Golden Isles Arts & Humanities

Upcoming Events

  • Live Performances

    From concerts to captivating theatrical productions, our performing arts programs bring the stage to life.

  • Cinema Gourmet

    Enjoy a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must see.”

  • Exhibits

    Enjoy exhibits from a variety of artists in The Mildred Huie Wilcox Gallery at the Historic Ritz Theatre.

  • Education

    Our educational programs bring the arts to schools, and community events, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation for all.

  • The Big Read

    The Big Read is an exhilarating literary adventure that invites communities to immerse themselves in the power of storytelling.

  • Penguin Project

    The Penguin Project is a musical theater production that casts children and young adults with disabilities in all roles.

Schedule of Events

Balsam Range
Sep
21

Balsam Range

Balsam Range is a top-tier bluegrass band known for soulful harmonies and Appalachian roots. The quintet—Tim Surrett, Caleb Smith, Marc Pruett, Alan Bibey, and guest Don Rigsby—has won multiple IBMA awards, including Entertainer of the Year (2014, 2018). With 14 albums, including hits like Aeonic, they shine at festivals and the Grand Ole Opry.

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BEST FRIENDS                               Work by Catherine Durrett
Oct
2
to Nov 21

BEST FRIENDS Work by Catherine Durrett

  • Millie Wilcox Gallery in The Historic Ritz Theatre (map)
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Sometimes the smallest things take up the most room in your heart. - Winnie the Pooh

Artist Catherine Durrett celebrates all creatures great and small in a delightful exhibit of the faces of the critters who steal our hearts.

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The Annual Student Art Show
Dec
4
to Jan 30

The Annual Student Art Show

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Featuring hundreds of amazing art pieces in every medium made by talented K-12 students in our local schools. Come be amazed by the creativity and inventiveness the students put into their unique art.

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
18
to Dec 21

A Christmas Carol

It isn’t Christmas until you have seen Charles Dickens' immortal tale of the mean old miser Scrooge and his magical night discovering the true meaning of the holiday. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer

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Peach State Opera Presents: Hansel & Gretel
Jan
25

Peach State Opera Presents: Hansel & Gretel

Two siblings get lost in the woods and stumble upon a candy house where they almost bite off more than they can chew.  You'll be rooting for Hansel and Gretel as this whimsical masterpiece by Engelbert Humperdinck surrounds you with lush, fairy tale-like music.  Performed in English by Georgia’s premier touring opera company. 

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Atwater-Donnelly
Jan
31

Atwater-Donnelly

Acclaimed husband-wife duo, Aubrey Atwater and Elwood Donnelly return to the Ritz stage with their delightful program of traditional folk music, old-time gospel songs, dance tunes and original works.  Gorgeous harmonies, traditional & unique instruments and perhaps even a little Appalachian clog dancing!

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Cinema Gourmet: Stand By Me
Feb
12

Cinema Gourmet: Stand By Me

It's the summer of 1959 in Castlerock, Oregon and four 12 year-old boys - Gordie, Chris, Teddy and Vern - are fast friends. After learning of the general location of the body of a local boy who has been missing for several days, they set off into the woods to see it. Along the way, they learn about themselves, the meaning of friendship and the need to stand up for what is right. 1986  Rated R

 

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Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till
Feb
21

Dar He: The Story of Emmett Till

In 1955, a 14-year-old black Chicago youth traveled to the Mississippi Delta with country kinfolk and southern cooking on his mind. He walked off the train and into a world he could never understand.  This riveting play written by and starring Mike Wiley chronicles the murder, trial and unbelievable confessions of the men accused of Emmett Till’s murder.

Starring Mike Wiley

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Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart
Feb
22

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart

Glimpse into the baseball legend’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, whites-only hotels and restaurant back doors. Meet compatriots fighting the same battles between end zones, inside the ring, around the track.  This encore performance by Mike Wiley is a powerful lesson in courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership and perfect for all ages.

