FEBRUARY 1-APRIL 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.

FEBRUARY 1-29:
Dinner Theatre by Hard Hearted Hannah’s Playhouse at Paula Deen’s Lady & Sons, 6:30 p.m. Follow Zeke, the unknowing, unwitting, and world’s worst tour guide as he takes 4 suspicious passengers around the city and try to figure out which one has the bomb on “There’s a Bomb on Trolley 409!” $23.08 for buffet (incl. gratuity and tax) + $18 for show. (912) 659-4383 or HardHeartedHannahsPlayhouse.com.

FEBRUARY 1-29:
The Art Show at the JEA will feature the works of Samantha Claar & Annie Burke.  Although art is always interpretive, each canvas tells a complete story known to the painter and the character who presented for painting. One of Samantha’s joys is hearing the stories that they tell you when you look at the art. “These people have stories they want to share, so look for a long, loving relationship with these Gullah folk.” Annie works in a unique “Painting with Glass” style of mosaic, with stained glass being her chosen medium. It’s innate quality of swirls and values of color are perfect for incorporating into the vibrancy she enjoys putting into her work. But, like any Mosaic artist, she is also inspired by anything broken.  JEA Art Gallery: 5111 Abercorn St. (912) 355-8111 or Harriet Meyerhoff:  (912) 234-0014.

FEBRUARY 1-5:
Savannah Restaurant Week! This 10-Day celebration of Savannah’s restaurant scene pays homage to the culinary heritage that makes our city unique — and is held in tribute to the restaurants that are becoming such a vital part of Savannah’s tradition of hospitality! Each participating upscale restaurant will offer a spectacular 3-course, prix fixe dinner menu for only $30 per person (not including tax and gratuity). dining.savannahnow.com.

FEBRUARY 1-5:
“Grease” The worldwide smash hit musical is brought to life on stage by the Savannah Theatre’s award-winning cast and band! Don’t Miss It! It’s Electrifying! 222 Bull St., (912) 233-7764 or savannahtheatre.com.

FEBRUARY 1-5:
Souper Bowl of Caring! Tackle Hunger by joining the national movement to transform Super Bowl weekend into the nation’s largest celebration of giving and serving. Conduct a food and fund drive with your church, civic group, or Super Bowl party to support the food bank’s mission to relieve hunger in our community. Find out more at souperbowl.org.

FEBRUARY 1:
Looking for new, interesting career opportunities!  Come to the National Park Service “Showcase of Careers”. The career fair will be held in the Coastal Georgia Center at 305 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. in Savannah from 10 AM to 2 PM. The National Park Service “Showcase of Careers” will provide information on the processes of becoming a National Park Service employee, highlight the skills needed to become an employee of the National Park Service, and introduce the importance of the NPS mission and guiding principles. If you are interested in attending, advance registration is preferred (but not necessary). Registrations forms are available on the park website at nps.gov/fopu.   Attendees should bring their resumes and any other pertinent documents with them to the career fair, and be prepared for the possibility of on-site interviews. Professional attire should be worn to the event. Call the park at (912) 786-5787 for more information.

FEBRUARY 2-11:
Georgia History Festival, formerly known as Georgia Days, is the signature K-12 educational program of the Georgia Historical Society. Held annually around the anniversary of the founding of the colony of Georgia on February 12, 1733, this commemoration brings history to life for students of all ages through a variety of programs including a series of school events and curriculum, crafts workshops, the two-day Colonial Faire and Muster living-history program held at Wormsloe State Historic Site, and the colorful Georgia Day parade. By engaging students in interactive learning experiences, Georgia History Festival sparks the imagination, develops critical thinking processes, and opens the exciting world of the past to exploration, study, and understanding. (912) 651-2125 or georgiahistory.com/containers/1260.

FEBRUARY 2-5:
The Armstrong Masquers presents Bunny Bunny… Gilda Radner, A Sort of Romantic Comedy by Alan Zweibel. The Masquers offer a pre-Valentine’s treat in the form of this autobiographical play that recaptures the deeply felt relationship between one of Saturday Night Live’s stars and a writer for the show. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Armstrong Jenkins Hall Black Box Theater, 11935 Abercorn St.  General admission: Only $10. Discounts available to military, seniors, alumni association members, and students/children. Armstrong staff, faculty, and students presenting valid Armstrong PirateCard will be admitted free of charge. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

FEBRUARY 2:
Georgia History Festival Kickoff Program at 6 p.m. Congregation Mickve Israel, sponsored by BG Group with additional support from the Georgia Humanities Council. Join us for a free family event as author Ginger Wadsworth presents her new youth biography, First Girl Scout: The Life of Juliette Gordon Low, highlighting the life and legacy of Savannah’s own Girl Scouts of the USA founder. 501 Whitaker St. (912) 651-2125 or georgiahistory.com.

