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January 14, 2019, The Islander, Page 11 CVB to host 2nd Annual Golden Isles Hospitality Celebration The Golden Isles Convention & Visi tors Bureau will hold its annual hospi tality celebration to be held Thursday, January 24 at The Cloister. Following the success of last year’s inaugural event, the CVB will once again honor those who have made and continue to make significant, lasting impacts in the Golden Isles. “It is a privilege for our organization to celebrate and recognize the hospital ity industry and our community here in Glynn County,” said Scott McQuade, president and CEO of the Golden Isles CVB. “This is a night for those directly and indirectly related to the tourism sector to kick back, relax, catch up with colleagues and coworkers and cel ebrate the successes of the past year.” The second annual awards ceremo ny, along with live entertainment and a plated dinner, will all be a part of the evening celebrating the Golden Isles’ largest industry. Award categories include Lifetime Achievement, Partner of the Year, Creative Expression, Best Impres sion, Rising Star, Behind the Scenes, Community Spirit and Shared Vision awards. The awards are an effort to recognize members all across the lo cal hospitality industry, from back- of-house team members to front desk staff, and young workers to upper management. “The Golden Isles Hospitality Awards honor those who have gone above and beyond their call of duty to deliver outstanding experiences throughout the area,” said McQuade. “The inaugural awards were inspir ing, and we look forward to continu ing to applaud the champions in our community.” Submissions are now open and all are encouraged to apply. More infor mation can be found at goldenisles. com/hospitality-celebration. Winners will be announced and honored at the Golden Isles Hospitality Celebration. Tables of ten, sponsor tables and in dividual seats can be reserved for this event. Individual seats are $65 per per son. To reserve a table or seat for the Hospitality Celebration, visit golden- isles.com/hospitality-celebration. Coastal Republican Women to meet On Wednesday, January 23, the Coastal Republican Women’s Club to host Mr. Jonathan Hanen, Regional Field Representative for the Federation for American Im migration Reform. Hanen will discuss the current status of Congressional legisla tion on illegal immigration, sanctuary cities, and negotiation of immigration reform. Registration for the luncheon begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Brunswick Country Club, 4041 US Highway 17. The meeting will start at noon. The luncheon buffet cost if $16.00. Everyone is invited. Reservations: Christy Rainey at 912-506-7737 or Be linda Wells at 912-223-5542 or bgcwells@comcast.net. Reservations are requested by Friday, January 18. Peach State Opera's production of La boheme Sunday, January 27, 2019 3 pm The most frequently performed opera In the world Don't miss the opportunity to hear Puccini's beautiful and compelling music. Condensed and sung in English. Advance tickets Members: Adults $15/Seniors $10 Nonmembers: Adults $20/Seniors $15 Ticket price increases day of show Students always only $5 Atwater-Don nelly in Concert Thursday, January 31, 2019 7:30 pm Award-winning, internationally acclaimed duo presents an evening of traditional American and Celtic folk music. Advance tickets Members: $10 Nonmembers: $15 Ticket price increases day of show Students always only $5 presents MUSIC IN golden isles artSAY & humanities JANUARY! At The Historic Ritz Theatre 1530 Newcastle Street, Downtown F° r reservations & information call 912.262.6934 or visit www.goldenislesarts.org NS1 D Buddy Sullivan to present six week course Coastal Georgia Historical Soci ety’s Senior Historian, Buddy Sul livan, will present a six-week his tory course, “An Overview of Coastal Georgia History,” beginning January 15, 2019. The course chronologically traces Georgia’s coastal history from Na tive American culture through 20th century events, including World War II. While covering the coast from Savannah to St. Marys, the focus of the lecture series will be on St. Si mons, Jekyll, and Brunswick. Sulli van has conducted this winter series for the Society since 1995. The course meets Tuesday after noons, January 15 - February 19, 2019, from 4-6 p.m., at the A.W. Jones Heritage Center. The cost for the course is $65 for Society members and $110 for non-members. 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