There is nothing common about Savannah’s new Common Thread restaurant
Food is the thread that connects us all − no matter the language, background, or origin of each person. Sharing a meal or breaking bread is the simplest way to share culture and heritage. No matter where you are in the world, the dinner table is a communal space that binds anyone who sits at…
A new exhibit at Savannah’s Telfair Academy examines outdated origins of museums
Museums were intended to be centers for learning and spaces to educate the public. Our current understanding and approach to these institutions grew from a human impulse to collect, categorize, and understand. To make meaning. But as Savannah’s new Progressive Regression: Examination of a 19th Century Museum exhibition makes clear, museums are intimately connected with…
5 Sites of Savannah’s Black History
In honor of Black History Month, we present five sites around Savannah that were all major settings in the long saga of this community’s African-American population, with insight from local leaders and historians to illustrate why these locations are all revered and recognized with commemorative historical markers by the Georgia Historical Society. FIRST BRYAN BAPTIST…
New director joins Savannah Police to address gun violence citywide
The Savannah Police Department selected Gerard V. Tate to lead the agency’s End Gun Violence program, with a goal of reducing the number of shooting incidents and other gun-related issues that occur citywide. According to announcement by the SPD, Tate previously served as a Police and Community Engagement Specialist in Ferguson, Missouri, and was also…
18 options for wintertime outdoor fitness activities around Savannah
It’s easy to enjoy Savannah’s beautiful spring and summer seasons, but we are barely tolerant of the colder months. Spoiled by our reasonable temperatures, winter may seem like a poor time to visit the many appealing parks and outdoor recreation areas around our city. However, open-air exercise not only helps you shape up, but also…
Local bands soldier on for Savannah’s fifth-annual ‘Rockin’ for the Vets’ concert
Members of the U.S. military overcome all kinds of challenges to carry out their missions – and during Savannah’s fifth-annual “Rockin’ for the Vets” concert, several local bands will follow the example of American soldiers to hold a fundraising event benefitting area veterans while striving to stay safe amid the ongoing coronavirus pandemic. On Jan.…
The Savannah Stage Company presents a virtual version of ‘Alice in Wonderland’
The Savannah Stage Company is inviting schoolchildren down the rabbit hole by presenting an imaginative virtual production of Alice in Wonderland. Since the Savannah-based troupe remains unable to stage large-scale plays for live audiences due to ongoing pandemic precautions, its dedicated artistes decided to expand its reach by launching the Savannah Stage Company’s first-ever “virtual…
Stars of the future give life to voices of the past at the Savannah Theatre
Some artists are inspired by past greats. Others are inspired to bring past greats back to life. The five young performers starring in “Legends Live On” – a decade-hopping revue of energetic song-and-dance tributes to iconic chart-toppers ranging from The Temptations to The Beatles to The Jackson Five to Bruno Mars – are now lighting…
Savannah tackles human trafficking with first-ever virtual conference
While many activities are disrupted by the ongoing pandemic, human trafficking is not one of them. Experts say that human trafficking is now proliferating due to how COVID-19 is worsening the social and economic conditions that are root causes of this global crime. Locally, the Savannah Interagency Diversity Council’s annual Traffick Jam is taking action…
Savannah scores professional hockey team as first tenant for new arena
Slap shots and hat tricks will get local hockey fans on their feet soon after the Savannah Arena is completed, according to Mayor Van Johnson’s Jan. 27 announcement that the city will soon be home to a new professional ice-hockey team. Johnson joined other city leaders at the Savannah Arena construction site on Wednesday to…
A bittersweet goodbye to Savannah’s Bayou Cafe
As the Savannah tourism industry grows, appreciation for locally owned independent restaurants is quickly becoming a thing of the past. Many Savannahians remember several mom-and-pop eateries that were on corners for years before watching their unfortunate shuttering. Harboring fond memories of these beloved spots is getting to be part of what it means to be…
