South Magazine celebrated its 6th anniversary at the Jepson Center Saturday night with a release party for its Feb/Mar issue featuring the arts. Three levels of the museum were filled with guests who were treated to dance performances, sketches and a fashion exhibit by Savannah Arts Academy students. The black tie affair brought out Savannah’s finest including platinum-selling country star Billy Currington and Project Runway All Star April Johnston. Dramatic red lighting illuminated the soaring marble walls and highlighted dancers posed on pedestals dressed in red and black tutus. Savannah Arts Academy award-winning designer Grant Flinn’s gown made entirely from recycled material was modeled by Carolynn Heebner.

Images by Connie Gomez

A Holiday Tradition Continues at The Savannah International Trade & Convention Center

As Christmastime approaches, what better way to get ready for the holiday season than to stroll the aisles for treasures at this year’s 23rd Annual Christmas Made in the South, a fine arts and crafts festival. Come and experience the wonderful feeling that Christmas is on the way.

The show caters to both the savvy and casual shopper. There are many unique booths to explore and hidden gems you can’t buy at big box stores. Purchase directly from the artists and craftsmen. Handcrafted items come with special stories and experiences.

Christmas Made in the South gives people a chance to check off many items from their holiday shopping list. They enjoy going to Christmas Made in the South with family and friends, creating a tradition many will return for year after year. It’s fun, and people love the originality of giving arts and crafts as gifts.

It’s a Christmas show—but at its heart, it’s a juried fine arts and crafts show with some of the most talented artists and craftsmen in the country.

Come and see hand-thrown pottery, exquisite jewelry, art of all kinds, basket weaving, colorful purses and totes, metal working, blown glass, photography, stained glass, colorful floral arrangements and more! Don’t forget all the wonderfully delicious gourmet delights to savor at the 23rd Annual Christmas Made in the South.

Photos By John Alexander
Event Sponsored by Moda Operandi

Images by John Alexander

Images by John Alexander

Images by James Purvis

Images by John Alexander

Images by John Alexander

On Thursday, September 22nd, the Gray’s Reef Ocean Film Festival kicked off with a showing at the Jepson Center for the Arts Auditorium. Ocean films were shown throughout the weekend, including films produced by SCAD students.

Images by John Alexander

If you missed their Customer Appreciation Day, be sure to stop by and stock up on Harley-Davidson parts, accessories, motorclothes, and more! Enjoy up to 80% off discontinued parts and accessories, end of season clothing and collectables, and select licensed products; and enter to win a 2011 Street Bob complete with trailer! Stick around for the Bike Giveaway with live music from Liquid Ginger from 7-11pm!