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Beginning Feb 1
Lectures and exhibitions presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design
February 1
7:00 p.m.
Dr. Walter O. Evans Presents: Lecture, Book-signing for The Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art, and Personal Tour of the “Dr. Walter O. Evans Collection”
One of the foremost collectors of African American art in the world, Dr. Walter Evans shares insights into his collection that spans 150 years of African American art—from 19th-century landscape paintings of the Hudson River School to works by masters of the Harlem Renaissance, as well as later 20th-century works by Jacob Lawrence and Romare Bearden, among others. Following a presentation by Dr. Evans, guests can enjoy viewing a selection of more than 35 works from the Evans Collection which are currently exhibited at the SCAD Museum of Art. Walter O. Evans Center for African American Studies, SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Free and Open to the Public. For information or to arrange group tours, call (912) 525-7191 or visit www.scadmoa.org.
Beginning Feb 21
Exhibition by Fred Wilson
Fred Wilson is an internationally recognized conceptual visual artist best known for rearranging museum art objects and collections using the same design techniques museums use, but coming up with unusual displays to portray the under-represented perspectives of people of color. Wilson will present an artistic intervention into the Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art at the SCAD Museum of Art. SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd.For Information or to arrange group tours, call (912) 525-7191 or visit www.scadmoa.org
Feb 23 * 7:00 p.m.
Lecture by Fred Wilson. The Savannah College of Art and Design will honor conceptual artist Fred Wilson for his work and influence on contemporary art. Wilson will give a public talk in Savannah regarding his artistic intervention into the Walter O. Evans Collection of African American Art at the SCAD Museum of Art. This event is free and open to the public.Trustees Theater, 215 E. Broughton St. For information call, (921) 525-7191 or visit www.scadmoa.org
Feb 2–29
Live Oak Public Libraries Observes Black History Month in partnership with the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. Go to: www.liveoakpl.org for full schedule of events, activities and Branch locations.
February 2
Ballethnic Dance Company presents workshops for local students and athletes at selected schools and locations.
Presented in part by Gulfstream Aerospace, Target and the Athletics Department, Savannah State University.
Third Annual Savannah Book Festival. For schedule info, visit www.savannahbookfestival.org.
February 3
11 a.m.
11th Annual School Day Extravaganza. A special school performance for students grades 4–9 featuring the Ballethnic Dance Company, presented in part by Target and Gulfstream Aerospace.
Venue with limited Seating. For Reservations and information - public schools contact: Jerrie Wichman, SCCPSS at 912-395-5530; private schools contact: Mattie Johnson at 912-354-2657.
7:30 p.m.
The Savannah Black Heritage Festival presents the Ballethnic Dance Company*
The 2012 Black Heritage Festival Honorees, Dr. Otis Johnson, Dr. Walter O. Evans, and posthumously John Saxton Pierce and Janie Fowles, , will be presented prior to the performance.
Savannah Civic Center, Johnny Mercer Theater (Seating is limited; free general admission ticket required. Unclaimed seats will be given to waiting patrons 10 minutes prior to curtain call). For ticket distribution information, visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.com , or call 912-358-4309.
*The Ballethnic Dance Company is funded in part by Gulfstream Aerospace and Target.
February 4
11:30 a.m.
Opening Celebration at the African American Monument & Memorial Walk. Meet at Rousakis Plaza on River Street and join a Memorial Walk along River Street, tracing the steps of those ancestors who journeyed to this shore and pausing in honor of Veterans from World War II through the Iraq and Afganistan Wars. The Walk will culminate with a Gathering at the African-American Monument, “Lest We Forget…” featuring Lillian Grant-Baptiste, Dr. Abigail Jordan and (Military person TBA) with a brief memorial and wreath-laying ceremony to honor the Ancestors and the Veterans . Sponsored in part by Savannah Riverfront Association and Lester’s Florist.
February 5
3–5 p.m.
Opening Reception and Visual Arts Exhibition for “Journeys, Passages and Transitions. “ Works displayed by woman of the National Alliance of Artists from Historical Black Colleges and Universities. Presented by The Savannah Black Heritage Festival and the King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation/Beach Institute. Artists are from Winston Salem University, Prairie View A & M University, Southern University at New Orleans, Alabama State University, Mississippi Valley State University, North Carolina Central University, Dillard University, Xavier University of LA, North Carolina A&T State University and Savannah State University. A juried exhibition curated by SSU Professor Zelana Davis, the Exhibition will be on display until March 5th . For information and to arrange group tours, call 912-234-8000
Beach Institute African- American Cultural Center, 502 E. Harris St.
