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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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St. Simons Island Calendar of Events
2012 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
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
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February 1 – 29
Island Treasures! Jekyll Island commissions a group of highly skilled artisans from across the U.S. to create an array of stunning, handworked glass globes. During this 2 month long program, “Beach Buddies” hide these floats along the beaches for lucky visitors to find. Treasure finders can register their Island Treasure at the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center to receive a bio on the artist and a certificate of authenticity. The Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center has Island Treasure floats and an array of the other colorful glass creations for purchase in-store. (912) 635-3636.
February 2
Art Unleashed Fundraiser! Benefit for Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia in conjunction with animal-themed art show. 5 – 7 p.m. $35 advance, $40 door. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. (912) 638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
FEBRUARY 3 – 25
The Big Read Exhibit! An exhibit in conjunction with the annual literary reading initiative (please check The Big Read page for full info on this community-wide program). The Big Read book for February 2012 is Dashiell Hammett’s The Maltese Falcon, and this exhibit will offer artists the opportunity to interpret the style, story, and themes of this classic hard-boiled detective novel in visual media. Opening reception Friday, February 3, 5 – 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
FEBRUARY 3
First Friday! Downtown Brunswick Promenade from 5 – 8 p.m. Take a stroll through our beautiful downtown district. Galleries and shops will be open and serving wine & snacks, with live music in the pocket parks. Visit brunswickgeorgia.net.
First Friday Fun at the Library! “Ace Lacewing” Bug Art Show (works by local students for The Big Read 2012) and Brunswick Police Kid’s ID Program. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Brunswick. (912) 267-1212 or visit trrl.org.
FEBRUARY 4
Death by Chocolate! Murder mystery dinner with 3-course meal. Reservations required. 6 p.m. $40. Moore Methodist Museum, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island. (912) 638-4050 or visit mooremethodistmuseum.org.
The Annual Old-Time Oyster & Seafood Roast, sponsored by the Kingsland Lions Club, will be held on the Saturday evening of Super Bowl Weekend, 6 – 8 p.m. The event is held at the Kingsland Lions Club at 112 West Williams Street in downtown Kingsland. The roast includes Oyster, Shrimp, Crab, and other favorite seafood, Brunswick stew, Homemade Chowders and Homemade Desserts. There will even be Live Entertainment & the raffling of a quilt provided by the Local Quilters Guild. This annual fundraiser supports various local and national sight-related programs, including Sight First, the Georgia Lighthouse for the Blind, Recordings for Blind/Dyslexic, Leader Dogs for the Blind and the Georgia Camp for the Blind. For tickets and more information, contact the Kingsland Lions Club at (912) 673-1300.
FEBRUARY 11
Enjoy a lovely afternoon tea held in historic Ashantilly House, circa 1820. 3 – 5 p.m. Join us at Ashantilly for a delicious assortment of mouth-watering delights. Don your hat or come bare-headed. Experience Thomas Spalding’s mainland home and participate in the tradition of afternoon tea. A lovely treat for your Valentine. Seating is limited, so make your reservations early. $15 single, $25 per couple. Free Parking. Ashantilly House, 15591 GA Highway 99, Darien. Prepaid reservations can be mailed to: Ashantilly Center, PO Box 1449, Darien, GA 31305. (912) 437-4473 or visit ashantilly.org.
FEBRUARY 14, 2012
Valentine's Special at The King and Prince Resort
Enjoy romantic dinner and music with views of the Atlantic Ocean at The King and Prince Resort. Music is provided by Conni Laine & Chris Robinson. Cost is $90 per couple for a three course delicious dinner. The first seating is 6:00-6:30PM and the second seating is 8:00-8:30PM. Reservations can be made by calling 912-268-5967. View the menu. 201 Arnold Rd. St. Simons Island.
FEBRUARY 17
Pasta Party for Registered Participants of the Annual Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run, 6 – 8 p.m. Coastal Kitchen Grill & Raw Bar, Golden Isles Marina, St. Simons Island, Georgia. sghs.org.
FEBRUARY 18
Annual Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run, 7:30 – 11:30 a.m. The Run is considered the toughest 5K run in the state of Georgia and was certified in 2009 by the United States Track & Field Association. Competitors will run across and return over the Sidney Lanier Bridge, the tallest span in Georgia at an impressive 480 feet at the apex and 7,000 feet long. Sidney Lanier Bridge US 17, Southbound Lanes (Brunswick Side) Brunswick, GA 31520. (912) 466-7000 or visit sghs.org.
Fort Frederica Living History Festival! Interpreters and period craftspeople portray soldiers and settlers who called this site home. Military demos including musket and cannon firings. 10 a.m. – 4 .pm. Fort Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Road, St. Simons Island. (912) 638-3639 or visit nps.gov/fofr.
Twelfth Annual Father Daughter Purity Ball
Saturday, February 18, 2012
6:30pm – 9:00pm
You are cordially invited to the Twelfth Annual Father-Daughter Purity Ball. This special event exists for the purpose of celebrating the relationship between father and daughter, providing an opportunity for dads to show their daughters just how precious they are. The Father-Daughter Purity Ball provides fathers the chance to commit to the protection of their daughters and for daughters to commit to purity. The event includes ballroom instruction, dinner, special entertainment, gifts, and a purity commitment/rose ceremony. Enjoy a date night with your daughter for only $40! For more information, please visit our website at www.goldenislespurityball.com or call (912) 466-0891.
