Coastal Companion

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Georgia Day Parade in Savannah

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On Thursday, February 12th, the Georgia Historical Society in Savannah organizes the Georgia Day parade. This colorful parade is a yearly tradition in Savannah. Customed characters, dignitaries, local citizens and thousands of elementary school students join the parade through the squares of Bull Street.
The parade starts at 10:30 am from Forsyth Park and then it continues all the way to city hall where the participants will be greated by the Mayor.

The parade is part of the celebration of Georgia Days. Georgia Historical Society commemorates the rich history of the state of Georgia with a celebration lasting for a whole month. For more information visit www.georgiahistory.com

Super Sunday at the Museum

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Right after Superbowl Sunday comes another Super Sunday. On February 8 it’s time for one of Savannah’s most popular events – Super Museum Sunday. On this special day you can take your whole gang to participating museums and historic sites in Savannah without paying admission. The event begins at noon to four pm absolutely free.

Super Museum Sunday is part of Georgia Historical Society’s “Georgia Days”, which is an event lasting for the whole month celebrationg Georgia history. For a list of participating museums and venues, click here.

For more information about the event visit www.georgiahistory.com

PULSE: Art and Technology Festival – Savannah, GA

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The festival takes place at Telfair’s Jepson Center for the Arts in Savannah, Georgia on January 21-31. This year the Telfair’s Technology and Art Week is growing and becomes a festival with programs exploring topics from video art and electronics to robotics. The programs include a lecture by artist Elizabeth King, whose exhibition at the Jepson Center includes meticulously crafted figurative sculptures and stop-frame film animations.

New installations will also be on display in the Jepson Center’s TAG and Morrison Galleries. Artist YoungHyun Chung’s Digital Wheel Art gives people in wheelchairs the opportunity to make virtual paintings on a large video screen.  There is also a sound installation in the Eckburg Atrium by Matthew Akers, an presentation of a sculptural video installation by Allesandro Imperato and Kelley McClung, and video installations by Chito Lapena and Kenneth Huff. The festival also presents a unusual  duet between a human and a robotic musician presented by the group LEMUR (the League of Electronic Musical Urban Robots).

The festival ends with a Family Day with demonstrations by  guest artists and a musical performance by Beatrix JAR. The group will lead a workshop and present a concert using “circuit bent” electronic toys.

PULSE: Art and Technology Festival events are offered free of charge, with funding provided by the City of Savannah. All programs take place at the Jepson Center for the Arts unless otherwise indicated. Reservations for workshops are required; call 790-8821.

For more information, visit www.telfair.org

Paula Deen Headlines the Savannah Book Festival’s Sunday Brunch on Telfair Square

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Tickets to the Savannah Book Festival’s closing event, Brunch on the Square with Paula Deen, are going paula-deenfast. Savannah’s own culinary celebrity – Paula Deen – headlines this event, which will take place on Sunday, February 8, 2009 at 12 noon on Telfair Square. After the brunch, Paula will sign books for her fans.

Tickets for this event are available now at www.scadboxoffice.com, or by calling 912-525-5050. Service charges apply. All proceeds benefit the Savannah Book Festival.

For more information visit www.savannahbookfestival.org

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9th Annual Low Country Living Home & Garden Show – Savannah, GA

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If you’re looking for ideas about how to decorate your home, create a great garden for the summer, or redesign your bathroom — the Home and Garden Show in Savannah is the show for you. Here you can find anything you need gathered under one roof. There are lots of experts and vendors on hand and many workshops and demonstration. It’s simply just a great show to visit for inspiration and ideas.

Come to the show for:

Design, Decor and Home Lighting Ideas
The Latest Trends in Kitchens, Baths & Outdoor Living
Orchid, Camellia & Plant Sales
Over 6,000 square feet of flowers, gardens, and water features

Talk with the Experts
Compare Prices and Get the Best Deal
Home Improvement Zone Featuring Remodeling & Building Experts
Go Green with the Latest in Green Living & Energy Efficiency

Another great feature is that you pay admission once, but you can return all weekend long! So if your significant other doesn’t want to join you, go on your own and do all your research and window shopping, then bring in your spouse.

Complimentary Wine Tastings & Gourmet Food Sampling
Art, Craft, & Gift Area
Get Cooking with the Junior League & Tastes of Savannah!
On-Site Pet Adoptions & Pet Products
FREE DIY & Green Seminars All Weekend Long

Chayse Dacoda,  HGTV’s  “Get It Together ” will be at the show as well as Erica Glasener,  HGTV’s  “A Gardener’s Diary”.

For more details about the show, visit the Home and Garden Show’s website.

Friday January 23rd:  2:00 – 7:00pm

Saturday January 24th: 10:00 – 7:00pm

Sunday January 25th: 11:00 – 5:00pm

Adults 17+ – $7.00

Children 16 and under: Free

65+  $5.00 (All Weekend)

Active Military $4.00

click here for $1.00 off coupon for adult admission.

The show takes place at Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

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