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TALL TALES AND TALLER TRUTHS

10 DESIGN TIPS FROM HGTV’S DREAM HOME

Get ready for some wild stories and funny anecdotes this winter. The Isles will host a series of conferences, summits, and shows that will bring comedians, storytellers, and entrepreneurs to our shores to swap stories and impart a few lessons along the way.

Take a peek inside the HGTV Dream Home 2017 on St. Simons Island to discover how interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn and architect Michael Stauffer updated the 1980s ranch. You may want to try an idea in your own home, too.

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CAN WE TALK?

THE STORYWEAVER: EUGENIA PRICE

Primo conversationalist and lifestyle guru Elaine Griffin gives her tips for reigniting the lost art of small talk in a variety of settings, from family dinners to lunch dates with business acquaintances.

Literary legend Eugenia Price introduced the world to St. Simons. Two decades after her death, her legacy continues through a foundation that supports the arts and encourages youth creativity.

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Taking up the pen About five years ago, when I announced to friends and family that I was moving to the Golden Isles, I was given a set of Eugenia Price books and her autobiography to take with me, as though the pages crafted by Ms. Price would serve as a talisman of good luck for a fellow female writer like myself.

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Ms. Price introduced the world to St. Simons through her pen, and she continues to look after her coastal muse beyond the veil through a foundation that keeps the arts thriving. If you are as intrigued by Ms. Price as I, make sure to check out our feature on her lasting legacy on page 96.

Editor Bethany Leggett at her office with one of the many Eugenia Price novels gifted to her when she moved to the Golden Isles.

I hope you enjoy this special arts edition and get to know other Southern storytellers, comedians, and entrepreneurs who are creating a vibrant legacy of their own. From learning letterpress at the Ashantilly Press in Darien and listening to professional storytellers at Epworth to rediscovering the lost art of small talk over lunch with friends, this edition is packed with ways to enhance your skills at Southern pastimes, hobbies, and everyday tasks.

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Walls Could Talk Restoration of Hamilton Plantation slave cabins hits halfway mark

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verlooking the Frederica River, two small, whitewashed buildings have stood for more than 200 years. Now surrounded by beautifully maintained gardens, it is inside these cabins that the members of the Cassina Garden Club have met year after year to discuss their shared love of gardening and conservation of St. Simons.

In 2013, the club set out on a mission to restore the Hamilton Plantation slave cabins at Gascoigne Bluff. Having used the location as a meeting spot since 1932 and gaining ownership in 1950, the women felt responsible for the cabins and their history. Now halfway through the campaign, the cabins are revealing more secrets from long ago.

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Looking across Gascoigne Bluff, it is hard to imagine that the serene riverside was once a bustling harbor for the island’s trade.

Captain Gascoigne had come as a colonial settler and was granted 500 acres to establish his plantation. Years later, Scottish immigrants and best friends James Hamilton and John Couper came to the island — James establishing Hamilton Plantation and John buying Cannon’s Point.

The fertile land at Hamilton succeeded in producing quality Sea Island cotton and quickly became one of the most successful plantations on the island, helping Hamilton become one of America’s first millionaires. After the cotton market declined, the property became the site of a series of lumber mills before finally being set aside as a public park. The only structures left to remind visitors of the land’s past are the two tabby slave cabins.

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renovations. A preservation attempt in the 1990s included covering the walls with Portland cement, which was believed to be the best practice at the time. However, the cement formed a seal and prevented the underlying tabby from breathing, causing water to accumulate with no way to drain. As time went on, the paint began to peel and the walls started to crack.

The club sought out Landmark Preservation, a company based out of Savannah solely dedicated to the preservation of historic buildings. Work projects include Monticello, Mount Vernon, and local sites at the Harrington School House and the ruins at Cannon’s Point. After two years working at Gascoigne, the first cabin’s restoration is set to be complete by mid-January with the second cabin’s restoration to begin shortly after.

“We do it in phases as we raise the money,” says Janis Rodriguez, Cassina’s project manager and former president.

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to help visitors understand the labor and methods used in building the cabins. The second room will be recreated as it would have looked when it was occupied by slaves. The remaining cabin will be restored to look as it did during the lumber mill days, with a functional floor for meeting purposes. However, Rodriguez emphasizes that everything being done can be reversed to the completely original state.

REVEALING SECRETS With the slow and careful removal of all the Portland cement from the south cabin, the crew discovered the layered building process that slaves had used. Lines are visible where the slaves had built 12-inch troughs, poured the tabby, waited for it to harden, and repeated the process for the next layer.

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windows. Rodriguez suspects the doors were installed when the structures were later used as schoolhouses and offices for a lumber mill. Now, the team has recreated the windows exactly matching the original cedar timber insets. The cabin’s 200-year-old framing and layered tabby walls will remain without stucco to be visible to the public.

The team has also determined the location of the ruins of three more cabins on each side of the remaining two. Written documentation from the 1800s describes two rows of cabins facing each other. Ground penetrating radar found no other structures, and Rodriguez believes the second row may have ended up in the river due to erosion.

Perhaps the most surprising find was a fully intact dog grave discovered while installing a drainage system. Though they are unsure as to whether the pet belonged to a slave or mill worker,

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they plan to piece the skeleton back together and display it in an armature.

“It’s actually really beautiful because of the soil we have here. It’s not white like you’d expect; it’s dark brown almost like wood,” Rodriguez says.

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The asphalt roof has been replaced with hand-split shingles applied three layers thick. Even the hardware has been hand-forged. “There are not many organizations that stick to the mission of historically accurate restoration,” Rodriguez says.

To raise money for the roof, the club held a fundraiser offering the opportunity to purchase and sign a shingle to be nailed facedown. The effort was so successful the club is considering doing the same for the second cabin.

UNCOVERING THE PAST On the cabin’s interior walls, crew members also found a very light shade of blue paint still clinging to the original whitewash. Slaves believed this blue tint, known as Haint Blue, would ward off evil spirits.

The crew unearthed numerous artifacts after removing the wood and concrete flooring, including the original tabby floor littered with trinkets such as a tiny porcelain doll and a turtle bone pendant. Each artifact has been processed and dated by the lab at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society and is now proudly displayed inside the cabins.

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The garden club is also working with a genealogist to use plantation records from the 1800s to attempt to trace the Hamilton Plantation slave families.

FUTURE PLANS With the future in mind, newly elected Cassina Garden Club president June Brown hopes to promote an endowment fund that will ensure that the cabins are cared for in the future.

Reflecting on the club’s work, Rodriguez says, “It’s very spiritual to walk into them now. It’s very emotional for some people, while other people might just be curious. But I think it’s important for future generations to have the opportunity to see this because there are so few that are totally intact.”

Both cabins will be on display for Cassina’s annual Garden Walk this spring and are also open every Wednesday throughout the summer. Tours are also available daily by appointment.

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will flock to St. Simons for the annual pigskin battle between the Bulldogs and the Gators. Although the game is played in Jacksonville, St. Simons will be decked out in red and black in support of the Dawgs. For golf fans, check out

on Jekyll Island, a 33-year tradition that benefits the Jekyll Island Foundation. This year, game weekend is October 28 to 30.

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ST. SIMONS FOOD AND SPIRITS FESTIVAL This festival is creating quite the name for itself. The annual event in October brings crowds to St. Simons for five days of events that celebrate all things epicurean.

From craft brews and distilled spirits to plates of international delicacies and Southern staples, there is a bit of something for everyone. This year’s festivities are set for October 5 to 9.

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Buffett at B and J’s Steaks and Seafood

Named one of the Top 12 seafood buffets in America, B and J’s goes big with every plate. Their buffet is all you can eat with Wild Georgia Shrimp, fish, homemade crab au gratin, low country boil and more.

It’s absolutely worth the drive to Darien.

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Last year, the staff of Golden Isles Magazine attended the FOLIO: Show in New York City for the first time, and the magazine took home an honorable mention for the Southern Grown editorial series in the May/June 2015 edition.

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In addition to the award ceremony, the three-day conference includes workshops, panel discussions, and meet-and-greets with industry leaders to promote collaboration and innovation.

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CATCH A SHOW

We may not have Broadway, but the fine arts scene in the Golden Isles features several opportunities to take in a live performance. From the Island Players to Golden Isles Arts and Humanities and the Brunswick Actors’ Theatre, there is always something on stage to entertain.

STROLL ALONG THE BEACH AT SUNSET

It may sound simple, but one of the best ways to reconnect with each other is to take a stroll along the sandy beaches of St. Simons or Jekyll at sunset. Let the scenery set the mood as you walk hand-in-hand with your loved one as the sky illuminates in shades of crimson before the stars come out at night.

STEP BACK IN TIME: DINNER AND A MOVIE WITH A CLASSIC TWIST

For film buffs, the Summer Classic Movies series is the perfect opportunity to enjoy some of Hollywood’s best flicks as they return to the silver screen at the Ritz Theatre. Each Thursday in July, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities has some old-fashioned fun planned with cartoons and shorts shown before the film begins, and many couples will grab a table at one of the restaurants downtown before the show.

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You don’t have to hop on a plane for a weekend vacation with your significant other. Just a ferry ride away sits Cumberland and Sapelo islands, waiting for those couples seeking a bit of history and exploration at the same time. Driving a bit farther, Florida is just a stone’s throw away with plenty of options for some getaway fun, from finding a new eatery in the quaint San Marco neighborhood in Jacksonville or visiting the animals at the Jacksonville Zoo. Or head north to Savannah for dinner along the waterfront and shopping on Broughton Street.

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HUNT FOR TREE SPIRITS AROUND GOLDEN ISLES Keep a keen watch when walking past a tree, for you may find a face peering out. Staring out from the trunks across St. Simons, tree spirits are carved reliefs that resemble Native Americans and maritime sailors. Artist Keith Jennings has carved each one, starting with his first tree spirit in 1981. There are more than 20 now, some on private property; but the latest addition — a mermaid — sits next to the St. Simons Welcome Center.

Sadly, a favorite tree spirit located near Murphy’s Tavern on Mallery Street was stolen recently.

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FORT TOUR Coastal Georgia has a rich colonial history, dating back to General Oglethorpe’s establishment of Fort Frederica in 1736. Step back in time when visiting the military fort, now a national monument and part of the National Park Service, on the northern end of St. Simons Island. Then head south to

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If you haven’t experienced First Friday on Newcastle Street in Downtown Brunswick, head over with your loved one this summertime. As the name suggests, the first Friday of each month brings the bustle back to downtown Brunswick. Stores stay open later — and many offer refreshments — and events are always planned at the Brunswick-Glynn County Library and The Ritz Theatre.

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Bonus: The Rope Swing isn’t the easiest to find but the hidden treasure is tucked away near St. Andrews Beach on the south end of the island. The swing has been part of many seeking a rite of passage but it isn’t for the faint of heart.

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“I’m incredibly proud of the magazine and staff that And our year-round schedule of unique packages and special events make every season compelling. works so tirelessly in creating a publication that epitomizes the We invite you to come experience a landmark. lifestyle and community of the Golden Isles. When we started planning the 10th Anniversary edition, a lot of the discussion was about showcasing how our area has grown and also maintained its charm through the past decade. To know that it was this series to win the FOLIO: Award is thrilling,” says Golden Isles Magazine editor Bethany Leggett.

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A N D M A R K The magazine won for a consumer magazine’s seriesA ofLarticles in a regional category for the editorial series “Top 10 Ways to Enjoy Life in the Golden Isles” for the May/June 2016 10th For generations, gracious hospitality and glorious history have reigned supreme at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel in the heart of Jekyll’s famed Historic District. In five historic settings, 157 guest rooms and suites await amid Anniversary Issue. lush courtyards and gardens complemented by the pleasures of croquet, pool, beaches, golf and history tours.

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BRUNSWICK ROCKIN’ STEWBILEE We take our claim of the original Brunswick Stew so seriously, we have an annual festival each October to celebrate the warm, spicy soup of vegetables and meat.

The event, at Mary Ross Waterfront Park, brings out cooks near and far to compete for the best tasting recipe. The festival also includes a pooch parade, car show, and live entertainment.

I prefer my oysters served raw with lemon and cocktail, but they can come served however you like ’em. Don’t forget to wash them down with an ice cold beer.

If you go during Happy Hour (4 to 6 p.m. everyday), oysters are just 50 cents.

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Golden Isles Magazine won a prestigious FOLIO: Award at the annual conference of magazine professionals in New York City at the end of October, vaulting the regional publication to national recognition.

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SHRIMP AND GRITS FESTIVAL When September arrives, that means it’s time for the annual festival dedicated to one of the South’s staples: Shrimp and Grits. Each year, thousands gather on the lawn of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel and throughout the historic district, milling through arts and crafts vendors before picking their favorite shrimp and grits recipe. Cooking demonstrations and a craft brew fest also tempt the taste buds. This year’s festivities take place September 16 to 18.

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From pulling together the perfect items for summer fashion to spotlighting events that are sure to thrill, take a peek at this Top 10 series that celebrates the many ways we enjoy living life in the Golden Isles.

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This signature dish is named after Daufuskie Island — in between Savannah and Hilton Head — that is rich in Gullah history. The entrée includes fresh-caught grouper served on a bed of caramelized onions and mushrooms and topped with a creamy, tangy sauce.

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Rich and creamy, these seafood crepes are a decadent choice while watching the summer sunset from Latitude’s Oceanside restaurant.

the site of the Bloody Marsh Battle, that wasn’t very bloody but did end Spain’s expansion from Florida. In neighboring Darien, Fort King George is the oldest English fort remaining in Georgia, and the fort’s reconstruction allows visitors to walk through buildings. Reenactments and events are scheduled throughout the year.

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BIRD’S EYE VIEW There is no better way to view the majesty of the Golden Isles than to climb to top of the Sidney Lanier Bridge. Named after the Georgian poet, the large suspension bridge is almost 500 feet tall, making it the tallest cable-stayed suspension bridge in the state. A wide pedestrian and bike lane allows access on each side of the bridge, and the sweeping views at the top of the structure include Jekyll and St. Simons islands, Brunswick and beyond.

Each February, thousands participate in the annual 5K Bridge Run, sponsored by Southeast Georgia Health System.

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It doesn’t get more Southern than shrimp and grits. This island favorite is loaded with sautéed shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, and Polish sausage with a homemade parmesan cream sauce over grit cakes.

