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January
Jane Prescott Featured artist in lobby. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgJanuary
Kathryn McClain Spotlight artist. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.comJanuary 2-February 2
Digital Art Exhibition Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgJanuary 4-26
International Vista: Left Bank at the Ritz Paintings from collection of St. Simons gallery. Opening reception Jan 4, 5-8pm. Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Exhibits pageJanuary 15-February 2
Expand Your Horizons Juried art show in all mediums. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgFebruary
Oak Grove Island Artists Guild Featured artist in lobby. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgFebruary-March
Margaret Durant Opening reception Feb 8, 5-7pm. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.comFebruary 1-23
Our Town: Faces & Places from Past to Present Local artists and students spotlight the people and places of our community. Part of The Big Read. Opening reception Feb 1, 5-8pm. Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Exhibits page, Big Read pageFebruary 2-28
Beach Cottage Photography Student Exhibit Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgFebruary 3-28
Coastal Photography Shootout Photographers take pictures Feb 3-4, exhibited Feb 5-28. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgFebruary 8
Our Town: The Hidden Jewel Exhibit of local artists in conjunction with The Big Read. 5-7pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com, Big Read pageFebruary 8
Heart to Art: An Evening of Giving Community members paint a mural for hospital; food & drink included. 6-9pm. $25. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMarch 1-22
Goats, Trolls & Bridges Work by local college and public school studentsbased on Little Big Read stroy "Three BIlly Goats Gruff" and Big Read novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey. Opening recpetion First Friday March 1. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgMarch 1-30
Reflections Local winners of annual statewide PTA arts contest. Opening reception March 1, 5-8pm. Wed-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Exhibits pageMarch 5-28
The Art of Portraits Exhibition of portraits in different mediums. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMarch 5-29
Hanging Life in the Slow Lane Painting & pottery of Debbie Craig, Ann Marie Dalis, Marilyn Eigen, & Pam Giarranta. Opening reception March 7, 5-7pm. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMarch 29-30
Georgia Coastal Artist Guild Members exhibition. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org
January 4-20
Play On Comedy by Rick Abbott about theater group struggling to put on a play. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $20 adults, $10 college student, $5 ages 18 and under. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, , theislandplayers.comJanuary 15
Ann Fontanella Violin/piano concert. 7:30pm. $25 adults, $15 students. Glynn Academy Auditorium, 1000 Mansfield St., Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.orgJanuary 27
Madame Butterfly Peach State Opera presents Puccini’s romantic tragedy. 3pm. $10-$25 adults & seniors (depending on age, member status, purchase date), $5 ages 18 and under & CCGA students. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Performance pageFebruary 8-16
Moonlight and Magnolias Comic play by Ron Hutchinson about the making of Gone with the Wind. Includes dinner and dessert by Indigo Coastal Shanty, wine. Reservations required. Fri-Sat 6:30pm, Sun 1:30pm. $35. Old City Hall, Mansfield & Newcastle, Bwk. CAPE Theater: capetheater@gmail.com, capetheater.orgFebruary 12
Yoonie Han Piano concert. 7:30pm. St. Simons Presbyterian, 205 Kings Way, SSI. Island Concert Assn: 638-2220, islandconcertassociation.orgFebruary 21
The City to the Golden Isles Concert Series Jazz musician Russell Malone. 6:30pm. Thomas Auditorium, Southeast Georgia Conference Center, College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk. 279-4535February 22-March 3
Our Town Live production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about small town life. Part of The Big Read. Fridays & Saturdays February 22, 23, March 2 at 8pm (NO SHOW FIRST FRIDAY MARCH 1),Thursday February 28 at 8 pm, Sundays February 24 & March 3 at 3pm. $10-$25 adults & seniors (depending on age, member status, purchase date), $5 ages 18 and under & CCGA students. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Performance pageFebruary 25
