Experience The RSM Classic This November

Experience all the fun and exciting golf action at The RSM Classic when it returns to the Golden Isles November 13-19. Be among the first to get your tickets.

General Admission Patron Passes e tournament has partnered with Mastercard to provide their cardholders 10% o General Admission Patron Passes for tournament rounds when the Mastercard is used at checkout. Cardholders can purchase up to eight Patron Passes per day, per account.

Spectators can choose between the Patron Pass or special hospitality tickets. e Patron Pass provides access to the tournament grounds at Sea Island Golf Club, along with complimentary parking at St. Simons Airport. Shuttle service to and from the tournament grounds is also included. Day-speci c passes are $55 per ticket and a Good Any One Day pass is $65. Children 15 and younger are admitted free with an adult ticket holder. All youth over 15 must have a ticket for entrance.

Military Tickets e RSM Classic salutes the men and women who serve and have served in our armed forces. To show support, all active and retired servicemen and women with proper ID will be granted admission to the tournament at no charge, plus have access to the Heroes Outpost located near #9 green. Special tournament pricing is also available to all military veterans.

Hospitality Tickets e RSM Classic also has a variety of hospitality options available including the popular Seaside Terraces. Daily Seaside Terraces tickets are $250 each. e venue includes multiple viewing platforms located in strategic locations on the Seaside Course and complimentary food and beverages, including Grab & Go menu items and full bar service (beer, seltzers, wine). Weekly packages are also available.

Tickets on sale at RSMClassic.com/general-admission

CELEBRATING THE ISLAND’S ARTISTIC LEGACY

From July 5 – August 4, Glynn Visual Arts (GVA) presents landmark exhibition en & Now: Art of the Lowcountry, commemorating its yearlong 70th Anniversary celebration. “GVA is pleased to honor the artists who came before and paved the way for our organization. We are also pleased to showcase current artists who are an in uential part of GVA and who support us and our community,” says Exhibition Committee Chair Elizabeth LeSueur. e exhibit includes works by Bill Hendrix (the artist who joined with other local artists 70 years ago to build the foundation for GVA) and Albert Fendig, one of GVA’s longest living members. Artists w ho create in a diverse range of styles and genres, mediums and techniques, will be highlighted, giving visitors the opportunity to re ect on the universal theme of time. e opening reception will be held at GVA ursday, July 6, 5:30-7:00 p.m. with many artists present.

Fore The Community

Double Your Dollars

Hospice of the Golden Isles (HGI) is excited to announce that the St. Marys Methodist Church Foundation has issued a new challenge grant to bene t our community non-pro t hospice. e Foundation will match up to $100,000 in contributions designated for residential hospice care at HGI’s Hospice House; however, HGI must raise the dollars to receive these matching funds. Any donation you make to HGI will be matched dollar for dollar, doubling the impact of your gift and caring for the most vulnerable members of our community. For too many in our community, there are not funds or insurance for the care they need. HGI is committed to providing that care regardless of ability to pay. Charitable gifts make that possible, and NOW is the opportunity to double your gift. Mail donations to 1692 Glynco Parkway, Brunswick GA 31525 with SMMCF MATCH in memo line of your check or donate online at hospice.me/double-your-gift.

Support local beauti cation e orts by participating in the 2023 Keep Golden Isles Beautiful “Clean & Green” Golf Tournament Fundraiser on August 14. Tournament is a 4-Player Scramble with 1:00 p.m. shotgun start at Brunswick Country Club. Registration will take place from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. and includes lunch at 11:30 a.m. Registration is limited to the rst 20 teams. Registration fee is $125/Player thru August 1, $150 after August 1. Add $20/Player for Mulligan package (5 Mulligans & a skirt). Can’t play this year? You can still support this important community nonpro t by sponsoring a tent ($300) or a hole ($100). Early sponsorship means more publicity! All donations are tax-deductible. For more info, call 912.279.1490, email info.kbgib@gmail.com or visit kgib.org. To register a team and/or be a sponsor, go to gagives.org/story/Golf-2023.

