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A WHALE OF A WEEK: Building a Corridor of Consciousness and raising awareness of Georgia’s State marine mammal
Whale Week Is Back to Raise Awareness About the Endangered North Atlantic Right Whale. Whale Week in Savannah is taking place November 13-15 with a series of engaging online and in-person events to inform the public about the plight of Georgia’s state marine mammal, the North Atlantic Right Whale. The seed for Whale Week was…
North Atlantic right whales’ downward trend continues as new population numbers released
North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium shares annual report on critically endangered species A new report from the North Atlantic Right Whale Consortium is emphasizing a downward trend for the North Atlantic right whale population amid ongoing human impacts that are hindering the critically endangered species’ ability to survive and reproduce. Each year in October, the…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Forsyth Park Costume Crawl
Not sure what to expect after getting an invite from Shannon McClure to attend the first Forsyth Park Costume Crawl on Sunday, October 30, I arrived to find elaborately clad costume characters in front of Savannah’s iconic park’s massive white bandshell. Welcoming us as the host is none other than the fabulous Travis Sawyer! You…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Hannah Welsh
Hannah Welsh spent most of her childhood in Richmond Hill, so much so she considers it her hometown. It’s where, as a three-year-old, Welsh first discovered her love of dance, and it’s where she started developing her skill in studios such as Dancing Unlimited and Kelly and Company Dance Studio. These days, however, Welsh, 18,…
2022 WHALE WEEK Schedule of Public Events
Last of the Right Whales Screenings Date: November 13 Time: 2:00-3:30pm Host(s): Dr. Carol Pride, Savannah State University Location: Savannah State University, Ballroom (partitions B/C) in the Student Union (3219 College Street Description: Join Savannah State University students for a free screening of the Last of the Right Whales. From the only known calving grounds…
SOMETHING’S HAPPENING IN THE EAST: Savannah’s newest green space is bustling with activity at Eastern Wharf
Upcoming Events at Eastern Wharf 11/10 – Fall Fest at Eastern Wharf 11/12 – Farm Truck 912 11/18- Miracle at Eastern Wharf Christmas pop-up bar opening 11/26 – Savannah Boat Parade of Lights December 12/3 – Farm Truck 912 12/13 – Winter Wellness Yoga Circle 12/15 – Monthly Concert Series -The Naughty and Nice Holiday…
ON NATIONAL TV THURSDAY: Georgia Southern can make noise and get bowl eligible
The Georgia Southern Eagles can become bowl eligible with a win on Thursday at Sun Belt Conference foe Louisiana. If the Eagles are victorious Thursday night on national television (7:30 p.m. on ESPN2), they’ll have the minimum number of six wins required for postseason play with two more games (Marshall, Appalachian State) still to play.…
Anything goes for Telfair’s talented Erin Dunn
Telfair Museums is fortunate to have Erin Dun as Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art. This bright and articulate young woman earned her BA in Art History and English Literature from Emory in 2012 and her MA in Art History, Criticism and Conservation from the Univ. of GA in 2014 before beginning her career with…
COCOA BROWN: Comedy born out of realness
She is “one funny momma” and she is coming to Savannah. Actress, comedian and Screen Actors Guild Award nominee Cocoa Brown is coming to “Big Comedy Network at District Live” for a set of shows Nov. 10 – 12. Brown is looking forward to bringing her style of comedy to Savannah. “Savannah is a beautiful…
Savannah glows ember for female-led rock show
Ember City is bringing their gritty grunge rock sound to Victory North to celebrate and promote the female-fronted rock bands of Savannah. Along with Fauvely, an indie-folk act, The Maximes, a punk rock band inspired by the 90s , and Draucker, a hard rock outfit featuring powerful vocals, Ember City, a three-piece Savannah band fronted…
Savannah Stage Company fearlessly reveals it all in ‘The Fully Monty’
When 2022 arrived, violinist Lindsey Stirling was at a musical crossroad. She had created a unique sound for herself by merging classical and electronic music over the course of four previous studio albums. Her sound had brought her considerable acclaim and popularity – with all four albums topping the dance and classical charts. But Stirling…
