JANUARY 1-MARCH 10:
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival has set the dates for the 2012 Festival which will be held March 5 – 10, 2012. The Great Chefs of the South Wine Dinners will take place at various locations on Hilton Head Island, Monday March 5 through Friday, March 9^th, details and pricing to be confirmed. The Grand Tasting and Silent Auction will be held on Friday, March 9 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Conference Center. The Wine & Food Festival and Silent Auction will be held from 12 – 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 10, 2012 at the Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn, 70 Honey Horn Dr. The Pre-Festival events include, “Uncork” the Festival on Friday, January 27, 2012 from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. at Bomboras Grille, 101 A/B Pope Ave .and the International Wine Judging and Competition, Saturday, January 28 and Sunday, January 29, 2012 at Sea Pines Resort, Harbour Town Conference Center. Additional information and tickets are available for purchase online at hiltonheadwineandfood.com.

JANUARY 1-31:
January Art Show at the Jewish Educational Alliance. The artist is Judy Nichols. She will have an opening reception on January 5^th, 5-7 p.m. Free and open to the public.  Judy has worked in watercolor, oil, pencil and other media. 5111 Abercorn St. (912) 355-8111 or savj.org.

JANUARY 1- 20:
The Hilton Head Island Wine & Food Festival now in its 27th year, attracts wine enthusiasts from all over the country and wineries from all over the world. This event is one of the largest outdoor, Internationally Judged Wine events on the East Coast. The Judges are all accredited either through the Society of Wine Educators or by the Court of Master Sommeliers. Wine entry information and details can be found online at hiltonheadwineandfood.com or through the Enofile web site at enofileonline.com/landing.aspx?competitionID=54. All entries and payments made online before December 31, 2011 are $39 per entry. All entries received online after January 1, 2012 are $49 per entry. Any entries received offline or via mail add an additional $10 per entry. All entries and payments must be received by January 20, 2012 in order to be judged.

JANUARY 1-20:
Savannah Arts Academy’s Visual Arts Department will host an awards ceremony and reception for the 14^th Annual Winter Student Art Exhibition from 6–7:30 p.m. The exhibition will highlight artworks in seven different categories including drawing, painting, mixed media, photography, fine crafts, sculpture, graphics, and special awards for Level I and Teacher’s Choice Awards. 500 Washington Ave. (912) 395-5000 or savartsacademy.com.

JANUARY 1-7:
Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for its winter/spring visual arts classes and workshops.  Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels.  Sessions begin January 7 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required.  Credit cards are accepted.  Class schedule and registration forms are available online at savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783.

JANUARY 1-6:
Firms Will Benefit from Fair Labor Standards Act Seminar. Attending a 90-minute seminar will help human resource and business managers understand the Fair Labor Standards Act, perhaps the most frequently violated federal employment laws. On Thursday, Jan. 12, labor law attorney Sarah Lamar will present Georgia Southern University’s 90-minute seminar “LAW 120: Wage and Hour Best Practices” to help managers develop an understanding of the pro-active and inexpensive steps their firms can take to avoid wage-hour claims and Department of Labor audits. The seminar runs from 6 til to 7:30 p.m. at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah, and pre-registration is required. To register or for more information on the $59 seminar, visit ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted or call the Continuing Education Center at (912) 478-5551. Online registration is still available when the University is closed for the holidays. Registration will close Jan. 6.

JANUARY 1- 3:
“Christmas Castaways” program at the Ships of the Sea Museum. Free admission for up to two children when accompanied by one paying adult.  41 MLK, Jr. Blvd. (912) 232-1511 or shipsofthesea.org.

JANUARY 1:
Tybee Polar Plunge! This event began as an unorganized event spawned from a North Beach New Years Eve party challenge. Outgrowing the North Beach after 3 years the plunge now has its home on the South End of Tybee Island at the Walter Parker Pier and Pavilion starting at noon. $25 admission. tybeepolarplunge.com.

