Working to address the problem of tree inequity from the root

The Savannah College of Art and Design engaged in a long-term project to explore the impact of trees on the environment, economy, human health, and social well-being. This timely research provides innovative concepts and solutions that grow and protect urban forests and help address tree-equity issues. Based on this in-depth research, SCAD has already leapt…

SCAD Museum of Art presents spring exhibitions in deFINE ART show

The Savannah College of Art and Design’s Museum of Art cordially invites the public to attend deFINE ART, the museum’s signature art show. Now in its 14th year, deFINE ART is the university’s annual program of talks, tours and exhibitions featuring contemporary works by acclaimed artists from around the world.  “SCAD deFINE ART 2023 challenges…

SSU’s Horace Broadnax Named SIAC Coach Of The Year

Savannah State Head Men’s Basketball Coach Horace Broadnax has been named the 2022-2023 Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (SIAC) Coach Of The Year, according to a press release Saturday morning from the conference. Senior forward Eleik Bowles was named to the All-SIAC First Team in the post-conference awards. The awards were publicized prior to the start…

Loop It Up Savannah fundraiser returns after three-year hiatus

Loop It Up Savannah is a local nonprofit that brings creative programming to more than 10,000 children throughout Chatham County. Founded in 2008, the organization started as a children’s knitting and crochet class at the West Broad YMCA. Loop It Up Savannah has since grown to include a wide range of youth arts and educational…

Savannah State hosting SIAC Basketball Tournament for first time

Do you need proof that postseason basketball tournaments can be unpredictable? A year ago, Savannah State University’s men limped into the Southern Intercollegiate Athletic Conference Tournament as an underdog. The SSU women were touted as runaway favorites. So, of course, what happens? The men captured a title and the women fell short. There’s a reason…

Local black history and voices on display at Savannah Black Art Expo

Since time immemorial, history and culture have been passed down from generation to generation through visual and performing arts. In continuing this tradition, the Savannah Black Art Expo brings together visual and performing artists, vendors, food trucks and more to display history and culture related to Savannah and abroad. “History originally started off being told…

SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?

KIND HEARTED STRANGERS @ BARRELHOUSE SOUTH Somewhere in Colorado, an impromptu open mic eventually led to a group of guys from all over the country coalescing into a successful touring rock band with killer harmonies and a lighter, acoustic side. Their new drummer is from Nashville, always a good sign given how well Nashville treats…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: Savannah Irish Festival

Officially kicking off the Green Season in Savannah, the Savannah Irish Festival held their one-day event at Savannah Station on Saturday, Feb. 11. I’m not sure how SIF president Tara Reese and her merry tribe of all things Irish managed to put everyone in Savannah Station, but she did and let me tell you—it was…

Timeless board game Monopoly announces Savannah edition

Monopoly, the classic board game of economics and real estate, is getting a Savannah spin, and Mr. Monopoly himself came to town to share the exciting news. On Tuesday, Feb. 21, Mayor Van Johnson and Top Trumps representative Brooke Gorman joined the board game icon, who looked dapper in his black and white suit and…

Auto supplier Sewon to create over 700 jobs at Effingham plant

Another automobile parts supplier announced Tuesday that it will open a supply factory in Effingham County that will support Hyundai Motor Group’s future $5.54 billion electric vehicle plant, slated for Bryan Co. Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Sewon America, a subsidiary of Korean-based Sewon Precision Industry Co., will create 740 new jobs in…

SOCCER: Savannah Clovers FC and Savannah United announce strategic partnership

Savannah Clovers Football Club and Savannah United have just announced a partnership that will support male and female players in the local area.  The agreement will see the Clovers professional soccer organization enter into a mutually-beneficial relationship with Savannah United’s regionally-recognized Select, Academy and Recreation playing platforms. Both parties will work together to create a…

SOUNDBOARD: On Savannah stages

DMTB @ VICTORY NORTH That a Dave Matthews Band Tribute band would exist was more or less a foregone conclusion early in DMB’s run. Their first album debuted on the Billboard charts at No. 1, as did the next SIX albums. They went on to sell 25 million concert tickets and move 40 million records…

Places to Love with Samantha Brown premieres

Being on television is certainly far more ubiquitous today than it was, say 7-10 short years ago. Times certainly have changed. There was a time when an appearance on the Food Network or the Travel Channel could absolutely change the trajectory of your business. No question. It is still very possible these days, but less…

