FREE Parent & Child Dance Class @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Fri. Dec. 27, 9-10AM (Ages 2-12 parent & child session)
Fri. Dec. 27, 12:30-1:30PM (Ages 8-12 solo session)
Free

A free, fun and interactive workshop ideal for families who want to learn dance basics or just have fun exercising together! Open to parents and caregivers with children aged 12 and younger.

Free but register online here.

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Front Porch Improv presents a hilarious one-hour show @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center on Sat. Dec. 28, 2019, 12:30-1:30PM

This show is family-friendly, so bring the kiddos – and chock-full of interesting characters and funny scenes.

The audience is encouraged to shout out suggestions. Great for any age.

Tickets are $5.

Ages 5 and younger are free.

Buy show tickets online here.

Brought to you by the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Travel back to 1863 for a holiday visit to Cockspur Island as Fort Pulaski National Monument in Savannah presents special holiday programming on Saturday, December 21st and Sunday, December 22nd. Experience the fort at its festively decorated best and listen to music, learn about Christmas during the Civil War, see cannon demonstrations, and participate in family activities for all ages.

Special musical entertainment will feature performances by Suzanne and Jim. A husband and wife duo who blend their harmonious vocals with astounding skills on acoustic instruments such as the 5 string banjo, guitar, flute, autoharp, courtship dulcimer–and maybe even a few surprises.

Learn more here. 

Saturday, December 21, 2019
10:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
11:00 am – Cannon Demonstration
11:30 am – Music with Suzanne and Jim
12:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
1:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
1:30 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
2:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
3:00 pm – Cannon Demonstration
3:30 pm – Guided Fort Tour

10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort

Sunday, December 22, 2019
11:00 am – Guided Fort Tour
12:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
1:00 pm – Special Program – Christmas in the Civil War
2:00 pm – Music with Suzanne and Jim
3:00 pm – Guided Fort Tour

10 am to 3 pm – Family Activities in the Fort

Fort Pulaski, Hwy 80 East Savannah, 31410-0757 tel: (912) 786-5787. Details here. 

You’re invited to celebrate the holidays multi-cultural style!

Friday, Dec. 13 at 7:30pm, Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange have their monthly language exchange, but this month they won’t just be exchanging languages.

Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange will also be sharing the comfort foods of the holidays from our homes around the world.

There will be games for the kids, so bring your favorite holiday food or drink (or both!) and the whole family!

Located at 206 E. 36 St. in Savannah, Savannah Area Language Culture Exchange shares a parking lot with the St. Joseph/Candler clinics.

Savannah Are Language Culture Exchange can’t wait to celebrate with you!

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Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the 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.

January 2020’s featured exhibition is Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick. Come play and learn @ The Jepson Center.

Cost: $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

January Art Start Theme: Summon the Sea!
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2020
10:30–11:30AM
Register online here.

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February 2020 Art Start theme: PULSE Art + Technology Festival
Thurs. Feb. 20, 10:30-11:30PM
$5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here.

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Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Give the gift of learning and creativity. Give your child a Telfair Museums’ winter afterschool class.

Telfair Museums in Savannah offers two youth classes for Winter/Early Spring 2020. Classes below are located in the Jepson Center at 207 W. York St., Savannah.

Portfolio Builder Youth Drawing
Wednesdays, Feb. 5–March 4, 4:30–6PM
For ages: 10–14 yrs
Members $100 / non-members $125

This class is designed to help upper elementary and middle school students improve their drawing skills. Students will develop an understanding of foundational drawing; a great class for students to develop their art portfolios.

New students welcome!

Register online here. 

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Videogame Development
Mondays, March 2–30, 4:30–6PM
For ages: 10–16 yrs
Members $100 / non-members $125

In this five-week class, students will build their own videogames through exploration and play while learning the programming tool Game Maker. This class is suited for beginner- to intermediate level participants with adventurous personalities. No programming experience is required.

Register online here. 

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Telfair Museums continues to lead the conversation in art and technology with its 13th installment of the PULSE Art + Technology Festival.

