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July-August-September 2008
EXHIBITS/OPENINGS
July
Welcome to My World Juried photography competition. Opening reception Thurs July 10, 5-7pm. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770. glynnart.org
July 1-8
Sam Lindsey Color photography. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0638. sghs.org
July 1-31
Harry Aiken Vintage photography. Tues-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, or by appt. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntownbrunswick.com
July 4-25
The Figure in Portrait and Landscape Exhibit on view Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com
July 5-26
40th Anniversary Celebration: 4th of July and Bastille Day Highlighting the French connection between St. Simons Island and Dieppe, France. Paintings by Flanet, Dubord, Rousseau, many more. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12 & 13, SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com
July 5-Aug 31
Kenneth Carroll Black and white photography. 10am-4pm. Reception July 11, 6-8pm. Old Jail Art Center, 404 North Way, Darien. McIntosh Art Association. 437-7711
July 8-Aug 19
Laurie Violette Watercolors. Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0638. sghs.org
July 11-Aug 9
The Art of Music Randall Hollis’s photos of musicians and music-inspired subjects; sales benefit Glynn County music education programs. Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Opening reception Fri July 11, 5-7pm. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Aug
Past to Present Exhibit honoring W. S. "Bud" Bryde and the Glynn Art teaching staff. Opening reception Thurs Aug 7, 5-7 pm . Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770. glynnart.org
Aug 15-Sept 27
cARToons! Exhibition of original animation cels and other cartoon art by Jim Jinkins (creator of “Doug” and “P,B&J Otter”) and other animation artists. Tues-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 10am-2pm. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Aug 2-30
40th Anniversary Celebration: Reflections Along the Shore Panoramic paintings of shorelines and estuaries
of France, Ireland, Italy, Spain, and the sea islands of Coastal Georgia. Featuring Jack Chilton, Ann Conrad,
Peggy Everett, Sonia Grineva, Sabre, Jane Smithers, Missy Vanover, David Whitty, many more. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12 & 13, SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com
Aug 19-Sept 30
Mary Griffith Retrospective Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0638. sghs.org
Sept
Juried Members' Art Show Photography, oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, pottery, graphics, glass. Opening reception Thurs Sept 4, 5-7pm. Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. 638-8770. glynnart.org
Sept 1-30
Group Show Painters Dottie Clark and Leah Holland, sculptor Mary Whitty. Mon-Fri Noon-4pm, weekends 10am-4pm. Opening reception Sun Sept 7, 1-3pm. Goodyear Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Arts Association. 635-3920.
Sept 2-27
Mildred Huie Retrospective The works of noted St. Simons artist and Left Bank founder. Tues-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12 & 13, SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com
Sept 12-30
Summer’s End Group show. Tues-Sat 10am-4pm. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com
Sept 12-Oct 31
An Artist Walk through McIntosh Local artists. 10am-4pm. Reception Sept 12, 6-8pm. Old Jail Art Center, 404 North Way, Darien. McIntosh Art Association. 437-7711
PERFORMANCES
July 1
Arthur Atsma Magician. 11am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
July 3
Singin’ in the Rain: Comcast Summer Movies at the Ritz 1952 musical classic, first of a series of great old Hollywood films on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Door prizes. Selected short subjects. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
July 6
A Little Light Music Crystal & the Cruizers, 60s-70s classic rock. 7pm. $10, children under 12 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 8
Grace Is Gone 2007 US film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
July 10
Butch Cassidy and the Sundance Kid: Comcast Summer Movies at the Ritz 1969 Western classic on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Door prizes. Selected short subjects. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
July 11
The Mouse that Roared 1959 UK film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
July 13
Jazz in the Park Featuring Rob Denty Trio. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
July 14 - 27
Abracadabra Aladdin Young People's Summer Workshop production, directed by Joan Harris. $8 Adults, $4 Students. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players. 638-0338. theislandplayers.com
July 17
His Girl Friday: Comcast Summer Movies at the Ritz 1940 comedy classic with Rosalind Russell, Cary Grant, on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Door prizes. Selected short subjects. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
July 17
Avenue Montaigne 2006 French film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
July 18
Fish ‘n’ Chips Shadow Puppets Curious Moon Puppet Theatre shadow puppet show and sing-along about a haunted sunken pirate ship. 10:30am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
