APRIL 21
Spring Concert
7 p.m. April 21, Kennedy Fine Arts Building, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. SSU Jazz and Symphonic Bands will be performing. Tickets: $5. For information, call Jovita “Marti” Covington, 912-358-3055 orcovingtonj@savannahstate.edu.
Spring Fling
3 p.m. April 21, Hinesville Library, 236 W. Memorial Drive, Hinesville. Celebrate spring with stories and songs, and plant your own sunflower seed. All ages. For information, call 912-368-4003 or go towww.liveoakpl.org.
Double Fun
4:30 p.m. April 21, Oglethorpe Mall Library, 7 Mall Annex. Features a story and art activity with a spring theme. Ages 5 and older. For information, call 912-925-5432 or go towww.liveoakpl.org.
Entrepreneur Food for Thought Series
11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. April 21, PARB Building, Rm. 126, Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle. Milton L. Petersen will present “The Best Place to Start is Always at the Beginning: Legal Issues for Startup Companies.’ Free. Sponsored by ATDC Savannah and The Creative Coast. For information, call 404-894-3575 or go to atdc.org.
Anthony David
7 p.m. April 21, Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Road. All Walks of Life Inc. (AWOL) and the Savannah Urban Arts Festival present this benefit concert. Tickets: $20. For information, call 912-303-4987 or go to www.savannahurbanartsfestival.com.
Toddler Third Thursday
10-11:30 a.m. April 21, Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. This program is designed for preschoolers ages 3-5 and their adult companions. Toddlers will explore artwork from our permanent and temporary exhibitions, followed by a visit to the Jepson Education Studios. Cost: $5 per child with adult admission. For information, call 912-790-8800 or go towww.telfair.org.
Business Connection
5:30-7:30 p.m. April 21, Grayson Stadium, 1401 E. Victory Drive. The Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce teams up with the Savannah Sand Gnats for a night at the ball park. Cost: $30; $15 members (includes a ticket to the 7:30 p.m. game). For information, contact Susan Smith at 912-644-6434 or SSmith@SavannahChamber.com.
APRIL 22
Art Exhibit
7 p.m. April 22 (opening reception); 11 a.m.-2 p.m. April 29 (closing), King-Frazier Student Center, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. The Savannah State University Department of Liberal Arts presents the “Hang ‘Em High” exhibit that features various art media by SSU and other students. Featured works will be available for purchase. Free. For information, call Nicholas Silberg, 912-358-3335.
Forever Jones
7 p.m. April 22, Savannah Civic Center, 301 W. Oglethorpe Ave. Overcoming by Faith is presenting the concert. Free. For information, call 912-927-8601 or go towww.overcomingbyfaith.org.
Domino Effect
10 p.m. April 22, Sandfly Bar and Grill, 7360 Skidaway Road. Domino Effect is a multi-faceted reggae, dub, funk and fusion quartet. For information, call 912-354-8288.
Professor Bottleneck
9 p.m.-12:30 a.m. April 22-23, Jazz’d Tapas Bar, 52 Barnard St. Professor Bottleneck from Schwalmtal, Germany, plays country blues and Americana music. Free. For information, call 843-762-9125 or go to www.myspace.com/professorbottleneck.
Turtle Folks CD Release Party
9 p.m. April 22, Live Wire Music Hall and Cafe, 307 W. River St. Turtle Folk is a Southern rock/organic techno/psychedelic jam band. Cost: $10. For information, call 912-233-1197.
APRIL 23
‘Suits for Success Clothing Drive’
11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 23, University Village Leasing Office, 3219 College St. The clothing drive is sponsored by Dress for Success Savannah, a non-profit organization that promotes the economic independence of disadvantaged women by providing professional attire and support. For information, call Sharonda Hunter, 706-405-9102 or e-mailshunter3@student.savannahstate.edu.
Wii Mario Kart
3:30 p.m. April 23, Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Start your engines and race with Mario and his friends with their finely tuned racing machines. Ages 6 and older. For information, call 912-925-8305 or go to www.liveoakpl.org.
Seaport Step off Challenge
7 p.m. April 23, Wiley-Wilcox Gymnasium, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. The step show is hosted by Phi Beta Sigma and the Sigma Beta Club. Tickets: $7 in advance. For information, call James at 912-844-1296.
CBTC Harris Neck Bicycle Ride
9 a.m. April 23, McDonald’s, 35 Montague St. Join CBTC on a 21- to 41-mile ride through scenic Harris Neck nature area. Bike helmet required. For information, call Darrel Snuggerud at 912-598-2181 or go to www.cbtc.org.