The 2020 festival will take place from January 23-26 at Telfair’s Jepson Center.

PULSE 2020 showcases artists and creatives who demonstrate how technology can either work against us or help us solve global problems.

The multi-day event invites individuals of all ages to enjoy exciting exhibitions, screenings, lectures, workshops, and educational events. The exhibition Machines of Futility features interactive works that question technology’s usefulness, while installations in the museum’s TechSpace titled Second Nature connect virtual and augmented reality, and games with the natural world.

PULSE Art + Technology Festival 2020
Thurs. Jan. 23 – Sun. Jan. 26
Thursday- Saturday: 10AM – 5PM
Sunday: 12 – 5pm
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 West York Street
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Email info@telfair.org

Pricing: PULSE Art + Technology Festival is free* to museum members, students with valid ID, or with museum admission.
*Does not include opening lecture and reception on January 23 which are free to museum members or $8 for non-members.

PULSE Opening Night Reception and Artist Panel @ Jepson Center
Wed. Jan. 22 2020, 6PM
Opening lecture and reception is free to museum members, non-member tickets cost $8.
The festival kicks off on Wed. Jan. 22 at 6PM with a panel moderated by PULSE Curator Harry Delorme and visual artists Neil Mendoza, Alicia Eggert and R. Luke Dubois. Three noted visiting artists will discuss their work and how art can spur dialogue and self-reflection on our culture’s dependence on technology.

Designing the Future: A Climate for Change, an immersive evening presented by W Projects @ Jepson Center
Thurs. Jan. 23 2020, 6PM
Free admission
This immersive evening focuses on technology helping our world face the results of climate change. The experience will include a short film screening, expert speakers from Perkins and Will, Gulfstream Aerospace, and the Georgia Institute of Technology. An interactive reception will feature virtual reality stations, interactive art projects, and hands on experiences.

Chatham County Free Family Day/STEAM Expo @ Jepson Center
Sat. Jan. 25 2020, 1-4PM
Free admission is for Chatham County residents and students currently enrolled at area colleges only. Proof of residency/enrollment is required for admission.
There’s something for the whole family at this month’s Chatham County Free Family Day featuring our annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival at the Jepson Center. Family Days are fun, educational, and FREE for Chatham County residents! We invite you to participate in hands-on art projects, gallery exploration, and demonstrations of cool technology by local artists and students. Create DIY masterpieces or explore the interactive ArtZeum and our TechSpace featuring technology-based artworks. Drop in for a little while or stay for the entire afternoon. It’s all free and always fun.

PULSE Curator’s Tour Second Nature @ Jepson Center
Sun. Jan. 26 2020, 3PM
Free to students by advance registration.
Join Senior Curator of Education and PULSE Curator Harry DeLorme for a tour of Second Nature. Please note that space is limited. Please RSVP to daughtryc@telfair.org or at (912) 790-8827.

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There’s something for the whole family at January’s Chatham County Free Family Day featuring Telfair Museums’ annual PULSE Art + Technology Festival at the Jepson Center.

Family Days are fun, educational, and FREE for Chatham County residents! You are invited to participate in hands-on art projects, gallery exploration, story time, and many more activities designed specifically for the entire family. Create DIY masterpieces, play art detective, or explore the interactive ArtZeum and our TechSpace featuring technology-based artworks.

With gallery activities throughout the museum, everyone can get in on the art and the action. Drop in for a little while or stay for the entire afternoon. It’s all free. And it’s always fun.

PULSE Art + Technology Festival 2020 Chatham County Free Family Day/STEAM Expo
Sat. Jan. 25, 2020
1-4PM
Jepson Center for the Arts
207 West York St.
Savannah, GA 31401
Contact: Email info@telfair.org

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UPDATE: CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER

Free Storytime on the Lawn @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

10:30-11:30AM Sat. Dec. 14

Grab your blankets for storytime on the lawn, featuring the book “Snowflake Bentley.” Kids can also create  snowflake paintings. This event is free and open to the public.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Holiday Ornaments Workshop 2019 @ Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Add a personal touch to the holiday season and create your own ornament for the Christmas tree or gift your creation to someone special.

