Finding the perfect art class with the perfect art teacher for your toddler or preschooler is a challenge.

Which is why we’re thrilled to tell you about art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway, who has a special knack for teaching art to young children. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

Sign up for the May Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio. Mention SouthernMamas.com to receive a 10 percent discount.

May 2011 Classes
The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
May 7 – May 28

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
May 7 – May 28

Prices
$70 for 4 classes
$37 for 2 classes
$20 for a drop-in

If you sign 2 children up you get 10% off the second child

Art supplies included.
Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention.
For more information or to sign up, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com  or call 228-424-2415. Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Tiffany Drabek Studio in Ardsley Park, Savannah has children’s pottery classes/camps for Spring Break 2011 and Summer 2011 for kids ages 4 and older.

2011 Pottery and Sculpture Classes Spring & Summer Camp Offerings

Take a sculpture or pottery class to learn something new. Or continue a flourishing hobby. Classes are centrally located in Midtown Savannah. The hand building classes include instruction in different sculpture techniques such as coiling, slab work, pinching, carving, and bas-relief designs. The pottery instruction involves learning how to center the clay on the wheel, how to make plates, bowls and cylinders, and how to attach handles and make surface designs.

At the end of the session, children will apply either underglaze paints or glazes to complete their work with a splash of color. All work will be finished with a gloss glaze and fired. The fees include all materials and firings. The work will be available for pick up after all of the firings have been done. Please call or email Tiffany with any questions or to register. To complete registration, please send a $20 deposit to Tiffany Drabek to the above address. The balance of the tuition will be due at the first class.

Spring Break Workshops
Special Spring Break 4-day Hand Building & Sculpture Workshop:$52
Monday-Thursday, April 18-21, 1:30-2:30 P.M. (ages 4 and up)

Special Spring Break 5-Day Pottery Workshop: $95
Monday-Friday, April 18-22, 3:00-4:30 P.M. (ages 8 and up)

Spring Weekly Classes
Spring Hand Building: $65
Wednesdays, April 27-May 25, 1:30-2:30 (ages 4 and up)

Spring Pottery: $95
Wednesdays, April 27-May 25, 3:00-4:30 (ages 8 and up)

Summer Camp Pottery and Sculpture Classes
Summer Hand Building & Sculpture: $65
Monday-Friday, July 25-29, 10-11 A.M. (ages 4 and up)

Pottery Session 1: $95
Monday-Friday, August 1-5, 9:30-11:00 A.M. (ages 8 and up)

Pottery Session 2: $95
Monday-Friday, August 8-12, 9:30-11 A.M. (ages 8 and up)

ASK ABOUT TIFFANY’S FABULOUS BIRTHDAY PARTIES AT THE STUDIO OR AT YOUR LOCATION.

To book a class, summer camp or birthday party, call (912) 692-0659 or email tiffanydrabek@gmail.com

Tiffany Drabek Studio, 215 East 64th St., Savannah, GA 31405, (912) 692-0659, email: tiffanydrabek@gmail.com
www.tiffanydrabekdesigns.com. Tiffany Drabek Studio is a SouthernMamas.com advertiser.

Grace Repella is the perfect Pippi Longstockings, the kids-on-stage musical playing this weekend at the Savannah Children’s Theatre , 2160 E Victory Drive, Crossroads Shopping Center, Savannah, 31404.

Grace, who played Annie last year at the Savannah Children’s Theatre, had children in the audience laughing outloud with her wild antics and pointy pigtails.

Only two shows left to catch this classic tale brought to life on stage: 3 PM today Sat. April 2 and Sun. at 3 p.m

Tickets: $10 kids and military; $12 adults.  Tickets at the theatre or www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org  or call 912 238 9015.

Coming soon to the Savannah Children’s Theatre: “How I Became A Pirate”  April 29, 30 and May 1, 6-8.

UPDATE: Winners are:
Alisha Duckworth & Jennifer Woelber for Cajun Dance Party: Joel Savoy & Jesse Lege with the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band at 5 PM Sun. April 3. Each wins two tickets.
Danyael Garcia & Jennifer Grover for Boundless Bluegrass show at 11 AM Sat. April 9. Each wins two tickets.

This week on SouthernMamas.com, win FREE tickets to the the Savannah Music Festival 2011 children’s concerts.

