Down by the Riverside-Stories from the Gullah/Geechee Tradition

The stories that hail from the Gullah/Geechee people from Coastal Georgia and South Carolina are as deep and enduring as the Savannah River.

Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste will use the art of storytelling to tell the powerful, yet at times, poignant stories of the Gullah/Geechee people. Savannah is in the middle of the Gullah/Geechee Corridor, and is rich with significant historical happenings, and Grant-Baptiste will soulfully and skillfully highlight and bring to life specific events from Savannah’s history, events like, “The Weeping Time,” “The Proclamation of Forty Acres and a Mule,” and many more. The performance will be exploding and bubbling over with creative and artistic expressions, expressions like African drumming, poetry, and the singing of soulful and melodic songs from the African American tradition. The audience will be both mesmerized and riveted by the magic and movement of the performance, and will be on the edge of their seats, longing for more.

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In the Fall of 2023, Cohen’s Retreat Community Foundation & over 3000 Savannah Chatham County Public & Private School students joined together to plant 1500 Royal Velvet camellia’s along the beloved Harry Truman Bike Path in Savannah, GA. The community service effort was an incredible reflection of the impact our Youth can have on their own City, and how much fun they can have in the meantime. Each Friday over this 6-week service project, public & private schools from across the County would come together with one common goal: learn about the rich history of the camellia flower in Savannah & how they'll be contributing to it moving forward. Each student that participated in the Savannah Camellia Project was able to leave their own mark on history in a way - with a plant tag on their camellia, where they left their name & year on each plant. Cohen's Retreat Community Foundation deemed this project a success once we saw new friendships being made between students that may never have met each other otherwise, new skills and interests being developed in nature & gardening, and even just hearing the students saying they'll return with their friends & families to show them the hard work they did that day to plant their camellia. We intended for this Project to unify our community, but it truly touched our hearts in ways unimaginable.

The Savannah Camellia Festival will be the first annual celebration of this historic project - celebrating the efforts of the students & educators, and hopefully reuniting those that made new friends along the trail. We also want to take this opportunity to provide more education & information on the camellia flower itself; this project was a small first step & we learned many students would take advantage of this if it were accessible.

The day's events are in partnership with the Coastal Georgia Camellia Society & include a bloom show, plant sale, keynote speaker, information sessions, and arts & crafts activities.

The bloom show begins staging at 9AM at Cohen's Retreat. This 2 hour time period will be utilized for those interested in entering a bloom into the competition to be judged by the public. Each participant can enter more than one bloom into the show. Once participants arrive at Cohen's Retreat for staging (prior to 11AM), they will enter through the side door entrance of the Art Tank event space, and go through the registration process for the competition. Once you have completed registration, you are welcome to return back to Cohen's Retreat once the event is open at 11AM.

The day's activities all run from 11AM-4PM. The plant sale is with Hobbes Hill Farms, and a portion of the sales go towards the Cohen's Retreat Community Foundation for the upkeep of the camellia trail. They will be selling dozens of varieties of camellias outside of Cohen's throughout the event, and it is even the same Master Gardener that grew the 1500 Royal Velvet camellias planted for the Savannah Camellia Project. What a beautiful full circle moment!

We will have light refreshments available for guests with a cash bar, and encourage those looking to visit for the Camellia Festival to also browse through the rest of Cohen's Retreat and possibly grab a bite at the restaurant after our feature speaker!

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Come join us for Cabin Fever, a new Oatland event. We are invited to demonstrate our textile arts. Bring your wheel, loom or other fiber art to “our” cabin to demonstrate. There will be no children’s activities to prep for at this event. Janet will have a signup sheet at our next meeting, but email her if you are coming to demonstrate but won’t be at the meeting.

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On Saturday, February 24th, families are invited to celebrate the fun and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during Seuss Fest. Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of the children’s book author. The event will take place from 10 am to 1 pm at Savannah Children’s Museum, 655 Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Our museum educators will lead participants with Seuss stories, games & activities, fantastical arts & crafts, and a rhyming scavenger hunt. We will also have many community partners providing Seuss-filled fun throughout the day!

Admission to Seuss Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. This event is free for Coastal Heritage Society members. Members also receive 10% off in the gift shop!

