St. Simons Island's Calendar
of Events for March, 2013

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Featured Calendar Events

Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival!

The 2013 Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival, presented by The Westin Hilton Head Island Resort & Spa is gearing up for the 28th Annual event which will be held March 4 – 9, 2013. (843) 686-4944.

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RBC Heritage

April 15 – 21: The 45th RBC Heritage will take place at the Harbour Town Golf Links on Hilton Head Island. Make plans now to “Get Your Plaid On!” Swedish born PGA TOUR golfer, Carl Pettersson was the 2012 Heritage tournament winner.



OnGoing:
Art Classes and Workshops. All media, ages, and experience levels; various times and prices. 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.

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Art Classes. All ages and levels. Various times and prices. 1413 Newcastle St. (912) 262-0628 or artdowntown.net.

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Art Classes. Oils, acrylics, pottery. Weekly. 404 Northway, Darien. (912) 437-7711 or mcintoshartassociation.com.

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Photography Classes. Basics, digital, iPhone, Photoshop, etc. Led by Barbara Marie Kraus. Various dates, times, prices. 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.

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Passport to the Century! Guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Daily. Jekyll Island Museum, Historic District. (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.

OnGoing:
Tours of Ashantilly Center! Schedule tour appointments or meetings on available times. Donations accepted for renovation. Ashantilly Center, Hwy. 99, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or (912) 230-6962 or ashantilly.org.

OnGoing:
Multi-Media Self-Guided Tour! Extensive archive of photos, oral histories, diaries, home-movie footage of Jekyll Island Club history. Includes walking guide map, interactive multi-media device. $8 rental. Daily 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Jekyll Island Museum, Jekyll Island Museum, 100 Old Village Blvd. (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.

Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays:
Brunswick Farmer’s Market at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 1530 Newcastle St. 8 a.m.-dark. (912) 262-6665 or brunswickfarmersmarket.com.

Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays:
Nature Walks! Wildlife and nature guides explain Jekyll Island’s fascinating beach, marshes, dunes and maritime forest during year-round tours. Tidelands Nature Center, 100 Riverview Dr. (912) 635-5032 or tidelands4h.org.

Tuesdays:
Storytime Stories and craft projects for younger children. 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St. (912) 267-1212 or trrl.org.

Thursdays:
Seaside Dance Association, Dance Instruction/Practice Social and ballroom dance. Beginners 7 p.m. Advanced 8:15 p.m. $5 members, $8 non-members. St. Simons Elementary School cafeteria, 805 Ocean Blvd. (912) 634-9527.

First Friday:
Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; art openings, live music, food and beverage pairing samples. 5-8 p.m. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.

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 – 30:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities is proud to present the second annual Reflections exhibit at the Historic Ritz Theatre. The show opens with a free public reception on Friday, March 1, from 5-8 p.m. (912) 262-6934 or artsed@goldenislesarts.org.

March 1:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities Arts-in-Education program presents Musician Rob Denty performing at Glynn Middle School at 9 a.m. and Burroughs Molette Elementary School at 1 p.m. Lucy Lynn Bryson, (912) 262-6934 or artsed@goldenislesarts.org.

March 2 – 3:
Our Town! Live production of Thornton Wilder’s Pulitzer Prize-winning play about small town life. Part of The Big Read. Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. $10-$25 adults & seniors (depending on age, member status, purchase date), $5 ages 18 and under & CCGA students. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

March 2:
Grammy Nominated The Dixie Melody Boys, featuring Hall of Famer Ed O’Neal will perform at Epworth By The Sea Nalls Auditorium, 7 p.m. No charge. Love offering will be taken. Limited Seating Available. Reserved seating for guests staying at Epworth. For more information about the concert, call J. E. McCall at (912) 266-1048 or epworthbythesea.org.

March 2:
Rotary Club of the Golden Isles Red Hot Chili Cook Off! 11:30 a.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Neptune Park, 110 Mallery St. Join the Rotary Club of the Golden Isles during its annual fundraising event for a day of spicy fun for the entire family, and with the best of the best competing for the title of Chili Master! $5 in advance, $8 the day of the event and $3 for a child ticket. (912) 261-9595 or facebook.com/RedHotRotaryChiliCookOff.

