Tybee Post Theater: A Community Treasure
Over the years, I have seen some fabulous plays, musicals, movies, and concerts at the Tybee Post Theater. Quaint and historic, with amazing acoustics and seating for 206 patrons, it’s the most wonderful, reasonably priced, and intimate theater in Chatham County! And where else can you buy wine or beer at the concession stand without…
BEST LOCAL CHEF: Sean Freeman
Despite what has been a meteoric rise in Savannah’s food scene over the last decade, Sean Freeman remains grounded by genuine humility. After being told by his boss Michael Vaudrin that he had won Connect Savannah’s Best Local Chef title, Freeman’s celebration was understated. “I had a couple extra shots of bourbon that night,” said…
BEST NON-PROFIT AND BEST ANIMAL ORGANIZATION: Renegade Paws Rescue
Since Jennifer Taylor, a local, experienced animal rescuer, began Renegade Paws Rescue in 2019, it has been providing a critical need in the community, helping place animals into homes for fostering and adoption. The organization has previously been named Best Non-Profit and Best Animal Organization by Connect Savannah readers in separate years, but this year,…
BEST LOCAL VISUAL ARTIST: Jim Cone
In November of last year, I wrote a column entitled Savannah’s Cubist: Jim Cone after visiting the artist at his Talahi Island homebased studio; I am delighted that this generous, likeable man has been selected as Connect Savannah’s Best Local Visual Artist for 2024. Son of artist Peggy Cone – who showed her work for…
BEST THRIFT/VINTAGE CLOTHING STORE: Glory Days
After opening its doors just three years ago in a tiny space at the back of Mid March Clothing Co. on Broughton St., Glory Days Vintage has secured the title of Best Thrift/Vintage Clothing Store in Savannah. It’s a hard accolade to garner, as Savannah’s vintage market has grown considerably in recent years. “I believe…
BEST LOCAL ATHLETE: Jadyn Singleton
Jadyn Singleton can usually be seen running, jumping, or tumbling. Rarely is the Savannah Christian Prep star athlete sitting still. She’s a state champion long-jumper and a champion sprinter for the SCPS track and field team. The senior is also a standout in cheerleading, both on the sideline and in competitive cheer. Singleton was named…
From Road Rebels to Guardians of The Castle
Driving here, there, and to the hinterlands, Groves High School basketball teams played 95 consecutive games without a home court advantage, earning them their nickname, the Road Rebels. The Rebels are looking forward to playing in their new gym, with a ribbon cutting scheduled for this Friday, May 10, and a nickname already given to…
BEST LOCAL PHOTOGRAPHER: Benson-Jaja, better known as Somi
Sometimes, the stories that define us take time to unfold. Someari Benson-Jaja knows that all too well. Benson-Jaja grew up with a camera in his hand, yet never thought he’d become a professional photographer. Even with a nickname like Kodak. Even with his portfolio of family photos. Even with multiyear stints taking pictures, shooting videos…
BEST LOCAL INFLUENCER AND BEST NURSE: Richard Azucenas Rabara, BSN
Being the best is bittersweet for Richard Azucenas Rabara. Honored as he is to snag top honors in the nursing and local influencer categories, Rabara wishes his parents were alive to see it. “I said, ‘If I win, this would be an honor for my dad and mom, who recently passed away,’” Rabara said, wiping…
BEST ACTOR: Jordan J. Jones
Considering Jordan J. Jones grew up in the world of theater, his journey to securing the title Best Local Actor has been one in the making. “My interest in theater came along because of my mom,” said the New York native. “She ran a children’s theater as I was growing up. Surprisingly, there wasn’t a…
GUN FIGHT: Savannah Mayor Van Johnson served with court papers for lawsuit challenging city’s gun ordinance
A Georgia man is suing the City of Savannah this month over its enactment of an ordinance that deals with the secure storage of firearms in vehicles and the reporting of stolen weapons in the city. The civil suit was filed in Chatham County Superior Court by Attorney John R. Monroe on behalf of Jesup…
Kiah House nomination approved for National Register of Historic Places
The Kiah House in Savannah’s Cuyler-Brownville neighborhood will be added to the Georgia Register of Historic Places following approval of the Historic Savannah Foundation’s nomination for the property. “It was a joy to discover this place,” said National Register Review Board member Jackie Tyson, prior to Friday morning’s unanimous vote. The structure was built in…
The Joyous Work of Michelle Champion Murphy
