Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our News & Notes. 200 Club selling Boston Butts to benefit first responder families With four weeks to go before the July 4 holiday, the 200 Club is now holding its semi-annual Boston Butt sale…
THE CONNECT 5: Our picks for shows this week
MIKE JONES AND GROOVE CENTRIC @ GOODTIMES JAZZ BAR | FRI & SAT, JUN 9-10 | 8 PM Groove Centric made their mark in Atlanta in the late ‘00s, artfully infusing R&B, soul, blues and funk into their brand of jazz music. In short order they were headlining regional festivals. When you can take an…
City of Savannah offers more workshops on free energy-efficiency programs
The city’s Office of Sustainability is offering more workshops for Georgia Power customers to learn more about free energy-efficiency programs. The programs offer minor upgrades, make homes more comfortable and help lower monthly energy bills for income-qualified customers (see here). At any workshop, residents can receive assistance in applying for the programs. All they need…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Graveface Records & Curiosities brings some local life to Oglethorpe Mall
As one William Faulkner may have said, "The past is never dead. It's not even past." He could easily have been talking about 7804 Abercorn St., where the Oglethorpe Mall continues to host shoppers searching for the latest sameness sold for decades to the American shopper. There are indications of a pulse, however, according to…
SETTING SAIL: Boating safety tips for fun on the water
National Safe Boating Week recently passed, having been observed this year between May 20 – 26. The week is a part of a global campaign designed to raise awareness and promote safe boating practices. Here in Savannah, our auspicious coastal location is perfect for recreation on the water, and boating is certainly a favorite activity…
LARISSA MILLER: Letting her presence be known
Artist, entrepreneur, and designer Larissa Miller graduated with a bachelor’s in consumer apparel and retail studies from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro in 2015. In 2019 she founded RissaLaRue Co., a home décor brand which received a Spoonflower’s Small Business Grant this year. The recipient of numerous awards including Fiber Art Now’s Excellence…
Nick Chubb coming to Savannah for Youth Football Camp
Nick Chubb Youth Football CampSaturday, June 3, 2023 (3pm – 7pm) Memorial Stadium | 101 John J. Scott Dr., Savannah, GA, 31406 Open to youth football players ages 6-16 REGISTER at flexworksports.com/event-details/nick-chubb-savannah-ga PRICE: $153* INSTAGRAM: @FlexWorkMGT TWITTER: @FlexWorkSports *Prices are scaled and subjective to increase based on availability Star running back for the Cleveland Browns…
Kevin Farmer steps down, is another Farmer next as Benedictine head baseball coach?
One of Savannah’s best ever high school baseball coaches announced his resignation on Thursday, May 25. Kevin Farmer, who led his teams to four GHSA state championships over a 24-year career at Calvary Day and Benedictine, announced through a Benedictine press release that this was his final season leading the Cadets. Farmer, 49, finishes his…
PREPS: Savannah High Summer Basketball League starts next week; GHSA Dead Week & 2023-24 dates to know
The Savannah High School Summer Basketball League begins next week at Savannah High on Pennsylvania Avenue, and the league will run the entire month of June as it has in years past. Savannah High’s head coach Time Jordan confirmed the details of the laid back summer league. Week 1 begins on Monday, June 5 and…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Joint American Legion Memorial Day service
Attending the joint American Legion Memorial Day Service with my Savannah State University intern Odyssey Wade, we rolled up to Section O in the southeast corner of Bonaventure Cemetery on Monday, May 29 to find a gathering of the who's who in the military world. I love veterans! After working with the Veterans Council of…
Heads-Up Guidance Services breaks barriers providing affordable, accessible mental health services in Savannah
With Memorial Day behind us, May is coming to a close, but with just days remaining in the month, it’s worthwhile to acknowledge an important observance taking place throughout its duration. May is Mental Health Awareness Month, a nationwide effort to raise awareness about mental health that has been observed since 1949. According to the…
THE CONNECT 5: Our picks for shows this week
DOG DAYS FEST @ Multiple Venues | FRI-SUN JUN 2-4 The post-pandemic explosion of revived older bands and many ambitious new bands playing killer shows left and right is due in part to Dog Days Presents and the efforts of Kyle Brown and Drew Murray. They’ve kept local acts busy and brought cooler acts to…
