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SCAD Savannah Film Festival Celebrates 25 Years with creative new campaign featuring student/alumni talent
The Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will celebrate the 25th anniversary of the renowned SCAD Savannah Film Festival October 22-29, 2022, with the marketing and advertising for the event already in full swing and prominently featuring SCAD students. Under the guidance of SCAD president and founder Paula Wallace, university leadership, students, and alumni…
Gray’s Reef celebrates 50 years of marine sanctuaries and new Ocean Discovery Center
NOAA Gray’s Reef National Marine Sanctuary and the Gray’s Reef Chapter of the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation, celebrated the 50th anniversary for national marine sanctuaries with a “Save Spectacular Celebration”. This double celebration included the ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Gray’s Reef Ocean Discovery Center, followed by tours of the facility and a soiree for Chapter members…
SAVANNAH CLOVERS FC AND CHATHAM COUNTY CONFIRM DEAL TO PLAY AT MEMORIAL STADIUM
The Chatham County Commission has approved the agreement between Savannah Clovers Football Club and Chatham County Parks and Recreation to continue to host all home soccer matches at Savannah’s Memorial Stadium. Memorial Stadium is synonymous with the Clovers, having played there for the past four seasons as a regional amateur team. Memorial Stadium, boasting a…
FILM FESTIVAL PREVIEW: Silver Anniversary of Festival features films vying for Oscar gold, including locally shot flicks
Most people mark a 25th anniversary with a gift of silver jewelry. To mark its 25th annual event in person from October 22-29, the SCAD Savannah Film Festival is going to fill its silver screens once again with a variety of new gems, including many movies hoping to vie for Oscar gold. The film festival…
Three Georgia made films featured at 2022 Film Festival, ‘Devotion’ and ‘The Menu’ were filmed in Savannah
The 25th SCAD Savannah Film Festival will be screening three films that were filmed in Georgia. “Till,” “Devotion,” and “The Menu” were filmed in Georgia with “Devotion” and “The Menu” being filmed here in Savannah. A combination of over 60 SCAD students and alumni worked on the productions filmed in Savannah in various departments. “Everything…
‘BLACKBIRD’ Savannah Screening: locally produced Oscar-qualifying film, sheds light on mental and physical health
A deeply personal story of connection, understanding, and vulnerability surrounding mental health struggles comes to life in the locally produced Oscar-Qualifying Award-winning short film “BLACKBIRD.” The non-profit PROJECT BLACKBIRD is hosting a premiere screening event of the film and talk back activity following the screening on Saturday, Oct. 22 at 1 p.m. at NCG Cinema…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Cory Chambers
A Savannah musician is helping lead the way to a new era of folk and bluegrass music. Cory Chambers, an artist homegrown in Georgia, is helping lead the charge for the resurgence of these traditional music genres with his bands City Hotel, Swamptooth, as well as his solo work. Cory began his love for music…
Tattoo arts festival aiming to leave its mark on the Hostess City
The 2022 Savannah Tattoo Festival will take place Oct. 21-23., at the Savannah Convention Center. The event will have an estimated 300-400 tattoo artists, both local and international, including a few world-renowned artists, as well as stars from the television series Ink Master. Villain Arts is the company that brings these tattoo conventions to sites…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Savannah Mall buyer, Ghost Pirates launching youth league, A new Jazz club?
The Savannah Mall’s new owner has emerged, following the auction of a majority of the building over the summer. And fans of such e-cigarette flavors as Heisenberg Menthol, Whatamelon and Chill Out could be in luck, considering the buyer’s affiliation with a vaping accessories distributor. Meanwhile, there is good news for hockey and jazz enthusiasts,…
WILD AND UNTAMED: Bay Street Theatre is back with ‘The Rocky Horror Show Live’
It is that time of year again and Dr. Frank N Furter and the Transylvanians are back at the Bay Street Theatre, and they are ready to the ‘Time Wrap’ again! “The Rocky Horror Show Live” is back and this year will mark their 12th annual production of Richard O’Brien’s show. Ready to ‘Rose Tint…
A NIGHT IN THE GARDEN: Fashion Show
Connect Savannah Events hosted a night of fashion, performance art, and masquerade: “ A Night in the Garden” on Friday, Oct. 14, at Kehoe Iron Works at Trustees’ Garden. Proceeds from the show benefited the United Way of the Coastal Empire. The evening was hosted by MC Patrick Saxton and stacked with creative performances, including…
TRUE CRIME EN POINTE: Savannah Ballet Theatre presents original show ‘Jack the Ripper’
Many may have heard of Jack the Ripper, an unidentified British Victorian era serial killer, but may not know much about his victims. This ballet sets to tell the stories of the victims. Just in time for the terror of Halloween the Savannah Ballet Theatre presents “Jack the Ripper” at 7 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: HUGS’ Masquerade Boo Bash and Casino Night
While visiting my Greek peeps at their annual festival last week, I was introducing Jesse Blanco to the indomitable Dr. Sandy Bohnstengel when I got a persuasive invite from her to attend Heads-Up Guidance Services’ Masquerade Boo Bash and Casino Night at Hotel Tybee On October 14. With Cindy Davis cruising out to the island…
CAPPUCCINO AND SURREALISM: John Crowell on display at Gallery Espresso through October
Gallery Espresso brings its patented blend of caffeinated drinks and gallery exhibitions to a new level with their new show featuring artist John Crowell through Oct. 31. Crowell, a former Savannah resident, now lives in Jacksonville. He said the city has always held a special significance, as he lived in Savannah during the late 90s…
EAT IT AND LIKE IT: New Realm shutters up Savannah location
I wish I could say I am surprised. Unfortunately, I am not. Virginia-based New Realm Brewing Company announced last week that they would be closing their Savannah location. The reaction from the community? A whole lot of “meh.” That would include the view from this seat. The idea seemed like a good one. A very…
Matt Baumgardner’s Soulful Explorations
A short drive over the Talmadge Bridge and into South Carolina takes you to the beautiful 20,000-acre community of Palmetto Bluff – home to FLOW Gallery and Workshop (Simply tell the gate guard, you are visiting the art gallery in Wilson Village). Trust me, it is worth a visit. The Arts Initiative at Palmetto Bluff…
American Idol season seven winner David Cook continues to rock with a purpose
Season seven American Idol winner David Cook is back on tour and making a stop at District Live on Sat., Oct 22. According to the multi platinum-selling rock singer-songwriter, his love for music goes way back to his childhood and although he grew up singing and playing in bands, auditioning for Idol was never his…