Michelle Champion Murphy (or Mikey as she prefers to be called) greets me at the door of her Habersham Street home outside of which I notice, for the very first time, a little plaque that reads ‘Murphy Gallery on Troup Square’. How can I have loved art and lived in Savannah for three decades and…
Ideas worth spreading: TEDxSavannah set for May 16
TED talks, which spread compelling ideas related to the subjects of technology, entertainment and design, have become a global phenomenon with independently organized TEDx events taking place in more than 170 countries. Locally Savannah has hosted its own iteration of TEDx since 2010, with a two year hiatus due to COVID-19. 2024 marks the third…
THE WARREN BROTHERS: Bringing the stories behind their songs to the Morris Center
Connect Savannah is launching a new singer-songwriter concert series and kicking it off are Grammy nominated and Emmy Award winning songwriting duo, the Warren Brothers. “We’re excited to launch the singer-songwriter series with Connect, showcasing world-class talent nationwide in an intimate setting,” Charles Hill Morris, CEO of Metro Market Media said. “Each event offers an…
The Return of Rise Biscuits on Broughton Street
Rise, a corporate owned biscuit shop, re-opens their Broughton Street location
CAT Board holding special called meeting
The Chatham Area Transit Authority Board Chairman, Deidrick Cody, is holding a special-called meeting on Wednesday, May 8, at 10:30 am. The meeting will be held in-person at CAT Central and virtually on zoom. The meeting is an executive session called to discuss personnel matters. For clarity, Cody chairs a nine-member board charged with governing…
Senior Citizens Inc to Celebrate 2024 “Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award” Honorees
On Thursday, May 9 at 11:30 am at the Palmetto Club in The Landings, Senior Citizens, Inc. (SCI), a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping people age successfully will honor three individuals for their significant impact on the community and present them with the Legends, Leaders, and Life Well Lived Award. This year marks the 7th…
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
FUMING MOUTH + CIRCLE BACK + SLINGBLADE @ EL ROCKO WED MAY 8 | 8 PM Nothing gives death metal authenticity like a real brush with death. Fuming Mouth founder and primary songwriter Mark Whelan faced a cancer diagnosis three weeks before the scheduled recording of the band’s sophomore record “Last Day of Sun.” His…
‘The Big Bend’ story
“The Big Bend,” a film written and directed by Brett Wagner, is showing in Savannah at the NCG movie theater through Wednesday, May 8. In the film, two families, the Talbotts and the Prices, meet in the Texas desert for a long-overdue reunion, and while there, they test the boundaries of marriage, friendship, and parenthood,…
Race For Chatham County District Attorney Heats Up
Race For Chatham County District Attorney Heats Up With early voting underway for the May 21 primary election, candidates for District Attorney are crisscrossing the Eastern Judicial Circuit which encompasses all of Chatham County. Even though none of the three candidates running for Chatham County District Attorney are political party operatives, nor have they even…
Calvary baseball to host state semifinal series after (another) playoff series sweep
Calvary Day’s baseball team is aiming to do something it hasn’t done since 2007 – win a Georgia High School Association (GHSA) state championship. Thanks to their third straight series sweep in the Class 3A state playoffs, the Cavs are now just four wins away from doing just that. Calvary (24-5 record) won both ends…
Historic Savannah Foundation’s 2024 Preservation Awards
Historic Savannah Foundation, a leading nonprofit, cultural institution, dedicated to saving the buildings, places and stories that define Savannah‘s past, present and future – honored 2024 HSF Preservation Award winners on May 2, 2024. In addition, HSF President Sue Adler presented Jeff Walker the Volunteer of the Year Award.
PINKY COLE HAYES GIVES 2024 SAVANNAH STATE COMMENCEMENT SPEECH AND GIFTS GRADUATES AN $8.75 MILLION “ENTREPRENEURIAL STARTER PACK”
The Savannah State University Class of 2024 will each receive over $25,000 of in-kind services with Operation HOPE and Shopify. Pinky Cole Hayes, renowned entrepreneur, 2023 TIME100 Next honoree, and founder of Slutty Vegan and Bar Vegan, gave an inspiring commencement speech for the Savannah State University 2024 graduating class, and surprised the graduates with a very…
Can basketball, bingo coexist at a Windsor Forest Community Center?
