Welcome to the Comfort Suites® Historic District! Experience true Southern hospitality at the Comfort Suites® Historic District, located inside the historic district of Savannah and within walking distance of famous River Street and the City Market.
Experience Savannah with Old Savannah Tours! Old Savannah Tours is the only locally owned and operated Trolley Tour Company in Savannah. For over 30 years we have been providing both overview and on-off tours of this beautiful historic city. 250 MLK Jr. Blvd, Savannah.
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.
MAY 1-26:
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.
MAY 3:
Savannah Preservation Festival Launch Party in the newly constructed gardens at Ships of the Sea Museum. The event will feature Live Music, Appetizers, Art Auction Preview, Preview Savannah-Chatham Public School Poster Contest, Preview of Festival Event Packages and Preview of Month Long Raffle and Auction Items! Advanced tickets required. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 4-6:
Savannah Rose Festival at the Botanical Garden! Come see the most beautiful display of spring roses in Savannah, 1388 Eisenhower Drive. Experience all of our gardens and 10 acres of plantings and nature trails. Tour our beautiful 1840 Reinhard Farmhouse and see what our venue has to offer. Donations accepted. (912) 355-3883 or savannahbotanical.org.
MAY 4:
First Friday for Folk Music, Ken Skeen & Leigh Goldsmith at 7:30 pm, 520 E Washington Ave. For more information call (912) 355 7172 or (912) 898 1876 and visit savannahfolk.org
MAY 5:
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.
MAY 5:
Savannah Preservation Festival Work Day at W.W. Law House. Volunteers from our community and as well as volunteers from the Georgia Trust for Historic Preservation will be painting the exterior of the W.W. Law House. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 10:
Savannah Preservation Festival Awards Luncheon in the new atrium of the Ships of the Sea Museum. Presentation of awards to builders, homeowners, architects, etc. who have been nominated for their preservation practices on a specific project. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 12:
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.
MAY 12:
EVP Savannah Pro Volleyball Tour – Tybee Island Men’s and Women’s Pro! The EVP is excited to host our very 1st EVP Pro Tour event of the 2012 season at Tybee Island – Ocean Plaza Beach Resort. The Award Party will be from 7-10 p.m. at the Ocean Plaza Beach Resort across from the pier. evptour.com.
MAY 12:
National Association of Letter Carriers’ Stamp out Hunger!Set your non-perishable food donations beside your mailbox for your letter carrier to collect and deliver to the food bank. Remind your family, friends, and neighbors to participate in this largest single-day food drive in our nation as well! Join staff and volunteers at America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia from 5-8 p.m. to receive and sort the food that is collected during this amazing drive. (912) 721-1796 or helpendhunger.org.
MAY 12:
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.
MAY 13:
River Street Riverboat Company, Mother’s Day Brunch – 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.
MAY 13:
River Street Riverboat Company, Mother’s Day Dinner – 7-9 p.m. $49.95 adults/$27.95 children 12 and under. 9 East River St., (912) 629-2640 or visit savannahriverboat.com.
MAY 17:
All Things Live Oak program with UGA’s Dr. Kim Coder. This program is co-sponsored by Savannah Tree Foundation, Georgia Urban Forest Council and Trees South Carolina. Spend the day learning all about Live oak trees. Be sure to check our website for all Savannah Tree Foundation Events savannahtree.com/category/events/upcoming.
MAY 18:
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.
MAY 18:
Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade! Prepare to get wet at this annual parade designed for beach bums of all ages! (912) 786-5444 or TybeeVisit.com.
MAY 18:
Savannah Preservation Festival Award Winners Wine Tours beginning at the Green Meldrim House. A tour consisting of properties which have received preservation awards from HSF for appropriate or remarkable preservation. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 19:
Savannah Preservation Festival Isaiah Davenport: The Carpenter. Enjoy a lecture in the Kennedy Pharmacy about Isaiah Davenport followed by a tour of the remaining Davenport’s properties in Savannah. Also available, Greg Guenther’s in-depth analysis of Davenport’s work. Wrap up with a reception in the Davenport House Garden. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 19:
Season Finale – Schubert & Bruckner! 7:30 p.m. at the Lucas Theatre for the Arts. The Savannah Philharmonic finishes the season with two highly charged, passionate symphonies. Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, his unfinished symphony, has levels of intensity and drama tempered with moments of splendor. Though a humble, quiet, deeply devout Catholic, Bruckner’s symphonies exude a spiritual power and ethereal strength that is truly awe-inspiring. (912) 525-5050 or visit savannahphilharmonic.org.
MAY 19:
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.
MAY 19:
Live Roller Derby with the Savannah Derby Devils! The evening includes two one-hour games, 5 p.m. & 7 p.m., live music during intermissions, kids’ activities, raffles, giveaways and concessions. $10 in advance or $12 at the door (military, student & senior discounts available). Savannah Civic Center. (912) 441-9743 or www.savannahderby.com.
MAY 24:
Savannah Preservation Festival Lecture: Evan Thompson, executive director of the Preservation Society of Charleston, will discuss current preservation issues, including Charleston’s experience with cruise ships in port. Location, Ships of the Sea Museum. Historic Savannah Foundation.
MAY 26:
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.
MAY 31:
Savannah Preservation Festival The Garden Party, our Festival Wrap-up Celebration in the garden of the Davenport House with Live Music, Appetizers, Plant Auction, Container Garden Auction, Raffle Drawing, and Month-long Auction Winners announced. Historic Savannah Foundation.
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