St. Simons Island 2019 Calendar of Events
St. Simons Island is always humming with a variety of fun activities and things to do year-round. From local farmer's markets, art and antique shows, Music in the Park, outdoor excursions, to wine tastings, gallery exhibits, tours, and on-going classes and workshops for creative pursuits such as painting, pottery, jewelry making or dance instruction, you'll never run out of things to do in the Golden Isles.
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The Events Calendar has now been updated with current 2019 information for upcoming events!
January 2019
February 2019
March 2019
April 2019
May 2019
June 2019
July 2019
August 2019
September 2019
October 2019
November 2019
December 2019
On-Going Events & Activities on St. Simons
Ongoing
PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION.
Art Classes & Workshops
Several local organizations offer ongoing art classes and workshops for various media, ages, and experience levels; each with various times and prices. For more information visit:
Glynn Visual Arts : 529 Beachview Dr. Call 912.638-8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
SloGlo Gallery & Brunswick Actors' Theatre : 1413 Newcastle St. Call 912.262.0628 or visit
SoGloGallery.com
McIntosh Art Association : 404 Northway, Darien. Call 912.437.7711 or visit
mcintoshartassociation.com.
Community Support Group
FREE meetings each month at Frederica Presbyterian Church to help with general life coping skills, work, relationships, financial matters, illnesses, etc - call 912.577.8119 or visit
freddypresssi.com.
Wine Tasting at Waterfront Wine & Gourmet of Darien.
Call 912.437.3410 for days and details.
Historic Downtown Tours
Tuesday through Saturday. Three tours daily: City Tour - 9:30am to 11am; Residential Tour - 4pm to 5:30pm; Combo Tour (City/Residential) - 12:30pm to 3:30pm. Reservations ONLY / Reserve ONLINE at
SoGloGallery.com
Children's Pottery Classes
10am - 11:30am. Children ages 7 and up will enjoy instruction by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts Pottery Studio, 106 Island Drive. Call 912.638.8770 for more information or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays
Nature Walk
Enjoy a guided nature walk with local wildlife and eco experts who help explore the beaches of Jekyll Island and its marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours. Visit Tidelands Nature Center at 100 Riverview Dr., call 912.635.5032 or visit
tidelands4h.org.
Every Tuesday
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call 912.262.6665 for more information.
Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children.
10:30am at the Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St. Call 912.267.1212 or visit
trrl.org.
Third Tuesdays
Eco-Lecture Series at Village Creek Landing
Village Creek Landing on St. Simons Island hosts an Eco-Lecture Series at 6pm on the third tuesday of each month. A new guest speaker each month will discuss eco and environmental topics regarding the preservation of Coastal Georgia. Sip a cocktail while enjoying the lovel marsh view. Cost is $10 per person (includes your first drink). Space is limited. RSVP online at
VillageCreekLanding.com or call 912.399.0063.
Every Wednesday
Ken Wallin, Open Studio
1:00pm - 4:00 pm. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. Call 912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
Golden Isles Music Together
Music and movement classes for children ages birth through age six. It's Mommy/Daddy and Me musical fun!
Starts at 10:30am, 6329 Frederica Rd., St. Simons Island. Call 801.865.6897, email
goldenislesmt@gmail.com or visit
goldenislesmusictogether.com
Every Thursday
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call 912.262.6665 for more information.
Adult Pottery Classes
Morning classes 9am-11:30am and evening classes 6pm - 8:30pm. Instruction in wheel and hand building by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, St. Simons Island. Call 912.638.6679 or 912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org for more information.
Dance Instruction
Seaside Dance Association provides Dance Instruction/Practice, social and ballroom dance. Beginners 7pm; Advanced 8:15pm. $5 members, $8 non-members. Held at the St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd. For more information call 912.634.9527.
Painting Technique with Jennifer Broadus
6:30pm - 8:30 pm. Classes are ongoing and drop-in. Glynn Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. Call 912.638.8770 for more information or visit
glynnvisualarts.org.
Fourth Thursdays
Monthly Bike Events Hosted by St. Simons Land Trust Ambassadors
Events take place on the 4th Thursday of the month at 6:00pm and routes begin and finish at the happy hour destination and will be a leisurely couple mile ride. Please
click here to view the full schedule. The rides are free and no reservations are required.
