St. Simons Island Calendar of Events

2008 Event Calendar

ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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Wine Tasting Exclusive Wines
at Waterfront Wine & Gourmet of Darien. Call 912-437-3410 for days and details or visit www.waterfrontwineshops.com .

Wine Tasting The Still and Winery
on SSI offers wine tastings throughout the month. For details call 912-638-8614 or visit www.thestillandwinery.com
Every Saturday

Children's Pottery Classes
10-11:30 a.m. Children ages 7 and up will enjoy instruction by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park. Call 638-6679 or 638-8770 for more information. www.glynnart.org .

Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 262-6665 for more information.


Every Monday

Oil and Acrylic Classes
4-6 p.m. High school students and adults are encouraged to take these great classes with Barbara Mueller.Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 638-8770 for more information. www.glynnart.org.

Every Wednesday

Oil and Acrylic Classes
10 a.m. - noon. High school students and adults are encouraged to take these great classes with Barbara Mueller.Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 638-8770 for more information.

Every Thursday

Adult Pottery Classes
Morning classes 9-11:30 a.m. and evening classes 6-8:30p.m.Instruction in wheel and handbuilding by by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park. Call 638-6679 or 638-8770 for more info.

er" is the theme of today's demonstration. The Chef shows how to prepare two complete courses with comments about presentation and efficiencies in the kitchen. Following the preparation of each, the audience receives a very generous tasting. Printed recipes are also provided. 1:30 p.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.


EXHIBITS/OPENINGS

March 28-Apr 30

Blackberry Creek Artists Dawsonville, GA, artists exhibiting in oil, watercolor, 3-D paintings and sculpture. Goodyear Cottage, JI Historic District. Mon-Fri 1-4pm, weekends 10am-4pm. Reception April 1, 1-3pm. Jekyll Island Arts Association. 635-3920.

April

Gardens and Estuaries Paintings depicting the beauty of the gardens and estuaries of Georgia's Coastal Islands. Left Bank Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd, Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017.

April 3-May 12

Ellen Moriarty New work. Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Southeast Georgia Health System. M-F 9-5, Sat 9-1. Call 262-0628.

April 5-28

Coastal National Juried Exhibit Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

April 6-May 12

Cathie Parmelee and ROOTZZ New work. Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. Opening reception April 6, 5-8pm. An Art Downtown Production in collaboration with Gallery 209. 262-0628.

April 12-May 5

Recycled Trash Art Exhibit Juried show for works created by local students from recycled materials. Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Opening reception and award presentations, April 12, 5-7pm. GIAHA in partnership with Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful. 262-6934

EVENTS

Thursday, March 29

The Friends of the Brunswick Library present their 20th Annual Tables of Content Benefit Dinner. Guest speaker: author Chris Bohjalian. Cost: $75.00; tickets: 912 634-9071. Thursday, March 29, 6:30 pm at the King & Prince Golf Resort on St. Simons Island.

Fri-Sunday, March 31-April 1

Spring Antique Festival 9am-5pm. Beachview Dr., Pier Village SSI. Joe Burkhart Promotions. 264-3254.

Friday & Saturday, March 30-31

Swamp Fest in downtown Waycross. Combined with Pogo Fest and April Fool's Run, this is a big weekend full of fun. Call 912-283-2112.

Saturday, March 31

Railwatch Days in downtown Folkston. Relive the romance of yesteryear at active railroad junction. Call (912) 496-2536.

Monday, April 2

Golden Isles Fiberarts Guild regular meeting will be held Monday, April 2nd at 7:30 pm in the parish hall of the Holy Nativity Church at 615 Mallery Street on St. Simons Island. Marlene Glickman will discuss & demonstrate hand dyeing with instant setting dyes. For further information call Elaine Boothman at 634-1339.

Writers' Critique Group Free to all adult writers. 7pm. Call for address & directions: 264-5902.

Tuesday, April 3

SE Coastal Georgia Computer Club meets April 3 at 7 pm at the Brunswick Library. Program on iPods, PodCasts & Portable Multimedia. Call 267-7613.

Wednesday, April 4

Meeting of GlynnPeace: Citizens To End The War In Iraq. Wednesday, April 4 from 7 - 8:30 pm at St. Athanasius Episcopal Church, corner of Albany & Monk Streets, Brunswick. We will discuss Dr. Martin Luther King's historic "Beyond Vietnam" speech on its 40th anniversary and plan for Tax Day leafletting on the costs of the war.For more information or for a ride to the meeting, call 262-1274, e-mail glynnpeace@bellsouth.net

Thursday, April 5

Author Bob Shirley talks about his book, Parris Island Daze: My Drill Instructor was Tougher Than Yours. Thursday, April 5, 7 pm at the Brunswick Library.

