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Connie Gomez — Tue, 15 May 2012 05:10:18 +0000

A list of the top ten events you can’t afford to miss for the upcoming week. Click event for details.

May 15
Savannah Fashion Week Trunk Show @ Custard Boutique

May 17
Georgia Historical Society Garden Party

May 17
3rd Annual Savannah Fashion Week Runway Show

May 18
Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade 2012

May 18 & 19
SEAM: Savannah Emerging Artists Movement (Preview and Pop-Up Shop)

May 18
Preservation Festival – Preservation Wine Tour

May 18
Alzheimer’s Association Dancing Stars of Coastal Georgia

May 18
Exposed Fashion Show

May 19
SCAD Fashion Show 2012

May 19
Savannah Philharmonic Season Finale: Schubert & Bruckner

SCENES of the South

Connie Gomez — Mon, 14 May 2012 15:49:36 +0000

Savannah’s inaugural month-long Preservation Festival is in full swing. Last Thursday Historic Savannah Foundation celebrated outstanding rehabilitation, craftsmanship and new design during its Awards Luncheon at Ships of the Sea Museum Garden. A jury of local experts in architecture, planning, design and related fields scrutinized nominations, and awarded projects that have made a difference and represented a variety of interests throughout Savannah and Chatham County. Award-winning projects ranged from the restoration of the Houston Praise House in Port Wentworth which once served slaves on Rice Hope Plantation to a 1920s-style Tybee Cottage. Project winners Steve and Louisa Buckner shared their story of how the restoration of their home at 611 Whitaker Street brought them together in a joint endeavor after the death of their spouses. The two were married in front of the mantelpiece amid construction debris and unfinished walls.

In addition to the numerous project winners, three other special awards were given. Savannah College of Art and Design President and Co-Founder, Paula Wallace, received the Davenport Trophy, the foundation’s highest preservation honor, for transforming an 1856 Greek Revival structure, which once functioned as the headquarters of the Central of Georgia Railway, into the sleek and modern SCAD Museum of Art.

In honor of its first year anniversary, Pakwan celebrated with an authentic Indian cuisine tasting last Thursday. Guests mingled inside and on the porch sampling food and drink as family members and guests milled about in colorful traditional saris.

Also on display last week was the photography of Karin Mead and illustrations of Phyllis Limbacher Tildes. Click here to see South’s exclusive photos of these events and more.

Exposed Fashion Show

South magazine — Fri, 11 May 2012 21:50:50 +0000

Next Friday, May 18th, 24e presents Exposed, sponsored by South Magazine. The event aims to expose the raw, lucid beauty of Savannah’s underground fashion scene. It features Project Runway’s Peach Carr, Mangled Courtesan by April Johnston and The Exquisite Corpse by Michael Drummond.

Doors open at 8:00 pm and the Fashion Show starts at 8:45/9:15pm.

$40 for VIP tickets include drink tickets, front row seats and VIP bags from Sponsors.
$25 for General Admission
$15 for SCAD students

VIP Seats are front row reserved Seats, all other seating is first come first serve.

Drinks served to you by SubZero Bar, drink tickets can be purchased at the event.
Food catered by Leoci’s Trattoria.

The After Party is hosted at SubZero Bar at 11:00pm.

Stop by 24e or CLICK HERE to purchase tickets. We hope to see you there!

24e is located at 24 E Broughton Street.

Mother’s Day Last-Minute Shopping

South magazine — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:41:50 +0000

With Mother’s Day fast approaching this Sunday, you may still be scrambling to find that special gift for Mom. Luckily, South has you covered with some great gift ideas and special sales going on here in Savannah.

FRENCH CONNECTION Trunk Show at Copper Penny

Shop the latest looks from the Spring/Summer collection of fashion favorite FRENCH CONNECTION exclusively in Savannah at Copper Penny located on historic Broughton Street during their Trunk Show Mother’s Day weekend May 11 through 13th. Enjoy sips and bites and save 10% on your FRENCH CONNECTION purchase. Copper Penny is open Monday thru Saturday 10:00AM-7:00PM and Sunday from 12:00PM-6:00PM.

Copper Penny is located at 22 W Broughton St.

Glow

For a calm Mom, give her Glow! They specialize in making Mothers feel as special and wonderful as they are! Visit their services page to peruse the plethora of pampering packages, created with Mothers in mind!