I’ve been a fan of Kate’s since my mom and Boz took us to Cargo for special occasions. The sesame crusted catfish is always an excellent choice and throwback from the days at Cargo. My other favorite is the Pac Rim Noodle Bowl with shrimp.

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WINE CRUISE ON THE WATER

Get the best of the outdoors without having to put down your wine glass. Book a private tour for dinner aboard a charter boat or reserve your seats in a group tour, such as the Jekyll Island Wine Cruise operated by Waterfront Wine and Gourmet and Jekyll Island Boat Tours.

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A one-of-kind production is coming to the Isles. The Penguin Project — a national nonprofit that casts children and young adults with disabilities in community theater productions — is coordinating with Golden Isles Arts and Humanities for a new show.

Let the tone of the evening be set by one of the many bands that perform around the Golden Isles. If there is an outdoor patio, you are almost guaranteed a chance to hear some of the local favorites, including Michael Hulett’s smooth jazz, Suzy and the Bird Dogs rockin’ jams, or Backbeat Boulevard’s groovy classics.

“We are excited to be able to bring The Penguin Project to our community and THE GO-TO: DINNER AND A MOVIE offer young people with special challenges the opportunity to shine as the stars of the upcoming production of ‘Annie, Jr.’ I think it will be an amazing experience for everyone involved — the artists, mentors, and DOWN FOR A DRIVE-IN the production team — and we are looking forward to working on the show!” says Golden Isles Arts and Humanities executive director Heather Heath.

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You can’t beat the classic date-night combination: going to dinner before watching a movie. In the Golden Isles, we have several wonderful eateries that provide the perfect setting before showtime arrives. If you are planning to see the latest blockbuster on the GTX Extreme screen at the Glynn Place Stadium Cinemas in Brunswick, make sure to grab a reservation beforehand at the romantic downtown spot, The Southern Table and Bar. If you plan to catch a movie at the Island Cinemas, we suggest a table for two at Nancy, which serves dinner Thursdays through Saturdays.

Another option for cinephiles, jump into the car and head west to Jesup, where you can roll up to an old-fashioned drive-in movie theater. The outdoor theatre, which is the oldest drive-in in the state, plays recent hits on the screen as moviegoers listen to the film through the car stereo. Just like in days gone by.

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Horseback riding is a great idea for adventurous couples who love animals. From taking a course together to signing up for a trail ride, the few hours spent on an adventure promise to be memorable. The Stables at Frederica even offers beach rides in addition to nature trails.

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Everything kicks off with an information meeting on January 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the Southeast Georgia Conference Center at the College of Coastal Georgia. Rehearsals will start in February, twice a week leading up to the show. The show will debut this summer with showtimes scheduled from June 15 to 18.

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WILD HORSES Spotting the wild horses that roam around Cumberland Island is a bucket list item for photographers and those wanting to explore the wildness of Coastal Georgia’s barrier islands. Accessed by ferry from St. Marys, Cumberland Island has a rich history that dates back to the 1700s, when horses were introduced to the island. With more than 50 miles of trails and 18 miles of beach, there are plenty of places to spot the free-roaming animals.

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FOR THE LOVE OF OAKS Live Oaks are quintessential to Coastal Georgia. The large trees give a romantic feeling for locals and visitors alike, as they have for centuries. A Native American legend says that couples would meet beneath Lover’s Oak, located in present day at the corners of Albany and Prince streets in downtown Brunswick. The magnificent tree, which is more than 900 years old, isn’t the only location where couples

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All that glitters may not be gold, especially if it is found on the side of the road. But Lea King-Badyna hopes residents of the Golden Isles will be looking at trash a bit differently in January and February.

King-Badyna, who champions environmental causes as the executive director of Keep Golden Isles Beautiful, has been seeking innovative ways to tackle litter prevention after the organization received two grants to fund a creative project to take on litter in an unconventional way. With the help of the city of Brunswick, Glynn County, the Golden Isles Convention and Visitor Bureau and Golden Isles Arts and Humanities, the organization has taken an artistic approach to preventing litter.

Starting on January 30 and extending for five days, art sculptures will be installed in public areas across Glynn County. The sculptures — a heron, manatee, pelican, shrimp, and right whale — have a metal mesh exterior and a hollow interior to hold trash that will be collected by volunteers who attend the installation ceremonies.

“This community art and environmental education project will serve as a cultural destination point for local residents and tourists alike,” King-Badyna says. “We hope the custom sculptures will spark dialogue and encourage stewardship regarding litter and our valuable coastal resources.”

“The Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation is delighted to have partnered with KGIB to support this innovative project,” says Dr. Valerie Hepburn, past president and CEO of Communities of Coastal Georgia Foundation, which gave one of the two grants funding the project. “For Coastal Georgia, our environment and natural resources are precious and deserving of our utmost respect. ‘Make Art Not Litter’ is a great way to engage both our community and our visitors in the important work of stopping litter before it starts.”

The community is invited to attend each installation ceremony, which begins with a cleanup at 3:30 p.m.: January 30 at North Glynn Sports Complex; January 31 at Overlook Park; February 1 at Mary Ross Park; February 2 at Blythe Island Regional Park; and February 3 at the Old Coast Guard Station beach parking lot.

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Drivers around the Isles may be seeing red — well, red drum that is. The colorful fish caught the attention of Cobb County artist Omar Murcia, whose designed the new license plate to support marine habitat conservation.

Now, the artistic drawing of the game fish will be printed on special license plates with the goal to enhance coastal ecosystems throughout Georgia’s coast, including the Golden Isles. The winning image selected in the fall features the red drum, which was designated the official state saltwater fish by the Georgia General Assembly in 2006.

Golden Isles anglers know a thing or two about red drum, also called redfish or spottail bass. The game fish likes the coastal waters where oyster reefs occur and are one of the most recreationally sought-after fish throughout the South Atlantic, according to the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission.

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“Given the popularity of red drum and its dependence on oyster reef habitat, it was a logical choice for the first marine habitat conservation license plate,” says Spud Woodward, director of the Department of Natural Resources Coastal Resources Division.

A portion from the proceeds of each tag, which cost $25, will go into a fund for marine habitat enhancement for projects like oyster reef creation and construction of man-made fishing reefs along the shorelines of Georgia’s tidal rivers and creeks.

“These habitats also provide fishing, diving, and wildlife watching opportunities for Georgia’s citizens and visitors,” Woodward says.

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Each Tuesday in February, music lovers and patrons of the arts will be filling the sanctuary at St. Simons Presbyterian Church as the Island Concert Association returns for the 31st season.

Due to the popularity of last year’s month-long season, the association returns with a different classical performance scheduled each Tuesday night at 7:30 p.m. The lineup includes piano, trumpet, cello, violin, and with the church’s installation of a new organ, the association is able to offer a special duet with organist Anthony Newman and flutist Eugenia Zukerman on February 21.

Artistic Director Rhonda Hambright says the community continues to support classic music after more than three decades for several reasons.

“There has always been an active and devoted Board of

Directors; the church has supported the series as part of their outreach ministry, in addition to providing a venue; the community, including grant organizations and corporate sponsors, have strongly supported with generous contributions; visitors to our area have embraced the series as part of their regular activities; and most important, a dedicated membership that loves classical music,” says Hambright in a letter celebrating the association’s 30th anniversary last year.

Similar to the model of public radio, the association doesn’t charge a fee for the concerts — each evening is free and open to the public. There are sponsorship levels for members who would like to contribute to the organization, starting at $40.

For more information, call 912-638-2220 or visit islandconcertassociation.org.

THIS YEAR’S FEBRUARY FESTIVAL INCLUDES: February 7: Mary Bowdon and Milana Strezeva Classical trumpeter and Gold Medal Global Music Award winner Mary Elizabeth Bowden has been featured on public radio stations nationwide. She will join Moldovan-American pianist Milana Strezeva, who began playing chamber music at age 11, for a dual performance of chamber music during the first performance for the series.

February 14: Vassily Primakov and Natalia Lavrova The dynamic piano duo of Lavrova and Primakov have toured extensively throughout the states since they started performing in August 2010.

February 21: Eugenia Zuckerman and Anthony Newman Eugenia Zukerman, a renowned flutist with bookings from New York to China, will perform during the third concert alongside Anthony Newman, who has a 50-year career as a leading organist, harpsichordist, and Bach specialist.

February 28: The Glorioso Trio Jennifer Carsillo, Yoonie Han, and Kevin Bate will end the season with a carefully-crafted program that blends melodies of the piano, violin, and cello for the trio performance that promises to be unforgettable.

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The night blends together the talents of the culinary and artistic worlds as attendees begin the festivities with an informative “Art of the Cocktail” experience at Glynn Visual Arts from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Set inside the art gallery at 106 Island Drive, St. Simons, the cocktail class will expound on the latest trends in the world of drink under the tutelage of a professional mixologist.

Then, attendees will hop aboard a trolley and be whisked away to Georgia Sea Grill for the Art of Food dinner from 7 to 9 p.m. The progressive meal will include a custom menu of delightful and tasty entrees from Chef Tim Lensch that will arrive plated to please the eye as well as the stomach. Each course will also be accompanied with a wine pairing to enhance the flavors of the dish.

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This unique progressive dinner doubles as a fundraiser for Glynn Visual Arts, a nonprofit art organization that has been involved in the Golden Isles arts scene since 1953. In addition to hosting events, the arts group hosts classes and art exhibits year-round.

Tickets for the artistic culinary experience are $150 for a single ticket or $250 for a couple. Cocktail attire is recommended.

For more information, go online to glynnvisualarts.org or call Glynn Visual Arts at 912-638-8770.

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As part of the BAT Wings, the Brunswick Actors’ Theatre Travel Club, the theater experience will include tickets to two matinee Broadway shows and an evening show during the weekend of January 20 to 23. Attendees can discuss favorite lines or scenes over dinner and take some time to check out other cultural institutions such as The Met during the leisurely trip.

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Get your fill at the 17th annual St. Simons Land Trust Oyster Roast on January 14. The night underneath the oaks at Gascoigne Bluff begins at 5 p.m. as attendees crowd around tables filled with oysters, barbecue, Low Country Boil, and more. Owen Plant is set for a return performance during the evening.

“The oyster roast is a celebration of the Land Trust’s conservation work,” says David Pope, Land Trust executive director. “After Hurricane Matthew, we all have an even greater appreciation for the need to preserve and protect the natural and scenic character of St. Simons.”

Tickets are $75 each at www.sslt.org. For information about tickets or membership, call 912-638-9109.

The third concert of the Coastal Symphony of Georgia’s 2016-2017 season offers a symphonic exploration of New Frontiers at 8 p.m. on February 6. The first interval presents Beethoven’s “Creatures of Prometheus Overture,” followed by Brahms’ “Hungarian Dance No. 5” and Liszt’s “Hungarian Rhapsody in C Sharp Minor.” After intermission, Dvorak’s beloved “Symphony No. 9” promises to delight the audience with music “From the New World.”

The evening performance takes place at the Brunswick High School Auditorium. Tickets are $40.

For more information, call the Symphony box office at 912-634-2006 or go online at coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

Cabaret 2017 Cabaret is back! The Coastal Symphony of Georgia is ready to dazzle supporters at the annual fundraiser hosted by the Symphony Society and held at The Cloister at 6 p.m. on February 4. This year’s theme, “Let Freedom Ring — A Star Spangled Spectacular,” will honor iconic American traditions and patriotic moments through a salute to Old Glory, the magic of the Victory Kiss, and Bob Hope’s USO style of entertainment.

The evening includes cocktails, dinner, live and silent auction items as well as entertainment by Mason Waters and the Groove Allstars. Tickets for the fundraiser are $175. For more information, go online to coastalsymphonyofgeorgia.org.

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Golden Isles Live! will be bringing the luck of the Irish to the Isles with the February performance of Cherish the Ladies. The Grammy-Nominated Irish-American group will sing, play, and step-dance their way into the hearts of concert attendees during their performance.

The show takes place at Glynn Academy auditorium at 7:30 p.m. on February 24. For more information, go online to goldenisleslive.org.

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Lace up your shoes for the Southeast Georgia Health System Foundation Bridge Run on February 18. Certified by the U.S. Track and Field Association as “the toughest 5K in Georgia,” the annual run will carry participants over and back across the Sidney Lanier Bridge.

The day also includes a fun walk, entertainment (including a band at the summit of the bridge), and children’s activities.

Proceeds from the race benefit cancer care programs at Southeast Georgia Health System. The firefighter challenge gets things started at 8 a.m., followed by the runners beginning at 9 a.m., and the walkers at 10 a.m. For more information, please call 1-800-537-5142, ext. 2786.

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hop and sip around The Cloister at Sea Island during the fourth annual Wine Women and Shoes Golden Isles on January 21. The morning-to-afternoon affair brings together the latest fashions, the tastiest treats, and most divine vintages for attendees — and all for a good cause.

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Pick out your favorite pair of pumps and strut over for the fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The annual event, which raises funds for Hospice of the Golden Isles, includes a a shopping area, seated lunch, runway show, silent and live auction items — and the Shoe Guys will be on hand to assist the ladies throughout the day. Tickets start at $100. For more information, go online to winewomenandshoes.com/goldenisles.

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The 4th Annual North Meets South: A Beautiful Culinary Affair will be pitting the culinary talents of The Kilted Chef Alain Bosse of Nova Scotia against the Southern-style flavorings of Chef Darin Sehnert of Savannah once again.

Attendees will enjoy six courses from the chefs, with a complementary glass of wine paired with each dish. The evening begins at 5 p.m. on January 21 at the King and Prince Beach and Golf Resort.

The annual fundraiser benefits TALICA: The Teaching and Learning Initiative for Central America. The nonprofit, which is celebrating 10 years of giving, is focused on supporting and improving educational opportunities throughout Nicaragua.

Tickets are $150. For more information, check out the evening’s Facebook page or Eventbrite page.

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Take a glimpse through time at Cannon’s Point Preserve. The Coastal Georgia Historical Society, along with the St. Simons Land Trust, will continue offering in-depth history tours of Cannon’s Point through the winter. The tours, led by archaeology consultant Myrna Crook, will be offered January 13; February 10 and 24; and March 3 and 10. Cost is $65 per person, and the tour meets at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center at 9:30 a.m. For more information, call 912-634-7090 or go to saintsimonslighthouse.org.

