2022 Marsh & Co. Holiday Market @ St. Andrew’s School, Savannah

Make progress on your holiday shopping on the first Saturday in November, 10AM-3PM @ the 2022 Marsh & Co. Holiday Market @ St. Andrew’s School on Wilmington Island, Savannah.

This annual event will feature more than 50 artists, vendors, bakers, and makers plus Savannah food trucks for a fun family day.

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 St. John’s 80th Annual Holly Days Bazaar, Nov. 9 & 10, Savannah

St. John’s Church on Madison Square in downtown Savannah will host the annual St. Holly Day’s Bazaar on Wednesday & Thursday, Nov. 9 & 10 2022, 10AM-2PM @ 325 Bull St. Savannah, GA 31401 (Madison Square)

The two-day event includes a dine-in lunch in the historic Green-Meldrim House, pre-ordered and takeaway lunches, a silent auction, homemade jams and jellies and a Resale Treasure Room. There will also be a raffle for a one-of-a-kind Candlelight Dinner. Proceeds from this event support several charities.

Lunch is served from 11 am to 1 pm daily

Silent Auction starts online on November 6th. Register online here.

Candlelight dinner raffle tickets can be purchased on-site, and the drawing will be held Thurs., Nov. 10.

Free parking is available in the church lot, across Whitaker Street via the W Charlton St. or W Harris St. entrances.

For more information, visit the event website.

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Plant Riverside District’s Third Annual Savannah Christmas Market, Nov. 25-Jan.

The 2022 Savannah Christmas Market will offer family-friendly festivities that are open to the public and will take place at Plant Riverside District on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St.

The market – Fri. Nov. 25, 2022-Mon. Jan.2, 2023 – will offer holiday-themed events as well as an outdoor holiday market, live performances, tree lighting ceremony, children’s activities, gingerbread house, and photos with Santa.

The Savannah Christmas Market opens Fri. Nov. 25 at noon and will feature a Tree Lighting Ceremony featuring Roger Moss reading “The Night Before Christmas” and live performances by Coastal Youth Choirs on Fri. Nov. 25 at 6:30PM at Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. The lighting of the Christmas Tree in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park will be at 7:30PM, followed by Santa and his elves distributing free candy canes.

Photos with Santa, which are free and open to the public, will be available Sat. Nov. 26 & Sun. Nov. 27, 1-3PM in Montgomery Park. Cirque Divina will present a free holiday-themed aerial show on Fri. Nov. 25 at 9PM and Sat. Nov. 26 at 2PM. Magician David Jowers will perform free holiday magic Fri. Nov. 25 at 5PM at Beethoven’s Terrace.

A Kid’s Corner featuring free children’s holiday activities including ornament decorating, letters to Santa and holiday card making will be in Montgomery Park Fri. Nov. 25, noon-3PM and Sat Nov. 26 from 11AM-4PM. Christmas Story Time with Daniel Eustice will be Sat. Nov. 26 at 11AM in Montgomery Park.

Enjoy free live music at two stages along the riverfront Fri. Nov. 25, 1-11PM, including performances by Laiken Love and the Fellowship of Love, Island Harmony Carolers and Swamptooth. Music continues Sat. Nov. 26, 11AM-11PM, with live music by Savannah Pipe and Drums, Savannah Bananas Pep Band, Hollifield Band, Nick Poulin Band, Chuck Courtenay Band and Mily Kinner and The Mini-Killers.

Savannah Boat Parade of Lights will float past Plant Riverside District on Sat. Nov. 26, 7-9PM

Learn more here.

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Speech/Language Activities for children

A house full of toys but not quite sure how to use them to boost your child’s language development?

The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire experts totally understand and are happy to help!

The therapists at The Speech Clinic of the Coastal Empire are trained to maximize play to help support a client’s functional language skills. They can provide strategies and activity ideas to try at home. The more often you engage with your child, the quicker their progress!

To make an appointment, please contact their office: 912 712 3999

CURRENTLY NO WAITLIST

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Youth Art Classes @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center, Savannah

Telfair Museums offers fee-based afterschool classes or workshops. All classes are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York Street unless otherwise noted.

Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing

Ages 9–12 years

Mondays, Nov. 7 ­– Dec. 5 2022 | 4:30–6pm

Members $115 | Non-members $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work on site and at outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Youth Portfolio Builder: Painting and Drawing

Ages 12–16 years

Wednesdays, Nov. 9 – Dec. 7 2022  | 4:30–6pm

Members $115 | Non-members: $135

This afternoon class is designed to help upper-elementary and middle school students improve their drawing and painting skills, build a portfolio, and begin the process of developing good art-making habits. Students will focus on measurement, proportion, perspective, use of value, and color to create volume and space. Lessons and projects will work onsite and outdoor locations near the museum. All materials are provided.

REGISTER HERE

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Happy First Birthday to Oatland Island WIldlife Center’s two cougars Olympia and Rainier!

You’re invited to come and celebrate with Friends of Oatland Island (FOO) at the Cougars’ First Birthday Bash on Sat. Oct. 29 2022, 11AM-2PM.

What to Expect

• There will be cake (while it lasts).
• Keeper talks about the cougars and loads of cougar viewing time!
• Special enrichment items beginning at 11AM.
• Face painting & popcorn available for purchase.
• Pie Society, Sweet Spice, and Chazitos Food Trucks will be on site.
• We will also be taking donations for special symbolic adoptions that will help fund a sunshade over the habitat at Cougar Crossing. This will be a tremendous improvement to Olympia and Rainier’s enjoyment of the space, as well as the community’s enjoyment in watching our beloved cougar siblings.

Learn more here.

FOO Member Perks. Find info on how to become a Friends of Oatland member here.

Be sure to check in at the FOO Table for your wristband and tickets for special FOO activities.

• Sign your name on a special “Jingle Ball” toy for our favorite cougar cubs. This toy will produces a very audible “jingle” sound as it is moved and easily rolls with the swat of a paw. Environmental enrichment is an important and necessary part of husbandry practices for our animals — this toy provides healthy exercise and audible enrichment. The Oatland Animal Care staff can add elements for feeder and scent enrichment as well.
• FREE pawprint face paint.
• FREE popcorn.

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Not a Friends of Oatland Island member? Now is the perfect time to join the family!

Become a member today and enjoy a whole year of admission to Oatland Island Wildlife Center, discounts in the Gift Shop, and advance access to many evented tickets. Your financial contribution is critical to FOO’s continued success in supporting Oatland’s mission to provide guests with memorable experiences to help them make stronger connections to the natural world.

Become a member here.

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The Pooler Chamber of Commerce Fall Festival 2022 11AM-3PM Sat. Oct. 29 @ 305 W. Colllins St. will include a costume contest; food trucks; vendors; music; trunk-or treat & more.

This event is free and open to the public.

Learn more here.

The overall death rate from #BreastCancer has decreased since 2013, likely because of treatment advances and earlier detection through screening.

This #BreastCancerAwareness Month, call (912) 691-4200 to schedule your mammogram.

SouthCoast Health shares here what you can expect at your yearly mammogram.

SouthCoast Health simple steps for an easy procedure include:

Keep Your Underarms Au Natural

Avoid Scheduling During Your Period

Tips for a Quick Appointment

Manage Your Fears

Results

Regular screenings are one of the best ways to combat cancer — especially breast cancer. SouthCoast Health experienced technicians will do everything possible to keep you comfortable. Schedule your next (or first!) mammogram with by calling 912-691-4200.

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SCCPSS All-City Choral Festival Concert, 3PM Sat. Oct. 29

Coastal Youth Choirs/ Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is pleased to assist with sponsoring the SCCPSS All-City Choral Festival.

Over 300 5th-12th grade students will be enjoying a weekend of singing with 4 different choirs. Eighteen schools will be participating. The festival was spearheaded by James Kirk who is currently the choral director at New Hampstead K8. Each year the festival gains momentum with more SCCPSS schools looking forward to participating in the two-day event.

SCCPSS officials have rescheduled the festival to this Friday & Saturday, Oct. 28-29 2022. The festival was originally scheduled during Hurricane Ian.

The concert will take place at New Hampstead High School on Sat. Oct. 29 2022 beginning at 3PM.  FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC.

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About Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc.

Savannah Children’s Choir, now Coastal Youth Choirs, has developed a reputation for excellence in the city, county, and beyond. In addition to tours in the United States, the Premier Choir has performed in England, Ireland, and France and has also appeared on television in South Korea. The singers have experienced artist residencies with world-renowned singers and clinicians.

After sixteen years, this nonprofit’s mission remains the same – to unite, mentor, and transform the children and youth of greater Savannah and the Low Country into responsible, creative, and confident leaders through excellence in choral performance and music education.