Holiday Ornaments Workshop
Mon. Dec. 23 2019, 9:30-11:30AM
All ages welcome
$10 per person

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Scribble Art Studio Winter Workshops, Savannah

Yes you can get everything done this holiday season – thanks to Winter Workshops on two Saturdays in December @ Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

This December 2019, drop your child off @ Scribble Art Studio @ 212 E. 37th St. Savannah to do some holiday art while you take care of errands, shopping or cooking.

Winter Art Workshops
Saturdays Dec. 21 & 28 2019
10AM-Noon
For ages K-5th grade.

Join Scribble Art Studio’s “Let It Snow” mornings featuring winter themed art stations of printmaking, painting & sculpture.

$50 per workshop includes all materials for merry making of multiple projects for each participant

Payment options: Venmo/PayPal using gbyrneJuly4@gmail.com or check/card upon arrival.

Register online here. 

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212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Start your day with art with Telfair Museums’ new and combined parent & me program in Savannah: Art Start @ the 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.

December 2019’s featured exhibition is The Journey is Mine, Chapter One, an #art912 exhibition of paintings by Savannah-based artist William Kwamena-Poh. Come play and learn at the Jepson Center.

Cost: $5 per child
Adult members free / Adult non-members $12

Register online here. 

December Art Start
Thurs. Dec. 19, 2019
10:30-11:30AM
Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Upcoming Art Starts in 2020

January Art Start
Theme: Summon the Sea!
Thurs. Jan. 16, 2020
10:30–11:30AM
Register online here.
Jepson Center
207 W York St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Scribble Art Birthday Parties For Kids 

Have your next party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

A fun party perfect for all ages. Parties run 1 hour and include your choice of art project.  Scribble Art Studio is responsible for all set up and clean up. Parents are welcome to bring whatever refreshments you’d like!

Scribble Art Studio hosts parties for any age on Saturdays or Sundays.

Scribble Art Birthday Parties in Savannah ​
1 hr.
Choice of art project
$325 for a party of 10
$10 each additional guest (max. 20)
Cupcakes or party platter available for an additional $40

​To schedule call/text Geoff 202-379-5643 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Start off Thanksgiving break with a free screening of Free Birds at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Additional entertainment and activities will be provided by the Stardust Pixxies.

Early arrival is encouraged as seating is first-come-first-served.

Free showing of Freebirds
Tues. Nov. 26, 2019, Noon-3PM
Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Spend the day @ the new Savannah Cultural Arts Center & register for the Table Top Turkey Workshop for all ages, 9:30-11:30AM on Tues. Nov. 26. Cost: $10. Details here. 

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Bring your family and friends for a free day of movies that are free with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest and open to the public @ Trustees Theather, Savannah. 

Sat. Dec. 21 2019
11AM, Trustees Theater
Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer
Admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest.

Sat. Dec. 21 2019
3PM, Trustees Theater
National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation
Admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest.

Sat. Dec. 21 2019
7PM, Trustees Theater
It’s a Wonderful Life
Admission is FREE with a donation of a non-perishable food item for Second Harvest.

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Trustees Theater
216 E Broughton St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401

Your kids can make a special centerpiece for your family holiday table by creating their own fabric sculpture turkey @ a Tabletop Turkey Workshop @ the Savannah Cultural Arts Center  on Tues. Nov. 26 2019, 9:30-11:30AM

For all ages. Cost: $10 per person

Register online here.

Tabletop Turkey Workshop
Tues. Nov. 26 2019, 9:30-11:30AM
Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

After this event, plan to attend the free showing of a holiday matinee “Freebirds” @ Savannah Cultural Center, Noon-3PM. Details here. 

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Scribble Art Studio Portfolio Builder Classes

Scribble Art Studio in Savannah can help your aspiring art school student put together accomplished portfolios for Savannah Arts Academy & Garrison School of Visual and Performing Arts.

