During March, get your kids to Pooler’s new art studio –   Everyone’s An Artist studio @ 115 Canal St. March happenings include
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After-School Spring 2016 Art Classes

New kids’ art classes begin Monday 3/21. Something for everyone from ages 2-17 including Mommy & Me class for ages 2-4; drawing & painting; advanced art for ages 11 & older; homeschool art for ages 5 & older.

See the class schedule above. Call ahead to register. 912-755-4567

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Kids’ Movie Night

Everyone’s An Artist studio offers regular Kids’ Movie Night where kids can enjoy a movie, art project & pizza while you enjoy a childfree night.

March Kids’ Movie Night
Sat.  March 19 6-9PM
Pizza, popcorn, movie & crafts. Ages 4+. Call to register: 912-755-4567

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Spring Break Art Camp 
March 14-18. Details here.
Cost per child: $175.
Ages 4+, and 8+. Register today! Call to register: 912-755-4567
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Special Needs Open Studio
Special Needs Open Studio
Sat. March 19. Siblings welcome!
All ages and abilities. Only $15 per art kit. Drop in between 1-4PM
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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Free family fun at Youth ArtsFest Sat. March 12 11AM-1PM at the Arts Center, followed by ISCA’s Rising Stars Youth Talent Competition.

During the Festival, students and their families can enjoy arts and crafts projects, dance and drama workshops for $5, refreshments and the Promising Picassos youth art exhibition.

Several arts and crafts projects will be available ongoing throughout the festival, and are offered free or with a small donation. In addition, 50 minute dance workshops in the black box and drama workshops in the Bank of America room will be offered for just a $5 fee, and spaces will be on a first come first served basis. Sign-ups for these workshops will begin approximately 15 minutes prior to each session.

DRAMA WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 9+)
12:00-12:50 (ages 5-8)

DANCE WORKSHOPS – $5
11:00-11:50 (ages 5-8)
12:00-12:50 (ages 9+)

Following the Youth ArtsFest, ISCA’s Rising Stars Talent Competition at 2pm will feature the top 25 young performing acts in Southern Beaufort County. Budding actors, dancers, musicians, and singers will take the spotlight in the final round of the competition on the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina’s Elizabeth Wallace Stage.
Suited for Ages: All Ages
Additional Details: Free and Open to the Public! (Tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.)
Admission: The festival is free, however tickets for the Talent Show are $20/adults and $10/children.

Learn more here. 

Fun changes are happening at Telfair Museums in Savannah.

Here’s a peek:
– Kids 12 & younger are now free!
– Instead of single site passes, it’s $20 for all three sites, which includes daily architectural tours at the Jepson Center & Mansion to Museum tours at the Telfair Academy.
– New at Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center – daily art activities in the drop-in studio from 1-4PM. The activities are not just for kids but for all ages including adults. APRIL: Art in Bloom: Make tissue paper flower crowns. Learn more here. 

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FREE Family Days @ Telfair Museums

Free Family Days are held one Saturday a month from 1-4PM @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center (unless otherwise noted). Attend five Free Family Days & receive a 20% discount on any Telfair art class. Come to 10 Free Family Days & win a free 3D printed mini-me sculpture.

Upcoming FREE Family Days

Sat. June 11
Juneteenth Festival
Jepson Center
Juneteenth is the oldest celebration commemorating the end of slavery in the United States. Free and open to the public, this annual festival features live performances and hands-on art activities for all ages, celebrating Savannah’s history and Gullah Geechee heritage. The festival begins with an interactive performance by Jamal Toure and other local storytellers, followed by demonstrations by traditional artists throughout the region. Children can experiment with crafts and try their hand at a variety of artmaking projects. A special highlight of the afternoon includes a live concert by reunited members of the Gospelaires, a legendary a cappella vocal group from Pin Point, offering a rare treat to the celebration.

Sat., July 9
Prints at the Telfair Academy
Telfair Museums has an incredible collection of prints, but they are not always on display. This Free Family Day gives you a chance to glimpse some of these amazing works in the historic Telfair Academy, featuring master artists such as Rembrandt and Whistler. You can also try your hand at different printmaking techniques to create masterpieces of your own!

JEPSON CENTER
207 W. York St.

TELFAIR ACADEMY
121 Barnard St.

