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Skip to contentAdvertisementThe theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah."Massive free concert from the Savannah Philharmonic returns Saturday to Forsyth ParkThe theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah.".. INVOLVING GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA REDISTRICTING MAPS. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU THIS WEEKEND... DURING A MASSIVE FREE CONCERT ...IN SAVANNAH'S MOST POPULAR PARK. SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC'S BIGGEST OUTDOOR SHOWCASE OF THE YEAR.. THE "PHIL THE PARK CONCERT." WJCL 22 NEWS AJ SISSON IS JOINING US LIVE FROM FORSYTH PARK.. WHERE WE'VE BEEN CATCHING UP WITH ORGANIZERS ALL WEEK LONG. WHAT CAN YOU TELL US AJ. GOOD MORNING EMMA... I'M OUT HERE WHERE YOU CAN SEE . THE PICNIC WILL START SINCE THIS IS AN OUTDOOR EVENT... WE HAVE METEOROLOGIST CATHERINE LIBERTA HERE TO GIVE US A SPECIAL PHIL IN THE PARK FORECASTAdvertisementMassive free concert from the Savannah Philharmonic returns Saturday to Forsyth ParkThe theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah."The return of the biggest outdoor event in Savannah is back this Saturday with the Savannah Philharmonic's "Phil the Park" concert, beginning at 5 p.m.The theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah.""The inspiration comes from Savannah," said Savannah Philharmonic's Music and Artistic Director, Keitaro Harada. "Savannah is filled with a lot of different cultures, and every tune that you're going to hear from the 7 o'clock hour has something to do with Savannah."From jazz to country, all "rhythms" of Savannah will be represented during the massive festival.In the largest park of the Hostess City, the philharmonic expects similar attendance to last year's event of 20,000 people. "I love that it brings the community together," said Savannah Philharmonic Executive Director Amy Williams. "I'm really excited for tomorrow's program."The festivities begin Saturday at 4:30 p.m. with the picnic competition and featured bands, such as the 3rd Infantry Division Rock Band and the Savannah Music Festival's Jazz Academy.The main event begins at 7 p.m. with the Savannah Philharmonic, conducted by Harada. Their large orchestra will include the SCAD Bee Sharps, their volunteer choir and guest artists, like Alysha Umphress.WJCL 22 News is a proud media sponsor of the 2023 "Phil the Park" concert, and we will be giving away free smart TVs. Follow this link for more information. When does it start?Festivities kick off at 4:30, with the first performers taking the stage at 5 and the Savannah Philharmonic beginning at 7.How will the weather be?At the beginning of the event, temperatures will be in the low 80s. By the time of the main concert, that will drop to the mid 70s. Overnight, temps will continue to drop into the 60s.Will traffic be impacted?Drayton Street, between Park Avenue and Hall Street, will be closed between 3 and 10 p.m. due to the event.The return of the biggest outdoor event in Savannah is back this Saturday with the Savannah Philharmonic's "Phil the Park" concert, beginning at 5 p.m.The theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah."Advertisement"The inspiration comes from Savannah," said Savannah Philharmonic's Music and Artistic Director, Keitaro Harada. "Savannah is filled with a lot of different cultures, and every tune that you're going to hear from the 7 o'clock hour has something to do with Savannah."From jazz to country, all "rhythms" of Savannah will be represented during the massive festival.In the largest park of the Hostess City, the philharmonic expects similar attendance to last year's event of 20,000 people. "I love that it brings the community together," said Savannah Philharmonic Executive Director Amy Williams. "I'm really excited for tomorrow's program."The festivities begin Saturday at 4:30 p.m. with the picnic competition and featured bands, such as the 3rd Infantry Division Rock Band and the Savannah Music Festival's Jazz Academy.The main event begins at 7 p.m. with the Savannah Philharmonic, conducted by Harada. Their large orchestra will include the SCAD Bee Sharps, their volunteer choir and guest artists, like Alysha Umphress.WJCL 22 News is a proud media sponsor of the 2023 "Phil the Park" concert, and we will be giving away free smart TVs. Follow this link for more information. When does it start?Festivities kick off at 4:30, with the first performers taking the stage at 5 and the Savannah Philharmonic beginning at 7.How will the weather be?At the beginning of the event, temperatures will be in the low 80s. By the time of the main concert, that will drop to the mid 70s. Overnight, temps will continue to drop into the 60s.Will traffic be impacted?Drayton Street, between Park Avenue and Hall Street, will be closed between 3 and 10 p.m. due to the event.Early Prime Big Deal Days you need to know about on AmazonAirport worker helps woman find diamond from grandmother's ringFedEx plane without landing gear skids off runway, but lands safely at Tennessee airportSpider webs seen falling from the sky in CaliforniaLoading more articles...

Skip to contentAdvertisementThe theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah."Massive free concert from the Savannah Philharmonic returns Saturday to Forsyth ParkThe theme for this year's concert is "AROUND THE WORLD -- Celebrating the Global Rhythms of Savannah.".. INVOLVING GEORGIA AND SOUTH CAROLINA REDISTRICTING MAPS. TAKE A LOOK AT WHAT'S IN STORE FOR YOU THIS WEEKEND... DURING A MASSIVE FREE CONCERT ...IN SAVANNAH'S MOST POPULAR PARK. SAVANNAH PHILHARMONIC'S BIGGEST OUTDOOR SHOWCASE OF THE YEAR.. THE "PHIL THE PARK CONCERT." WJCL 22...

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