Schedule for 2022
Celebrating Culture, Celebrating Heritage, Celebrating You
Feb. 1 – 20, 2022. This is a Virtual Festival
TIMES POSTED ARE THE INITIAL RELEASE TIMES FOR LINKS TO OPEN.
“RR” indicates links to programs will be accessible through February 21, 2021
Most Virtual Presentations will be released on the YouTube Channel:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCkJjjSQeXnRoltz2Dk8FdVg
ANY CHANGES WITH VIRTUAL PERFORMERS, DATES AND RELEASE TIMES WILL ALSO BE POSTED ON THIS WEB PAGE.
Feb 1: Official Greetings for the 33rd Annual Savannah Black Heritage Festival: Van R. Johnson, II, Mayor, City of Savannah & Kimberly Ballard-Washington, President, Savannah State University. View at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org
Feb 1: Opening Libation Ceremony “Lest We Forget: A Call to Remembrance,” conducted by Master Storyteller Lillian Grant-Baptiste. View at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage Festival’s YouTube page.
Feb 1: 80th National Freedom Day Observance commemorating President Abraham Lincoln’s signing a resolution for the 13th Constitutional Amendment to outlaw Slavery. Observance initiated by Richard R. Wright, former slave and 1st President of Savannah State University. You can join this virtual event from a broadcast on SSU’s Website:
https://video.ibm.com/channel/savannah-state-university---events, or from the “SSU Student Life” YouTube page:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCAHgGzC2p44wmpousxw7jMw. Presented by Savannah State University’s Honors. Program and The Wright Choice Initiative Mentoring Program.
Feb 2: 6 pm. SSU FAHW & FAAA Exhibition and Artist Talk at Savannah State University in the Kennedy Fine Arts Building Gallery. *In person event.* Masks are highly encouraged. Exhibit will be open the entire month of February with the gallery hours of 9am to 5pm, Monday-Friday. Presented by Savannah State University Department of Fine Arts, Humanities, and Wellness in partnership with Telfair Museums’ Friends of African American Arts. Contact: 912-358-3335
Feb 2: Culture, Currency and Continuity: The Significance of Cowrie Shells in African Art Exhibition launches at the Savannah African Art Museum. “In person event.” Masks are required. Museum hours are 11am to 5pm, Wednesday-Saturday. Presented by the Savannah African Art Museum. Contact: 912-721-7745
Feb 3: 6 pm. The W.W. Law Lecture Series I - “Brandywine Opening Lecture.” Dr. Halima Taha will present a lecture on the Brandywine Workshop and Archives. The exhibition spotlights the works of 13 artists who use the medium of printmaking to challenge us to broaden our conception of who makes art, who poses for it, and how it comes into being. Presented by the Telfair Museums. Register in advance for this exhibit at https://www.telfair.org/event/brandywine-opening-lecture/
Feb 4: School Dance Workshops led by Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble. This event is closed to the public. Presented in part by Pittman Enterprises, Carver State Bank, International Paper Company, and Georgia Power.
Feb 5: 1 pm. The Authors’ Corner. Self-published authors showcase and discuss their work.
Feb 5: 9 am & 6:30 pm. Cleo Parker Robinson Dance Ensemble LIVE STREAM performance Tune in to WSAV-NBC at 9 am and WSAV-CW at 6:30 pm Presented in part by Pittman Enterprises, Carver State Bank, International Paper Company and Georgia Power. Performance can also be viewed at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage Festival's YouTube channel.
Feb. 6: *Virtual Marketplace Opens* Access links to shop with vendors at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org through Feb. 20th.
Feb 6: 9:30 am & 6:30 pm. Gospel Explosion Concert featuring Byron Cage LIVE STREAM performance Tune in to WSAV-NBC at 9:30am and WSAV-CW at 6:30 pm. Opening performances by members of the Savannah State University’s Wesleyan Gospel Choir and Georgia Southern’s Armstrong Campus’ Anointed Voices Gospel Choir. Presented in part by LifeLink of Georgia. Performance can also be viewed at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage Festival's YouTube channel.
Feb 7: Virtual Historical Tours Experience historical tours of the Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum, Savannah African Art Museum (SAAM), Laurel Grove Cemetery and Historic African American Churches (Savannah). Tours can also be viewed at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage Festival's YouTube channel.
Feb 9: 6:30pm. “African Born in America” Virtual Art Exhibition and Artist Talk featuring Ricky Calloway. Visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org for access
Feb 10: 6:30 pm. The W.W. Law Lecture Series II “History as HERstory” Mary Legree, local historian and native of St. Helena, will present a lecture on the history and culture of the Gullah people of St. Helena, South Carolina. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/WWLAWSERIESII. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Feb 11: 6:30 pm. Annual Laying of Memorial Wreaths. A Virtual Experience at various African-American Historic Monuments to include the World War II & Vietnam Memorials. Learn the origin and history of the monuments by local youth organizations. Visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org for access. Presented in part by Johnson’s Florist & Balloon Company
Feb 12: 9:30 am. “Burn Baby Burn.” Join us for a virtual low impact workout session. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/SBHFworkout. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. Presented by St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Systems.
Feb 12: 10 am. A Virtual Health Fair Covering Healthy Lifestyles and Food & Nutrition with a special presentation from LifeLink of Georgia and a live cooking demonstration with Tasha Wei of the Forsyth Farmers' Market. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/SBHFhealthfair. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar. Presented by St. Joseph’s/Candler Health Systems.
