Sept. 1- Oct. 19 “HOLLYWOOD COMES TO SOUTH CAROLINA,” A CENTURY OF FILM MAKING HERE! Movie clips, props, costumes, photos, posters. SouthCarolinaStateMuseum.org, 301 Gervais St., Columbia, 803-898-4921 $7

Sept. 7-Nov. 1 “THE MIDDLE PASSAGE:WHITE SHIPS AND BLACK CARGO” Illustrations by renowned artist Tom Feelings. Beach Institute, 502 E. Harris, Sav. 912-234-8000 kingtisdell.org, Reception: Sept. 7, 3 a.m.-6 p.m. FREE

Sept. 10-30 “RETURN TO THE 50’S” and bring your fun-lovin’ friends with you this time! Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. Tues.-Sat.: 8 p.m., Sat., Sun.: 3 p.m. 912-233-7764 $33 (Seniors $31, Kids $16)

Sept. 13 “SEAFOOD JAZZ AND BREW” Beer-tasting, entertainment at Shelter Cove, H.H.I. 12 noon - 4 p.m. 686-4944 Four-beer tastings $10

Sept. 13 “A TRIBUTE TO JOHNNY CASH” Rusty Evans brings the legend to life with rockabilly & country classics. USC Beaufort, 801 Carteret St. 8 p.m. 521-4145 $30-40

Sept. 16 “THE CAPITOL STEPS” put the “mock” in democracy! Five comedians sing hilarious put-downs of political gaffs and the Election. GA Southern University Arts Center, Statesboro. 7:30 p.m. 1-866-722-2787 $30 (Seniors $27)

Sept. 19-21 “A TASTE OF THE MAY RIVER THEATRE” - highlights from 6 successful years of musicals, drama, & comedy! 3 p.m., 8 p.m. Bluffton Town Hall, Pritchard/Bridge St. 815-5581 $20

Sept. 20 “LI’L PEACE OF HEAVEN TEA HOUSE” Chocolate and Tea Pairing! 9:30.-11 a.m. 816 11th St., Port Royal Village 524-3439 $21.35 incl. tip

Sept. 20 JUPITER STRING QUARTET – world renowned! Winner of numerous awards and competitions. Lucas Theatre, Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $12.50, 25.,35.

Sept. 21 “JEPSON MUSEUM OF THE ARTS GOSPEL BRUNCH” – featuring inspirational music and an amazing buffet ! 12:30-2:30 p.m. Telfair Sq., Barnard/York St., Sav. 912-790-8802 Admission $10, Brunch, music $20

Sept. 22 MET OPERA.ORG LIVE! Opening Gala! Regal Savannah Stadium 10 Cinema 6:30 p.m. 912-961-1535 Scenes from La Traviata, Manon, Capriccio $20

Sept. 24-Oct. 19 “LA CAGE AUX FOLLES” Irreverent, show-stopping songs, flashy production numbers! A Tony-award musical at H.H. Arts Center, 2 & 8 p.m. 842-2787 $46-49

Sept. 25-28 SAVANNAH JAZZ FESTIVAL – international and regional talent entertains at Forsyth Park. 11 a.m.-9 p.m., Sun. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. 912-675-5419 FREE! www.SavannahJazzFestival.org

Sept. 25-29 Free Week! JEPSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS, Savannah. Marking the centennial of “THE EIGHT” artists’ 1908 revolutionary N.Y. exhibition, The vivid, evocative paintings of Richard Mayhew.“Freedom’s March” – the Civil Rights Movement. 1963 photos by Frederick Baldwin. Wed.-Mon. 12-5 p.m. FREE

Sept. 27 “SONG AND DANCE OF AFRICA” an explosion of rhythm! Lucas Theatre, Abercorn St., Sav. 8 p.m. 912-525-5050 $20, 25, 30

Sept. 27-Jan.4 “LEONARDO DA VINCI: MACHINES IN MOTION” - An internationally acclaimed exhibition-40 models of his inventions. Also, at this South Carolina State Museum: “20 YEARS OF TREASURES” – artifacts from all 46 S.C. counties 301 Gervais St., Columbia 803-8984921 Admission and Da Vinci $10

Daily: Kayaking with Ben Turner’s “Native Guide Tours,” Bluffton 757-5144 $35-45