Join the Savannah Ocean Exchange as we Sailabrate the Sea with Savannah Ocean Exchange Parade of Boats! It is a true celebration as we parade from Skidaway Island to Thunderbolt in our 1st annual boat parade. Public viewing points will be available along the parade route culminating in the historic Thunderbolt Community of Savannah, GA. Prepare for fun in the sun as weSailabrate the Sea!

St. Barbara’s Philoptochos Society would like to invite you to the 9th Annual International Food & Wine Festival Saturday, September 10, 2011, from 4:00-7:00 pm. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the door, or can be purchased electronically at savannahfoodandwinefestival.eventbrite.com. The festival will be held in the Hellenic Center of St. Paul’s Greek Orthodox Church, 14 West Anderson Street. No one under 21 will be admitted.

Come and taste food from 12 restaurants including, Lulu’s Chocolate Bar, Vic’s on the River, Garibaldi’s, The Olympia Café, Driftaway Café, Edible Arrangements, Taste of India, Toucan Café, Crystal Beer Parlor, 45 Bistro, River House Seafood, Papa’s Barbeque and Seafood, and taste over 50 wines for one incredibly low price.

Also taking place at the festival is a $3 raffle. First place wins a two night stay for up to four people through Tybee Rental Vacations, a $50 Gift Certificate to Sundae Café, and a $50 Gift Certificate to Hunter House Restaurant. Second place wins a one night stay with breakfast at the Hyatt Hotel, a $150 Gift Certificate to the Local 1110 restaurant, and a 2 person Tour with Old Savannah Tours. Third place wins a two night suit stay at the Inn at Ellis Square and a 2 person Tour with Old Savannah Tours.

All proceeds benefit the many charities of the Philoptochos Society of the Greek Orthodox Church.

For more information contact Betsy Varlagas, President, 398-8444.

Learn more about the historic theatre with self-guided tours and archival posters and documents, as well as what is in store for the coming season. Try our 90th Anniversary ice cream flavor from Leopold’s, snack on some popcorn, or just enjoy the air-conditioning. From noon until 4:30 p.m., the main level will be open to explore.

Starting at 4:30 p.m., you can also watch the Savannah Philharmonic as they rehearse for their Patriot’s Day concert. Until 7:30 p.m., this open rehearsal will be viewable from the balcony seating.

Free and open to the public. No reservation needed.

The Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting invite you to celebrate the launch of Today in Georgia History!

Today in Georgia History is an exciting educational collaboration that promises to make history come alive with television, radio and online segments that focus on historical events or people associated with a particular day in Georgia history.

Join us for drinks and hors d’oeuvres as we preview select segments of the television program, and hear from GHS Senior Historian and host of Today in Georgia History, Dr. Stan Deaton.

Today in Georgia History is a joint collaboration of the Georgia Historical Society and Georgia Public Broadcasting.

RSVP to twhite@georgiahistory.com

www.todayingeorgiahistory.org

This post was submitted by Brian.

Christopher Wixon, M.D., is a vascular surgeon at Savannah Vascular and Cardiac Institute and a member of the Memorial Health Board of Directors. He will answer your questions about peripheral artery disease and any other vascular conditions you wish to discuss during a live web chat. To send a question, simply go to memorialhealth.com and follow the links to the live chat.

Alligator Soul restaurant is the answer to the question, “Where is the best place to dine while in Savannah?” The downtown restaurant is consistently recommended among the upscale restaurants selected by Savannah’s most discerning citizens and travelers. Our local restaurant is known for Fresh, Local, Regional and Organic fare.

On Saturday and Sunday, visit a plaza full of great artisans selling unique and distinctive works ranging from simple craft to fine art, plus DJ’s-to-Go, Repicci’s Italian Ices, Savannah Kettle Corn and fresh cooked concessions. Ice cold Coke products plus Bud Light, Yuengling and Fat Tire adult beverages will make your weekend labor-free and packed with fun!

The Savannah Craft Brew Fest is right across the river on beautiful Hutchinson Island. Start your day or end your day enjoying the many flavors offered at this great event, but be sure to make your way back to River Street and end the night dancing under the stars on Rousakis Riverfront Plaza to the sounds of The Variations performing live at 7pm!

Solid Rock Games will bring out the kid in everyone in the Labor Day Fun Zone across from the Exchange Tavern and Savannah’s Candy Kitchen all weekend long! The Humane Society will have pups on site as a part of their adoption campaign; other non-profits include the Savannah Art Association, our Civil Air Patrol and more! What goes better with a Labor Day weekend than Bull’s Eye BBQ? Free Bull’s Eye BBQ Sauce sampling will be available Saturday and Sunday on the plaza across from Washed Ashore!

Please make it a safe weekend; if you decide to celebrate, designate! Designate a driver or call Tow-to-Go. AAA Auto Club South and Budweiser are teaming up once again to keep roads safe over the Labor Day weekend. Anyone who is impaired can secure a free ride and tow home. All you have to do is Call Tow-to-Go at 1-800-AAA-HELP (4357).

River Street’s Labor Day Celebration is free and open to the public and is presented by Verizon Wireless and Southern Eagle Distributors and is sponsored by Wet Willie’s, Coca-Cola, Bull’s Eye BBQ, Wells Fargo, Repicci’s Italian Ice & Coffee and your friends at Clear Channel radio! The event is hosted by the Savannah Riverfront and is free and open to the public!

Start this Labor Day holiday weekend off with a Pop! Boom! Bang as Wet Willie’s First Friday Fireworks fill the night sky at 9:30pm on September 2nd followed by two days of arts, crafts, food, drink and entertainment!

Join us this Friday at 7:00pm for another installment of live music that is bound to set your toe a tapping and your soul back to the days of skulls and roses. $4 Cocktail features and $15 Bottles of wine all night in addition to our great dinner offerings.

Charlie Fog is an acoustic group playing music from traditional compositions, rock n roll, country, bluegrass, and early appalachia, infusing original instumentals that add to the already diverse song list. A polished act with over 12 years experience, Charlie Fog continues the long strange trip!

On Wednesday, August 31st, cSpot held their monthly gathering of Savannah creative professionals at Second Line on Factor’s Walk. The group enjoyed cocktails, conversation, and a cool breeze coming off the river.