en-usTrade Winds Advertising Copyright 2009The Golden Isles of Georgia: Latest articles, news and information.Golden Isles ArticlesPainter, George Netherton and metal sculptor, Tyler Dominey feel the Golden Isles are a target rich, inspirational environment for natural light and beauty. These talented artists will be showcasing their inspired works in an upcoming exhibit sponsored by the Jekyll Island Arts Association. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1405http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1405On April 18, the Ashantilly Center held its biggest event of the year: a Scottish ceilidh (Scottish party), opening with a whiskey tasting event followed by the popular Celtic band, Rathkeltair. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1404http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1404Members of the Jekyll Island Garden Club share their love of gardening, native trees, wild flowers, birds and wildlife. They work with the Jekyll Island Authority on a variety of projects to further enhance the beauty of the island and historic district. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1403http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1403Sarah uses color and light to illuminate the subjects of her paintings. She particularly enjoys painting shore birds. Most recently, her painting of a preening egret won an outstanding achievement award at the 2005 Member's Exhibition of the Georgia Watercolor Society. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1402http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1402Five celebrity chefs shared the spotlight at a gala dinner in April at the Fourth Estate Restaurant, National Press Club, Washington, DC. Each contributed one course to a five-course wine dinner along with tips and techniques for gourmet cooking. Executive Chef Abigail Hutchinson of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel was asked to prepare the entrée for the occasion. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1401http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1401Two trees, one a native and the other a sweet smelling exotic, host the voracious caterpillars of Jekyll Island's largest butterfly, the Giant Swallowtail. Toothache Tree, Zanthoxylum americanum, grows wild on Jekyll Island in the dunes, on spoil piles, along the causeway, and at the river's edge—some of the most severe habitats on the island. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1400http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1400Goals include protecting the environment, providing local residents and visitors better access to the Cathead River, promoting eco-tourism, and showcasing Darien's rich history and the coastal marsh ecosystem. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1399http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1399According to the Georgia Sea Turtle Center website, over 550 guests attended. The Festival drew families and children of all ages who took part in earth-friendly arts, crafts and games on the GSTC grounds. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1398http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1398Summer Waves Water Park is a 15 acre water park on Jekyll Island, GA offering over 1 million gallons of cool, clear, splashing fun. The park offers six mind-blowing water slides, the Frantic Atlantic wave pool, a kiddie play zone, Splash Zone, and the Turtle Creek Lazy River. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1397http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1397Jekyll Island was named in 1734 by General James Edward Oglethorpe, founder of the Georgia colony, in honor of Sir Joseph Jekyll. In naming Jekyll Island after him, Oglethorpe flattered a man with both money and influence. Jekyll would lose some of this influence with the public towards the end of his career, however. http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1396http://www.gatewaytothegoldenisles.com/article/id/1396