tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63105680689172351502024-03-05T04:56:34.622-05:00Golden Isles Travel News and InformationNews and information about attractions, activities and accommodations in The Golden Isles of Georgia - St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island and historic Brunswick.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comBlogger83125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-7760424639360761952011-06-03T16:06:00.000-04:002011-06-03T16:06:21.284-04:00Geocaching a fun way to explore the Golden Isles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukdgWFGC5X6g97YZ_Tl4cTnf_0sAVV51nGNBpjPvPBUP_Y6NG4jf8ItJ7itlq1gEMa65oShM4s5lxCqA2bMSl_HhJIQop8wGryLttzc6KesPcB-zvoYHKe7jniQDrHqWY5sUNf7pjddk/s1600/History-Trail.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhukdgWFGC5X6g97YZ_Tl4cTnf_0sAVV51nGNBpjPvPBUP_Y6NG4jf8ItJ7itlq1gEMa65oShM4s5lxCqA2bMSl_HhJIQop8wGryLttzc6KesPcB-zvoYHKe7jniQDrHqWY5sUNf7pjddk/s320/History-Trail.png" width="244" /></a></div>Back in 'the day,' if you wanted to find your way around you needed a map, perhaps a compass or at least some sense of direction. With the advent of Global Positioning Satellites, or GPS, now all you need is a Garmin® or some similar unit that can read and interpret GPS signals.<br />
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In addition to making life on the road easier (more or less) for travelers, GPS has created a relatively new recreational activity: geocaching.<br />
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According to Wikipedia, geocaching is"an outdoor sporting activity in which the participants use a <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Global_Positioning_System" title="Global Positioning System">Global Positioning System</a> (GPS) <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/GPS_receiver" title="GPS receiver">receiver</a> or mobile device <sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-1"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching#cite_note-1"><span></span><span></span></a></sup>and other <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Navigation" title="Navigation">navigational</a> techniques to hide and seek containers, called "geocaches" or "caches", anywhere in the world.<br />
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"A typical cache is a small waterproof container containing a logbook where the geocacher enters the date they found it and signs it with their established code name. Larger containers such as plastic storage containers (Tupperware® or similar) or ammo boxes can also contain items for trading, usually toys or trinkets of little value.<br />
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"Geocaching is often described as a "game of high-tech hide and seek," sharing many aspects with <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benchmarking_%28geolocating%29" title="Benchmarking (geolocating)">benchmarking</a>, <a class="mw-redirect" href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trigpointing#Trigpointing" title="Trigpointing">trigpointing</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Orienteering" title="Orienteering">orienteering</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Treasure_hunt_%28game%29" title="Treasure hunt (game)">treasure-hunting</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Letterboxing" title="Letterboxing">letterboxing</a>, and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Waymarking" title="Waymarking">waymarking</a>. Geocaches are currently placed in over 100 countries around the world and on all seven continents, including Antarctica.<sup class="reference" id="cite_ref-2"><a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching#cite_note-2"><span></span><span></span></a></sup> After 10 years of activity there are over 1.3 million active geocaches published on various <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Geocaching#Websites" title="Geocaching">websites</a>. There are over 5 million geocachers worldwide."<br />
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Caches can be found at a variety of locations throughout the Golden Isles. Most recently, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, along with other state parks, introduced a geocaching program. At Hofwyl-Broadfield, visitors who have GPS units can enter a set of coordinates, find certain locations and answer clues that will give them the combination to a lock box at the park visitor center. Those who do not have GPS units will be given the clues with directions, so everyone can play. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgClTP2e37LK_8F938B45aHxdpeI16DjGdo18KzmzqG9-oG54IIYcKHha1aaEi6XxQNiUA-PQA-kNar7snWg2rrIuI5ffZuUb_DFYpXochZxgZUq8X2VRW3rrUkxH0iB1bCXTCpHo8ntzE/s1600/Trading-card.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgClTP2e37LK_8F938B45aHxdpeI16DjGdo18KzmzqG9-oG54IIYcKHha1aaEi6XxQNiUA-PQA-kNar7snWg2rrIuI5ffZuUb_DFYpXochZxgZUq8X2VRW3rrUkxH0iB1bCXTCpHo8ntzE/s320/Trading-card.png" width="263" /></a></div>When players get the combination and open the lock box, they will be able to take a trading card and a prize. As is customary, they will need to leave something in the box as a "trade." Players who collect trading cards from three Georgia plantions – Hofwyl-Broadfield, Wormsloe and Jarrell Plantation – will receive a small medallion or "pathcard."<br />
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Hofwyl-Broadfield is located at 5556 US Hwy. 17 North. The park is open Thursday - Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. The park is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year's Day. For information, call them at 912-264-7333 or visit them <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield">online</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-54933186092537616872011-06-01T11:18:00.000-04:002011-06-01T11:18:37.045-04:00Let's Go Shrimpin'!<img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5210699577903987074" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgMP5DIIb6l_Po4XddChBvoxYiMTJqy1tvR_UlRqCI4g0EpP5wNlWgM206zTT-iS_Mw8f4J23BrCVkIPMJlhM53q5X7B7fHM2XXOlRzecYQdekjiUbIykkgzwZbyiyTGccLGOi9MNXiZU/s320/Capn_Larry.jpg" style="cursor: pointer; float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt;" /><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Capt. Larry Credle has seawater in his veins. He’s lived and worked on or near the sea all of his life–just like his dad, his granddad, and generations of Credles before them. Several of his ancestors even sailed with Capt. Edward Teach, the notorious Blackbeard.</span></span><br />
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“There were three Credle brothers on Blackbeard’s boat, the Queen Anne’s Revenge,” he explained. “Our family was based out of Oregon Inlet in North Carolina. We’ve all got the sea in our blood.”</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
Credle’s father, George, brought the family to the Georgia coast in 1964. Shrimping here was decidedly easier than in North Carolina. “There, you’d leave on Sunday and stay out on the water until Friday afternoon,” Credle said. “Here, you could work from dawn to dusk and have some quality of life.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Back then, you could make a decent living as a shrimper. “In 1964 we got $1.25 a pound for shrimp, and fuel cost between 13 and 24 cents a gallon,” he continued. “Today, we get about $1.60 a pound for shrimp, but fuel is around $4.00 a gallon. It’s just about impossible to make a living as a shrimper. It’s a dying industry.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">When he was 14 years old, working aboard his dad’s trawler, Credle had an idea. “Even then, I said people would pay to do this. Everyone thought I was nuts.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Turned out his idea wasn’t crazy at all, though he had to jump through some big hoops to prove it.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Three years ago, Credle had the opportunity to purchase a 60-foot, steel-hulled shrimp trawler. He jumped at the chance to turn his dream – of providing excursion cruises aboard a genuine working shrimp boat – into reality.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The boat was built in 1987 and sailed on the Gulf of Mexico, where it routinely went on 38- to 40-day cruises. In 2002 it was purchased and brought to Fernandina Beach, where the owner used it first as a commercial fishing boat, and later as a passenger boat. Credle bought the boat, christened <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lady Jane</span>, at the end of 2004 and began the arduous process of attaining U.S. Coast certification for passenger transport.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">“At first they told me it was impossible, that no working shrimp boat had ever been certified to carry passengers,” Credle explained. “We proved it could be done and finally, after two years, we received our USCG certificate in April 2007.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">According to Credle, <span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lady Jane</span> is the only working shrimp boat in the United States that is USCG certified to carry 49 passengers, up to 20 nautical miles offshore. The boat carries a species collection permit from the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. The DNR permit allows the craft to drag a small net and bring the contents aboard for study.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">That ability forms the centerpiece of the “Let’s Go Shrimpin’” experience. Capt. Credle began offering shrimp boat cruises on an experimental basis in 2006, departing from the Golden Isles Marina. Last summer, he moved his operation to the dock behind Spanky’s on U.S. Highway 17 in Brunswick, and began offering a regular schedule of cruises.<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">Each cruise lasts about two hours. Cruises generally follow the creeks and rivers that flow through the Marshes of Glynn, and don’t venture into open water. This provides a much smoother sail with little or no chance of seasickness for passengers. </span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><br />
</span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">During the cruise, the crew drops and drags the 20-foot “mongoose” net. After 15 minutes the net is brought aboard and its contents are emptied onto a stainless steel table. Passengers crane their necks to see the shrimp, stingray, horseshoe crabs and other creatures that comprise the “catch.” All are spellbound as Capt. Larry’s 15 year-old son, Clifford, identifies and talks about each animal.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">This activity is repeated three times during a typical cruise. Occasionally, the net will yield other “treasures,” such as abandoned crab pots, anchors and other long-forgotten items. Shrimp from the catch are prepared, cooked and served to the passengers. “We’re not kidding when we talk about fresh Georgia white shrimp,” Credle says. “You’re not going to get it fresher than this.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;">The cruises have been a huge hit, according to Credle. “People just love it. They’re able to take pictures, touch and occasionally hold animals they might never have seen before. It’s really rewarding to see the expressions on their faces, especially the kids.”<br />
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</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lady Jane</span> cruises are a wonderful way to enjoy the abundant beauty of our coastal waters, and to learn about the birds, fish and other creatures that rely upon them for food, shelter and nesting grounds. You’ll also get a sense of life aboard a working shrimp boat – a lifestyle that is vanishing with each passing day.</span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lady Jane</span> cruises are generally offered daily during June and July at 4:00 pm, whether permitting, unless the boat has been chartered by a private group. From August - May, cruises are generally offered Wednesdays and Saturdays, weather permitting. Capt. Credle advises passengers to contact him at least a day ahead of time, to confirm availability and cruise times.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: italic;">Lady Jane</span> is available for private charter for private birthday parties and other occasions, near shore or bottom fishing, and even offshore burials. For information contact Credle’s Adventures at 912-265-5711 or visit them <a href="http://www.shrimpcruise.com/">online</a>.</span></span><ahref="http: www.credlesadventures.com=""><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.credlesadventures.com/"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'lucida grande';"></span></a></span></ahref="http:></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-12115982292283781942011-05-29T18:56:00.000-04:002011-05-29T18:56:42.545-04:00Memorial Day Events in The Golden Isles<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdqllZB0N8AED1_f92etSWZ5vCfRO_bUfeXnDbjuP736NqF0WezaUyY1tRURn_-uqawGFpLGRsvJpoWOFPuRXvgzGi8PQe7OXy40CYAo104yh6cfCUAkXdnI34FaPZaQM4pGgVNZTAmQ/s1600/Memorial+Day.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqdqllZB0N8AED1_f92etSWZ5vCfRO_bUfeXnDbjuP736NqF0WezaUyY1tRURn_-uqawGFpLGRsvJpoWOFPuRXvgzGi8PQe7OXy40CYAo104yh6cfCUAkXdnI34FaPZaQM4pGgVNZTAmQ/s320/Memorial+Day.jpg" width="246" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY</b></span><br />
<span style="font-family: verdana;">The Veterans Council of the Golden Isles will sponsor its annual Memorial Day ceremony on Monday, May 30, beginning at 10:30 am at the War Memorials in front of the Glynn County Courthouse on G Street. Speaker for the ceremony will be Lt. Col. Timothy R. King, Commander, 165th Air Support Operations Squadron, Georgia National Guard. Seating is limited, so please bring lawn chairs. <b> </b></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;"><b>TAPS AT TWILIGHT</b> </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">The Rotary Club of St. Simons Island presents its annual "Taps at Twilight" Memorial Day observance Monday, May 30, at 7:00 pm in Neptune Park on St. Simons Island.</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
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Gen. Carl Mundy, former Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, will be the keynote speaker.</span> <span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
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Patriotic music will be presented by the Golden Isles Community Concert Band under the direction of Mickey Wendell, and by soprano Rhonda Hambright, trumpeters Willie HGammett and Rich Wagner, and bagpiper Tim Akins. A color guard from U.S. Marine Corps Security Force Company, Kings Bay, will post the colors.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">The program is free, a gift to the community from the Rotary Club of St. Simons Island.<br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">THE HISTORY OF MEMORIAL DAY</span></div><br />
<div style="text-align: left;"><b>Originally called Decoration Day, Memorial Day is a day of remembrance for those who have died in our nation's service.</b><br />
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There are many stories as to its actual beginnings, with more than two dozen cities and towns laying claim to being the birthplace of Memorial Day. There is also evidence that organized women's groups in the South were decorating graves before the end of the Civil War: a hymn published in 1867, "Kneel Where Our Loves are Sleeping" by Nella L. Sweet carried the dedication "To The Ladies of the South who are Decorating the Graves of the Confederate Dead" (Source: Duke University's <a href="http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/award97/ncdhtml/hasmhome.html">Historic American Sheet Music, 1850-1920</a>).<br />
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While Waterloo N.Y. was officially declared the birthplace of Memorial Day by President Lyndon Johnson in May 1966, it's difficult to prove conclusively the origins of the day. It is more likely that it had many separate beginnings; each of those towns and every planned or spontaneous gathering of people to honor the war dead in the 1860's tapped into the general human need to honor our dead, each contributed honorably to the growing movement that culminated in Gen Logan giving his official proclamation in 1868.<br />
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Memorial Day was officially proclaimed on 5 May 1868 by General John Logan, national commander of the Grand Army of the Republic, in his <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/order11.html">General Order No. 11</a>, and was first observed on 30 May 1868, when flowers were placed on the graves of Union and Confederate soldiers at Arlington National Cemetery.<br />
<div style="text-align: left;">The first state to officially recognize the holiday was New York in 1873. By 1890 it was recognized by all of the northern states. The South refused to acknowledge the day, honoring their dead on separate days until after World War I (when the holiday changed from honoring just those who died fighting in the Civil War to honoring Americans who died fighting in any war). It is now celebrated in almost every State on the last Monday in May (passed by Congress with the National Holiday Act of 1971 (P.L. 90 - 363) to ensure a three day weekend for Federal holidays), though several southern states have an additional separate day for honoring the Confederate war dead: January 19 in Texas, April 26 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, and Mississippi; May 10 in South Carolina; and June 3 (Jefferson Davis' birthday) in Louisiana and Tennessee. </div><span style="font-size: 85%;">Source: <a href="http://www.usmemorialday.org/backgrnd.html">Memorial Day History</a></span></div></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-41786502065040848572011-04-29T16:05:00.000-04:002011-04-29T16:05:09.783-04:002011 Season announced for Neptune Park Fun Zone on St. Simons Island<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6ZWhCB0pNP1KsEE2aaN3_1Z6cJG6-vzqzIpjFoWWl6PjppWntgdy92o7vFEwrbjuEeioO12Q-2oFANL6jA6yQ3x_jD2n30IY9JCDaHpYz1GN92IjO1UdYfY5YfbDzFaqnfXf0Lu8oUA/s1600/neptune.Fun.Zone.Big.pool.vert.w.lighthouse.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgl6ZWhCB0pNP1KsEE2aaN3_1Z6cJG6-vzqzIpjFoWWl6PjppWntgdy92o7vFEwrbjuEeioO12Q-2oFANL6jA6yQ3x_jD2n30IY9JCDaHpYz1GN92IjO1UdYfY5YfbDzFaqnfXf0Lu8oUA/s320/neptune.Fun.Zone.Big.pool.vert.w.lighthouse.jpg" width="212" /></a></div>Opening Day for the Neptune Park Fun Zone pool on St. Simons Island will be Saturday, May 7. Beginning that day, the pool will be open weekends only until Memorial Day. Pool hours will be Saturdays 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sundays 1:00 to 7:00 pm.<br />
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The pool will open for its regular schedule beginning Memorial Day weekend with operating hours of 11:00 am to 7:00 pm Monday through Saturday and 1:00 to 7:00 pm Sundays. The public will have access to the pool seven days a week.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWrFHo9CMeeIh7Yk7-j8CrTtWPfcNLFmGLaLc_17soRhuHjkMuOg-AOhQo1Ee5kqwKygqO_BjNlBwzQrwYjHtKE3pZX71WKsCoEuPdAvaEnJsBMDReyXh2vqqtGtI5FkQnto177Nkj-U/s1600/mini+golf+1+hole.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgWrFHo9CMeeIh7Yk7-j8CrTtWPfcNLFmGLaLc_17soRhuHjkMuOg-AOhQo1Ee5kqwKygqO_BjNlBwzQrwYjHtKE3pZX71WKsCoEuPdAvaEnJsBMDReyXh2vqqtGtI5FkQnto177Nkj-U/s320/mini+golf+1+hole.jpg" width="214" /></a>The Fun Zone miniature golf course is now open seven days a week with the following schedule:<br />
<ul><li>Monday-Thursday 1:00 to 7:00 pm</li>
<li>Friday 1:00 to 9:00 pm</li>
<li>Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm</li>
<li>Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm</li>
</ul>Beginning Memorial Day weekend, the miniature golf course will be open for extended hours with the following schedule:<br />
<ul><li>Monday-Saturday 11:00 am to 9:00 pm</li>
<li>Sunday 1:00 to 9:00 pm</li>
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The multi-functional pool of the Neptune Park Family Zone allows expanded capacity and services for users. The Parks & Recreation Department also offers water aerobics and swimming lessons in the morning prior to public swim times. The Fun Zone is fully ADA accessible with wheelchair lifts available at the pool upon request.<br />
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Neptune Park Fun Zone opened in May 2009 and marked the completion of Phase I of a comprehensive redesign plan for Neptune Park. The goal of the Village Master Plan was to create family friendly resources on St. Simons Island. Phase II of the Master Plan included enhanced sidewalks, seating and lighting. Phase II was completed in May 2010.<br />
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<b>IMPORTANT DATES:</b><br />
