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Tybee Island Tour of Homes

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Wed, 30 May 2012 15:12:00 +0000

Plan to visit the Savannah area during the 15th Annual TYBEE TOUR OF HOMES!

Date: June 9th

Time: 10am to 4pm

This event will take place RAIN or SHINE.
Tickets are $30 in advance and $35 the day of the tour.

Tickets will be checked at each house.

For any additional questions, please contact:
Viviane Dubuc 912-786-7704 or tybeeislandtour@comcast.net or look for us on Facebook!

OR CLICK HERE FOR WEBSITE INFORMATION

Georgia Shrimp Season

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Fri, 25 May 2012 13:21:00 +0000

WANT FRESH LOW COUNTRY SHRIMP??

Well, Georgia's Shrimping season is almost here!

The state's Department of Natural Resources says Georgia's waters will open for commercial and recreational harvest of food on May 30th. Exciting news from Coastal Resources Division biologist, Jim Page, says, "the abundance of white shrimp in the most recent coast-wide trawl survey is comparable to historic averages for the month of May!"

So come on down to Savannah for some FRESH Georgia shrimp!! CALL 912.233.6800 for reservation information from Forsyth Park Inn. 102 W. Hall Street Savannah, GA 31401

Paula Deen Cookbooks

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Wed, 23 May 2012 14:13:00 +0000

A FUN opportunity for all those Paula Deen FANS out there: Join the Deen Family for their Book Signing at Uncle Bubba's Oyster House

Times: 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
Dates: Jun 05, 2012
Visit the website for more information: www.pauladeen.com/schedule Or call: 912.897.6101

Join Paula, Bobby and Jamie for a book signing at Uncle Bubba’s Oyster House in Savannah from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting one hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

Savannah Comedy Show

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Tue, 22 May 2012 22:53:00 +0000

Celebrity Comedian, Jeff Dunham, is COMING to Savannah!

Times: 7:30 p.m.
Dates: May 23-24, 2012
Location: Lucas Theatre for the Arts
Visit the website for more information: www.jeffdunham.com

Audiences attending upcoming tour dates by Jeff Dunham and his troupe of comedic sidekicks will get a sneak peek as Jeff and the guys prepare for the taping of their upcoming Monster/Halloween special. Dunham has enjoyed incomparable success with all four of his previous television comedy specials. This show is a MUST see, so plan ahead and BUY your tickets today! CLICK HERE TO PURCHASE TICKETS!

Savannah Armed Forces Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Thu, 17 May 2012 12:16:00 +0000

Savannah is hosting a wonderful Armed Forces Festival in May!

Times: 9 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Dates: May 25th thru May 27th
Location: Historic River Street
Admission: Free and open to the public!!
Website: riverstreetsavannah.com
For more information call: 912.234.0295

Arts & crafts, patriotic entertainment and fun for the entire family on historic River Street lasts all Memorial Day weekend long. This event is not a Savannah Waterfront Association festival, but is supported by the SWA by collaboration.

Tybee Island Beach Bum

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Tue, 15 May 2012 21:38:00 +0000

Don't miss out on the 2012 Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade!

Its an annual tradition on Tybee Island. This festival features a parade, as well as, a massive island-wide water fight. Spectators lined up along the parade route on Butler Avenue will be armed with squirt guns and hoses, as will parade participants on floats. Don’t miss this family-friendly water fight, which has been a true Tybee Island tradition since 1987!

WHEN: Friday, May 18, 2012

WHERE: Butler Avenue on Tybee Island

Savannah Summer Recipes

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Thu, 10 May 2012 20:14:00 +0000

Savannah Watermelon Coolers

A simple summer beverage, perfect for a Tybee beach day!

Ingredients

3/4 cup sugar
3/4 cup water
1 cup fresh lime juice
3 cups white rum
4 cups seedless watermelon chunks (one-quarter of a watermelon)
8 cups crushed ice
Watermelon spears and mint sprigs, for garnish

In a saucepan, combine the sugar and water. Bring to a simmer over moderate heat, stirring until the sugar dissolves. Remove from the heat and let cool.
In a blender, combine half of the sugar syrup with half of the lime juice, rum and watermelon chunks and blend until combined. Add half of the ice and blend until smooth, then pour into a large pitcher. Repeat with the remaining ingredients. Serve in chilled glasses, garnished with watermelon spears and topped with mint sprigs.

Make ahead the watermelon mixture; it can be blended earlier in the day and refrigerated. Blend with ice just before serving.

Mother's Day Events

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Wed, 09 May 2012 00:19:00 +0000

How about treating MOM to a Mother's Day Dinner Cruise...

Times: 7 - 9 p.m.
Dates: May 13, 2012
Location: 9 E. River Street
Website: www.savannahriverboat.com
Phone: 912.232.6404 *ticket pricing varies

Sit back, Relax, and let us do all of the work! This Mother's Day, let River Street Riverboat help you make this a Mother's Day she will never forget! This 2 hour cruise includes a buffet dinner, flower bouquet for mom, live entertainment, and an unforgettable evening!