Specials:

Calm Mom Spa Package

Moms definitely deserve to relax! This tension-melting massage will make Mother melt like butter. Mom’s Spa Day starts on a perfectly-warmed massage table, where we’ll loosen her up and target her most troubled muscles for an hour and 15 blissful minutes- because Mom deserves more than a one hour massage! And to put a little more pampering into her visit-we even apply an anti-aging warm hand treatment to leave her soft all over and feeling as loved and special as she is.
75 minutes, $120

Mother Daughter Spa Day

Sometimes the best gift you can give one another is treasured time together. Like Mother like Daughter- everyone likes a Spa Day! Start with your choice of champagne, white or red wine or a mimosa. While nibbling on chocolate covered stawberries you will each have a complimentary skin consult with a Medical… Esthetican to help them customize the perfect facial for each of you individually. Next onto the pillow soft treatment tables for your facials- where we add in anti-aging eye masks and heated antiaging hand warmers too. Now that you glow from the neck up the body treatments begin- a one hour and a half massage of your choice is the countdown to butter….When we finally melt you off the table it is on to the beauty boutique for a make-up make-over.
3 blissful hours, $360 per person

Glow is located at 204 W Broughton St.

Fab’rik

Fab’rik is offering 30% off an item for Mom & 30% off an item for you! Print, mention or show this post to redeem.

Fab’rik is located at 318 W Broughton St.

Savannah Fashion Week 2012

Connie Gomez — Thu, 10 May 2012 00:27:48 +0000

Savannah’s sartorial superstars will be on full display during Savannah Fashion Week 2012. The event kicks off on Monday, May 14, with evening events on Broughton Street, the Downtown Design District, and midtown leading up to the finale fashion show and exclusive after party at the Lucas Theatre on Thursday, May 17th. Doors open at 6:30 P.M., and the show starts at 7:30 P.M. Tickets are available online at Savannah Box Office or by calling 912-525-5050. See our events calendar for more information.

On Friday, May 18th, “Exposed,” a fashion show featuring the daringly innovative collections of Project Runway All-Star April Johnston, Project Runway’s Peach Carr, and The Exquisite Corpse by Michael Drummond, exposes the raw, lucid beauty of Savannah’s underground fashion scene at 24e. Doors open at 8:00 pm. Fashion Show starts at 8:45/9:15pm. See our events calendar for more information.

Culminating the week is the crown jewel of creativity, the SCAD Fashion Show, which will present the collections of the top graduating seniors. The show has become one of the premiere student fashion shows in the country. Selected by a jury process, the students’ work is critiqued every step of the way, from sketches to garments, by some of the top professionals in the fashion industry.

The Savannah College of Art and Design will honor renowned American couturier Ralph Rucci at the show. SCAD President Paula Wallace and Vogue Contributing Editor André Leon Talley will present Rucci with Talley’s namesake Lifetime Achievement Award. Ralph Rucci’s work has been featured in numerous museums, including three solo shows, and is also the subject of a book, “Ralph Rucci: The Art of Weightlessness.” See our events calendar for more information.

Beg, borrow or steal a ticket to either of these sold out shows at 4:00 P.M. and 8:00 P.M. at the Trustees Theater.

Running A-Muck in Savannah

Shaun Oppedisano — Tue, 08 May 2012 19:36:29 +0000

Just last month, the 4-mile obstacle run affectionately known as the Big Nasty Mud Run was held in Bloomingdale, GA. The course, which requires contestants to climb walls, run uphill (carrying a tire), and fall into mud pits, proved to be a messy good time. SouthTV’s Heather Myrick was on the scene for the “Big Nasty” fun.

Click below to watch the footage from this year’s Big Nasty Mud Run!

Video by Silver Line Productions, LLC

And if this all of this has the adventurer in you craving more mud, there’s another one just around the corner! The JCB Mud Run, held just outside Savannah in Pooler, GA, is coming up on June 16th. It’ll be 4.3 miles of mud, dirt, water and more. With 10 obstacles including water gauntlets, logs, a plunge, and many other hidden surprises, it promises to be the dirtiest test you’ll ever take. Go check out jcbmudrun.com to find out more info and to register!

The JCB Mud Run will be held at JCB Headquarters at 2000 Bamford Blvd in Pooler, GA.

Carnival of Flavors

Connie Gomez — Tue, 08 May 2012 14:13:23 +0000

This week promises to be a carnival of flavors for food lovers. Beginning on Thursday at 11:30 A.M., Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) will host the Preservation Festival Awards Luncheon at the Ships of the Sea Museum. The Foundation will recognize builders, homeowners, architects, craftsmen and more who have completed exemplary preservation projects. Tickets are $45 and must be purchased in advance either online at www.myhsf.org or by calling 912-233-7787.

Later that evening Johnson Square will be the site of the 11th Annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection beginning at 5:30 P.M. The event is one of the most anticipated and well-attended Business Connections of the year. More than 40 member restaurants and caterers will feature their fare, while fellow business professionals enjoy beverages and networking beneath a canopy of trees in the exquisite Johnson Square. Admission is $10 for Chamber members and $25 for member guests. For more information, visit the Savannah Chamber website or call 912-644-6459.

On the southside, Pakwan is celebrating its first year anniversary beginning at 6:00 P.M. with an authentic Indian cuisine tasting. Enjoy a genuine Indian experience with delicious food made from fresh traditional ingredients in a unique atmosphere. For more information, visit the restaurant’s website. RSVP by calling 912-236-5501 or email taste@thesouthmag.com.

