Savannah comedy’s major moment
HERE in Savannah, funny business is booming. With numerous comedy open mics and showcases, touring comedians cracking up audiences at local bars, and inventive theme shows, what began as an underground rarity has grown into a movement all its own. “About a year and a half ago, we had one weekly open mic and two…
Man shot in West Savannah
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the shooting of Raynard Williams, 19, on Tuesday April 25 in the area of 38th and Bulloch Streets. “At about midnight, Williams was found on a porch in the 2200 block of Ogeechee Road. Investigators spoke to Williams and he provided little information about the shooting,” police say. Williams injuries…
Person of interest held in triple murder
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating a triple homicide in the 1100 block of East 31st Street. “At about 1:15am, officers responded to a shooting in the 1100 Block of East 31st Street. Upon arrival they located Shayla Curtis, 18, William Mullins, 24, and Courtney German, 31, who had succumbed to their injuries,” police report. The…
Known sex offender arrested
Andrew Brown, a convicted rapist and wanted by the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office S.O.R.T. Unit, was arrested today by Savannah/Chatham Metro Police. “Brown had been on the run since he left the shelter he was living in,” said Peter Nichols of the Chatham County Sheriff’s Office. Because of this probation violation and his failure to…
Hyatt Regency opens Moss + Oak Savannah Eatery
Hyatt Regency Savannah, a full-service, contemporary waterfront hotel, is pleased to announce the opening of Moss + Oak Savannah Eatery. The new restaurant, which focuses on fresh ingredients and regional heritage, features a traditional dining space, bar, and quick-stop market. Led by executive chef James Morin, the menu will feature primarily Savannah-style cast iron preparation…
Animal Services identifies serious threat to dogs in Chatham County
Chatham County Animal Services has identified a serious health threat for dogs in our community. In the past several days, dogs brought to the Animal Shelter have tested positive for Parvo virus. “In an effort to protect the animals in our care, we are not accepting owner surrendered animals. Stray dogs will be tested in…
Police investigate shooting on Hudson St.
Savannah-Chatham Metropolitan Police are investigating the shooting of Christopher Cooper, 23, on Tuesday, Apr. 19 in the 2100 block of Hudson Street. At about 11:50 p.m., Cooper arrived at the hospital in a private vehicle. Officers spoke with him there and were able to locate a crime scene in the 2100 block of Hudson Street.…
Play ball, with beer
So linked are beer and baseball that a number of baseball teams use beer in their names, whether through naming rights or a part of local history
Science, it’s a thing
“If we cut the public funding for basic research, it’s going to be very difficult to maintain the standards of knowledge in our society.”
Tim Kaiser’s music for weirdos
SOME CALL them “experiments in adventurous art.” Others say they’re works of “eclectic genius.” In the creator’s words, they’re “gonkulations” and “acousto-electic contraptions.” However you define electronics wiz and experimental musician Tim Kaiser’s handmade music gear, there’s no denying that there’s a fascinating creative energy poured into each unique instrument. Kaiser guts baby rattles and…
Lil Jon @Elan Savannah
All the while, the group was pushing Southern hip-hop into the mainstream view and defining “crunk” as a sound and lifestyle
The Savannah Sweet Tease Burlesque Revue presents Fierce Femmes: A Tribute to Powerful Women @The Jinx
Ford Fatale acts as Mistress of Ceremonies and Layzanya Ontre and Influenza Mueller of The House of Gunt will join in the fun as special guests.
The winning trifecta of Soul Proprietors
It’s a simple equation: Three local businesses plus three local charities, divided up amongst three local film crews. The resulting films are ranked, and the winner walks away with a four-figure check. Yet the Soul Proprietors Film Competition is far more than the sum of its parts. Launched in 2015 by local engineer Debbie Brannigan,…
Piano in the Arts: Solos and Duets @Armstrong State University Fine Arts Auditorium
With a focus on tradition, Marina Lomazov and Joseph Rackers will play solo and duo works by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Scriabin, Bolcom, and more
Cold Heart Canyon, City Hotel @The Jinx
Cold Heart Canyon howl songs of whiskey and wickedness with references to Gone With the Wind
Record Store Day Guide
MUSIC LOVERS, get your credit cards ready and set your alarms: Record Store Day is almost here! There are a few ways to celebrate the annual ode to physical music releases and independent record store culture and share the local love. EVENTS Graveface Records & Curiosities: official RSD participating location Opens: 9 a.m. Stock: every…
Editor’s Note: Lucas Theatre mess signals deeper issues
Ordinarily, the firing of five people wouldn’t constitute major breaking news. However, the firing of the Lucas staff last week triggered shock waves in an arts community still reeling from the loss of the beloved Muse venue in February.
Eric Bachmann Living Room Show
You won’t know the address of the concert until you purchase a ticket—and that’s half the fun
Secrets of real BBQ sauce revealed
The actual art is balancing all those flavors together to enhance the flavor of the BBQ, not cover it up
Komen Race for the Cure: More than pink
Sister survivors Sylvia and Cynthia agree that Saturday’s mass of magenta and coral brings deeper meaning.
Growing the city within the city
LAST THURSDAY night there was an event at the Massie Heritage Center entitled “New Development in Savannah: Where Do We Go from Here?” This installment of a quarterly lecture series sponsored by the Friends of Massie and the Downtown Neighborhood Association (DNA) featured Nick Palumbo, President of the Ardsley Park Neighborhood Association, and Kevin Klinkenberg,…
Kahlil Gibran and the Feminine Divine
The exhibition focuses on women, the influence they had on Gibran’s life, and the oneness of all people
Asian Cultural Festival broadens horizons
‘We’re trying to bring the world to our students, our faculty, our staff, and to the whole community’
Review: The Promise
The trio dominating this picture is a lackluster one, with Oscar Isaac, Christian Bale and Charlotte Le Bon unable to bring much dimension to their threadbare characters