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Grab the mic and sing out for a cure! This evening of vocals for victory happens Sunday, January 29, from 5 to 8 p.m. at Halyards on St. Simons Island. Guests will have the opportunity to vote with their cash donations for teams singing to honor local cancer survivors. Tickets are $40 per person and include food and drinks provided by Halyards and music by DJ Sista Fun. Beginning January 1, tickets can be purchased at Halyards or at acsvictoryboard.org. For information about forming a Cure-oke team to honor a cancer survivor, go to acsvictoryboard.org. All proceeds go to benefit the Glynn County Unit of the American Cancer Society.

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Tickets are $10 per person and can be purchased online at acsvictoryboard.org or at Jill Stanford Dance Studio, Bailey Boys, Cutie Patootie’s, and Whippersnappers. All proceeds go to benefit the Glynn County unit of the American Cancer Society. Bailey Boys will also be donating 10 percent of all dress sales for the event to the Glynn County Unit of the American Cancer Society.

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or those who love vino, the next two months will have several opportunities to partake in the nectar of the grapevine. Festivals, holidays, and fundraisers — such as Valentine’s Day; Wine Women and Shoes; and Whiskey, Wine and Wildlife — are just a few of the chances to try a new brand or blend. So sit back and enjoy every sip with these wine pairing tips, courtesy of Edson Vizcarra and his wine tasting class, held on the first Thursday of each month at The Westin Jekyll Island.

WHITES Sauvignon Blanc with anything tart Pinot Grigio with entrees of light fish Chardonnay with fatty fish or meals with a rich sauce

BUBBLY Sparkling with salty foods Riesling with spicy foods Moscato with desserts

REDS Pinot Noir with earthy flavors Cabernet with juicy steak Merlot with red-sauce pastas

Salty vs. Sweet Salt can transform a wine. Too much salt can strip the fruit taste and make the wine taste bitter. The solution is carbonation — just try a sip of Champagne before and after a pinch of salt to taste the difference. Prosecco and Riesling are also excellent choices for meals heavy with salty, fried foods.

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As for something sweet, be careful to check that the wine outmatches the dessert options. A glass of Moscato will enhance a dessert rather than turning the food tart like less sugary wines.

Changing Sides Chardonnay is often the white wine preference for traditional red wine lovers.

Pinot Noir is the red wine choice for those who usually order white vintages.

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We’re rolling out the red carpet in the new Hollywood of the East! With beautiful and diverse natural settings, tax incentives, and a camera-ready program, Georgia is quickly becoming a major film destination, and Georgia residents are star-struck! So grab some popcorn, get comfy, and silence your phones as you check out these amazing titles that were filmed in our own hometown Hollywood.

“Remember the Titans,” which came out in 2000, was filmed in five Georgia locations: Atlanta, Covington, Dallas, Marietta, and Rome.

Macon was a popular film location in 2012, as the city hosted production crews for “Trouble with the Curve” and “42.”

“Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil” was filmed in historic downtown Savannah in 1997.

In 2014, it got steamy in the Golden Isles when “Magic Mike XXL” was filmed in our own backyard – Darien, Jekyll Island, Savannah, and Tybee.

“Frankly, my dear, I don’t give a…” — well, you know how the saying goes. Although the 1939 classic “Gone with the Wind” wasn’t filmed in Georgia, it was set in Clayton County, and the county still celebrates the story today.

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“Fried Green Tomatoes,” released in 1991, was filmed in Newnan, Juliette, Senoia, Decatur, and Conyers.

Life was a box of chocolates for Savannah residents when the 1994 classic “Forrest Gump” was filmed in Chippewa Square.

Robert Duval and Bill Murray starred in “Get Low,” which was filmed in Newnan and Dallas in 2009.

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listering winter winds may sweep by oceanside restaurant The Reserve at The Westin Jekyll Island, but chilly temperatures will be kept at bay as plates of Indian, Caribbean, and Asian cuisine spice up the menu each Friday night this January.

The special cuisine will be offered in addition to the regular menu on Friday evenings as a creative way to tempt locals to Jekyll for a one-of-a-kind experience, says Kevin Baker, director of sales and marketing at The Westin Jekyll Island.

“We want to give people a reason to come to Jekyll Island for dinner. So we want to entice them with something special during the winter months before we gear up for a busy spring and summer,” Baker says. “It’s a great time in the calendar to try something new and be a bit adventurous. It’s really a kickoff for the whole year.”

With dishes such as chicken curry, vegetable pakora, churrasco with fried plantains, and beet and miso salad, the menu promises a range of tastes, Baker says. The special menus will also include a varied list of wine selections to pair with the entrees, although the selections may not be from the same region as the cuisine.

“We always want to pair good wine with good food, whether or not the wines come from the same region as the dish,” Baker says.

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resorts and fine dining restaurants in large cities to bring such delicacies to Jekyll patrons.

“So many on our culinary team come from large kitchens. We want to use their talents and showcase the range of food they can serve. We are known for a great wine selection and prime rib, but we can be equally creative and have some fun with food from many areas, too,” Baker says.

In fact, The Westin Jekyll Island recently hosted an Indian wedding, and the wedding was such a hit that the family of the bride asked to meet Worden. “They didn’t believe I’m not Indian,” says the chef, who hails from the Midwest.

That led to the team brainstorming ways to incorporate international cuisine, and the special Friday night menus were conceived. Even The Westin Jekyll Island General Manager Alex Lugo contributed his grandmother’s Cuban pork recipe to one of the international Friday night menus.

Don’t fill up on the entrees, though. Pastry chef Bethany Fahey has carte blanche when it comes to concocting creative wintertime deserts, and her repertoire often includes cranberries, white chocolate, and touches of cinnamon to bring winter vibes onto each plate.

Chicken Curry Recipe FOR THE CHICKEN Quarter a whole Chicken and rub with curry powder, salt, pepper and a little oil. Set aside in a dish and let marinate while you prepare the curry.

FOR THE CURRY ¼ cup fresh ginger ¼ cup fresh garlic 1 large onion, chopped 2 whole fresh jalapeños, chopped 2 cups carrots, diced 2 cups frozen peas and corn 2 cans San Marzano tomatoes curry powder cumin 1 tbsp. black mustard seeds 1 quart heavy cream 2 limes, juiced 1 bunch of cilantro DIRECTIONS Peel garlic and ginger and use a mortar and pestle (or you can use a food processor or knife) to crush into a paste. Add a little oil to a large, heavy-bottom stock pot and sweat the onions, jalapeños, and carrots. Add the ginger/garlic paste, peas, corn, tomatoes, curry powder, cumin, and black mustard seeds. Stir to blend flavors.

When the vegetables become soft, add heavy cream and blend curry with a hand blender into a smooth consistency. If the mixture is too thick, you can add a little water or chicken stock to thin out.

In another pan, add olive oil and heat until hot. Gently add chicken skin-side down to brown and crisp the skin. Then, add curry. Simmer until you reach an internal temperature of 165 degrees. When done, add lime juice and cilantro.

Serve with your favorite rice and garnish with leftover cilantro.

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Whiskey, Wine, and Wildlife will be arriving early this year. Set for February 9 to 12, the festival will take over the grounds of The Westin Jekyll Island.

The spirited oceanfront celebration will include a series of educational classes and seminars in addition to the main event on Saturday. Throughout the weekend, festival attendees will enjoy whiskeys in a variety of forms, wines, and beer along with culinary selections to accompany the beverage options. Celebrity chef cooking demonstrations, cookbook author signings, wildlife demonstrations, and beverage panel discussions/tastings will take place on several stages throughout the festival on Saturday. A brunch on Sunday will wrap up the fun.

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ome strategies can help you lower your taxes, sometimes by thousands of dollars. Some help you save time and money when preparing your tax return. Others help you avoid costly penalties and interest on both federal and state taxes. All in all, these 10 steps will lower your blood pressure while keeping more money in your pocket.

CONTRIBUTE TO RETIREMENT ACCOUNTS If you haven’t already funded your retirement account for 2016, do so by April 17. That’s the deadline for contributions to your Traditional and Roth IRAs, deductible or not. Making a deductible contribution will help you lower your tax bill this year.

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ITEMIZE YOUR TAX DEDUCTIONS It’s easier to take the standard deduction, but you may save a bundle if you itemize, especially if you are self-employed, own a home, or live in a high-tax area. It’s worth the bother when your qualified expenses add up to more than the 2016 standard deduction of $6,300 for singles and $12,600 for married couples filing jointly.

Many deductions are well known, such as those for mortgage interest and charitable donations. However, taxpayers sometimes overlook miscellaneous expenses, which are deductible if the combined amount adds up to more than two percent of your adjusted gross income. These deductions include tax-preparation fees, job-hunting expenses, business car expenses, and professional dues. You can also deduct the portion of medical expenses that exceed 10 percent of your adjusted gross income.

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MAKE A LAST-MINUTE ESTIMATED TAX PAYMENT If you didn’t pay enough to the IRS during the year, you may have a big tax bill staring you in the face. Plus, you might owe significant interest and penalties, too.

A note of caution: Try not to pay too much. It’s better to owe the government a little rather than to expect a refund. Remember, the IRS doesn’t give you a dime of interest when it borrows your money.

ORGANIZE YOUR RECORDS FOR TAX TIME Good organization may not cut your taxes, but there are other benefits. For many, the biggest hassle at tax time is getting all of the documentation together. This includes last year’s tax return, this year’s W-2s and 1099s, receipts, and so on.

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Instead, you can go right to the source online. View and download a large catalog of forms and publications at the Internal Revenue Service Web site (irs.gov) or have them sent to you by mail.

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HOME OFFICE TAX DEDUCTION The eligibility rules for claiming a home office deduction have been loosened to allow more filers to claim this break. People who have no fixed location for their businesses can claim a home office deduction if they use the space for administrative or management activities, even though they may not meet clients there. For example, doctors who consult at various hospitals or plumbers who make house calls can now qualify. As always, you must use the space exclusively for business.

PROVIDE YOUR DEPENDENTS’ TAXPAYER IDS ON YOUR TAX RETURN Be sure to plug in Taxpayer Identification Numbers (usually Social Security numbers) for your children and other dependents on your return. Otherwise, the IRS will deny the personal exemption of $4,050 in 2016 for each dependent and the $1,000 child tax credit for each child under age 17.

Be especially careful if you are divorced. Only one of you can claim your children as dependents, and the IRS has been checking closely lately to make sure both spouses aren’t using their children as a deduction. If you forget to include a Social Security number for a child, or if you and your ex-spouse both claim the same child, it’s highly likely that the processing of your return (and any refund you’re expecting) will come to a screeching halt while the IRS contacts you to straighten things out.

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FILE ELECTRONICALLY Electronic filing works best if you expect a tax refund.

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s winter settles in and residents retreat indoors, Karen Babson will be putting on her boots and heading outdoors to prep yards across the Isles for spring. As owner of Island Pond and Landscape, Babson knows that these cooler months are best to plan and rearrange one’s yard, garden, and outdoor living area.

“The winter is a great time to prune and get the beds cleared out after all the oak leaves have fallen. It’s also a great time to redesign and put in hardscapes,” says Babson, who has been in the landscape design business for 18 years.

Firepits are a popular choice right now and perfect for enjoying an outdoor roast or s’mores over a roaring fire during the winter.

“Hardscapes are so popular. They increase the living space and are easy maintenance. You aren’t fighting sod or dirt, and you don’t have pets track a mess everywhere,” Babson explains. “I have to convince some clients to look at hardscapes, but economics are part of its popularity. Grass is so expensive and maintenance is high. Here, you have an alternative that is easier for an older age group to manage.”

From Japanese inspired gardens to expansive waterfront properties, Babson has designed numerous aesthetics for clients. Each design starts with a wish list of items of ways and a concept for how the homeowners want to enjoy their yard.

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something low maintenance? Do you have kids or pets? Do you have a yard service?” Babson says. “As a designer, I’m going to start with that list and show you everything you want and what the cost will be for that. Then, we adjust, just like the home shows on television.”

For kid-friendly yards, Babson embraces the need for exploration and playtime in one’s backyard. Just avoid the sand box unless you want to all the cats in the neighborhood to gather in your yard, she warns.

Bird enthusiasts can also design their spaces to attract avians. Different plants will attract different species, and birdhouses can be a decorative and utilitarian element. She also incorporates ponds or fountains for birds to be refreshed, too.

Babson has been working with clients to transform their vision for their private, outdoor sanctuaries for almost three decades. Running the St. Simons business with her husband, Bud, the store at 147 Gary L Moore Court contains a variety of pots and lawn decorations in addition to a nursery of plants. In addition to design and installation services, she also offers her clients a personal, on-demand touch. If a client has a house party or plans to put their home on the market, Babson comes over to freshen up the greenery, fluff plants, and get the grounds ready to show.

“The winter is a great time to prune and get the beds cleared out after all the oak leaves have fallen. It’s also a great time to redesign and put in hardscapes.”

Anne Ambrose, a client since 1998, worked with Babson’s team to design her backyard at her home off North Harrington Road. Her wish list included blue and white flowers, edibles, and fencing to keep out deer. There are several

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smaller areas in her backyard with benches, a pond, table and chairs, and a summer kitchen in the back corner. To reduce the need to mow often, Babson incorporated Asiatic Jasmine as groundcover.

Off to the side, a kitchen garden, enclosed by a white picket fence, contains four raised garden beds.

“I am in my yard every day, and it was important that design use the entire yard. It brings me joy to pick my own citrus and vegetables and to walk past all the different colors, shades, and textures,” says Ambrose, who likes to paint in her spare time. “Gardening is a lot about faith. You are looking at the future to see how your efforts grow, and it’s up to me to keep caring for it.”

Ambrose enjoys having the help of a professional like Babson because “they know what it will look like at maturity and can design the yard to look great now and in years to come.”

Landscapes evolve over time, and even with the best maintenance, gardens aren’t immune to natural disasters. For instance, Hurricane Matthew ravaged many yards in October, leaving homeowners with altered landscapes. In fact, when the storm hit the Isles, Babson was in the middle of a large landscape design project. Six trees on the property came down in the storm, and what was going to be a shaded area was now in direct sunlight.

After destruction can come renewal, though, and Babson sees opportunities for homeowners to redesign their spaces with an energy and vision to match their personal tastes while accounting for soil and sun exposure alterations. If a homeowner wants to replace some trees that fell during the storm, she suggests starting things small with a 30-pound tree. Other things to consider include bringing in soil to replenish the yard and replacing aging sprinkler systems.