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<b>SEASON PASS PRE-SALE</b> - Going on NOW at the Mallery Park office and at the pool office when open.<br />
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<b>SWIMMING LESSONS REGISTRATION</b> - Friday May 22 noon to 8:00 pm<br />
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<b>OPENING DAY </b>- Monday, May 2<br />
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<b>SWIMMING LESSONS</b> - Begin June 6<br />
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The following services will be offered at Neptune Park Fun Zone:<br />
<ul><li>Public swim 7 days a week 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm</li>
<li>Lifeguards on duty</li>
<li>American Red Cross swimming lessons - Parent/Child, Preschool, Learn-to-Swim Level 1-6</li>
<li>Private swim lessons by certified instructors</li>
<li>Water aerobics</li>
<li>Group rates</li>
<li>Locker rental</li>
<li>American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification Course</li>
<li>American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor Certification Course</li>
<li>American Red Cross Basic Water Rescue </li>
</ul>For more information, visit <a href="http://www.glynncounty.org/funzone">www.glynncounty.org/funzone</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Source: Glynn County Commission</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-12557768146419510962011-04-25T12:03:00.001-04:002011-04-26T10:29:36.395-04:00Beautiful gardens showcased in Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk on St. Simons Island<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">I think that if ever a mortal heard the voice of God it would be in a garden at the cool of the day. ~F. Frankfort Moore, <i>A Garden of Peace</i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">The kiss of the sun for pardon,<br />
The song of the birds for mirth,<br />
One is nearer God's heart in a garden<br />
Than anywhere else on earth.<br />
~Dorothy Frances Gurney, "Garden Thoughts"</span><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><i> </i></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><i><br />
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</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipR_CSdN7zJazRSJWyq98ISVvI9U3tSLWf56L1gD-32sLYzgnnvq1yDG671A0fPT1AbnH6FlFZu41vuq_d61Qzrk81jTBqHUm6o96bk5hJ1kjKlmz3kARAnE6aYlXpcpudCGZLoEkIjbY/s1600/boo6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipR_CSdN7zJazRSJWyq98ISVvI9U3tSLWf56L1gD-32sLYzgnnvq1yDG671A0fPT1AbnH6FlFZu41vuq_d61Qzrk81jTBqHUm6o96bk5hJ1kjKlmz3kARAnE6aYlXpcpudCGZLoEkIjbY/s320/boo6.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Among life's greatest treasures are the discovery and enjoyment of a beautiful garden. Whether you're a hands-on, get-down-and-dirty participant or simply a casual observer there are few among us who don't appreciate a lovingly created and tended garden.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Hence the popularity of the Cassina Garden Club's annual Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Weekend. This year's celebration – the fifth – takes place May 7 and 8. As in previous years, the highlight of the event will be the garden walk, which will feature seven gardens on St. Simons Island and Sea Island. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jsnp4VXQ4rZUuMMp9__3P9LwVGZ4lkQbTR3hd1kfdOhxa1yQt9ydD7iipt3cyBYQ2WAp3f_G6iXFZwCwO3-BXF4FrT-0GKLjAvCI8KNviBf92aj42tVgLz9k8plGlY_LvyevowD8q3Y/s1600/Dmat4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jsnp4VXQ4rZUuMMp9__3P9LwVGZ4lkQbTR3hd1kfdOhxa1yQt9ydD7iipt3cyBYQ2WAp3f_G6iXFZwCwO3-BXF4FrT-0GKLjAvCI8KNviBf92aj42tVgLz9k8plGlY_LvyevowD8q3Y/s320/Dmat4.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Gardens on the walk were selected to show the horticultural and ecological diversity found on in the Golden Isles. Locations range from ocean to marsh and river to lagoon, growing conditions from bright sun to dappled shade, and designs from elegant and formal to tiny, secret spaces. Each offers an extensive palette of ideas and inspiration for southern gardeners. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Docents will be on hand at each garden to point out unique features, rare specimens, unusual plant materials and garden art. To enhance the experience, some gardens will feature live music performances or local artists painting plein air. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
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</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">The Tabby and Tillandsia Garden Walk is presented by Ace Garden Center on St. Simons Island. The Garden Market is presented by SunTrust Bank. Proceeds from the event benefit the restoration and preservation of Cassina's early 19th-century tabby slave cabins and various local charities. </span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Hours for the Garden Walk are 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, and from 1:00 to 5:00 pm Sunday. Please note that patrons must take a shuttle from the tabby cabins to visits Stops 1 to 3 on Sea Island. Advance tickets for the event may be purchased online at <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/">www.cassinagardenclub.org</a>, or at ticket outlets in Brunswick and on St. Simons Island. Tickets also may be purchased the day of the event at the tabby houses on Gascoigne Bluff.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">Hours for the Garden Market are 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Saturday, and from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm Sunday. Admission to the Market is free.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;">For information about the Tabby and Tillandsia Garden weekend, please visit the Cassina Garden Club <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/">website</a>. Be sure to check the website for special packages at area hotels.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif; font-size: x-small;"><br />
</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: georgia,bookman old style,palatino linotype,book antiqua,palatino,trebuchet ms,helvetica,garamond,sans-serif,arial,verdana,avante garde,century gothic,comic sans ms,times,times new roman,serif;"><span style="font-size: x-small;">Photos courtesy of Harlan Hambright, H2O Creative.<br />
Garden quotes courtesy of <a href="http://quotegarden.com/">quotegarden.com</a></span></span></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-12293986212166366892011-04-11T11:28:00.000-04:002011-04-11T11:28:13.395-04:00A 'theological battle of biblical proportions' takes the stage at Art Downtown in Brunswick<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjI4Wg2cStEcqGBOWq6X8dhEjbgF0r21iA4LOV6n7MXGUKk_cgis6wHNi6Fkdi8C9DMipJf_nn09_8ReIoNcoZD86hGfitWd_vf3yS1uNsuevu-1td6jCsxELaw3l6YxRhRfkU4Ym9EII/s1600/_MG_5036.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjI4Wg2cStEcqGBOWq6X8dhEjbgF0r21iA4LOV6n7MXGUKk_cgis6wHNi6Fkdi8C9DMipJf_nn09_8ReIoNcoZD86hGfitWd_vf3yS1uNsuevu-1td6jCsxELaw3l6YxRhRfkU4Ym9EII/s320/_MG_5036.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A perky young evangelical missionary (Amy Lovin) tries to <br />
convert two Catholic spinsters (Shirley Williams and Clynne<br />
Morgan), who have enlisted the help of their parish priest <br />
(Jack Conyers).</td></tr>
</tbody></table>It's not going too far out on a limb to say that more wars and conflicts have been fought over religion than perhaps any other topic. In very simple terms, that is the premise behind <i>The Savannah Disputation</i>, a comedy by Georgia playwright Evan Smith. The play is being performed weekends through May 15 at Art Downtown in Brunswick.<br />
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A perky young evangelical missionary (Amy Lovin) gets a lot more than she bargained for when she drops in on two Catholic spinsters (Clynne Morgan and Shirley Williams) to 'convert' them, igniting a crisis of faith.<br />
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<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc7a1lw9xvE5lSopu6NJloKf4jK_I_G_4LTY80Va7wJsXLRMcVBpBe_wUNPWqSrC9TNuV60tZcSJ3VmoBvoDlEDNvVKk1P6wa7b0jXZzp87gdFM2YAF0GAaEkKgJvOj5pKxE7m_NewRI/s1600/_MG_5062.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDc7a1lw9xvE5lSopu6NJloKf4jK_I_G_4LTY80Va7wJsXLRMcVBpBe_wUNPWqSrC9TNuV60tZcSJ3VmoBvoDlEDNvVKk1P6wa7b0jXZzp87gdFM2YAF0GAaEkKgJvOj5pKxE7m_NewRI/s320/_MG_5062.jpg" width="320" /></a>To fight back, the sisters enlist the help of their unsuspecting parish priest (Jack Conyers), who finds himself in the midst of a theological battle of biblical proportions.<br />
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"Early on we wrestled a bit with the subject, given that some people have a tendency to become defensive of their faith," explains gallery owner and director Lynda Gallagher. "Though it sounds as if it is ponderously deep, there are a lot of laughs as well as some bittersweet moments. In the end, the characters learn that they are a lot closer in their beliefs than they thought."<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrSuwaOmcpd9R7jAByCf1nlL06uJnDAbXz9dOH9llqPAmkUyr6eZxrmBoKlU5xPHgg0bR12SHFErcq7kNk326cKlvAN_o0vm_PPhsMAu4ZOeHEKtzr37DyOB6o5lah_J7LHxceGUtI5Y/s1600/_MG_5157.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEggrSuwaOmcpd9R7jAByCf1nlL06uJnDAbXz9dOH9llqPAmkUyr6eZxrmBoKlU5xPHgg0bR12SHFErcq7kNk326cKlvAN_o0vm_PPhsMAu4ZOeHEKtzr37DyOB6o5lah_J7LHxceGUtI5Y/s320/_MG_5157.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Evan Smith was born and raised in Savannah, Georgia. <i>The Savannah Disputation</i> premiered in Fall 2007 at the Writers' Theatre in Chicago. Other works by Smith include <i>Servicemen, </i><i>The Uneasy Chair, </i><i>Psych </i>and <i>Daughters of Genius</i>. His TV pilot “Debs” was produced onstage in Los Angeles by Naked TV, a joint venture of Fox TV and Naked Angels. He is a recipient of a 2002 Whiting Award. He has a BA in English from Vassar College and an MFA in play writing from the Yale School of Drama. <br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin621Ak-rZ0LCV3yLly-YZg7DXY2m2Sk1yo4ipKWLi8lpcmvs1QjVkr9Vimu7sXG3107Bt5S-c2t6WTTjMOMsCNjGjwkwax3jkdM7I57fvK445Lot0mYiht1C5VIeno5Uo9rbp1sHwNxU/s1600/_MG_5369.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEin621Ak-rZ0LCV3yLly-YZg7DXY2m2Sk1yo4ipKWLi8lpcmvs1QjVkr9Vimu7sXG3107Bt5S-c2t6WTTjMOMsCNjGjwkwax3jkdM7I57fvK445Lot0mYiht1C5VIeno5Uo9rbp1sHwNxU/s320/_MG_5369.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Performance dates for <i>The Savannah Disputation</i> are Saturday evenings at 8:00 pm April 16, 23 and 30, and May 7 and 14. Sunday afternoon performances will be at 3:00 pm April 17 and May 1 and 15. Performances include dessert and coffee, and doors open 30 minutes prior to curtain. Reserve seat tickets may be purchased by calling 912-262-0628, or at Art Downtown at 1413 Newcastle Street in Brunswick.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-46499762786946643282011-03-30T14:12:00.001-04:002011-03-31T10:58:47.280-04:00Outdoor concerts add allure to summer evenings in The Golden IslesThe Golden Isles are blessed with an abundance of cultural arts activities, ranging from changing exhibits at local art galleries to live theatre to musical performances of every sort. Among the most popular activities for visitors and locals alike are the outdoor concerts that take place during the warm weather months.<br />
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These include the "<b>Rhythm on the River</b>" series of concerts that take place at Queen Square in downtown Brunswick, and the "<b>Jazz in the Park</b>" and "<b>A Little Light Music</b>" concerts that take place at the lighthouse on St. Simons Island.<br />
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<b>Rhythm on the River</b> concerts are sponsored by the Downtown Development Authority and take place Sunday evenings from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. Local artists perform an array of styles from classic rock to bluegrass, jazz to pop. Concertgoers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, picnic baskets and their favorite liquid refreshments. After the shows, stop for dinner in one of the many downtown restaurants and enjoy a pleasant evening in this historic port city.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jazz in the Park and A Little Light Music draw hundreds of patrons<br />
to the lawn of the St. Simons Lighthouse during select Sunday evenings<br />
throughout the warm weather months. (Credit: GIAHA)</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Jazz in the Park</b> is sponsored by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. <b>A Little Light Music</b> is sponsored by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. Both concert series take place Sunday evenings from 7:00 to 9:00 pm, on the lawn of the St. Simons Lighthouse on St. Simons Island. <br />
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Now in its 22nd season, Jazz in the Park features regional and nationally known jazz artists who perform everything from “traditional” jazz standards to cutting-edge music with an international beat. A Little Light Music, now in its 13th season, features local and regional artists performing classic rock, pop, beach music and rhythm and blues.<br />
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Performances typically draw from 400-600 people, with many, many more during holiday weekends. Concert veterans will tell you the Sunday night concerts are more than a picnic on the lawn. Much more. “These are social events,” says Heather Heath, executive director of Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. "Many people use the opportunity to celebrate birthdays, anniversaries or other occasions. It’s like a real community.”<br />
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Setups are as varied as the participants, ranging from a simple blanket and a cooler to tables and chairs with complete place settings, table linens and decorations to suit the occasion. The Golden Isles Track Club, for instance, has an elaborate setup complete with a small bar, tiki torches and a club banner.<br />
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At the July 4 weekend performance, concert-goers compete to win prizes for having the most creative and unusual setups.<br />
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Concert fare is a veritable smorgasbord limited only by the participants’ imaginations and ability to transport and safely serve their food items. Some are happy to stop by their local quik-mart for a bag of chips and sodas or beer. Others bring complete, full-course meals assembled potluck or by local eateries.<br />
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“This is truly the place to be on Sunday nights,” Heath says. “We’re even listed in a book entitled, ‘101 Things to do in Georgia before you die.’”<br />
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<div style="color: #b45f06;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>CONCERT SCHEDULE</b></span></div><b><br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>APRIL</b></div><b><br />
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<b>17 - RHYTHM ON THE RIVER</b>: Defunk, 6:00 pm, Queen Square, Brunswick. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>MAY</b></div><br />
<b>15 - A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC</b>: Sons of the Beach, a powerhouse entertainment duo that recreate all the songs you want to hear. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>15 - RHYTHM ON THE RIVER</b>: Honey Blue. 6:00 pm, Queen Square, Brunswick. Admission.<br />
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<b>29 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: World Unity Jazz Ensemble, featuring Phil Morrison. A fresh blend of East and West that brings a taste of other lands to America’s unique musical form. 7:00 pm, Neptune Park, St. Simons Island. Admission. <b>PLEASE NOTE THE CHANGE IN VENUE FOR THIS JAZZ IN THE PARK PERFORMANCE ONLY; ALL OTHERS WILL TAKE PLACE AT THE LIGHTHOUSE.</b><br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>JUNE</b></div><br />
<b>12 - A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC</b>: Island Garage Band, serving classic rock, covered, smothered, and scattered. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>26 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: Latin Jazz by Sam Rodriquez. Performing a wide range of lively rhythms showcasing the African heriatge in modern Latin sounds. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>JULY</b></div><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>3 - A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC</b>: Mason Waters and the Groove All Stars. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>10 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: Silver Lining. A blend of traditional and contemporary jazz with influences from rock, Americana, swing. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>31 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: Rob Denty. Hometown boy returns with his group, bringing the true spirit of improvisation to traditional forms. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>AUGUST</b></div><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>7 - A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC</b>: The Stringrays. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>28 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: Just Jazz Quintet. Performing sophisticated, classic standards from swing to ballads, Latin to pop. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>SEPTEMBER</b></div><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>4 - A LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC</b>: Sensational Sounds of Motown. Detroit's finest sounds. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<b>25 - RHYTHM ON THE RIVER</b>: Josh Kirkland and the Traveling Riverside Band. 6:00 pm, Queen Square, Brunswick. Admission.<br />
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<b>25 - JAZZ IN THE PARK</b>: Julie Wilde and The Bohemian Dream Band. The romance and gypsy-swing vibe of a hip 1930s Parisian night club. 7:00 pm, St. Simons Lighthouse, St. Simons Island. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>OCTOBER</b></div><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>16 - RHYTHM ON THE RIVER</b>: Soul Gravy. 6:00 pm, Queen Square, Brunswick. Admission.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>NOVEMBER</b></div><b><br />
</b><br />
<b>6 - RHYTHM ON THE RIVER</b>: The O'Reallys. 6:00 pm, Queen Square, Brunswick. Admission.<br />
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Season tickets are available for the Jazz in the Park and A Little Light Music concert series. For information about Jazz in the Park tickets, call Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association at 912-262-6934 or visit them <a href="http://www.goldenislesarts.org/">online</a>. For A Little Light Music tickets, call the Coastal Georgia Historical Society at 912- 638-4666 or visit them <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html">online</a>.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-35836522399528575212011-03-17T14:01:00.002-04:002011-03-17T14:03:03.828-04:00A Taste of Glynn celebrates local culinary artistry while raising funds for Amity HouseChefs from throughout Brunswick and the Golden Isles are polishing up their utensils and getting ready for the 11<sup>th</sup> A Taste of Glynn, Sunday March 27 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island. The annual fundraiser benefits the Glynn Community Crisis Center (Amity House / Hope House), and provides a wonderful opportunity for area restaurants and caterers to show off their skills and signature dishes.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Taste of Glynn takes place at the beautiful King and Prince<br />
Beach & Golf Resort on St. Simons Island.<br />
(Photos by Lindy Thompson, Golden Isles Photography)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>The event takes place at the beautiful King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, right next to the ocean – a perfect venue for an event that typically attracts 1,000 to 1,200 people for an evening of culinary delights, silent auctions and live entertainment.<br />
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Restaurants and caterers from throughout the area compete for awards in judged and People's Choice competitions. Awards are presented in a variety of categories including appetizers, soup, sandwiches, barbeque, seafood, gourmet, health conscious, international and dessert. An award also is given for the best overall presentation.<br />
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Coastal Kitchen of St. Simons Island has participated and been a winner in A Taste of Glynn for the past three years. "The atmosphere and the patrons are fantastic," says owner Jeff Montaigne. "One of the coolest parts is how well everything comes together. It just gets better and better every year."<br />
