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.
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 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 1:
Goodwill Industries of the Coastal Empire, Inc. will present a Celebrity Fashion Show at The Historic Ritz Theatre in Downtown Brunswick. goodwillsavannah.org.
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 3:
Art: Restoration and Conservation at the Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Road, Suite 13., St. Simons Island. 1 – 4 p.m. Reservations Appreciated. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
March 9 – 25:
Don’t Mention My Name. Comic play by Fred Carmichael. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. Adults $20, 18 and under $5. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-0338 or theislandplayers.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 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 10:
Scotch Whisky Tasting! Single malts of Scotland. 4 p.m. $30. Ashantilly Center, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or visit ashantilly.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 17:
Christ Church Art Exhibit, 1-5 p.m. Paintings of the historic church by Mildred Nix Huie, plus her large mural depicting St. Simons landmarks and plantations. Complimentary print of Christ Church presented to each visitor. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
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 18:
Rhythm on the River! Outdoor concert – band TBA. Bring chairs, picnic, favorite beverage. 6-8 p.m. Queen Square, Newcastle & Mansfield Sts., Brunswick. $10, kids under 16 free. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.
March 20:
Island Concert Association presents Amernet String Quartet. Concert by acclaimed Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University. 7:30 p.m. St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way. (912) 638-2220 or IslandConcertAssociation.org.
March 25:
A Taste of Glynn, 5-7 p.m., at King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, 201 Arnold Rd. A Taste of Glynn, the signature event for Amity House, has become a highly anticipated tradition and a delicious way to raise monies to help put an end to domestic violence in our community. Join us and showcase your top cuisine and food presentation for 1,000+ expected patrons. This fundraiser invites local restaurants to compete for prizes and the honor of being voted the People’s Choice Award Winner. Live Entertainment, a Silent Auction and our famous Wine Raffle will round out this delectable evening of oceanfront elegance. (912) 264-1348 or atasteofglynn.
March 30:
Splenders of Spring opening reception at the Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Road, Suite 13., St. Simons Island. 4:30 – 7 p.m. Reservations Appreciated. (912) 638-3017 or leftbankartgallery.com.
March 30:
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Performing Arts Series presents Highway Men Live: A Musical Tribute, 8 p.m. Tribute band recreates the performances of Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Johnny Cash. Tickets $5-$25 (prices vary by age, member status, date of purchase). Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
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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March 31st! 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 [...]
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