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No scuba equipment necessary
Imagine being submerged in water, surrounded by 200 species of fish varying in color and over 1,000 species of invertebrates, while simultaneously watching the branching corals swaying in the current. Believe it or not, this underwater wonderworld is closer than you would think.
Fans invited to connect with artists behind work
Neighborhood Comics, downtown Savannah’s comic book specialty store, has launched a Comic Artist-in-Residence Program. Designed to demystify the process of making comics, Lee Heidel, owner of Neighborhood Comics thought this would be the perfect opportunity to connect Savannah-area comic book artists with the public.
Nonprofit profits nonprofits
Often times, it only takes one seed for something to grow. This is why Executive Director Moncello Stewart founded OneSeed, Inc. which has begun to distribute minigrants, or “seeds,” to small nonprofit organizations.
Second-ever class graduates SCA
Congratulations to the graduates of Savannah Classical Academy!
The Jepson Center kicks off Juneteenth with other organizations close behind
Today, Juneteenth is still celebrated in recognition of that day 156-years ago. The celebration has grown with 47 states and the District of Columbia passing legislation recognizing Juneteenth as a state holiday or day of observance. Below are a few ways that Savannah is celebrating Juneteenth.
Savannah Book Festival organizers are gearing up for 2022 event, considering authors
The Savannah Book Festival will be back in 2022, and officials are busy planning for an in-person event scheduled to take place next February 17-20 with three main ticketed event headliners and a free Festival Saturday.
Audiences can get lucky with Tied and Tasseled Fetish Cabaret’s Vegas-themed burlesque show
Cities often take on the vibe of their leading industries. Los Angeles, home to Hollywood, is known for glitz and glamour. New York, the nation’s capital of commerce, is very fast-paced and competitive. Washington, DC, the seat of government, is predictably dull. Savannah has a dominant tourism industry well-known for delivering fun, lax drinking rules,…
A time for artists of all facets
Get ready to trade your COVID mask for your favorite cosplay or comic book character costume. On July 24 and 25, the Savannah Convention Center will be full of comic fans, creators, experts and actors.
Cheers to Dad
Father’s Day is around the corner, which means it’s time to decide which golf club or funny mug to wrap up with some beef jerky for Dad this year.
The Creative Coast presents SHE HUSTLES at The Clyde Venue
Celebrate Savannah’s Women Entrepreneurs & Leaders event June 10 from 6:30-9 p.m.
Local favorite adds to appeal with new deck, beach feel
The corner of Drayton and York streets has been the focus of Low Country sandwich and sausage enthusiasts’ wants and needs for over a decade and a half. Sixteen years ago, Zunzi’s opened its doors in the longstanding walk-up location to serve local Savannahians with the very best in award-winning sandwiches and South African-inspired cuisine.…
St. Joseph’s/Candler hosts luncheon for EMS
The Emergency Departments at St. Joseph’s/Candler hosted a luncheon June 3 as a way to thank the dedicated Emergency Medical Services members in the Savannah area
Connecting with locals
If I could describe the way I feel coming to work at Connect Savannah every day, I’d only use one word: excited.
Mask no more
As of midnight June 1, the Savannah mask mandate has been lifted.
Caregiver hiring events
It takes a special person to care for the patients seen at the Coastal Care Partners, and right now they are seeking to add to their growing company of caregivers.
‘Quilting to Change the World’
Savannah quilters are keeping the traditions alive. The King-Tisdell Cottage Foundation’s Beach Institute and The African Diaspora Museology Institute partner to present “Quilting for a Better World: The Artistry of African American Handmade Quilts.”
Unstationary kits are helping others to get unstuck
Imagine taking three large aspects of your life and combining them all into a singular product; that’s exactly what Alicja Colon did when she sought to create her craft kits. After years of counseling, working with students, and a full-time job as a paper engineer, Colon founded and created Unstationary.
Atlanta-based artist debut’s first solo exhibition at Laney Contemporary
Laney Contemporary presents an in-person artist talk with Atlanta-based painter Craig Drennen which will also be broadcasted live via Instagram on June 11. “Merchants, Bandits, and Certain Senators” is Drennen’s first solo exhibition at Laney Contemporary and inspired by the Shakespearean play “Timon of Athens.” This exhibition also marks the first time the Merchant works…
Grand Bohemian Gallery showcases Amiri Gueka Farris in ‘Dreaming Savannah’
“I’m a color theorist, so I try to combine colors that uplift,” said multimedia artist Amiri Gueka Farris who is best known for his assemblages of brightly colored patterns, textures, and forms. “People say they’re very attracted to my work because of the color palette that I use, and that’s one of my goals as…
Holistic Healing for Women’s Wellbeing
PSA: This is “girl talk,” gentlemen.
Affectionately known as “The Yoni Lady,” Cherica Jones is the owner of Yoni Spa Room at 7370 Hodgson Memorial Dr.
Georgia Power encourages customers to prepare for an active hurricane season
The 2021 Atlantic Hurricane Season is here, and Georgia Power encourages its 2.6 million customers to prepare for an expected active Atlantic hurricane season. Forecasters predict a 60% chance of an above-normal season, as the official start of hurricane season began June 1. Georgia Power reminds customers to keep safety in the forefront of their…