On Sunday, treat Mom to a Mother’s Day Brunch or Dinner Cruise. Both cruises include a carving station with beef top sirloin, orange marmelade boneless pork loin, peel & eat shrimp display, herb roasted chicken, seasonal vegetable, assorted fresh salads, fresh fruit display, and an assortment of desserts. Mom will receive a flower bouquet and enjoy live entertainment.

The brunch cruise boards at 12:00 P.M., and the dinner cruise at 6:00 P.M. at Savannah River Boat Cruises on River Street. For more information, visit their website or call 912-232-6404.

Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Hosts Night of Champions

Connie Gomez — Mon, 07 May 2012 18:32:16 +0000

The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society (LDSS) hosted its third annual Night of Champions Thursday night at the Hyatt Regency Hotel. The ballroom was packed as the community recognized area businesses that employ differently abled adults, including those with Down syndrome, and celebrated the contributions made by these employees. Both laughter and tears filled the ballroom as employers shared moving stories of their remarkable and unique employees, and as the honorees stood at the podium to express their gratitude for being given the opportunity to be productive and contributing members of society.

WJCL Anchorman Casey Jones presented a video highlighting the contributions of each honoree. Jamie Deen served as Master of Ceremonies. Savannah’s own Emmy Award-winning television personality Paula Deen and brother Bubba Hiers were present to recognize the honorees including their own differently abled employees.

According to the National Down Syndrome Congress, as many as 80% of adults with Down syndrome are unemployed. Low expectations and a lack of understanding about the great skills and wonderful work ethic many people with Down syndrome possess have contributed to this sad statistic. LDSS hopes to reverse this trend by encouraging area employers to give differently abled workers a chance.

“Dignity and self-respect are borne out of feeling that what we have to offer makes a difference,” LDSS Night of Champions Chairperson, Allyson Harvin, said. “When forward thinking businesses give those with Down syndrome and other differently abled adults a chance to be productive members of society, society itself benefits. I advocate for inclusion in the workplace with an eye toward a better quality of life for my four- year-old daughter, who has Down syndrome, so I clearly have a personal stake in this. What is truly admirable is the employer who hires a differently abled employee, seeing past the disability to their ability to make a positive impact on the business.”

For photos of the event, click here.

2012 Doggie Carnival

Connie Gomez — Wed, 02 May 2012 12:23:51 +0000

This Sunday, May 6th, Forsyth Park will be filled from 12:00 – 4:00 P.M. with canine lovers and their pets during the 2012 Doggie Carnival, a fundraising event to benefit the Humane Society for Greater Savannah. The day will be filled with great food, carnival games, contests, raffles, prizes and the best dog-watching Savannah has to offer. Don’t miss out on interacting with Chatham County Sherriff’s Office K9 Unit demonstration offering a Q & A session with the officer, as well as an amazing canine agility & frisbee show featuring 10 aerobatic dynamo dogs.

For more information, visit the Humane Society’s website or email Erin Fontes: efontes@humanesocietysav.org.

* * * * * Raffle Prizes * * * * *
1. The Hyatt Regency Savannah – An amazing 2-night “stay-cation” getaway for two with breakfast, a night out with restaurant gift certificates, shopping coupons and gifts to indulge in for many nights to follow (Total value $900)
2. Quality Bike – Bicycle (Total Value $ 250)
3. TailsSpin – 6 months of Blue Buffalo food & gift basket (Total value $400)
4. Antique Paulo Floor Light & Critter Sitter gift basket (Total Value $600)
5. Doggie buggy & gift basket with 1 FREE adoption from HSGS of up to $150 (Valued at $800)

Raffle tickets are only $5 and available for purchase at the Humane Society shelter, TailsSpin Habersham location, Chiriya’s Thai Cuisine, the Grateful Hound, Oliver Bentley’s as well as during the Doggie Carnival. You do not have to be present to win. Don’t miss a great opportunity to win one (or more) of these very generous raffle prizes. Winner(s) will be announced at the end of the Doggie Carnival.

Photo courtesy of Susan Dennis.

A Taste of A.lure

South magazine — Tue, 01 May 2012 18:45:30 +0000

This evening, try a sampling of A.lure, a new restaurant specializing in contemporary Lowcountry cuisine for $15 at the door. All proceeds from the tasting will go to help Second Harvest, a volunteer-driven nonprofit food bank.

Owner Daniel Berman brings his love of the Lowcountry and his appreciation of produce straight from the farm to every table. With a unique blend of locally grown organic produce, seafood and meat, A.lure is a new approach to traditional Southern favorites from shrimp and grits, to a Lowcountry boil.

When: Tuesday, May 1 at 5 p.m.

Where: 309 West Congress Street