Statts Fest confirms 2018 date
The annual event, which raises funds to help cover medical costs for beloved Savannahian Jason Statts, will be a two-part benefit this year.
67 applicants vie for permanent Savannah Police Chief job
The City of Savannah says it received 67 applications for the Chief of Police position at the Savannah Police Department. “Two of those applications came from current SPD officers,” a spokesperson says. The City has gone on the record in previous reports that current Interim Savannah Police Chief Mark Revenew is not interested in the…
Fire Fee discount deadline extended to June 15
The City of Savannah says it is extending the deadline for property owners to submit Fire Fee Discount applications to Friday, June 15. It was originally today, June 1, but only about 2,000 discount applications had been filed as of earlier this week, out of over 47,000 eligible properties in the City. “We believe it…
Hilary Swank to address SCAD commencement
SCAD has announced that two-time Oscar-winning actress Hilary Swank will address the Class of 2018 as SCAD Savannah’s distinguished guest speaker on Friday, June 1. “The university will honor and celebrate graduates during two commencement ceremonies to accommodate the largest graduating class in the university’s history,” a SCAD spokesperson says. Presidential Conferment of Degrees ceremony…
Broad stripes and bright stars
The notion of the American flag being used as a symbol for a political ideology is perhaps even more relevant today than it was in 2006
Savannah Bananas ‘dominate the circus’
You have to embrace the absurdity to fully enjoy the phenomenon of The Savannah Bananas.
The Barefoot Movement @Randy’s Pickin Parlor
Seven years into their career, the four-piece plays delicate, emotive arrangements and high-energy boot stompers with equal passion
Summer beers make me feel fine
The best summer beers are flavorful, low in ABV and in my opinion need to be light and crisp, no overwhelming malt or hops flavors.
Ben Tucker: passing the torch
EVEN in memory, Ben Tucker keeps the music playing. The beloved Savannah bassist, who was tragically killed in an accident in 2013, will be honored at the fifth annual Ben Tucker Memorial Jazz Jam, a free, all-ages musical celebration in Wright Square. This year, some of Savannah’s finest players will honor Tucker’s legacy through song:…
Why is Asian earwax different from black and white people’s earwax?
It’s been understood for a while that the consistency of one’s earwax is a genetic trait, distributed ethnogeographically.
Editor’s Note: What if we gave an election and no one came?
One would be forgiven for arguing that the system is intended to drive down voter participation as much as possible. But as usual, the truth is somewhere in the middle.
Letter to the editor: Stopping the cycle of school violence
Instead of a being a soft target for mentally ill killers, like arguably every active shooter event this past year, it’s time to fight back.
Kill The Noise @Elan Savannah
The artist’s latest record, Occult Classic, features contributions from AWOLNATION, Dillon Francis, Stalking Gia, and R. City.
Grand jury clears police in Boyd shooting, but questions remain
The incident happened literally Revenew’s first day on the job as then-interim Savannah Police Chief.
Sacred Sound Journey: A Concert of Healing Sounds @Unity of Savannah
Attendees will hear Duplessie use his voice, the didgeridoo, singing bowls, hand drums, and stringed instruments from around the world.
Tactical urbanism deploys to Starland
Residents and visitors were able to dine at street side tables, more confidently cross the street using temporary cross walks, and enjoy a cool glass of lemonade while relaxing in a ‘parklet,’ a small park created in a car parking space.
Weather the summer heat with Quintron
FANS of American punk history, weirdo inventions, and sludge metal will all be satisfied with the Friday bash that Graveface Records and Curiosities has in store. Amid First Friday fun, the Starland Dairy will transform into a den of drone with sonic adventurer Quintron at the helm of his newest project, Weather Warlock. The Starland…
Winded, Cherry Blossom, Lakin Crawford @El-Rocko Lounge
Winded’s emotive bedroom folk/pop arrangements are minimal, tender things for intimate, introspective listening.
Alejandro Rowinsky @Foxy Loxy
Look forward to classical guitar compositions featuring music of the Renaissance, Baroque, Classical, and Romantic eras.
Funeral arrangements, motorcade details announced for deceased Savannah Police Officer Christie
Details of the services for Officer Anthony Christie, who died this past Friday in a collision on I-16 while responding to a separate accident, have been announced. Visitation will be at Fox & Weeks Hodgson Chapel, 7200 Hodgson Memorial Dr. on Thursday, May 31 and Friday, June 1, 10 a.m. to Noon and 4 p.m. to…
Review: Adrift
This film is as much a sweet love story as a grueling survival tale, although its realism is tempered with flights of fancy.
