Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Operation Bed Spread recently held its annual Back to School Bedlam fundraiser at Brogen’s South. Attendees enjoyed music, food, and fellowship as they supported this non-profit organization for their most successful event ever, raising over $25,000!
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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Coastal Georgia Historical Society was thrilled to have a gorgeous evening to wrap up their season of Little Light Music concerts. As always, the Sensational Sounds of Motown were exactly that—sensational! Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
There’s always something going on in the village by the pier on SSI. On this sunny Sunday we stopped by to check out the St. Simons Vintage and Antique Market in Postell Park. Vendors offering artisan products, pecans, and more plus attic treasures! Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Keep Golden Isles Beautiful recently held their 13th Annual “Clean and Green” Golf Tournament at the Brunswick Country Club. The funds raised support projects, programs, and initiatives to keep to Golden Isles clean, green, and beautiful. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Golden Isles Arts & Humanities’ outdoor concert season, Sounds by the Sea, continued in August with a performance by local band Michaele & The Ambiguous at the St. Simons Casino. A little bit of rain couldn’t keep the real music lovers away! Read more
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Skylark recently held a special celebration dinner for its inaugural Champions for Life Club at Frederica Township Bluff Boathouse on St. Simons Island. The evening consisted of awards, prizes, and recognition. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Chicago could have been talking about Postell Park when they sang “Saturday in the Park.” People laughing, people smiling, and art everywhere. Crafts in the Village vendors were busy and the Georgia Coastal Artists Guild had a show in the Casino. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Royalty was in the house at The King and Prince Resort’s delicious venue The Cottage Custard + Coffee for children’s book author Grace Sturdivant’s visit to read her beach inspired tale, “The Princess and the Crab.” Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Coldwell Banker Access Realty Brunswick recently held their 5th Annual First Responders Day. To show support and appreciation for the first responders and their families in our community, they served a complimentary lunch of hot dogs and hamburgers. Read more
Elegant Island Living/David Butler
The Coastal Georgia Historical Society’s Little Light Music concert series continued in July with a performance by The Michael Stacey Band that Mother Nature rather rudely interrupted with rain. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Big Flea Quality Resale store benefiting the Humane Society of South Coastal Georgia is celebrating its 3rd anniversary. The resale boutique allows the community to donate gently used items and the money raised from sales supports the animals. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Golden Isles Alzheimer’s Walk committee recently held a kick-off event at Mellow Mushroom so anyone interested in participating could share food, fellowship and learn more about the Walk, hosted by the Georgia Alzheimer’s Association. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Tree Bar at Bennie’s Red Barn was the place to be for Keep Golden Isles Beautiful’s annual Community Jubilee. Backbeat Boulevard kept things lively while guests enjoyed a BBQ buffet, fine fellowship, and bid in an online auction. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Downtown Brunswick was hopping on the First Friday in June. Shops stay open late, there’s live music in the squares, art galleries have exhibits on display, and restaurants are open for guests to grab a bite or a refreshing drink. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Historic Harrington School Cultural Center celebrated its reopening to the public with the return of Taste of Gullah. Attendees enjoyed traditional and contemporary Gullah cuisine and cultural demonstrations through storytelling, song, and dance. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Communities in Schools recently held their Junebalaya fundraiser at Village Creek Landing. Guests were treated to Mexican street tacos & other fare from Jefecita’s Mobile Kitchen and outstanding music by Nashville country artists The Tuten Brothers. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
The Golden Isles were a sea of red, white & blue on 4th of July weekend. From St. Simons Island’s Sunshine Festival to Brunswick’s Semiquincentential Celebration, EIL was out to capture some of the fun. Read more
Elegant Island Living/MollyDuckworth
Residents of Sea Palms on St. Simons Island always show up big for Independence Day. This year they held their parade on Saturday, July 3 under ominous grey skies, but that didn’t dim their smiles or patriotic spirit. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
EIL is happy to share that the Downtown Development Authority is continuing Brunswick Music District concerts through the end of 2021. We’ve had some amazing bands performing, like Salt Water Gypseas, Austin Neal & Savannah Road, and Idle Hands. Read more
Elegant Island Living - Kathi Williams
Guests in colorful island attire packed the gorgeously decorated tables in the Atlantic Court at The King and Prince Resort during Aloha Cabaret. The organizers for this event benefiting the Coastal Symphony of Georgia knocked it out of the park! Read more
Elegant Island Living - Julie Andrew
The first Little Light Music concert of the season featuring The Tams must have set attendance records! Hundreds of islanders and guests flocked to the lighthouse lawn for this seaside concert presented by the Coastal Georgia Historical Society. Read more
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