First Friday
Downtown Promenade in Historic Downtown Brunswick
Brunswick welcomes you to area shops, galleries, restaurants, art openings, live music, food and beverage samples. From 5-8pm. Call 912.265.4032 or visit
brunswickgeorgia.net.
Every Saturday
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park
Every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am til dark. Call 912.262.6665 for more information.
Children's Pottery Classes
10-11:30am. Children ages 7 and up will enjoy instruction by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. Drop-in class $18. 6 Classes for members $95. 6 Classes for non-members $105. Clay $13 for 12 lbs. Call 912.638.6679 or 912.638.8770 or visit
glynnvisualarts.org for more information.
Second Sundays
Music in the Park
Hundreds of locals and visitors alike join together for this live music event at Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island the second Sunday of every month from 1-7pm. The proceeds from Second Sunday benefit various local charitable organizations. Bring your lawn chairs, blankets and coolers and enjoy listening to the live music. Raffle tickets are sold for door prizes contributed by area businesses. Kids can play in the inflatable bounce house and slides.
October
St. Simons Island Food & Spirits Festival
An annual foodie fest featuring local restaurants, farmers and artisans with tasting tents, farm stand and market. This event is a fundraiser for Hospice of the Golden Isles.
October
Georgia Florida Golf Classic
Bulldog and Gator fans alike gather on Jekyll Island each year for this traditional golf tournament held during the annual Georgia-Florida college football game. Tournament fee includes two rounds of golf at the Jekyll Island Golf Club, a practice round, and all the food and drinks you can handle. A portion of the proceeds benefits the Jekyll Island Foundation. For more information visit
jekyllisland.com.
October 4, 11, 18, 25
Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION:
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
5556 US Highway 17N
Brunswick, GA 31525
Located at intersection of US17 and GA99, one mile east of I-95 exit 42.
COST: $15
Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia's most haunted rice plantation on select nights this fall. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. As we stroll through Hofwyl-Broadfield's moss laden trees hear the stories of five generations of plantation owners and the African-Americans who worked here, in both slavery and freedom. There will be tales of recent ghostly encounters, plantation folklore and the rich but tragic history of the Lowcountry rice fields.
Call 912.264.7333 for reservations or more information, also you may visit
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/hofwyl
October 6
CoastFest
Georgia's Department of Natural Resources (GADNR) hosts this annual event on the first Saturday in October in support of the 3-week national "CoastWeeks" event. The Georgia CoastFest is an educational-based event, with more than 70 environmental, research and resource exhibitors from around the southeast gathering at the GADNR Coastal Regional Headquarters near the Sidney Lanier Bridge in
Brunswick. Interactive displays and hands-on exhibits are fun for adults and kids alike, with science experiments, reptiles and turtle shows, educational magic shows, military re-enactors, aquatic tanks with coastal Georgia sea life, and participatory crafting projects. For more information visit
coastalgadnr.org/
October 17
Saint Simons Island Art Crawl
Time: 4pm to 7pm
Location: 4 Participating Art Galleries on SSI
Phone: 912.268.4761
Email:
info@arttrendsgalery.biz
Website:
www.arttrendsgallery.biz
The St. Simons Art Crawl is always an enjoyable evening for the public to come out and view new works of art while enjoying light refreshments . For this fall's art crawl, on Thursday, October 17, from 4-7 pm, four local galleries including ArtTrends, Anderson, Wallin and GVA will participate.
October 18
Ocean to Table: Georgia Shrimp
Time: 1:00pm - 4:00pm
Location: UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant Brunswick Office, 715 Bay Street Brunswick, GA 31520
Phone: 912.598.3345
Email:
kayla270@uga.edu
Click here to visit the website
Celebrate local Georgia shrimp during an afternoon workshop at UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant's Brunswick Office! Discover the history of Georgia's shrimping industry. Talk to experts in seafood safety and food sciences while sampling Georgia shrimp and receive tips on how you can confidently and safely purchase and prepare local seafood. This class is part of the Ocean to Table series of seafood workshops for adults in coastal Georgia. Ocean to Table is a collaboration between UGA Cooperative Extension and UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant. Register online by October 11.