February 8
6:30 p.m.
11th Annual New Beginnings Art Exhibit Opening & Reception
Sponsored by the Savannah Chapter of The Links, Inc.
Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9 West Henry St. (Feb. 8 – 29). From March 5-31, the exhibition will move to the Savannah-Hilton Head International Airport’s Art Gallery.
8 p.m.
The SSU Players by the Sea presents August Wilson’s “Jitney”,the first installment in Wilson’s monumental 10-play cycle . (This is a special performance for the Black Heritage Festival with free admission. Reservations required. Call 912-358-3190). Regular production dates have an admission fee: Feb 9-10. & Feb 12 at 8 p.m. PLEASE NOTE: Doors open at 7:30pm and any unclaimed reserved tickets will be released to waiting patrons ten minutes prior to curtain call.
Savannah State University, J. F. Kennedy Fine Arts Theatre
February 8th and 10th
6 p.m.
“Crossing in Saint Augustine” produced by Andrew Young Presents. A documentary which captures the St. Augustine [Florida] Civil Rights Movement of 1964, a neglected chapter in the civil rights story. According to Young, this is, "...arguably one of the most important chapters of the struggle for equality in America". Many hometown Heroes are featured in this film, including Shed Dawson, Sr., now a resident in the Savannah area, who will be present at the showing to share his recollections and personal experiences.
February 9
10:30 a.m.
The Step Chilin’ Project (Day 1). ). An interactive workshop especially for students at a designated local elementary school. This unique folk experience enables children to step back into history and eagerly accept the challenge to pass on a rich repertoire of chants, songs, stories, dances and playground hand jives. Children from the Greater Atlanta & Griffin GA, areas will interact with children in local schools under direction of workshop presenter, Rosalyn Payne -Hill.
February 9
Documentary Showing at Selected High Schools
“At the River I Stand,” a film documentary that recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, coinciding with the 65-day strike of 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers.
Presented by the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council, in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at SSU.
February 9
7 p.m.
Friends of the African-American Art Arts Annual Educational Lecture
Jepson Center for the Arts, Neises Auditorium, 207 W. York St.
February 10
WHCJ-FM 90.3, the voice of SSU, kicks off the 23rd National African-American Read-In in conjunction with the SSU Department of Liberal Arts, Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Savannah Chapter, and the Chatham Association of Retired Educators. Radio Broadcast and streaming from 8 a.m to 5 p.m; readings in schools and community centers arranged by sponsors throughout the month of February.
February 10
10 a.m.
The Step Chilin’ Project (Day 2). An interactive workshop especially for students at a designated local elementary school.
February 10
10 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Savannah Sewing Academy Retreat
Savannah Sewing Academy, 1917 Bull Street
10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Introductory to Sewing & Garment Industry Seminar
Meet & Greet/Fashion Garment Industry Legacy, Master Tailor, Sewing Instructor, Lecturer and Author, James Lee "Gentleman Jim" McFarland. Sponsored by Savannah Sewing Academy
6 p.m. – 10 p.m.
"Sister's Gathering" - "A Valentine's Pamper Me", Pajama Party.
A Mind & Body Retreat, designed for young ladies and women.
Meet & Greet/Motivational Speaker, Fashion & Leather Handbag Designer
of recording artist and mother of, India Arie, "Simpson"
For information, reservations and associated fees,
contact Arlesia Hill, 912-480-0282. Sponsored by Savannah Sewing Academy
February 10
7 p.m.
African Drumming Class conducted by Kwabena Bernard Jones using authentic African drums.
4 p.m.: youth class conducted for the 21st Century After-School Program
7 p.m.: public class for adults and youth; reservations required: call 843-305-9080
February 11
Grand Festival Day, Savannah Civic Center
The highlight of the annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival, Grand Festival Day includes an array of family-oriented activities, concluding with a star-studded concert.
11 a.m.-2 p.m.
Annual Health Fair.
SPECIAL FOR YOUTH (11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ) “Help Your Body Get Its Move On”, interactive dance exercises choreographed by local students in elementary, middle and high schools ( A spin-off from First Lady Michelle Obama and Beyonce’s “Move Your Body Campaign”).