JANUARY 1:
Personal and Professional Development Courses at the Coastal Georgia Center in Savannah. ceps.georgiasouthern.edu/conted/cesavannahmenu.html. For questions or to receive a course catalogue, please contact Judy Fogarty at The Coastal Georgia Center (912) 644-5967 or jfogarty@georgiasouthern.edu. Classes are expected to fill quickly, so register early, online or by calling (855) 478-5551 (toll-free).

JANUARY 2:
ARTworks in Beaufort will start various Art Classes starting January 24^th. Please go to website for information on classes. ARTworks is located at 2127 Boundary Street, Suite 18A, Beaufort, SC (Kmart/Bi-Lo Plaza). (843) 379-2787 or beaufortcountyarts.com.

JANUARY 3-27:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents its Inaugural Armstrong National 2-D Competition Exhibition in the Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery. Enjoy our gallery display of juried selections from the two-dimensional artwork submitted by professional artists from throughout the country. Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., weekdays. Admission is free. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.

JANUARY 3:
Fort Pulaski National Monument will mark the historic seizure of the fort by Georgia state militia forces, which forcibly evicted the U.S. Army from the fort on Jan. 3, 1861. The regular schedule of fort tours and musket firing demonstrations will highlight the tense days of January 1861, as the country slowly unraveled on its way to Civil War. To simulate the historic events, the Georgia flag of secession will fly above the fort on next Tuesday. The Civil War did not officially begin until three months after the seizure of the fort, in April 1861. But throughout January 1861, state troops around the South began seizing federal facilities, including Fort Pulaski. Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on 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. Call the park at (912) 786-5787 for details, or visit the park’s official website at nps.gov/fopu.

JANUARY 6:
First Friday for Folk Music. Chris Desa and Claudia Nygardat at 7:30 p.m. 520 E. Washington Ave. (912) 355-7172 or (912) 898-1876 or savannahfolk.org.

JANUARY 7:
Winter Wonderland at the Georgia State Railroad Museum, 10-11:30 a.m. Children will discover the science behind cold weather and make their own “snow”. Participate in a number of winter-themed art activities and enjoy a “snowy” story time. Georgia State Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St. $6 per child with regular adult admission. (912) 651-6823 ext. 3 or chsgeorgia.org.

JANUARY 7:
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 and visit savannahfolk.org.

JANUARY 7:
The Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra program (AAYO) is holding new-member auditions, open to students enrolled in primary grades through high school and including Armstrong students (available for course credit). Auditions, by appointment, are in Fine Arts Hall. Openings in Debut Strings, Lyric Strings Ensembles, Atlantic Chamber Orchestra, and AAYO. To schedule an audition, e-mail: savaayo@yahoo.com. 11935 Abercorn St. AAYO is sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music, savannahfriendsofmusic.com.

JANUARY 9:
S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes Now Registering. Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for its winter/spring visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin January 9 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St. Six week classes are available, as well as weekend workshops. Visual arts sessions include ceramics, metals, glass, fibers, children’s art works, painting and drawing. New classes include a loom making and fiber weaving, sculpture, parent and teen wheel-throwing, and a stained glass box making workshop. Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is required. Credit cards are accepted. Class schedule and registration forms are available online at savannahga.gov/arts or by calling (912) 651-6783.

 JANUARY 10:
Tree-themed BINGO night at Tybee Island Social Club. Join STF on Tybee Island to prepare for MLK Jr. weekend tree planting at Tybee Island’s River’s End Campground. Be sure to check our website for all Savannah Tree Foundation Events savannahtree.com/category/events/upcoming.

JANUARY 10:
14th Annual Musical SaluteToMartin Luther King Jr.Featuring  the Savannah Jazz Orchestra & Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Band at Jewish Educational Alliance at 7:00 p.m., 5111 Abercorn St. Open to the Public – Admission is Free. More info at coastal-jazz.org.

