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Welcome to Savannah, America's Most Beautiful City
| Whether you live in Savannah or are visiting Savannah, you’ll never run out of Savannah’s many things to do, places to go, places to see. Here you'll find festivals and events that you definitely don't want to miss. The Places to Go page offers a cornucopia of historical places to visit, often combined with individual events of their own. So get out and enjoy Savannah’s wonderful world of entertainment. |
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GreaseJanuary 20th - February 5th See this classic performance at the Savannah Theatre on various dates in January and February. Visit savannahtheatre.com for show times and ticket information.
Georgia History FestivalFebruary 2-11 This year's Georgia History Festival celbrates the life of Juliette Gordon Low, Savannah native and founder of the Girl Scouts. The kick-off event for the festival will take place at Congregation Mickve Israel at 6pm. Author, Ginger Wadsworth, will present her new youth biography about Juliette Gordon Low. This even is free and open to the public. The Georgia History Parade will take place at 10:30am on February 10th. Thousands of costumed local elementary school students will walk in the parade with their handmade banners celebrating the founding of Georgia in 1733. Musicians and local dignitaries will also march in the parade which will run from Bull Street at Forsyth Park to City Hall. The Trustees Gala will be held on February 11th at the Hyatt Regency. This year's lavish banquet will feature a Latin Inspired Theme with entertainment from the Hot Sun Quartet. This is the biggest fundraiser of the year for the Georgia Historical Society and the Governor will be present to give awards to 2012 Trustees, Thomas Cousins and Andrew Young.
Potable Gold Savannah's Madeira Tradition at the Davenport HouseFriday and Saturday Evenings Feb. 3 - 25 Open to guests 21 years of age and older, this Madeira Party is 75 minutes long and explores Savannah's rich history with this unique wine. You'll get to sample two types of Madeira and tour parts of the house rarely open to tourists. Guests much be able to walk up and down stairs. $20 per person. Call 912-236-8097 to book your reservation.
Get Married in The Davenport House Garden this Valentine's DayFebruary 14th from 5pm-7pm If you've been looking for a unique and special way to tie the knot, why not get married in the Davenport House Garden? Ceremonies will take place every 10 minutes and will be officiated by a local judge. $100 donation to the museum per couple. For information about this annual event, call 912-236-8097.
2012 Savannah Book FestivalFebruary 15-19 at various venues
Several of the authors specializing in interior design, floral design, cooking and entertaining will be at the Telfair Academy's Sculpture Garden. This portion of the event is free and open to the public. For more information about this event call 912-598-4040.
6th Annual Dog Lovers' WalkFebruary 25th from 8:30am-11:00am Come support our local Humane Society with this walk at the Landings. You don't have to have a dog to walk and it's free to participate! Of course, it is a fundraiser, so they hope that you'll ask your friends to pledge a donation to the Humane Society. Prizes will be awarded to the three top fundraisers. Registration opens at 8:30am at Messiah Lutheran Church Parking Lot behind the Village and the walk begins at 9am. Boutique vendors will be on hand that day featuring pet portrait artists, book signing, nail clipping, agility and obedience training. Participants can set up a fundraising page at www.FirstGiving.com/hsgs and email the site to friends to make fundraising a little easier. Area businesses can also sponsor this event. Call Erin at 912-354-9515 ext 112 for more information on how you can get involved.
Savannah Music FestivalMarch 22 - April 7th at various venues Enjoy 17 days filled with jazz, classical and Americana music performed by an incredible line up of artists. This event continues to grow every year and the tickets are on sale now on their website savannahmusicfestival.org. They'll also have an assortment of dance parties and they even offer an app for you iphone users!
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