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Christie Ridinger of CARGO Portside Grill in Brunswick agrees. "It's the people who make being in the restaurant business fun," she says. "The work is hard, the hours are long and you give up a large part of your life. A Taste of Glynn is a great opportunity to see and talk with people in a fun, relaxed atmosphere, especially for the chefs."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Tom Jones of Millhouse Steakhouse serves a patron at<br />
A Taste of Glynn.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>"There are a lot of good restaurants in the area and there are always people who go all out with their food and their displays," says Tom Jones of Millhouse Steakhouse, a perennial participant and winner. "For us, the return has been incredible and we work hard to raise the bar each year."<br />
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Great food is only part of the experience. This year, A Taste of Glynn will feature live entertainment by three different performing groups – "Three of Us," "The Not Brothers" and jazz saxophonist Michael Hulett. There will be the traditional Silent Auction, replete with an array of great prizes including vacations, airline tickets, a bike and much more. And, the annual wine raffle.<br />
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For the second year, the auction will feature a collection of bowls painted by local artists and donated by color me happy in downtown Brunswick. Participating artists include Ed Hose, Pilliard Dickle, Natalie Bishop, Ellen Moriarty, Georgia Kellogg, Lois Henry, Meghan Davis, John Sabbe, Kate Sparks, Alyson Tucker, Ann Marie Dalis, Linda Wunder and Michelle Brown.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">"Deep Friars" by Ed Hose is one of the special <br />
bowls decorated by local artists for the silent auction.<br />
(Photo by Patrick Saylor)</td></tr>
</tbody></table>"As a person without a whole lot of extra time or extra money, it is really nice to be able to contribute in some meaningful way to the charities I love," explains artist Ed Hose. "I consider it a total honor to be a part of this event, I know the amazing work this organization does. In addition to providing life changing services to so many women and families. The people who run Amity House provide hope that life can be brighter again."<br />
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The fun and festivity of A Taste of Glynn are inarguable. What could be better than spending a spring evening in a beautiful locale, enjoying the best offerings of our local restaurants and caterers, and catching up with friends after a long winter? <br />
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But there's more to it than that. Much more.<br />
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"A Taste of Glynn is our primary fundraiser for the entire year," explains Elizabeth Sorrells, president of the board of Glynn Community Crisis Center. "It is critical to the services we offer by providing a substantial portion of our annual income. I like to think of it as a 'southern garden party by the ocean' to benefit a great cause."<br />
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"I don't think there is anyone on the planet who doesn't know someone who has been touched in some way by domestic violence," says event co-chair Gerri Landrum. "There are people who, through their own strength and determination, can get themselves out of a bad situation. Unfortunately, there are others who, for a variety of reasons, aren't able to do that without help. They need and deserve our support."<br />
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For the past 28 years, that support has been provided by Glynn Community Crisis Center, through its resident programs at Amity House and Hope House, a 24-hour hotline and long list of community outreach programs and nonresident services. <br />
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Domestic violence knows no bounds, be it race, socio-economic status or gender. Often its victims are silent, hidden from every day view. Everyone who attends A Taste of Glynn supports Glynn Community Crisis Center, and gives those women, children and men the resources they need to begin a new life, without fear.<br />
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A Taste of Glynn is presented by Moore Stephens Tiller LLC, MST Wealth Management LLC and Stambaugh Aviation, as well as many other local businesses and individuals. Tickets are $50 per person in advance, or $60 the day of the event. They can be purchased by calling Amity House at (912) 264-1348 or picking them up at Moore Stephens Tiller and MST Wealth Management, 1612 Newcastle St. in Brunswick; color me happy, Hattie's Books and Lai Lai's in Brunswick, The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort, or SunTrust Bank on Sea Island Road, St. Simons Island.<br />
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Additional information can be found at A Taste of Glynn's official <a href="http://www.atasteofglynn.com/">website</a>, and on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=123466165483&v=wall">Facebook</a>.<br />
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<span style="font-size: large;"><b>SHUTTLE SERVICE FOR A TASTE OF GLYNN</b></span><br />
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Free shuttle service for A Taste of Glynn patrons will be provided from Massengale Park on Ocean Boulevard, St. Simons Island, to the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort. Shuttle service will begin at 3:30 pm and end at 8:30 pm.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-10018472654367542622011-03-08T13:45:00.000-05:002011-03-08T13:45:27.752-05:00St. Simons Island Pier Village merchants plan 'Second Saturday' event<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdy0Q2QD7gl0hPJEBzH4pcfs6YDJTzIRlFw3zuRL4-ZxQZEwZ0F3c-Sh1HISZVa3RH-rkz_dUf7P9vsa4EXbJP_8yu6J7KhO5h0EREFL-MVNk7Ex9SkGziStjK1PIRv38ic6HN7QunF0/s1600/1486.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEixdy0Q2QD7gl0hPJEBzH4pcfs6YDJTzIRlFw3zuRL4-ZxQZEwZ0F3c-Sh1HISZVa3RH-rkz_dUf7P9vsa4EXbJP_8yu6J7KhO5h0EREFL-MVNk7Ex9SkGziStjK1PIRv38ic6HN7QunF0/s200/1486.jpg" width="132" /></a></div> Merchants in St. Simons Island's Pier Village are looking forward to their first "Second Saturday" event, this Saturday, March 12, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. A variety of Pier Village shops and restaurants will be offering refreshments and/or special offers, as a way to reintroduce local residents to the area and to celebrate the changes that have taken place there.<br />
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"The transformation that has taken place in the village is remarkable," explains Charlotte Zell of the Pier Village Merchants Association. "The new plaza at the foot of the pier, and all the lovely changes in Neptune Park, have inspired us to celebrate and showcase these beautiful settings. We also see it as a great opportunity to reintroduce our local residents to our merchants, many of whom are fairly new."<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr231CR2RMIymJ2651K_HCDEh2tjW3af_aMzQcZHmBs-Yxs1JOEYDjfGqo27OujOn3qUDCA3e8i0l9UALdGRrc_yZ7GgWDvBFmDHLLSQ5Rzmy9Mskh6pAB0IbvGBvYZpeM2dGEy4aE5M/s1600/1475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSr231CR2RMIymJ2651K_HCDEh2tjW3af_aMzQcZHmBs-Yxs1JOEYDjfGqo27OujOn3qUDCA3e8i0l9UALdGRrc_yZ7GgWDvBFmDHLLSQ5Rzmy9Mskh6pAB0IbvGBvYZpeM2dGEy4aE5M/s200/1475.jpg" width="132" /></a></div>Zell says the event was inspired by downtown Brunswick's successful "First Friday" program, in which merchants offer food tastings, live music, gallery openings and other activities in a fun, family-friendly setting. "Many of the merchants will have refreshments, special offers and other enticements. We will be having some sort of special program at Glynn Art Association. As we get going, we hope to add live music and other activities."<br />
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Here is a listing of participating merchants:<br />
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<b style="color: #e69138;"> </b> <ul><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYAzyUIccsGaMEpnHE_d4hBwrJm1147Tq0C1gflp8QR5uEAoCyd8ArmlTXXifQoEnOpuEiqCAQvSy2OrHU8U9sVChyphenhyphen1Uv_oUkidrj2m92SSFaLsQSXHwhfRUhLy9bT9vj2A906pyfiSk/s1600/1467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;">
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Roberta's</b>, 127 Mallery Street - Open until 9. Offering free refreshments and a free gift with any $20 purchase.</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">CJ's Italian Restaurant</b>, 405 Mallery Street - $1 off house wines and serving slices all day. Free samples for walkers, and early bird dinner specials. $5 pitchers of domestic draft all day.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Serenity House Tea Society & Shoppe</b>, 504 Beachview Drive - Serving tea samples.<br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Go Fish Clothing & Jewelry Co.</span>,</b> 203 Mallery Street - Serving punch and food. Sale on selected clothes and some wood items reduced.<br />
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<li><b><span style="color: #e69138;">Meo's Suite</span>,</b> 311 Mallery Street - 10% percent discount on non-sale items.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Georgia Sea Grill</b>, 310 Mallery Street - Free "tasting" appetizer in the bar area and coupons for a free appetizer or dessert with the purchase of an entree.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Joe's Pizza</b>, 511 Ocean Blvd. - Open until midnight. Selling $2 slices and 10% off menu items. Live music in the parking lot from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Wheel Fun Rentals</b>, 541 Ocean Blvd. - Free bicycle inspections.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Moo Cow Ice Cream</b>, 535 Ocean Blvd. - Stop by and see them in their brand new shop!<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Fourth of May Cafe</b>, 321 Mallery Street - Free appetizers.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Treasures by the Sea</b>, 227 Mallery Street - Store-wide sale.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Beachview Books</b>, 215 Mallery Street - Stop by for free refreshments!<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Southeast Adventure Outfitters</b>, 313 Mallery Street - Sale on selected items.<b><br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Simons</b>, 316 Mallery Street - Special sale on selected items.</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Golden Isles Bracelet Company</b>, Pier Village Market<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYAzyUIccsGaMEpnHE_d4hBwrJm1147Tq0C1gflp8QR5uEAoCyd8ArmlTXXifQoEnOpuEiqCAQvSy2OrHU8U9sVChyphenhyphen1Uv_oUkidrj2m92SSFaLsQSXHwhfRUhLy9bT9vj2A906pyfiSk/s1600/1467.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="132" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifYAzyUIccsGaMEpnHE_d4hBwrJm1147Tq0C1gflp8QR5uEAoCyd8ArmlTXXifQoEnOpuEiqCAQvSy2OrHU8U9sVChyphenhyphen1Uv_oUkidrj2m92SSFaLsQSXHwhfRUhLy9bT9vj2A906pyfiSk/s200/1467.jpg" width="200" /></a></li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">St. Simons Island Bait & Tackle</b>, 121 Mallery Street<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Palm Coast Coffee</b>, 318 Mallery Street - Live music by Matt Williams and special drink prices from 5:00 to 8:00 pm.<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Barbara Jeans Restaurant</b>, 214 Mallery Street<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Dutchman's Casual Living</b>, 312 Mallery Street<br />
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<li><b style="color: #e69138;">St. Simons Sweets</b>, 229 Mallery Street - Discounts on selected items.</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Island Realty, Inc.</b>, 559 Ocean Blvd.</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Edward Jones Investments</b>, 559 Ocean Blvd.</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Snippity Do Dah,</b> 229 Mallery Street</li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Brogen's</b>, 200 Pier Alley </li>
<li><b style="color: #e69138;">Glynn Art Association</b>, 529 Beachview Drive - Potter demonstrations.</li>
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<div style="color: orange;"><b>BRUNSWICK</b></div><b>Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation.</b> Exhibits, tours and an orientation film tell the story of this former rice plantation and the people who lived and worked there. Located north of Brunswick on US Highway 17. (912) 264-7333 or <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl">www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl</a>.<br />
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<b>Needwood Baptist Church</b>. Organized in 1866 on Broadfield Plantation as Broadfield Baptist Church. Historical marker located one mile south of Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation on US Highway 17.<br />
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<b>Confederate Memorial</b>.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Postcard, circa 1910, showing the Confederate Memorial.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Maria Morris Madden, whose first husband was killed at the Battle of Sharpsburg, organized the Memorial Association of Brunswick in the late 1800s, and became the groups’ president. She and her group raised money through organizational dues, and offered “entertainments” in the community to erect a monument to Confederate soldiers. Robert E. Lee’s daughter also contributed money towards the building and installation of the monument, which was dedicated on April 26, 1902, at Hanover Square in downtown Brunswick.<br />
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<b>ST SIMONS ISLAND</b><b> </b><br />
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<b>Christ Church Frederica</b>. The church cemetery contains the graves of the King family of Retreat Plantation. Henry Lord Page King was killed at Fredericksburg and brought home to Georgia by his servant, Neptune Small. Located approx. 1/2 mile west of the Frederica Road roundabout. Church yard open during daylight hours.<br />
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<b>Neptune Park</b>. <br />
Born as a slave on Thomas Butler King's Retreat Plantation (today the site of Sea Island Golf Course), Neptune Small was raised in the plantation society of antebellum Georgia. He accompanied his master's son, Henry Lord Page King, to the Battle of Fredericksburg. After Lord was killed in battle, Neptune brought the body back to Georgia for burial. He then returned to Virginia's battlefields with Lord's brother, Cuyler.<br />
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After Emancipation, Small worked for the King family as a free man until his death in 1907, when he was buried in a small graveyard on Retreat Plantation. His former home, located on the beachfront of the former plantation, is today part of a popular waterfront park named in his honor. (Historical marker)<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Original St. Simons <br />
Lighthouse, built 1807.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>St. Simons Lighthouse and Lighthouse Museum. </b><br />
The original lighthouse, built in 1807, was destroyed by retreating CSA troops in advance of the arrival of Federal troops. Also the site of Fort Brown, where CSA troops and field guns were deployed to protect St. Simons Sound. 620 Beachview Dr. (912) 638-4666 or <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org</a>.<br />
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<b>Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum.</b><br />
Exhibits discuss plantation life on St. Simons Island. Located at Epworth by The Sea. (912) 638-4050 or <a href="http://www.mooremethodistmuseum.org/">www.mooremethodistmuseum.org</a><br />
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<b>Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House. </b><br />
Exhibits on plantation life on St. Simons Island including scale models and paintings of plantation houses. 1819 Frederica Road. (912) 638-3057.<br />
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<b>Hampton Plantation.</b> <br />
Owned by Pierce Butler, it was the subject of a book published in 1863, “Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation,” written by Butler’s wife, English actress Fanny Kemble. The book detailed many of the cruelties of slavery and strengthened abolitionist sentiment here and abroad. Some tabby ruins from Hampton Plantation can be seen along the drive to Hampton Point, just before the marina.<br />
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Bluff, St. Simons Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Gascoigne Bluff.</b> Two slave cabins, once part of Hamilton Plantation, have been preserved by the Cassina Garden Club are open on a limited basis for tours. Located on Arthur J. Moore Drive south of Epworth by the Sea.<br />
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<b>A Civil War Diary: A Historical Walking Tour of St. Simons Island.</b> <br />
During this tour led by fictional character Robert Morris, a Union hospital orderly who has returned to St. Simons Island, you’ll hear the stories of the Georgia 26th Infantry Regiment, of Neptune Small and of life on the coastal plantations. (912) 268-2016.<br />
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<div style="color: orange;"><b>JEKYLL ISLAND</b></div><br />
<b>Confederate Battery. </b><br />
In 1861, Confederate battery positions were established on Jekyll Island. In February 1862, Gen. Robert E. Lee requested permission from Gov. Joseph E. Brown to dismantle the stronghold as “the inhabitants of the island and Brunswick have removed themselves and property” to inland points. Historical marker is located on Riverview Drive at the south end of the Jekyll Island Airport.<br />
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<b>“Glory” Beach. </b><br />
Scenes from the movie, “Glory” were filmed on the beach at Jekyll Island. The 1989 film told the story of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, the first black regiment recruited in the north. Glory Beach can be accessed via the beach crossover at the Jekyll Island Soccer Complex on Beachview Drive.<br />
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Jekyll Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Wanderer Memorial. </b><br />
Sculpture and information panels commemorate the 1858 arrival on Jekyll Island of the slave ship, Wanderer. Located at St. Andrews picnic area at south end of Beachview Drive. Area open daily, dawn to dusk.<br />
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<div style="color: orange;"><b>RELATED BOOKS AND REFERENCES</b></div><br />
<i><b>Blue-Eyed Child of Fortune: The Letters of Colonel Robert Gould Shaw.</b></i><br />
Shaw was commander of the Massachusetts 54th Regiment, the first black regiment recruited in the north. Known as the “Glory Brigade,” the 54th was stationed for a time on St. Simons Island in 1863.<br />
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<i><b>Journal of a Residence on a Georgia Plantation. </b></i><br />
Published in 1863 by English actress Fanny Kemble, who recounts her time at Hamilton Plantation on St. Simons Island. Kemble’s descriptions the horrifying treatment of slaves is credited with doing much toward maintaining British neutrality during the war, when for economic reasons many favored the South—which produced cotton for British textile mills.<br />
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<i><b>The Children of Pride: A True Story of Georgia and the Civil War. </b></i><br />
This collection of more than 1,200 letters of the Charles Colcock Jones family of Liberty County examines the war and its impact upon these coastal Georgia planters.<br />
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<div style="color: orange;"><b>ONLINE</b></div>The Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau has offers a variety of online information about Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. Please visit our web site at <a href="http://www.comecoastawhile.com./">www.ComeCoastAwhile.com.</a><br />
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The Georgia Dept. of Economic Development Tourism Division has created an online site that lists Civil War-related sites, events and activities throughout the state. It can be found at <a href="http://www.gacivilwar.org/">www.GaCivilWar.org</a>. The Tourism Division also has published “Georgia’s Map Guide to the Civil War,” which provides information and GPS coordinates for 78 Civil War sites. It is available at state visitor centers and online at www.GaCivilWar.org<br />
