Jan. 26–Feb. 1
Sankofa African American Museum onWheels.
Adams Hall, Savannah State University Reception,
Jan. 27, 3–6 p.m.,
sponsored by Mandingo Socio-Civic Club.
Exhibit hours: M–Th 10 a.m.–5 p.m.; Fri 10 a.m.–2 p.m.; Sat. 2–5 p.m.
Feb. 1–14
M–F 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Poetic Visions: Focus on BlackWomen Artists - A selection of
pieces from theWalter O. Evans Collection/Savannah College
of Art and Design (SCAD) Museum of Art features the work of
sculptors Mary Edmonia Lewis and Elizabeth Catlett, folk artist
Clementine Hunter and painters Alma Thomas, Louis Mailou
Jones, and Margaret Burroughs. SCAD’s Jen Library (museum’s
temporary third floor gallery), 201 E. Broughton St. For more
information, call (912) 525-7191.
Friday, February 1
11 a.m.–6 p.m.
Painting Exhibition: Nathan Mauney.
Dimensions Art Gallery:
Curator Cryselle Stewart; 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
Visit:www.dimensionsartgallery.com
7 p.m.
Youth Talent Explosion, highlighting “Savannah’s Got
Talent & Savannah Gospel Idol.”
Sponsored by Savannah Alumnae Chapter of Delta Sigma
Theta Sorority, Inc., and Comcast. Call (912) 351-6320
for information.Tiger Arena, Savannah State University
Saturday, February 2
9 a.m.
“TheWandererWalking Tour”
debuts as the U.S. commemorates
the 200th observance of the end of the Atlantic Slave
Trade.The tour, which begins at the Owens Thomas House, will
continue to the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum, 41 MLK Jr.
Blvd., and the Savannah Book Festival
http://www.savannahbookfestival.org. Call (912) 790-8885 to make limited reservations.
Owens-Thomas House, 124 Abercorn St.
8 p.m.
The Lucas Theatre presents Mavis Staples, soul and gospel legend.
The 2008 Savannah Black Heritage Festival honorees,
Willie Mae Robinson and John Alexander (posthumously),
will be presented.To request free tickets, call (912) 525-5050.
The Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn Street
Sunday, February 3
3 p.m.
The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation
presents Henry Louis Gates, Jr., Ph.D., director
of theW.E.B. Du Bois Institute for African
and African-American Research at Harvard
University.The lecture covers literary expression during the
slavery period. St. John Baptist Church, 522-528 Hartridge St.
February 3–4
19th National African American Read-In, Select books authored
by African Americans; conduct Read-In(s); and report results.
For materials, visit www.ncte.org/prog/ readin/107901.htm.
Sponsored locally by Jack and Jill of America, Inc., Savannah
Chapter, and WHCJ-FM 90.3.
Monday, February 4
7 p.m.
The Future of Jazz Concert, presented
in part by the Jewish Educational Alliance, features The Spelman
College Jazz Ensemble, vocalist Markeya Relaford from the Bloomingdale
Performing Arts Academy,
and others. Jewish Educational Alliance, 5111 Abercorn Street.
Tuesday, February 5
6:30 p.m.
Open Mic with Sister V “SpokenWord Reunion”
The Gallery Espresso, 234 Bull St.
5–6 p.m.
Opening Reception for SCAD’sWalter O. Evans
Exhibition,
Poetic Visions: Focus on BlackWomen Artists SCAD’s
Jen Library Gallery, 201 E. Broughton St.
7:30 p.m.
Film Screening of Honeydripper– A John Sayles picture starring
Danny Glover, Lisa Gay Hamilton,
Charles S. Dutton and Yaya DaCosta.
There will be a special appearance
by Sayles and Maggie Renzi, producer,
following the film. Presented by the Lucas Theatre, Savannah
Black Heritage Festival and Savannah Film Society.
Doors will open at 6:30 p.m. Lucas Theater, 32 Abercorn St.
