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Looking Back:
CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CELEBRATED RIBBON CUTTING FOR NEW COMMUNITY BASKETBALL COURT AT DELLA M. STEELE PARK
On March 31, 2025, the City of Port Wentworth and the Parks and Recreation Department celebrated the ribbon cutting for the new basketball court at Della M. Steele Park, located at 7 Newport Boulevard in Port Wentworth. Councilman Rufus Bright for District 3, in which the new court is located, led the devotion and pledge, Director of Parks and Recreation Tiffany Lancaster welcomed attendees and Mayor Gary Norton made opening remarks. Mayor Pro Tem Gabrielle Nelson and City Manager Steve Davis made presentations and were joined by council members Thomas Barbee, Artlise Alston-Cone, Mark Stephens, and Shawn Randerwala. Also in attendance were Della M. Steele’s sons, Glenn and Anthony Steele.
COASTAL HERITAGE SOCIETY HOSTED ART & OYSTERS EVENT
Coastal Heritage Society hosted Art and Oysters on Mar. 27 at the Pin Point Heritage Museum in Savannah by the stunning beauty of the Moon River. This one-of-a-kind event brought together some of the region’s most beloved artists, offering delicious local cuisine, all while supporting Coastal Heritage Society’s museums and mission to provide educational experiences. There was a silent art auction showcasing talented artists, each weaving their own story of life on the coast and the deep-rooted traditions of the Lowcountry.
ALMO & JULIO RESENDE: PORTUGUESE MUSIC REIMAGINED
ALMO & Júlio Resende presented a unique and innovative concert, where the excellence of the creative and improvising ability of the pianist and composer Júlio Resende joined the interpretive talent of the singers Paulo Lapa (tenor) and Tiago Matos (baritone). In a perfect symbiosis between jazz, improvisation and singing, they sought a differentiating sound that lived up to the essence of Fado and Portuguese Traditional Music without being exclusively and intrinsically linked to jazz and lyrical aesthetics.
ASBURY MEMORIAL THEATRE PRESENTED "STORY OF MY LIFE"
Asbury Memorial Theatre was excited to host performances of “The Story of My Life,” scheduled for Mar. 28-30. Each show was performed at Asbury Memorial Church in Savannah. “The Story of My Life” is a musical, based on the book by Brian Hill, featuring music and lyrics by Neil Bartram. The cast for the one act show consisted of two local actors, Ray Ellis and Mark Rand, with Kristen Kelso directing and music direction by Keena Charbonneau. The lead actors have both received a diagnosis of Parkinson’s Disease and all proceeds from the performances directly benefited Hospice Savannah, Inc. and The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research. 100% of “The Story of My Life” was presented through special arrangement with Music Theatre International.
GEORGIA TECH SAVANNAH PRESENTED 2024-25 SATURDAY STEAMLABS FOR K12 STUDENTS
The Saturday STEAMlabs offered an opportunity for students who were interested in exploring more about science, technology, engineering, arts, and mathematics (STEAM). Each session aimed to develop a student’s curiosity and enthusiasm for these areas. By participating in experiments, hands on learning, projects, and more, students experienced how learning and fun go together as they undertook problem-solving, challenges, and cooperative activities.
SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL SALON SERIES "MEDITERRANEAN VOYAGES"
The Savannah VOICE Festival continued its partnership with Green Meldrim House to host the third installment of their Salon Series, “Mediterranean Voyages.”
What's Happening This Month?