JANUARY 11:
Riptide Mixed Martial Arts Center has relocated its facility from Hilton Head Island to a spacious 4,000-square-foot space, located at 36 Persimmons St., Building 300, Suite 303 in Bluffton’s Sheridan Park. In addition to Mixed Martial Arts cage training, Riptide now offers longer gym hours, boot camp classes for women, more classes for teenagers and children and cross fitness training programs. Riptide’s trainers specialize in general physical training, as well as Jiu jitsu, Muay Thai kickboxing, self-defense and Mixed Martial Arts. All ages and abilities are welcomed. Riptide offers discounts for students, military and teachers.  For more information, call( 843) 836-9898 or visit their website. riptidemma.com.

JANUARY 11:
Join us for the next Gray’s Reef Sanctuary Advisory Council meeting, from 10 AM until 4 PM, in the University of Georgia Marine Education Center & Aquarium (UGA MECA) dining hall. Public involvement is a critical element in sanctuary management planning and the realization of sanctuary goals.  Sanctuary Advisory Council meetings are unique opportunities for the general public and stakeholders to learn more about the sanctuary, as well as to contribute to the discussions. The UGA MECA dining hall is located on the Skidaway Institute of Oceanography campus, Savannah for directions see marex.uga.edu/aquarium/MaptoMECA.html.  For an agenda or for more details about the meeting, go to the Gray’s Reef NMS website: graysreef.noaa.gov/news/calendar/pdfs/sac_meet_011112.pdf or contact Council Coordinator Becky Shortland via email or phone (912) 598-2381.

JANUARY 12-14:
SAVANNAH TIRE HOCKEY CLASSIC at the Martin Luther King Jr. Arena! Thursday, January 12th, 7:30 p.m., USC vs CITADEL. Friday, January 13th, 6 p.m., FSU vs GT – 8:30 p.m., UF vs UGA. Saturday, January 14th, 5:30 p.m., FSU vs UF – 8 p.m., UGA vs GT. BUY TICKETS ONLINE! Savannah Civic Center Box Office (912) 651-6556, (800) 351-7469 or visit Savannah Civic Center.

JANUARY 13:
The State Ballet Theatre of Russia presents “Romeo and Juliet” at the Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Center, 7:30 p.m. 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. (912) 651-6556 or SavannahCivicCenter.com

JANUARY 13:
History and oysters join for HBF’s 12^th annual oyster toast Combining its reputation for the most elegant oyster roast in the Lowcountry in a historic setting, Historic Beaufort Foundation will hold its 12^th annual roast on the grounds of the iconic Beaufort mansion, Marshlands. Scheduled to begin at 6 p.m., the event at 501 Pinckney Street is open to HBF members and the general public. Ticket prices have been reduced this year to $45 per person and to $35 for those 35-years-old and younger. Tickets will not be sold at the door and must be purchased by January 6^th. Tickets may be ordered and charged to a credit card by calling the HBF office at 379-3331. Checks can be mailed to PO Box 11, Beaufort, SC 29901. The office is open Monday – Friday, 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. and closed for the holidays December 23 through January 2^nd.

JANUARY14-29:
Indigo Sky Community Gallery presents Weather or Not. Sat. &Sun., 11 a.m.- 4 p.m. Weather or Not asks us to consider the many possibilities that face the world as we enter 2012. This calendar year has increasingly become the subject of theories and speculation, many based on the ancient Mayan calendar. Sifting through all the conjecture, we are left to envision our own version of the year’s significance. The rash of recent natural and weather related disasters begs the question: does the world now stand on the verge of a cataclysmic transformation, a period of individual / collective spiritual transcendence, or are things likely to simply continue as they’ve always been.  Whether or not any of these projections prove to be true, we enter the year 2012 in a state of heightened awareness and dramatic change. Opening reception Jan. 14^th from 6-9 p.m. 915 Waters Ave. (912) 233-7659 or indigoskycommunitygallery.blogspot.com

JANUARY 14-16:
National Park Service fee-free date weekend of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. Throughout Martin Luther King, Jr. Day weekend, Fort Pulaski will provide guided tours of the fort and musket demonstrations. Cannon firings will also be offered on Saturday, January 14. Fort Pulaski National Monument is located on US Highway 80 East, 12 miles east of Savannah. For information, please visit the park’s website at nps.gov/fopu, or call the park at (912) 786-5787.