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The New Georgia Encyclopedia is a great source of historical information about historic people, places and things and provides many additional references. It can be found onlne at <a href="http://www.georgiaencyclopedia.org/nge/Home.jsp">www.georgiaencyclopedia.org</a> <br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><i>These highlights are by no means intended to fully represent the complete scope of Civil War history in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia. If you have additional information regarding our area’s Civil War heritage, please call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at (912) 265-0620 or send an email to <a href="mailto:psaylor@ComeCoastAwhile.com">psaylor@ComeCoastAwhile.com</a></i></span><br />
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Here is a brief sampling of African-American heritage and historical sites in Brunswick and on St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.<br />
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<b>BRUNSWICK</b><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Hofwyl-Broadfield <br />
Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation</b>. Located along the banks of the Altamaha River, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Park offers a fascinating glimpse into coastal Georgia's 19th-century rice culture. Built in 1807, Hofwyl-Broadfield once comprised more than 7,000 acres of rice fields worked by more than 350 slaves obtained mostly from Africa's west coast.<br />
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After the Civil War, African Americans who had lived at Hofwyl and other rice plantations along the Altamaha River – Hopeton, Elizafield, Grantly, New Hope and others – settled into small communities nearby while continuing to work, for pay, at the same jobs they had previously done as slaves. Many of these communities had very descriptive names. Needwood, a nearby settlement, was so named for the shortage of "fat wood" for cooking fires. Another community bore a name that needs no explanation: Freedman's Rest.<br />
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Rice harvesting ceased at Hofwyl in 1915 and the plantation became a state historic site in 1974. Today, visitors can learn about plantation life and the endless labor required through exhibits, an orientation film and tours of the plantation home and former rice paddies.<i> Located 10.6 miles north of the Brunswick Golden Isles Visitor Center on US Hwy. 17. Information: 912-264-7333 or <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield.">www.gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield.</a></i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Entrance, Selden Park<br />
Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Selden Park. </b>This public park, near the banks of the Turtle River, was the site of The Selden Normal and Industrial Institute. Considered one of the finest black educational facilities of its time, Selden Institute opened in 1903 and pioneered in the intermediate education of black residents throughout the coastal area. The school closed its doors in 1933. Today, the 35-acre site is a popular gathering place for family reunions, picnics and recreation including swimming, basketball and soccer. The headmaster's house was restored in 2009 and plans are under way to include historical artifacts and other information relating to the school. <i>Park entrance is located north of downtown Brunswick at the intersection of Bay Street (Rte. 341) and Fourth Street. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Colored Memorial School<br />
Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Colored Memorial School and Risley High School. </b>Brunswick's first public school for African Americans opened in 1870 as the Freedmen's School, later changed to Risley School to honor Captain Douglas Gilbert Risley, who raised funds for the school's construction. In 1923 the adjacent building, Colored Memorial High School, was built and named to honor African American veterans in World War I. In 1936 Risley High School was built on the site of the 1870 Freedmen'd School and remained in service until 1955 when a new Risley High School was constructed. Both the Colored Memorial School and Risley High School are landmarks of African American education in Glynn County. <i>A historical marker is located in front of the school, at 1800 Abany Street.</i><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">First African Baptist Ch.<br />
Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>First African Baptist Church.</b> <i> </i>The present congregation worships in the original sanctuary, built in 1863. <i>1416 Amherst Street, 912-265-7608.</i><br />
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<b>St. Athanasius' Church. </b>Home to Brunswick's second oldest black congregation. <i>1321 Albany Street, 912-264-3985.</i><br />
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<b>St. Paul AME Church.</b> Home to Brunswick's third oldest black congregation.<i> 1520 Wolfe Street, 912-264-2734. </i><br />
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<b>ST. SIMONS ISLAND</b><br />
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Neptune Park, St. Simons Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Neptune Park.</b> Neptune Park was named for Neptune Small, a slave of the King family of Retreat Plantation. Born in 1831, Neptune was responsible for looking after the King children. In 1861, he accompanied one of the King sons, Henry Lord Page King, into service in the Confederate Army as King's manservant. King was killed at the Battle of Fredericksburg in December 1862, and his body was retrieved from the battlefield and returned to Georgia by Neptune.<br />
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Neptune returned to war accompanying a second King son, R. Cuyler King, until Confederate forces surrendered in 1865. After the war, freedman Neptune, having chosen the surname "Small" for his slight stature, was given a tract of land at the southern end of St. Simons Island by the King family. He died in 1907 and was laid to rest in the old Retreat Burying Ground, where a bronze tablet recounts his story. Part of his former home is today a popular waterfront park, named in his honor.<br />
<i>Neptune Park is located in the St. Simons Island village area, along the waterfront between Mallery and 12th Street. The park is open daily from dawn to dusk.</i><br />
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St. Simons Island</td></tr>
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<b> Emmanuel Baptist Church. </b><i>1407 Demere Road. 912-638-3852.</i><br />
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<b>Retreat Plantation Slave Cabin.</b> Though many of the structures from St. Simons Island's numerous 19th plantations have disappeared, a few cabins built to house slaves remain. These dwellings, built in the early 1800s, often housed two families. This cabin was part of Retreat Plantation. It now houses a gift shop. <i>Located at the intersection of Frederica and Demere Roads, at the southeast corner of the roundabout.</i><br />
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<b>Retreat Plantation Hospital ruin. </b>Once the hospital for the enslaved Africans of Retreat Plantation, the tabby structure was two and a half stories and contained ten rooms. Two women lived there as nurses, and a doctor from Darien occasionally visited to care for the ill. <i>Located on the grounds of the Sea Island Golf Club (private). </i><br />
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<b>St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church. </b><i>2700 Demere Road. 912-638-4460.</i><br />
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Gascoigne Bluff, St. Simons Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Hamilton Plantation Slave Cabins.</b> Among the best examples of the few surviving plantation dwellings are these cabins, once part of Hamilton Plantation. Maintained by the Cassina Garden Club, the cabins are open to the public June through August, Wednesdays from 10:00 am to noon. Tours can also be arranged by appointment during September - May. <i>Located at Gascoigne Bluff, just south of Epworth by the Sea on Arthur J. Moore Drive. Information: <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/">www.cassinagardenclub.org</a> </i><br />
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<b>Ebo Landing</b>. The term, Igbo (pronounced "ee-bow") refers to persons from the West African area known as Igboland, now Nigeria. In May 1803, a mass drowning of slaves occurred at a point now called Ebo Landing, located along Dunbar Creek, a tributary of the Frederica River. A group of Igbo tribesman, captured and destined for slavery, rebelled as their boat neared shore. Led by an Igbo chieftain, the proud tribesmen marched into the waters of the creek, chanting an Igbo hymn and trusting in the protection of their God, Chukwu, rather than submit to slavery. Survivors were taken to Cannon's Point Plantation on St. Simons Island, and to Sapelo Island, where their story was recounted. Their tale forms the basis of a well-known local legend, of Igbo spirits still roaming the banks of Dunbar Creek. <i>The general area of Igbo Landing is on private property. It can be seen from a distance along Sea Island Road, by looking to the northeast from the Dunbar Creek bridge.</i><br />
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</tbody></table><b>Harrington</b>. Following emancipation, many freed slaves from the plantations on St. Simons Island's north end settled in an area along the northeast portion of the island known as Harrington. During the colonial era, Harrington had been granted to Capt. Raymond Demere, who had served under Gen. Oglethorpe and who named his home Harrington Hall. In the 1860s, freedmen acquired small tracts of land here. Many Harrington residents worked at the sawmills that were the backbone of the island's economy through the turn of the 20th century.<br />
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Harrington has been the site of numerous historical and cultural events, according to the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition. In the 1930s, interviewers from the Georgia Writers Unit of the Works Progress Administration (WPA) visited St. Simons Island, Their report, published as <i>Drums and Shadow</i>, describes Harrington's homes and residents and includes an interview with Ben Sullivan whose father, Belali, was butler to James Couper of Altama. In 1949, Lorenzo Dow Turner interviewed Harrington resident Belle Murray for his study, "Africanisms in the Gullah Dialect." Turner also recorded several songs for Lydia Parrish, author of <i>Slave Songs of the Georgia Sea Islands." </i>Parrish's book included a photo of Harrington School, taken by photographer Forestra Hodgson Wood. <br />
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In 1961, Alan Lomax filmed the orginal Georgia Sea Island Singers at the camp located between North and South Harrington Road. These recordings are today part of the Library of Congress and Smithsonian Folkways Collection. The 1974 movie, "Conrack," starring Jon Voight, was filmed on St. Simons Island at Harrington School. The movie is based on Pat Conroy's book, <i>The Water is Wide,</i> which details his experience teaching Gullah-Geechee children on Daufuskie Island, South Carolina.<br />
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Today, Harrington is considered to have the island's largest concentration of residents who trace their ancestry directly back to African-American slaves. Efforts are under way to restore Harrington School, which served as the main educational structure for three African-American communities on St. Simons Island until desegregation in the 1960s. The restoration is being undertaken by the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition in cooperation with the St. Simons Land Trust. <i>Harrington School is located on South Harrington Road, which intersects Frederica Road near Benny's Red Barn. Information: <a href="http://www.ssaahc.org/">www.ssaahc.org</a>.</i><br />
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</tbody></table><b>First African Baptist Church. </b>Organized in 1859, it is one of the area's oldest congregations. The present church was built in 1866 by former slaves of St. Simons Island plantations. <i>5800 Frederica Road, 912-638-5539.</i><br />
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Fort Frederica<br />
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</tbody></table><b>Abbott Memorial. </b>The child of former slaves, Robert Sengstacke Abbott was born on St. Simons Island in 1868. He grew up in Savannah, and attended Hampton Institute in Virginia, where he studied the printing trade. In 1898, Abbott received a law degree from Kent College of Law in Chicago. In 1905 he founded <i>The Chicago Defender</i> with an initial investment of 25 cents. The <i>Defender</i>, which became the most widely circulated black newspaper in the country, came to be known as "America's Black Newspaper" and made Abbott one of the first self-made millionaires of African American descent.<br />
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Never forgetting his family's slave background, Abbott returned to St. Simons Island in the 1930s and erected an obelisk, honoring his father, Thomas Abbott, and two beloved aunts, Celia Abbott and Mary Abbott Finnick, on the grounds of Fort Frederica. Abbott's often lonely struggles for positive race relations in the early 20th century led author Roi Ottley to call him "The Lonely Warrior," the title of Ottley's 1955 biography of Robert S. Abbott. <i>Located on the grounds of Fort Frederica National Monument. Open daily, 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Information: 912-638-3639 or </i><span id="search" style="visibility: visible;"><span class="f"><cite><a href="http://www.nps.gov/fofr">www.nps.gov/fofr</a>.</cite></span></span><br />
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</tbody></table><b>The Wanderer Memorial.</b> Built as a racing schooner in 1857, the vessel <i>Wanderer</i> achieved instead a notorious record in the brutal and illegal transport of African slaves to America. In September 1858, the Wanderer sailed to the west coast of Africa, where it took on board some 490 slaves. With the speed to elude capture, the Wanderer reached American shores near Cumberland Island in November of that year, and unloaded its human cargo on nearby Jekyll Island. In November 2008, a memorial was dedicated on Jekyll Island to the memory and spirit of those Africans brought to our shores against their wills aboard this infamous vessel and others. <i>Located at St. Andrews Picnic Area, at the southern tip of Jekyll Island. Accessible via Riverview or Beachview Drive. Open daily, dawn to dusk.</i><b><br />
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<b>Jekyll Island History Center.</b> Housed in the former Jekyll Island Club stable, the history center displays exhibits devoted to Jekyll Island's past. Among items displayed are a painting of the slave ship, <i>Wanderer</i>, and images of Red Row, living quarters for African-Americans who were employed by the Jekyll Island Club when the island was a retreat for America's wealthiest families. Red Row was named for the red roofs of its 12 cottages. The small community included a schoolhouse and a church. <i>Located on Stable Road in the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District. Open daily except Christmas from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. Information: 912-635-3636 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a>.</i><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-style: italic;">Special thanks to Dee C. Lubell, executive director of A Project for Cultural Affairs (APCA), who graciously reviewed this material and provided insight into the area's African American heritage. APCA's mission is "to learn, teach, and heal through the arts; to preserve the way of life, heritage, arts and letters of the African American and African societies throughout the Diaspora. APCA carries out its mission through a variety of programs including the annual <b>Sea Islands Black Heritage Festival</b>, Island Club Cabaret and Coastal Youth Theatre of Voices. APCA also conducts African American heritage tours of St. Simons Island. For information visit them <a href="http://www.seaislandsblackheritagefestival.com/contact.html">online.</a></span></div><br />
<i>Additional information was provided courtesy of the St. Simons African American Heritage Coalition (SSAAHC). Founded in 2000, its mission is "to educate, preserve, and revitalize African American heritage and culture." SSAAHC sponsors and is engaged in several activities including the annual <b>Georgia Sea Islands Festival</b>, and the preservation and restoration of the historic Harrington Graded School. SSAAHC also offers African American heritage tours and other community outreach programs. For information, visit their <a href="http://www.ssiheritagecoalition.org/">website.</a></i><br />
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<i>These highlights are by no means intended to fully represent that complete scope of African American cultural heritage in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia. If you have information regarding the black history and heritage of Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Jekyll Island, Sea Island or Little St. Simons Island, please contact the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 912-265-0620, or send an email to <a href="mailto:psaylor@ComeCoastAwhile.com">psaylor@ComeCoastAwhile.com</a> so that future information on the topic may be more complete.</i><br />
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On Saturday, Feb. 12, the St. Simons African American Coalition and Cassina Garden Club will sponsor <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/Web%20Site,%20temporary/BLACK%20HISTORY%20PROGRAM.pdf"><b>"From Slavery in the Tabby Cabins to Freedom at Harrington School House."</b></a> This all-day event will trace the growth of St. Simons Island's African American people, from the days of plantation slavery to the freedom and self-empowerment found through education. <br />
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10:00 am to noon - Programs at the Cassina Garden Club tabby cabins on Gascoigne Bluff.<br />
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10:30 am - African American musical performance at the tabby cabins.<br />
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2:00 pm - Performance by the Brunswick Shouters, on the grounds of the Harrington School<br />
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All events are free. Donations will benefit preservation and restoration of the historic <a href="http://www.ssiheritagecoalition.org/the-history.html">Harrington School</a>. Built in 1925, the school was named to the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation's <a href="http://www.georgiatrust.org/news/2011pip.php">2011 List of '10 Places in Peril'</a>. The school served as the main educational structure for three African American communities on St. Simons Island until desegregation in the 1960s. The school also served as a social hub for community and was the site of many community gatherings and activities.<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> On Saturday, Feb. 18, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation presents <b>"Tell Me a Story,"</b> a special program that combines stories and songs of individuals and families in Africa and America. Presenters will be Braima Moiwai, a native of Sierra Leone, and Pline Mounzeo, a native of Congo.</div><br />
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</tbody></table><div style="text-align: left;"> The high-energy performance will weave together West and Central African cultures through stories, songs and poems. "Mandé (West African) and Bantu (Central African) cultures contributed a great deal to Africanism in American culture," Moiwai explains. </div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> A regular presenter at Hofwyl-Broadfield, Moiwai is a storyteller and musician who specializes in the oral traditions of the coastal regions of West Africa and the influence of African languages and cultures on the Gullah and Geechee culture of South Carolina and the Georgia sea islands. He will be joined by percussionist and dancer, Pline Mounzeo, who is a guest artist and teacher at Duke University. He has appeared in Le Ballet Final and the Traditional Ballet of Pierre Sacree, and has also worked for extended periods at L' Association Eolo, a center for the arts in Lyon, France.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Moiwai will begin the day at 11:00 am by preparing an African dish, <i>Jollof Rice</i>, for visitors. He will cook the dish using the traditional African method, in a large cast iron pot over an open fire. The dish will be served at noon along with lemonade and cookies. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;"> While visitors enjoy their meal, Moiwai and Mounzeo will begin their performance, utilizing a variety of musical instruments such as <i>Ngoma</i> (tall drums), djembe drums, djun djun drums and shakers. At 1:00 pm, Moiwai will move to the Hofwyl Theater for more music and a presentation on life in Sierra Leone, followed by a discussion with the audience.</div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Regularly scheduled tours of the antebellum plantation house will be offered throughout the day. Admission is $6 for adults, $5.50 for seniors and $3.50 for youth. </div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"> Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site is owned and operated by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources. For information call 912-264-7333 or visit <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl.">www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl.</a><br />
