Living History Tours: A Visit from Lafayette March 7, 8, & 9, 2013 Performances at 6 pm & 7pm
Photo by Jessica Denmark.
The Owens-Thomas House proudly presents a repeat of our popular living history program, “A Visit from Lafayette.” Featuring artist Alexandro Santana as the Marquis de Lafayette, the program—performed by Owens-Thomas House interpreters and volunteers—brings to life the famous visit of America’s first superstar, and his two-night stay in Mrs. Maxwell’s boarding house (today’s Owens-Thomas House.) In March 1825, Lafayette, a Frenchman and American Revolutionary hero, toured the country from 1824-1825 with considerable fanfare. His visit to the southern states was a fusion of elation and trepidation, as city and state officials prepared to welcome the Nation’s Guest and at the same time worried of offending Lafayette, because of his outspoken sympathies to the enslaved population. Admission: Tickets are $15 for members, $20 for non-members, $25 will include the Living History performance plus a Telfair Pass to enjoy a visit to the Telfair Academy and Jepson Center. Tickets available at the door, but space is limited, please email or call Cyndi Sommers to reserve your space, at sommersc@telfair.org or 912.790.8880.
Savannah Book Festival February 16, 2013 /
while enjoying the extraordinary surroundings of three of Savannah’s most beautiful structures—the historic Telfair Academy, the Telfair’s contemporary Jepson Center, and the lovely sanctuary of Trinity United Methodist Church.
The sixth Savannah Book Festival is a free, annual, world-class literary event which brings together critically-acclaimed authors—and thousands of readers—in historic downtown Savannah. Audiences can hear authors talk about their lives in letters
This year’s authors include Paula Mclain, Don Mann and local authors Griff and Cheryl Day of Back in the Day Bakery, Holley Jaakola and Mark Murphy. For a full listing of the festival’s fabulous weekend events, visit savannahbookfestival.org.
Telfair Academy & Jepson Center
Behind the Veil March 3, 2013 / Telfair Academy & Jepson Center Say “I Do” to Savannah Weddings and Telfair Museums’ Behind the Veil. Featuring over 50 wedding professionals in two of the city’s most popular venues, the Telfair Academy and the Jepson Center, Behind the Veil is a boutique bridal experience full of inspiration for brides and grooms alike. Now in it fourth year, Behind the Veil will open with a champagne brunch beginning at 11 am, followed by an afternoon of wedding inspiration and closing with ever popular BleuBelle Bridal fashion show. Behind the Veil doors open at 1 pm. Tickets are $20 in advance. Brunch tickets are $40 each and includes admission to Behind the Veil. Reservations are required. Reserve your tickets by visiting savannahmagazine.com/2012/12/06/behind-the-veil.
Slow Art Day April 27, 2013 / 11am -2 pm / Telfair Academy Slow Down, You Look Too Fast! Telfair Museums joins museums and galleries around the world to promote the art of looking at art slowly. Visitors are invited to walk through the Telfair Academy and take a long look at art as part of Slow Art Day, ex-
ART + HISTORY + ARCHITECTURE
periencing the works in a new way. The art viewing will take place from 11 am-1 pm, followed by lunch and discussion at Café Zeum from 1-2 pm. Visitors are responsible for museum admission and lunch costs. Please RSVP at http://bit.ly/TelfairSlowArtDay.
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