January - March 2012

Ongoing

Monday
Drawing and painting 9a.m.-noon. Oil &Acrylic 4-6 p.m. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770.

Tuesday
Pastel Painting Classes 9:30am-12:30pm. 3:30 - 4:45 Children's drawing and painting K- 4th grade 3:30-4:45 Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770

Wednesday
Oil and Acrylic Classes 10am-noon. Open Studio with Ken Wallin 1-4 Middle School art focusing on techniques and understanding 4-5:30 Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770

Thursday
Adult Pottery Classes 9-11:30 am and 6-8:30pm. Beginning Watercolor Class 9:30am-12:30 pm.Children's drawing and painting 3:30-4:45 Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770.

Friday and Saturday Night
Grand Ole Opry Meets HEE HAW ... Friday nights are Bluegrass/Gospel and Saturday nights are amplified country. 7- 10 pm Old School Woodbine Community Center. 912-576-3027 www.woodbineopry.com

Saturday
Children's Pottery Classes 10-11:30am. Wet in Wet watercolor 9am -noon Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770

Sculpting Portraits in Clay Learn How! For more information call: Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., St. Simons Island. www.glynnart.org. 912-638-8770

January
International Art Sale & Auction All original paintings by leading international, national and regional artists highlighting scenes of Portofino, Venice, St. Tropez, the French and Italian Riviera, and the sea islands of Coastal Georgia. All paintings will be featured on our website. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

January
Plantations of St. Simons Island Meet descendants of early founding families who had homes on St. Simons Island at a special open house. Paintings of the islands well-known plantations by Huie will be highlighted. Sculptures of plantation figures by Mary Whitty will also be featured.Special Program Sun, Jan 22, 3 - 5. Reservations appreciated. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum at Mediterranean House. Contact Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

January
Annual Tribute to Sidney Lanier: Marshes of Glynn Exhibition of Fine Oils by Glenda Cason. Inspired by Lanier's epic poem "Marshes of Glynn" Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery Starling St. Mon-Fri 8-5. 912-262-0628 www.sghs.org.

January - February
Transformation A multi media art exhibition featuring artists Irwin Berman, Anne Goodstein, Christophe Goodstein,and Jim Jones in collaboration with Harlan Hambright and Leslie Buchanan. Art Downtown, 1413 Newcastle Street, Brunswick. Thurs & Fri 11-5:30,Sat 10-4. 912.262.0628. www.ArtDowntown.net.

January 3 - 28
Glynn Art Association's 24th Annual Coastal National Juried Art Competition SCAD professor Benjamin Ward juried the artists' submissions and the results are the show hanging in Glynn Art throughout the month of January. Tues - Sat 9-5. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

January 5
Coastal National Juried Art Competition Opening Reception 5-7pm Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

January 6
First Friday Meet your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Brunswick for shopping, food and the "He said beer, She said wine" tasting tour. 5-8pm, Newcastle Street & Gloucester Street Downtown Brunswick.

January 6 - 28
Scott Foxx Solo exhibit of innovative work combining modern methods with the iconography of Southern folk art. Opening reception Jan. 6, 5-7 pm. Gallery hours: Thurs-Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 912-262-6934 www.goldenisles arts.org.

January 7, 8, 14, 15, 21, 22, 28, 29, February 4, 5.
"OVER MY DEAD BODY" a comedy by Derek Benfield Show, desserts, and coffees. $25/person. Brunswick Actors Theatre 1413 Newcastle St. Downtown Brunswick 912-262-0628 www.artdowntown.net

January 15
John McIntosh Kell, Confederate State Naval Officer Buddy Sullivan will be at Ashantilly Center to present a program on Commander John McIntosh Kell (1823-1900) of the Confederate States Navy. 3pm. Ashantilly Center, Darien, GA. 912 437-4473. http://ashantilly.org.

January 22
Opera-tizers Peach State Opera presents staged scenes from some of the world's greatest operas. Tickets $5-$25. Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 912-262-6934 www.goldenisles arts.org.