Coastal Symphony and Chorus Concert Works by Holst, Saint-Saens, Bizet, Sibelius. 8pm. Adults $25, students $5. First Baptist Church, 708 Mansfield St., Bwk. 634-2006, coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.orgFebruary 28
Side Street Strutters Band Concert of music ranging from jazz to Big Band. 7:30pm. $25 adults, $15 students. Glynn Academy Auditorium, 1000 Mansfield St., Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.orgMarch 8-24
Ten Little Indians Agatha Christie mystery drama. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $20 adults, $10 college student, $5 ages 18 and under. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.comMarch 10
Prima Trio Violin, clarinet, piano concert. 3pm. $25 adults, $15 students. Glynn Academy Auditorium, 1000 Mansfield St., Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.orgMarch 19
BrassHoppers Trio Trombone, trumpet, piano concert. 7:30pm. St. Simons Presbyterian, 205 Kings Way, SSI. Island Concert Assn: 638-2220, islandconcertassociation.orgMarch 23
Branson on the Road Live concert of old-time country, bluegrass, rockabilly, gospel music. 3&8pm. $10-$25 adults & seniors (depending on age, member status, purchase date), $5 ages 18 and under & CCGA students. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Performance page
January 9
The Way US, 2010. PG13. 7pm. $3 donation. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.comJanuary 10
Cinema Gourmet: Amarcord Food by Indigo Coastal Shanty, film talk by Rob Nixon, screening of 1973 Fellini film. 6:30pm. $15. Must buy tickets by 11:59pm Jan 8. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Movie pageJanuary 16
January 17 & 31
The First Grader UK/Kenya, 2010. PG13. 7pm. $3 donation. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.com
Big Read Movies at the Library Pulitzer Prize winners on film. Call for titles. 5:30pm. Ida Hilton Library, Darien. threeriverslibraries.org, Big Read pageJanuary 22, February 12, March 14
Big Read Movies at the Library Pulitzer Prize winners on film. Call for titles and times. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.org, Big Read pageJanuary 25
Bernie US, 2010. PG13. 7pm. $3 donation. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.comFebruary 6
February 6
Black History Month Film Call for title. 2pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.org, Big Read page
Pulitzer Winners on Film: Rent 2005, US. Musical based on the Broadway play. Part of The Big Read. 7pm. Stembler Theatre, College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk. ccga.edu, Big Read pageFebruary 7
Big Read Movie Night: The Bridge of San Luis Rey Based on the novel by Thornton Wilder. 7pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Big Read pageFebruary 12
Change in the Wind Documentary about relationship between Margaret Mitchell (Gone with the Wind) and Morehouse College President Dr. Benjamin Mays in segregated South of 1940s. Presented by Ambassador Andrew Young. Reservations required. 7pm. Jekyll Island Convention Center. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036February 14
Cinema Gourmet: Shadow of a Doubt Food by Indigo Coastal Shanty, film talk by Rob Nixon, screening of 1943 Hitchcock thriller. Part of The Big Read. 6:30pm. $15. Must buy tickets by 11:59pm Feb 11. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Movie pageFebruary 19
Pulitzer Winners on Film: A Streetcar Named Desire 1951, US. Based on the Tennessee Williams play, starring Marlon Brando, Vivien Leigh.Part of The Big Read. 7pm. Stembler Theatre, College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk. ccga.edu, Big Read pageFebruary 21
Pulitzer Winners on Film: That Championship Season 1982, US. Based on the play by Jason Miller, starring Robert Mitchum, Martin Sheen. Part of The Big Read. 7pm. Stembler Theatre, College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk. ccga.edu, Big Read pageMarch 14
Cinema Gourmet: The Quiet Man Food by Indigo Coastal Shanty, film talk by Rob Nixon, screening of John Ford classic. 6:30pm. $15. Must buy tickets by 11:59pm March 11. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Movie page
January 26
Cabaret 2013 – Venice! Fundraiser for Coastal Symphony of Georgia featuring 4-course dinner, silent & live auction, 50/50 raffle, entertainment by Mason Waters and the All-Star Groove Band. 6pm. $175. Cloister, Sea Island. coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.orgFebruary 2