Civic Center Ballroom-3rd Floor
Open to All Ages: Screenings, healthy foods presentations for youth and adults, exercises (including Zumba), diabetes prevention & management, and medical financial aid information (1st Floor Lobby).
Sponsored by the St. Joseph’s/Candler Hospital Systems and its African-American Health Information and Resource Center , the American Diabetes Association and AmeriCare.
11 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels
The Sankofa African-American Museum on Wheels provides a detailed display of artifacts commencing with the Middle Passage (slavery) to the era of King Cotton, to the days of Emancipation, then to the powerhouses in African-American history, such as Ida B. Wells, The Negro Baseball League, The Tuskegee Airmen, and Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., to name a few. Curator Angela Jennings informs her audiences of the significant contribution to society offered by African Americans evident in the plethora of their inventions. Civic Center (Location TBA).
1 – 3:30 p.m.
African American Living and Learning Crafts Village: Crafts and Culinary Arts workshops,
2 Sessions Each. 1st Session – 1:00 – 2:10 p.m. and 2nd Session - 2:20 – 3:30 p.m.
Ages 6-13: African Drum-Making; Mask-Making, Doll-Making, Painting and Jewelry-Making; Ages 12- 16: Culinary Arts. Ages 14 – adult: Basket-Making and Quilt-Making. Limited Spaces. Reservations required; call 912-358-3370. Report to 2nd Floor Lobby Area for Check-in.
Featured Chef: Chef Joe Randall. Craftsmen: Zelena Davis, Amiri Farris, Gregory Grant, Kwabena Jones, Brandon Williams and others.
1-3:30 p.m.
Children’s Reading Circle
Children’s Author Calvin Ramsey and book illustrator Janice Shay will lead the circle, reading from children’s books authored by Ramsey and published by Shay. Ramsey is an Award-winning Atlanta playwright and children's author who concentrates on what he calls "unknown pages in African American history." Ruth and the Green Book, his first children's picture book, won the Jane Adams Peace honor award for children's literature, the American Library Association Notable Book award, and the Jefferson Cup honor award. Shay is owner of Pinafore Press, book packaging company, that develops and produces illustrated books, including cookbooks and children’s books. She has received the Comstock Award, the Jane Addams Peace Price for Children’s Literature and the Oppenheim Toy Portfolio Gold award. Civic Center (Location TBA).
Both authors will also convene a book-signing and sales in the Vending Area on the Arena Floor beginning at 4 p.m.
1 – 2:30 p.m.
Local Authors Corner
Spend time with some of Savannah’s local self-published authors. Learn the art of writing, publishing and marketing book sales, and listen as they share their stories, experiences, talents and challenges as book authors. Authors will also convene book-signings and sales in the Vending Area on the Arena Floor beginning at 3 p.m. (Location TBA)
1 – 2:00 p.m.
Financial Planning
Civic Center (Location TBA)
2:00 p.m.
Carver State Bank celebrates its 85th Anniversary with a “Salute to Black Businesses.”
Special Guest, National Bankers Association President Michael A. Grant- Civic Center Ballroom
3:30 p.m.
Grand Festival Day Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony: activities and local performances begin in the MLK Jr. Arena (Hosted by Magic Marc and featuring RJ & the Upbeats, and others)
4 p.m. Youth Talent Extravaganza sponsored by Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc., Savannah Alumnae Chapter
6 p.m.
Live concerts begin with Local Talent
7 p.m.
DWELE
8 p.m.
Five Men on a Stool
February 12
9:00AM - 6:00PM
"Blacks Discovering Green", Environmentally & Economically
Meet & Greet Speakers and Lecturers, as we discuss greening our neighborhoods, businesses, culture and lifestyle both environmentally and economically in the African-American community. Sponsored by GOGREENTOURS.
For information, call 912-480-0282
Four Points by Sheraton Historic Savannah Ball Room, 15 Martin Luther King Blvd.
5:00 p.m.
Annual Gospel Concert featuring Lucinda Moore of “ Blessed, Broken and Given” acclaim. Opening performances by local artists and the SSU Wesleyan Gospel Choir, the AASU Gospel Choir, and St. John Baptist Church Choir. Presented in part by Joy 100 FM Radio and LifeLink of Georgia.
