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St. Simons Island Calendar of Events
2010 Event Calendar
ONGOING EVENTS & ACTIVITIES
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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 www.freddypresssi.com.
> Click here to download the informational flyer (pdf).
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.
Old-Fashioned 4th of July in Downtown Brunswick!
Fireworks in Mary Ross ParkWalking Parade lines up at 6:15 p.m. at Hanover Square and proceed through Downtown to Mary Ross Waterfront Park)
Celebration at the Park begins 7 p.m. with games, prizes, music, free watermelon slices for everyone. After dark, a Spectacular Fireworks Display over the East River!
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 information. www.glynnart.org.
ST SIMONS EVENTS & THINGS TO DO
FEBRUARY 2010
FEBRUARY 11 - 14: Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. A symposium of experienced authors, teachers, editors and others from the publishing world. Pre-registration required. (800) 996-2904 or scribblersretreatwritersconference.com.
FEBRUARY 11: A Great Day in Harlem film screening at Brunswick?s Historic Ritz Theatre, 7 p.m. A documentary film about jazz, centered on a historic 1958 photo of America's greatest jazz musicians. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
FEBRUARY 20: Chicago City Limits improv troupe presents Wikiphobia, a comedy about the Internet and modern life, at Brunswick's Historic Ritz Theatre, 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
FEBRUARY 22: American Soul presented by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia in the Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium in Brunswick, 8 p.m. Narration by The Hon. Orion L. Douglass with the Community Chorus joining the orchestra for Robert Ray's Gospel Mass. 1001 Mansfield St. (912) 634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
MARCH 2010
MARCH 5 - 7: A Prayerful Encounter presented by Terry Teykl at Epworth By The Sea on St. Simons Island. Worship, teaching, ministry, prayer and fellowship. Pre-registration required. (912) 638-8688 or epworthbythesea.org.
MARCH 12 - 14, 19 - 21 & 26 - 28: The Island Players present Come Blow Your Horn, a comedy by Neil Simon, in the Casino Theatre/Pier Village on St. Simons Island. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-0338 or theislandplayers.com.
MARCH 25: CASA Glynn is holding its Annual Luncheon and Fashion Show will be held on Thursday, March 25, at the Cloister on Sea Island featuring local models and clothing from 29 Glynn County establishments; call Louise at 264-4448 for information and tickets.
APRIL 2010
APRIL 26: Ode to America presented by the Coastal Symphony of Georgia in the Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium in Brunswick, 8 p.m. Orchestral tributes to the great American frontier, including Howard Hanson's Romantic Symphony. 1001 Mansfield St. (912) 634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
MAY 2010
MAY 2: Coastal Symphony of Georgia Youth Orchestra Concert in the Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium in Brunswick, 3 p.m. 1001 Mansfield St. (912) 634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
May 1 - 2: Cassina Garden Walk
4th Annual – Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk Weekend
The Cassina Garden Club welcomes Spring by hosting the fourth annual Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk Weekend, May 1 through 2, 2010 to benefit the preservation and maintenance of the circa 1804 tabby slave cabins on beautiful and historic Gascoigne Bluff on St. Simons Island.
Date: Saturday & Sunday, May 1 & 2, 2010
Times: Saturday – May 1, 10am - 5 pm
Sunday – May 2, 1pm – 5 pm
Place: Sea Island and St. Simons Island, Georgia
Event Highlights include:
• Garden Tour – 8 Spectacular Gardens on Sea Island & St. Simons Island, GA. Docents will be in each garden to highlight unusual plant material and garden art. Several gardens will feature local artists painting the landscape and performances by musicians.
• Garden Market
The Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Market featuring a wide variety of plant material, garden accessories and art from vendors throughout the Southeast will be held under tents on the lawn of the Cassina Garden Club on the banks of the Frederica River at Gascoigne Bluff.
• Floral Photography Exhibition
A Juried Floral Photography Exhibition will be held in the Tabby Cabins by the Garden Market. Both the Photography Exhibition and the Market are free and open to the public.
Tickets for the Garden Walk are available on-line at
http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/gardenwalk.htm
Tickets for the Garden Walk are: $30 in advance - $35 the day of event
May 8 - 9
Brunswick Arts & Crafts Festival
Mary Ross Waterfront Park
May 8th & 9th
Sat. 9am - 6pm
Sun. 9am - 5pm
This festival will be featured alongside the docks in Mary Ross Waterfront Park where they will also be holding the Blessing of the Fleet in Brunswick, Ga. This event has been taking place for over 60 years and draws a large amount of participation. Mary Ross Waterfront Park and the adjacent Brunswick Landing Marina play host to a variety of festivals and events throughout the year. The park and marina, the antique and specialty shops, galleries and restaurants and the beautiful and extensive historic residential neighborhoods are all located within the Old Town Brunswick National Register Historic District.
Gifts for Mom, Free Entertainment, Great Food, Fun for Everyone!
This is a Free Event.
MAY 13 - 16: Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. A symposium of experienced authors, teachers, editors and others from the publishing world. Pre-registration required. (800) 996-2904 or scribblersretreatwritersconference.com.
MAY 14 - 16, 21 - 23 & 28 - 30: The Island Players present You Can't Take It With You, a comedy by Moss Hart and George S. Kaufman, in the Casino Theatre/Pier Village on St. Simons Island. Fri. & Sat. at 8 p.m.; Sun. at 3 p.m. 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-0338 or theislandplayers.com.
AUGUST 2010
AUGUST 12 - 15: Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. A symposium of experienced authors, teachers, editors and others from the publishing world. Pre-registration required. (800) 996-2904 or scribblersretreatwritersconference.com.
NOVEMBER 2010
NOVEMBER 11 - 14: Scribblers' Retreat Writers' Conference at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. A symposium of experienced authors, teachers, editors and others from the publishing world. Pre-registration required. (800) 996-2904 or scribblersretreatwritersconference.com.
PLEASE NOTE: EVENTS SUBJECT TO CHANGE WITHOUT PRIOR NOTICE. PLEASE CALL THE LISTED PHONE NUMBERS FOR CONFIRMATION.
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ON-GOING EVENTS & CLASSES, WORKSHOPS
Brunswick Farmer's Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park every Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8 am-dark Call 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
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.
Courtesy of www.gacoast.com 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.
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