Upcoming Events
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Live Performances
From concerts to captivating theatrical productions, our performing arts programs bring the stage to life.
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Cinema Gourmet
Enjoy a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must see.”
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Exhibits
Enjoy exhibits from a variety of artists in The Mildred Huie Wilcox Gallery at the Historic Ritz Theatre.
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Education
Our educational programs bring the arts to schools, and community events, fostering creativity and cultural appreciation for all.
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The Big Read
The Big Read is an exhilarating literary adventure that invites communities to immerse themselves in the power of storytelling.
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Penguin Project
The Penguin Project is a musical theater production that casts children and young adults with disabilities in all roles.
Schedule of Events
RECLAIMING EBO LANDING
The Wilcox Gallery in the Ritz will play host to Reclaiming Ebo Landing, which combines performance, visual art and history to reassert the importance of a pivotal narrative of resistance to enslavement and fight for freedom. A team of professional artists and educators will have an exhibit in the Wilcox Gallery opening on Friday March 7th from 5 to 8 pm.
RECYCLED ART EXHIBIT
Students and local artists turn trash into treasure – be it imaginative works of art or creating functional items from a variety of recycled materials including paper, plastic, fabric, wood and more. In collaboration with Keep Brunswick-Golden Isles Beautiful.
Cinema Gourmet: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Cinema Gourmet: Raiders of the Lost Ark (1981)
Epic tale in which an intrepid archaeologist tries to beat a band of Nazis to a unique religious relic which is central to their plans for world domination. Indiana Jones is in constant peril, making hair's-breadth escapes at every turn in this celebration of the innocent adventure movies of an earlier era.
Take Me Home: The Music of John Denver
Take Me Home:
The Music of John Denver
Come join in the fun and take in the joy and hope of a full inspired evening of the music of America’s most beloved singer songwriter. National touring performer Jim Curry will have you
clapping your hands and singing along to hit after hit.
GEORGIA COASTAL ARTISTS
Founded in 1983, Georgia Coastal Artists Guild is comprised of over 35 local and regional artists including fine oil, watercolor and acrylic painters, and print makers who display a myriad of work in motifs from traditional to contemporary. Artists in the Guild are recognized for achievement on local, regional and national levels.
GEORGIA ARTISTS WITH DISABILITIES TOURING EXHIBIT
Sponsored by the Pilots Club of Metro Atlanta and the Brunswick Pilot Club, this annual touring exhibit features the work of artists from all over the state in a variety of media, including painting, photography, clay pottery, mosaic, textiles, and other fine art media.
Golden Isles Penguin Project presents The SpongeBob Musical: Youth Edition
The Penguin Project ® was conceived to give young people with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts. When the citizens of Bikini Bottom discover that a volcano will soon erupt and destroy their humble home, SpongeBob and his friends must come together to save the fate of their undersea world. With lives hanging in the balance and all hope lost, a most unexpected hero rises up. The power of optimism really can save the world
Thur/Fri/Sat: 7:00 PM Sun: 3:00 PM
Cinema Gourmet: The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance (1962)
Cinema Gourmet: The Man Who Shot
Liberty Valance (1962)
A senator returns to a Western town for the funeral of an old friend and tells the story of his origins. Directed by John Ford and Starring James Stewart and John Wayne.
Not Rated.
"Parton Me!" Celebrating Dolly with Katie Deal
Join us for an exciting night of entertainment done Dolly-style by Georgia’s own, Katie Deal. Backed by the phenomenal Real Deal band, Katie takes you on a musical adventure of Dolly Parton through the years, from her earliest recordings to her latest. Filled with humorous stories from Katie’s life and Dolly’s, this tribute is like no other.
Jacksonville Dance Theatre
Jacksonville Dance Theatre returns to the Ritz with a transformative journey that celebrates the power of connection and the strength of community. JDT weaves together the threads of tradition and innovation to revive the rich cultural tapestry of modern dance and how it reflects, uplifts and inspires us through the universal language of movement.
The Big Read! Coastal GA Reads Keynote Speaker: Wanda M. Morris
Mystery writer Wanda M. Morris is the keynote speaker for this year's Coastal Georgia Reads. Her latest novel, What You Leave Behind, is set in Brunswick, Georgia. The keynote event is 7 pm, Tuesday, February 18, 2025, at the Ritz Theatre in Historic Downtown Brunswick.