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<b>Feb 4 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>Feb 19 Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run</b> - Georgia's toughest 5K run traverses the Sidney Lanier Bridge. USTFA certified event. Other events include 5K walk and various family activities. Information: 912-258-8220 or <a href="http://www.active.com/running/brunswick-ga/southeast-georgia-health-system-bridge-run-ninth-annual-2011">www.active.com/running/brunswick-ga/southeast-georgia-health-system-bridge-run-ninth-annual-2011</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>Feb 19-20 Living History Encampment at Fort Frederica</b> - Celebrate the 275th anniversary of the founding of Fort Frederica, explore the past and meet people who called Frederica home as they demonstrate life in the 1700s. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Ft. Frederica National Monument, St. Simons Island. 912-638-3639 or <a href="http://www.nps.gov/fofr">www.nps.gov/fofr</a><br />
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<b>Feb 20 9th Annual UGA 4H Tidelands Art Sale</b> - Local artists display their artwork for sale to benefit UGA 4-H Tidelands Nature Center. Items for sale will include pottery, metalwork, paintings, photography, jewelry, stained glass and more. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, Magnolia Hall on Jekyll Island's Historic Convention Campus. 912-635-3636 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>Mar 4 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<b>Mar 11-13 Jekyll Island Arts Festival</b> - Exhibits, juried show, food, music, demonstrations, members’ art in all mediums for sale. 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Goodyear Cottage, Jekyll Island Historic District. Jekyll Island Arts Association. 912-635-3920 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Mar 11-12 Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale</b> - A 220+ -mile yard sale linking communities along US Highway 341 – the Golden Isles Parkway – from Brunswick & The Golden Isles to Culloden, GA. Vendors will offer antiques, local crafts and traditional yard sale fare. Information: 912-265-0620 or <a href="http://www.peachestothebeaches.com/">www.peachestothebeaches.com</a><br />
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<b>Mar 19 58th Annual Christ Church Tour of Homes</b> - 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, St. Simons Island. For tickets and information, call 912-638-8683 or visit <a href="http://www.christchurchtourofhomes.org/">www.christchurchtourofhomes.org</a><br />
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<b>Mar 19-20 Annual Spring Invitational Arts & Crafts Show</b> - Local and regional artists in all media. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, St. Simons Island. 912-262-0628 or <a href="http://www.artdowntowngallery209.com/">www.artdowntowngallery209.com</a><br />
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<b>Mar 25-27 US Kids Golf Jekyll Island Cup</b> - Young golfers, ages 6 to 14, compete for individual honors on Jekyll Island's beautiful golf courses. This tournament is one of several regional tournaments produced by the US Kids Golf Foundation. 912-635-3636 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<b>Apr 1 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Antique Show and Sale, St. Simons Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Apr 2-3 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<b>Apr 9-10 18th Annual Glynn Art in the Park Spring Fine Arts and Crafts Festival</b> - Artists and craftspeople in all media. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, St. Simons Island. 912-638-8770 or <a href="http://www.glynnart.org/">www.glynnart.org</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Easter Egg Stroll<br />
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<b>Apr 23 Easter Egg Stroll</b> - A family-friendly Easter gathering in the Jekyll Island Historic District. Search and find Easter Eggs hidden along Pier Road, get pictures with Easter Bunny, and enjoy pony rides and other activities. 10:00 am to 2:00 pm. Eggs will be hidden and re-hidden throughout the festival. Special section for kids 3 and under. 912-635-3636 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<b>May 6 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>May 7-8 Tabby & Tillandsia Garden Walk, Garden Market & Photographic Exhibition</b> - St. Simons Island. Information: <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/">www.cassinagardenclub.org</a><br />
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<b>May 8 Annual Blessing of the Fleet</b> - Mary Ross Waterfront Park, downtown Brunswick. Information: 912-265-4032 or visit <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop<br />
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</tbody></table><b>May 12-14 Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop</b> - Multi-day writers workshop features regional and nationally known writers, discussing a range of topics and genres. King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. 800-996-2904 or <span style="font-size: small;"><a href="http://www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com/">www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com</a></span><br />
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<b>May 15 A Little Light Music</b> - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>May 21 Turtle Crawl Triathlon and Nest Fest</b> - The Jekyll Island Turtle Crawl & Nest Fest is a USAT sanctioned Olympic and Sprint Distance Triathlon produced by DRC Sports and 5K Fun Run produced by Milestone Race Authority. Events culminate with the Saturday afternoon release of a rehabilitated sea turtle from the Georgia Sea Turtle Center. Events benefit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center on Jekyll Island. 912-635-3636 or <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<b>May 28-29 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<b>May 28-29 Annual Memorial Day Invitational Arts & Crafts Show</b> - Pier Village Parks, St. Simons Island. Pier Village Association. Information: 912-262-0628 or <a href="http://www.artdowntowngallery209.com/">www.artdowntowngallery209.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">'Mr. Wiggles' at Hattie's Books<br />
Downtown Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>June 3 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<b>June 12 A Little Light Music</b> - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html</a><br />
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<b>June 18-19 Georgia Sea Islands Festival</b> - Information: <a href="http://www.ssiheritagecoalition.org/festivals.html">www.ssiheritagecoalition.org/festivals.html</a><br />
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<b>June 25-26 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>JULY</b></span></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">July 4 Fireworks<br />
St. Simons Island</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Jul 1 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<b>July 2-4 Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts Show</b> - Postell Park, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Pier Village Association. Information: 912-262-0628 or <a href="http://www.artdowntowngallery209.com/">www.artdowntowngallery209.com</a><br />
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<b>July 3 A Little Light Music</b> - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brunswick Fourth of July celebration</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>July 4 Old Fashioned Fourth of July Celebration</b> - Downtown Brunswick. Contact 912-265-4032 or visit <a href="http://www.downtownbrunswickga.com/">www.downtownbrunswickga.com</a><br />
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<b>July 4 4th of July Fireworks Extravaganza</b> - Jekyll Island. Contact: 912-635-3636 or visit <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">AUGUST</span></b></div><br />
<b>Aug 5 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A Little Light Music<br />
St. Simons Island</td></tr>
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<b>Aug 7 A Little Light Music</b> - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music</a><br />
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<b>Aug 11-13 Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop</b> - Multi-day writers workshop features regional and nationally known writers, discussing a range of topics and genres. King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. 800-996-2904 or <a href="http://www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com/">www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Beach Music Festival<br />
Credit: Jekyll Island Authority</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Aug 11-13 Jekyll Island Beach Music Festival</b> - Information: 912-635-3636 or visit <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<b>Aug 19-21 Sea Islands Black Heritage Festival</b> - Celebrate African American heritage and culture through live entertainment, craft demonstrations, food and a marketplace. St Simons Island. Information: 912-230-2834 or <a href="http://www.seaislandsblackheritagefestival.com/">www.seaislandsblackheritagefestival.com</a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">SEPTEMBER</span></b></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Color Me Happy, <br />
Downtown Brunswick</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Sep 2 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<b>Sep 3-4 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<b>Sept 3-4 Annual Labor Day Invitational Arts & Crafts Show</b> - Postell Park, St. Simons Island. Information: 912-262-0628 or <a href="http://www.artdowntowngallery209.com/">www.artdowntowngallery209.com</a><br />
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<b>Sept 4 A Little Light Music</b> - Local and regional musicians perform outdoors on the grounds of the St. Simons Island Lighthouse. Sponsored by the Coastal GA Historical Society. 912-638-4666 or visit <a href="http://www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html">www.saintsimonslighthouse.org/music.html</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Shrimp & Grits<br />
Credit: Jekyll Island Authority</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Sep 16-18 Shrimp & Grits: The Wild Georgia Shrimp Festival - </b>A signature cook-off event with participation from amateur and professional chefs throughout the region. The event also features live entertainment throughout the weekend, shrimp-eating contests, a Family Fun Zone, and vendor area complete with an antique and collectables market. Information: 912-635-3636 or visit <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">OCTOBER</span></b></div><br />
<b>Oct. 1-2 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">DNR CoastFest, Brunswick</td></tr>
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<b>Oct 7 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<b>Oct. 8 Dept. of Natural Resources CoastFest</b> - A fun family event celebrating Georgia’s coastal environment and wildlife. Georgia Dept of Natural Resources, Brunswick. Contact: 912-264-7218 or visit <a href="http://www.crd.dnr.state.ga.us/">www.crd.dnr.state.ga.us/</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brunswick Rockin' Stewbilee</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b> Oct 8 Brunswick Rockin’ Stewbilee</b> - Enjoy a taste of the Georgia Coast during this traditional celebration in historic downtown Brunswick. The day begins with a road race, pet parade and antique car show. Later, local teams compete to see who can prepare the “Best Brunswick Stew.” Contact 912-265-4032 or visit <a href="http://www.brunswickstewbilee.com/">www.brunswickstewbilee.com</a><br />
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<b>Oct 8-9 </b> Annual Fine Arts and Crafts Festival - Pier Village area, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by the Glynn Art Association. Contact: 912-638-8770 or visit <a href="http://www.glynnart.org/">www.glynnart.org</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Seaside Golf Course <br />
Credit: McGladrey Classic</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Oct 10-16 McGladrey Classic Golf Tournament</b> - This PGA Fall Tour event is played on the Seaside Course at the Sea Island Golf Club on St. Simons Island. Information: <a href="http://www.mcgladreyclassic.com/">www.mcgladreyclassic.com</a><a href="http://www.glynnart.org/"></a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>NOVEMBER</b></span></div><br />
<b>Nov 4 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival</td></tr>
</tbody></table><b>Nov 5-6 Antique Show and Sale</b> - Vendors from throughout the Southeast offer antiques, collectibles and craft items. Postell Park, Beachview Drive in Pier Village – St. Simons Island. Information: 912-264-3254 or <a href="http://www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com/">www.stsimonsantiqueshow.com</a><br />
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<b>Nov 10-12 Scribblers Retreat Writers Workshop</b> - Multi-day writers workshop features regional and nationally known writers, discussing a range of topics and genres. King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort, St. Simons Island. 800-996-2904 or <a href="http://www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com/">www.scribblersretreatwritersconference.com</a><br />
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<b>Nov 25 Brunswick Tree Lighting Festival</b> - Downtown Brunswick, 6:30 pm. Information: 912-265-4032 or visit <a href="http://www.downtownbrunswickga.com/">www.downtownbrunswickga.com</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>TBA Jekyll Island Community Christmas Tree Lighting Festival</b> - Celebrate the arrival of the holiday season with live entertainment, children’s activities, food and fun for the entire family, including a visit by Santa and Mrs. Claus. Contact: 912-635-3636 or visit <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;"><b><span style="font-size: large;">DECEMBER</span></b></div><br />
<b>Dec 2 First Friday</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a><br />
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</tbody></table><b>Dec 2-3 Annual Plantation Candlelight Tour at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation</b> - 5556 US Hwy 17 N , Brunswick. Contact: 912-264-7333 or visit <a href="http://www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl">www.gastateparks.org/info/hofwyl</a><br />
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<b>Dec 3 Brunswick Christmas Parade</b> - Downtown Brunswick. Parade begins at 10:00 am along Gloucester Street. Contact: 912-265-4032 or visit <a href="http://www.downtownbrunswickga.com/">www.downtownbrunswickga.com</a><br />
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<b>Dec 10 27th Annual Holiday Tour of Homes and Gardens</b> - St. Simons Island and Sea Island. Sponsored by the Cassina Garden Club of St. Simons Island. Tickets are available at local outlets or online at <a href="http://www.cassinagardenclub.org/">www.cassinagardenclub.org</a><br />
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<b>TBA 20th Annual Glynn Art in the Park Holiday Market Festival</b> - Glynn Art Association, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. Contact: 912-638-8770 or <a href="http://www.glynnart.org/">www.glynnart.org</a><br />
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<b>TBA Holidays in History Programs</b> - From Nov. 25 - Jan. 1 enjoy a variety of special holiday programs and activities from Historic District light tours to special dinners, musical programs and more. Contact: 912-635-3636 or visit <a href="http://www.jekyllisland.com/">www.jekyllisland.com</a><br />
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<b>NOTE:</b> All programs are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm. For an up to date listing of local events and activities, please visit our online calendar.<br />
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<small>View <a href="http://maps.google.com/maps/ms?ie=UTF8&hl=en&t=h&msa=0&msid=200156800571835460670.00049ac68eb4bd192383f&ll=31.145243,-81.44165&spn=0.205685,0.291824&z=11&source=embed" style="color: blue; text-align: left;">Special Events in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia</a> in a larger map</small>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-45885935397032126962011-01-25T10:13:00.000-05:002011-01-25T10:13:27.768-05:00Georgia's longest yard sale links Brunswick and The Golden Isles to central Georgia<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJnMT3ASIkjB4yijfQRSETvombXvE5WJjwJ8BDCCaCglt8Q13QXb92cHcKgp2THunWLVzOUcgYZZ8d013JchpLp_69jm584FEx6jvoUtNm5HtL9heL1GyjTpBSTu5hdPS1WH_TAIGkvg/s1600/P2B+Logo+08.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="110" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWJnMT3ASIkjB4yijfQRSETvombXvE5WJjwJ8BDCCaCglt8Q13QXb92cHcKgp2THunWLVzOUcgYZZ8d013JchpLp_69jm584FEx6jvoUtNm5HtL9heL1GyjTpBSTu5hdPS1WH_TAIGkvg/s200/P2B+Logo+08.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Georgia's longest yard sale, the Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale, takes place March 11 and 12. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">This 220+ -mile long treasure hunt follows US </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Highway 341 from Culloden in central Georgia to Brunswick and </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">The Golden Isles on the Georgia coast.<br />
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</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Yard Sale sites will be located in Culloden, Roberta, Fort Valley, Perry, Hawkinsville, Cochran, Eastman, Helena, McRae, Lumber City, Hazlehurst, Graham, Baxley, Surrency, Odum, Screven, Jesup, Brunswick, and the Golden Isles. The Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale will be open daily from 8:00 am to 6:00 pm. </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHBNzlISHvl9R1v6-i07IRhr2kedS_iSUhcTNXmTRMt9Sho8TRedbFMAdnTNQ55KeVbcWXdkQMEM1TjN4ZxoqwT65Jn4i7S4fCkt0OFN_9QwQzQXMLo3jZDr-t74-eAV8fkbGrbdgJj8/s1600/Brunswick01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinHBNzlISHvl9R1v6-i07IRhr2kedS_iSUhcTNXmTRMt9Sho8TRedbFMAdnTNQ55KeVbcWXdkQMEM1TjN4ZxoqwT65Jn4i7S4fCkt0OFN_9QwQzQXMLo3jZDr-t74-eAV8fkbGrbdgJj8/s320/Brunswick01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;">Each community has</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> its own "</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">official" yard sale site, which is identified by Peaches to</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> the Beaches signs and banners. In addition, y</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ou'll typically find "unofficial" yard sales at shops, homes, churches and other sites along the way.</span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> Offeri</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">ngs are what you would expect for any yard sale or flea market, and run the gamut from antiques and collectibles to arts and crafts, used clothing and household items and, </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">of course, all sorts of food.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: verdana;">The first Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale was held in 200</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">5 and ran from Perry, Georgia to the coast. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Highway 341, which is now four lanes all the way from Perry to Brunswick, is a </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">beautiful drive that takes you through at least a dozen small towns and villages. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHe-Dh6c7Z6cRohAl17Nb7Jv6VXHvTTVTgooRpHB-fM1LuGn0QMpT3dr5nPzxjZA3MQzPcew8pjGVUiNOjm1tNijwOhhc4yZjrEQNOwA3PxClLljVFakaOsRFAXDO-SqVGo8lXxKoOBE/s1600/Veggies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTHe-Dh6c7Z6cRohAl17Nb7Jv6VXHvTTVTgooRpHB-fM1LuGn0QMpT3dr5nPzxjZA3MQzPcew8pjGVUiNOjm1tNijwOhhc4yZjrEQNOwA3PxClLljVFakaOsRFAXDO-SqVGo8lXxKoOBE/s320/Veggies.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-family: verdana;"> </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Peaches to the Beaches is </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">modeled </span><span style="font-family: verdana;">after the </span><a href="http://www.127sale.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">"World's Longest Yard Sal</a><a href="http://www.127sale.com/" style="font-family: verdana;">e,"</a><span style="font-family: verdana;"> which covers 654 miles from Ohio to Gadsden Alabama. It was begun by Evelyn Simmons, then interim president of the Golden Isles Parkway Association, which organizes the yearly event. </span><span style="font-family: verdana;"><br />