Wednesday, February 6
6 p.m.
New Beginnings Art Exhibit Opening Reception - The 7th
Annual New Beginnings Art Exhibition celebrates the talent
of local high-school and middle–school students. Sponsored
by the Savannah Chapter of The Links, Inc., February 4–22
Gallery S.P.A.C.E., 9W. Henry St.
7:30 p.m.
Abeni Cultural Arts performs Visions – An Odyssey
in Black Dance: a journey through African-American history.
Dept. of Cultural Affairs Black Box Theatre, 9W. Henry St.
8 p.m. “Tell Pharoah,” a concert drama by Loften Mitchell, will
be presented by the SSU Players by the Sea. Elmore Theater,
King-Frazier Student Center, SSU
Thursday, February 7
10:30 a.m.
7th Annual School Day Extravaganza
Author, educator, performer, historian and television star Ron
Daise will present “Priscilla’s Posse.” Daise will recall the importance
and significance of tracing family roots in the development
of family identification, traditions and values through
the experiences of Charlestonian Thomalind Martin Polite’s
visit to Sierra Leone,West Africa, in May 2005. The extravaganza
will include student recognitions and performances by
Magic Marc, local school choirs, bands and dance troupes.
Tiger Arena at Savannah State University.
7 p.m.
W.W. Law Lecture by Jabari Asim,
author of The NWord:Who Can Say
It,Who Shouldn’t, andWhy.Asim will
address the use and misuse of the
‘N’ word in Hip-Hop culture. Presented
in part by Mu Phi and Alpha Gamma
chapters of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity. Jepson
Center for the Arts, 207West York St.
11:30 a.m. and 7 p.m.
“Get in the Know” HIV/AIDS/Substance
Abuse & Hepatitis Awareness Project at Savannah State University
presents Rodney Johnson, gospel comedian. For free tickets,
call (912) 356-2151. King-Frazier Student Center ballroom,
Savannah State University
Friday, February 8
Charles Campbell, author of “The Magic Coin” conducts
FantasyWriting/IllustrationWorkshops in various schools.
TBA
7:30 p.m.
"Visions:An Odyssey in Black Dance" by Abeni
Cultural Dance Dept. of Cultural Affairs Black Box Theatre,
9West Henry Street
Saturday, February 9
GRAND FESTIVAL DAY
Savannah Civic Center
8 a.m.
Dr. Ian Smith of the 50 Million Pound Challenge and
Mayor Otis Johnson will lead a city-wide health walk beginning
at the Savannah Civic Center. Sponsored by WellCare of SE
Georgia, St. Joseph’s/Candler African American Health Information
and Resource Center and 100 Black Men of Savannah Male
Health Initiative.
10:30 a.m.
Business Expo and Career Fair
1 p.m.
Magic Marc
• Food Fest and Youth Program: Celebrating Culinary Arts of
Yesteryear – presented in part by Savannah Tech
• Health Fair
• Local storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste
• African American Living-Learning Crafts Village: printmaking,
quilting, drum making, basket making, jewelry, culinary arts for
kids, ceramics, fantasy writing/illustration workshops for
youth, and more; to make a reservation, call (912) 351-6320.
• Entr’acte performances by Spitfire Productions
• Performances by Savannah Children’s Choir, local dance
troupes and youth entertainers
• Vending
7 p.m.
Roberta Flack, DJ UNK and Stephanie Edwards
Savannah Civic Center
Sunday, February 10
3 p.m.
Grand Opening for Sunday in Savannah,
a photo exhibit by Ja A. Jahannes, Ph.D.
Abyssinia Baptist Church Gallery, 1622 Ogeechee Rd.
3–5 p.m.
Charles Campbell’s fantasy writing/illustration workshops for youth.
Live Oak Public Library, Bull Street Branch
5 p.m
Gospel Concert.
