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A LIFE GONE WILD: Jeanne Paddison’s lifelong passion for helping animals
One would have to be living under the proverbial rock not to know that one of America’s favorite television personalities of all time, Betty White, spent almost all of her almost 100 years in the defense, support, care, and love of animals. So, it was no surprise when the internet’s viral #BettyWhiteChallenge, issued on the…
Vic’s River Grill nears opening on River Street
The work has been going on for the better part of a year. The planning for this space was in the works for much longer than that. Now, finally, it is all nearing reality. Vic’s River Grill, the newest restaurant to set up shop on River Street is nearing completion and should open soon. The…
Try a “MEZZY BASIL” at Cha Bella
MEZZY BASIL Enjoy at: Cha Bella, 102 E Broad St MADE WITH: Mezcal, basil, lemon, lime, jalapeno, and simply syrup We are going to muddle in a jalapeno and, sticking with our restaurant theme, we’re grabbing a few leaves from our fresh basil plant. Then, one part each simple syrup, lime, and lemon juice with three parts of…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Mindy Shea
Born and raised in Charlotte, North Carolina, Mindy Shea is a southern girl through and through. So, it’s no doubt when she was contacted by a hospitality recruiter 16 years ago for a position with Visit Savannah, she jumped at the opportunity and made it her new home. Now, as the director of international sales…
33rd Savannah Black Heritage Festival kicks off virtual, in-person events
The annual Savannah Black Heritage kicks off its 33rd year this February with the theme “Celebrating Culture, Celebrating Heritage, Celebrating You” as the focus for the 2022 festival which is hybrid with virtual and a few in person offerings. “Between all the public health issues and how we’ve had to adapt to virtual presentations, sometimes…
BIG FLICKS: World’s tallest IMAX screen going up in Pooler
Royal Cinemas & IMAX in Pooler announced they will soon be opening what they say will be the world’s tallest IMAX screen, featuring laser imaging, almost perfect sound, and premium recliners. Management says they hope to have the state-of-the-art auditorium and screen up and running by the end of February. IMAX built the one-of-a-kind, immersive…
BEST OF SAVANNAH AWARDS NOMINATIONS NOW OPEN
It’s almost time to award our readers’ Savannah favorites for 2022! Nominations are now underway for Connect Savannah’s annual Best of Savannah awards. CLICK HERE TO NOMINATE! The nomination period will run online from Jan. 24 – Feb. 4, so there isn’t much time to let your voice be heard. Visit connectsavannah.com to nominate your…
CinemaSavannah ready to bring audiences back ‘Together’ with a film examining the Pandemic
CinemaSavannah is ready to bring everyone together for their first screening of 2022. After delays caused by covid-19 restrictions CinemaSavannah is presenting the movie “Together” on Friday, Jan. 28 at 7 p.m. at the Ben Tucker Theater inside the Savannah Cultural Arts Center. “Our first attempt in December before the holidays didn’t go well since…
STYLE: What are we Wearing?
Loungewear rose to the top of our wish lists in 2020 and never left. Two years later, comfortable clothes are only getting more stylish. For a look that’s perfect for both brunch downtown or movie night at home, try pairing a matching set with white sneakers or throw on your favorite cozy cardigan with a…
The NFTs Craze
When our Founding Fathers drafted the Constitution, they could scarcely have foreseen the arrival of household assault weapons, Senate filibusters or, in all likelihood, Kings of Leon sending a cryptographic video into space and then auctioning off the iPhone it was played on. But all of these things have come to pass, one of the…
Travel in Time with GSU’s Piano in the Arts Series
The Fred and Dinah Gretsch School of Music at Georgia Southern University wants the audience to take a musical journey with them at they present “Piano in the Arts, Travels in Time” featuring Gretsch School of Music Faculty Members, Larisa Elisha, violin and Karla Rocker, Piano. “I hope the audience enjoys variety of different music…
DISC FAMILY ROBINSON
They don’t exactly match the typical stereotypes for a professional athlete. That doesn’t mean that professional disc golfers aren’t every bit as competitive–and every bit as talented–as any other professional athlete. The 18th Annual Savannah Open presented by The Upholstery Shop by Leo powered by Prodigy Discs featured 91 professional disc golfers competing for a…
Author’s debut novel set near Savannah
“The Sweater of My Soul,” a debut novel written by Lisa A. Greenlee, is brimming with emotional intimacy and courage while breaking the boundaries of sexuality and the racial divide. Two fearless young women break from convention to live their truths in the face of adversity and against social norms and oppressive realities of the…
