Third Thursdays on Tybee Begins Feb. 18th
The Third Thursdays on Tybee Grassroots Art Program begins this month near the Tybrisa/Strand roundabout next to the Walter J. Parker Pier & Pavilion. A panel of invited professionals selected three out of the eight submissions received for these free family-friendly outdoor music concert series.
Beginning at 4:30 PM on February 18, the renowned Viguba Trio will perform. Viguba is a word mix of violin, guitar and bass, and the members of the Trio are former members of the Savannah Symphony. They will bring to the area an enjoyable mix of jazz, tango, classical and pop music. The music will serenade shoppers, diners and spectators until 5:30pm near the Tybrisa/Strand Roundabout.
On March 18 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM, nationally known Contemporary Folk artist Lauren Lapointe will amaze those joining the musical celebration in the lot at Tybee Oaks. Lauren tours nationally, and her new CD, “Butterfly”, is being played on 80 radio stations in eight different countries.
The final performance for this series will be April 15 from 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM back at the Roundabout with a focus on young musicians. The feature will be Tybee’s very own Lacey Caldwell, an award winning sixteen year old junior at Savannah Arts Academy. Enjoy Tax Day this year with this free musical performance while strolling around Tybrisa and The Strand.
Residents, merchants and guests are all encouraged to take advantage of these one-set, one hour concerts while enjoying the shops, restaurants and outdoors during the late afternoons.
These concerts are made possible by funding provided through the City of Tybee Island’s Better Hometown Initiative, the 2009/2010 Grassroots Arts Program grant, area organizations, private donations and many local businesses. A portion of the Better Hometown Initiative’s mission is to “support and encourage the arts as a cultural endeavor and economic engine on the Island.” With assistance from a variety of sources, Third Thursdays on Tybee will continue the awareness that Tybee Island is an inviting and thriving arts community. For more information, visit http://www.cityoftybee.org/BetterHometownProgram.aspx
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