On Going Happenings
TYBEE BEACHCOMBER | JAN 2021 25
BIZZ BUZZ By Alaina Loughridge - Photo by Wen McNally
Tybee Cottage Art Gallery
We have got some amazing talent on this island and Tybee Cottage
Art Gallery is an excellent showcase for the many artists to get their work
out and about to our little rock and to the world! From photography to
acrylics, watercolor to pottery, jewelry to candles to teas and shea butters,
this place boasts some of Tybee’s finest! Owned and operated by Crystal
Travaille, not only does she have her own special artistic talents, but she
helps promote those around her. Let’s chat.
In September, 2015, Judy Trout started the Cottage Art Gallery, which
is located on the far left of The Shoppes at 1207. A friend of a friend met
Judy at the Wilmington Farmers Market and passed on the idea of the
gallery to Crystal. Well, life happened and one thing led to another and
in March of 2017 Judy sold her biz to Crystal and off we go. Born and
raised in Wichita, Kansas, Crystal is a total self-confessed life-long hippy
artist. Her art in Kansas was with fire, metal and glass. A metal smith
and lapidary artist through and through. Married with three children, the
beach life was a lifelong dream. Don‘t y’all just love it when a dream
comes together? When the family moved to the area, Crystal transferred
her artistry interests to pottery and has been pursuing that venue ever
since.
Now boasting the artwork of the likes of Cate Campbell, Tiffany
O’Brien, Carolyn Spitzer, C.O. Brown, Benjamin Turner, Jamie Anderson
and Bonnie Bishop, the Tybee Cottage Art Gallery is a space of excellent
beauty and true artistry. Crystal is always looking for new and exciting
artists to add to her team with different perspectives. Someone once said,
“You cater to tourists.” Crystal rebutted with, “I believe we cater to Tybee
and we always will.”
My family and I are here to stay and we love Tybee. We truly have
something for everyone. Always fresh art with fresh ideas.
Definitely stop by this shop and check out what our locals are working
on. There is such a huge variety of things, that you will definitely find
something that appeals to you and will fit perfectly in your living room or
appeals to Aunt Edna and fit perfectly in her bedroom. #shoplocaly’all
A-J’s Dockside - Happy Hour 4-7pm, Live music Friday thru Sunday,
Lunch 7 days a week 11-5pm, Dinner 7 days a week 5-10pm. For
Reservations 912-86-5434. For To Go Orders 912-786-9533. 1315
Chatham Ave.
American Legion - Canteen open Monday-Saturday 5pm, Bar Games
Tuesday and Thursday 6-9pm, Friday Bingo at the Bar. Dinners as
advertised on Thursday. 10 Veterans Dr.
Beachview B & B/Java & Juice - Serving breakfast with a full-service
coffee bar and organic juices 7 days a week from 7:30am–12:30pm.
Take out only, outdoor seating available. Corner of 17th St. and Butler
Ave.
Bubba Gumbo’s - Monday smoked chicken wings and Happy Hour all
night, Tuesday Lobster Tail w/2 sides - $15, Wednesday 5 Star dining
w/1/2 off wine bottles, Thursday & Friday Happy Hour 4-7pm, Saturday
& Sunday Brunch 10am-1pm, with an Oyster Special on Sunday @
2pm. 1 Old Highway 80.
Cockspur Grill - Monday Football Specials, Tuesday Acoustic Jams
on back deck 7-9pm, Wednesday Trivia with Sean 7-9pm, Thursday
Football w/10 TV’s, Saturday & Sunday Football! 725 First St. (Next to
Chu’s on Campbell.)
Doc’s Bar - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm, Karaoke Thursday
8pm, Live Music Friday & Saturday 9pm. 10 Tybrisa St.
Fannie’s on the Beach - Open every day at 11am, serving Lunch and
Dinner. Award winning Sunday Brunch (seasonal) too! Oceanfront indoor
and sidewalk seating year-round. Ocean view Dining & Bars on 2nd
Floor and 3rd Floor Open Air Decks (seasonal). Live music Thursday-
Sunday (seasonal). 1613 Strand Ave.
Nickie’s 1971 Bar & Grill - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm,
Live music with Ray Tomasino Monday & Wednesday 7pm, Roy
Swindelle Band Sundays and Tuesdays 7pm, 8 Ball Pool Tournament
Thursday 9pm, Karaoke Thursday and Friday 9pm, Live Music
Saturdays 9pm, Sunday Rib Eye Steak and Shrimp Dinner for
$14.95.1513 Butler Ave.
Sea Wolf Tybee - Join us Saturday & Sunday for Captain’s Brunch.
Watch the game at the bar and enjoy fancy drinks on our patio starting
at noon. 106 S. Campbell (next to the Post Office.)
Spanky’s Beachside - Daily cocktail and beer specials. Home of the
Original Chicken Finger! 1605 Strand Ave.
Tybean Art & Coffee Bar - Serving coffees roasted by Batdorf &
Bronson – Espresso, Cold Brew, Nitro on Tap, Frappes, Smoothies and
More! Call for hours (912) 224-5227. 1213 Hwy 80 East. (Next door to
Huc A Poos.)
Tybee Time - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm. 1603 Strand Ave.
Wind Rose Café - Happy Hour Monday thru Friday 4-7pm, Daily Lunch
Specials, Live Music with Tony Abruzzio every Drunk Bitch Wednesday
4-7pm. Bingo Wednesdays 8pm with Sydney. 19 Tybrisa St.