Savannah, GA

Info about Savannah and News of Upcoming Events

Savannah Convention and Visitors Bureau. If you’re planning to visit Savannah, definitely check out the folks here. They are extremely helpful and work hard to make Savannah one of the easiest stops on your vacation itinerary.

Carriage Tours of Savannah: Savannah’s original carriage tour company (over 30 years of experience) is still the best way to see the city and experience the feel of this beautiful city.

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Fairs and Festival Listings from Savannah Morning News: (This is just a sampling. There are many more at www.savannahnow.com)

  • Event: First Saturday Arts and Crafts Festival at River Street Inn, Sat, Apr 3 10:00a February 12, 2010
    Featuring artists from around the region with unique arts & crafts. Also enjoy entertainment and fun for the entire family. 8,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
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  • Event: Saint Patrick's Day on the River at River Street Inn, Tue, Mar 16 10:00a January 30, 2010
    Historic River Street celebrates Irish tradition with family, fun, fabulous food, activities and quality entertainment on two stages. Wristbands are available for purchase each day for outdoor alcohol consumption. Otherwise the festival is free to the public. 200,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
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  • Event: 19th Annual Tara Feis at Emmet Park Downtown, Sat, Mar 13 11:00a February 25, 2010
    'May your blessings outnumber the shamrocks that grow, and trouble avoid you wherever you go', is one of the many blessings you may hear at the Irish Celebration. Organized by Bernadette Winters & Harry O?Donoghue, the family-friendly feis (pron. FESH) ? or festival ? will be a feast for the eyes, ears and palate, with live performances, food, art activities, crafts and games hosted with Irish ceremony, tradition and hospitality. Tara Feis is a non-alcoholic event geared towards families and children. Festivities begin with an official Irish opening ceremony. The main stage will feature plenty of traditional Irish dancing, as well as a live performance by local folksinger Harry O'Donoghue. Two performances by Irish music group The Cathie Ryan Band will highlight this year's feis. Cathie Ryan has been named "Irish Female Vocalist of the Decade" by The Irish American News, is lauded as "One of the leading voices in Celtic Music" by the LA Times and was chosen as one of the first American singer-songwriters featured in the renowned Irish music collection A Woman's Heart - A Decade On. The Tara Feis children's stage will feature a full day of entertainment, including performances from magician Magic Marc, the puppets of Conrad Hartz and traditional Irish dancing performances from Glor na h'Eireann Irish Dance School and the Irish Dancers of Savannah.
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  • Event: Savannah Music Festival - Opening Day at Courtyard Savannah Historic District, Thu, Mar 18 10:00a July 1, 2009
    Georgia's largest musical arts festival, the Savannah Music Festival presents a multitude of one-time-only musical productions, unique collaborations, and rare regional appearances by renowned artists in jazz, classical, bluegrass, blues, gospel and other styles of American and international roots music. 56,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
    156790
  • Event: First Saturday on the River at River Street Inn, Sat, Nov 6 10:00a February 12, 2010
    Featuring artists from around the region with unique arts & crafts. Also enjoy entertainment and fun for the entire family. 10,000 attendees expected. ** Estimated start time -- Please confirm **
    156790

Performing Arts Events Listings from Savannah Morning News: (Again, there are many more at www.savannahnow.com)

  • Event: Gilbert & Sullivan's "The Pirates of Penzance!" at Asbury Memorial UMC, Fri, Mar 12 8:00p February 11, 2010
    The Pirates of Penzance coming in March! After a 7-year hiatus, the Asbury Memorial Theatre is back! AMT will be producing a ?Concert Version? of Gilbert & Sullivan?s "The Pirates of Penzance" at Asbury Memorial UMC, 1008 E Henry Street, Savannah, GA 31401 Performances will be March 5th, 6th, 12th & 13th at 8:00pm, & March 7th & 14th at 3:00pm. The cost is $10. There will not be reservations as it will be open seating. Tickets are purchased at the door.
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  • Event: ?Songs in Art and Spirit: The Illustrations and Puppets of Ashley Bryan? at SCAD Museum of Art, Wed, Mar 10 10:00a January 18, 2010
    A luminous exhibition features illustrations & puppets by children?s book illustrator Ashley Bryan, 2009 winner of the Laura Ingalls Wilder Medal for contributions to children's literature & of multiple Coretta Scott King Awards. Filled with bright expressive color, rich patterns or strong linear rhythms, the works by the noted African-American artist range across his 40-year career & include works inspired by African folk tales, spirituals, & poetry. (Savannah Black Heritage Festival event).
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  • Event: UniverSoul Circus at Memorial Stadium, Wed, Mar 31 7:30p February 16, 2010
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  • Event: Auditions for Enchanted April at New Covenant United Methodist Church, Thu, Mar 11 7:00p March 8, 2010
    The Epworth Players and The Collective Face announce auditions for Matthew Barber?s Enchanted April, directed by David I.L. Poole at New Covenant United Methodist Church. Roles are available for three men, ages 30-50, and five women ages 25-60. English accents are a must, and one female character must have a convincing Italian accent. Auditions will consist of readings from the script and no appointments are necessary. Performances will be April 29th and 30th, May 1st, 6th-8th and 13th-15th.
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  • Event: Elton John's Aida at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, Wed, Apr 28 8:00p June 25, 2009
    From the award winning composer of ?The Lion King? comes Elton John?s Aida, a grand, epic musical and winner of four Tony Awards. Two contemporary adults are swept from an exhibition of Egyptian artifacts back in time, to the days of Radames. The prince of Egypt is engaged to Amneris but falls for Aida, princess of Nubia, in a story of forbidden and unrequited love. The Grammy Award-winning score is a modern classic, featuring an eclectic mix of hits, such as ?Every Story is a Love Story.?
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