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DANCE CLASSICS AT THE RITZ

Broadway plays and movie classics will provide the inspiration for Merrily We Dance, a variety show by Christina’s Dance World coming to The Ritz Theatre. Trained cast members accompanied by novice well-known local dancers are creating a high energy experience that is sure to leave you ready to tie on your dance shoes for the next great show! Christina’s Dance World is a welcoming dance studio that puts heart and soul into every performance opportunity for local talent and guest dancers. The sky is the limit for new and experienced dancers of all ages. Merrily We Dance will take place February 12th with shows at 2:30 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $8/students, $10/adults and children under 3 are admitted free. Purchase at the door, Christina’s Dance World, 2601 Demere Rd., 912.399.1417, or online at christinasdanceworld.com.

WELCOME WIZARDS

The Big Read community-wide reading initiative presented by Golden Isles Arts and Humanities will return in 2017 with Ursula K. LeGuin’s beloved classic novel, The Wizard of Earthsea. This 1968 novel is arguably the most widely admired American fantasy novel of the past fifty years. Community events will explore the book’s geographical sweep, epic grandeur, a mythic resonance that we associate with romance and fairy tale. Earthsea – composed of an archipelago of many islands – is a land of the imagination, power and, of course, dragons! Explore the beginning of the young-adult fantasy genre that is so widely popular today. A Parade of Dragons and Other Fantastical Creatures and a Marketplace of Fantasy Artists and Vendors in Historical Downtown Brunswick on February 3 will kick off the initiative and hopefully spark your imagination! For a complete list of The Big Read events, including films, art exhibits, book discussions, and more, visit goldenislesarts.org.

THE ART OF FOOD

It’s not too late! Glynn Visual Arts’ special fundraising event The Art of Food was rescheduled due to Hurricane Matthew so if you didn’t sign up before, you might be in luck. This unique event starts at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 19. Cocktails, appetizers and a Blue Sky Raffle will begin the evening at the Glynn Visual Arts Center at 106 Island Drive on St. Simons Island. Guests will also learn tips from a local mixologist on preparing the perfect cocktail. Then everyone will climb aboard the trolley for a ride to Georgia Sea Grill where Executive Chef Tim will prepare and discuss a carefully planned custom menu of tastefully and artfully presented courses paired with complementary wines. Seating is limited. Tickets are $150 per person, $250 per couple, or $700 for a table of six, and can be purchased online at glynnvisualarts.org or by calling GVA at 912.638.8770.

BRAVING THE BRIDGE

More than 2500 participants registered for last year’s Southeast Georgia Health System Bridge Run and raised $57,000 for cancer care programs at the Health System. Certified by the USTA as “the toughest 5K in Georgia” the Bridge Run attracts top athletes from throughout the Southeast, but that shouldn’t scare you away. Many others, including families and seniors, also register to walk the course each year and have a great time at the festival that follows with vendors, food and drink, entertainment, and children’s activities. So, come one and come all to the Sidney Lanier Bridge on Saturday, February 18. Runners start at 9:00 a.m. and walkers start at 10:00 a.m. The Fire Fighters Challenge begins at 8:00 a.m. and there’s no entry fee for Fire Fighter teams. Pick up race packets at the PreRun Pasta Party and Runner’s Expo Friday, February 17 from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. For more information, visit the-bridge-run.org.

HELLO DOLLY!

Dolly the Dolphin will be in attendance for the 39th Super Dolphin Day on Saturday, February 25. Will you? First, the fun begins with the Pasta Party and Silent Auction at St. Simons Elementary School, Friday, February 24 at 5:00-8:00 p.m. Sponsored by Del Sur Artisan Eats, the pasta dinner can be enjoyed in the cafeteria or get some to carry out. Registration and race packet pick-up take place in the gym, where you can also bid on the fantastic silent auction items donated by local businesses. Saturday is Race Day! The 10K starts at 7:00 a.m., the 5K at 8:30 a.m. and the 1 Mile Fun Run at 9:30 a.m. Registration and race start for all races is at the Visitors Center at Neptune Park. After the race, there are free refreshments, music, bounce house, and the awards presentation. All proceeds benefit St. Simons Island elementary schools. Register now at superdolphinday.com.

PRIMP YOUR POOCHES

It’s time to let the dogs out for the 3rd Annual Pup Crawl in Pier Village on St. Simons Island. This 2017 Bark for Life Kickoff event that benefits the American Cancer Society will take place February 25 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Pier Village merchants will offer special tastings, treats, and discounts for pups and their handlers. The fun begins at Island Dog, 410 Mallery Street, with registration from 10:15-11:30 a.m. and things will wrap up with a 2:00 p.m. Closing Ceremony at Mellow Mushroom SSI that will include prizes from local vendors. Tickets are $20 in advance and can be purchased at Island Dog, Troy University, and Rich Products. They are $25 at Island Dog on the day of the event. For any additional information, call 912.634.3080. And remember to also save the date for Glynn County Bark for Life on Saturday, March 25, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park in Brunswick. For more info, visit relayforlife.org/barkglynncountyga.

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DANCE FOR A CURE

Calling all dads or father figures or eligible escorts. It’s time to polish up your dancing shoes and order a pretty corsage for your best little girl. The American Cancer Society Victory Board is hosting a Daddy Daughter Dance from 4:00 – 7:00 p.m. on February 12 at Ziggy’s on St. Simons Island. Need a new party dress to make the occasion extra special? Bailey Boys will donate 10% of dress sales to ACS. Tickets to the dance are $10 per person and include refreshments and music. They can be purchased at Jill Stanford Dance Studio, Bailey Boys, Cutie Patooties, and Whippersnappers or online at acsvictoryboard.org. Let’s put those little feet and big feet in step together for a cure.

JOIN THE JUBILEE

Get ready for a night of groovy music, good food, and fun for all ages at the Community Jubilee benefiting Keep Golden Isles Beautiful. Come out to the Tree Bar at Bennie’s Red Barn on February 12, from 5:00-8:00 p.m. and enjoy all-you-can-eat Southern BBQ with all the fixings, great live music by Backbeat Boulevard, an exciting upcycled art silent auction and big ticket live auction, a 50/50 raffle and a cash bar. Tickets are $20 at the door. “As a small non-profit, funds raised by this event will greatly boost our litter prevention, waste reduction, recycling, community greening, water resource awareness and educational efforts in the Golden Isles,” said board chairman Creg Miller. “We invite folks of all ages to come have fun at the Jubilee and make a big difference in our own backyard at the same time.” For more information, call 912.279.1490 or email info.kbgib@gmail.com.

TELL ME A STORY

Come out to hear some tall and maybe not-so-tall tales from four nationally renowned professional storytellers in a beautiful setting overlooking the water, underneath Spanish moss draped oaks. The “Dean of Storytelling” Donald Davis, Bill Lepp, the “Champion Liar of Tall Tales & Witty Stories” and Andy Offutt Irwin, that guy whose “inner kid” is really an “outer kid,” make a return visit to Epworth By the Sea’s annual Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival. They will be joined this year by Lyn Ford, a fourth-generation, nationally recognized Affrilachian storyteller of “home-fried tales.” The festival takes place Saturday, February 18 through Monday, February 20 for a holiday weekend filled with laughter, legend, and lore shared by experts in the craft. Call today to reserve your seat in the audience. Registration rate for commuters is $100 per person and includes Sunday lunch and supper and entrance to all events. For more information, visit epworthbythesea.org or call 912.638.8688.

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