July 20
Apostles of Bluegrass In concert with fiddler Leah Calvert. 7:30pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
July 24
The History Boys 2006 UK film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
July 27
Jazz in the Park Featuring vocalist Johnnie Eason. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
July 25, 26
"Give My Regards to Broadway" Performance by Summer Musical Theatre Camp participants. Fri 4&7pm, Sat 1pm. $3. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. GIAHA. 262-6934
July 30
Amazing Grace 2006 UK film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
July 31
The Day the Earth Stood Still: Comcast Summer Movies at the Ritz 1951 sci-fi classic on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Door prizes. Selected short subjects. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Aug 1
Ron Anglin Juggler. 10:30am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
Aug 3
A Little Light Music Harry O’Donohue, Celtic music. 7pm. $10, children under 12 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
Aug 5
Bella 2006 US film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
Aug 7
Gentlemen Prefer Blondes: Comcast Summer Movies at the Ritz 1953 Marilyn Monroe musical comedy classic on the big screen. Bring your own popcorn. Door prizes. Selected short subjects. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Aug 8
God Grew Tired of Us 2006 US film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
Aug 8
Pirate Goodie and the Magic Chest Interactive performance for children. 10:30am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
Aug 14
Incantato 2003 Italian film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
Aug 17
Jazz in the Park Featuring Anton Harris Quartet. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. Half price for Glynn County School System employees, this show only. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Aug 20
You Kill Me 2007 US film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
Aug 28
Bernard and Doris 2007 US film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
Aug 31
A Little Light Music Sensational Sounds of Motown. 7pm. $10, children under 12 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
Sept 2
War Dance 2007 US film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
Sept 5
O Brother, Where Art Thou 2000 US film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
Sept 5-7, 12-13
Same Time, Next Year Tony Award-winning comedy. 8pm Fri-Sat, 2pm Sun. $10 adults, $5 students/seniors. First Presbyterian Church, 1105 Union St., Bwk. C.A.P.E. Theater, 571-1323. Capetheater.org
Sept 6
B.J. Harris Magical Variety Road Show Comedy, magic, juggling, more. 7pm. $10 adult, $7 child. Jekyll Island Convention Center, Beachview Dr., JI. 342-1083. bjharris.com
Sept 11
Divided We Fall 2000 Czech film. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212
Sept 14
Jazz in the Park Featuring guitarist Barry Greene. 7-9pm. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn, SSI. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
Sept 17
The Dancer Upstairs 2002 Spanish/US film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
Sept 24
Four Minutes 2006 Germany film. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212
Sept 26
Southern Circuit Film Series First screening of 6-film traveling independent tour (through April 2009) with filmmakers present for audience comments and questions. Title TBA. 7pm. $5, full series pass $20. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org
ONGOING
July-Sept
Waiting For Oprah Comedy by Mary Miller. Every Saturday: dessert & coffee 7:15pm, show 8pm. $25. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. Reservations required. 262-0628. artdowntownbrunswick.com
SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS
July 4
Old Fashioned Hay Ride for Kids Jump on board the wagon at the hotel for a leisurely ride through the Historic District and the oak grove. 10:30am. Reservations required. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr., JI. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
July 4
Party at the Beach Burgers, low country boil, barbecued pork butt, watermelon, corn on the cob. 10:30am. Reservations required. Jekyll Island Club Hotel Beach Pavilion, 250 North Beachview Dr., JI. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
July 4
Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration Walking parade through Historic Downtown Brunswick (line-up at 6:15pm, Hanover Square). Celebration at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay & Gloucester Sts., starts 7pm with games, prizes, free watermelon slices, fireworks at dark. GIAHA, 262-6934; Downtown Development Authority, 265-4032. goldenislesarts.org
July 4-6
Annual St. Simons Island Sunshine Festival Food, entertainment, arts & crafts. Begins 10 am daily. Fireworks 9pm, July 4. Pier Village, SSI. Pier Village Association. 262-0628
July 5
Churn-Off! Bring your churns and special ingredients for homemade ice cream contest. McIntosh Academy Band performs. Proceeds benefit band’s Hawaii trip and roof work on Ashantilly. 4-6pm. $5. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473.
