Plant Riverside District to host Gospel Brunch Celebration on Sept. 17

Inspiring gospel performers Antwan Smalls, Calvin J and Gary Swindell, Jr. (l-r) will be the featured artists at the Gospel Brunch Celebration encore performance at Plant Riverside District on Sunday, Sept. 17

Plant Riverside District – which is widely known as Savannah’s Entertainment District – is pleased to host a special Gospel Brunch Celebration on Sunday, Sept. 17. This high-energy encore performance will feature inspiring live gospel music by top regional artists as well as a lavish Southern-style buffet prepared by the exceptional culinary team at Plant Riverside District.

Doors to Salzburg Ballroom will open for brunch at noon; the Gospel Celebration performance will begin at 2:30 p.m. in District Live.

“We’re thrilled to bring back some of the region’s top gospel artists, who dazzled audiences in a sold-out Father’s Day performance at Plant Riverside District in June, for a very special encore performance,” said Scotty Henley, Director of Entertainment at JW Marriott Savannah Plant Riverside District. “We invite everyone to join us for an inspiring afternoon of live gospel music and delicious Southern-inspired food.”

Featured gospel artists will include:

Gary Swindell, Jr.

Gary Swindell Jr. is a passionate gospel performer who began his career as a child traveling with his parents throughout the South, performing in stage shows and musicals. He started performing in church in Savannah, Ga. as a child and has recorded and trained with a number of notable musicians. As a worship pastor and youth pastor, Gary recently published his first book, The Language of Praise, and enjoys inspiring and uplifting audiences.  

Calvin J

Born and raised in Savannah, Ga., Calvin J has been writing music since the age of 14 and playing instruments since the age of five. A self-taught pianist and drummer who also plays the alto saxophone, Calvin J brings a sound that is soulful, powerful and straight from the heart. His music is inspired by God and his family. His True Gospel “Life Music” embodies real-life scenarios that are based around God’s love and is featured on his newest recording “Road 2 Recovery.”

Antwan Smalls

Antwan Smalls is an eclectic singer, worship leader and musician with a deep passion for music and ministry. He has dedicated his life to praising and worshiping through his music and has served as the worship leader at Kingdom Life Christian Fellowship in Savannah, Ga. since the age of 15, Smalls has shared the stage with renowned artists such as Jonathan McReynolds, Tasha Cobbs, Erica Campbell, Jessica Reedy, Mali Music, Le'Andria Johnson and Joshua Rogers and offers an energetic worship vibe that effortlessly connects different cultures and generations.  

The Gospel Brunch Celebration will feature a Southern-inspired buffet that has been thoughtfully prepared by Plant Riverside District’s Executive Chef Eric Fullem, who recently joined the Kessler Collection team after earning acclaim as the Sea Island Company’s Executive Chef. Menu highlights include Slow-Cooked BBQ Pork Ribs, Crispy Buttermilk Chicken and Waffles, Low Country Shrimp and Grits, Chicken Fried Pork Chop with Sawmill Gravy, Baked Mac and Cheese, Collard Greens with Smoked Turkey, Black Eyed Pea Salad, Southern Potato Salad, Fresh Berry Cobbler, Sweet Potato Pecan Tarts and Banana Pudding. A full bar – including cocktails, beer and wine – will also be available.

Reservations are required for the Gospel Brunch Celebration. Pricing is $55 plus tax and gratuity for adults and $29 plus tax and gratuity for children ages 5 to 12.

Reservations are available at plantriverside.com, on OpenTable.com or by clicking HERE.

For more information, please visit plantriverside.com or follow @districtlivesavannah on Instagram.

A Kessler Collection property, Plant Riverside District is an award-winning destination in Savannah, Ga. developed by visionary and hotelier Richard C. Kessler, the chairman and CEO of Kessler Enterprise, Inc. Plant Riverside District originally opened in 2020 and attracts visitors from across the country and around the world.

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