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Cultural Arts & Community Events Calendar

This Quarterly Calendar is compiled by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association, endorsed by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce, and supported by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Visitors Bureau.

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Area Code is 912, unless otherwise listed. SSI=St. Simons Island; JI=Jekyll Island, Bwk=Brunswick

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EXHIBITS
OPENINGS
PERFORMANCES
FILMS
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

CLASSES WORKSHOPS CAMPS

TOURS
LECTURES
READINGS

OPEN HOUSES
AUDITIONS
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July-September 2009

EXHIBITS/OPENINGS

Through July 6
A Sense of Place  Artist Jeannine Cook. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Gallery, Shrine Dr., Bwk. 262-0628. sghs.org

Through July 16
Past & Present  Unique photos from the 1920s to 1960s of people, places, and events from Coastal Region.  A project of the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation funded  by Georgia’s Grassroots Arts Program. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn. 437-7711. mcintoshartassociation.com

Through Aug 1
Glynn County Art Teachers Exhibit  Works in all media by local art instructors. Tue-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Assn. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July
Christmas in July  Featuring plantation people including Fanny Kemble, Pierce Butler, and John Couper. Also newly discovered paintings by Mildred Huie. Fri-Sun 1-5pm. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI.  638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

July-Sept
Carl Fougerousse  Oil paintings, drawings and stained glass. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Opening reception July 15, 5-7pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn. 437-7711. mcintoshartassociation.com

July 1-31
Impressions  Artist Linda Ellen Price. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

July 2-Aug 1
The Big Photo Show  Coastal Photographers’ Guild exhibit. Opening reception July 2, 5-7pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St., SSI.  Coastal Photography Guild and Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

July 2-Aug 2
Paintings by Randy Hodges, Pottery by Jekyll Pottery Guild  Mon-Fri Noon-4pm, Weekends 10am-4pm. Reception July 5, 1-3pm. Goodyear Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Art Assn. 635-3092
 
July 3-30
Mira Mira  Hilton Head artist Mira Scott. Opening reception July 3, 5-8pm. Tues-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appt. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

July 7-Aug 3
Photographer Butch Paxton  New work. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling Rd., Bwk. 262-0628. sghs.org

July 14
Bastille Day Celebration  Highlighting the French connection between St. Simons Island and Dieppe, France. Paintings by Premare, Kaprielian, Flanet, Dubord, LeBourdelles, Rousseau, Rampasso, Ardissone and many others, add to the ‘joie de vivre’ of this historic holiday. Millie Wilcox will give a short history on the Left Bank Art Gallery’s French connection. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

July 15
Reflections Along the Shore  Opening reception for annual summer exhibition of panoramic paintings of coastal France, Italy, Georgia, featuring David Whitty, Jack Chilton, Marianne Dunn, Tori Anderson, Sabre, Georges Flanet, et al. Exhibit continues through month. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com
 
Aug
Private Collection of Mildred Huie  Including William Diaz-Albertini, Jean Kalisch, and the Fauves Didier, St. Jean, and Shelander. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI.  638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Aug 1-28
Summer’s End  Artist Lucy Mazzaferro. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

Aug 2-30
Paintings by Timothy Ransom, Woodwork by Roy Yarger  Mon-Fri Noon-4pm, Weekends 10am-4pm. Reception Aug 2, 1-3pm. Goodyear Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Art Association. 635-3092

Aug 4-Sept 7
Artist Frances Landel  New work. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Bwk. 262-0628. sghs.org

Aug 6-29
Reflections  Paintings by  Kita Macon, Marjett Schille, Mike Lewis. Opening reception Aug 6, 5-7pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St., SSI.  Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Aug 7-Sept 3
Coastal Magic  Paintings by Lanny Brewster and  Laurie Violette, photography by Lonnie Young. Opening reception Aug 7, 5-8pm. Tues-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appt. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Aug 14
Majestic Shores of Cornwall & St. Simons Island  Opening reception for exhibit of paintings by Tom Nielsen, 4:30-7pm. Casual conversation on the history of Cornwall and its connection to St. Simons and artist's connection to G8 and murals at Brunswick Airport. Exhibit continues through month. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Aug 31-Sept 30
Photographer Kenneth Carroll, Sculptor Susan Clayton  Mon-Fri Noon-4pm, Weekends 10am-4pm. Reception Sept 6, 1-3pm. Goodyear Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Art Assn. 635-3092

Sept
Family, Friends, and Connections  Paintings by Mildred Huie's family, friends, and connections celebrating birthday of the artist. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI.  638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Sept 1-30
New Paintings  Artist Molly Davis. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

