Singing Competition- American Traditions

Hey fans of Savannah, GA. The purpose of this blog is to talk about one of the greatest places in America: Savannah, GA. What? Lookin’ for a fun place. That’s us. There is a load of history, plenty of fun things to do like concerts, beach stuff and the list goes on for miles. 

If are interested in Savannah join in the fun. 

So what is goin’ on these days in jolly ol’ Savannah. Well there is a singing competition.  The American Traditions Competition starts Tuesday,  Jan. 24 and runs through Jan. 29.  You can find out the details atwww.savannahwise.com.

Oh, there is more fun waiting. See you next post.

Let It Snow!

Will it snow it Savannah this winter? Never say never, but chances are slim. I'm just sayin', we don't get much snow in Savannah.

I love snow, especially when I can see it on TV or look at in pictures.

And don't go on about how southerners can't drive in snow. When I moved to the mid-west, I mastered it after the first snow or so. It was right after I did that 360 on a ice sheet and got scared enough to slow it down. I'd say it's just as hard to drive on a wet slippery Georgia red clay road any day.

But if snow you must, you can enjoy the Winter Wonderland at the Georgia State Railroad Museum. The event occurs this Sat. Jan. 7 from 10:00-11:30am. Children will discover the science behind cold weather, make their own "snow," and participate in a number of winter-themed art activities and enjoy a "snowy" story time.

Enjoy the snow!

Not Ready for a New Year

It's Dec. 30th and I'm not ready for a new year. There's just so much left to do. I can think of tons of things I wanted to do and intended to do this year and I didn't. I'm sure your sentiments are similar.

I did however enjoy a great free concert at Forsyth Park this year. First Saturdays on River Street were also a lot of fun. One more to mention here is the Roundhouse Railroad Museum. I really enjoyed my visit there.

That's the funny thing about the place we live. We often go away to have a fun activity, but when you're in Savannah there is a fun activity to be had every day.

So plan some fun activities for the new year. Savannah truly is a great place to live and recreate. Parks, museums, historic homes, the beach, concerts.

Savannah was named one of the top five places to spend New Year's Eve. Read the article here. 5 Cool U.S. Places to Spend New Year's Eve

Savannah's Movies

Some great movies have been shot in Savannah including "The Conspirator". Many of the scenes were shot at Fort Pulaski National Monument. The Fort made a beautiful location. Nothing can beat the realism of the real thing. Although, the setting of the movie is Washington, D.C., Savannah transformed itself extremely well into that city.

One can hardly write about Savannah's movies without mentioning "Forrest Gump." We all know of the famous park bench located in Chippewa Square. The shrimp boat scenes were shot in neighboring South Carolina.

Another Savannah favorite is the "The Legend of Bagger Vance." Many locations around Savannah are seen in the movie including the Federal Court House, Madison Square and the Lucas Theatre.

I have briefly mentioned three movies and there are many many more. Do you love the movies filmed here? Please comment and let me know.

Christmas in Savannah

Memories of Christmas in Savannah are filled with many delightful experiences, but snow is not one that is had very often. The few times that we are able to enjoy snow is special and brings many memories. If you grew up here you can probably count on one hand the amount of times you have built a snowman.

One of the tremendous things about Savannah at Christmas is that you can enjoy the outdoors year round. Christmas can also mean a beautiful sunny day with delightful temperatures which allow a jaunt to the beach to pick up shells and even wade ankle deep in the surf.

If you enjoy Christmas music, there are a number of opportunities around town to hear and enjoy. The Savannah Theatre offers some beautiful music. Their program called  "A Christmas Tradition" can be sampled throughout the holidays.

If you are looking for something a little more upbeat, try some bluegrass on Jekyl Island. The New Year’s Bluegrass Festival on Dec. 29th.

Merry Christmas and enjoy the Holidays!