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2022 SCAD FASHION HITS THE RUNWAY
SCAD FASHION 2022 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS THURSDAY, MAY 19 SCAD JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW 2022 Noon to 8 p.m. Jen Library 201 E. Broughton St. Open to the public FRIDAY, MAY 20 SCAD JEWELRY TRUNK SHOW 2022 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Jen Library 201 E. Broughton St. Open to the public ‘OUR FRIEND ANDRÉ: A…
TYPE 1 OF A KIND: Naomi Kinnamon’s Inclusive Designs for the Now
If you didn’t know better, you would think the royal blue pantsuit worn by SCAD student, Naomi Kinnamon, came straight from the designer racks at Nieman Marcus. However, Kinnamon not only designed and created the outfit, but it’s meant to help her—and hopefully others like her—manage the disease she’s had since sixth grade. A native…
United Way Meets and Exceeds Goals for 2021-2022 Campaign
The 2021-2022 United Way Annual Campaign, led by Campaign Chair and local business owner Cecilia Russo Turner, has come to a successful conclusion. The grand total of funds in and through United Way of the Coastal Empire for the campaign year 2021-2022 is $13.1 million. “I’m so proud of our volunteers, donors and everyone who helped…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Whitney Gilliard
May is National Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to celebrate the diversity of the AAPI community and their myriad contributions in society. In Savannah, the AAPI community has been growing over the years, and along with their rich cultures and traditions, many members of the AAPI community are bringing creative…
IT REALLY IS SMOL
If you drink beer in Savannah, then you undoubtedly know all about the goings on at Starland’s Two Tides Brewing Company. They celebrated a fourth Anniversary over the weekend with music, food and of course lots and lots of beer. It was also a coming out party, if you will, for Two Tides newest (but…
Tybee’s famous Beach Bum Parade is back
Started in 1987, the Tybee Beach Bum Parade is an island tradition that engages parade participants and bystanders in what is called the South’s ultimate water fight. After a two-year Covid hiatus, the island is gearing up for the parade’s return on May 20. Organizers promise a great time filled with summer fun for the…
MAKING A SPLASH!
It’s about 7:30 Wednesday night at the American Legion on Tybee Island, and the place is packed. Nearly a dozen ladies are wearing sashes bearing some variation of the “Tybee Island Beach Bum Parade Queen” title, and a new sister is joining to the ranks. “It’s wonderful,” laughs Amorette Zittrauer. “I always watched the parade,…
Park Place Outreach: Savannah’s Premier Derby Party
If you know Craig Jeffress you know that he hates the spotlight. The Olde Pink House General Manager makes sure I know that his leadership team, Park Place Outreach peeps and Kathleen Smith of Brown-Forman are all responsible for the third annual Savannah’s Premier Derby Party held at Reynolds Square on May 7. It’s a…
Lions Club of Savannah celebrates 100 years
Established in 1922, The Lions Club of Savannah is celebrating a century of service, devoted to helping the sight-impaired and others in need. The Savannah branch is one of the oldest Lions Clubs in the country, and the members have sponsored 8 other clubs in Georgia, who then sponsored another 27 clubs, resulting in a…
SCAD announces collaboration with luxury jewelry brand David Yurman
Connect Savannah recently had the opportunity to speak with David and Sybil Yurman about the luxury jewelry brand’s success and advice for young artists. The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) announced a collaboration with iconic, luxury jewelry brand David Yurman. SCAD and David Yurman announced the David Yurman Endowed Scholarship for Jewelry Design. …
ART PATROL: Beth Logan recommends
Support the upkeep and preservation of Savannah’s Flannery O’Connor Childhood Home with your purchase of a painting, photograph, sculpture, or mixed media piece! An on-line auction (with but-it-now options) is live NOW at locationgallery.net and ends in person at Location Gallery, 251 Bull Street from 6-8pm this Friday, May 20. Along with peacocks and Flannery…
RANDY AKERS: CONVEYING THE UNDERBELLY
I meet Randy Akers in his recently renovated, spacious, and well-ordered studio at his Skidaway Island Home. While he enjoyed a prestigious career directing and designing international television commercials, movie titles, music videos and print for Fortune 500 companies, he shares, “I always wanted to be a painter. Always.” Akers took fine arts classes whilst…
HISTORY THEATRE RETURNS WITH STORY OF SUSIE KING TAYLOR
History Theatre returns to Savannah this year with a theatrical performance about Susie King Taylor. Artistic Director Lorrie Rumpel and her husband Fritz, the organization’s executive director, founded the original History Theatre in 2007. It is the mission of the History Theatre to engage and empower Savannah’s adults, teenagers and children in the production of…
The big bold sound of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra
Those who frequent the local music scene or any of Connect Savannah’s events, more than likely have heard the big, bold sounds of the Fabulous Equinox Orchestra. Led by Clay Johnson and Jeremy Davis, the band has been a musical staple for years, making their mark in the Hostess city with their Louisiana-rooted, Southern Big…
WHAT ARE WE READING?
A Better Man:A (Mostly Serious) Letter to My Son | by Michael Ian Black With hope and with humor, Michael Ian Black skillfully navigates the complex gender issues of our time and delivers a poignant answer to an urgent question: How can we be, and raise, better men? Part memoir, part advice book, and written…
The Hostess City Hoedown
The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue is celebrating the performing arts with the Hostess City Hoedown, a three-day festival May 19 and 20 at 8 p.m. and May 21 at 6:30 p.m. at Club One. The festival will highlight talent local to the Savannah area, while featuring guest performers from across the entertainment industry. “This…
Q&A with Kane Brown
KANE BROWN IN CONCERT Kane Brown plays Enmarket Arena on Fri., May 27, with special guests Chase Rice and Raelynn. Tickets are available at ticketmaster.com Kane Brown made an immediate impression on the country music scene in 2015 when his debut single “Used To Love You Sober,” went top 15 on the country singles chart.…
Savannah Ghost Pirates Hockey announces affiliates, first head coach
The Savannah Ghost Pirates have announced an NHL/AHL affiliation with the Vegas Golden Knights and their American Hockey League affiliate, the Henderson Silver Knights when they make their ECHL debut in October 2022. Rick Bennett has been named the Head Coach for the Ghost Pirates. Vegas has taken the NHL by storm since joining the…