 

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In Here: Emerging Voices presented by Jacksonville Dance Theatre
Mar
1

In Here: Emerging Voices presented by Jacksonville Dance Theatre

Jacksonville Dance Theatre’s Season 14 is a celebration of bold experimentation, artistic collaboration, and homegrown innovation. This March at the Ritz, Jacksonville Dance Theatre presents a special performance showcasing brand-new works choreographed by JDT company members, commissioned and developed under the artistic mentorship of Artistic Director, Rebecca R. Levy. This exciting show celebrates the creative voices within our company, offering audiences a first look at original, thought-provoking dance works crafted by the artists who know JDT from the inside out.

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GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS GUILD
Mar
5
to Mar 27

GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS GUILD

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Founded in 1983, Georgia Coastal Artists Guild is comprised of over 35 local and regional artists including fine oil, watercolor and acrylic painters, and print makers who display a myriad of work in motifs from traditional to contemporary. Artists in the Guild are recognized for achievement on local, regional and national levels.

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ANNUAL RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT
Apr
2
to Apr 30

ANNUAL RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT

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Students and local artists turn trash into treasure – be it imaginative works of art or creating functional items from a variety of recycled materials including paper, plastic, fabric, wood and more. In collaboration with Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful.

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Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John
Apr
26

Still Standing: A Tribute to Elton John

STILL STANDING carries on the legacy and amazing music of Sir Elton John.  Close your eyes and you will swear you are listening to Elton in person, as the amazing Ben Frey looks, sounds and performs his incredible music to perfection!  Expect ALL of the huge hits including:  Candle in the Wind, Rocket Man, Bennie & the Jets, Tiny Dancer, Your Song, Circle of Life and Crocodile Rock among many others! 

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GEORGIA ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES
Jun
4
to Jun 26

GEORGIA ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES

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Sponsored by the Pilots Club of Metro Atlanta and the Brunswick Pilot Club, this annual touring exhibit features the work of artists from all over the state in a variety of media, including painting, photography, clay pottery, mosaic, textiles, and other fine art media.

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Golden Isles Penguin Project Presents: Disney's Frozen JR
Jun
11
to Jun 14

Golden Isles Penguin Project Presents: Disney's Frozen JR

The Golden Isles Penguin Project celebrates its 10th anniversary with the magic and love of Disney’s Frozen JR.  When Queen Elsa accidentally sets off an eternal winter in the town of Arendelle, her younger sister Anna (along with her friends Kristoff, Olaf, and Sven) goes off on a thrilling adventure to find her sister and save the kingdom. Frozen JR reveals how true love can come in many forms, and that the bond between sisters is something truly special.

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Brunswick Art Loop - Contemporary Arts Alliance of Georgia
Aug
7

Brunswick Art Loop - Contemporary Arts Alliance of Georgia

The Millie Wilcox Gallery in the Historic Ritz Theatre hosts 8-10 exhibitions per year. New in 2025-2026 season is the “Brunswick Art Loop.” In partnership with SoGlo Gallery, the Brunswick Library Gallery, and others, our official exhibit openings will take place on the first Thursday of each month from 5 pm to 7 pm.

The Wilcox Gallery is open Tuesdays-Fridays 9 am to 5 pm, during events and by appointment.

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Golden Isles Penguin Project presents                  The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
Jun
12
to Jun 15

Golden Isles Penguin Project presents The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition

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The Penguin Project ® was conceived to give young people with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts.  When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world

Thur/Fri/Sat: 7:00 PM Sun: 3:00 PM

 

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GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS
May
1
to May 30

GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS

Founded in 1983, Georgia Coastal Artists Guild is comprised of over 35 local and regional artists including fine oil, watercolor and acrylic painters, and print makers who display a myriad of work in motifs from traditional to contemporary. Artists in the Guild are recognized for achievement on local, regional and national levels.

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Was Once A Hero: Film Screening and Talk Back
Apr
29

Was Once A Hero: Film Screening and Talk Back

Was Once a Hero: Film Screening and Talk Back

Local writer and producer, David Searles, presents his film Was Once a Hero at the Historic Ritz Theatre, Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at 7 pm. The film screening will be followed by a talk back.

