Cover Artist

Each quarter we feature a local artist on the cover of High Tide's Guide to St. Simons Island. This has been our tradition since the first High Tide was published in the Summer of 1982. We have enjoyed sharing with our readers the many different views of island life as portrayed by so many talented artists over the years.

Cover Artist Glenda Cason Glenda Cason specializes in painting the natural beauty of Georgia's salt marshes. She has been living and painting for over 20 years in coastal Georgia, where The Marshes of Glynn have long inspired artists.

"For me, art is a deeply satisfying means of self expression," she says. "Painting is a special language with endless possibilities. It is like a dear friend and a precious gift that I am able to share with others. Here in coastal Georgia, I receive inspiration from nature. The marshland and its magnificent live oaks elegantly draped with spanish moss energize my paintings and enrich my life." "My favorite subjects are the peaceful, serene views that are the essence of Georgia's Golden Isles. Each spring, a proliferation of greens burst forth in the marsh, always renewing my spirit. As the tides ebb and fow, I am reminded of the magnificence of sea life and the national treasure that is our coast. I strive to capture moments in time that convey this natural beauty. "Each season, says Cason, the palette of the landscape changes with the tides. I am inspired by this metamorphosis as vibrant spring greens fade to softer hues in the summer, and the golden siennas of fall become the rich browns of winter." While largely self-taught, Cason has studied with legendary St. Simons Island artist and cultural icon Bill Hendrix. She works exclusively in oil, on artist's linen, whose long, strong fibers and rich texture suits the power and intrigue of her landscape paintings. With each organic scene, Cason celebrates the exquisite salt marshes with effervescent spirit and passion for painting. If you visited the Glenda Cason Gallery in Redfern village you will be glad to know Glenda's work is now exhibited at Left Bank Art Gallery on St. Simons Island, in McDonough, Ga at the Winsor Gallery and at the Shelby Lee Gallery in Charleston, S.C. Glenda is also a Juried Member of the Glynn Art Association on St. Simons Island. Glenda's work hangs in many Corporate Collections including Southeast Georgia Health Center, Coastal Bank of Georgia, Sea Palms Inn, Bank of the Ozarks, Time Warner Corporation in New York and BBC London. To see a more complete collection of Glenda's work visit www.glendacasongallery.com.

In This Issue

Glynn Art's Visual Arts Center Showcasing the Area's Finest Artisans Glynn Art Association's Visual Arts Center is your resource for finding the perfect unique gift for friends, family and yourself. Besides the large selection of fine crafts in the gift shops there is also the gallery that exhibits changing shows of two and three dimensional art. And Glynn Art hosts several other events where even more artists' work can be enjoyed and purchased!

The Glynn Art in the Park Fall Juried Festival is the best of the southeast's artists and fine craftsmen coming together in Postell Park for the weekend of October 8 and 9. On Friday night October 7 attend the Patrons' Party and see the winning entries in this incredible show while enjoying wine and appetizers. Mistletoe Markets Preview Party happens Friday, November 18 from 6-8:30. This ticketed event allows the attendees to see all the interesting and one-of-a-kind artworks as well as delicious foods that will make fabulous presents for everyone on your list while enjoying a discount on purchases. On Saturday and Sunday bring family and friends to the Mistletoe Market festival and Fa-La-La Studio Tours. The Market is free and there is a fee for the studio tours. This event with Christmas trees filled with paintings and fine crafts, life-size carved carousel animals and miniature houses decorated for the season is guaranteed to set the mood for your holidays! The gallery will be decorated for Christmas until December 31. Call 912-638-8770 or go online at www.glynnart.org. for more information about this Market! If you have always wanted to try pastels, watercolor, or oil painting - why wait? Do you need more working knowledge of your digital camera or want to try an Artists' Trading Cards workshop? Glynn Art's teachers are incredible and enthusiastic about each student's ability. Have you always wanted to create a bust of your child or learn to measure a live model to sculpt a clay portrait? We offer that workshop, too! Try jewelry making where you saw and hammer metal into interesting shapes and create unique pieces to wear or share. It's all at Glynn Art!