October 19
6th Annual Ophelia's Classic Car Challenge
TIME: 9am until 2pm
LOCATION:
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
5556 US Highway 17N
Brunswick, GA 31525
Located at intersection of US17 and GA99, one mile east of I-95 exit 42.
COST:
Admission: $8 for adults; $7 for seniors; $5 for youth
$20 to enter your car
Come out to Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation for Ophelia's Classic Car Challenge. Classic cars from all over southeast Georgia will be on hand all day vying for the championship in the 3rd annual car show. Come and view the cars, vote for your favorite and then tour a historic rice plantation. Presented by Friends of Hofwyl and Classic Coastal Cruisers automobile club. If you would like to enter your car there is a $20.00 registration fee. Call for more information.
INFORMATION:
Call 912.264.7333 for reservations or more information, also you may visit
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/hofwyl
October 19
HALLOWEEN MONSTER MASH BASH
Fun-filled Spook-tac-ular Evening!
6-9pm
Click here to purchase tickets online.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities and Glynn Visual Arts are excited to host the second annual Halloween Monster Mash Bash, a joint fundraiser for the two arts organizations. Mark your calendars for this fun-filled "spook-tac-ular" evening that will take place on Saturday, October 19, 2019 from 6 pm to 9 pm at Old City Hall in Historic Downtown Brunswick.
Guests should come dressed in their most creative costume and be ready to enjoy a Halloween themed night with music for dancing, delicious fall-themed heavy hors' douerves catered by Tasteful Temptations, a Witch's brew, cash bar, and a costume contest with the winners taking home coveted trophies.
Start planning your costume now and mark your calendars for October 19, 2019, for this fun event to benefit the arts in Glynn County. Tickets for the event are $75 per person and can be purchased by visiting
glynnvisualarts.org or calling either organization
912.638.8770 or
912.262.6934. Individuals or businesses can also co-host the event for only $250 and receive two tickets to the event, reserved table seating and more. For more information, contact either organization for details.
October 26
Brunswick Shrine Club Fall Bazaar
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: 3955 Darien Hwy, Brunswick GA
Phone: 912.275.8492
Email:
Iamdgu@gmail.com
Brunswick Shrine Club Fall Bazaar Sponsored by Brunswick Shrine Club Ladies Auxiliary. Jewelry - Specialty Gifts - Woodwork - Needlework - Photography – Art work - Food – Unique Seasonal Gifts - Raffles. Air Conditioned Shopping. Wheelchair Accessible.
November 2
St. Francis Xavier Catholic Church Crafter's Fall Bazaar
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: 405 Howe St (Parrish Hall) Brunswick, GA
Phone: 912.275.8492
Email:
Iamdgu@gmail.com
St. Francis Xavier Crafters' Fall Bazaar A Great Place to Christmas Shop! Crafts, Specialty Items, Woodworking, Jewelry, Photography, Bake Sale, Raffles, Food and Fun. Air conditioned shopping and Wheelchair accessible.
November 1
Ghosts and Legends of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation
TIME: 6:30pm
LOCATION:
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
5556 US Highway 17N
Brunswick, GA 31525
Located at intersection of US17 and GA99, one mile east of I-95 exit 42.
COST: $15
Take an eerie journey back in time at Coastal Georgia's most haunted rice plantation on select nights this fall. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site will be offering Ghosts and Legends walking tours of the site. We will walk beneath centuries old Live Oak trees, explore the plantation out-buildings and finish with a lantern tour of the plantation house. As we stroll through Hofwyl-Broadfield's moss laden trees hear the stories of five generations of plantation owners and the African-Americans who worked here, in both slavery and freedom. There will be tales of recent ghostly encounters, plantation folklore and the rich but tragic history of the Lowcountry rice fields.
Call 912.264.7333 for reservations or more information, also you may visit
www.GeorgiaStateParks.org/hofwyl
November 15
Bourbon, Brews & BBQ at The King and Prince Resort
Time: 6-9pm
Location: The King and Prince Resort, 201 Arnold Rd, St. Simons Island
Phone: 912.268.5966
Email:
sales@kingandprince.com
Tickets:
Click here to purchase tickets online
Join us on the Oceanfront Lawn Friday November 15th at The King and Prince Resort from 6 to 9 PM for a night of good eats, drinks, games & more. Enjoy raffle opportunities to win bottles of Bourbon (listed below) and live music from the Island Kings.
