January 2006 Events
Jan. 5 “MARK TWAIN TONIGHT” As portrayed by Hal Holbrook for 50 years in around-the-world tours! Sav. Civic Center 8 p.m. 912-651-6557 $30, 40, 47
Jan. 8 “LUDWIG LIVES!” A collaboration of Beethoven, H.H. Orch, maestra Mary Woodmansee Green! H.H. High School Performing Arts Center 842-2055 2 p.m. FREE
Jan. 9-Feb. 16 “LOWCOUNTRY SHRINKDOWN!” Learn how to live healthier and lose weight. Jan. 9 “Kick-off” at 12:30 in USCB New River South Campus Library (near Sun City). Weekly talks on nutrition, physical activity, weight management, childrens’ health, chronic disease prevention. Weekly weigh-ins. Also held at H.H. and Beaufort Hospitals, H.H. Middle School. www.ymcabeaufortcounty.com 757-9622 ALL FREE
Jan. 12 “THE LAST DAYS OF THE CONFEDERACY AND THE END OF THE CIVIL WAR” Lecture by William “Jack” Davis of Virginia Tech. Presented by the Georgia Historical Society at Congregation Mickve Israel, Bull/Gordon St., Sav. 912-651-2125 7 p.m. FREE
Jan. 12 THE ROYAL PHILHARMONIC in its inaugural concert in Charleston! Conducted by Charles Dutoit with renowned Tchaikovsky gold medalist, Barry Douglas. Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St. 8 p.m. 571-7755 $15
Jan. 14 “LULA WASHINGTON DANCE THEATRE” A 10-member “versatile, powerhouse” modern-dance company from Los Angeles! H.H. Arts Center 8 p.m. 842-2787 $32 – 35, Kids $23
Jan. 15 “BEETHOVENFEST #1” Featuring Di Wu, 2005 H.H. International Piano Competition winner! First Presbyterian Church, H.H. 8 p.m. 842-2055 $25
Jan 17-22 “BROADWAY - THE FABULOUS 50’s!” Dr. Al Balkin returns with a brand new piano and song show. S.C. Repertory Co., 136 Beach City Rd., H.H. 681-5194 Tues.-Th. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. $22 (seniors $20). Fri., Sat. 8 p.m. $24 (seniors $22)
Jan. 20, 21 “MONSTER-TRUCK SHOW!” Sav. Civic Center Arena 8 p.m. 912-561-6557 PRICE TBA
Jan. 21 “BEETHOVEN, BRATS, & BREW” Party with the Little German Band from Charlotte, N.C. The Mall at Shelter Cove Center Court, Childrens’ Concert 12-3 p..m., Oktoberfest Party 7-10 p.m. 842-2055 for more info FREE
Jan. 21 Charles Wadsworth’s “WINDSCAPE” Wind Quintet. Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $12.50
Jan. 27, 28 “FIREWORKS” A Kaleidoscope of dance styles by the Charleston Ballet Co. 477 King St., Charleston 7:30 723-7334 $25
Jan. 28 “SING SING SING” Ken Peplowski, clarinet vituoso, and the Kingdom of Swing Big Bands continue the Benny Goodman tradition! USC Beaufort Performing Arts Center, Carteret St., Beaufort 8 p.m. 521-4145 $15 – 40
Jan. 29 “MAME” Songs, dances, romance, laughs! Georgia Southern University Performing Arts Center, Statesboro 3:00 1-866-722-2787 $37.56 – 39
Jan. 29 “BEETHOVENFEST #2” World renowned Guarneri Trio Prague with H.H. Orch. “Prometheus Overture Triple Concerto” and “Symphony No. 6, Pastorale” First Presbyterian Church, H.H. 8 p.m. 842-2055 $25
Jan. 31 ALVIN AILEY DANCE COMPANY Wow! Free tickets! Reserve now! 7 p.m. Savannah Civic Center 912-356-2448 FREE
Feb. 1-19 “CAT ON A HOT TIN ROOF” A Pulitzer Prize-winning masterpiece! 8 p.m. at H.H. Arts Center 842-2787 $22 – 29
Feb. 3-26 “THE BEST OF BROADWAY” The cast of “Jukebox Journey” continues to entertain us even during their hiatus! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 8 p.m. Matinees, 3 p.m.: 5, 11, 19, 25, 26 912-233-7764 (20 in group: $28) $32, Seniors: $30
Feb. 4 “REGINA CARTER QUINTET” Paganini’s famed Guarneri “Cannon” violin is kept under lock & key! Carter was the first jazz artist chosen to play it in Genoa, Italy! Exhilarating performance! Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 FREE