Thanks to the Savannah Music Festival, we’re giving away two tickets to two winners each for Cajun Dance Party: Joel Savoy & Jesse Lege with the Caleb Klauder Honky Tonk Band (approx. 75 minutes) at 5 PM Sun. April 3 and two tickets to two winners each for the Boundless Bluegrass show (approx. 120 min) at 11 AM Sat. April 9.

Click here for details about the shows and ticket prices. Seats are available for the 7:30 PM Sun. April 3 CAJUN DANCE PARTY: JOEL SAVOY & JESSE LEGE WITH THE CALEB KLAUDER HONKY TONK BAND
show. Click here to buy tickets.

Shows are at the Charles H. Morris Center, 10 East Broad St., Savannah, 31401. Click here for directions.

Here are the rules on how to win this week-long contest.

Not into Facebook? You can enter to win by commenting below this post. Just click on comments.

The Savannah Music Festival will be March 24-April 9 2011. For more info on shows or to buy tickets, click here.

Art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway are a big hit with toddlers and preschoolers. Melissa makes the art classes fun and educational by first reading a different art book for kids each class, then doing art projects based on the book. 

It’s time to sign up for the 2011 Spring Art Sessions for Children at Melissa’s Art for Little Hearts and Hands studio.

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

New Spring 2011 Classes include:

The Scribblin’ Squirrels
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10 – 10:45am
March 26 – April 19th
$60 for 4 classes
The two’s must be accompanied by an adult

The Paintin’ Pandas
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
March 26 – April 19th
$70 for 4 classes

The Creative Crickets
Ages 6-7
Saturdays 1:30 – 2:30
March 26 – April 19th
$80 for 4 classes

Art supplies included. Space is limited. Classes are small in-order to provide individualized attention. For more information or to register for a class, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com . The classes will be held at 2323 Barnard.

Melissa Holloway received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Art Education at Ole Miss. For the past five years she lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she earned a Masters in Art Therapy. Melissa currently works part-time at a local pre-school and also volunteers at Backus Children’s Hospital.

Art for Little Hearts and Hands is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Spring 8 week classes schedule starts week of March 21st!

Mondays …4-5:30pm …ages 5-8 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Tuesdays …4-530pm… ages 5-6 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Wednesdays… 4-5pm… ages 9-11…. Intro into Painting with Acrylics! (Outdoor painting included)

Thursdays… 4-530pm… ages 5-7 …. Intro into 3D-Things!

Private classes available year-round for ages 3-18 and now available on select Saturdays! Portfolio Development always available for students applying art magnet schools!

Enroll Today! Classes are small so space is limited!

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Save the Date!!!!!!

Summer Fine Arts Camps

Messy Mornins’
June 6-10 or June 20-24 for ages 5-7
9:00am-12:30pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

Drawing Workshop
June 13-16 for ages 8-11
10am-12pm
Special for Southernmamas readers: register before April 1st and receive $30 off the regular registration fee!!

For curriculum details and pricing ….CONTACT Torrey Kist, MFA at 354-5988 or tskart@yahoo.com

Here’s a way you can help a Savannah College of Art and Design professor who was recently diagnosed with cancer.

Savannah artists and art professors have banded together in the hopes of relieving some of the financial burdens that art professor Sherran Deems is facing while battling cancer. Several of her friends and co-workers who teach drawing in the foundationʼs department at SCAD have decided to throw an art auction and exhibition hoping to raise enough funds to help Sherran pay for chemotherapy and radiation treatments as well as many other unexpected surgeries and expenses that accompanies many who face such a challenging illness. Read more about Sherry’s story by clicking here.

The art exhibit and art auction is online at www.savannahartistgroup.org  and Sun. March 13 at CHROMA GALLERY-31 Barnard St. and ThincSavannah, 35 Barnard St, Suite 301, Savannah.

When: On-Line bidding beginning Feb.28th-March 13th, 2011
Chroma Gallery Final Bidding and Reception: 3-6:30 pm
Entertainment: Solo Acoustic- Marcus Kuhlmann of the Trainwrecks Band
Food and Wine provided by members of the SCAD Art History Department

Sherran Deems is a single, vibrant, talented, and proud lady, known for her thorough and demanding color theory and drawing curriculum she teaches at the School of Foundations at the Savannah College of Art and Design. When she was first diagnosed with stage 3b cancer, she thought she could fight through her demanding treatments, but soon discovered that she was going to be needing help. And, with family members scattered across the nation, she had to rely on the closest thing she has to family in Savannah; her fellow artists and co-workers.

