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‘We’ll Meet Again: A New American Musical’ makes its world premiere at Savannah Theatre
Get ready to be taken on a journey through time as the Savannah Theatre presents the world premiere of a new stage musical that will take audiences back to the 1940s. Written by James R. Harris, “We’ll Meet Again: A New American Musical,” promises to be a heart-warming story inspired by the life of Henry…
SANDWICH MONTH: OUR PICKS FOR THE BEST SAV BITES BETWEEN SLICED BREAD
This August, we celebrate the best thing since sliced bread: the almighty sandwich, of course. National Sandwich Month was originally established by the Wheat Flour Institute in 1952. Consisting of your choice of ingredients lovingly nestled between two doughy pieces of bread, sandwiches have been a lunchtime staple since time immemorial. From the classic PB&J…
Murder, Mystery, and Music sets the stage for Bay Street Cabaret’s New ‘Killer’ Show
The Bay Street Cabaret returns this August with a “killer” new show. This time it’s a comedic murder mystery entitled “Murder at the Bay Street Cabaret.” The audience gets to help drive the plot of the show that incorporates some of the greatest Broadway hits performed live. “One of the cast members jokingly suggested we…
Tied and Tasseled present “Decades of Debauchery” burlesque show
A burlesque troupe and cabaret that “pairs traditional burlesque with a flare of fetish and rock n’ roll,” the Tied and Tasseled Fetish Cabaret was formed in Savannah in 2014 and has made it their mission to spread an open mind ever since. Every other month, the troupe performs different themed shows at Club One,…
Smash and Dash: Savannah Smithereens Brings Rage Room to Town
Rage rooms have been cropping up around the U.S. for the last few years, and very soon Savannah will have one of her own. Savannah Smithereens is a local smash room company that has gained attention in the last year or so with their pop-up events. The pop-ups were a hit and shortly thereafter people…
SAVANNAH AGENDA: Property Matters
Hotels & History A developer continues to receive pushback on plans due to the size and scale of the building in the heart of Savannah’s downtown Historic District after making some design changes to the heavily scrutinized project. And speaking of size, the massive impact of one of Savannah’s Civil Rights icons cannot be fit…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Kristin King
Classically trained harpist Kristin King never had any intention of falling into the traditional role of a symphony musician or becoming a career musician. Growing up she was told by other harpists, ‘that if you want to make a living as a harpist, you have to join a symphony,’ but now, years later, she is…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Voice Festival’s Tenth Anniversary Kickoff at JEA
Rushing over to catch the Savannah Voice Festival’s Tenth Anniversary Kickoff Concert and Reception at the Jewish Education Alliance on August 7, Cindy Nipper Davis and I arrive just in time to catch Carol Towbin Greenberg and her husband Dr. Joel A. Greenberg as they exit. Greeting us at the auditorium entrance is my favorite…
JAUDON SPORTS: High school football storylines to watch
Finally! The 2022 high school football season has arrived. Savannah area schools and teams from around the state begin their seasons this week, as most teams kick off Week 1 games on Friday, August 19. On Thursday, New Hampstead plays host to May River (SC) at Pooler Stadium. It’ll be the first game of the…
A funny thing happened on my way to the NYC Marathon
A funny thing happened on my way to the New York City Marathon. Let’s just call it uhhhh….. Summer 2022? For those who don’t follow along on social media, I entered the New York Marathon late last year, just around Christmas. I’ve been training since late January. In March, I ran a half marathon in…
GILLIAN TRASK: FROM FIERY MELTDOWN TO MILAN
I meet Gillian Trask in her tiny, meticulously organized, home-based studio on Isle of Hope, curious as to how this relative newcomer to the jewelry world will be representing the U.S., Savannah artists, and Kobo Gallery at the prestigious Milano Jewelry Week this October. Growing up in New York, New Jersey, and Virginia as the…
Cheers: Enjoy Local Craft Brews at Moon River’s Midday in the Beer Garden Festival
Beer buffs won’t want to miss the upcoming festival celebrating local craft brews. Now in its second year, Midday in the Beer Garden is hosted by local brewpub Moon River Brewing Co. The fest will take place on Aug. 20 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. The idea for the festival came up once the…
‘Slow down, breathe, and be in the moment’ at Ashford Tea Company’s Poet-Tea event
On the third Friday of the month Ashford Tea Company presents ‘Poet-Tea’ a monthly tea and art experience for the mind and body. The upcoming experience will be on August 19 at 7 p.m. The monthly show is hosted by writer and poet Brandy Simpkins. The monthly event features different artists, musicians, poets, and authors.…