THE CONNECT 5: Our picks for shows this week
FUTUREBIRDS @ VICTORY NORTH | THU + FRI, JUN 1 + 2 | 8 PM After 13 years playing their own brand of rock and roll, the ‘boids are hard to pin down with a succinct description. Singer/guitarist Carter King explains, “We were always too indie rock for the jam festival, too country for the…
Fabulous Equinox Orchestra will play free concert in Savannah thanks to Equinox Global Missions
Equinox Global Missions presents The Fabulous Equinox OrchestraCommunity Bible Church |1112 E 69th St. Sunday, June 4; 6 p.m. (Doors open at 5:30) RSVP at www.equinoxorchestra.com Equinox Global Missions (EGM) is presenting The Fabulous Equinox Orchestra live in concert on Sunday, June 4 (6 p.m.) at Community Bible Church (CBC) of Savannah and admission to…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Entire McQueen’s Island Trail now open
Runners, cyclists and nature lovers are once again able to enjoy all five miles of the McQueen's Island Trail along the Savannah River, after damage caused by tropical storms in 2016 and 2017 shut off access to the waterfront trail along US 80 between Savannah and Tybee Island. Chatham County recently reopened the remaining 3-mile…
HONORING OUR HEROES: Things to do this Memorial Day weekend
Memorial Day is a yearly observance during which we remember those brave service members who made the ultimate sacrifice in defense of our freedoms. Taking place on the last Monday of May, it’s a special holiday to reflect and pay our respects to our fallen military personnel. Being home to Hunter Army Airfield and proximal…
Savannah Ghost Pirates announce 2023-24 regular season schedule
The Savannah Ghost Pirates hockey team, in coordination with the ECHL, have released their 2023-24 regular-season schedule. The Ghost Pirates will play 72 (36 home, 36 away) games, headlined by Opening Night at Enmarket Arena on October 20 against the North Division’s Norfolk Admirals. In addition to hosting Norfolk and all six South Division opponents…
The Savannah Jewish Federation honors Dr. Joel A. Greenberg, MD, with Jack Malitz Levy Award
The Savannah Jewish Federation honored Joel A. Greenberg MD with the Jack Malitz Levy Award, Sunday May 21 at the Jewish Education Alliance (JEA) on Abercorn St. With an invite from JEA’s chief operating officer Jamie Richman to attend the Levy Awards, my new intern Odyssey Wade and I arrived early at the iconic Jewish…
Camoflauge still a Savannah rap icon 20 years after his murder
In 2002, Jason Akeil Johnson said he knew he was always destined for fame. “Everyone knew it was going to happen. I just wanted to be like all the boys I saw on the corner,” he said. “The gold teeth and the fancy cars.” Twenty years ago last week, the hip-hop artist from Savannah’s Hitch…
JOURNEY TO OZ: Savannah Children’s Theatre presents beloved classic with enchanting performances and spectacular effects
Skip on the yellow brick road with the Savannah Children’s Theatre presentation of “The Wizard of Oz.” All ages and fans can come see this stage adaptation of L. Frank Baum’s beloved tale, featuring the iconic musical score from the original MGM movie. The show’s opening weekend was May 19, but the show will be…
Get prepared for ‘The Rapture’ at Lulu’s on MLK
It is generally a year-round occurrence—but particularly this time of the year—I’m somewhat amused by the number of people who get angry at how long the lines are for a scoop of ice cream at Leopold’s on Broughton Street. Once school lets out across the region, all bets are off on how long that line…
WHAT ARE WE READING? Books of the Week
Presenting a trio of captivating books that will transport you to different worlds and ignite your imagination. These thought-provoking reads explore themes ranging from the pursuit of immortality to the vibrant city life of Los Angeles, and the transformative power of poetry. Let’s dive right in! “A Brief History of Living Forever” by Jaroslav Kalfar: This…
SOUTHERN GLITZ AND BURLESQUE BLITZ: Hostess City Hoedown returns to Savannah
Burlesque, drag, some local honey, and southern glamour all come together at the Hostess City Hoedown presented by the Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue, which returns May 25–27 at Club One in Savannah. “I was really shocked at how well it came off last year. A lot of momentum built up, and last year was…
LIVE IN THE MOMENT: SCAD School of Film and Acting presents musical ‘Pippin’
SCAD PRESENTS: PIPPIN THUR. MAY 25 AT 8:00 PM FRI. MAY 26 AT 8:00 PM SAT. MAY 27 AT 8:00 PM SUN.MAY 28 AT 3:00 PM PRESENTED BY SCAD SCHOOL OF FILM AND ACTING LUCASTHEATRE.COM “Pippin” has been entertaining audiences for 50 years, and now one of the longest running shows on Broadway is coming…
It’s the 2023 Best of Savannah!