For more information, contact: Gena Brodie Robbins at 386-338-1735 or via email at genabrodie@me.com

Savannah Artist and art instructor Carrie Christian is hosting a Spring Art show exhibiting her young students’ art work Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., Savannah, GA 31405.

Feel free to drop by the Spring Art Show at 6 PM Sat. March 12 to check out the type of work Carrie has her students doing. If you like what you see, you might want to consider signing your little one up for Spring Classes at Scribble Art Studio.

To sign up for any of the classes below, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com

Watercolor for Beginners
8 classes for $160
Starts: Friday, April 1, 3:00-4:30
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
ages 8 and up
This class starts with the basics of watercolor and SLOWLY moves into more advanced techniques. Students practice using watercolor as a means to explore color and shape in a dynamic way!
Cost of supplies $45, this includes high quality: Brushes (set of three), Block of Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Paints, and Palette

Drawing Class
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: Tuesday,March 15, 6:30-8
Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 2, 12, 19, 26, May 3
ages 10 and up
This class is a comprehensive introduction to drawing for young artists. Each week’s lesson includes a new technique or material. Landscape, still life, and figure studies will completed using pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Beneficial to those preparing for the Audition/Portfolio for Savannah Arts Academy.

Group Art Lesson
Limited Availability
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: March 18, 4:30-5:50
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13
Ages 6-7
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture are a few of the techniques we will be exploring! Classes kept small to ensure lots of personal attention!

Art Workshops
Scribble Art Studio now offers Art Workshops during School Holidays and Breaks!
Reserve an art workshop for your children and their friends during holidays and school breaks. Perfect for the busy family!
Art workshops run 2 hours and include painting and craft
$95 for up to 6 children
ages 5 and up

Don’t forget. Scribble Art Studio is a perfect spot to host your child’s birthday art party. Visit Scribble Art Studio on Facebook by clicking here to see photos of children’s art parties. Parties work for all ages. Cost: $150 for two hours and up to 10 guests. Party includes painting/mural/craft tailored to the theme picked by the birthday boy or girl.

To sign up for any of the above classes or book a birthday party, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

Popular artist and easy-going art instructor Carrie Christian is gearing up for Savannah spring art classes for CHILDREN at Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., at the corner of 37th St. and Abercorn St. directly behind Sara Jane Children’s Boutique.

To sign up for any of the classes below, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com

Watercolor for Beginners
8 classes for $160
Starts: Friday, April 1, 3:00-4:30
Dates: April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13, 20, 27
ages 8 and up
This class starts with the basics of watercolor and SLOWLY moves into more advanced techniques. Students practice using watercolor as a means to explore color and shape in a dynamic way!
Cost of supplies $45, this includes high quality: Brushes (set of three), Block of Watercolor Paper, Watercolor Paints, and Palette

Drawing Class
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: Tuesday,March 15, 6:30-8
Dates: March 15, 22, 29, April 2, 12, 19, 26, May 3
ages 10 and up
This class is a comprehensive introduction to drawing for young artists. Each week’s lesson includes a new technique or material. Landscape, still life, and figure studies will completed using pencil, charcoal, and pastel. Beneficial to those preparing for the Audition/Portfolio for Savannah Arts Academy.

Group Art Lesson
Limited Availability
8 classes for $160, includes all supplies
Starts: March 18, 4:30-5:50
Dates: March 18, 25, April 1, 8, 15, 29, May 6, 13
Ages 6-7
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture are a few of the techniques we will be exploring! Classes kept small to ensure lots of personal attention!

Art Workshops
Scribble Art Studio now offers Art Workshops during School Holidays and Breaks!
Reserve an art workshop for your children and their friends during holidays and school breaks. Perfect for the busy family!
Art workshops run 2 hours and include painting and craft
$95 for up to 6 children
ages 5 and up

To sign up for any of the above classes, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

ArtZeum at Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center for the Arts –  the two-level, hands-on children’s section – has some new and interesting additions to the small collection of children’s books on art in the back corner of the second level.

The books are certain to spark children’s excitement about creating their own artwork as well as learning about the styles of the great masters. Here are a few that we checked out from our local library and liked. Thanks, Jepson, for the suggestions!

“A Child’s Book of Play in Art” by Lucy Micklethwait – This book encourages children to look at paintings, explore them and find in them familiar and unfamiliar things. The collection of pictures aims to inspire a range of activities.

