August is the month when kids go back to school and life returns to normal for many parents. But here on the coast Summer is far from over. Actually August is usually one of our hottest months, so there is no surprise that the month offers both cool jazz and and a beach music festival.
Savannah is a special place in the summer with its beautiful squares and gorgeous architecture. In the summer, downtown is usually filled with people from all corners of the world and the city takes on an international atmosphere. Â
It’s always a pleasure to visit the riverfront in downtown Savannah, especially in the summer. Â Lot’s of people, and lots of fun. Â
SAVANNAH
Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
August 2, 2011
Restaurant Cha-Bella is inviting all tomato-lovers to the 2nd Annual Heirloom Tomato Festival – a special evening of heirloom tomato celebration. This event offers 14 different kinds of organic heirloom tomatoes. A four course killer tomato meal is available for $29.  Email farmboxharvest@cha-bella.c​om to reserve your seat – space is limited and will fill up fast. Call 912.790.7888 for more information.
First Friday Oyster Roast & Fireworks
August 5, 2011 at 7:30 pm – 10:30 pmÂ
The Westin Savannah Harbor hosts a riverside evening celebration with live music, libations and hot fresh grill items & oysters for the first Friday every month. Call 912.201.2000 for more information or visit www.westinsavannah.com
August 6, 2011 at 7:30 pm
Come to a free concert with local blues/slide guitarists Eric Culberson, Georgia Kyle and Roy Swindell at The Ships of the Sea Museum Garden. The musicians will play Museum-model cigar box guitars in advance of the cigar box guitar making workshop on August 20. Video appearances by Richard Leo Johnson and Scott Ainslie. Refreshments available. More information at www.shipsofthesea.org or call 912.232.1511
August 13, 2011 at 5 pm.Â
Jazz – Just Across The River presents, Barbara Rosene In Johnny Mercer Tribute at the Westin Savannah Harbor.Â
ST SIMONS ISLAND
St. Simons is also busy in the summer. Â In the evenings, lots of people walk down to the pier to watch the sunset or the fishermen. Â If you’re lucky, you might even spot a dolphin or two.
Jazz in the Park
August 28, 2011Â
The Jazz in the park series at the lawn of St. Simons Lighthouse has become a favorite summer event in the Golden Isles area. This month the concert takes place on Sunday, August 28 when  Just Jazz Quintet is performing. Read more about the event on our page for Jazz in the Park
JEKYLL ISLAND
Beach Music Festival on Jekyll Island, GA
August 12 – 13, 2011 Â
To me nothing says summer more than beach music.  The Jekyll Island Beach Music festival is held in Great Dunes Park which is the new park that was built on Jekyll Island. Everyone’s favorite beach music band “The Swingin’ Medallions” is performing again this year. Â
Check out our video from the event on the special page for Beach Music Festival on Jekyll Island.
Roman Candle
Sparkler
Fire Cracker
Cherry Bomber
Guy Fieri, famous chef, restaurateur, best-selling author and TV personality, comes to North Charleston Performing Art Center, SC,on Tuesday May 17, 2011 at 8.00 pm.
