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Looking Back:
CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH DEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY HOSTED ECONOMIC OUTLOOK LUNCHEON
The City of Port Wentworth’s Economic Development Authority announced its inaugural luncheon exploring the current economic landscape and future opportunities in their region. Port Wentworth: The Economic Outlook for Tomorrow was held on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Georgia Tech Savannah Campus, 210 Technology Circle.
LFPR IS COMMITTED TO SERVING NONPROFIT ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR COMMUNITY AND WE DONATE 20% OF OUR BILLABLE HOURS TO OUR NONPROFIT CLIENTS.
Here are some messages from two awesome leaders who do such great work in the Savannah region:
Listen to Executive Director of Coastal Heritage Society, Nora Lee, share her year end message.
GOOD FRIENDS OF BRYAN COUNTY HOSTED INAUGURAL LUNCHEON
Starting a new annual tradition, Good Friends of Bryan County held a festive fundraising luncheon where true stories were shared of how our collective donations can make a huge impact for our Bryan County neighbors and friends who are facing a temporary financial crisis. An hour of fellowship…a year of giving. 100% of all luncheon donations remained in Bryan County to meet local needs.
SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL SALON SERIES "A TRIP TO PARIS"
The Savannah VOICE Festival continued its partnership with Green Meldrim House to host the second installment of their Salon Series, “A Trip to Paris”.
CITY OF PORT WENTWORTH HOSTED INAUGURAL CHRISTMAS PARADE AND FESTIVAL
The City of Port Wentworth hosted its first ever Christmas Parade at 10 a.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7. Community organizations and local businesses were encouraged to enter the parade. Following the morning Christmas Parade, the City hosted its Family Christmas Event and Tree Lighting, at 5 p.m. behind City Hall. The event included a Christmas bounce house, children’s train ride, a visit from Santa, community vendors and a chili cook off! The evening culminated with a screening of The Polar Express.
A HOLIDAY CLASSIC: AN EVENING WITH LIZ BALDWIN
Savannah VOICE Festival hosted “A Holiday Classic: An Evening with Liz Baldwin” at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, December 6. Liz Baldwin, 2024 American Traditions Vocal Competition Gold Medalist and Milnes Opera Award Winner, was accompanied by Jonathan Murphy on piano for an evening of holiday classics and Savannah surprises.
COASTAL HERITAGE SOCIETY HOSTED ANNUAL SAVANNAH SANTA TRAIN EVENT
Coastal Heritage Society (CHS) hosted their annual Savannah Santa Train event from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, December 9 at one of CHS’s six properties, Georgia State Railroad Museum, located at 655 Louisville Road in Savannah.
SAVANNAH AFRICAN ART MUSEUM HOSTED THIRD ANNUAL KWANZAA MARKETPLACE – DECEMBER
The Savannah African Art Museum hosted their third annual Kwanzaa Marketplace from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, Dec. 7, 14, and 21 in the Museum’s Courtyard, located at 201 East 37th Street. Each marketplace featured vendors of the African Diaspora selling various handcrafted items such as jewelry, art, clothing, and more. The vendors’ work was from or inspired by Africa, African Art, and African culture.
SING PERFORMED AT FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH'S CHRISTMAS ON CHIPPEWA SQUARE
The Music Ministry of First Baptist Church hosted Christmas on Chippewa Square on December 8th in the historic sanctuary. This beloved annual event featured 24 Children’s Choir, First Baptist Church Choirs, Gretchen Greene Dance Studio, Holiday Harmonies, I-Cantori Chamber Choir, River Street Brass, Savannah Arts Chorale, Savannah Men’s Chorale, SING Children’s Choir, and Spectra Treble Choir. This event was the church’s Christmas gift to the community and was open to the public free of charge.
HOLIDAY CABARET SHOW ‘EVERYTHING’ STARED THE VOICE PROGRAMS' OWN MARIA ZOUVES
Maria Zouves was back on the solo concert stage, this time to perform her one-night-only Cabaret show ‘Everything’ on Thursday, Dec. 12 accompanied by long-time Milnes VOICE Programs collaborator Justin Havard on piano.
PORT WENTWORTH BIKE GIVEAWAY AT RICE CREEK SCHOOL
Port Wentworth hosted a Bike Giveaway at Rice Creek School, bringing holiday joy by providing new bicycles to students and families, fostering community spirit and gratitude.
PORT WENTWORTH POLICE DEPARTMENT'S SHOP WITH A COP EVENT
The Port Wentworth Police Department hosted its annual Shop with a Cop event, bringing smiles to children’s faces as officers joined local kids for a day of holiday shopping and festive fun, fostering community connections and spreading cheer.
LFPR CELEBRATED THE HOLIDAYS WITH AN ORNAMENT EXCHANGE!
Looking Forward PR’s team members embraced the holiday spirit with their annual ornament exchange, bringing warmth and cheer to the workplace. Staff members each brought a wrapped ornament to share, adding their own personal touches and creative flair to this festive tradition.
The exchange sparked joy and laughter as colleagues revealed their selections, from vintage-inspired glass baubles to handcrafted treasures. This cherished yearly ritual not only decorated homes but also strengthened the bonds between team members, reflecting LFPR’s commitment to fostering a close-knit and collaborative workplace culture.
What's Happening This Month?
SAVANNAH VOICE FESTIVAL PREMIERES THE ELEANORS – JANUARY 3 AND 5
Meet The Eleanors — Maxie, Ramona and Lilian! These three indomitable ladies are holding down the home front during World War II with humor, heart, the support of good friends … and a nightly scoop of Leopolds ice cream. Foxtrot down memory lane into 1940s Savannah with composer-in-residence Jodi Goble’s swing and American Songbook-infused operatic score, with a libretto co-written by Savannah VOICE Festival’s former composer-in-residence (and interim Artistic Director) Michael Ching.
Looking Forward:
ONSTAGE SAVANNAH AND SAVANNAH PERFORMANCE ALLIANCE TO HOST PERFORMING ARTS FESTIVIAL – FEBRUARY 10-22
February 10th – February 22nd, 2025 will bring the thrill of performance to vibrant life with the Savannah Performing Arts Festival at Savannah Cultural Arts Center’s Ben Tucker Theater.
This dynamic multi-week event will offer public performances, workshops, concerts, a gala celebrating and featuring our local performance groups and the community at large, and a fully-staged production of the Tony Award-wining musical.
SAVANNAH AFRICAN ART MUSEUM OPENS NEW ROTATING EXHIBIT – FEBRUARY 2025
The Savannah African Art Museum continues its commitment to showcasing the diversity and richness of African cultural heritage with an exciting new rotating exhibition launching in February 2025. This dynamic installation features carefully curated pieces that highlight the artistic traditions of various African regions, from intricate beadwork and textiles to ceremonial masks and sculptural works.
The exhibition space has been thoughtfully designed to create an immersive experience that contextualizes each artwork within its cultural framework. Museum curators have worked closely with cultural experts to ensure accurate representation and respectful presentation of these significant pieces, fostering cross-cultural understanding and appreciation within the Savannah community and beyond.
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