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The Department of Cultural Affairs is offering a variety of art classes for children and adults this year. Most camps will be held at the S.P.A.C.E. studio at 9 W. Henry St. in Savannah. These camps provide an opportunity for children to sample a range of artistic mediums, including painting, ceramics, metalwork, mixed media and performing arts in age-appropriate group settings. Campers can develop their creative talents while having a great time.

Fees include instruction, studio use and all materials. Space is limited and advance registration is required. A non-spoiling bag lunch must be brought to camp daily. For more info please contact (912) 651.6783. Registration packets are available online at:  www.savannahga.gov/arts .

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There’s nothing greater than sand volleyball, and on May 22nd, it will come to Tybee Island. This is a major event and will coincide with the Beach Bum Parade which takes place the day before.

The two-person team format will feature a purse of $5,000 and play will begin at 7 a.m. near the Pier and Pavillion. Pros and amateurs will play side by side with the pro division hosting 24 teams for the women and 24 for the men. There could be as many as 80-150 teams on the amateur side.

The entry fee is $100 per professional team, $50 per amateur team. Amateurs will begin play at 9:00 a.m. At noon, the playoffs will start with the championship finals getting underway around 4:00 p.m. for women, and 6:00 p.m. for men.

Winning teams can end up playing 8 full matches–all day; hence the name “Extreme Volleyball.”

Tybee was considered for the 1996 Olympic volleyball matches, but lost out to Atlanta’s private recreation facility. This time Tybee will host some of the country’s best. Contct the Greater Savannah Sports Council for details.

“Third Thursdays on Tybee” Begins Feb. 18

 The Third Thursdays on Tybee Grassroots Art Program begins this month near the Tybrisa/Strand roundabout next to the Walter J. Parker Pier & Pavilion. A panel of invited professionals selected three out of the eight submissions received for these free family-friendly outdoor music concert series.                                                       

Beginning at 4:30 PM on February 18, the renowned Viguba Trio will perform.  Viguba is a word mix of violin, guitar and bass, and the members of the Trio are former members of the Savannah Symphony.  They will bring to the area an enjoyable mix of jazz, tango, classical and pop music.  The music will serenade shoppers, diners and spectators until 5:30pm near the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout. 

On March 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, nationally known Contemporary Folk artist Lauren Lapointe will amaze those joining the musical celebration in the lot at Tybee Oaks.  Lauren tours nationally, and her new CD, “Butterfly”, is being played on 80 radio stations in eight different countries.

The final performance for this series will be April 15 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM back at the Roundabout with a focus on young musicians.  The feature will be Tybee’s very own Lacey Caldwell, an award winning sixteen year old junior at Savannah Arts Academy.  Enjoy Tax Day this year with this free musical performance while strolling around Tybrisa and The Strand.

Residents, merchants and guests are all encouraged to take advantage of these one-set, one hour concerts while enjoying the shops, restaurants and outdoors during the late afternoons. 

These concerts are made possible by funding provided through the City of Tybee Island’s Better Hometown Initiative, the 2009/2010 Grassroots Arts Program grant, area organizations, private donations and many local businesses.   A portion of the Better Hometown Initiative’s mission is to “support and encourage the arts as a cultural endeavor and economic engine on the Island.”  With assistance from a variety of sources, Third Thursdays on Tybee will continue the awareness that Tybee Island is an inviting and thriving arts community.  For more information, visit http://www.cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram.aspx.

The Irish heritage in Savannah, and spilling over to Tybee Island, is proud and celebrated to the hilt. The party begins on Tybee on March 13th with the Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
at 3:00 p.m. The parade will assemble at Memorial Park, proceed down Butler Avenue, take a left on Tybrisa Street, and end on the Strand. This Irish Parade began seven years ago under the guidance of Jimmy and Jay Burke. It gives all the Irish a chance to celebrate their heritage. Since it began, it has become a tradition that seems to grow bigger every year. There will be lots of Irish families marching, along with bands, bagpipers, floats, and the Alee Temple Shriners. You are invited to join in this Irish Celebration, Tybee style. Afterward continue the celebration at one of the restaurants or bars that will be having specials in honor of the big day. Caed Mile Failte (One thousand welcomes).

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It’s not too early to think warm weather, beaches, good seafood, and fun. Come to Tybee Island, Georgia this year and enjoy. You can get a place on the north side of the island and just be quiet and relax, or you can go to the southside and be in the midst of the hub-bub. We have wonderful marshes with exotic seabirds; we have wonderful walking trails including those at Ft. Pulaski, one of the most outstanding National Monuments in the U.S. (www.nps.gov/fopu.org)  we have 5 miles of newly-refurbished beaches; we have the oldest and tallest Lighthouse in Georgia; we have a fabulous Marine Science Center with Beach Discovery Walks for the family and camps in the summer time (www.Tybeemarinescience.com); we have a wildlife center with animals in the wild including a wolf pack www.oatlandisland.org) to name a few AND Savannah is only 20 min. away so you get 2 for 1!!!

Have a family reunion at Tybee! We have properties that will sleep 16 and others next to each other so you can have more people but be close in proximity. You’ll have a kitchen to help keep expenses down; some have pools and boat docks; many have views of the ocean–we even have 40 pet friendly properties. We also run various specials throughout the year.

Want a quiet getaway for you and that significant other? We have delightful cottages that look like they just came out of a fairy land. They are cozy, fun, and they can transport you to another world where there are no troubles or worries. You and your loved one can enjoy your enchanted place.

Want to have a company retreat? We have the venues to hold your meetings; we have a trained specialist on the island to facilitate (setliffassoc@bellsouth.net); we have caterers who have outstanding fare for your meals); we have things to do for the spouses; and we can arrange golf packges, Civil War history tours, African-American history tours–you name it, we have it.

Want a girls’ getaway weekend? Do we have the place for you!!! Bring your hats, your boas and your bathing suits and come to the beach for a fun-filled weekend. Get your old friends together and share the memories. Have some you haven’t seen in a while? Come on down and re-connect. Life is too short not too.

Guys, want to have a weekend to yourselves? We can arrange golf, cab rides, a progressive drinking tour, you name it. Let us plan your bachelor party.

Want to get married at the beach? We have gazebos, a pier, and 5 miles of beaches on which to have your ceremony. We can set up your chairs, your tents; cater your food and provide your music. And our honeymoon cottages or condos re to die for.

Grandparents – bring your grandchildren to Tybee Island for a memorable experience that will last a lifetime. Don’t let the time get by you without establishing those memories. Get to know your grandchildren at the beach.

Need to have a vacation with the kids but can’t afford a big trip? We can fix you up–stay at one of our properties at or near the beach and build some memories for your kids. Kitchens help in eating expenses, and staying in a house, cottage or condo is much cheaper in the long run than staying in a hotel. (Who wants to eat pizza at the foot of the bed?) Let us help you with that memorable experience.

In short, Tybee Island, Georgia offers much in the way of a get-away for ANY occasion you can think of. Call us today and let us give you the experience of a lifetime. 912.786.5853.

Happy 2010!