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Savannah Children’s Book Festival set for Nov. 13

Monday, October 25th, 2010

savannah-childrens-book-festivalSavannah Children’s Book Festival at Forsyth Park
10 AM-4 PM Sat. Nov. 13
Celebrate the joy of reading and the power of the written word and the magic of storytelling. Meet children’s book authors and illustrators from around the country.
Presented by Live Oak Public Libraries and the City of Savannah
Featuring Anna Dewdney author of “Llama Llama Red Pajama”, Judy Schachner author of “Skippyjon Jones”, Music Alive! and more.
Rain location: Savannah Civic Center
For more info, call 912.652.3689
www.liveoakpl.org

A Standing Ovation for Savannah Children’s Theatre

Friday, October 22nd, 2010

If you haven’t taken your kids to a show at  The Savannah Children’s Theatre, then y’all are savannah-childrens-theatre-button-admissing out on one of our local treasures.

Just returned from seeing Sarah Plain and Tall, the Newberry Medal winning story of a widowed farmer, his children and the charming woman who would change their lives forever. It was an engaging and refreshingly simple production – with local talented children playing all the roles. My 3-year-old son talked non-stop about the show the whole way home. 

This is the third production we’ve seen at this amazing theatre at the Crossroads Shopping Center, 2160 E. Victory Drive and all have been hits. While Sarah Plain and Tall isn’t one of the theatre’s typical razzle-dazzle productions with lots of dancing and singing, the roughly 90 minute show has just enough to hold young children’s attention. And it would definitely be a winner with older children.

Shows are  3 PM Sat. and Sun. Oct. 23 and Oct. 24. Tickets $10-$12. 238-9014.

Coming soon to The Savannah Children’s Theatre: a holiday musical production of Scooge and, in January, a Main Stage musical production of Cinderella. Can’t wait!

Art on the Park: fall Savannah art classes for children

Wednesday, October 20th, 2010

art-on-the-parkSavannah artist Torrey S. Kist’s Art on the Park children’s classes are so popular, several classes are already full. So don’t miss out enrolling for these late fall six-week art classes.

Spots available:
Tuesdays: “famous Artists” for ages 5 & 6. Nov 9-Dec 14, 4-5:30 PM

Wednesdays: “foundational & fun fine arts” for ages 10-12. Nov 3-Dec 15, 3:30-4:30 PM

Private students are welcome for select hours of the day.

Contact Torrey S. Kist for enrollment fees by calling 912.354.5988 or emailing 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 recently 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!

Contact: tskart@yahoo.com or 912.354.5988.

Please forward this info to your friends and families.

Kid-friendly exhibits worth the drive

Wednesday, October 6th, 2010

imagine-it-making-music-exhibitMaking America’s Music: Rhythm, Roots and Rhyme
Imagine It! The Children’s Museum of Atlanta

Opens Oct. 2, Mon.-Fri., 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Sat.-Sun.,
10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Interactive musical instrument exhibit, including a traveling tour bus, drums and the chance to lead an orchestra as conductor. $12.50/person; under 2, free

Water: H20=LIFE
Fernbank Museum of Natural History
Opens Oct. 2, Mon.-Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sun., noon-5 p.m.
Walk through life-sized dioramas and follow the water cycle from air to land at this interactive exhibit. Adults, $15; children ages 3-12, $13; 2 and under, free

Scarecrows in the Garden
Atlanta Botanical Garden
Oct. 1-31, Tues.-Wed., Fri.-Sun., 9 a.m.-7 p.m.; Thurs., 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
See wildly creative scarecrows built by local artists, organizations and businesses, on display throughout the garden this month. Adults, $15; children 3-17, $12; under 3, free.

Prehistoric Predators at mosh-dinasaur-exhibitMOSH (Museum of Science and History) in Jacksonville. Sept. 25-Jan. 9 – will feature life-sized animatronic dinosaur models sure to inspire visitors of all ages. On Oct. 23, the museum’s new Bryan Gooding Planetarium opens. The new Bryan Gooding Planetarium will offer visitors an experience like no other in our region. Come experience total-immersion entertainment in a 360-degree theater at super-resolution four times better than the best HDTV. MOSH offers $5 admission every Friday, Saturday and Sunday now through Oct. 17 . Click here for more info.

