Events Calendar
March-April
Glimpses New watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by artist Sue Byrne Russell. Reception March 2, 5-8pm. Thurs-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appointment. Art Downtown Theatre Gallery, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 262-0628, artdowntown.netContinuing through April 28
The Splendors of Spring Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comApril
Pam Hammer Featured artist (needlepoint) in main hallway. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgApril-May
Jackie Strickland Spotlight artist. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.comApril 6-28
Recycled Trash Art Show Annual exhibit of work by K-12 students made from “trash.” Co-sponsored by Keep Brunswick Golden Isles Beautiful. Opening reception First Friday April 6, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Exhibits pageApril 6-7, June 30-31
Georgia Coastal Artists Guild Weekend Show Members’ art on exhibit. 10am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 12
Local Color 40 local artists show their work. 5-7pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 12
Plein Air Affair Photo Contest Open to amateur and professional photographers. 10am-5pm. $30. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 14
The Big Paint-Out for Kids Ages 6-17. 10am-Noon. $10. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 20
Gallery Hop Van and trolley drop-off at Glynn Art, Left Bank, Parker, Anderson galleries. 5-8pm. $10. Start at Island Cinema parking lot, SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 21
The Big Paint-Out Painting in the village, adults only. 10am-Noon. $20. Pier Village, SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 21-22
Art In The Park 10-5pm. Vernon Square, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, Mcintoshartassociation.comApril 24-28
After the Affair Sale of art items from Plein Air Affair. Tues-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 24–May 4
Cassina Garden Club Photography Exhibit Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comApril 26
Mallery Street Art Walk & Reception 5-8pm. Pier Village, SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMay 1-June 2
Local Colors Photography exhibit and sale. 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMay 4-June 2
cARToons in Brunswick Outdoor art show featuring the work of author and artist Jim Jinkins. Opening First Friday May 4, 5:30-8pm. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org
May 4-26
Georgia Artists with Disabilities Annual traveling exhibit of award-winning work from throughout the state. Opening reception First Friday May 4, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Exhibits pageMay 10
Plein Air Affair Photo Exhibit Opening & awards reception. 5-7:30pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMay 18
Laurel Daniel Exhibit of new work. Reservations requested. 6-8pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414, AndersonFineArtGallery.comJune
Janis Stewart Folsom Featured artist in main hallway. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm, Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgJune-July
Debbie Munford Spotlight artist. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.comJune 5-30
McIntosh Artists Show Exhibit of work by artists from McIntosh County. Opening reception June 7, 5-7pm. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgJune 9-Sept 16
St. Simons Then and Now: Historical Drawings by Vincent McCollum Depictions of island life from early days to present. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.com
April 13-15, 20-22
Collected Stories Donald Margulies’ Tony Award-nominated play about the rivalry between a famous writer and her protégé. Featuring Heather Heath and Lucy Lynn Bryson. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $5-$25 (prices vary by age, member status, date of purchase). Brunswick Actors Theater, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Performing Arts Series pageApril 19
Billy Dean Grammy Award-winning artist in concert. 8pm. $25 adults, $10 students. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Norwich & Monck St., Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.orgApril 22
Rhythm on the River Outdoor concert series featuring Back Beat Boulevard. Bring a picnic and favorite beverage. 6-8pm. Adults $10, 16 & under free. Queen Square, Newcastle & Mansfield, Bwk. Main Street Brunswick/DDA: 265-4032, brunswickgeorgia.netApril 26
Young Poets & Playwrights Showcase Awards and performances of winning work of annual student writing competitions. 7pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Arts-in-Education pageApril 30
