Eat, Drink and Be Merry With Beautiful Voices & Fine Dining at the Savannah VOICE Festival

Staff Report From Savannah CEO

Monday, July 20th, 2015

Explode your senses by listening to singers from the Savannah Voice Festival (SVF) perform live at some of Savannah’s finest dining establishments. Experience not only the voices of the festival but also mouth-watering meals as the third annual SVF introduces some fabulous dining options with community partners Belford’s Seafood & Steaks and The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort & Spa.

Sunday August 2 not only kicks off the Savannah VOICE Festival with artists introduced at Death By Aria at the Westin Savannah Harbor at 4pm but is followed by the opportunity to enjoy fine cuisine at the resort’s Aqua Star Restaurant.  Famous arias and a flavorful three course Italian inspired menu including lobster ravioli and striploin will be available for only $40 plus tax and gratuity and reservations are available by calling 912-201-2000.

Wednesday August 5 will introduce a very special event at Belford’s restaurant located at 315 West St. Julian Street in downtown Savannah.  Opera, musical theatre and popular song will light up this popular City Market restaurant at two seatings – the first at 5 pm and second at 7:30 pm.  Make your reservation for a fabulous Italian selection of Belford’s finest dishes and delicious wines for $80 by calling 912-233-2626. Belford’s is generously donating 30% of the proceeds from this evening to support the Savannah VOICE Festival.

Sunday August 9 celebrates the Festival opera Carmen with a tantalizing Spanish menu and arias from this popular opera which takes place at Asbury Memorial United Methodist Church in Savannah on the afternoon of August 9th and evening of August 11th!  This Spanish three course meal including tapas and ropa vieja over tortilla will be available for only $40 plus tax and gratuity and reservations are available by calling 912-201-2000.

Sunday August 16 is the Grand finale at Christ Church which will be followed by a sumptuous gala dinner in the Ballroom at The Westin Savannah Harbor Golf Resort and Spa.  For $145 diners will have the opportunity to enjoy cocktails, a delicious dinner and enjoy conversation and song with the festival artists.  Reservations are essential.

Maria Zouves, Executive Director of the SVF said “Fine dining and fine vocal talent is truly a wonderful combination and we are grateful to Belford’s and The Westin Savannah Harbor for enhancing our Festival with these dining options.  The Westin and Belford’s are both Community Partners of the Savannah VOICE Festival which supports the community outreach and free masterclasses offered by the Festival”.

For more information about the Festival please visit www.savannahvoicesfestival.org, www.voicexperiencefoundation.com or call 855.76.OPERA.