“We regret all damages done by the storm, but this can be a new start for your yard. If a tree fell, it was time for it to go,” says Babson, who has preached the removal of pine trees for years. “It’s a lot less expensive to remove a tree beforehand. Don’t wait for another storm to bring it down.”

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“Our hospice team is so proud and excited to receive this award for the fourth year in a row. We are gratified that 99% of families we served would recommend Hospice of the Golden Isles for others who need our expert compassionate care.”

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Behind the Wheel of a WORDS BY BUD HEARN There’s a story in every conversation in the South. We soak in these embellished recollections. They form the fabric of our culture. Subject matter is as ubiquitous as weeds, from discussions about nicknames to ne’er-dowells. The story that follows happened several years ago, but the telling of it never grows old.

Frankie drives a race car. He has one good eye. The other one is a marble. He sometimes removes it for shock value. Some say he’s hell on wheels. On this particular Saturday night, he passes through the prophetic fiery furnace and lives to tell about it. Here are the details.

Four of us pile into my car and head for a night at the Golden Isles Speedway, a respite from the boredom.

The parking lot is a dusty pasture. It’s jammed with pickups and motor homes, Harleys and race cars. Not sleek Indy cars, but backyard, home-built stock cars; sheet-metal alter-egos expressive of the drivers. Rear bumpers are emblazoned with the drivers’ messages: Eat My Dust, Never Satisfied, Kiss This, and Back Off Dude.

We’re guests of Frankie’s father, the track owner. We get to view the racing spectacle from the enclosed VIP overlook suite.

It preserves us from the red clay that soon covers the general admission bleachers. It’s catered with Saturday night country cuisine: burgers, barbecue, and beer.

Maybe you’ve never been to a half-mile oval, red-clay dirt track. It’s a counter-culture, parallel universe in many ways: the spectators, the drivers, the mechanics, and the groupies who follow the circuit. Their life perspective bears about as much resemblance to an urban dweller’s perspective as kissing a woman bears to marrying her.

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racing machines burn 112 octane fuels. They stage up on the track, bumper to bumper.

Their raw engine power fills the sultry air with supercharged, unfiltered noise. The flag drops, and it’s every man for himself. Around the clay-packed oval, they run in a pack akin to a herd of demon-possessed swine, never far from the ultimate abyss.

Each race is called a ‘heat.’ Cars compete in their particular class. Somewhere around the fifth heat, the crowd settles down and begins to fall into a trance of too much of the same-old-same-old. But then it happens.

On the second turn, a car explodes into a fireball just as the herd reaches top speeds of 125 mph. Car No. 14, owned by The Swampers, erupts in flames. Frankie is ‘kissing his bumper,’ and his car is engulfed in flames as well.

The air becomes electric; the crowd leaps up in frenzied ecstasy, shouting wildly. The drivers are pulled out of the windows, their fire-retardant suits flaming but preserving them from certain death. The fire lights up passions and breaks up monotony.

We slip out of the suite and down to the pit area to survey the damage to cars and drivers. Already the racing teams are recanting the near-death experience to an awed crowd of gawkers, clearly cooking up the ‘I-was-there’ near-death story for everyone to take home.

I find Frankie to get his take on the event. He

seems undisturbed by it all. I ask him about his perspective on life when death is present at every turn. He shrugs and says that “Here and now is all that matters to race drivers. There’s no past, no future, just the present moment.”

He takes me over to his charred racing hulk and emphasizes his point of view.

“Look, do you see a rear-view mirror in my car?” He asks.

I look. There’s not one. I ask why.

He laughs and says, “We’re race car drivers. We come to win. Out there, on the track, there’s no looking back.

Victory is ahead, not behind.”

I consider there might be an advantage after all for a fellow with only one eye and no rear-view mirror. Such a philosophy might have application for a variety of life issues.

The spectacle drones on. About midnight, we have our fill and call it quits. We drive back to quiet lives on the coast, each bringing a remembrance of the night’s events for the framework of our own story.

As for mine, it’s all about one eye and no rearview mirror. I’ll supply my own fiery details.

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Rest & Recovery after lingering loss WORDS BY RONDA RICH

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he week that followed Christmas 2005, spent in a tabby cottage on St. Simons, had restored my tired body and soul. As soon as I left the calming island — there is something so true to the words “island time” — 2006 took off like a top fuel dragster leaving the starting line when the green light flashed.

Again, it was good. But so busy.

In early March, I moved into the new house I had built, and in May, I hit the road for another extended national book tour for the release of the paperback version of “The Town That Came A-Courtin’” and “What Southern Women Know About Flirting.”

Between the book tour and speaking engagements, I lived mostly out of a suitcase, but I always looked forward in sweet anticipation to repacking it after Christmas and heading back to St. Simons.

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While on the book tour the previous spring, something happened that would be a lingering sadness for the next 18 months. My childhood friend and first serious crush had been complaining of severe back pain for several weeks. At first, he thought he had pulled a muscle during one of his brutal daily workouts. The time and place I learned the truth lingers deep in my mind’s crevice, never to be forgotten or canceled out.

New Orleans. The clattering sounds of the French Quarter drifting through the windows of the large, airy, yellow-hued suite in the Monteleone Hotel. I was sitting on the bed, the Today Show playing in the background, waiting for a car to pick me up and take me to a radio interview. With a few minutes to spare, I called Mama.

“I’ve got some sad news to tell you,” she began. “I hate to tell you while you’re so far from home, but you’ll want to know.”

For hours, I walked the streets of New Orleans, leaving teardrops on stones that would be washed clean

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My heart sputtered. Mama, the teller of great stories, never embellished in moments like this. She spoke plainly, always the truth, and told it in such a way that it was oddly compassionate, direct, and comforting simultaneously. “Ronnie’s got pancreatic cancer.”

My tears started and, for the next two years, would flow often with stuttering starts and stops. After I returned from the radio show — one that was broadcast across three states and for which I had been completely engaged and funny with all grief pushed momentarily aside — I changed clothes and headed outside. For hours, I walked the streets of New Orleans, leaving teardrops on stones that would be washed clean by Hurricane Katrina a few months later.

Not long ago, my cousin and I had stood on our church’s porch and recalled how Ronnie had tormented us as kids. He had blackened my eye, albeit accidentally, with a baseball bat when I was eight. And every Sunday summer afternoon of our lives, he had tried to drown either one or the both of us in the swimming hole at the river. Then he became my teenage crush, and lastly, he became my close friend. He had never married, so our friendship remained pretty much unchanged for 30 years.

Our families were close. We were both descendants of Appalachian pioneers. We spoke the same language, often tinged with King James words, and we had a kinship of understanding of the “quare” Scotch-Irish that can only be understood by one that is also “quare” Scotch-Irish.

He far outlasted the three weeks predicted by the doctor; so we all had hope. As the months dissolved, our hope grew bolder. I should have known, though, for I had already experienced intimately the frailty of life for even those far too young to die. By the time I was 32, I had lost three very close friends, all near my age, within a few years of each other. A plane crash.

A helicopter crash. AIDS. And now, we were looking down the menacing gun barrel of deadly cancer. I knew it could happen, but I prayed that it wouldn’t.

“Are you going to St. Simons this year?” Mama asked as we shopped for Christmas. “Oh, yes,” I replied. “It’s what I’ve looked forward to all year. I can rest, read, and Dixie Dew and I can walk on the beach for hours.”

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Mama smiled and shook her head. “That’s so unlike you to rest.

You’re always working.”

I had already reserved the same tabby cottage and picked out books to enjoy. To that cottage, I returned two days after Christmas in 2006; and it was there, a piece of my childhood fell away.

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I love the idea of wild-roaming horses, but here are some facts.

The horses on Cumberland Island are not the romantic mustangs of the western plains. They were not left here by the Spanish conquistadors. In the 1700s, the English introduced horses to the island. During the 1800s, Robert Stafford would invite people over to catch the horses and take them away. During the Civil

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War, the horses became calvary horses. After the Civil War, people caught the horses for meat. As the turn of the century approached, only a small herd remained.

Starting in the 1880s, Thomas and Lucy Carnegie bought a majority of the property on Cumberland Island. To give the beleaguered herd a boost, retired circus horses were bought and released on the island. These were a mix of Tennessee Walking Horses, Paso Fino horses, and Arabian horses.

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A big draw to Cumberland is the wild horses. The sad reality is that those wild horses are in poor health and starving. seashore. One of the mandates of the park service is to remove all feral animals. Horses are considered feral animals. They became a hot topic with two sides.

During the 1980s and 1990s, horse surveys were conducted to see how many wild horses there were on Cumberland. The survey numbers varied from 150 to 200 horses. Vegetation studies were carried out. Areas of marsh, dunes, forests, and fields were fenced off to see the difference between areas being grazed and not grazed. Those studies showed that horses were overgrazing across the island. Ideas were floated on how to control the wild horses. Tempers flared as arguments heated up on both sides. All this arguing came to a screeching halt when then U.S. Representative Jack Kingston added a rider to the 1996 federal appropriations bill. This rider stopped the National Park Service from managing the wild horses for the rest of that year and for 1997. After that, the park service did not manage the horses, but the debate has, once again, resurfaced.

Cumberland Island National Seashore’s Superintendent Gary Ingram is looking into ways to control the population of wild horses. The old arguments are being dusted off. A big draw to Cumberland is the wild horses. The sad reality is that those wild horses are in poor health and starving.

In an August article from Blue Ridge Outdoors Magazine, writer Carol Ruckdeschel sums this idea of balance for horses and the island pointedly. “It is time for us to thoughtfully address the presence of feral horses on Cumberland Island, taking into account their welfare and that of the island ecosystems,” she writes. I agree. We must find a balance between the horses and the island for the benefit of all.

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Saltwater Fly Fishing WORDS AND PHOTOS BY JIM BARGER

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here is an unmistakable feeling of irreversibility when a fish hits a stripped fly — sending a jolt up through the line in your hand — and you strip-set the hook but miss. The line goes slack and resistance is gone, down into the dark mystery of briny water and the memory of a fish unseen. The whole scheme has failed: the tying of the fly from last year’s bucktail; the looping of the cast; the measured stripping that makes the fly dance irresistibly like a shrimp or wounded mullet. Then, that irrational feeling of irreversibility makes you childlike in your inescapable belief that broken things cannot be fixed and lost things cannot be found.

People ask, “Why fly-fish? You can catch more fish on live bait or jigs.” And how can you respond? Saltwater fly fishing is inefficient, laborious, frustrating, maddening even. But then, when your hook set is true and the line yanks from your hand and jumps to the reel, the reel sings. The fish runs and jumps into the air, shaking its head. Its prehistoric eye meets yours in a split second that stops time … Well, then, the game has changed.

Highs are higher and lows are lower in saltwater fly fishing. At both ends of the spectrum, you feel smaller in this vast universe and see more clearly the hand of God in all creation. That’s why you fly-fish.

Fly fishing has been slow-coming to the Golden Isles and is really just now starting to grow in popularity beyond what has been for years just a handful of devotees. Growing up here, we fly-fished but mostly in neighborhood and golf course ponds we snuck onto, clumsily throwing poppers for bass and bream. Then, a man named Mr. Larry Kennedy moved down here and opened a little Yankee fly fishing shop, the now gone-but-not-forgotten Bedford Sportsman South. His sons, Larry III and Mike, grew into full-fledged guides on their own, offering fly fishing charters to supplement the more popular inshore bait and jig fishing.

Others followed suit, and now you can choose from a number of dedicated local guides.

Any saltwater fish that can be caught on traditional tackle can be caught on a fly. I have caught everything from flounder to tarpon and all manner of species in-between on a fly rod here and in places around the globe. In the Golden Isles, standard quarry are redfish and sea trout, both of which will eagerly and forcefully eat a well-presented fly. A handful of Clouser minnows and crab-pattern flies, an 8-weight rod with weight forward line and tapered leader, and a sturdy reel with a stout sealed drag will get you started.

Fishing oyster beds just before and after low tide is most likely to produce consistent strikes. Wading flooded marsh flats and watching for wakes and tails of feeding redfish are also unique angling pleasures in the Golden Isles that can be had around every full moon. And on those marsh flats, the gentle, quiet presentation of a fly to spooky fish is the one place here where fly fishing might actually offer an advantage. Nevertheless, standing thigh-deep in saltwater — that stretches across a wide spartina flat and beyond to the open ocean that rolls steadfastly all the way across to the western shores of Africa — can make you feel immensely small and deeply connected to the whole wide world at the same time, reminding you of the real reason you picked up a fly rod in the first place.

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e are sisters,” says Dr. Margaret H. Goodman, of her colleague Dr. Shirley D. Wilson and “blessed to be together,” adds Dr. Wilson. The two, both fellows of the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, are partners in practice at Southeast Georgia Physician Associates-Obstetrics and Gynecology, a strategic affiliate of Southeast Georgia Health System.

Although they are not related by blood, they are family nonetheless.

“I remember the day we met,” notes Dr. Goodman. “It was my first day at Fort Benning,” Dr. Wilson explains. “I went by the hospital to check-in.”

Smiling and chuckling at the memory, they recall meeting 26 years ago when they were both army doctors, wives, and mothers of six-month-old babies.

Dr. Goodman was the assistant chief at that time and intervened when the other doctors were good-naturedly teasing Dr. Wilson, saying that she was already scheduled to be on call that night. “I had not even reported for duty yet,” recalls Dr. Wilson. Both agree that moment was the start of their lifelong friendship.

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for two years before going into practice together at Taylor Regional Hospital in Hawkinsville. Dr. Goodman says the town is beautiful, a farming community, and working there was like working in Mayberry. Despite the pleasant scenery, the two physicians found themselves visiting Dr. Goodman’s family on St. Simons Island often. During these visits, family and friends would comment on the lack of female obstetrician and gynecologist providers in the area, and they frequently suggested that the two doctors should move to the Golden Isles to set up practice.

In 1998, the opportunity to do just that presented itself, and Drs. Goodman and Wilson have been in practice at the Health System ever since. They were the first female OB/GYN physicians, and among the first female surgeons, to practice here.