If there were any questions about how seriously the City of Savannah is taking the decision of where to locate the new Windsor Forest Community Center, and the dedication of those making that decision to listen to the residents of the community, they only need to look at who attended the community meeting hosted by…
Pro-Palestine rallies on campuses of Georgia Southern University draw police, but no arrests
On Thursday, May 2, Georgia Southern University’s Statesboro and Savannah campuses became the latest sites for the Pro-Palestinian student protests erupting on university land at schools all across the country. Law enforcement officers were present at each of the Thursday events, termed by student organizers as “rallies” and not “protests,” but neither site’s event resulted…
The rich story of Pour Boy Coffee and Mobile Barista
The Renaissance man behind Pour Boy Coffee and Mobile Barista has done it all, and so much of what is his past is part and parcel of this uniquely original brewing brand. Coffee is clearly the theme, but who Keith Smith is as a person and an artist are the backbone of his business whose…
Wawa officially breaks ground on Pooler store
Wawa convenience retail stores officially broke ground on a new location in Pooler on Wednesday afternoon. The location at Pooler Parkway & Pine Barren Road is one of three local locations for Wawa set to open in early 2025. Wednesday’s event welcomed VIP customers, local officials and charity partners to mark the start of construction…
Chatham County Superior Court Judge
Early voting started this week, and one of the races to watch is that of Chatham County Superior Court Judge. The two candidates on the nonpartisan ballot for this race are Frank Pennington and Chris Middleton. The seat became open when Judge Penny Haas Freesmann, who has been serving on the bench since 1993, decided…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Alida Hotel honored in Travel + Leisure’s World’s Top 500 Hotels in 2024 The Alida, Savannah, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel was named one of the top 500 Hotels in The…
Tybee Fire Chief terminated; City names interim replacements
Tybee Island’s plans for controlling crowds during Orange Crush this weekend took an unexpected turn this week. Jeremy Kendrick, Tybee Island Fire Department (TIFD) Chief since November 2021, was placed on administrative leave on Tuesday, April 16, according to a press release issued by City of Tybee interim city manager Michelle Owens on Friday, April…
Mary’s Place hosts annual “Find Your Voice” gala
On April 25, Mary’s Place recognized National Sexual Assault Month and hosted a lip sync competition during their annual “Find Your Voice” gala at Victory North. The event was emceed by Mia Mance and Renee LaSalle and included judging from Roger Moss and Lauren Baum. Watch the photo slideshow to see pictures from the event.
Mayor’s Small Business Conference this week
This year, the Mayor’s Small Business Conference (MSBC) will be part of an expanded Savannah Small Business Week. On Monday, April 29, the Savannah Area Chamber of Commerce hosted a Pre-Conference Small Business Forum and Job Fair. On Tuesday, April 30, the MSBC will kick-off at 8am with a packed agenda of workshops and presentations,…
2024 SCOTTISH GAMES PREVIEW
The 46th Annual Savannah Scottish Games – an authentic Celtic festival featuring living history, authentic foods and gathering of the clans, and the fourth oldest Scottish festival in the southeast – will take place on Saturday, May 4, from 8:45 am to 7 pm at Bethesda Academy in Savannah. “At Bethesda Academy for our 16th…
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
HELLO SUMMER FIESTA @ SOUTHBOUND BREWERY SAT MAY 4 | 1:30 PM If this lineup doesn’t get you ready for warm weather and a rockin’ summer, you might be dead. A day before Cinco de Mayo (but who’s counting?), you’ll be surrounded by vats of beer, 10 bands, and people with excellent taste all day…
Thunderbolt hosts thousands during annual Blessing of the Fleet
Sitting just southeast of Savannah’s historic downtown, Thunderbolt is a tight-knit fishing community that’s home to a population of about 2,500. Many people pass through Thunderbolt on the way to the islands, but this past weekend, many flocked to the coastal community to celebrate the annual Blessing of the Fleet. The Blessing of Fleet is…
Former Asbury church acquired by development group planning restaurant use
A Savannah-based development group recently purchased the former Asbury United Methodist Church with plans to renovate the historic building for use as a restaurant. The recently formed 1201 Abercorn LLC purchased the late-19th-century building at 1201 Abercorn St. on April 18 for $1.35 million, according to sales records. Co-owner Brent Watts said last week that…
Bodyjumping with Leia Genis and other May art shows…
At the top of my random (and far from complete) roundup of interesting May art events is the important and brave Bodyjumpers, a Solo Exhibition by Leia Genis opening on Friday, May 3 in Arts Southeast’s Ellis Gallery. The nonprofit’s Executive Director, Emily Earl, explains Genis’ cyanotype photogram process whereby she creates repeated exposures of…
THE ARTS INITIATIVE AT PALMETTO BLUFF: Still worth the drive!
