Week At A Glance
compiled by robin wright gunn | happenings@connectsavannah.com Week At A Glance is Connect Savannah’s listing of events in the coming week. If you want an event listed, email WAG@connectsavannah.com. Include specific dates, time, locations with addresses, cost and a contact number. Deadline for inclusion is 5pm Friday, to appear in next Wednesday’s edition.
Wednesday / 16 Martinis at the Mansion: Dancing with the Stars Kick Off
Savannah/Chatham County Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA), Inc. will announce its Savannah Stars for the 7th Annual Dancing with Savannah Stars fundraising event. Eight local celebrities will be introduced to the public to announce their campaign to raise funds in support of CASA while training in their favorite style of ballroom dance. Event is in October. 5:30-7:30 p.m Mansion on Forsyth Park, 700 Drayton St. Free to attend. Cash bar.
Thursday / 17 Art on Tap: Terrapin Beer Co.
Visit the Jepson for happy hour and experience the sights, sounds and latest exhibitions. This month’s gathering at the Jepson Cafe featuring a different brewery or winery each month, who will be on hand to answer questions about their products. 5-8 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. $10 for members, $15 for non-members. Includes one drink ticket. Cash bar. telfair.org/ArtOnTap.
VELVET CARAVAN CABARET THURS / 17
Bastille Day Celebration: Ampersand’s Making a Case for Relevant Public Art Ribbon Cutting & Grand Opening in Savannah The official opening for this new-since-thespring venue, with tastings of new menu items, live music & an art exhibition. 5:30-7:30 p.m Ampersand, 36 MLK Jr. Blvd. Free to attend. Cash bar. andsavannah.com/ This organic farm stand, managed by Bethesda students and staff, sells fresh produce, organic garden seedlings and farm-fresh eggs. 3-5:30 p.m. Bethesda Academy, 9250 Ferguson Ave. 912-351-2061. bethesdaacademy.org
Presenter: Jerome Meadows, local artist Guest Speakers: Ellen Harris, MPC, Director of Urban Planning and Historic Preservation, Matt Habermelh; Artist and Co-founder of SeeSAW, Andrew Scott- Associate Professor of Art and Technology University of Texas at Dallas. This presentation will look at a variety of approaches to public art and ways in which it has existed in Savannah over the decades, and the need for an expanded and updated public art paradigm in Savannah. 5-6 p.m Jepson Center for the Arts, 207 West York St. Free and open to the public 912.403.4113. arcsavannah.org
Film: Field of Dreams (USA, 1989)
Film: True Grit (USA, 1969)
Bethesda Farm Stand
An outdoor screening (bring a blanket to sit on!) Starring Kevin Costner, with James Earl Jones, Ray Liotta and Burt Lancaster. 8 p.m SCAD Museum of Art, 601 Turner Blvd. Free and open to the public. scadmoa.org
Kick Off for 3rd Annual AMBUCS Celebrity Bowlapalooza
JUL 16-22, 2014
A party to meet the local celebrities who will be bowling for donations in this fall’s annual bowlapalooza on October 11, benefiting the AMBUCS and their AMtrykes for people with different abilities. Live music, silent auction, and an AMtryke giveaway. 5:30-8 p.m Coach’s Corner, 3016 East Victory Dr. $20. Includes food and Leopold’s ice cream. 4 savannahambucs.com/
A drunken, hard-nosed U.S. Marshal and a Texas Ranger help a stubborn young woman track down her father’s murderer in Indian territory. John Wayne. Rated G 7 p.m Mars Theatre, 109 S. Laurel Street. $7 912-754-1118. info@marstheatre.com. bit. ly/1rcEqaN
Velvet Caravan Cabaret
An intimate evening with Savannah’s own Velvet Caravan. Only 125 seats available on the stage. 7 p.m Lucas Theatre for the Arts, 32 Abercorn St. $30 lucastheatre.com
Friday / 18 Baseball: Savannah Sand Gnats Bobble Head GiveAway Sand Gnats vs. Lexington Legends. First 1,000 fans receive a free Gnate-the-Gnat Bobble Head. Bring canned food for St. Mary’s Community Center food pantry and get free admission. 7:05 p.m Grayson Stadium, 1401 East Victory Dr. $8 gen. adm. Free with donation of canned food. sandgnats.com
COMEDY: Odd Lot: The Musical
The completely inaccurate account of how Odd Lot found its members, and became the juggernaut of hilarity that they think they’re known for. Written by Thomas Houston, music by Christopher Stanley. Appropriate for a PG crowd.. 8 p.m Muse Arts Warehouse, 703 Louisville Rd. $15. justin@oddlot.org. musesavannah.org
Theatre: Spine Tingling Tales
A late night ghost show from the Odd Lot that’s appropriate for most ages...but a little bit scary.... 11 p.m. The Historic Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. $25 soucyman@gmail.com. spinetinglingtales.com
Film: The Shawshank Redemption (USA, 1994)
Rescheduled from last week due to technical difficulties. Two imprisoned men bond over a number of years, finding solace and eventual redemption through acts of common decency. Starring Tim Robbins and Morgan Freeman. Presented by SCAD Cinema Circle. 7 p.m Trustees Theater, 216 East Broughton St. $8. $5 for seniors/military/non-SCAD students. Free with valid SCAD ID. scad.edu, savannahboxoffice.com
THEATRE: THE ADDAMS FAMILY
The Savannah Summer Theatre Institute with the Southeastern premiere of the Broadway musical comedy about Gomez, Morticia, Uncle Fester and the others. 7:30 p.m. Savannah Country Day School Jelks Auditorium, 824 Stillwood Drive Adults $19 reserved, $15 general; Under 10 $14 reserved, $10 general savannahsummertheatre.com
Summer Soiree Benefit Gala
The Next Generation, a volunteer organization founded to benefit The Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center, hosts benefit for the Angel Wings campaign to purchase a new neonatal intensive care ambulance. Cocktails, Heavy Hors D’oeuvres, Dancing and Black Tie. 7:30 p.m Savannah Yacht Club, 730 Bradley Point Rd. $125 general public ticket. info@nextgenerationsavannah.com nextgenerationsavannah.com