November 2005 Events

Nov. 1  BEHIND THE SCENES  H.H. Orch. Program Director, Gloria Daly, Youth Conductor, Dorothy Mauney & a few musicians.  All Saints Episcopal Ch., 3001 Meeting St., H.H.  842-2055  1:30-3:30 p.m.  $5

Nov. 2-13  “TRYING”  The first of this season’s five productions at the S.C. Repertory Co.  No matter what the story – Repertory plays are always first-rate quality!  136 Beach City Rd., right after H.H. airport.  Tues.-Th. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $22 (seniors $20); Fri. & Sat. 8 p.m. $24 (seniors $22)  681-5194  $20 - 24

Nov. 2 “THE FULL MONTY”  Broadway at the Sav. Civic Center.  800-351-7469  8 p.m.  $30, 40, 47

Nov. 3  “VINTAGE TRACK DAY” at Savannah’s Roebling Road’s Race Track.  Concours d’Elegance race cars will be driven by Bobby Rahal (Indy 500) and other racers.  They’ll take passengers for 5 laps ($50) or track-race your own car ($20).  Directions:  hh.concours.com  843-785-7469  9 a.m.-4 p.m.  Admission $10

Nov. 4  “BIG BAND BASH”  HH Orch, Bob Alberti:  conductor and pianist.  Lynn Roberts, vocalist.  Marriott Beach Resort Ballroom.  Cash bar.  842-2055  8 p.m.  $35

Nov. 5  “SOUP CHALLENGE”  Samples from 25 chefs!  At Tanger I outlet.  Price includes soup, bread, drinks, recipes.  11a.m.-2 p.m.  837-5410  $10

Nov. 5, 6 “CONCOURS d’ELEGANCE”  150 vintage cars compete for “Best of Show” plus 100 classic autos.  Honey Horn Plantation, H.H.  Benefits H.H Orch. & Boys and Girls Club.  785-7469   9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sat. $15, Sun. $25, Both $30, Parking $5
 
Nov. 7  MELISSA MANCHESTER concert!  HH Arts Center.  8 p.m. 842-2787  $48

Nov. 8  “BEHIND THE SCENES”  H.H. Orch.  President, Doug Barry, explains the business side of a modern orchestra.  Music by trombonist Bob Rada.  All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., HH  1:30-3:30 p.m.  842-2052  $5

Nov. 8  “IN THE MOOD” musical!  Singers, dancers, “String of Pearls Big Band Orchestra.”  USC Beaufort, Carteret St.  8 p.m.  521-4145  $30, 35, 40

Nov. 10-12  “PENN CENTER HERITAGE DAYS CELEBRATION” – Gullah traditions.  Food, arts & crafts, entertainment, parade, demos, museum.  www.penncenter.com 838-2432 (Sat. Parking $5)  FREE

Nov. 11-13 “CHRISTMAS MADE IN THE SOUTH”  Gigantic Crafts Show!  Hutchinson Island Convention Center (opposite River St., Sav.)  11 a.m.-5 p.m. 704-847-9480  $5.50

Nov 12, 13  TYBEE ISLAND “KITE FLY” competition.  Kites fly to music and in group formation!  A unique show!  Bring picnic lunch & beach chair.  10 a.m.-4 p.m.  912-898-9142  FREE

Nov. 12  VASSILY PRIMAKOV, pianist, back by popular demand!  Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav.  8 p.m.  912-525-5050  $12.50

Nov. 12 “HISTORY:  FACT OR FICTION?”  Dr. George Sykes investigates whether bias & subjectivity permeate our written history.  Bluffton Library 10:30 a.m.  Sponsored by Bluffton Historical Preservation Society  757-6293  FREE

Nov. 13  “FRIENDS OF JOHNNY MERCER” An annual tribute by musicians & vocalists at Sav. Civic Center.  3 p.m.  800-351-7469  FREE

Nov. 14  “AN AMERICAN THANKSGIVING” highlighting Randall Scarlata, baritone, with the HH Orch.  1st Presbyterian Church  8 p.m.  842-2055  $20, 25

Nov. 15 “BEHIND THE SCENES with the HH Orch.”  Insights into the annual piano competition and current activities of past winners (with exciting recordings!)  All Saints Episcopal Church, 3001 Meeting St., HH  1:30-3:30 p.m.  842-2055  $5

Nov. 16  “MADAM BUTTERFLY” presented by the Charleston Concert Assoc. at Guillard Auditorium, Calhoun St., Charleston  8 p.m.  571-7755  $15 – 47

Nov 17-Dec 17  “ALADDIN” produced by the Main Street Theatre, H.H.  Th.-Sat. 7:30 p.m., Sun. 2 p.m.  689-6246  $15, 20

Nov 18  “CHI” – 40 member award-winning Shanghai Acrobatic Troupe.  Breathtaking!  Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav.  8 p.m.  912-525-5050  $18, 25, 35

Nov. 19  “NEW ORLEANS PRESERVATION HALL JAZZ BAND” at the Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center, Statesboro  8 p.m.  1-866-722-2787  $27.93

Nov. 20  “TELLABRATION!”  PRESENTED BY THE Savannah Storytellers at St. Paul’s Lutheran Church, Bull & 31st St. Bess Chappas, host.  Refreshments. 3 p.m. 912-354-7688  $5 at the door

Nov. 22, 23  “STOMP”  Broadway comes to the Sav. Civic Center.  8 p.m.  800-351-7469  $25, 35, 45

Nov. 30-Dec. 11  “THE JOURNEY” takes you to Bethlehem, hustled along by Roman soldiers, past scenes of the Christmas story.  You are ferried across the “Sea of Galilee” to the Marketplace with a sweet shop, apothecary, woodshop, inn, fish market, watch tower, stable, and 20 animals.  DON’T MISS IT THIS YEAR!  Produced by the Sav. Christian Church, 55 Al Henderson Blvd.  Wed.-Sun. 6-8 p.m.  www.thejourney2005.com (info)  www.savannahchristian.com (tickets)  912-629-4730  $5

Nov. 30-Dec. 24  “A CHRISTMAS CAROL”  Adapted for the stage by playwright, John Jakes – “a wondrous, musical treat!”  H.H. Arts Center  Tues.-Sun. 2 p.m., 8 p.m.  842-2787  Adult $34 – 37, Child $23 – 25