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Archives for December 29, 2007

Musical Salute to MLK Celebrates 10 Years

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The Savannah Jazz Orchestra & Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Band
Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 P.M. at the JEA
The Jewish Educational Alliance will be host to the Tenth Annual, A Musical Salute to Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 P.M. at the Jewish Educational Alliance (5111 Abercorn St). This year’s event is being co-presented by the Coastal Jazz Association, through a generous grant from the City of Savannah Leisure Services’ Department of Cultural Affairs, the Jewish Educational Alliance, the Savannah Jewish Federation Community Relations Council, the Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association, and the Southeast Georgia Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers.
Portman’s Music Superstore, Hands on Savannah, and MorningStar Cultural Arts are the event’s sponsors.

There will be a dessert reception at intermission.

This very powerful event, which will feature the Savannah Jazz Orchestra, co-led by Teddy Adams and Randall Reese, & The Savannah Arts Academy Skyelite Jazz Band, under the baton of under the baton of Michael Hutchinson, is part of the official Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Celebration which pays tribute to the birth and life of one of America’s great men of freedom, justice and equality.

The Savannah Jazz Orchestra is comprised of the areas best musicians and has performed with some of the biggest names in jazz, including: Benny Golson, Jimmy Heath, Diane Schuur, Clark Terry and Bobby Watson. They have performed at most of the Savannah Jazz Festivals and their annual Tribute to the Duke Ellington Concert (April) is a favorite among local jazz fans. The Skyelite Jazz Band has traveled the globe representing Savannah and has won many awards and accolades.

King often faced resistance, danger and fear, yet he persisted. This month we honor a man who exemplified faith and courage every day. He would have been 79 this month.

The event is free and open to the community. This will be an event for the whole community to share together. So grab the children and come hear some wonderful music as the JEA.

The concert will take place on Tuesday, January 15th at 7:00 p.m. at the Jewish Educational Alliance (5111 Abercorn Street). The concert is free and the public is encouraged to come celebrate with us! For more information call 912.355.8111 or go to www.coastal-jazz.org

Bridal Expo – Charleston, South Carolina

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This is your special invitation to the most unique bridal show of the year! On January 6th 2008, A Wonderful Wedding® will host The Bridal Expo at the Gaillard Municipal Auditorium in downtown Charleston. Come join us from 1:00 to 5:00 and make sure to catch Charleston’s premier fashion show at 3:00

* Experience over 60 vendors in an interactive environment.
* See the latest bridal fashion trends.
* The men can relax in the all-inclusive Grooms’ room with football games, drinks, and cigars.
* Musicians set the mood and provide entertainment throughout the day
* Sample hors d’oeuvres and relax with complimentary cocktails
* View all of the latest options for distinctive props and decor for your wedding

Pre-register on-line now to reserve your ticket for just $8.00. Tickets will be available at the door the day of the show for $10.

What You Will Receive

Special keepsake totes will be given to all brides, which will include a copy of the wedding planning guide, A WONDERFUL WEDDING, as well as other great gifts to use to plan your big day! Great door prizes will be given away including a honeymoon package! 843-795-7544

The Charleston Comedy Festival – Charleston, South Carolina

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Some of the country’s hottest improv, sketch and stand-up artists will embark on Charleston for what has become the annual event you don’t want to miss! Produced by Theatre 99 (Charleston’s Home for Improv Comedy) and The Charleston City Paper, over 30 shows will be performed in 6 different venues in just 4 nights. Venues for the festival this year include Theatre 99 (280 Meeting Street above the Bicycle Shoppe), The American Theater and Stars Bar (446 King Street), Charleston Ballet Theatre (477 King Street), Tonik (479 King Street) and The Music Farm (32 Ann Street). This festival is the South’s premier comedy event and the only event of its kind in the Carolinas.

Artists that will participate in the Charleston Comedy Festival 2008 included Harvard Sailing Team (sketch comedy from NYC), I Eat Pandas (improvised musical) and Hot Sauce (sketch and improv) from Uprights Citizens Brigade Theatre (NYC), stand-up comedy by Kenny Z and Friends (NYC), The Josh and Tamra Show (puppet improv comedy duo from NYC), Stand Up Showdown featuring 3 national comics, Murder, She Improvised (Dad’s Garage Theatre from Atlanta), The Apple Sisters Variety Show (NYC), The Magnet Theater (improv from NYC), Washington Improv Theatre (DC) and much, much more. Local artists performed in The Banana Monologues, Neckprov, Moral Fixation, Big Dicktionary, Doppelganger, Maximum Brain Squad Sketch Comedy. The Have Nots! Comedy Improv Company host and perform in the Festival Finale show that featured a “sample platter” of festival participants.

Ticket prices range from $3 to $17.50 and will be available beginning December 5 at www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com or by calling Etix at 1-800-514-ETIX.*
Tickets will be sold at Theatre 99 (280 Meeting Street) the week of the festival from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
*Tickets for the Stand Up Competition at The Music Farm on January 16 are only available at Music Farm box office or at the door the night of the show.

For more info on participating artists and photos, please go to www.charlestoncomedyfestival.com. or call 843-853-6687