Each of the designs features intricate drawings, which are then colored with bright, vibrant hues. His fanciful illustrations have graced the cover of the Telfair Museum of Art's annual Telfair Ball programs for several years. The Savannah Literary Festival will begin on Friday evening with a Poetry Slam at City Lights Theatre on Broughton Street at 7 p.m., hosted by festival organizer Dufflyn Lammers. A number of other events will be held throughout the week at the Bull Street Library and other local library branches. The Savannah Literary Festival is sponsored by the City of Savannah's Office of Cultural Affairs.
All events are free and open to the public.
Winners of top international music competitions perform in intimate venues throughout Savannah. Jazz brunches, cabaret performances, and free organ concerts are just some of the highlights of this year's event. The 2001 Savannah Irish Festival will be held at the National Guard Armory, located at Eisenhower Drive and Seawright, this weekend, featuring Irish music, dance and children's activities. A variety of Irish bands will perform throughout the weekend. The exhibit includes work by a wide range of artists and features painting, photography and mixed media work.