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Staff Writer
Savannah Morning News

* Jan. 13 — “Romeo and Juliet” performed by the State Ballet of Russia 7:30 p.m. at Savannah Civic Center. 912-561-6554 $27.50, $38, $48.50 *

* Jan. 14 — A ballet with attitude, “Complexions," founded by former Alvin Ailey members to create an exciting vision of human movement. 7 p.m. at Gaillard Auditorium, Calhoun St. (www.charlestonconcert.org) 843-727-1216 $16-$62

* Jan. 14-15 — Pittsburgh Ballet Theatre. A world-renowned company performing classic and contemporary. 8 p.m. Hilton Head Arts Center, 842-2787 $55

* Jan. 16 — “The Clarinet Revolution.” Featuring solist Jose Franch-Ballestor performing Mozart, Bach, Haydn. John Morris Russell conducts the Hilton Head Orchestra. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian Church 842-2055 $20, $30, $40

* Jan. 17-29 — S.C. Repertory Company presents “The Baristas.” The relationships of two couples at a Lowcountry resort. “A screamingly funny and thoughtful play!” 8 p.m. Tuesday-Saturday, 2 p.m. Sunday. 342-2057 $30 (seniors $28)

Jan. 19-22 — Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey at the Savannah Civic Center Arena. To reserve: mention “BASH” on ETIX.com, or 800-351-7469, or at Civic Box Office to get $10 price. 7:30 Jan. 19, 10 a.m. Jan. 20, 7:30; 11 a.m., 3 p.m., 7 p.m. Jan. 21; 1 p.m., 5 p.m. Jan. 22. Without “BASH,” the loge and balcony are $20.

* Jan. 20-29 “Grease” — The perfect show to highlight our favorite performers at Savannah Theatre, 222 Bull St. 8 p.m. on Jan. 20, 21, 27, 28. 3 p.m. on Jan. 22, 28, 29. 912-233-7764 $37.45 (with coupon $34.45, kids $18.19)

* Jan. 21 Metropolitan Opera-Live! “Enchanted Island” 1-4:30 p.m. at Cinemark, Bluffton. (Encore 6:30 p.m. Feb. 8, $20) 727-2859 $22

* Jan. 22 Marvin Hamlisch, composer with three Oscars, four Grammys, four Emmys, three Golden Globes and a Tony will presenting his program “The American Songbook.” 3 p.m. Georgia Southern University Performing Arts, Statesboro. 912-478-7999 $35

* Jan. 23 Chamber Music Charleston performs on Hilton Head Island. Music for flutes, bassoon and harpsichord. 7:30 p.m. at All Saints Episcopal, 3001 Meeting St. 763-4941 to reserve, or pay there $20.

* Jan. 26 Lunch with the Author Series: Jessica Speart’s latest book, “Winged Obsession, The Pursuit of the World’s Most Notorious Butterfly Smuggler” is not fiction. She’ll describe that illegal trading during the noon lunch at the Dockside Restaurant, Port Royal. Reserve: 521-4147 $42

Jan. 28 Oyster roast to support Bluffton Rotary Club at 5-8 p.m. at Bluffton Oyster Factory on Wharf St. includes chili, hot dogs, brats, fries. Bar available. 705-9676 in advance $25. At door, tickets $30.

* Jan. 30 “A Serenade of Strings” Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra with Bohuslav Rattay also conducting Barber’s “Adagio for Strings” and featuring Edisher Savitsky performing Shostakovich’s Piano Concerto No. 1. 8 p.m. First Presbyterian, Hilton Head 842-2055 $20, $30, $40

* Monday-Friday — Tour this KAZOO MUSEUM! Make your own Kazoo at this 6,500 sq.ft. factory. Five Kazoo attachments available, including, “Kazoobie,” the award-winning electric Kazoo, and “Wazoo” with the trumpet feature! “Kazoogle” and “Wazoogle” also at the gift shop. 30-min. tours 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. 12 John Galt Road, Beaufort. 982-6387(kazoos.com) Pay there for tour $4.

Feb. 6 “RiverDance” Savannah Civic Center 7:30 p.m. 912-651-6554 $37, $52, $67.

Feb 7-26 “Lend Me a Tenor” “The most howlingly funny laugh-machine to hit Broadway in years!” 2 and 8 p.m., Hilton Head Arts Center 842-2787 $39-$44.

Feb 12 “Cooks and Books” 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., Westin Resort and Spa, Hilton Head. Unlimited gourmet food. Watch a heated chef’s competition. Vote for your favorite tasting. Mingle with many Southern authors. Sonny Dixon of Channel 11 is the emcee That’s all included in admission: $15 in advance, $20 at door. 815-6616. Tickets at Markels, Bluffton, or Burke’s Pharmacy, Main St., Hilton Head. (or online lowcountryliteracy.org)