OWENS-THOMAS HOUSE
124 Abercorn St.

Follow Telfair Museums on Facebook here. 

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We love that the Coastal Heritage Society, in partnership with Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of the Coastal Empire, has started a new hands-on art education program for children who are receiving medical care at The Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health.

This program for pediatric patients is called “Carts with Heart.”

The program will take place regularly at The Children’s Hospital at Memorial Health and the family room at the Ronald McDonald House, which provides a place for families to rest, re-charge, and interact. Each art education program will be geared towards children between the ages of 4 and 12 and the anticipated number to be served throughout the year will be approximately 3,000 people or more.

Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead academic art activities from a mobile cart for child-patients and their families, providing an opportunity for these children to continue their education through hands-on, creative activities while receiving medical treatment.

The goal is to alleviate stress for children and their families by providing quality time together that is not focused on the child’s illness.

“Carts with Heart” is provided through generous support from the Arts Ashore Legacy Fund grant through The Savannah Community Foundation.

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If your kids have not taken an art class @ Scribble Art Studio on Savannah, this Spring 2016 is an ideal time to do so.

Scribble is offering an array of after-school creative group classes for children plus a class for home-school students.

Spring classes start the week of March 21. You can join anytime. Classes available for ages 4 & older.

Pay class deposit for any of the classes below here. 

Monday Classes
March 21, 28; April 4, 11, 18, 25; May 2, 9 16

COMICS AND CARTOONING (Ages 6+)
|4:00-5:00| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

DRAWING 101 (Ages 8+)
|5:15-6:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray
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Tuesday Classes
March 22, 29; April 5, 12, 19, 26; May 3, 10, 17

CREATE YOUR OWN PICTURE BOOK (Ages 8+)
|4:00-5:00| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

EXPRESSIVE ART (Ages 4+)
|4:15-5:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Carrie Christian

THE ART OF CALLIGRAPHY & PRINTMAKING (Ages 8+)
|5:15-6:15| $170 for 7 Weeks (no class 3/22 or 3/29) | Caroline Rose
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Wednesday Classes
March 23, 30; April 6, 13, 20, 27; May 4, 11, 18

ADVANCED TECHNIQUES & MEDIA EXPLORATION (Ages 13+)
|3:30- 5:00| $235 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray

FUN WITH FABRIC (Ages 6+)
|4:15-5:15| $220 for 9 Weeks | Kristie Duncan

CREATIVE KIN (All ages)
|5:30-6:30| $220 for 9 Weeks | Kristie Duncan
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Thursday Classes
March 24, 31; April 7, 14, 21, 28; May 5, 12, 19

BUDDING ARTISTS (KINDER ART) (Ages 4 and under)
|10:00am-11:00am| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jami Stone

HOMESCHOOL ART (Ages 4+)
|11:00am-12:00pm| $135/session or $18/lesson | Jami Stone

FAIRYTALE ADVENTURES IN ART (Ages 4+)
|4:30-5:30| $220 for 9 Weeks | Jami Stone

PORTFOLIO PREP (Ages 11+)
|6:00-7:30| $235 for 9 Weeks | Jose Ray
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Pay class deposit for any of the above classes here. 

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Have you been to The Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. lately?

Spring 2016 is a great time go as the Sandbox has a lot going on!

Located just off Pope Avenue on the south end of Hilton Head Island (about a 60 min. drive from Savannah), this interactive museum provides a unique place for educational play between children and their parents, grandparents or caregivers.

Little ones from ages infant to eight will be captivated by the fun filled play centers and engaging activities.

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Upcoming March Events

Save the Date for Easter EGGstravaganza: Sun. March 20, 2016, 2-5PM
EGGstra! EGGstra! Easter all about it!
Looking for an Easter event that’s more than just plastic eggs and candy?
Come out and play at an Easter EGGs-travaganza.
Join The Sandbox for a family-friendly event guaranteed to fill your Easter basket (feel free to bring your own, bags will be available)with fabulous and fun.

In addition to an outdoor (indoor if rain) Easter egg hunt (2:30PM and 4PM), there will be a bounce house (weather permitting), face painting, take-home arts and crafts, interactive exhibits, games inside and out, cookie decorating.

