2011 Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade, Tybee Island Georgia

The 2011 Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade of Tybee Island Georgia returns on May 20, 2011 for another one of-a-kind family fun event.

Unlike most parades, The Beach Bum Parade might surprise the unsuspecting visitor. Yes, there are floats pulled behind cars and trucks and yes the occupants of the floats will be throwing things to the crowds along the street. But unlike most parades these floats, often trailers or boats, are filled with water-throwing paraphernalia.

Spectators gallantly line up along the parade route on Butler Avenue, armed with buckets, squirt guns and hoses. What results is an all-out water war for fun loving beach bums of all ages.

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2011 Annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection

The 2011 Annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection sponsored by Bank of America returns for this its 10th year on May 19th 2011 from 5:30 - 7:30PM.

Join in the excitement by attending this annual event and enjoy networking with other Savannah Chamber members in the beautiful setting of Johnson Square while sampling the savory specialties of local restaurants and caterers.

There is FREE parking in the Byran Street Garage, be sure to write the word "TASTE" on the back of your parking stub.

For more information about the Annual Taste of Downtown Business Connection, contact Susan Smith at 644-6434 or SSmith@SavannahChamber.com.  No RSVP is necessary to attend.

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35th Annual Savannah Scottish Games

The 35th Annual Savannah Scottish Games are here. Saturday May 7th beginning at 9am on the Bethesda Grounds overlooking the Moon River, 9520 Ferguson Avenue. Welcoming ceremonies begin at 12 noon with Closing ceremonies at 4:30 pm. The Savannah games are the 4th oldest Scottish Games in the Southeastern United States. The Games allow the visitor to enjoy the sounds, tastes, and visual images that Highlanders experienced as early as 100 AD. Come join a grand celebration of Scottish culture with competition, entertainment, shopping, activities, and refreshments for the entire family!

According to folklore, highland competitions extend back well before medieval times to keep Scottish Regiments physically fit so they could maintain their endurance during battle or to celebrate a victory. The Savannah Scottish Games boasts three competitions – 2011 USIR Highland Dancing Regional Championships, SSAAA sanctioned Amateur Heavy Athletics and EUSPBA sanctioned Bagpipe bands/individual pipers:

· Highland Dancers like to fling! The Fling is one of four dances that five age groups from throughout the southeast will perform as part of the 2011 USIR Highland Dancing Southern Regional Championships. This event is one of six regional competitions held in the United States. Come and see potential 2011 USIR Highland Dancing Champions!

· Heavy Athletics are the original extreme sport – a power sport for power athletes! Men and women compete in seven events that hone the skills that a warrior needs. Come see the Caber Toss, Hammer Throw (and explosive event), Stone of Strength (Clackneart), Tossing the Sheaf and other events.

· Bagpipe bands and individual pipers come from all over the southeast to compete in the Savannah Games’ EUSPBA sanctioned competition. The piping competition hosted over 140 pipers at the 2010 games. The “mass bands” of the opening ceremonies parade all bands center field as a powerful representation of Scottish culture with music to officially begin the games.
North America’s beloved Scottish folksinger, Alex Beaton will grace the entertainment stage performing three sets throughout the day. This quintessential entertainer delights audiences with his rich baritone voice, virtuoso guitar playing, and engaging stage presence. The entertainment stage will present traditional Celtic music throughout the day with the talents of the Savannah Ceilidh Band and Cynergy featuring Moira Nelligan. Moira is a distinguished touring artist of the Georgia Council of the Arts, and has been awarded their Traditional Arts Apprenticeship Grant as a master fiddler.
Love Celtic art? The Scottish Market offers everything from bagpipes to cashmere sweaters, kilts to Scottish souvenirs, music, replica weaponry, jewelry and pottery. Taste traditional Scottish fare such as haggis or Scotch pies. Discover your roots in the Scottish Highlands by visiting the genealogy tent on Clan Row or visit the backbone of all Scottish Games, one of over 20 clan tents to learn more about their clan and Scottish heritage.

The Savannah Scottish Games is a great way to study early Georgia History in a family-friendly setting. Clann Nan Con was formed in 1998 to give as accurate a portrayal as possible of the early Scottish settlers of Georgia. See their period clothing made of real Scottish tartan material and traditional weapons and accoutrements. Interact with Governor General of the Colony, James Oglethorpe, (Scott Hodges of Hodges, South Carolina), as he walks through the crowd offering historical account from past times and events which helped to shape our modern world. Watch Master trainer Bill Coburn’s Border Collies demonstrate their amazing sheep and geese-herding skills. Wee visitors to the Children’s Activities can try their hand at several pint-sized athletic activities including the tug-of-war, sheaf toss, caber toss, haggis hurl, stone throw, welly toss and sack race.

