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Savannah's highlights Feb. 23-27
Event Zulu
The Umdabu Zulu Dancers perform at Armstrong State Atlantic University Tuesday.
Friday

Historic Savannah Theatre’s Little Shop of Horrors
This musical is a send-up of sci-fi B movies from the 1960s, complete with a talking, man-eating plant named Audrey. Show times are tonight and tomorrow at 8 p.m., and tomorrow and Sunday at 3 p.m. at 222 Bull St. Cost is Adults $33 and 17 and under $16. For more information call 233-7764.

James Brown Revue Night
A Black History Month celebration will be held to benefit the Savannah High School HBO Gents’ Club. The Swanee Quintet of Augusta, James Brown’s former touring group, will perform, as will Marvin Johnson and the Savannah High School Jazz Band. Also appearing will be local James Brown impersonators, who will compete for prizes. This competition is open to anyone — young, old, black, white — who can sing or dance like James Brown. Event takes place on Feb. 23 at 7 p.m., at Savannah High School 400 Pennsylvania Ave. Cost is Adults $10, students $5. For more information call 351-6159.

Savannah Cultural Arts Theatre Presents Little Women
A play by Peter Clapham directed by D.J. Queenan. Show times are Feb. 23 and 24 and March 2 and 3 at 8 p.m. and Feb. 25 and March 4 at 3 p.m., at Black Box at S.P.A.C.E., 9 W. Henry St. Cost is $10 adults and $7 for students and seniors. For more information call 651-6782 or 6783.
Saturday, Feb. 24

Sunday

America’s Emerging Poets
This event will feature readings by Leo Victor Briones, Lynn Doiron, Tina Collins, Ron Wallace and Maggie Wilkie. Event takes pace on Feb. 25 at 3 p.m., at The Book Lady, 6 E. Liberty St.

Coastal Jazz Association Annual Meeting & Concert
The Coastal Jazz Association All-Stars with Ben Tucker, Teddy Adams, Huxsie Scott, Herbie King and special guest Kevin Bales on piano will play straight-ahead jazz that consists of both American pop as well as jazz standards. Show begins on Feb. 25 at 5 p.m., at Cobblestone Conch House, 225 W. River St. Cost is $10 for non-members. For more information call www.coastal-jazz.org.

Gullah Praise, Stomp & Shout Celebration
This is the closing event of the annual Gullah Celebration and features the Gospel Keys and the Morning Glories. Show begins on Feb. 25 at 6 p.m., at First African Baptist Church, 70 Beach City Rd. Free, although a free will offering will be taken.

Savannah Film Society Presents North by Northwest
Gary Grant plays a Madison Avenue executive who finds himself in trouble after he is mistaken for an international spy in this thriller that was directed by Alfred Hitchcock. Show begins on Feb. 25 at 7 p.m., at Lucas Theatre. Cost is $8. For more information call 525-5050.

Tuesday

Harry Connick Jr. in Concert
The singer will appear in Savannah as part of his My New Orleans Tour. Show time is Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., at Savannah Civic Center’s Johnny Mercer Theatre. Cost is $65 pit, orchestra or mezzanine or $45 balcony. For more information call 651-6556.

The Umdabu Zulu Dancers
This event will offer a rare glimpse into the life of Zulu warriors. This company is based in Birmingham, Ala. and seeks to preserve traditional and contemporary South African culture through song, dance and theater. Show time is on Feb. 27 at 8 p.m., at the Armstrong Atlantic State University Fine Arts Auditorium, 11935 Abercorn St. Cost is Free.
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