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<\/div>\n<\/div>\nGeorgia changing state flower<\/p>\n
Georgia is changing its state flower from the non-native Cherokee Rose to the native Sweetbay Magnolia, a move supported by the Georgia Native Plant Society.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
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THURSDAY, APRIL 9<\/h2>\n\nEastern Wharf, a mixed-use neighborhood overlooking the Savannah River, launched Food Truck Thursdays last week on April 2. Every Thursday until April 30, the community hosts multiple food trucks every Thursday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m, which is free to the public.<\/p>\n
In addition to regularly scheduled food truck the Savannah Sunset Market will be on-site on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, featuring up to 20 vendors offering fresh and prepared foods, live music and more, according to a press release.<\/p>\n
\n- April 2 \u2013 Mac Attack, Cone Ranger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- April 9 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- April 16 \u2013 Krazian, Philly Boys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- April 23 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
\n- April 30 \u2013 Chazitos, Oh Crepe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., April 9, 400 Passage Way http:\/\/easternwharfsavannah.com<\/a><\/p>\nFRIDAY, APRIL 10<\/h2>\nFort Pulaski Bombardment Anniversary<\/h2>\n
Commemorate the 1862 bombardment of Fort Pulaski with live cannon demonstrations and ranger-led talks explaining how the attack changed military history. Standard park admission applies; demonstrations are subject to weather and staffing conditions. This event lasts until April 11, and each demonstration lasts for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n\n11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., April 10, April, 11, 101 Fort Pulaski Road https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/event-details.htm?id=6EEE12BF-B8EC-2A56-D43F74B12681065B<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\nAbundance art opening<\/h2>\n
This opening reception showcases\u00a0\u201cabundance,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0a curated series of nature photography by husband-and-wife artists Anna Bliss and Steve Bliss. The exhibition explores the connection between organic landscapes and still life. The exhibition runs through May 5, with proceeds benefiting Migrant Equity Southeast, supporting immigrant and refugee communities across South Georgia.<\/p>\n\n6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 10, 251 Bull St. https:\/\/www.locationgallery.net\/events<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\nSUNDAY, APRIL 12<\/h2>\n
The Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Observance Day Association, Inc. invites the public to its Annual Interfaith Service, featuring excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches read by local youth.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n4 p.m., April 12, 1023 West 44th St<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\nTUESDAY, APRIL 14<\/h2>\nMountain Grass Unit<\/h2>\n
A bluegrass quartet from Birmingham, Mountain Grass Unit blends traditional roots with influences from jazz, funk, rock, and country. Known for strong harmonies and high-energy performances, they bring a fresh, genre-crossing sound showcased on their debut EP\u00a0\u201cRunnin\u2019 From Trouble.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n8 p.m., April 14, 2603 Whitaker St., https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mountain-grass-unit-tickets-1799544268349?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\nLooking Ahead:<\/h2>\nAPRIL 16<\/h2>\nDesigning the next layer of history<\/h2>\n
This Historic Savannah Foundation panel explores how new architecture can thoughtfully coexist in Savannah\u2019s historic districts. The discussion brings together leading architects to look at the challenges of balancing modern design needs with strict preservation standards. Free for HSF members and $15 for non-HSF members.<\/p>\n
6 p.m., April 16, 323 E. Broughton St., https:\/\/www.myhsf.org\/events\/lecture-series\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
Eastern Wharf, a mixed-use neighborhood overlooking the Savannah River, launched Food Truck Thursdays last week on April 2. Every Thursday until April 30, the community hosts multiple food trucks every Thursday evening from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m, which is free to the public.<\/p>\n
In addition to regularly scheduled food truck the Savannah Sunset Market will be on-site on the second and fourth Thursday of each month, featuring up to 20 vendors offering fresh and prepared foods, live music and more, according to a press release.<\/p>\n
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- April 2 \u2013 Mac Attack, Cone Ranger<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- April 9 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- April 16 \u2013 Krazian, Philly Boys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- April 23 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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- April 30 \u2013 Chazitos, Oh Crepe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., April 9, 400 Passage Way http:\/\/easternwharfsavannah.com<\/a><\/p>\n
FRIDAY, APRIL 10<\/h2>\n
Fort Pulaski Bombardment Anniversary<\/h2>\n
Commemorate the 1862 bombardment of Fort Pulaski with live cannon demonstrations and ranger-led talks explaining how the attack changed military history. Standard park admission applies; demonstrations are subject to weather and staffing conditions. This event lasts until April 11, and each demonstration lasts for 30 minutes.<\/p>\n
\n 11 a.m., 1 p.m., 3 p.m., April 10, April, 11, 101 Fort Pulaski Road https:\/\/www.nps.gov\/planyourvisit\/event-details.htm?id=6EEE12BF-B8EC-2A56-D43F74B12681065B<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Abundance art opening<\/h2>\n
This opening reception showcases\u00a0\u201cabundance,\u201d<\/em>\u00a0a curated series of nature photography by husband-and-wife artists Anna Bliss and Steve Bliss. The exhibition explores the connection between organic landscapes and still life. The exhibition runs through May 5, with proceeds benefiting Migrant Equity Southeast, supporting immigrant and refugee communities across South Georgia.<\/p>\n
\n 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., April 10, 251 Bull St. https:\/\/www.locationgallery.net\/events<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
SUNDAY, APRIL 12<\/h2>\n
The Dr. Martin L. King, Jr. Observance Day Association, Inc. invites the public to its Annual Interfaith Service, featuring excerpts from Dr. King’s speeches read by local youth.<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n 4 p.m., April 12, 1023 West 44th St<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n
TUESDAY, APRIL 14<\/h2>\n
Mountain Grass Unit<\/h2>\n
A bluegrass quartet from Birmingham, Mountain Grass Unit blends traditional roots with influences from jazz, funk, rock, and country. Known for strong harmonies and high-energy performances, they bring a fresh, genre-crossing sound showcased on their debut EP\u00a0\u201cRunnin\u2019 From Trouble.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n
8 p.m., April 14, 2603 Whitaker St., https:\/\/www.eventbrite.com\/e\/mountain-grass-unit-tickets-1799544268349?aff=oddtdtcreator<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
\n Looking Ahead:<\/h2>\n
APRIL 16<\/h2>\n
Designing the next layer of history<\/h2>\n
This Historic Savannah Foundation panel explores how new architecture can thoughtfully coexist in Savannah\u2019s historic districts. The discussion brings together leading architects to look at the challenges of balancing modern design needs with strict preservation standards. Free for HSF members and $15 for non-HSF members.<\/p>\n
6 p.m., April 16, 323 E. Broughton St., https:\/\/www.myhsf.org\/events\/lecture-series\/<\/a><\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n
- April 30 \u2013 Chazitos, Oh Crepe<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- April 23 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- April 16 \u2013 Krazian, Philly Boys<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
- April 9 \u2013 Savannah Sunset Market (food trucks and vendors TBA)<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n