FEBRUARY 3, 4, 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25:
“Potable Gold”: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition at 5:30 p.m. Experience the historic atmosphere of the Davenport House while learning about and tasting a unique and flavorful wine. Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira (wine) as it relates to the history of Savannah and then they will participate in a Madeira party. Admission: $20 (must be 21 years of age). Reservations recommended. Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St. (912) 236-8097 or info@davenporthousemuseum.org; davenporthousemuseum.org.

FEBRUARY 3-5:
Savannah Children’s Museum presents Seussical the Musical! Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. 2160 E. Victory Dr. (912) 238-9015 or visit savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 3 & 4:
Critz Tybee Run Festival, Fri. & Sat. Encompasses five events including a 5k, 10k, Half Marathon, 2.8 mile beach run and 1 mile run. If you participate in all five events, the distances add up to 26.2 miles – a full marathon! CritzTybeeRun.com.

FEBRUARY 3:
First Friday for Folk Music. Rupert Wates and South Carolina Broadcasters at 7:30 p.m. 520 E. Washington Ave. For more information call (912) 355- 7172 or (912) 898-1876 or savannahfolk.org.

FEBRUARY 3:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre hosts the Georgia Music Educators Association District Honor Band in concert at 7 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium,  Admission is free. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.  

FEBRUARY 4 & 5:
Colonial Faire and Muster, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. Wormsloe State Historic Site. Sponsored by Gulfstream with additional support from the Society of Colonial Wars in the State of Georgia. Experience the everyday life of colonial times through historical re-enactments, cannon firings, demonstrations of cooking and craft techniques, music and dance. Free and open to the public. 7601 Skidaway Rd. (912) 353-3023.

FEBRUARY 4:
Free Day at UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, Noon – 4 p.m. The UGA Aquarium is participating in this once a year event in the Savannah area when museums open their doors to citizens and tourists alike – for free. Come by and visit the marine organisms. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. (912) 598-2496 or marex.uga.edu/aquarium.

FEBRUARY 4:
HHSO Youth Concerto Competition Announces Finalists.  “Judging was an extremely challenging responsibility this year”, according to Competition Director, Joseph Gimbel.  “There were so many outstanding performances.”  Finalists will perform their selections for a live audience on Saturday, February 4, 1:30 pm, at St. Luke’s Episcopal Church, 50 Pope Avenue, Hilton Head, SC. Tickets are $10 a person and can be purchased online at hhso.org, reserved by calling the box office, or purchased at the door the day of the performance. Preferential seating is available if purchased online or reserved before the concert.

FEBRUARY 4:
Afternoon Adagio. Join us for a musical tea party in the ballroom of The Olde Pink House from 2-4:30 p.m. Savannah Philharmonic Violinist Robbi Kenney & Friends will perform “Tangos and Torch Songs” including hits from Jerome Kern, Duke Ellington, Astor Piazzolla, while you enjoy champagne, exotic teas and scrumptious delicacies. Dress up your favorite hat and enter the high-fashion hat competition for an opportunity to win an exclusive prize donated by 37th@Abercorn Antiques. Tickets: Savannah Philharmonic Members $50, Non-Members $60, Patrons $150 (Tax amount deductible as allowed by law) Patrons will be listed in concert programs and on our website. savannahphilharmonic.org/2011/12/afternoon-adagio/

FEBRUARY 4:
Battle of the Bakers benefiting Ronald McDonald House! 1-3 p.m. at The Hoskins Center, 66th St. Appearance – Authenticity – Taste – Creativity. Those will be the categories scored in divisions such as pastries, muffins, cakes, cookies, and more, to determine who walks home with “Best In Battle Award” for the 2012 Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Battle of the Bakers. No matter who “takes the cake” the real winner will be the Ronald McDonald House, because in addition to competing, contestants reach out to friends and family members to support their fundraising efforts. All proceeds benefit the House’s Share A Night fund. Alex Wysocki, e-mail alex@rmhccoastalempire.org or (912) 350-7641 or visit rmhccoastalempire.org.