Learn more here.

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Tour Savannah Christian Preparatory School @ an open house this fall

School searching in Savannah? Visit Savannah Christian Preparatory School, an independent, non-denominational PK-12 college prep Christian school, during a Welcome Home Wednesday open house.

Learn more here.

Welcome Home Wednesdays

Open Houses Fall 2022: Oct. 26, Nov. 16, Nov. 30
Reservations are required.
Register for Welcome Home Wednesdays online here.
For more information on this event or admissions at Savannah Christian Preparatory School, please email Kathi Strickland, Director of Family Relations, at kstrickland@savcps.com or call the admissions office at 912.629.5544.

Register online here. 

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Halloween event @ The Sandbox Children’s Museum, Hilton Head Is.

Come try out your costume at The Sandbox Children’s Museum family-friendly Halloween event, 1-4PM on Sun. Oct. 30 2022.

In addition to the exhibits, there will be special STEM and Art activities, a scavenger hunt, and light refreshments.Purchase tickets online at thesandbox.org by clicking Book Now.

The Sandbox Children’s Museum
80 Nassau St
Hilton Head Island, S.C. 29928
843-842-7645

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Lowcountry Celebration Park, Hilton Head Is.

Pair your visit to The Sandbox Children’s Museum on Hilton Head Is. with a visit to the Lowcountry Celebration Park, located next to the museum.

The park off Pope Avenue near the Coligny Beach parking lot and Coligny Beach Park features:
*The Adventure Playground, named after the ship Captain William Hilton was on when he discovered Hilton Head Island. It features a reimagined design of the ship, playground, wading pool and more. The ship includes: cannons that spray a light mist, crow’s nests, swing bridges, port holes, rope nets, periscopes.
*An open pavilion and lawn for events.
*A perimeter walk
*Two fitness stations
*Wi-Fi
*The Sandbox Children’s Museum
*Public restrooms

The playground is within easy walking distance to a Hilton Head Is. public beach via Coligny Beach Park (1 Coligny Circle)

Lowcountry Celebration Park
94 Pope Ave.
Hilton Head Island, SC 29928

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Schedule your mammogram as soon as possible

Watch the SouthCoast Health video above for more information on the importance of why your physician encourages you to make a mammogram appointment as soon as possible.

In honor of National Breast Cancer Awareness Month, SouthCoast Health’s Imaging Department will offer Saturday hours for patients to receive their screening mammograms. Contact the Imaging Center at 912.691.4200 for more information.

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Little Learners program @ Savannah Children’s Museum

Come to Savannah Children’s Museum on Wed. Oct. 26 2022, 10AM-Noon for a new Little Learners program.

.Young children and their adults will experience themed activities including music, storytelling, arts & crafts, and a visit with Tippy the Tortoise. All visitors will experience the joy of nature through open exploration of an outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.

The theme: EVERYDAY SUPERHEROES with a special visit from Savannah Fire Department and their fire truck!

Purchase SCM admission here.

This program is FREE for members. Find info on becoming a member here.

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Savannah Children’s Museum is an outdoor site, so it may be closed due to inclement weather. Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292 or check the Savannah Children’s Museum Facebook page.

Call ahead for accurate closing information at 912-651-4292.

Savannah Children’s Museum
655 Louisville Road
Savannah, GA 31401

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Debunking Breast Cancer Myths

SouthCoast Health experts break down a few common myths about breast cancer here.

Are there other breast cancer myths you’re concerned about? Or further questions you’d like answered? Find the nearest physician or specialist who can provide the care you need by calling 912-691-3600.

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The Savannah Cultural Arts Center presents: The Savannah Spooky Spectacular, a Halloween themed variety show featuring music, dance, theatre, and more @ 7-8PM Fri. Oct. 28 2022.

FREE & open to the public. For all ages.

Costumes are highly encouraged and will be awarded with prizes. This is a free event open to all ages, so bring your family and friends out for a fun, spooky night!Here are some of the performers joining the show!
Spoken Word: Justin Toney
Dancers: Veron Jackson, Sharonika Simmons Saunders, Ricardo Richardson, MiKeshia McPhaul
Theatre: SSU Players By The Sea
Singer: Marlow Seavers
Musical Accompaniment: Matthew Duplessie
And Your Host: Melanie Goldey

Show starts @ 7PM.