Last year, I wrote a column about the vibrant arts initiative that is thriving “just over the bridge” at Palmetto Bluff, the beautiful 20,000-acre community situated on the May River between Savannah and Bluffton. I wrote about the thoughtfully created initiative and its artist-in-residency program that operates from March through December. With workshops ranging from…
Slow Fire BBQ lands property in Waters Avenue revitalization area
When Terren and Kelly Williams launched their Texas-style barbecue brand back in January of 2023, they bought the bus from Pila Sunderland, one of Starland Yard’s Fab Four owners. Since then, what was Loki Food Bus went all Lone Star and became the mobile home of Slow Fire BBQ. “He loves our barbecue and is…
Savannah Music Festival presents Amythyst Kiah at District Live
Ask Amythyst Kiah to label her amalgam of blues, old time music, country, singer-songwriter pop, folk and indie rock and she comes up with a word that somehow both covers the breadth of the music but, at the same time, doesn’t really pinpoint what she’s doing. “I still use the term Americana and it is…
CITY OF TYBEE: Orange Crush 2024 was half the size of 2023 in terms of attendance
Orange Crush on Tybee Island in 2024 had roughly half the number of attendees as last year’s event did, according to Placer.Ai data released by the City on Wednesday. Over the weekend of April 19-21, 2024, the island had 55,700 visits. Last year’s Orange Crush weekend (April 21-23) drew 111,100 visits; it’s a 49.9 percent…
School Board Elections – no longer sleepy
School board elections used to be sleepy little races, but in recent years, they have become a flash point for the culture wars. COVID politics, teacher shortages, and banned books are just a few of the hot topics that garner national attention, but the real nitty gritty of school board politics is rather mundane and…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events True Crime Convention-Case Study: John Wayne Gacy presented by Graveface offers unprecedented insight into John Wayne Gacy Who: Graveface Museum When: Saturday, May 11 Where: Hutchinson Island Convention…
Black Tusk to debut new album “The Way Forward” at Social Club in Savannah
Attempting to describe the music of Black Tusk would be a revealing sign that one hasn’t actually heard it. “Call it whatever you want, just don’t overthink it.” That’s how Black Tusk front-man Andrew Fidler responds to the mandatory, mundane question of genre. “We’ve been at this for so long now, I think we know…
BECOME A FILM FRIENDLY VENDOR: Learn to work with film and TV productions in the Savannah region
On Tuesday, May 7, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) in partnership with the Savannah Regional Film Commission and the Savannah Economic Development Authority (SEDA) will host a class to share how small business owners and entrepreneurs can become vendors for film and TV productions. The education program will take place at…
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
THE WAILERS @ DISTRICT LIVE THU APR 25 | 8 PM The Wailers got their start in 1963, headed by the legendary Bob Marley. The history of Marley and the band is well-known, and they influenced generations of Jamaican and other world musicians, spreading reggae across the world in the 1970s. The name endures today,…
Chef Gina Capers-Willis of Forsyth Farmers’ Market brings flavors of the African diaspora to the Coastal Empire
Gina Capers-Willis is a Savannah-based chef who is steeped in the culinary traditions of the Gullah Geechee culture and community she was raised in. Self-taught, Capers-Willis draws upon the generations of culinary artists who came before her. “Both of my parents were in the food industry. My mother taught culinary arts and home economics. My…
EmployAbility celebrates Stratton Leopold at Savannah Theatre
Putting a spotlight of one of Savannah’s living legends, EmployAbility hosted a fundraiser that included a Hollywood celebrity sighting, ice cream tasting and an interview session with Stratton Leopold at the historic Savannah Theatre on April 20. Be sure to check out the photos from the event!