Mardi Gras Masquerade Ball Gala fundraiser for Golden Isles Arts & Humanities. New Orleans style food, Dixieland music & dancing, live & silent auctions, more. Masked ball formal wear or creative Mardi Gras attire. 7-11pm. $75 per person, $125 per couple. Old City Hall, Mansfield & Newcastle, Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Tickets pageFebruary 2
The Pink Lace Diamond 4th annual murder mystery dinner. Reservations required. 6:30pm. $40. Pioneer Room, Epworth by the Sea, SSI. 638-4050, mooremuseum.orgFebruary 16
Valentine’s Tea Afternoon tea in the old tabby site of Thomas Spalding’s mainland home. Reservations necessary. $20. 2-4pm. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.orgFebruary 16
Frederica Festival Activities focusing on colonial life include musket and cannon demos. Throughout day. Fort Frederica National Monument, SSI. 638-3639March 9
Scotch Whisky Tasting Learn about single malts and celebrate Scottish Heritage Month in McIntosh County. 4pm. $30. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org
January 12, March 9
AARP Driver Safety Class 6-hour refresher course approved by Georgia DOT. Completion may lower insurance. Book cost $12 AARP members, $14 nonmembers. 9am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 634-5997.February 16
Sweetgrass Basketmaking Workshop Instruction by Master Basket Weaver Yvonne Grovner. Reservations required. 2:30-5:30pm. $45 includes materials. Villa Ospo, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036ONGOING
Art Classes and Workshops All media, ages, and experience levels; various times and prices. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgArt Classes All ages and levels. Various times and prices. Art Downtown: 262-0628, artdowntown.net
Art Classes Oils, acrylics, pottery. Weekly. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com
Photography Classes Basics, digital, iPhone, Photoshop, etc. Led by Barbara Marie Kraus. Various dates, times, prices. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org
January 11
Coffee with the Author Michele Gillespie, Katharine and R.J. Reynolds: Partners of Fortune and the Making of the New South. 10:30am. Casino Bldg., Room 8, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.comJanuary 15
Coffee with the Author Diana Churchill, Birder’s Eye View: Savannah & the Low Country. 10:30am. Casino Bldg., Room 8, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.comJanuary 19
Commemorating Juliette Gordon Low, Mildred Huie and the Girls Scouts Casual conversation about Girl Scouts founder Low, and about Mildred Huie and Johnny Mercer, her neighbor when she was in the scouts. Exhibit of original Girl Scouts Handbook and contemporary uniforms and badges. Reservations requested. 3-5pm. $5 donation (applied to gift shop purchases). Mildred Huie Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comJanuary 24
Coffee with the Author Ramon & Trisha Aredondo, Maria’s Journey. 10:30am. Casino Bldg., Room 8, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi@gmail.comJanuary 25
Adding Years to Your Life Dr. Kara shares info on safeguarding health. Registration required. 2pm. Casino Bldg., Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. St. Simons Island Library: 638-8234January 25
Music Appreciation: Let the Games Begin Dr. Clive Henery highlights music of modern Olympic Games with selections from Jessye Norman, Sara Brightman, Three Tenors. 3pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgJanuary 28, February 25, March 25
Men’s Winter Book Group Open discussion group. Jan-Ill Fairs the Land by Tony Jedt, Feb-Ironweed by William Kennedy, March-Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. 10:30am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgJanuary 30, February 27, March 27
Snowbird Book Group/Golden Isles Book Group New members, part-year residents welcome. Jan-Dreamers of the Day by Mary Doria Russell, Feb-The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks by Rebecca Skloot, March-The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. 10:30am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgFebruary 5
Big Read Keynote Presentation Penelope Niven, biographer of Thornton Wilder. 7pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Big Read pageFebruary 7
Literary Time Capsule Ann Mason leads discussion with guests about the literature that made an impression on them. 10:30am. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.comFebruary 9
Walking Tour of “Our Town” Historian Buddy Sullivan leads a walking tour of historic Darien. Part of The Big Read. 2:30pm. $5 donation. Begin at Old Jail Art Center, US 17N, Darien. The Big Read Committee of McIntosh County: 437-4473, ashantilly.orgFebruary 10