The games are also honored to host a documentary crew from The Savannah College of Art and Design. They will be filming at this year’s games as well as at other games-weekend events to capture the essence of Savannah’s celebration of Scottish culture.
Celebrations go on before and after the Games:

· Friday evening 5 PM, May 6th at Molly MacPherson’s Scottish Pub & Grill. Tickets are $20 in advance or $25 at the door.

· Friday, May 6th at 7 pm, Sponsors and Patrons gather for a formal event at The Savannah Golf Club.

· On Sunday, May 8th, a Kirkin’ O’ The Tartans will be held at 11am at Independent Presbyterian Church on Bull Street. Highlander patriotism, faithfulness, and strong independence are remembered by the displaying of tartans and public parade of the clans to the sound of the bagpipe in beautiful historic downtown Savannah.
For a full schedule of events and more information on the 35th Annual Savannah Scottish Games,
please visit and browse:
www.savannahscottishgames.com

Tea in the Garden at the Davenport House 2011

Tea in the Garden at the Davenport House returns on Thursdays and Fridays in May 2011 with the first event tomorrow, May 5th at 4:30PM.

Additional dates and times are: May 6th, 12th, 13th, 19th & 20th all at 4:30PM; on May 26th & 27th the event will be held at 5:30PM.

Come and learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in Davenport House’s beautiful courtyard garden. Patrons will visit areas of the home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea given with costumed interpreters in the garden.

Admission is $18 and reservations are recommend.

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2011 Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament in Savannah

 On April 18 through April 24, 2011 the Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf Tournament was held at the Club at Savannah Harbor in Savannah, GA; a beautiful city boasting of Southern charm and old-fashioned hospitality.

Liberty Mutual Legends of Golf is the tournament that sparked the creation of the Champions Tour, formerly known as the SENIOR PGA Tour, and it continues to showcase the greatest golfers of yesterday and today.

The 54 hole, two man team tournament was won this year by the team of Mark McNulty and David Eger. The team won $460,000 for their efforts. The 33 year old tournament has been held here in Savannah for the last 9 years.

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Garden Club of Savannah presents the NOGS Garden Tour 2011

The Garden Club of Savannah presents the NOGS Garden Tour on April 29 & 30, 2011 from 10am – 4pm each day.  The tour formally known as the North of Gaston Street Tour has changed to North of Gwinnett Street Tour to incorporate the southernmost streets of the National Historic District and their Hidden Gardens.

One of Romantic Inns of Savannahs very own, the Azalea Inn, was chosen as a stop on this prestigious tour this year.  The walking tour includes eight walled gardens and the Owens-Thomas House English inspired par-terre garden.  The gardens are selected each year for the excellence of design, historical interest and beauty.  Hostesses at each garden will greet visitors and point out special plants, garden features and interesting historical facts.

From 2 – 4 pm daily ticket holders are invited to tour the historical Harper Fowlkes House and enjoy a southern tea in its beautiful garden. There will be entertainment provided during the tea and they are hinting at a surprise guest appearance.

It’s not too late to make plans and get tickets to this lovely event. Tickets are $45/ per person, $40/ per person with 10+ people (Promo Code: c7B72u4).

If you can’t make it this year mark your calendar for next year’s tour which will be held April 20 – 21, 2012. And don’t forget to make your lodging reservations in advance at a premier Savannah bed and breakfast.

Savannah College of Art & Design Annual Sidewalk Art Festival

The Savannah College of Art and Design's annual Sidewalk Arts Festival in Savannah GA draws thousands of visitors each year to view temporary chalk masterpieces created by SCAD students, alumni and prospective students on the sidewalks of historic Forsyth Park.

The event has been the cornerstone of SCAD's spring activities and marks it's 30th Anniversary in 2011 and features a chalk art competition, children's drawing areas for young artists, food, drinks and music.

The participants will be judged for first, second and third place monetary prizes. The artists represent many areas of study from animation to architecture in the three categories of student, alumni and prospective student.

The Sidewalk Arts festivities will be kicked off by Films in Forsyth, SCAD's outdoor film series for the SCAD and Savannah communities. "Goonies" will be screened on Thursday April 28, 2011 and "Toy Story 3" will be shown on Friday, April 29, 20011. Both movies begin at dusk, around 8pm.

Admission to the SCAD’s Arts Festival is FREE and open to the public.

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