This calendar contains major events happening in Savannah and the surrounding area
throughout 2005. Click on the name of the month to see even more events.
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JANUARY
16th Annual Model Railroad and Train Show
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Jan. 15, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Jan. 16, National Guard Armory, 1248 Eisenhower Drive. Presented by Coastal Rail Buffs, Inc. Admission: $4 general; $3 seniors and students; free for military and children under age 12 with parents. Call 927-4976, visit www.coastalrailbuffs.org or e-mail railbuffs@sabrelink.com
Fifth Annual Taste of Savannah
7-10 p.m. Jan. 21, Savannah International Trade & Convention Center. Presented by the Tourism Leadership Council. Tickets: $40 in advance, $45 the day of the event. Approximately 25 restaurants and caterers will serve food representative of Savannah. Call 356-1223.
FEBRUARY
UniverSoul Circus
7:30 p.m. Feb. 1-6, Ted Wright Stadium grass parking lot, Savannah State University, 3219 College St. Family entertainment attraction with a fast-paced, high-energy, interactive show emphasizing family values and positive messages about education, empowerment and self-esteem. Featuring the rhythms, music and artistry of African-American, Caribbean, African and South American cultures featuring nontraditional, multi-ethnic performers from around the world. Tickets: $10-$25. Call (800) 316-7439.
16th Black Heritage Festival
Feb. 6-13. Presented by Savannah State University and sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs. Theme: "Experience Our Village: Empower Our Youth." Featuring concerts, dance performances, art exhibits and theatrical performances demonstrating the American-American heritage and influence on culture and visual and performing arts. Free and open to the public. Call 691-6847 or visit www.savstate.edu.
MARCH
St. Patrick's Day on the River
March 17-19, River Street. Celebrating an Irish tradition with family fun, food and entertainment on three stages. Call 234-0295 or visit www.savriverstreet.com.
Savannah Music Festival
Featuring a wide range of musical genres at various local venues, March 18-April 3. For a complete schedule, visit www.savannahmusicfestival.org. For tickets, call 525-5050 or go to the Lucas Theatre box office, 32 Abercorn St.; the Trustees Theater box office, 216 E. Broughton St.; or City Market after Feb. 15. For more information, call 234-3378.
APRIL
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.
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.
MAY
Fashion Show 2005
4 p.m. and 8 p.m. May 21, Trustees Theater, 216 E. Broughton St. Presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design. Tickets on sale May 2 at the Trustees Theater Box Office, 216 E. Broughton St., or charge by phone at 525-5050.
JUNE
Savannah Asian Festival
Noon-5 p.m. June 18, Savannah Civic Center. Presented by the City
of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs and the Asian Festival
Committee. Call 651-6417.
JULY
Fantastic Fourth Celebration
Presented by the Savannah Waterfront Association. Call 234-0295 or visit savwaterfront.com
AUGUST
Savannah Jazz Festival
Presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs, Sept. 17-25. Free. Call 232-2222.
SEPTEMBER
Savannah Jazz Festival
Presented by the Coastal Jazz Association and sponsored by the City of Savannah's Department of Cultural Affairs, Sept. 18-26: Various venues TBA, Sept. 23-28: City Market and Forsyth Park. Free. Call 651-6417, 772-6956 or e-mail AJ73097@aol.com
OCTOBER
Oktoberfest
Sept. 30-Oct. 2, River Street. Featuring arts & crafts, live entertainment, oompah bands, children's area and food. Call 234-0295 or visit www.savriverstreet.com.
NOVEMBER
Veteran's Day Commemoration
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 10-12, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 13, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Nov. 14-15; Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark, 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. Commemorating World War I. Special display commemorating Veteran's Day and the war effort on the homefront including Liberty Loan medals, "Pledge Card" handbooks and the 1918 silent classic, "The Golden Eaglet." Call 233-4501 or e-mail Birthplace@girlscouts.org.
Savannah Children's Book Festival Main Event
11 a.m.-3 p.m. Nov. 19, Forsyth Park. Presented by the Live Oak Public Libraries Foundation. Featuring children's book authors and illustrators and hands-on activities. Call 652-3605.
DECEMBER
Christmas 1886 with the Gordons
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Tuesday, Thursday-Saturday; 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday; closed Wednesdays, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day; Birthplace of Juliette Gordon Low, National Historic Landmark, 10 E. Oglethorpe Ave. The Birthplace will be decorated for the holidays. Participants can explore holiday customs during the Victorian era. Call 233-4501 or e-mail Birthplace@girlscouts.org.