JANUARY 14:
Family Campfire Night at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 6-9 p.m. Bundle up the kids and have a night of campfire fun! Enjoy making s’mores, hot chocolate, storytelling, campfire sing-a-long, star-gazing, nocturnal animal program and a night hike!  Adults: $15, Children: $10, registration required. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd. Call (912) 395-1212 or oatlandisland.org.

JANUARY 14:
Saturday morning join us at the River’s End Campground on Tybee Island to plant some trees. Mark your calendar and check our website for more details. savannahtree.com/category/events/upcoming.

JANUARY 14:
Bonaventure Society, Children of the American Revolution will have its regular monthly meeting at 11 a.m. on Saturday at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church on Abercorn and 34th St. in Savannah. Prospective members are always welcome. Contact Elaine Lester at (912) 925-9544 for more information.

JANUARY 15:
Jewish Educational Alliance. 100 Year Celebration with our 1950’s-style Sock Hop Party! We will “Celebrate our Past” with friends, delicious food and fun. DJ Ray Williams of Sounds Great! Entertainment will head up this bash with his wide collection of 50’s sounds. Tickets are $36 per person and can be purchased at the JEA or by calling Anna on the horn at (912) 355-8111 ext. 211 or send her an e-mail anna@savj.org.

JANUARY 15:
“Meet the Commander: John McIntosh Kell and the Confederate Navy.  ”The Georgia Humanities Council has awarded Historic Darien, Inc. a grant to host a series of public programs which will take place in January and February of 2012 in the historic Ashantilly Center. The series begins Sunday with “McIntosh and the Kell Connection.” Renowned coastal historian Buddy Sullivan will set the stage for the next three talks. Buddy has written extensively on the history of McIntosh, Darien and Georgia. These free programs will all be held at 3:00 p.m. the Ashantilly Center at 15591 Highway 99 in Darien. They are funded by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities and through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly.  (912) 437-4473 or ashantillycenter@gmail.com to reserve your seat.

JANUARY 16:
The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra with Principal Guest Conductor John Morris Russell presents its second Masterworks concert, The Clarinet Revolution.  Clarinetist Jose Franch-Ballester will join the HHSO as soloist in Mozart’s Clarinet Concerto.  J.C. Bach’s Sinfonia in D and Haydn’s “London” Symphony will complete the program. Tickets are $20, $30, $40 available by calling the HHSO Box Office at (843) 842-2055 or online at hhso.org.

JANUARY 17-18:
The Masquers student theatre troupe announces auditions for two of its Spring season productions: Adam Szymkowicz’s Food for Fish and William Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing, open to the public, beginning at 6 p.m. in Armstrong’s Jenkins Hall Theater. Call 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.

JANUARY 19-23:
David Williams, Ashtanga for Life Workshop. David is a true living legend, but don’t let that intimidate you. He is incredibly warm, laid back, funny and you  will immediately feel at ease in his company. David takes the intimidation out of the physical yoga practice of Ashtanga. Savannah Yoga Center, 1319 Bull St.  Register now, 4 Days, 5 Classes – 12 Hours. Full workshop, $250 pre-registration/$275 after Jan. 5^th. Individual session prices $55/$65 (912) 232-2994 or savannahyoga.com.

JANUARY 19:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents “Music and Music Education in Cuba” a lecture presentation by music education faculty member Carol Benton, D.M.A. at 2 p.m. in Armstrong Fine Arts Hall room 206. Admission is free. Call 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.

