Something new is glowing in Savannah’s western skyline. The 86–foot glass tower of the SCAD Museum of Art lit up for the first time last week, rising up out of MLK Jr. Boulevard like a great green guidepost. Indeed, SCAD is leading the city’s cultural future: The sleek, clean line of the tower is erected from a historic foundation, effectively showcasing the college’s global art influence while embracing Savannah’s past as one ...

Best Cultural Event Best Festival That's Not St. Patrick's Day Savannah Music Festival It was a year of changes for the SMF; the American Traditions vocal competition was jettisoned, the genre-specific series delineations ("Jazz," "Americana," "Worldbeat") dropped in favor of one big, multi-musical palette, and for the first time, there were two huge shows aimed quite specifically at the college crowd (the Avett Brothers, Band of Horses). And although a fair amount of "usual suspects" ...

Most Eligible Local Bachelor Ahndhi Sticha Our fresh–faced winner of Most Eligible Local Bachelor this year is 23–year–old Ahndhi Sticha (his real first name is Andrew, but “Ahndhi” is so much more mysterious, don’t ya think?). Set to graduate in a couple of weeks from SCAD in Illustration, the Chicago native was surprised to hear he’d won — though there was that Facebook post which might have helped solidify his win... Local scenesters might also ...

Best Local TV News Anchor Sonny Dixon, WTOC The former politician-turned anchorman has won two years in row. From the St. Patrick's Day Parade to the Rattlesnake Round-up, if there's a big event in Southeast Georgia, Sonny is there. Runner-up: Jesse Blanco, WJCL Best Local TV Sports Anchor Frank "The Big Guy" Sulkowski, WJCL His third win in the category, Frank covers local sports with an honest enthusiasm that is unrivaled. His appearance in last ...

Best Local Scandal The City Manager Search This one just about had it all: open meeting violations, confusion over a personal bond, questionable candidate search protocols, strife on City Council, yelling in the hallways of City Hall, and race cards flying around all over the place. Lord have mercy! The only thing missing was sex, but... well, maybe that’s for the best, eh? Despite all the hubbub, ironically there was no surprise about the outcome. ...

Best Chef Roberto Leoci Chef at the restaurant which bears his name, Roberto Leoci brings a genuine trattoria feel to a city not known for its wealth of real Italian offerings. His pasta carbonara - complete with perfect poached egg on top - is spoken of in hushed tones, and is the true testament to his seriousness - yet ever-so-light touch - as an evangelist of real Italian trattoria cuisine. Runner-up: Matt Roher, Cha Bella ...

Best New Bar Best Outdoor Bar Best Pool Hall Congress Street Social Club Sprinting to the top of the "new" list after just two months in business (it opened the week before St. Patrick's Day), this two-level club is at 411 W. Congress - it took over the space vacated by B&B Ale House, with the added pleasures of the long-closed second level. That's where the "outdoor" part comes in - the courtyard, which sat ...

Best Yoga Studio Savannah Yoga Center Kelley Boyd's studio - where she is assisted by a corps of very able instructors - holds a full schedule of different types of yoga for different types of folks, in a beautifully renovated space. Runner-up: Savannah Power Yoga Best Massage Therapist Lenny Resnick This former massage therapist with the Washington Redskins brings with him a wealth of experience at deep tissue, Swedish, light touch, and sports massage. Runner-up: ...

Best Shoe Store Globe Shoe Company Best Jeweler Levy Jewelers What's behind 230 years of success for Savannah's Best Jewelry Store and Best Shoe Store? Generations of Savannah-based ownership. Relationship building with staff, the customers, and the community. Hands-on management. Sticking with what has worked for decades while staying 21st century current. Located half a block apart on East Broughton Street, Levy Jewelers and Globe Shoe Company each moved to their present locations in the ...