April 1-5 savannahmusicfestival.org Many events, locations, prices 912-525-5050

April 1-6 “ALMOST MAINE” S.C.Repertory Co.,Beach City Rd., HH Tues-Sat. 8pm & Sun 2pm $26 (Seniors $24) Fri & Sat 8pm $28 (Seniors $26) 342-2057

April 1-12 CHARLESTON’S FESTIVAL OF HOUSES & GARDENS historiccharleston.org 722-3405 $45-60

April 2-May 31 “RETURN TO THE 50’S” New songs, steps & skits! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Wed-Sat 8pm. Sat ,Sun 3pm $33 (Seniors $31, Kids $16), Group $28 912-233-7764

April 3 MARINE MAMMALS OF THE MAY RIVER Bottle-nosed Dolphin & Manatee and their interactions with humans. Presented by veterinarian, Dr. Al Segars. 2-3pm at Coastal Discovery at Honey Horn, HH 689-6767 FREE

April 3-May 4 “ANNIE”! Main Street Theatre, HH. Thurs-Sat 7pm, Sun 2pm 689-6246 $20 (Kids $10, Group $15)

April 4 Beaufort’s Candlelight Tour of Homes 5:30-8:30 524-0363 (sthelenas1712.org) $40

April 4-6 “CELEBRATE THE GREEN LIFE” at Savannah’s Garden and Antiques Exposition at the Roundhouse Railroad Museum, 601 W. Harris St. Admission $10 Walking tours, lectures ($25) Rain or shine 912-236-4795

April 5 METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE! “LA BOHEME” televised in high definition! 1:30-4:30 Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. 912-961-1535 Pay there: $20

April 5, 6 “CHICAGO” Sav Civic Center 4/5: 8pm, 4/6: 2pm 912-651-6657 $27,42,52]

April 5, 7 “CARMINA BURANA” at Bluffton High School 8pm April 5. Open seating $25.

At First Presbyterian, HH 8pm April 7 Reserve: 842-2055 $20,30,40

April 5-May 29 U-Pick Strawberries - Dempsey Farms, Rt. 21 St. Helena Island, 838-3656 for best days & time.

April 6 Debbie Allen, actress, choreographer, director and, today, a lecturer at historic First Africian Baptist Church, Montgomery/Bryan St., Sav. 3 pm. She produced “Amistad” and will speak on “The Amistad Project: The Importance of Telling the Story of Slavery.” kingtisdell.org 912-234-8000 FREE

April 10 “WHAT’S AN ESTUARY?” Bob Bender, Naturalist & Curator of the Lowcountry Estuarium in Port Royal. Live creatures on display. 5-6 pm Coastal Discovery Museum at Honey Horn 689-6767 FREE

April 11 “LAST DINNER ON THE TITANIC” The Li’l Peace of Heaven Tea House recreates the Titanic’s menu and serves a 5-course meal! 6 pm 11th St., Port Royal. Storytelling by “Kim”. Diners 1920 costume contest. 524-4832 $80

April 11, 12 MUSICAL MASTERWORKS “War and Peace” An inspirational
concert performed by HH Choral Society, Soloists and HH Symphony Orch. First Presbyterian, HH 11th: 8pm 12th: 3pm 341-3818 $20

April 12 CHARLES WADSWORTH AND FRIENDS, Edward Arron, Cellist, and the Miro Quartet, strings, stage another gratifying show at the Lucas Theatre on 32 Abercorn St., Sav. 8pm 525-5050 $12,50, 25, 35.

April 12 “SETTING THE STAGE” with showtunes by Jerry Herman: Hello Dolly, Mame, La Cage AuxFolles. 7pm at USCBeaufort Arts Center, Carteret St., 521-4145 $30,35,40

April 18, 19 N.O.G.S. (North of Gaston Street) 33nd ANNUAL TOUR OF HIDDEN GARDENS – 8 private walled gardens, self-guided walking tour 10-5pm 912-961-4805 Tea included 2-4:00 (gcofsavnogstour.org) $30

April 19 VERDI’S “LA TRAVIATA” presented by Savannah Choral Society, with international soloists. 7pm Lucas Theatre, 32 Abercorn St., Sav. 912-525-5050 $27-47

April 20 YOUTH CHOIR SPRING SERENADE 5pm at Christ Lutheran
Church HH 341-3818 $5

April 21-27 FREE WEEK AT JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS – Focus on Mexican culture and artist Frida Kahlo. 4/27 Family Day 1-5pm, art demos, entertainment. 912-790-8800 telfair.org FREE

April 23-May 25 ‘THE PRODUCERS” HH Arts Center 2 & 8pm 842-2787 $48-51

April 26 2008 HILTON HEAD INTERNATIONAL PIANO COMPETITION
WINNER, Ran Dank, will perform his first Lowcountry concert as guest artist with the Savannah Sinfonietta Orchestra. 8pm at the SCAD’s Trustees Theatre, Broughton St., Sav. 525-5050 $12.50,25,35

April 26 SIDEWALK ARTS FESTIVAL presented by Savannah College of Art & Design. Chalk-art competition by 1,000 students on 800 sidewalk squares for $6,000 in prizes! 11-5 in Forsyth Park, Sav. 912-525-5218 FREE

April 26 METROPOLITAN OPERA LIVE! Donizetti’s “La Fille Du Regiment” 1:30-4:40 Regal Savannah Stadium 10, 1132 Shawnee St. 912-961-1535 Pay there: $20

April 27 SUNDAY SUPPER IN THE STRAWBERRY PATCH at the Bamboo Farm and Coastal Gardens, 2 Canebrake Rd., Sav. 4-5pm Trolley tour of historic gardens. 5-7pm Chicken supper in Pavilion with shortcake! 912-921-5460 $20

April 27 2nd ANNUAL GREATER BLUFFTON TOUR OF HOMES 1-5pm self-guided. Call 837-3242 for ticket outlets. A benefit for “Bluffton Self-Help” $20 ($25 on tour day)

April 28 “THE GUIDE TO HISTORIC BLUFFTON’ Maureen Richards, Executive Director of the Historical Preservation Society and Heyward House Welcome Center will present an overview of their history. The four authors will sign Guides and answer questions. 2-3 at Honey Horn 689-6767 FREE

April 30 “FOREVER TANGO” A dance spectacular seen by 5 million people worldwide! 7:30 at Savannah Civic Center 912-651-6557. $30, 40, 47

May 1 “SAY GOODNIGHT GRACIE” Broadway’s 3rd longest running solo performance – George Burns in a stunning tour-de-force! 7pm at USCBeaufort Performing Arts., Carteret St., Beaufort 521-4145 $30,35,40