Orange Crush 2024: An aerial view of Tybee beach during Saturday’s party
The annual HBCU beach party, Orange Crush 2024 was as controversial in its leadup as any event on Tybee in recent history. While traffic, parking, and law enforcement measures were put in place by the island beginning as early as Tuesday, photos and drone footage from Saturday, April 20 show plenty of Orange Crush visitors…
Savannah’s Slow Fire BBQ eyes permanent location with brunch pop ups
While we can’t necessarily call it a universal truth, more times than not when a new food truck comes onto the scene, the eventual goal is to develop enough of a following and business to establish yourself in a permanent location. A ‘brick and mortar’ as it is commonly known in F&B circles. Again, a…
Orange ‘Crush and Park’ party planned for Friday at Lake Mayer denied by Chatham County officials
Chatham County Parks and Recreation officials have canceled bookings and refunded the reservation fees paid by organizers who had reserved Lake Mayer Community Park (1850 E. Montgomery Crossroads) for an event called “Crush and Park” scheduled for Friday, April 19. With Orange Crush on Tybee Island expected to draw big crowds the following day, Saturday,…
New Executive Chef Luke Mattis ushers in new menus and methods at Oak 36 Bar + Kitchen
Unless you end up in one of the island community enclaves, crossing over DeRenne Avenue can be a discouraging dining crusade if only for the prevalence of chain restaurant choices. Heretofore, I have snidely labeled the entire region ‘SoD’ – ‘South of DeRenne’ – an area that is not home to much food that is…
EXTRA, EXTRA, READ ALL ABOUT IT: Disney’s “Newsies” hits the stage in Savannah
There is a new theater company in town, and they are starting off with a bang – a full scale production of the Disney musical “Newsies.” With a cast and crew of 54 local students, Serendipity Theatre Company will be bringing the musical to the stage of the historic Savannah Theatre (222 Bull Street) on…
RBC HERITAGE PREVIEW: Scheffler, Spieth, Homa, Harman, Rory and Rickie highlight stacked field at Harbour Town
The RBC Heritage Presented by Boeing is one of the eight Signature Events on the PGA TOUR this season. The signature status shrinks the field from the traditional 156 players at regular events to roughly 70 for signature tournaments. There are 69 players in this year’s tournament, the 56th rendition of The Heritage. As a…
ART PATROL: Multi-sensory and multi-media maritime experiences
Molly Taylor, executive director of the Ships of the Sea Maritime Museum since March of last year, and the subject of a profile in our April print issue, has assembled a dream team! Charged with extending the Museum’s reach and educational programming, she quickly realized that to firmly position it in the pantheon of beloved…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events United Way of the Coastal Empire honoring top three corporate donors with a series of recognition events Who: United Way of the Coastal Empire When: Monday, April 15…
SMOOTH SAILING: For Geechee Sailing Club members, it’s about the journey, destination and friendship
When Judy Grissette describes a day on the water during one of her and husband Tim’s ritual cruises along the coast, the listener might feel the heart rate slowing, even a sense of calm. “We love the mornings,” she said. “We’ll wake up and have coffee and take off again. In the late afternoon or…
Tybee parking, traffic changes to start Tuesday as Orange Crush week begins
With Orange Crush weekend days away, the City of Tybee Island has begun implementing traffic and parking changes that have been planned and organized for months. The city announced the changes recently, and they will begin being enforced as early as Tuesday, April 16. The Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD) also has announced its plans…
ExperCARE opens Rincon location
Catherine Grant and her ExperCARE team opened their seventh location in Rincon, Georgia on April 10. Partnering with The Ice Cream Shop for a dual ribbon cutting, guests were treated to an ice cream social complete with music, mascots and mingling.