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Join us for a documentary screening followed by a discussion and Q & A, a discussion led by Gullah Geechee native and chef Bridget Frazier featuring Gullah Geechee Historian and Storyteller, Dr. Griffin Lotson and 6th Generation Daufuskie Island Native and Historian, Sallie Ann Robinson.

Presented in part by the Smithsonian, the Savannah African Art Museum and Telfair Museums.

This event is free and open to the public.

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The National Museum of the Mighty Eighth Air Force is thrilled to host a screening of Episode 5 of Apple TV "Masters of the Air" this Friday, February 16th at 7:00 pm.

This event will feature a special panel discussion with Producer Kirk Saduski, book author and historian Don Miller, and actor Nate Mann who portrays Robert Rosie Rosenthal in the series. Admission to the event is free, but registration is required due to limited seating. Don't miss this exciting opportunity to watch the latest episode of Masters of the Air and hear from the experts behind the show.

Click to register: https://lp.constantcontactpages.com/ev/reg/44fhzpf

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Valentines Day Cruise

2024 Valentines Day Dinner Cruises

Prices: $129.95 per Adult

Dates:  Wednesday, February 14, 2024

Wow! Time's racing, and guess what? Valentine's Day is just 2 weeks away! No plans yet? No problem! Dive into a delightful mix of culinary delights and live entertainment with us on the big day.

Make your reservations now on our website or give us a call at 912-232-6404.

Boarding starts at 6pm, departs at 7pm, returning at 9pm.

Advanced reservations are required.

**ADULTS ONLY – NO KIDS**

Valentine’s Day Dinner 2024

Includes a Bottle of House Wine or Champagne

Appetizer (Select one)

Jumbo Shrimp Cocktail (served with Homemade Cocktail Sauce)

Charcuterie Board (Prosciutto, Salami, Marinated Olives, Pepper Jack Cheese, White Cheddar, Red Pepper Hummus & Toasted Points)

Course 2 (Select one)

Lobster Bisque (Roasted Heirloom Tomatoes with Maine Lobster in a Rich Cream finished with Sherry)

Georgia Peach Salad (Mixed Greens, Roasted Georgia Peaches, Candied Pecans, Raspberries & Crumbled Goat Cheese in a Light Moscato Vinaigrette)

Course 3 (Select one)

Filet Mignon Au Poivre (Pepper Crusted Tenderloin served with Twice Baked Cheddar Potato & Roasted Vegetables)

Blackened Red Snapper (Served over Parmesan Risotto and Roasted Vegetables)

Quinoa Blend with Wild Mushrooms (Grilled Wild Mushrooms with Asparagus and Roasted Root Vegetables Garnished with Cauliflower Puree Stuffed Tomato)

Chicken Florentine (Stuffed with Sundried Tomatoes, Boursin Cheese, Spinach topped with Bourbon Cream Sauce complete with Parmesan Risotto & Roasted Vegetable)

Dessert

Crème Brûlée with Chocolate Dipped Strawberries

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Explore history, arts, and culture in communities throughout Georgia as over 100 museums and historic sites across the state open to the public for free during this popular annual event organized as part of the annual Georgia History Festival.

Sunday, February 11, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., at sites across Georgia

Plan your Super Museum Sunday by browsing the list of participating sites at georgiahistoryfestival.org.

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Cupid's Cabaret, featuring The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra

A moonlight musical rendezvous with friends, lovers, and that enchanting Savannah Sound

*Cocktail Attire
*Doors open for table seating at 7:00 pm
*The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra takes the stage at 8:00 pm

Date: Saturday, February 10, 2024
Venue: District Live - Plant Riverside District
Address: 400 W River St, Savannah, GA

Bring your sweetheart to celebrate Valentine's the proper way–with the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. To celebrate Valentine's week, Cupid's Cabaret will take place at District Live, the premier live music venue at Plant Riverside Districts. Your ticket price includes a night of the greatest swinging love songs performed by a Sinatra-styled big band.

Cocktail Attire // No food served at show

Plant Riverside District does offer valet parking and many dining options on their property so be sure to make dinner reservations before the show!

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Meet your next two best friends – Jeremy Davis and Clay Johnson, along with their fabulous big band!

