St. Simons Island Calendar of Events

2010 Event Calendar


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.

• 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.