An undetermined movie screening will kick-off the Lucas Theatre's grand opening, with special ceremonies surrounding the event. Tickets willbe available beginning November 27 at the theater box office. The Savannah Symphony Orchestra officially launched its 2000-2001 season last night with a concert featuring legendary pianist Ruth Laredo. The first Masterworks concert of the season featured traditional classical music by Schubert, Schumann and Weber. The Savannah Symphony's season features a number of children's concerts as well as a Pops series with performances by Dionne Warwick and other popular music legends.
All events are free and appropriate for children of all ages.
The special screening at Trustees Theater will enable 1,100 people to catch a sneak preview of the golf movie, directed by Robert Redford, that was filmed in the Savannah area last year. For the first time in Savannah history, the annual Oktoberfest celebration will be held on both sides of the Savannah River. On Saturday and Sunday, the Savannah International Trade and Convention Center will present its first Oktoberfest Carnival, featuring live music, German food, and children's rides. The Starland Design District, which has at its center the old Starland Dairy at Bull Street and 40th Street, will create art galleries, studios and housing for artists in formerly dilapidated houses. Just moments after folk legend Leon Redbone took the stage at the Savannah Folk Festival Sunday afternoon, the skies opened up for a major thunderstorm over Daffin Park.