Portfolio Builder classes run Monday, Tuesday and Thursday 4:30-5:30PM and 5:15-6:15PM .

Learn more here. 

To schedule call/text Geoff 202-379-5643 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Welcome to Kindermusik Savannah November playdates, Thankful for My Family!

Through music,  Kindermusik Savannah  with 88 Keys Piano is celebrating the special bonds that grow stronger and sweeter when families spend time together. You’ll sing and make music about daddies, mommies, grandpas, grandmas, brothers, sisters, babies, and friends. Every family is unique, special, and worth celebrating.

Scoop up the ones you love the most and join Kindermusik Savannah for this heartwarming playdate. Your family won’t want to miss this one!

You and your child will get:

A 40-minute class packed with learning, love, and laughter
A Kindermusik instrument
10 digitally downloadable Kindermusik songs of YOUR choice!
A $10 coupon for our weekly studio classes
Kindermusik Savannah  November playdates will be held 2 times, so feel free to enroll in one or both dates. Playdates are open to children ages 0-7 and their caregivers! Spaces in each playdate are limited and tend to fill fast, so hurry to enroll now and save your family’s spots!

Cost: $18 for first child; $10 each for siblings

Ages newborn to 7 years; multiple adult caregivers welcome!

Dates & Times

Wednesday, Nov. 20, 2019 at 10AM – ROOM FOR YOU!
Saturday, Nov. 23, 2019 at 10AM – ROOM FOR YOU!

Register online @ kindermusikwith88keys.com

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Free Kids’ Holiday Making Station @ the Savannah’s Clay Spot Merry Art Market 2019

Your kids can make something special while you shop for locally made pottery.

Merry Art Market
Dec. 7 2019
10AM-6PM
Savannah’s Clay Spot
1305 Barnard St.
Savannah 31401

Savannah’s Clay Spot is at 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401. The studio sits on the SW corner of Barnard and Henry Street with the front door facing Henry St. There is parking right in front of the studio facing Henry Street. Look for the fun red fence.

Savannah’s Clay Spot, www.savannahsclayspot.com, 1305 Barnard St., Savannah, 31401, tel. 912-509-4647 or e-mail lisa@savannahsclayspot.com

Lots of creative kids’ happenings going on during November 2019 @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah. 

Time to spend some time with your little one while you enjoy a cafe treat and your child creates.

November 2019 Art Programs for Kids

Play Doh Playdates Tuesdays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Homeschool Meet-Up Wednesdays for all ages, Noon-5PM. Cost: $5. Special rate for Savannah’s wonderful homeschool community.

Mommy & Me Wednesdays, 10AM-Noon. For all ages. Cost: $5.
Nov. 20 theme: Hedgehog Art
Nov. 27 theme: Pretend Pumpkin Pie

Play Doh Playdates Thursdays 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Petite Picassos Fridays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Craftnoons Weekdays, 3-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $5.

Animal Portraits Saturdays & Sundays, 10AM-5PM. For all ages. Cost: $7.

Open Studio Projects

Henny Penny also has open studio projects for all ages, daily 10AM-5PM.

Find more Scribble Art Studio at Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Start off Thanksgiving break with a free screening of Free Birds at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center.

Additional entertainment and activities will be provided by the Stardust Pixxies.

Early arrival is encouraged as seating is first-come-first-served.

Free showing of Freebirds
Tues. Nov. 26, 2019, Noon-3PM
Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah, GA 31401

Spend the day @ the new Savannah Cultural Arts Center & register for the Table Top Turkey Workshop for all ages, 9:30-11:30AM on Tues. Nov. 26. Cost: $10. Details here. 

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Come to the first storytime @ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe in Savannah on Fri. Nov. 8, 4:30-6PM.

“Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” By Jessika Von Innerebner will be read by a member of the E. Shaver staff. After story time, the Scribble side of Henny Penny will lead an art project for children to participate in.

