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Rock 106.1 turns 20, gives Savannah a concert
Classic rock radio station Rock 106.1 turns 20 this year, and they’re throwing themselves an all-day party on July 3 with Connect Savannah at Trustees’ Garden. Puddle of Mudd, Filter, and Sponge top the bill, with local acts Lilakk and Whaleboat opening. More than 15 vendors will add to the festival atmosphere, along with eight…
Monkey Man: A Stones Band promises moves like Jagger at Starland Yard
Local Rolling Stones tribute band Monkey Man: A Stones Band will bring a little British Invasion to Starland Yard Friday, July 2, just before Independence Day. The free show kicks off the holiday weekend at 6:30 p.m., and the first 50 guests get a surprise from the band if they give them a special shout…
Take an Atlanta day trip to Illuminarium
Atlanta will welcome the world’s first illuminarium on July 1. Take a day trip and be a part of this permanent attraction that will provide ever-changing entertainment and culture off Atlanta’s BeltLine. Their first experience will be Wild Safari, which will take you and your family on a once-in-a-lifetime interactive experience with touch, smell and…
Celebrations start with Stars and Stripes July 4th Weekend at Plant Riverside District
From July 2 through July 5, family-friendly festivities will take place at the Kessler Collection’s Plant Riverside District to celebrate the Fourth of July holiday; all of which are free and open to the public.
Support mental health through raffle
Mental health and wellness is more important than ever and Heads-Up Guidance Services is asking for the community’s help to make this a reality for those in need.
Heroes without capes
Last week in Connect Savannah’s ‘Connected’ photos taken by Bunny Ware, we mentioned Team Savannah for Veteran’s Chris O’Malley receiving an accolade from Step One Automotive Group, but now it’s time to share some community stories about the local hero and his hardworking partners.
Introducing Connect Savannah’s newest food writer
Once upon a time over a decade ago, we decided to start a blog. It was a blog about food in and around Savannah. We thought Savannah had more good food than we were being given credit for, so my business partner Senea Crystal and I set out to do something about that. We chose…
From songs to stills
One of Savannah’s favorite photographers conducts his craft with a musical brain.
New Class-A Office Building to be Built Off Chatham Parkway
The ground has been broken. Omega Construction’s Georgia Division started its latest project, May 24, being a new two-story office building to occupy 110 Park of Commerce Drive, off Chatham Parkway.
Artist captures controlled explosions in photography
Los Angeles-based artist Kevin Cooley exhibits his photography and video installation “Exploded Views,” a series of controlled explosions in the desert, in at Laney Contemporary in Savannah from July 1 through September 18.
Maj. Gen. Charles Costanza to serve as 3rd Infantry Division commander
After 24 months in command, Maj. Gen. Antonio A. Aguto, Jr. has handed the torch as commander of the Marne Division to Maj. Gen. Charles D. Costanza. Costanza returns to the Division after commanding the now-deactivated 3rd Armored Brigade Combat Team, 3rd Infantry Division, on Fort Benning from 2013 to 2015. Friends, family members, and…
Col. Manuel Ramirez to serve as installations’ garrison commander
The Savannah community can look forward to building new partnerships with the military communities through a new garrison commander as of last week.
Get Lost with Global Ghost
Savannah is the type of place that inspires you to write music,” Brian Crowley said.
SCAD places in top 100 at international design competition, CodaWorx
CodaWorx stands for the collaboration of design + art, and it’s an award-based collaboration and all of the people working together to create a large body of art. The international award features ten different design categories are ranging from hospitality, education, institutional, transportation, and jury scores determine winners of those categories. The Savannah College of…
A mother-daughter exhibit
Sulfur Studios presents “The Play of Light,” a collaborative mother and daughter exhibition by Kathy and Maggie Hayes, which takes into consideration the way that light is experienced in the natural world and how that can reflect an inner experience of light and dark as well, both ripe with feeling, color and texture.
Gallery Espresso displays comic artist
In her senior year at Savannah College of Art and Design, Anya Driffil is debuting her first art show at Gallery Espresso. Her work consists of acrylic paints, though her concentration at SCAD is sequential design — the creation of comic books. Her discovery came at the hands of her roommate who is a barista…
‘Survive to Thrive’ Grant awarded to local Neighborhood Comics store
Among 115 independent bookstores sharing a $1.1 million grant is Neighborhood Comics in Savannah. The ‘Survive to Thrive’ bookstore grant is by the Book Industry Charitable Foundation.
Represent Tybee Island, support its historical society
The Tybee Island Lighthouse could soon have its own Vanity License Plate and community members can help choose its design.
World-class musicians to take stage for tribute concert
In anticipation of their first show in Savannah, Dodd spoke with Connect about the power of performing and having a good time.
History of Hamilton at The Davenport House
Knowledge of the great Alexander Hamilton is coming live to Savannah from New York City.
Buzz Bus supplies students with art materials
The Savannah College of Art and Design Buzz Bus is back and bringing tens of thousands of new and gently used art supplies to local students. This annual event, hosted by SCAD SERVE, is set for 10 a.m. June 29 at the Student Center located at 128 Montgomery St. Donations will benefit Savannah-Chatham County Public…