MARY’S PLACE OF THE COASTAL EMPIRE ANNOUNCES EVENTS IN APRIL FOR SEXUAL ASSAULT AWARENESS MONTH CULMINATING IN LIP SYNC COMPETITION FUNDRAISER
This April, Mary’s Place is offering a wide variety of ways to participate, including a solidarity walk, community initiative, educational summit, and benefit night. The full lineup of events include:
- Jeans for Justice – month-long initiative in April
- Solidarity Walk (6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Apr. 8 at Forsyth Park)
- “Connected Voices, One Mission: Strengthening Trauma-Informed Responses to Sexual Assault” – Second Annual Responders Summit on Sexual Assault (10 a.m. – 3 p.m. Wednesday, Apr. 16 at Savannah Technical College Eckburg Auditorium)
- “Find Your Voice” Lip Sync Competition (Friday, Apr. 25 at Victory North)
SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL PARTNERS WITH SAVANNAH MUSIC FESTIVAL TO PRESENT ‘AMERICAN OPERA ICON’ – APRIL 3
Savannah VOICE Festival (SVF) is partnering with Savannah Music Festival to present ‘American Opera Icon’ at 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at District Live at Plant Riverside District in celebration of Sherrill Milnes’ 60th anniversary of his Metropolitan Opera Debut. American baritone Milnes will share stories about his launch into international stardom and his life as the most recorded American opera singer of his time. All are invited to join the exciting evening filled with live performances from Milnes’ colleagues and mentees in addition to special video presentations to see a storied opera career through the eyes of a living legend.
TELFAIR MUSEUMS TO HOST OPENING RECEPTION FOR TIDELAND: PHOTOGRAPHS BY PARKER STEWART – APRIL 3
Telfair Museums is pleased to host the opening reception for its new exhibition, Tideland: Photographs by Parker Stewart from 6 to 9 p.m. on Thursday, April 3 at the Jepson Center. All are invited to join the celebration and explore Stewart’s evocative photographs of the Georgia coast. Inspired by the magic of the Lowcountry, the evening includes live music, beer and wine, and regional bites from FARM including oysters and lowcountry boil. The Exhibition opens on April 4 and runs until December 7.
THE 2025 SAVANNAH CHALLENGER – THE PREMIERE PROFESSIONAL TENNIS EVENT IN SOUTH GEORGIA – APRIL 21-27
In its 15th year, the 2025 Savannah Challenger is a week-long tournament hosted by the Landings Club at the Franklin Creek Tennis center on Skidaway Island. This tennis tournament attracts a multitude of affluent tennis fans from the Landings community and from around the entire Low Country region.
This USTA ATP tournament is part of the worldwide ATP Challenger series, which brings some of the world’s finest tennis players to our city. Past contestants include: John Isner, Daniel Medvedev, Denis Shapavolov, Nick Kyrgios, Kei Nishikori, Jack Sock, Ryan Harrison and Reilly Opelka to name a few!
STAND UP FOR AMERICA DAY – APRIL 26
Port Wentworth’s annual Stand Up for America Day is celebrated every year on the last Saturday in April to honor America’s service men and women, past and present. So join Port Wentworth for this homegrown celebration of our American heritage as we salute our soldiers and veterans for their contributions to our nation!
200 CLUB ANNOUNCES 2025 SAVANNAH MILE TO HONOR AND SUPPORT FALLEN FIRST RESPONDERS – MAY 17
The 200 Club is returning to the hostess city’s historic district for the 2025 Savannah Mile. This highly anticipated race is scheduled for 8 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2025. The course, beginning at the south end of Forsyth Park, will take participants down Drayton Street and finish up on Broughton Street. This event will provide the local community a chance to help support the families of fallen first responders while participating for fun and fitness.
Looking Forward:
DON’T MISS APRIL 25 – LIP SYNC COMPETITION
Mark your calendars for April 25th, 2025 for our annual “Find Your Voice” Lip Sync Competition! Cocktails will begin at 7 pm with the program and lip sync competition following promptly at 8:00 pm. Attire for the competition is Evening Cocktail! The competition will be held at Victory North 2603 Whitaker St. Savannah, GA 31401.
2025 SHERRILL MILNES VOICE GALA WEEK – MAY 6-9
The Sherrill Milnes VOICE Programs perpetuate the legacy of the classical vocal arts through life-changing intensives, performances, and community enriching outreach events in New York, Florida, and Georgia (with the Savannah VOICE Festival). Proceeds from this evening support artist scholarships.
THE CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH TO HOST COMMUNITY TALENT SHOW – MAY 30
The event will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025 starting at 6:00 PM at the P.B. Edwards Gym (101 Turnberry St., Port Wentworth, GA 31407)
Registration end date will be March 30, 2025 – no later than 4:00 PM
Group or individual talents will be accepted; family friendly acts only
Free community evenT
Up to 20 “time slots” available
1st, 2nd, 3rd place prize
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