Photo-encaustic artistic Cora Ennis Morris found her inspiration behind her latest series of works, “What Lies Beneath,” at Cedar House Gallery from the documentary “Chasing Coral” that she saw at the Savannah College of Art and Design Film Festival in 2017. From that moment, she realized the vital role that reef systems play in our ecosystem and felt compelled to create this collection of art to bring attention to the decline in coral reefs globally.
Nicole Youngblut
Nicole Youngblut is a contributing writer for Connect Savannah, where she covers the local art and events scene. As a graduate of The Fashion Institute of Technology, she spent many years in New York City as a fashion stylist and promoter. Her passion for biographies, entertainment and the arts is the perfect mix for journalism.
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Keitaro Harada receives his fifth Sir Georg Solti Career Assistance Award
Music and Artistic Director of the Savannah Philharmonic and Associate Conductor of the Tokyo Symphony Orchestra Keitaro Harada has received his fifth Sir Georg Solti Career Assistant Award.
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Best Shoe Store
Savannah native Whitney Hall is the CEO and founder of Hall of Sneakz, a specialty high-end sneaker boutique that offers customers the most anticipated, sought-after and exclusive sneakers. Hall is […]
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Best Sports Bar
This year marks the 30th anniversary year of Savannah’s most popular sports bar Coach’s Corner. Opened in 1991, it started as an enterprise with nothing but a dream. People continue […]
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Local senior receives Children of Associates Premier Scholarship
Savannah high school student Senior Taylor Goodly won a $10,000 scholarship from H&R Block’s Children of Associates Premier Scholarship by demonstrating innovative ways of improving our local community.
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Artist’s work stems from childhood compulsion of collecting
Morgan Smith has her Bachelor of Fine Arts in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design she received in 2017, her Associates of Arts in clinical psychology from the College of Southern Maryland in 2014 and will receive her M.F.A. in painting from the Savannah College of Art and Design in May 2021.
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Printmaker to display ode to beauty of Savannah at Cedar House Gallery
Anthony TungNing Huang is an illustrator, printmaker and ballroom dancer. Upon taking his first printmaking class at SCAD last winter he immediately connected with the process.
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Savannah Stage Company presents PAY WHAT YOU CAN Camp
Savannah Stage Company will be offering their annual week of improv camp from June 14-18 for one week focusing on saying yes, following their impulses, and storytelling. This year SSC is offering a brand new special musical theatre camp from June 21-25. Kids’ 3rd-10th grade are going to be learning the foundations of improv and music theatre while building their bravery, expanding their imaginations, and growing their self-confidence.
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Purse-fully Inspiring Purse Drive
State Farm Agent Meridth Lamas is organizing the Purse-fully Inspiring purse drive fundraiser to benefit Savannah’s SAFE Shelter in time for Mother’s Day. The center is a domestic abuse shelter that provides housing and counseling to help victims and their families find places to stay and employment.
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Nanny transforms family moments into art
Robin Elise Maaya, Savannah College of Art and Design student, captures the beauty, joy and whimsical nature of twins through photographing sisters Ava and Ruby. “Home Away From Home” is a photography exhibition that documents the family she has been a respite care nanny for since fall 2019.
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Location Gallery hosts Savannopoly Art Fundraiser
Location Gallery at Austin Hill Realty will host an experiential monopoly-inspired art exhibit featuring thirty local artists from Savannah called Savannopoly. Opening Friday, April 23 from 6–8 p.m. at their newly relocated space in the heart of downtown Savannah at 251 Bull St. Profits raised from this event will benefit the Coastal Empire Habitat for Humanity.
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ARTS Southeast
After six years, Sulfur Studios announces a new non-profit in Savannah called ARTS Southeast. Their mission is to make Savannah a destination for art and culture in the Southeast by supporting established and emerging artists and engaging a diverse community with creative programming by developing awareness and appreciation of the arts.