Golden Isles Entertainment & Leisure | Golden Isles Events Calendar

(Golden Isles calendar courtesy of the Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association. Visit GIAHA at: www.goldenislesarts.org)

Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association

Cultural Arts and Community Events Calendar

December 2009

EXHIBITS/OPENINGS

Through Dec 2
Tom Lyle Sequential artist. Tue-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Through Dec 7
Gene Threats Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling Rd., Bwk. Art Downtown. 262-0628. sghs.org, artdowntowngallery209.com

Through Dec 23
Pat Rusk Exhibit of water colors. A.W. Jones Heritage Center, 12th & Beachview, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

Dec 3
Holiday Show Annual juried show of members’ new work. 5-7pm. Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St., SSI. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Dec 4-31
Glynn County Student Art Show Annual exhibit of works in all media by local K-12 students. Opening reception Fri, Dec 4, 5-7 pm. Ritz Theatre Gallery, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. GIAHA. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Dec 4-31
Butch Paxton Photography. Tue-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Dec 8-28
Letters to Santa Mon-Fri 9am-5pm, Sat 9am-1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling Rd., Bwk. Art Downtown. 262-0628. sghs.org, artdowntowngallery209.com

Dec 10
Bonnie Rabert Opening reception for featured artist of month. 5-7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec
Destination Darien Drawings and sculpture by David Millman. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Opening reception Oct 4, 1-4pm. Old Jail Art Center & Museum, Downtown Darien. McIntosh Art Assn. 437-7711. mcintoshartassociation.com

Dec
A Holiday Feast for the Eyes Selected paintings by gallery artists. Anderson Fine Art Gallery, 3309 Frederica Rd., SSI. 634-8414. andersonfineartgallery.com

Dec
Holiday Festival of the Arts Plantation personalities by sculptor Mary Whitty and paintings of the 13 original plantations of St. Simons Island by Mildred Huie. Tue-Sat 10am-5pm. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Dec
JIAA Advanced Members Show Exhibit open to public Mon-Fri Noon-4pm, Sat-Sun 10am-4pm. Goodyear Cottage, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Art Assn. 635-3092

PERFORMANCES

Dec 6
Handel’s Messiah 25th annual performance by 100-member Community Chorus representing over two dozen churches. Directed by Barbara Meadows, organ accompaniment by Jan Lane Harper; other featured musicians and soloists. 4pm. Strickland Auditorium, Epworth by the Sea, SSI. 638-5956, 554-1873

Dec 7
Holiday Intermezzo Orchestral works by Tchaikovsky, Szewczyk, and Brahms. 8pm. $25 adult, $5 student/child; season subscriptions available. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Norwich & Monck Sts., Bwk. Coastal Symphony of Georgia. 634-2006. coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org

Dec 13
Winter Concert Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia; program TBA. 3pm. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Norwich & Monck Sts., Bwk. coastalgeorgiayouthsymphony.org

Dec 18-20
A Christmas Carol Annual community production of the Dickens holiday classic, starring Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson as Scrooge. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Adults $10 advance/$15 day of show; students & seniors $5/$10. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. GIAHA. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Dec
Unfinished Dreams Comedy by Mary Miller. Dessert & coffee by Daddy Cate's and Friends. Sat 8pm, Sun 2pm. $25. Mary Miller Theatre/Art Downtown Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

FILMS

Dec 2
Man on Wire 2008, France. 2&7pm. Casino Theater, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec 3
Revolutionary Road 2008, US. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec 10
Goodbye Solo 2008, US. 2&7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec 21   2pm           “
A Little Princess US, 1995. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Dec 5
Christmas Parade Annual parade starting at Howard Coffin Park, proceeding down Gloucester St. to Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Downtown Bwk. 10am. Downtown Development Authority. 265-4032

Dec 5
Annual Holiday Bazaar Dozens of vendors with gifts, arts & crafts, antiques, yard sale items, food products, etc., plus farmers market. 8am-5pm. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Downtown Bwk. Vendor space available. GIAHA. 262-6934. goldenislesarts.org

Dec 5
Christmas Tour of Homes Visit 9 homes and a church in historic Brunswick. 1-6pm. $20 advance, $25 day of tour, $17 group of 10 or more. Magnolia Garden Club. 280-0650, 275-7054. brunswickgardeners@gmail.com

Dec 6
Monthly Dance Party Live music, free lesson, prizes. BYOB and appetizer to share. Singles and couples welcome. Costumes optional for Halloween party Oct 18. 4:30pm lesson, 5-8pm dancing. $25 with reservation, $30 door. Brunswick Shrine Club. Hwy. 17N (at Culligan Rd.), Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom Dancers. 634-8219, wendydancer@comcast.net. dancegoldenisles.com

Dec 6
Christmas at Ashantilly Traditional Christmas celebration/fundraiser with live music, hors d’oeuvres, and wine. 6pm. $35. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473. ashantillycenter.wordpress.com

Dec 12
25th Annual Christmas Tour of Homes Visit 7 residences with unique holiday decorating ideas. 1-5pm. $25 advance, $30 day of event. Begins at Historic Tabby Cabins, Gascoigne Bluff, Epworth-by-the-Sea, SSI. Holiday Bake Sale at cabins, 10am-4pm. Cassina Garden Club. 638-1527. cassinagardenclub.org

Dec 12
Especially for Children An old-fashioned holiday get-together and festival of the arts featuring Mildred Huie’s life-size dolls. 1-5pm. Mildred Huie Museum at Mediterranean House, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, 800-336-9469. leftbankartgallery.com

