Little Bird lands on the Congress Street Social Club stage Saturday Night
Over the last couple of decades, the idea of indie rock has evolved. People a certain age might immediately think of REM’s “Radio Free Europe” as their initial reference point. In hindsight, the release of that single was seismic, broadcasting to the world that rock wasn’t dead, and its future wasn’t necessarily going to be…
Eating good in the Savannah neighborhood
So many people are out of office, out of town or otherwise out of pocket during July, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t a ton of nuggets to share on our food scene. Plenty. In fact, this is an abbreviated list, but trust me, the most important stuff is here. We just want to make…
Hometown celebrity continuously gives back to Savannah community
Savannah native Anthony Lanier II consistently defies expectation. For the unaware, Lanier is the city’s latest example of a person who physically left town, but emotionally is always present. Lanier is a 6-foot, 6-inch, 285-pound defensive lineman for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League. He spent five years in the National Football League…
Nomination period now open for International Business Award
World Trade Center Savannah is calling for nominations to give out it’s 10th World Trade Center Savannah International Business Award.
Dating around…for a rental
When trying to decide what to write my column on this week, I went back and forth between complaining about my horrendous hunt for a new rental in Savannah and sharing some exciting news about a dating series we’ve got coming out next month. Decisions, decisions. I’ve settled on both in the hopes that my…
Starland pizzeria celebrates turning two
Savannah’s Pizzeria Vittoria is turning two-years old and there is plenty to celebrate for the young Neapolitan pizzeria. Even though this pandemic year was full of pivots and making adjustments for new ways of doing business, the anchor tenant at Starland Yard is thriving.
Fashion for every body
Delaney Rose Erks firmly believes that everyone deserves access to clothes that make them feel good. So, when she noticed a gap in size-inclusive offerings in Savannah, the seed of an idea took root in her mind.
Mental Health and Monsters
Can a monster still be scary if it’s pink? What about pink monsters that evolved from a place of crippling social anxiety, mental anguish, great fear, great beauty, love and an overload of caffeine?
J. Parker, Ltd hosts ‘Sharp Dressed Men, and A Lady’ at Victory North Savannah
If you have been looking for a reason to hit the town in your finest threads, Victory North Savannah is the place to peacock. On Thursday, July 22, J. Parker, Ltd presents Sharp Dressed Men, and a Lady. Prepare for a night of sipping and swooning over the silky voices of Isaiah Johnson, Stacey Orrico,…
Community-driven effort out to shatter shackles of past
Speak up, rise up, and come together for a good cause July 24 with Telfair Museum and the Deep Center’s Slam Team for “Black Prisms: Color Bending,” an interactive spoken word and audio experience.
An introduction to Connect’s fashion columnist
I, Danietté A.Thomas, am the founder, lead designer, stylist, and creative director of DANIETTÉ, a company working to elevate the image, brand, and value of professionals all over the U.S.
Students invited to get pampered
Local K-12 students have the opportunity to participate in A Fresh Start event hosted by Saint Leo University on July 31 from 9 a.m. to noon. Families can visit the 325 W. Montgomery Crossroad location to receive free haircuts, massages, manicures and school supply giveaways to kick off the start of the new school year.
Live performances return to Springfield theatre
Dust off your boots and get back to your roots with three upcoming shows that will have you line dancing in the aisles at Mars Theater in Springfield. These are the first three live performances at the storied showplace since 2020, and all of them offer a night of classic comforts that send your mind…
Buy Local says ‘buy local’
There is likely no entity in Savannah that is more adamant about you buying local goods and services than Buy Local.
Back onstage: Blippi the Musical comes to Savannah bringing live entertainment for families
Grab the kids and get ready for a show. “Blippi The Musical” is coming to the Savannah Civic Center on July 27. The cast and crew are ready to bring their show back in front of a live audience.
Community invited to compete in historic photo contest
The Historic Savannah Foundation will host an online photo contest where participants are invited to share photos of their favorite historic building or place via Instagram, describing why they chose it and using the hashtag #SavFave.
