St. Simons Guide Calendar of Events

July - September 2009 Ongoing Wine Tasting The Still and Winery on SSI offers wine tastings throughout the month. For details call 912-638-8614 or visit www.thestillandwinery.com Wine Tasting Waterfront Wine & Gourmet of Darien. 912-437-3410 for days and details or visit www.waterfrontwineshop.com Weekend Live Entertainment Waterfront Wine & Gourmet of Darien features Live Entertainment under the Maritime Oaks. Call 912-437-3410 for dates. Every Saturday Children's Pottery Classes GlynnArt Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., 10-11:30am. Oil and Acrylic Painting Classes GlynnArt Gallery, 319 Mallery St., St. Simons 4-6pm classes. 638-8770 or www.glynnart.org. Every Monday Oil and Acrylic Classes 4-6 p.m. Great classes with Barbara Mueller. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. The Glynn Art Gallery, 319 Mallery St. in the Village of St. Simons. Call 638-8770 for more information. www.glynnart.org. Every Tuesady Pastel Painting Classes 9:30am-12:30pm. Drawing Classes 1-4pm Children's Art Classes "Exploring Possibilities with Paper" 3:30-5pm Children's Art Classes "Exploring Possibilities with Paper" 5:00-6:30pm, GlynnArt Gallery, 319 Mallery St., St. Simons. 638-8770 or www.glynnart.org. Every Wednesday Oil and Acrylic Classes On-going, drop-in classes. Children's Art Classes "Drawing and Painting I" for children 1st-3rd grades. Children's Art Classes "Drawing and Painting II" for children 3rd-5th grades. GlynnArt Gallery, 319 Mallery St., St. Simons. www.glynnart.org. 638-8770. Every Thursday Adult Pottery Classes GlynnArt Pottery Studio, 217 Skylane Rd., McKinnon Business Park. Morning classes 9-11:30am and evening classes 6-8:30pm, with instruction in wheel and hand-building. Classes are ongoing, drop-in. Beginning Watercolor Class 9:30am-12:30 pm. www.glynnart.org. 638-8770. Every Thursday in July Summer Classic Movies at the Ritz Great movie favorites the way they were meant to be seen. Short subjects, door prizes. July 2: Sing-Along Sound of Music, July 9: All About Eve, July 16: Patton, July 23: Laura, July 30: Conrack - 7:00 p.m. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. Downtown Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA). 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. During June and July... Ashantilly Center is open by request. Ashantilly, "the Old Tabby", is a reconstruction around the tabby ruins of the original house built around 1820 by early Georgia planter, Thomas Spalding of Sapelo Island. The Center is also home of the Ashantilly Press, an award- winning letterpress founded by William G. Haynes, Jr. 912 437-4473. Visit the website at www.ashantilly.org and be sure to click the blog link. 1st & 3rd Fridays of every month Ladies Night at color me happy pottery Fridays Chick Flicks and Paint Chips at color me happy pottery. Ladies only. Enjoy a Chick Flick while painting. BYOB! We're open 'til 9pm! 1426 Newcastle St., Brunswick. 912-554-1900. www.colormehappypottery.com July - August 1 Glynn County Art Teachers Annual Exhibit Works in all media by local art teachers Tues-Fri 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Sat. 10:00 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. Free. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. Downtown Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA). 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. June 29 - July 3 Clay and Collage Students ages 7 and older will explore clay and collage and create fun projects in both media. 10am-1pm. $125. Glynn Art Pottery Studio. 217 Skyland Rd., McKinnon Business Park, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by Glynn Art Assoc. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. July Reflections Along the Shore Annual summer exhibition featuring panoramic paintings of shorelines and estuaries depicting the splendor and beauty of the French and Italian Riviera, Venice, Honfleur, and the sea islands of Coastal Georgia. Featuring recent work by David Whitty, Ann Conrad, Peggy Everett, Jack Chilton, Helen Carmichael, Dan Dunn, Joan Hilliard, Glenda Cason, Mimi Shaw, Marianne Dunn, Daly Smith, Tori Anderson, Albert Fendig, Sabre, Jane Smithers, Ken Wallin, Anthony Quickle, Bruno Zupan, Ardissone, Georges Flanet, and Leyssenne. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. July Christmas in July at the Mildred Huie Museum Featuring plantation people including Fanny Kimble, Pierce Butler, and John Couper. Also newly discovered paintings by Huie. For more info contact: Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. July 2 "The Big Show" - Georgia Coastal Photography Guild's show - . Show remains in gallery through August 1. 