Spring Concert Works by Bernstein, Schubert, Brahms, Dvorak. 8pm. $25 adults, $5 students. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Monck & Norwich, Bwk. Coastal Symphony of Georgia: 634-2006, CoastalSymphonyOfGeorgia.orgMay 6
Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia Spring Concert In collaboration with Glynn Academy Chorus. 3pm. $5 adult, $3 student. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Monck & Norwich, Bwk. 634-3453, CoastalSymphonyOfGeorgia.orgMay 10
Spring Concert Glynn Academy Chorus and Orchestra. 7pm. $5 donation. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Monck & Norwich, Bwk. 267-4210May 11-26
The 1940's Radio Hour Musical by Walton James. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $20, college students $10, 18 and under $5. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview, SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.comMay 13
Violin Recital Maestro Luis Haza performs to benefit Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia. 4-6pm. $75. Cloister Club Room, Sea Island. 634-8747, CoastalSymphonyOfGeorgia.orgMay 20
Rhythm on the River Outdoor concert series featuring Josh Kirkland and the Traveling Riverside Band. Bring a picnic and favorite beverage. 6-8pm. Adults $10, 16 & under free. Queen Square, Newcastle & Mansfield, Bwk. Main Street Brunswick/DDA: 265-4032, brunswickgeorgia.netMay 27
Jazz in the Park Phil Morrison and Michael Hulett play opening show of season of 5 outdoor concerts. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Season pass $35. Neptune Park, SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Jazz in the Park pageJune 15
Chicken Little Traveling acting troupe Porkchop Productions presents play for kids for Summer Reading Series. 11am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgJune 17
Jazz in the Park Miss Julie and the Bohemian Gypsies perform at the 2nd show of season of 5 outdoor concerts. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Season pass $35. Neptune Park, SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Jazz in the Park page
April 3, 19
The Titanic Remembered Movie Series Films commemorating the April 1912 sinking of the Titanic. Call for titles and showtimes. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4939, trrl.orgApril 18
Film based on the work of Joel Chandler Harris Call for title. 5pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview, SSI. St. Simons Library: 638-8234, trrl.orgMay 8, 17, June 7, 21
Read Between The Covers Book-to-Movie Series Call for titles and showtimes. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgMay 30
Film based on the work of Carson McCuller. Call for title. 5pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview, SSI. St. Simons Library: 638-8234, trrl.org
June 20
Film based on the work of Margaret Mitchell. Call for title. 5pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview, SSI. St. Simons Library: 638-8234, trrl.org
April 13
One World, Many Faces International culture and food festival with food court, artisan marketplace, musical performers, art exhibit created by local children on theme of celebrating diverse cultures that make up the Golden Isles. 2-8pm. College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk. 279-4511, ccga.eduApril 13
Founders Day Celebration Progressive dinner through 3 cottages, costumed guides. 6:30pm. $125. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comApril 14
Shell-A-Brate Earth Day Family-friendly activities for kids to expand their knowledge of the ecosystem and environment in which they live. 11am-3pm. Georgia Sea Turtle Center, JI. 635-4076, georgiaseaturtlecenter.orgApril 14-15
Art in the Park Spring Festival 70+ vendors of fine arts and crafts. 10am-5pm. Postell Park, SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 20-22
44th Annual Blessing of the Fleet Entertainment, street parade, juried fine art show in the park, Sunday afternoon marine parade and blessing, classic car show, 5K River Run/Walk, arts & crafts and product vendors, food booths. Fri 5-10pm, Sat 10am-10pm, Sun 10am-5pm. 13 & up $5, free for 12 & under with paying adult. Dowtown Darien. Darien-McIntosh County Chamber of Commerce: 437-2683, BlessingoftheFleet.comApril 21
Meet Me in Paris: Plein Air Affair Gala Heavy hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, silent and live auctions, 50/50 cash raffle. Reservations required. 6-9pm. $75. Private Sea Island home. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 21
Rites Of Spring 2012 Safe Harbor Children’s Center fundraiser; dinner, reverse draw raffle. 6:30pm. $100. Sea Palms Golf and Tennis Resort, SSI. Safe Harbor Auxiliary: 267-7000, 638-9038, 399-0677, safeharborshelter.orgApril 27
