Events

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THE POTLUCK CONCEPT:
ARTISTS BRING ART AND FOOD TO THE TABLE

SAVANNAH, July 20, 2008: Desotorow Gallery will host “The Potluck Concept Art Show,” a Starland Arts District First Friday event. The opening reception will be held Friday, August 1, 7pm-10pm at Desotorow Gallery. The exhibit, which will feature work from over 20 Savannah-based artists, is organized as a potluck event, as artists bring their best work and food to share with each other and the community.

Artists and community members are invited to the opening reception to experience a conglomeration of visual and culinary arts, as well as participate in the kick off event for rejuvenating First Friday’s in Starland. Desotorow hopes this event and future First Friday events will encourage Savannah residents to visit the Starland Arts District to continue the revitalization of this emerging neighborhood.

Desotorow Gallery is located in Savannah’s Starland Arts District at 2427 De Soto Avenue. For more information, please email info@desotorow.org, or visit the gallery’s website www.desotorow.org.

Desotorow is an art gallery that provides affordable exhibition space for emerging artists and fosters awareness and appreciation of the arts through educational outreach programming open to artists and the community.

On Friday, August 1, the “Twilight Series” at Waldenbooks begins at 9:30 p.m. for a costume-and-trivia-filled party celebrating the release of Breaking Dawn, a new novel from Stephenie Meyer.

July 21 through August 24th is the traditional pop up event to "Stuff the Bus." Shoppers are invited to literally pack a school bus with needed school supplies and clothing. Ms. Crystal shares, “Our goal is to stuff the bus full of school supplies to help children in our area get the necessary supplies for the beginning of the school year! Too fun!” Customers can bring the supplies to Customer Service.

4:00 - 4:45 PM the phenomenally popular alternative rock group, Saving Jane, is playing in Center Court at Savannah Mall.

July 26, Saturday. Join in FREE dance demonstrations and classes (10 AM-2 PM) Diverse dance organizations introduce dance as a fun form of exercise -- Gretchen Greene Dancers, Moon River Dancers (ballroom), Savannah Children’s Theater, Lotus Dance Company (Egyptian belly dance), Abeni Cultural Arts, and FitnessOne Hip Hop Dance Class.

Eager to encourage healthy choice the easy choice, the Chatham County Health Department, Office of Women's Health, WellCare, and VIP Entertainment event also offers free blood pressure screens, body mass index measurements, bone density screens, healthy snacks, and chances to win dance instruction DVDs and MP3 Players. All who register to donate blood through the Blood Alliance will receive a free Jacksonville Jaguars koozie & will be entered to win 2 tickets to Universal Studios, Florida! For more details, call 912-644-5209 or 912-484-1885.

Bella Grill and Patio Bar is proud to announce the addition of “The Brendan Polk Trio” on Friday and Saturday nights 7:30 to 10:30 in the main dining room. Brendan Polk, a local pianist, has been named an 'Outstanding Jazz Performer' by the nationally renowned jazz magazine Downbeat. He started playing piano at the age of 4 and began to be fascinated by jazz music when he listened to the music of Erroll Garner at age11. Since then he has played professionally around Savannah and has won many prestigious awards such as the national Margret Guthman Jazz Competition and the national PTSA Composers Contest. He currently performs with bands around Savannah such as The Equinox Jazz Ensemble, the Sky elite Jazz Band, David Lugo's Latin Jazz Motion, and his own group, the Brendan Polk Trio. The cutting edge trio currently consists of the renowned musicians Delbert Felix on bass and Asa Holgate on drums.

912-790-7888
102 E. Broad St. Sav. Ga. 31401
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After basic canoeing instruction, a Wilderness Southeast guide will lead the way down Ebenezer Creek near Rincon, past tupelo and cypress trees, as participants look for turtles, herons and kingfishers. There is beauty around every bend. The fee covers canoe rental and instruction. Reservations are required. Reserve your spot by calling 236-8115.

Savannah-based “pre-punk” garage-rock band Superhorse will celebrate the release of its second CD with a headlining set. The opening act will be American Gun, the acclaimed Columbia, S.C. roots-rock buzz-band, which has recently released its own sophomore effort. Admission includes a copy of the new Superhorse CD. Open to ages 21 and up. Visit their website: www.superhorseband.com.

This is a reverently satirical 1974 salute to the 1930s horror film genre featuring Gene Wilder as the grandson of Baron Victor Frankenstein, creator of the monster. Sat., July 19, 7 p.m. $8 general admission, $6 senior/military.