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Arts, Entertainment & Film
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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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Local extras needed for movie casting
Bill Marienella Casting is searching for men to act as extras immediately starting next week as soon as April 5 and 6 to film in Statesboro. Set in a 1950s Korean war era film called “Devotion” is looking to fill extra roles as pirates, sailors and marines.
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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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Styled in Savannah
After a summer of tie-dye lounge sets and oversized T-shirts in 2020, it’s time for a wardrobe refresh. In 2021, we’re going bold with bright colors, mixed textures and tons of confidence.
Enter Stonelords in Savannah’s Design District, and you’ll find all of the above. Owner Roz Morris Jr. offers stunning pieces from designers all over the world that are sure to stand out in a crowd.
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Tori Tinsley’s first solo exhibition ‘HUGS’ at Laney Contemporary
Atlanta-based artist Tori Tinsley, Master of Fine Arts and master’s degree in Art Therapy, debuts her first solo exhibition, “HUGS” at Laney Contemporary.
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‘Nothing in My World Looks Neutral’
What makes a piece of art special? In Brook Lancaster’s case, it’s her. When I spoke to the artist her from her home studio in the Savannah-area, I was immediately struck by the fact that she sounded exactly how her art looked: vibrant. What surprised me was her story, that over the course of a year or so, has unraveled like a fairytale.
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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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Savannah African Arts Museum hosts online workshops in honor of Women’s History Month
Women’s History Month 2021 is the time to highlight the accomplishments of empowering female leaders.
The Savannah African Art Museum honors Women’s History Month with two virtual workshops. Both on March 27, “Celebrating African Women Hidden Figures” and, a second virtual workshop, “History Maker Mayor Edna Jackson, Savannah’s First African American Woman Mayor, who served from 2012-2016, shares her Africa Experience.”
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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.
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Children’s book by Bananas’ First Lady hits it out of the park for inclusiveness
If you have been anywhere near the orbit of the Savannah Bananas, you probably recognize Emily Cole. Her smiling face and shining personality are known to Bananas fans all over.
As co-founder of the team and wife of the zany, over-the-top, yellow-clad Jesse Cole, you may know her from team videos or social media posts, or from hearing her speak to local groups about how the five-year old franchise has put down roots in the Hostess City with tremendous success.
But, she’s just added a new title to her list of achievements: published author.