Savannah Children’s Art Birthday Parties, Adult Art Instruction at Carrie Christian’s Scribble Art Studio

Monday, October 4th, 2010

carrie-christian-art-partiesWildly popular Savannah artist/art teacher Carrie Christian is now offering Children’s Art Birthday Parties and Adult Art Instruction!

Birthday Parties: an original and fun way to celebrate your child’s next birthday. Each guest leaves with his or her very own painting and craft. Pick from a list of themes or create your own.
Parties run 2 hrs.
$150 for up to 10 guests, $5 per additional guest

Adult Art Instruction: take time for yourself and reconnect with your creative side. Private and group lessons now available for adults. Classes designed for all experience levels. A variety of mediums and techniques demonstrated and explored!

Art Parties at Carrie Christian's Scribble Art Studio

Art Parties at Carrie Christian's Scribble Art Studio

Carrie’s studio is at 212 E. 37th St., directly behind Bella Mia (bridal shop) at the corner of 37th and Abercorn Streets.
Phone: 912-323-0123
Email: carrieachristian@hotmail.com

Carrie Christian received her MFA in Painting and her BFA in Illustration from Savannah Collage of Art and Design. Her works have been exhibited nationally and internationally. She was included in the 2007 & 2009 Southern Editions of New American Paintings publication. Her work has been exhibited both in the Mobile Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum in New Orleans and included among many private collections.

Goodbye Mickey’s Rockin Road Show; Hello Disney on Ice Princess Classics in Savannah

Sunday, October 3rd, 2010

disney-on-iceMickey’s Rockin Road show was a well-attended treat today in the intimate Johnny Mercer theatre at the Savannah Civic Center. The Disney characters – including Donald Duck, Cinderella, Tigger and new favorites Woody and Buzz Lightyear – were big hits with the preschooler set.

Coming next: Disney on Ice, Princess Classics at the Savannah Civic Center, Nov. 18-21. With special guest Tinker Bell, enter the worlds of your favorite Disney princesses Cinderella, Jasmine, Ariel, Sleeping Beauty, Belle, Mulan, and Snow White. Tickets are on sale now. Click here.

Giveaway: a family four-pack of tickets to Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin Road Show

Sunday, September 19th, 2010

disney-live-mickeys-rockin-road-showThis week, win a family four pack of tickets to Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin Road Show, which is coming to the Savannah Civic Center on Sun. Oct. 3, 2010.

Here’s how to enter to win. Visit the SouthernMamas Fall Festival/Halloween Fun guide by clicking here or clicking on the Linus and the Great Pumpkin icon under the column on the right side of this site. Then tell us which event or pumpkin patch you plan to visit this fall. Either comment below this post or on the SouthernMamas Facebook fan page. You must subscribe to the SouthernMamas weekly e-letter to be eligible to win. Deadline to enter is Sun. Sept. 26. We’ll announce the winner here.

find_us_on_facebook_badgeThe Disney Live! Mickey’s Rockin’ Road Show has two shows on Oct. 3: 12:30 PM and 3:30 PM. For tickets, click here

Mickey, Minnie, Donald and Goofy set out on a zany road trip where audiences join in and help find the coolest acts around. Along the way, hit a high note with Cinderella; get your bounce on with Tigger; and shout out your loudest “yee-haw” at a howdown with Woody, Jessie and Buzz Lightyear from Disney/Pixar’s Toy Story!

UPDATE: The winner of the tickets giveaway is Lana Chilton! Congratulations Lana and enjoy the show.

Starlight pottery offers Kids Night Out, storytimes and Tippy Toes Pottery

Friday, September 17th, 2010

starlight_logo-copyStarlight Pottery at 7070 Hodgson Memorial Drive offers tons of kid-friendly, as well as mom-friendly, activities.

First, Starlight Pottery has teamed with Amanda Reed’s Tippy Toes Pottery, famous throughout our area for personalizing pottery – using your child’s footprints, hand prints or finger prints to create a whimsical painting on mugs, plates and more.  The Tippy Toes line is on display at Starlight Pottery and parent’s can bring their children to get handprints and footprints. Amanda will turn them in to the beautiful works of art that she’s known for.

Moms can still book Tippy Toes Parties and receive discounts on pottery. They can even host their event at Starlight Pottery‘s studio.

