KC and the Sunshine Band still going strong
In the 1970s, one artist who surely seemed to have his finger on the pulse of what type of songs would be hits at top-40 radio was Harry Wayne Casey. The man who would become known to millions as KC of KC and the Sunshine Band enjoyed some minor success with a pair of early…
FOOD WORTH THE ROADIE
We get asked all of the time where we find our favorite eats around town. I’ve never been a fan of the word ‘favorite’ because when it comes to a great meal, it really depends on what you are in the mood for. Especially when you eat out as often as I do. I’m certain…
Priscilla Block: From TikTok sensation to major- label country music artist
While 2020 was a tough year for many artists in the music industry, country music singer-songwriter Priscilla Block managed to make her mark. Block, who was four months behind on her rent at the time, says she was moving out of her apartment in Nashville when she decided to start posting her own music on…
Jepson Center, Telfair Academy now free to locals on Saturdays and Sundays
Two of the most popular museums in Savannah, the Jepson Center for the Arts and the Telfair Academy, are now offering free admission to locals on weekends for a limited time. On Saturdays and Sundays from April 2-Aug. 28, Telfair Museums is waiving admission fees at its two sites on Telfair Square to residents across…
INTRODUCTIONS: Meet Nadia Osman
When Nadia Osman glances at her arm, she is reminded of the importance the Hostess City has in her life. Originally from Savannah, Nadia left for school and work opportunities, but never forgot where she grew up. “I have a tattoo for Savannah,” she said. “I got a matching tattoo with a friend who we’d…
SCAD Women’s Bowling team wins National Championship
SCAD Women’s Bowling Team won the 2022 NAIA National Championship on Sat., March 26, after three days of hard-fought games in Sterling, Michigan. The Bees entered the NAIA tournament as the No. 1 seed advancing through the first two rounds of the tournament, before dropping to the lower bracket after a loss to William Penn…
Trawl to Trash program working to prevent litter from entering marine environments
The UGA Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant launched their Trawl to Trash program in August 2021. The year-long program seeks to educate the public on the adverse effects of man-made debris, such as plastic, on marine environments by providing stewardship and outreach activities. According to their website, Marine Extension and Georgia Sea Grant launched…
WHAT ARE WE READING?
Secret Identity by Alex Segura It’s 1975 and the comic book industry is struggling, but Carmen Valdez doesn’t care. She’s an assistant at Triumph Comics, which doesn’t have the creative zeal of Marvel nor the buttoned-up efficiency of DC, but it doesn’t matter. Carmen is tantalizingly close to fulfilling her dream of writing a superhero…
Jasmine Borchelt talks art and inspiration
Gallery Espresso (234 Bull S t.) will display paintings by Savannah artist Jasmine Borchelt through April 30. Borchelt is a self-taught artist originally from the foothills of North Georgia, who says she finds inspiration from the natural world, beauty of emotion, and her faith. Her paintings are a mix of landscapes and abstract, which she…
It’s National Volunteer Month: Lend a helping hand to a local nonprofit
April is a revered month in the city of Savannah for many reasons: the warm weather, beautiful greenery, and the fun, springtime festivals, just to name a few. Though there’s already enough reasons to love the month of April, there’s another lesser-known reason that makes the month even more special. In case you didn’t know,…
Stacie Jean Albano: HONORING LORETTA
I meet vivacious and loquacious Stacie Jean Albano in her stuffed-to-the-gills home studio in Savannah’s Parkside neighborhood. One text read, “Let’s do Tuesday. Mondays are always a little cranky since I have to get used to getting up at 6 am after the weekend (don’t want too much cursing in the article).” Another warned me,…
Davenport House: Discovering 1820s Savannah
While we are currently in the 2020s, most of us have heard of the “Roaring 20s”, which was the 1920s, but all through April the Davenport House Museum is giving groups a look at life in the 1820s. “At the Davenport House we talk about the 1820s because that’s what the house looks like, and…
Tybee Island welcomes singers, songwriters for 2nd festival
The second Tybee Island Songwriters Festival will be held April 7-9 after a two-year hiatus. The seaside festival will showcase a variety of songwriters and their original works. Savannah native, songwriter and former Army Ranger Sean Squires, put together the first TISF in 2019, but the pandemic and his battle with throat cancer forced him…
Singer-songwriter Joan Osborne is just like “One of us”
With a versatile group of records and a music career spanning over three decades, singer-songwriter Joan Osborne is the epitome of a seasoned performer. Most famously known for her 1995 hit “One of Us,” Osborne became a household name when her song steadily climbed into the top five of Billboard’s pop charts and her debut…
Savannah Bananas Banana Ball World Tour streaming this weekend
The (now world-famous) Savannah Bananas may have split from the Hostess City (only temporarily) for their first-ever world tour, but the team is back in town for the weekend, and fans can take in the action (April 8-9) streaming on ESPN+. The network announced they will be covering the Bananas to help introduce "Banana Ball"…
