Tybee Post Theater Annual Meeting - February 16 at 7:00pm

TO ALL TYBEE POST THEATER MEMBERS

Please join us for the  

Friends of the Tybee Theater Annual Meeting! 

WHEN:      Thursday, February 16, 2012  

TIME:         7:00pm  

WHERE:      Second Assistant Keeper's Cottage on
                 the Tybee Island Lighthouse grounds

                 30 Meddin Drive, Tybee Island, GA 

Topics will include:

• Update on construction in the theater;
• 2011 in review;
• What's ahead in 2012; and
• Latest info on the Wine Festival and other upcoming events.

Drawing for a free pair of tickets to the Grand Wine Tasting as part of the Tybee Wine Festival on Saturday, April 14!   $100 Value!

PLEASE RSVP to

info@TybeePostTheater.org

no later than Monday, February 13, 2012

WE LOOK FORWARD TO SEEING YOU!

Tybee Post Theater Hosts 'Oh Say Can You Sea Savannah'

 THIS WEEKEND!  

Tybee Post Theater Hosts

'Oh Say Can You Sea Savannah' 

September 23-25

A Family Ocean Experience Serving as

Highlight of 2011 Savannah Ocean Exchange

With exhibits of children's art celebrating our ocean,  

receptions and a performance by the  

Savannah Children's Choir.  

The Savannah Ocean Exchange unites worldwide organizations across multiple disciplines and boundaries to accelerate the distribution and adoption 

of solutions that positively impact the ocean and coast.  

All events are free and open to the public! 

  

Schedule of Events 

  

Friday, September 23

"Oh Say Can You Sea Savannah" Exhibit, Loop It Up Savannah

Sponsored in part by United Way of the Coastal Empire and Hands On   

5 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn Street

Children's art exhibit and create art stations for young artists to celebrate our ocean. Opening reception from 6-7 p.m.

Saturday, September 24

"Oh Say Can You Sea Savannah" Exhibit, Loop It Up Savannah

9 a.m. - 5 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn Street

Children's art exhibit and create art stations for young artists to celebrate our ocean.

Sunday, September 25

"Oh Say Can You Sea Savannah" Exhibit, Loop It Up Savannah

1 p.m. - 6 p.m.

Tybee Post Theater, 10 Van Horn Street

Children's art exhibit and create art stations for young artists to celebrate our ocean. Closing reception from 5-6 p.m. featuring a live performance by the Savannah Children's Choir. 

 

SEA YOU THERE! 

   Sponsored by:

:   

  

Tybee Post Theater Presents Darryl Wise and Kathy Kelley

SONGS FROM SOUTHERN COASTS TO CAROLINA MOUNTAINS!

TYBEE POST THEATER PRESENTS

DARRYL WISE AND KATHY KELLEY  

Sponsored by Marlin Monroe's  

Thursday, September 1  

Oceanfront Marlin Monroe's   

404 Butler Avenue, Tybee Island 

7 - 10pm Free Concert, Fundraiser

$12 Pig Roast, Cash Bar

Full Menu Selection Available Upon Request  

Darryl Wise and Kathy Kelley perform a singer/songwriter "round robin" filled with sounds and songs from southern coastal regions to the Carolina Mountains.

 

Savannah native Darryl Wise now based in Saint Augustine, Florida, returns to perform for the Tybee Post Theater. Darryl has been playing since the mid 1970's and has opened shows and performed with artists ranging from Los Lobos, Tears for Fears, Steve Riley and Mamou Playboys to folk legend Tom Paxton. In 2004, he performed in Nashville at a Bluebird Cafe "Songwriters in the Round" showcase, along with other Georgia artists Tony Arata, Pat Algers and Tom Douglas. He has released two CDs, "Many Miles"- a compilation of originals he'd written and performed through out the years, and a second CD, "Reflections". Darryl is passionate about his songwriting, and has an ability to emotionally connect with his audience.

