🍷 Passports, Paintbrushes & Pop-Punk Playlists

Pack your week with a little bit of everything: grab your “passport” for a global wine tour, pick up a paintbrush for some watercolor magic, and dust off your skinny jeans for a 2000s throwback playlist that’ll have you shouting every lyric. From trivia nights to chef’s tastings, the Golden Isles is buzzing—so let’s dive into what’s pouring, painting, and playing this week.

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Hometown Headlines 🏝️

Big Wins for Brunswick: Jobs, Industry, and Buc-ee’s Boom

The Golden Isles Development Authority (GIDA) just released its 2025 Year in Review, and the numbers tell a story of serious momentum. This past year saw industrial parks fully occupied, $100+ million in new investments, and the Authority becoming financially self-sustaining for the first time.

Highlights include the blockbuster opening of Buc-ee’s at Exit 42 (bringing 200 jobs and brisk brisket sales), major groundbreakings by Hillpointe and JB2 totaling more than 560,000 square feet of industrial space, and Wallenius Wilhelmsen launching a 300-acre vehicle logistics hub at the Port of Brunswick.

The report also notes Glynn County’s GDP jumping 9.5% in 2023 to $5.78 billion, median household income climbing 20% since 2020, and manufacturing jobs paying nearly 45% above the county average. On the community side, GIDA invested $120,000 directly into local businesses through its Share the Future initiative and partnered with schools and nonprofits to expand aviation and skilled trades training.

Looking ahead, the Authority is setting its sights on aerospace growth, new industrial site acquisitions, and continuing to build a workforce pipeline under its Keep Glynn Running campaign.

The bottom line? Brunswick and the Golden Isles are buzzing, and 2025 looks like just the beginning.

» Download the entire report at https://goldenislesdev.com/wp-content/uploads/2024-25-Year-in-Review-1.pdf

Dinner & A Movie, Ritz Style

Cinema Gourmet is back at the historic Ritz Theatre, and this year’s lineup is a feast for film buffs. From chilling classics like The Silence of the Lambs and Jaws to timeless treasures like High Noon and The Treasure of the Sierra Madre, the series promises six nights of unforgettable cinema. Rounding things out are cult favorites Stand By Me and The Ladykillers.

As always, the films are paired with a gourmet dinner—this season crafted by Indigo Coastal Shanty—making for the ultimate dinner-and-a-movie night in Downtown Brunswick.

🎥🍴 Tickets are available now at goldenislesarts.org or by calling (912) 262-6934.

What’s Happening This Week

Monday, August 25

🌊 Mount to Coast Demo Run – 6 PM
🎯 Game Changers Running Company, Redfern Village, St. Simons Island
Try before you buy! Lace up with Mount to Coast’s newest performance shoes and join the crew for a community demo run. Test out the latest kicks while logging your miles—demo pairs are first come, first served.

🍷 Around the World in a Year — A Monthly Wine Experience – 6:30–8:30 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick
Grab your Wine Passport and travel without leaving downtown! Each month, Driftwood spotlights a new wine region with tastings, stories, and snack pairings. Expect two reds, two whites, and a stamp in your passport that’ll make you feel like a globe-trotting sommelier. Seats are limited, so get ready to sip, snack, and swirl.

Tuesday, August 26

🎨 World of Watercolor (New Class) – 12–2 PM
🎯 Glynn Visual Arts, St. Simons Island
A splash of color on your Tuesday afternoons! Instructor Deborah Jinkins leads this ongoing watercolor series, perfect for both budding artists and seasoned brush-slingers.

💵 Raise Financially Savvy Kids — Preserve Generational Wealth – 4 PM
🎯 Coastal Coffee, St. Simons Island
Grab a latte and learn how to give your kids the tools to be money-smart. Topics include raising financially confident teens, building a legacy rooted in values, and keeping wealth safe across generations.

🏘️ Urbana/Perry Park Neighborhood Planning Assembly – 6 PM
🎯 100 Miles Conference Room, 7 Glynn Ave., Brunswick
Neighbors, this one’s for you: a community planning session to shape the future of Urbana and Perry Park. Come share your ideas, concerns, and vision for the neighborhood.

🎶 Music Bingo @ Silver Bluff – 6–9 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Your favorite tunes + bingo cards = prizes, pints, and plenty of fun. DJ Saleem and iSound DJs keep the hits coming while you mark your squares. Music kicks off at 6, bingo starts at 6:30.

🍕 Taps + Trivia – 7 PM
🎯 Broomelli Boys Pizzeria, Brunswick
Trivia + pizza + pints = the perfect Tuesday night. Host Gary Moore keeps the questions coming while Silver Bluff keeps the taps flowing. Call 912-267-7075 to snag your table.

Wednesday, August 27

🍽️ Chef’s Tasting Menu – 5–8 PM
🎯 Jekyll Island Club Resort
A five-course culinary journey paired with wines from the Noble House program. Expect duck confit, spring morel risotto, petite filet, and chocolate buttermilk sponge cake for dessert. Each dish is perfectly matched with wines like Chateau Ste. Michelle Riesling and Justin Cabernet Sauvignon. A foodie’s dream evening on Jekyll.