July 26, Aug 30
Golden Isles Dance Practice and Social Practice new dance steps, refresh old ones, 2 teachers available for help. 7-9pm. $10 for 30-min. lesson and refreshments. Christina's Dance World, 251 Redfern Village, SSI. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219
July 27, Aug 31, Sept 28
Sunday Dinner Dance Gourmet dining and dancing to the music of Wayne Tate’s Four and Easy dance band. 6pm. Grand Dining Room, JI Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
Aug 24, Sept 21
Golden Isles Dancers Monthly Dance Party Live music, large dance floor, free 30-min. lesson. Singles and couples welcome. BYOB and an appetizer to share pot luck style. 5:30pm-9pm. $25 with reservation, $30 at door. Shrine Club, Route 17 North, Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom and Social Dancers. 634-8219
Aug 30-31
Annual Labor Day Weekend Arts & Crafts Show 10am-5pm. Postel Park, Pier Village, SSI. 262-0628
Sept 19-21
Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival Shrimp and seafood dishes, music, arts & crafts, antiques, shrimping excursions. Begins 5pm Fri, 10am Sat, Noon Sun. Jekyll Island Historic District. 877-453 5955. jekyllisland.com/shrimpandgrits
Sept 20
Garrison Dinner Evening dinner and recreated debate between British officers and Spanish emissaries. 7-9pm. $30. RSVP by Sept 16. Fort King George, 1600 Wayne St., Darien. 437-4770. gastateparks.org/fortkinggeorge
CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS/CAMPS
July 7-11
Coastal Quest Adventure: Oceans in Motion: Part 1 Summer camp with many hands-on activities for ages 8-10. Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am. $75, CGHS members $65. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 11
Build a Bird Workshop Children 5+ learn about birds by constructing one and observing them in nature. 10:30am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
July 14-18
Coastal Quest Adventure: Oceans in Motion: Part 2 Summer camp with many hands-on activities for ages 5-7. Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am. $75, CGHS members $65. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 21-25
Coastal Quest Adventure: Finders Keepers Summer camp about creative ways to use everyday household things, with many hands-on activities for ages 8-10. Mon-Fri 8:30am-11:30am. $75, CGHS members $65. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 25
Cooking for Kids Children learn how to prepare and enjoy lunch. 10:30am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
August 4-8
Watercolor Basics Workshop led by Hillary Parker. 9am-4pm. $550. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com
August 18-20
Portrait Workshop Oil portrait class led by Martha Carpenter. 9am-4pm. $600. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com
Sept 17
Chef’s Demonstration: Northern California Flair Two courses with generous tastings and printed recipes. 1:30pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr, JI. Reservations required. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com
Sept 19
A Taste of the Vine & More Benefit for Coastal Coalition for Children. 7-10pm. $50 per person. Casino, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 262-1855
ONGOING
Art Classes in All Mediums Glynn Art Association, 319 Mallery St., SSI. Pottery classes at pottery studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park, SSI. 638-8770. glynnart.org
Classes in Hot and Cold Stained Glass The Glass Menagerie, 256 Redfern Village, SSI. 638-5222.
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TOURS, LECTURES, READINGS
July 1-Aug 7
In the Service of Others Explore the hidden world of the hired help at the Jekyll Island Club resort at the turn of the 20th century. Approx. 90 min. Tues & Thurs 10am. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum, 635-4036. jekyllisland.com
July 1-Sept 1
Daily Ranger Programs Includes tours of town and taverns, hands-on musket drill. 11am & 2 pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitors Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr
July 2-30
Hands on History Guided learning for the family including architectural adventures, colonial kids’ games, simulated archaeology excavations, old-fashioned bread and butter making, young inventors’ workshops, bridge building challenges, etc. Wed 9:30 & 11am. Approx. 60 min. $5. Reservations required. Jekyll Island Museum, 635-4036. jekyllisland.com
July 8
Franklin Delano Roosevelt at the Little White House Summer Chatauqua Series lecture by Kaye Minchew. 10:30am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 12
Horton House Living History Visit one of the oldest standing tabby structures in Georgia. Colonial re-enactors and interpretive guides demonstrate 18th-century activities and present the story of the Spanish raid on Jekyll Island following the Battle of Bloody Marsh. 2pm. Co-sponsored by Fort Frederica National Monument and Jekyll Island Museum. 635-4036. jekyllisland.com
July 15
Thomas Woodrow Wilson: Family Ties and Southern Perspectives Summer Chatauqua Series lecture by Erick Montgomery. 10:30am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 22
Growing Up in Georgia: The Childhood of Jimmy Carter Summer Chatauqua Series lecture by Susan Fuller. 10:30am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
July 25
A Thanksgiving Victory Celebrate Britain’s victory over Spain. 2pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitors Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr
July 26, Sept 27
Bloody Marsh Musket Program 2pm. Bloody Marsh, off Demere Rd., SSI. 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr
July 29
Thomas Watson of Georgia’s Populist Party and his Vice-Presidential Bid Summer Chatauqua Series lecture by Dr. Carol Pierannunzi. 10:30am. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org
August 23
Colonial Game Night: Skittles 7pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitors Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr
Sept 20
An Evening at Frederica Tavern 7pm. $3 ages 16+. Fort Frederica Visitors Center, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639. nps.gov/fofr
ONGOING
July, Aug, Sept
Passport to the Century Hear the remarkable story of the Jekyll Island Club during the American Gilded Era and enter two restored cottages filled with rich tales and elegant furnishings. Daily. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum. 635-4036. jekyllisland.com
OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS
July 15
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association Annual Meeting Open board meeting for members and guests to preview coming season, introduce new board members, elect new officers. Noon. Old City Hall, Newcastle & Mansfield Sts., Downtown Brunswick. GIAHA. 262-6934.
Aug 1, Sept 5
First Friday Promenade Enjoy refreshments while visiting the stores and galleries of Downtown Brunswick. 6-8pm. Downtown Development Authority/Mainstreet. 279-2603
Aug 17-19
Auditions for Annie Get Your Gun Musical theater production. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players. 638-0338. theislandplayers.com
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