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GALLERY CELEBRATES THIRD ANNIVERSARY Three years ago, ArtTrends Gallery opened its doors as the first artist co-op gallery on St. Simons Island in quite a few years. On Thursday, May 10th, Art Trends will celebrate its 3rd anniversary from 4:00-7:00 pm. with a reception featuring original contemporary art by the nine participating artists. The celebration will be co-hosted by the Brunswick Golden Isles Chamber. Featured in the “Back to the Future” contemporary show will be new works in an outstanding range of motifs and mediums.
“We are really excited about our anniversary exhibition ‘Back to the Future’ ” says gallery president Ella Cart. “Contemporary trends in art are definitely where the market is going. We think our guests will enjoy this explosive dis-
play of color and creativity in two and three dimensions.” Gallery hours are Tuesday through Saturday 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., 3305 Frederica Rd. For more information visit ArtTrendsGallery.biz, or email info@ArtTrendsGallery.biz.
IT’S TURTLE CRAWL TIME Since 2003, Jekyll Island has hosted Turtle Crawl, a weekend of races benefiting the Georgia Sea Turtle Center that includes two USA Triathlonsanctioned triathlons as well as 5K and 10K races. The Jekyll Island Authority opened the Center in 2007 as the only working wildlife hospital and turtle rehabilitation center of its kind in the state of Georgia. Open to the public, the Center features an interactive exhibit gallery and rehabilitation pavilion where guests can observe and learn about the more than 3,000 animals GSTC has treated and released. Funds raised by Turtle Crawl Weekend (more than $26,000 last year) help cover rehabilitation costs and educational programming. This year, race weekend is May 1113, and packet pick-up will be at the Center on Friday, May 11 from noon to 7:00 p.m. Saturday morning during the triathlons, GSTC staff and volunteers will host field day-style games, sea turtle education, and visits with the Center’s mascot, Scute, at Great Dunes Park. For more details and registration, visit jekyllisland.com/signatureevents/turtle-crawl-weekend/ BURGERS & BAIT We told you to save the date and now we’ve got more details about the big event. Come out to Certified Burgers & Beverage on Thursday evening, May 10, for great music by the always entertaining Owen Plant and Pace Conner and some delicious eats served up by Chef David Carrier and his crew at the Burgers & Bait Party and Captains Meeting for the 2018 Reelin’ in a Cure Fishing Tournament. Advance tickets are just $40 per per70
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son and can be purchased at Kennedy Outfitters or buy a ticket at the door for $45. The fishing tournament will take place on Saturday, May 12 at Morningstar Marina. Registration is $100 per angler and $50 for junior anglers (under age 15). Registration fee includes tickets to Burgers & Bait Party, Captains Meeting, swag bag and participant prizes. For any questions, email the ACS Victory Gala Board at reelininacure2018@gmail.com.