Tickets are $75 per person plus tax and includes food, two drink tickets and one raffle ticket. A portion of the proceeds benefit the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia.
For the Bourbon Event we will be raffling off the following:
Blue Note Bourbon
Walking Dead " Spirits of Apocalypse"
Contradiction Smooth Ambler
The Corn Hole Grand Prize will be a bottle of IW Harper 15 yr Bourbon.
We will also have on the bar the following Bourbon:
Blade & Bow
Michters Small Batch
Redemption Rye
Henry Mckenna 10 yr
George Dickle Barrell Select
Bulleit Barrel Strength
A couple of local craft beers we will feature:
Crowd Control Southern Prohibition
Eagle Creek Georgia Tea Party
November 28
Thanksgiving Brunch Buffet at ECHO at The King and Prince Resort
Time: 11am - 3pm
Location Address: King and Prince Resort, 201 Arnold Road, St Simons Island
Phone: 912.268.5967
Click here to view the menu
Adults - $72; Children ages 6-12 - $25; Children 5 and under no charge
Prices include Coffee, Decaf, Hot Tea, and Iced Tea. Reservations Required - call 912.268.5967.
November 30
Crafts Along Newcastle Winter Wonderland
Time: 9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Location: Brunswick Newcastle Street Squares
Phone: 912.275.8492
Email:
Iamdgu@gmail.com
Stroll the tree-shaded streets of Historic Downtown Brunswick while enjoying the artistic creations of local crafters and artisans. A wonderful variety of items is included, such as candles, art, soap, woodworking, jewelry, hand crafted Santas, photography and so much more! This is a great chance to find the perfect unique Christmas gift!
November 30
Comedy Night at The King and Prince
Featured Comedians Include Al Ernst and Paul Jensen. Show is for 18+ older only.
Tickets are $15 + tax.
Doors open at 7pm, Show starts at 8pm and lasts until 10pm
Location: The King and Prince Resort, 201 Arnold Rd, St. Simons Island
Phone: 912.268.5966
Email:
Echostsimons@gmail.com
Click here to purchase tickets online
November 18-24
The RSM Classic
This annual PGA Tour golf tournament is hosted by pro golfer Davis Love III at Sea Island Golf Club, attracting top professional golfers from around the world. In 2010, the Davis Love Foundation partnered with the PGA TOUR to become the Host Organization of The RSM Classic, an Official PGA TOUR Event. The RSM Classic has raised more than $7 million to support charities focused on children and families in need. The funds benefit many organizations including Special Olympics (National, State and Local) and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia. For more information visit
rsmclassic.com.
December
Jekyll Tree Lighting Festival & Holidays in History
The holidays come alive each year as Jekyll Island begins the season with the Christmas Tree Lighting Festival the Saturday after Thanksgiving and the Historic District is resplendent with Christmas lights and decorations. The celebration continues with caroling, craft workshops, themed tours and other seasonal activities.
December
Jekyll Island Skating Village
Jekyll Island "ice" skating is back and now located in the picturesque Historic District, the Jekyll Island Skating Village features a synthetic ice rink and real ice skates. This unique surface takes the pain and cold out of ice skating and is easy for kids and adults of all ages. Skate on Jekyll Island among history, under ancient oaks, and with a spectacular view of the Jekyll River.
Location: 364 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Cost: $5 per person, includes skate rental & 30-minute session
December
Jekyll Island Christmas Twilight Tours
Explore a magical time of year in Jekyll Island's historic district. This special evening tram tour highlights heart-warming holiday tales and the lights and decorations of the season on Jekyll Island. The 90-minute Christmas celebration includes a unique tour of Faith Chapel and concludes with light refreshments and sunset views from Indian Mound Cottage.
Fridays & Saturdays at 4 p.m., December 1-29
Location: Historic District Tours, located at the Infirmary
Cost: Adults $20; Children 7-15 $10; Children 6 & under free
December
David Masterson Christmas Concert
Enjoy sounds of the season with this free piano concert from brilliant pianist David Masterson. No tickets are required, and everyone is welcome to this event held at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. Date and time to be announced as event draws near.
