Savannah Philharmonic contributes to local economy
According to the Arts and Economic Prosperity Calculator, the Savannah Philharmonic Orchestra and its audience spent nearly $2 million locally in fiscal year 2014. The orchestra just marked the end of its fifth season in Savannah.
“With many orchestras across the country facing financial challenges, I’m proud that the Savannah Philharmonic has experienced consistent growth over the last five years, posting annual surpluses,” said executive director David Pratt.
The orchestra released financial results indicating it has built a subscription base of more than 400 subscribers since 2010, doubled its earned income and tripled its contributed income.
For more information or to buy a sponsorship, call 912-232-6002 or go to savannahphilharmonic.org.
Miracle treat day at Dairy Queen
This year marks the 30th anniversary of Dairy Queen’s partnership with Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals, which includes the Children’s Hospital at Memorial University Medical Center in Savannah.
On Thursday, all 26 Dairy Queen locations in the 22-county Savannah region will donate the proceeds of $1 or more from every Blizzard treat sold during the date to the Children’s Miracle Network hospitals.
When a donation is made to the network, it stays in the community where it was donated. Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals is a nonprofit organization serving 170 children’s hospitals across North America.
To date, $100 million has been raised in support of network hospitals.
Women’s boutique opens at Shelter Cove Harbour
HILTON HEAD ISLAND, S.C. — Seasons, a women’s boutique owned by Bonnie Kriscovich, has opened at Shelter Cove Harbour.
The store features lightweight dresses for summer, casual coastal wear, maxi dresses, tops and skirts, purses, shoes and jewelry accessories.
“We are going to host trunk shows and really create relationships with our clients,” said store manager April Hinton.
Seasons at Shelter Cove Harbour is located at Harbourside II between Christmas on the Harbour – also owned by Kriscovich – and Neptune’s Niche. It is open daily at 10 a.m. with variable closing hours depending on the season. For more information, call 843-842-9911 or email seasonshiltohead@gmail.com.
Savannah DNA testing goes mobile
Coastal Paternity, LLC. co-owners Denise Drake RN & Olivia Bolin have announced that Savannah paternity DNA is now an agency on wheels.
Coastal Paternity, LLC provide mobile DNA paternity testing in the privacy of a client’s home, hospital bedside or attorney’s office. The company said it guarantees the accuracy of the tests and the results are court admissible.
The firm services Savannah along with Beaufort, Jasper, Hampton, Colleton and Allendale counties in South Carolina.
For more information, call 843-521-1362.