Space and activities will be limited in the event of inclement weather (coupons not valid for this special event)

Event admission: $5 for members, $10 for non-members. Military and senior discounts available.

Learn more here. 

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March 4, 5:30-7:30pm
Free Family Fun Night!
Made Possible by The Bargain Box
Free Admission to the museum, light refreshments, face-painting, Bounce House (weather permitting), arts and crafts and more. March is Pirate Night! Come dressed as a pirate & give your best “Ahoy Matey!”.
Scavenger hunt, eye patches and chocolate gold coins.
Back again, an edible Cupcake Cone Swords (for the first 75 children)!

Learn more here. 

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Thursdays, 10:30AM-11:30AM
Imagination Hour
Story time followed by a related craft. Included in admission. Sign up at front desk.

Learn more here. 

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Discover. Imagine.Grow. (DIG) School Readiness Program
Now being offered on Thursdays @ the Hilton Head Head Public Library 12:30PM-1:30PM
Through May 19, 2016 (no program Spring Break, April 14)
For children 3½-5 years of age
Registration required.
Stop by the children’s desk at the Library or call 843.255.6529 to reserve your space today.
Hilton Head Island Public Library
11 Beach City Rd
(Made possible by The Long Cove Club Community Endowment Fund)
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Coming Soon: A Brand New Exhibit The “Island Grocery Checkout”

In Island Grocery where everything is child-sized (even the grocery carts), children will be able to explore an environment that mimics the real thing.  Shelves will be filled with play food products that range from lemons to ketchup to cereal. Follow the food chain.

The active process of shopping for food challenges young learners to develop and apply math skills including sorting, classifying, calculations and the use of money, as well as concepts related to health and nutrition.

Custom Built especially for The Sandbox by Science Kinetics.
Sponsorship opportunities are available.

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Sandbox Interactive Children’s Museum hours

Tues-Sat: 10-5 September thru March, May
Monday:  Closed but open Mondays 10-5 April, June thru August
Sunday: Closed
18A Pope Ave, Hilton Head Island, SC 29928
(843) 842-7645
Daily rates & membership rates here. 

The Sandbox Children’s Museum, 18-A Pope Avenue, next to St. Andrew’s by the Sea United Methodist Church, Hilton Head Is., 29928 www.thesandbox.org The Sandbox Children’s Museum is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

FOR MORE LOCAL PARENT & ME ACTIVITIES TO DO WITH YOUR PRESCHOOLER, CLICK HERE. 

Movie & Craft Night for Kids, Kid-Free Night for Parents

Everyone’s An Artist studio offers regular Kids’ Movie Night where kids can enjoy a movie, art project & pizza while you enjoy a childfree night.

Saturday 2/27 6-9PM Kids’ Movie Night.
Movie will be Monsters vs. Aliens
Call ahead to register. 912-755-4567

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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Scribble Art Studio can help you out during Savannah’s Spring Break 2016 March 14-18.

Drop off your kid(s) for an hour(s) of creative fun anytime 11AM-2PM March 14, 15, 16 & 18. (No Open Studio on March 17)

Your child will have several art kits from which to chose starting @ $15.

Now that sounds like a break for you, too.

Call 912-713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com for more info.

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah also offers private & group art classes, summer art camps, adult art parties & children’s birthday parties, both in the studio & at-home DIY art birthday kits. For gifts, Scribble as art kits & gift certificates. For more information, contact artist Carrie Christian at (912) 713-7376 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com  . Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

You & your child can get your hands dirty in a Piggy Pottery workshop in Savannah.

The Piggy Pottery Saturday workshop 10AM-1PM March 26 is one of many art workshops & classes offered by The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs.

Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures for ages 12+ with a parent or 17+ without a parent.

Registration is open for The City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs Session 2 Visual Arts Classes & Workshops.

Day & evening sessions are offered for children, teens & adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin Feb. 29 & run through April 9.

Classes are @ the Department of Cultural Affairs studios, 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah.

New offerings include fiber techniques, jewelry design, ceramics, and advanced metalsmithing.

Interested in jewelry design? The Tassel Mala Necklace workshop is perfect.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment & all materials, tools required. Space is limited. Advance registration is required.

For a full list of offerings, click here. Credit cards accepted.

Class schedule and registration forms are available online by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783. 