FEBRUARY 5:
Super Museum Sunday. Enjoy free entry to all our Coastal Heritage Society Sites – Savannah History Museum, Georgia State Railroad Museum and Old Fort Jackson – for this one special day. Experience our regular programming plus extra ongoing programming. Free! All day, with regular museum hours. Savannah History Museum, 303 M.L.K., Jr. Blvd; GA State Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St.; Old Fort Jackson, 1 Fort Jackson Rd. (912) 651-6823 or Old Fort Jackson (912) 232-3945.

FEBRUARY 5:
Free Day at UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium, Noon – 4 p.m. The UGA Aquarium is participating in this once a year event in the Savannah area when museums open their doors to citizens and tourists alike – for free. Come by and visit the marine organisms. UGA Marine Education Center and Aquarium. (912) 598-2496 or marex.uga.edu/aquarium.

FEBRUARY 6-24:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre, 11935 Abercorn St., presents An Artistic Discovery 2012, the annual United States High School Juried Art Exhibition for the Georgia 1^st and 12^th Congressional Districts in the Fine Arts Gallery. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Admission is free. (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

FEBRUARY 6:
NY Export: Opus Jazz, 8 p.m. Part of the Southern Circuit of Independent Film. Shot on location in New York City and starring an ensemble cast of New York City Ballet dancers, NY Export: Opus Jazz takes Jerome Robbins’ 1958 “ballet in sneakers” and reimagines it for a new generation in this scripted adaptation. After winning an Audience Award at the 2010 South by Southwest Film Festival, the film aired nationally on PBS’ Great Performances series and was nominated for the Rose d’Or Award.Tickets are $8 each, or $40 for a pass to all 6 movies. Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street, (912) 525-5050 or lucastheatre.com.

FEBRUARY 9:
Shuman Cup Cricket Tournament, 9:30 a.m. Shuman Elementary School. Come cheer for the teams of the second-annual colonial cricket tournament for Chatham County elementary schools! Local teams are introduced to the Georgia colony’s favorite sport during this fun and educational experience the day before the annual Georgia Day Parade. Team registration is open to all Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools. Free and open to the public. Call Shuman Elementary School at (912) 395-4500 for more information.

FEBRUARY 10-12:
Springtime Made in the South at The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center! Come and see hand thrown pottery, exquisite jewelry, artists of all kinds, basket weaving, colorful purses and totes, metal working, hand made rocking chairs from the mountains of Tennessee, blown glass, stained glass. madeinthesouthshows.com.

FEBRUARY 10-12:
Savannah Children’s Museum presents The Phantom of the Opry! A haunted country-western comedy that’ll twang yer buds! Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. 2160 E. Victory Dr. (912)238-9015 or visit savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 10:
Georgia History Festival Georgia Day Parade, 10:30 a.m. Thousands of costumed local elementary school children march behind their hand-made banners in commemoration of Georgia’s founding in 1733. Beginning at Forsyth Park and continuing around all five squares of Bull Street. Free and open to the public. Downtown Savannah. Free! (912) 651-2125 ext.140 or georgiahistory.com.

FEBRUARY 10:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents Piano Fest 2012 clinician and pianist, Carolyn True, Trinity University (TX) professor of piano, in Festival guest artist recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. General admission: Only $6. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.

FEBRUARY 10:
Begin the Cooks & Books weekend with an elegant Preview Party Friday, from 6 to 9 p.m.at TidePointe – A Vi Community on Hilton Head Island.  Enjoy a lavish dinner buffet, an open bar and a unique silent auction. TidePointe is Presenting Sponsor.  Tickets are $75 per person. For information please call (843) 815-6616 or check LVL’s website lowcountryliteracy.org.

FEBRUARY 11:
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.

FEBRUARY 11:
River Street Riverboat Company, Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise - 7-9 p.m. $169.90 per couple. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.

FEBRUARY 11:
The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm. Bonsai 101, beginning bonsai class. Learn the basics and make your own, 1-3 p.m., $35.00, 2 Canebrake Rd. (912) 921-5460. People may call (912) 921-5460 or email coastal@uga.edu to register for these events.

FEBRUARY 11:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents newly crowned Piano Fest 2012 Competition Winners in recital at 5:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium. Admission is free. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St. 