WHAT ARE WE READING? Books of the Week

Kaiju Preservation Society by John Scalzi When COVID-19 sweeps through New York City, Jamie Gray is stuck as a dead-end driver for food delivery apps. That is, until Jamie makes a delivery to an old acquaintance, Tom, who works at what he calls “an animal rights organization.” Tom’s team needs a last-minute grunt to handle…

Jay Van Raalte & The Spectrum: the perfect power trio

Jay Van Raalte is a 21st century guitar slinger, former competitive surfer, visionary mathematician, and dedicated servant of the song. Emerging in high school as the guitarist for Charleston, South Carolina’s Jump Castle Riot, Van Raalte, 23, has segued neatly into the leader of The Spectrum, a lean trio offering mood-altering six-string power pop on…

GSU students react to shooting near Statesboro campus

Many students who attend Georgia Southern University are afraid for their safety after a shooting left one person injured. Early Sunday morning – Statesboro police responded to a shooting off of Chandler road right where the popular bar, The Blue Room, is located.  Officials found a male in a wooded area suffering from a gunshot…

EAT IT AND LIKE IT: Sweet Patricia’s opens on Habersham

Andria Canella is very glad the worst part of the journey appears to be over. Two or so years after deciding to open her own bakery, the doors are now open on Sweet Patricia’s, Savannah’s newest neighborhood bakery. A great one at that. “There were plenty of times along the way when we thought this…

Savannah Selected as Host of 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic

The Savannah Ghost Pirates, in conjunction with the ECHL, announced today the selection of Savannah as the host city for the 2024 Warrior/ECHL All-Star Classic presented by Gulfstream. The game will take place in January 2024 at Enmarket Arena and will also include the official induction ceremony of the 16th Class of the ECHL Hall…

Fond remembrances for Jimmy Carter after entering hospice

Dozens of well-wishers made the pilgrimage Sunday to The Carter Center in Atlanta, as prayers and memories of former President Jimmy Carter’s legacy were offered up at his small Baptist church in Plains, Georgia, a day after he entered hospice care. Among those paying homage was his niece, who noted the 39th president’s years of…

SHIP AND SIP: Mailbox Cafe coffee shop celebrates one year

Mailbox Cafe is a black-owned and operated enterprise that offers packing, shipping and other business services to the local community. It’s equal parts shipping shop and coffee spot, hence the name Mailbox Cafe. The shipping and packing business is owned by Sheldon Kelly, whose son Khalief serves as the general operations manager, while the coffee…

The Culturist Union is closing its doors

After almost four years, The Culturist Union has announced its closing.  In an email sent on Feb. 15, The Culturist Union founder Elbi Elm thanked community members for their encouragement, support and patronage. She added that the business served its purpose, which was “to be a village-minded epicenter that empowered creatives, entrepreneurs and professionals to…

ON STAGE: Comedy, Teen idols, Burlesque

STEVE HOFSTETTER @ VICTORY NORTH The 20-year veteran (above) of stand-up has gained a level of success “somewhere in between” being dead and a household name. He recently released a book about his first six years in the business titled “Follow Your Dream (Unless Your Dream is Stupid).” That should give you an idea of…

SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?

SELWYN BIRCHWOOD @ PLANT RIVERSIDE PAVILION TENT Birchwood’s “I’d Climb Mountains” won the 2022 Blues Music Award for Song Of The Year. He calls his music “electric swamp funkin’ blues” proving an abundance of self-awareness to go with all that talent. This is a FREE show outdoors on the river. He could charge a lot…

Savannah’s oldest existing Black motorcycle club creates lasting legacy

Wind in their face, emblems on their backs, and the open road ahead. “I feel like a rock star. Respect, love, loyalty. We have it all,” said James “Maintnaz” Sims.  For nearly half a century, the soulful riders have cruised highways and byways near and far. Although Black motorcycle clubs have been around for decades…

TINA BAILEY: Balancing Art, Faith, and Life

One of the most appealingly quirky things about living in Savannah is the connections one finds between people in a city of this size. Recently, I met with performing and visual artist Tina Bailey to discuss her current exhibition and upcoming workshop. We discover she attended SCAD with Rob Forbes (dad to Rule of Three…