The menu includes:
Menu includes: carving station with beef top sirloin & orange marmalade boneless pork loin, peel & eat shrimp display, herb roasted chicken, seasonal vegetable, assorted fresh salads, fresh fruit display, and an assortment of desserts.

Boarding begins at 6 p.m. Sailing from 7 - 9 p.m.

Savannah FASHION Week

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:15:00 +0000

Savannah Fashion Week 2012

Running from May 14th to 17th

Location: Broughton Street, Design District, Midtown
Website: www.savannahfashionweek.org

Savannah Fashion Week is a collection of independent retailers promoting fashion and beauty in the Savannah area. Focusing on the unique styles of all the participating retailers. The third annual SFW2012 will kick off Monday, May 14, with evening events on Broughton Street, Downtown Design District, and Midtown; leading up to the finale show at the Lucas Theatre Thursday, May 17!

Deen Cookbook Signing

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sun, 06 May 2012 21:09:00 +0000

YOU MUST checkout the Deen Family Book Signing! Happening soon!!

Times: 2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Dates: May 07, 2012
Location: The Paula Deen Store
Website: www.pauladeen.com/schedule
Phone: 912.232.1579

Join Paula, Bobby and Jamie for a book signing at the Lady and Sons restaurant in Savannah from 2 to 4 p.m. Only 350 tickets will be given out starting one hour before the book signing. No cameras permitted; a professional photographer will be on site to take your photo.

Seafood Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:44:00 +0000

2012 Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest

When: April 27th, 2012 from 5pm - 8pm & April 28th from 11am - 5pm

Where: Shelter Cove Community Park - Hilton HeadThe fifth annual Hilton Head Island Seafood Fest is set to take place Friday, April 27, 2012, 5-8pm, and Saturday, April 28, 11am-5pm, at Shelter Cove Community Park.

The popular, family-friendly event serves as the foundation’s annual fundraiser with proceeds from admissions, beverage sales, restaurant purveyor fees, artists’ fees and auction funds benefiting the American Cancer Society, the M.D. Anderson Cancer Research Center, and the Island Recreation Scholarship Fund.

SCAD Sidewalk Art Fest

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 16:09:00 +0000

CHALK IT UP at the 31st Annual Sidewalk Arts Festival

When: April 28th, 2012 from 11am-5pm
Where: Forsyth Park

The Sidewalk Arts Festival annually draws thousands of visitors to view temporary chalk masterpieces created by SCAD students, alumni and prospective students on the sidewalk canvases of Savannah’s largest historic downtown park. SCAD students and alumni represent a variety of the university’s majors, from fashion to film and television. The prospective student competition is open to high school juniors and seniors.

Food from local vendors and Coca-Cola products will be available for sale during the event.

The festival will be preceded by Films in Forsyth, featuring the family friendly films “The Goonies” at 8 p.m., Thursday, April 26, and “How to Train Your Dragon” at 8 p.m., Friday, April 27, on the big screen at Forsyth Park’s band shell. All events are free and open to the public.

Forsyth Park Inn Courtyard Wedding

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Thu, 29 Mar 2012 20:15:00 +0000

Congrats Paul & Alison and Camden!! HAPPY WEDDING DAY!!

Ossabaw Island

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:35:00 +0000

Take a Field-Trip to Ossabaw Island! Why NOT, it's amazing!

Times: 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Dates: Apr 05, 2012 For More Info CLICK HERE!

Location: Coffee Bluff Marina Admission: $100 per person Phone: 912.925.7474

Take a step back in time and witness one of Georgia’s barrier islands the way life use to be! We’ll depart the marina at 9 a.m., and you’ll get to see and experience the marshes of coastal Georgia. There is plenty of wildlife and points of interest in our 30-minute boat ride to Ossabaw Island, where you’ll first learn a little about the Ossabaw Island Foundation. You will then be led on a three hour field trip of the northern section of the island, where you’ll witness history right before your eyes! You’ll see the North Island Plantation site, the longest unpaved road in the state of Georgia, and see the archaeological significance of the old tabby slave cabins, which has received a good deal of national attention the past few years.

Savannah Music Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Mon, 26 Mar 2012 17:30:00 +0000

Join Savannah for its ANNUAL Music Festival!
DATES: March 22 - April 7 2012

My favorite thing about the Savannah Music Festival is how every year I'm turned on to an artist I'd never heard of before, one who simply blows my socks off and converts me into a major "I'm so going to download their music as soon as I get home" fan for life.
-Connect Savannah

For the 2012 LINEUP LIST go to:
http://www.savannahmusicfestival.org/2012series/

St. Patrick’s Day on River Street

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sun, 11 Mar 2012 15:47:00 +0000

St. Patrick’s Day on the Riverfront

March 16 & 17, All Day LONG!

