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October 2012, St. Vincent’s Academy will once again host this popular self-guided tour of the original 1845 Convent building and eight private homes in Savannah’s Historic District. The centerpiece of the tour of homes is the elegant tea, served on the Convent grounds.
APRIL 1-MAY 26:
The Beat Goes On! Join our cast and crew for a two-hour musical explosion of your favorite 60′s, 70′s and 80′s music. The Savannah Theatre celebrates the sounds of three generations as the cast sings its way along the musical highway of American pop hits with songs like Carolina Girls, Staying Alive and the Heart of Rock and Roll. $35 adults, $16 children. (912) 233-5542 or savannahtheatre.com.
APRIL 1-30:
JEA Art Gallery, 5111 Abercorn St., presents two artist Sharon McIntosh and Barbara Duch for the month of April. Art Gallery reception on April 5th from 5:30-8 p.m. Free.
APRIL 1-29:
The Gallery at St. Paul’s, 1802 Abercorn (34th & Abercorn) will present “In God’s Country”, an exhibition of works by artist Bobi Perry. There will be an artist’s reception on Sunday, March 4 from 3-5 p.m. which is free and open to the public. stpaulsavannah.org.
APRIL 1-7:
The Savannah Music Festival is Georgia’s largest musical arts event and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. Over 17 days each spring, the SMF stages world premieres, original productions and unique collaborations by renowned artists in classical, jazz, Americana and world music in intimate venues throughout Savannah’s historic district. SMF has been called “one of the best events around the world” by the London Times, Chicago Tribune, Gramophone and Songlines Magazines. savannahmusicfestival.org.
APRIL 2:
3rd Annual Rebuilding Together Golf Tournament. 1 p.m. Shotgun Start at Sterling Links, Richmond Hill. All proceeds benefit the Savannah Area Rebuilding Together. Our mission is to bring volunteers and communities together to improve the homes and lives of low-income homeowners. (912) 236-2022.
APRIL 6-13:
Spring Toddler Art, Enjoy 8 week long adventure for your young artist! Ages 3 and under, space is limited, so sign up today! $100 for 8 sessions, 10 a.m. Georgia State Railroad Museum, (912) 651-6823 or info@chsgeorgia.org.
APRIL 6:
River Street Riverboat Company, Civil War Experience Cruise - 7-10 p.m. $84.95 adults/$39.95 children 12 and under. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.
APRIL 6:
First Friday Fireworks on the River, Historic River Street, 9:30 p.m. Celebrate the end of the week with Fireworks and River Street fun! Free and open to the public. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.
APRIL 7:
First Saturday on the River, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Arts & crafts, entertainment and fun for the entire family on Historic River Street! Admission is Free. (912) 234-0295 or riverstreetsavannah.com.
APRIL 7:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the South End of Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, a variety of vendors will offer their produce and products to residents and visitors alike.forsythfarmersmarket.org.
APRIL 7:
13th Annual SCAD International Festival on Broughton Street. Arts and crafts will be available for purchase. Visitors will also have the chance to taste cuisine from around the world. scad.edu.
APRIL 8:
River Street Riverboat Company, Easter Brunch Cruise - 12-1:30 p.m. $41.95 adults/$21.95 children 12 and under. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.
APRIL 8:
River Street Riverboat Company, Easter Dinner Cruise - 7-9 p.m. $49.95 adults/$27.95 children 12 and under. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.
APRIL 9:
Sahkanaga, 8 p.m. Part of the Southern Circuit of Independent Films. Sahkanaga (pronounced “sock-uh-nogga” and Cherokee for “Great Blue Hills of God”) is a fictional exploration of a scandal that rocked a tight-knit community in the Appalachian foothills of northwest Georgia. Shot in Walker County, GA, and cast entirely with local actors, many of whom had a direct connection to the real-life story, the film presents an unknowable tragedy from the perspective of one teenager who must grapple with the consequences of secrets and the difficulties of forgiveness. True to the roots of Southern Gothic, it is full of dark humor. Tickets are $8 each, or $40 for a pass to all 6 movies. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street, (912) 525-5050 or lucastheatre.com.
APRIL 12-15:
2012 Tybee Wine Festival. The Tybee Post Theater will host the 4th Annual Tybee Wine Festival from Thursday through Sunday, with four fun-filled events, offering something for everyone – from wine lovers to culinary enthusiasts – amid spectacular Tybee Island surroundings. (912) 663-1099 or visit TybeeWineFestival.com.
APRIL 12:
Georgia Historical Society’s 173rd Annual Membership Meeting & Garden Party. Visit georgiahistory.com for details (912) 651-2125.
APRIL 13-15:
Savannah International Animation Festival, showcasing the world’s best and most magical independent, professional and student animation in the arts and fields of animation. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Coastal Georgia Center. (912) 898-0858 or savannahinternationalfestival.com.
APRIL 14:
Folk Dance at Notre Dame Academy, Glow in the Dark String Band at 8pm to 11pm. 1709 Bull St. For more information call (912) 355-7172 or (912) 898-1876 and visit savannahfolk.org.
APRIL 14:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the South End of Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, a variety of vendors will offer their produce and products to residents and visitors alike.forsythfarmersmarket.org.
APRIL 14:
Red Shoes Run & Pop Tab Pandemonium, benefiting Ronald McDonald House Charities® of the Coastal Empire. 5K Run, Walk or Stroll – Free Kiddie Run (1/4 mile dash) at the Ronald McDonald House, 4710 Waters Ave. Please visit rmhccoastalempire.org and click on Red Shoes Run & Pop Tab Pandemonium page for more details or contact Alex Wysocki at (912) 350-7641 or e-mail alex@rmhccoastalempire.org.