March 5 – 29:
Hanging Life in the Slow Lane! Painting & pottery of Debbie Craig, Ann Marie Dalis, Marilyn Eigen, & Pam Giarranta. Opening reception March 7, 5-7 p.m. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.

March 5 – 28:
The Art of Portraits! Exhibition of portraits in different mediums. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.

March 7 – 10:
Art & Antiques Weekend at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, 371 Riverview Dr. Exhibitors in the Hotel’s Morgan Center will be offering antique furniture, silver, jewelry, outdoor and garden antiques, books and much more, while the Jekyll Island Arts Association will host its annual show and sale in Goodyear Cottage in the Jekyll Island Historic District. (866) 689-7753 or jekyllclub.com.

March 8 – 24:
Ten Little Indians! Agatha Christie mystery drama. Fri.-Sat., 8 p.m., Sun., 3 p.m. $20 adults, $10 college student, $5 ages 18 and under. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-0338 or theislandplayers.com.

March 8 – 10:
Jekyll Island Art & Antiques Festival, hosted by the Jekyll Island Arts Association, 10 a.m. – 4 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 8 – 9:
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:
Scotch Whisky Tasting! Learn about single malts and celebrate Scottish Heritage Month in McIntosh County. 4 p.m. $30. Ashantilly Center, Darien. (912) 437-4473 or ashantilly.org.

March 9:
Eugenia Price! Join Millie Wilcox for a casual conversation on relationship of Eugenia Price with her and her mother, Mildred Huie. Price-related artifacts and artwork on display. Reservations requested. 3-5 p.m. $5 donation (applied to gift shop purchases). Mildred Huie Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd. (912) 638-3017 or LeftBankArtGallery.com.

March 10 – 12:
Auditions for The Robber Bridegroom! Musical fable by Alfred Uhry to be performed in spring. 7 p.m. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-0338 or theislandplayers.com.

March 10:
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Cowboy Jamboree, 3 p.m. Part of the EverBank Family Series! Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St. Arrive at 2 p.m. for pre-concert activities! General admission $7, Reserved $22 adult/$16 child. (904) 354-5547 or JaxSymphony.org.

March 11 – 14:
The Enduring Magic of Eugenia Price! A study focused on the author’s St. Simons Trilogy. Also includes meditations from the author’s spiritual enrichment works and a bus tour of some of the historic sites mentioned in the Trilogy. A special luncheon at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. Epworth By The Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr. (912) 638-8688 or epworthbythesea.org.

March 14 – 17:
The first Georgia Elvis Festival! The event will be a four-day festival celebrating the life and music of Elvis Presley through live performances of his music. It is sanctioned by Elvis Presley Enterprises, Inc. the company which controls the estate of Elvis Presley and operates Graceland. (888) 406-5885 or georgiaelvisfestival.com.

March 14:
Cinema Gourmet – The Quiet Man! Food by Indigo Coastal Shanty, film talk by Rob Nixon, screening of John Ford classic. 6:30 p.m. $15. Must buy tickets by 11:59 p.m. March 11. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

March 15:
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce Membership Luncheon 12-1 p.m., at Epworth by the Sea. $25 members, $30 non-members. Guest Speaker: Debbie Alford, President /CEO, GA Lottery Commission speaking on “Georgia’s Students: The Ulimate Lottery Winners”. (912) 265-0620 or Kathy Stratton, kstratton@bgicoc.com.

March 15 – April 30:
“Spring Enchantment” featuring paintings by Missy Vanover, Ken Wallin, & David Whitty. Opening Reception will be on March 15th, 4:30-7 p.m. Regular Gallery hours, Tuesday-Saturday 11 a.m.-5 p.m. 3600 Frederica Rd., Suite 13. Free and open to the public. Reservations requested. (912) 638-3017 or LeftBankArtGallery.com.

March 16 – 17:
Annual Spring Invitational Arts & Crafts Market at Postell Park, Beachview Dr. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. both days. Sponsored by The Pier Village Association. Lynda Dalton-Gallagher (912) 262-0628 or Mary T. Garrison (912) 638-4821 or artdowntown@bellsouth.net.