🧠 Trivia Night @ Tipsy’s – 7–9 PM
🎯 Tipsy McSway, Brunswick
Michael & Mallory host the wildest trivia showdown in town. Expect questions spanning pop culture, history, science, and music—with prizes for the sharpest teams. Tie-breakers? A chug-off. Yep. Bring your A-game (and maybe a designated driver).

Thursday, August 28

🎨 The Fourth Dimension Opening Reception – 5:30–7 PM
🎯 Glynn Visual Arts, St. Simons Island
Step into another dimension at GVA’s newest exhibition featuring Glen Bigler, Micah Goguen, and Deb Farina. Free and open to the public, with light refreshments to keep the inspiration flowing.

🎣 Fly Tying Night – 6 PM
🎯 On The Fly Outfitters, Brunswick
Robbie Powell of Bend It Flies leads the crew in a night of fly tying. Ten spots at the table ($20/person), but plenty of room to watch, learn, and hang out. No tools? No problem—they’ve got you covered. Call 912-342-7086 to reserve.

🎤 Back to the Trivia – 80’s Night – 6 PM
🎯 Silver Bluff Brewing Company, Brunswick
Big hair, neon vibes, and trivia straight out of the 80’s. Movies, music, and pop culture from the decade of excess. Dressing up is highly encouraged—bonus points if you rock a mullet wig or Madonna lace gloves. Free to play!

📚 August Book Club – 7 PM
🎯 G.J. Ford Bookshop, St. Simons Island
This month’s pick: The Correspondent by Virginia Evans. A moving story about letters, love, mistakes, and the wisdom of age. Come sip, chat, and connect over one of the summer’s most talked-about novels.

🎶 Throwback Thursday: 2000s Music Night – 11 PM
🎯 Driftwood Wine & Cocktails, Brunswick
From pop-punk to R&B, relive the era of sidekicks and skinny jeans. The 2000s are calling—whether you’re dancing to Nelly, Paramore, or Usher, it’s all about the hits that made your iPod shuffle legendary.

🎵 Monday, August 25

🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎸 Tony Adams @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 🕰️ 7–10pm
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7pm
🎤 Open Mic Night hosted by Anthony Stubelek @ Palm Coast Coffee (SSI) – 🕰️ 8:30pm (doors/sign-up 8pm, $5 for non-performers)

🎵 Tuesday, August 26

🎸 Joey Thigpen @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 5–8pm
🎸 Rob Willis @ Downtown Cooter Brown’s (Bwk) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎹 Michaele Hannemann @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 7–9pm
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 🕰️ 7:30–10:30pm

🎵 Wednesday, August 27

🎶 The Pine Box Dwellers @ Boondox Tavern (Bwk) – 🕰️ 5–9pm
🎸 Rider Duo @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 5–8pm
🎸 Eddie Pickett @ 24 Coastal Grill (JI Holiday Inn) – 🕰️ 5–8pm
🎸 Ted Stuckey @ Captain Stan’s Smokehouse (Woodbine) – 🕰️ 6:30pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ Catch 228 (SSI) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎹 Tim Akins @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎤 Open Mic Jam w/ The Red Shed Band @ The Jerk Shack (Bwk) – 🕰️ 7pm
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Mack’s Bar-B-Que (Bwk) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎶 Live Music @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 🕰️ 7:30–10:30pm
🎸 Tony Adams @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 🕰️ 6–8pm
🎤 Open Mic Night @ Wine Alley / Wine, Body & Soul (SSI) – 🕰️ sign-up 6pm, music 7–10pm

🎵 Thursday, August 28

🎸 Rob Willis @ Tortuga Jack’s (JI) – 🕰️ 5–8pm
🎶 Live Music @ Founders Social (JI) – 🕰️ 5–8pm
🎹 Jerry Gowen @ Georgia Sea Grill (SSI) – 🕰️ 6:30–9:30pm
🎸 Levi Moore @ The Hangout Bar & Grill (Bwk) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎤 Song Bird Open Mic @ Hootenanny’s BBQ (Bwk) – 🕰️ 6–8pm (family-friendly, originals encouraged)
🎸 Roy Gentry @ Rooftop at Ocean Lodge (SSI) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎸 Crawford & Jim @ The Tipsy Zone at Tipsy McSway’s (Bwk) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎶 Rider @ The Wharf (JI) – 🕰️ 6–9pm
🎸 WharfRatz @ Wee Pub Beach (JI) – 🕰️ 7–10pm
🎶 Tony Adams @ Bennie’s Red Barn / Tree Bar (SSI) – 🕰️ 8pm (free fish fry!)
🎶 Live Music @ Mullet Bay (SSI) – 🕰️ 8–11pm
🎶 Live Music @ Rafters (SSI) – 🕰️ 8–11pm
🎶 Live Music @ Village Inn & Pub (SSI) – 🕰️ 8–11pm
☕ Hot Banana Coffee @ Reid’s Apothecary / The Study (Bwk) – 🕰️ 9pm (password required: 912.289.2679)

Did we miss something? Have an event to share? Drop us a line at [email protected]!