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VISUAL ARTS

Through Dec 31
Mistletoe Market ExhibitMiniature houses by Carol Hanneld, full-size carousel animals by Janis Rodriguez, artist-crafted ornaments. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Association: 638-8770, glynnart.org

Dec
Pat Rusk  Featured artist in the lobby. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

Dec-Jan
Wonderful World of Ed Hose  Featured artist. Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri 10am-5pm; Wed Noon-7pm; Sat 10am-1pm. St. Simons Island Public Library, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. 638-8234, trrl.org

Dec 2-30
Sue Byrne Russell  New work. Reception Dec 2, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm, or by appt. Art Downtown, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 262-0628, artdowntown.net

Dec 2-31
Annual Glynn County Student Art Show  Work in all media by local K-12 students. Reception Dec 2, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appointment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association: 262-6934, GIAHA Exhibits page

Through January
Nativities from Around the World  200 nativities from collection of Rev. Robert & June Brown in rotunda. Tue-Sat 10am-4pm. Moore Methodist Museum, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., SSI. 638-4050, mooremethodistmuseum.org

January
Plantations of St. Simons Island  Paintings of plantations by Mildred Huie, sculptures of plantation figures by Mary Whitty. Meet descendants of early founding families at open house, Jan 22, 3-5pm (reservations appreciated). Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017, leftbankartgallery.com

January
Students of Carly Hardy  Spotlight artists. Reception Jan 6, 5-7pm. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

January
Coastal Georgia Quilt Guild  Featured artist in main hallway. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

January
Annual Tribute to Sidney Lanier: Marshes of Glynn  Exhibition of oil paintings by Glenda Cason inspired by Lanier's poem "Marshes of Glynn." Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0628, sghs.org, artdowntown.net

January-February
Water & Clay  An exhibition of watercolors and clay sculpture by Rosemary Griggs. Reception Jan 6, 5-8pm. Thurs-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4 pm or by appointment. Art Downtown Theatre Gallery, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 262-0628, artdowntown.net

January-February
Transformation  Multi-media work by Irwin Berman, Anne Goodstein, Christophe Goodstein, Jim Jones in collaboration with Harlan Hambright and Leslie Buchanan. Thurs-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appointment. Art Downtown Studio, 1430 Newcastle St., Bwk. 262-0628, artdowntown.net

January-March
Finding Our Roots, Growing New Leaves: The Timber Industry in GeorgiaPhotographs from the Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s archives explore a heritage industry. Mon-Sat 10am-5pm, Sun 1:30-5pm. A.W. Jones Heritage Center Exhibit Hall, 610 Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society: 638-4666, saintsimonslighthouse.org

January 3-28
24th Annual Coastal National Juried Art Competition  Juried by SCAD professor Benjamin Ward. Reception Jan 5, 5-7pm. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

January 6-28
Scott Foxx  Solo show by Georgia-based artist combining modern methods with the iconography of Southern folk art. Reception Jan 6, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appointment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Exhibits page

January 31-February 25
Art Unleashed  Animal-themed art show and fundraiser. (See Special Events). Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

February
Christy Trowbridge  Featured artist in main hallway. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

February
African-American Art Exhibition  Multi-media show of work by local African-American artists in honor of Black History Month. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0628, sghs.org, artdowntown.net

February-March 31
The Maltese Falcon  Artists interpret Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective novel. Part of The Big Read 2012. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Assn: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

February 2 -March 24
Coastal Reflections Exhibit  Artists Marquette Schille, Mike Lewis, Marquita Macon, Jeannine Cook and Candy Schille. Reception March 1, 5-7pm. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

February 3-25
The Big Read Exhibit: The Art of Pulp  Book cover art from classic hard-boiled fiction and posters from films noirs of the 1940s and 1950s. Part of The Big Read: Coastal Georgia Reads The Maltese Falcon. Reception Feb 3, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appointment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Exhibits page

February 25
The Colors of Monet  Program highlighting Monet’s palette with Millie Wilcox and expert Pam Johndroe, featuring paintings of Monet’s homes and gardens by Mildred Nix Huie. Reservations appreciated. 3-5pm. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017,  leftbankartgallery.com

March
Oak Grove Island Artists Guild  Featured artist in main hallway. Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat 9:30am-5pm; Tue, Thu 9:30am-8pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