“Children’s Book of Art: An introduction to the world’s most amazing paintings and sculptures”

“Discovering Great Artists” by MaryAnn F. Kohl and Kim Solga – This book offers fun hands-on art projects to teach children about the styles of the great masters. Example: to teach kids how Michelangelo painted the Sistine Chapel, a lie-down painting project involves taping paper to the underside of a table and having your child lie on their back and paint the “ceiling.”

“I Spy Shapes in Art,” by Lucy Micklethwait
“I Spy A Lion, Animals in Art,” by Lucy Micklethwait
“I Spy Colors in Art,” by Lucy Micklethwait

“Me and Uncle Romie” by Claire Hartfield (inspired by the art of Romare Bearden)
“Emily’s Art” by Peter Catalanotto
“Lily Brown’s Paintings” by Angela Johnson
“Willow” by Denise Brennan-Nelson and Rosemarie Brennan

Other art books (that aren’t in the ArtZeum collection that we know of) which teach even toddlers to recognize the masterpieces are those in the Touch the Art series by Julie Appel and Amy Guglielmo including:
Brush Mona Lisa’s Hair
Make Van Gogh’s Bed
Feed Matisse’s Fish
Catch Picasso’s Rooster
Pop Warhol’s Top
Tickle Tut’s Toes
Count Monet’s Lilies

ArtZeum at Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 W. York St. Savannah, 912.790.8800, www.telfair.org

Singing, dance and pageantry spell crowd-pleaser. Which is why you need to treat your little princesses and princes to Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, A Musical at Savannah Children’s Theatre this month.

This production spellbinds with bling. My 4-year-old and I attended opening night Friday and he couldn’t take his eyes off the stage.  Kudos the Savannah Children’s Theatre for another engaging show, which includes a live, seven-member orchestra.

The show is two hours with one intermission. Popcorn at the snack bar is only $1.

The tulle and tiaras aren’t limited to just the stage. If your wee one falls into the frilly set, plan to attend “Tea with Cinderella” 1 PM Sat. Jan. 22 at Savannah Children’s Theatre. Come join Cinderella and her friends for tea and then stay for the matinee. $30 (includes tea and the show)

Talk about the royal treatment.

Rodgers and Hammerstein’s Cinderella, A Musical: A main stage production at Savannah Children’s Theatre, 2160 E. Victory Drive
January 14-30th
Friday and Saturday evenings at 8pm Jan. 15, 21, 22, 28 and 29 
Saturday and Sunday matinees at 3pm Jan. 15, 16, 22, 23, 29 and 30.
TICKETS ARE AVAILABLE NOW. $20 for adults; $15 for children, seniors and military.
(912) 238-9015
www.savannahchildrenstheatre.org

Time to register your budding Picasso for art classes with Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway.

A few spots still remain the age groups below in the 2011 Winter Art Sessions for Children at Art for Little Hearts and Hands:

The Scribblin’ Squirrels (THREE SPOTS ARE OPEN)
Ages 2-3
Saturdays 10-10:45am
Jan. 22 – Feb. 26
$90 for 6 classes
The 2-year-olds must be accompanied by an adult.

The Paintin’ Pandas (THREE SPOTS ARE OPEN)
Ages 4-5
Saturdays 11:15 – Noon
Jan. 22 – Feb. 26
$100 for 6 classes

Savannah art teacher Melissa Holloway

Art supplies included. Space is limited so register now. Classes are small in order to provide individualized attention. For more information or to sign up, e-mail Melissa at melissaminerholloway@gmail.com or call 228-424-2415. Click here for more info.

Melissa Holloway received a Bachelor’s in Fine Arts with an emphasis in Art Education at Ole Miss. For the past five years she lived in Santa Fe, New Mexico where she earned a Masters in Art Therapy. Melissa currently works part-time at a local pre-school and also volunteers at Backus Children’s Hospital.

Art for Little Hearts and Hands is a SouthernMamas advertiser.

Update: Winners are Laura Powell and Katie Donehoo. Congratulations, ladies and thanks for reading SouthernMamas.com! Let me know if you didn’t receive an email about your win. Email anne@southernmamas.com

Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey® ZING, ZANG, ZOOM will be at the Savannah Civic Center Thurs. Jan. 20-Sun. Jan. 23.

SouthernMamas is giving away TWO family-four packs of tickets to opening night, 7 PM Thurs. Jan. 20. Two SouthernMamas readers will each win four tickets. To enter to win, you need to do a little shamless promotion of SouthernMamas.com. Just post the SouthernMamas logo pictured here and the www.southernmamas.com link on your Facebook page and email the link of your FB page to anne@southernmamas.com.

