Old Town Brunswick

Shops of Old Town Brunswick

30 November 2012 Volume 1, Issue 1

The Historic Glynn County Courthouse was

built in 1907 and is located on the four-acre

block, Magnolia Square, at Union Street and

G Street. The Glynn County Courthouse

marks the northern boundary of Brunswick’s

Old Town District that is listed on the Nation-

al Register of Historic Places. The Old Glynn

County Courthouse Park hosts a memorial to

World War Two merchant marine veterans.

http://www.menorah-ornaments.com/

shop.html

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http://www.colormehappypottery.com/

1426 Newcastle Street in Historic Old town

Brunswick,Georgia

912.554.1900

“paint your own pottery—

glass fusion—happy

hands prints—canvas

printing”

Facials Waxing Skin Care

Full Menu and Fees at

http://cloverfacialsandwaxing.com

(By Appointment Only)

This cookbook is an offshoot of the “A Taste of Glynn” event that raises money for Glynn Community Crisis Center / Amity House, victims of domestic violence in Glynn, McIntosh and Camden counties. This exclusive cookbook is brimming with recipe favorites from restaurants featured at “A Taste of Glynn” as well as dishes from local celebrities and cooks of the Golden Isles!

To purchase,

Ph: 264.1348 x107

email klauer0@att.net

online at the website: www.atasteofglynn.com/

$25 direct, hand-to-hand, $30 in some bookstores, $7

shipping if ordering from out of town

211 Mansfield Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

912 .506.3634 blueskymarket@yahoo.com

http://blueskymarket.weebly.com/

It's worth the trip just to see the building itself - a 1930s gas station across from Old City Hall in down-

town historic Brunswick. We provide local artists with a venue to sell their wares, visitors with a place to purchase truly locally handmade items, and locals with a place to purchase one of a kind gifts. Please come visit us for a truly unique market experience.

Are you a local artist interested in selling your wares at Blue Sky Market? Please email photos of your

items to blueskymarket@yahoo.com

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http://blissbait.com\ blissbait@gmail.com

Hello! I am a Native St. Simons Artist offering: acrylic-on-reclaimed-wood paintings digital prints hand-painted reclaimed tiles-gift cards and more!

Everything I sell is either made from reclaimed* or recycled materials. I also pack/ship using all recycled materials; which means at times I construct boxes myself. They work well, save trees and gift the postal workers many smiles.

I sell online, but am HAPPY to skip shipping and meet You any-where on St. Simons to do our transaction in person.

Thank You and Namaste!

Merry Christmas–Happy Chanukah–Cheers!

1514 Newcastle St, Brunswick, GA 31520

912.342.7653

In 1878, poet and native Geor-gian Sidney Lanier, who sought relief from tuberculosis in Brunswick’s climate, wrote The Marshes of Glynn, a poem based on the salt marshes that span across Glynn County. The December 1888 issue of Harper's Weekly predicted that

"Brunswick by the Sea" was destined to become the "winter Newport of America." Jekyll Island had become a resort desti-nation for some of the era's most influential families (most nota-bly Rockefellers, Vanderbilts, Pulitzers and Goodyears) who arrived by train or yacht.

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C.A.P.E.

(Craft, Appreciation, Performance and Education) began in the spring of 2004

with a group of local people wanting to bring theater opportunities and edu-

cation to the Golden Isles. The founding member created the theater's motto

of: "The C.A.P.E. (Craft, Appreciation, Performance, Education) Theater is a

not-for-profit organization whose focus is to provide a well-rounded educa-

tion to the community of Glynn County and its surrounding areas in theater

performance, appreciation and craft. Through design, creation and perfor-

mance which offers a healthy and wholesome environment for people to ex-

perience theater and a place to offer their gifts to the community."

Theater Gift Certificates to its February 2013 Dinner Theater at Old City Hall.

For a gift certificate for two, the cost is $70 and includes dinner, wine, show

& dessert. Since the dates for the show are February 8, 9, 10 (matinee), 15 &

16, it also takes care of Valentine's Day!

http://www.capetheater.org

Or e-mail at

capetheater@gmail.com

Gift certificates to the Historic Brunswick Ghost

Adventures. For the traditional tour (which can be

scheduled as a private tour at no additional cost) is

$12 per person. A junior non-scary version is $7

and designed for kids & their friends ages 6-10.

This is a great inexpensive gift for history buffs,

children's groups, birthday parties and new neigh-

bors! Email bwkghostadventures@gmail.com for

more information.

http://www.historicbrunswickghostadventures.com/

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1530 Newcastle St.