FEBRUARY 11:
Spring Awakening: Bruch & Schumann, 7:30 p.m. Lucas Theatre for the Arts. Ulf Hoelscher; soloist with the Berlin Philharmonic, Vienna Symphony, BBC and Philadelphia Orchestras comes to Savannah to perform one of the best loved violin concertos. Savannah’s chance to witness a true German violin maestro at the Lucas. Schumann’s Spring Symphony rounds off the perfect evening of music. Tickets $16 – $55 with limited seating at $65. (912) 525-5050 or visit savannahphilharmonic.org.

FEBRUARY 11:
Trustees Gala. A black-tie affair attended by Georgia’s most influential leaders, this elegant evening culminates with the induction of the 2012 Georgia Trustees: Atlanta real-estate and sports franchise mogul, Tom Cousins and former U.N. Ambassador and Mayor of Atlanta Andrew Young. This year’s theme is “Savannah Sol,” an elegant evening of Latin-inspired dinner and dance, including a lively conversation with the inductees. Savannah Raffle sponsored by Wells Fargo Insurance Services, Inc. Reservations required. Hyatt Regency, 2 W. Bay St. (912) 651-2125 or georgiahistory.com.

FEBRUARY 11:
Folk Dance at Notre Dame Academy. Glow in the Dark String Band at 8 -11 p.m., 1709 Bull St. For more information call (912) 355-7172 or (912) 898-1876 or savannahfolk.org.

FEBRUARY 12-16:
Ossabaw Island Writer’s Retreat. Enjoy and learn from workshops, readings and craft sessions held at the pristine Ossabaw Island Heritage Preserve.  Just twenty minutes by boat from historic Savannah and its renown restaurants, art galleries, squares and riverfront beauty. Join us at the second annual Ossabaw Island Writers’ Retreat. Participants also will receive recognition at the festival and an opportunity to read excerpts of their work to festival audiences. Cost: $1,575. ossabawwritersretreat.org or write@ossabawwritersretreat.org.

FEBRUARY 12:
The Coastal Jazz Association invites you to Jazz – Just Across the River Valentine’s Weekend Concert at 5 p.m. “A Gypsy Rose for Django” the Bohemian Dream Band with Julie Wilde at The Westin Savannah. (912) 920-1317 or coastal-jazz.org.

FEBRUARY 12:
River Street Riverboat Company, Valentine’s Day Brunch Cruise - 12:30-2:30 p.m. $55.95 adults/$34.95 children 12 and under. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.

FEBRUARY 12:
The Lucas Theatre will present the film An Affair to Remember, 3 p.m. The Lucas is pleased to offer a special Valentine’s screening of this 1957 American romance classic directed by Leo McCarey, starring Cary Grant and Deborah Kerr. Tickets are $8 for this event, but the Lucas is offering a special Couple’s Package, which includes two tickets, two sodas, and one popcorn to share for $15. (912) 525-5050 or visit lucastheatre.com.

FEBRUARY 12:
River Street Riverboat Company, Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise - 7-9 p.m. $169.90 per couple. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.

FEBRUARY 13:
Savannah Children’s Choir to hold Spaghetti Supper! Impress your Valentine and help benefit the Savannah Children’s Choir from 4-7 p.m. at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, 34th & Abercorn, to raise funds for their upcoming trip to Italy. $7. (912) 228-4758 or savannahchoir.org.

FEBRUARY 14:
Valentine’s Day Weddings in the Davenport House Garden, 5 to 7 p.m., with ceremonies every 10 minutes. Get married in the museum’s beautiful courtyard garden and make it a Valentine’s Day to remember! A local judge will officiate.  Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St., Columbia Square. $100 donation to the museum per couple. (912) 236-8097 or davenporthousemuseum.org.

FEBRUARY 14:
River Street Riverboat Company, Valentine’s Day Dinner Cruise - 7-9 p.m. $169.90 per couple. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.

FEBRUARY 14:
Savannah Dance Festival – CASABLANCA! The Savannah Dance Festival Board of Directors invite you to a night of dazzling entertainment and romantic elegance featuring the Jody Espina quartet. Heavy hors d’oeuvres, open bar, dancing & dance performances featuring the Florida State University Dancers, Karen Burns and more. Jepson Center for the Arts from 7-10 p.m. savannahdancefestival.org/.