December
Holidays in History at Jekyll Island
Once a year, the cottages of the historic district get dressed in their finest holiday decorations just for you. Enjoy a 90-minute tram tour when Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District is enriched in seasonal splendor. This guided tour of the 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages, decorated for the holiday season, as well as Faith Chapel.
Times: 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 3 p.m.
Location: Historic District Tours, located at the Infirmary
Cost: Adults $16; Children 7-17 $7; Children 6 & under free
December 14
Crafts Along Newcastle Winter Wonderland
Time: 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM
Location: Brunswick Newcastle Street Squares
Phone: 912.275.8492
Email:
Iamdgu@gmail.com
Stroll the streets of Historic Downtown Brunswick while enjoying the artistic creations of local crafters and artisans. A wonderful variety of items is included, such as candles, art, soap, woodworking, jewelry, hand crafted Santas, photography and so much more! This is a great chance to find the perfect unique Christmas gift!
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Glynn Visual Arts
106 Island Drive
St. Simons Island, Georgia 31522
912.638.8770
info@glynnvisualarts.org
HOURS: Tuesday-Saturday, 9am-5pm
glynnvisualarts.org
Visit the GVA website for current events, workshops, classes and ongoing activities.
2019 KID'S SUMMER CAMPS
Mud & Mosaics Summer Camp
Instructor: Elizabeth Halderson
June 10th-14th, 2019
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 7 & up
Join Elizabeth as she takes you through hand building fun clay projects the first part of the week. As the students wait for the clay projects to dry and be fired, they will work on several mosaic projects using recycled materials. The camp will finish with the artists decorating their clay projects and creating an exhibit for friends and family to view on the last day. This camp cannot accommodate drop ins.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Kreative Kids Art Camp
June 3rd-7th, 2019
Christi Parks
Sign your young artist up for this fun and dynamic art camp! Students will work in a variety of mediums including watercolor, acrylic and mixed media to create unique art pieces. Participants will also focus on process and discovery of materials, as well as exploration of trial and error and cause and effect. Artists will enjoy instructor and artist Christi Parks' high energy and excitement as she shares her love of art along with fun and simple concepts and techniques in the basics of drawing, painting and mixed media. On the last day of camp, students will have an exhibit to show off all their hard work for the week. Space is limited so register today!
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Comics and Sequential Art Camp
Instructor: Bob Pendarvis
June 10th-14th, 2019
July 8th-12th, 2019
10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Ages: 12-16
Have your kids or grandkids join us at Glynn Visual Arts this summer for one of our FUN one week summer camps! Kids will create their own comic book characters, develop a story line and draw comics. At the end, Professor Pendarvis will compile all the stories and drawings into a comic book that will then be published and available online on Amazon for sale!
Comic Book Camp is lead by Professor Bob Pendarvis. Bob is the co-founder of Savannah College of Art and Design's (SCAD) Sequential Art Department and is recognized for his accomplishments as an educator and an inspired cartoonist. He has published Sugar Ninjas, a cartoon anthology as well as several other cartoon compilations. He is frequently a guest panelist and expert at comic book fan conferences including Middle Georgia Comic Con, Jekyll Island Comic Con, MomoCon Anime Convention in Atlanta, GA and more.
If students have their own sketching materials they may bring them to camp. Bob Pendarvis will also have materials available for students to use.
Cost: $170 Non Members
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Mud & Mosaics Summer Camp
Instructor: Elizabeth Halderson
June 10th-14th, 2019
10 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Ages 7 & up
Join Elizabeth as she takes you through hand building fun clay projects the first part of the week. As the students wait for the clay projects to dry and be fired, they will work on several mosaic projects using recycled materials. The camp will finish with the artists decorating their clay projects and creating an exhibit for friends and family to view on the last day. This camp cannot accommodate drop ins.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
Clay & Collage Camp
Instructor: Debbie Craig
July 8th-12th, 2019
July 15th-19th, 2019
10: a.m. - 1 p.m.