Starlight Pottery offers Kids Night Out 6-8 PM Sat. Sept. 25. It’s for ages 5 and up. Children will make a Halloween plate. Cost is $25 and that includes pottery painting, pizza, drinks, and games. Yes, this is a drop off event . Parents can use this time for a childfree dinner out. Think date night. 

Starlight Pottery also offers Ladies Night Out 6-8 PM Thurs., Sept. 30. Ladies can get a group of friends together, reserve a table, and bring food and drink to have a fun evening out. It’s a great time to start making gifts. No additional fees, just the price of the pottery that you choose to paint.

Starlight Pottery will do on-site storytimes for preK and Kindergarten classes. Price is $10-$12 per child. Startlight will come to a classroom to read a story and the children paint a piece of pottery related to the story. Or class can come to Starlight Pottery studio for a Storytime Field Trip.

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 party, 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.

Savannah art show “Four Squared” showcases work by local artists-mothers

Saturday, September 11th, 2010

artists-mothers-showYou’re invited to view a Savannah art show that addresses the experience of making art amongst the chaos of raising young children.

Works by four artist-mothers will be showcased in Four Squared, an exhibition that will be at the City of Savannah’s Gallery S.P.A.C.E. 9 W. Henry St. Sept. 17-Oct. 29, in conjunction with film screening and parent-child ceramics workshop.

The experience of being a mother is what the artists describe as “the push and pull of motherhood, domesticity and creativity.”

The exhibition showcases work by four Savannah artists – Ashley Waldvogel, Atsuko Smith, Linette Dubois and Melinda Schawel.

In conjunction with the exhibition, a special film screening of Who Does She Think She Is? will be presented on Thursday, October 28 at 7 p.m. The film raises important questions about how art is valued in our culture. A discussion with the artists will follow.

A parent-child handbuilding ceramics workshop will also be offered in conjunction with the show. The workshop will meet four consecutive Saturdays beginning October 2 from 9:30-11 AM. Cost:$50. Space is limited and advance registration is required.

S.P.A.C.E. Gallery, 9 W. Henry St. Gallery hours are 9 AM-5 PM Monday through Friday. Free off-street parking is available. For information, contact 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

S.P.A.C.E. Visual Arts Classes for Children Now Registering

Thursday, September 9th, 2010

spaceSavannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education (S.P.A.C.E.) is now registering students for its fall visual arts classes and workshops. Day and evening sessions are offered for children, teens and adults in all skill levels. Sessions begin Sept. 20 & Oct. 4 and are held at the Department of Cultural Affairs’ S.P.A.C.E. studios, located at 9 W. Henry St.

Four, six and eight week classes are available, as well as one-day workshops. Fall visual arts sessions include ceramics, fibers, metalsmithing, stained glass and painting. New offerings in jewelry & metalsmithing include courses in chainmaking, custom jewelry mechanisms, clay jewelry, metals & glass, and an open studio.

Class fees include instruction, use of studio space, use of equipment and all materials and tools required. Space is limited and advance registration is encouraged. Credit cards are accepted. Class schedule and registration forms are available by clicking here or by calling (912) 651-6783.

About S.P.A.C.E.: S.P.A.C.E. is Savannah’s Place for Art, Culture and Education. Located at 9 W. Henry St., S.P.A.C.E. houses the offices of the City of Savannah’s Department of Cultural Affairs as well as a public gallery, a 100-seat black box theatre and art and ceramics studios. For more information, visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Youth Visual Arts Classes
Kid’s Hands on Clay, Ages 6-10
8 weeks
Instructor: Matt Maggioni
Tuesdays, Sept. 21 – Nov. 9, 4-5pm
This class for children offers an exciting introduction to the world of clay. Young students can let their imaginations go wild through fabulous hand-built projects.
$85

Teen Wheel-Throwing, Ages 11-16
8 weeks
Instructor: Matt Maggioni
Wednesdays, Sept. 22 – Nov. 10, 4-5pm
This introductory class will teach young students the basics of throwing clay on the potter’s wheel. Students will trim and finish their works of art with a variety of glazes.
$85

Weekend Workshops
Expressionist Landscape Painting for kids, Ages 6-10
Instructor: Layla Cady
Saturday, October 2, 9am-12noon
Children will create very colorful and expressionist landscape paintings inspired by artist David Hockney. Students will learn about this artist and learn how to set up a landscape picture using perspective techniques and then applying paint to canvas. Each child will walk away with a wonderful unique work of art.
$10

Giveaway: family four-pack of tickets to Yo Gabba Gabba! Live concert

Sunday, September 5th, 2010

yo-gabba-gabba-live-concertThe September SouthernMamas giveaway:  a family four pack of tickets to Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City Wed. Oct. 27 at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts in Jacksonville!

