Thursday, February 18, 2010

OUT AND ABOUT IN SAVANNAH



“Potable Gold”: Savannah’s Madeira Tradition
WHEN:Friday, Feb 19 5:30p to 6:30p, Saturday 5:30p to 6:30p
WHERE:Isaiah Davenport House Museum 324 E. State St., Savannah, GA, 31401

Patrons are oriented to the long and rich tradition of Madeira wine as it relates to the history of Savannah and then participate in a simulated Madeira party. During the experience patrons will sample two types of Madeira and see the historic house at dusk. Price: $20 per person. For more information call (912) 236-8097.

Judgement House, a walk-through drama
WHEN:Friday, Feb 19 6:30p,Saturday, Feb 20 4:00p to 9:00p and Sunday, Feb 21 4:00p to 9:00p
WHERE:Southside Baptist Church 5502 Skidaway Road, Savannah, GA

Four people, different lives in different places. The one thing they do have in common is they each only have 59 minutes left to live. Follow each of these characters through their final 59 minutes on earth and find out how prepared they were for eternity. Ages ten and older. Reservations are required for groups and recommended for all others. For more information visit www.southsidebaptistchurch.org or call (912) 629-1384.

THE DREAM MAKER PROGRAM!!!
WHEN:Friday, Feb 19 8:30a
WHERE:City of Savannah Department of Housing 10 East Bay Street, Savannah, GA, 31412

City of Savannah’s HOME BUYER PROGRAM “DREAM MAKER WHERE DREAMS CAN COME TRUE”
The City of Savannah Department of Housing (DOH) offers three DREAM MAKER programs with different levels of assistance offering affordable loans for down payment assistance, closing costs, gap financing and other related expenses presented by Carol Ellison, Loan Officer.*income restrictions apply*. For more information call (912) 651-6926.

Grand Festival Day
WHEN:Saturday, Feb 20 9:00a to 7:30p
WHERE:Savannah Civic Center 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, GA, 31401

In celebration of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival with a health fair (9 a.m.-2:30 p.m.), a Crafts Village (1:30-3 p.m.), the ribbon-cutting ceremony (3 p.m.), a Youth Talent Extravaganza (5 p.m.) and a concert with Savannah's Stephanie Edwards and K'Jon and the S.O.S. Band (6:30 p.m.). Price: Free. For more information call (912) 691-6847 or (912) 351-6320.

Introduction to AcroYoga
WHEN:Saturday, Feb 20 9:00p to 11:00p
WHERE:Ashram Savannah Yoga CO-Op 2424 Drayton St., Savannah, GA, 31401

Have you ever watched acrobats in stunned amazement? Or felt your jaw hit the floor watching Cirque du Soleil perform? Have you ever wondered how it would feel to fly? Join Todd Delaune for an introduction to the art of flying. You will work with a partner to defy gravity. Bring a partner or find one at the workshop. Price: $30 / Member discounts apply. For more information visit www.yogacoopsavannah.

Walking Tour
WHEN:Saturday, Feb 20 11:00a
WHERE:Wright Square Bull St. between State and York Streets, Savannah, GA

The Footprints of Savannah Walking Tour in celebration of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. Price: Free. For more information visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.com or call (912) 695-3872.

Blissrock / Pre-goth, Plumerai with The Blue Hit
WHEN:Saturday, Feb 20 10:00p
WHERE:The Wormhole Music Club 2307 Bull St., Savannah, GA, 31401

Plumerai: Avant-gaze from Boston with effected guitars, eastern-euro flavors, grooving bass lines and sultry vocals. Influences: the Cure, Gogol Bordello, Radiohead. The Blue Hit: The precocious lyrics and the delicate instrumentals are mesmerizing, and quite unlike any sound out there. "The sparse yet engaging backdrop provided by guitarist John McGee and cellist David Moss leaves plenty of room for the precious frailty and jazzy inflections of vocalist Grace Rowland. 21 and up. For more information call (912) 349-6770.

Live Music By Eric Britt Of Hazel Virtue
WHEN:Sunday, Feb 21 8:30p to 10:30p
WHERE:Moon River Brewing Company 21 W. Bay St., Savannah, GA, 31401

Every Thursday and every other Sunday at 8:30 p.m. For more information call (912)447-0943.

Kirtan with Jeannie and Molly
WHEN:Sunday, Feb 21 6:00p to 7:00p
WHERE:Ashram Savannah Yoga CO-Op 2424 Drayton St., Savannah, GA, 31401

Immerse yourself in an hour of non-stop live music and chant with Molly Tomiczek (vocals and harmonium) and Jeannie Kelley (flute and percussion). Kirtan is call-and-response form of chanting – a musical tradition of India whose ancient roots are blossoming in pop yoga cultures. Though Kirtan has Hindu origins, it is not a religious ritual. Price: $10 / $12. For more information call (912) 695-9990.

Winston Churchill Lecture with Dr. Rob Bayless
WHEN:Sunday, Feb 21 4:00p
WHERE:227 MLK Jr. Blvd., SCAD, Savannah, GA, 31401

Dr. Bayless is a graduate of John Carroll University with a degree in History. After retiring from television and radio Dr. Bayless taught classes at Baldwin-Wallace College in Cleveland,Ohio. Social hour will follow lecture. Parking available at Visitor Center. Price: Free. For more information call (912) 236-7337.







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