Brunswick GA 31520

912-262-6934

http://www.goldenislesarts.org/exhibits.html

Our programs are made possible through the support of

Don't miss the Annual Glynn County

Student Art Show.

Imaginative works in all media by our

local K-12 students.

November 30-December 22

Opening Reception on First Friday,

December 7, 5-8 pm

Exhibit free and open to public Wednesdays - Fri-

days 9 am - 5 pm, Saturdays 10 am - 2 pm

Historic Ritz Theatre, Downtown Brunswick

Ritz Radio Theatre's "It's a Wonderful Life"

A live produc-

tion of the holi-

day classic pre-

sented just as it

would have been

done on the air

in the 1940s,

with a live audi-

ence, period

costumes,

sound effects,

even old-time

ads for sponsor Ned Cash Jewelers…just like in the

Golden Age of Radio.

Featuring a wonderful cast of local performers De-

cember 14-22 - Fridays & Saturdays at 8 :00 pm,

Sunday at 3:00 pm Historic Ritz Theatre, Downtown

BrunswickTickets $10-$25 depending on age, ember

status, date of purchase; ages 18 and under and Col-

lege of Coastal Georgia students always $5.

Young Actors Ensemble's "A Christmas

Carol"

New youth

performers

ensemble,

ages 12-18,

present their

version of

Charles Dick-

ens' beloved

tale.

December 8,

4:00 & 7:00

pm

Historic Ritz

Theatre,

Downtown Brunswick

Tickets $10 for adults & seniors; ages 18 and under and

College of Coastal Georgia students $5.

For tickets & info: 262-6934, goldenislesarts.org

Great Holiday Shop-portunity

at Mary Ross Waterfront

Park.

Annual Brunswick Holiday

Bazaar Saturday December 1,

8 am - 5 pm. Dozens of vendors

with crafts, gift items, collecti-

bles, food products, and more.

Plus prepared food vendors,

music and for the kids, a visit

from Santa Claus following the

Christmas Parade.

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1531 NEWCASTLE STREET •

BRUNSWICK, GEORGIA •

912.554.8677

107 BROAD STREET •

DARIEN, GEORGIA •

912.437.2340

http://www.hattiesbooks.com/

One of the largest plantations in the South

was the Butler Island Plantation, located just

south of Darien, across the Darien River on

what is now US Highway 17. The story of

the plantation is a fascinating one, begin-

ning in the 1790s, when Major Pierce Butler

planted the land on the Altamaha Delta,

which provided perfect conditions for grow-

ing rice. In the year 1838 the major's grand-

son, Captain Pierce Butler, who was married

to the famous and beautiful British stage ac-

tress Fanny Kemble, arrived at the planta-

tion for a six-month working visit. Kemble, who was not familiar with the reality of slavery, immedi-

ately became very opposed to the treatment of the slaves. She penned her feelings and eventually

published the notes in a book called Journal of a Resident on a Georgia Plantation, which some

say helped persuade the British to oppose slavery and the Civil War. The plantation site is now

owned by The Nature Conservancy and the land (excluding the house) is open to the public for pic-

nicking, fishing and birding. Sunsets can be dramatic, as the setting sun creates reflections of bril-

liant color in the Butler River.

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1624 Newcastle Street

Brunswick, Georgia

912.554.7909

http://www.marketonnewcastle.com/index.html

1213 Newcastle St.,

Brunswick, Georgia

269-7860

The Brunswick Parks and Recrea-tion Department op-erates city parks and squares. Six original squares still exist in the city, although all but one, Hanover, have been bisected by a city street.

There are also two additional squares located within the city, Orange and Palmetto. Numerous parks exist in the city, the largest being Howard Coffin Park. The parks in-clude features such as playgrounds, baseball fields, soft-ball fields, soccer fields, basketball courts, and picnic are-as. Coffin Park includes a walking track. The district also owns the Roosevelt Lawrence Community Center, a cen-ter equipped with popular and traditional recreational game tables, two classrooms, and a multi-purpose gym-nasium.

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The Brunswick Historic Preservation Board’s “Historic Brunswick-Past and Present” eighteen-month calendar celebrating local historic preservation is now on sale for $20. This calendar, running from July 2012 to De-cember 2013, features buildings and other historic lo-cations as they looked in years past and today while providing an historic narration on each location. Pro-ceeds from the sale of these calendars will help fund signage in the designated historic district and commu-

nity preservation education.