JANUARY 19:
Dr. George Sedberry Featured Speaker at Ocean Plaza Beach Resort Coastal Ecology Dinner Lecture Series: “Coral Habitats off Georgia and Adjacent States: Exploration, Fisheries and Conservation.” Dinner at 6:30, Lecture at 7p.m. RSVP: (912) 786-7777 or watch lecture on LIVESTREAM: learnitlive.com/event/1626/%93Coral-Habitats-off-Georgia-and-Adjacent-States-Exploration-Fisheries-and-Conservation-%93.

JANUARY 20-22:
12th Annual Low Country Living Home and Garden Show. You’ll find the latest in products and services for everything from builders, contractors, materials, decks, pools, spas, entertainment systems, storage, plants, landscape, kitchenware, and much more. Fri., 2-7 p.m. Sat., 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sun., 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. (210) 408-0998 or savannahhomeandgardenshow.com.

January 20-22:
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.

JANUARY 20-FEBRUARY 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.

JANUARY 20:
Cary Grant, he never gets old! Known for his transatlantic accent, debonair demeanor and dashing good looks, Cary Grant is considered one of classic Hollywood’s definitive leading men. In honor of what would have been his 107th birthday, we have decided to present three of our favorite Cary Grant films! Presented by the Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Tickets are $8 per film ($5 for seniors) or $15 for a pass to all three films. Tickets are available by calling (912) 525-5050 or by going to savannahboxoffice.com.

JANUARY 20:
Adventure Cultural Films, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15-$20, Students and Children $5. Trustee’s Theater, 216 East Broughton St., (912) 525–5050. For information about Mountainfilm on Tour, call (912) 201-9393 or mountainfilm.org/press/mfevents.asp.

JANUARY 20:
Annual Oyster Roast, 4:30 p.m. Hogans Marina, 36 Wilmington Island Road. $35. Please RSVP Jennifer Gut or call (706) 829-8991 or visit savannahriverkeeper.org.

JANUARY 20:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents a gallery reception for its Inaugural National 2-D Competition Exhibition at 5:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery. Admission is free. Call 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for information. 11935 Abercorn St.

JANUARY 20:
The Armstrong Department of Art, Music & Theatre presents soprano Emily Grundstad-Hall, D.M.A. and pianist Kevin Hampton, D.M.A. in faculty recital at 7:30 p.m. in the Armstrong Fine Arts Auditorium. Their program will include musical compositions by Debussy, Donizetti, Schubert, Richard Strauss, and Armstrong professor Randall Reese, D.M.A.  Admission is free. Call (912) 344-2801 from noon to 3 p.m., weekdays, for ticketing information. 11935 Abercorn St.

JANUARY 21-22:
Night at the Museum. Enjoy the modern day children’s classic movie, Night at the Museum in our own Savannah History Museum Theater. Then join us to see the magic that happens with our exhibits at night!  Breakfast, crafts, and fun will be provided!  Bring your family and sleeping gear, we’ll provide the excitement! Ages 4 & Up. Children must be accompanied by a parent. Event begins at 7 p.m. and ends Sunday morning, Jan. 22 at 8:30 a.m. Registration deadline is Wednesday, January 18 by 5 p.m. Call for pricing information, Savannah History Museum, 303 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd, (912) 651-6823 or info@chsgeorgia.org.

JANUARY 21:
Bachelor and the Bobby Soxer at 2 p.m. at the Lucas. A 1947 American screwball comedy film starring Cary Grant, Myrna Loy, and Shirley Temple in which a high school girl falls for a playboy artist with screwball results. At 5 p.m., Arsenic and Old Lace. The Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Tickets are $8 per film ($5 for seniors) or $15 for a pass to all three films. Tickets are available by calling (912) 525-5050 or by going to savannahboxoffice.com.

JANUARY 21:
Family/Cultural Films, Global/Environmental Films. Afternoon times TBA. Evening time, 6:30 p.m. Tickets: Adults $15-$20, Students and Children $5. Trustee’s Theater, 216 East Broughton St., (912) 525–5050. For information about Mountainfilm on Tour. Call (912) 201-9393 or mountainfilm.org/press/mfevents.asp.

