I had the opportunity on Sunday afternoon to attend the Savannah Winds Annual Patriotic Concert at Armstrong Atlantic State University's Sports Center Alumni Arena - just a 20 minute drive from The Landings. What a lovely way to spend the Sunday before Independence Day! The program, MC'd by Bill Catchcart from WTOC-TV and conducted by Mark Johnson, included songs and marches that are near and dear to an American's heart - such as the National Anthem, Esprit de Corps, Arlington, God Bless America, the Armed Forces Salute, and a patriotic sing-along! A touching video accompanied Scott Rogers, soloist, who performed Arlington and brought tears to everyone's eyes. I saw a number of women & men alike dabbing their eyes with kleenex.

I met lots of fellow Landings residents at the concert including a group waving American flags throughout the concert. We all enjoyed the surprises at the end - Mark Johnson conducting as Ben Franklin (in full costume) and a confetti blast that filled the arena with paper "fireworks"!

Don't miss this Savannah event next year --- its one of the most uplifting concerts you can go to at a bargain price of only $12!