, Tchaikovsky, Ginestera
Palace Saloon
117 Centre Street
Fernandina Beach
7:00 pm
Tickets: $50

Location
Palace Saloon

Part of the Amelia Island Chamber Music Festival.

$50 per person

Please call AICMF at 904-261-1779 for more information.

Location
117 Centre Street

Women for Obama, a new organization for the women of Nassau County, will be holding
its first county-wide event on Monday, May 21, at 7 pm at the new American Beach Community Center.

Women for Obama was originally founded by First Lady Michelle Obama and is a fast growing, nation-wide effort to assist in the reelection of President Obama.

Light refreshments will be served.

Location
American Beach Commuity Center on Julia Street

Thursday, May 24, 2012 from 7 pm to 9 pm at Racquet Park in the Heron Room of the Omni Resorts Amelia Island Plantation you can see this year’s Amelia Island Jazz Festival scholarship winner, Boyce Griffith, an 18 year old saxophone sensation from Tallahassee, and a 4 year member of the Florida All State Jazz Band.

He will be performing with In Concert with The Dynamic Les DeMerle Jazz All-Stars, along with Special Guests.

Tickets – $25. Cash bar.

For ticket purchases and further information, please visit the festival website: www.ameliaislandjazzfestival.com.

Location
Heron Room of the Omni AIP

IAA PHOTOGRAPHERS GROUP meets the 4th Thursday each month at 7 p.m.

Free - Demos, technical presentations, critiques of members works, field shoots.

To get on group email list – contact Pat Hooks, path11@comcast.net, or contact gallery at 904-261-7020

Location
Island Art Association Ed Center

Open mic night at the Florida House Inn with Terry Smith.

Location
Florida House Inn

Songs on a Summer Night:
Un Voyage Musical Français III

Robert Spano, piano
Jessica Rivera, soprano
David Coucheron, violin
Ellen DePasquale, violin
James Dunham, viola
Christopher Rex, cello

Music of Berlioz, Debussy, Franck
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2600 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach
7:30 pm
Tickets: $30

Location
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Free – Your children will enjoy a variety of wonderful, fun, age-appropriate art sessions. For questions regarding classes, please contact Diane Hamburg at 261-9229.　

Saturday schedule is subject to change. Sign up required. Contact Gallery at 904-261-7020

Location
Island Art Association

Instructor
Diane Hamburg

Family Concert

Four Nations Ensemble;
Andrew Appel, harpsichord
Charles Brink, flute
Krista Bennion Feeney, violin
Loretta O’Sullivan, cello

Music by Le Clair, Couperin, Rameau
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2600 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach
1:00 pm
Free Concert/No Ticket Required
Four Nations Ensemble
Left to Right:

Location
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

2012 Graduation of Fernandina Beach High School will be at 6:00 PM, May 26, 2012, at the University of North Florida.

Location
UNF

Lynn Harrell & Friends

Lynn Harrell, cello
Giora Schmidt, violin
Victor Santiago Asuncion, piano

Music of Beethoven, Schubert
Amelia Plantation Chapel
36 Bowman Road
Amelia Island
7:30 pm
Tickets: $50

Location
Amelia Plantation Chapel

Darryl Rhoades received critical acclaim from Rolling Stones, Playboy, Village Voice, and many other magazines and this will be an amazing show you don’t want to miss.

Tickets will only be $5.

Location
Sandy Bottoms

French Cabaret: Un Voyage Musical Francais IV

Four Nations Ensemble
Steve Ross, cabaret artist, piano and voice
Rosa Lamoreaux, soprano
Christopher Rex, cello

French caberet songs, past and present
Amelia Community Theatre
209 Cedar Street
Fernandina Beach
5:00 pm
Tickets: $35

Location
Amelia Community Theatre

The Council on Aging’s 2012 Charity Golf Event is on Memorial Day Monday, May 28, 2012 at the Omni Hotel and Resort on Amelia Island Plantation, on the Ocean Links course.

This event will raise funds for our five outreach programs: Adult Day Healthcare, Transportation Services, In-Home Services, Meals on Wheels and running our two senior centers (East Nassau Fernandina Beach and West Nassau Hilliard).

To sponsor a hole, please contact Jeff McDowell at 904.261.0701 x 117 or come play!

ENTRY FEES:
Four Person Team Entry – $500
Individual Entry – $125

ADDITIONAL:
Mulligan Tickets 3 for $10
Putting Contest Tickets $5
Door Prize Raffle Tickets – $20 each/3 for $50.00

GOLF TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
8:00 – 9:30 AM Registration, sign in (Includes: green fees, carts, range balls, cart baggie, lunch & awards)

10:00 AM Play begins with a “shotgun start” at 10:00 am on Monday, May 28, 2012

12:00 AM Box Lunch delivered on course; beverage cart (Cash only) on course

3:00 – 4:00 PM Awards Ceremony – Prizes for Top 10 Men’s Teams, Top 3 Women’s Teams; (Cash bar) Prizes include rounds of golf and restaurant gift certificates, Raffle Ticket Drawings for new drivers, woods, putters,
golf bags, and other exciting items like fly away lunches, fishing charters, and more. (Must be present to win)

To register online go to: www.coanassau.com click on the Golf Tournament Registration Form, print, and return with your credit card information to COA fax 904.261.0704 or by mail (1367 S.
18th St, Fernandina Beach, FL, 32034).

Location
Amelia Island Plantation Chapel

ARIAS works with the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra to bring music and other events to Nassau County.

Tickets are $20 and are available at The Book Loft, Front & Centre, Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau, Fernandina Beach Golf Club, The Golf Club of Amelia Island, and the Reception Center of the Omni Resort at Amelia Island Plantation.

Location
First Baptist Church

Pictures at an Exhibition

Orli Shaham, piano
Amy Schwartz Moretti, violin
Christopher Rex, cello

Music of Messaien, Mussorgsky
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church
2600 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach
7:00 pm
Tickets: $40

Location
Prince of Peace Lutheran Church

Open mic night at the Florida House Inn with Terry Smith.

Location
Florida House Inn