The Ritz Comes to the Mildred Huie Museum Heather Heath, executive director of Golden Isles Arts & Humanities, in casual conversation on significance of arts and humanities in Golden Isles, The Big Read, theater, and more. Reservations requested. 3-5pm. $5 donation (applied to gift shop purchases). Mildred Huie Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comFebruary 13
Thornton Wilder Book Discussion Ann Mason leads discussion of Bridge of The San Luis Rey and Our Town. Part of The Big Read. 10:30am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.org, Big Read pageFebruary 13
Building a Story: Where do Writers Get Their Ideas? Talk by author Maggie Toussaint. 5:30pm. Ida Hilton Library, Darien. threeriverslibraries.orgFebruary 15
Music Appreciation: American Landscape Dr. Clive Henery highlights American music from colonial choral to jazz and more. 3pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgFebruary 19
Authors Talk Mary Breu and Cherry Jones share story of the relocation of native Aleuts from Alaska during World War II. 6:30pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgFebruary 21
Jubilee! Celebrate the coming of freedom with Civil War reenactor Joseph McGill portraying experiences of first black Union soldiers on Jekyll. 7pm. Jekyll Island Museum, Historic District, JI. 635-4036February 22
Back Sense Dr. Kara shares info on health. Registration required. 2pm. Casino Bldg., Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. St. Simons Island Library: 638-8234March 7
Author Talk Artist-humorist-creativity consultant Jill Badonsky. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgMarch 8
Music Appreciation: Let’s Dance Dr. Clive Henery highlights dance music from Elizabethan era on. 3pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.orgMarch 9
Eugenia Price Join Millie Wilcox for a casual conversationon relationship of Eugenia Price with her and her mother, Mildred Huie. Price-related artifacts and artwork on display.Reservations requested. 3-5pm. $5 donation (applied to gift shop purchases). Mildred Huie Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comMarch 22
Chiropractic Dr. Kara shares health info. Registration required. 2pm. Casino Bldg., Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. St. Simons Island Library: 638-8234ONGOING
December
The Holidays in History Tour of Jekyll Historic District cottages decorated for holidays reflecting traditions from Victorian to Jazz Age. 11am, 1pm, 3pm daily, except Dec 24 & 25. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comFebruary
Big Read Book Discussion Groups Focusing on Thornton Wilder’s writings, specifically his novel The Bridge of San Luis Rey and his play Our Town. Various library locations and times. Check Big Read calendar at Big Read page or call 267-1212.Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children. Tue 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, threeriverslibraries.org
Tours of Ashantilly Center Schedule tour appointments or meetings on available times. Donations accepted for renovation. Ashantilly Center, Hwy. 99, Darien. 437-4473, 230-6962; ashantilly.org
Multi-Media Self-Guided Tour Extensive archive of photos, oral histories, diaries, home-movie footage of Jekyll Island Club history. Includes walking guide map, interactive multi-media device. $8 rental. Daily 9am-3pm. Jekyll Island Museum, Historic District. 635-4036, jekyllisland.com
Passport to the Century Guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Daily. Jekyll Island Museum, Historic District. 635-4036, jekyllisland.com
OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS/MEETINGS
January 4, February 1, March 1
First Friday Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; art openings, live music, food and beverage pairing samples. 5-8pm. Main Street Brunswick/DDA: 265-4032, brunswickgeorgia.netJanuary 5
Coastal Youth Symphony Auditions Unitarian Universalists of Coastal Georgia, 1710 Gloucester St., Bwk. Info: Lucy Thomas 230-7124, coastalyouthsymphony@gmail.comJanuary 6-8
Auditions for Ten Little Indians Agatha Christie mystery to be performed in March. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.comJanuary 16
Ashantilly Center’s Annual Meeting of the Membership Review past year’s accomplishments, elect board and officers for 2013. 5pm. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.orgMarch 10-12
Auditions for The Robber Bridegroom Musical fable by Alfred Uhry to be performed in spring. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.com