Children will explore three dimensional art through the process of working with clay the first part of the week. They will finish the week with two dimensional discovery using FUN paper collage! Students will work in clay Monday and Tuesday--while their work is drying and fired in the kiln on Wednesday, they will work on a collage activity. On Thursday and Friday they will use collage techniques to finish their clay projects and complete them on Friday. This art camp is about "process" and cannot accommodate drop-in students. The art camp is open to ages 7 through middle school. Week long camp Monday – Friday (no drop-ins) Class size 6-min. & 12-max.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFO
On-Going Events, Classes, & Workshops
Brunswick Farmers Market
at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark. Call 912.262.6665 for more information.
New Perspectives
Experience the beauty of our marshlands and tidal creeks from a new perspective. Glenda Cason Gallery, 261 Redfern Village, St. Simons Island. 912.634.7770. www.glendacasongallery.com
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. 912.279.0023.
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. 912.634.9527.
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, 912.635.5032.
CPR Instruction
Infant/Child and Adult Sponsored by the American Red Cross. Locations and times: 912.265.1695.
Classes in All Mediums
Glynn Visual Arts, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 912.638.8770.
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 Visual Arts, 106 Island Drive, SSI. 912.638.8770.
Pottery, Hand-Building and Wheel Ongoing Classes.
Glynn Visual Arts Pottery Studio, 106 Island Drive, SSI. 912.638.8770.
Writer's Critique Group
First Tuesday of every month. 7pm. Free to adult writers at any skill level. Sharon, 912.264.5902.
Coastal Photographers Guild
Third Thursday each month. 6pm. Glynn Visual Arts, 319 Mallery St., SSI. Call 912.638.8770.
St. Simons Island Antique Show
Contact Joe Burkhart at 912.267.7822
stsimonsantiques.com
Featuring interesting and unusual items, and other treasures from by-gone eras!
Antique dealers from all over the southeast, featuring a vast array of fine and fun merchandise, including furniture, collectibles, primitives, jewelry, silver, glassware, etc.
Located under the oaks in the historic Pier Village area, on the grounds of the beautiful revitalized Postell Park, on Beachview Drive off Mallery Street, St. Simons Island, GA. Close to restaurants, hotels, shopping, and beautiful St. Simons Island Beaches.
Always free admission and parking.
A limited number of vendor spaces are available, depending on the show date.
For more information about spaces or just general information about the St. Simons Antique Show, Please call Joe Burkhart, at 912.267.7822 or visit the website at
stsimonsantiques.com for show dates and times.
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities
1530 Newcastle St.
Brunswick, Georgia 31520
912.262.6934
goldenislesarts.org
Contact Education Director Lucy Lynn Bryson at
artsed@goldenislesarts.org
Office, Gallery & Historic Ritz Theatre hours: Wednesdays-Fridays 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Also by appointment and during event times.
Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge
2700 Suwannee Canal Rd.
Folkston, GA 31537
912.496.7836
okefenokee@fws.gov
The Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center is located at the Main Entrance of the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, 11 miles southwest of Folkston, Georgia, off the Okefenokee Parkway South (GA 121/23). A $5 refuge entrance fee per vehicle or annual pass is required as admission. For more information, contact the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center at 912.496.7836, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m., Tuesday-Saturday.
More information is available on the refuge website at
fws.gov/refuge/okefenokee, or at the Richard S. Bolt Visitor Center, located off Hwy. 121/23 near Folkston, GA by calling 912.496.7836 between 9:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Tuesday - Saturday or daily after September 1.
The Suwannee Canal Recreation Area (East Entrance) to the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge is the primary entrance managed by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and is located 11 miles southwest of Folkson, GA off Hwy 121/23. The refuge is open daily and offers a variety of opportunities for the visiting public. Call 912.496.7836 or visit the refuge website at
fws.gov/okefenokee for hours of operation, upcoming events, and entrance fee information.
The mission of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service is working with others to conserve, protect and enhance fish, wildlife and plants and their habitats for the continuing benefit of the American people. For more information on our work and the people who make it happen, visit
fws.gov.
Connect with our Facebook pages at
facebook.com/okefenokeewildliferefuge or
facebook.com/usfwssoutheast, follow our tweets at www.twitter.com/usfwssoutheast, watch our YouTube Channel at
youtube.com/usfws and download photos from our Flickr page at
flickr.com/photos/usfwssoutheast.