Being in practice together for so long, both physicians say they know what the other is going to do before they even do it. While they have bonded over and delivered thousands of babies, Drs. Goodman and Wilson offer a full range of women’s health services, from routine exams, incontinence, and menopause management to gynecological surgery. Both are also certified to perform daVinci robotic surgery for hysterectomies.

“It is an honor and a privilege to be given the opportunity to take care of women in all aspects of their life,” Dr. Goodman says, reflecting on their practice. “Our practice is a sisterhood of care — women taking care of women.”

Dr. Wilson agrees. “When you start out in medicine, you have so many expectations relative to the science of medicine, but you learn to understand it works differently with different people in different situations. Every patient has a story,” she says.

“It is such a great advantage to practice with someone you trust, respect, and have experience with.”

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“And we have met some amazing women in our practice,” continues Dr. Goodman. “Some of their stories embody great accomplishments and are very heartwarming; while others are heartbreaking, and the resilience these women demonstrate is incredible. We endeavor to see beyond the diagnosis and treat the whole patient.”

Just as Drs. Goodman and Wilson foster their relationships with their patients, they continue to foster their own friendship as well.

Every Friday, they can be found at the same time and the same place eating the same food. As Dr. Goodman explains, “Our Friday dinners not only allow us to debrief about our practice, but we connect on a deeper level, too — as sisters.”

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aking the plunge into entrepreneurship is scary, even more so if you’re jumping off into the deep end alone.

That’s why St. Simons Island natives Cheri Leavy and Whitney Long created a space for connecting visionaries in the South.

Since 2013, the duo have hosted The Southern C Summit in different cities around the South to foster a community of movers and shakers to learn from and support each other.

I’ve attended each summit since the first on Jekyll Island and learned from editors at publications such as Southern Living, Garden & Gun, and Real Simple, as well as entrepreneurs like Mandy Rye of lifestyle blog Waiting on Martha and Tara Guerard of Soiree, an event planning and design firm.

Sessions on social media strategy, branding, creative partnerships, and public relations are informative, but the summit goes beyond lectures and talks. This three-day event showcases Southern hospitality with cocktail parties, meet-andgreets, and dinners so attendees come together and inspire meaningful relationships that go beyond the conference.

After a few years on the road, the Southern C Summit is coming home to the Golden Isles this February when the summit gathers at Sea Island Resort. More than 250 people are expected to attend the conference that celebrates community as much as entrepreneurship.

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Fine art photographer and New York Times best-selling author Gray Malin, author and tastemaker Libbie Summers, and editors from publications such as Better Homes and Gardens, Domino, and Traditional Home will lend their voices to the creative collective.

Small workshops, a hit during last year’s event, allow for hands-on learning from seasoned experts and getting feedback in real time. I attended Libbie Summers’ video workshop last year and was amazed at how open she was about her creative process. This year, the topics vary from learning about how to craft the perfect Facebook ad for your business to how to develop a polished press kit and more.

The newest element to The Southern C Summit on Sea Island is mentoring sessions with presenters and other influential entrepreneurs. These small group gatherings will allow attendees to have even more facetime with creative leaders. When great minds gather in a room, there is no telling what stories will be shared or what ideas will arise from the discussions. The Southern C Summit is February 8 to 10 at Sea Island. For more information, go online to thesouthernc.com/the-summit.

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Nikki Bazzani, creative strategist at Pinterest Rosie D’Argenzio, director of social media and integrated marketing at One Kings Lane Lizzie Fortunato and Kathryn Fortunato, founders at Lizzie Fortunato Jewels Gray Malin, fine art photographer and New York Times best-selling author Steele Marcoux, editor-in-chief at Coastal Living James Nord, founder and CEO of Fohr Card Jessica Romm, editor-in-chief at Domino magazine Mandy Rye, founder and creative director at Waiting on Martha Eugenia Santiesteban Soto, senior style editor at Better Homes & Gardens Libbie Summers, author, tastemaker, and award-winning producer Tori Mellott, market editor at Traditional Home

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Q&A with Suzanne Leroux of One Love Organics

Several St. Simons Island and Brunswick business owners attend The Southern C Summit each year, including One Love Organics creator Suzanne Leroux. Find out what she enjoys about the Summit.

Do you have a favorite speaker from your time at the Summit?

Absolutely. Mandy Rye of Waiting on Martha blew me (and everyone) away. This session was all about social media: how to set it up, how to engage your followers, and appropriate etiquette. This was the session that had people glued to their seats, even when time was up. After Mandy’s session, we had time to relax but people wanted her to stay on stage and keep sharing.

What have you learned from the Summit?

We learned about so many excellent tools. Specifically tools to help plan our social media out in advance rather than taking it day by day.

One of your favorite moments?

During one of the breaks, Cheri and Whitney said let’s take a St. Simons Island picture! And all these women came out of nowhere to join the photo. I looked over at Melissa (One Love Organics Sales & Marketing Director), and I said “I had no idea that we had this many women on St. Simons Island doing amazing and creative work.” Discovering like-minded entrepreneurs in person was invaluable because it gave us a new network of people locally to collaborate with.

We loved meeting other business owners such as Whitney Herndon from Grace Grafitti, Courtney Bridges of Stiletto and Sand, and Marti Tolleson from Two Friends. For example, we’ve participated in First Friday at Grace Graffiti in

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What takeaways from the Summit have lasted for One Love Organics?

The Summit is a must for networking. You can connect with so many fascinating and inspiring people in just a few days.

It’s also a great resource for areas of entrepreneurship that you or your business may struggle with. Like I said, One Love Organics had been successful with social media before, but being able to implement strategies from the Summit has truly streamlined our process.

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Laughter and Legends: Jekyll Island Comedy Weekend WORDS BY DEBRA PAMPLIN

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ekyll Island Club is hosting the 5th annual Comedy Weekend with two nights of all-star comedy lineups.

Mark your calendars for January 20 and 21, and be prepared to laugh! Hosted by New York City comedian Andy Pitz, the two-night event highlights three different comedians each night, and a cash bar will be available.

Tickets for one or two nights can be purchased online at a discounted rate, or at the door the night of the show.

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Caleb Synan

Appearances: Conan; Last Comic Standing; Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival

Josh Sneed

Appearances: Comedy Central’s Premium Blend; Comedy Central Presents: Josh Sneed; Montreal’s Just for Laughs Festival

Andrew Norelli

Appearances: The Late Show with David Letterman; The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson; Jimmy Kimmel Live; Comedy Central’s Live at Gotham; Comics Unleashed.

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Saturday, January 21 • 8 to 11 p.m.

Grant Lyon

Appearances: Laughing Skull Comedy Festival (winner); Great American Comedy Festival; Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival; Bob and Tom Radio Show; a short film, Interview Date; Sirius/XM radio.

Pete Lee

Appearances: Comedy Central’s Premium Blend, Just for Laughs Comedy Festival in Montreal; Last Comic Standing; Comedy Central Presents: Pete Lee.

Karen Morgan

Appearances: Nickelodeon’s Search for the Funniest Mom in America; Caroline’s Comedy Club in New York; the Improv Comedy Club in Las Vegas; Comedy and Magic Club in California; Sirius/XM Radio.

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Q&A with Karen Morgan

Growing up in the South, has it been a challenge to hold on to your heritage while living in the New England area?

Living up North has, in fact, heightened my appreciation of my Southern heritage. I am very proud to be from Georgia. It is part of my soul, and I hold on to it tightly. It can be challenging at times.

Let’s just say they know me at the grocery store up here because I pitched a fit over the lack of grits choices and self-rising flour. They have since corrected the situation.

Does your upbringing fold over into your own parenting skills?

Absolutely. When I was growing up, we said “Yes, Ma’am” and “No, Sir” and had to go out and pick our own switch if we misbehaved. When we were later deemed fit for public, we minded our table manners (“Isn’t this tomato aspic just divine?!”) and were polite to people even if we didn’t want to be (we’re Southern; that’s what we do). I’ve worked hard to make sure my children have had the same lessons in manners and etiquette despite the fact that they are being raised above the Mason-Dixon Line. But I will not make them eat tomato aspic.

Your tour dates are plentiful. How do you juggle work and being on the road with time at home with your children?

I have two sons (ages 14 and 17) and a daughter (age 16). I started writing and performing comedy when my youngest was 2, so it’s much easier now compared to then. They are teenagers and have smartphones permanently melded to their hands, so I am in contact when I’m on the road. But I try not to be gone too long or too often because I don’t want to miss their games and ski races and just being there during these years that are going by very fast.

Soon all three will be in college at the same time; so I will doing a lot more shows to help pay for that. I’m just hoping at least one of them heads South so I can attend some decent football games.

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How long have you been residing in Maine? Was it difficult to adjust to the differences of life in the north?

I moved to Maine in April 1996, arriving Masters weekend. I watched the Masters on TV with the azaleas in full bloom while it snowed really, really hard outside my husband’s apartment window. Must be true love. The biggest adjustment was weather. I’ve learned to dress warmly in winter (the key is to not care about how you look as long as you are warm; cute shoes don’t cut it) and to drive in snow. I learned to maneuver over black ice (invisible ice that will flip your car) and frost heaves (giant bumps in the road when the ground freezes and expands). So yes, there have been adjustments to literally survive the weather. But I miss cute shoes.

Something from the South that you miss?

Everything! Obviously my family first. After that, I miss humidity. I do. I miss humidity. I miss going to decent college football games.

They are awful up here. Poor things have no idea what real college football looks like. Bless their hearts. I miss sweet tea. Real sweet tea. Oh, they say they have sweet tea in some restaurants up here, but trust me it is not. But I keep ordering it in restaurants because I’m Southern and I believe a higher power will someday make it happen. I miss Waffle House. No one up here even knows about the Waffle House song, much less all the words like refined

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people do. I also miss The Varsity and Zaxby’s and Chick-Fil-A and Krispy Kreme. So mostly what I do when I go home to Georgia is drive around and eat myself into a grease coma and a pending need for a heart stent.

Many comedians use their own childhood in their routines. Is this true of your routines? Is there a funny memory from your Southern upbringing that you share regularly?

I talk a lot about my childhood and how different it was from children’s experiences today. When we were growing up, my mama would say, “Y’all go outside.” And we stayed out there. All day. With no sissy little juice boxes to drink. If we were thirsty, we drank out of the hose. And if we were hungry, we would walk by ourselves (gasp!), barefooted (oh, no!) to the Handy Andy to buy candy (God forbid!). I think we had the best childhood ever.

‘Search for the Funniest Mom in America’?

I have always loved comedy. Growing up, I would watch Johnny Carson and Saturday Night Live with my Dad. But I never really knew I wanted to be a comic until it happened organically. After my second child was born, I took a break from law to be a full-time mom. When the third arrived, being home with three babies under the age of four began to eat away my brain cells (I blame lack of sleep and Teletubbies). So when my youngest was two, I took a standup comedy class at a local comedy club — literally just to get out of the house. My teacher sent my videotape to Nick at Nite’s “Search for the Funniest Mom in America.” After three rounds of auditions in New York, I was one of seven finalists from more than 1,000 entries. It was my first introduction to the comedy world.

I now write, perform, and produce comedy shows throughout the country. I am producing the Nantucket Comedy Festival again next year. So I guess my love of comedy growing up has turned into a full-time job. It’s pretty awesome.

You are still licensed to practice law What would you say to others who in Georgia and Maine. How many wanted to pursue a career in comedy? years you dreamed of being a fullI would tell them to leap. I didn’t start performing and writing time comedian before you took the comedy until I was 40. I had no idea how much I would love it. So first step. What prompted you to don’t be afraid to try. If you don’t like it, you can mark it off your list and go find the thing that you were meant to do. But if you do like take a chance on the Nickelodeon it, you will be hooked forever.

“My Southern upbringing, with stories told around the supper table and laughter at every gathering, has shaped who I am even though I live in Maine. When all the kids are out of high school, you will see me back in Georgia — except maybe in July, when I will be on the lake in Maine.”

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He refers to her as Aunt Marguerite Van Camp, a freshly-minted, 85-year-old physician who is navigating the unpredictable waters of widowhood and the old-world mannerliness of the Deep South.

“She recently started dating a man named Ike and right now they’re trying to figure out how, as a couple, they are going to pick out and buy a Christmas tree,” Irwin says in a choppy inflection of his grandmother’s voice.

To him, that’s the beauty of storytelling: It’s a fun and, oftentimes, quirky way to communicate with an audience.

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“It’s about creating a story. If you’re in the audience, you’re responsible for what you see,” Irwin says. “The story has to be good enough for them to form the picture and fun enough for them to follow, but easy enough (for the storyteller) to get out of the way. It’s an interesting form of theater.”

As a child, the affable Covington native would spend most of his days listening to comedy vinyls — when they were still a “thing” — and memorizing a few short jokes and one-liners from some of yesteryear’s greatest comedians.

Of course, at that time, Irwin didn’t dream of comedy as a potential career path, but if he knew then what he knew now,

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“This is my third career bump, and it’s been fun.

I’m on the road about 200 comedy has always run deep in his blood. “I’ve been a comedian for as long as I could talk,” Irwin says. “Laughter is the most powerful tool in my tool bag.”

Pepper that with his not-so-secret double life as a singer-songwriter, arts educator, and professional whistler — seriously, he’s a whistler with the Kandinsky Trio, a Virginia-based chamber music group — and you can begin to scratch the surface of the “outerkid” comedian that is Irwin.

Although, if you ask him, he’d rather be called a humorist or storyteller “because I play in libraries and there’s no three-drink minimum,” Irwin jokes.

His journey to storytelling began when he was just 16 years old as a camp counselor (though he’ll tell you it was when he joined the improvisational comedy troupe SAK Theatre at Walt Disney World in the ’80s).

“I was in showbiz and theater all my adult life. I was in standup comedy for a minute and was part of the singer-songwriter circuit for a couple of years,” he says. But after a chance meeting with Carmen Deedy, who happens to be a nationally renowned storyteller, and subsequent features at Eddie’s Attic in Atlanta and the National Storytelling Festival in Jonesborough, Tennessee, Irwin decided to jump in with both feet.

“This is my third career bump, and it’s been fun. I’m on the road about 200 days a year, and these are the nicest people in showbiz.

And the best part: We get to be world famous for 500 people at a time,” Irwin quips.

days a year, and these are the nicest people in showbiz. And the best part: We get to be world famous for 500 people at a time.”

