Name: Uni-Big Band Halle, Live in Concert
Start: 2023-10-4T19:00-4:00
End: 2023-10-4T20:00-4:00

Plant Riverside District - Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

400 W. River Street

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Plant Riverside District and the Teutonic Council of Savannah will present Uni-Big Band Halle live in concert on Wednesday, October 4 at 7 p.m. in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park., located on Savannah’s historic riverfront at 400 W. River St. This free outdoor concert will officially kick off the 2023 Oktoberfest festivities at Plant Riverside District and will feature talented musicians from Halle, Germany, which is Savannah’s “sister city.”

Founded in 1993 by Conductor and Director Hartmut Reszel, the internationally acclaimed Uni-Big Band Halle features students and teachers from Martin Luther University in Halle, Germany and Wittenberg, Germany. The band specializes in big band-style jazz, pop standards and original compositions and has performed across Europe, South America and beyond. Over the years, the band has performed with numerous well-known musicians, including Leroy Lovett, Nils Landgren, Chris Barber, Peter Herbolzheimer, Ron Williams and Shayna Steele.

Savannah Mayor Van Johnson will introduce Uni-Big Band Halle Conductor/Director Hartmut Reszel and will offer reflections on Savannah’s ongoing relationship with Halle, Germany.

The Teutonic Council of Savannah was founded in February of 2014 after a sold-out concert of G.F. Händel’s Messiah, presented by the Savannah Philharmonic and a group of soloists from the Halle, Germany State Opera. The concert was such a success that it prompted a meeting of Savannah and Halle city officials, as well as members of three German cultural societies: the German Heritage Society (GHS), the German Friendly Society (GFS) and the Georgia Salzburger Society (GSS). The outcome of this meeting was the unanimous decision to encourage and support the planning of similar cultural exchange events between the sister cities specifically and the German speaking countries in general and to form a new organization focused on this mission. The Teutonic Council of Savannah organizes various academic exchanges as well as cultural and musical events.

This special live performance at Plant Riverside District is sponsored by The Halle Foundation of Atlanta, which was founded by former Coca-Cola President Claus Halle and focuses on supporting German-American relations in the state of Georgia.

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(Wednesday) 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm

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Plant Riverside District - Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

400 W. River Street

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Plant Riverside District

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07oct9:00 am1:00 pm2023 Savannah Wiener Dog RacesIs your dachshund the fastest dog in the 912? Find out at the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races at Plant Riverside District!

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Plant Riverside District will host the 2023 Savannah Wiener Dog Races, which will be organized by Savannah’s Waterfront. Registration and check-in will begin at 9 a.m. and the races will start at 11 a.m. in Martin Luther King, Jr. Park. Race heats are open to Dachshunds as well as “Almost Wiener Dogs,” with proceeds benefiting Savannah’s Waterfront. Apart from the fastest time in all categories and weights, additional prizes will be awarded to the best dressed dog, best dressed dog owner and more.

There is a $25 entry fee per dog. To complete the official entry form, please visit https://savannahswaterfront.com/event/savannah-wiener-dog-races/.

Race Details
Registration/check-in opens at 9:00 a.m. and closes at 10:45 a.m. or once 20 heats are filled.
Assignments will be posted when a weight category is filled. Dogs will be grouped by weight.
The winner of each heat will compete in a final race for the grand prize!
Judges determine the winner of each race. The ruling of the judges is final.
Official timers and judges will record the time of the winning dog in each heat.
Dachshund-mix dogs may race in a special “Almost Wiener” heat, but they are ineligible for the grand prize trophy run.

Participation Rules
All owners must submit a current rabies vaccination record for their dogs.
All racing dogs must be accompanied by 2 people: Owner and assistant to be of service to the dog at the starting gate and finish line. Owners may coax runners with toys, chews or verbal cues. No dog whistles, balloons or breakable items are allowed.
Dogs must be on leash at all times except while racing. Owners are responsible for cleaning up after their dog. Relief areas will be available with plastic bags, should you forget to bring your own. Water will be available for dogs.
All owners must sign a media release, as well as a consent waiver releasing all organizing parties and others from all liabilities associated with canines interacting with other canines and people. Savannah’s Waterfront and Plant Riverside District are not responsible for any injuries, human or canine, emotional or physical. Please consider the demeanor of your dog before deciding to participate in the races. If your dog is not friendly toward kids or other dogs, please do not participate in this event. We want happy hounds and humans!
Owners will be responsible for bringing participants to the staging area when their heat is called.
Owners and assistants are not permitted on the race course except when announced for their individual race.
All participating dachshunds must be registered and/or checked in before 10:45 a.m. on race day.

Time

(Saturday) 9:00 am - 1:00 pm

Location

Plant Riverside District - Martin Luther King, Jr. Park

400 W. River Street

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Plant Riverside District

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