  

The foothills she lives in and the mountains that surround her influence Greenville songwriter Kathy Kelley's lyrics. Kathy has been writing and performing her songs since she was 13 years old. Over the years she has been involved in music as a solo artist and in the band Strange Days which was voted Best Acoustic Band in the Upstate by Creative Loafing Magazine in 1998. These days she has chosen to concentrate her efforts on the craft of songwriting and is pursuing more venues for live performances.She's an extremely talented wordsmith with a beautiful voice and soul.

TYBEE POST THEATER PRESENTS A CABARET WITH HAVILAND STILLWELL AND STEVEN JAMAIL

Sponsored in part by The Tybee Wedding Chapel

Sunday, August 21
The Tybee Wedding Chapel
1112 US HWY 80, Tybee Island


4:30pm $25
7:00pm $50 (Includes after concert Dessert & Wine Artist Reception)


Tickets on sale now!
www.savannahboxoffice.com
912.525.5050


Haviland Stillwell and Steven Jamail perform an eclectic array of musical tunes from original pieces to Broadway favorites and pop songs in the newly opened Tybee Wedding Chapel.

Haviland's performances have reached audiences from Los Angeles to New York whether it's starring in Broadway shows, such as Les Miserables and Fiddler on the Roof with fellow out actress Rosie O'Donnell and Glee star Lea Michele, or stepping onto a soundstage for TV projects, which have included Eastwick and the recent Lifetime movie.

With the release of her CD, How I Role, she is taking a treasure trove of her favorite songs, including Diana Ross' "I'm Coming Out," Gladys Knight and The Pips' "Midnight Train To Georgia," and Dolly Parton's "Here You Come Again" (among others) and giving them her own distinctive spin, so to speak.

Steven Jamail has soloed onstage with the Houston Symphony, the United States Army Band, jazz legend Chick Corea, pianist /composer John Tesh; performed live on Rosie Radio (Sirius/XM); and recently created and conducted concert tributes on Broadway for Chita Rivera, Cyndi Lauper and Queen Latifah.

Steven's television work includes creating and conducting a holiday arrangement for NBC's tree-lighting at Rockefeller Center, an original song for Rachel Ray's 40th birthday episode, and serving as a music director for episodes in season 10 of The Apprentice.

Having just announced a new series "Unicorn Plan-it," Haviland is a southern girl with an alluring, city-girl edge that is also charming and absolutely engaging. This concert will be filled with the unexpected and highlights the many and soulful talents of Haviland and Steven.

 

www.havilandstillwell.com

www.stevenjamail.com

July Theater Events on Tybee

The Tybee Arts Association, in conjunction with the City of Tybee, the YMCA of Coastal Georgia, and the Tybee Post Theater  present The Wizard of OZ over two weekends.  All performances will be held in the Tybee Gym.  Friday and Saturday performance are at 7:30pm and Sunday matinees at 3pm.

The performances are presented in arena style theatre in the Tybee gymnasium, with a magnificent 50 ft stage, rolling satellite stages, 60+ actors, live animals, projections throughout the show, and action happening all in and around the audience.

Many special guest stars!

Tickets are sold ONLY at the door.  Box office will open 90 minutes prior to show time!

    Ticket prices: 
    $20 per person
    $18 for TAA members
    $12 for children
           12 and under

www.tybeearts.org

July Performing Arts on Tybee

Jonathan Byrd and the McMaken Brothers perform together on Tybee July 15, Huc-A-Poos at 10pm and July 16, North Beach Grill at 7pm.  The concert includes Jonathan Byrd, an acclaimed songwriter and flatpicker from North Carolina, whose music is rooted in the traditions of southern Appalachia and narrative style of Texas songwriters; and the McMaken Brothers, a multi-instrumental duo that plays a mixture of Celtic and Appalachian fiddle tunes and old country ballad. 

Sisters on the Fly Invade Tybee to Support the Post Theater!