January 28
Cabaret 2012 - An Evening In Monte Carlo! An Exquisite Evening of Fine Dining, Dancing, Live & Silent Auctions Live Entertainment & more! A Rewarding Evening Celebrating Symphonic Enrichment in the Golden Isles Community! Benefiting the Coastal Symphony of Georgia & The Coastal Youth Symphony. Tickets: $175 per person. 6:30 pm. The Fabulous Cloister Ballroom. Purchase tickets coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.com.

January 31 - February 25
Art Unleashed Glynn Art and the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. join together in the fun fundraiser. Art about animals is the focus of the exhibit. Tues - Sat 9-5. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

February
The Colours of Monet Special Program Sat, Feb 25, 3 - 5. Reservations appreciated. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum at Mediterranean House. Contact Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

'Little Jewe' Paintings by Tori Anderson February Program Date to be Announced Meet the artist, Tori Anderson and view her collection of small coastal landscape paintings. On display throughout the month of February. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

The Secrets of Art Collecting February Program Date to be Announced. Meet Willie Wilcox for a casual conversation on the Secrets of Art Collecting. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

February
African American Art Exhibition Multi media exhibition of local African American artistsvin honor of Black History Month. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery Starling St. Mon-Fri 8-5. 912-262-0628 www.sghs.org.

February 2
Art Unleashed Fundraiser Glynn Art and the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia, Inc. join together in the fun fundraiser. Art about animals is the focus of the exhibit. 5-7pm, $35 advance, $40 at the door. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

February 3
First Friday Meet your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Brunswick for shopping, food and the "He said beer, She said wine" tasting tour. 5-8pm, Newcastle Street & Gloucester Street Downtown Brunswick.

February 3-25
The Big Read Exhibit Visual artists interpret this year's Big Read book, The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett. Opening reception Feb. 3, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Thurs-Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: www.goldenisles arts.org. 912-262-6934.

February 11
Valentine's Tea at Ashantilly A delightful way to celebrate Valentine's Day! Come enjoy an afternoon tea in the "Old Tabby", site of Thomas Spalding's mainland home. 2-4pm. Res. Please. $15 per person, $25 couple. Ashantilly Center, Darien, GA. 912 437-4473. http://ashantilly.org

February 12
Salty Dog Day All you can eat Southern BBQ, sides, tea, entertainment by "The Three of Us". $12 per person. Benefits Glynn County 4-H. 5-8pm. The Club at Bennie's Red Barn, SSI.

February 14 - 29
An Affair of the Heart; Paintings of the Georgia Coast Celebrating the wondrous beauty of Coastal Georgia, this month long show presents a lyric collection of river, salt marsh and beach paintings by local and regional artists. On display throughout the month of February. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

February 22 - 24
Ken Walllin Studio Workshop Learn how to stay loose in oil painting. Also covered will be drawing and composition. . 9-4. $450. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

February 25 - 26
The Maltese Falcon Radio Play Old-time radio theater performed live on stage with audience and broadcast over radio station WGIG (Sunday only) Sat 8:00 pm, Sun 3:00 pm Tickets $5-$25 Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 912-262-6934. www.goldenisles arts.org.

February 25, 26, March 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24, 25
"THE KITCHEN WITCHES" a comedy by Caroline Smith. Show, desserts, and coffees. $25/person. Brunswick Actors Theatre 1413 Newcastle St. Downtown Brunswick 912-262-0628 www.artdowntown.net

February 28 - March 24
Coastal Reflections Exhibit Artists Marquette Schille, Mike Lewis, Marquita Macon, Jeannine Cook and Candy Schille display many styles, techniques and media in this reflective show. Tues - Sat 9-5. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

March
Christ Church Tour of Homes Annual Exhibition Exhibit featuring The Flowers and Gardens of the sea islands highlighting the works of Mildred Huie, art photographs by Tina Clune and Colorful Florals by Katherine Brown. Capturing the natural beauty of Marshes of Glynn are paintings by Glenda Cason, Peggy Everett, Jim Jones, Jim Palmer, Janet Powers, Helen Carmichael, Jack Chilton, David Whitty, Jane Smithers, Tori Anderson, Joan Hilliard, and Jim Richards. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

Christ Church Tour of Homes Mildred Huie Plantation Museum will highlight paintings of Christ Church. Featured is Huie's 4'x12' mural depicting St. Simons' landmarks and plantations. A complimentary print of Christ Church will be presented to each visitor. A unique house museum where art, history, and hospitality are always in abundance. Annual Open House Sat, Mar 17, 1-5pm. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum at Mediterranean House. Contact Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