March
Elexis  Local landmarks and landscapes by local photographer Elexis. Mon-Fri 8am-5pm, Sat 9am to 1pm. Southeast Georgia Health System Outpatient Care Center Art Gallery, Starling St., Bwk. 262-0628, sghs.org, artdowntown.net

March-April
Glimpses  New watercolors, acrylics and mixed media by artist Sue Byrne Russell. Reception March 2, 5-8pm. Thurs-Fri 11am-5:30pm, Sat 10am-4pm or by appointment. Art Downtown Theatre Gallery, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 262-0628, artdowntown.net

March 2-31
Reflections  Exhibit of work by local winners of the national PTA-sponsored student art competition. Reception  March 2, 5-8pm. Thu-Fri 10am-6pm, Sat 10am-2pm, or by appointment. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Exhibits page

March 10
Cash and Carry Sidewalk Pottery Sale  Work by studio members. Cash and checks only. 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

March 17
Christ Church  Paintings of the historic church by Mildred Nix Huie, plus her large mural depicting St. Simons landmarks and plantations. Complimentary print of Christ Church presented to each visitor. 1-5pm. Mildred Huie Plantation Museum, 1819 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3017,  leftbankartgallery.com

March 17-18
Annual Invitational Spring Arts & Crafts Show  Pottery, paintings, woodcraft, jewelry, garden art, sculpture, photography, etc.10am-5pm. Postell Park, Beachview Dr., SSI. Pier Village Association: 262-0628, artdowntown.net

March 27-31
Glynn County High School Exhibit  Local student art. Tue-Sat 9am-5pm. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

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PERFORMANCES

Through Dec 18
Five Women Wearing the Same Dress  Encore performance of comedy by Alan Ball. Desserts and beverages. Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $25. Brunswick Actors Theatre, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 280-0023, artdowntown.net

Dec 10
Boston Brass  Concert of music in range of genres and styles by nationally renowned ensemble. Benefit for Glynn Middle School. 7pm. $25 adults, $10 ages 18 and under. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Bwk. Tickets at Ritz Theatre, City Music, or awendel@glynn.k12.ga.us

Dec 11
The Coastal Youth Symphony of Georgia Winter Concert  Director/conductor Maestro Luis Haza. 3pm. $5 adult, $3 student.  Glynn Academy Auditorium, Bwk. 634-3453, coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org

Dec 12
Christmas Concert  Traditional Christmas music, featuring guest pianist Rich Ridenour and sing-along led by soprano Rhonda Hambright. 8pm. Adults $25, Children/Students $5. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Bwk. 634-2006, coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org

Dec 16-18
A Christmas Carol  Bryan Thompson as Scrooge in the 10th anniversary production of the Dickens holiday classic.
Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Adults: $15-25, Seniors $10-20 (depending on age, membership status, date of purchase), under 18 always $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities Association: 262-6934, GIAHA Performing Arts Series page

January 5
The Water Coolers  Award-winning comedy troupe with original music and song parodies. 8pm. $25 adults, $10 students. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.org

January 6-22
One Flew Over the Cuckoo's Nest  Drama by Dale Wasserman adapted from novel by Ken Kesey. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Adults $20, 18 and under $5. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.com

January 7-February 5
Over My Dead Body  Comic play by Derek Benfield, desserts and coffees. Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $25. Brunswick Actors' Theatre, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 280-0023, artdowntown.net

January 11-14
Charlotte’s Web  Classic story on stage. 7pm.  $5 students, $7 adults. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Bwk. The GA Players: 267-4100, flashmedia.glynn.k12.ga.us/webpages/sspencer

January 22
Opera-tizers  Peach State Opera presents staged scenes and arias from some of the world’s greatest operas. 3pm. Adults: $15-25, Seniors $10-20 (depending on age, membership status, date of purchase), under 18 always $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Performing Arts Series page

January 24
True North Brass  Canadian brass ensemble in concert. 7:30pm. St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, SSI. Island Concert Assn: 638-2220, IslandConcertAssociation.org

February 7
The American Tenors  Internationally renowned singers in concert. 8pm. $25 adults, $10 students. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.org

February 10-12, 17-18
The Star-Spangled Girl  Dinner theater production of Neil Simon comedy. Fri-Sat 6:30pm, Sun 1:30pm. $35. Old City Hall, Newcastle & Mansfield, Bwk. C.A.P.E. Theater: capetheater@gmail.com, capetheater.org

