Considering Jordan J. Jones grew up in the world of theater, his journey to securing the title Best Local Actor has been one in the making. “My interest in theater […]
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Arts and culture news, reviews and event listings for Savannah, Georgia.
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The Joyous Work of Michelle Champion Murphy
Michelle Champion Murphy (or Mikey as she prefers to be called) greets me at the door of her Habersham Street home outside of which I notice, for the very first […]
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‘The Big Bend’ story
“The Big Bend,” a film written and directed by Brett Wagner, is showing in Savannah at the NCG movie theater through Wednesday, May 8. In the film, two families, the […]
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Bodyjumping with Leia Genis and other May art shows…
At the top of my random (and far from complete) roundup of interesting May art events is the important and brave Bodyjumpers, a Solo Exhibition by Leia Genis opening on […]
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THE ARTS INITIATIVE AT PALMETTO BLUFF: Still worth the drive!
Last year, I wrote a column about the vibrant arts initiative that is thriving “just over the bridge” at Palmetto Bluff, the beautiful 20,000-acre community situated on the May River […]
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ART PATROL: Multi-sensory and multi-media maritime experiences
Molly Taylor, executive director of the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum since March of last year, and the subject of a profile in our April print issue, has assembled […]
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New book reflects on Jewish history in the South through food
On April 18th, the Historic Savannah Foundation will host a discussion on “Jewish Foodways in the Lowcountry South” as part of a lecture series called “People, Places and Stories That […]
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SCAD PRESENTS: SCADstyle 2024
Beginning on April 8, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will celebrate the culture, innovation, and global voices transforming design through its annual event, SCADstyle. Now in its […]
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Documentary “Power of the Pen” sheds light on transformation of Georgia’s Citizen’s Arrest Law
On Saturday, April 6, at 4 p.m., the Savannah Cultural Arts Center will screen “Power of the Pen,” a documentary that educates people about the passage of Georgia House Bill 479, which […]
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Katherine Sandoz’s water filled world
The opening reception for Katherine Sandoz’s new show at Laney Contemporary on Friday, April 5 is sure to be a well-attended, not-to-be-missed art “happening” in Savannah. The cerebral artist is […]
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A Random Roundup of April’s Artsy Happenings
April is bursting with art events! Let’s start off by mentioning three largescale shows worthy of your attendance: The Spring SLAM (Savannah Local Artist Market) is Saturday, April 13 from […]
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HEATHER YOUNG: Artist, mom, and savvy business owner
Throughout my interviews with local artists, one theme consistently reappears: many of them must rely on another source of income to support their creative endeavors. Heather Young is one of […]