From student exhibitions to dance showcases and over to building competitions, let District Detours guide your weekend of fun around Savannah.
Thursday, Jan. 23
Seashell Exhibit
Coastal Georgia Botanical Gardens, 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
The Savannah Area Council of Garden Clubs is sponsoring a seashell exhibition that includes all kinds of seashells from across the world — everything from fossils to shell jewelry. This exhibit is from Mique Pinkerton and C.E. Pinkerton of Wilmington Island.
Jewish Film Festival
Jewish Educational Alliance, times vary
The Joan and Murray Gefen Memorial Savannah Jewish Film Festival is in full swing. On Jan. 23, showings start at 12:30 a.m. and running until 7 p.m., when the double feature “Wherever You Go” and “Dove’s Cry” screens. Tickets cost $10 for nonmembers and optional lunches and dinners are available. The festival ends Feb. 1.
The Art of the Mind Lecture with Virginia Postrel
Arnold Hall, 5 p.m.
Virginia Postrel will discuss her most recent book, “The Power of Glamour: Longing and the Art of Visual Persuasion,” and examine the idea and qualities that define glamour. For more information, go to their event page.
Friday, Jan. 24
Port City Review Reception
Fahm Street Gallery, 6 – 7:30 p.m.
The reception and release party for Port City Review, a journal showcasing the best work from SCAD students, will feature everything from photographs and illustrations to prints and poetry. For more information, go to their event page.
Pierre Gonnord and Wendell Castle Exhibition Receptions
SCAD Museum of Art, 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
After a three-month trek through Georgia, Alabama and Mississippi, French photography Pierre Gonnord created this exhibit “Portraying the South,” while Wendell Castle investigates how people’s perception of furniture has changed as the boundaries between art, craft and design merge and evolve. For more information, go to their event page.
National 2-D Competition Exhibition Reception
Armstrong Fine Arts Gallery, 5:30 p.m.
Artists from across the country submitted photographs, drawings, paintings and prints for this competition at Armstrong Atlantic State University. Local jurors chose 30 finalists from more than 300 submissions. For more information, go to their website.
Memento: Julia Harmon Painting Exhibition Reception
Non-Fiction Gallery, 7 – 10 p.m.
Julia Harmon, a graduate student with a focus in painting, will present more than 80 oil paintings inspired by old family photographs and film. For more information, go to their event page.
The Habitat of Monsters Exhibit
Gallery Le Snoot, 7:30 p.m.
Original paintings, prints and zines of the characters created by Turkish illustrator Ahmet Özcan will be featured throughout the gallery. For more information, go to their event page.
Saturday, Jan. 25
Make A Stand: Design & Build Competition
Southern Pine Co., 2 – 6 p.m.
Learn about woodworking techniques while designing and building magazine stands to support the Maven Makers. A $20 donation provides a T-shirt as well as dinner and drinks. The winners will receive more than $100 in gift certificates. For more information, go to their website.
Broadway or BUST!
Savannah Riverfront Marriott, 6 p.m. – midnight.
Salon de Baile Dance Studio will preform their annual showcase, featuring a variety of styles from ballroom and belly dancing to jazz, hip hop, the Argentine tango and many others. Tickets at the door are $35. For more information, go to their website.
Sunday, Jan. 26
Vinyl Appreciation Night
Muse Arts Warehouse, 5 – 10 p.m.
Learn how to DJ and enjoy local the favorites from local DJs. There is a suggested $3 donation.