Sept-Oct
Salon d'Automne  Annual fall exhibition highlighting recent work of portrait artist Marc Chatov, plus Peggy Everett, Leyssenne, Laura Maguire, Bruno Zupan, et al. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Sept 3-26
Juried Members’ Show  Paintings and 3-D works by Glynn Art’s juried artists. Opening reception Sept 3, 5-7pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St., SSI.  Glynn Art Association. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Sept 4-Oct 1
It's My Party  New work by artist Ellen Moriarty. Opening reception Sept 4, 5-8pm. Tues-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appt. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Sept 8-Oct 5
People, Places and Things  Artist Alyson Tucker. Mon-Fri 9am-5:30pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Bwk. 262-0628. sghs.org

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PERFORMANCES

July 5
A Little Light Music  Featuring Georgia Heat, music of 50s and 60s. Bring a picnic and lawn chair. 7pm. $10. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

July 15-26
Abner Twitch from Chitlin' Switch  Young People's Summer Workshop performance by ages 8-18; original “melodrama” script by local author. Wed-Fri 8pm, Sat 4&8pm, Sun 4pm. $8 adults, $6 under 18. Casino Theatre, SSI. The Island Players. 638-0338. theislandplayers.com

July 19
Jazz in the Park  Featuring Noel Freidline Quartet. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Assn. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 25-26
Franklin Pond Youth Symphony  Performance by staff (Sat) and students (Sun) culminating summer program for ages 12-18. Advance tickets available at Goodyear Cottage. 7pm. $15 (Sat-professional performance) $10 (Sun-student performance). Mistletoe Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Art Association. 635-9944

Aug 2
A Little Light Music  Featuring After Hours. Bring a picnic and lawn chair. 7pm. $10. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

Aug 16
Jazz in the Park  Featuring Sam Rodriguez (Latin jazz). Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. This show only: all Glynn County School System employees with ID half price. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Assn. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Aug 30
Jazz in the Park  Featuring vocalist Gwen Hughes. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Assn. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Sept 6
A Little Light Music. Featuring The Sensational Sounds of Motown. Bring a picnic and lawn chair. 7pm. $10. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

Sept 20
Jazz in the Park  Featuring Savannah bassist Ben Tucker and ensemble. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Lighthouse lawn, 12th St., SSI. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Assn. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

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FILMS

July 2
Sing-Along Sound of Music  The classic 1965 musical with audience participation; wear a costume. 7pm (short subjects at 6:30). $5. Summer Classic Movie series at the Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 9
All About Eve  1950 backstage comedy-drama starring Bette Davis. 7pm (short subjects at 6:30). $5. Summer Classic Movie series at the Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 9
Girl with a Pearl Earring  2003, UK, with Scarlett Johansson, Colin Firth. 7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. SSI.  St. Simons Library League. 638-8234. trrl.org

July 10
84 Charing Cross Road  1987, US, with Anne Bancroft, Anthony Hopkins. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

July 16
Under the Greenwood Tree 2005, UK, based on Thomas Hardy novel. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

July 16
Patton  George C. Scott’s Oscar-winning role in classic war drama/bio. 7pm (short subjects at 6:30). $5. Summer Classic Movie series at the Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 23
Separate Lives  1995, US, thriller with Jim Belushi, Linda Hamilton. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St. Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

July 23
Laura  1944 film noir mystery-romance. 7pm (short subjects at 6:30). $5. Summer Classic Movie series at the Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 28
Twelfth Night  1996, UK, from the Shakespeare comedy. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

July 30
I’ve Loved You So Long  2008, France, with Kristin Scott Thomas. 7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. SSI.  St. Simons Library League. 638-8234. trrl.org

July 30
Conrack  1974 film with Jon Voight, filmed in Brunswick and the Golden Isles.  7pm (short subjects at 6:30). $5. Summer Classic Movie series at the Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Aug 6
Map of the Human Heart  1993, Australia. 7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. SSI.  St. Simons Library League. 638-8234. trrl.org

Aug 13
Gosford Park  2001, US/UK, directed by Robert Altman. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Aug 19
Rabbit-Proof Fence  2002, Australia. 7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. SSI.  St. Simons Library League. 638-8234. trrl.org

Aug 20
My Boy Jack  2007, UK, with Daniel Radcliffe. 7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. SSI.  St. Simons Library League. 638-8234. trrl.org

Aug 27
The Remains of the Day  1993, UK, with Anthony Hopkins, Emma Thompson.  2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Sept 10
Moving Midway  2007 documentary about the cultural and personal implications of moving a historic plantation. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

