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.
Georgia State Railroad Museum and Savannah Children’s Museum will transform into a magical Harry Potter-themed experience during “Frogwarts” on Sun. Oct. 16 2022, 11AM-3PM.
This year’s classes will include Wand Making, Potions, Fortune Telling, Defense Against the Dark Arts: Glow in the Dark Fun!, Care of Magical Creatures, Quill Writing, Herbology, Muggle Studies, and Quidditch. Attendees can also take a ride on Georgia State Railroad Museum’s locomotive, the Frogwarts Express, or visit Ingotts Wizarding Bank. Visit the Owlery with Georgia Southern University’s Center for Wildlife Education and enjoy a musical selection from Esther F. Garrison School for the Arts’ Garrison Voices.
Some community partners will also be leading workshops, including Georgia Reptile Society. The Lowcountry Turners will be creating unique wooden wands. Harry-Potter themed food will be available for purchase.
Please dress in any Halloween or Harry Potter-themed costume of your choice!
Cost of admission: $14 per person for non-members; $12 per person for Coastal Heritage Society members.
Pre-registration is required. Purchase your tickets in advance online here.
Coastal Heritage Society members receive a discounted ticket of $12, an express check-in line, and priority boarding for the Frogwarts Express train ride. Find info on how to become a CHS member here.
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Auditions are this Sat. Sept. 10; The Nutcracker performance will be Nov. 26 in Savannah
Columbia City Ballet will host auditions for Nutcracker 2022 this Saturday, Sept 10 2022 @ The Ballet School, 74 W Montgomery Cross Rd Ste C Audition Fee: $20
Audition Schedule
1:30-2:30PM Dancers ages 4-6 2:30-3:30PM Dancers ages 7-10 3:30-4:30PM Dancers 11 & older (Please bring pointe shoes for those en pointe over 2 years)
Columbia City Ballet Audition Dress Code: Black leotard, pink tights, hair in slick bun, lip and cheek color with light eye shadow OR White leotard or plain white tee shirt, black tights and black shoes or black tights with white socks and white shoes
For more information call: 803 799 7605 or email KHeaton@columbiacityballet.com
Nutcracker performances will be held at the Johnny Mercer Theater in Savannah on Nov. 26 2022, 5:30PM
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Free admission, scavenger hunt Sept. 18 2022 to Andrew Low House Museum, Savannah
The Andrew Low House Museum is hosting a Community Day on Sunday, Sept. 18, noon-4PM. The museum will be open to the public FREE of charge with tours for the community to experience the site’s history, architecture, and art.
The fun filled day has something for everyone, including scavenger hunts, creative activities, and tasty treats for all in the museum’s courtyard. The Andrew Low House is located at 329 Abercorn St. on Lafayette Square.
To encourage all to explore the beautiful area around the Andrew Low House, the Municipal Archives has developed two new scavenger hunts to get you out and about.
Visit www.savannahga.gov/EducationalResources for the “Lafayette Ward Visual Scavenger Hunt,” a challenging hunt that will take you throughout Lafayette Ward (fun for individuals, families, or team activities), and the “Lafayette Square Visual Scavenger Hunt,” designed for younger children thru grade 1 that encourages them to explore the square.
Find more kid-friendly scavenger hunts and activity sheets to do in Savannah here.
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Free tours, scavenger hunt Sept. 16 2022 with reservations of Georgia Historical Society, Savannah
Constitution Day @ Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah
You are invited to the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah on Constitution Day on Fri. Sept. 16 2022 to view a draft of the Constitution along with other colonial-era pieces from the collection.
View Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the US Constitution. One of only a few still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787.
This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display Fri. Sept. 16 2022.
The event consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for pre-registered K-12 groups provided by GHS staff and includes a scavenger hunt activity for students. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
GHS welcomes public, private, and home school groups grades fifth-twelfth to attend. All groups must be accompanied by teacher or parent chaperones. Time slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 9AM.-2PM on Fri. Sept. 16, 2022. Any group containing more than ten students will need to reserve a time slot.
To reserve a time slot or set up a time to talk with a GHS staff member, please contact Lisa Landers at llanders@georgiahistory.com or 912-651-2125, ext. 152.
Toddlers 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 our outdoor museum as well as open play with socialization.
The theme will be DOG DAYS and Storytime will welcome a special guest, Mister John from Live Oak Public Libraries. This program is FREE for CHS members. Get info on how to become a CHS member here.