It’s the wearing, the drinking, the eating, and the FUN celebrating of Irish green on historic River Street!
There will be non-stop live entertainment right on the river front; it is truly the BIGGEST and BEST celebration!

Open to the Public

CLICK HERE TO FIND OUT MORE FESTIVITY DETAILS!

Forsyth Park Fountain

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Thu, 08 Mar 2012 21:23:00 +0000

The Greening of the Forsyth Park Fountain!

Yes it's that time again!!!

Times: Noon
Dates: Mar 09, 2012
Location: Forsyth Park
Admission: No admission fee
Website: www.savannahsaintpatricksday.com

Savannah’s first St. Patrick’s Day Parade was in 1813, only 80 years after the city was founded by General James Oglethorpe. A small group of Hibernians organized and marched on the streets of Savannah to remember the death of our Patron Saint, Saint Patrick of Ireland. We are proud to carry on the tradition our ancestors began almost 200 years ago.

Savannah Weddings

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Tue, 06 Mar 2012 00:38:00 +0000

We hosted a beautiful and romantic Leap Day wedding here in our private courtyard garden. The weather was picture perfect...luck was on our side! With scattered red rose petals, shining sun, cool breezes, and love in the air the wedding took place seamlessly. A special thanks goes out to the wonderful vendors and individuals involved; Kiwi Fleur, Rev. Schulte, Madison Tour Company, Lady and Sons, and Tier Luxury Cakes.

Congrats Erik and Candace, we wish them the best!

Savannah Stopover Festival

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:10:00 +0000

A MUST SEE FEST: The 2nd Annual Savannah Stopover Festival 2012

Dates: Running through March 7th to March 10th
Location: Historic Downtown Savannah
Visit Website for specifics: www.savannahstopover.com

The best up and coming indie bands stop over in Savannah on their way to Austin, Texas for 4 nights of music in the the city's famed historic district. The Festival, founded in 2011, takes places across multiple venues within walking distance of all Savannah has to offer.

OVER 60 bands will perform!

Davenport House Experience

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 15:05:00 +0000

Tea at Mrs. Davenport's - During March 2012

Times: 5 p.m., except March 22, 29, 30 at 4:30 p.m.

Location: Davenport House Museum, 324 E. State Street, Savannah - on Columbia Square
Admission: $18.00
Website: www.davenporthousemuseum.org
Phone: 912.236.8097

Reservations recommended. Limited attendance.

Learn about tea traditions and experience an early 19th century tea in the historic atmosphere of the Isaiah Davenport House Museum. Patrons will tour areas of the historic home where tea service took place and will participate in an afternoon tea with costumed interpreters.
The performance requires that guests be able to walk up and down stairs.

Savannah River Tours

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:09:00 +0000

Have you heard of the "Legends & Lunch River Cruise" tour?

If not you should consider it! Hop on board the Vagabond Cruise’s “Spirit of Harbor Town” for a 2 hour voyage on the Savannah River. Learn about the delicate ecosystem of the river and it’s surrounding marshes and the economic role the river plays. Also, you will see historic landmarks and enjoy lunch on board catered by the famous Lady & Sons Restaurant.

CRUISE DEPARTS AT 12:00 NOON EACH THURSDAY ONLY.

Savannah's Tour of Homes and Gardens

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Thu, 02 Feb 2012 20:29:00 +0000

Savannah is hosting its annual Tour of Homes and Gardens
March 22-25 2012
CLICK HERE to buy your tickets and to find our MORE information!

Forsyth Park Inn still has some availability for this weekend; CALL 912.233.6800 to book your reservations now. Rooms are booking fast!

Visit Telfair Museums

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:58:00 +0000

Bohemian Reflections: Photographs by Jan Reich

Don't miss this exhibit, presented by Telfair Academy, as it will only last until February 5th!
Dates: Sep 25, 2011 - Feb 05, 2012
Location: Telfair Museums
VISIT THE Website: telfair.org

Jan Reich (1942-2009) was one of the Czech Republic's most celebrated 20th-century photographers. Using an older large-format camera, Reich spent decades photographing the crumbling buildings of Prague, evocative still lifes, and melancholy Bohemian landscapes.

Savannah Black Heritage Fest

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Sun, 29 Jan 2012 13:43:00 +0000

Journeys, passages, and traditions all re-told and presented during Black History month.

Savannah's 23rd Annual Black Heritage Festival takes place during February 1st through the 16th.The festivities kick off on February 1st with lectures and exhibitions presented by the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD)...visit www.scadmoa.org for more information.

Visit www.SavannahBlackHeritageFestival.com for more information OR call 912.358.4309

Ringling Bros. - Barnum & Bailey Circus Show

noreply@blogger.com (Forsyth Park Inn Concierge) — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 20:53:00 +0000

DATE: Saturday, January 21 at 7:00 pm

The Savannah Civic Center in Savannah, GA is hosting the FABULOUS and FAMOUS Ringling Bros. - Barnum & Bailey Circus Show!

For more information CLICK HERE!