Tybee’s Island Irish Heritage Celebration Parade
February 27, 2010 by admin
Filed under Area Events / Festivals
March 13th, 2010 – 3:00 p.m.
Parade assembles at Memorial Park, Tybee Island, GA.
Procession moves down Butler Avenue onto Tybrisa Street, and ends on Strand Avenue.
Tybee’s Irish Heritage Parade was initiated seven years ago by former City Councilman Jimmy Burke, and son Jay Burke to allow locals to celebrate their Irish Heritage, and participation has increased every year. Tybee’s Irish families will be marching, as well as local bands, troupes of bag pipers led by the Grand Marshall and students from Saint Michael’s School, and there will be many festive floats and vehicles filled with smiling Irish faces – the Alee Temple Shriners always add a special flare, as well as the colorful Junkanoo Band! You’ll never know who else might show – in 2009 the famous Clydesdales made a special appearance!
If your company, organization or Irish family is interested in being in the parade, please contact the parade chairman, Jay Burke by e-mail at gibsonburke71@aol.com, or call (912) 667-8382. Bring the kids, a cooler and your lawn chairs, and join the locals for a fun filled day “wearin’ the green” on Tybee!
For more information visit the 8th Annual Tybee Island Irish Heritage Celebration parade event page on Facebook.
Erin Go Brough!
Coming to Tybee Island, the weekend after EASTER, and the release of “The Last Song” on March 31st -”Tasty Seafood and Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love!”
February 18, 2010 by admin
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The 1st Annual “37th” Tybee Seafood Festival
Tybee’s premiere annual carnival and down home “culinary” festival! Wrapped in old-fashioned, beach-side atmosphere this family-friendly weekend features exciting live entertainment with special guest performers, carnival rides and attractions, and mouth-watering seafood!
The carnival will open to the public at 10:00am on Thursday, April 8th at Ocean Plaza parking lot, and remain open from 10:00am – 8:00pm daily, over the weekend – Saturday’s “seafood review” opens at the Tybee’s Pier and Pavilion at 11:00am offering delicious local favorites prepared by the island’s finest restaurants and caterers, as well as live performances by some of the regions best musical artists including The Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love – festivities continue until 10:00pm!!
Browse unique island shops, visit the nearby Marine Science Center, take the kids to the carnival, relax on the beach and breath in the salty air, or visit the other attractions around the island including the Tybee Lighthouse & Museum. Whatever you choose, this early spring weekend on Tybee Island is the perfect family outing.
For more information about the festival or to participate as a restaurant vendor, please call 912-224-5111.
When: April 8th, 9th, 10th, & 11th, 2010
Website: www.tybeeseafoodfest.com
Facebook: Tybee’s 1st Annual “37th” Seafood Festival – Official Page
Entertainment:
Sapphire Bullets of Pure Love featuring the Bonaventure Horns from Thunderbolt Georgia U.S.A. Thirteeen pieces of pure un-adulterated R&B affectionately known as the “Bullets,” and have been together for 14 years.
Third Thursdays on Tybee
February 14, 2010 by admin
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Tybee’s very 1st “THIRD THURSDAYS” Outdoor Concert on the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout will take place on Feb. 18th, 2010, 4:30pm – 5:30pm featuring The Viguba Trio performing a mixture of jazz, tango, classical, and pop music, arranged for violin, guitar, and bass! Tremendous performers, all!
THE VIGUBA TRIO
Vigua Trio
Ricardo Ochoa, violin – Born and raised in Caracas, Venezuela, Mr. Ochoa moved to the USA and pursued a music degree at Queens College, NY, and also studied at Duquesne University, Pittsburgh. A former member of the Savannah Symphony, he performs frequently in the area, and is the Operations Manager of the Savannah Music Festival. In addition, Mr. Ochoa heads New Arts Ensembles, which provides music for many events each year: newartsensembles.com
Bruce Spradley, guitar – Bruce Spradley is a Savannah native who has performed with all the great jazz musicians in the area, as well as with the Savannah Symphony. He has taught music in Chatham County Public Schools for a number of years. He received his undergraduate degree in music from Armstrong, and completed a Master’s in music at Troy University in Alabama. Bruce is an outstanding composer and arranger, and has written all of the arrangements for the trio.
Peter Berquist, bass – Peter Berquist has lived on Tybee Island for ten years, and is now in his ninth season as principal bass of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra. He also performs regularly with the Savannah Jazz Orchestra and several smaller jazz ensembles. Peter began musical studies at the age of 9 on the cello, and switched to bass at 12. He received a degree in musical performance from the Eastman School of Music in 1978. Prior to moving to Tybee, Peter performed with the Rochester Philharmonic, Buffalo Philharmonic, Spoleto Festival Orchestra, Savannah Symphony, and was a member of the U.S. Marine Band in Washington, D.C for eight years.
February’s concert is the 1st of three produced by the Tybee Island Better Hometown Initiative to encourage the arts on the island. Rain location is Spanky’s Beachside.
The next presentation takes place on March 18th from 5:00pm – 6:00pm in the lot at Tybee Oaks next to Hucapoos and features gifted singer/songwriter Lauren LaPointe. Then on April 15th, another local performer takes the stage to finish out the series as Lacey Caldwell performs at the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout from 5:00pm – 6:00pm.
Come out and support live music in the Business Corridors on Tybee. For more information call 912-786-4573, ext. 123
Area Events / Festivals – February 2010
January 28, 2010 by admin
Filed under Area Events / Festivals, TybeeFest
TybeeFest Presents “Mardi Gras Tybee”
(Event Schedule)
Updated Feb. 1st
Friday 2/12/10
Fantasy Masquerade Ball
To be held at Fannie’s on the Beach.
