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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.
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.
Pup-ular pet store under new management
Since opening in 2015, Woof Gang Bakery and Grooming has been providing Savannah’s furry friends with organic pet foods and gourmet treats while expanding into six different locations around the city. New owners, David and Michelle Pence hope to continue the brand’s success with top notch customer service, quality products and expert groomers.
Diners in distress
Restaurants have been put through the wringer for over a year. They’ve endured shutdowns, adjusted their service models, and watched with resignation as colleagues closed doors for good. Things should be looking up now as vaccinations and warm weather inspire hope for a return to semi-normalcy. People are ready to go out. Business is booming.…
KETO or K.O.
What’s better than enjoying a delicious meal? Enjoying a delicious meal that you don’t have to cook. Samaria Barnes is a self-taught, personal chef who prepares both healthy and hearty food locally. Since December 2020, Barnes has been providing meal preps full-time through her business, Sam’s Kitchen.
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…
Supergroup Beachy Head’s debut album takes shape in Savannah
In the midst of a pandemic-driven lockdown, Slowdive’s Christian Savill remembers a friend asking him how he was coping with it all and he replied that he couldn’t really notice any difference. While admittedly, that’s not a healthy state of affairs, he was also deep in putting together a new record that would become the…
Historic District’s new restaurant, bar, brewery, distillery now open, offers drink pairings for every dish
With a new season comes a new brewery and local distillery. Monday marked the grand opening for the historic district’s newest restaurant, bar, brewery and distillery: New Realm Brewery & Distillery.
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”…
Savannah’s Ghost Coast Distillery wins in gin
The Beverage Testing Institute awarded Savannah’s Ghost Coast Distillery a Gold medal, 93 points for its most popular spirit, Ghost Coast Burl Gin. The judging panel describes Burl as, “complex, fruity, and spicy,” the distillery’s marketing director Kelcie Beausir said.
Best of Savannah buzz
To me, the Best of Savannah competition is all about supporting all local business and spreading love to people who work their butts off all year.
Candler Clays raises over $190K for cancer programs
Clay target shooters and auction participants from across the Low Country had a hand in raising nearly $2K in funds to contribute to services for local cancer patients.
Warrior Lift Golf Classic rescheduled for June
The American Legion Post 135 will host their fourth annual Warrior Lift Golf Classic 1 p.m. June 19 at the Southbridge Golf Club. There are still spots open for the tournament, which will be an 18-hole scramble with teams of four golfers.
Savannah Technical College Chapter receives top honors at SkillsUSA Competition
Students from Savannah Technical College earned 22 medals and top honors April 5 during the virtually held 2021 SkillsUSA Postsecondary State Conference.
Protesting with Pastries – Plan C: Cookies for Choice unites restaurants in support of Planned Parenthood
Following the 2016 election, bakers in cities around the country took their frustrations to the kitchen with artisan bake sales. From New York to San Francisco, chefs have churned out sweet treats in support of their local Planned Parenthood chapters. Inspired by Atlanta’s Cookie Grab, Natasha Gaskill, pastry chef at The Grey and The Grey…