All across America and around the world, audiences have fallen in love with these two sophisticated Southern gentlemen and the high-energy show featuring the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Along with the greatest songs, the best original arrangements and phenomenal musicianship, these two bring their rich camaraderie and charm to the stage. Inspired by the style and swagger of legendary entertainers like Frank and Dean and Sammy, Davis & Johnson are making their own revisions to the Great American songbook in a post Sinatra world. This recipe for 100% audience approval includes the favorite melodies from recent history–a dash of Motown, a shot of Country, some folk and rock sprinkled on top–and the stories behind them, serving up a musical banquet that feeds every soul.

"a fiery hot and soulful Southern big band that is the ‘Hope Diamond’ of entertainment. That is to say, there is only one and it is spectacular!... This is Great American Music at it’s finest." – Broadway World

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Grab your best gal pals and get ready to celebrate—it's Galentine's Day!

Join us at The Shoppes at 1207 for sweeties & cocktails, free gifts with purchase*, in-store specials, music, and more!

Tarot Card Readings at Seaside Sisters—Reservations required! Call now: 912.786.9216

Express Manis at Kelly & Company—Reservations required! Text or call now: 912.499.4190

Meet Miss Tybee Island 2024 & decorate a crown! Fun for the kiddos, and queens of all ages!

The Shoppes at 1207 is a collection of 4 fabulous boutiques—Seaside Sisters, Kelly & Company, Gallery 80, and Tybee Art Gallery. Be sure to stop by each location to see what delights they have in store!

*Select locations only. Minimum purchase may be required. While supplies last.

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The Savannah Irish Festival Committee brings you a fun-filled day of Irish music, storytelling, dance, and culture!

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Kobo Gallery will stay open until 9pm to celebrate Mardi Gras on Friday February 9.

Please join us for King Cake, refreshments, New Orleans music, and our deliciously evocative and diverse selection of art.

Come masked or not, but do come hang with us!

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Magical Mozart

Sunday, February 4 | 5:00 p.m.

The Cathedral Choir is joined by friends from the Savannah Philharmonic for a program of Classical period favorites, including Mozart’s Vesperae Solennes de Confessore. Soloists will be drawn from our own Cathedral Choral Scholars. This high-energy concert will be a wonderful way to conclude our tenth season.

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GROUNDHOG DAY

FRIDAY FEBRUARY 2 AT 7:00 PM

Celebrate Groundhog Day with the best movie about, and titled, "Groundhog Day!" This cult hit and perennial favorite directed by comedic alchemist Harold Ramis is the story of TV weatherman Phil Connors (Bill Murray), a jaded and unhappy man who gets stuck living the same day over and over and over again, to hilarious, and eventually heartwarming, effect. Concessions specials and giveaways if Punxsutawney Phil doesn't see his shadow.

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On Saturday, February 25th, local families are invited to celebrate the fun and whimsical world of Dr. Seuss during Seuss Fest!

Attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character in honor of the children's book author. The event will take place from 10 am to 1pm at Savannah Children’s Museum, 655
Louisville Rd. Savannah, GA 31401.

Our museum educators will lead the group with Seuss stories, games and activities. Dancing Oobleck, fantastical arts and crafts, and a rhyming scavenger hunt maze are only a few of the
fun activities in which families can participate. We will also have many community partners providing Seuss-filled fun throughout the day!

Admission to Seuss Fest is included in the cost of regular admission to Savannah Children’s Museum, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. Admission can be purchased online ahead of time here: https://shop.chsgeorgia.org/Events.aspx.

This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Members also receive 10% off in the gift shop!

We can't wait to see you there for a wacky, wondrous, and fantastical day!

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Don't miss a multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO at Victory North Savannah, GA. Feb 24

LATE SHOW DOORS OPEN 8:30 PM | SHOW STARTS 9:30 PM

EVIL WOMAN - THE AMERICAN ELO
A multi-media concert celebration of the music of ELO. Audiences are left spellbound by the flawless musicianship and vocals of EVIL WOMAN’s 12 musicians as well as the fusion of Beatlesque-Pop and classical arrangements where cellos co-exist with guitars, and where classically tinged rock intersects with pop. Mr. Blue Sky, Roll Over Beethoven, and Evil Woman are among a list of over 20 instantly recognizable chart-topping hit songs.

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