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</span><span style="font-family: verdana;">Held the second weekend in March, the annual sale's popularity has grown and the route has expanded from its original 172 miles to more than 220. Many "early birds" flock to the Friday sales in search of the best treasures, though Saturday seems to be the biggest sale day. </span><br />
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If you're looking for a delightful weekend activity, consider a road trip to the Peaches to the Beaches Yard Sale. It's a great way to explore a beautiful segment of Georgia!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-6107397820915439012011-01-21T14:47:00.001-05:002011-01-26T12:00:50.315-05:00Lace up your running shoes and head to Brunswick and The Golden Isles of GeorgiaAttention, runners! Lace up those shoes and get ready to run amid the beautiful surroundings of Brunswick and The Golden Isles! During February you can participate in two great running events: the annual Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run in Brunswick and the annual Super Dolphin Day Race on St. Simons Island.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>SOUTHEAST GA HEALTH SYSTEM BRIDGE RUN - Feb. 19</b></div>Georgia's toughest 5K run takes place Saturday, Feb. 19 in Brunswick, GA. The ninth annual Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run will take competitors over the Sidney Lanier Bridge, the state's tallest cable stayed suspension bridge at 480 feet and 7,000 feet long. The U.S. Track and Field Association certified the run in 2006.<br />
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In addition to the run, there will be a variety of family activities including a 5K walk, an interactive fishing booth provided by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources, live entertainment, and food vendors.<br />
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The event begins at the southern foot of the bridge on Highway 17. To accommodate the anticipated crowd size of approximately 2,000 runners and walkers, there are new start times for the 2011 event:<br />
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<ul><li>8:30 a.m. Runners (Individuals)</li>
<li>9:00 a.m. Fire Fighter Challenge</li>
<li>9:10 a.m. Teams (Runners & Walkers)</li>
<li>9:30 a.m. Walkers (Individuals)</li>
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The awards presentation will take place at approximately 11 a.m. on stage.<br />
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Registration is $25 by Feb. 12 and $35 thereafter. For persons joining a team of 10 or more members, are $23 per person. <b>All runners must register prior to the race-there will be no race day registration for runners this year.</b> Walkers, however, will be able to register the day of the race. Because of the steep grade of the bridge, no strollers or inline skates will be allowed. <br />
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There will be a pre-run pasta party Friday, Feb. 18 from 6:00 to 8:00 pm on the deck of Coastal Kitchen Seafood and Raw Bar at the Morningstar Golden Isles Marina on St. Simons Island. Participants will be able to pick up their pre-registration packets, race numbers and t-shirts at the party.<br />
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Proceeds from the run will benefit Southeast Georgia Health System's cancer programs. <br />
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Registration forms are available <a href="http://www.active.com/running/brunswick-ga/southeast-georgia-health-system-bridge-run-ninth-annual-2011">online</a>. For more information, contact Susan Bates at 912-466-5165 or 912-258-8220.<br />
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<div style="color: #e69138;"><b>SUPER DOLPHIN DAY RACE - Feb. 26</b></div><table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: right; margin-left: 1em; text-align: right;"><tbody>
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</tbody></table>The 33nd annual Super Dolphin Day Race will take place Saturday, Feb. 26. Events include certified 5K and 10K races and a one mile Fun Run. The 10K run will begin at 7:30 am. The Mile Fun Run will begin at 9:00 am followed by the 5K race at 10:00. The event will take place at the St. Simons Island Casino, 530 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island.<br />
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The traditional pre-race pasta party will take place in the St. Simons Island Elementary School cafeteria, Friday Feb. 25 from 5:30 to 7:30 pm. The <a href="http://www.superdolphinday.com/auction.php">Silent Auction</a> starts at the Pasta Party (5:30) and concludes on Race Day at 10:45. Winners announced during awards ceremony. <br />
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Super Dolphin Day is the largest fundraiser for St. Simons and Oglethorpe Point Elementary Schools. All donations are tax-deductible and go to support the schools' PTAs. Entrants can register during the pasta party, or on race day up to 30 minutes prior to their event. Registration forms and information are available at the <a href="http://www.superdolphinday.com/regis.php">official website</a>, or you may register online at <a href="http://www.active.com/register/index.cfm?EVENT_ID=1890817&CHECKSSO=0">www.active.com</a>.<br />
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The Golden Isles Track Club maintains an online calendar of running events throughout the area. Information can be found <a href="http://smcpheters.com/index.php/race-calendar">online</a>.<br />
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Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia -- St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island -- offer more than 6,000 hotel rooms in properties that range from convenient Interstate hotels to bed and breakfast inns, island hotels and resorts, condominium and cottage rentals, and campgrounds. For information about special offers, please visit our <a href="http://www.comecoastawhile.com/coupons/">Special Offers page</a>.<br />
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</tbody></table>Hambright's "international" journey is documented in a new photo exhibit at the Historic Ritz Theatre in downtown Brunswick. Entitled, "The Idiat and the Odd-yssey: The Adventures of Odyfferus through International Georgia," the exhibit features selected images from Hambright's recently published book of the same name.*<br />
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Inspired by Homer's <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Odyssey"><i>The Odyssey</i></a>, Hambright's book follows his alter ego, Odyfferus, on a photographic journey through towns in Georgia that are named for or have names similar to places around the globe. His "discoveries" include "pyramids" in Cairo, "temples" in Athens, a "shroud" in Turin, a library in Ephesus and the barber of Seville, among many others.<br />
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Many of the places documented in Hambright's book are shadows of their former glory. "As we proceed headlong into the twenty-first century," he writes in the book's introduction, "evidence of previous generations–primarily railroad- and agriculture-oriented communities–are being treated as so many leaves lying on the ground. Bypassed and ignored, once-thriving towns are literally crumbling apart. This project is not a criticism of that process, just an acknowledgment and record of it."<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Jamaica, Georgia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>Covering more than 60 places through Georgia, Hambright's images are at times ironic, often wistful. Throughout is a deep appreciation for place and architectural detail, honed by more than 30 years of experience as an architect, photographer and artist.<br />
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"Georgia obviously has a rich history and heritage," he writes in the afterword. "An admittedly limited, but significant segment of its present condition is documented here and its future is up for grabs. What a shame it would be for an entire state's remaining historically and architecturally significant resources (buildings and whole towns) be allowed to fall into an irreparable state based solely on temporal economic factors."<br />
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A shame indeed.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A farmer's roadside stand at Corinth, Georgia</td></tr>
</tbody></table>In closing, Hambright suggests that readers (and viewers) consider "allowing an extra hour or two and take the '<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Blue_Highways">blue highways</a>' instead of the Interstate and experience the real Georgia, its real people, and its real history. Slow down a little. Stop at a family-owned BBQ joint instead of a fast food franchise. Get a snack at a farmer's roadside stand instead of a convenient store. (They tend to have good boiled p-nuts.) Meet and experience the real, if disappearing, Georgia and help keep it alive."<br />
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<div style="color: #ffd966;">"The Idiat and the Odd-yssey: The Adventures of Odyfferus through International Georgia" runs Jan. 7-29 in the gallery space of the Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street in downtown Brunswick. The exhibit opens with a free public reception during First Friday, Jan. 7, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. Copies of Hambright's book will be available at The Ritz on opening night and throughout the run of the show. </div><div style="color: #ffd966;"><br />
</div><div style="color: #ffd966;">In addition to the opening night reception, the exhibit is available for viewing during regular Ritz hours, Thursdays and Fridays from 10:00 am to 6:00 pm, and Saturdays from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm, or by appointment. For more information call Golden Isles Arts and Humanities (GIAHA) at 912-262-6934 or visit them <a href="http://www.goldenislesarts.org/">online</a>.</div><br />
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* <b>The Idiat and the Odd-yssey: The adventures of Odyfferus through International Georgia. </b>Published 2010 by Crawdad Studio and Gallery, St. Simons Island, Georgia. ISBN 9-780974-406312<br />
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Images © 2010 by Harlan HambrightUnknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-59472203835605669122010-12-15T16:17:00.000-05:002010-12-15T16:17:35.748-05:00A Christmas Wonderland in Brunswick and the Golden Isles<table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePRgMKf9LOy4R19yK6lFaXLUFVF6MAiwBt3wcIRC10KelfadTs0FTTseeN8fh08qQnQMcxfgyhgs-5TZBsC9DUqtPVfZdW9Ui37_YonJTpF3YNM0-2qJly-jGVzq0Ho3LgRQRhJ6g0ow/s1600/CRW_6838.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgePRgMKf9LOy4R19yK6lFaXLUFVF6MAiwBt3wcIRC10KelfadTs0FTTseeN8fh08qQnQMcxfgyhgs-5TZBsC9DUqtPVfZdW9Ui37_YonJTpF3YNM0-2qJly-jGVzq0Ho3LgRQRhJ6g0ow/s320/CRW_6838.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A band of merry cherubs hails the arrival of guests.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: white;">In spite of all the foot-dragging and complaining I do, I actually like decorating the house for Christmas once I've gotten into it. Bringing out ornaments collected over 30 years of marriage and marveling at the various events that have taken place during our family life is probably one of my favorite parts of the holidays.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlfDXunsXPf79y9acj9vGtj0BbOo65puyRLNnZkbBJ4KFNBrqz6NzZ1_1xhkRxQrZTfrGMVN_JtvtORT11LOnjlKCgC37x7iXDUOBrNBkQZ73-o9gql-gCE9deG8oOpD6PVLrV4LFvwc/s1600/CRW_6828.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDlfDXunsXPf79y9acj9vGtj0BbOo65puyRLNnZkbBJ4KFNBrqz6NzZ1_1xhkRxQrZTfrGMVN_JtvtORT11LOnjlKCgC37x7iXDUOBrNBkQZ73-o9gql-gCE9deG8oOpD6PVLrV4LFvwc/s320/CRW_6828.jpg" width="213" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Stacy Bass and his partner, Jay Anderson,<br />
operate Brunswick Manor, a bed and <br />
breakfast inn in Old Town Brunswick.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: white;">Over time I've had the pleasure and privilege of meeting people who really get into the Christmas season, turning their homes into Christmas wonderlands and sharing their enthusiasm with friends and family. Amon<span style="color: white;">g them are Stacy Bass who, along with his partner Jay Anderson, operates Brunswick Manor in Old Town Brunswick.</span></div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;"><span style="color: white;">Brunswick Manor is housed in the 1886 home of Maj. Columbia Downing, a Brunswick businessman. Th</span>is beautifully restored mansion features a large central hall, parlor, library, dining and guest suite on the first floor and three large guest suites on the second floor. Each, along with the veranda and orchid room, has been transformed for the season with its own Christmas tree and other holiday touches.</div><br />
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<tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDWTkHxJ_8D4FDJ6cnifg2ZipFFZU0XQiLvddEbUZQ7vPeDQKetSp9vgM_IEwAPNSOfiRlLe-hJzKWsHW-H9sQepRxBxL5DwFv2RnVsa1vOM__Ppr0tAT9t5Rn85XSa2zkXiGsywXK0o/s1600/CRW_6862.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjeDWTkHxJ_8D4FDJ6cnifg2ZipFFZU0XQiLvddEbUZQ7vPeDQKetSp9vgM_IEwAPNSOfiRlLe-hJzKWsHW-H9sQepRxBxL5DwFv2RnVsa1vOM__Ppr0tAT9t5Rn85XSa2zkXiGsywXK0o/s320/CRW_6862.jpg" width="320" /></a></td></tr>
<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A 12-foot Christmas tree, illuminated by 10,000 lights and <br />
adorned by 2,000 Christopher Radko ornaments, dominates<br />
the inn's Main Parlor.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: white;">The centerpiece of this Christmas wonderland is the Main Parlor, which is dominated by a 12-foot Christmas tree adorned with 10,000 lights and 2,000 ornaments created by designer <a href="http://www.christopherradko.com/">Christopher Radko.</a> Bass acquired his first Christopher Radko ornaments in 1986, the year they were introduced, and has been collecting them ever since. Produced using European glassblowing techniques, Radko ornaments are highly prized for their color, quality and designs.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Produced using European glassblowing <br />
techniques, Radko ornaments are highly <br />
prized for their color, quality and designs.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: white;">Normally, it takes Stacy and a four-person crew three to four days to decorate the mansion, beginning the day after Thanksgiving. This year, however, they had an unexpected surprise.</div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;">"I was contacted in June by a representative of the Discovery Channel," he explains. "They wanted to come and videotape an episode of 'Extreme Christmas Trees,' showing everything from start to finish." To prepare for the taping, Stacy and his colleagues had to begin decorating early, having everything ready for the crew's arrival. Everything, that is, except for the tree itself.</div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;">"The plan was to shoot the room without the tree, the tree installation, and then the decorating and tree lighting -- all in one day."</div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;">The shoot began at 8:00 am the Tuesday after Thanksgiving. There were some tense moments, including when the tree and the extra lights for videotaping began blowing the circuit breakers. An emergency call was made to a local electrician, who installed a new circuit and saved the day. Shooting finally ended shortly after midnight, making for a very long day.</div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">A crew of eight set up, illuminated and decorated the tree<br />
for the "Extreme Christmas Trees" videotaping, which<br />
began at 8:00 am and wrapped up after midnight.</td></tr>
</tbody></table><div style="color: white;">"It was indeed a long day for all of us, but we are thrilled and honored to be featured on the program," Bass says. "It will be great exposure for Brunswick Manor, and for the city. We can't wait to see it."</div><div style="color: white;"><br />
</div><div style="color: white;">According to producer Shayne Shnapier, the program is scheduled to appear on the TLC network during the 2011 Christmas season. To learn more about Brunswick Manor, visit them <a href="http://www.brunswickmanor.com/home.php">online</a>.</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-33830335688203319392010-12-15T09:06:00.000-05:002010-12-15T09:06:33.277-05:00Brunswick Golden Isles CVB hires Scott McQuade as new CEO<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZMZLX8uP68lNUhU4Gd5SH9UdK3xS5PdZTTYdQvGfp1uQTy3-WsDc1Z3vb84MOh5QzJdkVEW1GmF_WVHBUogooX0Sh4UnCiF9eWFPWV7BlFPOCOG2H2VtSlWJpcEGksPnhd8yU-I3rF4/s1600/Media+Header.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheZMZLX8uP68lNUhU4Gd5SH9UdK3xS5PdZTTYdQvGfp1uQTy3-WsDc1Z3vb84MOh5QzJdkVEW1GmF_WVHBUogooX0Sh4UnCiF9eWFPWV7BlFPOCOG2H2VtSlWJpcEGksPnhd8yU-I3rF4/s1600/Media+Header.jpg" /></a></div><div align="center"><span style="font-family: Arial;"><br />
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<big><big><b>NEWS RELEASE<br />
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</b></big></big></span> <div align="left"><u>FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE</u><br />
December 15, 2010<br />
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names Scott McQuade as CEO</span></b></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="display: none; font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">Watch Newspapers </span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA – The Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau (BGICVB)</span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"> has hired Scott McQuade as its new chief executive officer to lead the region’s marketing efforts, beginning in mid-January.<span> </span>His primary charge will be to increase the volume of visitors to the region and will focus on elevating the overall importance of the tourist economy. <br />
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The <strong><span style="font-weight: normal;">Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau </span></strong>engaged Searchwide, the industry’s premier recruiting firm, to assist in the duty of finding a new executive to guide the organization.<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">"The board of directors has understood that hiring a CEO would be a crucial decision in the organization’s future,” said Joel Meyer, BGICVB chairman of the board.<span> </span>“We have been fortunate to have had a solid foundation established by Bill Tipton and his staff.<span> </span>We are extremely confident that Scott will be able to lead the Convention and Visitors Bureau through a period of some exciting changes in the future and beyond.”<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">McQuade comes to the Golden Isles from Telluride, Colorado where he has led the resort area through an impressive transformation during the past five years.<span> </span>Telluride, like many resorts, has seen its best tourism days in recent years but more significantly it has weathered the recession far better than many of its impressive list of competitors.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">McQuade’s experience also includes serving as Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Sugarloaf USA in Maine and has extensive experience in global corporate advertising.<span> </span>He has a proven track record in marketing and taking organizations to the next level.</span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;"><br />
"I look forward to starting this new role in the Golden Isles as I see great potential for the region,” said McQuade.<span> </span>“We will be working hard to ensure we provide the best tools in the industry to engage and attract the visitors.”<span> </span></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white; margin-bottom: 0.0001pt;"><br />