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Session 2 Classes and Workshops
February 29 – April 9, 2016

Youth & Adult One and Two-Day Workshops

Fairy Toad Houses: Parent and Child Clay NEW (UPDATE: This class is full)
Instructor: Crystal Travaille
Ages 4+ with parent, Sat. March 5, 10am-12pm
Spring is a perfect time to get your garden fairy toad house made. This parent & child workshop gives you the chance to dream up a perfect abode for your garden toad. Class will use basic hand building skills & incorporate unique textures for decoration. All houses can be under glazed with a variety of colors.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Tassel Mala Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 10, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in jewelry design. Students will learn basic beading & tassel making.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Weaving for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Mary Bass
Ages 12+ Wed.  March 16 & 23, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in learning basic embroidery techniques. Students will learn how to create their own weaving board & will work with a variety of materials.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Enameling for Beginners NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+, Thurs. March 24, 3:30-5:30 pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in enameling. Students will learn basic enameling techniques creating one of a kind jewelry.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Piggy Pottery Workshop NEW
Instructor: Dave Peterson
Ages 17+ (12+ with parent), Sat. March 26, 10-1pm
Join instructor Dave Peterson in the mud puddle & make your own pottery pig. Class will use basic hand building techniques to make unique sculptures.
$25/$20 city resident. To register click here.

Birds Nest Necklace NEW
Instructor: Jessica Anderson
Ages 12+ Thurs. March 31, 3:30-5:30pm
Join this hands-on workshop open to all skill levels interested in wire wrapping & beading. Students will learn basic wire wrapping techniques, creating a unique “birds nest” necklace.
$20/$15 city resident. To register click here.

Glass Quilt: Fused Glass
Instructor: Kristin Fulford
Ages 14+, Sat.  April 9, 10am-2pm
Join this fun, hands-on class, open to all levels from the beginner to those who want to learn more about various techniques in fused glass, culminating in a glass quilt. A glass kit with 4 sheets is included in cost, as well as scrap glass.
$40/$35 city resident. To register click here.

Youth Classes

Teen Clay (6 Weeks)
Instructor: Clair Buckner
Ages 12+, Tuesday, March 1 – April 5, 3:30-4:45pm
Explore the potter’s wheel as well as hand building and sculpture.
$85/$80 city resident. To register click here.

Learn more about all the above classes here. 

Art classes & workshops @ City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs studios. 9 W. Henry St. (912) 651-6783 On Facebook here. On Twitter here. Savannah Dept. of Cultural Affairs is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

Start your little one in  Kindermusik Savannah  and experience the joy of watching them develop right before your eyes.

Parent and child classes for ages newborn to 7 develop your child musically through instruments and songs, physically through movement, socially in a small group setting and cognitively through age-appropriate activities at each stage.

Come join in and see why the name “Kindermusik” has been around for over 35 years and why 88 Keys Piano is now in its 15th year of teaching Kindermusik.

We’re more than just music…we’re a community!

Call 88 Keys Piano to set up a free trial class with your child or email music@88keysga.com. www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  912.988.KEYS (5397).

Kindermusik Savannah, email music@88keysga.com, 912.988.KEYS (5397) www.88keysga.com/Kindermusik  Kindermusik is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

Everyone’s favorite nanny will take the stage in the SCPS spring musical production of Mary Poppins March 4, 5 and 6 at Trustees Theater in Savannah.

To order tickets, click here. 

The Fine Arts Council at Savannah Christian Preparatory School proudly presents their 13^th annual Broadway musical, Mary Poppins.

Mary Poppins is an enchanting mixture of irresistible story, unforgettable songs, breathtaking dance numbers &  astonishing stagecraft.

The cast is comprised of 74 incredibly talented 3rd-12th grade students (selected by audition), a production team, and 50 plus parent & student volunteers.

Performances will be Fri. March 4, at 7 p.m., Sat. March 5, at 7 p.m., & Sun. March 6, at 3 p.m.  Tickets are $10 & are on sale at the SCAD Box Office at 216 East Broughton St. or online at www.scadboxoffice.com or by calling (912) 525-5050.

Savannah Christian’s production of Mary Poppins is presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International & will be a performance the entire family will not want to miss.

Tickets are $10 each.

To order tickets, click here. 

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Everyone’s An Artist  studio in Pooler will have a Spring Break 2016 art camp March 14-18.