The “Historic Brunswick-Past and Present” calendar is available at the following downtown Brunswick merchants: Color Me Happy, DDA Office in Old City

Hall, Hattie’s Books, Ritz Theatre and True Vine Wine and Gourmet.

For more information on the calendar or The Brunswick Historic Preservation Board, please call

912.265.4032.

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City Market, 1508 Gloucester St., 265-4430

http://www.citymarketseafood.com/index.html

City Market, Inc. represents a rich tradition of family involvement and success in the wholesale and retail seafood busi-ness. We select only the finest and most succulent shrimp in the sea. In fact, City Market is the seafood supplier of choice for many of Georgia's finest restaurants. Our reputation and our fresh shrimp have been the foundation for our long-standing success.

If you are looking for a seafood supplier for your restaurant or home, City Market is the only choice for the best shrimp in

Brunswick's Old City Hall has developed a split personality. This part-time city courthouse doubles as Brunswick's new venue of choice for everything from

class reunions to wedding receptions.

Built at a cost of $33,000, Old City Hall was fully restored with special purpose local option sales tax dollars and reopened in 2004. Its gleaming heart-pine and marble floors, original vintage fireplaces and newly refitted gaslight fixtures lend

an air of old fashioned elegance to any gathering. Construction on Old City Hall began in 1886 from an architectural design by Al-fred Eichberg, and was completed in 1889, with the installation of the clock/bell tower in 1893. The architectural style is "Richardsonian Romanesque", with Queen Anne parallels.

Massive in stature, with the unusual addition of Italianate brackets, Romanesque architecture was the

style of choice for the majority of public buildings built in the United States during this period. Elaborate terra cotta friezes decorate our Old City Hall clock tower and side entries, while the corner columns adorned with gargoyles gaze welcomingly at you and your guests.

The only facility of its kind open to the general public in Brunswick, Old City Hall offers a wonderful historic structure with elegant ap-

pointments at a modest price.

For Rental Information please contact: Downtown Development Authority

P. O. Box 684 Brunswick, Georgia 31521

912-265-4032 http://www.brunswickgeorgia.net/och2.html

Email: mainstr@em.cityofbrunswick-ga.gov

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with Captain Vernon Reynolds

Departing Jekyll Island, Georgia

Call Captain Reynolds at (912) 265-0392 or Email: captainreyn-

olds@coastalcharterfishing.com for further information and reservations.

http://www.coastalcharterfishing.com/

Fishing along Jekyll Island, Cumberland Island and St. Si-

mons Island is great year round. Thousands of acres of

salt marsh flats, miles of rivers and creeks, warm ocean

waters, and an abundance of shrimp and baitfish make

these waters some of the most productive fishing grounds anywhere.

Deep sea, offshore and inshore fishing are all available. Speckled Sea Trout,

Red Bass, Flounder, Whiting, King and Spanish Mackerel, Shark and Tarpon

den Isles Premier Jeweler since 1916 Cunningham Jewelers

Golden Isles Premier Jeweler since 1916

1510 Newcastle St. Historic Downtown Brunswick, Ga.

912-265-8652 or 877-265-8652912-265-8652 or 877-265-

8652

•Jewelry repair

• Ring sizing

• Watch and clock repair

• Silver polishing

• Silver repair/refinish

• Pearl restringing

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Immediately upon arriving on the veranda of Brunswick Manor, in the historic downtown area of Brunswick, Georgia, you will feel as though you have stepped back in time to a bygone era of distinguished charm. Leave behind the hectic hustle of every day life and enter the historic inn's grand front door which, opens to reveal masterful woodwork, priceless antiques and stunning renovations by the owners, Stacy Bass and Jay

Anderson of Straton Hall fame. behind the hectic hustle of every day life and enter the his-toric inn's grand front door which, and J Anderson of fame. Voted as the #1 Bed and Breakfast in Brunswick by Trip Advisor, the interior features the original carved oak staircase of grand proportions, high ceilings, and Victorian “bric-a-brac” mantles with beveled glass mirrors, all enhanced by antique lamps and lighting fixtures. Guests can relax on the Corinthian-columned veranda and enjoy the lush flowering shrubbery in a Deep South setting of moss-draped oaks and tall palm trees. A stroll through the gardens and the grapevine-covered patio to the full-sized orchid conservatory and koi pond will enchant visitors.