</div><div class="MsoNormal" style="color: white;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">The<b> </b></span><strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: normal;">Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau </span></strong><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt;">is a non-profit destination marketing organization. <span> </span>The CVB’s purpose is to create and coordinate the promotion of tourism in Brunswick and The Golden Isles–St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.<br />
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The CVB oversees the operation of three Visitors Centers in Glynn County. <br />
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<div class="moz-signature"><u>MEDIA CONTACT:</u> </div><div class="moz-signature">Patrick Saylor, Public Relations Director</div><div class="moz-signature">Faulkenberry Certain Advertising</div><div class="moz-signature">Ph: 912-638-7770</div><div class="moz-signature">Cell: 912-230-5030</div><div class="moz-signature">Email: psaylor@ComeCoastAwhile.com</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-76673526671286343112010-12-01T14:14:00.000-05:002010-12-01T14:14:51.436-05:00Enjoy the holidays in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of GeorgiaThe weather outside may be frightful (or not), but things are definitely delightful in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia -- St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. The holiday season is rich with sights, sounds and activities that are designed to fill you with good cheer and create lasting memories. Here's a rundown:<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DECEMBER 1 - 31</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUryFS7czi5-_0cd3plGs0Pky9b4-wL3FKxYqJRr8WUaHWzOs6QejrRtQsZ9ji7EJR0Gc-Miuk65qV0uuLDfa_kvhkvm7qqx3foihaoiuwkPhVvtPv_IPsgXXl2I9W57gwO91AEKOan0w/s1600/647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUryFS7czi5-_0cd3plGs0Pky9b4-wL3FKxYqJRr8WUaHWzOs6QejrRtQsZ9ji7EJR0Gc-Miuk65qV0uuLDfa_kvhkvm7qqx3foihaoiuwkPhVvtPv_IPsgXXl2I9W57gwO91AEKOan0w/s200/647.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">The Holidays in History</b> – Tour Jekyll Island's National Historic Landmark District, decorated for the holidays and reflecting traditions from the Victorian era to the Jazz Age. Tours at 11:00 am, 1:00 and 3:00 pm daily except Dec. 24 and 25. Admission. (912) 635-3636 or <a href="http://jekyllisland.com/">jekyllisland.com</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Christmas Nativity Exhibit</b> – Enjoy displays of nativity scenes from around the world. Arthur J. Moore Methodist Museum, St. Simons Island. Hours 10:00 am to 4:00 pm Tuesday - Saturday. Closed Sundays, Mondays and holidays. (912) 638-4050 or <a href="http://mooremethodistmuseum.org/">mooremethodistmuseum.org</a>. <br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>FRIDAY DECEMBER 3</b></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTHANneFF4CTEsx24is4xMSemF_X7ddO5UmU20SDzm-1uI7dLMzasSceHXsA4ITPDoBUIS84hyphenhyphenDYgdoFuBExWhXejkDQDZzp5CVB49Y6rIwxoBKtlxZKWr2-S1tgsjA7ddVDRLGpdtcE/s1600/IMG_4117.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipTHANneFF4CTEsx24is4xMSemF_X7ddO5UmU20SDzm-1uI7dLMzasSceHXsA4ITPDoBUIS84hyphenhyphenDYgdoFuBExWhXejkDQDZzp5CVB49Y6rIwxoBKtlxZKWr2-S1tgsjA7ddVDRLGpdtcE/s200/IMG_4117.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">First Friday</b> – Visit the shops, galleries and restaurants of downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations. 5:00 to 8:00 pm along Newcastle Street in downtown Brunswick. (912) 635-4032 or <a href="http://brunswickgeorgia.net/">brunswickgeorgia.net</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">29th Annual Christmas on the Old Plantation</b> – Learn how Christmas was celebrated on a Southern rice plantation during the 1850s. Take a candlelit stroll down the old carriage road and enjoy tours of the antebellum plantation house, hot wassail and cookies, Civil War reenactors, Christmas carols and a special appearance by Santa Claus. 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, US Hwy. 17 North, Brunswick. Admission. (912) 264-7333 or <a href="http://gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield">gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SATURDAY DECEMBER 4</b></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFneLUp8PeJPOxwAz4tnQK1oZGBtEsm3PkdoTXalaOVtpF0NBJcEkN8jSpYjCG4jdKTTrEHQg9qMeOOn5v63H2XUP9_-e1amXZYlqHaESv2Plyeh2Vjk1u6BfTsIfCop_BqTlsUfCG98/s1600/IMG_2885.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcFneLUp8PeJPOxwAz4tnQK1oZGBtEsm3PkdoTXalaOVtpF0NBJcEkN8jSpYjCG4jdKTTrEHQg9qMeOOn5v63H2XUP9_-e1amXZYlqHaESv2Plyeh2Vjk1u6BfTsIfCop_BqTlsUfCG98/s200/IMG_2885.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">Annual Christmas Parade</b> – Gloucester Street, downtown Brunswick. 10:00 am. (912) 265-4032. <a href="http://brunswickgeorgia.net/">brunswickgeorgia.net</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Annual Holiday Bazaar</b> – Dozens of vendors offer holiday gifts, arts and crafts, antiques, yard sale items, food and more. 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Bay Street, Brunswick. (912) 262-6934.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">19th Annual Christmas Craft Festival</b> – featuring works by craftspeople and artists from throughout the southeast. Sponsored by Glynn Art Association. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. (912) 638-8770 or <a href="http://glynnart.org/">glynnart.org</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Gingerbread House Making Workshop</b> – Assemble and decorate your own gingerbread house using materials prepared ahead of time by the Jekyll Island Club Hotel's pastry chefs. 10:00 am, Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations required. (912) 635-2600 or <a href="http://jekyllclub.com/">jekyllclub.com</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Christmas Tour of Homes</b> – Tour historic Old Town Brunswick homes decorated for the holidays. Holiday bake sale. Portion of the proceeds benefits restoration and maintenance of Oak Grove Cemetery. 1:00 to 6:00 pm. Admission. Tickets and tour booklets available at First United Methodist Church, 1400 Norwich St., Brunswick. (912) 265-4313.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">29th Annual Christmas on the Old Plantation</b> – Learn how Christmas was celebrated on a Southern rice plantation during the 1850s. Take a candlelit stroll down the old carriage road and enjoy candlelit tours of the antebellum plantation house, hot wassail and cookies, Civil War reenactors, Christmas carols and a special appearance by Santa Claus. 6:00 to 9:00 pm, Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, US Hwy. 17 North, Brunswick. Admission. (912) 264-7333 or <a href="http://gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield">gastateparks.org/HofwylBroadfield</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDAY DECEMBER 5</b></span></div><br />
<b style="color: yellow;">19th Annual Christmas Craft Festival</b> – featuring works by craftspeople and artists from throughout the southeast. Sponsored by Glynn Art Association. 10:00 am to 5:00 pm, Postell Park, Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island. (912) 638-8770 or <a href="http://glynnart.org/">glynnart.org</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MONDAY DECEMBER 6</b></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjWhkMgxJ741giu6Xj87sWieb7JquYktqgWfTFoTyAzqnu27FrbCWpcJStEhbQEoNSsEE8shZRS7Szri4zCCvIP83SZv4bzca56WFADYlbEMNLq2NZhJsFm4uPq1V-QIYjkZLfhHEJrA/s1600/CRW_6859.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrjWhkMgxJ741giu6Xj87sWieb7JquYktqgWfTFoTyAzqnu27FrbCWpcJStEhbQEoNSsEE8shZRS7Szri4zCCvIP83SZv4bzca56WFADYlbEMNLq2NZhJsFm4uPq1V-QIYjkZLfhHEJrA/s200/CRW_6859.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">A Downing Christmas</b> – Brunswick Manor welcomes you to tour this historic mansion, decorated in its holiday splendor, enjoy signature cocktails and live music and holiday dinner featuring recipes from the Downing family who lived in the grand home from 1886 to 1955. 6:30 pm, Brunswick Manor, 825 Egmont St., Brunswick. Reservations required. (912) 265-6889 or <a href="http://brunswickmanor.com/">BrunswickManor.com</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Christmas Around the World</b> – The Coastal Symphony of Georgia performs holiday favorites by Britten, Corelli and Rimsky-Korsakov. 7:30 pm Glynn Academy Auditorium, 1001 Mansfield St., Brunswick. Admission. (912) 634-2006 or <a href="http://coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org/">coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 8</b></span></div><br />
<b style="color: yellow;">Holiday High Tea</b> – Enjoy one of the highlights of the holiday season, high tea in the Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel. The chefs have prepared a special menu of tea sandwiches, savories and petite pastries. 4:00 pm. Reservations required. (912) 635-2600 or <a href="http://jekyllclub.com/">jekyllclub.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DECEMBER 10-12</b></span></div><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SATURDAY DECEMBER 11</b></span></div><br />
<b style="color: yellow;">Pier Village Holiday Celebration</b> – Celebrate the holidays with a maritime flavor, as St. Simons Island welcomes Santa's arrival by boat. Live music, refreshments. Mallery Street Plaza at the Pier, St. Simons Island. 1:00 to 5:00 pm.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">26th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes</b> – Visit five homes with unique holiday decorating ideas. 10:00 am to 4:00 pm. Tours begin at the historic tabby cabins at Gascoigne Bluff, St. Simons Island. Holiday bake sale at the cabins from 9:00 am to 2:00 pm. For tickets and information: (912) 638-2880. <a href="http://cassinagardenclub.org/">cassinagardenclub.org</a>.<br />
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<b style="color: yellow;">Satchel and Sadie's Best Friends Bash</b> – A fund-raiser beneath the stars to benefit the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, featuring live music, holiday hors d'oeuvres by Straton Hall Catering and a cash bar. Halifax Square, Egmont and Prince Streets, Brunswick. Admission. (912) 264-1191 or <a href="http://brunswickmanor.com/">BrunswickManor.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SUNDAY DECEMBER 12</b></span></div><br />
<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrAb86zB3U0OBLHBNXpHN3_rh6OMqX50Y2unXd_5i1UOy_BJjnwoXLf1HmxfgqJfIIlpDsSkP_dEgPWSiR8Okesz4ARj9nriowWsLcz55e1Nt8Og_5peoV8oe62C8gk90HphCiBJd1xo/s1600/643.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZrAb86zB3U0OBLHBNXpHN3_rh6OMqX50Y2unXd_5i1UOy_BJjnwoXLf1HmxfgqJfIIlpDsSkP_dEgPWSiR8Okesz4ARj9nriowWsLcz55e1Nt8Og_5peoV8oe62C8gk90HphCiBJd1xo/s200/643.jpg" width="200" /></a><b><span style="color: #38761d;"><span style="color: yellow;">Santa at Crane Cottage</span> </span></b>– Visit with Santa in historic Crane Cottage in the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District. Photographer available. 11:30 am to 2:00 pm. (912) 635-2600 or <a href="http://jekyllclub.com/">jekyllclub.com</a>.<br />
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</div><b style="color: yellow;">Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia</b> – 3:00 pm, Glynn Academy Auditorium, 1001 Mansfield St., Brunswick. Admission. (912) 634-2006 or <a href="http://coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org/">coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MONDAY DECEMBER 13</b></span></div><br />
<b style="color: yellow;">A Downing Christmas</b> – Brunswick Manor welcomes you to tour this historic mansion, decorated in its holiday splendor, enjoy signature cocktails and live music and holiday dinner featuring recipes from the Downing family who lived in the grand home from 1886 to 1955. 6:30 pm, Brunswick Manor, 825 Egmont St., Brunswick. Reservations required. (912) 265-6889 or <a href="http://brunswickmanor.com/">BrunswickManor.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DECEMBER 17 - 19</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q1vODbzsRykPurci-pcaH7JKt1Fuxjoha_frbWoQIM8sC2fc5irIE_u99Jzu-5t3Dz2qYoSVqloeLnLwrxFtDSfmQoW5VRS2tTNr1BTe3z6lyPSUcNftBLuPY2OjiT0VU_1RY_Yb25Y/s1600/XmasLight.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9q1vODbzsRykPurci-pcaH7JKt1Fuxjoha_frbWoQIM8sC2fc5irIE_u99Jzu-5t3Dz2qYoSVqloeLnLwrxFtDSfmQoW5VRS2tTNr1BTe3z6lyPSUcNftBLuPY2OjiT0VU_1RY_Yb25Y/s200/XmasLight.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">A Christmas Carol</b> – Annual community production of Dickens' holiday classic, starring Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson as Scrooge. Friday and Saturday at 8:00 pm; Sunday at 3:00 pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle Street, Brunswick. (912) 262-6934 or <a href="http://goldenislesarts.org/">goldenislesarts.org</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SATURDAY DECEMBER 18</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
</div><b style="color: yellow;">Sea-sons Greetings</b> – Meet Santa, make a recycled ornament and visit sea turtle patients. Noon. Georgia Sea Turtle Center, Jekyll Island. (912) 635-4444 or <a href="http://jekyllisland.com/">jekyllisland.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>DECEMBER 20-24</b></span></div><div style="color: red;"><br />
</div><b style="color: yellow;">Christmas Bagpiper</b> – Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins heralds the season by the Jekyll Island Club, in the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District. 4:00 pm. (912) 635-2600 or <a href="http://jekyllclub.com/">jekyllclub.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>MONDAY DECEMBER 20</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>THURSDAY DECEMBER 23</b></span></div><div style="color: yellow;"><br />
</div><b style="color: yellow;">Christmas Caroling</b> – Meet at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel for caroling in the Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District. 5:00 pm. (912) 635-2600 or <a href="http://jekyllclub.com/">jekyllclub.com</a>.<br />
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<div style="color: red;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>SATURDAY DECEMBER 25 – CHRISTMAS</b></span></div><br />
<div style="color: #990000;"><span style="font-size: large;"><b>HOLIDAY ART EXHIBITS</b></span></div><br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKYA4cr8gt_zYei5jWY9GQNQTpoxcRu3V_-lgRp0ETfQviZHIGMnuNokFf-Z3VMkjRlXTBlmJGPEfPTT25hpfzN1uWR1J6oVg0b81nN4vYVoGHyT1x_7ajX4vUF-mXnOk2mTaPAjZNbU/s1600/IMG_2004.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOKYA4cr8gt_zYei5jWY9GQNQTpoxcRu3V_-lgRp0ETfQviZHIGMnuNokFf-Z3VMkjRlXTBlmJGPEfPTT25hpfzN1uWR1J6oVg0b81nN4vYVoGHyT1x_7ajX4vUF-mXnOk2mTaPAjZNbU/s200/IMG_2004.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><b style="color: yellow;">The Holiday Show</b> – A selection of small paintings by gallery artists. 9:00 am to 4:30 pm, Anderson Fine Art Gallery, St. Simons Island. (912) 634-8414 or <a href="http://andersonfineartgallery.com/">AndersonFineArtGallery.com</a>.<br />
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</div><b style="color: yellow;">Letters to Santa</b> – Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Art Gallery, Starling Road in Brunswick. Monday - Friday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, Saturday 9:00 am to 1:00 pm. (912) 262-0628 or <a href="http://artdowntowngallery209.com/">ArtDowntownGallery209.com</a>.<br />
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Event details are subject to change. Please call ahead to confirm time, place and admission.<br />
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No matter the season, there are endless reasons to visit Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia. Discover fascinating museums and historic sites, take a cruise aboard a working shrimp boat, dolphin watch boat or our casino-cruise ship. Play a round of golf, stroll our beautiful beaches or enjoy a leisurely bike ride. You'll also find a wonderful array of shops, boutiques and galleries filled with unique gifts perfect that special someone on your holiday list. Plus, great restaurants wherever you go, and accommodations to fit every taste and budget.<br />
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Start your holiday tradition this year, in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia. For information, visit our website. While you're there, be sure to check out our Special Offers page, with discounts and other special offers from local hotels, restaurants, shops and attractions. Come Coast Awhile!Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-7897308010440644892010-11-18T11:10:00.000-05:002010-11-18T11:10:43.666-05:00Tour operators, meeting planners to visit Brunswick and The Golden Isles during second "Catch the Coast" tourMore than 40 tour operators, meeting planners and travel writers will get a closeup look at Brunswick and The Golden Isles during the second "CATCH the Coast" tour, Dec. 7 - 9. The tour, sponsored by the Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau, is designed to introduce travel professionals to the area's Culture, Arts, Theatre, Cooking and History – hence the "CATCH" the Coast title.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Organizers of the Brunswick Golden Isles CVB's "CATCH The Coast" tour<br />
expect more than 40 tour operators, meeting planners and travel writers to<br />
attend the tour, which takes place Dec. 7-9. Front: Robyn Crooks. Back row from left: <br />
Abby Ellis, Missy Brandt and Tomee Sellars.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>"We conducted our first CATCH the Coast Tour last fall and it proved to be a hit with the participants," said Robyn Crooks, Director of Sales for the Hampton Inn and Suites and Comfort Suites in Brunswick and one of the tour organizers. "Many of those whom we contacted at the time were unable to participate, but wanted to visit the area. We were really pleased at the amount of interest the tour has generated."<br />
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Tour participants can look forward to a full itinerary that will include stops in Brunswick and on St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island. The group will attend a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Jekyll Island Convention Center; enjoy light refreshments and a tour at Brunswick Manor; a "mini trade fair" and dinner at Saltwater Cowboy on St. Simons Island; take a cruise aboard the Lady Jane shrimp boat, and make stops at Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation in Brunswick, and St. Simons Lighthouse, the Maritime Museum, Fort Frederica, Christ Church, and the Moore Methodist Museum on St. Simons Island.<br />
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The group also will enjoy dinner at Benny's Red Barn and a "hands-on" art activity at Glynn Art Association on St. Simons Island, as well as a reception and play at Art Downtown/Gallery 209 in Brunswick. On Jekyll Island, the group will visit the Georgia Sea Turtle Center, have lunch at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and take a "Holiday in History" tour of the Jekyll Island Historic District.<br />
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"We are really excited about the tour and the many opportunities we will have to show off our area," said tour organizer Abby Ellis, group sales manager for Holiday Inn Express and Best Western Island Inn, both on St. Simons Island. "We are especially grateful to our partners in the tourism industry, who have generously provided their support."<br />
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Tour partners include the Holiday Inn Express and Best Western Island Inn, Brunswick Manor, Coastal Georgia Historical Society, Saltwater Cowboy, Art Downtown/Gallery 209, Credle's Adventures, Blackwater Grill, Glynn Art Association, Bennies Red Barn, Jekyll Island Authority, Jekyll Island Club Hotel and Days Inn and Suites, Jekyll Island.<br />
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<span style="font-size: x-small;">Special thanks to West Marine and Shoreline Marine in Brunswick for their assistance with our "CATCH The Coast" photo and video.</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-88124696950981300342010-11-16T09:34:00.000-05:002010-11-16T09:34:50.254-05:00Brunswick Golden Isles CVB welcomes international students during Veterans Day visitThe Brunswick Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau welcomed 48 international students and family members to the coast during a special Veterans Day tour. The students are enrolled the U.S. Army's Security Assistance Training Program (SATP) at Fort Benning, Georgia. They represent 24 countries including Moldova, Azerbaijan, Chile, Korea, Slovenia, Jamaica, Portugal, Turkey, Tanzania, Yemen, Bosnia, Rwanda, Georgia, Uruguay, Jordan, Tajikistan, Kosovo, Ukraine, Saudi Arabia, Turkmenistan, Southern Sudan, Nicaragua, Lebanon and Singapore.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">International students representing 24 countries visited Brunswick Manor in Old Town Brunswick, during a tour of the area sponsored by the Brunswick Golden Isles CVB. The students are enrolled in the U.S. Army's Security Assistance Training Program (SATP), which is conducted at Fort Benning, Georgia.</td></tr>