Feb 12: 11 am – 12:30 pm. “Creating Wearable Art with Cowrie Shells” Workshop at Savannah African Arts Museum (SAAM). “In Person Event” Masks required. Limited space and registration required via: https://www.savannahafricanartmuseum.org/
Feb 12: 9:30 am & 6:30 pm. Headline MK xyz LIVE STREAM Performance Tune in to WSAV-NBC at 9:30 am and WSAV-CW at 6:30 pm. Opening performance by Tracy Nicolette. Presented in part by Pittman Enterprises, Carver State Bank, International Paper Company and Georgia Power. Performance can also be viewed at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage Festival's YouTube channel.
Feb 14: Bright Star Touring Theatre Virtual Performances (School Showings: Links made available to schools) This event is closed to the public. All Bright Star Theatre performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
9:00 am - George Washington Carver & Friends
10:30 am - Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies
1:00 pm - Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King
Feb 15: Bright Star Touring Theatre Virtual Performances (School Showings: Links made available to schools) This event is closed to the public. All Bright Star Theatre performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
9:00 am - Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies
10:30 am - Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King
1:00 pm - George Washington Carver & Friends
Feb 15: 7pm. Annual Future of Jazz Concert Featuring local and regional young jazz vocalists and instrumentalists under the direction Teddy Adams. Visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org for access. “RR”
Feb 16: Bright Star Touring Theatre Virtual Performances (Public Showings: visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org for access) All Bright Star Theatre performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
4 pm - George Washington Carver & Friends Click here to watch https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89579660773?pwd=dVplbkU2VCsrTGZxN3p3OUJ3eUF0QT09#success
5:30 pm - Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies Click here to watch
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/82962656627?pwd=cVFwVndyYll4amJldEtLRmJFRXlPUT09#success
Feb 16: 7 pm. Ida B and the Lynching Tree Theatrical performance tells the story of Ida B. Wells, a founding member of the NAACP, by moving through major events of her life to include her lifelong crusade against lynchings and inequities. “In Person Event.” Masks Encouraged. Performance will take place at the Kennedy Outdoor Amphitheater at Savannah State University. Admission is free on Feb. 16th only; Reservations are encouraged and can be made at: https://collectiveface.ludus.com/index.php. Presented by Savannah State University’s Players by the Sea in collaboration with The Collective Face Theatre Ensemble.
**Additional showings will take place February 17-20th for a charge.**
Feb 17: Bright Star Touring Theatre Virtual Performances (School Showings: Links made available to schools - The event is not open to the public) All Bright Star Theatre performances are funded in part by a grant from South Arts in partnership with the National Endowment for the Arts and the Georgia Council for the Arts.
9:00 am - Struggle for Freedom: The Life of Dr. King
10:30 am - Black History Heroes, Soldiers & Spies
1:00 pm - George Washington Carver & Friends
Feb 17: 6:30 pm. W.W. Law Lecture Series III - "Black-Owned Banks: Past, Present and Future." featuring Nicole A. Elam, Esq., President and CEO of the National Bankers Association and Robert E. James, President and CEO, Carver State Bank, Savannah, GA. Presented by the National Bankers Association and Carver State Bank. Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/WWLAWSERIESIII. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Feb 18: 12 pm to 8 pm. Annual African American Read-In. WHCJ-FM 90.3 will broadcast students reading works and speeches by African American Authors, Poets, and Orators. Tune in to WHCJ-FM 90.3 or stream at savannahstate.edu/whcj
Feb 18: 6:30 pm. Rebroadcast of The Authors’ Corner. Self-published authors showcase and discuss their work.
Feb 18: 7 pm. A Dance Concert featuring performances by various community dance troupes. Visit www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org for access. “RR”
Feb 19: 1 pm. Courageous Conversations, Part I “The Possible Dream” Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/CourageousConversationsI. . After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Feb 19: 2 pm. Courageous Conversations, Part II “The Possible Dream” Register in advance for this webinar at https://bit.ly/CourageousConversationsII. After registration, you will receive a confirmation email with information about joining the webinar.
Feb 19: 9:30 am & 6:30 pm Headline Orchestra Noir Performance LIVE STREAM Performance. Tune in to WSAV-NBC at 9:30 am and WSAV-CW at 6:30 pm. Presented in part by Pittman Enterprises, Carver State Bank, International Paper Company and Georgia Power. Performance can also be viewed at www.savannahblackheritagefestival.org or the Savannah Black Heritage
Festival’s YouTube channel.“RR”
Feb 20: Virtual Marketplace closes
Feb 20: 10 am "I Shall Not be Moved: The Power of Our History" Master Storyteller, Lillian Grant-Baptiste will portray how storytelling, music, and folklore have been used as tools of resistance, reform and reconciliation throughout African American history.
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Feb. 19: 10 am - 2 pm. "We Can Do This-Stay Well Community Health Fair & Vaccination Event" Drive thru Health Fair featuring trusted medical & community speakers and Cobb Institute Physicians. Free Covid 19 vaccinations for children and adults. Location: Early Learning Center at Henderson E. Formey, Jr.School. Presented by Top Ladies of Distinction, Inc. & The Cobb Institute. Contact: Annette Mitchell 912-398-2951
Feb. 25: 6 p.m. Premiere Showing of the historical documentary celebrating the 95th Anniversary of Carver State Bank and the 50th year tenure of Robert E. James as President and CEO. A Red Carpet Event. Free and Open to the Public. Masks Required. Unclaimed VIP seats released 10 minutes prior to showing.SCAD Museum of Art Theatre. 601 Turner Blvd. Presented by Carver State Bank with the Savannah College of Art and Design.
Feb 27: 4:00pm Virtual NAACP Savannah Branch General Membership/MASS Meeting. Special feature to include a Virtual Tour of The Ralph Mark Gilbert Civil Rights Museum. Virtual Host Church: St Paul Baptist Church, Rev. Chester Ellis, Pastor For information: Call 912-233-4161; email: savnaacp1204@yahoo.com
