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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Celebrating $1 Million of Preservation
The St. Simons Land Trust held a Community Celebration at Old Stables Corner to mark the milestone of raising $1 Million with the Pennies for Preservation program. EIL is proud to be one of the Land Trust's 50+ local partners in this program. Read more
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Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Another Stellar STARgazing Low Country Boil
It was a beautiful night at Village Creek Landing for the 2024 STARgazing Low Country Boil benefiting STAR of Coastal Georgia. Attendees enjoyed delicious coastal cuisine catered by Mr. Shuck’s Seafood and smooth grooves provided by Josh Nunn. Read more
New Works By Jim Jones at SoGlo Gallery
SoGlo Gallery in Historic Downtown. Brunswick held a reception for the exhibit of new work by artist Jim Jones. The intriguing multi-media pieces were on display through June. The Big Photo Show by the Coastal Photographers Guild opens July 5. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Honoring the Fallen on Memorial Day
Neptune Park was overflowing with a rapt crowd of listeners adorned in patriotic attire for the annual Taps at Twilight Memorial Day program presented by the Rotary Club of St. Simons Island featuring guest speaker Ret. Col. Kevin Brown. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Celebrating $1 Million of Preservation
The St. Simons Land Trust held a Community Celebration at Old Stables Corner to mark the milestone of raising $1 Million with the Pennies for Preservation program. EIL is proud to be one of the Land Trust's 50+ local partners in this program. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Kicking Off Summer With a Concert
Golden Isles Arts and Humanities presented an outdoor concert in Neptune Park by sax man Michael Hulett with some special guests to kick off the summer. They’re planning to close out the season with a Summer Wrap Up concert on Sunday, August 18. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
29th Annual Art in the Park
Glynn Visual Arts celebrated spring with its 29th Annual Art in the Park two-day juried art festival. This highly popular event in Postell Park draws locals and visitors from all over to shop the beautiful creations of 60+ local & regional artists. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Kathi Williams
Tickled Pink by Cotillion Lilly Party
What an entertaining evening getting tickled pink with the ladies of the St. Simons Cotillion! Bess Thompson and fellow Cotillion members planned an oceanside party under the Atlantic Court Tent at The King and Prince Beach & Golf Resort where guests Read more
Annaliese Kondo, Studio Pixel Pop
A Memorable Evening of Music
The sweet sounds of music filled the air around the A.W. Jones Heritage Center for the annual Music & Memories event. All funds raised from ticket sales, raffle, and auctions stay in our community to support Memory Matters Glynn. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Spring Festival at The Farm is the Best
It’s always fun to visit the animals at The Farm at Oatland North on St. Simons Island. Their Annual Spring Festival might be the best time though. There are games & crafts for the whole family, music by the Golden Isles Strummers & food too! Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Weekend Shopping at Crafts in the Village
The eclectic vendors of Crafts in the Village make weekend shopping on SSI an adventure. With more than 60 artisan makers & artists that change at each monthly event, there are always new treasures to be found. Read more
Candace Brown Murray
Inaugural Legacy Gala Hosted by A Better Glynn
A Better Glynn's legacy-focused fundraiser provided an evening of celebration and inspiration as the organization showcased their mission of civic and community engagement and awarded college scholarships to local students. Read more
Elegant Island Living/Julie Andrew
Record Funds Raised for 2nd Year of Champions for Children
More than a dozen nominated community members competed over eight weeks to raise funds for Safe Harbor Children’s Center and earn the title “Ultimate Champion for Children.” This second year of the campaign beat had record success, earning $250,000. Read more
AIS Small Works Showcase a Splendid Success
The American Impressionist Society’s Small Works Showcase at Anderson Fine Art Gallery was a splendid affair! The works displayed by the artists in the gallery were gorgeous and both the opening reception & paint out wet wall sale were well attended. Read more
Letters from David
Letters from David - A slice of island life from the monthly Publisher's Letters of Elegant Island Living Publisher David Butler.
Simply the Best
Travel + Leisure named the Golden Isles as the #1 Best U.S. Islands in the 2023 World’s Best Awards. St. Simons Island offers a plethora of outdoor activities for families to enjoy together. EIL Publisher David Butler offers some options here. Read more
Jun 1, 2024
The First Rule of Pickleball
EIL Publisher David Butler talks pickleball and some slang you should know to understand the game. Wait...no, he specifically does NOT talk about pickleball. I forget which rule applies here. Read more
Apr 29, 2024
