Escape to Margaritaville

Calling all Parrotheads

and anyone who would love to spend a night in Key West without leaving St. Simons Island. The Coastal Symphony of Georgia invites you to The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort on Friday, May 21, for an Escape to Margaritaville at Cabaret 2022. Steel drums and guitar, warm ocean breezes, tropical cocktail concoctions, and the beautiful island flora decorating the enchanting Atlantic Court outdoor venue will make you feel like you might be mere steps away from Duval Street.

PHOTOS BY LAUREN ROBERTS, THE DARKROOM PHOTOGRAPHY

Cabaret Chair Meredith Deal, Symphony President Marjorie Mathieu, along with fellow Steering Committee members Sharon Flores and Kern Baker, and Men’s Committee Chairs Jimmy Bishop and Drew Holland, have been busy planning this 18th annual signature fundraising event. Their vision is a casually elegant evening under the stars that evokes that “changes in latitudes, changes in attitudes” laid-back island vibe of the Keys but still has the buzz of excitement that always accompanies Cabaret. No formal attire required. Dress festively and ready to have fun!

The night begins with the most popular activity in

Key West: cocktail hour! Beginning at 6:00 p.m., there will be booze in the blender rendering the event’s namesake frozen concoction, but if a margarita isn’t your beverage of choice, plenty of other options will be available to quench your thirst. Whether the menu for the seated dinner that

TOP: Sheila Smith with Chris Triplett and David Lowe of Edward on Saint Simons, the provider of the tropical floral displays and centerpieces at the event.

RIGHT: Cabaret Chair Meredith Deal with flowers from Edward on Saint Simons.

follows includes a cheeseburger in paradise, complete with lettuce and tomato, Heinz 57 and French-fried potatoes, remains to be seen, but the food is sure to be delicious. Beloved local trop rock troubadour Leo Dean will be on hand to with guitar and steel drums to perform tunes made famous by Jimmy Buffett. Don’t be afraid to sing along with those classic hits. We know you know the words by heart!

Cabaret is known for its live and silent auctions, offering wonderful items donated by local merchants and exciting trips, including destinations in the U.S. and abroad (Tuscany). Everyone is invited to participate in the silent auction, even if you aren’t attending the event or a Coastal Symphony of Georgia patron. All bids will be made exclusively via your cellphone at the event (or from home on your computer or tablet), so please pre-register and bring your cell phone with you to the event. You’ll be able to set a text alert if you are outbid or pre-set a bidding limit that allows the system to place your bids automatically, so you don’t need to continuously check whether you’re winning. Because you’ll pay securely

TOP: Drew Holland, Creta Nichols, Jimmy Bishop, Sibby Gruber, Susie Salvatore; LEFT: Kern Baker, Carol Sabo, Margaret Montondo

I’d like to go where the pace of life’s slow.

Could you beam me somewhere, Mister Scott?

- Jimmy Buffet, “Boat Drinks” 1979

via phone, there won’t be long check-out lines; you’ll simply pick up your items. Detailed instructions will be provided at a later date.

Tickets are $175 per person, and because seating is limited, it’s likely to sell out quickly, so reserve your spot now! Patron packages are available for preferred seating. Visit coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org to purchase online, call 912.634.2006, or email coastalsymphonyofgeorgia@gmail.com.

For over 17 years, Cabaret patrons and corporate sponsors have allowed The Coastal Symphony of Georgia to raise significant funds to help keep the music playing. Please continue their legacy by escaping to Margaritaville right here on St. Simons Island this May.

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