It’s official, Savannah! Drumroll please…We are proud to present the 2023 Best of Savannah issue! You spoke, and we listened. The record numbers of your votes have crowned the champions of our beloved city in every category imaginable. Think you know the best local book or band? Think again. We have it all, including the…
Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia to open new four-year campus at GSU’s Armstrong Campus
Georgia’s only public medical school has received funding approval to open a new four-year campus in Savannah, an expansion that officials say will provide greater access to education and training for medical students and ease the state’s ongoing shortage of physicians. The new campus of Augusta University’s Medical College of Georgia (MCG) is expected to…
JAUDON SPORTS: Ken Griner on the ‘good ole days’ of Savannah high school sports, his love for the city & his induction into the Greater Savannah Athletics Hall of Fame
Once Ken Griner starts talking about sports – especially those related to Savannah – it’s possible he could go on for quite a while. Last week, after his induction into the Greater Savannah Athletics Hall of Fame as a member of the Class of 2023, the Savannah Christian and University of Georgia product responded in…
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[POSTPONED] WHARFSTOP: Unleashing riverfront rhythm
WHARFSTOP ON TUES., MAY 18 HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER. WE WILL PUBLISH A NEW STORY WHEN A NEW DATE IS ANNOUNCED. ACCORDING TO A POST ON FACEBOOK FROM SAVANNAH STOPOVER: "Due to today's heavy wind and rain forecast, we unfortunately have to cancel WharfStop. We have to put everyone's safety first; including…
THE CONNECT 5: Our picks for shows this week
GRACE POTTER @ DISTRICT LIVE | FRI MAY 19 | 8 PM Touring ahead of the August 2023 release of her fifth album “Mother Road,” Potter warns y’all to “buckle the F up” and, presumably, enjoy the ride. Then again, it could have something to do with the unexpected gimp under the diner table in…
Clovers, Liga de Savannah All-Stars playing historic exhibition match this weekend
Savannah Clovers Football Club and La Liga de Savannah, the city’s grassroots latino adult soccer league, are set to play against one another in a unique exhibition match slated for this Friday, May 19 at Memorial Stadium. The game begins at 7 p.m. and tickets are available at the gate or online ahead of time…
THE ORIGINAL CRAB SHACK: Best Seafood Restaurant and Best Islands Restaurant
BEST SEAFOOD RESTAURANT AND BEST ISLANDS RESTAURANT THE ORIGINAL CRAB SHACK The Crab Shack has been a staple on Tybee Island since the early 80s. It’s famous for its humble beginnings as a fishing camp and bait shop. The food may not be served on plywood tables like Jack and Belinda Flanigan, the original founders,…
CAPITAL BEE COMPANY: Best Local Gift Shop
BEST LOCAL GIFT STORE CAPITAL BEE COMPANY It’s safe to say Capital Bee Company on East Broughton Street is buzzing with excitement after winning the Best Gift Shop in Connect Savannah’s 2023 Best of Savannah voting. Capital Bee Company Honey Boutique co-founders Kristen Harkleroad and Thomas Hinely, are thrilled and honored to receive this recognition…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Pittsburgh-based Coop De Ville bringing its “Southern” eats to Savannah’s Eastern Wharf, Historic Cuyler Brownville home to be restored & SCAD plans approved for Ghost Coast Distillery building
A Pittsburgh-based restaurant is bringing its “Southern Table” down to Savannah’s developing Eastern Wharf waterfront community east of downtown. The 6,329-square-foot Coop De Ville establishment will be located on the ground floor of the 6-story Riverworks building on Eastern Wharf’s northwest end, according to the plans submitted for city review last week. The project includes…
THE NAKED DOG: Best Hot Dog and Best Food Truck
BEST HOT DOG AND BEST FOOD TRUCK THE NAKED DOG Nine years ago, The Naked Dog opened up as a humble hot dog stand on River St. serving up gourmet all-beef franks to hungry customers ambulating the busy street. The owners have since closed the stand and converted their business into a thriving food truck…