APRIL 16-22:
Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf! This much-anticipated sporting event takes place on the greens of The Club at Savannah Harbor. Admission is $15 – $75. Visit pgatour.com.
APRIL 17:
Savannah Under Fire 1779: Expanding the Boundaries. Rita Elliot, Curator of Exhibits and Archaeology at Coastal Heritage Society. Kennedy Pharmacy, 323 E. Broughton Street. 6:30 p.m., Reception, 7 p.m., Lecture. (912) 233-7787 or visit myHSF.org.
APRIL 20-21:
NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens. Walking tour of eight private gardens in Historic Savannah, plus the Massie Heritage Center gardens which are planted and maintained by the Garden club of Savannah. Tour highlighted by a Southern tea at the Historic Green-Meldrim house. All proceeds donated to local charities. 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. $35 admission. (912) 961-4805 or gcofsavnogstour.org.
APRIL 20:
TLC Membership Luncheon – Roundhouse Railroad Museum – 11:30 a.m. networking and registration; 11:50 a.m. program begins. (912) 232.1223 or visit tourismleadershipcouncil.com.
APRIL 21-29:
For the fourth consecutive year, The Landings Club on Skidaway Island will host the Savannah Challenger tennis tournament. The event, which will showcase 32 world ranked players, will include a main draw of singles and doubles. In addition to the professional competition, the tournament will also feature a kid’s day clinic and a ladies day. (912) 598-8050 or visit landingsclub.com.
APRIL 21:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the South End of Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, a variety of vendors will offer their produce and products to residents and visitors alike.forsythfarmersmarket.org.
APRIL 21:
Earth Day Celebration in Forsyth Park. Volunteer to help with the STF booth. Be sure to check our website for all Savannah Tree Foundation Events savannahtree.com/category/events/upcoming
APRIL 21:
A Night of Great Opera! 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Soprano Belinda Evans and Baritone Teit Kanstrup return to Savannah to sing with the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus performing some of the most popular arias and choruses from operas including La Traviata, Aida, Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro and Tannhäuser. Tickets $16 – $55 with limited seating at $65. (912) 525-5050 or visit savannahphilharmonic.org.
APRIL 22:
Chamber Concert No. 4! 5 p.m. at Telfair Academy. Our chamber music series for season finishes with wonderful string quartet arrangements of well-known music such as pieces from Carmen and West Side Story and classical selections from Beethoven and Dohnanyi. (912) 525-5050 or visit savannahphilharmonic.org.
APRIL 26:
Jewels and Jeans, 7–10 p.m. America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia, 2501 East President Street. Join Savannah’s most fashionable for a fabulous evening of food, dancing, and an exclusive auction. Like the event name, dress for this affair is rock star chic! The evening offers a Silent Auction, an Art Auction, live entertainment, and heavy hors d’oeuvres. (912) 721-1796 or helpendhunger.org.
APRIL 27-28:
The Georgia Historical Society will hold its Annual Book Sale at Hodgson Hall from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., with a GHS members-only preview on Friday, from 9-10 a.m. Proof of membership is required. The main event is open to the public! (912) 651-2128 or email library@georgiahistory.com.
APRIL 28:
Fairy and Gnome Home Day at Oatland Island Wildife Center! 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. This family-themed day is all about the “wee folk”, getting up close with the natural world and encouraging active, outdoor play. Children and their adults can enter a fairy or gnome home building contest using all natural materials. Will your house be able to lure a Fairy from her wings? Would a gnome dare to tread past your threshold? Designs will be evaluated by a panel of judges and winners will be awarded prizes. Additional activities include a Scavenger Hunt; costume contest, prize-winning games and Fairy themed crafts. Adults – $7, Children – $5, Military/Seniors – $5. (912) 395-1517 or oatlandisland.org.
APRIL 28:
8th Annual Tybee Turtle Trot Beach Run! Fundraiser for the Tybee Island Sea Turtle Project and kick-off for Coastal Georgia’s Sea Turtle nesting season! $20-$25 per person. (912) 786-5917 or (866) 557-9172 or TybeeTurtleTrot.net.
APRIL 28:
The Forsyth Farmers’ Market, from 9 a.m.–1 p.m., at the South End of Forsyth Park in Historic Downtown Savannah, a variety of vendors will offer their produce and products to residents and visitors alike.forsythfarmersmarket.org.
APRIL 29:
A night with “The Stranger”—Billy Joel Dinner Theatre. ‘The Stranger’ is the complete premiere tribute to the music of the Piano Man himself, Billy Joel. Fronted by accomplished pianist & vocalist Mike Santoro, and backed by some of the finest seasoned musicians in the business, this 6 piece band brings together an authentic replication of Billy’s timeless music, crowning it with soulful, spot on vocals that makes a Billy Joel song what it is. Join us for an amazing evening as the JEA is transformed into an Italian restaurant, serving up a traditional Italian dinner with wine and beer, proceeded by a night of wonderful entertainment with music by everyone’s favorite Piano Man, Billy Joel, performed by Mike Santoro and his 6 piece band. Join us for a delicious family-style Italian dinner & desert, wine & beer, and the musical talents of the complete premiere Billy Joel Tribute Band. Tickets can be purchased on-line, at the JEA or by calling (912) 355-8111. Doors open at 5:15 p.m. 5111 Abercorn St. Visit savannahjea.org.
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