Savannah Weekly Events

Events for the week of October 1 - 7 in Savannah, Ga.

Oct. 1 – 31 19th Century Glass from the Savannah Collections exhibit on display at the Telfair Museum of Art. 121 Barnard St. (912) 790-8800.
http://www.telfair.org/

Oct. 1 – Oct. 31 JEA Art Gallery Works by sculptor Carolyne Graham, photographer Carrie Kellog, printmaker/painter Grace Rohland and artist Victoria Hennie are on display in the JEA Art Gallery. Reception on Oct. 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. 5111 Abercorn St. (912) 355-8111.
http://www.savj.org/

Oct. 1- 26 "Focus on 20th Century Art: Highlights from SCAD's Collection" SCAD Museum of Art, 227 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. Second floor focus galleryApproximately 20 significant works from the college"s permanent collection are on view, including paintings, drawings and prints by Pablo Picasso, Willim De Kooning, Mark Tobey, Robert Rauschenberg, Romare Bearden, Faith Ringgold, Sam Gilliam, Bridget Riley and others. For more information, visit the SCAD Museum of Art Web site or call 912.525.7191.

Oct. 1 - Oct. 21 Savannah Collects: African Art in Local Collections Pei Ling Chan Gallery and Garden for the Arts, 324 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd., Savannah, Ga. The Savannah College of Art and Design art history and exhibitions departments present “Savannah Collects,” featuring items such as masks, utilitarian objects and figures culled from local African art collections. A reception is scheduled for Sept. 21, 5-7 p.m., coinciding with the monthly gallery hop. Free and open to the public. For more information, e-mail SCAD exhibitions.

Oct. 4-6 Savannah Shakespeare Festival
This outdoor celebration in Forsyth Park will feature Three Quarter Ale, the Gretchen Green Dancers, Jamie Keena, The Puppet People, Savannah Children’s Theatre and a live professional performance of Henry V. Free and open to the public! For more information, call 912-651-6417.

Oct. 4-7 Artist Materials Trade Show
The latest art materials will be showcased by over 20 exhibitors, including the National Gallery of Art. Presented by SCAD, this event is free and open to the public. Friday and Saturday, 10am - 5pm; Sunday, 10am - 3pm at the River Club, 3 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Oct. 5 Hairspray, the musical
Johnny Mercer Theater 8:00 p.m. http://www.savannahcivic.com/cityweb/civiccenter.nsf

Oct. 5-7 Oktoberfest
Live entertainment featuring Oompah bands, German food, games, fun, regional arts & crafts. Location: Rousakis Plaza, Historic River Street Savannah, GA

Oct. 5 – 6 60th Annual Junior League of Savannah Thrift Sale at the Savannah Civic Center Fri., 10 a.m.-2 p.m. and Sat., 10 a.m.-3 p.m. All items are 50% on Sat. Proceeds benefit the Junior League’s community improvement projects. For tickets, call (912) 651-6556.
http://www.jrleaguesav.org/

Oct. 5 - 6 Tybee Island Pirate Fest 3rd Annual Tybee Island Pirate Fest in the South Beach Parking Lot. Features a Pirate Invasion, Pirate Parade, Arts & Crafts Marketplace, live entertainment, costume contests, children’s activities and more. Times vary. (912) 786-5393.
http://www.tybeepiratefest.com/

Oct. 5-6 Botanical Gardens Annual Plant Sale
See many unusual plants, trees and shrubs; along with hanging baskets, ground covers, ferns, etc. The fall is a great time to plant trees and shrubs! 8:30am to 3pm at Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Dr. For more information, call Patti King at 912-356-3591.

Oct. 5 First Friday for Folk Music
Featuring Tuck Brawner, Jeff Talmadge and Gary Hensley. 7:30 pm at Wesley Monumental UMC. For information, call 912-786-6953.

Oct. 6 First Saturdays for Kids This monthly program for young people includes studio art workshops (available by advance reservation only), storytelling and ac...Location: Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York Street

Oct. 6 Fall Festival- "Down on the Farm"
Come out for a fun filled day, featuring low country artists. Enjoy a flower show, educational exhibits, face painting, quilt exhibits. Hot dogs and refreshments will be sold. The gardens and nature trails will be available to tour. 8:30am to 3:30pm. At Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Dr. Call 912-355-3883 for more information.

Oct. 6 Heart of Savannah 5K Road Race and Walk
The 17th annual road race and walk is organized by the YMCA of Coastal Georgia and will be hosted by City Market. The kiddie run starts at 6pm; the 5K race begins at 6:20pm. For more information, call 912-354-6223.

Oct. 6 Starland Farmers Market
9am-1pm, every Saturday in October. Located in Starland between Bull and Whitaker and 40th and 41st Streets. Free!

Oct. 6-Nov. 3 2007 Alumni Design Show House Bartow House, 126 W. Harris St., Savannah, Ga. The Savannah College of Art and Design announces the Bartow House as its winning location for the 2007 Alumni Design Show House. Located at 126 W. Harris St., the four-story, late Federal- and early Greek revival-style home sits on the corner of Pulaski Square in Savannah’s Historic District. Boasting more than 8,000 square feet of space, the freestanding clapboard structure provides talented SCAD alumni a blank canvas to transform a historic house (circa 1839) into a design show house. Alumni designers and artists will be challenged to showcase their individual style and unique vision for their assigned rooms. Proceeds from ticket sales will benefit the SCAD Alumni Scholarship, awarded annually to a full-time undergraduate or graduate student. A portion of the furnishings and artwork sold in the house will also go toward the scholarship. For more information, read the press release or call Linda Tierney, director of alumni services, at 912.525.5865.

Oct. 7 Picnic in the Park
Savannah’s beloved outdoor affair is back! Pack your basket and join us for a memorable afternoon with music, food and friends. Free courtesy of the City of Savannah.
Phone: 912-651-6417 Location: Forsyth Parkhttp://www.savannahga.gov/arts