February 21
Sebastian Baverstam and  Constantine Finehouse  Cello and piano duo in concert. 7:30pm. St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, SSI. Island Concert Assn: 638-2220, IslandConcertAssociation.org

February 25-26
The Maltese Falcon Radio Play  Old-time radio theater of Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective story performed live on stage with audience and broadcast over radio station WGIG (Sunday only). Part of The Big Read 2012. Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. Adults: $15-25, Seniors $10-20 (depending on age, membership status, date of purchase), under 18 always $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Performing Arts Series page

February 25-March 25
The Kitchen Witches  Comic play by Caroline Smith, desserts and coffees. Sat 8pm, Sun 3pm. $25. Brunswick Actors' Theatre, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk. 280-0023, artdowntown.net

February 27
Brahms Requiem  Featuring Symphony Chorus and soloists Caroline Thomas and Nathaniel Roper. 8pm. Adults $25, Children/Students $5. First Baptist Church, 708 Mansfield St., Bwk. Coastal Symphony of Georgia: 634-2006, coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org

March 9-25
Don't Mention My Name  Comic play by Fred Carmichael. Fri-Sat 8pm, Sun 3 pm. Adults $20, 18 and under $5. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.com

March 12
Carpe Diem String Quartet  Concert of classical, tango, folk, and more. 8pm. $25 adults, $10 students. Glynn Academy Memorial Auditorium, Bwk. Brunswick Community Concert Assn: 638-4111, brunswickcommunityconcert.org

March 18
Rhythm on the River  Outdoor concert - band TBA. Bring chairs, picnic, favorite beverage. 6-8pm. Queen Square, Newcastle & Mansfield Sts., Bwk. $10, kids under 16 free. Brunswick Downtown Development Authority: 265-4032, brunswickgeorgia.net

March 20
Amernet String Quartet  Concert by acclaimed Ensemble-in-Residence at Florida International University. 7:30pm. St. Simons Presbyterian Church, 205 Kings Way, SSI. Island Concert Assn: 638-2220, IslandConcertAssociation.org

March 28-31
All Shook Up  Musical play based on Shakespeare's Twelfth Night and the music of Elvis Presley. 7:30pm. $10 Adults, $7 Students & Seniors. Glynn Academy Auditorium, Bwk.  267-4210 X3180

March 30
Highwaymen Live: A Musical Tribute  Band performs as the legendary trio of Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings. 8pm. Adults: $15-25, Seniors $10-20 (depending on age, membership status, date of purchase), under 18 always $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934, GIAHA Performing Arts Series page

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FILMS

Dec 13
Books to Movies Series  Screen versions of Amy Tan novel about family relations, Ted Lawson’s World War II novel, Damon Runyan’s Apple Annie story. 2pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4939, trrl.org

January 12, 26, February 2, March 8             
Film Noir Series  Classic movies of the dark style that developed in the 1940s. Part of The Big Read 2012. Call for titles. 6pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4939, trrl.org

January 19
L.A. Confidential  Modern film noir movie (1997) about police corruption, starring Russell Crowe and Kevin Spacey. Tentative title may change by screening date; please call or check web to confirm. 7pm. $5. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934

January 27
Pinot/Noir  Presentations about pinot noir wine (with samples) by True Vine proprietor Brian Green and  about film noir style by cinema historian Rob Nixon, followed by screening of the noir classic Out of the Past (1947) starring Robert Mitchum and Kirk Douglas. 6pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts & Humanities: 262-6934

February 3
The Thin Man  Free screening of the 1934 William Powell-Myrna Loy mystery/comedy based on the novel by Dashiell Hammett. Part of The Big Read 2012. 8pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934

February 6
Chops: It's All About the Music  Award-winning documentary and discussion with director Bruce Broder. 6pm. College of Coastal Georgia Stembler Theater, 1 College Way, Bwk. 279-5781

February 7, 14, March 6
Big Read Movies at Midday  Screenings of films related in style, theme, or subject to Dashiell Hammett and his classic novel The Maltese Falcon. Titles TBA. 2pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934
 