  • To enter to win, tell us your favorite fall tradition or activity. What are you most looking forward to doing this fall in the Savannah Lowcountry area? Share your answers by commenting below this post (Just click on comments). Also, please tell us your name. Or comment on the SouthernMamas Facebook page here. Please become a Facebook fan of SouthernMamas.
  • Entry period closes: Sept. 30. We’ll announce the winner here Oct. 1.
  • You have to be a SouthernMamas subscriber to participate! Subscribing is free. Click here to do so. Click here to become a fan of SouthernMamas on Facebook.
  •   Yo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City is traveling to 60 North American cities this fall.  Joining DJ Lance Rock and his friends will be Biz Markie with “Biz’s Beat of the Day,” and surprise Super Music Friends and Dancey Dancers at every stop. To order tickets, click here. Other nearby spots the tour hits include Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Oct. 23, Columbia, S.C. on Nov. 2, Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 30, Chattanooga, Tenn. on Oct. 19 and Charlotte, N.C. on Oct. 17. For more cities the tour will visit click here.  Check out the Get Tickets page for a list of the shows.

    Savannah Safari: a self-guided kids walking tour of downtown Savannah architecture

    Monday, August 30th, 2010

    savannah-safariLooking for a way to introduce your preschooler to Savannah’s downtown historic architecture?

    Check out  “Savannah Safari,”  a $6 booklet that takes kids on a quick and easy walking adventure through Historic Savannah. Today, I took my 20-month-old daughter and 3-year-old son on the tour. Although my daughter may be a little young to “get it”, my 3-year-old son really enjoyed the search for architectural animals in gardens and squares (horse hitching posts, lion statues, frog fountain, dolphin downspouts, gargoyles)  

    You can order a copy on the Savannah Safari Web site. The illustrated booklet complete with a map is also available at  Girl Scout First Headquarters, 330 Drayton Street, or the Juliette Gordon Low Birthplace (10 E. Oglethorpe Ave).

    For more info on another kid-friendly self-guided downtown Savannah walking tour/scavenger hunt, click here

    Savannah group art fall lessons now offered for pre-K children

    Friday, August 27th, 2010

    carrie-christian-fall-classesGroup art fall lessons in Savannah for the pre-K set!

    Savannah artist Carrie Christian is now hosting Saturday Pre-K art classes.
    10:30-11:30AM
    10 classes offered
    $10 a class (includes all supplies)
    Sign up now!

    Lessons are designed to help create a foundation on which your child’s artistic education will grow and blossom. Students will learn basic concepts such as color, composition, and perspective, while creating drawings, paintings, sculptures, and mixed media projects.

    Students will work with a variety of materials, including colored pencils, oil pastels, acrylic, watercolor, and collage.

    Dates:
    Sept. 11-Nov. 6. Please call or email with any questions!

    Carrie’s studio – pictured here flooded with natural light and some extremely busy preschoolers – is located at 212 E. 37th St., directly behind Bella Mia (bridal shop) at the corner of 37th and Abercorn Streets.
    Phone: 912-323-0123
    Email: carrieachristian@hotmail.com

    Artist Carrie Christian

    Artist Carrie Christian

    Carrie Christian received her MFA in Painting and her BFA in Illustration from Savannah Collage of Art and Design. Her works have been exhibited nationally and internationally.

    She was included in the 2007 & 2009 Southern Editions of New American Paintings publication. Her work has been exhibited both in the Mobile Museum of Art and the Ogden Museum in New Orleans and included among many private collections.

    Fall children, toddler art and Suzuki violin workshops at Arts Center of Coastal Carolina

    Friday, August 27th, 2010

    arts-center-of-coastal-carolinaLots of Lowcountry fall workshops for children offered at the Arts Center of Coastal Carolina, 14 Shelter Cove Lane, Hilton Head Is., S.C.

    Here are the highlights. For details, click here.