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March 1 - 31:
St. Simons Island Lighthouse, one of only five surviving light towers in Georgia, the restored lighthouse on St Simons Island, with its original 3rd order Fresnel lens shining 18 miles out to sea, remains a navigational aid for traffic entering St. Simons Sound. (912) 638-4666.
March 2 – 31:
Reflections Contest Winners! Reflections is a national program of the PTA that provides opportunities for students to express themselves and to receive positive recognition for their artistic efforts. For more than 40 years, the program has offered Pre-K-12 students the opportunity to create works of art for fun and submit works in dance, film, literature, musical composition, photography, and the visual arts. Come see the winning work created by our own local students in this eclectic show. Opening reception Friday, March 2, 5 – 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
March 2:
First Friday! Downtown Brunswick Promenade from 5-8 p.m. Take a stroll through our beautiful downtown district. Galleries and shops will be open and serving wine & snacks, with live music in the pocket parks. Visit brunswickgeorgia.net.
March 2:
First Friday Fun at the Library! Coastal Georgia Quilt Guild Demo of craft for Quilts for Kids program, which provides handmade quilts to kids who are ill, in foster care, or have lost a parent in military service. 5:30 – 7 p.m. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester Street, Brunswick. (912) 267-1212 or visit trrl.org.
March 3-4 – 10-11 – 17-18 – 24-25:
THE KITCHEN WITCHES by Caroline Smith! Directed by Michael Dyche, featuring performances by Amy Lovin and Jackie Santoro with Nate Rupnik and Kathi Williams. When circumstances put them together on a new TV show, “The Kithen Witches”, insults are flung harder than the food! Chaos ensues and the show becomes a rating smash, topping both Martha Stewart and Jerry Springer! Art Downtown – Home of the Brunswick Actors’ Theatre, 1413 Newcastle Street, Brunswick. For information (912) 262-0628 or Lynda Dalton-Gallagher email artdowntown@bellsouth.net or visit artdowntowngallery209.com.
March 9 – 10:
Annual Peaches to the Beaches, 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. In an effort to promote travel and boost the annual economic impact along the parkway Golden Isles Parkway Association organizes Georgia Longest Yard Sale. Thousands of visitors travel the parkway the second Friday and Saturday of March for the annual “Peaches to the Beaches” Yard Sale in search of antiques, collectibles, and hidden treasures. peachestothebeaches.com.
March 9 – 11:
Jekyll Island Art Festival, hosted by the Jekyll Island Arts Association, 12 a.m. – 12 p.m. The Art Festival brings together a variety of artist to display their hand-crafted wares and beautiful artwork in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Guests can select to purchase unique gifts of jewelry, pottery, photography, paintings, collages, wood carvings, and more. Awards will be given for the best in each division. Parking Fee, $5. jekyllartsassociation.org.
March 10:
Scotch Whisky Tasting! Single malts of Scotland. 4 p.m. $30. Ashantilly Center, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or visit ashantilly.org.
March 17:
59th Christ Church Annual Tour of Homes, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Christ Church, Frederica and her sister parish, St Ignatius welcome you to beautiful St Simons and Sea Island for the 58th Annual Tour of Homes hosted by the Episcopal Church Women. The proceeds of this Tour are dedicated to mission and outreach programs. We are an active congregation that has been worshipping in this place since 1736 when General James Oglethorpe established Fort Frederica in the colony of Georgia. Parking is FREE! (912) 222-5686 or visit christchurchtourofhomes.org.
March 17-18:
Annual Spring Tour of Homes Weekend Invitational Art & Craft Show sponsored by The Pier Village Association! Postell Market on Beachview Drive – Pier Village, St. Simons Island. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. both days. For more information, contact Lynda Dalton-Gallagher, Arts & Crafts Show Coordinator at (912) 262-0628 or Mary T. Garrison, Arts & Crafts Show Administrator at (912) 638-4821 or email artdowntown@bellsouth.net or visit artdowntowngallery209.com.
March 31:
Music & Merlot Concert Series – UGA Accidentals, An A Capella Evening! The third in the series, An A Cappella Evening with the UGA Accidentals, is an upbeat evening of beautiful harmony. The UGA Accidentals, an a cappella ensemble at the University of Georgia, has been a glee club tradition for over 30 years. The group had its genesis when the director of the UGA Men’s Glee Club, Dr. E. Pierce Arant, Jr., decided to liven up the concerts a bit by having a feature quartet. Over time four members became eight, and eight members turned to 13. Tickets can be purchased at the door, or by calling the Jekyll Island Visitor Information Center at (912) 635-3636.
March 31:
Dinner on the Grounds with Dr. William Rawlings, Jr.! Physician and author known for his Matt Rutherford character in novels such as The Rutherford Cypher and The Mile High Club, talks about his new non-fiction story set in the early 1920′s. 6 p.m. $50. Ashantilly Center, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or visit ashantilly.org.
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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.stsimonsisland.com, www.gacoast.com and www.thebrunswicknews.com
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