From WSAV-TV: Alex Murdaugh double murder trial, Week 4

WALTERBORO, S.C. (WSAV) — As the double murder trial of disgraced former attorney Alex Murdaugh continues into its fourth week, the state is expected to rest its case soon. Last week, state attorney Creighton Waters said the prosecution could wrap up its case as early as Wednesday. This week, more witness testimony is expected from…

Savannah Bananas hit “stroke of luck” with new home base

The building was already painted yellow and located across the street from Grayson Stadium. What will soon serve as the Savannah Bananas’ new headquarters appears meant to be. A “stroke of luck” is how President Jared Orton recently described the team’s recent acquisition of the former furniture store at 2934 Bee Road – a purchase…

A LOCAL READ: Savannah Author Carolyn Prusa featured at SBF

One of this year’s featured authors at Savannah Book Festival is Savannah’s very own Carolyn Prusa, who will be sharing her novel “None of This Would Have Happened If Prince Were Alive” at her author presentation on Saturday, Feb. 18. Born in Durham, NC, Carolyn studied literature and creative writing at Stanford University and Boston…

Savannah Book Festival returning for 16th year

Every February, as the azaleas are budding under the city’s moss-draped oaks, Savannah rolls out the red carpet for a diverse group of carefully selected authors, both well-known and emerging. In 2023, the Savannah Book Festival (SBF) will celebrate its 16th year as one of the most renowned invitation-only literary festivals in the country, February…

‘Tracing your roots’ for the Savannah Black Heritage Festival

On Saturday, Feb. 11, the Savannah African Arts Museum and the Bull Street Library joined forces to help people of African descent trace their roots as a part of the Savannah Black Heritage Festival. “Who am I? Who are my people? What legacies they left. The history. All of what makes up a people. That’s…

Georgia Southern investing $1.2 million to upgrade campus security cameras

Georgia Southern University is planning a major upgrade to its campus security cameras and video technology on all campuses, including the Armstrong campus on Savannah's southside. With approximately $1.2 million budgeted, the University will upgrade the cameras in the resident halls and other buildings in Statesboro, Savannah and Hinesville to bring the current cameras from…

Jam at BAM! SCAD’s Black Artists in Music concert coming to Lucas Theatre

The Savannah College of Art and Design is gearing up to host BAM!, a commemorative concert featuring riveting tributes to Black musicians, particularly those from Georgia. Celebrating Black History Month and Georgia Day, the concert is a collaborative effort of SCAD students, alumni and faculty who have united to acknowledge and honor Black music through…

SAVANNAH STAGES: Who is playing where this week?

THE MUMMY CATS + THE TRAGEDEE @ EL ROCKO These kitties come from Birmingham (AL), not the first city that comes to mind when you think about bombastic art rock, modern goth-disco, and a super-slick package to thrust those sounds about. The production and musicianship is big and bold, and makes you feel loose. Highly…

Are the Bananas in breach of their contract at Grayson Stadium?

We are learning more about a possible breach of contract between the city and the Savannah Bananas. The team plays at Grayson Stadium but one viewer tells us that technically they shouldn’t—at least, not right now. In August, the Savannah Bananas left the Coastal Plain League to go all in on its Banana Ball World…

Rooftop bragging rights: VICI setting the tone for locals

It seems like all we do is talk about how much Savannah has progressed. I know a lot of you get tired of it. I know a lot more of you don’t like what has become of the Hostess City of the South. Can’t stop progress, and we aren’t alone in that department. The South…

SCCPSS purchases 25 electric school buses for $9.3 million

BENEFITS OF ELECTRIC SCHOOL BUSES Zero tailpipe pollution — students, drivers, and members of the community will be exposed to significantly less harmful diesel emissions like particulate matter and nitrous oxides Reduced greenhouse gas emissions compared to diesel school buses Reduced maintenance costs: Less brake wear due to regenerative braking and no engine or exhaust…

BUNNY IN THE CITY: February South of Derenne Avenue Association meeting

Complete with a scrumptious Barnes Restaurant buffet, unscripted networking and the most expressive lunch social in town, South of Derenne Avenue (SODA) hosted their monthly luncheon on Wed., February 1. Leading the charge of this merry group for the past seven years is Tourism Leadership Council’s Government and Community Relations Manager, Stephen Plunk. Evidence of…

