October 2006 Events

Oct. 1-15 “PINOCCHIO” An original production with script and songs by Scott Morlock at the Main Street Theatre, H.H.
Thurs-Sat. 7:30, Sun. 2:00 689-6246 $20. Students $10.

Oct. 1-22 “WEST SIDE STORY” An electrifying score by Bernstein and Sondheim! Explosive choreography by Jerome Robins! The best of Broadway at the H.H. Arts Center. Tues.– Sat. 8 p.m. Sun. 2 p.m. 842-2787 $43, 46.

Oct. 1-29 “JUKEBOX JOURNEY” A fantastic 2-hour extravaganza with songs and dance of the 40’s thru 90’s! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Tues-Sat. 8 p.m., Sat & Sun. 3 p.m. 912-233-7764 $29, 32.

Oct. 7 “ART FEST 2006” Music, food, shopping! Shelter Cove Harbour, H.H. 11-6 p.m. (rain date Oct. 8) 785-6424 Free

Oct. 8 “THE COUNT BASIE ORCHESTRA” World renowned and winner of 17 Grammy Awards. Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 912-525-5050 $18, 22, 27.

Oct. 9 “GALA OPENING CONCERT” Chu-Fang Huang: Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 1, Rossini, Mozart. H.H. Symphony Orchestra, 1st Presbyterian 8 p.m. 842-2055 $20-40.

Oct. 13-15 SHRIMP FESTIVAL at Historic Downtown Beaufort. Tastings from local restaurants. Entertainment, Crafts 800-638-3525 11-9 p.m. (www.beaufortshrimpfestival.com)

Oct. 14 “EDISTO AND BEYOND TOUR” Plantations, churches, graveyards and historic sites. (self-guided drive) Music, crafts, food available. 10-5 p.m. 869-1954 $35.

Oct. 14 “ART AND MUSIC ON THE PORCHES” at the Palm Key Nature Getaway. Hwy 462, 20 min. from 170/278. Pottery, paintings, sculpture, glasswork. 11 a.m. 726-6524 Free

Oct. 14 “CAMELOT – still the ultimate fantasy of the musical stage” with Lerner and Loewe’s fabulous score and stunning costumes. 8 p.m. Savannah Civic Center 912-651-6557 $30, 40, 47

Oct. 14 CHARLES WADSWORTH AND FRIENDS Popular for his wit, charm and piano virtuosity, he and his “friends” are world-famous musicians. Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m.
912-525-5050 $12.50, 25, 35.

Oct. 15 SAVANNAH FOLK MUSIC FESTIVAL Featuring several musical groups performing at the Historic Roundhouse Railroad Museum, West Harris St. near Sav. Visitors Center. 1-7 p.m.
912-786-6953 Free

Oct. 19-22 “ALL MY SONS” Another great Savannah College of Art & Design (SCAD) production! Trustees Theatre, Broughton St., Sav. 8 p.m., Sun. 3 p.m. 912-525-5050 $10. Adults $5. seniors

Oct. 20 “FALL SERENADE” Presented by the H.H. Choral Society Chamber Singers at St. Andrew By-the-Sea, United Methodist, Pope Ave., H.H. 7:30 p.m. From Mozart to Mercer! 363-5795 $15-18.

Oct. 21 OKTOBERFEST IN VILLAGE OF PORT ROYAL! Rhinelanders Band! $1. tickets for food, drinks. Vendor crafts & quaint shops along Parris Ave. 12-5 p.m. (www.oldvillageportroyal.com) 597-3026 Admission Free

Oct. 21 “SOUTH PACIFIC” (the concert), presented by Savannah Chorale Society and the Sinfonietta. Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St. 8 p.m. 80 voices! 912-525-5050 $15, 20, 25.

Oct. 21 THE PARSONS DANCE COMPANY “the hottest ticket in contemporary dance!” Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St., Charleston. 8 p.m. 571-7755 $15-47.

Oct. 22 “SAN JOSE TAIKO” – the Japanese drum aims to transcend the boundaries of Japanese American culture.
USC Beaufort Arts Center, Carteret St. 8.p.m. 521-4145 $30, 35, 40.

Oct. 23 “MYSTICAL MUSIC” H.H. Symphony Orchestra with guest hornists perform at First Presbyterian, H.H. 8 p.m. 842-2055 $20, 30, 40.

Oct. 26, 29 THE BEAUFORT ORCHESTRA presents “Autumn Classical” featuring Mendelssohn Violin Concerto by Tamas Kocsis. 521-4145 USC Beaufort Arts Center, Carteret St. Thurs. 8 p.m. $25., Sun. 3 p.m. $20.

Oct. 27 Tina McElroy Ansa, novelist, filmmaker tells us her stories of Georgia in the 1950’s inspired by storytelling in her father’s juke joint. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris St., Sav. 7 p.m. 912-234-8000 Free

Oct. 28-Nov. 4 SAVANNAH FILM FESTIVAL (www.scad.edu/filmfest) 50 films selected from 600 international entries. Lucas Theatre on Abercorn. Trustees Theatre on Broughton 912-525-5050

Oct. 29 JEWISH FOOD FEST & JERUSALEM CONCERT FOR PEACE. Presented by Telfair Museum of Art at Forsyth Park, 11-4 p.m. (concert 2:00) 912-355-8111 Free

Oct. 29 THE BEAUFORT ORCHESTRA presents “Autumn Classical” featuring violinist Tamas Kocsis. USC Beaufort Arts Center, Carteret St. 3 p.m. 521-4145 $20.

Oct. 29 DIXIELAND JAZZ SOCIETY OF THE LOWCOUNTRY (www.djslc.com) At the Jazz Corner, Village of Wexford, H.H. 3-6 p.m. 363-5663 minimum food/drink $7.50

Oct. 30-Nov. 5 FREE FAMILY WEEK AT THE JEPSON CENTER. Presented by the Telfair Museum, Barnard St., Sav. Huge ART FAIR on Nov. 3, 1-5 p.m. 912-790-8800