St. John Baptist Church, 522-28 Hartridge St.
February 13
7:30 p.m.
The Future of Jazz - Now Realized. Featuring Stan Wilkerson and Company. Wilkerson, a Savannah native and one of the performers in the 1st Annual Future of Jazz concert, is now a multifaceted vocalist and songwriter gifted with the unique ability to perform at the highest levels in various musical idioms. He first came to national and international prominence as a professional trombonist. Wilkerson brings his 5-piece band home to explore new directions in his musical journey. Other young and budding jazz artists will open the concert under the direction of jazz trombonist, Teddy Adams. Presented in part by the Jewish Educational Alliance. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn St.
February 13–17
Date TBA
Stories of Faith and Freedom – A Program for Selected Schools
Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste will present “The Shoulders That We Stand On – Stories from Our Ancestors.” The presentation to students at a selected school will include recitations and affirmations, building Bridges of Hope and Determination, and the Umoja Circle.
February 15
10 a.m. & 1 p.m.
Ecology of the Salt Marsh
(young adults and older )
Faculty in Savannah State University's Marine Science Program will lead a discussion and environmental excursion into the Salt Marsh immediately behind Savannah State University. Topics will include
1) the estuarine food web, from the microscope slide to the dinner table;
2) coastal development, the influence man has on our estuarine ecosystem; and
3) the ephemeral waterways, the cosmic link between the moon and the ebb and flood of the tides
The Southeastern United States are home to the largest salt marsh estuaries on the east coast, dominating our local environment. The goal of this short introduction is to enlighten individuals on the very direct impact that we have on the salt marsh and its impact on us, how we can be better stewards of this environment, and give an appreciation for the expansive and beautiful salt marshes around us.
Presentations begin at 10am and repeat at 1pm, meeting in the Lobby of the Marine Science Building at SSU. Limit 12 participants per session. For Reservations, call: 912-358-3370
Other Related Events
February 15
11 am and 2:30 p.m.
“At the River I Stand,” a film documentary that recounts the two months leading to Martin Luther King Jr.'s death in 1968, coinciding with the 65-day strike of 1,300 Memphis sanitation workers.
Presented by the Savannah Regional Central Labor Council, in collaboration with the College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences at SSU. Location TBA
February 16
7:00 p.m.
Annual W. W. Law Lecture by Dr. Dorothy Cotton, former Education Director for the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) under the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and retired Director for Student Activities at Cornell University. Presented in part by the Telfair Museums.
February 17
TBD
Dr. Dorothy Cotton conducts a Student Forum at Savannah State University. Presented in part by the SSU Center for Leadership Lecture Series
The Savannah Ballroom. King-Frazier Complex, Savannah State University
February 18
7 p.m. at AASU; February 19 * 3 p.m. at SSU
“Ira Aldridge – The African Roscius”
As part of its ongoing Cultures in Motion series, the National Portrait Gallery, in collaboration with the National Museum for African American History and Culture developed and produced a tribute to the life of celebrated nineteenth-century Shakespearean actor, Ira Aldridge, played by celebrated twenty-first-century Shakespearean actor Avery Brooks, with NPG’s producer/actor Jewell Robinson as Aldridge’s daughter Amanda. Commissioned by the NPG Marc Pachter Fund, and written by Jacqueline Lawton, the play examines the life of an African American who was forced to emigrate to Europe in the early 1800s in order to practice his craft and who, despite the odds, transcended as an artist to the heights of his chosen profession. Presented in part by Armstrong Atlantic State University and the Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts .
Feb 18, 7 pm - AASU Fine Arts Center, 11935 Abercorn St. , and again Feb 19, 3 pm - SSU Kennedy Fine Arts Auditorium, South Tompkins Road.
12 p.m.
Spoken Word/Open Mic – 2nd Annual Tribute to Clinton Powell
A Tribute in Memory of Clinton Powell, Poet and Co-Founder of Spit Fire Poetry; Coordinated by
Sista “V.” Presented by the Savannah Black Heritage Festival and the Savannah Book Festival.
The Savannah Book Festival’s Free Speech Tent in Telfair Square. Call 912-695-3872 for information.
4–6 p.m.