February 7
Yojimbo  1961 Kurosawa classic based on writings of Dashiell Hammett, introduced by film historian Rob Nixon. Part of The Big Read 2012. 7pm. College of Coastal Georgia Stembler Theater, 1 College Way, Bwk. 279-5781

February 9
The Big Read Movie Night: The Maltese Falcon  Multiple-location screening of the 1941 Humphrey Bogart thriller based on Dashiell Hammett’s novel. 7pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, Bwk; Ida Hilton Library, Darien; College of Coastal Georgia Camden Campus, Kingsland. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934

February 15
A Fistful of Dollars  1964 Sergio Leone Western classic based on writings of Dashiell Hammett, introduced by film historian Rob Nixon. Part of The Big Read 2012. 7pm. College of Coastal Georgia Stembler Theater, 1 College Way, Bwk. 279-5781

February 21
Miller’s Crossing  1990 Coen Brothers film based on writings of Dashiell Hammett, introduced by film historian Rob Nixon. Part of The Big Read 2012. 7pm. College of Coastal Georgia Stembler Theater, 1 College Way, Bwk. 279-5781

March 12                             
The Big Read Family Fun Movie  Classic cartoon spoofing the film noir style, for whole family. 2pm. Part of The Big Read 2012. Call for titles. 6pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4939, trrl.org

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SPECIAL EVENTS & FESTIVALS

Dec 9-11
The House on Candy Cane Lane  Tours of Christmas house to benefit “New Harmonies” traveling Smithsonian exhibit coming to Darien, Keep McIntosh Beautiful, HART (Human Animal Rescue Team), and the Links. $10, under 12 $5. Fri-Sat 10am-4pm, Sun 1-4pm. 104 First St. West, Darien.

January 16-18
5th Annual Warmth in Winter  Event for older adults featuring “Senior Moments” by singer, humorist, folk theologian Ed Kilbourne. Epworth by the Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., SSI. 638-8868, epworthbythesea.org

January 28
Cabaret 2012 – An Evening In Monte Carlo!  Dining, dancing, auctions, live entertainment to benefit Coastal Symphony of Georgia & The Coastal Youth Symphony. 6:30pm. $175. Cloister Ballroom, Sea Island. 222-5686, coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org

February 2
Art Unleashed Fundraiser  Benefit for Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia in conjunction with animal-themed art show (see Exhibits). 5-7pm. $35 advance, $40 door. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

February 3
Kick-Off for The Big Read: Coastal Georgia Reads The Maltese Falcon  Exhibit opening, free film at 8, distribution of books and support materials, and fun “detective” contest throughout Downtown businesses during Brunswick’s First Friday. Official beginning of a month+ of events for the community-wide literary reading initiative focused on Dashiell Hammett’s classic detective novel. 5-8pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Events also at other locations in Brunswick and in McIntosh and Camden counties. See individual listings in other categories in this calendar and full schedule of Big Read events at website. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934

February 3           
First Friday Fun at the Library  “Ace Lacewing” Bug Art Show (works by local students for The Big Read 2012) and Brunswick Police Kid’s ID Program. 5:30-7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

February 4
Death by Chocolate  Murder mystery dinner with 3-course meal. Reservations required. 6pm. $40. Moore Methodist Museum, 100 Arthur J. Moore Dr., SSI. 638-4050, mooremethodistmuseum.org

February 11
Valentine’s Tea at Ashantilly  Afternoon tea in historic house. Reservations needed. 2-4pm. $15 single, $25 couple. Ashantilly Center, 15591 Hwy. 99, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org

February 18
Fort Frederica Living History Festival  Interpreters and period craftspeople portray soldiers and settlers who called this site home. Military demos including musket and cannon firings. 10am-4pm. Fort Frederica National Monument, 6515 Frederica Rd., SSI. 638-3639, nps.gov/fofr

March 2
First Friday Fun at the Library: Coastal Georgia Quilt Guild  Demo of craft for Quilts for Kids program, which provides handmade quilts to kids who are ill, in foster care, or have lost a parent in military service. 5:30-7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

March 10
Scotch Whisky Tasting  Single malts of Scotland. 4pm. $30. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org

March 17
Christ Church 59th Tour of Homes  Tour of homes on St. Simons and Sea Island to benefit local charities that provide help to women and children. Board bus at Gascoigne Bluff. Day-long social at church with piano music and refreshments. 10am-5pm. $40 advance, $45 day of tour. Christ Church, 6329 Frederica Rd., SSI. 222-5686, christchurchtourofhomes.org