Resume Writing Workshop
9 a.m.-noon April 23, ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St., Suite 300. GainPerspectives is sponsoring this workshop for job seekers, anyone in a career transition, or anyone who needs a resume update. Cost: $49 if registered by April 20 and $59 after. For information, call 912-344-4525 or go to www.gainperspectives.com.
Easter Blast
1 p.m. April 23, Skidaway Island State Park, 52 Diamond Causeway. Bring the whole family for hoppy hayrides, an egg hunt and other fun games and crafts. Cost: $5 parking. For information, call 912-598-2300.
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. April 23, Sergeant Jasper Park, Red Dam Road. Red Dam Baptist Church is hosting the Easter egg hunt for children through sixth grade. Lunch will be served, and all families are welcome. Free. For information, call 843-726-1147.
Community Easter Egg Hunt
10:30 a.m. April 23, Wilmington Island Presbyterian Church, 450 N. Cromwell Road. There will be an egg hunt, egg decorating and other crafts. Cookies will be served. Free. For information, call 912-897-1840.
Easter Egg Hunt and Cookout
10 a.m.–2 p.m. April 23, Blackshear Basketball Complex, 820 Wheaton St. The event is sponsored by The Sons of The American Legion Squadron 500. Free. For information, call 912-596-5491.
Easter Egg Hunt
10 a.m. April 23, Reidsville Middle School, 148 Brazell St., Reidsville. More than 90,000 eggs will be hidden. Refreshments will be served. There will be a job, health, and housing fair. Ages 1 month-13 years; seniors 55 and older. Free. Sponsored by the E.E. Foundation. For information, call 912-557-1817.
Stories, Music and Imagery: A Doorway to a Child’s Self Esteem
2-3 p.m. April 23 and 30, Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. April is the Month of the Military Child. A special seven-week program of stories, music and imagery will be offered for children ages 6-10, giving them new skills to cope with the stress of deployment through music-inspired creativity. All children are welcome. For information, contact Elizabeth Jacobi at 912-598-2118 or ejacobi@musicmedicine.org.
Rockin’ With the Phil
8 p.m. April 23, Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. The Savannah Philharmonic Chorus and the music of a rock band will transform old rock and pop favorites into new ones. The Savannah State University Chorus will also be featured. Presented by the Savannah Philharmonic. Tickets: $15-$50. For information, call 912-525-5050 or go to tickets.scadboxoffice.com.
Forsyth Park Tree Walk
10:30 a.m. April 23, Forsyth Park Fountain, Gaston and Drayton Streets. The Savannah Tree Foundation is hosting the walk in conjunction with the Earth Day Savannah Festival. The walk is open to the public at no charge. Dogs on leashes and children are welcome. Reservations are not required. For information, call912-233-8733 or go to www.savannahtree.com.
APRIL 24
Easter Brunch
10 a.m.-3 p.m. April 24, Kasey’s Grille, 4829 Waters Ave. There will be shrimp and grits, challah bread, French toast, eggs Benedict and more on the menu. Reservations required. Cost: a la carte. For information, call 912-355-9250 or go to www.kaseysgrille.com.
Easter Sunrise Service
7 a.m. April 24, The Westin Savannah Harbor Resort & Spa, One Resort Drive. Join us on the 18th green for an uplifting sunrise service by Rev. Ed Ayers accompanied by Ben Tucker Jazz. Donuts, coffee, and orange juice will also be served. For information, call 912-201-2000 or go to www.westinsavannah.com/easter.
Wendell Matthews
2 p.m. April 24, Old Daufuskie Crab Co., 256 Cooper River Landing Road, Daufuskie Island. Wendell Matthews sings originals as well as pop, rock, country and folk. Free. Accessible by boat only. Ferry from Hilton Head Island or Savannah. Call Broad Creek Marina at 843-681-3625. For information, call 843-785-6652.
Concert
4 p.m. April 24, Kennedy Fine Arts Building, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. SSU Wind Ensemble will be performing. Tickets: $5. For information, call Jovita “Marti” Covington, 912-358-3055 or covingtonj@savannahstate.edu.
APRIL 25
The Class Clowns
6 p.m. April 25, The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. The Class Clowns are a high school comedy improv troupe and TheatreSports team. No script, no props, no set, just some quick-thinking crazy kids. Free. For information, call 912-232-4447 or go to sentientbean.com.
