🗞️ What’s Happening in Savannah | 12/20

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Good morning, Savannah! Whether you’re decking the halls or dodging holiday traffic, we’ve got your weekend plans covered.

In today’s newsletter:

• Free screening of Home Alone at Trustees Theater 🍿

• 3 holiday markets tomorrow 🛍️

• Trustees' Garden Christmas Festival tomorrow morning 🎄

And much more… let’s dive in!

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$276 Million Savannah Convention Center Expansion on Track for Early 2025 Completion

Big things are happening on Hutchinson Island as the Savannah Convention Center’s $276 million expansion moves closer to completion. Officials have announced that the upgraded facility is set to host its first contracted event— the Nike Savannah Showdown volleyball tournament—on February 13-15, 2025.

This long-anticipated expansion, which faced delays earlier this year, will double the convention center’s exhibit hall space and add a new ballroom. These improvements are expected to solidify Savannah as a premier destination for large-scale events and conferences.

During the center’s annual holiday luncheon, board chairman Mark V. Smith confidently stated, “I don’t think there’s any question that we will definitely hold the volleyball tournament.”

🎅 Reindeer on the Roof

Today | 11 a.m. - 8 p.m | Perry Lane Hotel
Celebrate the holidays at Perry Lane Hotel’s 5th Annual Reindeer on the Roof! Enjoy festive fun, photos with Santa, seasonal treats, and drinks. Family fun activities from 11 - 2 pm.
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🏮 Whispers of Wormsloe: Lantern Tour

Saturday, December 21 | 7 p.m. | Wormsloe
Experience colonial life at Wormsloe during this special evening event with stories, festivities, and more. Reservations required.
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🎄 Trustees' Garden Christmas Festival

Saturday, December 21 | 10 a.m. | Kehoe Iron Works
Tickets: $20
Celebrate the season at Trustees’ Garden Christmas Festival with activities, a holiday market, and Santa photos. Proceeds benefit CURE Childhood Cancer!
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🛍️ De Soto Holiday Street Market

Saturday, December 21 | 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. | Two Tides Brewing Co
Shop local at the Holiday De Soto Street Market on December 21st! Enjoy unique vendors, food, drinks, and festive fun with local shops and more!
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🛍️ Islands Farmers Market (Night Market)

Saturday, December 21 | 4:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. | 401 Quarterman Dr
Celebrate the last Islands Farmers Market of 2024 with local gifts, fresh food, Santa photos, caroling, and more. Support local vendors!
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🛍️ 'Twas the Week Before Christmas Sip N Shop

Saturday, December 21 | 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. | Savannah Taste Marketplace
Join the ‘Twas the Week Before Christmas Sip N Shop for champagne, holiday treats, and unique local gifts. Perfect for last-minute shopping!
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🎶 Soulful Sounds in Savannah

Today | 7 p.m. | Savannah Cultural Arts Center
Tickets: $40
Enjoy Harlem Nights with soulful music, comedy, and vintage flair while supporting Building Bridges Enterprises. Don’t miss Acute Inflections live!
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🎥 Holiday Happenings: How the Grinch Stole Christmas

Saturday, December 21 | 11 a.m. | Trustees Theater
Enjoy a free screening of How the Grinch Stole Christmas starring Jim Carrey! Bring a food donation to benefit America’s Second Harvest of Coastal Georgia.
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🎥 Holiday Happenings: Home Alone

Saturday, December 21 | 3 p.m. | Trustees Theater
Enjoy a free Home Alone screening at the Trustees Theater, plus a Disney+ short and giveaways! Bring a non-perishable food item to support Second Harvest.
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🎶 Black Nativity by The Performing Arts Collective of Savannah

Today, Saturday, & Sunday | Mosaic Church
Tickets: $25
Experience the soul-stirring Black Nativity in Savannah, a captivating blend of gospel music, theatre, and dance retelling the Christmas story.
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🍿 Holiday Hangs

Sundays in December | Two Tides Brewing Co
Holiday Hangs are back! Enjoy classic holiday movies, festive treats, snacks, and drinks every Sunday in December and on Christmas Eve in the taproom.
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🎤 The Jeezy Playlist Tour

December 27 | Savannah Civic Center
See Jeezy live on the Playlist Tour at the civic center. Experience hits from the trap music pioneer in an unforgettable performance!
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🎆 New Year's Eve Fireworks Show

December 31 | River Street
Celebrate New Year’s Eve with fireworks on Savannah’s Waterfront. The show starts at midnight, lighting up the Savannah River in a 10-minute display.
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