W H AT ’ S H A P P E N I N G GO WALKIN’ WITH PATSY After hundreds of sold-out performances on its 36-city North American tour and an award-winning run in Branson, Mo., one of the hottest stage shows in America rolls into town for one performance only at the Historic Ritz Theatre on Sunday, April 10, when Golden Isles Arts & Humanities presents the musical theatre sensation, A Closer Walk with Patsy Cline. The show traces the late star’s footsteps from her early honky-tonk days and radio fame through her rise at the Grand Ole Opry and triumphs at Carnegie Hall and Las Vegas, and features special guests and a stunning array of costumes. Produced by Springer Theatricals and the Springer Opera House, the musical reveals the emotional depth and range of a singer who defined the term “crossover hit” by dominating country, blues, pop and gospel charts simultaneously in the 1950s and early 1960s. Tickets are available at goldenislesarts.org or at the box office. Get yours early, because this show is bound to sell out!
FESTIVAL FOR THE FLEET For many fishermen and recreational boaters of Brunswick and Glynn County, maintaining traditions and paying respect to those lost at sea is a top priority. The Brunswick Blessing of the Fleet Festival will return to Sidney Lanier Park this year, beginning on Saturday, May 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. The Festival features arts & crafts, food and merchandise vendors along with music and entertainment throughout the day. The Festival will continue from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, May 8. The 78th Blessing of the Fleet will start at 3:00 p.m. Rev. Tim McKeown, pastor at St. Francis Xavier will be on board the GA Bulldog, the University of Georgia’s Marine Research Vessel, to bless the shrimp fleet and pleasure craft as they pass the pier at Sidney Lanier Park. Arts, crafts and food vendors are encouraged to sign up to participate. Vendor forms and additional information are available at brunswickblessing.com.
INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL RETURNS On Friday, April 22, the 5th Annual International Festival, “One World – Many Faces,” will take place on the campus of College of Coastal Georgia. The Robert S. Abbott Race Unity Institute partners with the College each April to highlight and celebrate the diverse cultures that call the Golden Isles home through art, music, cultural displays, and activities for kids. There will be a Global Food Bazaar, a Marketplace of artisan wares, a lineup of musical entertainment, a Culture EXPO, a KidFest area, a Chalk Mural, and more. Musical acts include a Celtic duo, The Magical Fires of Polynesia, a French folk music duo, a Middle Eastern band, and the CCGA Dance Team. Among the cuisines to be sampled will be Filipino, German, Italian, Mexican, Jamaican, and Argentine. The Festival is free and open to the public from 2:00-7:00 p.m. For more information call 912.634.1367. ccga.edu, theabbottinstitute.org
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