Not a Facebook fan? Then just email the image and SouthernMamas link to five of your friends and CC anne@southernmamas.com on the email, to enter to win.

Deadline to enter to win is 10 AM Tues. Jan. 18, 2011. We’ll announce the two winners here Tuesday.

Copy the SouthernMamas logo by right clicking on it, saving it in your computer, then repost it on FB or in an email just as you would a photo. We’ll also post the SouthernMamas logo on the SouthernMamas Facebook fan page.

Can’t wait for the giveaway? Purchase tickets to the Ringling Bros and Barnum & Bailey® ZING, ZANG, ZOOM by clicking here. Showtimes are as follows:
Jan. 20, 2011 7 PM
Jan. 21, 2011 7 PM
Jan. 22 11 AM, 3 PM, 7 PM
Jan. 23 1 PM

Two new SCHOLASTIC STORYBOOK TREASURES DVDs featuring animals with attitude saved us over Christmas.

The Georgia Christmas snow storm meant we were snowed in for four and half days in a mountainside cabin in Blue Ridge, Ga. Four days with a 2 and 4 year old and a quickly diminishing supply of treats (and patience). Fortunately, I had packed the two new Scholastic Storybook Treasures DVDs.

One collection “The True Story of the Three Little Pigs and More Animal Adventures” (62 mins. + extras, $14.95) features Jon Scieszka’s fun and creative take on the Three Little Pigs along with four additional stories. Kids get to hear the rest of the story, straight from the wolf’s mouth and learn that the whole Big Bad Wolf thing was just a big misunderstanding.

The DVD also includes “The Pig’s Wedding” (adapted from the story written and illustrated by Helme Heine); “Wallace’s List” about a mouse who can do almost anything – as long as he has a list; “Henry Builds a Cabin”, from the book by D.B. Johnson and narratd by James Naughton and “This is the House that Jack Built”, narrated by Mandy Patinkin from the book by Simms Taback.

The second all new DVD collection that helped entertain the kids after playing all day in the snow featured adaptations of Doreen Cronin’s best-sellers “Click Clack Moo: Cows That Type,” “Giggle Giggle Quack” and “Duck for President. ” The 3-DVD set “CLICK, CLACK, MOO: COWS THAT TYPE…AND MORE AMUSING ANIMAL TALES (3 hrs., 44 mins. + extras, $24.95) is amusing for both kids and adults, even if you’re not snowbound.

The collection also includes includes Cronin’s new classics “Diary of a Spider”, “Diary of a Worm” and “Diary of a Fly”, as well as “The Cow Who Fell in the Canal”, “Chicken Little”, “I, Crocodile”, “Hot Hippo”, “Waiting for Wings”, “Let’s Give Kitty a Bath”, “Roberto the Insect Architect”, “The Story of the Dancing Frog”, and “Dooby Dooby Moo.”

To learn more about these clever and educational DVDs, click here.

Last minute gifts for your kids?

What about a series of art lessons at Art on the Park? 6 wk winter session starts week of Jan 10th. Group classes range from ages 5-11. Middle/High school students welcome for private portfolio development!

SouthernMamas readers receive a special registration discount if you register before Dec 21! Call Art on the Park and make sure to mention Southernmamas.

912-354-5988 or email tskart@yahoo.com

Studio Address:
1311 Washington Ave. (Daffin Park)

Instructor Torrey S. Kist, MFA
Torrey loves teaching children to tap into their natural creativity! Torrey received a BA in Visual Arts from Gettysburg College, and an MFA in Painting from SCAD. For the past 5 years, she worked for the Telfair Museum’s education department- directing, designing, (and often teaching) all of the youth & adult studio programming.
Torrey resigned from this position to pursue her two passions: teaching children and painting!

Art on the Park Studio
Situated directly on Daffin Park, the studio is a great place to spread out, get messy, and take play breaks if needed. Small classes, so register today!

Wildly popular artist and art instructor Carrie Christian is gearing up for Savannah winter art classes for CHILDREN AND ADULTS at Scribble Art Studio, 212 E. 37th St., at the corner of 37th St. and Abercorn St. directly behind Sara Jane Children’s Boutique.

To sign up for any of the classes below, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com.

Pre-K Art ClassesSign Up for Winter Pre-K Art Classes!
Starts: Sat. Jan. 8th – Feb. 26, 10:30-11:30
Cost: $80 for 8 classes (includes all supplies)
Lessons are designed to help create a foundation on which your child’s artistic education will grow and blossom!