Friday, April 6

The 2000 American documentary about Gordon Parks, "Half Past Autumn." Friday, April 6, 7 pm at the Ida Hilton Library.

Saturday, April 7

Genealogy in Georgia: A Look at Unique Library Resources" with Patricia Barefoot and Julie Spivey. Saturday, April 7, 10:00 at the Brunswick Library.

Frederica Folkways: The Life of a Soldier 2pm. $3/person (age 16+). Ft. Frederica Visitor Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639.

Tuesday, April 10

1994 Italian/UK film, "Il Postino." Tuesday, April 10, 2 pm and 7 pm at the Brunswick Library.

Thursday, April 12

Voices of Hope: Letters and Journals of Children during WWII Drama Professor Dennis Elkins of Savannah College of Art and Design celebrates the lives of nine children from around the world who lived at the time of World War II with a tale of hope using their own words. 7:30pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations. 635-2600.

Using Accessories to Complete a Room. Interior design experts present ideas for your home. Thursday, April 12, 6:00 p.m. at Taylor House Interiors on St. Simons Island. Thursday, April 12, 6 pm at Taylor House Interiors on SSI.

April 12-13

15th Annual Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival Pottery, basket weaving, woodturning, copper tooling, jewelry, paintings in oil and watercolor 10a.m.-5p.m. in Neptune Park at the Village on St. Simons. Presented by The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 638-8770 for more information. www.glynnart.org.

Fri-Sunday, April 13-15

Shame the Devil: An Audience with Fanny Kemble Theatrical performance about the 19th century actress and abolitionist. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Adults $15, Students/seniors $12. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. GIAHA 2006-2007 Performing Arts Series. 262-6934.

Saturday, April 14

Birding at the Old Plantation Meet in the visitor center theater for orientation, bring lunch and binoculars. 9am-3pm. Adults $5, Seniors $4.50, children $2.50. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, 5556 US Hwy 17 North, Bwk. Rain Date April 21. 264-7333.

Monday, April 16

Celebrate National Poetry Month with "Words and Music Full of Poetry and Passion" with singer/songwriter Hugh Blumenfeld. Tuesday, April 16, 7:00 p.m. at the Brunswick Library.

Mon & Tues, April 16 & 17

AARP Safe Driving course will be taught. Fee: $10.00. Registration required: 912 267-1212. Monday, April 16 and Tuesday, April 17, 9 am - 1 pm, at the Brunswick Library.

Tuesday, April 17

The 2002 American documentary, "The Next Industrial Revolution." (Cosponsored with the Altamaha Riverkeeper). Tuesday, April 17, 12 noon at the Ida Hilton Library.

Wednesday, April 18

Chef's Demonstration Preparation of three exciting courses with generous tasting and printed recipes. 1:30pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.

Thursday, April 19

The 2003 Danish film, "The Inheritance." Thursday, April 19, 2 & 7 pm at the Brunswick Library.

Thurs-Sunday, April 19-22

Plein Air Studio Painting Workshop Led by Dale Brown. 9am-4pm. $550. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414.

Friday, April 20

Celebrate National Poetry Month when Georgia Tech poet Travis Wayne Denton visits. Friday, April 20, 7:00 p.m. at the Brunswick Library.

Fri & Sat, April 20-21

Relay for Life Fri 7pm-Sat 10am. Exchange Club of Brunswick Fairgrounds. American Cancer Society. 265-7117.

BIG BOOK SALE at St. Simons Library. Thousands of like-new books, including Eugenia Price volumes and fine art & antiques. Presale Friday for Library League members 3-8 pm (join that day) 634-6277.

Sunday, April 22

Spring Fling Live music by Lorna Greenwood. 5-8pm. $25. Shrine Club, Hwy 17, Bwk. Jackets optional. Free dance lesson 4:15pm. Golden Isles Ballroom Dancers. 638-8219.

Tuesday, April 24

Poets' High Tea Six-course tea paying tribute to poets inspired by spring, including savories, tea sandwiches, warm scones, array of petite pastries. 4:00 p.m. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.

Wednesday, April 25

Annual Administrative Professionals Day Lunch and Seminar. 11:30am-3pm. Southeast Georgia Conference Center for Continuing Education and Community Services. 264-7260.

2005 French film, "The Beat That My Heart Skipped." Wednesday, April 25, 7:00 p.m. at the Jekyll Island Museum

Thursday, April 26

2005 Chinese film, "Riding Alone for Thousands of Miles." Thursday, April 26, 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at the Brunswick Library.

Friday & Saturday, April 27-28

Annual Crawfish Festival in Woodbine. Call 576-3211.

Saturday, April 28

Bloody Marsh Musket Program 2pm. Bloody Marsh off Demere Rd., SSI. Sponsored by Ft Frederica National Monument, 638-3639.