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see this week in Savannah
MANAROVS + MEASUREMENT + DONNA SAVAGE @ STARLAND YARD FRI APR 19 | 7:30 Here’s a stacked lineup to celebrate the release of Manarovs (pictured) sophomore album “Call Sign: Proton.” The local Ramonescore group does OG punk rock right. Aside from the genre namesake, fans of Descendents, Green Day, Bad Religion, and NOFX will pretty…
Kimberly Waller to lead United Way of Coastal Empire
After a comprehensive search, the United Way of the Coastal Empire announced the appointment of Kimberly Waller last week as the next President and CEO. Her role becomes effective on June 3, 2024. In her most recent role as a Presidential Appointee in the Biden Administration, Waller led a federal bureau focused on significant initiatives…
INTERVIEW: Austin Hill, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will have a new Commissioner for district one next year for the first time in roughly two decades. The seat is being vacated by Helen L. Stone, who has decided not to run after first being elected in 2004. Running to fill the vacancy are a pair of republicans…
April showers bring May flowers (and vegetables) to Savannah State University
In the recent award winning women’s empowerment song “Flowers” by Miley Cyrus, she says, “I can buy myself flowers.” Kenza Ouedraogo, a sophomore at Savannah State University from Burkina Faso, West Africa is taking it one step further, “I can grow my own roses so that I don’t have to ask for them,” she said…
Savannah City Council approves new lights for ballfields at Minick Sports Complex
On Thursday, April 11, members of the Savannah City Council approved a plan to install new lights at the Guy Minick Youth Sports Complex on Savannah’s southside. Located on the corner of Sallie Mood Dr. and Eisenhower Dr., the complex has four baseball/softball fields and is the primary complex hosting the city’s recreational youth baseball…
New liberal arts college expands campus, leases former Parker’s headquarters on Chippewa Square
On Wednesday, April 10, Ralston College expanded their Savannah footprint with the official opening of new administrative offices in the Philbrick-Eastman House on Chippewa Square. The college recently leased the former Parker’s headquarters at 17 W. McDonough Street after the convenience store company expanded to a new corporate office in a former Gulfstream building located near the…
Bull Street Taco brain trust opens throwback breakfast-and-lunch diner
Any origin story that starts with a fried chicken sandwich is bound to become the stuff of legend. “I’ve always wanted to do a really good fried chicken sandwich,” said Jon Massey whose new restaurant, Goody’s, is a literal scone’s throw across East 32nd from his wildly popular Bull Street Taco. “I thought people would…
INTERVIEW: Wayne Noha, Chatham County Commissioner candidate for District 1
The Chatham County Board of Commissioners will have a new Commissioner for District one next year for the first time in roughly two decades. The seat is being vacated by Helen L. Stone, who has decided not to run after first being elected in 2004. Running to fill that vacancy are a pair of republicans…
New book reflects on Jewish history in the South through food
On April 18th, the Historic Savannah Foundation will host a discussion on “Jewish Foodways in the Lowcountry South” as part of a lecture series called “People, Places and Stories That Define Savannah.” Among the guests featured are “Kugels & Collards” authors Rachel Barnett and Lyssa Harvey, sharing stories of food, family and tradition in Jewish…
Governor Kemp signs Senate Bill 443 ahead of Orange Crush 2024
On Monday, April 8, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed into law Senate Bill 443, the legislation aimed at holding promoters responsible for monetary damages incurred by municipalities during unpermitted events. Kemp’s signing of the bill means SB 443 becomes law immediately, just ahead of Orange Crush, the annual HBCU beach bash which sparked the bill’s…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events The monthly Family Support meeting by LDSS is April 18: Come connect and learn Who: The Lowcountry Down Syndrome Society When: Thursday, April 18 from 6:30–8:30 p.m. Where:…
The Connect Five: Shows to see this week
MUGGER + HUNGER ANTHEM @ EL ROCKO THU APR 11 | 9 PM With the demise of vocalist Anna Troxell and hubby/drummer Patrick’s Philly noise-gaze band Creepoid, the couple relocated to Austin. You might have heard Austin has a, shall we say, vibrant music scene. That didn’t scare Mr. and Mrs. Troxell. (They do the…
Club Car Championship holds Executive Women’s Day
On Friday, April 5, the Club Car Championship held their Executive Women’s Day at The Landings Palmetto Club. The annual event continued a tradition of hosting notable Savannah business leaders, in addition to a fireside chat and networking opportunities. The event wrapped up with an afternoon of watching golf for attendees.