PIERCE & PARKER EXPANDS DESIGN TEAM

Lauren Ledbetter has been selected as design assistant to Lori Harden at Pierce & Parker Interiors. Originally from Vidalia, Lauren and her husband, Chase, met during college at Georgia Southern, and married in the summer of 2019. In 2020, Lauren decided to pursue her passion for interior design and continued her education at the University of Georgia, successfully obtaining her degree in Furnishings & Interiors. While at UGA, she had the opportunity of interning for Maggie Gri n, working at Heery’s Too in downtown Athens—and witnessing TWO national championships. Lauren and Chase enjoyed their time in Athens but can’t wait to see what’s in store for them on St. Simons Island. A family-owned island institution for over 35 years, Pierce & Parker Interiors, 3413 Frederica Rd., 912.638.3641. pierceandparkerinteriors.com.

Luxury Furnishings In Redfern Village

Poppy’s of Macon, a high-end new and vintage furniture store, has opened a new location at 254 Redfern Village on St. Simons Island to continue serving the Golden Isles. ey specialize in lacquered furniture, custom upholstery, and re nished antiques. At Poppy’s, their passion is transforming vintage antique pieces to unique one-of-a-kind treasures for your home. Owners, the Entwistles, say, “St. Simons is a second home to our family, and we look forward to spending more time here!” Come visit the new store in Redfern Village or make the trip to Macon to see their 20,000 sq/ft showroom full of amazing pieces. You can always reach them by calling 478.319.8870. To see the store inventory online, visit poppysofmacon.com or check out their photos on Instagram @poppysofmacon.

IT’S TURTLE TIME

Summer in the Golden Isles is a great time to hit the water for kayak and paddleboard tours with Turtle Tides

Out tters! e season is well underway and so is their new online booking system for Jekyll Island and St. Simons Island tours and rentals and the new storefront at 264 Redfern Village. In the shop, you’ll nd plenty of sweet apparel, included Turtle Tides’ own branded line of shirts, shorts, hats, and more, as well as boards, leashes, kayaks, outdoor gear, and anything else you might need for a day on the water. You can reserve rentals and book your tours or stand-up paddleboard lessons here too. Check out the website at turtle-tides.com and follow them on Facebook and Instagram.

The Buzz Is Back

e United Way of Coastal Georgia is returning to Silver Blu Brewing Co. in Historic Downtown Brunswick for the 2nd Annual Spelling Bee(r). Come out on July 26 from 5:00-8:00 p.m. for a honey of a good time competing or cheering on your favorite contestants. is fun twist on the classic spelling competition allows competitors to phone a friend, ask Siri, stump an opponent, and more. General entry is $30 and includes two drink tickets. Competition entry is $50 and includes two drink tickets, competitor swag bag and t-shirt, and your chance to win a grand prize valued at more than $500. Join the fun and register at uwcga.org/spelling.bee.

Get Your Groove On At Gascoigne

Southern Session Entertainment is presenting the SSI Music Fest on July 22 at Gascoigne Blu from 3:00-9:00 p.m. is inaugural event will be hosted by Tony Adams and scheduled performers include local favorites country rockers Idle Hands, the indie funk vibe of Young Americans, and 80s fun with Squirt Gun. Will Moseley, Braedon Harris, and the Will Slater Band will be rounding out the bill, so you can expect a fantastic day of music. Of course, there will be food and beverage vendors on site to satisfy your appetites. We’re looking forward to seeing what Cape Creations Catering and Tempest BBQ will be serving up, especially! Proceeds from the event will be donated to Operation Bed Spread. Tickets are $25 and can be purchased on EventBrite. Get yours today!