Luther Barnes and the Sunset Jubilaires
sponsored by LifeLink of GA. Opening by
Ricky Temple Jr., the SSUWesleyan Gospel
and St. John Baptist Church choirs. St. John
Baptist Church, 522-528 Hartridge Street.
Wednesday, February 13
8 p.m.
Alvin Ailey® American Dance Theater
Sponsored by Gulfstream, Georgia Power,Target and
Carver State Bank. Johnny Mercer Theatre, Savannah Civic Ctr
CLICK HERE FOR TICKET INFORMATION
February 13-28
Th-F, 5-7 p.m.; Sun., 3-5 p.m.
Sunday in Savannah, a photo exhibit by Ja A. Jahannes, Ph.D.,
depicting African-American worship experiences at various
churches in Savannah.Abyssinia Baptist Church Gallery, 1622
Ogeechee Road
Thursday, February 14
8:30 a.m.
Parnessa Seele, founder and CEO of The Balm In Gilead, facilitates
a discussion about HIV/AIDS for clergy at Temple of
Glory Community Church.
6–7 p.m.
“An Evening for the One You Love,” a panel discussion
facilitated by Parnessa Seele, includes appearances by Spitfire
and vocalist Comia Flynn. Co-sponsored by “Get in the
Know” HIV/AIDS/Substance Abuse & Hepatitis Awareness
Project at Savannah State University. Four Points by Sheraton
Historic Savannah, 520West Bryan St.
Friday, February 15
11 a.m. -6 p.m.
Painting Exhibition: Danielle Feliciano, Dimensions Art Gallery:
Owner and Curator Cryselle Stewart, 412 MLK Jr. Blvd. Visit:www.dimensionsartgallery.com
Tuesday, February 19
6 p.m.
“Souls of Our Music,” presented by the City of Savannah’s
Recreation Services. Johnny Mercer Theater, Savannah Civic Ctr
Wednesday, February 20
5 p.m.
“Read It Loud, Black and Proud.”
Teens and others will read
and discuss excerpts from black literature and urban fiction.
Live Oak Public Libraries, Bull Street Branch
5:30-7:30 p.m.
African-American Influence on Southern Cooking
– featuring Chef Marvis Hinson and a celebrity chef –
presentation, demonstration and food tasting; food prepared by
students in the Culinary Institute of Savannah at Savannah
Technical College, 5717White Bluff Rd.
Thursday, February 21
7 p.m.
The Wanderer Mock Trials, conducted by Savannah area
pre-law students and African-American lawyers based on
Eric Colonius’ book, TheWanderer.Telfair Museum of Art,
121 Barnard Street
February 21-22
Th.: 10 a.m.; Fri.: 10 a.m. and 8 p.m.
Hip-Hop History 2008:The Civil Rights Generation Meets the
Hip-Hop Generation presented by AllWalks of Life, Inc.
(AWOL). Discounted tickets are available for school-day performances.
The Lucas Theater, 32 Abercorn St.
February 22, 24, 29; March 1-2
A Midnight Cry:The Underground Railroad to Freedom
This moving historical drama is inspired by the true story of a
young slave's journey to freedom through the Underground
Railroad. A Midnight Cry brings to life a vital part of our nation's
history.Tickets:Adults $10; Students & Seniors $7 The Black
Box Theatre, 9West Henry St.
February 22, 29, March 1 at 8 p.m.;
February 24 at 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. & March 2 at 3 p.m.
Saturday, February 23
2:30 p.m.
Carver State Bank 81st Anniversary Celebration
Carver State Bank
Wednesday, February 27
Ossabaw Island Education Alliance Symposium:“African American
Life and Culture in the Low Country 18th-19th Century”
Visit: www.ossabawisland.org
Friday, February 29
11 a.m. -6 p.m.
Photography Exhibition: JohnWilliams. Dimensions Art Gallery:
Curator Cryselle Stewart, 412 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.
All SBHF events are free and open to the public unless specified
otherwise. Call the information line at 912.691.6847 or 912.351.6320. Visit:www.dimensionsartgallery.com
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