Reel Savannah and the Telfair Museum of Art present King Corn.
This new must-see documentary that just opened in New York City tells the story of two friends, one acre of corn, and the subsidized crop that drives our fast-food nation. In King Corn, Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis, best friends from college on the east coast, move to the heartland to learn where their food comes from. With the help of friendly neighbors, genetically modified seeds, and powerful herbicides, they plant and grow a bumper crop of America’s most-productive, most-subsidized grain on one acre of Iowa soil. But when they try to follow their pile of corn into the food system, what they find is the horrifying reality of how we farm and what we eat and how it has been destroying America’s health and future. (92 minutes) Jepson Center for the Arts/Neises Auditorium
Tribute to Duke Ellington Concert – Savannah, GA
The Coastal Jazz Association presents a tribute to Duke Ellington on Sunday, April 27, 2008. This event will be celebrating the legacy of one of America’s greatest musicians/composers for what would have been his 109th birthday (born April 29, 1899).
Every year The Savannah Jazz Orchestra, under the co-leadership of Teddy Adams and Randy Reese, features both unfamiliar compositions and special guest artists as a part of enhancing the genius of every Ellington concert.
This will be CJA’s 22nd year paying tribute to Mr. Ellington.
(PLEASE NOTE VENUE CHANGE!) This special concert will be held on Sunday, April 27, 2008, 5:00 p.m. at the Armstrong Atlantic State University “Armstrong Center,” at 11935 Abercorn Street next to the main AASU campus (ce.armstrong.edu/facilities/armstrongcenter).
It is free and open to the public and is presented by the Coastal Jazz Association through a generous grant from
the City of Savannah Cultural Affairs Department.
For more information call 912-675-5419 or
go to www.coastal-jazz.org .
Carols in the Round – Charleston, SC
Charleston Southern presents Carols in the Round. This beautiful event of unaccompanied Christmas carols takes place in the Science Building, a wonderfully acoustic setting. As a special treat, the Concert Singers will be joined by the CSU Brass Choir. Seating is limited. Science Building, Charleston Southern University. 6p.m. Free and open to the public. For more information, please call 843-863-7966, contact vbullock@csuniv.edu or visit www.charlestonsouthern.edu.
The Footlight Players: A Tuna Christmas – Charleston, SC
It’s 24 hours before Christmas and all comic hell is about to break loose as 24 delightfully eccentric characters attempt to cope with seasonal traumas such as a disaster prone little theatre production of A Christmas Carol, and a yard-decorating contest that is being sabotaged by a mysterious Christmas phantom. Bring the whole family and join in the holiday fun! The Footlight Players present A Tuna Christmas by Joe Sears, Jaston Williams, and Ed Howard directed by Mary Cimino.
20 Queen St. Dec. 13, 14, 15 at 8p.m. and Dec. 16 at 3p.m. $25 for adults, $22 for seniors 62 and up and $15 for students. For more information, please call 722-7521, visit www.footlightplayers.net
Uptown Saturday Night – St Augustine, Florida
A favorite end-of-the-month event, Uptown Saturday Night takes place from 5pm to 9m the last Saturday of every month in the Uptown San Marco Shopping District, St. Augustine. Galleries, antique stores and unique shops between Ripley’s Museum and the Mission of Nombre de Dios remain open during this special time. Meet the artists, book signings, live music, refreshments and other events contribute to the party-like atmosphere. The Mission of Nombre de Dios provides FREE PARKING for Uptown Saturday Night.
Read our previous story about Uptown Saturday Night in St Augustine