Cinema Gourmet: Fences (2016)
Cinema Gourmet: Fences (2016)
A working-class African-American father tries to raise his family in the 1950s, while coming to terms with the events of his life. Based on the August Wilson play and starring Denzel Washington and Viola Davis. (2016)
Rated: PG-13
Jackie Robinson: A Game Apart (starring Mike Wiley)
Glimpse into baseball legend Jackie Robinson’s life during a bygone era of separate and unequal locker rooms, whites-only hotels and restaurant back doors. A star player showered with adulation on the field --but a second-hand citizen outside the stadium. Meet compatriots fighting the same battles between end zones, inside the ring, around the track. A powerful lesson of courage through dedication, perseverance and leadership.
Peach State Opera: La Traviata
Verdi’s tragic opera, La Traviata, follows the story of Violetta (a high-class courtesan in 19th-century Paris) and her passionate love affair with Alfredo (a young nobleman).
Despite their developing romance, the relationship is soon put under pressure as societal expectations, misunderstandings and illness threaten to tear them apart – ultimately leading to a heart-breaking conclusion.
Cinema Gourmet: Blade Runner (1982)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
A Christmas Carol
Our holiday tradition continues! Charles Dickens' immortal tale of the mean old miser Scrooge and his magical night discovering the true meaning of Christmas. Live on stage and starring Bryan Thompson as Ebenezer Scrooge.
December 13-15 & 20-22, 2024
Fri & Sat : 7:30 PM Sun: 3:00 PM
ANNUAL STUDENT ART EXHIBIT
Featuring hundreds of amazing art pieces in every medium made by talented K-12 students in our local schools. Come be amazed by the creativity and inventiveness the students put into their unique art..
Cinema Gourmet: Pinocchio (1940)
Cinema Gourmet: Pinocchio (1940)
A living puppet, with the help of a cricket as his conscience, must prove himself worthy to become a real boy. Walt Disney Productions second and Oscar-winning animated feature.
Cinema Gourmet: Rebecca (1940)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
“Songs of Sinatra and Friends” with the Joe Gransden Quartet
Enjoy a celebration of swingin’ music that has inspired generations and crossed over into many musical genres. Joe Gransden’s singing voice has been compared to that of Chet Baker and Frank Sinatra and his sound is at once familiar but also fresh and vibrant, appealing to music lovers of all ages.
HISTORY OF BRUNSWICK
Celebrate Brunswick with art and history. Details to be announced.
ANNUAL ART TEACHERS’ ART EXHIBIT August 2 - September 27, 2024
Welcome back to school with artwork created by the individuals who are teaching our students! Creative and imaginative, these visual art teachers inspire with their distinctive visions.
The Golden Isles Penguin Project presents The Music Man JR
The Penguin Project ® was conceived to give children with special needs an opportunity to participate in the performing arts.
Blood Done Sign My Name
Based on Tim Tyson’s award winning memoir, this powerful one-man show is adapted and performed by Mike Wiley.
American Graffiti (1973)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
Coal Miner’s Daughter (1973)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
Katie Deal in You’re Lookin’ at Country: A Tribute to Loretta Lynn
Katie Deal returns to the Ritz stage!
The Wizard of Oz (1939)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
Peach State Opera presents Die Fledermaus by Johann Strauss
Strauss’ operetta (translated as “The Bat”) is utterly farcical, focusing on mistaken identity, flirtation and a practical joke that has rather unforeseen consequences;
Yesterday: The Beatles Tribute
Endorsed by Sir Paul McCartney, Yesterday is an incredible reproduction of the Fab Four!
Rashomon (1950)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
The Big Read
A great book combines enlightenment with enchantment. It awakens our imagination and enlarges our humanity. It can even offer harrowing insights that somehow console and comfort us. Whether you’re a regular reader already or making up for lost time, thank you for joining The Big Read.
Notorious (1946)
Enjoy an evening of Cinema Gourmet! This event includes a screening of a classic movie preceded by delicious food from Indigo Coastal Shanty and an insightful talk about what makes the film a “must-see.”
Giving Voice to Lost Music: Classical Guitarist Jordan Taylor
It all begins with an idea.
Jacksonville Dance Theatre presents REVIVE
Jacksonville Dance Theatre returns to the Ritz with a transformative journey that celebrates the power of connection and the strength of community.