Dec 12
A Dickens Feast Toast in the Board’s Head Lobby, holiday feast and musical dinner theater based on Dickens’ A Christmas Carol in Grand Dining Room. Reservations required. 7:30pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec. 12
Holiday Family Fun Day Healthy eating storytime presented by The Links 10:15am, ornament decoration presented by Color Me Happy 11am, holiday puppet show presented by Evy Wright of Curious Moon 11:45am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec 12 &13
18th Annual Christmas Craft Festival Craftsmen and artists from around the southeast. 10am-5pm. Postell Park, Pier Village, SSI. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Dec 13
Santa at Crane St. Nick welcomes children to Crane Cottage; photographer available for fee. 11:30am-2pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec 19-24
Christmas Bagpiper Scottish bagpiper Tim Akins heralds the season at the hotel and by the river. 4pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec 23
Family Carol Sing Meet on Riverfront Veranda of hotel to sing favorite carols at Crane and Cherokee Cottages, the Club and Sans Souci. Cookies and punch afterwards. 5pm. Reservations required. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec 29
Tuesday Tea at Two Meet and engage in casual conversation with Gallery 209's featured artist(s) while enjoying tea and delicacies prepared by Suzanne Scaglione. Reservations required. 2-4pm. $15. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

CLASSES/WORKSHOPS/CAMPS

Dec 5
Gingerbread House-Making Workshop Pastry chefs pre-make parts for assembly in 2-hour, family-friendly workshop. Reservations required. 10am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec 12
The Grand Victorian Tradition Two-hour workshop on traditional handmade Christmas cards. Reservations required. 10am. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

ONGOING
Art Classes All media, various times and prices. Glynn Art Assn. 638-8770. glynnart.org

Latin Dance Lessons Salsa, cha-cha, rumba, swing; no partner needed. Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30pm. $20/month. Ziggy Mahoney's, 206 Retreat Village, SSI. Golden Isles Ballroom Dancers. 634-8219. wendydancer@comcast.net. dancegoldenisles.com

Ballroom Dance Lessons Waltz, foxtrot, tango, quick step; no partner needed. Fridays, 6:30-7:30pm. $40/month. YWCA, 144 Scranton Conn., Bwk. Golden Isles Ballroom Dancers. 634-8219. wendydancer@comcast.net. dancegoldenisles.com

Painting ala Prima 'n Pasta Join artist Ellen Moriarty and paint a still life before lunch, which includes pasta, wine, dessert. Reservation required. Wednesdays 9:30am-1pm. $ 45 lunch and all materials included. Art Downtown/Gallery 209, 209 Gloucester St., Bwk. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Carolina Shag Lessons Instruction in Carolina Shag Dance teaching Basic Step, Start-up, Male and Female Turns. No partner needed. Every Thurs 7:30pm. $40. YWCA, 144 Scranton Connector, Bwk. Golden Isles Shag Club. 267-9077, 222-1935. goldenislesshagclub.com

TOURS, LECTURES, READINGS

Dec 2
Candlelight Tour Enjoy the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in Christmas finery on guided tour and history talk. Refreshments afterwards. Reservations required. 4pm. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. 635-2600. jekyllclub.com

Dec 6-31
The Holidays in History Tour of cottages of Historic District decorated for the season. 11am, 1&3pm daily, except Dec 24 & 25. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum. 635-4036. jekyllisland.com

Dec 15   10:30am
Hanukkah Storytime with guest performer Evy Wright. 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

ONGOING
Tours of Ashantilly Center Call for tour of historic property or to inquire about scheduling organization meeting at Ashantllly. Per available time slots. Donation to Ashantilly’s Raise the Roof Campaign. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473. ashantillycenter.wordpress.com

Ghost Tours Historic Downtown Brunswick. Thur & Fri, residential 7pm; business district 8:30 pm. $12. Reservations required. Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com

Historic Walking Tours Downtown Brunswick. Wed, Thur, Fri 11am, 2pm. $18. Reservations required. Art Downtown/Gallery 209. 262-0628. artdowntowngallery209.com ^ Top

OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS

Dec 3
Annual Friends of the Museum Gathering Open to public and members. Meeting, entertainment, refreshments. 6:30pm. Moore Methodist Museum, Epworth by the Sea, SSI. 638-4050. mooremethodistmuseum.org

Dec 4
First Friday Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; “He Said Beer, She Said Wine” tastings at select shops; live music various locations. Special Big Read kick-off event for Oct First Friday (see Big Read Kick-Off under Special Events above). 5-8 pm. Newcastle & Gloucester Sts., Bwk. Brunswick Downtown Development Authority. 265-4032

Dec 4
First Friday Fun Make an ornament or bookmark for the holidays. 6-7:30pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212. trrl.org

Dec 12
Open House at the Lighthouse And Santa’s Shop. 10am-5pm. Lighthouse and A.W. Jones Heritage Center Museum Store, 12th & Beachview, SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society. 638-4666. saintsimonslighthouse.org

ONGOING
Golden Isles Shag Club Meeting and dancing. Every Tues & Fri, 7-11pm. Ziggy Mahoney's, Retreat Village, SSI. 267-9077, 222-1935. goldenislesshagclub.com

This calendar is endorsed by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Chamber of Commerce and supported by the Brunswick-Golden Isles Visitors Bureau.

Bwk = Brunswick, SSI = St. Simons Island, JI = Jekyll Island. Area codes are 912 unless otherwise noted.

Events without admission prices listed are usually free and open to the public, but please call organization or venue to confirm.

Details could change after press time; please call individual event contact number to confirm.