At the end of the week we are all ready to kick back and relax for a few days. Life on Georgia’s Coast is all about island time and enjoying life. That’s why we choose to live here! While other parts of the country are buried under snow, we are loving walks on the beach with temperatures in the high 60’s and low 70’s…..paradise! That’s why our time here is golden and also why so many “snow birds” choose to spend their winter months in our area. Perfection! It’s what we have to remember during the short amount of sweltering, humid heat we experience from July through September.
Every Friday I’ll be sharing special events that may be of interest to you, your friends and family as well as some posts on local history. I continued to be fascinated by the history that surrounds on this small stretch of barrier islands. I continually hear about some person or event from years gone by that amaze and intrigue me!
I’m nearing the end of my first week of blogging. It has been fun and I have learned so many things. I’d love to hear your feedback on my posts thus far. What did you or didn’t you like? What inspired you? And also, what would you like to see on Friday posts that would be of interest to you?
Listed below are just a few of these events that are happening this weekend:
Island Treasures 2013 is taking place on Jekyll Island as it has since 2002. Treasure hunters can search Jekyll for the one of a kind glass floats that are created by artisans all over the country. Each float is stamped with the year of the hunt on its base and can be registered at the Jekyll Island Visitor’s Center to receive a biography of the artist who created the float as well as a certificate of authentication. The techniques use to create these beautiful spheres is the same that method followed for over 2000 years. With the onset of plastic fishing floats there use has disappeared, making these specially crafted treasures of even greater value! Since I collect glass floats, you may run into me there!
Two different events are taking place at the Glynn Art Association on Saint Simons: a Digital Art Exhibition and the Coastal Photography Shoot. Anyone interested in either of these art forms will find a feast for the eyes! You’ll find the gallery at 529 Beachview Drive near the Lighthouse on Saint Simons.
Heather Heath, Executive Director of the Golden Isles Arts & Humanities, will have a casual conversation with attendees about the significance of art and humanities in our area on Sunday, February 10 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm. The event will take place at the Mildred Huie Museum at 1819 Frederica Road on St. Simons Island. A $5.00 donation is requested.
Not on the weekend but of great interest to foodies is the upcoming Chef’s Demonstration at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel, Wednesday, February 13th in the Club Ballroom. The Chef will be preparing Filet of Fish en Papillote….delicious! Reservations are recommended and can be made by calling: 912-635-2600. Bon apetit!
If you want to venture down to St. Mary’s you can enjoy a family oriented Mardi Gras festival on Saturday, 2/9. A bike tour, 5K run, street dance, parade, arts & crafts with plenty of food vendors will be there for your enjoyment. If you want to stay for the Mardi Gras Ball that evening you can make reservations by calling: 800-868-8687.
Music lovers can find their favorite bands playing all over the area. I’ll be posting more about this next week. Share any information you may have with me about musical events and I’ll share them with my readers.
THIS JUST IN FROM BARBARA RYAN IN ST. MARY’S…...PARENTS TAKE NOTICE:
MEDIA CONTACT: LISA ALLEN 912-673-9161, EMAIL: ladanceworks@tds.net
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE….
SCHOLARSHIPS AVAILABLE FOR MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP
ST. MARY, GA—St. Marys Little Theatre, Lisa Allen Dance Works, and The Friese Studio of Music have teamed up to offer scholarships to this year’s Summer Musical Theatre Camp scheduled for June 10-14 and June 17-21. To be eligible for scholarship consideration, an application must be filled out and submitted by March 1st. Applications can be picked up at Lisa Allen Dance Works, 10880 Colerain Road, or by emailing ladanceworks@tds.net. Camp attendees and scholarship applicants should be ages 5 to 16.
This year’s two-week musical theatre camp, offered up by a consortium of Camden County’s most respected performance organizations—Lisa Allen Danceworks, The Friese Studio of Music, and St. Marys Little Theatre, is themed “Love Disney,” and will incorporate music, dance, and drama with favorite Disney characters played by camp attendees. According to Lisa Allen, owner of Lisa Allen Danceworks, every attendee will be a part of the grand showcase at the end of the two-week camp.
“The ‘Love Disney’ experience will enhance self expression and help build self confidence while the children learn to sing, dance and act,” Allen said. “Even seasoned performers will find the camp refreshing and an opportunity to polish their skills and build their resume.”
Allen went on to say that all levels of experience are welcome, even kids who have never performed in front of an audience before.
Megan Friese, owner of The Friese Studio of Music, said, “Last year’s theatre camp was so successful, we decided it must be a yearly event. Parents and the public were impressed by how much we accomplished in the two week period, and many of our attendees went on to participate in subsequent performances in and out of our area.”
Barbara Ryan, Director of St. Marys Little Theatre (SMLT), said that the 2013 Musical Theatre Camp is an official program of SMLT’s outreach to encourage the youth of Camden County to get involved in performing arts.
“Research shows that young people who participate in community theatre have the opportunity to develop skills such as improved communication, critical thinking, and social skills—all key components of any self-development program,” Ryan said. “This year’s camp will empower children to express themselves physically, emotionally, and intellectually. And the most important thing is that the kids will be having fun, which is what summertime is all about.”
Parents are asked to register their children for the camp by May 20 either in person at Lisa Allen Danceworks, 10880 Colerain Road in St. Marys, or online at www.ladanceworks.net. Casting calls will be conducted March 9 from 2pm to 4 pm at The Friese Studio of Music, and March 16, from 9 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Theatre by the Trax. If unable to attend casting call, please call 912-673-9161.
For more information, call 912-673-9161.
MUSICAL THEATRE CAMP FACT SHEET
Camp runs June 10-14 and June 17-21, 2012 from 9 am to 1 pm.
Ages: 5 to 16
Tuition: $185 per person
Non refundable registration fee: $25
“Love Disney Show” to be performed June 21 at 6 pm at Theatre by the Trax, 1000 Osborne St., St. Marys
Register by May 20 at Lisa Allen Danceworks or online at www.ladanceworks.net.
Casting Calls: March 9 from 2 – 4 pm at The Friese Studio of Music and March 16 from 9 – 11 a.m. at Theatre by the Trax.
All levels of experience are welcome, including beginners.
Call 912-673-9161 for more information.
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Anne Dyer Says:
Loving this Melissa!! You are doing a great job and I love seeing and learning about all that is going on. Thanks for your love of here– The Golden Isles.
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Melissa Says:
Thanks Anne! My love affair with the islands goes on as the blog continues! All the best!
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Jeffrey Jones Says:
Thank you for this refreshing glimpse into the beauty all around us! Be Healthy 🙂
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Melissa Says:
Thanks Jeff! I’m having a wonderful time with this! Great to meet you on Monday!
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