"GA 2 DC". Presented by Tybee Pictures Documentary Films, produced and directed by Tony Byrd. This film documents the experiences of a group of students from Savannah and Atlanta , along with some professionals, who took a bus ride to Washington, DC, to witness the dedication of the Martin Luther King, Jr., monument, with a life-changing stop in Greensboro, NC. A Q. & A. session will follow along with a discussion of the state of young Black men in America. First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery St.
2–5 p.m.
"Dem Fish, Dey's Biting" - The Fourth Annual Festival "Gathering." Presented in part by the SSU-NOAA (National Oceanic & Atmospheric Administration) African American Oral History Project. Featuring storytelling, demonstrations and recipe tastings focusing on families and descendants of African Americans in the fisheries along the Georgia coast.
Location - TBA. Call 912-358-4289 for information.
February 19
3 p.m.
“Ira Aldridge – The African Roscius” (Matinee Performance)
See Full description above – Feb. 18
SSU Kennedy Fine Arts Auditorium, South Tompkins Road.
5 p.m.
How I Got Over: Remembering Our Stories of Faith, Resistance and Freedom
Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste and the historical Second African Baptist “Inspirational Voices” Choir will utilize storytelling, music and folklore as an impetus to transport the audience back to a time in our history when “The animals use to talk” and “The people could fly”. All in attendance will be physically and spiritually moved by the rhythm of the music and the power of the spoken word. The Choir and Sister Baptiste will also demonstrate how music and storytelling were historically used as tools of both resistance and reconciliation. This performance promises to be riveting, soul stirring and unforgettable. Presented in part by Second African Baptist Church.
Second African Baptist Church, 123 Houston St.
February 23–25
History and Access Through Golf with PGA Tour players Jim Thorpe and Albert Green
Presented by ____________, The First Tee of Savannah, The Savannah Black Heritage Festival
, Savannah-Chatham County Public Schools, The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa, PGA and Coca Cola.
Feb 23* 6:30 p.m.
“Uneven Fairways” A film documentary that “…chronicles the stories of African-Americans who faced discrimination and all manner of indignities just to play the game of golf… and the lengths to which black golfers went, including forming their own tour, the United Golf Association.” Appearance by Albert Green and/or Jim Thorpe. Open to the Public.
Telfair Museums, The Jepson Center for the Arts, Neises Auditorium. 207 West York St.
Feb 24 * 10 a.m.
“Uneven Fairways” The film documentary, with special appearance by Albert Green and/or Jim Thorpe.
Open to Students, Student Golf Teams and the General Public. Savannah State University , Location TBA
Feb 24* 3-6 p.m.
Adult Golf Clinic and Reception with Albert Green and Jim Thorpe
The Club at Savannah Harbor, Resort Drive, Hutchinson Island. Call 912-238-7108 for information and reservations.
Feb 25* Time TBA
Youth Golf Clinic with Albert Green and Jim Thorpe
School Children, members of The First Tee of Savannah and the general public are invited to spend the day at the Mary Calder Golf Club in a golf clinic with Albert Green and Jim Thorpe, and viewing and discussion of the documentary,” Uneven Fairways.” Call 912-238-7108 for information and reservations
Related Events
Historic Tour
February 2012 (Various dates)
“The Footprints of Savannah Walking Tour” will take participants along the forgotten paths of Savannah where the institution of slavery made its mark in the 1850s leading up to the Civil War. Discounted tickets available during the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. For information on available dates, times and reservations call 912-695-3872 or visit the website at: http://footprintsofsavannah.com
*Events, dates, times, performers and locations
are subject to change
For updated information:
www.savannahblackheritagefestival.com
912-358-4309
**About the Required Free Tickets
tickets are required for the Ballethnic Dance Company’s performance on Friday, February 3, 2012 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will be available to the public (maximum of four [4] tickets per patron), at the following locations: Lester’s Florist (37th and Bull Streets),and on the Southside at Cumulus Broadcasting (E-93 & 103.9 FM), 214 Television Circlethe Civic Center Box Office, and on the Southside at Cumulus Broadcasting (E-93 & 103.9 FM), 214 Television Circle and a New Southside location TBA. PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE, OR CALL 912-358-4309 FOR THE RELEASE DATE ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2012. All unclaimed seats will be given to waiting patrons 10 minutes prior to curtain call.
912-358-4309
www.savanahblackheritagefestival.com
Events, dates, times and locations are subject to change.
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