Doors open at 6:30PM, but come early to see the opening of El Salon in the gallery, presented by SOY X SOY!

Learn more here.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center is at 201 Montgomery St. The lawn is at the southeast corner of the intersection of Oglethorpe and MLK. Parking: Limited (paid) street parking is available near the (SCAC). The closest parking garages are Liberty Parking Garage on Liberty and Montgomery and Robinson Parking Garage on Montgomery St. across from Chatham County Courthouse.

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This concert on Sat. Oct. 22 featuring student musicians is free & open to the public

Does your child play a musical instrument or is interested in starting lessons? Come see what SMF Jazz Academy is all about @ a free Fall Family Jam concert, noon-2PM this Sat. Oct. 22 2022 @ Salvation Army Community Center, 3000 Bee Road in Savannah.

Savannah Music Festival provides SMF Jazz Academy at no cost to participants through the generous support of donors and sponsors. 

Learn more about SMF Jazz Academy or enroll a student here.

Fall Farm Fun @ Holiday Farms in Ridgeland SC

Holiday Farms will be open Thursdays-Saturdays from 9AM-6PM and Sundays from Noon-6PM during October 2022.

Activities for kids including Pumpkin Patch, Hayrides, Barnyard Zoo, Duck Races, Haytona Speedway, Corn Grinding, Steer Roping, Cow (Faux) Milking, Corn Maze & MORE!

Learn more here.

Holiday Farms: 10884 Grays Hwy, Ridgeland, SC 29936

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You love SouthernMamas.com Annual Best Home Holiday Lights Decorations list to ride around looking at lights. Here’s our smaller scale Halloween-Fall decoration list – by no means the best – just some fun picks from readers & us.

Enjoy giant skeletons, dancing in circle ghosts & witches, pumpkin & mum lined porch steps plus friendly porch skeletons, some which wave from rocking chairs, drink cocktails or even ride a bike. You can even find yellow-raincoat clad Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It.” ( 235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park)

See our Instagram reel here

• 122 E. 38th St. – witch trio (pictured), rocking chair skeletons & more , Starland District
• 117 E. 36th St. – biking skeleton & resting witch face contest (pictured), Thomas Square
• 3505 Abercorn St., Ardsley Park
• 36 51st St. – giant skeleton, Ardsley Park
• Reynolds & 52nd streets, Ardsley Park
• 337 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park
• 235 Washington Ave., Ardsley Park (Georgie with red balloon from Stephen King’s ‘It’)
• Southside of Victory Drive between Abercorn and Reynolds streets, giant inflatables,
• Whitaker Street across from Forsyth has a few: 909 Whitaker St. – skeleton porch party with lawn dragon, cats in window & more; 703 Whitaker St; 509 Whitaker St. ; 507 Whitaker (mums & pumpkin goals!)
• 506 E. Park Avenue- skeletons galore plus a werewolf
• 1000 block of E. Henry St. between Waters & Harmon on northside of Henry @ corner.
• Store windows at E. Shaver Bookstore, 326 Bull St.
• Various door steps, porches in Savannah Historic District including The Inn on W. Liberty, 109 W. Liberty St; 106 W.Jones St; 517 & 501 E. Broughton
• 5505 Magnolia Ave. Magnolia Park neighborhood, Inflatables.
• 5708 Colonial Dr., Magnolia Park neighborhood,

Email us your favorites: anne@southernmamas.com

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Free Family Activities & More @ The Jepson Center, Savannah

Free Family Day – The Art of Still Life (Jepson Center Only)
Oct. 22 2022 , 10AM – 5PM
Jepson Center, Savannah

Free Family Day @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center features family activities from 1-4PM based on the exhibitions Feels Like Freedom: Phillip J. Hampton and Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art. Families may explore and experiment with art materials, create still lifes, and make string art inspired by the work of Phillip J. Hampton.

The afternoon also will include a demonstration of still life painting and a “living still life” activity.

Learn more here.

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Haunted Hayrides & more @ this annual Savannah Halloween Festival

Come to the Historic Roberds Dairy, 2500 Tennessee Ave. in Savannah for the most authentic Halloween celebration in Savannah: SCARY IN THE DAIRY, from 4-8PM Sun. October 23, 2022.

Enjoy Haunted Hay Rides, penny games, cake walk, bouncy house, food and fun. Without a doubt, there are HORSE RIDES, on the amazing equestrian staff of Pegasus Riding Academy, which benefits from this event.