8pm-12am
$20 in advance $25 at the door.
Saturday 2/13/10
Mardi Gras Tybee Street Party
Noon – 7pm
Free Live Entertainment!
12pm – 2pm Jeff Beasley Band
2pm- – 5pm All American All Star Dixieland Review
5pm – 7pm Brad Randell and the Zydeco Ballers
3pm – Mardi Gras Tybee Parade
Saturday Events at Local Businesses 2/13/10
“Mudbug” sucking contest at Fannies on the Beach $10 entry fee and you have to suck the heads 18 and up. Time TBA…..
Gumbo Cook Off at the WindRose Cafe call for more information and times. 912-786-6593
The Tybee Times Supports All 2010 Mardi Gras Festivities on Tybee – a greatly symbolic, fun loving 42-day celebration that belongs to community.
BRAVO CARNIVAL!!! Bon temps roulez!!! Blessed “Shrovetide” to all!
COMPREHENSIVE LIST OF KING CAKE PARTIES AND COMMUNITY SHROVETIDE EVENTS ON TYBEE:
Starting with “Epiphany” (Revelation of the King), Jan. 6th through Mardi Gras, “Fat Tuesday,” Feb. 16th.
Updated, Jan. 19th:
January 6th
Tybee Times Sports Bar at 8pm – King Cake
Strand Ave.
912-786-7150
January 13th
Windrose Café at 7pm – King Cake
19 16th Street
912-786-6593
January 17th
The Tybee Times 1st Year Anniversary/King Cake Party
5pm – 9:30pm
Old School Cafeteria, off Butler Ave.
Bon Temps Roulez!
912-332-9082
January 20th – The American Legion at 7pm – King Cake
14 Veterans Dr.
912-844-4741
January 23rd – Polks Fresh Market w/Trotter Promotions at 10am – 2pm
Downtown Savannah Historic District
530 East Liberty Street
912-238-3032
RSVP to dickyt1954@yahoo.com
January 27th – The Sand Bar at 8pm – King Cake
Butler Ave.
912-786-8304
January 27th – Wind Rose Cafe at 9pm – King Cake
19 Tybrisa St.
912-786-6593
January 28th – The Crab Shack at 7pm – King Cake
Mark your calendars because this is one party you won’t want to miss!
There will be prizes for the best mask so start working on yours now!
Estill Hammock Rd.
912-786-9857
January 31st – Gallery by the Sea w/Trotter Promotions at 2pm – King Cake
1207 Hwy 80 E.
912-786-7979
RSVP to dickyt1954@yahoo.com
February 1st – Benny’s on Tybee at 7pm – King Cake
1517 Butler Avenue
912-786-0121
February 3rd – Bernie’s Oyster House at 8pm
13 Tybrisa Street
Tybee Island, Georgia 31328
912-786-5100
February 4th - Café Loco – King Cake at 7pm
1 Old Hwy 80
912-786-7810
February 5th – Marlin Monroe’s – King Cake at 7pm
404 Butler Ave. (within Beachside Colony)
912-786-4745
February 6th – Sting Rays at 7pm
14th & Butler Ave,
912-786-0209
February 9th – Lighthouse Pizza at 6:00PM – King Cake
15 Tybrisa St.
912-786-9874
February 10th – The Sand Bar at 8pm – King Cake
Butler Ave.
912-786-8304
February 12th – Fantasy Masquerade Ball at 8pm
Fannie’s on the Beach
The Strand
912-786-6109
For tickets ($20 advance, $25 door)
February 13th – TybeeFest Mardi Gras Parade at 3pm
Live music and other festivities at South End start at 12noon – 7pm
Tybrisa & The Strand
For complete schedule visit: http://www.tybeefest.com
February 16th – “Shrove Tuesday” Community Pancake Celebration
All Saints Episcopal Church
804 Jones Ave., Tybee Island, GA
Notes: ALL SAINTS’ EPISCOPAL CHURCH WILL HOLD ITS ANNUAL SHROVE TUESDAY PANCAKE & GUMBO SUPPER BEGINNING AT 5:30 P.M. UNTIL 7:30 P.M. ON TUESDAY FEB. 16. 2010. THE ENTIRE ISLAND IS INVITED TO TAKE PART IN THIS FUN DAY OF CELEBRATION (ALSO KNOWN AS “FAT TUESDAY”), AS WE CLEANSE OUR BODIES IN PREPARATION FOR LENT. THE MENU WILL INCLUDE YOUR CHOICE OF EITHER PANCAKES, SAUSAGE, AND APPLES, OR GUMBO ON RICE, WE WILL ONCE AGAIN BE FEATURING BETSY HOLLIS PLAYING PIANO AND SINGING ALL YOUR FAVORITE “DIXIELAND” SONGS.
THE COST WILL BE A $5.00 DONATION FOR ADULTS AND A $3.00 DONATION FOR CHILDREN UNDER AGE 12. ALL PROCEEDS WILL GO TOWARDS ONE OF ALL SAINTS’ LOCAL OUTREACH MISSIONS. PLEASE JOIN US FOR FOOD, FUN, FELLOWSHIP, AND DIXIELAND MUSIC ON THIS FESTIVE DAY OF CELEBRATION…QUESTIONS CAN BE DIRECTED TO DANNY HILL AT: tybeebeachbum@bellsouth.net or phone at 912.786.6449.