    • After-school art club for ages 6-10. Oct. 18-Nov. 22. Culminates with an exhibit at the Arts Center.
    • Fall home-school art for ages 5-12.
    • Fall home-school art for ages 13-17. Sept. 21-Oct. 19.
    • Beginner acrylics for ages 11-15. Oct. 7-28.
    • Puppet sculpting for ages 9-14. Nov. 11-Dec. 9.
    • Nutty Nature Drawing: Using natural objects, kids ages 8-12 create original work of art using chalk pastels and colored pencils.
    • Artstart classes designed to help children ages 2-5 (accompanied by an adult) develop fine motor skills and encourage creativity while creating one-of-a-kind artworks.
    • Suzuki Violin Classes  for ages 3-5. Sept. 14-Oct. 26.
    • Juggle Stuff for children ages 8-12 to learn basic and advanced three-ball juggling patterns and tricks, as well as the foundations for four and five-ball juggling.

    Pre-registration is required for all classes and must be made at least 48 hours in advance. Instructor bios can be found by clicking here. To register, contact the Education Office at 843.686.3945 Ext. 233 or email jrichey@artshhi.com. Or download a registration form from the Website here.

    SouthernMamas receive discount, free parking at Aug. 7 Puppet People show

    Sunday, August 1st, 2010

    puppet-people-logo-2On Sat. Aug. 7, families will have  a unique opportunity to attend a public Puppet People children’s show. The beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public.

    Angela Beasely’s Puppet People No. 1 Family Show – called “Monkey Bubbles Takes A Train Ride”  – will be performed Sat. Aug. 7 at the Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd.  The performance times are: 10AM and 11 AM.

    The first hour is free parking at the Visitors’ Center! Show tickets cost is $6, but mention you read about the show on SouthernMama’s and receive a $1 discount. Come early so kids can play with the puppet trains.

    This interactive show features puppet trains. Children hold the marionette controls and “drive” the trains before the shows. The kids have a ball making the train puppets work all by themselves, and it makes really cute photos!This is a unique opportunity for children as the beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public, so this is a great chance to see their No. 1 Family Show!

    Art on the Park: Savannah art lessons for children

    Friday, July 30th, 2010

    art-in-the-parkArt on the Park:  private & group art classes for children starting September. These will be small, inspired group or private art lessons with weekly featured techniques & themes.

    For Ages 5+
    1 hr group classes: Mondays or Wednesdays/3:30-4:30pm
    2 hr group classes: Thursdays/3:30-5:30pm
    Classes scheduled by age group
    1-hour Private lessons offered Mon-Thurs.

    Contact Torrey to schedule private classes at tskart@yahoo.com or (912) 354-5998

    6 week 1 hr class @ $90 or 12 week 1 hr class @ $170
    6 week 2 hr class @ $120 or 12 week 2 hr class @ $230
    All Group Classes begin the week of September 20th

    Private lessons @ $30/hr or $45/hr for siblings available to all ages under 18. minimum of 10 lessons

    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 recently 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- 6 student limit- so register today!

    Contact: tskart@yahoo.com or 912.354.5988.

    SouthernMamas receive discount and free parking at Saturday’s Puppet People show

    Thursday, July 8th, 2010

    puppet-people-logo-2This weekend, families have  a unique opportunity to attend a public Puppet People children’s show. The beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public.

    Angela Beasely’s Puppet People No. 1 Family Show – called “Monkey Bubbles Takes A Train Ride”  – will be performed Sat. July 10 at the Savannah History Museum, 303 MLK Jr. Blvd.  Note the time change of the two performances. The new performance times are: 10AM and 11 AM.

    The first hour is free parking! Show tickets cost is $6, but mention you read about the show on SouthernMama’s and receive a $1 discount.

    This interactive show features puppet trains. Children hold the marionette controls and “drive” the trains before the shows. The kids have a ball making the train puppets work all by themselves, and it makes really cute photos!This is a unique opportunity for children as the beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public, so this is a great chance to see their No. 1 Family Show!

    Yo Gabba Gabba! Live tickets on sale for Jacksonville

    Monday, July 5th, 2010

    yo-gabba-gabba-live-concertYo Gabba Gabba! Live: There’s a Party In My City is traveling to 60 North American cities this fall.

    The tour kicks off on Aug. 27 in Bethel, NY, and ends on Dec. 12 in Dallas, stopping at the Gabba Gang’s favorite cities across the U.S. and Canada along the way. Joining DJ Lance Rock and his friends will be Biz Markie with “Biz’s Beat of the Day,” and surprise Super Music Friends and Dancey Dancers at every stop.