</tbody></table>During their visit, the group attended the annual Veterans Day parade and program on St. Simons Island, visited the St. Simons Lighthouse, ate lunch at Saltwater Cowboy, visited Fort Frederica National Monument and Brunswick Manor in Old Town Brunswick.<br />
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Their visit was coordinated by the Convention and Visitors Bureau, which is the official Destination Marketing Organization (DMO) for Glynn County, including the City of Brunswick, St. Simons Island, Sea Island, Little St. Simons Island and Jekyll Island.<br />
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The Security Assistance Training Program is a vital element of U.S. foreign policy, enabling our country to establish valuable friendships and channels of communication with foreign governments and military forces, facilitating U.S. national security objectives worldwide. SATP comprises military training which provides the knowledge and skills to improve participants' military defense capabilities, and increase the ability to operate with U.S. forces in military missions including combat, peacekeeping and humanitarian operations; promote professionalism, with a special emphasis on Human Rights, within their own militaries; and promote security and stability within their own countries and/or regions.<br />
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SATP also incorporates the Field Studies Program (FSP), which is designed to expose international students to the diverse American way of life. Through classroom study and educational field trips, students learn about the American Constitution, government, judicial system, political process, the media, community life and a variety of other topics including ethnic and other minorities, industry, environmental protection and agriculture, the economy, labor and management relations, education and public and social welfare. The program enhances student's appreciation of American values, civil rights, civilian oversight of the military and police, etc. and enables them to return to their home countries with a deeper respect and better understanding of Americans and our diverse way of life.Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-62085754147071160402010-09-28T08:46:00.008-04:002010-09-28T08:58:27.044-04:00October brings festivals, special events to Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia<span style="font-family: verdana;">October delivers a wealth of annual festivals and special events to Brunswick and The Golden Isles, from outdoor art and antique shows to nature festivals and a PGA TOUR event. Here's a sampling of things to come:</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTWY97wvC294eDduhg1aq0p01qT2a7eh9ivqfPxjtGGamqCUxPRtXrnUvR-O75GN9RgdkFWscXWfj8GKies1BeVk5gDi70fK1W_DfXTY8ikpzsjpbsN6kfbw_33GpxoQ_BreF01SE9jM/s1600/FirstFriday.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="133" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjTWY97wvC294eDduhg1aq0p01qT2a7eh9ivqfPxjtGGamqCUxPRtXrnUvR-O75GN9RgdkFWscXWfj8GKies1BeVk5gDi70fK1W_DfXTY8ikpzsjpbsN6kfbw_33GpxoQ_BreF01SE9jM/s200/FirstFriday.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><b>Oct 2 FIRST FRIDAY</b> - Visit the shops and galleries of Historic Downtown Brunswick. "He Said Beer, She Said Wine" tastings at select shops, live music at various locations and monthly art exhibit opening at Art Downtown/Gallery 209 and the Ritz Theatre Gallery. 5:00 to 8:00 pm, Newcastle Street. Information: 912-265-4032 or <a href="http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/">www.brunswickgeorgia.net</a></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;">These are but a few of the activities taking place during October in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia. A complete calendar of events can be found at our website, www.ComeCoastAwhile.com. Just click on the <a href="http://www.comecoastawhile.com/calendar/">"Calendar of Events"</a> button.</div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif;"></div><div style="font-family: "Trebuchet MS",sans-serif; text-align: center;"># # #</div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-72096947127421136542010-09-21T10:01:00.020-04:002010-09-23T16:08:06.792-04:00Enjoy the great outdoors in Brunswick and The Golden Isles during Georgia Coast Birding and Nature Festival<div style="text-align: center;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKBV9TJ5vEvIe4rGvjIm9-Awv2Fxxs39O94mQ4n7HDajFX3-p2Ynz9u3hjyG0iTWV4g56SurZ5zzeqsCrvfIJgNiibSJeiIApS2h31n2Rb0NdMAWcm1_VXSyLa7Nyy-Y_0woWTHrT9-M/s1600/Marsh.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 486px; height: 111px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgKBV9TJ5vEvIe4rGvjIm9-Awv2Fxxs39O94mQ4n7HDajFX3-p2Ynz9u3hjyG0iTWV4g56SurZ5zzeqsCrvfIJgNiibSJeiIApS2h31n2Rb0NdMAWcm1_VXSyLa7Nyy-Y_0woWTHrT9-M/s400/Marsh.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520127415947476066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-size:85%;"><span style="font-family:arial;">The vast marshlands, rivers, hammocks and beaches of the Georgia coast make it an ideal<br />destination for exploring, enjoying and learning about the wonders of the great outdoors.<br /><br /></span></span></div><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"><br />From mainland forests to </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigS11_DTkD0BjUqNgIr-g1seVUBqWkLPf27TsB8jTEMQ48ZLpQDw-9xlVCIUrFxdWRf1_Hhx0TPkJE-kFxOtL8SdcwRBynnrI7cR0y5A4SekGfLMSV9J6PnDujp0ZdXkmUgTrDNGfVbk/s1600/Birding+Fest+Logo.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 154px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgigS11_DTkD0BjUqNgIr-g1seVUBqWkLPf27TsB8jTEMQ48ZLpQDw-9xlVCIUrFxdWRf1_Hhx0TPkJE-kFxOtL8SdcwRBynnrI7cR0y5A4SekGfLMSV9J6PnDujp0ZdXkmUgTrDNGfVbk/s320/Birding+Fest+Logo.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520128308994487714" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">coastal plains, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">salt marshes, maritime forests and beaches, coastal</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> Georgia offers a variety of habitats that are home to a vast array of plants, animals, birds and marine life. </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">The Georgia Coast Birding and Nature Festival, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Oct. 7-10 on Jekyll Island, is an ideal opportunity for exploring, learning about and enjoying the wonders of the great outdoors.<br /><br />According to event coordinator Lydia Thompson, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">this year's festival will offe</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">r several "learning tracks" that are tailored to a variety of interests and abilities. "We've broadened our base this year by offering programs and activities for experienced birdwatchers as well as those who are just beginning and don't know where to start. Whatever your level of interest or ability, we'll have something for you."<br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUM6aytvbU_7kgkm6PQsBzYXr0xT1GCL_YSVuvuc2LNGjad73juPzY7cblX-POTRq2FySiFs8OyTNCvdQ_RufSmsKHWCFNCugvDsgE8ieAeVoagGLv01Vx6SBTuMFjSzNAuAjtj_3l0jQ/s1600/Birding.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 351px; height: 248px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUM6aytvbU_7kgkm6PQsBzYXr0xT1GCL_YSVuvuc2LNGjad73juPzY7cblX-POTRq2FySiFs8OyTNCvdQ_RufSmsKHWCFNCugvDsgE8ieAeVoagGLv01Vx6SBTuMFjSzNAuAjtj_3l0jQ/s320/Birding.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520128961175588002" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Thompson is especially excited about the "Family Tracks," which are designed for families with children from ages 6-12. The family tracks cover four topics: Beach, Birds, Marsh and Dock Exploration, and Turtles. Each two-and-a-half hour session will include hands-on activities and excellent instruction by naturalists and nature experts from the Jekyll Island 4-H Center, Jekyll Island Banding Station, Tideland Nature Center and the Georgia Sea Turtle Center.<br /><br />The "Beginner and Intermediate Tracks"</span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;"> offer an array of nature walks, workshops, and field trips. Activities include an exploration of Latham Hammock, beach walks, Segway® PT tours, golf cart nature tours, a canoeing class, a digital photography workshop and more.<br /><br />"Adventure Tracks" include a </span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZOC1S65BVBgr171oV6WXGvsMlOJXvYromzhp0LP9AsDM7iSU2QOpEkw9vYLsZUZD86iCzwh6BF5mcvpkPQRNSyoE0Oul2EpyTepPSq6Whpd73dZEyaVFTlOHQNrjj1THVLB9RdRGyzo/s1600/192_9220.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZOC1S65BVBgr171oV6WXGvsMlOJXvYromzhp0LP9AsDM7iSU2QOpEkw9vYLsZUZD86iCzwh6BF5mcvpkPQRNSyoE0Oul2EpyTepPSq6Whpd73dZEyaVFTlOHQNrjj1THVLB9RdRGyzo/s320/192_9220.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5520129732839258034" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">selection of boat, </span><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">canoe and kayak trips. Activities include brunch on board the Lady Jane shrimp, Altamaha River Delta cruise, canoeing in the Okefenokee National Wildlife Refuge, and kayak expeditions through local creeks and marshes.<br /><br />This year's festival also includes "Evening Adventures," which are geared toward all ages and experience levels. Activities include "Stargazing by the Water," "Stargazing with Binoculars," and a "Bats and Owls Prowl" led by ornithologist Jim Ozier. "Bats and owls are really cool," Thompson explains. "Each bat species has its own sonar. Jim Ozier has a device called a bat detector. By pointing it at a specific bat, he can tell you what kind of bat it is."<br /><br />Aspiring nature photographers will want to sign up for any or all of three nature photography classes. Led by award-winning nature photographer John Reed, the classes will cover the basic of camera controls, to basic composition and a field practice session.<br /><br />Other festival activities will include Nature Day, Saturday Oct. 9 inside the Rookery. Raptor shows will be offered at 1 and 5 pm. There also will be an array of exhibits and displays by show sponsors, nature artists and others. At 11:30 am, there will be a sea turtle release on the beach near Great Dunes Park. Admission to Nature Day is free.<br /><br /></span><div style=""><iframe allowfullscreen='allowfullscreen' webkitallowfullscreen='webkitallowfullscreen' mozallowfullscreen='mozallowfullscreen' width='303' height='251' src='https://www.blogger.com/video.g?token=AD6v5dwUQzD_WN9FXalHl-OZO_2w9BWeWQb_zHZSTN534kxR76_ZOp9je6jK4gQ9_y1iJnReDaMf7SMbJ25XajP35Q' class='b-hbp-video b-uploaded' frameborder='0'></iframe><br /><br /><span style="font-family:trebuchet ms;">Information about the Georgia Coast Birding and Nature Festival can be found <a href="http://jekyllisland.com/JekyllIslandEvents/GeorgiaCoastBirdingNatureFestival.aspx">online</a>. There, you can download a festival guide with program descriptions and schedules, and register for various programs.</span><br /></div><br /><br /><b></b><div style="text-align: center;"><b>* * *</b><br /></div><div face="trebuchet ms" style="text-align: left;"><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who's watching w</span><span style="font-weight: bold;">hom?</span><br /><br />Do you know that our little section of the Georgia coast is <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukADeESIWZ3nMJaRD-PeK8wm67obBy3PT92zb6dRvIwcBOAGJbO-sobwz3bviPfOHUvTqpMEIkCMO7xiF4Sz6Bz-_8GdM1EQI1E_H20ExeA2aNXegnODx4gvKf0dRivkL50lue5hqRCg/s1600-h/625.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 166px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgukADeESIWZ3nMJaRD-PeK8wm67obBy3PT92zb6dRvIwcBOAGJbO-sobwz3bviPfOHUvTqpMEIkCMO7xiF4Sz6Bz-_8GdM1EQI1E_H20ExeA2aNXegnODx4gvKf0dRivkL50lue5hqRCg/s200/625.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5389957752935385266" border="0" /></a>considered a birding hot spot? Of course you do! Bird watching – or, birding – is a wonderful pastime that offers plenty of exercise and enjoyment with minimal impact on you or the environment. And you don't have to go far at all to do it.<br /><br />There are at least a dozen good places to go birding in our area: Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation and the Earth Day Nature Trail in Brunswick: Gould's Inlet and the John Gilbert Nature Trail on St. Simons Island; Clam Creek and St. Andrews recreation areas on Jekyll Island and, of course, Little St. Simons Island just to name a few.<br /><br />Each of these are spots along the Georgia Coast Birding Trail, which was established by the Georgia Dept. of Natural Resources non-game wildlife division seven years ago. To see a map of the trail, go <a href="http://www.georgiawildlife.org/content/birdingtrailmap.asp">here</a>.<br /><br />The best place to get started on your birding adventure is Wild Birds Unlimited, located in the Pier Road Shops on Jekyll Island. These folks know their birds, and they are happy to share that passion with you. They'll help you find the good spots, help you pick the right equipment and suggest other local experts who offer guided nature walks, cruises and more. Call 635-3933 or visit them <a href="http://jekyllisland.wbu.com/">online</a>.<br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-2603048717277113032010-09-13T16:20:00.008-04:002010-09-13T16:50:22.833-04:00McGladrey Classic offers fun for spectators on AND off the course on St. Simons Island<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9m41wxNS-aTVcmTSLnff2TTajRfplrPZHRs4W0tlbBGqNq6aowf00WSFT0SbrRRCchDl-wrxQpuWcgEa1Sbx5dCh3vTY3xK4ejWrjsLC25lGh_MdETvE2UDLjKKVR_3WzfV7mmCEKgPQ/s1600/Seaside+Course.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 316px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9m41wxNS-aTVcmTSLnff2TTajRfplrPZHRs4W0tlbBGqNq6aowf00WSFT0SbrRRCchDl-wrxQpuWcgEa1Sbx5dCh3vTY3xK4ejWrjsLC25lGh_MdETvE2UDLjKKVR_3WzfV7mmCEKgPQ/s400/Seaside+Course.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516500032266305458" border="0" /></a>October has long been a favorite month for golf in the Golden Isles. This year the stakes have been raised and the inaugural McGladrey Classic, the PGA TOUR’s newest event, will put a national spotlight on the world-class golf and beautiful attractions found in Brunswick and the Golden Isles.<br /><br />Contested on St. Simons Island at Sea Island Golf Club’s venerable Seaside course, the tournament promises to be a unique and spectacular event as host Davis Love III, a longtime Golden Isles resident, and other PGA Tour notables including three top contenders for the FedEx Cup, Matt Kuchar, Ben Crane and Zach Johnson, compete for the win.<br /><br />The McGladrey Classic offers spectators an exceptional experience including four days of world-class golf, and the Golden Isles will provide an idyllic backdrop for walks along beautiful beaches, luscious meals, limitless activities and warm Southern hospitality.<br /><br />The tournament will be held October 6-10, 2010 and all proceeds will benefit Special Olympics and two local charities for children and families - the Boys & Girls Club of Southeast Georgia and Safe Harbor Children’s Center, located in the Golden Isles. Limited daily and weekly ticket packages for spectators are sold on a first-come, first-serve basis and are available at www.mcgladreyclassic.com.<br /><br />Renowned for the superior golf courses, coaching and teaching facilities, the region also provides a rich life off the course, making it a truly special location for residents and visitors to the area. Area highlights include miles of sun-drenched beaches, 180 holes of golf, historic sites and museums, fishing and watersports, quaint specialty shops and galleries, nature programs, and more creating a memorable experience just steps away from the tournament gates.<br /><br />Showcasing the area’s rich culture, history and genuine hospitality, the tournament is sure to become a Golden Isles tradition for spectators and players alike. For up-to-date information about the area and tournament details, please friend Brunswick and the Golden Isles Convention and Visitors Bureau on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/ComeCoastAwhilePR">Facebook</a> or visit <a href="http://www.comecoastawhile.com/">www.ComeCoastAwhile.com</a> and <a href="http://www.mcgladreyclassic.com/">www.mcgladreyclassic.com</a>.<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">CLICK ON THE IMAGE BELOW TO SEE SOME OF THE<br />ACTIVITIES IN BRUNSWICK AND THE GOLDEN ISLES</span><br /><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVNYsrTX3JOcDb8r-NrwVhjGdz39HOYGU8RQdxLU5OWu_Voj0-izV56kPiUmnkd7AvSvYzpg9OLSz1hXcSIhA8i6QKM8O91b32ZjnZD5YKspOGP6roUlEpptoDNrj2D5jTq8pp385VHE/s1600/McGladrey+Activities.jpg"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 551px; height: 710px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtVNYsrTX3JOcDb8r-NrwVhjGdz39HOYGU8RQdxLU5OWu_Voj0-izV56kPiUmnkd7AvSvYzpg9OLSz1hXcSIhA8i6QKM8O91b32ZjnZD5YKspOGP6roUlEpptoDNrj2D5jTq8pp385VHE/s400/McGladrey+Activities.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5516501240508687106" border="0" /></a><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div>Unknownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6310568068917235150.post-49891025545646752022010-08-23T14:05:00.013-04:002010-09-03T12:08:33.869-04:00Future writer discovers fun, wonder in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia<span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:verdana;" >Many people, upon their first visits to Brunswick and The Golden Isles, are mesmerized by the abundant natural beauty, relaxed pace and friendly people they find here. So it was for 14 year-old Shannon, who recently visited our area for the first time with her aunt, travel writer Hope Philbrick. </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:verdana;" ><br /><br />Shannon, who lives in Minnesota, was es</span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:verdana;" >pecially charmed by her voyage aboard the Lady Jane shrimp, </span><span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 0);font-family:verdana;" >captained by Larry Credle. I invited Shannon, whom I learned is an aspiring journalist, to write something for this blog about her adventure. She shared the following:</span><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgZubCkHNmNF96DlqxDKlfw0rDuP45WqIk2AqLmocKhLaUMUV5EChAMkF02atDNEa7GQPaqiU-wkkCI_KXNDftAB2dhRCybMZZb9E0RR8CInh02Gw_z7HUSstDZ2Gxlzf3ot341JzEEY/s1600/IMG_5917.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 347px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPgZubCkHNmNF96DlqxDKlfw0rDuP45WqIk2AqLmocKhLaUMUV5EChAMkF02atDNEa7GQPaqiU-wkkCI_KXNDftAB2dhRCybMZZb9E0RR8CInh02Gw_z7HUSstDZ2Gxlzf3ot341JzEEY/s400/IMG_5917.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508677840208126562" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Let’s go shrimpin’! Located in Brunswick is the Lady Jane shrimp boat. The Lady Jane (which is open to anyone) takes people on an adventure of catching shrimp.<br /><br />Captain Larry said that when he was younger he would go shrimpin’ with his dad and would tell his da</span><span style="font-family:verdana;">d that people are curious to see how we catch shrimp and would pay to have a tour. Now years later, that’s just what he does.</span><br /><span style="font-family:verdana;"><br /><br /></span><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkH2AVdF3N7RFEZ050LuEiZ1ocvSri_9VqBoXV6NMWaquC7OboePVvKq_mgLoEQ9jJ-yQem46TtFO0OcteM2mjQhUuPVwJ_7UpdTcY0kVAmKJHwePFIowtHK2kakGRx8JfAPOSi5rUEc/s1600/IMG_5972.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 336px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvkH2AVdF3N7RFEZ050LuEiZ1ocvSri_9VqBoXV6NMWaquC7OboePVvKq_mgLoEQ9jJ-yQem46TtFO0OcteM2mjQhUuPVwJ_7UpdTcY0kVAmKJHwePFIowtHK2kakGRx8JfAPOSi5rUEc/s400/IMG_5972.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5508679104786134066" border="0" /></a><span style="font-family:verdana;">Shortly after leaving the dock, the crew lowers a big net for about 15 to 20 minutes. When they pull the nets up it’s surprising to see what has been caught besides shrimp! There are fish, sharks, stingrays, squids, jellyfish, and more!<br /><br />There is never a dull moment on the Lady Jane. The crew is wonderful and it’s a great time, so hop on and catch some shrimp!</span><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"># # #<br /><br /></div> <span style="font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 204, 51);font-family:verdana;" >Thanks, Shannon, for sharing your story with us. We look forward to seeing you again soon in Brunswick and The Golden Isles of Georgia!</span>Unknownnoreply@blogger.com