Relay for Life American Cancer Society fundraiser. 7pm. Exchange Club Fairgrounds, Bwk. glynnrelay.orgMay 5-6
Sixth Annual Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk Tour of 8 private gardens on Sea Island and St. Simons. Free admission to Garden Market and Juried Photography Exhibit at Tabby Cabins. Tour: Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1-5pm. Market: Sat 9am-5pm, Sun 10am-5pm. $30 advance, $35 tour day. Tabby Cabins, Arthur J. Moore Dr., SSI. Cassina Garden Club: 996-6490, cassinagardenclub.orgMay 12
Dinner and a Diva Dinner Theater with Capital City Opera. 6pm. $50. Convention Center, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 13
Gospel Celebration Local community churches presentation. 4pm. Atlantic Hall Ballroom, Convention Center, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 18
Dash & Dine: Pre-Race Pasta Dinner & Family Fun Run Annual pasta dinner and race. 6:30-8:30pm. Great Dunes Park, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 19
Turtle Crawl Triathlon and Nest Fest Swimming, biking, running and beach celebration. Great Dunes Park, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 20
Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony with Governor Nathan Deal Official opening of new Jekyll Island Convention Center. 4pm. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 26
Picnic in the Park Family-friendly entertainment by Navy Band Southeast, outdoor activities. 6-8pm. Great Dunes Park, JI. Jekyll Island Authority: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 28
Taps at Twilight Annual Memorial Day observance with patriotic music. Featured speaker, former Marine Maj. Gen. Larry Taylor (Ret.). 7pm. Neptune Park, SSI. Rotary Club of St. Simons Island. 634-8616June 1
First Friday Fun at the Library: Dream Big on the First Star You See Tonight Tie-in with Summer Reading Program featuring models and items of interest dealing with night sky. Telescopes to view stars after dark. 5:30-8pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org
June 16
Horton House Living History Interact with period re-enactors and sample daily life of long ago through variety of hands-on activities. N. Riverview Dr., JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com
April 14
Plein Air Workshop for High School Students Ages 11-18. 10am-Noon. $10. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 14
Palette Knife Painting with artist Jane Smithers Open to all levels of experience. Morning demo, break for brown bag lunch at noon, participants create work with only palette knife and oils. Bring painting supplies and lunch. Reservations required. 10:30am-4pm. $190. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comApril 14
Good Dirt Children learn about history and techniques of Indian pottery. 1-3pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien.
McIntosh Art Assn and Fort King George: 437-7711, Mcintoshartassociation.comApril 15-17
Andrew Peters Workshop Conducted by plein air judge. 9am-4pm. $500. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgMay 17-19
Plein Air in the Garden Develop oil painting skills through painting at variety of private and public gardens. Led by Laura Daniel. Each session will include a demo and a critique. 9am-4pm. $375. Anderson Fine Art Gallery: 634-8414, AndersonFineArtGallery.comJune 4-7
Still-Life Oil Painting Workshop Led by Virginia artist Robert A. Johnson. 9am-4pm. $500. Anderson Fine Art Gallery: 634-8414, AndersonFineArtGallery.comJune 11-15
Summer Theatre Camp at the Ritz Ages 6-7 learn stage skills and create work based on the Olivia book. Bring own lunch; snacks and drinks provided. Public performance last day of class. $150 registered before June 1, $175 registered after June 1, $125 registered for 2 or more camps or siblings. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Arts-in-Education pageJune 18-22
Summer Theatre Camp at the Ritz Ages 8-12 learn stage skills and create work based on the book Stinky Cheese Man and Other Fairly Stupid Tales. Bring own lunch; snacks and drinks provided. Public performance last day of class. $150 registered before June 1, $175 registered after June 1, $125 registered for 2 or more camps or siblings. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Arts-in-Education pageJune 4-8
Basics of Filmmaking Camp at the Ritz Young filmmakers ages 14-16 get hands-on experience creating their own short film. Students are welcome to bring personal laptops with video editing software. Bring own lunch; snacks and drinks provided. Public screening after last day of class. $150 registered before June 1, $175 registered after June 1, $125 registered for 2 or more camps or siblings. Mon-Fri 9am-4pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934, Arts-in-Education pageJune 18-22 & 25-29
