I’M A huge fan of all forms of creative expression, and I can think of no better summer activity than to spend an afternoon in air-conditioned museum meditation. But there’s […]
The (Civil) Society Column
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Death of the #Absurdivan
The Absurdivan leaves behind a legacy of validating weirdos everywhere, and its loss will make road trips a lot less fun (but definitely less alarming.) Those wishing to express their condolences are invited to attend a closed-hood memorial service at the First Friday Art March.
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The Wacky, Wonderful World of Starlandia!
‘It’s a mining operation, really,’ explains owner/founder Clinton Edminster. ‘We take in raw materials and filter out the diamonds and gold.’
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Bringing out the Best of Savannah
We know the Best of Savannah issue has legs longer than a giraffe wearing a pair Louboutins, and its winners continue to be referenced long after its week on the stands.
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Sticking ‘eminent domain’ where the sun don’t shine
In a move that practically shocked the underpants off of us all, Gov. Nathan Deal announced that his administration is against the Palmetto Pipeline, a billion dollar project that would slice through Southern wetlands and rivers on its way to the sea like General Sherman on a leaky bulldozer.
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Mother lucky
Motherhood is basically indentured servitude with a giant helping of Stockholm Syndrome, made bearable by sweet-breathed goodnight kisses and free refrigerator art.
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To have and to hold for all
These women showed tremendous courage and generosity by inviting what seemed like half the town to what they called their “big, fat, gay wedding.”
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The road’s still all the rage
Along with a pop-top camper and orange disco stripe down the side, my dear Westy sported two comfy beds, a cute propane stove and a doll-sized refrigerator that I could never get to work.
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Say it ain’t so, Gnate
‘Nothing has been decided yet,’ says the Sand Gnats’ John Katz.’We’re still working on possible solutions.; Whatever they are, they probably won’t include Historic Grayson Stadium.
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Micromanaging the Neighborhood?
There’s something to be said for discussing on-the-ground solutions for your personal, particular section of Savannah instead of having another hopeless conversation about the systemic apathy and buck-passing that seem to prevent the Big Problems from ever reaching resolution.
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Why every Savannahian should see Mickve Israel’s museum makeover
Above all else, Judaism is a story, and the tiny chapter written by Savannah’s Jewish community is not only unique, it’s essential to this city’s history—and its future.
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Spring in Savannah, new and improved
The salacious second quarter of 2015 has also been greatly improved by other developments. Let’s begin with the renovation of the Forsyth Park Bandshell, currently underway.