Scribble Art Studio

Group Art Lessons (ages 5-7)
Limited Availability!
Starts: Fri. Jan. 7th – Feb. 25th, 4:30-5:30
Cost: $160 for 8 lessons (includes all supplies)
Drawing, Painting, and Sculpture are a few techniques we will be exploring! Classes kept small to ensure lots of personal attention!

Adult Watercolor Class
Starts: Thurs. Jan. 6th – Feb. 24th, 7:00-8:30
Cost: $200 for 8 lessons (includes some supplies)
Classes designed for those who have always wanted to explore watercolor painting. This class will begin with the basics and slowly move into more extensive techniques. No experience necessary, Beginners welcome!

To sign up for any of the above classes, contact Carrie at 912-323-0123 or email carrieachristian@hotmail.com. Click here for more info. Scribble Art Studio is a sponsor of SouthernMamas.com.

Just returned from the opening Disney on Ice Princess Classics show at the Savannah Civic Center. What a true treat! Of the three Disney on Ice shows, this was my favorite. Loved seeing my kids enjoy firsthand the classics of my youth and seeing the Seven Dwarves on skates belting out “Heigh-Ho” and “Whistle While You Work.”

The first half of the show is devoted to all the major Disney princesses: Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow White. Cinderella, her mice and crew are the focus of the second half. Tinker Bell  is there throughout the show as fun narrator of sorts. Don’t worry, Mickey and Minnie are also ever present.

This is a sweet event and you really should catch one of the following shows this weekend.

Fri. Nov. 19 @ 7:30 pm
Sat. Nov. 20 @ 11:30 am
Sat. Nov. 20 @ 3:30 pm
Sat. Nov. 20 @ 7:30 pm
Sun. Nov. 21 @ 2:30 pm

Children 2 and Up Must have a Ticket

TICKET PRICES: $12 – $40
To order tickets, click here. Select which show you want to attend. Then under “Select Tickets By”, select the listing that reads “Southern Mamas” and use the password “mammas.”

The City of Savannah urges motorists heading to the Civic Center Saturday morning for the Disney on Ice Princess Classics to choose your route carefully to avoid conflict with the Savannah State University Homecoming Parade. The Homecoming Parade is scheduled to begin at 9 AM Saturday. The route starts at East Broad and Gwinnett streets. It heads north on East Broad, west on Broughton Street, and south on Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard, ending at Anderson Street. Those streets will be barricaded during the Parade.

Disney on Ice begins at 11:30 AM Saturday, when the Parade is expected to still be going. A good route to the Civic Center is from I-16 to the Montgomery Street Exit. Other routes from the south include Drayton Street, Montgomery Street and Lincoln Street.

Disclosure: We received tickets at no cost for this review.

Today we celebrated my son’s 4th birthday with an art party at artist Carrie Christian’s Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

That’s right. An art party with a roomful of messy mostly preschoolers. Sounds daunting doesn’t it? But art teacher Carrie Christian managed to pull off a perfect, unique, creative event. Carrie had the painting project set up when guests arrived. She designed the project and party decor around my son’s selected theme: wild animals. Carrie could not have been more patient and easy-going with our wee guests, who left eager to return for Carrie’s Saturday preschooler art classes. She was also a champ at dealing with my planning questions and often nebulous guest count.

Other party perks included adorable hand-crafted nametags; a warm and friendly studio atmosphere that was awash in natural light and bedecked with whimsical kids’ art; a giant mural Carrie set up on the floor to keep the guests busy and entertained in between art projects and cake set-up; lots of back-up supplies for those of us moms who can never remember to bring enough trash bags etc.

Each guest left with his or her own canvas painting and craft. Carrie was quick about clearing off the table and making room for cake time, so there was no meltdown-provoking downtime.  After a speedy cake clean-up, kids were hard at work on project No. 2, making animals out of modeling clay to pair with individual barns, silos and wishing wells Carrie made beforehand.

Art birthday parties at Carrie Christian’s Scribble Art Studio are truly an original and fun way to celebrate your child’s next birthday. Kids can pick from a list of themes or create their own. Parties run 2 hrs. $150 for up to 10 guests, $5 per additional guest

Carrie’s studio is at 212 E. 37th St., directly behind the new sara jane children’s boutique in hip Sisters Court the corner of 37th and Abercorn Streets. Phone: 912-323-0123. Click here for more info or email: carrieachristian@hotmail.com.