Clay and Collage Camp for ages 7+. Bring bag lunch. 10am-1pm. $135, supplies included. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgJune 18-22 & 25-29
Creative Kaleidoscope Art camp for ages 5-6. 10am-1pm. $135, supplies included. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgONGOING
Art Classes and Workshops All media, ages, and experience levels; various times and prices. Glynn Art Association: 638-8770, glynnart.orgArt Classes All ages and levels. Various times and prices. Art Downtown: 262-0628, artdowntown.net
Art Classes Various media and age levels. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, Mcintoshartassociation.com
April 15
Andrew Peters Artist speaks about his work; catered by Halyards Restaurant. 6-7pm. $10, members $8. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.orgApril 24
Georgia Authors Book Discussion Series Works of Joel Chandler Harris. 11am. St. Simons Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.orgApril 25
Golden Isles Book Discussion Group Dirty Parts of The Bible by Sam Torope. New members welcome. 10:30am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgMay 5, 12, 19, 26
Historic Preservation Month Behind-the-scenes tours of Hollybourne Cottage, the only Jekyll Cottage yet to be restored. 10am. Adults $10, Children 6-12 $8. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comMay 11
June Hall McCash Author discusses her new book. 11am. St. Simons Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.orgMay 11
Coffee with the Author: Kathy Bradley Author of Breathing and Walking Around. 1pm. $10, Literary Guild members free. Casino Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi.orgMay 12
Fauvist Techniques and Palette: The Lasting Influences of a Short-Lived Art Movement Talk by curator Dayna Caldwell. Exhibit of works by Didier from private collection of Mildred Huie and Huie's explorations with Fauvist techniques and color palette. Reservations requested. 3pm. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comMay 16
Golden Isles Doll Collectors Panel discussion about past, present and future of doll collecting. 10am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgMay 17
Coffee with the Author: Charles Martin Author of Thunder and Rain. 10:30am. $10, Literary Guild members free. Casino Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons:289-7357, litguildssi.orgMay 21
Dream Big Official start of Summer Reading Program. Summer reading kits available. Young children and students earn rewards based on the number of hours they read. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgMay 22
Georgia Authors Book Discussion Series Works of Carson McCullers. 11am. St. Simons Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.org
May 24
Ronald McDonald Popular character shares books, magic tricks, jokes to kick off Summer Reading Series. 11am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgMay 30
Golden Isles Book Discussion Group Call for titles. 10:30am. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4320, trrl.orgJune 5
Planetarium Day at the Library Wonders of the night sky presented by the Oatland Island Wildlife Center of Savannah. Call for show times (seats are limited). Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgJune 5
Coffee with the Author: Steve Berry Author of The Columbus Affair. 10:30am. $10, Literary Guild members free. Casino Room 108, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Literary Guild of St. Simons: 289-7357, litguildssi.orgJune 9
St. Simons Then and Now: Historical Drawings by Vincent McCollum Talk by curator Dayna Caldwell featuring drawings by local artist depicting island life from early days to present. Reservations requested. 3pm. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, LeftBankArtGallery.comJune 14
Author Talk Eyewall by Buzz Bernard, about the science of hurricanes. 7pm. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.orgJune 19
Georgia Authors Book Discussion Series Works of Margaret Mitchell. 11am. St. Simons Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.orgONGOING
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. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.comE-Guide 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-5pm. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com
Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children. Tue 10:30am in April & May. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org
Pre-School Storytime Tue 2pm. St. Simons Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.org
OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS/MEETINGS
May 4, June 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.net