FEBRUARY 15-19:
The Savannah Book Festival will take place over the Presidents Day Weekend in historic downtown Savannah. With the theme of “Lose Yourself in Words,” this year’s festival promises to beguile and entice all lovers of literature with an extended program of high-caliber authors and events. Please contact Robin Gold, Executive Director at (912) 598-4040 or e-mail info@savannahbookfestival.org.

FEBRUARY 16:
RIVERDANCE – Broadway In Savannah at the Johnny Mercer Theater! 7:30 p.m. BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Savannah Civic Center Box Office (912) 651-6556, (800) 351-7469 or visit Savannah Civic Center.

FEBRUARY 16:
Kris Williams, director of the Caretta Research Project, will be the featured speaker at this month’s Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series, 7 p.m. at the hotel’s Dolphin Reef Oceanfront Restaurant. Williams will present a lecture entitled, “Why Is the Sea Turtle Population Dwindling?” The lecture will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception at 6 p.m. in the Dolphin Reef Bar, and dinner will be served in the Dolphin Reef main dining room at 6:30 p.m. To RSVP, please call (912) 786-7777.

FEBRUARY 17-20:
5th Annual Great Backyard Bird Count. Bird watchers of all ages are invited to participate in the Great Backyard Bird Count (GBBC) at Fort Pulaski National Monument, U.S. Highway 80, 15 miles east of Savannah. An entrance fee of $5.00 per person is charged; ages 15 and under are free. Open daily from 9-5 p.m. (912) 786-5787 or visit nps.gov/fopu.

FEBRUARY 17-19:
Southern Women’s Show at The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center! Shop, taste, learn and live at the Southern Women’s Show. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m., Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m., Sunday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Adults, $9 at door, $8 on-line, $7 at participating Kroger locations. Youth (6-12), $5, under 6 free with paying adult. Sponsored by WTOC, Savannah Morning News, and Memorial University Medical Center. To order tickets or for more information (800) 849-0248 or visit SouthernWomensShow.com.

FEBRUARY 17-19:
Savannah Irish Festival, 4 stages at the Savannah Civic Center. Friday Nigth, Ceili at 6:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:15 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, noon-7 p.m. (800) 351-7469 or visit savannahirish.org.

FEBRUARY 17-19:
Savannah Children’s Museum presents Twisted Tales! Dance your way through Aesop’s Fables, with a twist! Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. 2160 E. Victory Dr. (912) 238-9015 or visit savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 17-18:
4th Annual Mardi Gras Tybee! Festivities include the Masquerade Ball, Mardi Gras Tybee Parade & the Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party with free live entertainment. Times Vary! (912) 786-5444 or visit TybeeVisit.com.

FEBRUARY 17:
Georgia Arbor Day. We’ll be planting trees to celebrate. Check our website for more details. savannahtree.com/category/events/upcoming.

FEBRUARY 18:
Studio S.P.A.C.E. invites preschoolers ages 4 – 6 to experience the Youth Workshop, Preschool Caterpillar. This educational workshop will take place from 10 a.m.-12 p.m. at the Cultural Affairs Department located at 9 West Henry Street. Preschool Caterpillar is inspired by the popular children’s book “The Very Hungary Caterpillar” by Eric Carle. For only $10 preschoolers will create a 3D caterpillar and butterfly utilizing a variety of mediums. (912) 651-6783 or savannahga.gov/arts.

FEBRUARY 18:
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.

FEBRUARY 18:
Savannah Book Festival Showcases Lifestyle Authors Saturday. Free and Open to the Public. Prepare for guest authors who will light up our designing, entertaining and cooking fires at a dedicated Lifestyle venue in the spectacular Sculpture Gallery at the Telfair Academy. For more information, please contact Executive Director Robin Gold at (912) 598-4040, info@savannahbookfestival.org or visit savannahbookfestival.org.

FEBRUARY 18:
Bonaventure Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution plans to host a Georgia Day Luncheon on Saturday. Details have not been finalized. Contact Elaine Lester at (912) 925-9544 for more information.

FEBRUARY 18:
Cheerleading Tryouts, YMCA – 66 Johnny Mercer Blvd. Ages 5-18. Sign in begins at 1 p.m. and tryouts start promptly at 1:30 p.m. NO EXPERIENCE NECESSARY! For more information contact Latecia Porter, Cheer Coordinator at (912) 897-1192 or carolt@ymcaofcoastalga.org.