Museum admission cost: $10 per person (aged 18 mo. and older)
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
655 Louisville Road Savannah, GA 31401 912-651-4292
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This SCT Pooler class – open to 2nd-8th grade students – will meet Mondays 4:30-6:30PM with performances Jan. 6 and 8 2023. The minimum age is 7 by Sept. 1, 2022.
The class and performance will be at Relentless Church, 505 Hwy 80 #C in Pooler.
Students will learn choreography, music and stage craft and at the end of the session they will perform in a full musical production of Disney’s 101 Dalmatians, complete with costumes, lights and mics. Performances will be on Jan. 6 & 8, 2023 at Relentless Church. Extra classes will be held prior to the holiday break and the week leading up to performances. This is known as “tech week”. In addition to meeting Monday, students will meet an additional 2 extra days those weeks. Exact dates, times and additional information will be shared closer to the performance dates.
On Sat. Sept 10 2022 @ 10AM, join the Savannah Cultural Arts Center for a reading of “Mikey’s Marvelous Mummy Wraps,” with author Tony Dye!
A young mummy discovers that when he dares to see things differently, his life changes forever! Author Tony Dye will read his story of surprise and adventure, followed by mummy movement and a colorful art activity with one of our teaching artists!
Imagination Mornings are engaging mornings of crafts, stories, and movement that take place inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center! They are geared toward children up to 7 years old.
Space is limited, register as a family unit to reserve your spot. $5/per family. A parent/guardian must be present with their children at all times.
Please register online here by noon the Friday before the event on Sat. Sept. 10, at 10AM.
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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, students ages 5 to 9 years will learn how to play the Nuvo Toot, read their first few notes, perform several songs together in a fun group setting.
( Nuvo Toot a precursor to the flute)
Mondays, 4:30-5:15PM starting Aug 29 2022 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.
The goal of Coastal Youth Choirs/Savannah Children’s Choir, Inc. is to unite children and youth ages 5-18 in greater Savannah and the Lowcountry through song.
Rehearsals begin the week of Aug. 15 2022. Open to students ages 5-18.
Questions? Call 704-965-3445 or email info@savannahchoir.org.
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.
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Scribble Art Studio’s after school art classes in Savannah teach foundational skills and self-expression. Art Classes for 2022-2023 begin Mon. Aug. 29 2022
These after-school art classes explore artmaking using a wide variety of materials and mediums including: design markers, tempera, acrylic and watercolor paints, printmaking and sculpture materials, collage, paper-making and more.
Classes begin Mon. Aug. 29th, 2022 and run through the end of the school year.
Cost for each block of five classes: $200 and includes all materials.
The Rincon Rodeo will be Fri. Aug. 26 & Sat. Aug. 27. 2022 @ Freedom Park, 6755 Prosperity Dr. Rincon.
Admission for children 3 & younger is free. Seating may be limited.
Gates will open at 5PM and the rodeo events will begin at 7PM. Events include: horse bare back, steer wrestling, calf roping, cow girl roping, saddle back riding, team roping, cowgirl barrel racing, and bull riding.
Learn, create, and have fun in our three-part art series prepared for home schooled students! Each session will offer a different creative and educational activity to foster artistic expression. Parents are encouraged to join in on the fun for free. Ages 6-12.
First session is Tuesday, Aug. 23 2022, 11AM-Noon.
Also starting next week – Creative Movement for ages 6-9! This 6-week session is open to all, no dance experience required! Tuesdays, 5-6PM
You are invited to the Georgia Historical Society Research Center in Savannah on Constitution Day on Fri. Sept. 16 2022 to view a draft of the Constitution along with other colonial-era pieces from the collection.
View Abraham Baldwin’s original draft copy of the US Constitution. One of only a few still in existence, the draft includes the handwritten margin notes of Baldwin, one of Georgia’s signers of the Constitution of 1787.
This treasure of the GHS collection, along with a recently conserved Revolutionary War-era drum and other unique objects and documents highlighting Georgia’s role in the development and evolution of our national story will be on display Fri. Sept. 16 2022.
The event consists of a self-paced tour with guidance for pre-registered K-12 groups provided by GHS staff and includes a scavenger hunt activity for students. The tour will take approximately 30 minutes to complete.
GHS welcomes public, private, and home school groups grades fifth-twelfth to attend. All groups must be accompanied by teacher or parent chaperones. Time slots are available on a first-come-first-served basis starting at 9AM.-2PM on Fri. Sept. 16, 2022. Any group containing more than ten students will need to reserve a time slot.
To reserve a time slot or set up a time to talk with a GHS staff member, please contact Lisa Landers at llanders@georgiahistory.com or 912-651-2125, ext. 152.
