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.
March 5 – 10: The 27th Annual Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival brings together wine, spirits and food lovers for a six-day Festival. The Festival provides wine lovers and gourmet foodies alike, an opportunity to sample outstanding domestic and international wines and some of the Lowcountry’s best cuisine.
February 1 - 29:
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.
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.
February 3:
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 – 5:
OVER MY DEAD BODY by Derek Benefield! Directed by Lynda Dalton-Gallagher, featuring performances by Tony Ferri, Josh Sinyard, Kelly Dobbin, Carol Hoffine, Lucy Bryson. A dearly funny show! 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.
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.
February 4
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 16:
The Secrets of Art Collecting at the Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Road, Suite 13., St. Simons Island. 11 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. Reservations Appreciated. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
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.
February 18:
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.
February 18:
Scottish Highland Dinner! 7 p.m. Fort King George State Historic Site, Darien. This annual event features a Scottish dinner, hosted by Oglethorpe himself, at the Fort King George barracks. Reservations required. Call Fort King George at (912) 437-4770 for more information.
February 19:
10th Annual 4-H Tidelands Nature Center Art Sale, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. held on Jekyll Island in Magnolia Hall at the Jekyll Convention Campus (located in the Historic District) Local artist display their artwork for sale to benefit Tidelands Nature Center. (912) 635-5032.
February 21:
Sebastian Baverstam and Constantine Finehouse, 7:30-9 p.m. Cello and piano duo in concert. St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way. (912) 638-2220 or IslandConcertAssociation.org.
February 25 – 26:
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.
February 25 – 26:
The Maltese Falcon Radio Play. Old-time radio theater of Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective story performed live on stage with audience and broadcast over radio station WGIG (Sunday only). Part of The Big Read 2012. Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Adults: $15-25, Seniors $10-20 (depending on age, membership status, date of purchase), under 18 always $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswickk. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
February 25:
The Colors of Monet at the Mildred Huie Museum, 3600 Frederica Road, Suite 13., St. Simons Island. 3 – 5 p.m. Reservations Appreciated. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
February 25:
Coastal Kitchen’s 5th Annual Brew Ha Ha, 102 Marina Dr. 2-8 p.m. Micro Brew tasting, $10 all-you-can-taste. Wristbands are $20 for unlimited tasting.
Live Music!
February 27:
Coastal Symphony of Georgia presents Brahms Requiem – Featuring Symphony Chorus and soloists Caroline Thomas and Nathaniel Roper. 8 p.m. Adults $25, Children/Students $5. First Baptist Church, 708 Mansfield St., Brunswickk. (912)634-2006 or coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
February 28:
Not Schoolbook History, Two Hunters, Hammett, and a Falcon, 7 p.m. Dashiell Hammett’s granddaughter Julie Rivett and Hammett scholar-biographer Richard Layman share discoveries about the life, work, and literary legacy of the mysterious and complicated author. Part of The Big Read, Coastal Georgia Reads The Maltese Falcon. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
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February 27th! Brahms – A German Requiem. The Symphony Chorus Guest Artists, Soprano – Caroline Thomas and Baritone – Nathaniel Roper. 8-10 p.m. The First Baptist Church of Brunswick, 708 Mansfield St. (912) 222-5686 or visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.
February 4th! 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.
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The Jekyll Island Authority (JIA) hosts “Island Treasures on Jekyll Island,” a unique treasure hunting experience on Georgia’s most popular public beach. The treasures are hand-crafted glass floats, called Island Treasures. The glass floats have been sought after by Jekyll Island guests since 2002. Each is unique and stamped with the year to be a [...]
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