As Savannah’s live music scene continues to grow and evolve, a group of local DJs are working to make sure electronic music is welcome in the Hostess City.
Lauren Wolverton
Lauren Wolverton is self-described storyteller, fashion addict and lover of lattes. At Connect Savannah, she is a journalist and a strategic marketing consultant. Wolverton grew up between Georgia and Mississippi, then went on to graduate from Mississippi State University. A job as a news producer at a local television station brought her to the Hostess City, and her love of entertainment and business brought her to Connect Savannah. Wolverton is passionate about sharing the stories of those growing Savannah’s fashion and music scenes, along with those working every day to foster and rescue animals. She loves eating, drinking and shopping local. When Wolverton isn’t working, she can be found at the gym or at the newest restaurant in town having a beer. If it’s before noon, she’s guaranteed to be sipping a coffee somewhere and posting it to her Instagram story immediately. Send her an e-mail, get connected!
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Cheers to Dad
Father’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time to decide which golf club or funny mug to wrap up with some beef jerky for Dad this year.
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Connecting with locals
If I could describe the way I feel coming to work at Connect Savannah every day, I’d only use one word: excited.
Posted inMusic & Clubs
Multifaceted artist to release new single ‘Savannah Sky’ this month
Charles Maring is an artist with an impressive international resume who has lived and worked primarily in the northeast. When New York shut down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Maring and his wife embarked on a trip along the East Coast. The two eventually made their way to Savannah, fell in love with the city, and decided to pack their bags and move.
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SCAD Salutes honors local organizations for creativity, kindness, gift, goodness
Savannah College of Art and Design is reflecting on the struggles of the COVID-19 pandemic and celebrating local organizations that worked to keep Savannah going over the last year by honoring them with the SCAD Salutes award. SCAD said award recipients have demonstrated virtues including creativity, kindness, grit and goodness.
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Best Local Theatre Production
The Savannah Underground made a splash earlier this year at the Clyde Venue with totally immersive, terrifying scenes from Savannah’s haunted history. Now, they’re celebrating winning Best Local Theatre Production […]
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Best Bloody Mary Best City Market Bar Best Dive Bar Best Downtown Bar Best Happy Hour Best Overall Bar
To say that Pour Larry’s swept the Nightlife and Drink category this year would be an understatement. The underground bar won seven categories. You read that right, seven. Pour Larry’s […]
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Best Day Spa
Spa Bleu is celebrating a major milestone this year, taking home the title of “Best Day Spa” for the 10th year in a row. That’s right, for 10 years, the […]
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Best Bartender
It may be a surprise that Savannah’s Best Bartender has only been slinging drinks for about nine months. Rob Ring works full time as a Yard Manager at MarineMax. He […]
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Tipping 101
A few weeks ago, I decided to take a little “staycation” at a hotel here in downtown Savannah. My stay was fabulous, but when it came time to check out, I found myself texting my friends asking, “How do I tip at a hotel?”
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SCAD announces expansion of Film Studios
The Savannah College of Art and Design announced on Friday the expansion of the university’s film and digital media studios. SCAD leaders, Savannah Mayor Van Johnson, and students spoke Friday morning, celebrating the expansion with a “3, 2, 1, action!” countdown.
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Best of Savannah buzz
To me, the Best of Savannah competition is all about supporting all local business and spreading love to people who work their butts off all year.