JANUARY 21:
Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation Annual Fundraising Gala at 7 p.m. Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. The theme is romance and guests are encouraged to wear red or to come dressed as their favorite character in a romance novel. Tickets are $100 and a portion of the ticket price is tax deductible. The evening includes cocktails, buffet dinner and a silent auction. Small group dining rooms and designated tables may be reserved for an additional fee. For more information, contact Ed Field at (912) 652-3667 or fielde@liveoakpl.org.

JANUARY 21:
Bonaventure Chapter, Daughters of the American Revolution will meet at 10 a.m. on Saturday at Savannah Commons, 1 Peachtree Dr. Author Maggie Toussaint will speak on “Publishing Family Histories”. All prospective members are welcome. Contact Elaine Lester at (912) 925-9544 for more information.

JANUARY 21:
Educators Open House. Join us and discuss our educational program for K-5th graders, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. (for educators only) Free! The Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens at the Historic Bamboo Farm, Canebrake Rd. (912) 921-5460. People may call (912) 921-5460 or email coastal@uga.edu to register for these events.

JANUARY 21:
The Savannah Philharmonic presents the second concert in their 2011-2012 Chamber Series at Skidaway Island United Methodist Church, 54 Diamond Causeway, at 5 p.m. A perfect program for a winter’s afternoon, beautiful chamber music from romantic composers such as Donizetti and Brahms will be performed. Chamber concert tickets are available for purchase online at savannahphilharmonic.org, by calling (912) 525-5050 or at the door beginning one hour prior to the event. Ticket price is $15 each.

JANUARY 22:
Telfair Jazz Society. The popular musical group performed regularly on Sunday afternoons at the Telfair Museum in Savannah. (912) 201-2000.

JANUARY 23:
An evening with Maggie Anton, Acclaimed author of Rashi’s Daughters* Series. An evening with Maggie Anton, appearing in Savannah one night only. Decadent Dessert to follow the talk @ 7:30 p.m.  Agudath Achim (AA) Synagogue, 9 Lee Blvd.  Tickets include free parking, the author talk & dessert. $12 at the door or $10 discounted if pre-paid.  Mail or bring check to AA, made out to Hadassah. Novels of Love and the Talmud in Medieval France.  rashisdaughters.com. Contact: Joanna at joanna@chirphealth.com or (912) 480-4686 or Ellie Galin at exlga@aol.com or (912) 355-2259.

January 23:
Charity Night/Ladies Night Out! The Melting Pot of Savannah & America’s Second Harvest will kick off a year of Fondue Fundraisers. 5-10:30 p.m. Reservations are highly recommended for this event and may be made by calling (912) 349-5676. The Melting Pot is located at 232 East Broughton Street. meltingpot.com/savannah/specials or helpendhunger.org.

January 26:
Sandfly Wine Society accepting members! The group will be based at Wright Square Cafe of Sandfly. An opening reception and membership Q&A beginning at 6:30 p.m. in the restaurant lounge. Reservations are a must, (912) 349-2452 or e-mail trutherford10@comcast.net.

JANUARY 28:
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.

January 27-29:
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.

January 27-February 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.

JANUARY 28:
Open Fire Cooking Workshop at Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. Our favorite campfire chef is back again to teach the skills of open fire cooking and using and caring for cast iron cookware. Open to anyone 12 years and older. Participants will enjoy a full five course meal that they have helped create throughout the day. Registration is required. Limited to 25 participants. Oatland Island Wildlife Center, 711 Sandtown Rd.  Adults: $45 Children: $30. (912) 395-1509 or oatlandisland.org.

January 31:
An evening of Pinot Noir at Wright Square Cafe, 6:30 p.m. reception; 7 p.m. dinner seating. Wright Square Cafe in Sandfly, 7360 Skidaway Road (Norwood Market), Call for reservations, (912) 349-2452.