Mutemath, Lucero to play SCAD Forsyth Park concert
Memphis’ Lucero and the New Orleans-based Mutemath – bands that have played several times in Savannah between them – will share the Forsyth Park Stage Friday, May 30 for SCAD’s “New Alumni Concert.” The free show, 6-10 p.m., will also feature singer/songwriter Brett Dennen.
Rapper Lil Boosie here in July
Baton Rouge rapper Lil Boosie will perform July 26 in Savannah’s Martin Luther King Arena. Lil Boosie was released from Louisiana State Penitentiary in March, after serving five years for a drug conviction. He will release the album Touchdown 2 Cause Hell July 16. The tour begins May 16 in Greenville, S.C. Ticket information for…
The man who would be Miggs
“I’m going to pick and choose what aspects of that artistry I enjoyed, but I’m not gonna tell tales of a life that I didn’t experience.”
UPDATED with video: Police break silence on viral River Street incident
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police detectives continue to collect and review videos of an altercation between “what appears to be two families on River Street Saturday night and are seeking participants to complete their investigation,” a spokesperson says. Downtown Precinct detectives would like to interview three males and two females about the altercation which took place near…
It’s a Pedal Medal party
AS A RULE, bicycle advocacy organizations like the Savannah Bicycle Campaign attract people who are passionate about bicycling. Jane Love, winner of this year’s SBC Pedal Medal award, enjoys bicycling, but is also motivated by more practical concerns. “Helping walking and bicycling to become true transportation options just seems like a logical thing to do…
From the roots up
Featuring mainly self-taught painters and sculptors, Roots Up introduces the colorful and meaningful expressions borne in the rural backwoods and under the tin roofs of the South.
The Odd Lot: Now with more laughs!
The Odd Lot menu has expanded to include a Saturday interactive performance at Savannah Coffee Roasters.
Venturing Into the Woods
“You have to master the rhythm, and the pitch, and the bizarre orchestrations that don’t help you at all when you’re trying to sing the right melody.”
unaffected: Geoff Johnson
Regular readers of Connect Savannah are very familiar with the work of Geoff Johnson, who has contributed dozens of awesome cover and inside photos for us over the years. The D.C. native, SCAD grad, and longtime local resident combines a photojournalist’s eye for compelling documentary detail with the striking composition and color of a fine…
Review: Godzilla
After an hour in which he’s been noticeably MIA, we’re more than ready for the remaining 65 minutes to offer wall-to-wall Godzilla.
Review: Million Dollar Arm
It’s clear that Disney loves to homogenize the hell out of true-life sports tales.
We’re all public now
While there was no actual bloodshed, the evening delivered its promise of entertainment when it came to proposed budget solutions.
Editor’s Note: Simons, schools, and business as usual
More than one local pundit jokes that since Simons’s spouse doesn’t hold office, he’s an amateur by local standards.
Gettin’ randy with shandy
Shandies are one of the most common forms of beer mixing shenanigans, dating back over 100 years to Germany, the motherland of the US brewing tradition.
Jay’s is the place
You could say it’s the usual bar food (read burgers & wings), but one of the items on Jay’s To-Do List when he bought the place back in October was: Improve the Recipes!
Take charge of your family’s health
Savannah is simply a beautiful city. The flowers, trees, and plants create a lovely and healthy environment. The ability to grow a wide variety of plants in Savannah is a central part of Savannah’s story today, yesterday, and tomorrow. Today, you can use that history to your advantage. When you go to the grocery store…
Kudos for Kota Mundi; a new Butcher band
The songs are tight and concise, with nice use of two- and three-part harmony, octave singing and twin lead guitars.
