SEPTEMBER 1 – JANUARY 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.
SEPTEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31:
TUESDAY, THURSDAY & SATURDAY: The Brunswick Bazaar and Farmers Market is open in Brunswick’s Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Seasonal produce, homemade food products, plants, collectibles and flea market items, jewelry, arts and crafts and more. Bay St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
SEPTEMBER 1 – DECEMBER 31:
Jekyll Island Passport to the Century! Daily guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum (912) 635-4036 or jekyllisland.com.
SEPTEMBER 1 – OCTOBER 9:
Juried Members’ Show. Opening reception September 1st, from 5-7 p.m. Exhibit continues through Sunday, October 9th. Call 912-638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
SEPTEMBER 1 – 29:
THURSDAYS: Adult Pottery Classes. Morning classes 9-11:30 a.m. and evening classes 6-8:30 p.m. Instruction in wheel and handbuilding by Debbie Craig. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park. Call 912-638-8770 or 912-638-6679 or visit glynnart.org.
SEPTEMBER 1 – 28:
WEDNESDAYS: Oil and Acrylic Classes. High school students and adults are encouraged to take these great classes with Barbara Mueller. 10 a.m. – noon. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 912-638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
SEPTEMBER 1 – 26:
MONDAYS: Oil and Acrylic Classes. High school students and adults are encouraged to take these great classes with Barbara Mueller. 4-6 p.m. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 912-638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
SEPTEMBER 2 – 30:
Labors of Love from the Safe Harbor Kids. Opening reception on First Friday, September 2nd at the Brunswick Public Library on Gloucester Street. 5:30-7:30 p.m. Artwork from the art classes held at Glynn Art on Saturdays with artist/teacher Judi Strickland. Call 912-638-8770 or visit glynnart.org.
SEPTEMBER 2 – OCTOBER 1:
Wild Georgia Art! This show of juried members’ work by the McIntosh Art Association brings a large collection of paintings from our neighbors in the county to our north. The art reflects the natural resources of our area with depictions of the wild plants and animals of the Georgia Coast. Opening reception Friday, September 2, 5 – 8 p.m. 1530 Newcastle St. (912) 262-6934 or goldenislesarts.org.
SEPTEMBER 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.
SEPTEMBER 3 – 4:
Annual Labor Day Weekend Invitaional Arts & Crafts Show. Sponsored by the Pier Village Association. 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. BOTH days. Postell Park Perimeter – Pier Village, St. Simons Island, Georgia. 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.
SEPTEMBER 4:
A Little Light Music – Sensational Sounds of Motown, Detroit’s finest sounds! Held on the oceanfront lawns of the St. Simons Lighthouse, A Little Light Music is a unique experience where concert-goers are encouraged to bring picnics, lawn chairs or blankets to enjoy performances. Individual event tickets are $10 per person at the gate. Children under 12 are admitted free. For more information, 912-638-4666 or visit saintsimonslighthouse.org.
SEPTEMBER 8 – 11:
A C.A.P.E. Theater production at Art Downtown, Join us for this very special presentation of The Guys by Anne Nelson in commemoration of all the firefighters and emergency personnel that sacrificed their lives during 9/11. Saturdays 8 p.m., Sundays 3 p.m. $15. Brunswick Actors’ Theatre, 1413 Newcastle St., Brunswick. 912-262-0628 or visit ArtDowntownGallery209.com.
SEPTEMBER 15:
THIRD THURSDAY: Coastal Photographer’s Guild. Meeting are from 7 p.m. until around 9 p.m. The location is at the end of the St. Simons airport at the Glynn County Police Station, 1927 Edmere St., St. Simons Island. The Coastal Photographers Guild’s mission is to be an effective, vibrant advocate for all photographers of any skill level in our community and to provide an opportunity for area members to cultivate photographic expertise in a supportive, enjoyable atmosphere. Visit coastalphotographersguild.com.
SEPTEMBER 16 – 18:
2011 Shrimp & Grits Festival! The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival is a weekend celebration of two of Georgia’s most beloved foods – shrimp & grits. The weekend features an amateur and professional shrimp & grits cooking competition, shrimp boat tours, cooking demonstrations, book signings, a large fine arts & crafts vendor village, live entertainment and a kid-friendly fun zone. All activities and entertainment are set amongst the live oaks and historic homes of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel National Landmark Historic District. For more information, 1-877-4-JEKYLL or visit Jekyll Island Shrimp & Grits Festival.
SEPTEMBER 23:
26th Annual Chamber Golf Tournament. As one of the Chamber’s biggest annual events, it is a day filled with fun and challenging activities at The Brunswick Country Club. Lunch will be served at 11:15 with a shotgun start at 12:30. This is definately not your typical round of golf! No two years are ever the same and lots of new things are being planned for this year’s event. Sponsorship are available for the event at the following levels: Gold Tee at $1000.00, Silver Tee at $600.00 and Hole Sponsors at $150.00. Don’t miss it. Call 912-265-0620 or visit Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce.
SEPTEMBER 24:
Bloody Marsh Musket Program. Learn from a costumed interpreter about the life of an 18th soldier in Georgia. Includes musket firing program. FREE. 2 p.m. Bloody Marsh Site on Demere Road. 912-638-3639 or visit Fort Frederica.
SEPTEMBER 25:
Rhythm on the River outdoor concert by the Traveling Riverside Band featuring Josh Kirkland. Bring blanket, chairs, picnic basket and favorite beverage. 6 – 8 p.m. Queen Square, Newcastle & Mansfield Streets, Brunswick. $10, kids under 16 free. (912) 265-4032 or brunswickgeorgia.net.
SEPTEMBER 25:
Jazz in the Park – Julie Wilde and the Bohemian Dream Band! The romance and gypsy-swing vibe of a hip 1930s Parisian night club. Planned for high tide evenings (for maximum breeze and comfort!), the concerts bring residents and tourists alike to the lawn of St. Simons Island Lighthouse for one of the most pleasant and entertaining evenings you can spend in the Golden Isles. All concerts are from 7:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for children 6-12, and free for kids under 6. Bring a chair or blanket to relax on, a picnic summer, your favorite beverage – and of course, all your friends for the high-tide event that’s become a Golden Isles tradition. For more information, 912-262-6934 or visit goldenislesarts.org.
