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Amelia Island Calendar of Events 2012, Festivals, Things to Do and See in Amelia Island, Florida

JANUARY 2012

Sherlock Holmes and the Opera Mystery
January 7, 2012 12:00 AM
Peck Center Auditorium
516 S 10th St
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Saturday, January 7, 2012

The world's most famous detective is called to investigate a diamond theft at an Opera House in this original stage play based on the work of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Holmes must use his skills of observation and disguise, along with Audience Participation to solve the mystery.

Part of a whole weekend of Sherlockian fun on Amelia!

Type of Event: Community, Education, Hobbies, Movies, Theatre
Cost: $5.00 for adults, free for kids in Preschool - 8th Grade
Age Range: Children, Adults, Seniors
Contact: Amelia Arts Academy
Contact Phone: 9042771225
More info: www.ameliaartsacademy.org

Wine Tasting
January 7, 2012 12:00 PM
Marché Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Saturday, January 7, 2012, 12 – 2pm

Please join us at Marché Burette to enhance your wine knowledge first-hand by enjoying samples of wine from around the world. Complimentary.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: FREE
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161

Sunday Brunch
January 8, 2012 12:00 PM
Cafe 4750 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Sunday, January 8, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Join us every Sunday for The Café Sunday Brunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Savor an array of chilled seafood, fresh local fish, prime rib, made to order pasta, Eggs Benedict, prime rib and more, including mouthwatering treats from pastry. $39 for adults and $11 for children ages 5 to 12, plus tax and gratuity.

For information and reservations, please call 904-277-1100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: $39 per adult; $11 per child ages 5-12
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: The Ritz-Carlton
Contact Phone: 904-277-1100
More info: www.ritzcarlton.com…

Annual Literary Luncheon: Cypress Gardens, America's Tropical Wonderland
January 13, 2012 12:00 PM
Omni Amelia Island Plantation Resort
Heron Room
Racquet Park Drive
Friday, January 13, 2012, 12 – 2:30pm

Friends of the Fernandina Beach Library will present Lu Vickers, author of Cypress Gardens, America’s Tropical Wonderland: How Dick Pope Invented Florida which won the 2011 Bronze Medal for Florida Non-Fiction. Utilizing a slide show of photos and videos, Vickers will share her motivations for writing this book and her research on Pope’s creation, along with the rich history of the landmark attraction and the dynamic people involved in its development. Vickers will also discuss the park’s decline following the construction of Walt Disney World, the changes in management, and the evolving interests and vacationing habits of the nation, as well as its outlook for the future as part of LEGOLAND Florida.

Type of Event: Community, Education, Food & Wine, Visual Arts
Cost: FOL members, $35; Non-members, $45
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
More info: www.nassaureads.com

Gourmet Tasting
January 14, 2012 2:00 PM
Marché Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Stroll into Marché Burette to find our friendly staff offering a taste of a new gourmet treat. Complimentary.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: FREE
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161

Artrageous Artwalk
January 14, 2012 5:30 PM
Downtown Fernandina
Saturday, January 14, 2012, 5:30 – 8:30pm

Every second Saturday, Amelia Island holds an exciting Artrageous Artwalk. With numerous galleries participating, visitors can peruse photography, pottery, copper, metal, stained glass, watercolors, acrylics and more. Visit more than a dozen galleries in downtown Fernandina and two on the south end of Amelia Island.

Type of Event: Visual Arts
Cost: Complimentary
Age Range: All Ages
Contact Phone: 800-226-3542

Sunday Brunch
January 15, 2012 12:00 PM
Cafe 4750 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Sunday, January 15, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Join us every Sunday for The Café Sunday Brunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Savor an array of chilled seafood, fresh local fish, prime rib, made to order pasta, Eggs Benedict, prime rib and more, including mouthwatering treats from pastry. $39 for adults and $11 for children ages 5 to 12, plus tax and gratuity.

