APRIL

APRIL 1

Wright Square Spring Fling Open House

5-9 p.m. April 1, Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark, 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. As part of the Wright Square Merchants' Association Spring Open House, the Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low will be open for an evening gala. Featuring costumed guides and refreshments. Free and open to the public. Call 233-4501 or e-mail Birthplace@girlscouts.org.

Seventh Annual High School One-Act Play Festival

April 1-2, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Free admission. Call 927-5381 for schedule of plays.

Faculty Lecture

Randall Reese, AASU assistant professor of music, presents a tribute lecture titled "The Legacy of Duke Ellington" as part of the Robert Ingram Strozier Faculty Lecture Series, 11:15 a.m. April 1, Room 131, Fine Arts Hall, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Free admission. Call 927-5381 or 927-5325.

APRIL 2

Sheep to Shawl Festival

10 a.m.-5 p.m. April 2, Oatland Island Education Center, 711 Sandtown Road. Observe and participate in the creation of a shawl: from sheep shearing to carding, spinning, dying and weaving the wool. Featuring pony and hay rides, children's activities and food concessions. The Coastal Master Gardeners will be giving short lectures on gardening in the main building, and plant vendors will be present. Admission: $3 per person, children younger than 4 years admitted free. Call 898-3980 or visit www.oatlandisland.org.

International Festival

11 a.m.-4 p.m. April 2, Broughton St. between Trustees Theater and Jen Library. Celebrates SCAD's international art community; all proceeds support SCAD student scholarships. Featuring international cuisine, dance demonstrations, music, global fashion show and art and cultural displays. Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Free admission. Visit www.trusteestheater.com.

APRIL 4

Scholarship Program

7 p.m. April 4, West Broad Street YMCA, 1110 May St. Presented by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Observance Day Association, Inc. Call 341-0042.

Savannah Reads

"A Lesson Before Dying," April 4-8. Call 927-5218.

APRIL 5

AASU Percussion Ensemble and Jazz Combo Joint Concert

7:30 p.m. April 5, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. General admission: $5. Call 927-5381.

Sunday and Evening Lectures

7 p.m. April 5, Telfair Museum of Art. Michel El-Ashkar presents a dramatic two-act performance that charts the pivotal events and people that informed the writing and the work of Lebanese-born artist, Khalil Gibran. Sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs and presented by Telfair Museum of Art. Free admission. Call 232-1177, ext. 20.

APRIL 7

AASU Masquers

Present "Les Liaisons Dangereuses" by Christopher Hampton, 7:30 p.m. April 7-9, 3 p.m. April 10, Jenkins Black Box Theater, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Films "Dangerous Liaisons" and "Cruel Intentions" are both offsprings of Hampton's adaptation of Choderlos de Laclos' 1728 novel. Mature content; audience discretion advised. General admission: $8. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 8

Spring Plant Sale

8:30 a.m.-2 p.m. April 8-9, Chatham County Botanical Gardens, 1388 Eisenhower Drive. Includes annuals, perennials, geraniums, iris, gingerlily, grasses, trees, oleanders and corky willow. Public invited. Call 355-3883.

Savannah Garden Exposition

10 a.m. April 8, Historic Railroad Roundhouse Museum, 601 W. Harris St. Featuring an open-air market, exhibition gardens, lecture series, walking tours of private gardens, demonstrations and children's activities. Benefits the Isaiah Davenport House Museum and the Historic Savannah Foundation. Cost: $10 day of the event, $8 in advance. Call 236-4795.

APRIL 9

Spring Concert

6 p.m. April 9, Kennedy Fine Arts auditorium, Savannah State University. Presented by SSU Concert Choir. Call 303-4345.

Cinderella

Presented by Ballet Savannah. 7:30 p.m. April 9, 3 p.m. April 10, Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Tickets: $32, $25 and $18; available at the SCAD Box Office or at 5255050. Call 352-7487.

APRIL 11

Week of the Young Child

April 11-15, University Hall, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Featuring a book fair. Sponsored by AASU's Early Childhood Education Department.