TOTAL SOLAR ECLIPSE 2024: Monday’s eclipse more significant than most, but not for Savannah
Monday’s date of April 8, 2024 has been circled on the NASA calendar for quite a while now. And it’s for good reason. The solar eclipse on Monday will be a “total solar eclipse,” the last one that will be visible from the contiguous United States until the year 2044. Teams at NASA have created…
COASTAL GEORGIA SHRIMPING: A new season of uncertainty, possibilities, and hope
It’s quiet at the Lazaretto Creek dock Pat Mathews has operated for thirty years, but hopefully not for long. When Coastal Georgia’s shrimping season starts again this spring and summer, shrimpers are optimistic it will be better than the last one—for some, it must be. In a word, “difficult,” said Dee Kicklighter of their most…
Future PGA Tour stars have history of thriving in Savannah at Club Car Championship
You probably didn’t know his name in March 2019 when he played in Savannah. Now, even casual golf fans know Scottie Scheffler. The world’s top-ranked player and an eight-time winner on the PGA Tour, including the 2022 Masters Tournament, Scheffler was relatively unknown when he finished second to Dan McCarthy in 2019 at what is…
SCAD PRESENTS: SCADstyle 2024
Beginning on April 8, the Savannah College of Art and Design (SCAD) will celebrate the culture, innovation, and global voices transforming design through its annual event, SCADstyle. Now in its 18th year, the dynamic four-day event, which runs through April 10 in Savannah, unites design and lifestyle leaders for insightful conversations around fashion, interior design,…
Connect Savannah News & Notes
There’s always something happening in the Hostess City. Stay in the know about upcoming events and the latest information with our periodic News & Notes. Upcoming Events Healthy Savannah Announces New Direction in Community Health Advocate Training on April 6 Who: Healthy Savannah and the YMCA of Coastal Georgia When: Saturday, April 6 from 9:30…
Architect or fishin’ musician? Kevin Rose answers, “Yes.”
Some people are lucky enough to switch careers from something they enjoyed to something even more rewarding. Some try to balance two passions at once. Very few people have three professions they’re bold enough to attempt simultaneously. The phrase “renaissance man” comes to mind, but that may not suffice to describe what architect, musician, and…
Russell Knox makes Savannah debut with aim of returning to PGA Tour
Russell Knox is a two-time winner on the PGA Tour with more than $17 million in career earnings. At age 38, he’s already achieved golf milestones that most of his competitors in the Korn Ferry Tour event this week can only dream about. Yet there’s more work to be done for Knox to regain full…
Lulu’s Chocolate Bar settles in with second bar and main operations on Whitemarsh Island
You know those times you walk into Target for a roll of tin foil and a three-pack of Trident and you walk out with an overflowing cart and a receipt as long as your arm? I guess the same is possible for Savannah’s most celebrated entrepreneurial bakers. “We were in the market for a bakery…
EAGLES LAND IN SAVANNAH: Former Georgia Southern golfers reunite at Club Car Championship
Through five years as roommates at Georgia Southern University and teammates on the Eagles golf team, Ben Carr and Mason Williams likely developed a kind of shorthand for communicating – if they needed to use words at all. When Williams entered a Monday qualifier to try to join his fellow professional in the Korn Ferry…
Body found on Tybee Tuesday morning was suicide victim, officials say
Early Tuesday morning on April 2, Tybee Island police officers found the body of an adult male who appeared to have committed suicide, according to the Tybee Island Police Department (TIPD). On Wednesday morning, TIPD released a statement via the department’s official Facebook page confirming the person’s cause of death. “We have received numerous inquiries…
THE CONNECT FIVE: Shows to see in Savannah this week
BELUSHI SPEEDBALL + THGTC + LOBSTROSITY @ EL ROCKO SAT APR 6 | 8 PM Self-parody, humor and inside jokes in crossover thrash, the inevitable combination of early Big Four thrash metal and hardcore punk, might have been how the whole thing started. That is, if you consider the Stormtroopers of Death debut “Speak English…
Race For Chatham County District Attorney- Check out Monday’s Connect Savannah
With early voting underway for the May 21 primary election, candidates for District Attorney are crisscrossing the Eastern Judicial Circuit which encompasses all of Chatham County. Read more in Monday’s Connect Savannah