Extensive common

areas are ideal for

weddings, private par-

ties and meetings. This en- chanting bed

and break- fast serves

as the per- fect, restful

backdrop while you

explore the unique

downtown shops and

eateries, en- joy a show at

the famous Ritz Theater

or enjoy the beaches of

nearby St. Simons or

Jekyll Is- lands. We

invite you to enter as

Brunswick Manor

A Historic Bed & Breakfast Inn

825 Egmont Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

(912) 265 - 6889

info@brunswickmanor.com

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The McKinnon House B and B is the perfect place to savor the bed and breakfast experience. Surrounded by family heirlooms and splendid period furniture, visitors can indulge in the graciousness of a by-gone era and the charm of Southern hospitality. Situated in the heart of historic Old Town Brunswick, the Victorian house was completed in 1902 as the residence of lumber mag-nate L.T. McKinnon and since 1993 has been the home of the innkeeper, Jo Miller.

McKinnon House Bed and Breakfast

1001 Egmont Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520 1-912261-9100 Phone Number

1-866-261-9100 Jo Miller Innkeeper http://www.mckinnonhousebandb.com/

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WatersHill Bed & Breakfast

"Southern Hospitality" 728 Union Street · Brunswick, GA 31520 · (912) 264-4262

http://www.watershill.com/ (click on link to take a tour)

Located in the "Old Town" section of Bruns-

wick Georgia (midway between Savannah and Jacksonville), WatersHill Bed & Break-fast offers an intimate retreat with comforta-bly elegant accommodations and modern conveniences. You'll enjoy touring the histor-ic city of Brunswick. It's streets and squares, laid out before the revolution, were named for members of English royalty and nobility. Such names as Albemarle, Gloucester, Nor-wich and Newcastle give Old Town Bruns-

wick a decidedly English flavor. Even our own Union Street is named to commemorate the union of Scotland and England, not what you're thinking! Lover's Oak, the beautiful Glynn County Court House, Lanier Oak, shrimp boats and many antique shops are all close by.

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find us at: h2o creative group 1206 Newcastle Street Brunswick, GA 31520

phone us at: 912.275.7846 fax us at: 912.275.8944

email us at: info@h2ocreativegroup.com http://www.h2ocreativegroup.com/index.html

h2o creative group, a full-service creative group dedicated to offering our cli-

ents the best and most creative approach to advertising, marketing, graphic

design, web design, photography, videography and swimming lessons.

so jump on in, the water's fine.

A LITTLE BIT ABOUT US:

Simply stated, h2o Creative Group’s philosophy is to serve our clients with for-

ward thinking, innovative design, advertising, photography, and strategic mar-

keting that commands attention and delivers results. h2o Creative Group is a

small firm with big ideas. Fast, smart, brave, and resourceful... there’s almost

nothing we can’t do! Let’s start our journey...

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Pyramids in Cairo, Temples in Athens, a Shroud in Turin, a Library in Ephesus, and, yes, even the

Barber of Seville–they’re all in Georgia if you know where to look. Take a trip around the world

without leaving the Peach State in this unusual tour that is sometimes historic, sometimes informa-

tive, sometimes melancholy, sometimes satirical, sometimes absurd and almost always humorous.

Based on Homer’s Odyssey, if but barely, this is an entertaining yet educational study of the Em-

pire State of the South as we follow Odyfferus around from hamlet to hamlet (not a Shakespeare

reference).

Erudite architectural photographer, Harlan Hambright, views the world from a unique perspective

making connections that have never been observed before (perhaps because they do not exist,

but that’s another matter altogether).

The book has been featured in Georgia Backroads magazine twice, Golden Isles Magazine, and

Fox News online. The author used the theme of the book to develop recipes which garnered 1st

and 2nd place awards in the last two Shrimp & Grits Festivals on Jekyll Island.

www.theIdiat.com

For inquiries, email info@theIdiat.com or call (912) 222-3187

Crawdad Studio, Publisher

1206 Newcastle St.

Brunswick, GA 31520

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Art Downtown

Art, History, Hospitality, & Entertainment

SoGlo Gallery / Brunswick Actors' Theatre

Historic Tours Downtown

Our Work Art Downtown showcases the talents of local and regional artists, actors, writers, and directors through rotating exhibitions on and off site, seminars, classes and work-shops, seasonal live performances, and yearly outdoor events. Our tour service provides entertaining and comprehensive historical perspectives of

Brunswick and the Golden Isles of Georgia.

Get in touch

We are located at 1413 Newcastle Street in historic downtown Brunswick, Geor-gia. Please stop by or call for an appointment - 912.262.0628 or call our

Reservation HOTLINE for tickets to performances at 912.280.0023. To arrange a walking tour or have one

of our tour directors call to help you

plan your visit, call 912.614.0628

or email us at artdowntown@bellsouth.net

http://www.soglogallery.com/#!home/mainPage

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Who is Pilliard Dickle?