- Andy Irwin

He’s hoping to see a crowd of that size again in February when he comes to the Georgia coast to perform at the Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival at Epworth By The Sea. The now-annual event was birthed from a conversation Irwin had with Donna Chisholm under the shade of Epworth’s old-growth oak trees.

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A year and a half later — and more than 400 people from all over the Southeast — the first Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival went off without a hitch. The same is expected this go around.

As with last year, the three-day festival, slated for February 18 to 20, will feature a number of “fireside tales” plucked from four wildly different humorists’ ever-growing anthology of narratives and storytelling — both real and fictitious.

They will include Irwin; Donald Davis, who is hailed as the “dean of storytelling;” Bil Lepp, who refers to himself as the “champion liar of tall tales and witty stories;” and Columbus, Ohio, native Lyn Ford, better known as the “teller of home-fried (or Affrilachian) tales.”

“They are so highly regarded and are incredibly wonderful speakers,” Chisholm says. “The stories they tell are intertwined together so beautifully in an hour that one minute you may be laughing and another you may be crying. But by the end, they bring it full circle. It’s truly a gift.”

And sometimes that gift comes with a digital clock.

“That’s one of the funny things: They need a digital clock because they don’t want to figure out how much time they have left. They’ll just keep going and going,” Chisholm says laughing.

Though each storyteller’s narrative will be different across the board, what makes it personable is the human aspect of each story.

“If I feel there’s something that needs to be talked about — sometimes it’s not comfortable — Marguerite will talk about it,” Irwin says. “You have to create a character that you believe in. Once the audience laughs at the character, they fall in love with the character, and when they fall in love with the character, they care about what happens to them.”

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The Saint Simons Island Storytelling Festival will be held on February 18 to 20 at various times at Epworth

By The Sea, 100 Arthur J. Moore Drive, St. Simons Island. The cost is $100 for commuters and includes two meals. For more information, contact Epworth at 912-638-8688 or visit epworthbythesea.org.

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The popular television giveaway is celebrating its 21st year with a stunning, 3,200-square-foot ranch settled in the heart of St. Simons. The three-bedroom, four-bathroom home was designed by architect Michael Stauffer, renovated by Allen Construction, and decorated by interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn. The team worked closely from concept to final details to upgrade the 1980s-era home for a modern family to enjoy.

While one lucky winner will get to enjoy living in the home after the contest concludes in February, the HGTV team recently visited the house for an open house, delving into each area of the renovation and design to show what it takes to bring a dream into reality.

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STUN FROM THE START As soon as the front door opens, an impression will be made by each person who steps inside, and one of the best ways to create a statement is by adding a standout element to each room.

Whether the piece is a work of art or functional accessory, something that grabs one’s attention will help the rest of the room fall into place as the eye gazes past the object to take in other details that may have been previously overlooked.

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HGTV Spotlight Wayfair, one of the largest online companies for home furnishings and decor, partnered with HGTV to fully furnish the Dream Home on St. Simons. Almost all of the 400 furnishings, except a handful of custom pieces, were selected by interior designer Brian Patrick Flynn from the Wayfair catalog, including these Multicolor Dots Wall Art by Mercury Row in the Terrace bedroom or the Robertville Crystal Chandelier hanging above the living room table (seen on page 76).

“I think the neutral tones of the living with a little of sort modern pop with the chandelier is really eye-catching, and it’s almost the first thing you see if you walk in the front door. It screams cozy and homey but stylish,” says Wayfair representative Julie Cassetina of the entranceway decor.

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“The kitchen is always kind of the center of entertaining. Today, we spend a lot of money on our kitchens so they look like living spaces,” he says. “You can be in the living room talking to the person in the kitchen and dining room is open.”

And while Stauffer expects rooms to change over time, he doesn’t expect the open-concept floor plan to change anytime soon. “This is always going to be marketable. This is not a trend, this isn’t a fad. This is a kind of lifestyle, and I think this lifestyle choice will be something that is just as good today as 30 years from now,” he says.

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“This was interesting, a little bit of a challenge, because we had to work within the footprint. So when you looked at those original spaces and saw how closed off they were, it was really great to open them up,” Stauffer says.

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ORIGINALITY AND ORIGINS Remodeling a home doesn’t mean every element must be removed. For some, unique elements to a room’s design — perhaps a built-in shelf, fireplace, or window design — may have attracted the buyers to the home If there is a part of the original home that you enjoy or a design element you want to carry over, then do it, Flynn says.

HGTV Spotlight Flynn says he used a few subtle features common in the 1980s, when this home was first built, to connect the current design with the original plans.

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BRINGING OUTDOORS INSIDE If there are a lot of earth tones visible from the backyard, that translates into the design of the living spaces facing that direction. After all, the architecture of the home often allows the views of the property to become a design element seen through large windows.

“The beauty is this outdoor environment — so you want to enhance that view by bringing the light into the house. We don’t actually have to turn on lights all the time. The more you can open it up and bring in natural light, the better. People respond better to natural light,” Stauffer says.

“Opening up the living room, you feel like the space is bigger because you are open to the outside so much.”

One of the first steps in Flynn’s design process is to tap into the home’s surroundings to create a color palette that coordinates with the views from each room.

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HGTV Spotlight In the kitchen, the dark green subway tiles and green granite countertops match the deep shades of the backyard trees that sit adjacent to a lake.

“The colors are always taken from the environment. You’ll see all the mossy greens, the forest greens, and the gray-browns found in the backyard also in the kitchen. If you bring yourself into the next room, you’ll notice everything in this main room is a forest green, a gray, or a brown.

That way we won’t compete with the view,” Flynn says.

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MIX AND MATCH Flynn likes rooms to have different approaches or themes without sacrificing the vision for the entire home.

After all, variety allows for a family to include a range of tastes to fit each occupant. “I want all the rooms to look like they have at the same level of taste in every single space but not the same exact person was in each room,�

Flynn says of his approach to adding individuality into a home design.

HGTV Spotlight The guest bedroom at the front of the house is a standalone design incorporating plaid wallpaper and a plaid comforter.

However, the gray wingback headboard is the same design style used in the master bedroom and a shorter version appears in the second guest bedroom.

Also, the sheets in the guest bedroom have a scroll pattern that is echoed on the comforter and display pillows in the master bedroom.

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DICHOTOMIES IN DESIGN Dark and light give contrast within a home’s design and can create different moods for areas adjacent in the home. Entertainment and living spaces are often designed to incorporate natural light into the settings, reserving darker spaces for unique elements such as a library, study, or bedroom.

By creating a flow from one room into another, you can create an emotional narrative as you walk into each space. From brighter, lighter areas that embrace sharing and entertaining to darker areas that institute a calm or quiet mood, a lot can be said about channeling the experiences or purposes of a room into its design.

HGTV Spotlight The master suite is a classic case of dark and light achieving different moods.

“The master bathroom and the master bedroom are a play on dark and light. The master bathroom is super coastal and light; and the bedroom is moody,” Flynn says.

The original master closet was linear and smaller. Stauffer transformed the closet into a dressing room with plenty of space to display garments and an island in the center to store and lay out pieces. The wall color also is a medium blue that fits with the transition from the lighter bathroom into the darker bedroom.

“The master suite originally had two completely different kind of bathroom set ups — a his and hers — that was definitely from the ’80s with sliding mirror doors. Just being able to open it up and create more modern bathrooms was nice. Then creating a dressing room rather than the kind of linear closets, that was a fun room,” Stauffer says.

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OLD AND NEW Besides the bones of a home — walls, floors, and windows — furniture and accessories enhance each space. Unique items that serve both functional and aesthetic purposes can bring a blend of styles within the same space.

Flynn calls this design style Southern Transitional. “Its a term we use again and again. There’s nothing in any room that is straight up super modern or super traditional. It’s all fine lines,” he says.

HGTV Spotlight “My favorite room in the house is the dining room. To me, it’s just a lot more moody, a lot more collected. It looks like whoever may own that room may have hired a designer to pare back their very favorite things to make it very, very personal,” Flynn says.

For example. the end Iron and Leather Wing armchairs resemble modern thrones compared to the armless canvas Babson Parsons chairs at the table. The Harding 48 Light Chandelier doubles as modern art while busts of Hermes and Apollo adorn side tables for a touch of classical Greece.

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HIGH PERFORMANCE Vendors in interior design are starting to incorporate long-term use into the materials they use in rooms. A term popping up around is performance furniture, basically indoor/outdoor fabrics that can help stand the test of time, Flynn says. This doesn’t just apply to chairs and couches but also to wall coverings and fabrics.

Also hardier fabrics are being chosen over delicate ones from throw pillows and blankets to accent rugs throughout homes.

Exposed timber ceilings also carry the rugged feel all the way to the top of the rooms.

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HGTV Spotlight At the back of the home is a pool lounge that was designed to be family-friendly. Hardy fabrics and grasscloth-like wall coverings add texture to the space but also allow for long-term use by an active family with items that can be touched and cleaned easily, Flynn says.

“Everybody in every single room can come in here, have your drink, have your food, and not worry about ruining anything,” Flynn says.

“Everything is higher-end, but nothing is precious. It’s meant to put up with a lot of wear and tear.”

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In fact, wallpaper can be a method for incorporating a color scheme throughout a home by picking a pattern with a common color ­­— such as blue — while still allowing each iteration of the palette to be unique to that specific space.

HGTV Spotlight “Isn’t that cool wallpaper?!” Flynn exclaims of the blue feathers featured in the wallpaper adorning the laundry room walls. The wispy pattern on a white background fits nicely with the room that sits adjacent to the master bedroom, which relies heavily on blue tones.

Even across the home, the wallpaper in the poolside bathroom at the back of the home is an inverse of the blue-and-white color scheme. The dark walls are accented by designs of wildlife and plants in white, which coordinates nicely with the blue-and-white tones of the lounge next door.

“It’s that little pop of blue that you see between the dark and the light neutrals that you see everywhere,” Flynn says.

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LESS CAN BE MORE FOR CURB APPEAL When it comes to color, sometimes it is best to keep bolder colors on the walls inside the home rather than on the exterior. Neutral tones or a simple black-and-white selections will prevent the eye from being overwhelmed as one pulls into the driveway of a home.

HGTV Spotlight The original home was covered in yellow and white stucco that contrasted sharply with the natural tones of the lake and shady area of the Sea Palms neighborhood.

“For the exterior, there isn’t a lot of color that are used in older Southern homes. Its usually about the architecture and the woodwork,” Flynn says.

Now, the home has more natural looking materials for the environment and appears as an extension of the surrounding area.

Natural-looking materials, such as wood and metal, are popular choices that stand the test of time for curb appeal, unlike other building methods such as stucco.

“They had the typical ’80s style stucco house; it actually looked like a belonged in Bermuda because it was that kind of style,” says Stauffer. “By making the color scheme a little more muted, it kind of blends into these beautiful old trees.”

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The grand prize package includes the 3,200-square-foot home, fully furnished, along with a new Honda Pilot and $250,000 cash prize provided by Quicken Loans.

Features include: • Private pool • Outdoor lounge • A private dock on lake and backyard firepit • Home gym • Master suite includes spacious dressing room, bathroom, and lounge area • Three bedrooms • Four bathrooms • Open floor plan for entertaining

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REIGNITING THE LOST ART OF SOUTHERN CONVERSATION

I have lived on two continents and in three metropolises, and although I’ll confess that my Parisian French accent is something I’m shamelessly proud of, I am and will forever be truly one thing only: Southern. Like all good Southerners, I wear this as a badge of honor – it’s a privilege to have been born deep in Dixie. We alone are known the world over for our impeccable manners and unrivaled hospitality. And while I don’t believe our gracious way of life is at risk of extinction, I worry that it will be diminished with the next generation of millennials who are being raised to see themselves at the center of the universe, and not the relentlessly Other-minded focus of our forefathers.

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Elaine Griffin, left, meets with her dear friend Amy Broderick for lunch at Georgia Sea Grill.

Charm, courtesy, care, and respect are the backbone of manners, the oil that greases all human interactions; and to true Southerners, manners still mean everything.

The art of conversation is a huge part of our Southerness, too. Southerners speak. We speak to the cashier at the grocery store and to every other person in our checkout line; random strangers on the street; and we wouldn’t dream of starting even the most routine phone calls without a friendly inquiry as to the other person’s well-being (pronounced “hyah yew?”).

But in this modern Digital Age, it’s easy for even the savviest Southerner to let their conversational skills slide.

I mean, between being glued to our laptops and smartphones, with kids on their Xbox, Playstation, and back-seat DVDs, who has time to talk? So I’ve whipped up some out-of-thebox ways to get conversation flowing again.

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TALKING AT HOME Let’s face it: Sometimes our children’s schedules can be even busier than ours, which means that interacting has to be purposeful. If you don’t take time to teach children the art of small talk, truthfully, it’s a skill they may never acquire. This is one of those areas where practice makes perfect, and here are two ideas that work really well: Phone-free Fridays (or the night of your choice), a mandatory at-home family evening spent in conversation (I love themed nights); and Dinner Table topics¸ which the Kennedys were known for as children, where everyone has to come prepared to discuss a current event of his or her choice on family dinner nights (because you are having family dinner nights, right?). Parents, you’re the talk show hosts facilitating the meal — cue cards are optional.

CHATTING UP STRANGERS It’s enough to strike fear in the hearts of most mortals: having to make prolonged small talk with total

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strangers, whether for work, play, or passion (like first dates). At the basic level, I teach kids to tackle weather, sports (guys), compliment people’s outfits, and the like; but truthfully, weather ain’t gonna take you very far. Here’s the secret to being able to talk to anyone, about anything: emphasize your common points and then let them talk. You might have to dig deep to find them, but they’re there: where you’re from, places you’ve been, school-age children, careers, hobbies — beyond the obvious careerfocused stuff.

During my fashion publicist days in New York City, my agency had a lunch meeting with the Susan Lucci about representing her jeans line. My boss took two of us with her. The conversation started off haltingly, because — news flash! — the last thing Susan Lucci wanted to talk about in her private life was Erica Kane.

Charm, courtesy, care, and respect are the backbone of manners, the oil that greases all human interactions; and to true Southerners, manners still mean everything.