JOHN TAYLOR TIMMONS: Best Local Theater Director, Best Local Theater Production, Best Local Podcast
BEST LOCAL THEATER DIRECTOR JOHN TAYLOR TIMMONS BEST LOCAL THEATER PRODUCTION THE SAVANNAH UNDERGROUND BEST LOCAL PODCAST THE MOST HAUNTED CITY ON EARTH The Savannah Underground brings one of the most haunted cities in the world to life in their immersive theater experience that promises terror—with the audience right in the middle of the action.…
K9 ROCKY: Best Police Officer and Best Islands Resident
BEST POLICE OFFICER AND BEST ISLANDS RESIDENT K9 ROCKY While strolling the streets of Tybee Island, you might come across Connect Savannah’s “2023 Best Police Officer,” but he won’t be dressed in blue—and he won’t even speak to you. That’s because this officer has four paws and goes by the name K-9 Rocky, Tybee Island…
VALERIE AMERICA LAVELLE: Best Local Actress
BEST LOCAL ACTRESS VALERIE AMERICA LAVELLE Valerie America Lavelle is humble and thankful for being voted the 2023 Connect Savannah Best Local Actress. She has always had a creative side and liked to perform. She started performing when she was in high school. “I was always kind of shy. Growing up, I was a…
AUSPICIOUS BAKERY: Best Local Bakery
BEST LOCAL BAKERY AUSPICIOUS BAKING COMPANY With new eateries coming on the scene seemingly monthly, it is very easy to get caught up in debate. I see it all the time on social media, visitors to our area (and sometimes even locals) like to ask “What is the absolute best place for (insert name of…
COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS: Local McDonald’s restaurants to host Coffee with a Cop
Some of the best conversations happen over a cup of coffee, and soon two of Savannah’s McDonald’s restaurants will invite the public to come in and connect with local law enforcement while enjoying a nice cup of joe. This event is a part of a larger initiative across North and Central Florida and South Georgia…
BRANDON CARTER: Best All-Around Savannah Resident and Best Tour Guide
BEST ALL AROUND SAVANNAH RESIDENT AND BEST TOUR GUIDE BRANDON CARTER BEST WALKING TOUR SAVANNAH TRUE HISTORY TOURS Lawyer, tour guide, and now Connect Savannah’s “All-Around Best Savannahian,” Brandon Carter has been a fixture in the Hostess City for several years. Carter came to Savannah for a career at a local law firm, but he…
Savannah African Art Museum to host free outdoor jazz concert
Savannah African Art Museum will be hosting world-renowned jazz trombonist Teddy Adams and his sextet of talented local artists for a free outdoor concert titled “African Rhythms to American Treasures: Celebrating The African Roots Of Jazz.” Joining Adams will be the members of his sextet Eric Jones on piano, Marc Chesanow on bass, Robert Saunders on…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society Night of Champions
The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society celebrated their 14th Annual Night of Champions at the Savannah Convention Center, Friday, May 12, presenting awards honoring five outstanding employees and their companies as well as an elementary school principal for his advocacy for differently abled students. When I say this is my most favorite nonprofit awards ceremony of…
TAMARA GARVEY: Best Local Visual Artist
BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST TAMARA GARVEY I meet Tamara Garvey in her sunny, whitewashed brick City Market studio, directly above Vinnie Van GoGo’s. After three years of working full-time from home, the upbeat Garvey took a leap of faith in March to lease the light-filled, airy corner space for a year. “It was a very…
Savannah African Art Museum summer workshop series celebrates African culture and traditions
The Savannah African Art Museum has announced a series of summer workshops continuing this year's theme of "Honoring and Celebrating." The three-part series is centered around honoring and celebrating ancestors, family traditions, trailblazers, earth and harvest time. Each workshop will be interactive with hands-on activities for all participants. The Savannah African Art Museum will kick…