Cost per child: $175. Register before March 1 to receive a $25 discount. 

To register, call 912-755-4567.

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Everyone’s An Artist studio, 115 Canal St. Pooler, offers group & private art classes, birthday parties, kids’ movie nights, adult art parties & more. On Facebook here. Everyone’s An Artist studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser. 

Treat the family to a musical about the 1920s – Thoroughly Modern Millie – this month at St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island in Savannah.

Showtimes are 7PM Feb. 25, 26 & 27
3PM Feb. 28

Presented by St. Andrew’s Theatre Department

This Mainstage Production will be on the Skinner Stage at St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd. 912.897.4941

Tickets

$5 for students; $10 for adults
Free for faculty & staff

This event is open to the public. 

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Live auction & gala

St. Andrew’s School is pleased to announce plans for the 31st annual Live Auction and Gala set for Saturday, March 5 at the Hilton Savannah DeSoto.

Guests are able to choose from numerous fine art selections, bid on a wide variety of silent and live auction items, and enjoy a seated dinner.

Last year’s event included over 200 guests and netted over $110,000.

Tickets are $150 per person and include dinner and an open bar.

To purchase tickets or for more information, visit www.saintschool.com/giving

St. Andrew’s is a college preparatory school for Pre-K3 through Grade 12 located on Wilmington Island.

The independent school offers the International Baccalaureate Diploma Program and has been recognized
for the past five years as an Apple Distinguished School. For more information, visit www.saintschool.com

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Save the date: Savannah Children’s Museum’s annual Seuss Fest will be Sat. Feb. 27, 10AM-4PM.

The event will be filled with Dr. Seuss stories, Seuss-inspired crafts and games.

Event attendees are encouraged to dress as their favorite Dr. Seuss character, in honor of the children’s book author.

On-site museum educators will lead the group with Seuss stories, games and activities. Activities of note include a “Truffula Tree” making station and an “Oh The Places You’ll Go” area with dress-up costumes and a photo opportunity.

The Savannah Children’s Theatre will present musical performances at 12pm and 2pm from Seussical the Musical.

Don’t miss this Seuss-tastic day of fun for kids of all ages.

Event is included in price of regular admission. Free for CHS members.

WHEN: Sat. Feb. 27, 10am-4pm, with special Savannah Children’s Theatre performances at noon and 2pm
WHERE: Savannah Children’s Museum
COST: Free for members. $7.50 for non-members

Savannah Children’s Museum is a magical outdoor space located at Georgia State Railroad Museum in the old Central of Georgia Carpentry Shop. Expert educators create fun daily programming so children and families learn while they play.

Email info@savannahchildrensmuseum.org with questions.

FOR DETAILS ABOUT SAVANNAH CHILDREN’S MUSEUM KIDS’ NUTRITIONAL WORKSHOPS, CLICK HERE. 

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Georgia State Railroad Museum‘s Diesel Days are happening Fridays, Saturdays & Sundays in February & March 2016.

There will be site tours by Diesel Train at the following times through March 27:

Fridays and Saturdays @ 11AM 11:30AM, 1PM and 2PM
Sundays @ 1PM and 2PM

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Blacksmithing Demos

Get ready for Irons in the Fire 2016 a celebration of artist blacksmithing @ Georgia State Railroad Museum in Savannah.

On Sat. Feb. 27, the community is invited to attend an artisan blacksmithing demonstration from 10AM-4PM @ Georgia State Railroad Museum. A dozen blacksmiths from the Southeast will showcase their craft and fabricating items for purchase in the blacksmith shop.

The expert metalsmith artists will create a variety of designs using just the old world tools of fire, anvil and hammer to make their masterpieces. Please note that while many of the items will be for purchase, most sales are cash only.

Cost

The day-long event is open for the cost of general admission at Georgia State Railroad Museum, $10 for adults and $6 for children ages 2 to 12 years old.

The entire Georgia State Railroad Museum site will be open for exploring, so visitors are encouraged to walk through the historic railcars, experience the handcar and go on a guided Site Tour by Train.

Georgia State Railroad Museum, 655 Louisville Rd, Savannah 31401, 912-651-6823, chsgeorgia.org/GSRM, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser 

We’re excited about a new local free non-profit museum offering family events: Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage in Ridgeland, SC.