"A very clever fellow." —Steve Allen

"A born storyteller..." —Gene Shalit

Pilliard Dickle is the pen name of Joe Chandler, an artist/writer living on an island off the coast of Georgia. He calls himself a "mutli-media im-ganationist." His creative outpourings include a repertoire of whimsical songs, several books and other projects too out-of-the-envelope to cate-gorize.

He's best known as the creator of the land of Calendaria. His calendars have won both the National and World Calendar Awards and have been published as a coffee table book.

And of course he has a dog. Every bio includes a dog.

Click to Order http://www.dicklecalendars.com/order.html

Email Pilliard Dickle: coolcalendars@gmail.com

http://www.dicklecalendars.com/book.html

Ring or Text Pilliard Dickle:

Mail Stuff to Pilliard Dickle: Pilliard Dickle Design Studio

505 First Avenue

Brunswick GA 31520

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Glynn County Animal Services

4765 U.S. 17 N

Brunswick, GA 31525

(912) 554-7500

E-mail: animalservices@glynncounty-ga.gov

http://www.glynncountyanimals.org/

As we approach the holiday season, please don't forget

about all the wonderful dogs and cats at Glynn County Ani-

mal Services! Though a warm, forever home would be the

ultimate gift for these furry friends, donations of supplies,

volunteer time or money are always welcomed and needed.

Please check them out at

Their "wish list" includes… . dog/puppy food . cat/kitten food . cat litter . bleach . dish soap . laundry soap . blankets . towels . flea and tick sprays . nail clippers . fabric place mats - perfect liner/blanket for our cat cages

Thanks!

Ashby Nix

307 Newcastle Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

Phone: (912) 267-0631 Fax: (912) 267-7797

http://www.seafarerscenter.org/

The non-profit International Seafarers' Center in Brunswick, Georgia is a human services agency supporting the

many and varied needs of merchant mariners and of the greater port community.

Two hospitality centers, open every day of the year, focus on meeting the physical, emotional and spiritual

needs of mariners while their ships are docked at the Port of Brunswick. Seafarers can use telephones and

email to contact loved ones, purchase personal items and native foods, mail letters, wire transfer money home,

or just relax.

The Seafarers' Center contributes to the Port of Brunswick's competitive edge by caring for these men and

women who crew the vessels so vital to our local and regional economies. The Center has gained an interna-

tional reputation among seafarers and the shipping community for our hospitality, our health screening pro-

gram and our human rights advocacy.

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1402 Reynolds Street Brunswick, Georgia 31520

(912) 265-2007

http://indigocoastalshanty.com/index.shtml

We're a sunny little joint that's big on friendli-ness and fresh flavors. Our restaurant is located

in Historic Downtown Brunswick, Georgia.

Interesting affordable selection of beer and

wines

We have Gift Certificates!

1312 Newcastle Street Brunswick GA 31520

(912) 267-5630

Serves a fusion

of authentic

Thai cuisine

and Sushi! Call

912-342-7625

for reserva-

tions/info

1401 Newcastle Street

Brunswick, Georgia 31520

Phone (912) 342-7625

Email thaibasilandsushibar@yahoo.com

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http://hungryhannahs.com/

606 Gloucester St.

Brunswick, GA

Come relax a latte at Daddy Cates

R. V.'s gourmet coffee is served up in

the usual coffeehouse way...hot, iced

or frozen. There are espressos, lattes,

cappuccinos, and 24 different flavors to select from. He also has soft drinks and gourmet teas,

hot or iced.

http://www.daddycate.com/

Our Menu: http://www.daddycate.com/our-menu/

E-mail: rxcate@yahoo.com

302 Gloucester St.

Call ahead to order 912.264.9363

Twin Oaks BBQ

“Where Car Hops Are Still Hopping”

2618 Norwich St, Brunswick, GA.

(912) 265-3131

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Welcome to True Vine Wine & Gourmet. Our warm and inviting atmosphere is quite unique in

the Golden Isles. We want you to feel comfortable here so come in, relax, and explore our se-

lection of fine wines and exceptional brews from around the world.

Introducing Growler! Buy it at cost, have it filled with your fa-

vorite brew. When it's empty, rinse it out and bring it back to

be filled again. For a gift, buy the growler and a gift certificate

to get it filled. It is a wonderful thing !

NEWS FLASH: Our new hours are 11am to 6pm Tuesday through Saturday!!!