 

Thanks to Rivers End Campground; Susan Kelleher and Seaside Sisters;

the Tybee Post Theater and its wonderful volunteers

and a big thanks to Sisters on the Fly whose motto is

"We Have More Fun Than Anyone!" 

Check out their website at http://www.sistersonthefly.com/

Vintage Trailer Caravan to Support the Tybee Post Theater

Tybee Post Theater Annual Meeting February 17

Thank You Tybee!!!!

Letter from the President

I want to bring you up to date on our progress to reopen this historic building as a cultural arts center benefiting the economic future of Tybee Island, and the surrounding community.

This year, for the first time, we opened our doors for performances.  This milestone was possible due our successful plan of action over the past few years.  Please take a minute look at my 2010 president’s report and after you do I hope you make a tax-deductible gift to the Friends of the Tybee Theater, by December 31, to keep our momentum going into 2011.

Construction is Continuing

Our most recent construction project, the facade, is now complete.  We are so excited to show the world what a beautiful building this is and how important our theater will be to the local economy.  All of our important work since acquiring the property in 2006, replacing the roof, exterior wall repair and restoring the facade, puts us in a position utilize the building for events - so that the potential of this space becomes real, tangible, and exciting.  Next up is the interior construction required to receive a permanent certificate of occupancy.

In October we had a full weekend of activities including a comedy night on Friday and a Sunday afternoon concert featuring noted blues guitarist David Jacob-Strain. The sound was incredibly good and thanks to the efforts of our sponsor, Host South, the theater was transformed into a beautiful performance space astounding everyone in attendance.  This magnificent effort is just a hint of what the theater will mean to the community when fully open.  This month we were very proud to host the State the City address by Mayor, Jason Buelterman.

Community Support

Our friends at Leadership Tybee, part of the Tybee Tourism Council are sponsoring a major fundraising campaign through January 15, called Casting for Stars.   Headed up by Amy Gaster and Greg Stoeffer, in this campaign, eight local candidates are competing to raise funds.  The community response has been overwhelming and we are extremely gratified that Leadership Tybee and the Tourism Council have recognized the importance of the Tybee Post Theater to the local community.  Please check out the campaign website:  Tybeestars.com.  

We are also actively seeking available grants and have recently received funds from Georgia Power,  Levy Family Foundation and the JC Lewis Foundation.   In addition, we are working on the planning for our 3^rd Annual Tybee Wine Festival, our biggest fundraiser of the year, which will be held April 15 – 17, 2011 with a whole weekend in celebration of wine; craft beers.  Tickets are already on sale at http://tybeewinefestival.com.

The Challenge

Impressed with our progress and the major increase in community support, The City of Tybee has agreed to match dollar for dollar up to $65,000 towards the renovation of the theater.  This means we must raise an equal amount of money by the end of the city’s fiscal year in June 2011.   This means your donation now will be doubled and will allow us to make significant improvements to the interior and allow greater use of the theater.

Conclusion

Some did not think the rebirth of the Tybee Post Theater was possible. The Tybee community, as well as the entire Savannah area, has rallied to this project with money, volunteer hours and attendance at our events.  This proves that not only is this project possible, but the theater will also be successful. 

This report has shown you the highlights of what we have accomplished and your past support has helped make this all possible.  I want to encourage you to make an immediate and generous gift in 2010 to Friends of the Tybee Theater Inc.  Thanks to the Tybee match, your donation will be doubled and will bring us closer to our goal of reopening the Tybee Post Theater in 2011. 

Very truly yours,

Gordon Matthews

President

Haviland Stillwell in a special one night performance

Lattie-Palooza This Sunday to benefit the Tybee Post Theater

One Amazing Weekend at the Tybee Post Theater

A beautiful venue courtesy of Richard Chambless & his crew at Host South and our wonderful volunteers

Comedy Nite at the Post presented by Renee DeRossett

 

 David Jacobs-Strain Concert