Although there are several sources for information on what’s going on in and around Savannah, one of my favorites is www.savannahvisit.com. This is the source for the great events in today’s blog.
Tybee Arts Association Show and Sale- Sep 1-2, 2012
Times: 6-9 p.m. Fri.,
10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun.
Location: Firehouse
Arts Center, 7 Cedarwood, Tybee Island
Admission: FREE
Website:
www.tybeearts.orgThis show and sale by local artist and members of Tybee Arts Association includes paintings, prints, glass art, photography, sculpture, jewelry, fiber art, mosaics, art quilts, notecards, art demonstrations and music.
Leukemia Cup Run for Jane 5K- Sep 1, 2012
Times: 8:30 a.m.
Location: Fort Pulaski
National MonumentAdmission: $28 until August 1; $32 until August 31; $35 race day; Kiddie Run - FREE
Website: www.fleetfeetsavannah.com/leukemia-cup-run-for-jane-5k
The Leukemia Cup “Run for Jane,” is a 5K Run/Walk and Kids Run held in conjunction with the 2012 St. Joseph’s/Candler Leukemia Cup Regatta Weekend of Events. It is named in honor of Dr. Jane Philbrick, who is well described by Mr. Paul Hinchey as being a, “very well-known educator here in Savannah and a strong community supporter. She was a remarkable person, a consummate professional and had a heart of gold."
The Leukemia Cup is a community coming together through a series of sporting events to help fight leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers, coordinated by the members of the Savannah Yacht Club. The Leukemia Cup Includes: 5K Run / Walk, golf, junior fishing, in-shore fishing, tennis, sailing, clay shoot, black-tie dinner and auction, and a Luau for Leukemia. The proceeds go to benefit the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society.
River Street Labor Day Celebration- Sep 1-2, 2012
Times: 9 a.m. – until
Location: Historic
River StreetWebsite: riverstreetsavannah.com
Phone: 912.234.0295
There will be arts and crafts, live entertainment, dancing and fun for the entire family on historic River Street. Celebrate your hard-earned efforts by having some laid-back fun on River Street.
Fashion's Night Out- Sep
6, 2012
Times: 6 p.m. - 11 p.m.Location: Broughton Street, Design District, Midtown
Website: www.fashionsnightout.com
Fashion’s Night Out (FNO) is an evening for shoppers to mix, mingle, and participate in premiere events that will include celebrity guests, musical performances, art installations and more! From Manhattan to Milan, Atlanta to Australia, patrons worldwide will emerge on Thursday evening, September 6, 2012 from 6pm to 11pm for the fourth annual after-hours shopping extravaganza Fashion’s Night Out. After a hugely successful pedestrian traffic-only event in downtown Savannah for more than 4000 people, the City of Savannah has earned its place alongside fashion centers like New York, Los Angeles and Chicago in celebrating this global event. Last year’s bash features eighteen countries and more than 4,500 events in the States alone. Savannah stands as one of the only approved cities for Fashions Night Out in the southeast. Other regional cities include renowned fashion Metropolitans Atlanta and Miami. Participating businesses will host workshops, featured artists, featured designers, live music, catering, complimentary makeovers, tastings and consultations during the event. You definitely don’t want to miss this great event!
Fiesta Latina- Sep 15,
2012
Location: Rousakis
Plaza on River StreetAdmission: FREE
This event features Latin-themed music, cultural arts and food. The festival is dedicated to showcasing the vibrant blend of Latino-created music and art and the impact it has on our community and American culture. The Fiesta will feature 10 acts from Savannah, North Carolina, Florida and Texas areas.
Let it Shine!
Times: Park Hours- Sep
15-16, 2012 Location: Fort Pulaski National Monument
Admission: Park Admission
Website: www.Art-Encounter.org
“Let it Shine” is an exhibit and competition of Found Art, made chiefly with salvaged, unearthed and repurposed materials…trash! The children’s found art exhibit will be the result of conservation themed art workshops for area children. An accompanying juried competition will be open to local and regional artists of all ages, with cash awards presented. We want to increase awareness of the plight of the Cockspur Island Lighthouse and generate economic support that will assure its survival for future generations. Donations go to the restoration and maintenance of Cockspur Island Light House. This event is sponsored by The Friends of Cockspur Island Light House (a 501(c)(3)) and Fort Pulaski National Monument.
Gray’s Reef Film
Festival- Sep 20, 2012
Times: 6:30 p.m.Location: Jepson Center for the Arts
Admission: FREE
Website: www.graysreef.noaa.gov/news/features/2012/film_festival_2012/welcome.html
Phone: 912.598.2345
Enjoy a free evening of film about sea turtles, a discussion about the future of Georgia’s iconic loggerhead sea turtles, and a book signing. Watch the film “Turtle: The Incredible Journey,’’ the story of a little loggerhead turtle, as she follows in the path of her ancestors on one of the most extraordinary journeys in the natural world. Following the film, publisher and author Frank Gromling, Ocean Publishing, and Kris Williams, director of the Savannah-based Caretta, Caretta Sea Turtle Research Project, will discuss the fate of loggerheads in the southeast and answer questions.
Here are a few ongoing
events that you may be interested in!
Dinner Theatre by Hard Hearted Hannah's Playhouse- Now until Dec 31, 2012
Times: Daily except Sundays
Location: Paula Deen's Lady & Sons Restaurant
Admission: $67.99 (includes tour, dinner, and show)
Website: www.HardHeartedHannahsPlayhouse.com
Phone: 912.-659.4383
Enjoy a fabulous dinner theatre combo: Paula Deen's dinner buffet and our explosive comedy "There's a Bomb on Trolley 409!" featured on The Paula Deen Tour by Old Town Trolley Tours. The tour includes a narrated history of Paula Deen through the Savannah Historic and Victorian Districts where you will hear her rags to riches story as well as pointing out specific points of interest related to Paula and her family.
Following the tour, you will have dinner at her world famous restaurant where you experience Paula's full southern dinner buffet that includes her wonderful fried chicken and hospitality. As an extra bonus, along with dinner, you will enjoy a performance that takes you on a different adventure filled with twists and turns where you follow Zeke- the unknowing, unwitting, and world's worst tour guide, as he takes three suspicious passengers around the Hostess City of the South and try to figure out which one has the bomb on "There's a Bomb on Trolley 409!"
Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre – Now until Dec 31, 2012
Times: Audience arrives
6:40 p.m., show and dinner begin at 7 p.m.
Location: Doubletree by
Hilton Savannah Historic District 411 W. Bay Street, Savannah GA 31401Admission: $44.95 includes dinner and show
Website: Please call for details
Phone: 912.247.4644
You've been invited to Lisa and Michael's wedding and reception. Wedded bliss is not the only thing that is short-lived as the nuptials turn noxious and someone bumps off the mother-in-law. You'll laugh 'till you cry figuring out whodunit in this silly trip down the aisle. The show is at the Doubletree by Hilton Savannah Historic District and runs on Saturday nights only. Parking is available at the hotel for $15 which includes complimentary valet service.
If you would like to plan ahead, visit www.savannahvisit.com and check out the events for October, November, and December!
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