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HOLIDAY HELPING HANDS: Savannah organizations and individuals roll up their sleeves to help out those in need
During challenging times, the Savannah community always seems to rise to the occasion to support its neighbors in need. While the last two years have been a challenge for many charities and organizations to fulfill the needs served in previous years, others are stepping up to assist those in need. The Dewitt Tilton Group supported…
‘Porcupine’ film by director and writer Mike Cahill chats about his film and the SCAD Savannah Film Festival
‘Porcupine,’ written and directed by Mike Cahill, dives into the ideas what family is and a different approach to finding a new one. Porcupine screened at the 24th SCAD Savannah Film Festival and Cahill was there to experience the film with the festival audience. “We didn’t think we’d ever have a chance to do that.…
Introducing the Savannah Gallery of Art
A few months ago, I started noticing social media posts about a new downtown gallery coming to Bryan Street. Initially concerned that it may be a bit off the beaten track of the historic district, I visit the newly opened Savannah Gallery of Art on a recent sunny late afternoon. I find a beautiful redbrick…
An instrument of change: Tommy Holland continues tradition of musical gifts for local children
A charitable music lover born and raised in Savannah, Tommy Holland has been hosting his “Tommy Holland and Friends Musical Toy and Benefit Concert” for the past six years as a charitable way to get musical instruments in children’s hands. In addition to charity, he has worked in sales and construction on and off throughout…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Wayne Ashford
In between Habersham and Price Streets, cozied on the ground floor of a red brick building, sits the 406 E Oglethorpe Ave. cafe, Ashford Tea Company. The owner, Wayne Ashford, serves as a tea connoisseur and a motivational speaker who teaches how drinking tea may influence a lifestyle of health and wellness. Ashford first began…
Union Mission, Parker’s unveil plans for Parker’s House: A Home for Women
Union Mission and Parker’s unveiled plans today for the new Parker’s House: A Home for Women, which will be Savannah, and coastal Georgia’s only facility solely dedicated to providing emergency housing and comprehensive services for unaccompanied women experiencing homelessness. Parker’s House is expected to open in the first quarter of 2022. Located at 125 Fahm…
Lauren Teague is back!
For the locals who have more than a passing interest in Savannah’s food scene, it was big news last Spring. One of their favorite chefs was back in a kitchen and they were more than ready to run out and Eat It and Like It. How do we know? We fielded more than a few…
SCAD’s ‘A Thousand Miles and Counting’ honors the legacy of William and Ellen Craft while educating Chatham County youth
Two significant figures in American history are honored in “A Thousand Miles and Counting,” a Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) produced short documentary film that celebrates William and Ellen Craft and their courageous escape from slavery. SCAD screened the documentary on November 15 at the SCAD Museum of Art (MOA). This event also…
Lilith Czar reigns with rock
Rock music fans might not recognize Lilith Czar’s name, but they may have heard her voice. Before re-emerging with a new sound, style, and name, Czar was known as Juliet Simms, former lead singer/guitarist for the emo-punk band “Automatic Loveletter” and runner up of season two of NBC’s “The Voice.” She released her debut album…
Celebrating Neil Young at Victory North
Music fans finding themselves missing the legendary Canadian singer-songwriter and musician Neil Young will want to join “Dreamer of Pictures – A Celebration of Neil Young,” an ensemble collection of over ten local musicians paying tribute to his six decade career. Local blues musician Ray Lundy will be performing as part of the ensemble, and…
Happy Thanksgiving from Connect Savannah!
Connect Savannah would like to wish all our readers a very Happy and Healthy Thanksgiving! Please note our offices will be closed on Thurs. Nov. 25 and Friday, Nov. 26 so our staff may enjoy Thanksgiving with their families and friends.
PETS OF THE WEEK
Each week, we will highlight pets available for adoption from local rescue organizations. In November, we are featuring Renegade Paws Rescue. NOVEMBER IS ‘RESCUE A SENIOR DOG’ MONTH! Cruella AGE: 2 years old COLORS: Black and white boxer mix WEIGHT: 65 pounds Meet Cruella, Crue for short! Crue is a dog-loving, kid-loving and cat-loving girl!…
Try a “JABBER WOCKY” at HOP ATOMICA
Try a Jabber Wocky Enjoy at: Hop Atomica MADE WITH: Habanero Pepper Infused Vodka, lime juice, carrot juice, ginger and cinnamon syrup We start off with .5 ounces of lime juice and 1 ounce of carrot juice. I did a combination of ginger and cinnamon syrup. It’s got a fresh sort of snap to it…