Free to members and non-members with museum admission, 10AM-2PM weekends
Weekend Family Drop-In Studio is a time to unleash your creativity. Join Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in the studios every Saturday and Sunday between 10AM and 2PM for artmaking projects for all ages.
During Family Drop-In Studio, work at your own pace and comfort level through an array of creative mediums such as watercolors, collage, calligraphy, origami, coloring books and much more.
Each month features a special project designed to connect with an exhibition at the museum. A studio assistant is on hand to answer questions and assist guests.
Drop-In Studio is perfect for all ages. Children must be accompanied by an adult caregiver.
Enjoy free weekends @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center & Telfair Academy for locals through August 28 2022. Counties included: Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) *excludes Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters
Please Note: Joe’s at the Jepson will be closed Thursday, 8/11 through Sunday, 8/21. The café will re-open on Monday, August 22 2022. Please Note: The Telfair Academy will be closed from 8/22-8/26. The Academy will resume operations on Saturday, 8/27.
Create magical mornings of art and dance for ages 2 to 12 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. From movement classes and ballet to mixed media art, there’s a little something for every young mind.
Parent/Child Movement (Ages 2-3 years) – Tuesdays 9:15-10AM
Pre-Ballet (Ages 4-5 years)- Tuesdays 10:30-11AM
Homeschool Art (Ages 6-12)- Tuesdays 11AM-12PM
Youth Intro to Ballet (Ages 6-8 years)- Wednesdays 9:15-10AM
Weekend admission is free for residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) (Excludes the Owens-Thomas House & Slave Quarters.)
The Jepson Center and the Telfair Academy are open daily from 10AM-5PM. Investment in the new free-admission program is provided by the City of Savannah, the Georgia Council for the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and other funding partners.
When: 10AM-5PM Saturdays and Sundays, April 2-Aug. 28 2022 Where: Jepson Center and Telfair Academy, on Telfair Square in downtown Savannah What: Free museum admission for locals; parking is free in Savannah on Sundays Who: All residents of Chatham, Bryan, Effingham, and Liberty (Georgia), and Beaufort and Jasper (South Carolina) counties
Telfair offers this back-to-school family event with inflatable fun and art activities based on the museum’s exhibition ‘Blow Up: Inflatable Contemporary Art!’
The event from 1-5PM will include balloon sculpture demonstrations and inflatable inflatable games, art making projects, a family tour of ‘Blow Up,’ and more.
Experience the joy of performing! The Tybee Ballet Theatre is holding open dance auditions for roles in The Land of the Sweets, their rendition of the beloved holiday classic, The Nutcracker. Ages 6 and older (yes adults, too!) are encouraged to join – dance experience is recommended but is not a requirement.
If selected, dancers will be required to attend weekend rehearsals beginning Sept. 10 2022 leading up to the final showcase, presented for free on Nov. 19 2022 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. More details will be available at the audition.
Sat. Aug. 20 2022 Audition Schedule:
Noon – Check in Begins
12:30PM – Ages 6-7 years
1:30PM – Ages 8-12 years
2:30PM – Ages 13- Adult
Auditions will take place at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center at 201 Montgomery St.
Please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your time slot to register you or your child.
Please wear dance cloths (leotard, tights, ballet slippers) or tight clothing you can move comfortably in. Parents are asked to stay at the Center for the duration of the audition segment.
An additional day of auditions will take place at the Tybee Arts Association Studio on Sunday, August 21. Learn more here.
Interested in joining? Please fill out the interest form online here.
The Land of the Sweets is presented for free by the Tybee Ballet Theater as part of the City of Savannah’s Spotlight investment program.
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Highlights include a soccer activities with Soccer Shots Savannah and a Teddy bear clinic with stuffed animals with Mercer Medical School. There will also be a dinosaur brushing activity, bike safety information and a fun balance bike obstacle course. A registered dietitian will provide info about healthy lunches and infused water. Savannah Children’s Museum educators will lead health and wellness-themed activities throughout the day.
“Healthy Me!” is included in the cost of Savannah Children’s Museum admission, $10 for all guests 18 months and older. Purchase tickets in advance online here. This event is FREE for Coastal Heritage Society members. Find info on how to become a member here.
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No dance experience required for this all levels class for ages 6-9 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center. Come ready to move! For one hour a week we will stretch our imaginations and explore movement through music and dance! This class will build teamwork skills and confidence in a fun, creative environment.
Tuesdays at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center, 5-6PM. Ages 6-9. The six week session starts Aug. 16 2022. (PLEASE NOTE THE NEW TIME OF CLASS)
