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Black Maria Film and Video Festival – Svannah, Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. — The Savannah College of Art and Design will host the 27th Black Maria Film and Video Festival Feb. 16, 8 p.m., at Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. The festival is free with a valid SCAD ID and $5 for the general public.

The Black Maria Film and Video Festival is an international traveling showcase of independent short films and videos, stopping nationwide at more than 55 host institutions. The festival strives to identify, showcase and reward compelling new independent media, reach audiences in a wide variety of venues and advocate exceptional achievements by diverse artists who expand the expressive terrain of film and video.
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SCAD Museum of Art to host exhibition in honor of Black Heritage Festival – Savannah, Georgia

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SAVANNAH, Ga. –The Walter O. Evans Center for African American Studies and the SCAD Museum of Art and will host an exhibition as part of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. The exhibition, titled “Poetic Visions: Focus on Black Women Artists,” will be on display Feb.1-14, 2008, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. A reception will be held Feb. 5, 5-6 p.m. Both the exhibition and the reception will take place at the SCAD Museum of Art’s temporary gallery on the third floor of Jen Library, 201 E. Broughton St., and are free and open to the public.

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Coastal Pet Rescue at the Lowcountry Living Home and Garden Show

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(Savannah, GA) – Homeowners looking to improve their homes this year can
also help homeless pets at the same time.

Join Coastal Pet Rescue at the Lowcountry Living Home and Garden Show
January 18, 19, and 20 at the Savannah International Trade & Convention
Center. The organization will be celebrating its 5th anniversary with a
50s-themed booth. Stop in to meet adoptable pets or shop for home and
gift items hand-made by Coastal Pet Rescue volunteers.

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