March 31
Dinner on the Grounds with Dr. William Rawlings, Jr.  Physician and author known for his Matt Rutherford character in novels such as The Rutherford Cypher and The Mile High Club, talks about his new non-fiction story set in the early 1920s. 6pm. $50. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org

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CLASSES/ WORKSHOPS/CAMPS

Dec 26
Bead Therapy  Open Studio with Mary Mitchell Jones. Bring your own projects. 6-8pm. $5 MAA members, $10 nonmembers, per session. Old Jail Art Center, Downtown Darien. McIntosh Art Association: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

January-March
Oil Painting Class  Led by Carly Hardy. Thu 1-3:30pm. $100 MAA members, $110 nonmembers, per month. The Art Cottage, 111 First St. W, Darien. McIntosh Art Association: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

January-March
Monthly Oil Painting for Adults  Led by Karen Burnett; intermediate and advanced students. Materials list available. Tue 10am-Noon and 2-4pm. $115 MAA members, $130 nonmembers. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Association: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

January 10, 17, 24, 31, February 7, 14
Overview of the Georgia Coast  Local historian Buddy Sullivan presents history course of Georgia’s barrier islands and adjoining mainland from the early 1500s to present. Registration required. 6-8pm. $50 members; $95 non-members. A.W. Jones Heritage Center Event Hall, 610 Beachview Dr., SSI. Coastal Georgia Historical Society: 638-4666, saintsimonslighthouse.org

January 24           
Parent University Learn to use library resources for elementary age and younger children. Spanish interpreters available. 6, 6:30, 7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

January 25
Partners in Art  David Ouimet of Purple Sage Catering conducts hands-on garnishing seminar. 4-5pm. $15 members, $20 nonmembers. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

February 11
Sweetgrass Basketmaking Workshop  Learn one of the oldest art forms of African origin in America from Master Basket Weaver Yvonne Grovner. 2:30-5:30pm. $40 includes materials. Villa Ospo, Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com

February 18                         
A Little Big Read Event: Ace Lacewing  Interactive program for children featuring the “bug detective” from this year’s Little Big Read book. Part of The Big Read 2012. 11am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

February 22-24
Ken Walllin Studio Workshop  Learn how to stay loose in oil painting, drawing, and composition.  9am-4pm. $450. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

ONGOING
Art Classes and Workshops  All media, ages, and experience levels; various times and prices. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Association: 638-8770, glynnart.org

Art and Craft Classes and Workshops  Various media, levels, dates, times, prices. Old Jail Art Center, Darien. McIntosh Art Association: 437-7711, mcintoshartassociation.com

Art Classes  All ages and levels. Various times and prices. Art Downtown, 1413 Newcastle St., Bwk: 262-0628, artdowntown.net

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TOURS, LECTURES, READINGS

December
The Holidays in History  Tour of Jekyll Historic District cottages decorated for holidays reflecting traditions from Victorian to Jazz Age. 11am, 1pm, 3pm daily, except Dec 24 & 25. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036,  jekyllisland.com

December 10
Coastal Christmas Tour of Homes  5 festively-decorated homes, circa 1840 tabby slave cabins (with treats from Coastal Cookery cookbook), gourmet bake sale , shopping for Christmas gifts at Glynn Art Visual Arts Center. Tour 10am-4pm; bake sale: 9am-2pm at Tabby Slave Cabins, Gascoigne Bluff, SSI. $25. Cassina Garden Club: 638-2880, cassinagardenclub.org

January 9
Partners in Art  Chad Goehring of Harrison Designs talks about trends in coastal architecture of last 30 years. 7pm. Members free, nonmembers $5. Visual Arts Center, 529 Beachview Dr., SSI. Glynn Art Assn: 638-8770, glynnart.org

January 15
John McIntosh Kell  Historian Buddy Sullivan talks about Confederate naval commander. 3pm. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org

January 19
Satilla Solitude  Photographer Wayne Morgan talks about and signs his new book about the Satilla River. 7pm. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

January 20, February 10, March 16               
Music Appreciation  Dr. Clive Henery leads exploration of music; different theme each month. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