Prisoners of the River Araguaia. Nelson Vaughn talks about his nine month ordeal in 1946 when he and his father were lost in the Amazon jungle. Saturday, April 28, 11:00 a.m. at the Brunswick Library.

Sunday, April 29

Sunday Dinner Dance Gourmet dining and dancing to the music of Wayne Tate's Four and Easy dance band. 6pm. Grand Dining Room. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.

Monday, April 30

Spring Cleaning Works by Mozart, Offenbach, Schoenberg, Loewe, Debussy. Glynn Acacemy Auditorium, 8pm. Adult $25, Student/child $5. Coastal Symphony of Georgia. 634-2006.


UPCOMING EVENTS

April 20-22

The 39th "Blessing of the Fleet" in Darien, GA that last year attracted 80,000 will be held April 20- 22. Juried Arts & Crafts, Antiques, 5KRun, Shrimp Eating & Cooking Contest, Parade & Children's activities. Sensational live entertainment & Fireworks! For more info: www.blessingofthefleet.com or (912) 437-6684

May 4-6

The St. Simons Island Antique Show will be held May 4-6 at Strickland Hall, Epworth by the Sea. Hours are Friday, Saturday 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday 12 p.m.-5 p.m. $10. Sponsored by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia Society to benefit the Coastal Symphony of Georgia. Featuring fine furniture, rugs, paintings, china, crystal, sterling. For information, 269-2438. coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

Saturday & Sunday, May 5 & 6

2nd Annual MAYFAIR. Historic Downtown Brunswick Arts, Crafts, Antiques, Food & Entertainment 10-5 both days. For more information call 912.279.2602 or visit www.downtownbrunswickga.com


ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 262-6665 for more information.

Downtown Promenade Explore the galleries and stores of Historic Downtown Brunswick the first Friday of every month. 5-8pm. Art, gifts and more; light refreshments served at most locations. 279-0023.

Passport to the Century Hear the story of the Jekyll Island Club and visit two cottages. Daily tours.

Seaside Dance Association Dance Instruction/Practice Social and ballroom dance. Thursdays. Beginners 7pm. Advanced 8:15pm. $5 members, $8 non-members. St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd., SSI. 634-9527.

Nature Walks - Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island's fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours M-W-F. Tidelands Nature Center, 635-5032.

CPR - Infant/Child and Adult Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Locations and times: 265-1695.

Classes in All Mediums Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Jekyll Island Arts Association Goodyear Cottage, Historic District Gallery and Shop open to the public seven days per week. Mon-Fri 12-4 PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM. Gallery Exhibit changes each month. Free.

Working in Different Artistic Media For adults and children. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Pottery, Hand-Building and Wheel Ongoing classes. Glynn Art Association Pottery Studio, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Writer's Critique Group First Tuesday of every month. 7pm. Free to adult writers at any skill level. Sharon, 264-5902.

Coastal Photographers Guild Third Thursday each month. 6pm. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Red Door Writer's Guild Writer's workshop; Second Saturday of each month. 1pm. $25 per session. Sharon,264-5902 ssmithhenderson@att.net.


ON-GOING EVENTS & CLASSES
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 262-6665 for more information.

Courtesy of Events Magazine and The Brunswick News
www.eventsmagazine.net , www.gacoast.com and www.thebrunswicknews.com


ONGOING ACTIVITIES

Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 262-6665 for more information.

Downtown Promenade Explore the galleries and stores of Historic Downtown Brunswick the first Friday of every month. 5-8pm. Art, gifts and more; light refreshments served at most locations. 279-0023.

Passport to the Century Hear the story of the Jekyll Island Club and visit two cottages. Daily tours.

Seaside Dance Association Dance Instruction/Practice Social and ballroom dance. Thursdays. Beginners 7pm. Advanced 8:15pm. $5 members, $8 non-members. St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd., SSI. 634-9527.

Nature Walks - Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island's fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours M-W-F. Tidelands Nature Center, 635-5032.

CPR - Infant/Child and Adult Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Locations and times: 265-1695.

Classes in All Mediums Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Jekyll Island Arts Association Goodyear Cottage, Historic District Gallery and Shop open to the public seven days per week. Mon-Fri 12-4 PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM. Gallery Exhibit changes each month. Free.

Working in Different Artistic Media For adults and children. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Pottery, Hand-Building and Wheel Ongoing classes. Glynn Art Association Pottery Studio, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Writer's Critique Group First Tuesday of every month. 7pm. Free to adult writers at any skill level. Sharon, 264-5902.

Coastal Photographers Guild Third Thursday each month. 6pm. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770.

Red Door Writer's Guild Writer's workshop; Second Saturday of each month. 1pm. $25 per session. Sharon,264-5902 ssmithhenderson@att.net.

ON-GOING EVENTS & CLASSES
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 262-6665 for more information.