    The Jacksonville, Fl. Yo Gabba Gabba concert is Wed. Oct. 27 at the Times Union Center for the Performing Arts. To order tickets, click here. Other nearby spots the tour hits include Atlanta’s Fox Theatre on Oct. 23, Columbia, S.C. on Nov. 2, Tampa, Fla. on Oct. 30, Chattanooga, Tenn. on Oct. 19 and Charlotte, N.C. on Oct. 17. For more cities the tour will visit click here.

    Also joining the gang on the road is Habitat for Humanity. $1 from every ticket sold goes to support your local Habitat for Humanity affiliate, an organization working hard to help those less fortunate.

    Check out the Get Tickets page for a list of the shows.

    Winner of the Despicable Me tickets

    Saturday, June 19th, 2010

    SouthernMamas reader CJ Sorge of Richmond Hill and her son’s winning baseball team won the free passes to a Savannah advance screening last week of the new 3-D animated movie from Universal, DESPICABLE ME. The movie stars Steve Carrell and is due out on July 9.

    Thanks to everyone who entered! Lots of interest in this one. So look for more movie ticket giveaways on SouthernMamas in the future!

    Giveaway: 50 free tickets to advance screening of Despicable Me

    Sunday, June 13th, 2010

    DME_31_5_Promo_4C_5SouthernMamas has  50 free passes to a Savannah advance screening this week of the new 3-D animated movie from Universal, DESPICABLE ME. The movie stars Steve Carrell and is due out on July 9. The screening is 7 PM Wed. June 16 at Carmike 10, 511 Stephenson Ave.

    If interested in having these passes for your employees or coworkers, just comment below with your email and I’ll get these passes to you as soon as possible because the screening is this week!

    Here’s what the movie is about: In a happy suburban neighborhood surrounded by white picket fences with flowering rose bushes, sits a black house with a dead lawn. Unbeknownst to the neighbors, hidden deep beneath this home is a vast secret hideout. Surrounded by an army of tireless, little yellow minions, we discover Gru (Steve Carell) planning the biggest heist in the history of the world. He is going to steal the moon (Yes, the moon!) in Universal’s new 3-D CGI feature, Despicable Me.

    Gru delights in all things wicked. Armed with his arsenal of shrink rays, freeze rays and battle-ready vehicles for land and air, he vanquishes all who stand in his way. Until the day he encounters the immense will of three little orphaned girls who look at him and see something that no one else has ever seen: a potential Dad.

    One of the world’s greatest super-villains has just met his greatest challenge: three little girls named Margo, Edith and Agnes. www.despicable.me

    Winner of the Curious George Live tickets

    Sunday, June 13th, 2010

    curious-george-liveSouthernMamas reader Evelyn Lopez wins a family four pack of tickets to CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! at Savannah Civic Center June 22 & 23.

    Thanks to everyone who entered to win. For more info on tickets for Curious George Live!, click here. Order online by clicking here.

    Children 1 Year and Up are required to have a ticket.

    THREE SHOWS:
    Tues. June 22 @ 7 PM
    Wed. June 23 @ 10:30 AM
    Wed. June 23 @ 7 PM

    TICKET PRICES ALL DAYS
    $15.00 – $50.00

    Puppet People children’s summer shows, discounts on birthday party package and shows

    Tuesday, June 8th, 2010

    puppet-people-logo-2Mark you calendars. Angela Beasely’s Puppet People will perform a children’s puppet show at the Savannah Visitor’s Center on June 26 & July 10.

    The show is called “Monkey Bubbles Takes A Train Ride.” There will be two performances on each day – 10 AM & 11 AM. Cost is $6 per person. Mention SouthernMamas to receive a dollar off the admission! First hour of parking is free!

    This is a unique opportunity for children as the beloved Puppet People rarely have performances that are open to the public, so this is a great chance to see their No. 1 Family Show!

    Also this summer, Puppet People is offering a Special on their Basic Children’s Birthday Party Package. For this summer only, the price is $325 instead of $350. All you have to do is mention you saw this post on Southern Mamas! This is the “Worry-Free” children’s birthday party package because it includes a brief interactive puppet tour, a puppet show, a puppet making craft (which also serves as party favors), a cake table, tablecloths, paper plates, napkins & plastic ware – basically everything except food and invitations! So, all Mom has to worry about is bringing the cake.