Check out some photos of the party posted here by Ann Van Brimmer.

Thank you, Carrie, for such a special party.

UPDATE: Winner is Camille Brundage!

Win a family four pack of tickets to the Disney on Ice Princess Classics show at 7:30 PM Thurs. Nov. 18 at the Savannah Civic Center. To enter to win, share your plans for the holidays.  Visit the SouthernMamas Ultimate Holiday Guide by clicking here and tell us which activity you plan to take part in by commenting below this post or on the SouthernMamas Facebook fan page by clicking here. Deadline to enter is Sun. Nov. 14. We’ll announce the winner here.

Don’t want to wait for the contest? Order discounted tickets online by using the promo password  “mammas” for $4 off (only for Internet ticket sales) To order tickets, click here. Select which show you want to attend. Then under “Select Tickets By”, select the listing that reads “Southern Mamas” and use the password “mammas.”

Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics: an amazing journey to the magical lands of Disney classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace, and more!

With special guest Tinker Bell, enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow White.

See their dreams come true as this royal skating extravaganza brings magic to Savannah!

Thursday, November 18 @ 10 am
Thursday, November 18 @ 7:30 pm
Friday, November 19 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday , November 20 @ 11:30 am
Saturday, November 20 @ 3:30 pm
Saturday, November 20 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 21 @ 2:30 pm

*********Children 2 and Up Must have a Ticket*********

TICKET PRICES: $12 – $40
To order tickets, click here. Select which show you want to attend. Then under “Select Tickets By”, select the listing that reads “Southern Mamas” and use the password “mammas.”

UPDATE: Winner is Camille Brundage!

UPDATE: ERIN HOWELL IS THE WINNER. Congratulations, Erin!

Here’s a surprise midweek giveaway to celebrate the start of November (And to make sure y’all are reading all the interesting posts this week on SouthernMamas.)

Win a family four pack of tickets to the Disney on Ice Princess Classics show at 7:30 PM Thurs. Nov. 18 at the Savannah Civic Center. To enter to win, answer the four questions below. You’ll find the answers in the various posts below this one on the main SouthernMamas page. Email your answers to anne@southernmamas.com. We’ll pick a name and announce it here Sunday.

1. Tell us the name of the Bilingual Speech Pathologist teaching children and toddler Spanish classes in Savannah.

2. Tell us the the full name of the music therapy business now offering sessions in Savannah.

3. Tell us one reason why you’re kids will never forget the Pirate Haus in St. Augustine, Fla.

4. Tell us how much of a discount Memories for Keepsake, Photography by Nicole is offering SouthernMamas.

Email your answers to anne@southernmamas.com. Please don’t comment below and give everyone the answers. Deadline to enter is Sun. Nov. 7.

Don’t want to wait for the contest? Order your discounts online and use the promo  code “mammas” for $4 off (only for Internet ticket sales) To order tickets, click here. Select which show you want to attend. Then under “Select Tickets By”, select the listing that reads “Southern Mamas” and use the password “mammas.”

Disney on Ice presents Princess Classics: an amazing journey to the magical lands of Disney classic fairy tales. Travel to a kingdom under the sea, an enchanted French castle, an Arabian palace, and more!

With special guest Tinker Bell, enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses: Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow White.

See their dreams come true as this royal skating extravaganza brings magic to Savannah!

Thursday, November 18 @ 10 am
Thursday, November 18 @ 7:30 pm
Friday, November 19 @ 7:30 pm
Saturday , November 20 @ 11:30 am
Saturday, November 20 @ 3:30 pm
Saturday, November 20 @ 7:30 pm
Sunday, November 21 @ 2:30 pm

*********Children 2 and Up Must have a Ticket*********

TICKET PRICES: $12 – $40
To order tickets, click here. Select which show you want to attend. Then under “Select Tickets By”, select the listing that reads “Southern Mamas” and use the password “mammas.”

UPDATE: WINNER IS Andrea Ginsberg. Congratulations, Andrea!
This week, win two tickets to the Nutcracker matinee performance Nov. 27 presented by Savannah Danse Theatre at Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. in downtown Savannah.

To enter to win, share one Thanksgiving tradition you’re really looking forward to this year. Comment under this post by clicking on comments or on the SouthernMamas Facebook page by clicking here. Deadline to enter is Sun. Nov. 7. We’ll announce the winner here.