APRIL 12

AASU University Singers and University Chorale Concert

7:30 p.m. April 12, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. General admission: $5. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 15

Beach Institute Lecture Series

"Lift Every Voice: The Influence of African Americans in the Entertainment Industry" sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs and presented by the King Tisdell Cottage Foundation. Free admission. Call 234-8000 or visit www.kingtisdell.org.

7 p.m. April 15, First African Baptist Church. Lecturer: Eric Michael Dyson, scholar and author.

7 p.m. April 16, First African Baptist Church. Lecturer: Alfre Woodward, Emmy Award-winning actress.

3 p.m. April 17, St. Philip AME. Lecturer: Tim Reid, actor, director and producer.

APRIL 16

Pianist Vassilly Primakov

8 p.m. April 16, The Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St. Presented by the Savannah Concert Association. Tickets available at the SCAD Box Office or at 5255050.

APRIL 17

Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra Program Concert

3:30 p.m. April 17, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Featuring the Armstrong Atlantic Youth Orchestra, Atlantic Chamber Orchestra and Lyric Strings Ensemble. Sponsored in part by the Savannah Friends of Music. General admission: $5. Call 927-5381.

11th Annual Sunday Supper in the Strawberry Patch

Featuring a Southern supper and silent auction. 5 p.m. April 17, Bamboo Farm & Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Road. Call 921-5460 or 652-7981.

Living History Family Sunday

1-5 p.m. April 17, Owens-Thomas House. Sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs and presented by Telfair Museum of Art. Free admission. Call 232-1177, ext. 20.

APRIL 18

Spring 2005 Senior Graduation Art Exhibition

On view April 18-29, Fine Arts Gallery, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Graduating BFA and BA candidates display their artwork for this capstone project. Reception 6 p.m. April 22. Free admission. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 19

AASU Jazz Ensemble

Concert 7:30 p.m. April 19, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. General admission: $5. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 21

AASU Masquers

Present "A Streetcar Named Desire" by Tennessee Williams. 7:30 p.m. April 21-23 & 28-30; 3 p.m. April 24; Jenkins Theater, Armstrong Atlantic State University. Mature content, audience discretion advised. General admission: $8. Call 927-5381.

'The Music Man'

7:30 p.m. April 21-23, 2:30 p.m. April 24, main stage, Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Call 201-5000.

'West Side Story'

8 p.m. April 21-23, 28 & 29; 3 p.m. and 8 p.m. April 30, Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. The media and performing arts department at SCAD presents a production musical retelling the story of Romeo and Juliet amidst urban gangs, dance and music ranging from jazz to Latin heat. Tickets go on sale April 1; visit the SCAD Box Office or call 525-5050. Visit www.trusteestheater.com.

APRIL 22

NOGS Tour of Hidden Gardens

Presented by the Garden Club of Savannah, 10 a.m. April 22-23, Harper Fowlkes House, 230 Barnard St., on Orleans Square. Cost: $30 per person or $25 per person with groups of 20 or more. Eight private gardens plus The Massie Heritage Center, restored and maintained by The Garden Club of Savannah will be featured. Iced tea, cookies and sandwiches will be available in the garden of the Harper Fowlkes House. Call 961-4805.

APRIL 24

Duke Ellington Birthday Concert

Performed by the Savannah Jazz Orchestra and sponsored by the Coastal Jazz Association, the City of Savannah Department of Cultural Affairs and Armstrong Atlantic State University. 5 p.m. April 24, Fine Arts Auditorium, AASU. Free admission. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 25

10th Annual St. Joseph/Candler Pro Am

9 a.m. tee-off April 25, Savannah Golf Club. Five-person team is $6,000 (4 amateurs and 1 pro from the Seniors PGA Tour); includes a cocktail "team draw" party April 24. Call 819-8699 or 819-3340.

APRIL 26

AASU Wind Ensemble Concert

7:30 p.m. April 26, Fine Arts Auditorium, Armstrong Atlantic State University. General admission: $5. Call 927-5381.

APRIL 28

'Primavera!'

Dance show celebrating the joys and excitement of spring. 7 p.m. April 28-29, Savannah Arts Academy, 500 Washington Ave. Call 201-5000.

APRIL 30

Sidewalk Arts Festival

Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design. 11 a.m.-5 p.m. April 30, Forsyth Park. Free admission. Visit www.scad.edu.