    Another SouthernMamas deal: mention Southern Mamas, and Puppet People will take $3 dollars off their “Backstage Pass” Tour, which normally costs $15 per person. This private tour includes a full hour one-on-one with Angela Beasley herself!

    Angela has been making puppets for over 40 years, and many of her past creations are on display in the Puppet People studios. Puppet People is  also one of only about three companies nationwide that has life-size puppets. Angela made the “family” of about 30 life-size puppets (and all her other puppets) with her own hands. Each puppet has his or her own hilarious personality, which Angela loves to show-off during the tour!

    Giveaway: a family four-pack of tickets to Curious George Live!

    Saturday, June 5th, 2010

    curious-george-liveThis week, a SouthernMamas subscriber will win a family four pack of tickets to CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE!, which will be at Savannah Civic Center June 22 & 23.

  • To enter to win, tell us your favorite plans for summer (family vacation, swimming at the neighborhood pool, eating dinner al fresco every night, seeing your child partake in surfing camp?) Share their answers by commenting below this post (Just click on comments). Also, please tell us your name. Or comment on the SouthernMamas Facebook page here. Please become a Facebook fan of SouthernMamas.
  • Entry period closes: Sun. June 13. We’ll announce the winner here Mon. June 14
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  • For more info on tickets for Curious George Live!, click here. Order online by clicking here.

    Children 1 Year and Up are required to have a ticket.

    THREE SHOWS:
    Tues. June 22 @ 7 PM
    Wed. June 23 @ 10:30 AM
    Wed. June 23 @ 7 PM

    TICKET PRICES ALL DAYS
    $15.00 – $50.00

    CURIOUS GEORGE LIVE! is the new can’t miss live stage musical that will delight your whole family! Curious George is the inquisitive and loveable little monkey who takes everyone along on intriguing problem-solving adventures. Live on stage in his World Premiere musical tour, Curious George swings and flips his way through a fun-filled story that takes the audience from home to Rome.

    Free Family Film Festival at Regal’s Savannah Stadium Theatres

    Saturday, June 5th, 2010

    free-movies-in-summerDuring the summer, you can take your kids to the cinema for selected free screenings at Regal Cinema. Regal Entertainment Group has a nine week long Free Family Festival going on at selected theatres since 1991.

    Participated theatres show G and PG rated movies for free on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings at 10 AM. Examples of movies include; Hotel for Dogs, Kung Fu Panda, Madagascar Escape 2 Africa, and Shrek the Third. Click here for schedule updates.

    Here’s a list of free summer movies at Savannah Stadium 10 1132-34 Shawnee Street
    912-961-1535

    06/22/2010-06/24/2010 Tale of Despereaux (G)
    Tale of Despereaux (G)
    Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)
    Alvin And The Chipmunks Squeakquel (PG)

    06/29/2010-07/01/2010 Charlotte’s Web (G)
    Charlotte’s Web (G)
    Polar Express (G)
    Polar Express (G)
    Night At The Museum II (PG)
    Night At The Museum II (PG)

    07/06/2010-07/08/2010 Wallace and Gromit (G)
    Wallace and Gromit (G)
    Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)
    Cloudy With A Chance Of Meatballs (PG)

    07/13/2010-07/15/2010 Polar Express (G)
    Polar Express (G)
    Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)
    Ice Age: Dawn Of The Dinosaurs (PG)

    07/20/2010-07/22/2010 Doogal (G)
    Doogal (G)
    Planet 51 (PG)
    Planet 51 (PG)

    07/27/2010-07/29/2010 Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (G)
    Pirates Who Don’t Do Anything (G)
    Imagine That (PG)
    Imagine That (PG)

    08/03/2010-08/05/2010 March Of The Penguins (G)
    March Of The Penguins (G)
    Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)
    Paul Blart: Mall Cop (PG)

    08/10/2010-08/12/2010 Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
    Kit Kittredge: American Girl (G)
    Hotel For Dogs (PG)
    Hotel For Dogs (PG)

    08/17/2010-08/19/2010 ARCTIC TALE (G)
    ARCTIC TALE (G)

    08/17/2010-08/19/2011 Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)
    Monsters Vs. Aliens (PG)