Calling All Filmmakers

e Golden Isles Film Festival is holding their rst free pop-up event Mini-Film Series at e Ritz eatre in Historic Downtown Brunswick on July 7 from 7:00-9:00 p.m.

e Golden Isles Film Festival is a local non-pro t organization with a mission is to bring lmmakers together from di erent communities to showcase their work in a welcoming and inclusive environment, while inspiring and educating the audience on the power of lm and creative expression. ey’re planning to show 2-3 short lms (30-minute max) with a brief panel discussion about the lms from the community including student, aspiring and/or professional short lmmakers. Learn more and get tickets at goldenisles lmfestival.org.

Hans F.

Trupp, CCIM founder and former Chairman of Trupp Hodnett Enterprises and e Management Company prior to taking the companies public (NYSE, RZT) in an IPO in 1998 has reentered the real estate business locally through an affiliation with eXp realty. eXp is a cloud based publicly traded (NASDAQ, EXPI) company with more than 96,000 real estate agents in the United States, Canada, United Kingdom, Australia, South Africa, India, Mexico, Portugal, France, Puerto Rico, Brazil, Italy, Hong Kong, Colombia, Spain and continues to scale internationally.

is internet based high technology company will totally revolutionize the real estate industry both with relationships of buyers and sellers and the relationship that sales people have with the company. Trend Magazine has described eXp as the Amazon of real estate. eXp realty offers a very unique agent attraction program and Hans has partnered with veteran Atlanta broker John Adams to inform and educate agents throughout the United States about eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation. Adams is well known throughout Georgia for his educational activities on behalf of the Georgia Real Estate Commission, and his regular appearances on Fox 5 Atlanta and CNN. He continues to be a freelance journalist with the Atlanta Journal-Constitution with more than 1,000 articles in print. anks to the internet, eXp’s state of the art revolutionary cloud based technology and a unique revenue sharing plan Hans and his team are able to offer a performance-based, no risk maximum 4% listing commission on any real estate both residential and commercial. No risk - you can cancel the listing at any time for any reason. Hans would also be pleased to share his broad business knowledge and experience with anyone interested in a free no obligation consultation session with regard to any real estate problem. Call, email or text him if you would like to explore his listing program or if you have any questions with regard to eXp, one of the fastest growing real estate companies in the nation with now over 96,000 agents and growing.

CHEERING FOR THE THOROUGHBREDS RUNNING AT CHURCHILL DOWNS FOR “THE MOST EXCITING TWO MINUTES IN SPORTS” WAS JUST PART OF THE THRILL AT FREDERICA ACADEMY’S ANNUAL DERBY DAY FUNDRAISER. This year, the event was held at Frederica Golf Club and attendees enjoyed the new setting in their fascinators and other fashionable attire for the evening. 1. Derby Day fun was once again a big hit. 1. Michelle and

THE COASTAL GEORGIA HISTORICAL SOCIETY’S LITTLE LIGHT MUSIC SEASON KICKED OFF WITH A FANTASTIC EVENING WITH THE HOLLYWOOD BAND. A nice breeze and comfortable temperatures to enjoy the music made it a fun night for all. The next concert is July 16 with Kenny on the Keys at 7:00 p.m. Get your tickets at coastalgeorgiahistory.org.

VILLAGE CREEK LANDING WAS THE PLACE TO START THE SUMMER WITH THE STARGAZING LOW COUNTRY BOIL BENEFITING STAR OF COASTAL GEORGIA. With a delicious fare provided by Mr.

Johnston,

Market and music by Hot Banana Coffee, plus the entertainment of the Crazy

Contest, this evening of

THE 85TH ANNUAL BRUNSWICK BLESSING OF THE FLEET IS THE LONGEST RUNNING EVENT OF ITS KIND AND INCLUDES A FESTIVAL AT MARY ROSS WATERFRONT PARK AS WELL AS THE BLESSING AND BOAT PARADE. Blossomin’ Bone was there to provide musical entertainment on the stage while vendors offered food and artisan made products. This coastal tradition is always a special tradition to enjoy with family and friends.