March 16:
Christ Episcopal Church 60th Annual Tour of Homes and Gardens! Christ Church, Frederica and her sister parish, St. Ignatius welcome you to beautiful St Simons and Sea Island for the Annual Tour of Homes hosted by the Episcopal Church Women. (912) 638-8683 or christchurchtourofhomes.org.

March 16:
3rd Annual Golf Tournament presented by Golden Isles Council for Wounded Veterans benefiting Wounded Warrior Project at Heritage Oaks Golf Course. 9 a.m. shotgun start, $75 per player. Tournament fills quickly so make sure to get your team registered today! To register or for more information, gicwv.weebly.com
or email GICWV@hotmail.com.

March 19:
BrassHoppers Trio! Trombone, trumpet, piano concert. 7:30 p.m. St. Simons Presbyterian, 205 Kings Way. (912) 638-2220 or islandconcertassociation.org.

March 21:
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ Arts-in-Education program presents Writer Dan Gutman virtually visits and talks with book club students at C.B. Greer Elementary School, 695 Harry Driggers Blvd. at 11:40 a.m. Lucy Lynn Bryson, (912) 262-6934 or artsed@goldenislesarts.org.

March 22 – 23:
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra Ride of the Valkyries. Part of the Florida Blue Masterworks Series. For 200 years, Wagner has fueled our esthetic passions. Come along for the “ride” and experience the rich orchestral tapestry of our modern era’s quintessential visionary. 8 p.m. Jacoby Symphony Hall, 300 Water St. Tickets, $25–70. (904) 354-5547 or JaxSymphony.org.

March 22 – 24:
U.S. Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup! Golfers ages 6 to 14 gather on the greens to practice and play for this two-day showing of sports. See the golfing greats of tomorrow in action today as they compete for individual honors on Jekyll Island’s beautiful golf courses. jekyllisland.com/events.

March 23:
On Stage at the Ritz! “Branson on the Road”! Don’t miss this chance for some lively, toe-tappin’ family fun with the music you’ve known and love for years – direct from the entertainment capital of America! 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. Members $15 adults, $10 seniors (65+), $5 ages 18 and under; Non-Members $20 adults, $15 seniors, $5 age 18 and under. Day of Show, Members $20/$15/$5; Non-Members $25/$20/$5. 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.

March 24:
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 24:
Rhythm on the River, 6-8 p.m. Outdoor concert series featuring ‘Defunk.’ Grab the children, a picnic basket, your favorite beverage and join us for Rhythm on the River at Queen Square, 1300 Newcastle St. Admission $10, children 16 & under free. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.

March 25:
Men’s Winter Book Group! Open discussion group. Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand. 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St. (912) 267-1212 or threeriverslibraries.org.

March 27:
Snowbird Book Group/Golden Isles Book Group! New members, part-year residents welcome. The Book Thief by Marcus Zusak. 10:30 a.m. Brunswick Glynn County Library, 208 Gloucester St. (912) 267-1212 or threeriverslibraries.org.

March 28:
The Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce After Hours 5:30-7:30 p.m., at College of Coastal Georgia Campus Center Roof Terrace, One College Dr. $5 members, $7 non-members. Enjoy networking to build new business relationships, great food, door prizes and much more! (912) 265-0620 or Christy Loper, cloper@bgicoc.com.

March 29 – 30:
Georgia Coastal Artist Guild Members exhibition. Tues.-Sat. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Glynn Art Gallery, 529 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-8770 or glynnart.org.

March 30:
Easter Egg Stroll! A springtime staple, the Easter Egg Stroll features treats hidden and re-hidden throughout the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District. Of course, we’ll also have the Easter Bunny on hand. Have smaller tykes? No problem! We’ll have a special section for children under 3 years of age to find our hidden treats! jekyllisland.com/events.

March 31:
Easter Brunch at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel! 10:45 a.m.-2 p.m. Enjoy a fabulous Easter Brunch at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Enjoy Slow Roasted Prime Rib, Eggs Benedict, Belgian Waffles and much much more! (912) 635-2600 or (866) 689-7753 or jekyllclub.com.

March 31:
A Seaside Easter! Enjoy a lavish Easter Lunch on The Rooftop. Join us for our extensive Easter Buffet and breathtaking views, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Only $26.95 per person. Kids 10 and under $12.95. Reservation requested, (912) 291-4300 or therooftopssi.com.

 

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