May 2005 Events
May 1 “WEST SIDE STORY” staged by the SCAD Performing Arts Department. Trustees Theatre, Broughton St., Savannah. 912-525-5050 3 p.m. $5.-$10.
May 1 “ART MARKET AT HISTORIC HONEY HORN” 53 artisans compete for $5,000. Juried craftsmen. H.H.. 689-6767. 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. $4./car.
May 2 Beethoven’s “EROICA”. David Kim, violin. Marozzek Dances, Vaughn Williams “The Wasps”. H.H. Orchestra at First Presbyterian Church. 842-2055. 8 p.m. $20.-$25.
May 2-29 U-PICK STRAWBERRIES. Dempsey Farms, St. Helena Island, Rt. 21. 838-3656.
Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat., 9:30 a.m. – 6 p.m.
May 4-8 “INTERNATIONAL YOUNG ARTISTS MUSIC FESTIVAL” H.H. at St. Lukes Episcopal and First Presbyterian Churches. Christopher Riley returns with seven classical prodigies on piano, violin, clarinet, cello and soprano. 842-2055. 4th-6th Recitals at St. Lukes, Pope Ave., H.H. 7:30 p.m. (7th at 2 p.m.). $10. At door. Finale with H.H. Orchestra at First Presbyterian on 8th at 7:30 p.m. $35.
May 4-29 “JUKEBOX JOURNEY” Two hours of dancin’ and toe-tappin melodies from the 40’s through the 90’s. Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 912-233-7764. Wed.-Sat.: 8 p.m.;
Sat., Sun.: 3 p.m. $29.-$32.
May 6 “WE REMEMBER MAMA” Luncheon at Desoto Hotel, 15 W. Liberty, Savannah. Music by Jukebox Journey cast. Speaker. Benefits “Hospice Savannah”. 912-629-1045. Noon-1:30 p.m. $25.
May 6-8 SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL at Forsyth Park, Whitaker St., Savannah. “ROMEO AND JULIET” performed by City Lights Theatre (8 p.m.), Picnic and Music (6:30 p.m.). 912-234-9860.
FREE!
May 7 BLUFFTON VILLAGE FESTIVAL on Calhoun Street. Arts, music, food, ugly dog contest! 757-3855. 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Rain date: 8th, 1 p.m.-5 p.m.) FREE!
May 8 “TASTE OF BEAUFORT” 16 local restaurants sell samples of their specialties. Beer, wine, soda. 6 bands, silent auction, galleries. Annual benefit to support preservation of historic district.
11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. Music to 7 p.m.
May 12, 15 POPS CONCERT by Beaufort Orchestra at USCBeaufort Performing Arts Center, Carteret St. A special new work composed by Dick Goodwin celebrating Beaufort. Concludes with light classical, movie themes and other pops. 521-4145. Thurs. 8 p.m., $20.; Sun. 3 p.m., $18.
May 13, 14 “TURN YOUR RADIO ON” presented by Shore Notes Barbershoppers featuring 2005 Sweet Adelines International Champions, “The Buzz”. H.H. High School Performing Arts (VPAC). 681-8562. 7:30 p.m. $18.
May 13-30 “PAJAMA GAME” at the May River Theatre, Bridge St., Bluffton. Featuring Bluffton stars of “Music Man” and “Can-Can”. 837-7798. Fri.-Sat.: 8 p.m.; Sun.: 2 p.m. $18.
May 26-June 30 GARDEN FRESH VEGGIES at Dempsey Farms, St. Helena Island. Squash, beans, cukes, sweet corn. 838-3656. Mon., Wed., Fri., Sat. 9:30 a.m.- 6 p.m.
May 27-June 12 CHARLESTON’S ANNUAL FESTIVAL: www.spoletousa.org (843-579-3100) and www.piccolospoleto.com (843-724-7305)
May 29,30 “AMERICA SINGS” celebrate Memorial Day with the H.H. Chorale Society, directed by Tim Reynolds! First Presbyterian Church on 29th; Holy Family Catholic Church on 30th.
7 p.m. FREE
DAILY “HOLLYWOOD RON’S SAVANNAH MOVIE TOURS” Come see Savannah through the eyes of Hollywood! 1-3/4 hour. Meet at Clary’s Café, Abercorn St. 1-877-444-3456. 10 a.m. & 4 p.m. daily. Walking: $20.; on bus with video clips: $24.