National Take Back Initiative
April 25-30, Armstrong Atlantic State University, 11935 Abercorn St. Savannah residents may drop off unwanted prescription medication 24 hours a day at a secured collection box located inside the Police Department on campus. Sponsored by the U.S. Department of Justice and the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA). All drugs collected will be destroyed by the DEA. For information, call 912-344-3333 or go to www.armstrong.edu.
Improv comedy
8 p.m. April 25, Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Road. Improvisation show by The Odd Lot comedy troupe, with bits of original comedy skits worked in. Cost: $5. For information, go to www.oddlot.org.
The Learning Center Lecture Series
5:30-6:30 p.m. Skidaway Island Presbyterian Church. Cost: $20; $15 members. Advanced registration is required.
• April 25: “The Fire that Changed America” by Monica Hunt
• May 2: “ Half a Nation: The Fight for Woman Suffrage” by June Hopkins
For information, call 912-236-0363 or go www.seniorcitizens-inc.org.
Artists’ Reception
6 p.m. April 25, Richmond Hill City Center, Cedar St. Arts on The Coast Association’s spring art exhibit will be on display April 19-25. For information, call 912-884-372www.artsonthecoast.org.
APRIL 26
Spring Garden Ramble
11 a.m-1 p.m. April 26, 12851 Stillwood Drive. Windsor Forest Garden Club is hosting the event. New members are invited to attend. Bring salad or dessert for lunch. For information, call 912-927-6774.
Pancreatic Cancer Action Network
6 p.m. April 26, Sticky Fingers, 7921 Abercorn St. The Pancreatic Cancer Action Network is a group of individuals with a strong desire to help raise awareness about pancreatic cancer. The group also provides support for families coping with this illness. For information, call Jennifer Currin-McCulloch, 912-350-7845.
Treasure Hunters Roadshow
9 a.m. Apr. 26, Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites Savannah, Conference Center, 17 Gateway Blvd. E. Experts will be available to examine your antiques, collectibles, rare coins, rare currency, vintage guitars and more. Free. For information, call 217-726-7590 or go towww.treasurehuntersroadshow.com.
Wii: Michael Jackson the Experience
5 p.m. April 26, Southwest Chatham Library, 14097 Abercorn St. Sing along with his unforgettable songs and attempt The King of Pop’s legendary moves in his chart-topping original tracks, including “Beat It” and “Billie Jean”. Ages 10 and older. For information, call 912-925-8305 or go to www.liveoakpl.org.
Open Mouth and Music Show
8 p.m. April 26 The Sentient Bean, 13 E. Park Ave. A poetry and music open mic with an emphasis on sharing new, original, thoughtful work. Original material is encouraged. Cost: $3. For information, call 912-232-4447 or go to sentientbean.com.
Early Bird’s Walking Tour of the Landmark Historic District’s East Side
7:30 a.m. April 26, Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State St. Tours led by the Davenport House director will introduce the personalities, structures and issues that have enthralled Savannah’s preservation movement. Coffee will be served in the garden after the tour. Admission: $20. For information, call 912-236-8097 or go towww.davenporthousemuseum.org.
Metropolitan Opera: The Barber of Seville
2 p.m. April 26, Carmike Wynnsong 11, 1150 Shawnee St. Rossini’s comedy opera’s stars Vittorio Prato as Figaro and Ketevan Kemoklidze as Rosina. Tickets: $25; $21 children. For information, call 912-920-3994.
APRIL 27
Chatham County Christian Women’s Club
12 p.m. April 27, Carey Hilliard’s Restaurant, 11111 Abercorn St. Jean Derrick will be the speaker at the “Spring Fashion Show” luncheon. Claire Hodges will perform. Fashions provided by Dress Barn. For information, call Betty, 912-925-3789 or Faye, 912-925-8192.
United Way Hands On Savannah Volunteer Awards Luncheon
11 a.m. April 27, Savannah Station, 601 Cohen St. A celebration to honor outstanding volunteers who have been nominated by the community for their commitment to service. Tickets: $20. For information, call 912-651-7725 or go to www.handsonsavannah.org.
Seersucker Live
6:30-8 p.m. April 27, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, 42 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Seersucker Live presents an evening of local literature featuring writing by Chad Faries, Jenny Dunn, Travis Morningstar, Elizabeth Rushing, Joseph Schwartzburt, Christopher Berinato and Zach Powers. Donations accepted. For information, call 912-398-3589 or editor@seersuckerlive.com or go to seersuckerlive.com.
Source: http://savannahnow.com/do/2011-04-20/do-list-april-21-27
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