The Magic of Springtime An exhibit celebrating the beginning of spring and the natural beauty of the Golden Isles. Paintings by Helen Carmichael, Jack Chilton, Ann Conrad, Dan Dunn, Marianne Dunn, Peggy Everett, Albert Fendig, Sonia Grineva, Joan Hilliard, Jane Smithers, Jim Palmer, Sabre, Ken Wallin, Tori Anderson, Glenda Cason and Katherine Brown and Jim Jones. Left Bank Art Gallery, 3600 Frederica Rd. SSI 638-3017. www.LeftBankArtGallery.com.

March - April
Glimpses Exhibition of new work by artist Sue Byrne Russell of watercolors, acrylics and mixed media. Opening Reception March 2, 5-8pm.. Art Downtown, 1413 Newcastle Street, Brunswick. Thurs & Fri 11-5:30,Sat 10-4. 912.262.0628. www.ArtDowntown.net.

March
Exhibition of Photographs by Elexis Local landmarks and landscapes by local photographer Elexis. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery Starling St. Mon-Fri 8-5. 912-262-0628 www.sghs.org.

March 2
First Friday Meet your friends and neighbors in Historic Downtown Brunswick for shopping, food and the "He said beer, She said wine" tasting tour. 5-8pm, Newcastle Street & Gloucester Street Downtown Brunswick.

March 2 - 31
Reflections Exhibit of work by local winners of the national PTA-sponsored student art competition. Opening reception Mar 2, 5-8 pm. Gallery hours: Thurs-Fri 10 am - 6 pm, Sat 10 am - 2 pm, or by appt. Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 912-262-6934. www.goldenisles arts.org.

March 10
Cash and Carry Sidewalk Pottery Sale Glynn Art Pottery Studio members offering spring deals on great pots! Come early for the best selection! Cash and checks only. 9-5. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

March 10
A Scotch Whisky-tasting at Ashantilly Center March is Scottish Heritage Month in McIntosh County. Once again the "Old Tabby" will be the site of a tasting of the single malts of Scotland. 4pm. $30 per person. Ashantilly Center, Darien, GA. 912 437-4473. http://ashantilly.org

March 17 - 18
Annual Invitational Spring Arts & Crafts Show Pottery, paintings, woodcraft, jewelry, garden art, sculpture, photography, and more! 10-5. Postell Marketplace / Postell Park Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island Sponsored by Pier Village Association. 912.262.0628. www.ArtDowntown.net

March 22 - 25
Georgia Nature Photographers' Association heads to the Georgia coastal islands for a three day celebration of nature and nature photography for its 3rd Annual Expo at the Hampton Inn & Suites in Brunswick, GA. Keynote speaker will be Darrell Gulin, www.gulinphoto.com . This Expo will be filled with great education, field trips with awesome photographic opportunities to locations like Jekyll Island, St Simons Island, Harris Neck Wildlife, Cumberland Island, Okefenokee Swamp and many more. For more information and to register, go to www.GNPA.org.

March 27
Glynn County High School Exhibit High School students in Glynn County schools show their latest artwork in this end of the year art show. Tues-Sat. 9-5. Glynn Art Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr SSI. 912-638-8770 www.glynnart.org

March 30
Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute Tribute band performs as the legendary trio of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings. 8pm Tickets $5-$25 Historic Ritz Theatre. 1530 Newcastle St. Brunswick. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 912-262-6934. www.goldenisles arts.org.

March 31
Ashantilly - Dinner on the Grounds with Dr. William Rawlings, Jr. Join us for a dinner on grounds with Sandersville physician and author Dr. William Rawlings, Jr. Known for his Matt Rutherford character in novels such as The Rutherford Cypher and The Mile High Club, Dr. Rawlings' most recent work is a non-fiction story of "greed, deception, lust, courtroom drama, and untimely death" set in the early 1920's, the Golden Age of Georgia's small towns.. 6pm, $50 per person. Ashantilly Center, Darien, GA. 912 437-4473. http://ashantilly.org.