The Nutcracker in Savannah – Family Show
Saturday, Nov. 27 at 2 p.m.
Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
Presented by Savannah Danse TheaterPrices: $10 General Admission (additional service fees may apply).
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 912-525-5050, at the Savannah Box Office window, 216 E. Broughton St., or at the door 1 hour prior to the event.
This magical ballet is brought to life with a special Savannah flavor from the party scene at the Gingerbread House to flowers waltzing in Forsyth Park and Savannah River Rats trying to spoil it all. This talented cast of Savannah’s dancers and special guest artists along with a special “meet and greet” with your favorite Nutcracker characters, makes this a memorable and heart warming performance. Begin your Holiday Season with Savannah Danse Theatre’s “The Nutcracker in Savannah.”

The Nutcracker in Savannah Featuring the Savannah Philharmonic Orch.
Sat. Nov. 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St.
Presented by Savannah Danse Theater Prices: $27 – $50 (additional service fees may apply).
Tickets can be purchased online, by phone at 912-525-5050, at the Savannah Box Office window, 216 E. Broughton St., or at the door 1 hour prior to the event.
This magical ballet is brought to life with a special Savannah flavor from the party scene at the Gingerbread House to flowers waltzing in Forsyth Park and Savannah River Rats trying to spoil it all. This talented cast of Savannah’s dancers and special guest artists along with the famous Tchaikovsky’s musical score performed by The Savannah Philharmonic, makes this a memorable heart warming performance. Begin your Holiday Season with Savannah Danse Theatre’s “The Nutcracker in Savannah.”

If your kids are like mine, they’re fans of the Nickelodeon show Yo Gabba Gabba! We had the chance to attend the Jacksonville show Oct. 27, and my kids loved the the colorful, kid-friendly romp and still periodically shout out “We love Yo Gabba Gabba.”

The Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City show features all of your favorite characters, including DJ Lance Rock and costumed characters Muno, Plex, Foofa, Brobie and Toodee. Biz Markie also makes a cameo appearance, beat boxing with children from the audience. The fast-paced show includes the most popular Yo Gabba Gabba songs, such as “Don’t be Afraid,” “There’s a Party in My Tummy”and “Bubbles”.

If you want to take your kids to show, there are plenty of dates remaining on the 60-city tour including Columbia, S.C. on Nov. 2 and Knoxville, Tenn. on Nov. 3. For more cities the tour will visit click here.  Check out the Get Tickets page for a list of the shows.

Disclosure: We received tickets at no cost for this review.

Already worried about your holiday gift list? Check out the November events at Starlight Pottery, 7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive to help you create unique, personal gifts.

Tippy Toes Pottery  Days at Starlight Pottery will be:
Tuesday, Nov. 2 10am-2pm
Saturday, Nov. 6 10am-2pm
Tuesday, Nov. 9 10am-2pm
Amanda Reed of Tippy Toes Pottery will be at the studio to assist you with printing your child’s hands and feet. Then Amanda will turn your child’s handprints and footprints into amazing Christmas gifts – plates, platters, frames, mugs, and ornaments will be available.

Don’t forget about Ladies Night Out – Thursday, Nov 4 6pm-9pm: Ladies, get your friends together, reserve a table, and come create! You’re welcome to bring your own food and drink. Price of the pottery is all you pay -no additional studio fee or after hours fee. This is a great time to get started on Christmas gifts. Call 912.303.9599 to reserve a table.

Tippy Toes Pottery

Kids Night Out Saturday, Nov. 6 6pm-9pm: Starlight Pottery’s Thanksgiving Celebration for Kids $30 per child (ages 5 and up) includes pizza and drinks, Thanksgiving pottery painting projects, games and lots of fun! Reservations necessary as space is very limited 912.303.9599.

SouthernMamas readers receive a Startlight Pottery discount through Dec. 31 , 2010: Book a birthday party with 8 or more guests and the birthday child paints free (Up to a $15 value).

For more info or to make reservations for a Tippy Toes Pottery Days, Kids Night Out, or Ladies Night Out , call 912.303.9599.

Starlight Pottery’s paint-your-own-pottery studio is in mid-town Savannah. The studio is in the Eisenhower Shopping Plaza at the intersection of Eisenhower and Hodgson Memorial Drive. Starlight Pottery is a great place to host your next birthday party, bridal shower, baby shower, youth group, ladies group, etc. Become a fan on Facebook and receive special announcements and offers.