Directed by Michael Tuthill and written and produced by Dan Searles, Was Once A Hero follows Ginny and her younger brother Little Bit as they flee across treacherous terrain after witnessing their father’s brutal murder at the hands of Chance and his gang.  Their desperate journey takes an unexpected turn when they encounter Major Malcom Hunter, a once-celebrated war hero now battling memory loss and personal demons.

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Cinema Gourmet: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Apr
10

Cinema Gourmet: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Cinema Gourmet: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)

Epic tale in which an intrepid archaeologist tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic which is central to their plans for world domination. Indiana Jones is in constant peril, making hair's-breadth escapes at every turn in this celebration of the innocent adventure movies of an earlier era.

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RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT
Apr
1
to Apr 25

RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT

Students and local artists turn trash into treasure – be it imaginative works of art or creating functional items from a variety of recycled materials including paper, plastic, fabric, wood and more. In collaboration with Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful.

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"Parton Me!" Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
Mar
9

"Parton Me!" Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal

Join us for an exciting night of entertainment done Dolly-style by Georgia’s own, Katie Deal. Backed by the phenomenal Real Deal band, Katie takes you on a musical adventure of Dolly Parton through the years, from her earliest recordings to her latest. Filled with humorous stories from Katie’s life and Dolly’s, this tribute is like no other.

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RECLAIMING EBO LANDING
Mar
7
to Mar 28

RECLAIMING EBO LANDING

The Wilcox Gallery in the Ritz will play host to Reclaiming Ebo Landing, which combines performance, visual art and history to reassert the importance of a pivotal narrative of resistance to enslavement and fight for freedom. A team of professional artists and educators will have an exhibit in the Wilcox Gallery opening on Friday March 7th from 5 to 8 pm.

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Jacksonville Dance Theatre
Feb
23

Jacksonville Dance Theatre

Jacksonville Dance Theatre returns to the Ritz with a transformative journey that celebrates the power of connection and the strength of community. JDT weaves together the threads of tradition and innovation to revive the rich cultural tapestry of modern dance and how it reflects, uplifts and inspires us through the universal language of movement.

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Cinema Gourmet:       Fences (2016)
Feb
13

Cinema Gourmet: Fences (2016)

Cinema Gourmet: Fences (2016)

A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Based on the August Wilson play and starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. (2016)

Rated: PG-13

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Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart (starring Mike Wiley)
Feb
1

Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart (starring Mike Wiley)

Glimpse into baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, whites-only hotels and restaurant back doors. A star player showered with adulation on the field --but a second-hand citizen outside the stadium. Meet compatriots fighting the same battles between end zones, inside the ring, around the track. A powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership.

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Peach State Opera: La Traviata
Jan
26

Peach State Opera: La Traviata

Verdi’s tragic opera, La Traviata, follows the story of Violetta (a high-class courtesan in 19th-century Paris) and her passionate love affair with Alfredo (a young nobleman).  

Despite their developing romance, the relationship is soon put under pressure as societal expectations, misunderstandings and illness threaten to tear them apart – ultimately leading to a heart-breaking conclusion. 

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A Christmas Carol
Dec
13
to Dec 22

A Christmas Carol

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Our holiday tradition continues! Charles Dickens' immortal tale of the mean old miser Scrooge and his magical night discovering the true meaning of Christmas.  Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge.

December 13-15 & 20-22, 2024

Fri & Sat : 7:30 PM Sun: 3:00 PM

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“Songs of Sinatra and Friends” with the Joe Gransden Quartet
Oct
13

“Songs of Sinatra and Friends” with the Joe Gransden Quartet

Enjoy a celebration of swingin’ music that has inspired generations and crossed over into many musical genres. Joe Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra and his sound is at once familiar but also fresh and vibrant, appealing to music lovers of all ages.

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American Graffiti (1973)
Apr
11

American Graffiti (1973)

Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”

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