FLOWERS FROM THE HEART: SCAD students spread joy for Mother’s Day
On Friday morning SCAD SERVE student volunteers delivered over 100 handmade flowers to mothers, grandmothers, and mother-figures to the residents of the Rose of Sharon senior living community on East Taylor Street to spread joy and appreciation. SCAD SERVE, the university’s design for good studio, listens to leaders in the community and dedicates university resources…
GET YOUR GRILL ON: Celebrate National Barbecue Day at these Savannah smokehouses
Who doesn’t love some good ole’ down home barbecue — well, aside from the vegans and vegetarians, of course. There’s just something about smoked meats sizzling on the grill that satisfies the soul. Every region in the United States has its own signature brand of barbecue, but being in Savannah, we’re biased towards the Southern…
THE CONNECT 5: Our picks for shows this week
PRINCESS GOES to the Butterfly Museum @ DISTRICT LIVE Typically shortened to Princess Goes, here’s a supergroup of actor/musicians who met at the auditions for “Hedwig and the Angry Inch” on Broadway. See the film if you haven’t, but it won’t include the star power of Michael C. Hall from Dexter and Six Feet Under.…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our News & Notes. Savannah Philharmonic extends contract of Executive Director Amy Williams through 2025-26 season The Savannah Philharmonic is pleased to announce the contract extension of Executive Director Amy Williams through the 2025-26 season.…
IRISH HARMONY TAKES CENTER STAGE: The Brave Collide, Chloë Agnew, and Brian McGrane bring the soul of the green isle to Tybee
On Friday, May 12, the Tybee Post Theater will host an evening of captivating music as The Brave Collide, a contemporary folk-pop duo, takes the stage. Comprised of Irish singer-songwriters Chloë Agnew and Brian McGrane, this dynamic duo promises to deliver an unforgettable performance that will resonate with audiences of all ages. Agnew and McGrane…
BUNNY IN THE CITY: Putt for PACK, a Family Mini-Golf Adventure at Bacon Park Golf Course
Hosting their first “Putt for PACK (People of Action Caring for Kids), a Family Mini-Golf Adventure” at Bacon Park Golf Course on Sunday, May 7, I cruised up to find PACK. Executive Director Malena Stone giving a brief layout of the course and today’s activities. As I watch Malena organize the check-in tables, I recall…
REWIND TO THE RADDEST DECADE: Savannah Cabaret presents ‘Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1980s’ – an epic journey of music, comedy, and prom rescue
Get into the groove as the Savannah Cabaret takes guests back in time to the 1980s in the funny, all-new theatrical cabaret show “Time Traveling Drag Queens in the 1980s” featuring live performances of some of the best musical hits of the decade. In last year’s production, the Time Traveling Drag Queens went to the…
FOR KING + COUNTRY: Savannah prepares for a royal performance
For King + Country Enmarket Arena Thurs., May 11 7:00 pm ticketmaster.com For many bands and music artists, the pandemic, as terrible as it was, had a silver lining. Because concert venues were closed, they had the opportunity to write and record new music without the deadline pressures that usually exist. With no clear indications…
PROPERTY MATTERS: Mid-century building once owned by city now facing uncertain future
With a padlocked chain securing the entrance, the former Broughton Municipal Building on East Broughton Street, where Savannah residents once paid their utility bills, has not welcomed visitors for about four years. Ever since the city sold the historic mid-century building and relocated the revenue department in 2019, the 6-story structure has sat vacant and…
EAT IT AND LIKE IT: Dottie’s Market Savannah
It says here that a majority of you reading this are Savannah area locals. It also says here that we are told locals don’t like to come downtown anymore. It says here you think it’s too crowded. You think downtown Savannah has become a theme park. You hate struggling for parking and you think everything…