FEBRUARY 21:
Students in the Armstrong music program shine in the Armstrong Music Ensembles Showcase Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St. Something for everyone! “Showcase” puts the best of every Armstrong Music ensemble on stage in one night. Performing groups in this dynamic concert include Percussion Ensemble, University Chorale, Jazz Ensemble, University Singers, Wind Ensemble, and Jazz Combo.  Music scholarship recipients benefit from the concert’s proceeds. Advance general admission: Only $12. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for ticketing information.

FEBRUARY 24-26:
Savannah Children’s Museum presents The Elves and the Shoemaker! The classic tale of friendly footwear. Friday 8 p.m., Saturday 8 p.m., Sunday 3 p.m. 2160 E. Victory Dr. (912)238-9015 or visit savannahchildrenstheatre.org.

FEBRUARY 24:
The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm. Wild game supper and fried quail with all the trimmings at 6:30 p.m. $25.00 per plate. 2 Canebrake Rd. (912) 921-5460. People may call (912) 921-5460 or e-mail coastal@uga.edu to register for these events.

FEBRUARY 24:
Spring Toddler Art. Enjoy an 8 week long adventure for your young artist! Ages 3 and under. Space is limited, so sign up today! $100 for 8 sessions at 10 a.m.Georgia State Railroad Museum, 301 W. Harris St. (912) 651-6823 or info@chsgeorgia.org.

FEBRUARY 25:
6th Annual Seacrest Partners Race for Preservation. Join us for a 10k or 5k run along a course that winds through several historic districts in Savannah and enjoy the scenery of historic homes, moss-covered oaks, and blooming azaleas! Forsyth Park, near band shell at 8 a.m. Early bird registration special, $30 (until Jan. 1), $35 (after Jan. 1). Registration includes a high-quality moisture wicking t-shirt. Online registration: myhsf.org/special-events/seacrest-race/. Call (912) 233-7787 for more information.

FEBRUARY 25:
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.

FEBRUARY 25:
Second Annual A-Town Get Down Music Festival a public music festival to honor the memory of Alex Townsend! In the spirit of celebrating the music and city that Townsend loved so much, A-Town Get Down will feature Devon Allman, son of Southern rock legend and Savannah resident Gregg Allman, national touring reggae-jam band Passafire, ever-popular local hip-hop group, Word of Mouth, renown stencil artist Peat Wollaeger, and DJ, composer and performer Sean “Unda” Carter as MC. 7 p.m. at Charles H. Morris Center located at 10 East Broad St. All net proceeds will go to SCAD scholarship funds. $15 in advance and $20 at the door. a-towngetdown.com.

FEBRUARY 25:
Tybee Island 1st City-Wide Yard Sale at The Tybee Post Theatre! YOU NEVER KNOW WHAT TREASURES YOU MAY FIND! If you have any questions or would like more information about donating to the Tybee Post Theater’s yard sale, please contact us at (912) 663-1099 or info@tybeeposttheater.org.

FEBRUARY 26:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre, 11935 Abercorn St., presents an art gallery reception for An Artistic Discovery 2012, the annual United States Congressional High School Juried Art Exhibition for the Georgia 1^st and 12^th Districts, at 2 p.m. in the Fine Arts Gallery. Admission is free. Call ( 912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information.

FEBRUARY 26:
A Night at the Telfair Ball and Silent Auction, 6 p.m. A Night at the Telfair will begin with cocktails at 6 p.m. and a silent auction in the Jepson Center. The live auction will commence at 7:15 p.m. in the Jepson Center, followed by a delicious dinner prepared by Savannah’s Trish McLeod and served in the beautiful Telfair Academy., 121 W. Barnard St. Call for admission prices. (912) 790-8864 or (912) 790-8864.

FEBRUARY 26:
Tour d’Epicure, 4-7 p.m. Board a trolley with your friends for an epicurean experience you don’t want to miss! Food, wine and art are the highlight for this unique event, which is the second annual Tour d’Epicure in memory of Velouria Smith. Tour d’Epicure benefits initiatives to end childhood hunger. Tickets will be on sale soon at helpendhunger.org.

FEBRUARY 29-MARCH 3:
Spring Awakening at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 8 p.m. March 4 at 3 p.m. Presented by SCAD’s Performing Arts Department. This production contains mature language and themes; it may not be suitable for young audiences. Tickets are available by calling (912) 525-5050 or savannahboxoffice.com.