Visit
February 2013
STATESBORO
A Convention,Visitors & Tourism Publication
Let Statesboro
Do The Sweet Talking
For You!
Over 150 Restaurants
to Choose From
V ISIT S TATESBORO | WWW . VISITSTATESBORO . COM | T EL (912) 489-1869 |
V ISIT S TATESBORO |
@V ISIT S TATESBORO
February Events in
STATESBORO
Save the Date
March 8-9: Up with People
March 8-10: Statesboro Music Festival
March 9: Feed the Mosasaur Gala
March 14-17: Schenkel Golf Invitational
March 22: Swing into Spring
March 23: Blooming Beauties Pageant
March 30: Pink Power Run 5k
1 First Friday: Fashion for Compassion
Downtown Statesboro, 5:30pm
2 Steppin’ Out on Broadway
Averitt Center for the Arts, 5:00pm
Glory Crampton: Broadway Favorites
Averitt Center for the Arts, 7:30pm
Eagle Basketball vs. UTC
Hanner Fieldhouse, 7:30pm
3 GSU Faculty Recital
Foy Music Building, 3:00pm
23 5K Chocolate Run
Downtown Statesboro, 9:00am
Eagle Basketball vs. Furman
Hanner Fieldhouse, 7:00pm
24 GSU Wind Symphony
Performing Arts Center, 3:00pm
27 Death of a Salesman
Center for Art & Theatre, 7:30pm
28 Death of a Salesman
Center for Art & Theatre, 7:30pm
7 Eagle Basketball vs. Appalachian State
Hanner Fieldhouse, 6:00pm
9 Cyrano De Bergerac
GSU Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm
12
8 President Jimmy Carter & First Lady
Rosalynn Carter
Hanner Fieldhouse, 7:00pm
13 Phi Mu Alpha: Love Songs Musicale
Foy Music Building, 7:30pm
14 HAPPY VALENTINE’S DAY!
GSU Sinfonietta
Foy Music Building, 7:30pm
15 Romance Under the Stars
Hunter Cattle Company, 7:00pm
About the Cover:
The mouthwatering dessert
pictured on our cover was
created by Emma’s Restaurant
& Lounge Head Chef, Jason
Scarborough. Emma’s is located
in the Holiday Inn Statesboro.
Call (912) 489-4545 for more
information on their February
Specials or to make a Valentine’s
Day reservation.
The SCVB Newsletter is created
by the SCVB staff wtih Design and
Photography by Becky Davis and
Contributing Writer Billy Simpson.
GSU Symphonic Wind Ensemble
Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm
18 Hooray for Hollywood
GSU Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm
19 Environmental Cinema: Solar Mamas
GSU Biology Building, 6:30pm
21 Statesboro Wedding Walk
First Baptish Church, 5:30pm
22 GSU Jazz Band Concert
Performing Arts Center, 7:30pm
2 Visit Statesborowww.visitstatesboroga.com 1.800.568.3301
“The Statesboro Convention and
Visitors Bureau are
incredible
partners with the Georgia Department
of Economic Development and
certainly understand the influence
of regionalism.” - Lori Hennesy,
Georgia
Magnolia
Midlands
Regional Tourism Representative
Wondering what to do in Statesboro?
Find these events and much more on our website.
www.visitstatesboroga.com
News to Note
The Statesboro Convention
& Visitors Bureau cordially
thanks
you
for
reading
our publication. We excel
in
Pictured (L-R): Andy Bhula (SCVB Board Vice-President), Becky Davis (SCVB Marketing
Manager), Heidi Jeffers (SCVB Executive Director), Barry Turner (SCVB Board President),
and State Representative Butch Parrish
promoting,
attracting,
stimulating and developing
conventions and tourism in
the Statesboro and Bulloch
Statesboro and the SCVB has been recommended in Garden & Gun
Magazine in the “Live the Life” section. www.gardenandgun.com
Through the marketing efforts of the SCVB, The Center for
Wildlife Education and the Lamar Q. Ball, Jr. Raptor Center at
Georgia Southern University was featured in USA Today Travel
on the “Escape to Georgia” page.
The SCVB Staff attended Tourism Day at the Capitol in Atlanta
on January 29.
In 2011, Bulloch County’s tourism industry:
> Supported 1,040 jobs
> Generated $111.66 million in direct tourist spending
> Created $4.13 million in state tax revenues
County area. Our newsletter
is just one way we do that. We
also offer other services such
as complimentary meeting
planning
and
convention
services, program assistance,
destination
literature,
welcome
packages
publicity
and
for
public
and
promotion
events.
Did
we mention we do all of
this for FREE? For more
information,
contact
the
Statesboro Convention &
Happy Valentine’s Day from Visit Statesboro!
1.800.568.3301
Visitors Bureau today!
www.visitstatesboroga.com
Visit Statesboro
3
A Valentine’s Day to Remember
Statesboro prides itself not only in its notable historic value and vibrant Southern
elegance, but also for the many great establishments that have allowed the town to
blossom into a renowned cultural hub of the Southeast.When it comes to making
this Valentine’s Day memorable, Statesboro rises above the call to accommodate
your taste for fine cuisine, picturesque vistas and traditional Southern hospitality.
Statesboro holds over 150 restaurants from a wide range of prices to feed your
body and soul on any budget. Lodging is available in Statesboro with over 1,000
hotel rooms and two cozy B&B’s. A full list of restaurants and hotels available
can be found at www.visitstatesboroga.com. The beginning of an unparalleled
Valentine’s Day experience only Statesboro can provide is just a click away.
Free Spirit Pottery
Located at 42 East Main Street in historic Statesboro
Free Spirit Pottery offers a unique hands-on experience that’s far
from the norm. Here, guests can choose from a wide selection of
skillfully molded and baked pieces ranging from vases, ornaments
and picture frames to paint and take home. For those interested
in other crafty creations, Free Spirit Pottery also hosts hot glass
fusing and canvas painting. If you’re looking for something different
to do this Valentine’s Day, or for any occasion, Free Spirit Pottery
gives patrons a unique, fun and affordable way to make priceless
memories.
Garden of the Coastal Plains
The Garden of the Coastal Plains, located just a few blocks
from Georgia Southern University’s campus, is an outdoor
treat for both residents and visitors to Statesboro alike. The
near 11-acre sanctuary hosts many indigenous and endangered
fauna species of the Southeast Georgia Plains, and the grounds
are actively inhabited by a number of bird species, woodland
mammals and butterflies. The property itself is centered on a
beautiful historic 20th century farmstead, Bland Cottage, which
has since been renovated into a visitor’s center. The Garden
of the Coastal Plains makes a great destination for a peaceful
romantic getaway in the very heart of Statesboro. A green
thumb is not a requirement to appreciate the serene sights,
sounds and smells of one of Statesboro’s best kept secrets.
Statesboro Convention & Visitors Bureau
332 South Main Street • P.O. Box 1516 • Statesboro, GA 30459
912-489-1869 • 1-800-563-3301 • www.visitstatesboroga.com