Believe in Brunswick! You may have heard that Jekyll Island is "Georgia's Jewel" but the city of Brunswick is the pearl of the Golden Isles just waiting to be discovered by you! She is a small town with a big city attitude. In the immortal words of Tinkerbelle, "close your eyes, clap your hands, and say 'I believe, I believe, I believe!' in Brunswick!"

Art and culture are key words for this beautiful, small coastal town. Brunswick, Georgia, founded in 1771, is an art-centric, historic city that offers visitors an unrivaled experience in art, history, and hospitality with Victorian architecture featured prominently throughout the landmark district. Home to writers, poets, artists, and actors, the Old Town district with its historic waterfront downtown boasts fine art galleries, unique shopping and play options, three theatres for live performances and some of the Golden Isles' most creative and delightful restaurants. With its broad streets, lined with palms, live oak, and magnolias, historic downtown Brunswick offers an eclectic mix of architecture and ethnicities. A driving tour of the Old Town district, just south of downtown, is a good way to get the feel of the historic residential community of Brunswick. Then, park the car and begin your stroll through the historic business district. Hattie's Bookstore, located toward the north end of Newcastle Street, is the perfect place to begin your adventure. They carry a wide selection of books written about the Georgia coast as well as a variety of fiction and nonfiction written by local authors. Mr. Wiggles can probably answer any additional questions you might have! Now it's lunch time - and you have several great choices. Walk down to Fox's Pizza Den for the best pizza on the planet - or for lighter fare their signature Pizza Salad is unforgettable. For a more eclectic menu, jump in the car, or take a little longer walk, to indigo coastal shanty where culinary genius Kate Buchanan is preparing some of the most delicious and creative Coastal cooking around. Back on your shopping tour, if there is a little one anywhere in your life, you must visit Cutie Patooties. Their custom designs complement a delightful selection of dresses, blankets, shoes, and all things for little ones. Two Watchmakers, a Goldsmith, a Graduate Gemologist and a charming staff are awaiting your visit at Ned Cash Jewelers - The store with the big clock out front. It is one of the area's oldest and most interesting jewelry stores. Art Downtown anchors what is becoming known as SoGlo - the art scene South of Gloucester Street. You will think you are in SoHo when entering this amazing gallery. The theatre next door hosts "5 Women Wearing the Same Dress" Saturday evenings & Sunday afternoons during November and December. End your day at Color Me Happy the "paint your own pottery" studio where you can create your own Golden Isles' memory while chatting about your experiences with Lois and Megan. And, if you happen to be visiting during the first week of any month you simply must experience FIRST FRIDAYS in Historic Downtown! Exhibition openings, book signings, wine, food, entertainment, and fun for all as businesses throw open their doors, stay late and host one of the Golden Isles' best parties from 5 to 8 pm. For other happenings in Historic Downtown Brunswick, please check the High Tide Calendar of Events in this issue, or Like us on Facebook. Planning the wedding of your dreams? Any one of Historic Downtown Brunswick's beautifully landscaped squares and parks can be reserved and make the perfect venue for your unique and "one of a kind" wedding. Ned Cash Jewelers has an amazing selection of engagement and wedding rings, and can have designs custom made just for you. Visit Color Me Happy for creative ideas for personalized wedding and shower gifts. And, how about custom designed mugs for the groomsmen and fused glass pendants for bridesmaids? For more information on how to make Historic Downtown Brunswick your Wedding Destination, contact Matthew Hill at 912.265.4032.

