🎬 Black Panther, 📚 Book Bargains & 🎨 Brunswick’s Art Loop Debut

It’s a big weekend for the Golden Isles.... From the debut of the Brunswick Art Loop to a First Friday Downtown to Black Panther under the stars at Mary Ross Park, there’s a little something for everyone. Add in live music, book sales, makers markets, and a delightfully spooky musical at the Coast’s coziest theater, and you’ve got yourself a stacked weekend lineup. Let’s dive in!

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🌆 Downtown is Buzzing... Here’s What’s New!

🖼️ New This Month: The Brunswick Art Loop Debuts! 🎨
Start your Thursday with a little culture and a lot of charm! The inaugural Brunswick Art Loop launches Thursday, May 1 from 5–7 PM, inviting you to sip, stroll, and soak up the vibrant visual arts scene downtown. Ten galleries and specialty shops will be rolling out brand-new exhibits, artist meet-and-greets, and yes—light refreshments at every stop.

The loop begins at Atlanta North Art Gallery, showcasing Gary “Gato” Grace’s bold abstracts, and winds down at Makers Brunswick, where creativity and community collide. Other stops include:

• 📸 Kenny Nobles Photography – serene SE Georgia landscapes

• 🍵 Biron Tea Factory – sip samples while browsing

• 🖼️ The Gallery on Newcastle – works by Janet Powers

• 🎭 Wilcox Gallery at the Historic Ritz – new show by Georgia Coastal Artists Guild

• 📚 Brunswick Library – exhibit by Vivian Colbert

• 🦋 Social Butterfly – artisan goods galore

• ➕ more gems you’ll discover along the way

💡 Pro tip: Grab a loop map at any stop or from the Golden Isles Arts Facebook page:
https://www.facebook.com/goldenislesarts

🎉 Golden Isles Lantern: May 1–4, 2025 Edition

From downtown Brunswick strolls to book-browsing bonanzas on St. Simons, this weekend is brimming with reasons to get out and explore the Isles!

🌟 Thursday, May 1

🚲 Jekyll Island Bike Sale
Score a sweet ride at the Jekyll Island Bike Rental sale! Choose from a variety of used bikes, including beach cruisers with bells and baskets.
📍 100 Great Dunes Ln, Jekyll Island
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM
More info: https://www.jekyllisland.com/events-calendar/

📖 Spring Book Sale – Member Preview
Get first dibs on a treasure trove of books at this exclusive Literary Guild member event.
📍 Casino Atrium, 530 Beach View Drive, St. Simons Island
🕒 3:00 PM – 6:00 PM
More info: https://litguildssi.org/events

🎨 Brunswick Art Loop (Debut Event!)
📍 Downtown Brunswick (Start at Atlanta North Art Gallery)
🕔 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Calling all art lovers! The very first Brunswick Art Loop kicks off this Thursday with ten downtown galleries and specialty shops swinging open their doors for an evening of new exhibits, artist meet-and-greets, and light refreshments. Start at Atlanta North Art Gallery and wind your way through photography, sculpture, painting, artisan goods, and more—all while supporting the vibrant local arts scene. Pro tip: Grab a map from any stop or at the link below!
Map: https://www.facebook.com/goldenislesarts

🎶 Live Music at Tipsy McSway’s
Kick off the evening with live tunes from Crawford and Company.
📍 1414 Newcastle St, Brunswick
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

🎲 Dungeons & Dragons Night
Embark on epic quests at Spiral Wanderers Coffee Bar & Book Shop.
📍 1426 Grant St, Brunswick
🕕 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

📚 Friday, May 2

📚 Spring Book Sale – Public Day
Browse a huge selection of books and support the Literary Guild!
📍 Casino Atrium, 530 Beach View Drive, St. Simons Island
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
More info: https://litguildssi.org/events/2025/5/2/spring-book-sale

🎨 First Friday in Downtown Brunswick
📍 Downtown Brunswick
🕔 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
It’s the party that turns Newcastle Street into a strollable celebration! First Friday returns with live music, sidewalk sales, art, a classic car show, and all the local charm you can handle. Downtown shops stay open late, eateries serve up their finest, and the streets come alive with energy from 5 to 9 PM. Bring the whole family—this one’s a crowd-pleaser every month.

🖤 Opening Night: The Addams Family Musical
📍 The Island Players Theatre, 530 Beachview Drive, St. Simons Island
🕢 7:30 PM – 10:00 PM
They’re creepy and they’re kooky... and they’re taking the stage! Join The Island Players for opening night of this hilariously spooky musical where Wednesday Addams shocks her delightfully dark family with the most terrifying thing of all: a perfectly normal boyfriend. Love, laughs, and a little graveyard tango await in this Broadway favorite reimagined for the island stage.
More info: https://www.theislandplayers.com

🛍️ Saturday, May 3

🛍️ Brunswick Harbor Market
Open-air market featuring food, crafts, and specialty vendors.
📍 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 10 F St, Brunswick
🕗 8:00 AM – 2:00 PM

🎨 Spring into Summer Makers Market
Celebrate the season with local artisans, food trucks, and family fun.
📍 325 Old Jesup Rd, Brunswick
🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM

📚 Spring Book Sale – Bag Sale Begins at 1:30 PM
Fill a bag with books for one low price—score big on great reads!
📍 Casino Atrium, 530 Beach View Drive, St. Simons Island
🕘 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM (Bag sale begins at 1:30 PM)
More info: https://litguildssi.org/events

🌌 Movie in the Park: Black Panther – Wakanda Forever
📍 Mary Ross Waterfront Park, 101 Gloucester St, Brunswick
🕢 Event starts at 7:30 PM | 🎥 Movie starts at 8:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets: FREE (RSVP encouraged)
Lights, camera, starlight! Bring the whole crew, spread out your blankets, and settle in for an unforgettable night of cinema under the stars—right where part of the film was actually shot! Local food trucks and vendors will be on hand to keep your cravings at bay while you cheer on Wakanda. It’s free, it’s fun, and it’s family-friendly—what more could you want on a Saturday night?
More info: https://www.goldenislesfilmsociety.org/events

🎶 Live Music at Reid’s Apothecary
Cap off your Saturday with live tunes in The Study.
📍 1618 Newcastle St, Brunswick
🕘 9:00 PM – Midnight

🎭 Sunday, May 4

📚 Spring Book Sale – Half Price Day
Enjoy steep discounts on remaining books as the Spring Book Sale wraps up.
📍 Casino Atrium, 530 Beach View Drive, St. Simons Island
🕛 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
More info: https://litguildssi.org/events

🎨 Georgia Coastal Artists Exhibit
Discover works from over 35 local and regional artists at The Ritz Theatre.
📍 The Ritz Theatre, Brunswick
🕘 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM

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