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Meet DR. BERTICE BERRY
Renowned sociologist, author, lecturer, and educator Dr. Bertice Berry is known around the world for her work, but this mother, daughter, friend, activist and phenomenal woman overcame a great deal of adversities, stereotypes, and clichés to get to where she is today. Her strong faith and those who helped her along her journey is not…
Forsyth Park Farmers market never missed a ‘beet’ during pandemic
For all of the terrible stories that have been shared as a result of the last two years, it’s refreshing to hear good news for a change. Sure, all you need to do is walk around Downtown Savannah on a weekend these days to see that business is booming, but a lot of these business…
ROB FORBES: Out of the Darkness
“DFACS would send toys to foster homes during Christmas. I would get one or two and she would let me keep them in my room. And then she would break them in front of me or bury them in the backyard by the riverbank.” Memories such as this, are at the root of Rob Forbes’…
WALK THE CHALK: Kaleidoscope of color returns for SCAD Sidewalk Arts Festival
Springtime in Savannah marks the return of many fun festivals and events. Among the most anticipated of them all is the Savannah College of Art and Design’s annual Sidewalk Arts Festival. Over the last couple years, the festival was canceled due to COVID-19 restrictions. In 2020 and 2021, SCAD held a virtual competition, but now…
Local playwright’s vision tackles big issues in SCT production
The Savannah Children’s Theatre is set to tackle racial biases, social injustice and discrimination in their new children’s musical “Backpack of Power” written by Savannah’s own Kendra Norwood Brown. “This is a story about a boy in his journey into the world and the ugly truth that these things still exist. He can turn the…
Little Feat plays Johnny Mercer Theatre April 23
Bill Payne’s name may not be readily recognizable, but the argument can be made that most people have heard the native Texan’s piano/keyboardist contributions, whether they realized it or not. In addition to co-founding Little Feat in 1969, Payne has guest appearances on hundreds of recordings for myriad artists, including Bonnie Raitt, The Doobie Brothers,…
SOUNDBOARD: Who is playing where this week?
MOLLY TUTTLE & GOLDEN HIGHWAY @ DISTRICT LIVE Channeling early Dolly Parton, with a familiar-yet-compelling flutter in her voice, Molly Tuttle is a budding bluegrass star. She’s laying a solid foundation early, with unexpected gravitas for a younger artist. She’s also backed by a killer band that fills out the sound properly. WED APR 20…
LET US TELL YOU A STORY
Through the past two years of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Savannah community has held tightly together. On Sunday, April 24, through a collaboration with Hospice Savannah, The Institute for Story, and a special grant from the Savannah Philharmonic, “Story Under the Stars” will offer a chance to come together to heal and connect through personal…
Savannah Tree Foundation’s Green Gala celebrates 40 years, aims to show how events can be eco-conscious
To celebrate its four decade milestone, Savannah Tree Foundation (STF) is hosting “The Green Gala: Celebrating 40 Years of Growth” on Saturday, April 23 in Tiedeman Park. For locals and visitors alike, there is no denying the beauty of Savannah’s urban canopy. The moss draped magnolias and live oaks that line our streets attract droves…
COCKTAIL OF THE WEEK: TAMARIND MARTINI
Tamarind Martini Enjoy at: Baobab Lounge 500 W River St. in the Plant Riverside District Made with: Tamarind, passionfruit, Inverroche amber gin, cinnamon sugar rim Sweet, yet tart, Baobab Lounge’s Tamarind Martini is a palate-pleaser for sure. Bartender Joshua Davis (below) breaks down the ingredients: “The Tamarind Martini is made with passionfruit and tamarind, which…
Historic Savannah Foundation will host ribbon cutting for new Preservation Center, and Kennedy Pharmacy Restoration
The ribbon cutting and grand opening of the Murray C. Pearlman & Wayne C. Spear Preservation Center, and the restoration of the Kennedy Pharmacy will be hosted by Historic Savannah Foundation (HSF) on Tuesday, April 26 at 11 a.m. The ribbon cutting will take place at the Kennedy Pharmacy, located at 323 E. Broughton St.…
Pro tennis tournament begins this week in The Landings
The Savannah Challenger 2022, presented by St. Joseph’s/Candler, comes back to the Franklin Creek Tennis Center at The Landings Club this week as the professional tennis tournament is scheduled for April 25 – May 1. After being forced to cancel the event for COVID-19 concerns in previous years, the tournament is ready to return and…
5 picturesque places for a picnic in Savannah
Springtime in Savannah is particularly gorgeous, boasting beautiful, vibrant flowers and statuesque, moss-dripped oaks. With the cold days of winter behind us, now’s the time to get out and enjoy the warm, sunny weather. Picnic season is officially in, so pack some sandwiches, fresh fruit, and a bottle of water — or wine — and…