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SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

July 3-5
Annual 4th of July Sunshine Festival  Arts and crafts show, entertainment, Southern Soul BBQ. 10am-5pm. Fireworks July 4 at 9pm. Postell Park, Pier Village, SSI. Pier Village Assn. 262-0628

July 4
Fireworks Extravaganza  Featuring Big Dawg and Paul DJ Game Show, reverse bungee, bounce houses, food. 5-9pm. Jekyll Island Beach Deck. Jekyll Island Authority. 635-3636, 877-4JEKYLL. jekyllisland.com

July 4
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration  Games & prizes, music, free watermelon slices, fireworks at dark. 7pm. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities and City of Brunswick. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 19
Monthly Dance Party: 50s & 60s Swing/Big Band  Ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, etc.; live music by Lorna Greenwood. BYOB and appetizer to share. 5:30-9pm. $25 advance, $30 door. Brunswick Shrine Club, Hwy 17N, Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219, wendydancer@comcast.net

Aug 21-22
Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival and BBQ Bash  Dancing and barbecue. Jekyll Island Beach Deck. Jekyll Island Authority. 635-3636, 877-4JEKYLL. jekyllisland.com

Aug 23
Monthly Dance Party: Celebrity Showcase  Ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, etc.; live music by Lorna Greenwood. BYOB and appetizer to share. 5:30-9pm. $25 advance, $30 door. Brunswick Shrine Club, Hwy 17N, Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219, wendydancer@comcast.net

Sept 18-20
Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival  Cooking demos and competitions, shrimp boat excursions, cookbook signing, music, arts & crafts, antiques, kids fun zone, food vendors. Wild Georgia Shrimp Association and Jekyll Island Authority. 635-3636, 877-4JEKYLL. jekyllisland.com

Sept 20
Monthly Dance Party: End of Summer Ball  Ballroom, Latin, salsa, swing, etc.; live music by Lorna Greenwood. BYOB and appetizer to share. Black tie optional. 5:30-9pm. $25 advance, $30 door. Brunswick Shrine Club, Hwy 17N, Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219, wendydancer@comcast.net

ONGOING
Shag Dancing  DJ Wayne Bennet plays beach, boogie, shag music. Tue 7-10:30 pm, no cover. Fri 7-9:30pm, $5 cover after 8:30. Ziggy’s, Retreat Village, SSI. Golden Isles Shag Club. 267-9077

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CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS/CAMPS

July 6-10, July 13-17
Adventures in Art  Summer Art Camp for ages 5-12. 9:30am-1:30pm. $115/members, $125/non-members. Glynn Middle School, Bwk. Glynn Art Association. 638-8770. glynnart.org

July 6-17
Summer Theatre Camp: On the Spot with Improv  Theatre camp for ages 7+, culminating in a public performance. Mon-Fri 9am-Noon. $175 ($125 if student also signed up for other camp, see July 20). Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 6-10, 27-31
Summer Camp: History at Home  For ages 7-10. 9am-1pm. $200 each session. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 12th St. at Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

July 13-17, 20-24
Summer Camp: Exploring Beaches and Marshes  For ages 5-7. 8:30-11:30am. $150 each session. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 12th St. at Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, Aug 4
Portrait Sculpture Workshop  Mary Whitty, clay portrait artist, leads 7 sessions with additional class in Sept to add patina finish to fired piece. 6-8pm. $140 + $45 (clay, tools and model fee). Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park, SSI. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

July 20-31
Summer Theatre Camp: The Play’s the Thing  Theatre camp for ages 7+ with previous stage or camp experience, using scripted material and culminating in a public performance. Mon-Fri 9am-Noon. $175 ($125 if student also signed up for other camp, see July 6). Ritz Theatre, Downtown Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

July 27-31
Clay and Collage  Ages 7+ create projects in both media. 10am-1pm. $125. Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park, SSI. Glynn Art Association. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Aug 9
AARP Driver Safety Class  Reservations required. 9am-5pm. $12 AARP members; $14 non-members. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk.  634-5997. trrl.org

Aug 10-12
Interiors Workshop  Watercolor and oil, led by Molly Davis. $500. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

Aug 13-16
Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference  Gathering of published authors, budding writers and others to encourage creativity, facilitate professional connections, and share information.  Focus on sci-fi, fantasy, mystery, and inspirational. Sea Palms Resort, SSI. 230-2207, 800-996-2904. scribblersretreatwritersconference.com

Aug 17-19
Alla Prima and Figure Workshop  Led by Linda Ellen Price. $550. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