5-7pm, GlynnArt Gallery,. 319 Mallery St., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. July 3 First Friday Enjoy downtown Brunsick's shops & restaurants - open late. Live music at Pranzo's. And the popular "He said beer, she said wine tour" sample beer, wine and food pairings. July 3 Meet Holly McClure , an author and agent from St Simons Island. Holly will be sigining her newest book, Promised Child. Holly's other books Secrets and Ghost Horses and Lightning Creek will also be available. 5-8pm. Hattie's Books, 1531 Newcastle St., Brunswick. 912-554-8677.www.hattiesbooks.net July 3, 4, 5 Sunshine Festival Arts & Crafts , Fabulous Food and 9pm Fireworks on July 4th. In the Pier Village, St. Simons Island. July 4 Old-Fashioned 4th of July Celebration - Walking Parade 6:15 Old City Hall, Downtown Brunswick. Games, watermelon, music 7:00 p.m. Mary Ross Waterfront Park, Downtown Brunswick. Fireworks at dark. Free. GIAHA & City of Brunswick: 262-6934, goldenislesarts.org July 4 Independence Day Festival - St Marys - Amid a chorus of "oohhs!" and "aahhs!" the highlight of the family-oriented Annual Independence Day Festival in St Marys is a spectacularly colorful fireworks display over the St Marys River at dusk. Located just minutes east of Kingsland, this festival celebrate our nation's independence from Great Britain in 1776. Festival also includes: 5K/10K races, parade, food concessions, entertainment and arts and crafts booths. 912-576-5110 or www.smkiwanis.com. July 6 - 10 Adventures in Art - Summer Art Camp for students ages 5-12. 9:30am - 1:30 pm, $115/members, $125/non-members. At Glynn Middle School, Sponsored by Glynn Art Association. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. July 13 - 17 Adventures in Art - Summer Art Camp for students ages 5-12. 9:30am - 1:30 pm, $115/members, $125/non-members. At Glynn Middle School, Sponsored by Glynn Art Association. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. July 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29 and Aug. 4 Portrait Sculpture Workshop Mary Whitty, clay portrait artist, will teach this 7 class workshop. An additional class takes place in September to add patina finish to the fired piece. 6-8pm. -$140 + $45 (clay, tools and model fee) Glynn Art Pottery Studio. 217 Skyland Rd., McKinnon Business Park, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by Glynn Art Assoc. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. July 19 Jazz in the Park Outdoor summer concerts, Featuring Noel Freidline Quartet. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9p.m. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free; $40 full season pass. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. July 27 - 31 Clay and Collage Students ages 7 and older will explore clay and collage and create fun projects in both media. 10am-1pm. $125. Glynn Art Pottery Studio. 217 Skyland Rd., McKinnon Business Park, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by Glynn Art Assoc. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. August Majestic Shores of Cornwall & St. Simons Island by Tom Nielsen Exhibition of paintings by noted artist Tom Nielsen comparing the beaches of Cornwall to those of St. Simons Island. Casual conversation on the history of Cornwall and its connection to St. Simons Island. Tom will also discuss his G8 connection and the murals at the Brunswick-Golden Isles Airport. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. August Private Collection of Mildred Huie at the Mildred Huie Museum Including William Diaz-Albertini, Jean Kalisch, and the Fauves Didier, St. Jean, and Shelander. For more info contact: Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. August 6 Opening Reception - Kita Macon, Marjett Schille, and Mike Lewis present their paintings in a variety of techniques and media. Show remains in gallery through August 29. 5-7pm, GlynnArt Gallery,. 319 Mallery St., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. August 7 First Friday Enjoy downtown Brunsick's shops & restaurants - open late. Live music at Pranzo's. And the popular "He said beer, she said wine tour" sample beer, wine and food pairings. August 7 Michele Nicole Young, author of Sapelo's Hog Hammock, will exhibit her art at Hattie's Books on Newcastle in Historic Downtown Brunswick 5-8pm August 16 Jazz in the Park Outdoor summer concerts, Featuring Sam Rodriguez. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9p.m.. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free; $40 full season pass. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. August 30 Jazz in the Park Outdoor summer concerts, Featuring Gwen Hughes. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9p.m.. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free; $40 full season pass. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. September Salon d'Automne At the autumnal equinox (Sept 22, 2008; 11:44:18 A.M. EDT), the Sun appears to cross the celestial equator, from north to south; this marks the beginning of autumn in the Northern Hemisphere. Annual fall exhibition highlighting the recent work of portrait artist Marc Chatov. Also featuring scenes of Venice, Paris, Rome, the Riviera, and the sea islands of Coastal Georgia highlighted by noted artists Ardissone, Katherine Brown, Marc Chatov, Marianne Dunn, Peggy Everett, Georges Flanet, Leyssenne, Laura Maguire, Jane Smithers, Jim Palmer, Sabre, Jane Smithers, David Whitty, Glenda Cason, and Bruno Zupan. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. September Family, Friends, and Connections at the Mildred Huie Museum Paintings by Mildred Huie's family, friends, and connections celebrating birthday of the artist. For more info contact: Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd., Suites 12&13, SSI. 638-3017 or 800-336-9469. September 3 Opening Reception - Juried Members' Show - Kita Macon, Marjett Schille, and Mike Lewis present their paintings in a variety of techniques and media. Show remains in gallery through Sept. 26. 5-7pm, GlynnArt Gallery,. 319 Mallery St., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. September 4 First Friday Enjoy downtown Brunsick's shops & restaurants - open late. Live music at Pranzo's. And the popular "He said beer, she said wine tour" sample beer, wine and food pairings. September 5, 6 & 7 27th Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival - Kingsland Nothing goes better with crispy southern-fried catfish than a succulent serving of country music. And festival goers can feast on this and much more during Kingsland, Georgia's Annual Labor Day Weekend Catfish Festival which runs from Saturday through Monday. This 3-day event is the largest festival in Southeast Georgia and scheduled events include a parade, free concerts, arts & crafts booths, southern fried and Cajun catfish, a variety of food booths, antiques and collectibles, entertainment, children's amusement area, a 5K run, a classic car & tractor exhibition, and the annual Lion Club's Pancake Breakfast. 912-729-5999 or www.VisitKingsland.com. September 10 Moving Midway Documentary film about relocation of a historic plantation. 7pm. $5. Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St. Downtown Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA). 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. September 13 Rhythm On The River Evening Jazz Concert at Mary Ross Park in Brunswick; 6pm. Bring a picnic dinner, a comfortable chair & your favorite beverage. Sept. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29, 30 and Oct. 6 Portrait Sculpture Workshop Mary Whitty, clay portrait artist, will teach this 7 class workshop. An additional class takes place in September to add patina finish to the fired piece. 6-8pm. -$140 + $45 (clay, tools and model fee) Glynn Art Pottery Studio. 217 Skyland Rd., McKinnon Business Park, St. Simons Island. Sponsored by Glynn Art Assoc. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. September 15 and 22 In partnership with Coastal Wildscapes, Ashantilly Center presents the Fall Lunch and Learn series about your fall garden. Call Linda Lamb at 912 437-1234 for more information and to reserve your seat! 11:30 - 1 PM at Ashantilly Center in Darien. http://www.coastalwildscapes.org and www.ashantilly.org. September 20 Jazz in the Park Outdoor summer concerts, Featuring Ben Tucker. Bring a chair or blanket and a picnic supper. 7-9p.m.. St. Simons Lighthouse Lawn. $10 adults, $5 ages 6-12, under 6 free; $40 full season pass. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association (GIAHA), 912-262-6934, goldenislesarts.org. Upcoming Events: October 4 Rhythm On The River Evening Jazz Concert at Mary Ross Park in Brunswick; 6pm. Bring a picnic dinner, a comfortable chair & your favorite beverage. October 10 - 11 40th Annual Golden Isles Fine Arts and Crafts Festival The best artists and craftsmen from around the Southeast exhibit their artwork. 10am-5pm. Postell Park in the Pier Village of St. Simons Island. Sponsored by Glynn Art Association. 319 Mallery St., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org.. 638-8770. November 8 Rhythm On The River Evening Jazz Concert at Mary Ross Park in Brunswick; 6pm. Bring a picnic dinner, a comfortable chair & your favorite beverage.