Nature Walks - Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island's fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours M-W-F. Tidelands Nature Center, 635-5032.

On-going classes in different media for children and adults, Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., St Simons Island. For more information call 638-8770.

A Night of Ghostly Tales on Jekyll Island beach. Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday at 9 pm. Call 571-2334 or meeting at Jekyll Oceanfront Resort.

On-going classes in pottery, hand-building and wheel, Glynn Art Association Pottery Studio, St Simons Island. For more information call 638-8770.

Writers' critique group meets the 1st Tuesday of every month. 7 pm. Free to adult writers at any skill level. For information call Sharon Smith-Henderson, 9am-8 pm 264-5902.

A Civil War Diary" with H&M Enterprises on St. Simons Island from April 1 - September. Wed - Sat 10:30 am. Thurs & Sat 5 pm. $10. Tickets available at SSI Bait Shop & Moondance in the SSI Village. Tours leave from Moondance. 571-2334.

Club Juniors Half days or full days which includes lunch. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.

LOCOS - Tuesday Trivial with "Crosstown DJ" Greg Cross at Locos on St. Simons Island every Tuesday. Ranger Programs Daily Ft. Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Road, SSI. Visitors Center at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. $5 per vehicle, 16 & under free. 638-3639.

Jekyll Island Arts Association Goodyear Cottage, Historic District Gallery and Shop open to the public seven days per week. Mon-Fri 12-4 PM, Sat-Sun 10AM-4PM. Gallery Exhibit changes each month. March Exhibit features winners of Arts Festival competition. Shop always offers items produced by members of the Association. Admission Free.

Red Door Writers Guild, meets the 2nd Saturday of every month, 1 pm, Writers Workshop; individual and group critique, discussion and tutorial. Workshop limited to 12. $25 per session. For information call Sharon Smith-Henderson, 10 am-9 pm 264-5902 or ssmithhenderson@att.net .

On going classes in stained glass and beading, The Glass Menagerie, 120 Commerce Dr., Brunswick. For details call 264-9858 or visit http:\\glass-menagerie.net .

Photographers Guild meets the 3rd Thursday of each month at 6 pm at Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St, St. Simons Island, 638-8770.

CPR Classes - Infant & Child and Adult - Sponsored by American Red Cross - call 265-1695 for locations and times of classes.

Coastal Photographer's Guild meets third Thursday at 6 pm.Glynn Art Association Gallery, 319 Mallery, SSI. 638-8770.

Grief Recovery Workshops 13 week study group Mondays from 7-8:30 pm. $65.00. Focus house, 1608 Demere Road, SSI. 634-9527.

Seaside Dance Association Standing Weekly Dance Classes every Thursday. PRACTICE, Welcome and Registration at 7 pm followed by Basic Syllabus I Dance Class and Advanced Syllabus II Dance. St. Simons Island Elementary School - 805 Ocean Boulevard, SSI $4 per class for members ~ $7 per class for non-members ~ $25 annual membership.May 31-Aug 12 Club Juniors Half days or full days which includes lunch. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Drive, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600.

Memorial Day-Labor Day Ranger Programs Daily Ft. Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Road, SSI. Visitors Center at 11am, 1pm & 3pm. $5 per vehicle, 16 & under free. 638-3639. June 6-24 Studio South's Summer Dance Camps for ages 3 and up. 264-6611

Courtesy of Events Magazine and The Brunswick News
www.eventsmagazine.net and www.thebrunswicknews.com

HISTORIC SITES & MONUMENTS

Avenue of Oaks
Located on Frederica Road
912-265-0620
Anne Page King planted this famous "Avenue of Oaks" that highlights the entrance to the Sea Island Golf Club.

Bloody Marsh Battle Site
Located Off Demere Road
912-638-3639
The battle fought here on July 7, 1742, when Spanish troops landed on the south end of St. Simons Island, proved to be the turning point in the Spanish conquest of Georgia. The marsh ran red with Spanish blood and the battle was a decisive British victory which ended forever the threat of Spanish invasion into this colony.

Gascoigne Bluff
P.O. Box 287, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Located on Gascoigne Bluff Road
912-265-0620
Overlooking the Frederica River, this area was a favorite Native American campground, and during Colonial days, the landing at the bluff became Georgia's first naval base and bears the name of the man, Gascoigne, who first surveyed the Georgia coast for England. Live oak timbers milled here in 1794 were used in building "Old Ironsides," the USS Constitution, in 1874, and timbers were also cut here for the Brooklyn Bridge.

St. Simons Island Lighthouse
101 Twelfth Street, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
912-638-4666
First constructed in 1807 by James Gould on Couper's Point, this towering, 104 foot lighthouse was reconstructed in 1872 on the same site to replace the original which was destroyed by retreating Confederate forces in 1862. A beautifully restored 1872 lighthouse keeper's home complements the lighthouse.