Savannah, Georgia Visitor Information and News http://savannahvisit.com/ Sat, 20 Mar 2010 01:12:44 +0100 http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/124 Mar 19-25, 2010 - Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Isaiah Davenport House Museum. Patrons will be oriented to the history of tea and tea traditions relating to the early 19th century consumer. They will tour areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea given with costumed interpreters. Reservations recommendations. Limited attendance. Thursdays, some Fridays and one Wednesday in March. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/228 Mar 19-31, 2010 - Two hours of high energy music, dance and comedy, perfect for a Southern evening. A little bit country, a little bit rock and roll, plus some Broadway, jazz and pop, all in one hot production! http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/198 Mar 19 - Apr 03, 2010 - Georgia's largest musical arts festival and one of the most distinctive cross-genre music festivals in the world. The festival brings internationally renowned musicians in jazz, blues, classical, bluegrass, gospel and other styles of American and international music to Savannah. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/301 Mar 19 - Apr 18, 2010 - Enjoy a ride on our passenger car powered by our steam engine and learn more about an important piece of Savannah’s history, the Central of Georgia Railroad. Rides will be offered everyday, Tuesdays - Sundays 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 2 p.m., 3 p.m. and on Sundays 1 p.m., 2 p.m. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/266 Mar 25 - Apr 30, 2010 - The 24th Annual Spring Exhibition: New Paintings of the South by Ray Ellis will be held March 25-April 30. There will be an Artist Reception on Thursday, March 25 from 3-6 p.m. Ray Ellis lives and paints in Martha's Vineyard, but every spring he returns to Savannah for an exhibition of new work. The themes have varied over the years, but more often than not, he paints our area, a place he has lived and loved for many years. With this exhibition he continues the tradition, painting Savannah, Tybee, Little Tybee and the surrounding Lowcountry. The entire show will be posted by March 18, check www.rayellis.com. For more information, please contact the gallery at 912.234.3537 or info@rayellis.com. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/259 Mar 27, 2010 - Savannah Music Festival and the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum present The U.S. Army Strings in a free concert for the entire family. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/114 Mar 27, 2010 - A rare opportunity to see Frank Lloyd Wright's interpretation of a Southern plantation, this beautifully restored home is truly spectacular! Stables, kennels, guest cottages and dock house are included in the tour. A 50-minute drive from Savannah, you won't want to miss a view of this architectural treasure. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/157 Mar 27, 2010 - Savannah's specialist in naturopathic healing will lead your walk to forage for and learn both historical and current medicinal uses for native plants. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/158 Mar 28, 2010 - Entertaining local author and birding expert, Diana Churchill, will share her knowledge of the many long distance flyers which visit the Georgia coast. Second in a series of expeditions. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/229 Apr 01 - May 31, 2010 - Flowers are blooming and so are the delicate artisan floral flavors at Leopold's. Savor our fragrant Orange Blossom, eclectic Cherry Blossom and Rose Petal Cream Ice Creams. Aromatherapy for the palette. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/302 Apr 03, 2010 - Join us at one of our regular children's events for fun activities, stories, puppets and an exciting Easter egg hunt at the Roundhouse! http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/230 Apr 03, 2010 - In celebration of Easter and in collaboration with the Savannah Harbor Foundation, there will be an Easter Egg Hunt along with other children's activities at The Westin. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/231 Apr 04, 2010 - Celebrate Easter at the River Street Riverboat Company's annual Easter Sunday Brunch Cruise. There will be a visit from the Easter Bunny and an Easter egg hunt. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/232 Apr 09-30, 2010 - The Fiber Guild of Savannah presents works by their members and includes spinning, weaving, knitting, crochet, basketry, quilting, dyeing and jewelry. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/179 Apr 10-11, 2010 - Live entertainment all day both days with arts and crafts, food, hayrides, kids rides, fresh strawberries and strawberry ice cream. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/233 Apr 10 - May 31, 2010 - Photographer Ellen Susan has been employing the 150-year-old collodion wet plate photographic process to create compelling portraits of active duty members of the United States Army, many of them from the 3rd Infantry Division. This complex and rarely used photographic technique, which enjoyed great popularity during the Civil War era, creates timeless images of todays servicemen and women. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/234 Apr 11, 2010 - Special evening tours at the elegant Juliette Low Birthplace. See the grand home in the glittering low light of the gaslight era, and let imagination transport you to 1886. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/303 Apr 14, 2010 - Our monthly, family-friendly event featuring fun crafts and stories for kids with a theme related to the season. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/235 Apr 15, 2010 - The concert is free and open to the public, presented by the City of Tybee Island. http://savannahvisit.com/events/calendar/312 Apr 16-17, 2010 - The Tybee Wine Festival takes place April 16 and 17. The events include: Oyster Roast & Wine Pairing on Friday, April 16, 7-9 p.m. at the Tybee Museum; on Saturday, April 17, 3-7 p.m., a Wine & Craft Beer Tasting at the Tybee Lighthouse, featuring more than 100 wines from around the world, food tasting from local Tybee restaurants and live entertainment.