In its 20th year, creativity abounds as hundreds of artists and craftsmen gather to demonstrate and sell their work. Get a head start on your gift list and enjoy the Christmas shopping experience of the season. This event is held at the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center. Admission is $6 for Adults, Children 12 and under are Free.
For more information call 704.847.9480 or visit our website at www.madeinthesouthshows.com
Savannah Harbor Gingerbread Village – Savannah, GA
Not just one gingerbread house, but an entire village! The Westin comes alive with holiday cheer as local chefs compete for bragging rights of the Best Gingerbread Creation. Stop by to view the creations and cast your vote.
For more information call 912.201.2062 or visit our website at http://www.westinsavannah.com/
Paint a Flower Pot with Cary Knapp – St. Simons Island, GA
What could be more fun than to paint a flower pot on a fall Saturday and it’s FREE!!! Children are welcome to come and paint their hearts out on a flower pot and take them home to enjoy. Parents are welcome to stay. The fun starts at 1 p.m. until 3 p.m. and its open to the public.
This event is located at the Brunswick Library. For more information, contact Glynn Art Association at 912-638-8770 or email glynnart@bellsouth.net
The Tybee Christmas Parade – Tybee Island, GA
Fun, family Christmas themed parade featuring Santa Claus and other unique participants. Parade begins at Tybrisa Street at 3:00 p.m. and ends at Memorial Park. Children’s Christmas party immediately following.
December 13th, 2008 at 3:00 pm in Memorial Park, Tybee Island
The Equinox Quintet Featuring Jeremy Davis – Savannah, GA
Equinox Jazz, featuring Saxophonist Jeremy Davis is an organization that exposes this region to our state’s contribution to “America’s most original art form.” Equinox hosts concerts that are tremendously entertaining for listeners young and old. It’s also a voyage into the history of our music heritage.
For this very special event on Sunday November 23rd at 5:00 pm, tenor-man Jeremy Davis is joined by Savannah musicians:
Rick Lollar (guitar)
Dave Potter (drums)
Will Goble (bass)
Clay Johnson (trombone and vocals)
Jeremy Davis (Saxophone)
Jeremy Davis relocated to Savannah in September of 2005. As the leader of the 20 piece Equinox Jazz Orchestra, Jeremy has headlined theaters, festivals and music venues all across the Country. Jeremy’s work as the President of the Friends of Johnny Mercer allows him to pursue his passion for the great American songbook, tradition jazz standards and jazz education.
He has shared the stage with artist ranging from David Sanborn, Ellis Marsalis, Bill Watrous, Carl Fontana, Fred Wesley and Harry Waters to George Clinton, Govt Mule, Col. Bruce Hampton, Derek Trucks and many more. Heavily influenced by Art Pepper, Sonny Rollins, Stan Getz, Stanley Turrentine, Jimmy Smith and Miles Davis his Equinox Jazz small combos have been equally well received in Savannah and up and down the East Coast.
For More Information: www.coastal-jazz.org or call 912.675.5419.
The concert will be held on Sunday, November 23rd at 5 pm at Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah – 520 West Bryan Street. (Bryan & MLK). The concert is free for Coastal Jazz Association members and $10 for non-members. Attendees who join CJA while at the concert will also be admitted for free.