Life after this pandemic will look like rainbow colors on skatepark grounds, Alice and the Wonderland tick-tockers and glazed stoneware adorned with rope handles.
At least these are the interpretations of some international artists.
Brandy Simpkins
Brandy Simpkins is a born and raised Savannahian and an alumna of Savannah Savannah State University where she received her B.A. in English Language & Literature. Simpkins enjoys writing more than anything else in the world. She is a curious journalist, an astute essayist, and captivating spoken-word artist. She uses her writing abilities to turn her engagement in the community into the stories that allow people to Connect with one another. When Simpkins is not writing, she enjoys spending time in nature, reading, trying new restaurants around town, and traveling.
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KETO or K.O.
What’s better than enjoying a delicious meal? Enjoying a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook.
Samaria Barnes is a self-taught, personal chef who prepares both healthy and hearty food locally. Since December 2020, Barnes has been providing meal preps full-time through her business, Sam’s Kitchen.
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GetMyBoat for this warm weather
The weather is getting warmer, so there’s no better time to start planning those socially distanced getaways than now.
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Rising along the river
Every day, Jean Claude Martin sets up shop along with many other businesses lining Savannah’s riverfront. As locals and visitors begin to stroll the cobblestoned streets during this warm season of the year, crowds surround him — some to marvel at his artwork, some to buy. Martin uses vibrant colors, an island flair, and endless inspiration to paint lively people and places with no two paintings being identical, the artist said.
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Civil War Medicine in Savannah
Many are thankful for the often quick relief of modern day medicine, but most don’t take heed to its gruesome origins.
Currently on display at the Massie Heritage Center is a Civil War Medicine and Pharmaceutical exhibition that displays what it was like to receive medical treatment in the 18-19th centuries.
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Confetti Experience cultivates tailor-made weekend experiences for visitors
For such a small city, there’s so much for visitors and locals alike to explore in Savannah, but who has time to find it all?
Whether you’re an out-of-towner or a local Savannahian looking to have a memorable weekend in the city, The Confetti Experience has got you covered.
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‘Help more kids, eat more chocolate’
At 1 N. Godley Station Blvd. stands The Chocolate Martini Bar, a new restaurant serving chocolate-infused food and drinks, all while serving the community in more ways than one. The franchise owner, Maurice Gilliard, describes the restaurant’s food as all-American style cuisine. Though many people think “dessert” when they come across the place, the eatery serves appetizers and entrees including steaks, pecan chicken, pastas, sandwiches, and salads, just to name a few.
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Surviving the surviving
The Hostess city is well-accomplished in sharing its rich history, but there is still a world to discover about Savannah’s 288-year past.
New York Times bestselling author, Patti Callahan, is ready to share one of Savannah’s untold tales as she has released her latest novel, “Surviving Savannah.”
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Rise and shine
Let me first say that I’ve always wanted to write a column for a newspaper or magazine, but I didn’t know the day would come so soon. Hi, guys. I’m Brandy, Connect Savannah’s community and event journalist since Nov. 2, 2020.
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‘Taste of’ to introduce Ardsley Station
Savannah food-lovers will be excited to hear that a new American bistro restaurant is soon to emerge.
Connect Savannah’s first “Taste of” Savannah event on March 25 will feature Ardsley Station – a new restaurant that will be taking over 102 E. Victory Drive in the void of the former Atlantic restaurant.
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Service surge
SCAD SERVE is a student-lead community service initiative implemented by the university to bring together the Savannah College of Art and Design community with neighbors and leaders. On March 19, the program had its expansion kickoff which included over 50 students boxing non-perishable items on at SCAD’s “The Hive” residence hall parking garage. On the following day another 100-plus SCAD students, faculty and staff joined together at Sustainable Fellwood and hand-delivered 320 boxes of food to each apartment.
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Automobility
The Telfair Museum’s latest photography exhibition, “Vehicles of Change,” by assistant curator, Anne-Solene Bayan, is currently on display in the Jepson Center. “Vehicles of Change” is an exhibition featuring more than a dozen works from the Telfair Museum’s permanent collection in collaboration with the Savannah Municipal Archives. Featuring 20th-century photographs from the museum’s collection, this exhibition shines a light on the liberating impact of automobility in mid-20th century America.