April 9 – 15: RBC Heritage, which for 2012 will return to its traditional week in April immediately following the Masters Tournament, has been an important element of South Carolina’s culture and economy since 1969, when it debuted at the Pete Dye-designed Harbour Town Golf Links. 2011 Heritage tournament winner Brandt Snedeker.
APRIL 1 - 30:
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.
APRIL 6 – 28:
Recycled Trash Art Show! The students are back with even wilder visions in just about every medium (including some you probably haven’t even thought of before)! This acclaimed annual juried exhibition features incredible art fashioned out of disposable materials. Co-sponsored by Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful, this is a great way not only to give K-12 students a creative workout but also to instill a sense of pride and civic responsibility as it teaches about recycling, reusing, and repurposing the overabundance of trash we discard. Opening reception Friday, April 6, 5 – 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
APRIL 6:
First Friday! Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick, art openings, live music, food and beverage pairing samples. 5 – 8 p.m. Brunswick Downtown Development Authority. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.
APRIL 7:
Easter Egg Stroll, 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A family friendly Easter gathering in the Jekyll Island Historic District, 371 Riverview Dr. Search and find Easter Eggs hidden along Pier Road, get pictures with Easter Bunny, and enjoy pony rides and other activities. Free tram tours through the Historic District at 10:30 am and 11:30 am. Eggs will be hidden and re-hidden throughout the festival. Special section for kids 3 and under.
APRIL 14 – 15:
Glynn Art in the Park Spring Festival! Over 80 fine artists and craftsmen fill Postell Park with beautiful visual arts including paintings, photography, pottery, baskets, woodwork, children’s toys, and many other media. Free to the public. Postell Park across from 529 Beachview Drive. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.
APRIL 20 – 22:
44th Annual “Blessing of the Fleet” the 2012 Blessing promises to be the biggest and most entertaining yet. This will be 44th year of the Blessing of the Fleet, a 3-day festival that will attract thousands of people to Darien, Georgia. $5 for age 13 and up on Friday and Saturday. Twelve and under are admitted free with a paying adult. There is no admission charge for Sunday’s events. (912) 437-BOTF (2683) or blessingofthefleet.com.
APRIL 22:
Rhythm on the River, 6-8 p.m. Grab the children, a picnic basket, your favorite beverage and join us for Rhythm on the River at Queen Square (Corner of Newcastle & Mansfield). Admission $10.00, children 16 & under free. brunswickgeorgia.net.
APRIL 27 – 28:
Relay For Life of Glynn County at Brunswick Exchange Club Fairgrounds. Relay For Life is a life-changing event that helps communities across the globe celebrate the lives of people who have battled cancer, remember loved ones lost, and fight back against the disease. Free and open to the public. glynnrelay.org.
APRIL 30:
The Coastal Symphony will perform at Glynn Academy Auditorium in Brunswick at 8-10 p.m. (912) 634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
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The First Lighthouse (1810) On October 17, 1804, John Couper, a plantation owner on St. Simons Island, deeded four acres of his land, known as “Couper’s Point,” at the south end of the island for one dollar to the Federal government for the construction of a lighthouse. James Gould of Massachusetts was hired in 1807 [...]