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 An Evening with Harper Lee
February 5, 7:30 p.m.
The Big Read is coming to Jekyll Island! As the entire community reads, or re-reads, To Kill a Mockingbird, Jekyll Island will have a first-hand encounter with the author, "Harper Lee."
Sudy Leavy, admired locally for her many portrayals of women from history in our area, presents her show, "An Evening with Harper Lee." In character, Ms. Leavy reveals the author's thoughts and feelings about her book, one that changed the social outlook of a nation and later became a block-buster movie.
If you haven't read this book in a while, we urge you to pick it up again. Free copies are available at the library. Don't miss out; everyone is talking about this book again.
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Classical Saxophone Concert by Georgia Saxophone Quartet
February 12, 8:00 p.m.
Dr. Kenneth Fischer and three of his University of Georgia graduate students perform a concert from the classical saxophone repertoire. Taking saxophone music to an entirely new level, the quartet provides the audience with an outstanding musical experience.
Dr. Fischer has served as Professor of Saxophone at the University Of Georgia School Of Music since 1979, and as Visiting Professor of Saxophone at the Indiana University School of Music during the 2000-2001 season. Fischer was awarded the Doctor of Music Degree with Distinction in Saxophone Performance from the Indiana University School of Music, studying with Dr. Eugene Rousseau. He has appeared as soloist, chamber musician, and master teacher throughout the US, Canada, Europe and Japan. He was the recipient of a National Endowment for the Arts Soloist Recording Grant and has recorded for ACA Digital Recordings, Musicians Showcase Recordings, and Centaur Recordings.
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Noteworthy Duo - Flute and Guitar Concert
February 14, 7:30 p.m.
Guitarist Michael Nigro and his musical associate and flutist, Lisa Schroeder, perform a concert of romantic music that is played in a refreshing contemporary style with classical beauty.
"Our vision is to reach a non-classical audience, inspire the classical listener, and to touch just one life with a 'noteworthy' performance," says Michael Nigro. Their interest in South American Music can be heard throughout their extensive flute and guitar repertoire. A graduate of the University of Indiana School of Music and California State University, Nigro has performed at universities, prestigious guitar societies, and concert venues across the county. His CD's, including "Homage to Piazzolla," have received enthusiastic reviews in several music publications. A reviewer of his recent concert in Las Cruces, New Mexico, said, "I had the feeling that each composer would have stood and shouted, 'Bravo! That is how I wrote it to be played.' The guitar sang, floated, stamped its feet, wailed and laughed under his fingers. Outstanding concert!"
As a solo artist with Altus Flutes, Lisa Schroeder has established herself as an artist and teacher, performing in concerts and giving master classes across the United States and Europe. In California, she is the acting principal flutist of the Golden State Pops Orchestra.
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Chef's Demonstration - "Keeping the Romance"
February 18
"Keeping the Romance," the February 18th chef's demonstration, features Chef Darrell Drafts. He demonstrates the preparation of a delicious meal, the sure way to a loved one's heart. As he prepares the two courses, Strawberry Gazpacho and Fried Lobster Tail Risotto with Asparagus, he comments on efficiencies in the kitchen and ideas for beautiful presentation. Guests enjoy generous tastings of each dish prepared and will receive printed recipes as well.
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Acoustic Eidolon Concert
February 19, 7:30 p.m.
Classically trained cellist Hannah Alkire and instrumentalist Joe Scott perform beautiful music together as Acoustic Eidolon. Their return engagement at the Jekyll Island Club Hotel includes original compositions and selections from their many commercially produced CD's. Mr. Scott's instrument, more technically known as a guit-jo, has a double head and creates an unusually lovely sound.
Acoustic Eidolon's recordings have been featured on NPR's "All Things Considered," John Diliberto's "Echoes," PAX Television's "Woodsong's Olde Time Radio Hour," and numerous other radio and television programs across the country. According to Georgia's Good Life magazine, Joe and Hannah's musical ability creates some of the most beautiful and intriguing music on the scene today.
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Sunday Dinner Dance
February 22, 6:00 p.m.
The last Sunday of each month, the Grand Dining Room of the Jekyll Island Club Hotel offers a special night of gourmet dining and ballroom dancing. Wayne Tate's "Four and Easy" ballroom dance band provides music for the waltz, fox trot, and Latin dances. Created four years ago especially for the Sunday Dinner Dance experience, this versatile dance band is a local favorite.
The special Sunday Dinner Dance menu offers a choice of three entrees: Crab-stuffed Trout, Veal Oscar or Char-grilled Angus New York Strip. Also included on the menu are Soup du Jour or House Salad and the Pastry Chef's Dessert Selection, as well as Coffee or Tea. $36.95 plus tax and gratuities.
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Mediterranean Ports-of-Call Guitar Concert
February 25, 7:30 p.m.
James and Sylvia Kalal, accomplished guitarists from Medina, Ohio, perform a concert of music from Spain, Italy, France, Greece and North Africa. Their exciting music, peppered with ethnic rhythms and haunting melody lines, is reflected by the title of their concert, "Mediterranean Ports of Call."
Guitarist James Kalal's talent is multi-faceted and flows into many dimensions of music: as a composer, instrumentalist, instructor and author. He has serenaded listeners in the United States and abroad including the English Cotswolds, Germany Italy, France, various areas of Spain and stops along the path of the fabled Orient Express. In late February, he will perform at the Menendez Festival in St. Augustine, Florida, which is to be attended by Juan Carlos and his wife Sofia, the King and Queen of Spain.
Sylvia Vidova, who has earned a performance diploma in classical guitar from the State Conservatory of Music in Bratislava, Slovakia, has performed with the Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Jazz Orchestra and with world renowned musicians including Rufus Reid and Lou Rawls. She was graduated Summa Cum Laude from the Cleveland State University.
Sylvia and Jim have released a new CD, "Guitar Greats in Concert," and Sylvia has accepted a commission to arrange and perform "For unto Us a Child Is Born" from Handel's Messiah.
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371 Riverview Drive Jekyll Island, GA 31527
1-800-535-9547 |
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