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THE ISLANDER, NOVEMBER 29, 2010, PAGE 15 Smithsonian celebrates Gullah Geechee culture The McIntosh County Shouters have been invited to perform at the Kennedy Center and Library of Congress on Wednesday and Thursday, December 1 and 2. The Smithsonian Institution is cel ebrating the Gullah Geechee culture with the McIntosh County Shouters and a special exhibit on Lorenzo Dow Turner’s groundbreaking studies of the Gullah language. According to the Ken nedy Center, “This will be a rare oppor tunity for people to have the experience of seeing a comprehensive exhibit on Dr. Turner's work as well has being able to see the McIntosh County Shout ers perform.” “Of all the groups who applied to participate in the American Folklife Series, the McIntosh County Shouters were at the top of the list,” said Thea Austen of the Library of Congress. “The McIntosh County Shouters are an extraordinary group. They have performed at the Smithsonian Institu tion in the past and everyone is looking forward to their upcoming Washington DC performances.” Tony Thomas at the Smithsonian Institution noted, ‘Washington, D.C. has a much larger Gullah Geechee pop ulation than we had realized. The Ana- costia Museum’s Lorenzo Dow Turner exhibit has had more visitors in its first five weeks than it has had for the dura tion of any other exhibit.” Dr. Lorenzo Dow Turner was the first full time African American profes sor at Roosevelt College in Chicago. While there, he taught English and linguistics. He received a Fulbright scholarship to continue his studies in linguistics and concentrated on the Gullah language. His studies took him to several African countries, the Sea Islands in South Carolina and Georgia, and Brazil. The exhibit, originally scheduled to close March 27, 2011, has been extended until July 2011 due to its popularity. The Shouters will perform at the Kennedy Center at 6 p.m. on Wednes day, December 1 and at the Library of Congress at 12 p.m. on Thursday, December 2. Both performances are free and open to the public. The McIntosh County Shouters are recipients of the 2010 Georgia Gover nor’s Award in the Humanities. This highly competitive award recognizes individuals and organizations who are “doing exemplary work in the humani ties and encourages them to serve as models for others across the state.” We are honored to be recognized by the Smithsonian Institution for sharing the legacy that has been passed down to us,” said Shouter Carletha Sullivan. “Our ancestors would be very proud.” The McIntosh County Shouters is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization and relies on the generosity of donors to allow them to visit schools and teach this rich culture to students. Dona tions may be sent to: The McIntosh County Shouters, 2126 GA HWY 99, Townsend, GA 31331. □ Holiday bazaar at Mary Ross Park The annual Holiday Bazaar present ed by Golden Isles Arts and Humani ties Association (GIAHA) will be held at Mary Ross Waterfront Park Saturday December 4 from 8:00 a.m. until about 5:00 p.m. Dozens of vendors will be there with arts and crafts, food products, collect ibles, gift items plus Santa will visit at noon. Don’t miss out on the yummy fall veggies, great Georgia pecans and homemade treats at the Brunswick Farmers Market. The Brunswick Christmas Parade down Gloucester Street to Mary Ross Park will also be held Saturday Decem ber 4. For more information or to rent a booth space, contact GIAHA at 912- 262-6665 or 912-262-6934. □ Dec. library programs December’s featured artist, Ben Fos ter, is a winter resident of the Golden Isles. The paintings for this show will center on marsh and salt river land scapes around Brunswick and Jekyll Island. 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From left: Karen Brubaker, JoAnn Mooney, Stephanie Jacobs ( Marsh's Edge ), Kathy Otto , Magie Hucks Passport to the Century Visit two restored cottages filled with rich tales of the Jekyll Island Club in the American Gilded Era and elegant furnishings. Daily | 11 a.m.; 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. $16 Adults, $7 Children 6-12 (Free under 6). Historic Faith Chapel Enjoy the charming chapel, delight in the architectural whimsy of its gargoyles, Tiffany and Armstrong stained glass windows. Daily (Subject to Private Rentals) | 2-4 p.m. | Free Self-Guided Walking Tours Purchase a souvenir guidebook full of the museum's archival images to explore and genuinely appreciate Jekyll Island National Historic Landmark District's detailed architecture and rich history. Daily | 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (912)635-4036 | e-ms il: info@jekyllisland.com Additional specialty tours for parties of 20 or more. 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