Where: Congregation Mickve Israel, 20 Gordon Street

Part of The Savannah Preservation Festival 2013, this year’s lecture “Urban Village Narratives” will be presented by Andree Iffrig, award-winning architect, community builder, storyteller and professional writer. The lecture is free and open to the public and supported by the Georgia Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities as well as appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly. The lecture begins at 6:00, with a reception following.

For more information, visit the 2013 Savannah Preservation Festival site.

Where: The Club at Savannah Harbor, #2 Resort Drive

Enjoy an afternoon of golf benefitting one of the area’s best causes. Registration begins at 12:00 and lunch will be included. Tee time is 1:00. For more information, visit www.uwce.org or call (912) 201-2240.

Last season’s “Tuscan Sunset” at the Ruddy’s Villa Fiori sold out, added on, and sold out again, so the party is being reprised with a new menu, but the same stellar setting and entertainers. The Villa, designed by the owner, has been featured in Savannah Magazine and American Dream Homes. Impressive art acquired during their careers and travels with World Bank and United Nations Assignments fill their home. As night comes on, sopranos Rebecca Flaherty and Maria Zouves, accompanied by Tim Hall, will entertain guests with favorite operatic arias and songs. You will indulge your senses—eyes, taste, and ears—with a night of delicious dining and soaring sopranos in a spectacular setting.

Menu:
Antipasti
Meat and Cheese Tray with Artisan Breads and Crudités
Fresh Tomatoes drizzled with Olive Oil

Entrée
Marinated Shrimp with Lemon, Onions and Capers
Pasta with Greek Yogurt Sauce
Lamb Meatballs
Pork Tenderloin
Braciole
Asparagus topped with Pancetta
Pomodori Gruyère Tart topped with Sopressata

Dessert
Baba au Rhum
Harriet’s Baklava
Chocolate Bourbon Cake

Wines from Germany, Italy, and France
Coffee

Attire: Jacket and tie

Celebrate the equestrian lifestyle while supporting local charities at the ninth annual Equestrian Exposition fundraiser at Rose Hill Plantation Center on Sunday. Exhibitions include a parade of breeds, dressage, a Lowcountry hunt demonstration, hunt chase, six bar jumping and horse racing. Don’t miss the polo match at 2:30!

Tickets are $15 for ages 12 and over; active duty military and dependents admitted free.

When: Sunday, May 19th; gates open at 11:00 AM
Where: Rose Hill Plantation Equestrian Center, 1 Equestrian Way, Bluffton, SC

Visit http://equiexpo.org/ for more information.

Presenting the collections of top graduation seniors, Savannah College of Art and Design will premiere 2013 student fashion at 4 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Trustees Theater. The students are selected by a jury process and critiqued every step from sketches to garments by some of the top professionals in the fashion industry. Tickets will go on sale in early May. Tickets for the 4 p.m. show are $20 for general public, $10 with SCAD ID, for the 8 p.m. show tickets are $50 for the general public $25 with a SCAD ID. 216 E. Broughton Street; 912.525.5050; savannahboxoffice.com

Enjoy an afternoon Garden Party to celebrate the grand opening of Veronica’s Closet, Savannah’s newest Women’s Fashion and Accessories Boutique. Party highlights include Mimosas by Johnnie Ganem, gourmet desserts from local chefs, live music, door prizes and much more. The party is free, but donations will be accepted for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society on behalf of Jamie Marie Smith, Candidate for 2013 LSS Woman of the Year!

When: Saturday, May 18th from 1:00-3:00
Where: Veronica’s Closet, 205 E. 37th Street (the carriage house behind 37th @ Abercorn Antiques)
Cost: The event is free, but please email ScottWestMarketing@yahoo.com, or call Scott West at (912) 509-4922 to RSVP.

The Kicklighter Resource Center, Inc. will be hosting its 5th annual Revved up for Autism Car, Truck & Bike Show on May 18, 2013 at the National Guard Armory off of Eisenhower in Savannah, Ga. This event is being held to help spread awareness for autism and to aid in raising funds for Kicklighter Academy, an early learning center working to improve the life for children with autism and other developmental and physical disabilities. Pre-registration is going on now, so enter your vehicle. Pre-registration fee is only $15.00 and will be accepted until May 15, 2013. Day of event registration will be $20.00. There is limited space available for vendors, if you are interested in being a vendor please contact Robert at 912-355-7633. Sponsorships are also being accepted at this time. All sponsorship inquiries please call 912-355-7633. See our Facebook page for flyer and more details. For more information on Kicklighter Resource Center, Inc. and our programs, please visit www.krcacademy.org.

This self-guided tour takes approximately three and a half hours to complete and encompasses a six-mile area within the Southbridge community. Each garden has a distinct flavor representing its owner. Docents will be available at each garden to assist guests and answer questions. Included in the price of each ticket is a tea party featuring homemade sandwiches, cookies and beverages.

Who: Southbridge Garden Club, Savannah, GA
What: 1st Annual GRACIOUS SOUTHERN GARDENS TOUR
When: Saturday, May 18, 2013; 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Where: Ten private gardens throughout the Southbridge Community (intersection of Southbridge Boulevard and Dean Forest Road)
Ticket Sales: $25.00 per person available online here.

Wilmington Island Farmers’ Market is throwing a Low Country Boil Fundraising event!
There will be a 50/50 Raffle and Silent Auction. Admission is $25.
Where: Morningstar Marinas at Bahia Bleu
When: May 18 @ 6pm
INFO At www.facebook.com/events/474344142620172

June 19 – July 28, 2013
The six-time Tony Award-winning musical smash hit Chicago is one of Broadway’s most popular and thrilling musicals of all time! This tale of greed, murder, corruption and show biz is filled with hit songs such as “All That Jazz,” “Cell Block Tango” and “Razzle Dazzle.” Tickets are 44 for adults and 31 for children 4-15. (Adults Save 10 dollars on previews June 19-20.) Performances are at 8pm Tuesdays-Saturdays (excluding July 4) and at 2pm on 6/23, 7/7 and 7/21, and 7pm on 6/30, 7/14 and 7/28).

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