January Beachscape - Spotlight on Upcoming Events
Thursday, January 3 - Saturday, January 5
Bluegrass Festival, Jekyll Island Concention Center
3 days of great bluegrass music at the Jekyll Island Convention Center. www.aandabluegrass.com
Saturday, January 5
Oyster Reef Restoration Project
U.G.A. Marine Extension’s GEORGIA program needs volunteers to bag oyster shells for their reef restoration project.
Saturday January 12
Saturday, February 2
Golden Isles Scholastic Chess Tournament
Register, support, or come watch the Golden Isle Scholastic Chess Association Tournaments on Jekyll Island!
Thursday, January 17
Buddy Sullivan “Early English Settlement in Coastal Georgia, 1721-1776”
Georgia historian Buddy Sullivan explores the 18th century conflict between England and Spain and how it led to the creation of Georgia. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations Required. 635-2600. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, January 27
Sunday Dinner Dance
Dance the night away in the Grand Dining room the last Sunday of each month. Seating begins at six for an evening of gourmet dining and dancing to the music of Wayne Tate’s “Four and Easy” dance band. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations Required. 635-2600. 6:00 p.m.
January 31
“The French Letters”
Dr. Martha Keber presents an extraordinary chapter in Jekyll Island history: “From Plantation Owner to Penniless, the Saga of the Refugee Grand Dutreuilh Family.” Based, to a large extent, on a set of French letters written over the course of two decades, this remarkable tale
also spans two continents and several islands. Jekyll Island Club Hotel. Reservations Required.
635-2600. 7:30 p.m.
Sunday, February 3
Brunswick News Wedding Show, Atlantic Hall
The Brunswick News sponsoring the show where vendors will showcase their wedding-related businesses. Free admission
Thursday, February 14 - Sunday, February 17
US Kids Golf Tournament
Boys and girls, ages 6 to 12, will compete for individual honors. The Top 3 finishers in each age and gender group will automatically receive an invitation to the U.S. Kids Golf World Championship in 2008.
Sunday, February 17
Tidelands Nature Art Sale
“Art Inspired by Nature” Local artists will display their art for sale during this nature inspired event benefiting, Tidelands Nature Center. 10 am - 4 pm. www.tidelands4h.org. 912-635-5032. Jekyll Island Convention Center. Beachside Hall.
Thursday, February 21
BGICVB Chamber of Commerce Trade Fair, Atlantic Hall 5:30-8 PM Admission
Saturday, March 22
Easter Festival, Pier Road
At this family event, enjoy children’s activities, food and arts vendors, live music, arts and crafts, a pooch parade, and more! For more information, please call 877-4JEKYLL
