Savannah Ballet Theater has received the largest grant since its founding in 1998. The $52,000 grant from the City of Savannah Arts and Culture Enrichment program as well as a $5,000 from the Georgia Council for the Arts will support SBT’s educational outreach programs.
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Preserving the Hostess City
Historic Preservation Month is celebrated all across the country and this year, the Savannah community will have plenty of unique events to participate in an observance of Historic Preservation Month 2021.
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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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Bestselling author to tour along coast of Georgia, South Carolina
Gearing up for the coming season on May 4, New York Times bestselling author, Mary Kay Andrews, will release her latest 437-page summer read “The Newcomer.” Andrews is touring from April 30 to May 8 to engage with fans and friends about her latest novel.
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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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Exhibition amplifies voices, relates history to present
Sauda Mitchell harnesses the power of archival collections in her ambitious solo exhibition, “Re-Cor-Dare,” now on view at the Telfair Museum’s Jepson Center.
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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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A Whole New World
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.
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Themes of reflection make ‘A Coffin in Egypt’ right play at right time
As we inch closer to normal, an inspiring sign of improvement and normalcy is the return of the stage play. While we need stories, we also need to be around each other far more than we have been. Live theater is the fusion of these human essentials. The upcoming production of “A Coffin in Egypt” incorporates themes that are exquisitely timely to our circumstances.
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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.
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3 Points Food Court to host ‘Bridgerton’ Brunch featuring local vendors, live music, fashion show
Dearest readers, clear your schedules on Sunday for the party that is sure to be the highlight of the season. The 3 Points Food Court, 409 Orchard St., will host a Bridgerton Brunch on April 18 from noon to 4 p.m.