I knew from People magazine that Susan’s daughter, Liza Huber, had just begun college down South, so I asked her about that, and she lit up and fully engaged. Liza was at Chapel Hill. I gave Susan a mischievous look and said, “Carolina! I’m from Georgia. Did she survive rush? And what did she wear?” Well, not only had Liza survived rush at a Southern college, requiring a bigger wardrobe than her celebrity mom had ever bought her before (we talked at length about that), she’d also made Chi Omega. By the time the main course came, the entire table had shared their college sorority/SEC school spirit stories, and we could segue into the

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Here’s the secret to being able to talk to anyone, about anything: emphasize your common points and then let them talk. business part of lunch on a more intimate footing … which brings me to my next topic:

BUSINESS CHIT CHAT Great salespeople know that the winningest strategy is to focus on helping others make their goals (because in so doing, sales “just come naturally”).

And the same is true for making business lunch conversation flow, too. If you sit down to break bread with a stranger thinking only about what you need to get from them, they’ll feel like a hog being sized up for Christmas dinner. But if you sit down to make a new friend that you’re here to get to know better and, along the way, help them meet their goals, you’ve got a lifelong new pal who just happens to be a new client.

It’s that relentless focus on the Other Person that works. You’re going for friendtimacy, a caring and sociable mix of friendship and intimacy that gets you behind the velvet ropes and closer to the person’s true heart. Southerners of my grandparents’ generation — shoot, my own mom and dad — did this organically.

Everyone was brought up to be super-sociable, and conversation flowed easily. You didn’t have to work to reach someone else’s “friendly space:” People lived in their friendly spaces because they were authentically friendly people.

My top six tricks for building business lunch friendtimacy, if you’re ever in a pinch: • Research your lunch date online before, so you’ll arrive armed with a couple of directions to take the conversation in. (Yes, this sounds obvious, but ... ) • Open with small talk about your locale (i.e., restaurant). “I love it here for lunch because ...” and engage the other, i.e., “getting out is a treat for me – are you stuck at your desk like I am usually?”

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• Ask a big, non-intrusively personal question to get the friendtimacy ball rolling. In a melting pot city like Manhattan, I ask about where people grew up. In the Golden Isles, where folks relocate to enjoy our lovely weather and scenery, I ask how long they’ve been here and how they’re enjoying it, and take further direction from there.

• Emphasizing your common points (see above), keep the convo going by inquiring, encouraging, and entertaining while focusing on the other person and not yourself. We are truly our favorite thing to talk about — it’s a universal truth that never fails.

But remember that you’re having an authentic and flowing conversation, as opposed to an interrogation or an inquest.

• When you’re just about halfway through your main course, then segue into the Business Topic You’re Really Meeting About. And make it about them: “I know you’re busy and I’d like to help you.”

• Order coffee and/or dessert if time permits, and wrap up by reiterating next steps/to do, exchanging contact info, making one last personal reference to something y’all discussed (“good luck with Brooke’s dance recital next week!”) and letting them know how much you enjoyed lunch.

DINNER AT EIGHT Prepping for business lunch conversation is easy, because it can be done in advance.

Dinner and cocktail party chit-chat, on the other hand, can be increasingly daunting in today’s busy world. The Duchess of Windsor said it best: “When you accept a dinner party invitation, you have a moral obligation to be entertaining.” And I’ll confess that as gregarious as I naturally am, even I have to make a party-prep effort these days in the Conversation Department, because I spend way too much time alone in front of a computer every day.

My life-of-the-party stealth prep secrets: • Read the local newspaper and scan the headlines of the New York Times and (don’t laugh) People magazine online. Check out the headlines at one of the wire services online, too — I love Reuters for its conciseness.

• Pick three starter topics you’ll discuss with almost everyone from the day’s news/current events. I dined out on our Hurricane Matthew damage for a while.

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If you sit down to break bread with a stranger thinking only about what you need to get from them, they’ll feel like a hog being sized up for Christmas dinner.

Internet videos that have gone viral are great ice breakers, too, as long as they’re appropriate for the crowd you’re with. (Parents, this is where that family dinner Hot Topics training will one day serve your children well).

• After you’ve exhausted your three topics, organize your conversational interactions into one of life’s four main quadrants: family (theirs first, then yours); civics (what’s going on about town); spirit/faith/soul (this includes exercising); careers (New Yorkers start off with the question, “So what do you do?” (#workaholics), but that is considered rude by Southerners, which is awesome).

• Keep it light and lovely. Cocktail party chit-chat is meant to be lighthearted and entertaining.

Save the deeper and darker talk for more intimate occasions.

The good news is that as Southerners, being sociable is in our DNA. So for even the shyest of us in this Era of Technology, a great conversation is never too far out of reach. At the end of the day, great conversation is about authentically caring and being interested in the person we’re talking to. And as Southerners, We. Care.

A native of Brunswick, Elaine Griffin is a graduate of Yale University. She studied at the New York School of Interior Design and began her design career in the office of architectural behemoth Peter Marino, following a nine-year career as a publicist in New York and Paris. She opened her own firm in 1999, and authored the bestselling book “Design Rules: The Insider’s Guide to Becoming Your Own Decorator.” She has been a contributor to Better Homes & Gardens, Oprah’s O at Home, Elle Decor, and is ranked as one of House Beautiful’s Top 100 American Designers. She also appeared on NBC’s “American Dream Builders” and “The Today Show.”

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Eugenia Price is pictured with local resident James Gould III at the Lighthouse Keeper’s Dwelling for a book signing. Gould’s ancestor was the builder and first keeper of the first St. Simons Lighthouse and the main character in Price’s book “Lighthouse.” The Gould lighthouse was destroyed during the Civil War and replaced in 1872 by the present-day lighthouse. Photo courtesy of Coastal Georgia Historical Society.

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A soap opera writer. A radio host. A Christian inspirational author. Eugenia Price was a woman with many talents, but it was a chance side-trip to St. Simons Island in 1961 that not only changed the trajectory of her writing career but also solidified Coastal Georgia’s rich history in the world of literature.

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A native of Charleston, West Virginia, Eugenia Price spent most of her career in the northeast and was living in Chicago when she fell in love with St. Simons Island. Within a few years, she and Joyce Blackburn had relocated to the island full time, and she began writing the romantic antebellum novels that would make her a New York Times bestselling author. By the time she died in 1996, just short of her 80th birthday, Price would sell more than 50 million books printed in 18 different languages.

“Genie (as she was called by her friends) and her friend (biographer and children’s book author) Joyce Blackburn were on their way to a book signing in Florida for one of her inspirational books when they read about St. Simons and the Christ Church cemetery in an AAA guidebook,” says Eileen Humphlett, executive director of the Eugenia Price-Joyce Blackburn Foundation and Price’s assistant for almost 20 years.

“In her mind, Genie was an adopted Southerner. She certainly knew how to weave stories — she described herself as a good storyteller.” - Eileen Humphlett

Price — who already had a loyal following for her nonfiction Christian books and had once worked for renowned gospel singer and composer George Beverly Shea — wandered the cemetery with Blackburn and discovered the graves of the builder of the original St. Simons Lighthouse, James Gould; as well as Anson Dodge Jr., who financed and oversaw the rebuilding of the current Christ Church in 1884; Dodge’s first wife, Ellen, who died during the couple’s honeymoon; and his second wife, Anna, and their child. This turned out to be the inspiration Price was searching for in her quest to write fictionalized books about real people.

That initial trip to St. Simons led Price and Blackburn to spend three years meticulously researching the Dodge and Gould families, including interviewing their descendants, and eventually led to the publication of Price’s hugely popular St. Simons trilogy — “Lighthouse,” “New Moon Rising,” and “The Beloved Invader.” The first book of the series, “Lighthouse” follows the successes and hardships of lighthouse designer and builder, James Gould. “New Moon Rising” is an adventure focused on James Gould’s son, Horace. Then follows “The Beloved Invader,” which tells the story of Dodge, his family, and the rebirth of Christ Church — and while it concludes the trilogy, Price actually wrote “Invader” before the others. Price and Blackburn were so taken with the history of the clergyman that they named the home they built on St. Simons “Dodge.”

“About 30 percent of our tours are spent talking about the people who Genie wrote about in her books — the Goulds and the Anson Dodge stories,” says Bunny Marshall, owner of St. Simons Trolley Company.

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“The highlight is the walking tour of the Christ Church cemetery — every grave we visit is someone she wrote about.

There are some really interesting stories from that era. There were 14 cotton plantations on the island; and she took those owners, their families, and wrote about them.”

While that series of historical novels fictionalized the lives of actual people, Price’s subsequent novels featured fictional characters in her Savannah Quartet series and the Georgia Trilogy books, which once again focused on St. Simons. Price also continued writing inspirational nonfiction, including “Inside One Author’s Heart” and “At Home on St. Simons.” Her final novel, “The Waiting Time,” was also based on the island and was published after her death.

G.J. Ford Bookshop has a special section of Eugenia Price books next to the front door.

Humphlett met Price in 1978 and was immediately impressed with the author’s work ethic. “There was a shop on St. Simons owned by M.E. Minor that did a lot of Genie’s book signings. I told them that if she ever needed someone to do secretarial work for her, to let me know,” Humphlett says. “About a year later, I got a phone call and I heard this sweet little voice say, ‘I understand you want to work for me.’ We went to lunch that day and hit it off.”

Humphlett immediately went to work for Price as her assistant, first helping her work on the book, “Margaret’s Story.” “I handled her correspondence, typed manuscripts, and did some editing — I did whatever needed to be done,” Humphlett says.

Humphlett says she was always impressed with Price’s work ethic. “She did meticulous research and was a very disciplined writer, but she really loved what she did,” she says. “She loved telling a good story. She made people really care about the characters in her books.”

Not only was Price a dedicated writer and storyteller, she and Blackburn were passionate community advocates, both vocally and financially, for the Golden Isles’ natural and historical treasures as well as the local arts.

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“I always say Eugenia Price did more for St. Simons than any other individual with the possible exception of James Oglethorpe, who founded the state.” - Bunny Marshall

“Eugenia Price moved to St. Simons in 1965, the same year the historical society was founded.

She was a loyal supporter throughout her lifetime.

In 1975, she donated to the society archives an extensive collection of documents, photographs, and books related to research for the St. Simons Trilogy,” says Mimi Rodgers, curator at the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. “In 1978, she hosted a gala benefit for the society on Jekyll Island, and in the 1980s, she served as honorary chair of an early fundraising campaign. To raise awareness of the society, she held popular ‘autograph parties’ at the St. Simons Lighthouse Keeper’s Dwelling to launch her books, and she arranged for the society to sell exclusive limited editions of her books in its museum store. Her foundation has generously continued to provide financial support to the organization.”

Before Price’s death, she and Blackburn established the Eugenia PriceJoyce Blackburn Foundation to continue supporting local causes near and dear to their hearts.

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Deadline Approaching for Young Poets Award Submissions While the deadline for the Young Playwrights Award has passed, the submission deadline for the Young Poets Award is Friday, February 24, at 5 p.m. Submit to Golden Isles Arts and Humanities at The Ritz Theatre, 1530 Newcastle St., Brunswick GA 31520. Up to three poems per student are accepted. For submission details, visit goldenislesarts. org. For additional information or questions, contact Golden Isles Arts and Humanities at 912-262-6934 or email at artsed@goldenislesarts.org.

Pictured above are the 2016 winners of the Young Poets Award with Golden Isles Arts and Humanities director Heather Heath.

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community organizations, including supporting young people’s artistic endeavors, as well as supporting and perpetuating her legacy, keeping her books in print and offering them as E-books, and introducing new readers to her books,” Humphlett says.

The foundation’s ongoing projects include two annual awards given in partnership with Golden Isles Arts and Humanities — the Young Playwrights and Poets awards, open to area middle school and high school students, respectively. Submissions are blind-judged by area theatre and writing experts, and cash prizes awarded to the winners.

“With the foundation, she wanted to offer creative writing opportunities for young people; so she put the ideas together...”

- Heather Heath

“Joyce Blackburn came to us in 1999, when she was first establishing the foundation. She had been involved in radio theatre in her youth and always had a passion for the theatre,” says Heather Heath, executive director of Golden Isles Arts and Humanities. “With the foundation, she wanted to offer creative writing opportunities for young people; so she put the ideas together — have a playwriting competition.

“A few years later, she wanted to establish a writing competition for high school students, and

The 2016 winners of the Young Playwrights Award.

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the Young Poets Award came into being.

The foundation has a huge impact — it supports a variety of artistic programs in the community.”

Another annual arts event that receives funding from the foundation is the Island Concert Association’s classical music series held each Tuesday evening in February at St. Simons Presbyterian Church. Rhonda Hambright, musical director at the church, was a friend of Blackburn. The two met frequently for lunches and dinners and once traveled together to Atlanta for a Braves game. “The foundation is great for the local arts. [Price and Blackburn] were delightful people. The concert series is free for the public and that was something Joyce really loved,” Hambright says, adding that she felt honored to have sung at both women’s funerals.

Although Blackburn passed away in 2009 (she and Price are buried side-by-side in their beloved Christ Church cemetery amongst the graves of the Goulds and Dodges), the foundation’s work continues to benefit organizations throughout the Golden Isles.

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In addition to the Coastal Georgia Historical Society, Golden Isles Arts and Humanities, and the Island Concert Association, other beneficiaries of the foundation include the Golden Isles Youth Orchestra, the Island Players, Hospice of the Golden Isles, Glynn Visual Arts, the Glynn County libraries, the STAR Foundation, and more.

“I got involved with the foundation through Eileen [Humphlett] and was drawn in by the way it helps others,” says Helen Alexander, the foundation’s vice president.

“The foundation has had a tremendous positive impact on the community.”

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To the Letter {Press} Printmaking returns as boutique art at Ashantilly WORDS AND PHOTOS BY BETHANY LEGGETT

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ara Blocker steps up to the slick, dark metal machine, placing her foot on the pedal and readying a sheet of paper to slide in as a large wheel turns. A pair of metal plates opens just long enough for her to remove one sheet before laying the next as the plates close. Blocker is rhythmic with her motions, using her left hand to take away the pressed papers and inserting new sheets with her

right hand — all while her foot powers the pedal to keep the machine whirling without interruption.

It’s a dance that printers have perfected through centuries, ever since Johannes Gutenberg created the first printing press in the 15th century.

In the digital age, when hundreds of words can be written at lightning speed and printed with the touch of a button seconds later, letterpress has long been surpassed as a mass communication tool.