It is located in a restored 1937 Sinclair service station that was transformed into a museum and exhibition hall to highlight history of the Lowcountry.

Hours

Tuesday-Saturday 10AM-5PM

Upcoming family-friendly events at the Morris Center include a pirates’ exhibit preview with Pirate reenactors, food, kids activities, treasures for kids to win and more.

Pirates, Plunder & Lager

Presented by River Dog Brewing Co & Morris Center for Lowcountry Heritage

March 3, 2016, 5pm-7pm
10782 S. Jacob Smart Blvd. Ridgeland, SC 29926

Ahoy! Come for an upcoming pirates exhibit preview.

Adults can quench your thirst with some local brew from River Dog Brewing Co. & enjoy light refreshments. Kids can interact with pirates, learn about buccaneers of the Lowcountry and win treasures.

$6 for Adults; $5 for Seniors; free for kids
For more info call 843-284-9227 or click here. 

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Free Sweetbaskets of the Lowcountry Event

Wed. Feb. 17, 2-3pm.
Enjoy light refreshments while learning about the history & the craft of Lowcountry Sweetgrass basket weaving from native Jery B. Taylor. Born and raised in St. Helena, SC, Mrs. Taylor is a well-known basket weaver. She will showcase some of her baskets and demonstrate how these baskets are made.

FREE & Open to the public

Morris Heritage Center for Lowcountry Heritage, 10782 S Jacob Smart Blvd., Ridgeland, SC (843) 284-9227, www.morrisheritagecenter.org  On Facebook here. 

FREE events to celebrate Savannah Black Heritage Festival Events.

These are free & open to the public.

Sat, Feb 13, 8:30AM – 9PM
GRAND FESTIVAL DAY – An array of family-oriented activities ending with a star-studded concert.
@ Savannah Civic Center, 301 Oglethorpe Ave

Sun, Feb 14, 5PM
Annual Gospel Concert featuring Wess Morgan. Opening performances by the SSU Wesleyan and ASU Gospel choirs.
@First African Baptist Church, 23 Montgomery St.

FOR MORE FREE FAMILY EVENTS IN THE SAVANNAH AREA, CLICK HERE. 

Loyalists & Liberty: A Revolutionary War Experience at Savannah History Museum & Battlefield Memorial Park.

The story of Savannah’s role in the American Revolution comes alive. This hands-on family-friendly experience starts in Savannah History Museum, where you will learn about Savannah at the time of the Revolution, conditions of a soldier in the American militia, and events leading up to the 1779 Battle of Savannah. The program concludes on Battlefield Memorial Park with musket firing demonstrations, while you join in our reenactment of the militia attack on this British fortification.

This special program offers visitors an in-depth understanding of the Revolutionary War in Savannah.

It includes a musket demonstration and a visitor reenactment on Battlefield Memorial Park.

Included with purchase of See 3 Pass and/or admission to Savannah History Museum.

Program is at 10:30AM, 12:30PM, and 2:30PM on Fridays & Saturdays in February 2016 and first weekends of March 2016.

Tours meet in the lobby behind the Visitor’s Center. (with the mural)

For more information, click here or call 912.651.6840 x 303.

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We are obsessed with the Hamilton musical.

Here’s proof. 

Which is why we’re beyond excited to watch the Hamilton cast perform at the Grammy Awards Feb. 15 from their hub at the Richard Rodgers Theatre in New York City.

The show’s opening number will be performed by the cast of Hamilton, the hit musical based on the life of Alexander Hamilton.

It’s only the eighth time a major musical theater show has performed as part of the Grammys.

And that just proves what a big deal Hamilton has become since it opened on Broadway in August.

St Andrew’s School in Savannah announces a special screening of the 2015 Sundance Documentary, “Most Likely to Succeed” this Saturday, Feb. 6 2016, 3-5PM @ the Jepson Center’s Auditorium in Savannah.

The feature-length documentary Most Likely to Succeed examines the history of education, revealing the growing conversation around how schools and learning should happen for our current students to best prepare them for their present and future success.

After the showing, the school invites the public to a conversation about best practices in education.