For information and reservations, please call 904-277-1100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: $39 per adult; $11 per child ages 5-12
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: The Ritz-Carlton
Contact Phone: 904-277-1100
More info: www.ritzcarlton.com…

Wine Tasting
January 21, 2012 12:00 PM
Marché Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Saturday, January 21, 2012, 12 – 2pm

Please join us at Marché Burette to enhance your wine knowledge first-hand by enjoying samples of wine from around the world. Complimentary.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: FREE
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161

Fourth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week
January 22, 2012 12:00 AM
Participating restaurants on Amelia Island.
Sunday, January 22 – Saturday, January 28, 2012

The Fourth Annual Amelia Island Restaurant Week will feature three-course price-fixed menus at participating restaurants. Make your plans today to enjoy an old favorite restaurant or try something new, or both, during Amelia Island Restaurant Week!

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: Amelia Island Visitors Center
Contact Phone: 904-277-0717
More info: www.ameliaisland.com

Sunday Brunch
January 22, 2012 12:00 PM
Cafe 4750 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Sunday, January 22, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Join us every Sunday for The Café Sunday Brunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Savor an array of chilled seafood, fresh local fish, prime rib, made to order pasta, Eggs Benedict, prime rib and more, including mouthwatering treats from pastry. $39 for adults and $11 for children ages 5 to 12, plus tax and gratuity.

For information and reservations, please call 904-277-1100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: $39 per adult; $11 per child ages 5-12
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: The Ritz-Carlton
Contact Phone: 904-277-1100
More info: www.ritzcarlton.com…

Murder Mystery Dinner
January 27, 2012 6:00 PM
The Hoyt House
804 Atlantic Avenue
Fernandina Beach, FL 32034
Friday, January 27, 2012, 6pm

Our 3rd Annual Murder Mystery Dinner at The Hoyt House now is offering a professional script written exclusively for The Hoyt House based on a true murder on Amelia Island. It will be a killer of a good time. Friday Night enjoy an extended cocktail hour and meet & greet our other guests and killer!. Saturday A murder takes place and during our amazing 3 course dinner you will figure it out has to who dunn it! Best dressed couple receives Two Nights on our Yacht Nice Aft. Only twenty guests arrive and nineteen leave. It is a weekend to die for! If you dare to have a little fun, the weekend and dressed to kill for only 299.00 per couple plus room selection. Hope to see you all soon. Can not be combined with any other package or special. Black out periods apply.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: 299.00 per couple + room selection
Age Range: Adults
Contact: Myrta Defendini
Contact Phone: 904-277-4300
More info: hoythouse.com

Gourmet Tasting
January 28, 2012 2:00 PM
Marché Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Saturday, January 28, 2012, 2 – 4pm

Stroll into Marché Burette to find our friendly staff offering a taste of a new gourmet treat. Complimentary.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: FREE
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161

Sunday Brunch
January 29, 2012 12:00 PM
Cafe 4750 at The Ritz-Carlton, Amelia Island
4750 Amelia Island Parkway
Amelia Island, FL 32034
Sunday, January 29, 2012, 12 – 3pm

Join us every Sunday for The Café Sunday Brunch from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Savor an array of chilled seafood, fresh local fish, prime rib, made to order pasta, Eggs Benedict, prime rib and more, including mouthwatering treats from pastry. $39 for adults and $11 for children ages 5 to 12, plus tax and gratuity.

For information and reservations, please call 904-277-1100 or visit www.ritzcarlton.com/ameliaisland.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Cost: $39 per adult; $11 per child ages 5-12
Age Range: All Ages
Contact: The Ritz-Carlton
Contact Phone: 904-277-1100
More info: www.ritzcarlton.com

FEBRUARY 2012

Superbowl Sale
February 3, 2012 10:00 AM
Harrison Mercantile at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Friday, February 3, 10am – Sunday, February 5, 2012, 6am

Be sure to visit Harrison’s Mercantile, Resort to Home, Amelia Signature, Shoe Visions and Monkey Barrel to score some spectacular savings. While at the register take a chance with our scratch off tickets for the possibility of 20-50% off.

Type of Event: Sales/Shopping
Age Range: Children, Teens, Adults, Seniors, All Ages
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161

Wine Tasting
February 4, 2012 12:00 PM
Marché Burette at Omni Amelia Island Plantation
Saturday, February 4, 2012, 12 – 2pm

Please join us at Marché Burette to enhance your wine knowledge first-hand by enjoying samples of wine from around the world. Complimentary.

Type of Event: Food & Wine
Age Range: Adults, Seniors
Contact Phone: 904-261-6161


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