Sept 12
AARP Driver Safety Class  Reservations required. 9am-5pm. $12 AARP members; $14 non-members. College of Coastal Georgia, Bwk.  634-5997. trrl.org

Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30, Oct 6
Portrait Sculpture Workshop  Mary Whitty, clay portrait artist, leads 7 sessions with additional class in Nov to add patina finish to fired piece. 6-8pm. $140 + $45 (clay, tools and model fee). Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park, SSI. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

ONGOING
Art Classes  All media, various times and prices. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Summer Art Classes  Pottery, painting, woodwork, pastels, beaded jewelry; all ages, various times and prices. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn. 437-7711. mcintoshartassociation.com

Latin Dance Lessons  Singles and couples welcome. Every Wed, 7:30pm. $5. Bennie’s Red Barn, 5514 Frederica Rd., SSI. Every Tues, 5-6pm. Ziggy Mahoney’s, Retreat Village, SSI. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219. wendydancer@comcast.net

Ballroom Dance Lessons  Singles and couples welcome. Every Fri. Beginner and intermediate 6:30pm, advanced 7:45pm. $12. YWCA, 144 Scranton Conn., Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219. wendydancer@comcast.net

Dance lessons  For singles, taught by master instructor Audrey Wood: chacha, swing, rumba, waltz, foxtrot, tango. $7 one class, $10 two classes. Every Thurs 5:15 intermediate, 6:15 beginner. Thorpe Bldg. at St. Simons United Methodist Church. 638-6831

July
Carolina Shag Lessons  Instruction in Carolina Shag Dance teaching Basic Step, Start-up, Male and Female Turns. No partner needed. Every Thurs 7:30-8:30pm. $40. YWCA, 144 Scranton Connector, Bwk. Golden Isles Shag Club. 267-9077, 222-1935. goldenislesshagclub.com

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TOURS, LECTURES, READINGS

July 7
Bloody Marsh Musket Program  2pm. Bloody Marsh, Off Demere Rd., SSI. 638-3639.  nps.gov/fofr 

July 11
Horton House Living History  Hear tales of Spanish attack on Horton House following Battle of Bloody Marsh; sample Major William Horton’s ginger ale or root beer in honor of Georgia’s first brewery; enjoy colonial games and toys on front lawn; drill with the British soldiers.  2pm. Jekyll Island Museum. 635-4036.

July 23
Star Walk  With lecture. 8:30pm. $10. Maritime Center, East Beach, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

July 25
Thanksgiving Victory  Celebrate British victory over Spain. 2pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitor Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639.  nps.gov/fofr 

July 28
Chautauqua: St. Simons Trilogy  New Moon Rising. 10-11am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 12th St. at Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

Aug 22
Colonial Games  Farkle (dice game). 2pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitor Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639.  nps.gov/fofr

July 28
Chautauqua: St. Simons Trilogy  The Beloved Invader. 10-11am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 12th St. at Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

Sept 12
Dixie Lullaby: A Story of Music, Race and New Beginnings in a New South  Music historian Mark Kemp talks about his book. 1pm. Brunswick Library, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Sept 26
Frederica Folkways  18th century cooking. All day. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitor Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639.  nps.gov/fofr 

ONGOING
July, Aug
Historic Tabby Slave Cabins at Gascoigne Bluff  Docent tours of National Register site. Every Wed, 10am-Noon. Donations. Adjacent to Epworth-by-the-Sea, SSI. Cassina Garden Club. 634-1410. cassinagardenclub.org

July-Sept
Passport to the Century  Tour restored cottages and hear the story of the Jekyll Island Club during the American Gilded Era.  Daily, various times. $16 Adults, $7 Children 6-12, Free under 6.  Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum. 635-4036. jekyllisland.com

July-Sept
Daily Ranger Programs  Tour town and taverns of Frederica, hands-on musket demo. 11am&2pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitor Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639.  nps.gov/fofr

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OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS

July 3, Aug 7, Sept 4
First Friday  Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; “He Said Beer, She Said Wine” tastings at select shops; live music various locations. 5-8 pm. Newcastle & Gloucester Sts., Bwk. Brunswick Downtown Development Authority. 265-4032

Aug 9-11
Auditions for Guys and Dolls  Classic musical based on Damon Runyon's New York stories. 7pm. Casino Theatre, SSI. The Island Players. 638-0338. theislandplayers.com

ONGOING
Golden Isles Shag Club  Meeting and dancing. Every Tues & Fri, 7-11pm. Ziggy Mahoney's, Retreat Village, SSI. 267-9077, 222-1935. goldenislesshagclub.com

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