Now that Savannah's notoriety has grown in proportion to its history, people travel from across the world to peek in its cemeteries and rummage through its diverse cultural closets. And while it's true that "the book" (Midnight in the Garden of Good and Evil) turns a curious spotlight on the city's eccentricities, there are still many other entertaining ways to spend your time here - sometimes even before midnight.

In many ways its own city, Historic Downtown contains the majority of entertainment venues in town. The Savannah Civic Center, comprised of The Martin Luther King Arena and The Johnny Mercer Theatre, hosts major rock concerts and other large audience draws.

The Lucas Theatre is another restoration site put to good use for film screenings, opera, dance, etc. A wide range of films are shown here as well, presented by The Savannah Film Society. Definitely check the theatre calendar for show times during your visit.

Children, as well as adults, enjoy family drama at the Savannah Children's Theatre.

Historic Savannah Theatre continues to offer excellent musicals and dance productions which are forever popular with Savannah's theatre fans.  Of course, the Savannah Music Festival also attracts huge attention each year with its varied and celebrated musical programs. This annual event usually runs in the Spring from mid-March to early April.

Music and upbeat performances continue at Club One. This is definitely the place to take an adventurous, fun crowd for dancing and drag shows. The Lady Chablis still performs periodically.

Savannah flows with the seasons. It's humid in the summer, but you will still find Forsyth Park alive with people morning and night. There are open fields for team sports, as well as a children's park and a fountain that turns green on St. Patrick's Day. Cross Park Avenue to the South for a cool cup of iced coffee at The Sentient Bean. In the evening, The Bean offers random entertainment for college students and the collegiate at heart.

Entertainment isn't difficult to locate downtown. Just walk through City Market, along West Congress Street, or down to River Street and you will more than likely hear the festivity and want to join in.

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2009 Savannah Jazz Festival Poster

"The Definition of Ben Riley"
Visual Artist: Ligel Lambert
Original Size: 40"x64"
Media: Acrylic and India Ink on canvas
Poster Size: 24"x36"
"The Definition of Ben Riley". Art work created for the 2009 Savannah Jazz Festival. The first signed and numbered edition is limited to only 125 posters and they are ready to be purchased. This signed and numbered limited edition is signed by Mr. Ben Riley and signed and numbered by Ligel 2009. The first signed and numbered limited edition posters are available for purchase at $50.00.

The second signed and numbered edition is limited to only 300 posters and are also ready to be purchased as well. This edition is signed and numbered by Ligel 2009 only. The second signed and numbered limited edition posters are available for purchase at $30.00.

The open edition 2009 Savannah Jazz Festival posters are also available. These posters are not signed or numbered and are sold for $20.00.

To learn more about the annual Savannah Jazz Festival,
and to order your 2009 Savannah Festival Poster,
call (843) 252-9512
or Visit the Savannah Jazz Festival website at: www.SavannahJazzFestival.org