However, the art is anything but lost. One just has to stroll through Ashantilly Press in Darien during a workshop to see the thrill of printmaking in action.

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“It always surprises people how long it takes to do letterpress, but that is why anything made by letterpress is expensive. It is truly a trade that takes skill, but the creative options are unlimited.” - nicholas silberg

Set on the grounds of Ashantilly Center in Darien, the Ashantilly Press in its current state has been operating for almost three years, but the grounds have long been associated with the art of printmaking.

William Haynes Jr., who founded Ashantilly Center as an educational center and helped restore the Old Tabby house after a fire destroyed the original building in 1937, was a small letterpress printer, artist, and environmentalist. His press is one of three inside the building that is still used today.

prepping the two rooms that comprise Ashantilly Press for an all-day workshop for beginners as printmaker Nicholas Silberg set up the stations with an outline for the day’s tasks.

As vice president of Ashantilly Center’s board of directors and a letterpress enthusiast, Blocker arrived early to the November workshop,

Moving into the next room, Silberg leads the class, teaching attendees introductory skills of the trade, beginning with how to print their

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“Letterpress is a trade that’s turned into an art. It’s an analog approach, and that’s why it’s great to show others how it used to be done,” Blocker says of the craft as she finishes an example run at one of the three presses inside the shop.

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“It always surprises people how long it takes to do letterpress, but that is why anything made by letterpress is expensive. It is truly a trade that takes skill, but the creative options are unlimited,” he says.

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Letterpress is a relief process with images carved out of blocks of wood or created from metal to form a raised area that is then covered in ink and impressed on sheets. Typically, only one color can be used at a time, resulting in printers creating several versions of the same image for different colors — or carving away different sections of the same block for a new color if their skill level is advanced.

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If one wants to use type instead of an image or icon, Ashantilly has more than 300 fonts cataloged and stored in cabinets along the sides of the shop that have been collected or loaned from other printers — part of a “mutual brotherhood of printers” as Silberg describes it. Thousands of tiny letters in lowercase and capitalized forms have been organized in drawers, allowing a myriad of options for printers to use.

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Since the press opened to the public three years ago, workshops around the holidays have been popular experiences offered by Ashantilly to create a local interest in the boutique art.

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One little kid told me it was like magic.”

- Sara Blocker and limited space within the press rooms, class size is usually limited to six students.

“I would have to say that both Nicholas Silberg and Ashantilly board Vice President Sara Blocker have put in untold hours of sweat equity to organize the shop! From working on the presses to helping us acquire more equipment, type, and cabinets, Nicholas has been a most valuable partner in this project,” says Harriet Langford, president of Ashantilly’s board of directors.

Education doesn’t just extend to weekend workshops. The press recently hosted graphic design students from the Golden Isles Career Academy, teaching them how to set type physically, explaining aspects of design that can translate when the kids start using digital programs later.

“It was great to see the students get introduced to the field and get a better understanding of the terminology used in graphic design and what it used to mean when printers did everything by hand,” Blocker says.

Artisanal stationary, business cards, and wedding invitations are just a few of the commercial products finding their way back to letterpress. In fact, Ashantilly Press prints dozens of posters for community events such as the Darien Fall Fest each year.

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Langford has enjoyed the deepening of talent and love for printmaking that the Silberg-Blocker duo have brought to Ashantilly Press.

“Another real plus has been Nicholas’ willingness to teach the card workshops, beginner letterpress classes, and linoleum block carving class,” she says. “Sara has worked tirelessly with this project as well, putting her heart into all things letterpress. Her dedication to Ashantilly and to personally honing her own letterpress skills has resulted in Sara doing most of the actual printing both of the Press’ elegant letterpress cards as well as the artful posters that announce our events.”

Since the press’ opening, an artist residency program has brought to Darien the talents of Frank Brannon, a letterpress, book arts and papermaking instructor in western North Carolina; and Jerushia Graham, printmaker, fiber artist, and instructor from Atlanta, who combined her talents to print on paper made from uniforms. The press also hosted “The Itinerant Printer” Chris Fritton for a few days in the summer of 2015.

Blocker says the press hopes to continue it’s residency program in February, enticing printers from the North to our warmer winter climate as they continue their tradecraft and leading workshops.

“Our environment and facility are ideal for residencies because we allow them to work on what they want to and can sell what they make,” she says.

Printmaker Nicholas Silberg and Ashantilly board members Cathy Nix, left, and Sara Blocker stand outside the press in Darien.

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efore the days of the internet, video games, and computers, residents of the Golden Isles had to find other ways to entertain themselves. For many, this meant exploring the outdoors; and, if you asked any one of these locals, they most likely would have told you that seining with Eddie Waters’ nets was one of the best ways to do that. Eddie’s seines were all the rage in the ’70s and ’80s, so much so that even large fishing companies adopted his designs.

After serving in the U.S. Navy, Eddie Waters returned home to Brunswick and became an avid fisherman. His wife, Eleanor, worked as a marine librarian with the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and then with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources. Together they had a thorough knowledge of the coastal area, including the local laws and regulations regarding fishing and shrimping. So, in 1975, it was not surprising that Eddie set out to make his very own custom seine net. He ordered the perfect-sized webbing, poured and trimmed his own leads, and began the intricate work of weaving and tying thousands of tiny knots. This first net took him two weeks to create. By the end of

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“He was selling more than 100 nets a year. Everything he learned himself; everything he taught himself,” says Steve Waters, Eddie’s son.

Eddie made and sold nets for 22 years. He also taught his four children, who, in turn, taught their children. Even his great-grandchildren have recently begun learning this family tradition. However, Steve was the only one to stay in Brunswick, where he continues to make and sell nets from his father’s design. Though Steve makes nets full-time now, he too once worked for the Department of Natural Resources, like his mother, before joining the Brunswick Fire Department for 30 years and becoming a senior assistant fire chief at Naval Submarine Base Kings Bay. Steve still remembers the day that his dad threw him the reins to the family business.

“I started making nets in 1992. He went out of town one weekend and said, ‘Son, I’m going to give people your number. I’m

“(Dad) was selling more than 100 nets a year.

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Steve Waters carries on the family tradition of making seine nets.

going to leave your number on my answering machine and let you sell nets for me,’” Steve recalls.

That weekend Steve sold so many nets that he began to take the business more seriously.

Not only are the Waters’ nets made by hand, but the unique design lead to the practice by others of weaving the leads inside the rope. This way, the bottom rope was smooth and did not snag on the ocean floor. Steve still stands by his family’s seines as the best in the business. “We keep the prices fair and make a good product,” he says.

A beach seine is a long, rectangular net with a float-line on one side, a lead-line on the other, and a pole on each end. Two people, one on each end, hold the poles up vertically with the lead line dragging the ocean floor and the float line on top of the water. As they walk to shore pulling the net with them, it forms a u-shaped scoop.

Steve recommends a 50-foot long net for children; a 75-foot net for a couple; and an 85- to 100-foot net for two men. He estimates that a net should last at least six to eight years, with many lasting twice that long if you remember to rinse the saltwater out of the net after each use.

“The shrimp school; so as you pull your net the shrimp ‘pop’ out of the water and into the net. Once the net has passed, the shrimp re-school and you can do it again,” says Steve. This process can be repeated over and over — until your cooler is full.

Whether for fun or function, the Waters’ seines offer an opportunity to learn about the coastal waters and the critters that live in them. Learn more about the Waters’ family seines at beachseines.com

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usic notes, excited chatter, and hearty laughter drift out of the garage, moving down the street.

From the enthusiasm of the conversation, passersby may assume there’s a small party taking place behind this Brunswick home. And, in a sense, that’s true, but it’s also, surprisingly, a little bit of business.

The upbeat scene is a regular practice session by 3 Day Weekend, one of the hottest bands in the Golden Isles. And, from the sound of it, one that has the

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most fun at its weekly practices.

The group comprises Dale Shadron, bassist and vocalist; Paul Yawn, lead guitarist, vocalist and keyboardist; Randy Mason, rhythm guitarist and lead singer; and Bruce McCullough, drummer and vocalist.

While all of the members have previously played with other bands, this lineup seems to share a special type of bond.

And the rapport they share translates into high energy performances for their audiences.

“We have a lot of fun together, and I think that our audiences can feel that,” McCullough says.

Their light-hearted approach is reflected in each of their performances. Their shows, which feature a mix of classic rock along with ’80s and ’90s tunes, also include stellar licks and tricks that move the crowd.

“We have good chemistry,” Shadron says.

“It’s fun to watch each other. Dale and I laugh at each other. We all have a good time,” Mason adds.

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Paul Yawn

“I like to watch Dale, too. He flips his guitar upside down and plays. He is left-handed but learned to play a right-handed guitar upside down and backwards ... like Hendrix. But he puts on a good show. Sometimes he plays right out of his shoes,” Yawn says with a laugh, prompting his bandmates to dissolve into giggles.

The group’s jovial mood is not only reflected in their shows, but it is also mirrored in their name. The brainchild of Yawn, their moniker sets the tone for the carefree vibe they bring to their performances.

“I love ‘King of the Hill’ and one of the episodes they mentioned a ‘three-day weekend’ and I thought ... ‘that would be a great name for a band,’” Yawn says.

“And when you come to see us on a Friday, you’ll swear you had a three-day weekend and had Monday off,” Mason says with a laugh.

Creating a vacation vibe, whether they are playing for locals or visitors, is key for the group. Wherever they play — be it on St. Simons Island, Jekyll, or the mainland — they serve up set lists designed to offer their audiences a fun escape from their everyday worries. It’s a simple goal, but one that drives the members to practice often and learn new music.

“We all have families and other jobs. We

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do this because we love it and we want our audience to have fun,” McCullough, a Glynn County sheriff’s deputy, says.

me,” Yawn reminisces.

“We practice a lot so that we can learn new music, too. I think we practice more than most bands because we want to learn new things and play what the crowd wants to hear. Sometimes, you can go hear someone play and they play the same songs every time. We don’t want to do that,” Shadron says.

“Of course I grew up on AC/DC and Lynard Skynard, too,” Yawn adds. But, altogether, the group draws from a variety of music to make their shows unique.

The variety of their sets has helped draw a loyal band of local music lovers, who follow 3 Day Weekend to their various gigs. The audience turns out wherever they play, from Toucan’s Ale House and Moondoggy’s Pizza in Brunswick to Tortuga Jack’s on Jekyll Island and Gnat’s Landing on St. Simons Island. They also enjoy more intimate settings, playing for private parties and events.

And while they enjoy putting on the best show they can, they relish the opportunity to simply do what they love with people they respect.

“We love doing private parties and weddings. We can customize the set list to whatever they want,” McCoullough says.

“We all play by ear, and we can pretty much learn anything they want,” Shadron adds. When they’re onstage, their entire focus is on entertaining the crowd. But when it’s just the foursome playing for themselves, a lot of their early influences make an appearance.

“Me, too. It started with Kiss,” Mason says.

“We play Guns N’ Roses. People really like that, and Randy does an amazing job on the vocals,” McCullough says.

“It really is the best feeling in the world,” Yawn says of playing.

“I will quote Keith Richards here ... ‘when we’re playing together, I don’t even feel like my feet are on the ground. I feel like I’m floating,’” Mason says.

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HELPING HUGS FOR HAITI More than 180 attendees gathered at St. William Catholic Church on November 5 for the 4th annual Helping Hugs for Haiti fundraiser. The night included a silent auction, a live auction led by former Brunswick Mayor Bryan Thompson, and a dinner from Tasteful Temptations that was served by the youth at St. William. Father Islaire Faustin, the special guest of the evening, gave a blessing in both English and Haitian Creole, and the community gave a report about the water and educational projects they are funding in Haiti. Photos by Bethany Leggett.

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Claudia Schlottman and Jim Drury

MARSHALL TUCKER BAND AT RAINBOW ISLAND Music lovers packed into the outdoor concert venue at Rainbow Island on December 1 to hear their favorite songs when the Marshall Tucker Band took the stage. The southern rockers performed classic hits as part of their “Long Hard Ride” tour that celebrates the band’s 45th anniversary. The nighttime concert concluded the 2016 Southern Grown Concert Series, a spinoff music series by Sea Island that brought entertainers such as JOHNNYSWIM and the Indigo Girls. Photos provided

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HOSPICE OF THE GOLDEN ISLES CELEBRATES CHAPEL AND BEREAVEMENT CENTER DEDICATION Hospice of the Golden Isles recently dedicated the new chapel and the William P. & Erma K. Portman Bereavement Center. The Portmans, who donated to the bereavement center, were present for the blessing and dedication during the November ceremony at the Brunswick hospice facility. The new chapel was also funded by several anonymous donors. Photos provided by Amy Broderick.

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Karen Brubaker, left, Erma and William Portman, and the Rev. Marcia Cochran

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THE PUBLIC HOUSE AT SEA PALMS RESORT

The Courtyard at Crane, the Jekyll Island Club Hotel’s casual fine dining option, is located in the center courtyard and loggia of the historic Crane Cottage. The chef’s unique menu is complemented by an outstanding wine list. Guests are offered the option of dining inside or outside. Come savor exquisite al fresco ambiance and world-class cuisine in a beautiful and historic atmosphere.

Located on Frederica Rd across from the 1st entrance to Sea Palms. We have been serving the best seafood, steaks, chicken, and pasta since 1980. Early-Bird specials and happy hour specials run daily from 5:30 to 6:30. Come on in and enjoy our high-quality ingredients, expertly cooked food and masterfully mixed drinks. Open 5:30 daily. fredericahouse@gmail.com

The Public House is located within the conference center at Sea Palms Resort. TPH was the focal point of the multi-million dollar Sea Palms renovation project. Serving three meals a day and offering a daily Happy Hour, TPH is open to the public. Complete menus can be found at seapalms.com.

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THE ROOFTOP AT OCEAN LODGE The Rooftop at Ocean Lodge is St. Simons Island’s only oceanview rooftop restaurant.

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With seating for nearly 150 guests, Georgia Sea Grill presents sensational cuisine with warm, welcoming and attentive service.

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The Jekyll Island Club Grand Dining Room, the hotel’s full service restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and famous Sunday Brunch. The á la carte menu features continental cuisine specializing in seafood, gourmet specials, and authentic Southern fare. Victorian tea is offered daily from 4 5pm. The Club pianist complements evening dining and Sunday Brunch.

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