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Savannah is a BOXING TOWN: The Past, Present, and Future of the Sport here
While combat sports have increased with popularity in recent years with the rise of Mixed Martial Arts along with a new wave of interest in boxing, many Savannah locals are unaware of the rich fighting traditions of the Hostess City. While it is no longer at the forefront of Savannah’s sports mindset, many citizens remember…
SAVANNAH JAZZ FESTIVAL: Huntertones are tooting their own horns
The musicians that make up Huntertones don’t think music needs lyrics or vocals to be able to connect with people. That was the theory the bandmates set out to prove in 2012, when they formed their instrumental band. “That’s one of the unique things about the band, the vocal quality of the band is kind…
SCAD Museum of Art Announces Fall 2022 Exhibitions
The Savannah College of Art and Design is introducing a new series of exhibitions at the renowned SCAD Museum of Art. Featuring a diverse group of emerging and established artists from around the world representing a variety of mediums, techniques and perspectives, the exhibitions are dynamic, thoughtful and inspiring. This fall, SCAD MOA presents the…
SAVANNAH JAZZ FESTIVAL: Jazmin Ghent focuses on jazz, gospel, Southern roots
Jazmin Ghent, international smooth jazz and gospel recording artist, had a musical interest that began when she was a young child. Born in Germany, into a military family, and raised in Huntsville, AL, Ghent’s mother and father raised her in the church, instilling the importance of Jazz and gospel music in her. Ghent recalls her…
Sublime Tribute Band Badfish continues to keep 90s reggae-rock legacy alive
Reggae-rock music fans who never got the chance to see Sublime live will have the opportunity to relive their music with tribute band Badfish on Wed., Sept 21 at District Live. According to band co-founder and bassist Joel Hanks, the idea for the band was formed during his time as a student at the University…
PROPERTY MATTERS: A high time for historic renovation, redevelopment
Downtown’s historic Woolworth’s building could be rehabbed, although the future use of the property is in question. Meanwhile, the city’s plan to clear the air about medicinal marijuana regulations took a step forward recently, as did a proposed impact fee being developed to help pay for the public costs of development projects. The loss of…
What’s Gina cooking? Home cook is gathering internet fame just making the food she likes to eat
It would be easiest to call Gina Willis an internet sensation. But there is far more to her game than that. This story is just as simple as the fact that Gina loves to cook. She does it every day. And now she is regularly as busy as she wants to be in selecting which…
JAUDON SPORTS: Calvary, Savannah Christian set to renew city’s best rivalry this week
“In time, we hate that which we often fear.” Yeah, that’s William Shakespeare to open this week’s sports column. Heady stuff, but it’s relevant to the renewal of the city’s fiercest high school rivalry this weekend in midtown Savannah. Two undefeated football teams with a healthy amount of hate between them, Calvary Day and Savannah…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Square Pops 6th Anniversary and Ribbon Cutting of New Location
Skipping into Savannah Square Pops’ new location at 344 Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd on Tues., September 13, I found SSP owner Judd Wiggins chilling with Habitat for Humanity’s Zerik Samples. With a portion of tonight’s proceeds going to Habitat, I tell Zerik to sit tight so I can get the scoop on Judd. The…
Savannah Rep presents megachurch drama ‘THE CHRISTIANS’
The Savannah Repertory Theatre is bringing Lucas Hnath’s “The Christians” in partnership with Asbury Memorial Theatre to Savannah. The play, which concerns influence and faith in a megachurch, will be led by Nathan Houseman in the role of Pastor Paul, who has built his church from a modest storefront to a large congregation and is…
Savannah Children’s Theatre presents Rocking Musical ‘Pete the Cat’
The Savannah Children’s Theatre brings to life the vibrant and hip world of “Pete the Cat” at the Savannah Theatre. The children’s book and television character come alive in this musical with music influences from the 60’s. “‘Pete the Cat’ is a book series based on a groovy cat who takes life as it comes…