Please RSVP for this free event here

WHEN
Saturday, Feb. 6, 2016, 3-5PM
WHERE
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 West York Ln
Savannah, GA 31401

St. Andrew’s School, 601 Penn Waller Rd, Savannah, 31410. 912.897.4941, www.saintschool.com , email admission@saintschool.com On Facebook here.   On Twitter here. St. Andrew’s is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

DISNEY’S BEAUTY AND THE BEAST MUSICAL in Savannah
February 9
7:30 pm
Tickets are $37.5 to $62.50

Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, the smash hit Broadway musical, is coming to Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theater.

Based on the Academy Award-winning animated feature film, this eye-popping spectacle has won the hearts of over 35 million people worldwide. This classic musical love story is filled with unforgettable characters, lavish sets and costumes, and dazzling production numbers including “Be Our Guest” and the beloved title song.

Experience the romance and enchantment of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST at the Johnny Mercer Theatre.

Tickets info here.

Mix fun with education at A Century of Sentries- a kid-friendly, interactive historic re-enactment program happening Presidents’ Weekend of Feb 12-Feb 15 2016 at Old Fort Jackson in Savannah.

Old Fort Jackson played an important role in the American Revolutionary War, the War of 1812 and the Civil War.

Come learn about the history and more during the special “A Century of Sentries” program.

Explore the daily life of a soldier, while uncovering stories about the many individuals and units once stationed there.

Guests can participate in a variety of activities appropriate for all ages. Available activities include marching, battle reenactments, heavy artillery drill and musket and cannon demonstrations.

Learn more here. 

Old Fort Jackson
1 Fort Jackson Road
Savannah, GA 31404
912-232-3945

Admission:
$7 per adult
$4 per child (ages 2-12)
Ask about the Discount Combination Ticket

Hours of Operation:
Monday-Sunday: 9am-5pm

Coastal Heritage Society manages Old Fort Jackson, a historic fort located on the Savannah River three miles east of downtown Savannah, www.chsgeorgia.org/, Coastal Heritage Society is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser

24th Annual Savannah Irish Festival
February 19-21, 2016

Savannah Irish Festival brings two days and one night of internationally acclaimed Irish-American and Celtic music, dance, culture, food and fun to historic downtown Savannah.
When: Feb. 20-21 2016

Where: Savannah Civic Center, 401 W. Oglethorpe Ave., Savannah, Georgia
Other: Friday Night Ceili, traditional Irish dance party. Friday, Feb. 19, 6:30pm, Knights of Columbus, 3 W. Liberty Street.

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FREEBIES:
Free admission for children younger than 14.
Sunday is free for Military personnel and their families, as well as college students with proper ID.

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Festival highlights

Sat. Feb. 20
Main Stage
10:15 – 11:30 Opening Ceremonies with St. Vincent’s Academy Chorale and the Savannah Pipes and Drums
11:45 – 12:30 Legacy Irish Dance Academy
12:45 – 1:30 Atlanta Ceili Band
1:45 – 2:30 Brendan Nolan
2:45 – 3:30 Carroll Brown Band
3:45 – 4:30 Irish Dancers of Savannah
4:45 – 5:30 Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters
5:45 – 7:00 Seven Nations and the Kir Project

Sun. Feb. 2
Main Stage

12:00 – 12:45 Irish Dancers of Savannah
1:00 – 1:45 Savannah Ceili Band
2:00 – 2:45 Legacy Irish Dance Academy
3:00 – 3:45 Carroll Brown Band
4:00 – 5:00 Roger Drawdy and the Firestarters

Tickets

Tickets can be purchased the day of the event.  For advance ticket sales call 912-651-6556 or 800-351-7469, or online at the Savannah Civic Center’s website.
$12* for a day ticket (good either Saturday or Sunday)
$16* for a two-day ticket.
Free admission for children under 14.
Free admission on Sunday for active duty military and family, and/or college students. (Valid ID required)
*Additional Savannah Civic Center Box Office service charges apply.
Other:
Friday Night Ceili (Traditional Irish Dance Party)
Kicks off the Irish Festival weekend. Do your best Irish dance moves to the tunes of the Savannah Ceili Band.
Friday, February 19, 6:30-9:00 p.m.
Knights of Columbus Council 631
3 West Liberty Street (Liberty & Bull Streets)
$5 cash at the door.

For more details & the full schedule of performers, click here.