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New Years Eve Fireworks

Date: 
Thu, 12/31/2009 - 12:00am - Fri, 01/01/2010 - 1:00am

Head to Historic River Street and toast the New Year in Savannah Style!

FREE & Open to the Public

First Friday Fireworks on the River

Date: 
Fri, 12/04/2009 - 9:30pm - 10:00pm

Celebrate the end of the week with Fireworks and River Street fun!

FREE & Open to the public

First Saturday on the River

Date: 
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 9:00am - 6:00pm

Arts & Crafts, Entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street!

FREE & Open to the Public

First Friday Fireworks on the River

Date: 
Fri, 11/06/2009 - 9:30pm - 10:00pm

Celebrate the end of the week with Fireworks and River Street fun!

FREE & Open to the public

2009 Savannah Film Festival

Date: 
Sat, 10/31/2009 - 6:00pm - Sat, 11/07/2009 - 6:00pm

Hosted by the Savannah College of Art and Design, the annual Savannah Film Festival presents a full range of cinematic creativity from both award-winning professionals and emerging student filmmakers.
Panel discussions and presentations by visiting artists offer movie buffs the unique opportunity to experience the art of film while interacting one-on-one with their favorite filmmakers.

Past honored guests have included Peter O'Toole, Kathleen Turner, Sydney Pollack, Alan Cumming, Roger Ebert, Jane Fonda, John Waters, Danny Glover, Alec Baldwin, Natasha Richardson and Ellen Burstyn.

Wag-o-Ween

Date: 
Sat, 10/24/2009 - 12:00pm - 5:00pm

Over 60 businesses in historic, downtown Savannah will be giving out free canine treats to costumed dogs.

The fun begins at Canine Palace, 618 Abercorn Street. Maps showing the trick or treating sites go on sale at noon. There is a minimum $5.00 donation per adult. Dogs should be in costume – human costumes optional.

All proceeds from Wag-O-Ween 2009 will go to the Humane Society of Chatham/Savannah. This event is hosted by St. Almo (Savannah's True Animal Lovers Meeting Others).

For more info go to www.stalmo.com

7th Annual Mutt Strutt

Date: 
Sat, 11/07/2009 - 9:00am - 12:00pm

Mutt Strut is a fun-filled, dog walking event and fundraiser benefiting the Humane Society.
Held rain or shine, it consists of a one-mile walk around the perimeter of Forsyth Park, with participants walking in teams or as individuals … with or without a dog!

Registration opens at 9 am with complimentary coffee and breakfast pastry.
The walk begins at 10:00 a.m. followed by contests, prizes and live entertainment.

No registration fee or minimum amount to raise, and $50 raised earns an exclusive Mutt Strut T-shirt!!!

Raising funds has never been easier!!

The Art of Great Fashion - Return to Hollywood Glamour

Date: 
Mon, 10/19/2009 - 11:00am - 2:00pm

TAG’s annual fall fundraiser, The Art of Great Fashion, hits the runway on Monday, October 19, featuring designs by James Hogan of Savannah and Massachusetts. Hogan’s signature style is defined by clean, sophisticated lines and sumptuous fabrics from around the world.

13th Annual Tybee Island Festival of the Arts

Date: 
Sat, 10/17/2009 - 10:00am - Sun, 10/18/2009 - 6:00pm

Upscale Art and Fine craft show with exceptional artists, live music and entertainment, culinary delights, and spirits.
This festival is part of the Tybee culture and continues to establish higher standards for participation.
New location, bigger prizes and more artists!
South Beach in a magnificent tent! It will be the hub of island activity on festival weekend including painters, jewelers, potters, woodworkers, photographers, and weavers from throughout the Southeast.
Entries will be juried for cash awards on Saturday morning.

No charge to the public.

Great Ogeechee Seafood Festival

Date: 
Fri, 10/16/2009 - 5:00pm - Sun, 10/18/2009 - 5:00pm

We have a double headline act this year w/ Lou Gramm and John Waite. The performance will be Saturday night before the fireworks.You won't want to miss it!

Friday, October 16th (Park open from 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
Adults: $5
Children 12 & under: $3

Saturday, October 17th (Park open from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 p.m.)
BEFORE 4:00 p.m. AFTER 4:00 p.m.
Adults: $5 Adults: $10
Children 12 & under: $3 Children 12 & under: $3

Sunday, October 18th (Park open from 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.)
Adults: $5
Children 12 & under: $3