The McGladrey Classic At Sea Island An Official PGA TOUR Event Hosted on Seaside Course October 10 - 16, 2011

The second annual McGladrey Classic, a PGA TOUR Fall Series event, will be played on the historic Seaside Course of Sea Island Golf Club, October 10-16, 2011. Like the 2010 tournament, this event promises to be another fantastic time for spectators and players as they experience Sea Island's rich history, culture and extraordinary hospitality. With the help of tournament host and chairman Davis Love III, the Davis Love Foundation and title sponsor McGladrey, the McGladrey Classic is expected to be a hit as it draws one of the strongest fields on the PGA TOUR's Fall Series schedule. Many PGA TOUR players who live or train at Sea Island Golf Learning Center, including Davis Love III, Lucas Glover, Jonathan Byrd, Matt Kuchar and Zach Johnson, as well as defending champion Heath Slocum have already committed to play in the event. Special Olympics, Boys and Girls Clubs of Southeast Georgia and other local children and family charities will receive the proceeds from this spectacular event. In the inaugural Classic, Heath Slocum took the championship by one shot with a 266 over Bill Haas, thanks in part to Slocum's 60-foot putt on the 16th hole. It was his fourth win on the PGA TOUR, taking home $720,000, part of the tournament's $4 million purse. The Davis Love Foundation is pleased to announce that platinum-selling country singer Darius Rucker, formerly lead singer of Hootie and the Blowfish, will perform on the grounds at Sea Island Golf Club during this year's McGladrey Classic. The concert will take place on Wednesday, October 12 at 7:30 p.m., following the conclusion of the Official Pro-Am. Tickets to the Darius Rucker Concert will be sold on a first-come, first serve basis and the concert is expected to sell out. Tickets can be purchased online at www.mcgladreyclassic.com or by calling The McGladrey Classic office at 912-634-3266. Purchase tickets online for the 2011 McGladrey Classic. Daily, weekly, premium or special ticket packages are available. Call 912-634-3266 for more information.

	Visit Two of Georgia's Most Scenic Historic Sites Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation State Historic Site
Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation, once a thriving rice plantation on the Altamaha River between Darien and Brunswick, provides a fascinating glimpse into the lives and culture of the Georgia rice coast from 1800 to 1915. Here, visitors will view an historic working plantation, complete with its original furnishings and surrounded by freshwater marshes and dikes that supported five generations. Located in the Altamaha River delta, along a narrow band of land ideal for rice cultivation, the plantation comprises over 1200 acres. Your visit includes a self-guided tour of the property and buildings, a guided tour of the plantation house and a one-mile nature trail where wildlife abounds. Three trails wander through farm pastures, ancient live oaks, long-leaf pine and maritime forests. This is an active part of the Colonial Coast Birding Trail where over 144 species of birds have been identified including large hawks, osprey and bald eagles. Hofwyl-Broadfield Plantation is located off Hwy 17, a few miles north of Brunswick, and just south of Darien. Hours are Thurs-Sat 9am-5pm. For more information call 912-264-7333 or visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.
	Fort King George State Historic Site
This is the oldest English fort remaining on Georgia's coast. From 1721 until 1736, Fort King George was the southern outpost of the British Empire in North America. A cypress blockhouse, barracks and palisaded earthen fort were constructed in 1721 by scoutmen led by Colonel John "Tuscarora Jack" Barnwell. General James Oglethorpe brought Scottish Highlanders to the site in 1736. The settlement, called Darien, eventually became a foremost export center of lumber until 1925. Using old records and drawings, this 18th century frontier fortification on the Altamaha River has been reconstructed for public tours. Structures include a blockhouse, officers' quarters, barracks, a guardhouse, moat and palisades. A museum and film cover the Guale Indians, the Santo Domingo de Talaje mission, Fort King George, the Scots of Darien and 19th century sawmilling when Darien became a major seaport. In addition to the many fort buildings, remains of three sawmills and tabby ruins are still visible. This site is on the Colonial Coast Birding Trail. Ft. King George is located in Darien, the route well marked. Hours are Tues-Sun 9am-5pm. Call 912-437-4770 or visit www.GeorgiaStateParks.org.