January 25, February 29, March 28               
Snowbird Book Group and Golden Isles Book Discussion Group  Jan: The Beekeeper’s Apprentice by Laurie King. Feb: State of Wonder by Ann Patchett. Mar: Home by Marilyn Robinson. New members welcome. 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4320, trrl.org

January 30, February 27, March 26               
Men’s Book Discussion Group  Jan: Nemesis by Philip Roth. Feb: Steve Jobs by Walter Isaacson. Mar: The Myth of American Exceptionalism by Godfrey Hodgson. 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 580-4320, trrl.org

February 2
Civil War Living History  Meet Susie King Taylor, portrayed by Sherrie Tollivar, who served as the first African-American Army nurse during the Civil War. 7pm. Jekyll Island Museum, Stable Rd., JI. 635-4036, jekyllisland.com

February 9
Sea Island Spirituals: The Legacy of Willis Proctor  Geechee Gullah Ring Shouters present tribute to Willis Proctor, valet for William Rockefeller, who later owned a “jumping” nightspot on St. Simons and was a Georgia Sea Islands Singer. 7pm. Historic Faith Chapel, Riverview Dr., JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com
 
February 15                         
The Big Read Book Discussion  The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett, featured book for The Big Read 2012. 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

February 16 & 17
African-American Detective Fiction  Presentation by Dr. Jon Hershey. Thu 7pm, Health & Science Lecture Room, College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick campus; Fri Noon, Auditorium, College of Coastal Georgia Camden campus.  279-5781

February 23
The Search for the Wanderer Survivors  Journey with researcher April Hynes to discover what happened to survivors of the slave ship Wanderer, which arrived on Jekyll Island in 1858. Explore their rich cultural legacy with Archaeologist Mark Newell. 7pm. Jekyll Island Museum, Stable Rd., JI. 635-4036, jekyllisland.com

February 28
Not Schoolbook History: Two Hunters, Hammett, and a FalconDashiell Hammett's granddaughter Julie Rivett and Hammett scholar-biographer Richard Layman share discoveries about the life, work, and literary legacy of the mysterious and complicated author. Part of The Big Read: Coastal Georgia Reads The Maltese Falcon. 7pm. Historic Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Bwk. Golden Isles Arts and Humanities: 262-6934

March 1 & 2
Dicks, Dames and Double-Crossing Lovers: The Hard-Boiled School of Fiction and Film  Presentation by Prof. Frank Minor. Thu 7pm, Health & Science Lecture Room, College of Coastal Georgia Brunswick campus; Fri Noon, Auditorium, College of Coastal Georgia Camden campus.  279-5781

ONGOING
Passport to the Century  Guided tram tour of 240-acre historic district includes entry into two cottages. Adults $16, Children 6-12 $7, Free under 6. Daily. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com

Multi-Media Self-Guided Tour  Extensive archive of photos, oral histories, diaries, home-movie footage of Jekyll Island Club history. Includes walking guide map, interactive multi-media device. $8 rental. Daily 9am-5pm. Historic District, JI. Jekyll Island Museum: 635-4036, jekyllisland.com

Storytime  Stories and craft projects for younger children. Tue 10:30am. Brunswick Library, 208 Gloucester St., Bwk. 267-1212, trrl.org

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OPEN HOUSES/AUDITIONS/MEETINGS

January 6, February 3, March 2
First Friday  Visit the shops, galleries, restaurants of Historic Downtown Brunswick; art openings, live music, food and beverage pairing samples. 5-8pm. Brunswick Downtown Development Authority: 265-4032, brunswickgeorgia.net

January 8-10
Auditions for Don't Mention My Name  Comedy by Fred Carmichael to be produced in March. 7pm. Casino Theatre, 530 Beachview Dr., SSI. Island Players: 638-0338, theislandplayers.com

January 18
Ashantilly Center Annual Member Meeting  Review past year’s accomplishments and elect officers and board members for next term. Open to public. 5pm. Ashantilly Center, Darien. 437-4473, ashantilly.org

January 22
Thomas Jefferson’s Revolutionary GardenAnnual membership meeting and lecture by Peter Hatch, Director of Gardens and Grounds at Monticello.3pm. Members free, Nonmembers $25. Cloister Ballroom, Sea Island. Coastal Georgia Historical Society: 638-4666, saintsimonslighthouse.org

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