 | Join forces with ZONTA and HOLA to raise awareness about the insidious crime of sex trafficking and its global and local effects. The day begins with a free interactive seminar, “Combat Human Trafficking in Savannah, Georgia.” Later in the evening, watch a free screening of the film “TRADE,” starring Kevin Kline, Cesar Ramos and Kate de Castillo and based on the investigative journalism story. Seminar: 1:30pm-4pm. Film: 7pm. Both events are free and take place at the Armstrong Center, 13040 Abercorn St. For info, contact ZONTA at 912.232.1817 or HOLA at 912.921.7337.
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 | Red Dirt Girl, Emmylou Harris—folk songstress and fantastic feminist—turns 61 today. |
 | Calling all business-minded ladies: If you’ve been thinking
about going back to school for your Masters’ of Business Administration, this
elegant evening is bringing sexy back to the MBA. Hosted by highly respected
Georgia Southern University, the event’s intention is to provide all the
information necessary to show professional women how to earn an advanced degree
from an attentive, accredited program right here in Savannah. Featuring sumptuous hors d’oeuvres
and refreshments from Cha Bella and plenty of food for thought about your
future! Thursday, April 3 * 6-8pm * Cha Bella, 102 E. Broad St., Savannah * Free *
Reservations: 912.486.7112 or mbainthecity.com.
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 | Many of your favorite shows are back today after the Writers’ Strike! |
 | Be inspired to live an environmentally-friendlier life at
this year’s green-themed Savannah Garden
& Antiques Expo, featuring demonstrations of cooking with organic
foods, draught-resistant landscaping, caring for oak trees and creating edible
centerpieces, plus a garden wine-tasting event and self-guided tours of
delightful local gardens. 10am-5pm Friday-Saturday, 10am-3pm Sunday at the RoundhouseRailroadMuseum, 601 Harris St., Savannah. $10/kids
under 12 free. 912.236.4795 or savannahgardenexpo.com. |
 | Internationally-renowned actress, dancer, choreographer,
producer and author Debbie Allen
takes part in the Beach Institute Lecture Series as she discusses her
experience making the movie Amistad and
its connection to local African American history. 3pm, FirstAfricanBaptistChurch,
23 Montgomery St., Savannah. Free.
912.234.8000 or kingtisdell.org. |
 | Breathe deep with Charleston
yogini Andrea Boyd for a special guest workshop in Juvamukti yoga. Beginners welcome. 1-3pm at SavannahYogaCenter, 1321 Bull St., Savannah. $20.
912.232.2994 or savannahyoga.com. |
 | The young ballerinas of the Academy of Dance
present everyone’s favorite flying nanny, Mary
Poppins. Two performances, 2pm and 5pm, at the Trustee’s Theater, 216 E. Broughton St., Savannah.
$18 adults/$10 children. 912.525.5050.
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 | April is National Poetry Month. Scribble a sonnet, letter a limerick, or take some time to appreciate another poet’s work. |
 | Meet the incredible traveling women of Sisters on the Fly (they only have three rules: Be nice, No Men and
No Pets) and tour their collection of colorful vintage trailers. $12 includes a
Cowgirl lunch and benefits St. Michael’s Scholarship Fund. 11am-2pm, River’s
End Campground, TybeeIsland. 912.786.5518
or sisteronthefly.com. |
 | Spring is here and the most gorgeous gardens in Savannah are on display
during the 33rd annual NOGS
Tour of Hidden Gardens, tucked away beyond the old gray walls and ancient
oaks north of Gaston Street.
Ticketholders are invited to tour the Historic Harper Fowlkes House and enjoy a
traditional Southern tea. 10am-5pm daily; tea served from 2-4pm. $30.
912.961.4805 or gcofsavnogstour.org. |
 | Vivá Frida! Celebrate the marvelous life of one the 20th-century’s
most intriguing artist/activists with the photography exhibit Frida Kahlo: Through the Lens of Nickolas
Muray. Admission to the exhibit is free all week as well as lectures on
Mexican art and culture, family fun, artist demonstrations and Florida-based
Norteño band Mestengo. Courtesy of the Savannah Cultural Affairs
Commission. JepsonCenter
for the Arts, 207 W. York St., Savannah.
912.790.8800 or telfair.org. |
 | Say no to the telly during National TV Turn Off Week. Start a craft project, finally get around to organizing your closet, or crack open that memoir you’ve been meaning to read. |
 | Today is the Day of Silence, when Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, and Questioning students and their straight allies take a vow of silence for a whole day. Speak up without saying a word. |
 | It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood when the historic
district of Gordonston presents its annual Gordonston
Art Fair in its scenic woodland park. Showcasing fine crafts, textiles,
photography and more from its community of artists, authors, musicians, SCAD
professors and other creative residents, the fair is a lovely excuse to visit
one of Savannah’s
most charming areas.10am-4pm. 912.238.9935. |
 | Lend A Hand Charity,
Inc. hosts a fabulous dinner dance to support the Village of Hope, a foster home for orphaned
children in Batticoloa, Sri Lanka. Enjoy authentic
Indian cuisine, cocktails, music and a silent auction, plus a separate raffle
to raise funds for the Savannah Chapter of the Red Cross. 6:30pm at the DeSoto
Hilton, Savannah. $125/person. 912.727.5545. |
 | Some of the finest artists and craftspeople from
far and near gather to display their wares at the juried Art Market at Honey Horn. $5 parking donation includes admission to
the CoastalDiscoveryMuseum.
10am-5pm Saturday, 11am-4pm Sunday. 100 William Hilton Parkway, HHI. 843.689.6767 or coastaldiscovery.org |