Come out and support Pegasus therapeutic riding program for special needs children and veterans, and enjoy acres of haunted fun!

For additional information visit www.prasav.org or call 912-547-6482.

Pediatrician searching? The team at  Coastal Pediatrics  does so much more than your regular office visit. They’re there for you to make sure you’ve got all the answers.

Coastal Pediatrics has offices in Savannah & Pooler.

Learn more here.

Coastal Pediatrics- Savannah
2 Wheeler Street
Savannah, GA 31405

Coastal Pediatrics- Pooler
1000 Towne Center Blvd
Building 1000B
Pooler, GA 31322

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Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Oct. 20 @ Telfair Museums Jepson Center

Once a month, Telfair Museums’ youngest patrons are invited to the Jepson Center for story time, a special tour, and an art activity. Strollers, crying babies, toddlers, and older siblings are all welcome here.

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022 Art Start Stroller & Toddler Tours & Art Activity, 10:30-11:30AM

$5 per child
Adults: members free | non-members $12

Explore the exhibition Elegies: Still Lifes in Contemporary Art with us !

Register online here.

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2022 Art Start: Stroller & Toddler Tour Schedule

Thurs. Oct. 20 2022. Register online here.

Thurs. Nov. 17 2022. Register online here.

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Coastal Care Partners’ Concierge Pediatric Clinic will provide flu shots to children in the Savannah area on Thurs. Oct 20

Coastal Care Partners’ Concierge Pediatric Clinic will provide flu shots to children in Savannah and surrounding areas on Thurs. Oct. 20, 3-5PM at 4B Skidaway Village Walk.

Appointments are requested in advance and may be scheduled online @ https://phreesia.me/KAMDLFluVaccine.

“We know that this is a very busy time of year for parents, and our offering this flu shot clinic is an excellent way to make getting the vaccine easier,” Dr. Kelsey Alexander said. A board-certified pediatric physician, Dr. Alexander heads the Concierge Pediatric Clinic at Coastal Care Partners and recommends that everyone age six months and older get a flu shot.

“The October 20^th flu shot clinic is open to anyone that wants to come,” Dr. Alexander said. “While the children are here for their vaccination, the parents can also get their flu shots. We do request that you schedule an appointment in advance.”

Find additional information about Concierge Pediatrics and Dr. Alexander, or enroll for services, here.

Learn more about Coastal Care Partners here.

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The Habersham School, Savannah

School searching in Savannah? Come see all that The Habersham School – a private classical Christian PreK-12th grade school – has to offer by attending an open house to learn more about how your child could benefit from a Classical Christian education.

Two upcoming open houses @ The Habersham School:

Patriot Preview, PreK-8th grade, 9AM Fri. Oct. 21 2022. RSVP here.

Patriot Preview, PreK-8th grade, 9AM Thurs Nov. 3 2022. RSVP here.

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New Fall 2022 Youth Flute Class session @ Savannah Cultural Center

Take a dive into the world of music with the Nuvo Toot! This colorful and easy to manage instrument provides an excellent opportunity to start learning how to play the flute.

In the 6-week class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, and perform several songs together in a fun group setting.

Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Oct. 17 2022

PS – Have a teen who loves music too? The Savannah Cultural Arts Center is starting a new class, DIY Musician, where teens will explore creating musical projects, recording, and even marketing your art!

Learn more and register online here.

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Savannah Dog Costume Contest

Plant Riverside District’s Electric Moon Skytop Lounge will host a special Halloween costume event for dogs and their owners on Sat. Oct. 22 2022, 5-7PM: Costumes on the Woof.

Dogs and their owners will be judged on the creativity and originality of their coordinating costumes by a panel of local judges. Contest winners will be awarded prizes.

A $10 participation fee will be collected at the door. All proceeds from the 2nd Annual Costumes on the Woof event will be donated to Renegade Paws Rescue, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to providing the highest level of care for unwanted, abused or injured dogs and cats in the Coastal Empire and surrounding area.  

Electric Moon Skytop Lounge + Moon Deck @ Plant Riverside District, 400 W. River St., Savannah

Savannah’s famous Weiner Dog races – which were a longtime Savannah tradition when Oktoberfest was held at Rousakis Riverfront Plaza on River Street – are not happening this year. Questions? Email PRD-Entertainment@kesslercollection.com