The Savannah Philharmonic finishes the season with two highly charged, passionate symphonies. Schubert’s Symphony No. 8, his unfinished symphony has levels of intensity and drama tempered with moments of splendor. Though a humble, quiet, deeply devout Catholic, Bruckner’s symphonies exude a spiritual power and ethereal strength that is truly awe-inspiring.

Tickets are $55 – $16, with limited seating at $100, and are available by calling 912-525-5050

Soprano Belinda Evans and Baritone Teit Kanstrup return to Savannah to sing with the Philharmonic Orchestra and Chorus performing some of the most popular arias and choruses from operas including La Traviata, Aida, Carmen, The Marriage of Figaro and Tannhauser.

Tickets are $65 – $16 and are available by calling 912-525-5050

Sahkanaga (pronounced “sock-uh-nogga” and Cherokee for “Great Blue Hills of God”) is a fictional exploration of a scandal that rocked a tight-knit community in the Appalachian foothills of northwest Georgia. Shot in Walker County, GA, and cast entirely with local actors, many of whom had a direct connection to the real-life story, the film presents an unknowable tragedy from the perspective of one teenager who must grapple with the consequences of secrets and the difficulties of forgiveness. True to the roots of Southern Gothic, it is full of dark humor.

Tickets are $8, or $40 for a pass to all 6 films and are available by calling 912-525-5050

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Savannah Winds, an ensemble in residence at Armstrong Atlantic State University, has earned critical acclaim for its high-quality performances. This all-volunteer group features a number of accomplished professional musicians, as well as talented young artists.

“We’re excited to be part of the Savannah Music Festival and to perform at the Lucas Theatre downtown,” said Mark Johnson, Savannah Winds principal conductor and musical director. “We’ll do an eclectic program that isn’t limited to any one period of music. There will be something for everyone.”

The highlight of the American Band Classics performance will be a reprise of internationally renowned composer Philip Sparke’s A Savannah Symphony, which he wrote in honor of Armstrong Atlantic State University’s 75th anniversary in 2010. The symphonic tone poem chronicles three centuries of Savannah history in an engaging original wind band composition, weaving together elements of the city’s past into a dense auditory tapestry.

The opening movement, “Yamacraw Bluff, February 12th, 1733,” alludes to the settlers’ arduous sea journey, the enlightened spirit of the city’s foundation and the formation of a successful colony. The second movement opens with the sound of the cotton gin at work and includes references to spirituals that once sustained slaves and provided hope for freedom. The final movement, “A City Born and Reborn,” recounts Union General William T. Sherman’s march into Savannah in 1864, and celebrates the lively spirit of the city since the Civil War.

We Still Live Here (Âs Nutayuneân) tells a remarkable story of cultural revival by the Wampanoag of Southeastern Massachusetts. Their ancestors ensured the survival of the first English settlers in America, and lived to regret it. Now they are bringing their language home again.

The story begins in 1994 when Jessie Little Doe, an intrepid, thirty-something Wampanoag social worker, began having recurring dreams: familiar-looking people from another time addressing her in an incomprehensible language. Jessie was perplexed and a little annoyed- why couldn’t they speak English? Later, she realized they were speaking Wampanoag, a language no one had used for more than a century. These events sent her and members of the Aquinnah and Mashpee Wampanaog communities on an odyssey that would uncover hundreds of documents written in their language, lead Jessie to a Masters in Linguistics at MIT, and result in something that had never been done before – bringing a language alive again in an American Indian community after many generations with no Native speakers.

Tickets are $8 each, or $40 for a pass to all 6 films and are available by calling 912-525-5050

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Each guest at the second annual Casino for a Cause will receive “funny money” to play blackjack, poker, craps, roulette, and then enter a grand prize raffle at the end of the night with their winnings.

“This will be extremely fun for the novice who has never played casino games, and we are looking forward to a fabulous night of entertainment,” said Helen Waters, Matthew Reardon Center for Autism Executive Director.

The evening will be filled with heavy hor douvres, cocktails, a silent auction, raffle, and music by Ray Williams of WRHQ 105.3.

Tickets for Casino for a Cause may be purchased for $75 each or $125 for two by calling 912-355-9098.

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Book & Lyrics by Steven Sater – Music by Duncan Sheik
Based on the Play by Frank Wedekind
Directed by Michael Wainstein
Musical Direction by Kevin Wallace

The winner of eight Tony Awards, including Best Musical, Spring Awakening by Grammy Award winner Duncan Sheik and Steven Sater was called “the most gorgeous Broadway score this decade” by Entertainment Weekly. With a story inspired by Frank Wedekind’s groundbreaking play, Spring Awakening explores the journey from adolescence to adulthood of a dozen young people with an electrifying fusion of morality, sexuality, and rock and roll. The musical boldly depicts the complicated, confusing and mysterious time of sexual awakening with power, honesty and great beauty.

This production contains mature language and themes; it may not be suitable for young audiences.

Tickets are $20 General Admission, $15 with Senior, Student or Military ID or $5 with valid SCAD ID. FREE with valid SCAD ID for February 29th performance ONLY. Tickets are available soon.