The Scribble project will be available for purchase through Henny Penny. Copies of “Kevin the Unicorn: It’s Not All Rainbows” will be available for purchase from E. Shaver, Bookseller.

See the book trailer for “Kevin the Unicorn” here. 

Storytime
Fri. Nov. 8, 2019, 4:30-6PM
@ Henny Penny Art Space & Cafe
1514 Bull St.
Savannah, Georgia 31401
Hosted by E Shaver Bookseller

Drop-in kids’ creative programs are offered every single day @ Henny Penny. Find a schedule of Henny Penny kids’ activities & programs here. 

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Bring your kids to a free Storytime on the Lawn 10:30-11:30AM Sat. Nov. 16 2019 at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Grab your blankets and join Storytime on the lawn this fall! During each session, the group will read a story and complete a related art project. This month, you will read “The Noisy Paintbox: The Colors and Sounds of Kandinsky’s Abstract Art” and create your own Kandinsky inspired circle paintings.

Storytime on the Lawn is a free community event provided by the City of Savannah’s Cultural Resources department in partnership with Live Oak Public Libraries. Each event begins with a group reading session on the lawn at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center (weather permitting), followed by an arts & crafts project in the visual arts studios. All ages are welcome to attend.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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Scribble Art Birthday Parties For Kids 

Have your next party at Scribble Art Studio in Savannah.

A fun party perfect for all ages. Parties run 1 hour and include your choice of art project.  Scribble Art Studio is responsible for all set up and clean up. Parents are welcome to bring whatever refreshments you’d like!

Scribble Art Studio hosts parties for any age on Saturdays or Sundays.

Scribble Art Birthday Parties in Savannah ​
1 hr.
Choice of art project
$325 for a party of 10
$10 each additional guest (max. 20)
Cupcakes or party platter available for an additional $40

​To schedule call/text Geoff 202-379-5643 or email info@thescribbleartstudio.com

Scribble Art Studio
212 E. 37th St.
Savannah, GA 31401

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Sign up your tween or teen for an Earring Workshop this Sat. Nov. 9 2019  at the Savannah Cultural Arts Center

Earring Workshop
9:30AM-1:30PM, Sat. Nov. 9 2019
$50 per person
Ages 13+
Create beautiful handmade earrings to give as gifts this holiday season. You will make customized for your friends and family using basic metalsmithing techniques.

For more information, call 912-651-6783 or visit www.savannahga.gov/arts.

Register online here. 

Savannah Cultural Arts Center
201 Montgomery St.
Savannah GA 31401

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Free Family Days Fall 2019 @ Telfair Museums’ Jepson Center in Savannah.

Telfair Museums’ Free Family Days for Chatham County residents are offered throughout the year.

Enjoy music, artist demonstrations, and hands-on art-making, and more — free of charge!

November 2019 Free Family Day @ Jepson Center
Summon the Sea! with free family activities celebrating the sea in celebration of the exhibit: Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick.
1-4PM Sat. Nov. 9 2019
Details here.

Participants in this free event will explore ocean ecology and whale-themed crafts. Experience contemporary artists’ take on Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick. The museum will offer a fun-filled afternoon day of informal learning, music, activities, and presentations related to life under the sea.

Summon the Sea! Free Family Day for Savannah/Chatham County offers a fun-filled afternoon of informal learning, music, hands on activities, and presentations on marine ecology. Experience contemporary artists’ take on Herman Melville’s classic novel Moby-Dick in the exhibition Summon the Sea! Contemporary Artists and Moby Dick. Children’s activities include a nautical photo booth, origami whales and paper scrimshaw.

Presenters include Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary with STEAM activities presented by Marine Science students from Savannah State University. Don’t miss the opportunity to see Righty, the 21-foot long inflatable replica of a female North Atlantic right whale. Performance by the Around the Globe Sea Chantey Singers at 3PM:  Come for a rare Savannah appearance by this Athens-based group led by Georgia music and art legend Art Rosenbaum.

The program will include authentic sea chanties, nautical instrumentals and audience participation. Free to City of Savannah and Chatham County residents!

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