TOTO: Back together for tour, grateful for new fans

Not long ago – in 2019, to be exact – it looked like Toto’s long and successful run might have really come to an end. In the time leading up to the split, there were questions about the future involvement of founding member, keyboardist David Paich, and long-time keyboardist Steve Porcaro. Then there was a…

WHAT ARE WE READING? Books of the Week

The Bandit Queens by Parini Shroff Five years ago, Geeta lost her no-good husband. As in, she actually lost him—he walked out on her and she has no idea where he is. But in her remote village in India, rumor has it that Geeta killed him. And it’s a rumor that just won’t die. It turns out…

FIGHTING THE GOOD FIGHT: The Life, Leadership and Legacy of W. W. Law

Local Civil Rights leader and preservationist, W.W. Law is an indelible part of Savannah’s history. He was a letter-carrier, a Boy Scout leader, a president of the local NAACP chapter, a historian, an advocate, an organizer and so much more. Law committed his life to the advancement of all people, championing civil rights and working…

Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day celebrations in Savannah

Love is in the air with the most romantic day of the year just around the corner. With her moss-draped oaks and picturesque historic architecture, Savannah is the perfect backdrop for your Valentine’s Day. If you have yet to solidify your holiday plans, don’t fret. Some of our loveliest local restaurants and lounges are hosting…

Ardsley Station owner, city leaders talk safety concerns after break-ins

After break-ins at his restaurant, the owner of Ardsley Station is being proactive. This week, Tyler Kopkas invited the police chiefs of Savannah and Chatham County as well as city leaders and business owners to his restaurant on Victory Drive. The lunch meeting focused on homelessness, crime and challenges the Starland District is facing. READ…

SSU Tigers pen 18 new recruits on National Signing Day with more to come

Savannah State football inked up 18 new players on National Signing Day, with more to be announced as the official paperwork is completed. So far, the 2023 recruiting roster includes six Georgians, six Floridians, three from South Carolina and two from North Carolina. The Carolinas and Florida are considered boarder states for Georgia schools, and…

Affable and Laughable: Comedian Fortune Feimster Makes Her Savannah Debut

Fortune Feimster is a charismatic comedian, writer and actor known for her roles in shows like Hulu’s “The Mindy Project” and CBS’s “Life in PIeces.” She recently released her latest special eponymously titled “Good Fortune,” which is currently streaming on Netflix. And now Feimster is hitting the road, bringing her “Live, Laugh, Love!” tour to…

SOUNDBOARD: On Savannah stages

ENSEMBLE 126 @ ST. GEORGE’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH If Lizzo set off an interest in the flute you didn’t realize was simmering for years, here’s an afternoon workshop and performance for both musicians and fans who don’t play. If you do play, bring your instrument whatever it is. The Savannah Area Flute Association is cool like…

Savannah Black History Month happenings

Black history is an indelible part of the vibrant tapestry that is Savannah’s rich story. And throughout the month, there are some exciting and engaging events taking place to honor the culture, heritage and contributions of the African American community. Celebrate Black History Month in the Hostess City by attending these upcoming events. Savannah Black…

SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?

THAT1GUY @ THE WORMHOLE A classically trained double bass player with a progressive jazz career, Mike Silverman then built the Magic Pipe and became That1Guy. With his 7’ tall contraption of pipes, orchestral strings, and percussive/Theremin-like electronics, he adds vocals effects and beatbox to create unique songs and soundscapes. It’s incredibly original and constantly unexpected.…

SUPER STAR: Photographer Robin Maaya

Robin Elise Maaya is loquacious, vibrant, intelligent, sharp-as-a-whip, and deeply talented.  I briefly wrote about her “It’s A Thursday” photography show and book release last July, but it was not until November that I had an opportunity to meet her in person at a Cleo The Gallery member dinner. Just home from a trip to…

The ever-changing face of Savannah’s dining scene

It wouldn’t take a three-day audit on my time to know how much we invest here in everything that’s new on Savannah’s food scene.  It’s significant. Deservedly so. I’ve mentioned in this space more than once that–at any given time–we could count a dozen or more new eateries that are planned to open here in…

WHAT ARE WE READING? February is the month for romance

February is the month of love, and what better way to celebrate than by diving into a good book? Here are three must-reads that feature romance and love as central themes. These books are sure to make your heart flutter. So, grab a cozy blanket, a cup of tea, and get ready to fall in…


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